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4 February 2011
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Water everywhere? Water Services and Sanitation By-laws for Sekhukhune District Municipality have been widely discussed this week in public consultative meetings the Sekhukhune District Municipality had with communities. Bulk water supply also came into the spotlight, and with it ways and means to reduce backlogs and gear for the future. Read more about the Bylaws and meetings held on page 2 of this issue. In the mean time the Potain crane used at the construction site of the wall of the new De Hoop Dam near Steelpoort started rearing its head above the riverbed as the cunstruction of the more than 80 metres high dam wall progresses. This dam will play a crucial role in bulk water supply to residents and industry in future ...
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Water Service and Sanitation By-laws discussed
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Sekhukhune District Municipality held several community meetings this week to discuss Water Service and Sanitation By-laws that have been approved by the Municipal Council last year. The Greater Tubatse meeting was held last Wednesday at the Batubatse Primary School in Praktiseer where politicians and officials explained to the community the shape of things to come regarding water supply regulations. These regulations or By-laws include the responsibilities of the government and the community in all it facets. Some of the aspects contained in the By-laws are the levels of service to different levels of consumers, the applications for services, and conditions of supply, such as when water supply is interrupted for more than 24 hours, the municipality must provide alternatives to meet basic needs and that the municipality may interrupt water services without notice in cases of emergency. Meters and metering are also regulated in the document, inter alia stating that where it is not possible or cost effective to measure water supplied to each consumer, the municipality may determine the fees to be paid based on estimated average consumption. An interesting part of the By-laws deals with water conservation an pollution control, which gives the municipality inter alia the power to take measures to remedy leakages on a consumer’s side and to recovers costs from the consumer or prohibit the use of equipment which is deemed inefficient. Carwash facilities are also regulated as they will have to ensure that at least 50 percent of the water they use, is recycled. The watering of gardens will also be restricted. No gardens, sports field, parks or other grassed or horticultural area my be watered between 11:00 and 15:00 between the months of October and March, irrespective of the water source. Owners of premises must also ensure that substances that could affect water’s potability, be kept out of the system by installing approved backflow preventers. Even boreholes will be regulated. The municipality must give permission to use other sources of water, except rainwater and the District municipality must be notified of the existence of a borehole with all information. The municipality must also be notified before a
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Photographs clockwise form above: Members of the community in Praktiseer listen attentively to the explanation of proposed By-laws. Entertainment provided a lighter moment and the audience was also addressed by Greater Tubatse Municipality mayor, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa.
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Mapoch’s rights converted
Mining snippets Going well with Xstrata/ Merafe JV The Xstrata-Merafe chrome joint venture’s production increased by 48% year-onyear in 2010, in response to a market recovery and improved ferrochrome demand. The companies announced that the average operating capacity utilisation rate rose to 74% of installed capacity in 2010, up from 50% in 2009, as the full impact of restarting previously suspended furnaces was offset by scheduled maintenance. Up to 80% of operational capacity was suspended in 2009. Ferrochrome producers achieved a 46% increase in the average European benchmark ferrochrome price in 2010, compared with 2009. Lower stainless steel demand in the second half of 2010 resulted in a 5c decrease to $1,25/lb in the European benchmark ferrochrome price for the first quarter of 2011, closing the gap between the contractual and spot prices that existed throughout 2010. Meanwhile, Xstrata’s platinum-group metals volumes were 11% lower than in 2009, resulting from the mining of lower grade areas at Eland, in North West, and delays in obtaining the Section 102 mining right, which was partially offset by improved concentrator recovery.
The Department of Mineral Resources has converted Evraz Highveld’s Mapochs oldorder mining right to a new-order right, the company announced earlier this week. The conversion of the mining right comes after Evraz Highveld concluded a blackeconomic empowerment transaction, which will result historically disadvantaged South Africans holding a 26% stake in the mine. The Mapochs opencast mine, near Roossenekal, supplies magnetite iron-ore to Evraz Highveld’s iron plant. CEO Scott MacDonald previously said that access to its own iron-ore through the mine was a strategic advantage for the steelmaking company. Evraz Highveld said that it would now move to register the mining rights.
