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4 December 2009
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2 NEWS 4 DECEMBER 2009

Six million fatality free shifts for Modikwa

On 02 December 2009 Modikwa Platinum Mine reached a remarkable safety milestone

‘A remarkable in achieving 6 Million Fatality Free Shifts.

It is not many mines, which in their history can achieve this remarkable
achievement, and Modikwa has joined an elite band of a few who have excelled in their
safety achievements. According to the mine the beginning of this success story was back
in 2006 when Modikwa achieved the fist million fatality free shifts in its history.
However, on 13th April 2006 an employee tragically died on duty, but, seven months

achievement’ later, on the 26th November 2006 the start of the current series of consecutive million
shift achievements at Modikwa continued with recording the first million fatality free.
The second million followed in July 2007, the third in February 2008, the fourth in
August 2008, and the fifth in March 2009. This remarkable achievement has resulted in
the mine being awarded the Mine Health and Safety Council and the Department of
Mineral Resources awards six times, and in September 2009 an industry award for
Te Huur:
R5 500 - 3 Slaapkamer; 2 Vyfster Slaghuis excellence. It took the mine almost 9
months to achieve its sixth million
Badkamer Dupleks met
oopplan sit/eetkamer en
BRAAI! Braaipakkies consecutive fatality free shifts and
equates to 44 months without a fatal
mooi kombuis. Enkel motorhuis. Krag en vir jaareind- injury for the mine.
water uitgesluit. funksies en “We are truly setting a benchmark
R6 750 - 3 Slaapkamer, 2 Badkamer met for the platinum mining industry! Only
wegbreke.
sitkamer en kombuis. Enkel motorhuis. In our employees’ and contractors’
sekuriteitskompleks. Krag en water Prys vanaf unconditional commitment to our total
uitgesluit. R25 - R35. compliance to safety strategies, and the
Te Koop, Ohrigstad: dedication shown by them towards the
R165 000 - Verskeie Steelpoort, Tel: 013-230 9456 elimination of unsafe acts and
erwe beskikbaar. conditions has made this possible”, said
Mr. Sean O’Connor, Business Leader of
Vir enige
enige
eiendomsv
eiendomsver er
erwwant e
ante Platinum Gazette the Mine. He further stated that
Modikwa’s core ideology “Caring for our
inligting sk
skakel:
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Ronel,
To advertise in Platinum Gazette people” coupled to a zero mindset
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contact Beánnla Celliers towards injuries, prevention of re-
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Advertising deadline is on Tuesday that is taking Modikwa to the forefront
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afternoon at 17:00. in injury prevention. The mine’s goal is
E-mail: editorial@platinumgazette.com to prevent not only fatalities but also
Advertising: Beánnla Celliers injuries as a whole.
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million fatality free shifts was
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(previously Dr. Mattellaer’s surgery) different business areas, personally
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Diploma in Mental Health congratulating and thanking every
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expressly reserved in terms of Section 12 (7) of the Copyright Traffic Department employees at the North Shaft bussiness area of the mine, thankinhg them for
Act (98 of 1978).
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4 DESEMBER 2009 NUUS 3

16 Days of
Activism
Burgersfort Police Station went big this week when they actively launched the 16 Days of
Activism against Woman and Child Abuse at the morone Centre in Burgersfort on
Wednesday.
Tents were pitched on the parking area of the centre where people were made aware
of this serious problem in society. Policeman and other servants of state, together with
members of the public and the youth participated in a 5 km fun run and walk. Apun the
participants arrival at the finising point at the Morone Centre, the tents were filling up
with members of the public , while a Police band from Polokwane was merrily playing
away under one of the tents. This band proved to be hugely popular and entertained all
present, those under the tents as well as those preferring the shadows of the nearby
trees.
The municipality also took active part in the proceedings and the Mayor of Greater
Tubatse Municipality, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa did his part in addressing the crowd on
the issue. Several senior police officers from Polokwane also visited to give impetus to
their local colleagues’ efforts and various structures, such as the community policing
forums did their part to make the campaign a succes.

The Mayor, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa, (second from left, bottom) also showed his
support for the campaign.

