De Hoop pipeline pumps with filter material to be fitted on top - seen this week.
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The weather system experienced in the area since last week Friday proved to be hugely beneficial for crops and water supply, while the rain also brought welcome relief from the searing heat experienced lately. Dams in the area filled up nicely, with Buffelskloof a 102 percent full compared to 30 percent on the same date last year, while Ohrigstad Dam is now just more than 52 percent full compared to just 8 percent last year this time. Flag Boshielo was only marginally fuller at 44.8 percent compared to 41 percent last year. De Hoop Dam is 98 percent full compared with last year’s 92 percent.
Fat again Spekboom River at Fraaiuitsicht bridge outside Burgersfort. This week.
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Wet In the distance rain is falling over De Hoop Dam along the R555. This photograph was taken last week Friday.
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Potholes transformed into swimming pools Fed-up residents from Penge are tired of waiting for repairs to their tar roads. “We had these potholes before Ga-Motodi and Alverton got their tar roads and their new roads’ potholes are repaired regularly. We are wondering why we are being left aside, because if they had the repairs in chronological order, ours should have been fixed decades ago,” said one resident, Kagiso Serage. A local team of residents do their own pothole repairs
to try and limit the deterioration. They were planning to do so on Saturday last week, but the rain from the previous night kept them in and brought the pothole ‘swimming pools’ out. Unfortunately it is not only in Penge where roads are in dire need of repairs. Burgersfort, Praktiseer, Ohrigstad and many other areas are also in need of repairs that will be done properly and will last longer than the first bit of rain hitting them.
Many motorists drive without switching their lights on in the rainy weather. Be safe, switch them on and be seen.
Help for black entrepreneurs In a landmark breakthrough for South Africa’s quest for inclusive growth and radical economic transformation, the Ministers of Trade and Industry and of Economic Development announced that the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) in order to meet the considerable demand for funding by black entrepreneurs. This is in line with the affirmation by President Jacob Zuma in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) that the quest for radical economic transformation must seek “fundamental change in the structure, systems, institutions and patterns of ownership, management and control of the economy in favour of all South Africans, especially the poor, the majority of whom are African and female”. Both the IDC and the NEF have been identified by Government as central in implementing radical economic transformation and develop-
ment policies, particularly in light of renewed efforts to develop black industrialists. The merger will promote increased broad-based black economic empowerment with a specific focus on promoting black industrialists. This decision is in line with government policy to consolidate South Africa’s development finance institutions to provide effective support to emerging and existing black entrepreneurs, and thereby enhancing efficient service delivery. the dti and EDD will appoint a technical team to drive the process expeditiously. The Minister of Trade and Industry will continue to provide legislative and policy guidance to the NEF. The two Ministers are confident that this historic integration of two leading DFIs will enhance the country’s developmental aspirations as outlined by President Zuma in the SONA to “open up the economy to new players, give black South Africans opportunities in the economy and indeed to help make the economy more dynamic, competitive and inclusive.” Over the last 75 years the IDC has been instrumental in implementing the country’s industrial policy and establishing key industries, particularly in the manufacturing sector: petro-chemicals, mineral beneficiation, fabricated metals, agro-processing, clothing and textiles. In the recent financial results announcement for period ending 31 March 2016, the corporation reported R14.5-billion in approvals including R11.4 billion in disbursements. In the same period the IDC has approved R4.9 billion for black-empowered companies, R2.9 billion of which was for black industrialists. The NEF was capitalised in 2005 by Government to the value of R2.4 billion, all of which had been fully disbursed by 2010. Since then, the NEF has been self-financed from loan repayments, dividends and interests from its investments and proceeds from the sale in 2007 of its stake in MTN through the NEF Asonge Share Scheme. Since operational inception in 2005 to date the NEF has approved over R8.5 billion worth of transactions to 839 black companies countrywide, which have supported in excess of 89 900 decent jobs.
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Drug bust in Ext. 10 The Burgersfort SAPS held an operation that focused on drug related crime in Extension 10 in Burgersfort. This area is a problem area when it comes to drugs and dealing in drugs. The operation took place on 21 February 2017. The officers arrested 4 men in possession of dagga and one for dealing with drugs and nyaope. (Information and photographs: Constable V. Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS).
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(Photograph: WR Zwart. Taken with Iphone of Olifantsriver on Saturday 18 February 2017).
