Not all roads are equal
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Gazette ONE DEAD IN SHOOT-OUT This road repair team was swaeting in the relentless sun on Wednesday at 14:00. The road in question is the one between Steelpoort and the R37 towards Lydenburg/mashishing. This road is almost non-existent between Lapeng Lodge and the railway line. One of the workers declared “We work hard, we must provide for our families”. Despite their positive attitude , the sad fact is that their work is probably in vain as this road is beyond repair for all to see ... An armed robbery in the Burgerfort CBD on Wednesday caused great exitement in town and also caused major traffic problems in the areas where the action took place as the Police cordoned off the relevant areas and temporarily closed the R555 route to Ohrigstad, causing very slow traffic on this route. At the time of the robbery Platinum Gazette’s personnel were attending an event in Ngwaabe on the other side of Steel Bridge towards Jane Furse and only gained knowledge of the drama in town by social media in a very weak cellphone reception area. According to the Police, the Police in Burgersfort, assisted by the SAPS Airwing searched for the suspects after an armed robbery that took place at Twin-city Complex in Burgersfort at about 10:10. Security officials from Fidelity were about to deliver cash at a local bank in the shopping centre and while walking towards the bank, four armed suspects accosted them. The suspects, armed with firearms, robbed the security officials from an undisclosed amount of cash that was carried in bags. A member from SBV Security Company who was in the vicinity noticed what was unfolding and reacted swiftly and notified the Police. The suspects fled the scene, using a Volkswagen Amarok bakkie, but the Police gave chase until the vehicle crashed into electricity distribution box next to St Thomas College. Mr Ben Fouché told the newspaper he was driving from the Fouché medical practice into the road to take his children’s lunch to Laerskool Burgersfort when the Amarok sped toward him, swerving over the road with a security vehicle in tow. Mr Fouché said he heard gunfire and shots were flying everywhere. “I remembered Psalm 91:5 which says: You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day” ; I also quicly prayed that the villains be apprehended. I proceeded with my task at hand and when I returned from the school I saw the big commotion at the scene. My eyes went wide when I saw that the bakkie crashed at St Thomas College”. According to the Police some of the robbed money bags were dropped while the suspects were fleeing. One of the suspects was fatally wounded and the remaining three fled on foot. The police searched for them in the nearby mountains with the help of a helicopter. The police recovered two AK47 rifles, one pistol and one R5 rifle at the crash site. The vehicle was reported hijacked in Praktiseer policing area. Anyone with information is requested to contact Colonel Elias Zwane on 013 231 0200 or Crime Stop on 0860010111.
Fetakgomo Tubatse Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Apel
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Mass funeral for bus attack victims Last respects were paid at a mass memorial service on Friday last week, followed by a mass funeral service on Saturday for the six Modikwa Platinum Mine employees who died in a petrol bomb attack. The six were on a bus on their way to work on 2 April when the attack happened. The memorial and funeral services were attended by family and friends of the deceased, community members, Modikwa employees, representatives from ARM and AngloAmerican Platinum, FTLM Mayor Cllr Johannes Phokane, SDM Executive Mayor Stanley Ramaila, MEC Seaparo Sekwati, Polly Boshielo from the Limpopo Legisla-
ture and Limpopo Premier, Stan Mathabatha. The services took place at the France sports ground in Driekop. (Information & photographs: FTLM & SDM Communications Units)
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Major dagga bust The Ohrigstad police had a major success in taking drugs off the street when they arrested two men with more than 102kg of dagga in their possession. The arrests were made on Thursday 19 April 2018 at the R533 Ohrigstad-Graskop
Road. The two suspects, aged 35 and 38 years, were arrested after their VW Passat collided with a dump truck and the police were called to the accident scene. During investigation of the scene, the SAPS searched the suspects’ vehicle and discovered 7 bags of dagga weighing 102,22Kg. This has an estimated street value of R60-000. The police reacted swiftly and the two were immediately arrested and charged for possession of dagga. The police are still investigating where the dagga came from and where it was going to. The station commander of Ohrigstad SAPS, Capt Alphious Ramolotja commended the members for the focus they displayed and urged them to continue rooting out drugs on the streets. The two suspects appeared at Tubatse Magistrate’s Court on Friday 20 April and they were all granted bail of R1000 each. They will appear in court again in due course. (Information and photograph: Sgt Kholofelo Phokane, SAPS Ohrigstad Corporate Communication)
John 14:15 (NIV) “If you love me, you will obey what I command.”
