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Gazette Order for provisional liquidation of Mapochs
“People with strong social connections tend to live longer. Ms Mosebu Kgopa mesmerized the crowd at Maandagsgoek -Swale village. At the age of 86, she still won dancer of the week amongst the group of Magogos on 21 May 2016” says reader, Mr Jenny Mogolane Phala, who supplied this picture of the feisty senior citizen.
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J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd, the business rescue practitioners of EVRAZ Highveld Steel and Vanadium Limited, has announced on 18 May that the company’s Mapochs Mine at Roossenekal will be provisionally liquidated. A order by the High Court, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, to this effect was granted at an urgent hearing on 17 May. The court based it decision on the fact that Mapochs Mine is unable to pay its debts as and when they fall due in the ordinary course of business, as contemplated in the Companies Act. Before the court order a decision in this regard was taken by the board of directors of Mapochs Mine on 17 March 2016. Shareholders gave their accent to the step on 13 April 2016 before application for the court order was made.
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DWARSRIVIER MINE Delivering water to Kalkfontein
Dwarsrivier delivers hope (and water) to Kalkfontein Village
Dwarsrivier Mine is commi ed to invest in communi es surrounding the mine through projects that will have a las ng outcome. Through one of these projects Kalkfontein has received water on the one side of the village where no water access was available. Residents will no longer have to cross the busy road, to fetch water. On Thursday 19 May 2016, the community and Sekhukhune District Municipality and Greater Tubatse Municipality took delivery of the short term project. The event was a ended by residents, mine employees which included shareholder representa ves, poli cians, municipal officials and other stakeholders. This project saw the Mine survey and drill for boreholes which will be able to deliver water. A er the ini al drilling, pumps have now been installed and water tanks put in place with easily accessible taps from
which the community can collect water. Dwarsrivier Mine is also the driving force behind ge ng Kalkfontein formalised as a se lement a er which they will be able to complete the project through installing pipes and access taps to the various residences in the village. The Community Property Associa on of Kalkfontein, municipal and council representa ves thanked Dwarsrivier Mine for the investment they made to bring water to the people. They also warned fellow residents to take care of the equipment that has been put in place - saying: “This is our project now and no longer the mine’s”. Mr Rian Burger, General Manager of Dwarsrivier Mine told the community that in these dark days with a tough economy and many other problems, Dwarsrivier Mine would like to remain a beacon of hope. They truly care about the community, the children of the area and making a difference. He praised the community for their commitment to look a er the project. The official programme included cu ng a ribbon and tas ng water from the taps to celebrate the official handover of the project to the community and authori es.
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Goldbroz Investments reveals:
The new face of Steelpoort “When you asked us to talk to you two years ago, we did not want to reveal too much of our plans. As we just took over from Growthpoint Properties we were careful about what we could promise and deliver in Steelpoort town”. Mr Nicholas Shapley, a director of Goldbroz Investments, talked enthusiastically to the local media in Steelpoort town’s management offices on Tuesday this week. The recent developments residents of the area are seeing happening in the town, are still progressing and will take a number of years to complete. “We have faith in the future of Steelpoort as a vibrant economic and retail hub in the area” Mr Shapley said, explaining that Goldbroz are sure that the economic slump will not last forever and that the town will be ready for the upturn. He said the company is doing the spatial development of the town in partnership with local businesses, industry, government and national retail groups. The work is also progressing with a local labour force. “You must remember, it is not only jobs in the development phase that count, but you must take into account how many job opportunities a properly developed town in a future growing economy will provide to the local people. That is the long-term aim,” said Mr Shapley. Apart from the buildings in town that already had a facelift, the new Pick n Pay is almost roof high. “The plans are that the building should be ready by September this year, with a refurbished parking lot and taxi rank. The shop’s floor space will be about double that of the present one” according to Mr Shapley. He explained that the area where the Pick n Pay is presently situated, will be redeveloped, possibly with another retail tenant. Goldbroz also revealed that in the future Steelpoort, a fully fledged Police station is also envisaged with controlled security for the town. “A safe environment to live and to do business in is important, and we must look after our Police” they told the media. They also said that it is not only the business part of town that will receive attention. Mr Shapley says, “We are in discussion with various partners, some of it in an advanced state, about things such as education, health facilities and housing. We are confident that another 2500 residences can be added to Steelpoort as the town develops. At this stage with the economy et cetera, nothing is clear cut and we carefully steer what we do around the obstacles towards a future goal.” Exact figures were not exchanged, save for the fact that the company is “initially spending more than R100 million from our side, we believe in the future”.
