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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

28 February 2014

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A house!
Mapochs sets an example - p2

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NEWS

28 FEBRUARY 2014

13 houses
Top: Mr Garcia addressing the audience through a translator. Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadiums Mapochs Mine at Roossenekal handed 13 newly build houses to employees last Monday. The houses are situated in Roossenekal and according to the company, the first phase of the companys housing to employees project. The companys CEO, Mr Mike Garcia, told the audience at the handover function that he can identify with the plight of employees, recounting his childhood in the state of Arizona, USA, where his father worked for a copper mine. Mr Garcia used his childhood experience as a example of how a mine fulfils its responsibility towards employees and a community, even after all the ore had been extracted from the earth. Mine officials and Mr Garcia also told the audience that the company keep employees informed about the financial state of the company, as the success of projects such as housing have linkage wit minimum production and profitability. From the employees side, the local NUMSA chairperson, Mr Leonard Thwala, told the audience that the union was not at war with the company, but that it looks after the interests of employees through constructive dialogue and negotiation, expressing the hope that the next phase of the project will follow soon. In the top left photograph Mr Garcia cut the ribbon with Mapochs SLP Chairman, Mr Bheki Shongwe.

About to go under?

Debt Counselling is one of the ways to get rid of you debt with a practical plan and the assistance of professional people who will help you negotiate with creditors. As long as you have an income there may still be hope. By visiting a professional and registered Debt Counsellor you will be assisted to draft a budget, the Debt Counsellor will on your behalf negotiate better re-payment terms for you. Debt Counselling does not mean that you will not have to pay. You will still have to pay what you owe, but with better terms so that you will still

be able to pay for living expenses such as food, electricity and transport. It is very important that you make sure that your Debt Counsellor is registered with the NCR (National Credit Regulator). Making use of a registered Debt Counsellor will ensure that your already though position is not exploited or that someone runs off with your hard earned money leaving in a worse position than you are currently in. Debt Counselling will not only help you regain control, but do it in a way that your family will still be able to survive every month.

Office in Lydenburg now also open!

Registered Debt Counsellor & Administrator

(Reg No: NCRDC 487)

Next to Toyota, Burgersfort 52 Kerk Street, Lydenburg Tel: 087 151 1034 Tel: 087 802 7054 E-mail: gmcadmin@telkomsa.net

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NUUS

Has Manoke been forgotten?

Mr Calvin Selepe from Manoke Village 4km outside Burgersfort this week complained that his village only receives water when there is a funeral. The only time we see running water from our taps is when theres a funeral. Maybe we have to kill each other to get water? When someone dies we celebrate because thats when well get water, he said. He explains that people currently buy water from some residents in the village who could afford to drill boreholes at their homes. With the high rate of unemployment in the village people cannot afford to buy those containters with water. Pensioners suffer. He added that their roads are rocky and the only time they see government officials is near election time. He forwarded the photographs below of himself and the rocky road through his village.

Mine not selling jobs

Modikwa Platinum Mine this week warned residents in the area not to become victims of a scam through which people promise jobs at the mine in exchange for money. It has come to our attention that various individuals are contacting people offering fictitious job opportunities at Modikwa Platinum Mine at a cost. The public should take note that such practices are nothing more than scams which are intended to defraud the public of their hard earned cash, a press release by the company stated. Modikwa Mine follows a tried and tested recruitment practice process whereby jobs are advertised through print, electronic and also on the Mines website for all the qualifying job seekers to apply. Modikwa Mine also distributes vacancy lists to local tribal offices and the local press. Any vacany advertised can be verified via our HR/ careers section. The Mine will never use a mobile phone number as a primary contact number for a job advertisement. We encourage the community to be vigilant as and when they encounter individuals who alleges to be recruiting on behalf of Modikwa Mine and report such individuals through our hotline whistle blow telephone 0800 006 792. Modikwa Mine take this matter extremely seriously and is working with the appropriate legal authorities where possible to bring them to book. It is important for the public to remember that these scams will continue to exist as long as there are people willing to pay someone in exchange for a job opportunity, be it real or fictitious. Therefore, as a matter of principle, Modikwa Mine appeals to the public at large to never pay for a job as there is no company in South Africa that sells any job they concluded.

Are you missing a loved one?

