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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad
18 March 2016
Good doggie! - page 4 Like any self-respecting town in South Africa nowadays, Burgersfort is not staying behind. Also not with service delivery protests. This group of residents from Riba Cross came to town on Wednesday this week to protests the state of the village roads as well as the almost undriveable road to Ga-Riba on top of the mountain. Despite their smiles, they were not very polite and the newspaper’s reporter left quickly.
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DWARSRIVIER MINE Water Week Celebrations at De Hoop Dam
Water has no subsƟtute Na onal Water Week was celebrated this week and on Wednesday 16 March 2016, a special event took place at De Hoop Dam. The day’s theme was “Water has no subs tute”. Learners from local schools, poli cians, representa ves from the surrounding communi es, government officials and representaves from Dwarsrivier Mine a ended the event. Dwarsrivier Mine was the day’s sponsor who underlined their commitment towards communi es by dona ng books to assist with Grade 12 Mathema cs and Physical Science to local schools. The learners also received a water bo le and bag upon arrival at the dam. The day’s keynote address was delivered by Elias Motswaledi Local Municipality’s Mayor, Cllr. Julia Mathebe who acted on behalf of the Execu ve Mayor of the District. Mr. Remember Mmbengwa from Dwarsrivier Mine encouraged everyone to remember that water is life and to consider it in everything they do. He also highlighted Dwarsrivier Mine’s commitment towards the environment and communi es. The Mine has various ongoing and completed projects in the communi es living next to the dam, some of these include upgrading of school classrooms and sanita on facili es, construc ng home based care facili es, empowering local entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills, helping a young local writer to publish his first book, dona ng desks
and chairs to schools, suppor ng the Teach SA ini a ve in local schools, and many more. Various messages of support were also delivered with the focus on preserving water as there is no subs tute for it. The day ended with a hearty meal sponsored by Dwarsrivier Mine.
The Dwarsrivier Mine team was happy to be involved with Water Week at De Hoop Dam.
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Tragedy
After the heavy rains last week, a case of drowning in the Tubatse river was opened at Burgersfort SAPS. Two girls aged 15 went missing when they tried to cross the river after school. The police, with the assistance of the following units: fire fighters, SAPS divers, disaster management and EMS searched the river with a rescue team and dog units. They found the one girl’s body on Saturday and the second on Monday around 14:20. An inquest docket was opened. (Information & photograph: Const. Victoria Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS)
Makhudathamaga pays tribute to late Speaker The Council of Makhuduthamaga has during its Special sitting on Monday, paid tribute to the late Hon. Speaker of Council Mme Mpilo Makaleng who passed on Saturday morning last week. The Funeral will be on Sunday 20 March 2016. A memorial service was also scheduled for yesterday morning. His Worship the Mayor of the Municipality Alfred Matlala praised the late Speaker for her sterling perfomance during her term and urged everyone to support the family during these difficult times. (Information and photographs: Makhuduthamaga Municipality)
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SAPS focus on people with special needs The Burgersfort SAPS hosted an awareness campaing at Rehlahleng Special School in Ga-Mampuru last week Friday. The theme of the event was “Stop protecting the culprits who abuse people with special needs”. The team at the event included officers from the Burgersfort SAPS, CPF, VEP, YOUTH CPF, WAC and PAC. The group tried to show children at the school love, to make them realize that the police officers are their friends and they must be feel free to report anything. Sometimes families protect the culprits who abuse people with special needs. Mr Magakwa from the Greater Tubatse Disability Desk was the guest speaker of the day. The station commander, Ltn. Colonel Kgwedi, handed gifts to the principal of Rehlahleng. Const. Skhosana handed over trophies to the schools who were entertaining the crowd. They are Jane Furse Special School and Ikhwezi Primary School. The SAPS tanked all the business managers, the nearby stations and all the departments who supported them in fighting crime. (Information and photographs: Victoria Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS).
Mr Magakwa from the Greater Tubatse Municipality’s Disability Desk was the keynote speaker at the day’s event.
