Illegal Mining : Limpopo Government

Platinum supports Police and suggests

research

Gazette
The Limpopo Provincial Executive Council say the Provincial Government is concerned about occur-
rence of illegal mine in Sekhukhune.
In a post-Exo meeting statement the Office of the Premier said last week Thursday that the mag-
nitude of this illegal mining is a concern and as government we are working on this as a matter of
urgency. We support the intervention by the South African Police Services in dealing with the problem
of illegal mining.
The Provincial Government will approach both the University of Venda and Limpopo to conduct a
research on the socio economic impact.

For Madiba - p 2, 3
Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse (FGTM) Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr Johannes
Phokane, cutting a Nelson Mandela Birthday Cake at Ga Kgwete village in the
company of children in the area. (Photograph - FGTM Communications Unit)

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Making a real difference

on Mandela Day 2017
O
n Tuesday 18 July, the world commemorated Mandela group of employees that included different Heads of De-
Day. Everyone is encouraged to give at least 67 min- partments (HODs) took the day to paint three buildings
utes of their time to make a difference in their commu- at the centre and construct two wheelchair ramps at an
nities in honour of the late Nelson Mandela who gave 67 years ablution facility. They also donated groceries and provid-
of his life in service for a new South Africa. ed a delicious lunch to the members of the workshop.
Twickenham Mine identified the Dilokong Protective Work- Their efforts were supplemented by one of Twick-
shop enham Mines community partners - Namudi Mining
for the Investments who also donated groceries.
Disabled The Twickenham team made a real difference through
as an their work and donations on the day.
organisa- Although the 18th of July is marked as Mandela Day,
tion that Twickenham Mines involvement stretches much further
could than just one day. They recently handed over major SLP
use their Projects worth millions of rands that will be making a
assis- difference in various communities. Twickenham Mine
tance. believe that every day should be a Mandela Day where
A everyone should give their best to make a difference.

Apart from the

painting, wheelchair
ramp construction
and grocery dona-
tion, Twickhenham
Mine also provided
the members of the
Dilokong Protective
Workshop for the Dis-
abled with a delicious
lunch.

Above: Working hard on some of the buildings that were in urgent need of paint.

Twickenham Mine employees with Namudi Mining Investments who also

contributed meat and groceries to the centre. They are standing in front of
Twickenham Mine donated groceries to the Dilokong Protective Workshop for Disabled in Moroke. They also painted three build- one of the newly painted buildings Twickenham employees painted during the
ings and constructed ramps to provide wheelchair access to an ablution block. morning.
21 JULIE 2017 NUUS 3

67 Minutes of service
on Mandela Day
On 18 July the world commemorated the life and work of Nelson
Mandela. Everyone was encouraged to selflessly give at least
67 minutes of their time to do something in their communities.
The Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality (FGTM) was very
busy with councillors, mayor J.M. Phokane and staff members
heading in different directions for different acts of service. They
collected rubbish in various spots, painted and planted at the
Lehlaba Centre for the Disabled in Riba Cross and in Ga-Kg-
wete Village 100 pairs of shoes were donated to school children
in a joint effort with Youth Connection.
Tubatse, Praktiseer and Selala Build It also supported the effort
with their donations being
used for gardening and
revamping the Lehlaba
Disabled Centre.

Joyful celebrations at the Lehlaba Disabled Centre

in a joint effort with Tubatse, Praktiseer and Selala
Build It.

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4 NEWS 21 JULY 2017

Mining Expo at Winterveld

The MTE Mining Expo took place in Steel-
poort last week.
The hibits first displayed at Thorncliffe Mine
before heading to Winterveld Recreational
Club in Steelpoort on Thursday.
The exhibitors included various suppliers
of mining products and services as well as
hardware, construction and powertools.
Some of the exhibits included demonstra-
tions of the products. Visitors had a hands-on
experience talking directly to the different
suppliers and seeing new products and
services while having all of their questions
answered.

Heading off in a new direction

This week Tubat-
se SUPERSPAR
said farewell to Mr.
Denzil Sophie (store
manager) and Ms.
Phindiwe Mnisi
(assistant manager).
They managed the
store over the past
9 years, but will be
heading towards a
Spar at Elukwatini.
Mr. Papi Makgate on
Wednesday handed
a gift to them on
behalf of the store
merchandisers. The
pair thanked the staff
and community for
their years of support
in Burgersfort.