The Tubatse SAPS are looking for the family of a man that was killed in a hit-an-run accident near the Moshate in Ga Mashamothane on 15 February 2014. The man was hit by a vehicle who failed to stop at the scene of the accident. A case of culpable homicide is being investigated. The deceased was taken to the government mortuary in Lebowakgomo. The description of the man as supplied by the SAPS is as follows: aged between 30 and 35, dark complexion, wearing a blue jean and a blue jacket. Anyone who may be able to identify him can contact the Tubatse SAPS or Const. Rampepe on 013 216 8500.

Free Rabies vaccinations next week

The Department of Agriculture will next week be vaccinating cats and dogs in Burgersfort and at Tubatse Residence near Steelpoort. Residents in the area can bring their animals free of charge for the vaccinations. The dates are as follow: 3, 4 and 5 March 2014 - from 09:00 - 16:00 at OK Mini Market in Burgersfort. 6 March 2014 - from 09:00 - 16:00 - at Tubatse Residence. Enquiries: Mrs. Kgwete, 078 459 7278 or contact the State Veterinarian, Dr Makgamatha on 072 553 7043.

NEWS

28 FEBRUARY 2014

Sekhukhune District is still waiting for the Auditor Generals report

The Sekhukhune District Municipality is still awaiting the finalised report by the Auditor General for the financial year 2012 - 2013. This meant that the Draft Annual Report for 2012/2013 was tabled on 24 January 2014 as prescribed by legilation, without the Auditor Generals report. The Executive Mayor of the Sekhukhune District Municipality Cllr Mogobo David Magabe said: The Draft Annual Report for 2012/2013 was tabled before Council on the 24th January 2014 as legislatively prescribed. However it didnt contain the Audited Financial Statement and the Audit Report from the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA). The delay from the AGSA has affected some of the annexures to the Annual Report namely the Audited APS and the Audit Report. As the District Municipality we will however wait in anticipation for a speedy resolution of this matter. The municipality has prepared an submitted the Annual Financial Statement on the 31st August 2013 as legislation requires in section 122 of the MFMA 2003. The audit process started officially on the 1st of September 2013 and was due to be completed three months from the date of submission as legislated. The Mayoral Committee of the municipality has refered the issue of non-compliance on the part of the Auditor General to the relevant authorities for resolution.

Valentynsdag by Laerskool Atokia

Hartjie-dag gevier
Valentynsdag was groot pret by Laerskool Atokia. Die leerders het elkeen met n skitterende hart op hul wange gespog en in elke klas is n Mnr. Spiere en Mej. Attitude aangewys. Almal het op die dag rooi en wit gedra en die leerlinge wat die mooiste aangetrek het, het elkeen n prys gewen. Deel van die dag se pret was om geskenkies aan mekaar te stuur en so te wys daar word vir mekaar omgegee. (Fotos en inligting: Laerskool Atokia).

Help kies die kunstenaars!

Die Tubatse Chrome Festival wat aan die einde van September plaasvind se feeskomitee (foto links) is druk aan die beplan vir die geleentheid. Hulle nooi die publiek uit om die nie net die fees te kom geniet nie, maar ook voorstelle vir aktiwiteite en kunstenaars aan hulle te stuur sodat die fees net beter en beter kan word. Besighede kan steeds deel word as borge van die fees. Stuur jou navrae oor borgskapgeleenthede na dieselfde e-pos adres.

Nuwe onnie vir Atokia

Kultuur is haar passie
Juffrou Karien Viljoen is n nuwe onderwyseres by Laerskool Atokia. Sy het 6 jaar in Namibi gewoon, maar het verlede jaar na Johannesburg verhuis na haar man oorlede is. Sy is baie lief vir kultuur en beplan groot dinge vir die skool. Sy gee tans Life Skills vir Grade 4 tot 6 en Lewensvaardigheid vir Graad 4 tot 7. Die Graad 7 leerlinge kry ook Kuns en Kultuur by haar. Juffrou Viljoen het baie ondervinding in die teaterwreld en beplan om die kinders met aktiwiteite soos drame, groepdans, kuns en modelwerk te ontwikkel.

E-pos jou voorstelle aan: chromeclubeventstfc@samancorcr.com

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Advertorial

Choppies now open!

Choppies Burgersfort opened its doors on Wednesday, 26 February to a very excited crowd of customers. Choppies aim to provide a friendly service at an excellent price. The store management would like to thank everyone who contributed to the successful opening and invite all the residents of Greater Tubatse and surroundings to pay them a visit. The store is conveniently situated in central town within the Morone Centre and offers everything from fresh produce, butchery, deli, bakery and other groceries. They also stock the Choppies products to give better value for money. Special offers and value for money deals will continue at Choppies Burgersfort this weekend, so make sure you dont miss out on the Choppies shopping experience.

