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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

15 June 2012

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Burgersfort closed Taxi rank unhappiness for 2 days boils over

Most of the businesses in Burgersfort had to close on Monday and Tuesday because of chaos in the streets which started at the taxi rank. In the photograph a Policeman hurls a brick in an effort to clean the main road at Castle Centre, while the mob/marchers/hawkers on the other side of the wall make their way to the Greater Tubatse Municipalitys offices - article on page 2.

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The heart of the problem this week in Burgersfort is that a group of hawkers as well as some taxis arrived at the taxi rank at the Khadima Centre on Monday, to find that the rank and hawkers stalls were in the process to be demolished. These hawkers are mainly aligned to an unrecognised group under the leadership of Mr Jackson Tjatji, a businessman and former councillor. The reason why the old rank needs to be demolished is that the land forms part of the Burgersfort Mall (the smaller one of the three mall developments) just across the road. The developer is supposed to erect a new rank and a number of hawkers stalls at the development, but in the meantime a temporary taxi rank has been erected on the open space across Autozone. Hawkers and taxis were supposed to move there, but they say they cannot do business at the new premises as everything they need are not in place. Furthermore, inner city taxis hiked their tariffs because they now have to drive a few hundred metres further to pick up and drop off passengers. The occupants of the old taxi rank were furious on Monday, reckoning that if they cannot do business, nobody should and started creating chaos in the streets. Tyres were burned, and businesses who did not

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want to close were threatened. At least one supermarket will not have specials this week because stock could not be delivered and at one business windows were broken. Police threw a couple of tear gas canisters into the unruly crowd and one person with sticks and stones in her hand were arrested. No rubber bullets were fired according to Colonel Ben Nienaber , acting station commander of Burgersfort Police Station. On Tuesday everything remained closed for most of the day. A crowd gathered at the municipal offices where negotiations were taking place between all the parties in the brawl. A small mob ran through town, threatening small businesses to close shop, while some other larger supermarkets and shops were allowed to open their doors. Greater Tubatse Municipalitys Communications Manager, Mr Thabiso Mokoena, told Platinum Gazette that affected parties reached an agreement. According to Mr Mokoena the mall developer will develop the temporary rank across Autozone to such an extent that hawkers and taxis can move there as soon as possible. In the meantime hawkers and taxis will still be allowed at the old rank at the Khadima Centre. Another meeting with the Mayor will also possibly be held soon. By Wednesday, everything calmed down.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR TUBATSE CHROME WASTE MANAGEMENT AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES

DRAFT SCOPING REPORT (DSR) AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT

Tubatse Chrome (Pty) Ltd (Tubatse) is located adjacent to the R555, two kilometres south of the town of Steelpoort and 58 kilometres to the north of Roosenekal. Tubatse proposes to license sewage treatment plants, water treatment plant brine ponds, their existing salvage yard and process historical waste through the Residue Recovery Plant (RRP). Tubatse also needs to construct a new slag storage facility and to commence with the closure of an existing capped facility. Also, the Waste Optimisation Strategy currently being conducted might conclude that a waste site for hazardous baghouse dust is required, the current EIA will then include this aspect. In order to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act 59 of 2008) (the NEM:WA), Tubatse is conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Draft Scoping Report now available for comment The Draft Scoping Report is available for public review and comment for a period of 40 days from Monday, 11 June 2012 until Thursday, 26 July 2012. The report will be available at the public places listed below and also on the following website: www.golder.com/public. Name of Public Place Contact Person Contact Number Tubatse Chrome Smelter Steelpoort Primary School Steelpoort Post Office Greater Tubatse Local Municipality Golder Associates Africa, Midrand Mapodile Library, Eerstegeluk Ms Rachael Lewane 079 263 1024 Ms Qondile Sibiya 011 313 1072 Mr Jacques van Niekerk Mr Anton Alberts Mr John Seepane Ms Sheila Dinkwanyane 013 230 8228 013 230 9341 013 230 9105 013 231 1292

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A Public Meeting to discuss the content of the Draft Scoping Report will be held as follows: v Date: Tuesday, 19 June 2012 v Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 am v Venue: Tubatse Chrome Club Should you have any questions, need more information or wish to comment, please contact Erika du Plessis or Qondile Sibiya at: (011) 254 44894/4802, fax (011) 315 0317 or email: eduplessis@golder.co.za /qsibiya@golder.co.za.

