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Shop where Burgersfort, Lebowa Business P ark Park South Africa shops! Tel: (013) 231 7227 The Tubatse Residents Association marched to the Greater Tubatse Municipal (GTM) offices on Friday last week. They handed over a lengthy memorandum with annexures to GTM Mayor, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa. Their demands encompass various burning issues, including allegations of corruption and maladministration. Standing out is the issue of the acting municipal manager, Ms MA Monyeapao.
They demand that she vacate the position with immediate effect and that The Special Investigation Unit appointed by President Jacob Zuma start working on the municipality’s problems as soon as possible.
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Target: Corruption
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Reaching out to women with children living with a disability Women’s Month at Rehlahleng Special School
The Gowe Parish Prayer Women’s League, Burgersfort SAPS, the Department of Education, Department of Health and Social Development and other stakeholders hosted a special Woman’s Month celebration at Rehlahleng Special School in Ga-Mampuru. The theme of the day was: “Women should not feel like hiding their children living with disabilites”. The Gowe Parish Prayer Women’s League donated clothes, food and soap to the children at the Rehlahleng Special School. The day was filled with well wishes, messages of encouragement and motivation for women with children living with disabilities. Const Victoria Maluleka from the Burgersfort SAPS delivered a message of hope, encouraging women to walk tall, free from abuse and crime through taking hands with the SAPS. (Information and photographs: Burgersfort SAPS). The children at the school enjoyed a party and received various donations from the participants of the day.
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell while you produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. For some people asthma is a minor nuisance, but for others it can be a major problem and possibly life-threatening. Asthma cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be controlled. Asthma symptoms include shortness of breath; chest tightness or pain; having trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing; a whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling (wheezing is a common sign of asthma in children) and coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or flu. Asthma is often caused by a combination of environmental and genetically inherited factors. It is important to work with your doctor and pharmacist to treat the asthma symptoms. If you are not sure whether you have asthma or just a common cold, ask your pharmacist for advice. He or she will refer you to your doctor for further advice and if needed prescription medication. Quick relief inhalers and other Emmanuel Manngo is your friendly medication are available to help ease the symptoms pharmacist at Burgersfort Pharmacy. of an asthma sufferer.
It is estimated that about 300 million people globally suffer from asthma.
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Man in custody for alleged rape of his daughter A 57-year old man from Mokutung Village was arrested for rape and appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on Monday this week. A case of rape was opened at the Leboeng police station on 16 August 2014. The complainant, a 17-year old girl, accuses her biological father of raping her. According to the report she was asleep in her room when the man entered it while shouting that she must go to her friend and collect the hair dryer she borrowed to the friend without her father’s consent back. She allegedly went out running. On her way back, she met up with her father who allegedly grapped her and raped her in the veld. The case was postponed to 26 August 2014 for a legal aid application. The suspect remains in custody. “We condemn this kind of abuse, especially abuse against women and children. We encourage the community to report any form of abuse. We also warn those who are still abusing women and children that they will face the law,” said Const. MA Sibatana from the Leboeng SAPS. (Information: Const. MA Sibatana)
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Donation affirms ASA Metals’ commitment Committed to development of communities ASA Metals has joined forces with other business formations to help uplift the living standard of communities. ASA Metals’ relationship with the communities comes a long way and has grown from strength to strength. One of the elements of good relationship is commitment that is undoubtedly connected with the notion of trust and caring, and such commitment may well be defined as an enduring desire to maintain a valued partnership and loyalty. It stands to remain that shared goals and mutual benefits are also key factors in caring and uplifting of people’s living standards, hence our commitment as ASA Metals to “walk our talk” for our imperatives on predetermined Social Development initiatives.
ASA Metals’ main objective is to develop the quality of education for learners as a long term investment in order to create a pool where to draw labour from in the further, thus our intension to fund schools for educational development. Lydenburg remains one of ASA Metals’ important labour sending areas, with a remarkable number of employees living there. The DMR statement to the mines recommends that areas from where employees are coming and do contribute to the company’s
production need to be developed even if it is outside the radius that the company covers in terms Social Development initiatives, hence our intention to happily donate an amount of R200 000.00 to Lydenburg Primary school as the company. (Photographs & Information: ASA Metals)
Mr Mohammed Cassim, Mr Cornelius Lemmer (Principal), Mr Kleinjan du Toit and Mr Denzil Blignaut with the cheque of R200 000. The school plans to complete additional classrooms (photograph left) with the donation.