Customers are spoilt for choice with the wide range of products. Greater Tubatse Municipalitys Councillors assisted with cutting the ribbon and officially open the Choppies Burgersfort.

Customers were lined up outside the doors on Wednesday morning when the store opened.

Staff excitedly sang a special Choppies song before the doors officially opened.

At the opening of the store, Choppies donated a special food parcel to the Cross Border Kids Orphanage situated in Riba Cross. Cllr. Anna Masete from the Greater Tubatse Municipality assisted Ms Pelonomi Mmusi from Choppies to hand over the donation. The butchery offers only the best quality at the best price.

The bakery and deli sections of the shop not only provides staple foods such as bread, but also delicious meals and sweet treats.

Fresh fruit and vegetables to pick and choose.

Choppies Burgersfort - Shop 24 & 25 Kastania Street, Morone Shopping Centre, Burgersfort Tel: 013 231 8090 Fax: 013 231 7765

NEWS

28 FEBRUARY 2014

Live broadcasts from Pistorius trial - your views

Oscar Pistorius murder trial is due to start next week and the former paralympian and Olympic athlete will continue to be in the spotlight as live radio and television broadcasts from the courtroom had been approved this week. Judge Dunstan Mlambo who had to rule on the media houses applications for broadcasting rights had to consider Pistorius right to a fair trial, the right to freedom of expression and the principle of open justice. On DSTV a 24-hour channel will carry the full live broadcast with other channels broadcasting large chunks of the proceedings. There will also be live broadcasting on radio stations such as Radio 702 and Highveld Stereo. It is clear that the South African public will be getting more than their fair share of the Pistorius trial, but is this what the public would like to view and listen to? Platinum Gazette asked readers whether they will be following the trial in the media and whether they think it will impact on the fairness of the trial.

Me. Maritza Foxcroft s: Nee, ek gaan nie kyk of luister na wat met die hofsaak gebeur nie. Ek dink hy gaan in elk geval loskom. Ek het beter dinge om met my tyd te doen. By haar is Xanth.

Mr Bonny Selomane said: I will listen to the radio. He has to get a fair trail and face the law for what he did. Im interested in what will Mnr Oupa Mkhabela s: Al happen. die mense gaan stories daarvan maak. Ek gaan net op die nuus kyk en nie heeldag op die TV nie. Dit sal n fair trial wees want alles word opgeneem.

Me Zonika Drysdale en Me. Zenta Enslin s: Dis baie goed dat dit uitgesaai word. Dis lekker om te weet dat so n steratleet in so n situasie kan wees en nie net gewone mense nie. Ons dink hy sal n regverdige verhoor kry. As die bewyse wys hy is skuldig sal hulle nie anders kan as om hom skuldig te bevind nie. Zenta: Ek dink hy is eerlik dat hy haar nie wou vermoor nie maar Zonika dink hy is skuldig.

Mr Morrison Moloto said: Yes, Ill follow it. I just want to know what happened. If something happens to famous people it is very interesting to us. You know the 14th of February is a precious day. Why did he kill his girlfriend? I think it is going to be fair for everyone because of all the media.

Ms Mary Mlema said: Ill watch on the TV because we want to know how the court will rule on this cruel guy who is killing women. I think he must rot in jail. His face showed he killed his girlfriend from the first day he appeared in court. Yes, he will have a fair trial. There will be no space for funny stuff in court.

Mr Sydney Mmopane and Mr Jack Hlatswayo said: Ja, well watch on TV. He is a famous guy and that is why people will watch. We think he will get a fair trial. Ms Zanele Masuku said: Ill be watching and listening to the broadcasts because I want to hear the results and judgment. I want to check that he is not treated differently because he is so famous. It will be fair because it will be there for everyone to see. Left: Ms Khensani Madike said: Im interested to see what will happen to him. I watch TV, so that is where Ill follow it. I think the trial must be fair. He is just person like anybody else. The media will have an effect on everything, but the judge will decide how much it will affect him. Mr Chippa Mphogo said: Ill follow it on the TV. I want to know what happens and the final result. Yes, he will get a fair trial because everything is being recorded.

