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30 October 2009
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74 arrested
Charged with:

1. Public violence

2. Contravention of the Gatherings Act

- see page 2

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2 NEWS 30 OCTOBER 2009

‘They treat
us like
children’
Motorists on the R36 road from
Ohrigstad to Hoedspruit got a nasty
surprise last week Friday when they
found that they could not proceed on
the Abel Erasmus pass because of
hundreds of rocks and stones in the
road.
The rocks and stones in the road
were the culmination of the dragging
conflict between unhappy residents of
villages in the Echo Caves and
Leboeng area who threatened the
Greater Tubatse Municipality with
this protest action during a march in
Burgersfort recently. They handed a
memorandum to the municipality
concerning their grievances, which
include inter alia a lack of electricity
and, water supply problems and the
condition of access roads to villages.
The municipality answered them by
means of a letter earlier last week, but
they were not happy with the answers.
Problems started last week
Thursday when villagers of Makgalane
and Ga-Sepeke marched to the
municipal councillor’s house,
threatening to set his posessions
alight.
The Police rushed to the scene to
calm the situation, and ordered the
group to disperse, but they failed to do
so, instead resorting to blocking some
of the access roads to some of the
villages. The Police warned them of
possible arrest, but they did not give
attention, whereafter 10 people were
arrested.
Early on Friday protesters from
Leboeng (New Stands), and Mapareng
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and the R36 with stones and burning
To advertise in Platinum Gazette tires. In the course of friday and
contact Beánnla Celliers Saturday the Police proceeded to
arrest another 64 people, locking them
Te Koop: on 083 543 1676. up in the cells at Leboeng and
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Oopplan kombuis met sit- en eetkamer. afternoon at 17:00. When Platinum Gazette visited the
Dubbel motorhuis.
scene on friday Police and members of
the public wishing to travel on the
R36 was busy clearing the road by
hand. No protester was in sight, and
the hundreds of stones almost
stretched to the Police station at
Leboeng. As far as could be
determined some of the protesters
were already arested, while the Police
were still searching for the others.
They stayed in the cells untill
Tuesday, when all of them appeared
in the Magistrate’s court at Leboeng
(top left photograph). A large group
of family and relatives were waiting
outside under trees for the court
appearance of their relatives who
appeared in court in two batches.
MThey were not asked to plead and
received bail ranging free bail to
R400. They will all appear in court
again in November.
Platinum Gazette visited
Mapareng on Wednesday. Some of the
villagers told the newspaper that they
were tired of being treated like
children and that they urgently need
the municipality to give attention to
their problems. They say just one
example of the the problems that they
experience is the fact that the
municipality still want to find out
about Eskom’s capacity in the area.
Pointing to the electrical supply lines
runnuing over the village they say
“we talked to Eskom, the capcity is
there, they just need money from the
municipality. We live under the
lines, it is just to get it in the houses”.
They vowed not to stop their
protest, until they got some
satisfactory anwers from the
municipality. As far as the
newspaper could determine, efforts to
get the protesters and the
municipaluity together to talk to each
other, was under way at the time of
going to press.

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30 OKTOBER 2009 NUUS 3

Writing it down

In the top photograph

the pens of the Greater
Sekhuhune District
Municipality, Mogobo
David Magaba (left),
Limpopo Premier, Cassel
Mathale and Greater
Tubatse Municipality
Mayor, Ralepane
Mamekoa (right) are not
still for a moment as
they take note of the
concerns of
representatives of
various stakeholders at
Friday’s Provincial Exco
outreach at Penge.

Ironically, when all the action happened at Leboeng last week

Friday (see previous page), the Provincial Government held an
Exco outreach at Penge on the same day, at roughly the same
time, attended by all the most important political office bearers
in the province, district and municipality. Limpopo Premier,
Cassel Mathale and members of the Procincial Executive
Committee and district and local leaders visited several places
in the area, making sure of the progress with service dilvery and
giving attention to other areas of concern, wherafter a public
imbizo was held where respresentatives of various organisations
got the opportunity to air their problems. The event at the
Penge sports groundfs was well attended and people from all
over the Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality travelled to
Penge.

