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Dwarsrivier Mine
Dwarsrivier Mine helps learners prepare for a career
On Friday 30 May 2014 hundreds of
learners from all over Thaba Chweu
Municipality attended a career expo sponsored by
Dwarsrivier Mine.
Dwarsrivier Mine believes that investing in the
youth is investing in the future of the country and
the company. The day was held at the Civic Centre
in Mashishing (Lydenburg) and a host of higher
education organisations were represented. This
days event was the second Dwarsrivier hosted in
two weeks. The week before, a similar event took
place in the Greater Tubatse Municipality,
highlighting Dwarsrivier Mines commitment to
invest in the area through creating opportunities
for the youth to grow into employable adults.
The learners listened to the various speakers who
explained what type of careers is available, what
the requirements with regards to subjects and
academic achievements are needed, as well as
bursary opportunities they can tap into.
Mr Remember Mmbengwa, SD Manager of
Dwarsrivier Mine gave a motivational talk. He told
the learners that sport and modelling might sound
like wonderful careers, but the reality is that they
never last. He encouraged them to pursue those
options as hobbies while studying towards a
degree or diploma that will ensure a long-term
career. He added that being from a poor or
disadvantaged background is not an excuse. With
hard work people can rise above their
circumstances. Learners must make use of the
various bursary and internship opportunities that
are available to them.
He emphasised that being intelligent is not the
only requirement for getting somewhere in life.
Working hard and never letting an opportunity
to gain knowledge pass you by is the key to
success. He told them that there is no space for
laziness and there is no such thing as a free ride
to being successful in your chosen career.
The learners had the opportunity to visit the
various exhibition stalls and obtain more
information about the various industries.
Stakeholders represented at the day included
Dwarsrivier Mine, Thaba Chweu Municipality,
The Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust
Hospitality and Tourism Academy, CTI Nelspruit
Campus, TUT and NYDA.
The learners experience was rounded off with a
food parcel to ensure that they leave the
exhibition only hungry for knowledge and
success in the future.
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Sekhukhune District
Government approves IDP
and budget
FATALITY AT MODIKWA
PLATINUM MINE
ARM made the following SENS announcement this week following an accident at
Modikwa Mine:
African Rainbow Minerals Limited (ARM) and Anglo American Platinum Limited regret to
announce that an employee was fatally injured in an underground accident at their jointly
owned Modikwa Platinum Mine on 03 June 2014.
Both ARM and Anglo American Platinum extend their sincerest condolences to the family,
friends and colleagues of the deceased.
The exact circumstances around the incident was not known at the time of going to
press.
Sekhukhune District Municipality
Executive Mayor, Mogobo David
Magabe delivered the State of the
District Address at the Moses Mabotha
Cicic Hall in Fetakgomo Local
Municipality on 30 May, in combination
with the 2014 IDP / Budget that was
approved.
Councillor Magabe dwelled at
length on the humble beginnings of the
District Municipality under a tree near
Groblersdal a number of years ago,
with a budget of only a few million rand,
to where it was today with a budget of
more than R1000 million and massive
projects with regard to water
infrastructure and sanitation projects,
such as 36 000 VIP toilets.
Councillor Magabe told his
audience that the District Municipality
has grown to an effective government
committed to service delivery in its area
of jurisdiction and that it is committed to
listen to the more than one million
residents of the districts five
municipalities. This population
represents 740 villages and 263802
households.
He stressed that the District
Municipality was not running alone on
its own course, but that it was
committed to hand work in glove with
residents, local municipalities, the
private sector and specifically the
mines that play a major role in this
area. In this regard he declared:
We wish to report that our
relationship with the mines is yielding
positive results as we speak. We have
started this engagement through
bilateral talks until the formation of
the Executive Mayor and Mining
General Managers Forum.
To date, we are proud to say
the District Municipality together
with the local mines have
implemented community projects
ranging from water, community
halls, clinics, sports grounds,
municipal roads, etc. We thank all
the mines for their contributions
indeed.