Mnr. Theo Visagie s: Ek sal so nou en dan as ek tyd het kyk na wat in die hof gebeur. Dis nie vir my n priority nie. My vrou sal seker meer kyk. Ek dink die hof beslis volgens die feite so ek dink dit sal n regverdige verhoor wees. Mense soek sensasie, so ek dink baie mense sal op TV kyk - dis mos lekker om ander te sien suffer.

Mnr Lawrence Mankge s: Ek sal op die radio luister. My hart is baie seer oor wat hy gedoen het. Hy was n OK ou. Ja, hy sal n fair trial h.

Me. Charlotte Vermeulen s: Ek sal dit wil kyk. Ek dink dis interessant en n mens stel belang in bekendes se doen en late. Dis n baie kontroversile saak met soveel kante. Ek dink daar is baie mense wat hom klaar skuldig bevind het a.g.v. wat die media oor die saak bekend gemaak het.

Mr Sam Mankge said: Well follow it on the TV and radio. No, he will not get a fair trial because of all the media attention. It is a problem.

Mr Sello Ledwaba said: I have to follow it. We like to see what happens when famous, rich people get into trouble. Usually they walk free. It is very interesting to us. I dont know if it will be a fair trial. The family will probably settle, pay a couple of millions and hell walk free.

Mr PA Motswana said: Ill listen to the radio. What he has done is not a good thing. Im interested to follow it. I think he is going to jail. The law is bigger than the money he has that is why I am following it. Yes, it must be a fair trial. Theyve given a long Mr Bruce Mbalati said: Ill time before this trial so it must watch it on TV. I dont know if be well investigated and fair. it will be fair.

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NUUS

Style, quality, comfort, Astra

Westvaal Steelpoort, as everybody knows, is situated at the busiest cross in town. And the road surface in that intersection is horrible to say the least. So, Platinum Gazette, after taking delivery from the dealer for a test spin on Wednesday with the new 1.4 Opel Astra Turbo (petrol and automatic), very gently eased into this infamous intersection for fear of damaging the vehicle (the editor is used to a more robust 4 x 4). First impression, from the intersection and heading to Lydenburg / Mashishing over the railroad (bad surface again) is how well the thing rides. Its a bigger car than the previous generation, having grown by 17cm in length and 7cm in wheelbase, but feel still larger, floating serenely over dodgy tarmac and delicately smoothing bumps and potholes without ever feeling disconnected. Unlike some of the competitors, Opel chose not to adopt multi-link rear suspension on the Astra, instead using a development of the last cars torsion beam set-up, but with a new Watts linkage - a pair of horizontal supports connected by a short vertical bar - to reign in the lateral movement of the twist axle, a novel arrangement patented by General Motors and cars can be uniquely calibrated (read for our crap roads) while offering a better balance of comfort and handling. The turbo is barely felt and speed arises quickly as a glance on the stylish instruments confirm. The speed is also safe with all the electronic gizmos thrown in with this car (air bags etc) and tight bends require a genuinely daft approach speed to get the traction control light flashing. The Astra remains composed on the road and a stylish vehicle. The built quality, outside and inside is up there with the best and the space in the vehicle and boot is large and comfortable for its class. The engine pulls the car to 100km/h in less than 10 seconds if you know what you are doing and the brakes pull it to a standstill quickly and in a straight line without a swerve. Niggles - not much. We dont like the winders for the back windows, the Marie biscuit spare and no vanity mirror for the driver (it is so stylish you may wish to put on a tie you know). But for R265 500, we think it is a steal.

Supply Chain Management Unit

BID NUMBER: GTM/20/13/14 DOCUMENT FEE: R500.00 (Non-refundable) EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with Greater Tubatse Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy as amended, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000, responsiveness to the bid document(s), and on a 90/10 points system, of which the 90 points is for price and 10 points is for B-BBEE. CLOSING DATE AND OTHER CONDITIONS 1 Bid documents shall be on sale from the 3rd March 2014after briefing session for a non-refundable fee of R500.00 at cashiers office, Greater TubatseMunicipal Office, Lower ground, No1 Kastania Street Burgersfort. 2 Compulsory briefing session will be held on the 3rd March 2014 at old Municipal Building (cnr Eddie Sedibe and Kort streets) at 11:00 3 Bids will be closed @ 12h00 and opened in public on the 20th March 2014 and must be fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope, appropriately marked GREATER TUBATSE ECONONIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN. BID NO: GTM/20/13/14and deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which is available 24/7 days a week at the Reception of the Greater Tubatse Municipal Civic Centre No 1 Kastania Street Burgersfort. No faxed, emailed, telephonic or late bids will be accepted. 4 The Municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appoint bidders individually and or collectively to execute the above contracts, and negotiate further conditions and requirements with successful bidder 5 In terms of the National Treasurys Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the person(s) in the service of state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the bid document will be submitting nonresponsive bids, 90 working days after the bid closing date is our validity period. 6 Technical queries related to this bid should be directed to Mrs.Lingwati MMY @ 013-2311213 or 1000. General queries should be directed to Mr. MM Mapeka @013-231 1224 or 1000.
Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort; PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150; Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467; Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