Crime in Burgersfort The Burgersfort SAPS clamped down on people drinking in public during a night time operation last weekend. Between 20:00 Saturday and 04:00 on Sunday 7 people were arrested for drinking in public in Extension 10. “The community is advised to not drink liquor in public as it is a crime according to Liqour act” said Const. Victoria Maluleka.
* A case of murder has been opened after a Zimbabwean allegedly struck a man to death with a sharp instrument. It alleged that the two men were sharing a room and they started fighting before the assault happened. The deceased is 35-years old. The suspect ran away. Any one with information may contact Capt Mohlala on 0824490273. (Information: Const. Victoria Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS).
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This 270 degree panorama photograph was taken on Wednesday during the local Water Week celebrations at De Hoop Dam (editor’s cellphone). This dam is now 92.3% full. Other dams in the area seems to be in dire straits. Ohrigstad Dam’s level is 7.7%, Buffelskloof Dam is 33.5% full, while a lillte further away Flag Boshielo stands at 40.2% and the Tonteldoos Dam at 100.5%.
All of them (and you) safe again The State Vet in Burgersfort, Dr Florence Makgamatha and her personnel’s rabies vaccination campaign in the area is in full swing. More than 200 dogs were vaccinated and quite a number of cats were injected since the start of the campaign. On Friday 18 March they will be at the back of the clinic in Extention 10, Burgersfort. Door-to-door vaccinations will be done in Extention 5 in the area up from Supa Quick. Next week Winterveld and Steelpoort will be done. The number to call is 072 553 7043. The vaccinations is free for dogs and cats.
Tender crook trapped
The Sekhukhune District Municipality in Limpopo Province has opened a case of fraud at the Polokwane Police Station on 10 March 2016. This follows the successful trapping of a fraudster who used a forged appointment letter of the municipality to try a solicit a bribe of R12 million in return for an allocation of a R305 million water reticulation project from a civil and construction company. By the time of his arrest, the fraudster was on a mission to receive an initial payment of R500 000 from the unsuspecting representatives of the construction company, scheduled to be handed over in Polokwane. However, a trap by officials of the District Municipality, SAPS, Hawks, and other business people from the District Municipality led to an easy arrest of the suspect when he was trying to collect the money. “We view this arrest as a breakthrough in a situation that has been disturbing us since 2009. The arrest of the old man who is a civilian from our District will send a strong message of how we are intolerant of fraud and corruption. We have so far opened three (3) cases of this nature in Groblersdal Police Station and we are looking for positive results. We appeal to other victims of this scam to come forward and confidentially brief us about these cases so that we can get law enforcement agencies to apprehend these criminals. We are sympathetic to all the victims of this fraudulent activities and we commit to support them” said Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe. “We are making a clarion call to all citizens of our country to refrain from clinching deals in the dark places of the night. We stand for accountable governance and clean administration. All our tenders are publicly advertised in newspapers, followed by open briefing sessions and selling of tender documents. All the bidders and qualified bidders are appointed duly and appointment letters are issued by Municipal Manager Mma Mokoko. It can’t be correct that a company can win a tender without bidding fairly and openly with others. So we request anybody who have been approached to come to our offices in Groblersdal or contact the nearest police station” concluded Executive Mayor Magabe.
Isaiah 40:6-8 (NIV) 6 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. 7 The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them. Surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”
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A letter of concern
Run, baby run - but be visible Platinum Gazette has also received a letter (in Afrikaans) from a reader that complain about runners in town that do no keep to the traffic rules and regulations. The reader says it is a problem especially on the Lydenburg road out of town. Runners run on the tarmac and do not yield for cars, creating a dangerous situation, especially if more than one runner runs next to each other.
“The road is simply not wide enough for everybody. I am so afraid that I run one of them over. When it gets dark, they also do not wear enough reflective clothing so that motorists can see them. I do not want anybody to die.” (So there you have it comrades, if you practise for the Comrades, make sure you arrive alive - Editor).