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Cigarette smugglers still a problem

‘Stadig oor
die klippe’
While having their hands full with service
delivery protesters in the Leboeng area
last week Friday, the rocks and stones in
the road maybe contributed to something
good when traffic could not drive on the
R36. It gave Leboeng Police the
opportunity at roughly 11:00 to stop a
brown Toyota Camry. Two Zimbabwean
nationals, aged 28 and 30 where in the car.
The Police searched the vehicle and found
788 cartons of illegal cigarettes in the car.
The men were arrested and the cigaresttes
were confiscated. The cigarettes is worth
about R78 000. R14855 in cash were also
found with the men. They men were
charged with possession of counterfeit
goods. They were to appear in the
Leboeng Magistrate’s court on Tuesday
2009-10-27.

Crime Snippets
* Buy an sms bundle. It is cheaper than making On 24 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a man aged 24 for rape.
y
health
a call. It is alleged that the suspect raped a 24 year woman in Bothashoek village on 23

s for * Instead of ordering take aways for lunch, pack October 2008. On 24 October the case was reported to the Police in Tubatse and they
Tip ing
your own lunch and drink water instead of cool made follow ups and arrested the suspect. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer

spend
nd cen
rand a
When
What do you do when
you get a salary Tip: Think whether
increase? You buy a your purchase will
bigger car!
We all do it!
improve your quality
It is a common
misconception that
making more money
will bring more
happiness and less
stress, but research
show this is not the
case. While more
money brings a
momentary thrill and a
few new things,
people generally
adjust their lifestyles
in ways that don’t
increase their overall
happiness level or
decrease stress. A
better goal would be
to be smarter with the
money you have. Buy
fewer things you don’t
need, get out of debt
(if you’re in it) and
spend your money on
things that will truly
make you happy and
decrease your
stress level.
Success is a journey, not the destination
drink. It is healthier for your body and your Magistrate’s Court on 26 October 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case was
wallet. remanded to 02 November 2009.
* Planning before you head off to the supermar
t
t coun ket will help you shop more economically.
On 25 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a 27 year old man for rape.
Take the time to do a quick inventory of your
kitchen to determine what you will need. It is alleged that the man raped a 17 year old girl in Bothashoek village on 24 October
Prepare a shopping list and stick to it. Read 2009. On 25 October 2009 the case was reported to the Police in Tubatse and they
the newspapers to find the best deals. managed to arrest the suspect same the same day. On 26 October the suspect appeared
When going to the supermarket for only one or in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court and he was not granted bail. The case was
two items, take only enough money for those remanded to 02 November 2009.
of life. particular things so you won’t be tempted to
buy something you don’t really need.
At the end of On 25 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a 21 year old man for assault with
the day, you * If you can’t afford something right away, don’t
go for credit. Rather save up to buy it cash and the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. It is alleged that the suspect assaulted the
work hard for
your money. if it seems impossible to save the cash, maybe 39 year old woman in Praktiseer on 25 October 2009. On the same day the old woman
It is your you should consider that you couldn’t afford it. reported the matter to the Police in Tubatse and they managed to arrest the suspect.
choice what to Ask yourself: “Will I die if I don’t get this thing The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 26 October 2009 and he
do with it. right away?” If the answer is no, reconsider was granted bail of R1000. The case was remanded to 09 December 2009.
how worthwhile this item is to you. The key is
not to be impulsive.
On 22 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with
Tip: Get a * Turn the temperature gauge on your geyser
housebreaking and theft. It is alleged that during the night of 21 October 2009 he had
long term plan down. This can save you up to 30% on your
in place. electricity bill. broken into a tavern in Ga Motodi village. On 22 October 2009 the complainant followed
* When using the kettle for only a cup or two of footprints that led to a house just few metres from the tavern. The matter was reported
Tip: After cutting to the Police in Tubatse and they made follow-ups that led to the arrest of the suspect in
tea, put in only enough water. If you are
the extras from
drinking a lot of coffee during the day, fill a Burgersfort. He was also found in possession of the stolen liquor. The suspect appeared
your budget, if you
don’t have great
flask with boiling water and use that. You will in the Praktiseer Magistrates’ Court on 23 October 2009 on charges of housebreaking
amounts of debt to
be surprised at how long it keeps hot. and theft and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 28 October 2009
* Pay with your debit card. Compare the price of
pay off, you could
drawing R1000 at the ATM to the cost of
think of hiring On 24 October 2009 the police in Tubatse arrested a woman of 31 years for assault with
paying with your bankcard. You will be
someone to help
amazed. Not only is it cheaper, but it is also the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. It is alleged that the woman assaulted her
you with the things
safer than carrying around the cash in boyfriend with a bottle after they had some arguments. The crime occurred in
you hate doing. Praktiseer on 23 October 2009. The victim reported the matter to the Police in Tubatse
your wallet.
and they arrested the woman.
The woman appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 26 October 2009 and she
was released on warning. The case was remanded to 09 December 2009.