Public Notice
Public Notice of Council Meeting
Members of the public including Magoshi, Ward Committees, Business Sector and other stakeholders are invited to attend the Ordinary Council meeting scheduled as follows: Date: Time: Venue: 6 March 2014 11:00 Municipal Chambers (Burgersfort Civic Centre

P.S. All guests are expected to be seated at 10:45 in the Council Chambers.
Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort; PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150; Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467; Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

MA MONYEAPAO ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

MA MONYEAPAO ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

NEWS

28 FEBRUARY 2014

Local runners perform in Polokwane

Local runners made their mark at the BMW Autohaus 4 in 1 race in Polokwane last weekend. More than 1 000 runners participated in the event. The Modikwa Marathon Club ran their first race for the season and did very well. Leboka Noto, running in the colours of Toyota, finished 5th overall and was the first male veteran in a time of 2:32 min. Solomon Masedi finished 3rd in the masters race. Running his personal best Herman Mogale completed the 42.2km race in a time of 3:48min. Herman is preparing to run this years Two Oceans Ultra Marathon. Salome Makuoa, the wife of runner Sonia Makuoa ran her first 10km race. She decided to join her husband in running to support him. She finished in 1:16min. The Modikwa Marathon Club management congratulates everyone with their performance and wish them well for their training ahead of races such as the Loskop Ultra Marathon and eventually the Comrades Marathon. Athletes from the Samancor Marathon Club also participated in the race. Johannes Shimisto Mogoane ran a time of 2:45min. Surprise Makofane came in 6th with a time of 2:35 just after Leboka Noto from Modikwa. Last year Fanie Matshipa, a Samancor runner who has brought home gold from the Comrades won the race, but he did not participate last week. Ernest Mokoo ran a time of 1:13min. Modikwa athletes times: Leboka Noto - 42.2km - 2:32; Sonia Makoua - 42.2km - 3:39min; Herman Mogale - 42.2km - 3:48min; Peter Molapo - 21.1km - 1:32min; Albert Twala 21.1km - 1:37min; Solomon Masedi - 21.1km 1:43min; Justice Phokane - 21.1km - 1:46min; Adolph Boshego - 21.1km - 1:50min; Salome Makuoa - 10km - 1:16min; Recognition Maphanga - 10km - 1:20.

(Information supplied by: Willem Montgomery, Modikwa Marathon Club; Tshepo Marobane. Photographs supplied by: Tshepo Marobane).

Come play at Atok

Greenkeepers Revenge - 8 March
Building a double storey house or office block? For all your Rib & block slab requirements, contact us on: 086 111 2548 or email your plan to us for a free quote: tracey@nyati.co.za We supply the whole Mpumalanga area. www.nyatislabs.co.za
The Mountain View Golf Course will be hosting their annual Greenkeepers Revenge on 8 March 2014. They are inviting all golfers in the area to come and enjoy the day with them and experience the beauty of Mountain View. For more information on the days activities and to enter the challenge contact Swannie on 082 555 4674. Everyone is welcome!

Tubatse Build It, Shop 27, Cnr. Dirk Winterbach & Kruis Street, Burgersfort. Tel: (013) 231 7529
Open Mondays - Fridays: 07:30 - 17:00; Saturdays: 07:30 - 14:00; Sundays and Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00

Bigger store opening soon!