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Municipal Budget highlighted in State of The Municipality Address

Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor,Cllr Nkosi Josias Mahlake, presented his State of the Municipality Address at Ngwaabe Secondary School last week Saturday. Residents from all over the municipality were bussed in to the event, which was also attended by the District Mayor, traditional leaders, councillors and officials. Throughout the event the vrowd was entertained by various artists and groups. In his speech Mayor Mahlake said all 31 wards were visited for inputs and comments on the draft 2012/12 IDP/Budget. The inputs of the community have been considered and some will find expression in the current IDP and some will be taken into consideration in the Midterm budget review. He thanked Makgoshi, stakeholders and communities for taking part in the consultative forums. He said the municipality views the IDP and Budget as a mechanism through which development and better quality of life is progressively brought to communities. The Mayor stated that the delivery of basic services remains a huge challenge for the municipality despite the significant achievements in this area. Over a period the municipality has experienced township development growth of over 200% which impacted positively on its revenue base. These investments in excess of R5 000 million in the local economy have so far created more than 5000 job opportunities (both temporary & permanent) in the area since 2006 to date despite the challenges of recession that the country has experienced in recent times. He said despite a huge contribution in this regard by mining companies, still more needs to be done by mining companies particularly in the areas of local community empowerment in the form of local employment, ownership and access to procurement opportunities. The mayor said more than 73% of total households of 66 6611 live in cement/brick houses at RDP standard and above, which a good indicator of social progress in the municipality. He told the crowd the rollout of basic service delivery to our communities has seen access to water reaching 72.5%; access to basic sanitation at 14.9%; access to electricity at 63%; refuse removal at 8%; and improved traffic management services. Councillor Mahlake told the audience that the municipalitys ability to address basic service backlogs is constrained by the fact that it does not have the authority to perform certain key functions such as water, electricity, fire fighting and district roads. This status, constrains the pace of property development in the area. Going forward and working together with other spheres of government we believe these challenges should be addressed as part of the municipality local turnaround strategy for accelerated development and service delivery to our communities. He said the Greater Tubatse Municipality has experienced a population growth of 27% against the provincial growth of 4% over the past 5 years. This population is mainly propelled by in-migration due to economic activities taking place in the area. This situation has further put huge financial and non-financial constraints on the ability of the municipality to keep up with these changes due to limited budgetary, bulk infrastructure and human resources constraints. Cllr Mahlake said the municipality have embarked on the organisational design process which after completion will be able to address all the administrative challenges. We will continue to strengthen the capacity of our Oversight committees to play their roles without fear and favour. Our Municipal Public Accounts and Audit Committees are functional and we are satisfied with the work they are doing. During our strategic planning session in January, the Municipality drafted a long term strategy called Vision 2030 which is going to drive all the developments in Tubatse. This is going to assist us to steer all the developments into the same direction to achieve our vision of creating a Platinum City for the benefit of all. About the financial position of the municipality, the mayor said: this time last year the Municipality was in a serious financial distress where we even battled to honour our financial obligations and resorted to look for support from other authorities likes the District Municipality and COGHSTA. This year we are happy to announce that our situation has improved and we are going to end the financial year with a positive balance. We must thank all our debtors including government departments who met their financial commitments hence we are in a better situation to continue with the operations of the Municipality. Cllr Mahlake said key issues raised during the IDP/Budget consultative forums were water and sanitation services; electrification and post connections; access roads and maintenance; housing; fencing of cemeteries; Job creation and local economic development projects; health services; sporting facilities; skills Training; high mast lights; agriculture; beneficiation in the mining sector. He stated that in the 2012/13 financial year the municipality have planned a total budget of R271 140 547. This reflects a 4,2% increase from the 2011/12 budget. He explained the following around funding for the budget: We are planning to receive an amount of R135 498 400 from the government in the form of various grant for both operational and infrastructure grants. The budget will also be funded through own revenue to amount of R82 841 615. This will come from various revenue sources in form of property rates, waste removal, traffic management fees. We want to encourage our residents at this point to pay for their municipal consumed services to make revenue collection a reality. We have also ensured a nominal increase in our service charges and tariffs to ensure affordability for our services. He said the total planned operational expenditure is R220 725 547. He said this expenditure is necessary for among others to enhance service delivery capacity of the municipality We believe this operational budget will go a long way in ensuring proper planning to facilitate our service delivery mandate. A total of R50 540 000 is budgeted for capital projects and will focus on the following key Infrastructure programs, upgrading of roads from gravel to tar in various wards, construction of access bridges in rural areas, electrification of villages, fencing of rural cemeteries, development of sports facilities and development of hawkers stalls.