On 23 October 2009 in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court, Namishi Calvin Makofane

Next to Toyota, Burgersfort. (24) was sentenced to R1500 or three months imprisonment for assault with the purpose
Tel: (013) 231 8322 to inflict grievous bodily harm. The sentence follows a crime that occurred in Mabocha
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village on 26 December 2008. The accused assaulted a 24 year old man with a stone
Registered Debt Counsellor & E-mail: after they had an argument. On that day the case was reported to Police in Tubatse and
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30 OKTOBER 2009 NUUS 5

Steelpoorters bring Kersfees in ‘n alfabet

Steelpoort Akademie het op Woensdag 28
Oktober hulle Kerskonsert gehou. Die
konsert, Kersfees in ‘n alfabet het die
Kersboodskap met sang, voorlesing en
toneelspel oorgedra. Kinders en
onderwysers het almal saamgespan om in
‘n rekord tyd hierdie konsert op die planke
te kry.

Christmas Market
Kersmark ‘09
When?/Wanneer? 7 November 2009
Where?/Waar? In front of OK Minimark
Voor OK Minimark
Time?/Time? From 10:00 - 14:00
What?/Wat? Stalls, fun and much more
Stalletjies, pret en plesier
Bookings/Besprekings: Minimal cost per stall.
Come display and
“Blessed is the season sell your Christmas gifts,
which engages the whole special products or services.
world in a conspiracy of Minimale koster vir ‘n
love” - Hamilton stalletjie. Kom verkoop en
Wright Mabie stal jou geskenke, produkte
en dienste uit.
Cost?/Koste? R150 per stall. Free entrance for
all. Everyone welcome to join.
R150 per stalletjie. Gratis
ingang. Almal is welkom!
Enquiries/Navrae: Elize, 013-231 7227
Vonnie, 013-231 8090
Buy gifts, food and other home made
products. Come showcase your business!
Kom koop geskenke, kos en ander
tuisgemaakte produkte.
Kom bemark jou besigheid!

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Burgersfort, Morone Centre 087 808 4022/3
6 NEWS 30 OKTOBER 2009

Burgersfort
Drankwinkel
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Heineken has a long history stretching
from 1873 when the first batch was
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The company expanded, but remained
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closely tied with the family that established it. The founder’ s son, Henry
The building of the Katze Dam in Lesotho, the re-building of
Pierre Heineken managed the company until 1940 and remained involved for
Champman's Peak Road, and the building of a soccer stadium in Cape
years afterwards. Henry Pierre’s son, Alfred Henry “Freddy” Heineken took
Town have all featured in TV commercials for Carling Black Label.
over and remained involved in the business until his death in 2002. He was
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Heineken Pilsner has won many awards over the years.
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lager, Hansa Pilsener first challenged after the Amstel River, the waters of which also served for refrigeration. By
regular lager rules with the launch of South Africa's first pilsener style beer, Hansa 1872, Amstel was annually producing 10,000 hectoliters. For the purpose
Pilsener, in 1975. of storing the beer, winter ice from canals was kept in special double-
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a new variant, Hansa Marzen Gold. Hansa Marzen Gold is brewed with the glow of Heineken offers several beers under the Amstel brand. Amstel Lager uses
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30 OKTOBER 2009 NUUS 7

Festivities at Oktober Beer Fest

The Oktober Beer Fest at Tubatse Chrome A massive golf day in aid of Joshua the festivities. A large beer tent, music, A thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon did
Club on 23 and 24 October was a big Generation (see story and photographs on stalls and loads of fun for the children nothing but dampen the lawns and wet the
success. the sports pages) brought many families to added to the festive atmosphere. appetite for more fun.

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the sun
and
rain at
Beer
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Tubatse Chrome Club filled with fun

There was much to do at the Oktober Beer Fest on 23
and 24 October at Tubatse Chrome Club.
With fun for the children, games, stalls and a beer tent
not even a bit of rain could bring spirits down.
30 OKTOBER 2009 NUUS 9

Wie is jou gunsteling vir die Curriebeker?