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Mokka X Opel’s small crossover, the Mokka, has only been available in South Africa for a year and a half, but a facelifted version has just been released, called the Mokka X. The Mokka has been on sale in Europe since 2012, where it has sold particularly well and sales in South Africa have also proved to be quite good. Local dealer, Westvaal Mashishing, introduced the new vehicle to customers and prospective customers two weeks ago and also invited the newspaper to take a spin. This is the second time around Platinum Gazette drives a Mokka. The first generation did not impress us very much and we complained of excessive tininess and road noise in the car. Did anything change since then? To be honest, we were quite impressed with the car. If you are hunting for a very capable vehicle to transport a small family, it might just be the car for you. The X behind the name does not signify any superpower such as extreme off road capability or anything else, other than General Motors has decided to put an X behind the names of all future crossover SUV’s the company produces in future. Of course will marketing material say otherwise, but if the X indicates the improvements over the outgoing model, we agree. The biggest improvement to our mind is the new fascia, which has been transplanted from the Opel Astra. In the top of the range Cosmo automatic model we drove, it was married to black leather upholstery, which gave the car a very upmarket, high perceived quality feel. Of course, the Cosmo automatic has everything that can open and close, and almost nothing is offered as optional. It aims to be the complete package and for the average buyer in this market segment and price (north of R350 000 for this particular car), it will be a delight. The proof is in the driving and we took it for a short spin to the outskirts of Lydenburg/Mashishing. The 1.4 turbo petrol engine produces 103 kW and 200 NM between 1850 and 4900 rpm. Not as bullet, but more than enough grunt, coupled with the six speed auto. The newspaper’s perception of comfort is a little bit skew as our daily commutes are fixed axle 4 x 4 brutes that jump all over the place, so any other car can feel super comfortable. Except the road noise problem, which is still louder than the road noise of said 4x4‘s and their knobby tires. The seats are superb and the Astra transplant with the IntelliLink infotainment system and park assist works extremely well. The aircon and other creature comforts, as well as safety features works well, without being intrusive. The car holds steady on a variety of surfaces and brakes quickly if you ask it to. All in all a desirable package and if you cannot afford the top of the range, we suspect value for money can also be had in the cheaper models. Mokka X buyers are most likely to be lifestyle enthusiasts rather than car enthusiasts. They will care little that this car isn’t quite as sharp and wieldy as a compact hatch, nor that it isn’t as practical as a compact SUV/Crossover. Instead, the Opel offers a potentially pleasing compromise between the two. Whereas the standard luggage capacity is useful, the Mokka X’s utility space is particularly impressive.
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Supa Quick Burgersfort spread the love on Valentine’s On 14 February s017, the team at Burgersfort Supa Quick treated motorists in Burgersfort’s early
morning traffic to a a small Valentine’s gesture. They handed out flowers with a small message. Burgersfort Supa Quick cares about the community and showed it again on the day dedicated to love.
Administratiewe klerk benodig – Steelpoort • Administratiewe pligte vir doeltreffende kantoorbestuur. • Skryfbehoefte administrasie. • Kwotasies, fakturering en opvolg van betalings. • Ondersteuning vir Taktoesighouer. Vereistes: • Ten volle tweetalig (Afr + Eng). • Graad 12. • 2 jaar toepaslike ondervinding. E-pos cv’s na humanresources@aqslt.co.za Aansoeke sluit: 10 Maart 2017
VACANCY Westvaal Steelpoort is looking for a Vehicle Sales Consultant Requirements: • Must have relevant sales experience in vehicle sales • Be computer literate • Have a valid drivers’ license • Proven track record Renumeration: Market related salary & excellent commission structure and company benefits. Submit your CV with references via e-mail at: steelpoortsales@westvaal.co.za Closing date: 3 March 2017 If you have not heard from the company within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Betrekkings/Vacancies Booysendal Platinum is situated on the border of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces near the towns of Mashishing (Lydenburg), Roossenekal and Steelpoort. The mine is located on the southernmost exposure of the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex with eighty percent of its resources in the Mpumalanga Province. The Mine has a board and pillar mining layout and operates with trackless mechanised mining equipment. Booysendal is a subsidiary of the JSE-listed Northam Platinum Limited, a well-established, mid-tier independent and integrated platinum group metals producer with a strong tradition of innovation and technical expertise in the sector.