Would like to congratulate

Modikwa Platinum Mine on their
6 000 000
fatality free shifts
achievement.
Working together for a safer
mining environment.
Thorburn Security Solutions
Suprise Malebe (18) eventually won the fun run after showing Eastern Limb Office, Block 6, Shop 13, Rodium Drive, Steelpoort
the photographer how tired he is in a time of 20:13.
4 NEWS 4 DECEMBER 2009

Christmas
suprise for
Driekop Aids
orphans
There was a surprise for the almost 200 HIV Aids orphans and their foster mothers at
Driekop on World Aids Day when Thorburn Security Solutions treated them differently than
previous years – the early Christmas gift this year included an Aids Day T-shirt from the
company and an environmentally friendly soccer bal.
The foster mothers this year also received 100 kg of maize and they also shared in the
T-shirts that were available.
Ellence Monyela, Steelpoort based Operational Manager for the Eastern Limb
operations of Thorburn, rightfully pointed out that the weak economy in 2008/2009 caused
by the recession influenced support to the People Against the Spread of HIV Aids and
Starvation (PASAS) in Driekop. However the proceeds from the company’s annual charity
gholf day at the Tubatse Chrome Golf Club in March 2009 relaxed a bit of the financial
burden and allowed for more than in previous years. Monthly maize donations continued
and will continue in 2010, Monyela confirmed. There will also be a Charity Golf Day in March
2010.
The idea to “adopt PASAS” became a reality in 2007 in a joint initiative from Modikwa
Platinum Mine Protection Services who introduced Thorburn management to PASAS. In his
address on behalf of the Modikwa Platinum Mine management, Protection Services Leader
Darren McDonald praised the HIV Aids counsellors at PASAS for their efforts and work
amongst the orphans and foster parents and he also committed Modikwa to provide some
form of support to PASAS.
For many a HIV orphan this was an early Christmas. The challenge for the children is to
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ASA Metals - Know your status

ASA Metals focussed on getting to know your HIV status on World Aids Day on Tuesday, 1
December. The Aurum Institute and Burgersfort clinic was on hand to help employees get tested and
properly counselled.
At an official function the COO, Mr Herman Smith encouraged the employees to participate and get
to know their status. He also applauded them for the low rate of HIV positive prevalence amongst
them. According to Smith only 6% of those employees tested were tested HIV positive while the
average prevalence in South Africa is around 20%. He praised them for taking care of themselves and
their loved ones and in turn being a strong workforce for the company. When employees get tested
the results remain confidential. The only figures released to management is an amount that tested
positive and an amount that tested negative.
Peer educators, home-based caregivers and a motivational speaker also formed part of the day’s
programme. The ASA Metals’ choir entertained the audience with items between the various
speakers.

Mr Herman
Smith,
COO
encouraged
employees
to get to
know their
HIV status.

The ASA
Metals
choir.

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6 NEWS 4 DECEMBER 2009

Flash floods Watervalsrivier

disrupt again Geloftefeesprogram
2009
MAANDAG 14 DESEMBER 2009

Heeldag: Laertrek onder leiding van Piet de Jager

Aand: Braai by die lapa

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A large number of villagers in Dresden outside Burgersfort found
themselves stranded on Tuesday when the river in the village flooded WOENSDAG 16 DESEMBER 2009
because of the rain and people could only cross after a few hours. According
to some villagers the pipes seen on the photograph was meant to be part of 04h00: Saluutskote onder leiding van Piet de Jager
the construction of a low water bridge, but the project was never completed. 09h00: Geloftediens gelei deur Ds Riaan Botha van die Hervormde

Kerk,Steelpoort gevolg deur ‘n 10 minute boereoorlog storie

deur Koos Winterbach en onmiddelik daarna, ‘n vinnige

Algemene Vergadering.

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If there are any problems, questions
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Wynand at the following numbers:
073 2992 676 or 072 2510
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The following names are only contracted drivers
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winners collect
gifts for needy
Ms Magda Reyneke and the Miss Spring 2009 winners are collecting Christmas
gifts to distribute to various home-based care centres. From there it will be
redistributed to Aids orphans and needy children this Christmas.
“We are challenging all businesses to join forces with us,” Ms Reyneke said.
They are aiming to collect 50 small gifts from each business. “Fifty might
sound like a lot, but the idea is not give expensive gifts. It is to give a child the
joy of opening a present and even if it is a chocolate wrapped in Christmas gift
wrapping it will bring joy,” she explained.
Some of the items on the list for collection include sweets such as chocolates,
toiletries such as a bar of soap, linen
such as face cloths or even a small
blanket.
The finalists will visit the various
areas with centres taking care of aids
orphans and hand out the gifts before
Christmas.
Anyone who would like to become
involved or would like to make a
donation is welcome to contact Ms.