9990

BUILD IT WATERPROOFING + FREE MEMBRANE (Assorted colours) 5 Lt

22990
BUILD IT HI COVER PVA PAINT (White/ Cream) 20 Lt

14990
BUILD IT MASONITE DOOR 813mm x 2032mm

159900 169995
ROLL UP BUILD IT GARAGE VALUE TANK DOOR (2200Lt) 2450mm x 2100mm x 0.5mm(Buffalo Brown Chromadek)

219900

HEAT TECH TRENDLINE DUAL MOUNT GEYSER 150lt 460mm diameter x 1319mm length 600kpa/SABS Approved/Eco Friendly/ Includes Draincock & Safety Valve

50 78EACH
SEPHAKU CEMENT (Wide variety to suit various applications) SAND

6990 17EACH 2790

90

GALVANIZED GUTTER 3600mm x 100 x 75 x 0.4mm

15990
NUTEC CEILING BOARDS 3.6m x 1.2m

11990
UNDERGROUND PIPE 110mm x 6mx100kpa CORRUGATED IRON

WELDED FENCE MESH 1.8m x 100mm x 100mm x 1.8mm x 30m

44990

SAND + 5KG CEMENT

EACH

0.3mm x 3.6m...

94

90

BUILD IT 40KG BAGS WITH SAND Wide variety - building sand, river sand, plaster sand, stone, concrete mix

Promotion prices valid until 8 March 2014

All prices incl. VAT. Delivery excluded

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Platinum Gazette

Klein Advertensies Smalls

Place your small advertisement via e-mail or fax or contact Bennla Celliers on 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com Fax: 086 554 9031

Adverteer/Advertise hier/here: 1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs 2.Betrekking/Vacancy 3.Dienste/Services 4. Oornag Akkommodasie/ Overnight accommodation 5. Troeteldiere/Pets 6. Persoonlik/Personal 7. Allerlei/ Miscellaneous 8. Finansies/Financial 9. Te Huur/To Rent 10. Te Koop/For sale

4. Oornag Akkommodasie/ Overnight Accommodation

MONTHLY OR DAILY ACCOMMODATION IN BURGERSFORT Khadimas Lodge now open. 171 Nyala Street, Ext. 5, Burgersfort. Opposite Department of Labour. Contact: 076 666 1100/013 231 8609

refill and other fridge/freezer/stove & washing machine components! Visit Cash Trader Burgersfort. At the back of Capitec and old ABSA Bank, next to Supa Save (old Post Office Building). Tel: 076 111 8405

Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does - Stuart Henderson
Platinum Gazette contact details: Editorial: William Zwart Tel: 083 271 9151 E-mail: editorial@platinumgazette.com Advertising: Bennla Celliers Tel: 083 543 1676 E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com Fax: 086 554 9031/013 231 7147 Postal address: P O Box 2208, Burgersfort, 1150 Website: www.platinumgazette.com Printers: Printed by Paarl Coldset (Pty) Ltd, 83 Heidelberg Road, City Deep Production Park, City Deep. Copyright: All rights concerning any advertisement and / or other material contained in the Platinum Gazette are expressly reserved in terms of Section 12 (7) of the Copyright Act (98 of 1978).

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We have the following vacancy at our store in Burgersfort

QUALIFIED BUTCHERY BLOCKMAN

Minimum Experience: At least 5 years experience in a retail meat market (supermarket experience would be an advantage) Grade 2 Meat Cutting Certificate Recognized butchery apprenticeship or learnership Some Key Requirements: Customer service Production planning Product knowledge and meat cutting skills Stock rotation and transfer; wastage control Cold chain knowledge Range and quality management Point of Sale and pricing Hygiene, housekeeping and safety Maintain quality, standards and security procedures The ideal candidate would: Be a team player, but also be albe to work on his/her own Have good interpersonal and communication skills Make the most of opportunities for growth within the company
Please forward your application to: burgersfort@christiegroup.co.za

9. Te Huur/ To Let
3 bedroom house in a security village available to rent in March 2014, R10 000 pm. Please contact owner at 076 834 3457

7. Allerlei/ Miscellaneous
Your number one outlet for fridge compressors, gas

Supply Chain Management Unit

NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID (CONTRACTORS PROPOSALS)
Bid Name Bid Number Document Fee 1. GaMaphopha Bridge 2. Habeng Access Bridge MIG/LP/1557/ RE/13/14 R500.00 each (NonRefundable) Compulsory Briefing Session Required CIDB Technical Enquiries Mr PD Neluheni 015 291 4365 Mr PD Neluheni 015 291 4365

To advertise in Platinum Gazette contact Bennla Celliers on 083 543 1676 or email adverts@ platinumgazette. com

Closing date: 16 March 2014

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after the closing date, your application was unsuccessful. Please do not apply if you do not have the required qualifications, knowledge and experience for the position.