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Operation Basadi The SAPS Burgersfort Cluster’s Women network held Operation Basadi at the Leboeng policing precinct on Thursday 19 May 2016. All female police officials from different police stations within the Burgesfort Cluster participatd in the operation. The operation was led by Lt Col Kgoedi, the station commander of Burgersfort. The operation started with a roadblock at Tswenyane Village on the R36 road where one motorist was arrested for driving a motor vehicle without a valid licence disc. The operation proceeded to Mapareng Village where they conducted shebeen raiding. One shebeen was closed down and the owner was charged with selling liquor without a licence. “We strongly warn those who are still selling liquor without a valid licence that we are not going to rest until all shebeens are totally closed” the SAPS said. The operation ended at
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Maremishe high School were Detective Constable Glory Kgatla addressed the learners. She told them to refrain from using drugs, especially dagga because is prevalent in this area. She further warned them to stop engaging themselves in criminal activities because a criminal record will destroy their future. She encouraged them to report any form of abuse and bullying to their teachers and the police. They don’t want learners to drop out of school because of bullying. (Information & photographs: Sergeant M.A. Sibatana)
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Locals benefit from AMMSA charity The Association of Mine Managers South Africa (AMMSA), an organisation comprising managers from mines in the Eastern District last week donated R20 000 to different charitable causes. The Kwokwaneng Mogokane Disabled Group, Ngwaabe Community Home Base
Care and Estralita School: Institution for Special Needs each received a R20 000 donation. AMMSA has about 825 members with five different districts. The Eastern District includes mines from Polokwane, Steelpoort, Lydenburg, Barberton and the Evander areas. The funds that was donated was derived from a very successful golf day hosted by the AMMSA Eastern District on 23 September last year. The organisations on the receiving end of the donations thanked AMMSA and assured representatives from AMMSA
that it will be used wisely to the benefit of their respective organisations.
(Information and photographs: Amelia van der Merwe).
The Kwokwaneng Mogokane Disabled Group received a R20 000 donation. Ngwaabe Community Home Base Care also received a R20 000 donation.
Estralita School for Children with Special Needs with their R20 000 donation.
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Election date proclaimed Registrations closed
The new Mampuru road to Eerstegeluk is progressing slowly, but well. These photographs of the new road’s construction as well as the detour road was taken this week, but oi,oi, oi - the road from the R555 to Eerstegeluk, which nobody seems to take responsibility for, is deteriorating by the day. See photograph on page 7.
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Des van Rooyen has called an election of all municipal councils and set 3 August 2016 as the date of the Local Government Election. The Minister announced this proclamation of the coming local government election date on Monday, in terms of section 24(2) of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act No. 117 of 1998). “In effect this means that the voters’ roll closed at 17h00 yesterday [Monday]. We are encouraged that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) holds an untarnished reputation having hosted a number of successful national, provincial and local government elections, since 1994,” said the Ministry. He thanked all voters who registered, verified their details and provided addresses or sufficient particularities to ensure that they are eligible to vote on 3 August 2016. “I encourage all eligible voters to help strengthen our democracy by voting in the coming local government election scheduled for 3 August 2016,” said Minister van Rooyen.
Isaiah 54:10 (NIV) 10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
This photograph of the Three Rondavels at Blydepoort was taken by reader Tsakani Mkhabela during the past week.
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Bring your fingerprint check along
Tar? What tar?
