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Taxi war suspect arrested The police in Ohrigstad have made a breakthrough when they arrested asuspect on the night of 2017-0326 at his place of residence at Mabocha village outside Burgersfort. The arrest follows a murder that stems from the taxi feud between Ohrigstad and Eastern Leolo Taxi Associations between 2017-03-09 and 2017-03-14. During the conflict a taxi driver died when he was shot three times in the head. Local detectives in collaboration with the provincial crime intelligence unit investigated the case. The suspect’s hom was raided in the early morning of 2017-03-27 following information and he was arrested while still asleep. He will appear in court soon. POlice are still looking for other suspects who are allegedly in the matter. The station commander of Ohrigstad SAPS Capt Gertrude Mashego has commended members for the sterling work they are doing and she has warned the other suspects to hand themselves to the police at Ohrigstad or to their nearest police station.
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Laerskool Ohrigstad decided to reach out to the less privileged just before winter and collected 1000 non-perishable home essentials and food just before the school holidays. On Wednesday they handed it to a representative of a local church for orderly distribution. Said one parent “We are not big on tinned food. Now we have none. My child raided the pantry and took everything for this charity drive”! Said a reprtesentative of the school “Winter is coming, and not everybody has something to eat. We must be sensistive towards the needs of others”.
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Library Week Celebrated in Burgersfort Matthew 7:21-23 (NIV) 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
Every year the Burgersfort Library at the Old Civic Centre hosts Library Week. During this week schools are invited to visit the library and learn how to make use of the books and computers. This week started off with two schools visiting on Monday and Tuesday and three on Wednesday. Learners had the opportunity to browse the books, work on the computers and do internet searches. They also had activity papers to colour in and complete. There was no age limit to the visitors coming
for the Library Week celebrations. Some of the youngest visitors were not even 3 year old. Ms. Dimakatso Mogolane, the local Librarian said that the public should make use of the facility. Learners can use the library for research of their school projects and the friendly library staff will always be willing to assist. To Ms Mogolane it is important to expose the learners that do not have access to internet at home or libraries at their schools to the local facility.
Attend the Nthame Music Show A shortage of exposure and work for local music artists prompted Mr Douglas Mabokwane to organise a mass meeting to create cooperation between artists. This culminated into a music show that will be taking place this weekend at Nthame Primary School Hall, Stasie Section Ga Madiseng, Riba Cross. The event will start at 08:00 and come to a close at 19:00. Artists line up for the day include: Respa Vòice, Tshepo, Patric Riba, Jafta Bestenbier, Badumedi ba kgotso, Nnyasane, Dorobala paoleng, Moya wa
masala, Strong fighters, Ebang moreneng Gospel choir and Fridah and Tshepang Jehovah.All in all people should expect eleven performing artists. Music genres to be performed include Afro Jazz, Gospel, Reggae, poetry and Traditional music. “People should not just hear our music on radio’s but this is the opportunity for them to come and see their favourite artists perform live” said Mr Mabokwane about the event. Enquiries: dmabokwane@gmail.com or 076 0952 086.
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Proud achievers Thirty-one students from Limpopo were awarded with TDM (Tool, Die and Mouldmaking) Powered Foundation Certificate on Wednesday 16 March, at an awards function. Lodge near Polokwane. Mahlatse Nkosi, from Steelpoort was received and award as the Overall Achiever 2016 in Steelpoort. 60% of the students from Lephalale and 88% of the students from Steelpoort who were selected for the TDM Powered Foundation Programme, successfully completed the 2016 year and were awarded with certificates of acknowledgement. The Programme provides students entry into the manufacturing and tooling industry and was designed, developed and implemented as a feeder programme for the Artisan Programme with a focus on remedial Mathematics, Science and English and other gaps. It provides students with an opportunity to ac-
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quire the necessary skills to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry. Forty four percent of the 146 foundation students are female, and the highlight of the event was when two female students, namely Mahlatse Nkosi, from Steelpoort and Morongwa Motsuki from Lephalale received the awards for the 2016 Overall Achiever at their respective training institutions. They were also awarded with the Best Practical Achiever awards. Dennis Maduma (Steelpoort) and Tshilidzi Ramuhala (Lephalale) were presented with the Best Trade Theory Awards. In her keynote address Lilly Maja, Chief Director: LEDET said: “I hope you (the learners) will not only be looking for jobs, but be the ones creating the jobs. Commit yourselves to make a difference not only in your skills journey, but in the economy of our country.” Left: Walter Mampane, Chairperson TASA Limpopo, Mahlatse Nkosi, Best overall winner Steelpoort, Theo Anthony, NTIP Project Manager Operations, Lilly Maja, Chief Director LEDET, Maruthu Mokalapa, Chairperson LTI, Morongwa Lina Motsuki, Best overall winner Lephalale, John Motimele, Deputy director LEDET and Gerhard Steenekamp, Toolquip & Allied.
