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Miss Sekhukhune 2017/18 crowned
Gazette Government, Tradititonal Leaders talk Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Local Municipality recently hosted Traditional Leaders Forum at Thaba Moshate Hotel Casino Convention Resort in Burgersfort recently. Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Mayor, Cllr Johannes Maudu Phokane, Sekhukhune District Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Keamotseng Ramaila, COGHSTA, Department of Mineral Resources and Traditional Leaders from across the municipality met to discuss the very important issue of land use in the municipal area and the role traditional leaders play in the process of land utilisation. Mayor Cllr Phokane stressed the importance of a combined effort between all roleplayers so that services to communities could be effected speedily and efficiently. The allocation of stands was also discussed, as well as illegal mining on all land in the area. The DMR explained the process and law around mining rights, while LEDET gave more information about businesses and business registration onland controlled by traditional leaders. Traditional leaders expressed their concern about land invasion. On a lighter note the municipality also consulted the Traditional Leaders on the name change of the municipality and stated that the new name will be unveiled soon.
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Manong Josephine Malete from Staykraal Village near Apel won the Miss Sekhukhune District Municipality (2017/218) beauty pageant and she was crowned on 15 September in the Ephraim Mogale Municipal Civic Hall. She is also the Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipal 1st Princes. Executive Mayor Cllr Stan Keamotseng Ramaila, SDM, Speaker Maria Manamela and Mayor of Ephraim Mogale, Cllr Bella Kupa, handed over the prizes. Malete was competing with eleven contestants from different Local Municipalities in Sekhukhune District. Runners up in the competition are 1st Princes Mompumelelo Modipa, 2nd Princes Mpho Seroka and Miss Personality, Michelle Mashupe. Miss Sekhukhune won a bursary from SDM, cellphone, R5000, and an undisclosed amount on money from Mayor Ramaila’s pocket. Miss Sekhukhune will compete on provincial level. She is not only the current 1st Princes of Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality beauty pageant that was held in June 2017 at Sehlaku Hall in Driekop. The 22 years-old beauty student at Waterberg TVET college studying to be a millwright. Previouslyshe won the titles of 1st Princes Miss Bopedi Bapedi Spar (2015), 2016 Miss Bopedi Bapedi Spar, 2016 Miss Atok, 2017 Miss Personality Limpopo South, 2017 Miss Engineering Centre Waterberg FET College and 2017 2nd Princes Miss Waterberg College. Cllr Ramaila said Miss Sekhukhune will compete in the provincial beauty contests as well as participate in the Executive Mayor’s programmes for the 2017/18 financial year.
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ToyRun funds well spent Funds raised during the 2016 ToyRun made a huge difference as local bikers delivered a 580lt chest feezer to Laersdrift Combined School near Roossenekal earlier this month. The school hosts a number of children from the Burgersfort and Steelpoort area. They were in dire need of more freezing space to assist in keeping their food supplies fresh for the boarding school. The bikers delivered the donation to the school on their fun day on 9 September. Various clubs joined the
group for the day’s fun. They included Dream Chasers MC, CMA, Aces Wild MCC and a number of independent riders. The children were treated to bike wheelies, burnouts and even a spinning demonstration - things most of them had never seen up close. The ToyRun’s funds and toys that are collected really makes a huge difference in communities. Keep your eyes open for the date of this year’s event and you can be part of the difference.
Up for a new challenge Sbongile Mnisi has been appointed as Assistant Manager responsible for admin and HR at Tubatse SUPERSPAR. The store recently had changes in their top management and Sbongile who has been part of the staff for a few years is very excited about the new opportunity. She has proved herself as a caring, loyal and competent employee with a wide range of skills that will benefit the store.
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World Literacy Day celebrated On Wednesday 20 September the Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality celebrated World Literacy Day with an event at Thaba Moshate Hotel, Casino and Convention Centre. Various schools attended the event and the focus fell on the importance of libraries, being literate and the impact that can have on your future. The learners attending the day also participated in a Spelling Bee competition hosted by Siyakha Learning Lab from Tubatse Crossing Mall.