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Garatau Platinum Mine can be in production by 2015 - Nkwe

The Garatau platinum mine, which Nkwe Platinum is developing near Burgersfort, could be in production as early as 2015, reaching steady state output by 2017, the company said on Wednesday. Maredi Mphahlele, Managing Director of Nkwe Platinum, said in an announcement to the Australian Stock Exchange (wehere the company is listed) The new bankable feasibility study (BFS) estimated a capital requirement of some 641 million Australian Dollar to fund the development of a 3.6-million-ton-a-year operation, producing about 330 000 oz/y of platinum over an initial 17 years. The optimised BFS only took into consideration mining of the Merensky reef, and did not take into account the value of the underlying UG2 reef or the adjacent farm De Kom, which was one of three farms subject to an ownership dispute with African Rainbow Minerals and Anglo American Platinum. Mphahlele said that focusing solely on the Merensky reef in the BFS allowed for further significant value from the UG2 reef and the De Kom property. The board of Nkwe are excited about the future of this project, Mphalele said, It is robust in its own right, and when the UG2 resource is brought into the calculation, it points to a 40-year-plus productive mine life. Add to this the known resource of the farm Hoepekrantz and the anticipated resource on the farm De Kom, which forms part of the recently granted mining right, and the massive value of this parcel of assets then emerges. DRA had produced an extremely innovative proposal which had appeal from

commercial and economic standpoint and that the project would rapidly transform the Company from prospector to miner of PGM metals.
The BFS found that the capital footprint of the project carried substantial savings on both the surface and underground costs, which would have been incurred with the development of a mining operation on the UG2 reef. There were about 13.5-million ounces of resource in the underlying UG2 reef, and Mphahlele said that the company was currently preparing a detailed valuation on these resources. With the optimised BFS now complete, the company and its advisers would be in a position to complete joint venture development negotiations, Mphahlele said. Swiss-listed Xstrata holds the option to acquire a 50% interest in the Garatau project by fully funding the development costs. If it makes use of this development option, the diversified company would also be entitled to fund up to 50% of Nkwes larger Tubatse project.

Jubilee Platinum awarded Dilokong PGE recovery rights

Jubilee, mine to metal specialist, is has been awarded the rights to recover Platinum Ggroup elements (PGEs) from high PGE bearing dumped chromite tailings (Dump Tailings) and chromite tailings from current and future operations on the Dilokong Chromite Mine near Burgersfort. This award represents a major advance in the companys mine to metal strategy utilising its ConRoast process. This award is subject inter alia to final due diligence, the finalisation of contract and related service agreements and relevant regulatory approvals. A further announcement will be made in due course, the company says. The Dump Tailings are believed to assay between 3.5 and 4.0 g/t PGEs and to contain between 90,000 and 100,000 ozs PGEs. PGEs in concentrate production are projected to peak at some 12,900 oz per year when treating Dump Tailings and Mine Arisings. Average revenue from PGEs over an 11 year project model is projected to be R67 million per year with revenue expected to peak at R97 million per year when treating both Dump Tailings and Mine Arisings. Leon Coetzer, CEO of Jubilee Platinum commented: This award of contract is a major advancement in the fulfilment of Jubilees mine to metal strategy and will facilitate the companys medium term mission to install its new direct current arc furnace for ConRoast. Jubilees ConRoast process will be ideally suited to the smelting and refining of the PGE concentrates recovered from the Dump Tailings and from other chromite ores and historic dumps of chromite waste. This illustrates the versatility of the ConRoast process. Jubilee has been awarded the rights to beneficiate and recover contained PGEs from approximately 800 000 tonnes of historic Dump Tailings and from approximately 8 000 up to 15 000 tonnes per month of Mine Arisings from the DCM operation. Under the award, the Company proposes to create a special purpose company in which Jubilee will hold an initial 67.5% interest with the option to increase its holding. Jubilee will assume responsibility for initial funding of the project, with the other shareholders contributions being recovered by Jubilee from dividends. Dump Tailings treatment rate is projected to peak at 20 000 tonnes per month (240 000 tonnes per year) for six years (life of Dump Tailings) and thereafter will depend on the tonnes per month from Mine Arisings. The Platinum to Palladium ratio of the contained PGEs is believed to be around 2.8 to 1, a potentially favourable ratio for the projects economics. The capital cost of the PGE tailings beneficiation plant (including chrome recovery) is estimated at R120 million. The project offers a strong project financing opportunity to minimising the need for additional equity funding. (Dilokong Chromite Mine and ferrochrome smelter operation located approximately 30 kilometres from Burgersfort is wholly owned by ASA Metals Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Eastern Asia Metals Investment Co Ltd from China and the Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise (LIMDEV) an agency of the Limpopo Provincial Government in South Africa. Corridor Mining Resources (Pty) Ltd (CMR) a wholly owned subsidiary of LIMDEV holds the PGE mining rights to the Dump Tailings and Mine Arisings).