Winning Magaba Filling Station Captain Rasekgokga won a cell phone during the Blu Label promotion event on Friday last week at Magaba Filling Station. With him are Mr Evan Griffiths of Blu Label and Mr Carl Lourens of Magaba. To stand a chance to win enter the Magaba competitions in store!
Drug bust in Ohrigstad The Ohrigstad SAPS made a very significant breakthrough in the fight against drugs. On 23 March 2017 at about 23:50 they were busy with an intelligence driven crime prevention operation led by Ohrigstad Vispol commander W/O Manamela when they arrested two suspects aged between 25 to 26 years on the R36 road next to the Caltex garage. The suspects were arrested for the possession of 8 plastic bags containing dagga with an estimated street value of R20-000. The two suspects were arrested after the SAPS pulled over a suspicious brown mazda bakkie on the R36 road. The SAPS discovered the black bag
containing 8 plastic wrapped with a brown masking tape which the suspects confirmed to be dagga inside and they were arrested immediately and charged with possession of dagga. The suspects appeared briefly before the Praktiseer magistrate court on 27 March and their case has been reminded to Monday 3 April for further investigation. They will remain in custody. Meanwhile on Monday 27 March another suspect was arrested on the gravel road to Kaspersnek farm by SAPS crime prevention members for possession of dagga. He had a bag of dagga weighing 0,012 gram, and he will appear in court soon or he can plead guilty and pay an admission of guilty fine to the amount of R300-00 to R500-00. The SAPS will continue to arrest anyone who is found to be in possession of or dealing with drug. “We want to send a strong message to all drug lords that our members are working tireless to clamp down on them and that their clocks are ticking. It is only a matter of time before we arrest them” said Sgt Phokane. (Information and photographs: Sgt Kholofelo Phokane, Ohrigstad SAPS)
Left: Cst Magale, Mokoena,Mandlazi, A/C Baloyi and Sgt Phokungwana with the confiscated bags with dagga.
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Wrong This vehicle was photographed last Friday when he drove up the right turn lane to cut in front of oncoming traffic in Burgersfort, went over the red light past the queue of vehicles waiting to turn left when the traffic light turns green. One of many drivers making their own rules...
? Left: These photographs were taken at the intersection to the taxi rank in Morone Street.
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The Ohrigstad Sports Complex is still not finished. Three years and going, millions of rands and still no clear indication of when the facility will be completed. In the meantime where there was supposed to be nice thick grass by now, someone is diligently watering the ever growing weeds.