When applying for a PDP permit a person should not have any criminal record. A fingerprint verification check to ensure that you don’t have a criminal record is done by the Department of Transport. Fingerprints are submitted to AFIS (Automated fingerprint Identification System) to check for criminal records according to the National Road Traffic Acts. The Department of Transport is not able to to issue a person with a PDP if that particular person have been convicted before, that is why people are requested to bring along results of screened finger prints from the SAPS. The SAPS work together with MIE (Managed Integrity Evaluation) cause is the largest and most trusted Background Screening Company in South Africa. Due to the high volume of fingerprints to be verified, the fingerprints are checked electronically directly against the SAPS database. It takes five to six weeks to get the results because is a centralized database. “It’s advisable that you go for fingerprints at least two months before the expiry date of your PDP” said the departmental spokesperson, Mootane Kagiso.
“Come take note” - resident invites
The Eerstegeluk road to the R555 is supposed to be a tar road with clear road markings. It has however deteriorated to the point where it is not clear wheth-
er it is a tar or a very bad gravel road. Residents have been complaining, but this seems to fall on deaf ears as nobody formally takes responsibility for the road.
Mr Hennie Fourie from Ohrigstad writes: “I wish to bring to the attention of the municipality and district authority that Ohrigstad has for the past 3 months had no street lights working, roads had not been fixed and bushes are overgrowing the side walks. What is the local municipality now really doing for our community in Ohrigstad? When I see the state of our small town, it is a shame to pay these people for no work and lack of service. Somebody should take the responsibility and get off their backsides and come drive through Ohrigstad and take note of what is happening in real life. Stop riding the gravy train”. Promotion
Developers to tender for dream opportunity in Lydenburg Van’s Auctioneers have an opportunity for residential and commercial developers to obtain a 21,7 hectare property with former approval for township development by public tender. The property is situated in the in the centre of Lydenburg Mpumalanga and is one of the
few remaining portions of land with development potential. The former rezoning and township development of the property consists of residential-1, residential-2, business, private space and private road approval. Approximately 12,985 hectare of the property has the potential for 253 residential-1 stands of 400m2 each. 1,5 Hectare of the property is suited for 68 residential-2 units. The business stand is 1 hectare in extent and the private road 4,4 hectares in extent. There is a private open space zoning of 0,5 hectares on the property. Lydenburg has a prominent agricultural and mining centre and the town is expanding at a phenomenal rate. The Booysendal Plat-
inum Mine is located approximately 35 kilometres from Lydenburg. Lydenburg is situated approximately 100 kilometres from Nelspruit and is a convenient stopover for tourists on route to Pilgrims Rest, Sabie and the Kruger National Park. The town has star guest accommodation and is considered the heart of the fly-fishing industry. The town lies at at the base of the
idyllic Long Tom pass encompassing of panoramic scenery and rolling hills surrounded by the majestic Steenkampsberg and Mauchsberg Mountain range. The documentation for the tender can be obtained from mariska@vansauctions.co.za. The tender will close on 10 June 2016 at 12:00. For upcoming property and loose asset auctions visit www.vansauctions.co.za.
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It is Comrades Ultra-Marathon weekend On Sunday 29 May athletes from all over the world will participate in the Comrades Ultra-Marathon. This race is dubbed as the ultimate test in human endurance and stretches over a route from Pietermartizburg to Durban - a distance of 89,2km. The route alternate between starting in Duban and Pietermartizburg. This year is a down-run. Athletes have 12 hours in which to finish the race and 20 000 runners will attempt to do this. Local runners will also be heading to the event and traditionally local Clubs have performed very well, with runners in the top 10 finishers for the last 5 years. Readers will be able to follow the event on SABC Sport who will be broadcasting on television (on SABC 2) as well as radio on the day. Platinum Gazette has accredited Willem Montgomery as our representative and will be bringing you all the finish line action in next week’s edition. Runners to watch on TV this weekend are: Marula Marathon Club - S. Serage, J. Mpuru, I. Mkhabela, R. Seerane, G. Mohubedu. Dwarsrivier Mine will be sending 16 runners to particiapte in the event. Samancor Chrome will have Costy Mothoko, Fanie Matshipa, Simon Maroga, Pontsho Shai, Johan Lesch, Latudi Makofane, Lekganyane Stephen Mabilo, Victor Raliphada, Lazarus Mogoane, Jeffrey Mbuyane, Tshakhuma Maesela, Mongalo Johannes Mogoane, Tshepo Marobane and Mosala Leburu. Another Steelpoort Runner participating is Tienie van Wyngaard. Modikwa Marathon Club will have Ernest Leboko Noto, Adolph Boshego, Albert Tutu Twala, Peter Molapo, Jeffrey Tiyisela Nkuna, Sonia Malekapu Makuoa and Tiriselani Capri Maluleke participating.
