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7 Mei 2010
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‘We will
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Supt. Victor Lekwadu, the man in charge of law traffic law enforcement is tired of
people misbehaving in Burgersfort. “We are going to clean up this town” he says.
He and his men and women will be intensifying attempts to curb lawlessness,
reckless driving and other problems concerning traffic in Burgersfort and
Steelpoort. They are aiming be visible in town and will focus on various traffic
offences, not only checking drivers licences and vehicle licences.
Motorists and especially taxi drivers making U-turns at the new Boxer store in
Dirk Winterbach Street will have to face the wrath of the law. “We are appealing
to taxi operators to take control of their drivers. They are not permitted to make
U-turns there,”’ he said.
Motorists are not the only ones guilty of breaking traffic laws. Pedestrians
should make use of the designated pedestrian crossings such as zebra crossings
and the overhead bridge between the taxi rank and Castle Square. It is within the
traffic officers’ right to also fine and even arrest pedestrians who do not obey the
rules.
Another problem Supt. Lekwadu pointed out is loading and off-loading of
passengers in front of Shoprite’s entrance. Taxis often block the flow of traffic
there as they wait for their vehicles to fill with passengers. “People should get into
and out of the taxi’s at the taxi rank in the designated areas,” he said. The traffic the rules all the time. They must start behaving themselves before this is
officers will no longer tolerate the blocking of traffic flow within centres and on the implemented,” he said.
streets. The public have often complained about officers talking on their cell phones
A major problem for the traffic department is the theft of traffic signs and while driving or not wearing a safety belt. They are however within their rights
poles. “We appeal to everyone to leave the signs and report those who steal it. It is to do so. According to the Road Traffic Act police officers and traffic officers are
an offence to steal a traffic sign and perpetrators will be prosecuted”. exempt of the rules restricting telephone usage and the wearing of a safety belt.
To just drive over a red robot is another of the common offences in Burgersfort. “Drivers with outstanding traffic fines must come and pay their dues. They
Drivers simply do not obey the traffic lights. This is such a serious offence that will be prosecuted for outstanding fines,” Lekwadu said.
recently a judge sentenced a driver to one and a half year imprisonment for not “We will be taking care of complaints and will focus on problem areas all
stopping at a red light. Lekwadu warned that this could also become the fate of over town,” he said. Should the public be aware of a traffic problem or
drivers in Burgersfort. Should you be caught going over a red light, imprisonment congestion where traffic officers could assist with restoring traffic flow, the
is a real option. “For many this has become a habit and this must stop now,” he licensing department can be contacted. The public can ask for Supt. Lekwadu
added. who will dispatch officers to the reported scene. “If I am not available my staff
The Traffic Points System (RTMC) according to which a certain amount of will get hold of me and we will respond as quick as possible”.
points will be deducted for every traffic violation, will soon also be implemented in The licensing department can be reached on 013 231 7265. He also said that
Limpopo. This could see many drivers lose their drivers licences should enough after hours the Fire Station or the SAPS should be alerted of any problems with
points be deducted for offences that were committed. “People must start to obey traffic.
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4 NEWS 7 MAY 2010
Mirror, mirror
on the wall...
Miss OraTshiamo 2010 was crowned last week Friday
evening. Maphefo Marumo walked away with the crown.
Her two princesses were Sheila Mmutle (first princess) and
Lebogang Ramaube (second princess).
Fifteen girls graced the stage with various outfits and a
very cheerful crowd encouraged them.
The entertainment between the various outfits also had
the crowd on their feet. The bursary for the winner is under
review with one of the local mines as this can only be
awarded once a candidate has completed matric with the
proper grades. Other prizes included a top loader washing
machine, 54cm television, 6300 Nokia cellphone, a home
theatre system, a microwave oven, a meal voucher at
Nolito’s, a food steamer and a digital camera.
Ms Keabetswe Mogane, one of the organisers of the event
said that they are very proud of how the event played out.
“We aimed to show these girls that they have something to
work for and that each could have a goal in life towards
which they can work. Each and everyone can be a winner in
her own right”.