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Electrical cable and meter box theft a problem

On 5 June the Tubatse SAPS arrested a 27year old man who had a suspected stolen electric meter box in his possession. The SAPS received a tip-off that the man might be in possession the stolen box. The man appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court on 7 June and was granted bail of R1000. He must be in court again on 5 July 2012. According to the SAPS they have a major problem with people involved in cable and meter box theft. We would like to urge our community to work hand in hand with the police to provide more information that will lead to the arrest of these criminals said Const. SJ Movundlela from the Tubatse SAPS. (Photograph and information: Const. SJ Movundlela).

Man arrested for house breaking and theft

On 9 June the Tubatse SAPS arrested a 27 year old man for house breaking and theft in Praktiseer (Shushumela). The man allegedly boke into a house on the night of 8 June 2012. A lap top and cell phone was stolen from the premises. The owner of the stolen property, a 20-year old man reported the theft on 9 June and the SAPS managed to arrest the suspect on the the same day. The accused appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court on 11 June 2012 and was not granted bail. The case was postponed to 18 June 2012. (Information: Const. SJ. Movundlela, Tubatse SAPS).

Have you seen him?

Tubatse SAPS telephone working again

The SAPS confiscated the suspected stolen electric metre box. On the photograph Major Ntshebele Magowa shows the box. Please be informed that our station is NO MORE under renovations and as result our old telephone numbers are working: as follows 013 216 8500 and the fax numbers are 013 216 8510/17 (Const Movundlela S. J, Tubatse SAPS Communication officer) Mr Bobby Botha has been reported missing and the SAPS is currently searching for him. According to information theyve received he may be in the Burgersfort area. If you have seen him or know where he can be found please contact S/A/O SPE Joseph on telephone 018- 484 7636.

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Should we keep it as public holidays?

The Commission for the Protection and Enhancement of Cultural, Religious and Language communities is planning to host a series of public meetings regarding South African public holidays after theyve received complaints and requests regarding the public holidays that only acknowledge Christian holidays (Good Friday and Christmas Day). Various church leaders this week said that there is no Biblical motivation for a public holiday. We asked our readers what they think about the issue of keeping Good Friday and Christmas Day as public holidays. Mnr. Jan Wolmarans en mnr. Kobus Burger s: Ons het grootgeword daarmee dat Kersdag en Goeie Vrydag vakansiedae is. Jy kan dit nie nou verander nie. Dalk kan dit vir die jonger geslag verander. Dit gaan nie reg voel nie.

Ms Pretty Malepe said: They must keep it, it is international holidays.

Mr Sipho Libambo said: They must keep it. It will be against what we are used to over December. It will be chaos if they cancel it.

Ms Jeaneth Maupa said: They must keep it public holidays. Christmas is our big day. Even other countries celebrate it.

Mr Charles Mafane said: It must stay as it is. There is no need to change it. Christmas has been celebrated like this for centuries. Below: Mr Eric Ndukula and Ms Lovey Ndukula said: It must be kept. We know that Christmas is the day we celebrate Jesus birth and Good Friday when He died for us on the cross. It is not only South Africans who celebrate it, but the whole world. With them is Nkateko. Mnr. Elwis Paleman s: Persoonlik maak dit nie vir my saak of hulle dit publieke vakansiedae hou en of hulle dit wegvat nie. Almal het hul gelowe, maar die heilige dag as vakansiedag gaan jou nie in die hemel bring nie. Mnr. Walter Jooste s: Hulle moet dit behou. Die duiwel is besig om sy hande diep in hierdie land in te slaan. Die duiwel wil alles wat met Christus te doen het wegvat. God sal uiteindelik oordeel.

Mnr. Jaco Cloete en me. Jean-Marie Joubert s: Van ons gebore is, is ons gewoond Kersdag en Goeie Vrydag is vakansie. Dis mos jou feestyd en die tyd wat familie bymekaar kom. Links: Me. Megan van der Merwe s: Nee, ek dink nie dis n goeie idee om die publike vakansiedae vir Kersdag en Goeie Vrydag weg te vat nie. Below: Mr Brian Ledwaba and Mr Mogale Maphalo said: They must make the other religions special days also holidays and keep ours.

Left below: Mr Thomas Mabanna said: It must be public holidays. In Christianity we want everyone to be Christians. If we cancel the holiday it will convince people that Christ is nothing. Right: Ms Kholo Modiba and Ms Prudence Mabilo said: They should keep them. It is not about a holiday. They have meaning. Other religions must propose their needs and then it must be decided from there. Everyone has a right to practice their religion. Here in Burgersfort we as Christians have to tolerate chanting by other religions every day at a certain time. If we tolerate the way they celebrate their religion they should tolerate that we use a public holiday to celebrate ours. With them are Thato and Kganya. Right: Ms. Glory Maja said: They must keep them as they are. We are used to celebrating them with our families.