Hierdie week is die
Absa Curriebeker
finaal.
Ondersteuners weet
dit gaan ‘n taai
stryd wees. Die
Vrystaat-Cheetahs
en Blou Bulle pak
mekaar
Saterdagmiddag op
Loftus. ‘n Paar
lesers het ‘n
eindtelling voorspel
en gesê wie is hul Mnr. Wol Kinnear sê: “Die Ms. Loice Musiyiwa sê: “The Mnr. Hennie Potgieter sê: Me. Charmaine Maree sê: Chantelle Smit sê: “Die Blou
gunstelinge om as Blou Bulle! Dis geskiedenis. Freestate-Cheetahs will win. “Die Blou Bulle want hulle “Die Blou Bulle gaan beslis Bulle gaan wen. Hulle is die
die wenners van die Daar is nie ‘n span wat hulle I like that team!” is die beste”. wen. Hul is die beste span, beste”.
veld te stap. kan klop nie”. Telling: 28-17. daar is niemand anders nie”.

Mnr. Louis van Vuuren sê:
“Die Cheetahs. Ek
ondersteun enige span teen
die Bulle”. Telling: 23-18
Mnr. Robert Botes sê: Mnr. Jaco smith sê: “Beslis Mnr. Embrich Cilliers sê: Mnr. Hugo Marais sê: “Ek Me. Chantal Denton sê: “Die
“Die Cheetahs. Ek is ‘n die Cheetahs. Ek is ‘n “Die Cheetahs sal vir seker weet nie. Die Bulle sal seker Bulle natuurlik!Die Bulle is
gebore Vrystater”. volbloed Cheetah.” Telling: wen. Hulle is die underdogs wen, maar ek hoop die die beste”.
Telling: 23-18 21-18. maar sal groter BMT hê. Cheetahs wen”. Telling: 25-
Telling: 25-22. 17.
Mnr.Gawie Stoltz Mr. Daniel Moshoana Me. Charlien Ras,
en me. Nicky said: “Blue Bulls! I mnr. Quintin Ras
Clingen sê: “Bulls! even have a T-shirt en mnr. Patrick
Ons bloed is blou!” of them. Habana will Jooste sê:
Telling: 24-21. do good. I like him”. “Cheetahs!”
Score: 15-10. Telling: 26-23.
10 NEWS 30 OCTOBER 2009

Miss Calvin College crowned

Calvin College held their annual Miss
Calvin competition on Friday 23 October.
This year is was once again a tough
competition. In the end Queenette Komana
was crowned the new Miss Calvin. Her
first princess was Boitumelo Makgolane
and the second princess was Thato Mmola.
In the Little Miss Calvin competition is
was Moshopyadi Pitjadi who walked away
with the crown. First princess was Dimpho
Mphego and second princess Kgaogelo
Matlebejane.

Right: Queenette Komana was

crowned the new Miss Calvin. Her
first princess is Boitumelo
Makgolane and the second princess
isThato Mmola.

Left: Little Miss Calvin competition is

Moshopyadi Pitjadi. First princess
was Dimpho Mphego and second
princess Kgaogelo Matlebejane.
30 OKTOBER 2009 NUUS 11

Beauties strutt Letters / Briewe

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their stuff
Miss Calvin College finalists enjoyed their time in the spotlight.
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uitgawe.

Thought for the week

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will
land among the stars.”
- Les Brown

Dagboek / Diary
Gospel singer Freddy Wessels

Join the learners of Calvin College for a fun evening with gospel singer Freddy Wessels. Hosted
by Calvin College’s JC4CC. Tickets are available at the office at R30 each. Date: 30 October
2009. Time: 18:00. Venue: Calvin College. Enquiries: 074 110 8598

Winterveld Ringbal Klub

Die klb is weer aan die oefen en nooi persone wat graag wil speel uit om Dinsdae en Donderdae
om 18:30 by hulle aan te sluit. Oefeninge is by die Waterval CVO skool (op die R37 na
Lydenburg) se bane. Die klub nooi ook nie ervare spelers uit om die spel te kom geniet en leer
ken. Die liga begin eers weer in volgende jaar en nou kan daar op ontwikkeling gefokus word.
Navrae: Zelna, 072 531 6287.