However, please allow me to
single out Xstrata Mine as the major
contributor towards this cause and
we urge other mines to emulate the
example by Xstrata.
We reiterate our call to the
mining companies and the private
sector to work closely with the
Sekhukhune Development Agency,
(SDA) because it was established
to improve relations with the mining
sector.
As we together move South
Africa forward we report that, we
have laid a model of good
governance with the separation of
powers to intensify oversight. This
model of separation of powers
distinctively defines roles of the
executive arm of government and
the legislature.
The District Municipality is now
more visible on the ground
interacting with communities
through outreaches, tabled
budgets, draft IDP, draft Annual
Reports and other legislated and
non-legislated engagements.
4 NEWS 6 JUNE 2014
Glencores Thorncliffe Mine recently hosted
a group of United Kingdom based university
students as part of their programme to
understand hard rock mining in South Africa.
The group of 23 students from Imperial
College London, led by Professor Dennis
Buchanan,
undertook an
underground mine
visit at the operation,
a first for some of
the students who
were part of the
delegation.
Each year I arrange
an excursion in May
to South Africa for
the group MSc
Metals and Energy
Finance students,
says Prof Buchanan.
In the past this has
included a visit to
Glencores Lion
Ferrochromium
operations in the
itinerary. Given that
they are busy with
the construction of Phase 2 of their
operation we decided to visit the Thorncliffe
Mine. This neatly complemented the
narrative of an integrated chromite operation
with Thorncliffe providing chromitite directly
to Lion for ferrochromium production, he
says. Prof Buchanan says the visit provided
an opportunity for the students to enhance
their employability in the minerals, coal and
petroleum industries and the related finance
divisions of investment banks of recent
graduates with general science, engineering
and finance degrees.
The programme also provides
complementary training for professionals
with previous industrial experience and is a
combined Faculty of Engineering and
Business School degree at Imperial College
London, he says.
According to Johan Combrink, Glencore
Alloys General Manager, Eastern Chrome
Mines, the visit strengthened the ties that
the company has with the University which
has conducted similar visits in the past to
the Lion Project.
The visit provided an opportunity to expose
the students to Hard Rock mining. It was the
first time that some of the students visited an
underground operation. We hope that the
visit will go a long way in assisting them gain
a better understanding of how we conduct
mining and also prepare them in their future
careers, he says.
We all came away with an in-depth
appreciation of the level of technical
sophistication that lies behind a successful
mechanised underground chromitite mining
operation. It would seem to me that the
Thorncliffe operation is at the cutting edge of
the strategically vital transition in the South
African mining industry from labour intensive
to mechanization extraction of narrow planar
ore bodies. The commitment demonstrated
by your underground operators to making
the process successful was quite uplifting. It
was a real privilege for all of us to see them
in action, adds Prof Buchanan.
UK students visit Thorncliffe Mine
5 NUUS 6 JUNIE 2014
Public Notice
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
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 : 13 June 2014
Time : 11h00
Venue : Municipal Chambers (Burgersfort Civic Centre)
PS. all guests are expected to be seated at 10h45 in the Council Chambers. For more
information please contact Mr Komane ML @013231 1277
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Win a Car cash back winner was Mr.
Thomas Mabelane from Ga-Manoke with
Kedibone Lekwadu from Spar. He won
R492.54 cash back.
Wild weekend winner was Mrs. Susan
Smit from Spekboom Burgersfort with
Idah Shabangu from Spar. She won a
R500.00 voucher
Customers keep
on winning at
Tubatse
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Lucky at Fast Fit Burgersfort
Mr Boas
Maunye was
the lucky
winner of
rugby tickets in
a competition
at Fast Fit
Burgersfort.
Mr Hannes
Spangenberg
handed the
tickets to him.
(Photograph
and
information:
Fast Fit
Burgersfort).
She won a sheep!