More rape near Leboeng I wish to warn all motorists and public making use of the road between Kruis street and Dirk Winterbach Street between the taxi rank areas on the stretch of road from the Boxer Supermarket area. On the morning 12th March 2016 round about 12:55 am I was just one more victim in of so many other’s that got robbed at the robot at the corner of Kruis Street and Dirk Winterbach Street. Waiting at the red robot our car was approached by an unidentified man begging for cigarettes from my wife. A second man appeared from nowhere on my side of the car and forced himself into the open window grabbing my jewelry from my neck. This problem of robbing innocent motorists and members of the public on a daily basis is now been going on for years. There is no administration of justice in any way, causing traffic congestion . Loss of life had already happened in the past and it is going to happen again if the local law authorities don’t get their act together soon. Concerned Citizen Burgersfort (Letter edited and shortened - Editor)
Roses for you
This week, Platinum Gazette actually saw municipal traffic officials doing their work (top). They trapped the little white car after it fled for various transgressions. The driver did not stop at the stop street, talked on his / her cellphone and did not have a driving license in his / her possession.
... and some fruit?
A 25 year old man from Mapareng Village was arrested on Monday 29 February 2016 on a charge of rape after 18-year-old girl from Mapareng Village opened a case docket of rape at Leboeng Police station. She alleges the suspect, who is her former the boyfriend found her with a new boyfriend in another house at Mapareng Village. He assaulted the new boyfriend and took the victim by force to the nearby bush and raped her. The suspect was arrested and appeared before the magistrate at Leboeng Periodical Court on a charge of rape. The case remanded for further investigations. In another case a 31-year-old man
from Phiring Malaeneng section was arrested on Monday 29 Februariy 2016 at Malaeneng on a charge of rape of a 9-year-old minor. The arrest was after a case docket was opened at Leboeng Police station by the mother of the child. It alleged the victim was raped last week and she did not report to anyone until the mother noticed the signs of sexual abuse and asked her what happened. The girl explained what happened. The suspect was arrested immediately and appeared before court at Leboeng Periodical Court on Tuesday 01 March 2016. The case was remanded to for further investigation and the accused remained in custody.
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What Easter means to you The next two weeks are filled with public holidays. First up is Human Rights Day and then the Easter Weekend will follow with Good Friday next week. Usually this is a time when many people take to the roads to travel for various reasons. With the economy biting, the question is whether this pattern will continue? How much do these days mean to people and what do they plan to do? Platinum Gazette asked readers what the coming Easter Weekend means to them and what they will be doing?
Mr Sipho Mabizela said: “Easter means a lot to me. I must go to church and I’ll be spending time with my family”.
Mr Jacob Motha said: “It will be family time this Easter. I work in Burgersfort, but my family stays in Groblersdal. That long weekend gives me time to be with them and just reflect on everything. I’ll enjoy being with my boys”.
Mr Shadrick Makgopa said: “Easter is a special time for us. We go to church to thank God for saving our lives. Afterward we come back and go to work again”.
Ms Tsakani Mogale said: “Easter is a Christian event. I’ll also be spending time with the family. It is a good time to have thanksgiving for Jesus Christ’s death on the cross for us. It is a relief that we can be forgiven and be free. I also like the chocolate Easter bunnies you get this time of the year”. Mr Alfred Thobane and Mr Bethuel Manamela said: “We’ll be spending time with our families and loved ones. We’ll travel to Polokwane and Mokopane and then all come together”. Mnr. Deriek Luies sê: “Dis die dag wat die Here vir ons gesterf het aan die kruis, so Goeie Vrydag moet geheilig wees. Ons moet Hom loof en prys dat Hy vir ons lewens gesterf het aan die kruis en dat ons vir ewig dankbaar sal wees. Ek gaan rustig by die huis wees saam met die familie”.
Dr Florence Makgamatha said: “For Easter I’ll be at home with my mum. I’ll visit her where she stays at Moletji. It is now a year since my father passed away so I’ll be giving some moral support with the family. We will also remember the death of Jesus Christ and what that means to us”.