OK Grocer Kersmark/OK Grocer Christmas Market

Op 7 November word daar ‘n Kersmark voor die OK Minimark gehou. Persone wat graag ‘n
stalletjie wil hê is welkom om by Vonnie (013-231 7227) of Elize (013-231 8090) navraag te
doen. Daar sal allerhande lekker aktiwiteite wees met baie vir die kinders om te doen.
On 7 November there will be a Christmas market in front of the OK Minimarket. Persons who
would like to sell gifts, food etc. at the market are welcome to contact Vonnie (013-231 7227) or
Elize (013-231 8090). There will be lots to do and fun for everyone.

Inkleur-
wenners
by OK
Grocer
OK Grocer het
hierdie week die
wenners van hul
inkleurkompetisie
aangewys. Ongeveer
175 inskrywings is
ontvang en
uiteindelik is 4
wenners aangewys.
Die eerste plek het
aan Ilze Bosman (8)
gegaan.
Haneefa Abdulaziz
(6) en Marnus
Venter (2) was ook
wenners. Die vierde
wenner, Phindy
Nkwana (8) is nie op
die foto nie. OK
Grocer het versoek
dat die Phindy se
ouers hul kontak
sodat die pryse aan
hulle oorhandig kan
word. By die
kinders op die foto
is me. Wanda
Pieterse van OK
Grocer.
12 30 OKTOBER 2009

Klein Advertensies • Smalls

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 7. Allerlei/
2.Te Huur/To Let
Miscellaneous For your convenience you can easily place smalls at:
3.Dienste/Services
4. Te Huur/For Hire FURN TRADERS
Plaas gerus ‘n klein advertensie by:
5. Troeteldiere/Pets Need Cash?
6. Persoonlik/Personal We will buy all your
7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous
old furniture for cash.
We buy and sell new
Contact us
8. Vakature/Vacancies and secondhand
furniture, fridges,
on 083 271 Tel: (013) 231 8686 Burgersfort Apteek/Pharmacy
9. Vermaak/Entertainment
10. Te Koop/For sale
freezers, tables &
chairs and much
9151 Tel: (013) 232 7751
more. Value for
money deals on a
NOTICE OF (continued from
1. Sport Klubs/

Kennisgewings/Notices
3. Dienste/ wide variety of items
previous column)
Sport Clubs - new stock almost ENVIRONMEN-
Services daily. (MBCHB (WITS)); Practice No: 0247308
PROPONENT
TAL IMPACT
VISIT US.WE ARE Dr Lorna would like to thank all her patients, Department of Local Gvt
GSKA Karate COMPUTER
ASSESSMENT & Housing, Private Bag
THE BIGGEST IN friends and clients for their patience and
Maandae & SERVICES. TOWN. understanding during her studies in 2008 and (EIA) PROCESS X9485, Polokwane,
Woensdae van 17h30 Upgrades, repairs, Visit the shop at the 2009, more especially in the recent months Notice is given in 0700, Tel: 015 284 5000,
– 19h00 by Calvin networking, new Bothashoek/ following her family loss. She would like to Email:
terms of Chapter 6 munyaisd@limdlgh.gov.za,
Collage. Almal installations. Buy & Praktiseer turn-off, announce that she has sucessfully completed her
Regulation 56 2C (i) Contact person: Shumani
welkom van 6 jaar en sell secondhand Ga-Mashamothane, Diploma in Occupational Health and Medicine
ouer. computers. Location: with the University of Pretoria. in Government Notice Munyai
approximately 1.5km
Skakel Jolanda Lebowa Business She would also like to reassure all her R385, developed in ENVIRONMENTAL
from the Steelpoort
Hietbrink by Park. turn-off on the Platinum Health and other medical terms of Chapter 5 of ASSESSMENT
082 859 9681. Contact: Polokwane road aid patients of her continuing service. the National Environ- PRACTITIONER
Riaan, 076 842 9270. (R37) out of mental Management Dynamic Integrated Geo-
Burgersfort. Act (Act 107 of 1998) Environmental Services,
Cash Traders of intent by the PO Box 5743, Polokwane
Contact: Bennie on
3. Dienste/ Burgersfort
076 111 8405.
All other Medical Aid patients are still welcome
Limosa Limosa, Shop 9, Opposite Greater Department of Local North, 0750, Tel: 015 297
Services We do same day 7980, Fax: 015 297 7297,
repairs on TV’s, Hi-
Tubatse Traffic Department Tel: 013 231 7307/8 Government &
Housing of Limpopo Email:
Fi’s, amps etc. We do brendam@diges.co.za,
WILLIE HOUTWURM 8. Vakature/ Province to demarcate
installation on DSTV. Contact person: Brenda
Maak kombuis- en
ingeboude kaste.
Installation of car Vacancies “Doing business without 500 residential sites at Makanza
radio’s. Malokela Village in
Houtvloere en lapas.
Tel: 013-231 7140 or
advertising is like Greater Tubatse Local
To be registered/
Alle houtwerk. Ervare Kelnerin/ identified as the
Cell: 082 709 6525.
Pieter, 079 584 6919 Kroegvrou benodig. winking at a girl in the Municipality of intereasted/affected
or Bennie, Moet Afrikaans en Sekhukhune District,
Eloff Plumbers. 076 111 8405. Engels magtig wees. dark. You know what you Limpopo Province.
parties submit your
comments and contact
24/7 Plumbing
Services. For ALL
Verwysings
noodsaaklik.
are doing, but nobody Please submit your details to the above-
Carpet Cleaning
comments/objections mentioned consultants
repairs, maintenance,
Machines available
Sluitingsdatum: 10 else does” to the Environmental within 14 days of the
blockages, November. Assessment Practitio-
installations, geyser
from Multiserv next to
Kontak: 013-238 - Stuart Henderson ner mentioned below:
publication of this
OK Grocer, advertisement.
repairs and leakages. 0503 of 073 178
Burgersfort. Shoe
Phone us now for the 1786 vir ‘n
repairs and cutting of
best and fastest onderhoud.
keys are also done.
service in town!

