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NEWS
29 MARCH 2013
Sekhukhune State of the District - all the projects, all the money, all the progress
We said that we are geared towards sustainable infrastructure development. And we are still committed to that thrust. The socio-economic trajectory of our country requires that we act with vigilance and renewed zeal towards our aims and objectives of building a National Democratic Society. Hence we are unashamedly reporting that we are on track these are the words of Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality Cllr Mogobo David Magabe speaking about the state of his municipality this week. During an interview following the presentation of the State of the District Address recently, the citizens report as is commonly known reflected on progress made regarding the ongoing bulk infrastructure development in the District Municipality. This included but not limited to: De Hoop Dam, The project is currently completed with the first phase of impounding the water done. The project is now awaiting President Zuma to officiate in its official opening and renaming. Groblersdal-Luckau project, This project stretched from Luckau including other villages until Groblersdal. Progress is that the infrastructure towards it has been completed and it is planed that commissioning will start at the end of June. Groblesdal-Moutse East and Moutse West project, This project started with the upgrading of the Groblersdal Water Treatment Works which was completed in 2012. The project will cover the whole of Moutse areas. Progress is that the bulk pipeline is currently at 20%. This project is valued at R579million and is expected to be completed in 2014. Driekop, Mooihoek, Ga-Maroga, Ga-Mahlokwane, Diphale, Bothashoek, GaManoke, Praktiseer, Alverton, Maabotsha, etc. Progress regarding this project is that the bulk pipe line from Burgersfort to Ga-Maroga cross has been completed, the ten (10) megalitre Reservoir at Maroga cross has been completed and the water treatment plant also at Maroga cross has been completed. Further progress is that a new tender for a bulk pip line from Burgersfort to Ga-Manoke, Praktiseer and Alverton has been awarded and a contractor is on site. This is the 2013/2014 phase. There is a minor challenge towards making the scheme functional and discussions are on course so that when De Hoop Dam is commissioned, people can receive water from this scheme.
In addition, the following are listed as future plans pertaining to water provisioning: That in the long term the Water Master Plan will be reviewed to enable SDM to move from the RDP standard of supplying water towards house-hold connections, so that users can be billed for consumption, In this financial year 2013/2014, policy will be passed that says all councillors, government officials, business people and all persons who can afford to pay, must pay for water usage through a flat rate system so as to achieve cost recovery, The bulk pipe line from Steelbridge to Jane Furse will be augmented to increase its capacity due to population growth. The Executive Mayor also noted progress that has been achieved regarding the roll-out of sanitation. In that regard, the following was said: In 2012, four thousand (4000) VIP toilets units at Ga-Manoke, Mashamothane and Bothashoek through a project called Batau Sanitation project have been completed, Currently three thousand five hundred and twenty one (3521) VIP toilet units at Phokwane, Thoto, Ga-Malaka and Ntwane are in the completion stage And the total number of this units is seven thousand five hundred and twenty one (7521) and they will be completed in June,
* Zaaiplaas-Carbonites project, - This project covers areas like Nkosini, Dindela, Mathula, Phagong, Sehlakwana, Elandslaagte and the surrounding areas. Progress on this bulk pipeline project is that it is currently at 40% and it is valued at R85 million.This project will draw water from Rietfontein where a source with enough capacity has been discovered. Currently, a plan for a connector line R30 million which will run from the financial year 2013/14 and 2015 is underway. The Flag Boshielo Scheme, This is a joint project between the district municipality and the Department of Water Affairs. It covers areas of Ephraim Mogale Municipality and part of Makhuduthamaga Municipality. That is 130 villages in total. Progress on this project is that the augmentation process at the Flag Boshielo water treatment plant from four (4) megalitres a day to twelve (12) megalitres has been completed. Currently engagements with the Minister of Water Affairs are ongoing towards the upgrading of the plant to meet the ever increasing demand. * The Oliphantspoort Scheme, - This project covers Fetakgomo Municipality. Progress is that phase one to eighteen (1-18) has been completed and currently phases nineteen to twenty one (19-21) is under way. The challenge is that the scheme requires capacity in terms of a cost recovery plan which is on the cards. The value of the project is R133 million. The whole project is expected to be completed by 2014. The Nebo Plateau Scheme This bulk pipeline water scheme covers part of Tubatse Municipality and part of Makhuduthamaga stretching from Steelbridge to Jane Furse, Jane Furse to Lobethal. Progress on this project is that a pipeline from Steelbridge to Jane Furse has been completed, the twenty five (25) megalitre reservoir in Jane Furse is 80% complete and the Sekwati project will be completed by June this year. Further progress is that this project will wait for commissioning from De Hoop Dam. The total cost of this project, which started in 2010 is R50 0million. Mooihoek-Tubatse Scheme This project stretches its pipeline from Burgersfort to Ga-Maroga cross and from Ga-Maroga cross to Praktiseer. It will supply villages of Mashamothane, Riba-Cross,
On that note, we are very confident that we are starting to eradicate the full backlog on sanitation and by 2014 we will have made serious inroads through the construction of thirty two thousand (32 000) VIP toilets across all our villages in our five (5) local municipalities. Three hundred million rand (R300million) has been set aside for the above project and it is expected to be completed in June 2014. We are deeply honoured to be part of these revolutionary achievements of our democratic government indeed Executive Mayor Magabe said.Words of congratulations were also echoed to officials following reports of the presence of vibrio cholarae bacteria in the Tubatse River, mainly affecting the people of Ga-Motodi, Alverton, Matokomane, Makotaseng and Taung. No person was affected, meaning there was no casualty. In conclusion, the announcement of the Special Economic Zones by President Zuma was also reported. The Executive Mayor said This Special Economic Zone initiative will focus mainly on the rich mineral resources of our district in particular the Platinum Metals Group (PGM). Since we are at the stage of feasibility studies currently, we will release more details to our communities in the near future. Other economic development projects which received attention were: The Mining Input Supplier Park which is currently completed, The Mampuru Township Development, which is at the stage where evaluation of the land has been completed and awaiting a response from the Pedi Mamone Tribal Council, The renaming of Burgersfort, which was announced last year and which is currently in the pipeline. The De Hoop Master Plan that embraces the relocation of people residing within the reach of the dam and the establishment of residential areas, tourist centres, etc.