Department: Finance
Supervisor: Stores (Ref. BDFIN1/17) The Supervisor: Stores is responsible for the supervision of a mine store. Responsibilities include maintenance of sufficient stock levels, ensuring that procedures for receiving, storing, rotation and release of stock are adhered to at all times as well as administrative tasks associated with stock maintenance. The Supervisor: Stores provides direction to subordinates to ensure that service levels are maintained. Key performance areas: s %FFECTIVE STORE SUPERVISION s -ATERIALS PLANNING AND CONTROLLING s -AINTAINING OPERATING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES s !CCURATE RECORDKEEPING s %FFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF SYSTEMS s 1UALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE s -AINTAINING GOOD HOUSEKEEPING STANDARDS s 'OOD EMPLOYEE RELATIONS s 3AFETY management. Minimum requirements: s .ATIONAL 3ENIOR #ERTIFICATE s 2ELEVANT 3UPPLY #HAIN -ANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS 4RADE 4EST s 3!0 EXPERIENCE ADVANTAGEOUS s 6ALID #ODE " DRIVER S LICENCE s -ICROSOFT /FFICE PACKAGE s !T LEAST YEARS EXPERIENCE PREFERABLY IN A MINING ENVIRONMENT MINING ENGINEERING OR SUPPLY CHAIN s +NOWLEDGE OF LOGISTICS OPERATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN AND OR PROJECT MANAGEMENT s +NOWLEDGE OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION APPLICABLE TO THE ROLE s -EDICAL #ERTIFICATE OF &ITNESS
Department: Engineering
Control Room Officer (Ref. BDENG1/17) 4HE #ONTROL 2OOM /FFICER IS RESPONSIBLE TO MONITOR ALL MINE RELATED ACTIVITIES ON RELEVANT SYSTEMS !LL BREAKDOWN MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WILL THEREFORE BE COORDINATED FROM THE #ONTROL 2OOM from a planning, support, monitoring and recordkeeping perspective. The incumbent will from time to time VISIT UNDERGROUND WORKINGS TO ACCLIMATISE HIM HERSELF WITH THE MINING PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ! KEY ELEMENT OF THE ROLE IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL ACTIVITIES ARE RECORDED AND DULY ACTIONED SO THAT TEAMS WORK SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY IN SUPPORT OF THE PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES AND PLANS OF THE MINE Key performance areas: s %FFECTIVE MONITORING CONTROL AND REPORTING OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS s #ONTROL SYSTEM MONITORING s 4ROUBLESHOOTING OF PROBLEMS s #ORRECTIVE ACTION TO DEAL WITH DEVIATIONS Minimum requirements: s 'RADE #ERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENT .1& LEVEL s 1UALIFIED 3HIFT 3UPERVISOR !RTISAN ,EVEL ADVANTAGEOUS s YEARS SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE IN THE MINING ENVIRONMENT s %XPERIENCE WITH 3CADA COMPUTER SYSTEM s #OMPUTER LITERACY -ICROSOFT /FFICE s %NGLISH LITERATE VERBAL AND WRITTEN s -EDICAL #ERTIFICATE OF &ITNESS s +NOWLEDGE OF ALL EQUIPMENT USED WITHIN THE MINING ENVIRONMENT s +NOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY STANDARDS s 5NDERSTANDING OF SYSTEM AND PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION s 5NDERSTANDING OF MINING AND ENGINEERING METHODS AND TECHNOLOGY
"OOYSENDAL 0LATINUM -INE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS IN LINE WITH ITS %MPLOYMENT %QUITY 0OLICY Applicants are requested to forward a comprehensive CV to the HR Manager of Northam Platinum Limited Booysendal Division Mine at e-mail: booysendal.recruit@norplats.co.za Please quote the position title and reference number in the subject box of the e-mail. Applications close: -ARCH CVs received in any form after the closing date and time will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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(terms and conditions). ORYX GAS refill exchange for 9kg, 19kg or 48kg bottle. Contact: 074 565 6231 or 082 072 0051.
3. Dienste/ Services PRET LIQUOR Gas and Ice for sale. Ice available to individuals and wholesale. Delivery available
Betrekkings/Vacancies BUILDING CONSTRUCTION/ SUPERVISOR Indigo Naranja are situated between Burgersfort and Lydenburg. Indigo Naranja requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced person. The successful candidate will report to the Building Project Manager. We offer a competitive remuneration package with excellent career development opportunities and exposure to widen your knowledge and experience. Qualifications and experience required: • Grade 12/Matric • Driver license • Applicable Masonry qualification will be favourable • Minimum of 5 years’ “hands-on” experience in the building/ construction environment.