Me. Suzan Bestenbier s: Hulle kan dit nie wegvat nie. Dit is dan tot in die Bybel.

Mr Magerule Sekonya said: They should leave it as it is. Not everybody is Christian, but the majority of the people are. It has become a culture and it would inconvenience so many people.

Mnr. Roux Meller, Me. Theresa Meyer en mnr. Steven Smith s: Hulle moet 16de Desember as Geloftedag terugbring. Kersdag en Goeie Vrydag is not negotiable. Dis erkende internasionale vakansiedae.

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Field trip to Burgersfort Mall construction site

We are special
Joshua Generation has an initiative called Mom in Prayer. Recently Anne Badenhorst, one of the Moms in Prayer who focus on the Grade 000 and Grade 00 learners at Joshua Generation visited the classess and taught the children that God made each of the special. They learned the messag by getting creative with sweets. (Photograph & Information: Tanya Finberg, Joshua Generation).

Calvin Grade R learners on the farm

On 7 June the Grade R learners from Calvin Prep School had loads of fun when Joshua Generation had the priviledge to attend a special field trip at the construction site of our new Burgersfort Mall. Special thanks to Iguana Construction, Burgersfort KFC and Mr. Powers Motisleng for making this field trip a success. (Photograph & Information: Tanya Finberg, Joshua Generation). they visited the Nortje farm at Fraaiuitzicht. They assisted with the daily chores of milking the cows and even had the opportunity to taste the milk. After the visit to the farm a tractor ride awaited them at Gethlane Lodge. This ride doubled as a game drive as the learners saw kudu, njala, springbok and rooibok. A specially prepared lunch was served when the group returned from their safari. (Photographs & Information: Sunlie Sales, Calvin Prep School).

First aid training for teachers and parents

Parents and teachers from Besige Bytjies crche in the Tubatse Village, recently received first aid training arranged for them by Tubatse Chrome. The Principal, Yvette van Niekerk, said that she felt the teachers needed to be better equipped for medical emergencies, and invited interested parents to attend as well, as one never knows when first aid training might be needed at home. Corr Murray, an HR Practitioner at the company, was the trainer, as Tubatse Chrome agreed to sponsor the event. The course was filled with loads of practical demonstrations using special dolls that simulated the human body, and everyone had lots of fun practising. (Photographs & Information: Dineo Masisi, Tubatse Chrome).

Youth Weekend for the Teens

The plan is to start Friday 15 June with the Youth Camp. The camp will take place at the PLM bush camp. All learners from grade 7 upwards are welcome to sleepover but Saturday all children from grade 1 are welcome to enjoy the day! There will be a bus Friday departing from the Dutch Reformed Church at 16:30 for those learners that dont have transport! Saturday 16th of June will be a fun day for all learners from grade 1 and older! A bus will depart at 8:00 in the morning from the Dutch Reformed Church for learners that dont have transport. The fun day will take place at the Wildevy 4x4 course and not at the PLM bush camp, so all children should be dropped off at the 4x4 course. The fun Saturday day will consist of: Foefie Slide, Slip & Slide, Jumping Castles, 4X4 Route, Game drive, Swimming, Mud hole, some walking, it will close off with a talent show back at PLM Bush Camp. Adults and parents are welcome to come and support the youngsters and enjoy the whole day with them. There after all learners younger than grade 7 will be excused to go home. You must enter for the talent show as soon as possible, with your (1) item name, (2) the time you will need, (3) and what kind of item you will do! Learners can enter at their Kohin Youth Coach or at the Dutch Reformed Church in Burgersfort.(Tel: 013 231 7627) Cost is R250 for the teenagers that are sleeping over and R120 for the children that are coming for the Saturday. Saturday day visitors include lunch, dinner and coldrinks. Advance booking necessary to properly provide the food etc. For more information contact Philip Smit (082 316 9019) or Thelma Smit (072 1000 846).

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Skryf nou in vir Mnr. & Mej. Laeveld 2012

Die gewilde Wildevy 4x4 dag is reeds in sy 9de jaar en vind plaas op 28 Julie 2012. Mnr en Mej Laeveld (voorheen bekend as Mnr & Mej Wildevy) word di jaar in 4 kategorie aangebied. Die kompetisie gaan in 2 dele plaasvind waar die jonger ouderdomme se kompetisie gedurende die oggend sal plaasvind en die Junior en Senior kompetise die aand net voor die hoof kunstenaars, NetNA4. Die kompetisie vir die juniors en seniors sal in n produksie styl gedoen word met choreografie, musiek, beligting, ontwerpers en n paar ander verrassings. Die kompetisie is oop vir seuns en dogters en sal plaasvind in die volgende kategorie: 1. Mnr & Mej Petite Laeveld (4-7 jaar) 2. Klein Mnr & Mej Laeveld (8-12 jaar) 3. Junior Mnr & Mej Laveld (13-16 jaar) en 4. Mnr & Mej Laeveld (17 en ouer) Die sluitingsdatum vir alle inskrywings is 15 Julie 2012. Inskrywingsvorms is verkrygbaar op die webtuise by www.burbande.co.za. Vir inligting oor die Mnr & Mej Laeveld kompetisie kan Bernard gekontak word by 082 677 4173.