ECM revamp traditional authority offices at Ga Riba As part of the ongoing Mandela Day initiatives that takes place on an annual basis, Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines extended its helping hand to the needy Bakoni-Phuti Traditional Authority Offices under Kgošigadi Hunadi Riba by upgrading their old office building. The building was built in the 1960’s and is a true landmark in the area. In one of the mine’s consultative meetings in the presence of the Kgoshigadi Riba, she raised a concern about the safety of the building indicating that she cannot even work from the office where she is required to the run traditional affairs of the community. Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines cares for the safety of its employees and stakeholders and therefore decided to repair the cracked walls, falling ceiling and roof leaks. “The building will be
beneficial to the community as it is where they gather for meetings and can resolve community conflicts with dignity. We hope and believe that this initiative by ECM will bear the fruits and contribute to a safe and healthy environment” said ECM management.
(Photographs and information: Mariska Stickling, Samancor ECM)
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Celebrating 100 years of existence, 1 million fatality free shifts and 660 Fall of Ground Free Days
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wickenham Platinum Mine had cause for double celebration on 16 September 2017. Employees celebrated 1 million fatality free shifts (FFS), 660 days without fall of ground and AngloAmerican turning 100 years old during a special event. A short formal programme kicked off the day’s activities. Twickenham Platinum Mine General Manager, Daan Breet congratulated the group of employees saying: “I take my hat off and I salute you for this achievement”. He added that within the AngloAmerican group Twickenham Mine is currently one of those operations that is setting an example on various levels and he is proud to be called the ‘father’ of this project. Although employees were thanked and honoured for their hard and safe work, they were also reminded that their safety and future also rests with God Almighty. Special prayers of thanks were said in recognition of this. After the formalities different soccer teams and netball teams took each other on. One of the shortest, but best supported games includ-
ed most of the management members showing off their skills on the soccer field. Employees also took aim with a ‘Closest to the Pin’ golf competition. The day doubled as a wellness campaign with employees getting the opportunity to have their blood sugar and blood pressure tested. HIV testing and counselling was also done. The mine recently concluded a weight loss competition called “The biggest loser”. Employees were encouraged to get fit and into shape to improve their overall health. The winners of this competition were also announced on the day. They were: Females: Malope Mutedi (winner), Thokozile Ndlovu (runner up) and Belinda Hall (third). The male winners were: Matome Sekhwela (winner), Nkoane Phasha (runner up) and Modiri Ramashala. Employees were treated to a delicious lunch and each received some celebratory gifts from the company. Employees enjoyed the fun day and their unique team spirit combined with a determination to work hard and safe is the key to Twickenham Platinum Mine’s future.
Management and the unions congratulated the employees on their achievements and encouraged them to take it even further as they set an example in the industry.
The day’s celebrations included various sporting competitions, but kicked off with a dancing competition. Employees had lots of fun participating in the different events and loudly encouraged their favourite teams.
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Fun and games at Twickenham Platinum Mine’s triple celebrations A variety of games were played during the day marking the celebratons of 1 million fatality free shifts and AngloAmerican’s centenary. Employees tried their luck with a game called ‘Closest to the Pin’. Trying to get a golf ball to a specifically marked spot. (Photo left). They also played netball. Teams did not fear the spring heat and gave it their all to be the top team at the end of the day. This gave spectators brilliant games to watch as players were mostly evenly matched and games were sometimes a close call.
The day also had a health and wellness focus. Employees could get their blood sugar and blood pressure tested. HIV testing and counselling was also done on the site. The winners of the weight loss competition - ‘The biggest loser’ were also announced on the day.
Twickenham Platinum Mine employees formed teams competing in the day’s soccer tournament. One of the best supported games of the day was when General Manager, Daan Breet also took to the field as a player (photo bottom far right).
Fun was part of the day. General Manager, Daan Breet tested one of the goalkeepers’ ability to keep him safe from being hit by strikes from opponents.