SODA On Friday last week the State of the District Address by Executive Mayor of the Sekhukhune Distrct Municipality, Cllr. Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila took place at the Moses Mabotha Civic Hall. This annual address is to highlight the achievements of the District within the past year and give residents an idea of what to expect in the coming year. It is closely tied with the budgets and the progress made on projects within the IDP and budget. Thorny issues such as water and electricity supply are also included. The economic development of the area and challenges that are being experienced also form part of this important speech.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following positions within the TMM Department at Modikwa. MAINTENANCE MANAGER – D2 REQUIREMENTS • Appropriate Trade Qualification • N3 or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 • 10 Years post trade experience • 5 Years supervisory experience • Must have at least 5 years’ experience in the maintenance of TMM earthmoving equipment in an underground mining environment • Preventative Maintenance Management experience • Advanced supervisory skills • Computer literacy (Including knowledge of the MS Office Package and CMMS) • Valid Code 8 driver’s license • Ability to communicate, motivate and build relationships at all levels in the organization • Valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket) • Must have excellent communication/report writing skills. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure legal compliance to relevant acts and regulations • Interpretation of legal standards • Co-ordinate and ensure reliability of TMM to support the business plan • Ensure maintenance and construction to standards and procedures • Resource planning and allocation • Budget and cost management • Co-ordinating of logistic processes and technical advice to logistic supervisors • Materials management and planned maintenance • Performance management and application of best practices • Leadership and career development • The incumbent will enforce and adhere to SHEQ standards in all activities.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR – Trackless Machinery – C5 REQUIREMENTS • Appropriate Trade Qualification (Section 13 and or 26) • N3 or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 • 5 Years post trade experience in an underground mining environment • Must have at least 5 years’ experience in the maintenance of TMM earthmoving equipment in an underground mechanized mining environment • Basic computer literacy (Knowledge of MS Office Package and CMMS) • Knowledge of applicable laws and standards • Valid driving licence code 08 • Good supervisory skills • Must be in possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket). DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • To provide sound engineering technical services • Ensure compliance to legal standards in terms of all TMM equipment, machinery and installations • Ensure all machinery within area of responsibility meets operational standards • Ensure machinery within area of responsibility is maintained to planned targets • SHEQ Compliance • Budget control • Motivating, supervising and mentoring of team • Conducting and recording of legal inspections • Coordinating of logistical activities and resources through planning, scheduling and communications • Preparing of appropriate reports and document control
DIESEL MECHANIC - C2 REQUIREMENTS • Minimum of Grade 12 Certificate • Must have completed an Apprenticeship, and be in possession of a recognized appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Section 13 and or 26) • Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic in an underground mechanized mining environment • Must have at least 3 years’ experience in the maintenance of TMM earthmoving equipment in an underground mining environment • Must be in possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket) • Valid Code 08 Drivers’ License. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Repair, service and maintain diesel vehicles and machinery, diesel – hydraulics and electro – hydraulics • Maintain Safety for specified areas. • Remove and replacement of major components on TMM. • Fault finding on hydraulic systems. • Introduce and maintain service history records on machinery. • Ensure lubrication programmes / standards are enforced. • Apply Guidelines, Standard Specifications and Procedures for Systems. • Ensure safe and reliable workmanship. • Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor.
BOILERMAKER - C2 REQUIREMENTS • Minimum of Grade 12 Certificate • Must have completed an Apprenticeship, and be in possession of a recognized appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Section 13 and or 26) • Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Boilermaker in a TMM mechanized underground mining environment • Must have at least 3 years’ experience in manufacturing and assembling • Must be in possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket) • Valid Code 08 Drivers’ License. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Raising stock requisitions for materials required. • Maintain Safety and Loss Control for specified areas. • Apply Guidelines, Standard Specifications and Procedures for Systems • Performing appropriate preventative maintenance. • Ensure safe and reliable workmanship. • Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor.
AUTO ELECTRICIAN - C2 REQUIREMENTS • Must have completed an Apprenticeship, and be in possession of a recognized appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Section 13 and or 26) • Must have at least 2 years’ experience as an Auto Electrician in a TMM mechanized underground mining environment • Must have at least 3 years’ experience in the maintenance of TMM earthmoving equipment in an underground mining environment • Must be in possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket) • Valid Code 08 Drivers’ License. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Repair, service and maintain TMM electrical and electro – hydraulics systems. • Maintain Safety for specified areas. • Fault finding on electrical systems on TMM machinery and hydraulic equipment. • Apply Guidelines, Standard Specifications and Procedures for Systems. • Ensure availability of spares and resources. • Ensure safe and reliable workmanship. • Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor.
ELECTRICIAN - C2 REQUIREMENTS • Must have completed an Apprenticeship, and be in possession of a recognized appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Section 13 and or 26) • Must have at least 2 years’ experience as an Electrician in a TMM mechanized underground mining environment • Must have at least 3 years’ experience in the maintenance of TMM earthmoving equipment in an underground mining environment • Must be in possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket) • Minimum of Grade 10 Certificate • Valid Code 8 Drivers Licence • Medium voltage experience • Cable joint and trailing cable experience • Mine Sub Station Maintenance experience. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintaining and Installation of all electrical equipment / components on TMM earthmoving equipment. • Maintain Safety and Loss Control for specified areas. • Apply Guidelines, Standard Specifications and Procedures for Systems. • Fault finding on TMM medium voltage electrical systems • Basic rigging work • Legal inspections and log books • Good House Keeping • Ensure safety and standard compliance at work.
