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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

14 December 2012

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The eternal Message

This scene was staged by learners from Laerskool Burgersfort during the schools annual Carols by Candlelight in November.

Bokoni strike ends

Johannesburg- and Toronto-listed Atlatsa Resources say the twomonth strike at its Bokoni Platinum Mine between Burgersfort and Polokwane had ended after 90 percent of its workers reported for duty last week Friday. The workers, who downed tools in an unprotected strike on October 1, returned to work, accepting the companys offer of a once-off R2 000 payment and a R400 increase to their existing travel allowance. However, the current wage agreement, which was due to expire in July 2013, remained in place with no further amendments, the company said in a statement. Production was expected to resume on Monday after employees completed a safe start-up programme and inductions, and safety inspections were completed.

Xstrata-Merafe to participate in buy-back programme

The Xstrata-Merafe Chrome Venture has agreed to participate in Eskoms electricity buy-back programme and as a result will be temporarily closing five of its twenty furnaces at various plants in the group from 1 January 2013 until 31 March 2013. The company has announced on on 12 December that in return, Eskom will buy-back the energy not consumed by these furnaces. The ferrochrome production loss to the venture is estimated to be 100 000 tonnes. The company says this arrangement will be mutually beneficial to Eskom and the venture and will not result in job losses at these furnaces. Merafe has a 20.5 percent stake in the Lion Smelter near Steelpoort.

Luke 2:9-12 (NIV) 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.

Readers and advertisers should note that this is the last issue of Platinum Gazette for 2012. The newspaper closes for the Festive Season and our smartphones will be on Do not Disturb until 07 January 2012 (that is why they are called smartphones). The first issue for the new year will be on 11 January 2013. Urgent issues can still be communicated to the newspaper through e-mail or sms.

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NEWS

14 DECEMBER 2012

DWARSRIVIER MINE

Aiming for zero

Dwarsrivier Mine was the main sponsor of the Thaba Chweu Municipalitys World HIV/Aids Day celebrations. The event took place on Thursday last week at the Matibidi Cultural Centre. The theme: Getting to Zero was repeated through the days speeches. The Municipalitys aim is to have Zero new HIV infections, Zero Mother to Child transmission, Zero deaths due to HIV and TB and Zero Stigma and Discrimination against people living with HIV/Aids. The day started with a health walk from the Matibidi Hospital to the Cultural Centre. The walk took place to the beat of a brass band. Speakers of the day included Ms V Sechabe, the acting CEO of the Matibidi Hospital, Ms N Mdluli from the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, HIV/Aids ambassador Mr H Mnisi, Mr Pius Monyela who represented Dwarsrivier Mine and the Thaba Chweu Executive Mayor, Cllr MB Ncangwane. For Dwarsrivier Mine it is important to support projects that encourage a healthy lifestyle. Not only amongst their employees, but also in the communities bordering the mine. Through the HIV/Aids Day celebrations they are contributing towards creating an area with healthy and happy residents who have zero new infections, zero mother to child transmission, zero deaths due to HIV and TB and where there is zero stigma affecting those living with HIV/Aids. Singing, dancing and finally lunch finished the days activities. Thaba Chweu Municipalitys Executive Mayor, Cllr MB Ncangwane was the keynote speaker of the day. Mr Pius Monyela from Dwarsrivier Mine addressed the audience at the HIV/Aids Day. A healthy community is important to Dwarsrivier Mine.

Under Ms N. Mdluli from the Ehlanzeni District Municipalitys guidance, a big candle was lit before participants of the day each lighted their own candles and placed it in the outline of a HIV/Aids ribbon.

The HIV/Aids World Aids Day Celebrations in Thaba Chweu Municipality took place at Matibidi. The day kicked-off with a health walk. Even the Executive Mayor joined in and walked the distance from the Matibidi Hospital to the Cultural Centre on the beat of the brass band. Community members carried posters with various awareness messages, not only concerning HIV/Aids, but also illnesses such as TB. The theme of the day was Getting to Zero.

A candle lighting ceremony took place. The candles were then placed in an outline of a HIV/Aids ribbon.

The Dwarsrivier Mine team and other stakeholders at the Matibidi HIV/Aids Day last week.

In the spirit of the approaching festive season donations were also handed to homebased care workers and needy families. This was sponsored by Dwarsrivier Mine.