Hi-Q Burgersfort Tlou Tyres
ran a Win-A-Sheep
competition.
The winner was drawn on
Saturday last week.
The store was a hive of
activity as customers eager
to win this meaty prize
came to see who will be the
lucky one.
It was eventually Ms Bonny
Phala who walked away
with the meat.
Her prize was handed to
her by Mr Sipho Aziza from
Hi-Q Burgersfort.
The store often has special
deals and competitions
running so keep an eye out
when you visit them next
time.
(Photographs & Information: Tubatse SUPERSPAR)
6 NEWS 6 JUNE 2014
A while back we took the Opel Corsa Essentia with its normally aspirated 1400 engine for a
spin.
We reported positively about the car, but lamented that the engine was really nothing to
write home about. This week, we entered the Opel Corsa Enjoy 1.4T (for turbo) and crossed
the path from Steelpoort to Mangabane village (so to speak).
So what is different? Apart from the turbo, the car gains 16 inch alloy wheels compared
to the lesser brothers 15 inch wheels, ABS front and rear with disk brakes at the rear as
opposed the drums of the Essentia, start/stop economy control and upgraded trim like body
coloured door handles and a matt chrome air nozzle.
Better?
O yes! The long incline from Steelpoort to Mangabane proved to be no problem for the
little Ecotec turbo and there was no sign of running out of breath like the time we drove the
Essentia. Acceleration was strong and torque kicked in low thanks to the turbo, which apart
from the better and useful pulling power, did its work silently and smooth. The ride was very
comfortable and the car was surefooted, stopping on a penny.
The steering at speed felt very light and personally the driver would have liked a little
more weight.
Space and comfort in the cabin did not really differ from the cheaper brother of the car,
but fatigue levels (with a more comfortable and safer) turbo drive will definitely be less.
The stop/start thing works well with the car dying when you stop, put your foot on the
brake and clutch and put the 5-speed shifter into neutral. It fires up immediately when you
lift your foot off the clutch after engaging a gear.
O, the needle of the rev counter also rests on an auto stop indicator while the car is
dead. A light should have been better.
Another gripe is that the folding rear seat is still not split in this derivative, making for an
awkward squat on the back seat when disengaging the catches to release the seatback.
Overall the car is enjoyable to drive and a young couple or single person do not really
need anything else in this price range. R201300 as opposed to the R187800 of the normally
aspirated Essentia. Worth it? You decide. Our vote is positive.
Enjoying the turbo
It was with great enthusiasm and expertise that the following learners, Mugivhi
Mulanga, Kgasago Moleboge and Phasha Rorisang, proved that success needs
devotion. Calvin Junior Debate Team attained number one position in the
Sekhukhune Districts debate competitions that was proudly sponsored by Love Life.
The final competition took place on the 23 May at Jane Furse. It was truly a clash of
the giants, but the Calvinites managed to stand proud amongst the eight schools that
took part. Calvin College teacher, Mrs. M. Bengura is also the Debate coordinator,
and she says that she has grand expectations for these learners, and the journey they
have started. This group was also to be taking part in the Provincial Debate
Competition on 5 June in Polokwane. In the photograph are Mrs. M. Bengura
(Educator), Kgasago Maleboge, Phasha Rorisang, and Mughivi Mulanga.
To debate is their strength
7 NUUS 6 JUNIE 2014
Mr Lawrence Kgoete said: No, the hawkers
wont move from where they currently do
business. Burgersfort is dispersed. They
wont want to be in one place.
Mr Rharjhie Kwashirai and Ms Granny
Nkuna said: It is good. It will improve
Burgersfort. The construction will create
jobs. But, it will be a bit impossible to move
the hawkers so the municipality sits with a
problem there.
Mr Big Masemola said: No, it wont work. It
is a waste of money. They wont move there,
it is too far from the centre of town.