Opkomende kunstenaars gesoek

Die jaarlikse Wildevy 4x4 op 28 Julie 2012 word elke jaar in die gees van liefdadigheid gerel. n Dag soos di sal nie tot sy reg kom sonder kunstenaars op die hoofverhoog nie en daarom bied die Wildevy organiseerders hierdie jaar opkomende kunstenaars die geleentheid om op die hoofverhoog op te tree. In die gees en die doel van die Wildevy dag soek hulle dus kunstenaars wat bereid is om gratis op te tree. Belangstellendes moet 1 liedjie in MP3 formaat, n onlangse gesigfoto en n kort cv e-pos aan bernarde@mweb.co.za. Nadat die organiseerders die aansoeke deurgewerk het sal hulle kunstenaars kies en hulle die geleentheid bied om op te tree. Die organiseerders gaan tussen 5 en 8 kunstenaars die geleentheid bied om op te tree. Die verhoog program sal teen 14 Julie in die pers en op die webtuiste bekend gemaak word. Meer inligting is verkrygbaar op die webtuise by www.burbande.co.za. Vir inligting oor die verhoog program kan Bernard gekontak word by 082 677 4173

X-Faktor gesoek
Kom wys jou talent
Gedurende die Wildevy 4x4 dag gaan daar n Talent-soektog, wat bekend sal staan as die X-Faktor op die hoofverhoog plaasvind. Persone van alle ouderdomme kan inskryf en slegs een wenner sal aangewys word. Die soektog is nie net vir n sanger nie maar kan enige ander talent wees. Die organiseerders soek net na n person of groep wat n besonderse talent besit en die gehoor kan vermaak. Om in te skryf moet jy n e-pos stuur aan bernarde@mweb.co.za . Inskrywings sluit die 20ste Julie om 12h00. Die volgende moet in die e-pos wees: Naam & Van, ouderdom, wat jy/julle doen en n 20 sekonde video greep van jou talent wat jy met jou telefoon verfilm het. Items mag nie langer as 3 minute wees nie. Die inskrywingsfooi is R100 per item. Inskrywings is verkrygbaar op die webtuise by www.burbande.co.za en vir inligting oor die verhoog program kan Bernard gekontak word by 082 677 4173

International Conference on Aloes next week at Blyde Canyon

The first ever international conference in Africa on the genus Aloe will take place from 19 to 21 June 2012 at the Forever Resorts Blyde Canyon in Mpumalanga. The event will be organized by the Inhlaba Indaba organising committee with the cooperation of the Succulent Society of South Africa (SSSA), the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and The Plant Specialist Group in Nelspruit. The title of the conference is derived from inhlaba, isiZulu for aloe and indaba which means meeting or gathering in isiZulu. Indaba can also refer to story; this is very appropriate as this gathering will look at the Story of Aloes. Foreign speakers from the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, the Canary Islands and Kenya as well as a number of experts on the genus from South Africa, including the well known Ernst van Jaarsveld from Kirstenbosch, will give illustrated talks on aloes from areas ranging from South Africa to Madagascar and Arabia. Other topics will include talks ranging from the medicinal uses of aloes to the cultivation and breeding of aloes and landscaping with them. The African/Madagascan region is host to more than half of the worlds succulent plant species. There is general consensus that aloes are the flagship of these succulents. The conference is planned to celebrate this unique genus. Mankind has been fascinated by them for millennia, at first by their medicinal uses and the colour they bring in an often dry winter landscape. In the last few centuries the interest has moved on to the scientific level. Aloes also became the serious interest of collectors and they started to play an important role in horticulture and landscaping. Cosmetic uses became as important as the medicinal. A number of exhibitions are planned during the conference. This will include an exhibition of botanical art with aloes as theme, a book exhibition, a display of Aloe products, and obviously, an aloe plant expo. A post-conference tour (22 to 30 June) will visit areas in the Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZuluNatal, provinces where the Aloes will be in flower at that time. For more information e-mail: info@inhlabaindaba.co.za or visit their Website: www.inhlabaindaba.co.za