Mr Tshepo Mashaba said: “I’m going to Moria. It is always Moria-time over Easter. I’ll take my family with me”.
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what plans do you have?
Mr Westy Lekubu said: “I’ll go to church at Moria to glorify the name of Jesus. I’ll be thanking Him for what He did for us. We will listen to the pastors preaching the Word of God and we’ll sing in choirs. After church I’ll be going back to work”.
Mr Dumisa Madalane said: “It is about family and going to church. Good Friday is about remembering the death of Jesus Christ. We go to church and recall what He did for us to have our sins forgiven. I’ll take the family with me to listen to the pastors”.
Mr Ripson Malejane said: “I’ll be going to Moria to my church there. I wish everyone safe travels this Easter”.
Mr Arthur Make said: “It is a nice weekend to spend time with my family. I’ll be taking my family to Moria. This time my family will be going with me. I’m so happy”.
Ms. Annikie Marule said: “I’ll be going to church in Bloemfontein. We will be a group going there”.
Mr G Dimakatso said: “I’ll go to church with my family this Easter. I’ll be going to Moria and we’ll enjoy that”.
Me. O’Dilhea Keulder sê: “Paasfees sien ons as die verlossing van ons sondes. Die Here het immers vir ons sondes gesterf op Goeie Vrydag. Ons gaan rustig by die huis wees hierdie Paastyd”.
Mr Doctor Masinga said: “On Easter we remember the day Jesus was crucified. We must pray and thank God for it. Good Friday is so important. This is a message to all the people. They must remember that you cannot be saved with things like money. You cannot thank God with money, you can only pray and thank Him for saving us. I’ll be going to Moria to the conference”. Left: Mr Patrick Maibelo said: “I’ll be at home just relaxing with my family. On Sunday I’ll go to church and we’ll remember Jesus Christ. I’ll be enjoying the time with my family. I’m not going to travel because things are so expensive”. Mr Shepherd Gwaze said: “I’ll be working this Easter. It is all about worshipping and appreciating what Jesus Christ did for us. It is also family time”.
Mr Leonard Lekhoane said: “I’ll be going to my local church. Everyone should be going to church on Easter. We are going to celebrate the death of Jesus Christ for our sins”.
Mnr. Ryan Vorster en Me. Ivette Vorster sê: “Ek (Ryan) is op bystand so ons is maar by die huis die Paasnaweek. Dit gaan oor tyd saam met die familie spandeer. Veral ons wat nie baie tyd deur die week saam met ons kinders het nie”. Saam met hulle is Reghardt en James.
Mr Solomon Mtomboti said: “I’m going to look after the houses of people who are going away this Easter. I am a director of a security company and will make sure the thieves stay away”.
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Talking about leadership and making a difference Greater Tubatse this week benefitted from special sessions in leadership development and motivational talks when Dr. David Molapo visited his roots. Dr. Molapo is a management consultant, educator, and renowned motivational speaker who is known for empowering people to turn their lives around.
His life story of imprisonment at the age of 13 for political activities and the change he experience once he found God and realized that anything is truly possible when God is in control, gripped audiences at all the different venues. At Sehlaku Technical High School and Kgahlanong High School the learners were stunned to learn that this successful person with such a powerful message matriculated at Leolo High School in Praktiseer. Today Dr. Molapo is a successful businessman leader, husband, and father. He is married to Dr. Mamikie Molapo, who spoke at the AFM Church in Steelpoort during one of this week’s sessions. Dr. Molapo speaks on many subjects, including Quality Management, Communication, Entrepreneurial Skills, Team Building, Leadership, Affirmative Action, and Accepting Change. He also authored many books, including: Growing Up Spiritually, The 10 Exciting Keys to Success,
and If You Are Not Growing, You Are Dying. The list of awards he has received in his life is very long and his expertise has led him to being a Non-Executive Director of Dimension Data SA and other major corporations such as South African Airways and Spoornet. His talks included a Breakfast Session with small business owners as well as corporate and community leaders. He was also accompanied by Kohin to local schools and addressed local pastors.