This page was sponsored by Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

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Christmas Message from Councillor Nkosi Josias Mahlake, Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor
Christmas is time for love, gifts, sharing and showing compassion for everybody. Many of us have been away from our homes for long periods and we are longing to spend quality time with our loved ones. It is also time to take stock of the achievements and challenges faced over the past 12 months and to plan for the year ahead. It is a period which is characterised by the spirit of giving. We should also extend our hands to the less privileged by opening our hearts, pockets and homes to them. The year 2012 was filled with many exciting moments and on the sad note we have experienced road fatalities that claimed many lives of our loved ones. This period is known for high road accidents and death toll, and this year let us declare the festive season a free accident period. Greater Tubatse Municipality would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. We are confident that despite challenges we faced in our schools, our matriculants will make us proud when the results are announced. We urge people to respect life and property of fellow citizens. Let us watch over our neighbourhood and report any suspicious activities to the Police. The golden rule is DONT DRINK AND DRIVE, ARRIVE ALIVE because that can endanger the lives of other road users. We would like to see everybody safe even when we enter 2013, renewed with every energy and ready to work. To the youth we appeal to you to stop indulging in unsafe sex and consuming intoxicants. Play safe and take care of yourself. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2013. I thank you

Message from the station commander of Tubatse SAPS during the festive season: Colonel Nkekolo Jane Letsoalo
1. Dont drink liquor and drive. Passengers must not drink liquor in vehicles. 2. Dont drink liquor in public and dont walk along the streets being drunk. Stay home and remain calm at all times. 3. Stop domestic violence, especially rape, assault, abuse and murder. 4. Whatever you are doing do it responsibly. 5. Dont make love under the trees or in the bushes. 6. Ladies must not walk alone during the night and they must not go the taverns or shebeens as it will destroy their future. 7. Abstain from drug and liquor abuse.

SAPS Tubatse would like to thank all joints efforts done for 2012 and also promising that they will always protect you wherever you are. Tubatse Police would also like to wish everyone and their loved ones a blessed and peaceful festive season. Wherever you go and whatever you do in the last few days of 2012 please take good care and remain connected to your creator. KEEP SHINING AND STAY BLESSED.

Bursary Scheme deadline extended

The deadline for applications for the Mayors Bursary Scheme for Undergraduate Students for 2013 has been extended from 07 December 2012 to 21 December 2012. More information can be obtained from the Greater Tubatse Municipality.

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NEWS

14 DECEMBER 2012

Besige Bytjies sluit die jaar af

Besige Bytjies Kleuterskool het in November hul jaarlikse het liedjies opgevoer uit die rolprente Madagascar, Little konsert en gradeplegtigheid gehou vir die kinders wat graad Mermaid, Cars en Rio. Na die konsert het die ouers en 0 toe gaan. Die konsert se tema was Disney en die kleuters onderwysers lekker saam gebraai. Besige Bytjies bedank graag die volgende besighede en persone vir hul hulp met die konsert: Sebenza Scaffolding, Loropa Decor, Gavin Fensham, Tubatse Chroom, Daan Riekert en Theo Visagie.

Fotos en inligting: Besige Bytjies Kleuterskool

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Kgautwane women going on French television

Hippo Rollers and the way rural women in Kgautwane collect water will be part of a television story on French television. The TV crew and a professor from Harvard University in the USA visited the Community Development Centre recently. The professor will use his experience in his research papers. Women in the area were keen to show the team how they use the hippo roller to collect water. The hippo roller was invented by Grants Gibs, a South African. During the course of a project to roll-out the hippo rollers to rural communities Ms Hantie Bezuidenhout, the leader of the Elder Club in Mashishing and Ms Clara Masinga, the head of the Kgautwane Community Development Centre applied for the hippo rollers on behalf of the women in Kgautwane. 11 000 Hippo rollers were distributed in the area. Ms Masinga says this is however not enough and they would like to get more to distribute to women who sometimes have to walk up to 9km to fetch water.

(Article and photographs: Wassily Nemitz)

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14 DECEMBER 2012

Hawkers celebrate
Chairman of the Burgersfort Cluster of the Greater Tubatse Hawkers Association, Mr Mphanga on Wednesday thanked several businessmen in town for erecting stalls for hawkers where they can ply their trade. I want to thank God for guiding us since 2009 and for the agreements we could reach with centres such as Twin City Shopping Centre. We want to thank Mr Kruger and Mr de Beer. We are also grateful towards Mr Eugne Gouws of the Platinum Shopping Complex and Mr Louis Boshoff of Castle Square who assisted us with nice stalls. Today we celebrate with meat donated by businesses where we ply our trades. We are also happy for the cooperation from the municipality. Next year we will approach other formal businesses in town to assist with similar projects such as these. In the mean time, from the hawkers side we wish everybody a merry Chritmas, and happy new year. People must respect themselves, respect the road rules and dont drink and drive.