Sylvania still on track Sylvania says that its Steelpoort platinum operation increased production by 31% during the second quarter, keeping the miner on track to reach its targeted 40 000oz production for its 2011 financial year. The platinum miner reported a total production of 10 135 oz of three platinumgroup elements and gold (3PGE +Au) for the three months ended December 2010, which was an increase of more than 1 000 oz on the previous quarter. Sylvania owns a number of tailings retreatment operations and a shallow mining exploration interest in the Bushveld Igneous Complex. Its Steelpoort operation produced a record 3 612 oz during the quarter, primarily owing to higher grades. The balance included production at Millsell of 2 014 oz, 1 348 oz produced at Lannex, Mooinooi’s production of 1 318 oz, Doornbosch production of 1 480 oz, and Sylvania’s 25% attributable ounces of 353 oz from CTRP. The company was able to increase its revenue from its tailings operations by about 30% to R79-million in its second quarter, from R60-million in the previous quarter. Profit margins were further inflated by a stronger basket price of $1 123/oz, while quarter-to-quarter production costs were also cut from $655/oz to $551/oz. Sylvania reported an 80% increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation to R23,75-million for its second quarter.
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Local suppliers being registered as service providers Registration of suppliers kicked-off at Leboeng this week.
The new database will make informed recommendations and decisions regarding service providers easier. There are countless businesses who would like to be considered as a preferred supplier when contacts are being signed. The Greater Tubatse Municipality has embarked on a new system that will provide comphrehensive information about the supplier and will also detail on the database system the contracts assigned to it and the supplier’s track record. Within the next three months all prospective service providers to the municipality should re-register on the system to be taken into account for rendering services. The Procurement Unit of the municipality is also going to various areas within the municipality to explain the new process and help prospective suppliers register. The document that needs to be completed is very detailed and will not only protect the supplier, but also reduce the
risk on the municipality’s side when appointing service providers. The whole aim of the system is to provide comphrehensive information about the supplier’s business and to enable the Procurement Unit to make informed decisions and recommendations. This registration process is not for big businesses only, they are also targeting local entrepreneurs and small businesses. This week the Procurement Unit visited the Leboeng cluster to explain, help and encourage the registration process. The registrations can be done at the new municipal building as well as at the Libsa offices at the old building. For more information on this, see the advertisement for the registration onpage 15 of this week’s newspaper.
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week. These are first level recipients, many of them redistributing the newspaper to friends, family and on intranets in companies, not only in South Africa, but in several countries all over the world. This email newspaper is an exact copy of the printed one and the others available on the web. What do Platinum Gazette plan for the future? Watch this space!
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Back to school winners at 4U Office National
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Braaier by OK Minimark gewen Me. Remona Ehlers was die OK Minimark se gelukkige wenner van ‘n gasbraaier in die Parmalat promosie oor die Kersgety. Haar prys is aan haar oohandig deur me. Elize Kilian van OK Minimark.
The winners of the annual Back to School competition were announced on Saturday last week. They are from left Ms Rinkie Khoza (first prize, Laptop), Ms Allison van der Berg of 4 U Office National Burgersfort, Ms Mamokele Malepe (second prize, Printer) and Ms Elna Small (Third prize, R100 gift voucher).
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Roads to nowhere? Very little or nothing seems to be happening at two road projects in greater Tubatse Municipality. A project to tar the road from the other side of the steel bridge at the Jane Furse turn-off from the R555 through Mampuru to Tukakgomo has seemingly came to a standstill. Platinum has previously reported on problems during the constuction of this road. The contractor had failed to pay workers and they went on strike. Construction was resumed at a later stage, but as far as could be determined the same problems struck. At this stage the construction yard and the road is all but abandoned y the contractor, with only two security guards keeping watch over a couple of trucks (photographs left and bottom).
The guards told the newspaper that nobody else was present on the terrain “they left, saying they are coming back, but we do not know when.� The other road, the acces road from Ngwaabe, not far from the Mampuru road, also seems eerlily quiet. On the bottom photograph, a resident from a nearby villgae, Mr Isaac Ratau stands at this road, that when completed, will link up with the R555 through Maseven village near the entrance to the new De Hoop dam. This road seems to be very recently worked on, but at the moment no equipment or construction teams were in sight. Last year when Platinum Gazette spoke to the resident engineer on site, the had planned to complete the project by August last year.