Mnr. Christo Myburg en Mnr. Danil Mkama
s: Dis n safety en environmental hazard
wat hulle daar bou. Dit gaan nie beter wees
nie. Mense gaan oor die pad hardloop en
daar gaan ongelukke wees. Dink net hoe
vuil sal dit wees. Wat gaan hulle met goed
soos riool doen? Die sisteem is reeds
oorlaai. Ons werk by Modikwa en daar was
hierdie week n fatality en dit terwyl ons altyd
safety eerste sit. Daarom weet ons hierdie is
probleem wat hulle besig is om te skep.
Daai plek sal ook nog fatalities veroorsaak.
Mr Doctor Masinga said: The hawkers must
move there. It will be clean and safe if they
have that place. Their products will be
cleaner and they will sell more things.
Burgersfort will become a clean town. This
town is very dirty now.
Mr Godfrey Mkhombo said: It is a good
thing. They will have a nice place to work.
The hawkers will be willing to move there if
they think properly about it. Town will be
cleaner. There they will have a bin to put
their rubbish. The guys cutting hair will be
able to go and put it in the bin unlike now.
Who knows? Maybe Burgersfort can
become the cleanest town in South Africa!
Left: Mr Adam Mafane
and Mr Joshua
Khondlo said: That will
be the best. The
hawkers must move if
they get a nice place. It
will be good because
the municipality will
build them something
nice.
Mr Maurice Ngele and Mr Thabo Selahle
said: It is too close to the road that spot. It
will not be safe there. There will be lots of
accidents with many people moving around
there and over that big and busy street. It
will also be much dirtier there. The hawkers
will not want to move from their current
locations.
Mr. John Masuku said: Its good. We are
growing into a city. In Pretoria in Sunnyside
there is something similar to what they are
building here. If you go there you know you
can get anything. I hope it will work.
Mnr Sam Mphogo s: Dis reg dat hulle dit
bou. Die mense sal daar wil gaan om goed
te verkoop. Dit sal beter wees vir die dorp.
By hom is Loyso.
Mr Mataba said: It is a good idea. They will
no longer be called hawkers; they will have
proper little shops. The municipality is doing
well.
Links: Me. Melany Kroon s: Dit sal
beter lyk, maar ek dink nie dit gaan
werk nie. Ek het al gehoor dat die
outjies kla dat hulle nuwe mooi
stalletjies soek maar hulle soek dit
waar hulle op die oomblik is. By so n
mark sal hulle almal op een plek
gekonsentreer wees en hulle doen
maar basies almal dieselfde goed.
Die probleem is dat hulle beter soek,
maar is ook nie regtig bereid om iets
daarvoor te betaal nie. Die dorp sal
dalk skoner wees as almal daarheen
kan skuif.
Mr Lucas Motjelele said: Its a positive
thing. This construction will alleviate the
employment problem. The only problem
with Greater Tubatse is the roads. It will be
difficult to get in and out of there.
Right: Ms Yvonne
Makofane and Ms
Riccah Mokgethwa
said: It will make
things better. It will
also be safer for the
hawkers and their
children if they bring
them to work. It will
be safe for visitors
too. Town will be
cleaner if there are
proper structures for
the hawkers.
Left: Mr
Vincent
Mohlabe
said: The
space is too
small there
for the
hawkers.
There will
also be a lot
of waste and
rubbish. I
dont think
the hawkers
will want to
move to one
spot. With
him is Hope.
Left: Mr Peter Ngwenya, Mr
Elphus Magabotje and Mr
Lucas Mohlala said: It is
good. It will create jobs with
the construction going on.
Maybe there is also a
chance that young people
will be able to start their
own businesses there. The
old hawkers will not want to
move there.
Burgersforts economy does not only exits
of mines and other formal businesses. The
informal traders or hawkers represent a
large number of the economically active
people in the area.