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Giving more than 5 cents
Top academic achievers at Steelpoort Academy
The learners from Joshua Generation helped a local non-profit organisation called “5 Cent Pre-School” by collecting 5 cents. In the photograph to the right the level 00 learners handed over all the 5 cents that were collected to Mr Solly who operates the preschool. (Photograph & Information: Joshua Generation).
New prefects for Calvin College Calvin College this week announced their new prefects for the 2015 school year. They are from the back: Sherwin Kopano Tong, Monde Mhlwana, Fortune Mmeladi Mashabela, Salome Thato Moropa, Millicent Tshegofatso Shaku, Theophilus Ofentje Mampane. Middle: Aubrey Makofane, Success
Malese Mokgetloane, Madikana Machaka, Karabo Thokwadi Tema, Itumeleng Obakeng Sebokolodi, Nthabiseng Mahlako Makola, Mmatshepo Ngwana. Front: Darling Onkgopotse Mapulane (Deputy head boy), Derrick Mohlala (Head boy), Mr S. Kuchabana, Malebo Desiree Nkwana (Head girl) and Michel SharonThupyane Matlala (Deputy head girl). Mr Kuchabana is their guidance teacher and said: “As a school we want to congratulate these young boys and girls for distinguising themselves as leaders at Calvin College. We trust them and shall support them as they execute their duties through the year”.
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He has spoken...
Keep on winning at Tubatse SUPERSPAR
Ezekiel 17:24 And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it. - King James Bible “Authorized Version”, Cambridge Edition
Lucky shoppers at Tubatse SUPERSPAR are still winning in the Wild Weekend Competition. Last week Ms Maria Nkwane won a R500 shopping voucher. Ms Reshoketsoe Selahle handed it to her.
It’s Winterveld Festival time!
Bongi (above) was one of the Idols 2013 contestants and will be performing on Saturday evening. Also on the programme is Adam Tas (below). Don’t miss them.
The annual Winterveld Festival is taking place today and tomorrow (22 & 23 August 2014). It is being hosted at Winterveld Recreation Club at Winterveld Bottom Village near Steelpoort and is proudly brought to the community by Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the two days at the festival. Loads of activities and entertainment are planned for both the children and adults. Some of the competitions to participate in are the soapbox derby, the potjiekos competition, strongman competition, talent competition and the Mr and Miss Winterveld competition. Make sure that you enter and stand a chance to win great prizes. Apart from the live entertainment by various artists and the competitions, there will be stalls, a beer tent and an amuzement park for the kids. The full programme for the two days is shown on the right. There is also a map to the location of the festival below - so make sure you attend. If you would like to enter one of the various competitions or would like to have a stall selling something at the festival market you are welcome to contact the event organiser Mr Marais Barnard on 079 523 3936. This year’s event promises to be one of the biggest ever at Winterveld. The community is encouraged to enter the competitions and join in the fun. If you are not entering a competition or hosting a stall at the festival market, you can just come and relax while everything is
X marks the spot The Winterveld Festival will be taking place at the Winterveld Recreation Club. The venue is situated inside Winterveld Bottom Village and everyone is welcome to come
and enjoy the fun at the festival. The graphic below shows where the festival will be taking place - X marks the spot. Don’t miss out on this event!
R555 between Burgersfort and Steelpoort
Winterveld Recreation Club
Steelpoort river
Winterveld Bottom Village
Road to Riba Cross past Mangabane Village & Winterveld Villages
Steelpoort town
Gravel road towards Eerstegeluk
happening. One of the new items introduced at this year’s festival is the Paintball Challenge this afternoon. This is new and unique, but promises to get the adrenaline pumping. Come and join the challenge! Tubatse is filled with talent, so if you have a talent that you would like to showcase and perhaps win big with, come and enter the talent competition! Almost anything goes - come sing, dance or deliver your breathtaking performance on stage at the festival. The area’s beauties should also enter the Mr and Miss Winterveld competition so make sure you are there! For more information contact Marais Barnard on 079 523 3936. Entrance is free on Friday and on Saturday it is R50 for adults and R20 for kids under 12.