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4 DESEMBER 2009 NUUS 7

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8 NEWS 4 DECEMBER 2009

How true do you think is statistics showing

Left: Mr Isaiah Matebula
This week the world once again took stock
said: “People don’t
of how the HIV/Aids pandemic is affecting
realise how big the
various countries and what can be done to
problem is”.
help prevent the spread of HIV/Aids.
One of the major messages was that
everyone should know their HIV status.
According to various sources statistics in “Especially
South Africa remains shocking. university
An increase in the prevalance amongst
people with a higher income and students students who
were some of the statistics released. do not take the
It is estimated that 10% of people in the
higher income group are now testing HIV pandemic
positive compared to only 8.5% in 2005. seriously are
Some laboratories also found that up to
40% of new HIV positive tests are from vulnerable”
white people. Especially university
students who do not take the pandemic
seriously are vulnerable.
According to a report by the BBC South Regs: Me. Lesley
Africa has the world’s largest anti- Oosthuizen sê: “Veral
retroviral (ARV) programme. This will be hier by ons is ‘n
expanded even further after president probleem. ‘n Mens weet
Jacob Zuma announced that all babies net nie altyd daarvan
younger than one year with HIV will nie. Dit gaan veral saam
receive ARV treatment. met die rokery en
The infection rate amongst pregnant drugs”.
women increased from 0,7% in 1990 to
2,3% in 2008. Most of these women are
between the ages of 20 and 39 years. MrJulius Bhila said: “I
To boost the programmes even further the think it’s not so bad.
United States has given 120 million dollars Certain groups like
to help South Africa buy more ARVs. people with money are
Some of the warnings that were sounded more aware because
this week was of the high mortality rate they have more
due to the infection and diseases such as resources”.
TB. In 2007 an estimated 500 000
thousand people had been living with TB.
It is feared that by 2015 up to 5.7 million
children could have lost one or both of
their parents due to Aids. Currently South
Africa has 1.4 million Aids orphans.
45% on new infections during 2008 came Ms Boitumelo Segale
from girls in the age group between 15 and said: People are aware
24 years of age. This is despite their of the problem. The
increased knowledge of HIV and how to mines are doing their
prevent it. part to make some
In a nation of about 50 million people 5.7 people aware. Maybe
million people are infected with HIV. Each we need more support
year 59 000 babies are born with HIV. from the municipality.
In South Africa 35% of the sick leave taken Yesterday was World
by employees is due to HIV/Aids and TB Aids Day and nothing
and 57% of all deaths of children under 5 was done in town.
are due to HIV/Aids and related diseases. People are afraid to
The worst hit provinces are Kwa-Zulu come out because
Natal, Mpumalanga, Free State and the there is still a stigma in
North West. our area.
This week we asked readers whether they
believed the HIV problem is truly as big as
shown in the media and if the statistics “More than 400 000 new infections in 2009”
given can be true?
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Source:
Statistics South Africa “It is true. But here with us truck
drivers is a problem. They with
Where did we get this information? the girls running all over them.
Winterveld Village, Steelpoort
www.sagoodnews.co.za; www.bbc.co.uk Rich people won’t be able to fix
Navrae/Enquiries:072 472 4073 www.plusnews.org; www.rapport.co.za the disease with their money,”
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4 DESEMBER 2009 NUUS 9

an increase of HIV among the rich?

World Aids
Day - 1
December
2009

Ms Flora Mathanyela said: “It is a big problem!”
Mnr Hugo Marais sê: “Mense gee nie om nie. Dit is vir
hulle net nog ‘n ding. Eers wanneer die pôpô die fan Do you know
strike dink hulle daaroor. Dis soos rook. Ek weet dit
kan my dood maak, maar hoekom rook ek? If you
know it can kill you, why do you take the risk?”
your status?

Did you
know?
“South
Africa
has 1.4
million
Mr Moses Malebe said: “I think people must Aids
condomise and know their status. It is a big problem.
People are dying daily”. orphans”
Me. Hendrina en mnr. Willie Jacobs sê: “Dit kom meer algemeen voor as wat ‘n mens besef.
Mense steur hulle nie aan hoe dit oorgedra word nie. Mense behoort meer ag te slaan”.

Mr Monty Huma said: “We don’t really consider the

information. We ignore it until it touches our bodies.
We are reckless. Women are of the big culprits who
are scared to test and know their status”.