Ondersteun Helpende Hand

en maak n verskil by n skool
Helpende Hand het n projek waardeur be-
hoeftige skole gehelp word.
Die organisasie doen n beroep op ge-
meenskappe om betrokke te raak. Deur n
maandelikse skenking van R50 kan daar n
verskil gemaak word. Vir elke 10 of meer R50
skenkings word n krat met hulpmiddele vir
graad R/graad 1s geskenk.
Die krat of skatkis bevat skryfbehoeftes,
pragtige Afrikaanse plakkate, legkaarte,
blokkies en n springtou. Verder is daar ook
n verskeidenheid handleidings in die kis. Die
waarde van so n Skatkis is ongeveer R4000
en die volledige kis is slegs by Helpende
Hand beskikbaar.
Die hoogtepunt van die skatkis is die
opvoedkundige hulpmiddels soos die Skillie
Skilpad-reeks, n hulpprogram vir Afrikaans
wat op die KABV-kurrikulum gerig is. Die
reeks ontwikkel die leerders se ouditiewe
taalontwikkeling deur rympies, liedjies, sto-
ries, vrae en geluide.
Die WriteRight-reeks is ook in die kis om met
behulp van helderkleurige houtprodukte die
skryfvaardighede van die leerders te ver-
beter.
Saam met die skatkis ontvang elke skool ook
lidmaatskap tot die Vereniging van Afrikaanse
Wiskundeonderwysers (V.A.W.), Helpende
Hand se vakvereniging, sowel as lidmaat-
skap tot die Genootskap vir Regte Afrikaanse
Taalonderwysers (GeRAT). Lidmaatskap by
die verenigings sluit gratis opleiding deur
Afrikaanse en wiskunde vakspesialiste in,
sowel as werkkaarte en geleenthede om
kongresse en kursusse by te woon. Vir meer
inligting oor hoe om betrokke te raak kontak
012 644 4390.
21 JULIE 2017
To change the provinces or not?
At the recent ANC policy conference the
reconfiguration of provinces came into the
spotlight again.
There were calls for a presidential com-
mission to be set up and complete its work
on this project before the partys elective
conference in December. In 2007 the ANC
already took a decision to reduce the number
of provinces from nine to six. It was said that
this move will improve service delivery.
We have to harmonise powers and functions
of provinces and local government because,
in some areas, there is contestation of
space, said Obed Bapela a member of the
National Executive Committee (NEC).
Opposition parties are not taking this sug-
gestion lightly. They claim that this is a ploy
from the ruling party to remain in power. This
after the ANC has received fewer and fewer
votes since the 2009 elections. In provinces
like Gauteng they only received 54% of the
votes and they lost control of various metros
including Johannesburg and Tshwane.
Bapela told the media that the renewed effort
to reduce the provinces has nothing to do
with staying in power in the 2019 elections.
This is a Polokwane resolution, it is as old
as that, it has nothing to do with 2019. He
added that the motivation was the concentra-
tion of resources at provincial level.
Platinum Gazette asked readers their opinion
on this issue.
Mr. Excellent Mhlala said: The ANC have
shown the people only lies. They promised
us jobs for all. This is their plan B because
they are sinking. They want to do this to
stay in power. They failed and it is time for
other parties to take over. The ruling party
is not the only party. The ANC has done a
lot, but they also failed to control crime and
they failed to control our borders. We are not
against foreigners, but they must come into
our country legally. The ANC also failed the
children of this country look at our edu-
cation system. This move will not improve
service delivery. Other parties may also not
be able to do everything, but they will do
what the ANC never did.
Mr Sipho Hlakudi said: It wont make a dif-
ference to service delivery. They are afraid of
losing the elections in 2019.
NUUS 5
Mev. Michelle Wolmarans s: Hoe meer geld
Mr. Patrick Mudau said: Service delivery will
daar is, hoe meer kan wegraak. Hoekom
improve if there are less provinces. I hope it
verander wat nie gebreek is nie? Kry eerder
gets implemented later on.
mense wat bevoeg is oral om die werk te Ms. Mmabatho Maphanga said: It is not
doen. Gebruik die geld wat deur so n ver- worth it. I think they are afraid of losing to the
andering geraak word om elke provinsie se opposition parties. There will not be better
paaie reg te maak. Deur n bal rond te skuif service delivery if they change our provinc-
sal dit steeds n bal bly fokus eerder op es.
dienslewering wat steeds n probleem bly.
Ms Mthokazi Nkosi said: Its all about service
delivery whether they streamline or not, but
changing the provinces is useless. Rather
put the money that will be used for renaming
and administration of the changes into our
Ms. Khali Mtsweni said: The ANC has failed
current municipalities and go do the work.
with service delivery. Give another party a
Keep everything as it is and just deliver.
chance. Dont change our provinces, it will
only waste money. Mr Theo Matjie said: Dont change our prov-
inces. It is governments duty to give service
delivery. I think they are afraid of the DA.
Look at Cape Town there is more service
delivery and less corruption. Maybe service
delivery will be better if they took over.
Left: Mr Peniel Marule
said: No, it wont im- Right: Rev. M.A.
Montjane said: I
prove service delivery.
They are trying to think they must
leave the provinces
minimise the provinces
to give themselves a as they are. It wont
improve service
louder voice. Service
delivery will remain the delivery.
same. It wont help.
Mr Johannes Mashego and Ms Rejoice Phasha said: They are
scared of losing power and that is why they want to do this. It is like
Mr Audicious Mafoyo and Mr Copper Magomane said: It will only be
with our municipality. They were scared of losing Fetakgomo to the
a waste of money. It will not improve service delivery. The country is
EFF in the previous election so they merged it with Greater Tubatse
too big to give proper service delivery. They are afraid of losing in the
to remain in power. They just have to accept their defeat. It will not
next election against the opposition parties.
improve anything by changing the provinces. With them is Phenyo.
6 Platinum Gazette 21 JULY 2017