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Purpose perfect R115 900, which spells entry level. General Motors South Africa offers the Chevrolet Spark 1.2 Campus in this hotly contested market segment and we drove it this week Wednesday. Taking delivery of the little car from Westvaal Steelpoort when the editor’s own vehicle indicated 32 degrees Celsius as the outside temperature, made us apprehensive of the little Chev. But, while entry level spells bare bones with regard to most respects of the car, it does have an air conditioner that performs adequately in the local heat. And it is big on safety with features such as airbags for driver and passenger and anti-lock brakes. The car is furnished in somber dark plastics and fabric, which appear tasteful and quite solid for an entry-level vehicle. Do not expect too much luxury in this little fella. The drive is harsh and noisy, as can be expected, but should be bearable on smoother tarmac. And the boot is almost nonexistent. The back seats however, have a nifty system of folding completely flat to increase luggage space when travelling two-up. In front the driver and passenger have the luxury of a bottle holder for each, but at the back, only one. Should you carry more than one at the back, they must take turns. It has no, radio, no Bluetooth, no ashtray, no lighter (but a 12V charging socket for charging you GPS or cellphone), no USB and no electric windows (winders all around). The instrument nacelle sits motorcycle style above the nonadjustable steering wheel. It is quite clear and easy to read, but the steering wheel rim tends to obstruct the top part of the speed indicator. Figures in this market segment are quite academic, but the 1.2 litre four cylinder normally aspirated petrol power plant feels quite nippy in town and steering is precise. On the open road the car is no rocket and labours above 120 kilometres per hour, as it’s peers do. Road holding is surprisingly good and it brakes well with discs in front and drums at the rear. On gravel the car is also rock fast and handles undulations with aplomb. So, what is the bottom line? The answer is that if you are four people you can go to the beach, provided you do not pack much more than swimwear and toothbrushes. If you are nudists, you can even fit in some toothpaste. And for entertainment, you will have to talk to each other. Loudly. No, this is not a long distance luxury cruiser with all the bells and whistles and you should not use it for that purpose. Buy it for a student, or when you have just landed your first job or if you want it for a sturdy, safe and economical everyday roundabout in town. Call Westvaal Steelpoort on 013 230 9519 if you want one.
Left: 14 inch painted steel wheels. Full size spare wheel. Right: Neatly disguised rear door latch.
Left: 1.72 metre sit-behind-self test. It can be a problem for larger drivers with passengers. The back seat is comfortable.
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Selling expired products - your opinion A National Consumer Commission investigation in Mpumalanga and North West recently exposed 84 shops who were guilty of tampering with labels on items such as eggs, milk, tea, mincemeat, baby formula, cheese and biscuits. The retailers who came under fire include some shops from large chain groups such as Shoprite, Spar, OK Foods, U-save, Woolworths and others. According to reports the inspectors were shocked to find that in some cases tins of baby formula had expired last year, but was still being sold at the same price at the time of the investigation. Food labels were being removed or torn off, in some cases it was being erased with marking fluid. Some items had no labeling and in other cases new labels had been pasted over the originals that showed the expiry date. The guilty shops signed forms undertaking to rectify their wrongful practices. It is an offence under the Consumer Protection Act to alter, falsify, or remove a food label and if someone is found guilty of such a crime, they could face up to 12 months’ imprisonment or a fine of R1 million. Alternatively the shop could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover. Although it is not always dangerous to eat expired food, it can in some cases lead to food poisoning which in extreme cases can be fatal. The Commission’s inspection team had in some cases heard that the shops were losing money and the managers had instructed their staff to remove the labels to try and get more time to sell the products. Responses from the big retailers varied as many of the franchises are individually owned and operated in other cases it was attributed to human error. The Commission said that the shops visited were from chains with a countrywide presence, but that many spaza shops and general dealers were also at fault. They’ve warned consumers to check expiry dates. Consumers can also lodge complaints with regards to shops who are removing or altering expiry date labels with the Consumer Commission online at www.nccsa.org.za or call them on 012 761 3200, complaints can also be submitted via e-mail at complaints@thencc.org.za Platinum Gazette asked readers what they think about this and if they’ve recently experienced any such cases in the Burgersfort area.