FITTER - C2 REQUIREMENTS • Minimum of Grade 12 Certificate • Must have completed an Apprenticeship, and be in possession of a recognized appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Section 13 and or 26) • Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Fitter in a TMM mechanized underground mining environment • Must have at least 3 years’ experience in the maintenance of TMM earthmoving equipment in an underground mining environment • Underground Fitter Experience will be to the applicant’s advantage • Must be in possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket) • Valid Code 08 Drivers License. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Raising stock requisitions for materials required. • Maintain Safety for specified areas. • Apply Guidelines, Standard Specifications and Procedures for Systems • Performing appropriate productive maintenance. • Ensure safe and reliable workmanship. • Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor.
LOGISTICS SUPERVIOR – TRIBOLOGIST – C5 REQUIREMENTS • Appropriate Trade Qualification (Section 13 and or 26 ) • N3 or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 • 5 Years post trade experience in an underground mining environment • Must have at least 5 years’ experience in the maintenance of TMM earthmoving equipment in an underground mining environment • Basic computer literacy (Knowledge of MS Office Package and CMMS) • Knowledge of applicable laws and standards • Valid driving licence code 08 • Good supervisory skills • Must be in possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket). DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • To provide sound engineering technical services • Ensure compliance to standards in terms of all TMM equipment, machinery and installations • Daily diagnostics on engine maintenance and performance • Responsible for total fluids management (all hydrocarbons), filtration of oils, lubrication, oil analysis, upgrading of bulk- and machine filtration systems. • Ensure all machinery within area of responsibility meets operational standards • Ensure machinery within area of responsibility is maintained to planned targets • SHEQ Compliance • Budget control • Motivating, supervising and mentoring of team • Conducting and recording of legal inspections • Coordinating of logistical activities and resources through planning, scheduling and communications • Preparing of appropriate reports and document control
CHARGE HAND - DIESEL MECHANIC – C3 REQUIREMENTS • Minimum of Grade 12 Certificate • Must have completed an Apprenticeship, and be in possession of a recognized appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Section 13 and or 26) • Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic in a TMM mechanized underground mining environment • Must have at least 3 years’ experience in the breakdown management of earthmoving equipment in an underground mining environment • Must be in possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket) • Valid Code 08 Drivers’ License. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Allocating labour resources and equipment to schedule and prioritize activities. • Repair vehicles and machinery, diesel – hydraulics and electro – hydraulics • Maintain Safety for specified areas. • Remove and replacement of components • Fault finding on hydraulic systems. • Breakdown recording and reporting to control room. • Apply Guidelines, Standard Specifications and Procedures for Systems. • Ensure availability of spares and resources. • Ensure safe and reliable workmanship. Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor PACKAGE The package will be in accordance with the Modikwa package schedules. APPLICATIONS Applications are to be sent to Nthabi Leotoane, Human Resources Generalist (Email: nthabi.leotoane@angloamerican.com ) or fax number 0867854465. Clearly indicate on the application for which position you apply for. CLOSING DATE The closing date for all applications is 05 April 2017 Please note that proof of educational qualifications (certified copies) should be attached to the application. Applications without these attachments will not be taken into consideration for this position. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applicants shall not be returned. Applications from Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) will receive preference
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Leboka shines for Modikwa Modikwa Marathon Club athletes participated in the SAMSA Mining News 2017 road race in Orkney at the Oppenheimer Stadium last week. Leboka Noto kept the mine’s name high by winning the veteran race and finishing 5th overall in this fast paced 10km race. Morgan Mtsweni the team’s cross country specialist finished in 7th position. The ladies and new comers did very well and too. The results were: Leboko Noto 33:33; Morgan Mtsweni 34:00; Jerry Moela 37:28; Jeffrey Nkuna 38:15; Peter Molapo 40:02; Themba Mahumane 43:21; Capri Maluleke 43:43; Kenny Vilakazi 47:34; Obed Magabe 54:00; Mminah Chulu 1:04:23;
Local athlete at Birchwood Half Marathon Modikwa runner, Mokaila Lawrence Tjia participated in the Birchwood half marathon. He now has another medal to add to his collection. The marathon took place in Boksburg and was well organized. Race day weather included drizzle that lasted about half the race. Mokaila made it to the finish line for 21km in a time of 01:41:55. (Information and photograph: Willem Montgomery).