Photographs: Nothing is happening at the Mampuru road, while it also seems eerily quiet at the Ngwaabe road (bottom).
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Wildevy Manne breek weg en beplan Die Wildevy manne organisasie het die naweek van 28 Januarie 2011 hul jaarlikse manne-naweek gehou. Dié naweek is ‘n dankie sê aan die manne vir al hul werk deur die jaar en ook ‘n beplanningsessie vir die jaar se bedrywighede. Die wegbreek het weer soos gewoonlik by die gewilde Klaserie dam plaasgevind. Die manne wil graag vir Tannie Annette baie dankie sê vir al haar reëlings en voorberydings om die manne te verwelkom en skoon fasiliteite te bied. Willem Montgomery bedank graag elk van die manne vir al hulle harde werk wat reeds gedoen is en vir die jaar wat voorlê. “Dit gaan weer ‘n groot jaar vir die Wildevy manne wees en die projekte wat beplan is sal aangewend word om fondse vir minder bevoorregtes in te samel,” sê Montgomery. “Ons wil graag die publiek en besighede bedank vir die ondersteuning en hul goeie gesindheid teen oor die organisasie. Sonder julle hulp kan ons nie ander help nie. Baie dankie”. ‘n Skermerkelkie op die water.
Willem Montgomery
Albert Winterbach vermaak die manne met sy skerp humor.
Christiaan Willemse laat die water spat. (Foto’s en inligting: Willem Montgomery).
Christo van Graan besig met ‘n potbrood se deeg.
Henré van Graan laat ski maklik lyk.
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Bedrywig by Steelpoort Akademie Steelpoort Akademie het Februarie met ‘n klomp goeie dinge afgeskop. Een daarvan is die nuwe kleredrag. Die skool se drag sluit nou ‘n meer formele rok vir die dogters en ‘n broek en hemp vir die seuns in. Hierdie skooldrag vervang die ou Themp-en-broek-drag wat steeds vir sport en informele geleenthede gebruik sal word. Die skool spog ook met drie nuut aangestelde departementshoofde in die Senior Fase, Junior Grondslagfase en die Intermediêre Fase. Hulle is reeds van 1 Januarie aangestel. Die skool se atlete is besig om reg te maak vir die komende Interlaer en het verlede Saterdag goed by Mariepskop presteer.
Atlete wat by Mariepskop presteer het. Agter: Kgotlelelo Koopedi (2de hoogspring o/13), Annerie du Toit (1ste gewigstoot o/12), Reneé Venter (1ste, 100m, 200m en hoogspring o/13), Kamogelo Tshehla (1ste, 800m o/13), Ruben Cross (2de gewigstoot o/13), Middel: Monique Language (2de verspring, gewigstoot, hekkies en 4de in hoogspring o/11), Christiaan Kruger (2de 100 o/11), Marcel Veldsman (2de hoogspring o/12), Tiaan Havenga (2de gewigstoot o/11). Voor: Galeb Maphanga (1ste 100m en hekkies, 2de 150m o/12), Richard Jacobs (2de verspring o/12).
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Mnr. Louis van Dyk (Intermediêre Fase), Me. Thea Alberts (links, Junior Grondslagfase) en Me. Riekie Strydom (Senior Fase).
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Mr Tshepo Riba (red and white shirt) with some of his team at Lehlaba Master in Motorparts.
Local entrepreneur took it from 10 to more than 300 Lehlaba Master in Motorparts is one of the local entrepreneurial success stories. Approximately a year ago, Mr Tshepo Riba, owner of the business started off with 10 cars. Today the yard contains more than 300 wrecked vehicles and has served thousands of customers. During the past year they’ve extended their premises at Mashifane Park just outside Burgersfort. They’ve also started on construction for an office and storage area. Clients come in for any motorpart and if they
don’t have it, they’ll get it. “Good service is one of the most important things,” said Mr Riba. He also believe in providing quality new and secondhand parts. Currently they get new vehicles in every week. These are stripped and the parts stored for quick and easy delivery when a client comes in. Mr Riba thanked all his loyal client for their support and would like to invite people to visit his business and experience their service for themselves. Enquiries: Tshepo Riba, 076 848 3936.