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A million fatality free shifts is not an easy thing to achieve, especially not when three different contractors are involved and a mine starts to go from being a project into operation. On 9 March 2013 Northams Booysendal division celebrated their first million fatality free shifts. We are proud of this achievement, said Mr Hennie Wood, SHEQ manager at the mine. Our time lost to injuries is very little. As the mine celebrated with a function for the approximately 2500 employees, they also celebrated 20 days injury free. Our motto is: Head and shoulders above the rest and this is really the culture regarding safety that we are trying to create, Wood explained. The mine has also not had any Section 54 notices served on them from the Department of Mineral Resources. We work very closely with them to build the relationship and keep everything on track from our side. Mr Nick Pole, the General Manager told employees at the function that this is only the beginning, they should work towards becoming better and better. Everyone received a T-shirt and boerewors roll at the celebrations.
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Before the renovations Ceilings were falling appart, cracks in the walls looked like they could crumble at any moment and water leaked into the building.
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Me. Tina Botha s: Hulle het niks met ander lande uit te waai nie. Ons het meer probleme as ander lande waarby die weermag eerder moet help. Ons land kan dit nie bekostig om soldate na ander lande te stuur nie.
Mr Jonas Bigboy Mabilu said: It is part of the soldiers job to fight. They must help other countries because we might need others help in future.
Mr Moses Malaka said: They were supposed to do training. This is not fair. They must go prepared for what they are going to do. They must know they will have to fight when they are sent there.
Me. Joyce Komane s: Hulle moet probeer om ander lande te help met vrede. Dis deel van hulle werk.
Mr Papi Busakwe said: It is unfortunate that they got killed and injured. Going to war is part of their job description. As part of the African Union we must help keep peace in all countries. We must go and help. With him are Ms Pheladi Busakwe and Tshiamo.
Mnr. Freddy Blignaut s: Ek was self in die weermag. Die weermag van vandag kry nie dieselfde opleiding nie. Jy kan nie ouens stuur na n oorlogzone as hulle nie behoorlik opgelei is nie. Daar is nie meer dissipline in die weermag nie. By hom is Dylan en Juan.
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Me. Ashley Briel s: Watse verskil het die soldate daar gemaak? Niemand is niks beter daaraan toe nie. Hulle kon eerder hier gebly het en nog gelewe het.
Mr Sixolile Mnqonywa said: I think fighting comes with the job. If you become a doctor you know you will work long hours. If you become a soldier, you know you might fight a war. I appreciate the service they provide trying to uphold the law. It is good to know we have them to protect us. I feel sorry for the ones who passed away and my condolences to their loved ones. I hope government will now take care of their families.
Ms Annah Rantho and Mr Freddy Matabane said: Every job has its own experiences, risks and challenges. If you go to a war zone as a soldier, you must take it as a man if you have to fight. It is sad this happened because they were supposed to only do training.
Mr Lucas Maphanga said: To be a soldier is to defend. They must work hard. They were injured and killed and that was their own mistake because they were not powerful enough. They must show other countries that South Africa has powerful soldiers.
Mnr. Francois du Plessis s: Hulle hoort in ons land. Hoekom moet ons mense na ander lande gaan om training te gaan gee? Hoekom kom die wat ge-train word nie hierheen nie? Dis die weermag se eie skuld as daar nou beserings ens. is. Hulle is daarheen om te gaan train, nie veg nie.
Me. Amor van der Mescht en Mnr. Jannie Kalp s: Hulle moes in ons eie land gebly het. As die pp die fan strike hier is al ons soldate in ander lande of dood.
Mr PJ Phatudi Phasha said: It is unfair because it is their lives we talk about. Soldiers must keep away from danger and not take risks in the name of friendship with other countries.
Mr Truly Mohlolo said: Our government have a stable situation. We are now forced to go out there and help other countries. Our borders are now so easy to enter, people walk across. One day we may need those countries soldiers we are helping now.
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John 20:25-26 So the other disciples told him, We have seen the Lord. But he said to them, Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe. Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you.
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SPORT
Maatlopo United beaten but not out
League heating up with one point difference
Maatlopo United Football Club los 2-0 against Masokolara on 21 March 2013. This did not bring them down as they redeemed themselves on Saturday last week by winning the game against Kingborn. Maatlopo United won the game with conviction as the scoreboard signalled 3-0 at the end of play. Lupa Malatjie, Shaba Moimana and Wisdom Mafolo was the three scoring stars. The log changed after last weeks play. Masokolara is still on top wit 48 points. Maatlopo is second in line with 47 points. This move came after Masokolara lost to Ngwaabe City Motors. There will be no league games over the Easter holiday period. Maatlopo will host Mooihoek Real Touch at Moroke Stadium on 6 April 2013. As the management of Maatlopo United FC we wish all South Africans a safe journey on our roads this Easter. Respect lives lives and arrive alive said Mr Jimmy Makola, the teams public relations officer. He invited all sporting enthusiasts to come and support the team at Moroke on 6 April. Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226. (Information: J Makola, Maatlopo United).
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