Ms Yvonne Makofane said: “It is good if the Consumer Commission scare these shops because next time they will not do it again. No, I’ve never bought any expired things in Burgersfort”.
Ms Lillian Mashile said: “They must fine those shops because you’ll get sick. No, here with us everything is fine”. With her is Rachel.
Mr Mischack Mzimba said: “It is a good thing they inspect the shops. No, I’ve never seen such things here”.
Mr Lifie Tlaka said: “It is a good thing that they inspect the shops. I’ve once bought drumsticks for a whole month from a butchery in Burgersfort. When I got home it was expired and bad. I had misplaced the slip so I could not take it back. My wife was so angry with me”.
Mr Edmund Maroga, Ms Magnecia Lesese and Ms Elsie Magabe said: “They must not be allowed to do that! It is illegal. In Burgersfort we rotate the stock and the shops have merchandisers who check that it is not expired”.
Mr Themba Maebela and Mr Frans Malesa said: “We have no problem in Burgersfort. Clamping down on those stores will keep them on their toes. It is a good thing”.
Mnr Steven Fourie sê: “Dis ‘n goeie ding. ‘n Mens betaal so duur en om dan nog af goed te koop werk net nie. Ek het gelukkig nog nie hier so ‘n ervaring gehad nie”. By hom is Es-pé.
Mr Council Malatji said: “Ja, I did have an experience. I bought a juice and joghurt at a shop here in Burgersfort that was expired. I did not bring it back, it was weekend so I just threw it away. These guys must check the stock”.
Mr Doctor Masinga said: “Yes, the shops must sell fresh stuff. There are some shops around here that sell pap and meat. I think they recycle the meat that are off into the pap and meat. When I buy from them my stomach always ache. They like money too much”.
Mr Mapanga Tshimane, Mr Honey Mapanga and Mr Salvation Mphogo said: “Those shops have to get into trouble. Here in Burgersfort we’ve always had good food and other products”.
Mr Johannes Moreku and Mr Alfred Mokwena said: “It is good to fine those stores. Charge them or close them down! Expired goods are dangerous for our health. We’ve bought eggs at a general dealer in Burgersfort and they were bad”.
Me. Monica Hanekom en Me. Mariëtte Hanekom sê: “Ons het al melk, vleis en brood gekoop wat verval en sleg was. Ons het darem nog nie blikkieskos gekry wat Ms Elizabeth Masinga and Ms Lebogang Tonga said: “We’ve never seen something like that here. It is not verval was nie. Dis goed dat die winkels vasgevat good if those shops were selling expired goods”. word. Ons het die brood en melk gaan teruggee”.
Mr Solomon Mohlala said: “No, I’ve not seen anything like it here. I think it is good if they get into trouble because people will get sick if they eat expired food”.
Mr Sam Masinga said: “The shops know the law. They should sell fresh things. They must get closed down or fined when they are guilty. I don’t know about Burgersfort. We just buy without checking the expiry date”.
Mr Abram Phako said: “No, in Burgersfort I’ve not come across a problem. I often buy from Spar and Pick n Pay and they sell fresh stuff. They should close the stores that are guilty of those practices until it is rectified. They were doing things that are totally unhealthy”.
Mr AL Malepe said: “It is a good thing to close those shops. Health inspectors must see to it that the shops sell fresh food. There is negligence from the shops in our area. I recently bought eggs at one of the stores that had expired and they were bad. I discovered it at home. No, I did not take it back”.
Mr Tim Matsi said: “I have not experience something like that here. Those guilty shops should be fined. What if someone gets sick or die from the stuff?”