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How would you suggest government Fifty-one percent of young South Africans between the ages of 15 and 24 are unemployed. These figures came from a study done by the SA Institute of Race Relations. Their data was sourced from Statistics South Africa’s quarterly Labour Force Survey. This 51% is also more than double the national unemployment rate of 25%. The study found that 63% of African women are unemployed and only 15% of young Indian men are without work. 47% of coloured youth are unemployed, 23% of Indian youth and 21% of white youth. The 1.4 million young people who officially counted as unemployed do not include students doing full-time studies. The unemployment declined significantly in the higher age groups. In the same week The SA Institute for Race Relations also released figures stating that salaries in the public sector are up to 44% more than in the private sector. People employed in the public sector make up 13% of the 12.8 million people in South Africa who are employed. The survey however indicated that the actual number of people working in the public sector is higher as their figures excluded employees working at public institutions such as water-, tourism and liqour boards. “The figures include 1.27 million people working in national and provincial departments, up from 1.01 million in 1999” they said. “In addition, there are 240 000 local government employees and 94 000 employed in the eight state-owned enterprises which report to the department of public enterprises [Alexkor, Broadband Infraco, Denel [Pebble Bed Modular Reactor}, SAA, [SA Forestry Company Limited], [SA Express] and Transnet)”. According to Ms Lucy Holborn from the Institute for Race Relations “It is important that we keep track of the size of the public sector. Personnel accounts for nearly a third of total government spending in the 2010/11 budget”. They’ve also found that wages increased faster in the public secor that in the private sector. “In 2000, average public sector earnings were 12% higher than those in the private sector. In 2010, they were 44% higher than those in the private sector”. We asked readers how they think government can solve the high unemployment rate of the youth and what they think about the large gap between the average salary spending in the public and private sectors.
Mr Thapelo Lekolwane said: “I think they should take that money that is paid more to the public sector and do training to get skilled young people. Government employees are anyway often not that hard working”.
Me. Carina Erasmus sê: “Daar is baie jongmense wat nie finansieël sterk genoeg is om verder te studeer nie. Die regering moet sulke jongmense help”. By haar is Jhauna Venter.
Ms Theliza Makua said: “Well, it is tricky but also straight and forward. Government salaries must be more performance based. They must develop training in sports for young people. Then host events where we pay to go see it and that will pay salaries, but giving education and practical experience is the best”. With her is Mr Simeon Khazamula.
Mr Given Ramathoka said: “They must make a plan for the young people. Create learnerships. Mines must help make a plan for learnerships. The government salaries are fine”.
Mnr. Wilhelm Myburgh en me. Annemarie Swart sê: “Dikwels is dié tussen 18 en 24 te lui om iets te doen. Hul skool onderrig is ook nie meer op standaard nie. Vandag hoef jy net 40% te hê om deur te kom, dit maak dat hulle nie op standaard is nie. Die salarisse in die publieke sektor hang af van watter werk jy doen. Hulle kan dalk van daardie proporsioneel te veel geld vat en opleiding vir jongmense doen”.
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Mr Prince Takaendesa said: “Job creation - the only thing government can do is to empower people through entrepreneurship. I think government must rethink the money they are pumping out to civil servants”.
Me. Jackie Jacobs sê: “Die salarisse in die regering moet verminder word dan kan hulle soveel meer werk skep. Ek dink hulle kan dit ten minste met die helfte verminder”.
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deal with unemployment of the youth?
Me. Leolita Coetzee sê: “Dis baie moeilik vir jongmense om werk te kry. Hulle moenie so bang wees om jongmense aan te stel nie. Ons het dalk nie die ondervinding nie, maar ons leer vinnig”.
Mr Siphosakhe Nozintaba and Mr Lucas Siganga said: “For young people to grow they must play sports. Put up sports academies to train them. Then there will be enough sportsmen and women for all national teams to choose from. They must open free colleges where young people can study business”.
Me. Charlene Combrinck en Mnr. Rudolf Kotze sê: “Hulle moet meer werksgeleenthede skep met die % geld wat soveel meer aan salarisse betaal word. Onderrig is belangrik. Bou meer klasse en kry meer onderwysers”. By hulle is Cheroline Combrinck.