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Swem Jannie swem! Laerskool Burgersfort het verlede week Vrydag hul jaarlikse swemgala aangebied. Die skool se twee spanne, die Haaie en die Dolfyne het in verskillende swemstyle en ouderdomskategorieĂŤ teen mekaar meegeding. Die wenners het medaljes ontvang vir hul prestasies. Die skool bedank almal wat gehelp het om van die dag ‘n sukses te maak.
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Modikwa’s soccer team has a winning attitude Inspiring even in difficult times Modikwa soccer team visited HITACHI TMM Construction company in Boksburg on Saturday 12 March 2016 as part of the preparations for the upcoming SAMSA Soccer tournament in May 2016. The games were played at Boksburg Stadium. The first game was HITACHI second team up against Modikwa second team. The half time score was 3-1 to Modikwa with Modikwa having better ball possession than HITACHI. In the second half, HITACHI tried very hard to minimise the score line but they failed to beat the Modikwa goalkeeper who was wide awake in all their attempts. It was Modikwa again that found the back of the net twice in the second half to leave the final score at 5-1 to Modikwa. Ally, one of Modikwa’s players, repeated history whenscored 4 times against HITACHI just as he scored 4 times against the same team in September 2015 when they visited Modikwa. The second game was HITACHI first
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Two days of golf = new Club Champions The Tubatse Chrome Golf Club hosted the annual Club Championships last weekend. Get the results and more photographs on page 12.
team up against Modikwa first team. The half time score was 4-1 to Modikwa and again Modikwa had a better ball possession compared to their opponents. In the second half Modikwa banged in another 3 goals with HITACHI finding the back of the net one more time to leave the final score at 7-2 to Modikwa. After the soccer games, Modikwa Soccer team was treated with a braai and soft drinks which gave the supporters a chance to shake hands with Modikwa soccer players while congratulating them on their outstanding performance. “The Modikwa team will continue to inspire our supporters and ignite passion amongst Modikwa employees, all our direct and indirect supporters, communities and organisations, even in difficult times” said coach Protus Sikhakhane. (Photographs and information: Protus Sikhakhane, Modikwa Soccer Coach)
Notice for golf players Golf players at Tubatse Chrome Golf Club should please take not that the Club is busy hollow tyning the greens as it has become necessary after the good rains. This is a process where small holes are made in the greens and filled with fine silica sand, this makes the greens softer and allows more back spin. Players are reminded that the greens will be sandy and slow for the next few days until the grass has grown through the sand. (Information: Willem Montgomery) Modikwa’s soccer teams play to win and inspire.
Netbal kliniek vir kranige Steelies Steelpoort Akademie se netbaldogters spog met splinternuwe rokkies. Hulle het ook hierdie week ‘n netbal kliniek by Mariepskop gaan bywoon. Hulle het Sondag 13 Maart vertrek en het Woensdag terug
gekom. Die kliniek is deur die 0/10 tot 0/13 spanne bygewoon en is deur die voormalige Springbok speelster en afrigter Elize Kotze aangebied. (Inligting en foto: Arlene Malan)
Voor: Lorraine Mojalefa, Karabo Mokoale, Ayanda Choma. Agter: Mihelle Phori, Yoné Volschenk, Twané Malan, Clarissa Fourie, Michaila Green.
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SPORT 2016 Club Champions The Champions were decided over two days of play. The competition was well supported by members. (Information: Willem Montgomery)
Tubatse Chrome Golf Club hosted their annual Club Championships last weekend. The winners were: Club Champion - Thinus Labuschagne, Nett Winner - Andre Botha, A-div. winner - Thinus Labuschagne, Runner-up - Martin van
Rooyen, B-div. winner - Andre Botha, Runner-up - Pierre van Staden, C-div. winner - Johann Swanepoel, Runner-up - Peter Bamhare. The ladies champion is Loralyn Botha. The Club would like to congratulate them and thank everyone who participated.