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Youth ministry through performing arts Pneumatix visits schools in the area The Pneumatix Ministry School visited the area recently. Pneumatix is a Youth Ministry where you are ble to study Psychology, Counselling, Music, Performing Arts and Theology. They use this during their tour through South Africa twice a year to minister to the youth of South Africa. On Monday they were welcomed by
Steelpoort Academy, who loved their performance. They then visited Joshua Generation in Steelpoort and did a production of the little ones. This got them dancing and enjoying every moment. On Tuesday they were hosted by Joshua Generation Burgersfort and Calvin College. At Calvin they received an amazing response. Wednesday they were at Lydenburg High School and ministered at the week GIL event. On Thursday they were back in Burgersfort to visit Burgersfort Primary School, Maelebe Primary School near Eerstegeluk and Mangabane Primary School. They ended the week with a big production called “Social Media� at Steelpoort Academy. The AFM Steelpoort would like to thank the community for their involvement during the Pneumatix visit. Thank you to Mr Powers Motsileng (Bison Falls Spur) and Mr Damian Archer (Pick n Pay Steelpoort) for their contribution to feed the group during the week. Thank you to Samancor ECM for their contribution in hosting the group and also a big thanks to all the schools who allowed the group to visit and the host parents who opened up their homes for the students to stay the week. (Information & Photographs: AFM Steelpoort)
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Mini-cricket for the young ones
Laerskool Burgersfort hosted their annual Minicricket tournament last weekend. Four schools participated in the event and the children enjoyed the day very much. The school thanked their sponsor for the support in making the day possible.
Bison Falls Spur was the day’s sponsors. The kids could get their faces painted at their gazebo.
Participating schools: Steelpoort Academy, Laerskool Burgersfort, Laerskool Atokia and Laerskool Ohrigstad
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outstanding debts settled. The vehicle has been at the premises of Hendrik’s Panelbeaters since 18 February 2014. This is a final attempt to reach the owner of the mentioned vehicle. Procedure to sell the vehicle will start within 21 days from the first publication of this notice (8 August 2014). Contact: Hendrik’s Panelbeaters – 013 231 8481/082 853 7417 (Loffie).
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Tsebišo e a latela go ya ka karolwana 22 ya Greater Tubatse Land Use Management Scheme, 2006 gore nna ke le Mosoma Senwabjala Elija bjale ka yo a filwego tumelelo ke mong wa karolo 2 ya polase ya Aapiesdoorndraai 298KT, ke ikemišeditše go dira dikgopelo mo mmasepaleng wa Greater Tubatse wa go hloma sehlwaseeme sa marangrang a seyalemoya lefelong leo le ka se fetego di sekweremetara tse 400 mo karolong ya bobedi ya polase ya Aapiesdoorndraai 298-KT.Lefelo le le beilwe go ba la tsa “temo” go ya ka Greater Tubatse Land Use Management Scheme, 2006. Ditaba ka botlalo mabapi le dikgopelo tše di tla hwetšagala ka di iri tse tlwaelegilego tša mosomo mo dikantorong tša mmasepala wa Greater Tubatse wa selegae, 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort, 1150 goba mogala (013) 231 1000 goba mokgopedi. Dithulano,dikakanyo le mabaka di ka romelwa go Molaodi Muruo le kgodiso ya lefase, Mmasepala wa Greater Tubatse, Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 goba mogala (013) 231 1000 goba Mokgopedi Mna. Senwabjala sellathekeng 082 624 4559. Dithulano di tswalela matsatsing a 28 go tloga phatlalatsong ya tsebiso ye.
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The ASA Metals Smelter and its subsidiary, Dilokong Chrome Mine, are situated in the eastern limb of the Bushveld Ingneous Complex (BIC), where some 83% of the world’s chrome reserves are located. The key to our ongoing success has been continuous innovation and development. These endeavours include: • A chromium production mine • An ore beneficiation plant • Pelletising and sinter plant • Four 66 MVA production furnaces. These exciting developments have necessitated the employ of only the best the mining profession has to offer. Join us at our operation, close to the rapidly expanding town of Burgersfort in the Limpopo Province.