Surprise Latudi Makofane will be running for Samancor Chrome. (Information & Photograph: Tshepo Marobane).
The Marula Platinum Mine runners who will be running in the Comrades Marathon. Back (Left to right): S. Serage, J. Mpuru, I. Mkhabela. Front: R. Seerane, G. Mohubedu. (Photograph & Information: Marula Platinum Mine). Right: France Tshakuma Maesela will be running for Samancor Chrome. (Information & Photograph: Tshepo Marobane).
Firing the gun for cut-off times The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced the names of the dignitaries who will fire the cut-off guns for the various medals at Sunday’s 91st Comrades Marathon (29 May 2016). As per the Comrades Marathon downrun tradition, Msunduzi Mayor, The Honourable Chris Ndlela will fire the gun at 05h30, to signal the start of the 91st running of the world’s greatest ultra-marathon outside the Pietermaritzburg City Hall. The 11h30 Cut-off Gun for the Wally Hayward Medal, which is awarded to runners from 11th position who finish under 6 hours, will be fired by the winner of the 1966 Comrades Marathon Tommy Malone, in honour of the 50th anniversary of his historic win. Tommy who has since passed on his Green Number 62 to his daughter Amanda, completed 10 Comrades Mara-
Watch out for Johannes Mogoane from Samancor Chrome. (Information & Photograph: Tshepo Marobane).
Tshepo Sechaba Marobane will be running for Samancor Chrome Marathon Club. (Information & Photograph: Tshepo Marobane). Local runner Zinho Mokoena will also be participating. (Information & Photograph: Tshepo Marobane).
Simon Maroga will be running for Samancor Chrome. (Information & Photograph: Tshepo Marobane).
thons between 1966 and 1980, earning 2 gold and 8 silver medals. Famous for his 1966 win, he is perhaps even more famous for the 1967 Race in which he finished 2nd to Manie Kuhn in the closest finish in the history of the Comrades Marathon after stumbling, falling and desperately lunging for the finish line, only to be beaten by 1 second and less than 1 meter. The 13h00 Cut-off Gun for the Silver Medal which is awarded to runners who finish between 6 and 7½ hours, will be fired by CMA Board and Life Member Terence Hoskins. Terence completed 8 Comrades Marathons between 1984 and 1993. Since then he has selflessly given back to the Ultimate Human Race as a volunteer, portfolio holder, executive committee and board member. In 2006 he was awarded Life Membership of the CMA for his services to Comrades. The honour of firing the 14h30 Cut-off Gun for the Bill Rowan Medal, which is awarded to runners who finish in under 9 hours, goes to Helen Lucre – 3-time winner of the 1985, 1986 and 1987 Comrades Marathons. Helen who is only the second woman in the history of the race to perform this honour (the other being the late Alison West, CMA’s first female chairperson). The Bill Rowan Medal is so-named in commemoration of the winner of the first Comrades Marathon – Bill Rowan in a time of 8:59, which is also the slowest winning time in the history of the race. The honour of firing the 16h30 Cut-off Gun for the Bronze Medal, which is awarded to runners who finish under 11 hours, has been given to one of the most popular of the post-2000 winners of the Comrades Marathon, Fusi Nhlapo. Fusi has also been one of the most consistent and successful post-millennium Comrades competitive athletes. The 2003 winner earned an impressive 9 gold medals between 2000 and 2010, including 1st, 2 x 4th, 4 x 5th, 6th and 10th positions. The Final Cut-off Gun at 17h30 for the Vic Clapham Medal which is awarded to runners finishing under the 12hour time limit will be fired by the Chairperson of the Comrades Marathon Association, Macdonald Chitja. The CMA Chairperson will be running his 18th consecutive Comrades Marathon on the day and hopes to finish well in time to fulfil this duty. It will signal the end of the 2016 Comrades Marathon. The Vic Clapham Medal is named after the visionary founder of the Comrades Marathon in 1921.