Betrekkings/Vacancies
Enquiries:
Contact: Experienced Waiter/
082 087 6676.
079 127 6730 or Barlady needed.
073 969 9994. Must be bilingual in
Looking for Afrikaans and
Elshamah Motors
Your Mechanic on someone who English. References
a must. Closing date:
Duty. We specialize knows how to 10 November.
in all minor and major
do the job? Contact:
Read Platinum
ww Gazette online at
repairs and services
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on ALL types of
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You could find him
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differentials.
newspaper.
We specialize in
Mahindra vehicles.
To place your 10 . Te Koop/
vacancy For Sale
Vacancy
Lebowa Business
Park, Burgersfort. advertisement call
Contact: Beánnla on Property/Business
Willie, 076 158 9192. 083 543 1676. For sale/rent or
lease. A Security Company is in
Prime spot. Ideal for
restaurant, eating need of the services of an
house, pub & grill etc. alarm technician in the
Must be seen for
* CAT/Bell TLB price. Next to ABSA Steelpoort area.
* FAW 8 Ton Hi-Up Crane Truck 4x4 Burgersfort.
Contact: Lionel Requirements:
* Nissan UD 85 Tipper Truck
082 923 4744 or
(6 metres) Osman 084 786 Must have knowledge of
* 219 D Cat Excavator 21 ton 2777. IDS and Paradox Systems.
* 5000 litre Water tanker. Can be
Drivers Licence is required.
used with Hi-Up Crane Truck.
* Wild vervoerhokke/Game transport Own transport will be an
cages. Can be used with Hi-Up added advantage.
Crane Truck. Call Salary:
Contact: 083 271 Above average salary.
Louis Wentzel 9151 with
076 221 2122 Fax CV to 086 270 8780
news.
30 OKTOBER 2009 SPORT 13

Joshua skaakspelers ken hul skuiwe

Drie Joshua
Generation
skaakspelers het op
23 en 24 Oktober
aan die SACSSA
Kampioenskappe in
Johannesburg gaan
deelneem. In hierdie
nasionale kompetisie
het die spelers elk
ses rondtes moes
speel.
Duan Craffert (links)
en Werner Smulders
(op foto heel links)
het in die O/19
oudersdomsgroep
deelgeneem terwyl
Waldo Smulders (ook
op foto heel links) O/
15 deelgeneem het.
Waldo het drie van
sy wedstryde gewen
en Werner was
eerste in sy kategorie
waar daar 25 spelers
van oor die land
ingeskryf was. In
Waldo se
ouderdomsgroep was
daar 45 spelers wat
deelgeneem het.

Sit dit in
die gat
met 1 hou
Met die Joshua Generation gholf dag op 24 Oktober kon
spelers die bakkie (foto onder) wen indien hulle met een
hou tot in die negende putjie kon kom. Hierdie
uitdaging het vir groot pret gesorg en vele spelers en
toeskouers moes maar versigtig rondom die negende
putjie beweeg wanneer daar wild en wakker geslaan is.
Kyk nog foto’s en lees kry die uitslae op bladsy 14.