Closing date: 3 September 2014
Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 21 of the Greater Tubatse Land Use Management scheme 2006, that I, Mosoma Senwabjala Elija as the authorised agent of the owner of portion 2 of the farm Aapiesdoorndraai 298-KT intends applying to Greater Tubatse Local Municipality for consent use to erect Radio Station Mast covering an area of not more than 400m² on a portion of portion 2 of the farm Aapiesdoorndraai 298-KT. The land is zoned as “Agricultural” in terms of the Greater Tubatse Land Use Management Scheme, 2006. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal working hours at the offices of Greater Tubatse Local Municipality, 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort or with the applicant. Any objections, representations with grounds thereto, shall be lodged in writing to the Director Economic and Land Development, Greater Tubatse Local Municipality, Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 or Tel (013) 231 1000 or the Applicant Mr. Senwabjala Cell: 082 624 4559. The closing date for objections is 28 days from the date of publication of this notice.
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We are urgently looking for a highly motivated, passionate and self-driven person who is looking for a challenge and is willing to make a difference. The following opportunity has become available at NBC situated in Steelpoort.
Fleet Board Administrator The Fleet Board Administrator will ensure that all Fleet Board equipped vehicles’ downtime is minimized through fleet management diagnostics and maintenance scheduling. A N4 in Mechanical Engineering/Automation and 1 - 3 years Mechanical experience are requirements. To apply fax a 2-page CV to 013-230 5856. Shortlisted candidates can bring all original documents with them to the interview. Closing date: 5 September 2014 (If you have not received a response within 15 days of the closing date, please assume your application was not successful).
Performance outputs: · Monitor and identify technical faults on vehicles as per on board diagnostic computer · Liaise with drivers to ensure faults are identified according to the uptime report recommendations · Identify possible faults through root cause analysis · Write reports on fault findings to technical department · Ensure vehicles are registered and removed from fleet board · Ensure vehicles are allocated to the correct route groups as determined by ops department · Receive uptime recommendations report weekly · Provide relevant feedback to internal stakeholder regarding vehicles timeously. · Provide relevant information after diagnostic findings or repair. Provide feedback to external original Equipment Manufacturing suppliers · Assist with weekly maintenance schedules of vehicles · Assist technical department with administrative requirements · Ensure drivers communicate effectively to technical department on vehicle maintenance requirements Knowledge and Skills · Bilingual · Computer literate · Interpersonal skills · Analytical · Attention to detail · Knowledge of document control · Administrative skills · Communication skills Report writing · Telephone etiquette
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Krieket by Laerskool Burgersfort Laerskool Ohrigstad se o/11 krieketspan het verlede week Donderdag, 14 Augustus 2014 ‘n wedstryd teen Laerskool Burgersfort se o/11 krieketspan gespeel. Die wedstryd het by Laerskool Burgersfort se sportgronde plaasgevind. Die seuns het in goeie gees gespeel. Laerskool Burgersfort het eerste veldwerk gedoen terwyl Laerskool Ohrigstad voor die paaltjies was. Die seuns het die middag baie geniet en sommer tussen die kompetisie deur ook ‘n bietjie meer van krieket geleer. (Laerskool Burgersfort het in die rooi en wit gespeel terwyl Laerskool Ohrigstad in blou en geel was).