Local policemen scoring in league On Wednesday 29 March 2017, the SAPS Burgersfort/Sekhukhune/Leboeng soccer team visited Marulaneng Masters soccer team in Jane Furse for a friendly match. Marulaneng Masters won the match 1-0. Also on Wednesday 29 March 2017, the SAPS Tubatse/Mecklenburg/Ohrigstad visited the SAPS Dennilton/Marble Hall to play SAPS Capricorn district league match (stream B). The SAPS Tubatse/Mecklenburg/ Ohrigstad team managed to win 6-1 with the goals from, Const Ntsoane (x 2), Const Maupye, Const Letsoalo and Const Chuene K.K. The only goal for SAPS Dennilton/Marble Hall was scored by Sgt Ndala. Results for other league matches: Stream B: SAPS Motetema/Groblersdal/ Rakgoadi - 1 vs SAPS Lebowakgomo/Magat-
le/Masemola - 0. Stream A: SAPS Provincial Office/ Supply Chain - 7 vs SAPS 10111- 2; SAPS Westernburg - 4 vs SAPS PSS – 1 SAPS ORS 2 vs SAPS Senwabarwana/ Mogwadi/Maleboho – 1; SAPS Mankweng/ Haenertsburg/Sebayeng – 4 vs SAPS Matlala/Mashashane – 2. (Photographs: Sgt Phokane K.M and Secretary Nkadimeng; Information: Sgt Mvundlela S.J)
Violet Mabitla 01: 04:56 and Charles Mohlahlana 1:05:10. The team competed against the best of the mining industry’s runners. The team would like to thank the Modikwa Management team for all the support they receive. The team will be running in Polokwane this weekend at the Mall of the North Marathon. (Information and photographs: Willem Montgomery)
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SPORT New Club Champion The Tubatse Chrome Golf Club held their annual Chrome Club Championships last weekend. The competition ran over two days on the weekend. The A-Division winner and Club Champion for 2017 is Tyron Luck. Tyron started the day 2 shots behind defending champion Thinus Labuschagne. After the first 9 holes Tyron moved to 1 behind, but with a flawless back 9 with birdies on 10 and 15 and must make par saves on 16, 17 and 18 he won the Championship by one shot. The B-Division winner is Pierre van Staden. The C-Division winner is Michael Ngobeni. The Ladies C-Division Champion is Annelize Fourie. The popular Player Auction also took
place during the competition. Members supported the player auction well with the pay-outs being: 1st Place Net: Pierre van Staden. He was bought by himself for R1000.00 and took home winnings of more than R15 000.00 cash. 2nd Place Net: Thinus Labuschagne. He was bought for R3000.00 by Michael Ngobeni and won himself just over R9000.00 cash. 3rd Place Net: Tyron Luck. He was sold to Michael Ngobeni for R3600.00 that added just over R6000.00 cash to his already big prize. The Club’s AGM also took place on the weekend. A new committee was selected. The Club congratulates them all and wish them well for the hard work planned for the year.
They are: Chairman - Johann Swanepoel; Club Captain - Thinus Labuschagne; Secretary - Willem Montgomery; Additional Member – Main Club representative - Wickus Viljoen; Additional Member – Pro shop: Martin van Rooyen; Additional Member – Talisman Cup: Jaco Putter; Additional Member: Richard Daneel; Additional Member: Andre Botha; Additional Member: Michael Ngobeni; Additional Member: Bertus Swart; Additional Member – Ladies relations: Izelle van Staden and Additional Member – Ladies relations: Loralyn Botha. The next big Club golf day is the Chrome Open on the 29th April 2017. The Club is also asking members and the public to support the course. For golf club members the fee is only R60.00 in the week. (Information: Willem Montgomery, Tubatse Chrome Golf Club)