Mayoral Performance Lekgotla look at the future On Wednesday this week the four municipalities within the Sekhukhune District gathered for a Mayoral Perforance Lekgotla. Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor Cllr. Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila put the focus on the how they can rebrand, repackage and remodel Team Sekhukhune. He also put major emphasis on eradicating, late coming, roll overs, maladministration, corruption and fraud. He put the elected leadership on track for all work, no play when it comes to these issues.
IDP consultation process in full swing This week the Sekhukhune District Municipality IDP consultation process continued at the Mphane sports ground in the Mkhuduthamaga Local Municipality. Residents are encouraged to attend these meetings where planning for infrastructure projects are prioritised. The current process is for the 2018/2019 IDP. The next meeting will take place in Leboeng at the community hall on 3 May 2018. Everyone is invited.
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The value of water conservaƟon underlined during Water Week celebraƟons
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he Department of Water and Sanita on partnered with Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (DCM) to host the annual Water Week celebra ons in the Ngwaabe area. The event took place on Wednesday, 25 April 2018 and saw a variety of stakeholders talk about water conserva on, pla orms for communi es to express their challenges and concerns and plans for the future to improve access to water within the area to all communi es. The theme of the day was “Access to Safe Water by 2030 - Possible through Nature”. Speakers emphasized that community members should remember that climate change affects rainfall patterns and that in many areas drought condi ons are experienced. They also warned that even when dams seem to be full, water should be used sparingly as the next rainy season may not bring enough rain to fill the dams again. Lepelle Northern Water is one of the stakeholders tasked with supplying the area with potable water. They assured the audience that progress is being made and that they are hard at work to provide water to as many areas as possible. Ms Tsakani Mkhabela from DCM underlined DCM’s commitment to improve the struggles communi es experience with proper supply of water. The mine has a lengthy record of involve-
ment to improve infrastructure and assist through projects that improve water supply in communi es surrounding the mine. One of these is the Kalkfontein Water Project through which the mine first assisted through drilling bore holes and equipping them with pumps and access points for ease of use. The second phase of this project include the construc on of a 650 000 litre water reservoir, construc on of pump lines from four boreholes to the reservoir and water re cula on to the community. DMC has also assisted with numerous smaller projects to provide water at schools, improve sanita on through the construc on of ablu on facili es and drilling new boreholes at projects such as home based care facili es. “We take it one day at a me, one project at a me,” Ms Mkhabela said. Explaining that projects are dictated by the availability of funds and choosing projects is a process. Stakeholders appealed to the community members to take care of the infrastructure created by government and private stakeholders such as DCM. Damaged infrastructure will only push back new projects and nega vely affect the communi es who should have a be er future through access to safe water. The event programme included various entertainment items and a hot meal to close off the formal programme.
The crowd enjoyed the variety of local groups that provided entertainment during the programme.
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Massive HIV awareness day at Steelpoort Midas Steelpoort Midas in partnership with Lion Smelter hosted a wellness day focussed on HIV, on 25 April 2018. Customers visiting the shop had the opportunity to get general health testing such as blood pressure done, but also HIV testing and counselling. The day was well supported and customers enjoyed a cold drink while waiting their turn for the tests. They also received a
Steelies Top 10
Steelpoort Academy announced their Top 10 academic achievers for the first term. The group for Grade 4 - 7 are: Alyza Kleynhans (93,78%), Shandoné Myburgh (92,33%), Bethany Kriel (91,67%), Thapelo Mahlake (90,33%) as well as Rouxlé Kilian (90,33%), Marli Vermeulen (89,33%), Munsi Mashamba (88,78%), Corli Vermeulen (88,56%), Gideon Miller (88,33%), Simoné Gouws (87%) and Henru Knoesen (86,17%). (Photograph and Information: Steelpoort Academy).
small gift after testing. HIV awareness is important as the pandemic can be beaten through knowing your status and taking medication accordingly. Steelpoort Midas cares about the community and every year hosts this important day as an outreach to customers and the community. Steelpoort Midas thanked Lion Smelter and everyone involved who made the day a success.