Prepare to enter the 90th Comrades Marathon The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) launched its campaign for the 90th Comrades Marathon on 14 August 2014. The 2015 campaign carries the slogan: ‘Be Part of It - Bamba Iqhaza’. CMA General Manager, Chris Bruwer who unveiled the campaign says, ‘We invite every Comrades runner, stakeholder, volunteer and supporter to be a part of this iconic race in one way or another.’ The 90th edition of the race will be run on Sunday, 31 May 2015. The ‘up-run’ will start at the Durban City Hall at 05h30 and end 12 hours later at the Oval Cricket Stadium in Pietermaritzburg, covering a distance of 87km. 1 September 2014 is the opening date for entries into the 2015 Comrades Marathon. The entry period will close on 30 November 2014 or as soon as the special entry cap of 23,000 has been reached. Prospective entrants are encouraged to get their entries in early so as to avoid disappointment. Entry fees for the 2015 Comrades Marathon are as follows: · Local Entries: R 380.00 · Rest of Africa: R 600.00 · International: R2000.00 South African runners will be eligible for the ‘early bird’ entry fee of R350 if their entry is received before 30 September 2014. The regular South African entry fee of R380 will kick in on 1 October 2014 until the entry process is closed. Runners can enter as follows: · online via the Comrades Marathon website: www.comrades.com; · by posting their completed entry form with proof of payment to the CMA Office in Pietermaritzburg: P.O. Box 100621, Scottsville, 3209; · by handing in their completed entry form together with payment at the CMA office in Pietermaritzburg. Entry forms will be available at local running clubs, provincial sporting federations and the CMA; as well as selected qualifying races which the Comrades Team will be
attending from September to November. Qualifying for the 2015 Comrades Marathon will be applicable from 1 August 2014 till 4 May 2015. Runners are advised that the 2014 Comrades Marathon will not be an automatic qualifier for next year’s race. Race Director Rowyn James says, ‘The reason for this is twofold. We want to encourage runners to be fit and healthy for Race Day. Further, we want to support all other road-running races in the country, especially the Comrades Marathon qualifying races by driving Comrades runners to participate in those running events.’The Substitution window period will be from 1 – 21 April 2015. In a first for South African roadrunning, R1.5-million is up for grabs to the First Man and Woman respectively who break the current male and female up-run records thereby making the Comrades Marathon by far the most lucrative race on the local athletics scene. The first man and woman to cross the finish line will receive R375,000 each. The total prize money for the 2015 Comrades Marathon is R2.600,000; in addition to the respective R1.5-million incentives for the man and woman should they break the record.
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Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL FOR 2013/2014 Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49(1) of the Local Government Municipal Property Rates Act,2004(Act 6 of 2004) read together with Section 78 of the Act,that the Supplementary Valuation Roll for the financial year 2013/2014 will be open for public inspection at the Civic Centre, Kastaniastreet 1, Burgersfort at well as at the satellite offices in Ohrigstad, Tubatse(praktiseer) and Ga-Mapodile during normal office hours(8:00 to 16:00) for a period of 30 days starting from 1 September 2014 to 10 October 2014 All invitations is hereby made in terms of Section 50(1) of the Act that any owner of property or other person who so desires may lodge an objection on the official prescribed application form which is obtainable at the offices of Greater Tubatse Municipality ,in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from the supplementary valuation roll 2013/2014 within the above-mentioned period . The Supplementary Valuation Roll for 2013/2014 affects the following propertiesi.e. 1. Subdivided or Consolidated Properties during 2013/2014 2. Improved Properties e.g. newly constructed houses/buildings Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of Section 50(2) of the Act an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the valuation roll as such The completed and signed forms must be returned to the Municipal Manager, Kastania Street 1, Burgersfort on or before 10 October 2014. Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort; PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150; Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467; Website: www.tubatse.gov.za
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Modikwa netball team makes the area proud The Modikwa netball team brought home another trophy. The team participated in the Mining News Championships that took place at Kloof Gold mines between 7 and 9 August 2014. Modikwa’s “Yellowbones” as they’ve affectionately been named received a third position and the players received medals. The team went through to the next round. The semi-finals were played against Beatrix Mine from Welkom in the Free state. Modikwa won the game 22-20. They participated in the finals and convincingly won against Bafokeng Rasimone from Rustenburg. Their score was 16-13. The Best Defender in the final game was Anita Mahlokoane from Modikwa. (Playing Goal Defender position). She played a vital role in the team’s performance. The team scored a total of 78 goals throughout the tournament. The tournament’s overall winner was Lonmin mine from Rustenburg with Harmony from the Free State as the runner up. Modikwa Platinum Mine would like to congratulate the women on their performance at the annual Mining Netball Championship and for making not only the mine proud, but also the whole Eastern Limb. Other teams from the area that also participated in the championships included Marula Mine and Twickenham Platinum Mine. (Photographs and information: Andy Mohloke, Modikwa Platinum Mine).
Above: The Modikwa Netball team.
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The soccer team from Shoprite Burgersfort Mall (photograph above) played against a team from Apiesdoorn and Motaganeng. The Burgersfort Mall team won on penalties 8-9. The soccer match was played at the Apiesdoorn grounds. (Information & Photograph: Zondi Mashifane Park (Ga-Mashamothane) • Cell: 076 848 3936 Re-build engines for sale Mokweni, Burgersfort Mall Coach).