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NOTICE AND INVITATION TO REGISTER ONTO THE 2012/13 SUPPLIERS / VENDORS DATABASE OF THE GREATER TUBATSE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.
1. The Greater Tubatse Municipality hereby informs all the prospective suppliers /providers of its needs requirements that the registration and accreditation of suppliers onto the municipal database will be re-opened from the 08 June 2012 to the 31 July 2012 (02 months registration window period). This accredited list of suppliers will then be used to source the municipal needs for the 2012/13 Financial Year. 2. Prospective suppliers who want to be registered are advised to bring the following documents to the Greater Tubatse Municipal Civic Centre, Office 39, Ground Floor during working hours (07H30-16H00). 2.1 Proof of Business Registration Certificate. 2.2 Proof of Annual Return Certificate from CIPRO. 2.3 Original-valid Tax Clearance Certificate. 2.4 Business / Company Profile. 2.5 Certified Copies of Identity Documents of all Owners / Members / Directors. 2.6 Original / Certified Copy of B-BBEE Certificate. 2.7 Cancelled Cheque / Original Letter from the Bank confirming Business / Company Account. 3. For enquiries on completion of database forms please contact Moshidi James or Pookgwadi Cecilia at 013 231 1000 / 1156, Office Number 39, Finance Building, Ground Floor.

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Thorburn Security Solutions (Northern Region): Vacancy

4. For general enquiries please contact the Manager: Supply Chain Management Unit, O N Mosoma, at 013 231 1000 / 1231 or onmosoma@tubatse.gov.za 5. Supply Chain Management Unit shall conduct a briefing session to those interested to register with an intention to allocate them dates of registration to avoid office work disruptions at the Old Municipal Council Chamber, Corner Kort and Eddie Sedibe Streets, on the 19 June 2012 at 09H00. 6. Outlined below are the categories to which we are looking forth to the prospective providers to register on, but not excluding those not stated. N.B BIDDERS WHO ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, NEED NOT RE-REGISTER AND THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS AT NO COST (FREE) TO THE VENDORS / SUPPLIERS.

Vacancies for Grade D Security Officers in the Steelpoort Area

Vacancies exist in the Steelpoort Area for Grade D Security Officers. Applicants must be registered with PSIRA as Grade D Security Officer. Candidates must present the necessary competency certificates. Candidate must reside in the area. The remuneration will be discussed with the candidates during the selection interviews. Applications can be sent to: emonyela@thorburn.co.za Applications can also be faxed to: 086 756 1245

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Die volgende betrekkings is tans vakant:

Verkoopsman Vereistes:
Die kandidaat moet matriek h. Vorige verkoopsondervinding sal n voordeel wees. Die persoon moet rekenaargeletterd wees. Die aansoeker moet n geldige bestuurderslisensie h. Moet goed tweetalig in Afrikaans en Engels wees. Goeie kommunikasievaardighede is n moet. Die ideale persoon sal doelgerig kan werk terwyl hy n uitstekende diens lewer en nie omgee om soms die ekstra myl te loop nie.

Kantoordame Vereistes:
Die kandidaat moet matriek h. n Kwalifikasie in kantooradministrasie en ondervinding daarin sal n voordeel wees. Die persoon moet rekenaargeletterd wees (In onder meer: Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Die vermo om op Pastel te werk sal n besliste voordeel wees). Die aansoeker moet n geldige bestuurderslisensie h. Moet goed tweetalig in Afrikaans en Engels wees. Goeie kommunikasievaardighede is n moet. Die ideale persoon sal as deel van n span, maar ook op haar eie kan werk. Sy sal nie net vriendelik, gemotiveerd en n raakvatter wees nie, maar ook bereid wees om te help buite haar spesifieke werksbeskrywing soos nodig. n Volledige CV met opvolgbare verwysing kan by Burgersfort Supa Quick ingehandig word of faks dit na: 086 505 3994 Sluitingsdatum: 29 Junie 2012 Indien u nie binne 21 van die sluitingsdatum van die maatskappy gehoor het nie, aanvaar asseblief dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.

Address: 1 st Kastania Street, Burgersfort PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 Tel: 013 231 1000 * Fax: 013 231 1467

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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

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Adverteer/Advertise hier/here: 1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs 2.Betrekking/Vacancy 3.Dienste/Services 4. Oornag Akkommodasie/ Overnight accommodation

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Kitsgids na Nooddienste/ Important numbers:

Burgersfort SAPS Ohrigstad SAPS Roossenekal SAPS Mecklenburg SAPS Eerstegeluk SAPS Tubatse SAPS Sekhukhune SAPS Leboeng SAPS Maartinshoop SAPS (013) 231 7231 (013) 238 0128 (013) 273 0075 (015) 615 0204 (013) 237 0011 (013) 216 8524 (013) 260 1007 (013) 769 9099 (013) 235 4041