Job duties: • Reading specifications to determine construction requirements and planning procedures - e.g. bill of quantities from building projects and costing • Organizing and coordinating the material and human resources required to complete jobs. • Examining and inspecting work Skills and knowledge required: progress • Excellent knowledge of building/ • Examining equipment and construction construction sites to ensure that • Excellent communication and health and safety requirements interpersonal skills are met. • Problem-solving capabilities • Supervising construction sites • Versatile all-rounder with good and coordinating work with other knowledge of various aspects of construction projects. building maintenance • Supervising the activities of • Effectively planning and building trades workers, organising skills labourers and other construction • Strong leadership skills and work workers. confidently in a group • Perform any other reasonable • Excellent time management duties as requested by Candidates meeting the above management criteria, may apply in confidence enclosing detailed CV by email to rieks@naranja.co.za Applications close on the 3rd of March 2017. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. If the company does not contact you on or before the 17th of March 2017 you must accept that your application was unsuccessful.
9. Te Huur/ To Rent TE HUUR 3 Slaapkamer huis in
klein sekuriteitskompleks naby Tubatse Crossing Mall in Burgersfort. Kompleks is toegerus met elektriese heining en huis beskik oor ‘n alarmsisteem wat die huurder kan laat moniteer. Huis is goed toegerus met ‘n heerlike kuier kombuis, afdak met braai area en dubbel afdakke vir voertuie. Moderne teël vloere en blindings rond die huis mooi af. Huur per maand is R7500 - sluit water en krag - tot op ‘n vasgestelde hoeveelheid eenhede in, addisionele verbruik word saam met die huurgeld
ingevorder). Betroubare boorgatwater word voorsien. Huis is dadelik beskikbaar. Kontak Mike by 082 357 1954.
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Klein skole interlaer Laerskool Ohrigstad het verlede week Vrydag die Interlaer vir klein skole aangebied. Die effek van sikloon Dineo was duidelik sigbaar op die sopnat baan, en baie items het in die reĂŤn plaasgevind. Sommige items soos hekkies, hoogspring en verspring het nie soos beplan plaasgevind nie om te verhoed dat atlete hulself beseer. Laerskool Atokia, Laerskool Clivia, Laerskool Skukuza, Calvin Prep School en Laerskool Ohrigstad het aan die dag deelgeeem.
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Local runners at Capricorn Marathon Local marathon athletes participated in the Capricorn Marathon on Saturday last week. This race organised by the Polokwane District Municipality happened at the the old Peter Mokaba Stadium and surrounding areas. The raining weather was just perfect for the athletes. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine’s Marathon Club was represented (photo below) and athletes from Modikwa Marathon Club (photo right) also participated. The runners from Modikwa had the
following times: 42km race: Jeffrey Nkuna 2:57. 21km race: Peter Molapo 1:42; Portia Mabena 2:50; Kobone Morethe 1:56; Karel Morethe 1: 24. The 10km race: Marumo Moloto 1:00; Temba Mahumane 0:50; Kenny Vilakazi 0:51; Enocent Ngobeni 0:38; Charles Mhlahlana 0:20. 5km race: Sonia Makuoa 0:21. The teams thanked their Club and mine managements for the support they receive. (Information and photographs: Steven Maupa and Willem Montgomery)
Pulana Maroga Soccer league results The Pulana Maroga Soccer League played again on 19 February 2017. The results were as following: Games at Batau Ground: Arandis FC:5 vs Mooihoek Real Touch:2 Mathipa Happy Fighters:2 vs Mighty Bucks:3 Moisele FC:2 vs Barcelona:0 Batau FC:4 vs Mangabane:0 Games at Stone Breakers’ Ground: Mighty Blues FC:0 vs Maroga Tearing Lions:3 Bafaladì:3 vs Morethe Young Dribblers:4 Lebalelo Hungry Vultures:0 vs Golden Spears:2 Stone Breakers:2 vs Driekop FC:2 Games played at Happy Stars ground: Lenareng FC:3 vs Mohlophi Fast 11:1 Tshakanya Mighty Rovers:2 vs Kampeng United:0 Maruleng FC:0 vs Mooihoek All Stars:4 Driekop Happy Stars:0 vs Bullbull:4 (Information: Pulana Maroga Soccer League).