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Modikwa’s soccer team shines at SAMSA tournament Modikwa soccer team participated in the annual South African Mining Sports Association (SAMSA) Soccer tournament that was held in Carletonville from 17 to 21 May 2016. It was hosted by Sebanye Gold Mine Kloof Operation. This year proved to be a better year for the team as it was the first time ever that they advanced from the group stage to knockout stage of this tournament. Modikwa lost by 1-0 to Sebanye Gold in the quarter-finals and Sebanye Gold was ultimately the winners of the tournament. Modikwa was the only team that lost narrowly to Sebanye Gold, all other teams were beaten heavily by the 2016 Champions. (The Sebanye Gold team scores looked like this: Sebanye Gold - Northam 5 - 0, Sebanye Gold vs Royal Bafokeng 10 – 0, Sebanye Gold vs Harmony 3 – 1 in the final). “We are happy with the performance from our boys and most coaches congratulated us as if we were the winners, we were congratulated for our great performance improvement compared to previous years.” said coach Protus Sikhakhane. Modikwa’s team also received a feather in their cap with Protus Sihakhane being named the most organised and professional coach of the tournament. They were also
named the most disciplined and smart team of the tournament. The team did not contain any temporary employees and they hope to next year build on the depth of the team as the players improve and gel as a team. The Modikwa team captain, Shima Sekgokgoba was given the opportunity to read out a professional pledge the team had to compile regarding player and officials’ conduct through-out the tournament. The pledge was accepted with loud applause. The team is now busy with the preparations for the upcoming Eastern Limb top 16 soccer tournament. “We are inviting all the Eastern Limb Mines to register
for this coming tournament. Kindly contact us for more information regarding this tournament on 013 230 2092 or 082 318 4179.
Tubatse Masters at play On Thursday 19 May, Tubatse Masters visited Minisoda F.C, a local soccer team from Ga- Madiseng for a friendly match. In first half both teams created many scoring opportunities but failed to convert. And the half time score was 0-0. In the second half both teams continued creating opportunities. Masters managed to score first when Seun Maroga hit the back of the net. The hosts managed to level the score line in just few minutes before the final whistle to make final score 1-1. On Saturday 21 May, Tubatse Masters visited Maroga Masters. The match was played at Ga-Maroga village just outside Driekop. The hosts dominated ball possession in the first half and scored the first goal of the match in the opening 15 minutes. Masters faught back and managed to level the score when Jerial Mvundlela scored. A mistake by Tubatse Masters’ defenders led to the second goal of the hosts and they took the lead for the second time. Just few minutes before halftime Jerial Mvundlela levelled the score to make half-time score 2-2. In the second half Tubatse Masters dominated the ball possession and managed to score two more goals by Marumo Malatji and Tshepo Ntsoane. The final score: Tubatse Masters 4 and Maroga Masters 2. (Information and photographs: Jerial Mvundlela).
(Photograph and information Protus (Kruger) Sikhakhane, Modikwa Soccer Coach).
Soccer in Mashishing A soccer tournament sponsored by Northam Booysendal, Thaba Chweu Municipality and the Department of Sport and Recreation saw many teams compete for the trophy last weekend. Read more about this event on page 11.