Mr Awelani Raphalani and Ms Mumsy Mphara said: “Pregnancies are a problem. Unplanned pregnancies. People don’t hire pregnant youngsters and the babies born will affect the coming generations as there are more and more young people”. Mnr. Dawie Oberholzer sê: “Hulle kry massiewe salarisse as ‘n mens so daarna kyk. Hulle kan liewer daai geld vat en die jongmense help. Veral wit jongmense kry deesdae moeilik werk”.
Ms Meisie Malapane said: “Young people are struggling to get experience as there are only a few learnerships. Maybe if they go to university or colleges the jobs will be there. With her are Basetsana and Koketso.
Ms. Matshidisho Mahlako said: “They must distribute the money to all and not only top employees in the public sector. They must help create jobs”.
Left: Mr Nature Manogo said: “The type of economy we have is the one that caused this gap. The type of state we are is creatng this problem. It is important to start learning Marxist and Leninist documents that deals with the issue of economy that can create jobs for all citizens in the country. They are Origins of the Family, The Private Ownership and The State. We are in a developmental state wherein we believe that the ultimate state in which we would like to see ourselves is a socialist state which should promote egalitarianism (distributed wealth)”.
Mr Hezekiel Madire said: “If that is the case with the salaries, it is not fair. The role of private companies in creating jobs must also be looked at. Government has a lot of responsibilities, especially regarding service delivery. They are not only there to create jobs. We must all come together to create programmes that will result in job creation and the private sector must take the leading role”.
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Chrome Golf Club Wednesday Competitions Time: 15:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Chrome Golf Club Friday Sundowner Competitions (twice a month) Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Burgersfort United Soccer Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. They invite all social players of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool Burgersfort sportsgrounds. Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545. Winterveld Ringbalklub Die Winterveld Ringbalklub begin weer met hulle oefeninge. Dit is steeds Dinsdae en Donderdae om 18:00 by die Waterval CVO skool se bane. Alle nuwe en oud-spelers is welkom om by die klub aan te sluit. Die klub het vanaf juniorspelers wat nog op laerskool is tot seniors. Navrae: Zelna Wheeler, 072 531 6287. Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van die maand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulle in die eerste deel van die jaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die bejaardes om geld in te samel vir hul toer na die Kaap. Dale Hayes - Super Sport Golf Day This event will take place Tubatse Chrome Golf Club and it will be televised shortly after the day on Super Golf. Only 64 places are available, so join us and book your space now. When: 1 June 2011. Format: Better Ball Stable Fort. Shotgun start at 10:45. After play: Dale Hayes Trick Shot Clinic. Formalities includes dinner which will take place at 18:00. Entry fee: R470. Your booking will only be confirmed once your R470 has been paid. Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Hoërskool Lydenburg reüinie Die Hoërskool Lydenburg matrieks van 1961 beplan om hierdie jaar hul 50 jaar reüinie te hou. Almal van daardie jaar word versoek om met Henry Erasmus in verbinding te tree. Hy kan bereik word by 083 276 7873 of 015 307 4550 or henrye@telkomsa.xinet Calvin College athletics On Friday 4 February Calvin College will host their first ever athletics on their newly developed grounds. Parents are invited to come and support their children at this history event. The day will start at 08:00 until about 12:00. Interlaer vir klein skole Laerskool Ohrigstad bied op 19 Februarie 2011 ‘n interlaer vir klein skole aan. Plaaslike klein skole sal aan die dag deelneem. Ouers en belangstellendes word genooi om die dag by te woon. Die skool is ook dringend opsoek na nog borge om te help om van die dag ‘n sukses te maak. Indien u sou belangstel om te help skakel asseblief die skool by 013 238 0020. Tubatse Chrome Golf Club AGM On 5 February 2011 the Tubatse Chrome Golf Club will have its annual AGM. 18 Holes will be played in the morning before the meeting. Tee off will be at 07:00 for 07:30. Format: 2 Ball American Scramble Competition. Fees: R80 per person. Golf prize giving and AGM starts at 13:30. Braai for golfer and spouse. Please attend this meeting. Contact Martin van Rooyen to book your game, 082 816 4833. Konsert by Laerskool Burgersfort Laerskool Burgersfort sal op 25 Februarie ‘n konsert aanbied. Die skool vra dat die ouers en gemeenskap hierdie poging van hulle ondersteun. Vir navrae en besprekings kontak die skool by 013 231 7609. Steelpoort Interlaer Steelpoort Akademie bied op 18 Februarie 2011 die interlaer by hulle sportgronde aan. Skole van Nelspruit en Lydenburg sal die dag bywoon. Die gemeenskap is welkom om die kinders te kom ondersteun. On 18 February 2011 Steelpoort Academy will be hosting the Interlaer athletics at their newly renovated sports grounds. Parents and members of the community are welcome to come and support our children who will be participating against schools from as far as Nelspruit.