Joshua
Generation
athletes excell
Nicole Wentworth and Shabane Makofane, both pupils from the
Steelpoort campus of Joshua Generation attended and
participated in the SACSSA National Athletics Championships in
Durban.
Nicole participated in shotput for which she received a bronze
medal and in javelin. Shabane participated in the 100m, long
jump and javelin items.
The championships took place during the September holidays.
14 SPORT 30 OCTOBER 2009

Joshua Generation golf day a success

On Saturday, 24 October as part of the
Oktober Beer Fest the Joshua Generation
golf day took place. It was well supported
with 22 four ball teams entered. The heat
took it’s toll on most of the players, but one
and all tried their luck to hit a hole-in-one
at the ninth hole to win a bakkie.
Unfortunately nobody managed this feat,
many rather ending on the wrong green in
their attempts to reach the hole in one
shot.
The team from Marula Platinum Mine was
first with 98 points. Second was Sunny
Pack with 84 points and Sebenza
Scaffolding third with 83 points.
The school thanked the following sponsors
and individuals who helped with the day:
TVE (Trade Vest engineering); ECM Mine;
Tubatse Smelter; Sebenza; Modikwa Mine;
Xstrata; Sunny Pack; G4; PLM Boerdery;
OK; HF Plant; Simflex; PVT; Lukas
Potgieter. All the Individual golfers. Jimmy
Wentworth; Thubatse Chrome Club;
Parents of Joshua Generation; Staff of
Joshua Generation; The Fundraising
Committee of Joshua Generation.

Limpopo
Champions
Maatlopo United Football Club are now the SAFA Nedbank
Cup Limpopo Champions.
On 25 October they won Capricorn district champions (3-1)
and the Mopani district champions (5-4). The game against
Mopani district was won on penalties.
“We were 2-0 down at halftime,” said Mr Jimmy Makola, the
team’s public relations officer. “But, we came back strong in
the second half to equalise and force the game towards a
penalty shootout”.
Lupa Malatjie was one of the stars of the team.
They are now one step closer to reach the top 32 spots of the
Nedbank Cup to play with the champions of the Nedbank
Cup in the Vodacom league.
“We are ready for them, and we are even aiming to reach the
last 32 to play Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates. That is our
dream,” said Makola.
“Thanks to our players, the technical team and our loyal
supporters who traveled to Seshego on 25 October,” he
added.
This week Maatlopo will be playing against Makgane Junior
Bucks at Makgane Village.
Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 073 775 4150 or Sydney Makoka,
072 869 4418.
30 OKTOBER 2009 SPORT 15

Heated game for

juniors
The Burgersfort United Football Club junior team
played against Barcelona from Lydenburg on
Sunday, 25 October. The match took place at the
sportsgrounds of Laerskool Burgersfort and was
played in extreme heat.
The boys performed well and Burgersfort United
won the game 3-1. All the goals for Burgersfort
United were scored by Suhail Gori. For this
achievement he was also named the team’s Man of
the Match. Joining him for this honour was Adam
Abdullah who played an excellent game.
The seniors also played a match against the
Lydenburg seniors. Read more about this on page
16.
Apart from the games being played there was also
stalls selling food and toys as well as a jumping
castle for the smaller children. The club plans to
host another tournament in February.

The Burgersfort United Football Club junior team.

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Burgersfort United
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Burgersfort United Football Club hosted a soccer tournament on Sunday, 25 October.
Two teams, a junior and a senior team from Lydenburg visited. The games were played at
the sportsground of Laerskool Burgersfort. The juniors had tough conditions in the heat
of more than 40 degrees celcius, but this subsided a little for the seniors when a
thunderstorm approached. Only a few drops fell and play was not interrupted.
Organiser and one of the coaches of the Burgersfort side, Mr Faizal Abdullah said:
“Everyone played well. We will be hosting another tournament in early February next
year where four teams will be invited to participate”.
Goals were scored by Faizal Abdullah, Ashley Johnson, Riaz Abdullah, Ahmed Tar and
Husein.
The match ended in
favour of the home
team with a score of
6-1.
See photographs of
the juniors on page
15.
Burgersfort United wore the white and blue and
Lydenburg the grey shirts.