3rd March 6 CE or 2014, GTM Old 5 CEPE Municipal Chamber Building at 09H00 Same as above 6 CE or 5 CEPE

GTM/06/13/14 Same as above

EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA

Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater Tubatse Municipalitys Supply Chain Management Policy as amended, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5/2000, 2011 Procurement Regulations and responsiveness to the bid documents and on a 90/10 point system of which 90 points is for price and 10 points for B-BBEE Level Contribution as determined on the B-BBEE Certificate.

CONDITIONS OF THE BID

1. Bid documents will be on sale for a non-refundable fee of R500-00 from Tuesday, the 03rd March 2014, at the Cashiers Office, Greater Tubatse Municipality, Lower Ground, 1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort, from 08H30 to 15H00 during week-days. 2. All bids will be closed and opened in public on the 20th March 2014 at 12H00 and must be fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope appropriately marked the name of the bid proposing-for and must be deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which is accessible 24 hours and 07 days a week at the Reception of the Greater Tubatse Municipality, 1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort. No late, faxed, e-mailed, telephonic or electronically-submitted bids will be accepted for consideration. 3. The municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appoint bidders individually and /or collectively to execute the contract and negotiate further conditions and requirements with the successful bidder. 4. In terms of the National Treasurys Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the persons in the service of the state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the bid document shall be submitting non-responsive bids. The bid validity period from the closing date remains 90 working days. 5. Successful bidders who are outside the area of jurisdiction of the Greater Tubatse Municipality shall be required to sub-contract at least 30% of the total scope of work to a locally-SMME-based contractor registered on the municipal database, where applicable. 6. Enquiries relating to the Bidding Procedure should be directed to M M Mapeka at 013 231 1000/1224 or mmmapeka@tubatse.gov.za during office hours (07H30 to 16H00).
Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort; PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150; Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467; Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

MA MONYEAPAO ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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NEWS

28 FEBRUARY 2014

Faster, higher and better at Burgersfort

The first three finishers in each item received a medal as recognition of their achievements.

Laerskool Burgersforts annual friendly athletics competition took place last week Saturday. Chrildren from Laerskool Burgersfort, Steelpoort Academy, Calvin College and Laerskool Atokia participated in various track and field items. One of the days highlights were when Coelette Erasmus (photograph above) qualified for the South African Championships in shotput with an attempt of more than 10m. The school thanked all the days sponsors and everyone who participated and assisted in the success of the day.

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First taste of athletics

Besige Bytjies Kleuiterskool hosted their first ever athletics. They invited Joshua Generation, Steelpoort Academy and New Kids to join them for the day of fun at Tubatse Chrome Club last week Friday. The children participated in all types of fun items where they had to run, jump and throw. Besige Bytjies thanked the following sponsors of the day: Westvaal Steelpoort, Jessica Meyer, Jormid Witbank and Tubatse Chrome Club. They also thank all everyone who assisted on the day.

The fan club (parents) came to see and photograph their kids in action.

Who can hit the clown with a paper plate frisbee?

Left: Getting the bean bags into the laundry bin on the opposite side is quick if you have the right aim.

All smiles as the athletes near the finish line.

Jumping from one side to the other was big fun.

Who can throw the plastic javelin the best?

With a little help the hurdles are easy!

The bicycle item was very popular - no road rage allowed!

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SPORT
Friendly soccer games at Mangabane
After the two teams played a friendly soccer game two weeks ago, the Tukakgomo Masters were looking for revenge against the Tubatse Masters. Unfortunately it was still not their day. The two teams played a friendly soccer game at the Mangabane Sports Ground on Saturday last week. The Tubatse Masters dominated the first half and by half time the score was 3-0. Aubrey Malindisa opened the score for Tubatse Masters and Mbesuma Mabaso also scored two goals in the first half. In the second half Tukakgomo dominated the game but they were failing to penetrate the defence of Tubatse Masters. They only managed to score one goal. Late in the second half Tubatse Masters introduced Loui Matuludi who also managed to score a goal to make the final score 4-1 in favour of Tubatse Masters. In the second game of the day Tubatse Masters played against Mangabane FC and won the game 30. Tubatse Masters dominated the game from the first whistle and created many scoring opportunities. Loui Matuludi and Seun Maroga scored in the first half to make the score line 2-0. In the second half Tubatse Masters were still dominant with Andrew Skosana scoring a goal.

(Photographs and Information: Jerial Mvundlela)

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