Arandis FC is this Isaiah 61:7

(NIV)

seasons new champions Instead of

your shame
The finals of the Pulana Maroga Soccer Leagues you will re-
2016/17 season took place on 15 July. ceive a dou-
Arandis FC beat Zacharia Lenareng FC 2-0 to clinch ble portion,
the title and R10 000 cash. They also received a tro-
phy, soccer kit and soccer ball. They are now promot-
and instead
ed to LFA. (Information & photographs: Chego). of disgrace
you will re-
joice in your
inheritance.
And so you
will inherit a
double por-
tion in your
land, and
everlasting
joy will be
yours.

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Netball at Youth Month tournament Mokaila has

Part of the Youth Month Tournament that took vasbyt
place at Ngwaabe was a netball tournament. On
Sunday the following teams played for the top Mokaila Tjia from
spots. Jane Furse 13 vs Brazil 11; Shining 7 vs Modikwa Marathon
Bahlakwane 18; Shining 7 vs Brazil 25 and Bahl- Club competed in
akwane 10 vs Jane Furse. Jane Furse walked the Pretoria Afriforum
away as the winners with a prize of R2000 a Springbok Vasbyt 25,
trophy and medals. 10km and 5km race.
Get the soccer results on page 8 of this newspa- He ran the 25km and
per. finished in a time of
02:16:32.
The race was well or-
ganised and he enjoyed
the bagpipes played as
entertainment. The race
was also started with a
canon blast.
(Photo & Information:
Willem Montgomery)

Busy soccer week for SAPS

On Wednesday 19 July, the SAPS ORS (in
yellow) hosted SAPS Mankweng/Sebayeng
in Seshego for a Capricorn district soccer
league match.
The men from Mankweng/Sebayeng
managed to score four goals by Constable
Mogashoa (2), Constable Mamaregane and
Constable Fisha to win the match 4-2. The
two goals for SAPS ORS were scored by
Constable Mavunele and Capt Selolo.
On the same day, SAPS Tubatse/Meck-
lenburg/Ohrigstad played a friendly match
against Tubatse Masters in Praktiseer. Tu-
batse Masters managed to score one goal
by Phillip Kgapane to win the match by 1-0.
In another friendly match, SAPS Matlala/
Mashashane played against Knobel hospi-
tal at Kgabo Park sports grouds. The final
score was 4-2 in favour of the men from the
hospital.
SAPS Burgersfort/Sekhukhune/Leboeng
also played a friendly match in Ga Moretse-
le village when they visited Moretsele FC.
The SAPS team managed to win the match
4-0. Constable Lekgogola (2), Secretary
Nkadimeng and Cleaner Nkadimeng were
on the scoresheet for SAPS team.

(Information: Sergeant Mvundlela S.J;

Photographs: Constable Mamaregane &
Sergeant Seshoka)
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Madikgwadi FC tops in
Youth Month tournament The Youth Month Top 32 Soccer Tournament organised by The
Masters Sports Academy had its final round of play last weekend.
The event took place at the Ga-Malekane Sportsground near
Steel Bridge and despite unpleasant windy conditions the teams
and crowd turned out to participate and support.
The day kicked off with a friendly game between the Sekhukhune
SAPS and the Old Croack Squad. The SAPS won 2-0. The game
to determine the third and fourth place in the tournament was
played between Bahlakwane FC and P. Juventus FC. This was
won by P. Juventus FC with a 2-0 score. The final was between
Bakoni FC and Madikgwadi FC. Madikgwadi walked away vito-
rious with a 4-2 score. The walked away with a prize of R25 000
and a trophy. Second place got R15 000 and third R7 000. They
all also received medals. Fourth place received R5 000.

Among the
supporters were
a few of the local
municipal coun-
cillors.

Madikgwadi FC (photo right) walked away as the

winners of the tournament. The organisers of the
tournament thanked every player, supporter and
sponsor for their effort in making the event a suc-
cess. They look forward to next years games.