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Beánnla Celliers will see to it that your advertisement in Platinum Gazette meets the highest standards with regard to design and reproduction. Phone her on 083 543 1676 to book your advertising space today.
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Find us @ these distribution points (Please note: these are just some of our distribution points). * Burgersfort SUPERSPAR * Boxer Stores Burgersfort * OK Grocer * Phelo Pele Pharmacy * Burgersfort Pharmacy * Laerskool Steelpoort * Laerskool Burgersfort * Tingeling Kleuterskool * OK MiniMark * Greater Tubatse Municipality * CTM * Modikwa Platinum Mine * Pick n Pay * Winterveld Village * Ohrigstad SAPS * Total Ohrigstad * Leboeng SAPS * Praktiseer SAPS * Burgersfort SAPS * Magaba Garage * Vision Meat * Burgersfort Toyota * Hendrik’s Panelbeaters * Mecklenburg SAPS * Tubatse Village
* Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court * Penge * Factory Shop * Dwarsrivier Mine * 4U Office National - Burgersfort * Ingwe Safety Equipment * One Stop Motor Spares - Steelpoort * Fingerprint of Africa * Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad * Laerskool Ohrigstad * Vyfster Slaghuis * Sasol Delight Convenience Store Steelpoort * Department of Agriculture Praktiseer * Madeleen Willers Prokureurs * Merensky Real Estate * Pret Liqour * Plaasvars Groentewinkel * Kubu Tavern * Ngwaabe Community Forum * Mooifontein Kafee
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Betrekkings/Vacancies Platinum Gazette Deadline for advertising: 17:00 on a Tuesday VAKANTE POS ‘N VERTEENWOORDIGER WORD GESOEK VIR ‘N MAATSKAPPY IN BRITS OM HULLE TE VERTEENWOORDIG IN DIE LYDENBURG / STEELPOORT AREA. ONDERVINDING IN DIE MYNBEDRYF SAL VOORKEUR GENIET. MOET IN BESIT WEES VAN ‘N GELDIGE RYBEWYS. OPLEIDING WORD VERSKAF. POS DADELIK BESKIKBAAR!! FAKS CV AAN 086 543 6463
Vakature: Geregistreerde Verpleegkundige ‘n Vakature bestaan vir ‘n geregistreerde Verpleegkundige in die beroepsgesondheidsveld. Die pos is by ‘n Satelliet kliniek in die Steelpoort/Burgersfort area. Faks of e-mail CV na: 013 235 1459 of docfive@telkomsa.net Vir Aandag: Marlene. Sluitingsdatum: 8 Februarie 2011.
VAKANTE BETREKKING Verkoopspersoon Vereistes: Bestuurderslisensie; Afrikaans en Engels magtig; Rekenaarvaardig; Verkoopsondervinding. Pos is in die Steelpoort area. Faks CV na: 013 230 9451 Sluitingsdatum: 8 Februarie 2011
REDPATH MINING (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LIMITED Multi-disciplined International Mining Contracting Company JOB POSTING: COST CONTROLLER - MOOIHOEK Reporting to: Costing & Contracts Administration Manager Minimum qualifications and skills: Matnc certificate or equivalent; Diploma I Degree in Finance and Cost; Management or equivalent; Valid driver’s license; Medically fit
Experience: 2 -3 years experience in payroll, costing, procument; Working knowledge of MS Office; Ability to work with figures; Communication - Verbal and written; Management of confidential information and record keeping; Management of staff
Responsibilities: Site costing and financial reports; Personnel administration and payroll; Procument; General administration ·Redpath Mining South Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer CLOSING DATE: Friday, 11 February 2011
Contact: 083 543 1676 for advertising bookings.