10. Te Koop/ For Sale

BIG, BIG, SALE! This should not be missed! Come get your bargains galore! New and secondhand furniture available. Visit Cash Trader Burgersfort. At the back of Capitec and old ABSA Bank (old Post Office Building). Tel: 072 781 1236

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Ander nood/Other emergencies:

Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265 Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204 Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 231 7843 Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449 Disaster Management - (Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022 Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

Contact us with your news and events on 083 271 9151

Betrekkings/Vacancies
Phokathaba Platinum (Pty) Ltd is an incorporated Joint Venture Company established under the Shareholders Agreement between Limpopo Platinum Holdings,Maandagshoek Community and Smokey Hills Platinum (Pty)Ltd.

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Betrekkings/Vacancies
OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE & ENVIRONMENTAL
Requirements: At least Matric Certificate (Diploma/Degree will be advantageous). Advanced Chamber of Mine Environmental Control/Occupational Hygiene. 3 - 5 Years experience as an Occupational Hygienist. Responsibilities: Conduct occupational Hygiene measurements. Establish and maintain Occupational Hygiene systems. Assess and respond to risk in relation to Occupational Hygiene. Comply with the requirements of Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Phokathaba Platinum offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with positions. Closing date: 21 June 2012 Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Should you not hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. In terms of the Companys Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups. Please e-mail your CV to recruitment@platinumaus.com or Fax to 013 231 7450

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Police face off in Praktiseer

A combination team from the Tubatse and Burgersfort SAPS played a friendly soccer game aginst the Mecklenburg SAPS team on Wednesday afternoon. The game was played at the Sekhukhune FET College grounds. The final score was 6-4 in favour of the Tubatse & Burgersfort SAPS team. (Information & Photographs: Const. Jerial Movundlela, Tubatse SAPS).

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ASA Metals/ Dilokong employees at the Comrades Marathon
Eight of ASA Metals employees took part in the 2012 Comrades Marathon on Sunday the 3 June 2012. With good weather conditions the day was a huge success with support from management, friends and family. Unfortunately only six of the eight athletes completed the 2012 Comrades Marathon due to muscle cramps and medical conditions. With the focus on a grueling 89Km Comrades Marathon these athletes had an immense feeling of pride. The Management team of ASA Metals congratulates these athletes who took part and completed the Comrades Marathon. We wish you all the very best in your future training to reach your goals as superior athletes and towards living healthier and active lifestyles. The results were as follow: Simon Serage Bronze 10H15min. Rony Maroga Bronze 10H08min. Elneth Thulare Bronze 10H52min. Abednico Tjie Billnowan 8H49min. Pienas Magashule Silver 6H54min. Rufus Malepe. Lucas Masemula. Tsietsi Paka Billnowan 8H56min. (Information & Photograph: Gerrit van Eck, ASA Metals).

Simon Serage, Rony Maroga, Elneth Thulare, Abednico Tjie, Pienas Magushule and Rufus Malepe. Absent: Lucas Masemola and Tsietsi Paka.

Dont miss the Round Table Golf Day

The Round Table will be hosting a fun filled day of golf on 23 June 2012. The event will be taking place at the Tubatse Chrome Club and will aim to raise money that will go towards local charities. The first tee-off will be at 08:00. A four ball entry will cost R1000 and will include a light lunch. The Round Table is a non-political, nondenominational association of young men between the ages of 18 and 40. Members are from nearly every profession and occuption and their objectives encompass the encouragement of high ethical standards, the promotion of social intercourse and fellowship among young professional men. The Extension Committee of the Mpumalanga Area for Lydenburg is planning thegolf day in aid of the Lydenburg, Steelpoort and Burgersfort communities. They are currently looking for people and businesses to get involved in one of the following ways: Through sponsorship of a green at the cost of R1500. To sponsor a Tee at R1500. By entering a four ball for the golf day at R1000 per four ball. Through a cash donation or the sponsorship of prizes for the golf players. To get more information, to book a four ball or become involved in any other way contact Quintin Krog on 076 607 2675 or e-mail: qtmmining@gmail.com. You can also do bookings directly at the Tubatse Chrome Club.

OK Grocer soccer team vs Ajax Ga-Motodi

The OK Grocer soccer team in Burgersfort played a game agains Ajax in Ga-Motodi Village on Saturday 9 June 2012. The game was very evenly matched and both teams put the other under pressure. The final score was 2-2. The OK Grocer goals were scored by Puti Mohlala. The Ok Grocer team will play their next game against a team from Hannah Lodge near Ohrigstad. It will take place on 23 June at 15:00 at Maepa village. (Photograph: Ishmael Makofane. Information: Lennox Ngwatle).

The OK Grocer soccer team.