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Thinus skop Sanlam Kanker Golf Uitdaging goed af
Rugby Bulle by Steelpoort Akademie Steelpoort Akademie spog hierdie jaar met drie uitblinker rugbyspelers. Dakalo Lebakeng (O/12) het aan die Limpopo Bulle se rugbyproewe deelgeneem. Hy is in die O/12A span opgeneem wat tydens die Junie vakansie in Vryheid in die Vrystaat gaan rugby speel. Twee O/13 seuns is ook deur na die finale rondte van die Bokkie rugby proewe. Lodewyk le Grange en JC Knoetze het op 25 Mei 2016 by proewe wat by HTS Middelburg gehou is, deurgedring na die fiinale uitdunne toe. (Inligting en foto’s: Arlene Malan, Steelpoort Akademie).
Thinus Labuschagne het die afgelope naweek as die A-divisie wenner van die plaaslike Sanlam Kanker Golf Uitdaging se kompetisie weggestap. Thinus het verlede jaar tot in die finale rondte by Sun City gevorder. Daar het hy ‘n algehele sewende plek behaal en ‘n vierde plek in die A-divisie. Hy het na die toernooi gesê dat dit ‘n reuse belewenis was en dat hy alle eer aan God gee vir sy talent. Hy het ook sy familie, vriende en Tubatse Chroom Klub bedank vir die ondersteuning gedurende die toernooi. Hy het bygevoeg: “Volgende jaar (2016) wil ek ekstra hard werk om weer goed te doen en die Klub se naam hoog te dra”. Hy sal nou in die volgende uitdun rondte gaan deelneem.
Laeveld Ratels wen op Belfast Die Laeveld Ratels van Ohrigstad het die afgelope naweek ‘n ligawedstryd op Belfast gespeel. Die span het ‘n weghol oorwinning behaal met ‘n eindtelling van 53-11 in die guns van die Ratels. Teen halftyd het die telling op 24-6 gestaan. Die volgende spelers het elk drieë gedruk: WK de Jongh (2), Juan van Zyl (3), Panda Richards (1), Edward Latsky (1),
Willem le Grange (1) en Ulrich Deetlefs (1). ‘n Totaal van 9 drieë is gedruk. Martin van den Berg het 4 van die drieë verdoel. Die Voorspeler van die dag was Dick Viljoen en die Agterspeler van die dag was Panda Richards. Hierdie naweek pak die Ratels die span van Hazyview. Hulle speel op Ohrigstad en verwag ‘n harde wedstryd. (Inligting: Quartus du Toit, Laeveld Ratels).
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Crime prevenƟon through sport Northam Booysendal, Thaba Chweu Municipality and the Department of Sport and Recrea on hosted a soccer tournament in Mashishing on 21 and 22 May 2016. The idea was to not only bring some soccer and netball ac on to town, but also keep youngsters off the street through healthy ac vi es. The two days were a ended by scores of local soccer enthusiasts suppor ng their favourite local teams. Teams par cipa ng in the tournament were Real Stars, City Royal, Movers F.C, Coromandel Kings, Skhila United, Liverpool F.C, Black Eagles and 11 Experience. A Booysendal team also played against Coaches and won 5-4 on penal es. The tournament’s final was between Real Stars and 11 Experience. The match went into a penalty shootout a er both teams scored 3 goals. Real Stars won the penalty shootout 6-5. The winning team walked away with a trophy, medals, soccer kit and soccer balls. The runners up also received medals and soccer balls. The tournament underlined Booysendal’s commitment towards meaningful involvement in the community. A similar event is planned within the Greater Tubatse Municipal area.
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SPORT Playing to support Cansa On Saturday 21 May 2016 the Sanlam Cansa Golf Challenge’s local competition took place at Tubatse Chrome Club. The competition stretches over a few months with different rounds and the final eventually taking place at Sun City. Players competed to proceed to the next round and the day’s eventual winners were: Thinus Labuschagne (A-division), Pierre van Staden (B-division) and Adrian Dreyer (C-division).
Izelle van Staden was the winner on the Ladies’ side. The competition is held annually to raise awareness and funds for cancer and the Cancer Association of South Africa. As per tradition on this day, Mr Nico Cross from Sanlam was at the halfway house to ensure that music sets the tone and this year Cansa Nelspruit also attended. (Information: Willem Montgomery) More than 40 players participated.
Sanlam and Cansa made sure that the players were sun protected and had an enjoyable day.