Interested applicants must forward a 2-3 PAGE RESUME to: The Recruitment Department E-Mail: recruitment@redpathmining.co.za or Fax: 0866486745 Please refer to this reference number when applying for the position. REF NO: CC0201-MH If you do not receive a response within 14 days after the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Plaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre or at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com • Fax: 086 554 9031
1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs 2.Betrekking/Vacancy 3.Dienste/Services 4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight accommodation 5. Troeteldiere/Pets 6. Persoonlik/Personal 7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous 8. Gesoek/Wanted 9. Te Huur/To Let 10. Te Koop/For sale
1. Sport Klubs/ Sport Clubs GSKA Karate Dinsdae & Donderdae van 17h30 – 19h00 by Calvin Collage. Almal welkom van 6 jaar en ouer. Skakel Jolanda Hietbrink by 082 859 9681. Winterveld Ringbalklub nooi die hele familie om te kom ringbal speel. Oefening tye is Dinsdae & Donderdae 18:00, by
Waterval CVO Skool se bane. Vir meer inligting skakel Zelna Wheeler 072 531 6287 of Bennie Wheeler 082 740 3584.
3. Dienste/ Services Customer Service Training Course Duration: 1 Day (9 February 2011). For more info contact: 084 469 0786
3. Dienste/ Services
7. Allerlei/ Miscellaneous
Accounting and Admin Service - Full Accounting Function - Debtors/Creditors Control - SARS Returns - Financial Management - Payroll - Etc. Contact Christelle at 083 631 7936 for a tailor made package.
Vision Meat Slaghuis Vir al jou vleis en biltong behoeftes. Ure: Ma. - Vr: 08:00 17:30. Sa: 08:00 14:00. Tel: 013 231 7094
4. Oornag Akkommodasie/ Overnight accommodation Mooifontein Guesthouse Accommodation in Burgersfort. R380 per person per day. Includes Bed & Breakfast, Lunch/ Supper & Laundry service. Contact: Judy, 082 308 9221/7
Fax: 086 623 7124 Leandé: 083 637 8749. E-mail: visionmeat@gmail.com
DRINGEND HULP BENODIG Eddie Klaasen, ‘n pa van Burgersfort het dringend hulp nodig om vir kankerbehandeling by ‘n professor in Bloemfontein uit te kom. Hy is tans werkloos en het nie vervoer of geld om by die nodige hulp in Bloemfontein uit te komnie. Ons soek dringend u hulp. Skakel: Dirk, 082 726 0034 of Isabel, 072 500 3921 of Eddie 076 751 0503
Kennisgewings/Notices Supply Chain Management Unit NOTICE TO THE MUNICIPAL PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS 1.
The Greater Tubatse Municipality (Supply Chain Management Unit) hereby informs all the prospective suppliers of its needs requirements that the registration and accreditation of suppliers onto the municipal database will start on the 09 February 2011 to the 29 April 2011 (three months registration window period).
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Prospective suppliers who want to be registered are advised to bring the following documents to the Greater Tubatse Municipal Civic Centre, Office 42, Ground Floor during working hours (07H30 - 16H00). The documents required are:
• Proof of Business Registration Certificate, Proof of Annual Return Certificate from CIPRo, Original - Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Business/Company Profile, Certified copies of Identity Documents of all Owners/Members/Directors, Banking Particulars and any other Mandatory Registration Documents of the Business or Company. 3.
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Note should be taken that the Greater Tubatse Supply Chain Management Unit has embarked on a cluster program of visiting wards to explain the registration processes. Contact your Ward Councilors, Ward Committee Members and CDWs for further details regarding venue, date and time of the visit. Contact Moshidi MJ or Pookgwadi C at 013 231 1000 or Thobejane P at 013 231 8530 for complete information regarding the registration process.