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Platinum Gazette LOCAL AUTHORITY NOTICE GREATER TUBATSE AMENDMENT SCHEME NO 131 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE GREATER TUBATSE LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2006, IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1)(B)(i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE NO 15 OF 1986) 4 TSAR Development Consulting, being the authorised agent of the owner of the
property mentioned below, hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986), read together with the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA), that we have applied to the LIM 476 Local Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme known as the Greater Tubatse Land Use Management Scheme, 2006 to rezone Erf 2204 Burgersfort Extension
21 Township from “Service Station” to “Institutional” with standard rights. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during office hours at the office of the Town Planner, Office 15, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, No. 1 Kastania Street Extension, Burgersfort for a period of 28 days from 15th September 2017. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Acting Manager: Development Planning Services at the abovementioned address or at P.O. Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 and/or the applicant within a period of 28 days from the date of first publication of this notice (15 September 2017). Address of Agent: 4 TSAR Development Consulting,
Suite 144 Private Bag x9307 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 0732287519 Email: admin@4tsar. co.za PLAASLIKE OWERHEID KENNISGEWING GROTER TUBATSE WYSIGINGSKEMA 131 KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK VIR DIE GROTER TUBATSE GRONDGEBRUIKS EN BESTUURSKEMA 2006, IN TERME VAN AFDELING 56(1)(B) (i) VAN DIE DORPSBEPLANNINGS ORDONANSIE, 1996 (ORDONANSIE NO 15 VAN 1986) 4 TSAR Development Consulting, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van ondergenoemde eiendom gee hiermee ingevolge Artikel 56 1 (b) (i) van die Ordonnansie op
Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986), gelees saam met die Ruimtelike Beplanning and Grondgebruik Bestuurwet 2013 (Wet 16 van 2013) kennis dat ons by die LIM476 Plaaslike Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Groter Tubatse Grondgebruik Bestuurskema, 2006 deur die hersonering van erf 2204 Burgersfort Uitbreiding 21, vanaf “Diensstasie” na “Institusioneel” met standard regte. Besonderhede van die aansoek sal vir inspeksie beskikbaar wees gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor die Stadsbeplaner, kantoor nr. 15, civic centre, nr. 1 Kastaniastraat, Burgersfort vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 15 September 2017. Besware en/of vertoë
ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 15 September 2017 skriftelik by of tot die Waarnemende Bestuurder Onwikkelingsbeplanning by bovermelde adres of Posbus 206, Burgersfort 1150 en/of die aansoeker ingedien of gerig word. Adres Van Aansoeker/ Agent: 4 TSAR Development Consulting, Suite 144 Privaatsak x9307 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 0732287519 E-pos: admin@4tsar. co.za
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SPORT Final league games for SAPS On Wednesday 20 September, the Capricorn District Football Association held the finals and third place playoffs of the 2016/2017 soccer league. The matches were played at the University of Limpopo in Mankweng. The first match of the day was between position 2 of Stream A - the SAPS ORS and position 2 of stream B - SAPS Tubatse/Mecklenburg/Ohrigstad. They were fighting for bronze. SAPS ORS team claimed the bronze medal by winning the match 5-3. Cst Mohaleamalla, Const Mavunele, Const Matabane (2) and Sergeant Segwale scored for SAPS ORS. The three goals for SAPS Tubatse/Mecklenburg/Ohrigstad were scored by Const Kgole, Constable Letsoalo and Const Ntsoane.
SAPS Mankweng/ Sebayeng was the league winners for this season.
The second match of the day was the batle to determine the overall winner. It was between the SAPS Burgersfort/Sekhukhune/Leboeng and SAPS Mankweng/ Sebayeng. SAPS Mankweng/Sebayeng was the better team on the day and managed to win the match 5-3. Const Mampholo, Const Mamaregane, Const Nchabeleng, Cst Mogashoa and Sergeant Phalane scored for SAPS Mankweng/Sebayeng. Secretary Nkadimeng scored all three goals for the Burgersfort team. The chaiperson of the Capricorn District Sports Club Major General Maepa also attended the day. (Information and photographs: Sergeant Mvundlela SJ)