Mayhem as communities march

A large number of shops in Burgersfort closed, including the new Burgersfort Mall, yesterday (Thursday) morning as marchers from inter alia the Ga-Mampuru community (who were bussed to Burgersfort), started looting shops on their way to the Greater Tubatse Municipalilty in Kastania Street. Platinum Gazette just took a few quick photographs from a distance where they stopped at the traffic circle just before the municipal building. Pages of the newspaper were just about to go onto the press in Johannesburg and more details could not be gathered in time. As far as could be determined the march was spurned by lack of service delivery and the municipality that allegedly just approve the social reponsibility plans of mines without consulting communities.

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Makua Marathons Christmas message

Danil Makua or Makua Marathon as he is known in the area this week delivered his annual Christmas message to Platinum Gazette. Makua Marathon often acts as a motivational speaker to young people in the area. The people should Arrive Alive. They should not drink and drive and pedestrians should avoid public drinking and walking over the roads after drinking. May everyone have a peaceful and happy Christmas and a happy New Year. Remember to give to the poor to help them have a merry Christmas.

Still winning at Tubatse SUPERSPAR

Tubatse SUPERSPAR is still celebrating turning one year old. Part of the celebrations is lucky draws with wonderful prizes for their clients. Last week Mpho Malapane from Aapiesdoring won a PVR Decoder, Ms Sophie Moraba from Aapiesdoring won a Sunbeam 4-piece kitchen pack, Mr Benjamin Manyaka from Ga-Manyaka won a R1000 shopping voucher and Ms Beauty Makwana from Ga-Manoke also won a R1000 shopping voucher. Clients can still win until 24 December 2012 by entering their till slips showing they bought for R200 or more at the store into the entry box. Lucky draws are made every Saturday and spot draws are also made throughout the celebration period. Winning is easy and is just another reason to shop at Tubatse SUPERSPAR.

Makua Marathon.

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our clients. Thank you for your support during 2012 and we look forward to do business with you in 2013 Please note that Hendriks Panelbeaters will be closed from 14 December 2012 and will re-open on 7 January 2013.

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NEWS

14 DECEMBER 2012

Your tips to survive the busy

Over December Burgersforts central town is usually bustling with activity as residents from all over the area come to do their Christmas shopping. Traffic becomes congested and road rage is often a problem when road users disobey the traffic rules. Queues are usually long in both the shops and banks. We asked a few readers what their top tips are for surviving the festive season in Burgersfort.

Me. Chantelle Goodburn s: Tuisbly se karretjie is die veiligste. Gaan eerder Lydenburg toe of OK Minimark toe na werk as jy by winkels moet kom. Jy word vertrap in di dorp. By haar is Geraldine.

Mr Aubrey Rahlogo said: Go to the banks early when it is still quiet.

Me. Gigi Hellmuth s: Geniet die feesseisoen ongeag wat kom. Ja, in di dorpie moet jy ook geduld h met enige iets veral oor Desember. By haar is Camron. Right: Mr Solly Nkhoma said: Use your debit card in the shops instead of cash. It is safer. Mnr. Rudolf Lingenfelder s: Kyk wyd en trek suid vir Desember. Di plek is te warm!

Mr Thomas Mabelane said: Shop early to avoid the traffic. Burgersfort is too small. It cannot accommodate all the cars. With him are Prescilla and the children Nandipha and Abongiwe.

Notice - Maandagshoek
Modiro wa pulo ya Maswika ka lapeng la ga Makua Marathon. Maswola a batho bao ba latelego 1. Phepheng Makua 2. Marumo Makua Date: 22 December 2012 Mokibela Lefelo: Maandagshoek Nako: 12H00 Modiro wa lefsatsi o tla thoma ka lapeng la ga Makua Marathon; ga Mampuru (Newstance). Contact: Makua Marathon - 083 499 3158/076 2665031 Marumo Pego etla ka Makua Marathon Le Ace Magane

Mnr. Leon Kotze s: Bly by jou huis. Moenie drink en bestuur nie. Doen jou inkopies vroegtydig. As jy familie of vriende het wat kom kuier en nog nie in die area was nie, neem hulle na plekke soos Gods Window en Pelgrimsrus wat naby ons is sodat hulle ook ons mooi omgewing kan sien en waardeer.