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Laerskool Ohrigstad Laerskool Ohrigstad, an Afrikaans medium school, has a vacancy for: Ad Hoc post 2018 Minimum qualification:
REQV 13 SACE registration The succesful candidate should be able to teach: • Sepedi Grade 1 - 3 • Intermediate and senior phase • Extra curricular involvement will be a bonus (Please state activities). Applicants should also be conversant in the Afrikaans language. Applications should be accompanied by: • LDE 1 document • Certified copy of ID document, SACE registration • Certified copies of qualifications Applications close: 11 May 2018 Interviews: Monday, 14 May 2018, 14:00 No fax or e-mail applications will be accepted. Applications should be directed to: Principal: Mr. J. Pieterse Delivered by hand Enquiries: Principal: Mr. J. Pieterse Tel nr: 013 238 0020 Cell nr: 082 568 4786 E-mail: johanpieterse@rawifi.co.za Secretary: Tel nr: Cell nr: E-mail:
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Invitation to Tender Forklift Rental – Lion Smelter Tender No: 18/P120/1/ENG/TC/tm Interested parties are invited to tender for the supply of rental forklifts to Lion Smelter, including maintenance and repairs for the period of 3 years (36 months). Rental forklifts required: Normal Terrain 3 0 2 1 7
HOUSE TO LET Two bedroom house available from R4500. (Full time security). Three bedroom house available from R5500. Aloe Ridge East and Aloe Ridge West. Viewing available after hours. Please call on 082 578 6113.
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PLM Burgersfort (Between Burgersfort & Lydenburg on the R37) Cost: Public - R50/Vehicle & R20 per person Competitor - R900 per 4x4 entry Time: 07:00am till late Available: Camping sites Toilets and showers available. Challenging family routes. Carnival Rides & Family Fun Day Large variety of stalls T’s & C’s apply.
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Netbal en rugby op Ohrigstad Laerskool Ohrigstad het verlede Saterdag ‘n vriendskaplike rugby- en netbaldag aangebied. Laerskool Burgersfort, Laerskool Clivia, Steelpoort Akademie en Laerskool Ohrigstad het teen mekaar meegeding.
Developing junior engineers Calvin College this week hosted the Junior Engineers for Africa (JEFA) workshops for grades 0 - 8. The program uses technical Lego blocks to teach engineering principles and robotics. These workshops aim at developing learners’ full potential through problem solving activities and learning-by-doing. For the smaller children workshops are story based. (The group photographed constructed houses and cars amongst other things). The level of difficultiy is adapted according to different age groups of learners. These include development
of independent thinking, spatial and technical skills, concepts and problem solving. Learners enjoyed participating in these workshops and many did not even realise they were learning important skills through play.
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Tigers and Masters take each other on
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SPORT Pulana Maroga on a roll Pulana Maroga Soccer League teams played again on 22 April 2018. The results were: Moisele ground: Happy Stars: 2 vs Bafaladi: 2; Morethe Young Dribblers: 0 vs Kampeng United: 0; Moisele: 2 vs All Stars: 3. Stone ground: Tearing Lions: 3 vs Mighty Blues: 1; Golden spears: 4 vs Madrid: 2. Stone Breakers: 1 vs Real Touch: 2. Mangabane ground: Mohlophi Fast 11 Jnr: 0 vs Tshakanya Mighty Rovers: 4; Mighty Bucks: 2 vs Mathipa Happy Fighters: 3; Mangabane: 3 vs Barcelona: 1. Driekop FC ground: Arandis Jnr: 0 vs Bull Bull: 2; Batau: 1 vs Maruleng: 1; Driekop FC: 1 vs Lenareng: 3. (Photographs and information: Pulana Maroga Soccer League)
On Sunday 22 April 2018, the LedwabaMakotse Masters soccer team hosted the Tigers FC at Ga Ledwaba village just outside Lebowakgomo. It was a friendly match between the two rivals. Teams enjoyed the day’s play and both managed to find the back of the net during the game. Goals scored by Japhta Lekgoathi and Fax Maapola helped the LedwabaMakotse Masters to win the match 2-1.
(Photographs and information: Jerial Mvundlela)
Come play some golf Join the Tubatse Chrome Golf Club on 1 May for a day of family fun on the golf course. The day will take the form of family fun and pairs are encouraged to enter the day’s play. Dad and Mom, Dad and Son as well as Dad and daughter combinations are invited.
Only 9 holes will be played on the day. Tee-off will be at 09:00 and the competition fee for the day is R160 for both people playing. For more information and to book your spot on the course contact Martin van Rooyen on 072 564 2811.
Herman ran the Loskop Marathon Herman Mogale from Modikwa Athletics Club completed the 50km race at ForeverLoskop Marathon last weekend. His time was 4:21:18. This is one of the last big races before Comrades. (Photo & information: Willem Montgomery)