Over the past two years the hawkers were
encouraged to join the Hawkers Association
recognised by the Greater Tubatse
Municipality. They pay an annual fee and
one of the things they had on their wish list
is currently in the process of becoming a
reality. Construction of the Burgersfort flea
market has started with the ground works
currently in progress. The market will be
constructed across Magaba Filling Station
on an open piece of land behind Cheap
Cheap Butchery.
We asked readers what they think about the
market and how it will impact on
Burgersfort.
Your opinion about the Burgersfort flea market
Mnr. Hendr van Graan s: Dit gaan beter
wees. Die dorp sal skoner wees. Daar sal
nie so baie shacks langs die pad wees nie.
Dis goed die munisipaliteit doen dit. Dit sal
die smouse ook gelukkig maak.
8 NEWS 6 JUNE 2014
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delivery of several Commodities.
Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60km
from Lydenburg and 40km form Burgersfort, is a member
of the Assmang Group and world-class producer of Chrome
Ore and was nominated as Top Employer 2014.
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Please state the relevant reference number in the subject
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No telephonic queries will be entertained.
Closing date of Tenders:
Date: 27 June 2014
Time: 10:00
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9 NUUS 6 JUNIE 2014
Local golf players should not miss the
Cansa Golf Day on 7 June 2014. The tee-
off time is 08:30 and 18 holes will be
played in IPS Competition. There will be
three divisions: Division A: 0 - 9; Division
B: 10 - 16 and Division C: 17 - 36. The
entry fee will be R150-00. Enquiries:
Martin van Rooyen, 072 564 2811.
On 7 June the finals of the BFS Soccer
and Netball tournament will be played.
Two Rivers and Tubatse Chrome are
taking each other on at 09:30. Then
Samancor ECM will take on a
Twickenham/Marula at 11:20. The Final
Curtain Raisers will be played at 13:10
with the final scheduled for 15:05. The
games will be played at Mangabane
Sportsground.
On 7 June there will also be netball
games taking place. Modikwa will take
on Twickenham at 10:00. Samancor
ECM will play against Dilokong Clinic at
11:00 and friendly games will follow at
12:00. The final of the netball will be
played at 14:00.
The top goal scorers in the soccer so
far is Walter Magowa from Samancor
ECM with 7 goals. In the netball Bridget
Molopo from Modikwa is leading with 18
goals.
Cansa Golf
Challenge
Its the final
this weekend!
On Sunday 1 June Marota Cosmos FC
played a friendly soccer game against ZoZo
Ajax FC at Marota Cosmos Stadium in Ga-
Matodi.
The hosts dominated the first half of the
game and were leading 2-1 by half time. In
the second half ZoZo Ajax FC came back to
equalise the score. The hosts continued their
domination but late in the game, the visitors
fought back and managed to score another
goal. Not going down without a fight, the
hosts saw the back of the net three more
times. Melvin Seroka (Rooney) created many
scoring opportunities for Marota Cosmos FC.
The goal scorers for Marota Cosmos FC
were Moraba Khutso (Sethole) and Cosmos
FC number one striker Abre
(Bododo) Seroka who scored
three goals. Thabo Maphoke
(Joka) and Abel (KG) scored for
ZoZo Ajax FC. The final score
was 5-3.
Marota Cosmos FC this week
also welcomed Papaeki
(Sekororo) to the team as head
coach. He hung up his soccer boots as a
player with Marota Happy Kings to join
Marota Cosmos FC as head coach.
(Information & Photographs: Melvin Seroka)
Marota Cosmos FC face off with ZoZo Ajax FC
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Die plaaslike manne het hard gespeel en Belfast op hul tone gehad.
maar het ongelukkig die wedstryd verloor.
Die span speel
hierdie naweek
weer op
Ohrigstad en
die publiek is
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hulle te kom
ondersteun.
Hulle speel teen
Hazyview se
span en die
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10 NEWS 6 JUNE 2014
Local Elite runners
Leboka Noto and Peter Molapo are both
Elite runners. This means that they are
placed at the front of the pack when the
race starts based on their previous
performances.