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festive season in Burgersfort

Me. Twanette Dreyer s: Doen jou besigheid in Lydenburg want die hele Desember in Burgersfort is n gemors. By haar is Tiaan.

Mr Jankie Mokhonto said: People must buy their stuff during the week. Not on Saturdays and Sundays. Traffic is too congested on Fridays and weekends. Use a lift club to minimise traffic congestion.

Mnr. Shane Strauss s: As jy bank toe gaan moet jy later in die dag gaan. Gaan weg vir Kersfees en bly ook van die pad af want daar sal baie dronk mense wees. Dont drink and drive - hulle gryp jou bier! Dit het al met my gebeur. Net hier by die stopstraat na Elephants Hill en Lions Rock het hulle my bier deur die venster gegryp.

Mr Ashley Mojapelo said: Rather wait and go to town when it is cleared a bit from the rush or go to Lydenburg if you want to go to the shops.

Mr Bongani Ngwenya said: Stay indoors! Go shop in another town. This town gets crowded over December and the traffic gets stuck. Im gonna go out via Lydenburg so that I dont experience the traffic on this other side of Burgersfort. Last year was very busy. This year, especially with the new Mall it will be packed in the main road.

Mr Jackson Sebopela and Ms Salom Sebopela said: Stay indoors - because of the heat, the busy town and the tsotsis who came with the new Mall.

Mr Kenneth Mvubu said: If I go to the bank I go after 14:00 because it is packed in the morning.

Me. Drieka Jacobs s: Hou matigheid voor o en bly uit die dorp uit. By haar is Minette.

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PLATINUM GAZETTE

14 DECEMBER 2012

Once a Pirate, always a Pirate in Limpopo

Workers from Marula Platinum Mine showed their support for Orlando Pirates last week when they faced Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. For many in the group it was their first visit to the stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. On Sunday the group had a nice surprise when they could celebrate their visit and the draw with Mr HM Maromo, a Pirates legend. They bumped into him at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosebank. (Photo below). (Photographs & Information: Jenny Phala).

A first visit to the FNB stadium.

Public Notice
SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL 01 JULY 2011 TO 30 JUNE 2012
Notice is hereby given in terms of section 49 of the new Property Rates Acts no 6 of 2004, that the supplementary valuation roll for the period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 is open for inspection at the Council Offices in Burgersfort, Ga-Mapodile, Praktiseer and Ohrigstad from end November to 31 December 2012.

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Any owner of rateble property or other person who so desires to lodge an objection with the Municipal Manager in respect of any matter recorded in the supplementary roll, shall do so within the said period. The prescribe form for the lodging of any objection will be obtainable at the Civic Centre, Kastania Street, Burgersfort. Attention is specifically directed to the fact that no person is entitled to urge any objection before the valuation board, unless he has timely lodged an objection on the prescribed form.
Address: 1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 Tel: 013 231 1000 Fax: 013 231 1467 Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

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Platinum Gazette will be closed from 14 December 2012 for the festive season. The office will open again on 7 January 2013 with the first newspaper on 11 January 2013.
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Win and lose for Maatlopo

It was a weekend of win and lose for Maatlopo United. The team collected three points on Saturday last week when they beat King Born 3-0 but lost by the same margin to Sekhukhune Arsenal on Sunday. Both games were played at Ntoampe Stadium. This week Maatlopo will play away against Mooihoek Real Touch on Saturday 15 December. On Sunday they will travel to Ga-Phasha to face Makgalanoto Young Chiefs. Maatlopo is currently number four on the SAFA SAB Sekhukhune Region log. They are urging all sports loving people to come and support them when they are playing. Enquiries: Makola, Jimmy - 082 407 6226 (Information: Jimmy Makola, Maatlopo United FC PRO)

Festive fever gripping golfers

Tubatse Chrome Golf Club ended the year with a Christmas Golf Day last weekend. Each player brought along a gift which was exchanged after the days rounds on the course. The Club wished all their members a happy, safe and peaceful festive season and invited them and new players who would like to join the club back in 2013. Get the results of the day on page 12.

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SPORT
Tubatse sluit af met Kersfees-golf
Tubatse Chrome Golf Klub het verlede week Saterdag hul jaarlikse afsluiting gehad. Elke speler het n toegedraaide geskenk van ongeveer R100 saamgebring en aan die einde van die dag het elke speler n geskenk gekies as prys. Die dag se wenners was: Martin van Rooyen met 41 punte in die eerste plek, Johann Swanepoel met 35 punte tweede en Tim Marebane met 30 punte in die derde plek.