“45% of new infections in Me. Ronel Breedt sê: “Mense het nie ‘n clue wat regtig
aangaan nie. Baie mense dink hulle is verhewe bo dit.
2008 came from girls Mense dink ook altyd eerste aan seks en nie aan al die
ander maniere waarop die HIV virus oorgedra kan word
between 15 and 24 years” nie”.
Me. Zelna Wheeler sê: “As jy nie ingelig is nie is jy
stupid. Daar is meer as genoeg resources om te
weet hoe ‘n mense die virus kan kry ens. As jy nie
waak nie kan jy in ‘n slaggat trap. ‘n Mens moet
maar altyd versigtig wees”.

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Letters / Briewe
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be e-mailed, posted or faxed. Contact details are on page 2 of this issue.
Dagboek / Diary
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Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se
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konsert is op 15 Desember. Kry die volle program in vandag se koerant.

Makua’s Christmas message

I’ve been running for 21 years now and is currently with the Greater Tubatse Marathon
Club. I would just as an athlete like to thank everyone for their support during 2009. I
would also like to thank God.
During this Christmas season everyone must ‘oppas’. Use condoms and beware of Aids.
Support Arrive Allive 24 hours a day. Remember that your family will suffer if you die.
Also, don’t abuse women and children.

Daniel Makua
Steelpoort

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Soccer
series
draws to
an end
The Xstrata Lion Ferrochrome soccer tournament for local teams ended on Sunday,
29 November. Read the whole story on page 13.

R15 000 in cash and a full soccer kit for the

winners, while R10 000 and soccer gear went to
the runners-up.

Masokolare played in green and white and All Stars in blue and white.
4 DESEMBER 2009 SPORT 13

Tubatse Gunners tops of 16 teams

Tubatse Gunners took first place in Xstrata Lion Ferrochrome’s tournament for local
teams. A total of 16 teams competed for the top position.
They won their game with one goal against Liverpool on Sunday, 29 November.
The team also won themselves a full soccer kit including soccer boots, three soccer
balls, shin guards, a whistle, soccer jerseys and R15 000 in cash. All the top teams
received various soccer kit items. Liverpool took home R10 000 for their second place.
Third place was taken by Juventas and fourth by Masokolare. The cash prize for third
place was R5 000 and the cash prize for fourth place was R4 000.
Juventas won 4-1 to Masokolare on Sunday. The matches were played at the Tubatse
Gunners home ground in Longtill.

Masokolare
played in the
green and
white and All
Stars in the
blue and
white.
Masokolare
made it to the
semi-finals of
the
tournament.
14 SPORT 4 DECEMBER 2009

Maatlopo United still leading

Maatlopo United Football Club is still the
leaders on the log. They are leading with 4
points and will face Nchabeleng Young
Stars this weekend.
The match will be played at Ntwampe
Sportsground and will start at 15:30 on
Saturday, 5 December.
On Sunday, 6 December the team will host
Ngwaabe City Motors at Ntwampe. This
game will also start at 15:30. These games
were previously postponed due to the
Nedbank Cup matches.
Last week Saturday Maatlopo United beat
XI Experience 4-1 and on Sunday they
drew with Sekhukhune Celtic. Both teams
managed to score a goal.
Barecho Tsekolibana was the star in
Saturday’s game. He scored three of the
four goals on Saturday and the only one on
Sunday. The fourth goal against XI
Experience was scored by Lupa Malatjie.
Barecho was also named man of the match.
Enquiries: Jimmy Makola - 073 775 4150
or Sydney Makoka - 072 869 4418.

Maatlopo United Football Club played in

the green and white.

Below: Some spectators found

themselves a look-out high in a
nearby tree.
4 DESEMBER 2009 SPORT 15

Kruppel Buffels speel gholf

Die Kruppel Buffel Gholfdag het op 28 November by Tubatse ‘oumanne’ rugby in die area word gehou om geld in te
Chroom Klub plaasgevind. samel vir hul jaarlikse toer na die ‘Golden Oldies’
Hierdie jaarlikse gholfdag ten bate van die Kruppel Buffel of toernooi. In 2010 sal dit in Johannesburg plaasvind.
Hierdie rugby word onder die vaandel van die Legends
rugby byeenkoms gespeel.
Die uitslae van die gholfdag was soos volg:
Langste dryf: Justin (Poena) Pullinger
Naaste aan die
pen 9/18:
Eugene Marais
Naaste aan die
pen 4/13:
Quintin Krog
Die dag se
wenners was
Bill Language,
Leon Smit,
Adriaan Coetzee
en Deon du
Plessis.
Die
organiseerders
van die dag het
al die borge en
spelers vir hul
bydraes bedank.

Kruppel Buffels ruil rugbyballe vir gholfballe

16 4 DECEMBER 2009

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