Both Peter and Leboka are Modikwa
Platinum Mine employees. Leboka was
one of the few runners in the top 20 who
did not get a few months off for dedicated
training before the Comrades. He worked
his shifts underground and trained before
and after work. He told Platinum Gazette
that he wish he was able to do the 300km
practice he missed between January and
May due to various circumstances. He does
approximately 3 100km of running over this
period in preparation for the race. Perhaps
then I could have done better, he said.
Leboka is very humble, but also very tough
on himself. He was the second veteran to
finish and 19th overall. Many of the other
runners also paced themselves against
Lebokas steady run.
Peter Molapo finished in a time of 6:43:26.
Photographs on these pages were taken by Willem
Montgomery and some supplied by Samancor Chrome.
The Comrades Marathon is a tough race and 800 runners
received medical treatments at the finish. Of these, 362
were attended to at the medical tent while 400 runners
received R&R, rubdowns, strapping, massage and mild
treatment at the St. Johns Tent.
60 patients were treated at Durbans St. Augustines
Hospital while 14 patients were referred to the Umhlanga
There and almost there
Hospital. By Monday 4 patients remained hospitalised.
The Comrades Marathon doctor, Dr Jeremy Boulter said:
The majority of the runners who were attended to at the
medical tent were dehydrated and exhausted. Although
these are fairly minor symptoms, our medical staff had
another busy Comrades Race Day on their hands but all
within their grasp.
The Comrades
Marathon is often
used as a way to
raise money for
worthy causes.
Runners then use
fun outfits to draw
attention. On page
11 there is a
photograph of
someone who ran
in a rhino costume
to raise money and
awareness for
these animals safe
keeping.
Runners often
enter the stadium
at the finish with
banners branded
with messages to
loved ones or
dedications of their
race.
Local runners
performed very well.
Many of them have
particpated in more
than one Comrades. A
runner receives a green
number after running
more than 10 races.
11 NUUS 6 JUNIE 2014
Modikwa Marathon Club
Results:
Sonia Makuoa - 7:46:53 ; Stephen
Moeng - 8:20:28; Herman Mogale -
9:34:20; Albert Twala - 10:22:56;
Justice Phokane - 10:57:35.
Twickenham Mine Marathon
Club Results:
Marks Selelepoo - 8:08:35; Isaac
Mahlanya - 8:30:18; Jim Madonsela -
8:53:06; Kgaugelo Mphethi - 8:58:35;
Hlabane Pilusa - 9:43:07; Busi
Thobejane - 11:40:27.
Marula Mine Marathon Club
Results:
Isaac Mkhabela - 6:50:55; Joel
Mpuru - 7:54:07; Diakakanya Frans
Shawane - 8:18:38; Right Seerane -
8:25:05; Isaac Phoku - 8:26:49;
Malekana Phala - 8:28:13; Sydney
Fakude - 10:00:52; George
Mohubedu - 10:25:49; Andries
Mohubedu - 11:22:56; Gabriel
Malinga - 11:27:25.
Longtom Marathon Club
Results:
Isaac Madi - 8:10:47; Lazarus
Ledimo - 8:34:49; Enock Nyathi -
9:55:24; Andrew Mathebula -
9:57:46; Rudolph de Wet - 11:25:03;
Grant Roode - 11:50:03.
Samancor Chrome Marathon
Club Results:
Gift Kelehe - 5:34:39; Latudi
Makofane - 5:40:41; Gordon Lesetedi
- 6:01:47; Ernest Mokoo - 6:15:31;
Petoro Gaebetse - 6:21:35; Mongalo
Mogoane - 6:52: 22; Katlego
Magabane - 7:10:52; Seun
Maphakge - 7:26:43; Lazarus
Mogoane - 8:28:15; Lucky Shai -
8:30:04; Jeffrey Mbunyane - 8:31:58;
Sethibe Mohubedu - 9:17:52;
Monashi Eric Mabelane - 10:14:48;
Fanie Matshipa - 10:56:42. Victor
Raliphada completed the race in a
time of 12:17:20, just missing the
final cut-off.