For clarification-seeking questions, speak with ON Mosoma (Supply Chain Manager) at office G44 at the Municipal Civic Centre or call him at 013 231 1000. 1 Kastania Street PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 Tel: 013 231 1000 Fax: (013) 231 7467 Website: www.tubatse. co.za
MF Mokoko Acting Municipal Manager
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Safety Officer - Pelletising & Furnaces Responsibilities: The main purpose of this role will be the control and management of Safety Function for Furnace & Pelletising Environment. To assist with the development of the safety program in the areas of responsibility. Be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of a safety management program according to the company system. Facilitate the emergency response programs, risk management programs and provide in-house training. The incumbent will have to do Risk Assessments and Aspects & Impacts Assessment. Root Cause analysis, Incident investigation and reporting. Conduct inspections and audits. Record and register findings. Adhere to the Clauses and Regulations of the Mines Health and Safety Act. Help Improving the level of SHE Training at the company. Ensuring an effective Emergency Response component for the facility, with due consideration of the level of risk involved. Participate in the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Management program. Conduct meetings. Requirements: In order to apply, you will need grade 12/Matric Certificate. A formal Safety Qualification such as SAMTRAC with 5 years Furnace or Pelletising & Sintering Plant experience. Be computer literate. (MS Word and MS Excel). Having a medical certificate of fitness and a valid Code EB (08) driver’s license are essential requirements. Proven knowledge and experience in Health and Safety Risks in a furnace and/or Pelletising & Sintering Plant environment. National Diploma in Safety Management with 5 years Furnace or Pelletising & Sintering Plant experience. ITIS Safety Training License or First Aid Instructor. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Course. Recognised Fire Prevention Course. OSHAS 18000 experience. General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Assessments may be one of the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. The Company reserves the right not to appoint. Please forward your application, quoting the post title, to the HR Officer, ASA Metals at fax: 013 230 7793 or e-mail: hchego@asametals.co.za Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days of the closing date must accept that their applications were not successful.
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Phelo Wood & Interior
Kitchen units; Bedroom cupboards, Build-in cupboards; Studies; Chest of drawers; Office furniture Ceiling fans, Decorative Lights. 3D Designs for woodwork. Open Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:00 Contact: 082 569 4677 • Burgersfort main road next to Kia Motors. E-mail: info@phelopele.co.za
Maatlopo United ready to close the gap Maatlopo United is seven points behind the leaders on the log, Tubatse United and will this weekend be aiming to close the gap. The team did not play last week Saturday because the Mooihoek team could not keep the game commitment. This week Maatlopo United will face Ngwaabe City Motors. The game will be played on Saturday 5 February. On 6 February the team will play at Moroke Stadium against Mooihoek IX
Experience. “We are aiming to close the gap of seven points opened by Tubatse United. We would like to collect six points this week. We are not pressing any panic buttons and will try to reduce their speed on 26 February 2011 when we meet them at Ntwampe, Moroke,” said Mr Jimmy Makola, the team’s spokeman. “That is the date when the boys will be separated from the men” he added. Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226.
THE AUTOMARK PROMISE 1. Backed by Toyota plan 2. Guaranteed not stolen 6. Guaranteed year 3. Standard warranty model 4. Guaranteed mileage 7. Every vehicle subject 5. Seven day exchange to a check list
950 R168
950 R93
2006 Toyota Run-X1.4 RS
2005 Mazda 3 1.6
950 R79
950 R279
2006 Toyota Prado VX (Auto)
950 R112
2010 Toyota Corolla Professional 1.3
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On 5 February 2011 the Tubatse Chrome Golf Club will have its annual AGM. 18 Holes will be played in the morning before the meeting. Tee off will be at 07:00 for 07:30. Format: 2 Ball American Scramble Competition.
Fees: R80 per person. Golf prize giving and AGM starts at 13:30. Braai for golfer and spouse. Please attend this meeting. Contact Martin van Rooyen to book your game, 082 816 4833.
2004 Mercedes Benz C240
950 R195
2009 Toyota Auris 1.8 RX
Toyota Burgersfort Burgersfort
Road, Dirk Winterbach Tel: 013 231 7207 Frik: 071 641 4016
2007 Mahindra Scorpion 2.6 Turbo
Tubatse Chrome Golf Club AGM
www.automark.co.za Terms & Conditions apply.
Dale Hayes - Super Sport Golf Day All golf enthusiasts are invited to book their spot for the Dale Hayes Super Sport Golf Day in June this year. See yourself on TV! This event will take place Tubatse Chrome Golf Club and it will be televised shortly after the day on Super Golf. Only 64 places are available, so join us and book your space now. When: 1 June 2011.
Format: Better Ball Stable Fort. Shotgun start at 10:45. After play: Dale Hayes Trick Shot Clinic. Formalities includes dinner which will take place at 18:00. Entry fee: R470. Your booking will only be confirmed once your R470 has been paid. Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.