Champion talk
Li mpopo Premi er Chupu Stanl ey
Mathabatha has congratulated all those who
made the Province proud because of their
sporting prowess this weekend.
We are proud that Polokwane City has
again gained its promotion to the elite
league after beating another home team
Black Leopards in a tight match.
The Premier wishes to also congratulate
Limpopo citizens and representatives who
domi nated the Top 10 at thi s year s
Comrades Marathon in Durban. Amongst
them is Ludwick Mamabolo who came 2nd,
Gift Kelehe on 3rd position, Rufus Photo at
5th position and Latudi Makofane on 10th
position.These gallant men and some
women who participated have shown us that
Limpopo is still a force to reckon with in the
sporting world.
We are proud to be associated with
winners. What they have achieved shows
that we are a winning nation. Their names
wil be written and recited in the walls of
heroes of this Province. They have made
us proud beyond words,and this calls for
celebrations, says the Premier.
Limpopo is proud
Samancor athl etes Gi ft Kel ehe and Latudi
Makofane spoke to Platinum Gazette this week.
Latudi is also known as Surprise. This 30-year old
runner works at Tubatse as a Front-End Loader
operator. He is from Ga-Riba Village and very
happy about his 10th place. He said: I want to
thank Samancor, thank you to my coach and thank
you to Andries Nieuwoudt from Tubatse. The 2
months training at Dullstroom helped a lot. With
6km to go I was so tired, but I am so happy with
the way I ran. Next year I am going for a top 3
position! His message to the youth - patience and
practice is key. Some people have the potential
but they dont have the sponsors and mentors but
they should keep on reaching for their dreams.
Gift Kelehe joined the Samancor Chrome
Marathon Club after Fanie Matshipa introduced
him there. During the year he is a constable in
the Rustenburg SAPS. He said: Thank you to
Samancor, coach John Hamlet and the SAPS.
He will be aiming for 1
st

place next year.
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A top position
for local club
On Sunday last week the Comrades Ultra
Marathon of 89,28km delivered three South
Africans in the top three positions.
Bongmusa Mthembu won the race which
stretched from Pietermaritzburg to Durban in
a time of 5:28:34. In second place was
Ludwick Mamabolo, one of Limpopos proud
products. The third place was taken by local
marathon club, Samancor Chromes Gift
Kelehe. Kelehe finished in a time of 5:34:39.
To Samancor Chromes delight they also
claimed position 10 in the top ranks when
Latudi (Surprise) Makofane finished in
5:40:41.
The winners also walk away with handsome
prize money. The winner received R350 000.
Second place took R175 000 and third got
R130 000.
Leboka Noto, a Modikwa Platinum Mine
employee made the mine proud when he
came in as the second veteran and in
position 19 overall.
The womens race was won by Eleanor
Greenwood from Great Britain. 18 000
athletes entered the race and 14 620 runners
participated on the day. Of those only 11 984
managed to finish. The runners had 12 hours
to finish the race that started at 05:30 in the
morning. The heat during the day made for
tough conditions and many athletes
complained that the last few kilometres were
the toughest. More than 50% of the
Comrades finishers come over the finishline
in the last hour of the race. This makes the
winners achievements even more
significant.
Platinum Gazette had Willem Montgomery
accredited as a correspondent and he
brought home all the news and photographs
of this race of ultimate human endurance.
Read more about local athletes results and
what the day delivered on pages 10 and 11.
Bongmusa Mthembu, Gift Kelehe and Ludwick Mamabolo were the top three runners in the
race.
Latudi Makofane or Surprise as he is also
known came in at number 10.
Left: Gift
Kelehe
recieves his
trophy at
the prize
giving.
Right:
More than
50% of
runners
finish
within the
last hour of
the 12
hour race.