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6 NEWS 7 MAY 2010
SPAR and
SAPS join
hands
Burgersfort SUPERSPAR and
Burgersfort SAPS visited various Home
Based Care Centres and a creché this
week to hand out blankets and food
stuffs that will be distributed to the
needy in the community. On the
photographs are Ms Phindiwe Mnisi
from SPAR, Warrant Officer Godfrey
Mohale and Lieutenant Colonel CF
Mosena, station commander in
Burgersfort Community Home Based Care Centre (above) and Iketle
Burgersfort.
Creché in Apiesdoring (far right).
Gekies vir finale proewe. Agter: Brandon Parr- Anastecia Dube, Faith Moloto, Marizaan du Bruyn
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Laerskool Ohrigstad vs
Laerskool Mariepskop
Laerskool Ohrigstad het Dinsdag vriendskaplike
netbalwedstryde teen Laerskool Mariepskop gespeel. Die o/9,
o/12 en ‘n gekombineerde o/12 en o/13 spanne het op
Ohrigstad gespeel. Die meisies het gewys wat in hulle steek
en was baie sterk kompetisie vir Mariepskop.
Promotion
Office opens
at Mafolo Park
‘The town will consist of 7 500 Residences, a Mall,
Shopping Centre and smaller business sites placed
strategically throughout the town layout.’
The Developers of Mafolo Park has constructed a 60 m² SHOW HOUSE at Mafolo Park,
which will be staffed by P Six, from the 10th of May 2010.
Mafolo Park, under the umbrella of the Greater Tubatse Municipality, is being developed
as a joint venture between the Kwena Mafolo Community and the InfraGroup of
Companies. The town is situated amongst existing and future mines, along the R37,
between Polokwane and Burgersfort.
The town will consist of 7 500 Residences, a Mall, Shopping Centre and smaller
business sites placed strategically throughout the town layout. Mafolo Park will also
provide several Primary and Secondary Schools, Tertiary Educational Facilities as
well as a Medical Park. A Sport Complex, 11 ha Recreational Park for all to enjoy,
complete with a Hotel and Lodge Accommodation will be developed, something that is
essencial for the area.
The Residential Development will consist of a mixture of Entry level, Medium and High
Income housing. The Residential properties will be Full Title ranging from
approximately 240 to 1200 sq meter stands. The various extentions will consist of
freestanding and security estate developments with full and sectional title, varying in
price according to demand.
The Industrial development is situated on the R37 main road, across from the
Residential and Commercial Sectors. The stands range from 1200 to 10 000 square
meter and is zoned Industrial 2, which allows for Wharehousing as well as Manufacturing
plants and related industries.
The R37 road will be widened into 4 lanes through Mafolo Park, with robots to regulate
the flow of traffic as per SANRAL approval.
Mafolo Park will create a vast amount of JOB and Small Business Enterprise
Opportunities for the local communities. It is the intention of the developers to create
a model town with all the amenities needed in a modern society.
Mphoto Developers will start installation of services during the second quarter of 2010
with the construction of Extentions 1 and 2 following suite.
AT LAST - MAFOLO PARK - A REALITY!!!!
For any further information, please contact the P Six site office on 071 621 3495 or fax to
086 550 2227. Alternatively e-mail to linda@lantic.net.
8 NEWS 7 MAY 2010
Promotion
Do you want your child to receive quality education?Do you want your child to receive
individual attention made possible by small classes?Do you want your child educated in a safe
The GPS co-ordinates to the environment close to home?If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions then this meeting
gate are as follows: is definitely for you.
Spekboom River Estate
Gate:
Greendale College, a new independent school is being planned for the near future in
Burgersfort. The new school will be established at the entrance to the 520 hectare eco-
24° 41’19.19 S
residential development on the banks of the Spekboom River. The development comprises
30° 20’50.37 E
Motaganeng and Spekboom River Estates and offers an ideal location for an independent
school aimed at serving the greater Burgersfort community, not just the residents of
Spekboom Estate.
Eats and refreshments will be provided.
What are you prepared to pay for a sound education close to home?
(Please contact School fees will be affordable, comparable to what you pay currently for tuition boarding and
Joelene on 072 681 8215 transport. In exchange we will offer you a quality all-round education, firm, but fair discipline
and peace of mind.
by Wednesday 12 May to confirm numbers for catering)
As a parent and an interested member of the community, join us for a braai and a brief
Jumping Castles will be available for the entertainment of information session where we can exchange ideas and you can express your needs. We
would love to meet you and see how we can fulfil the educational needs of your child.
the younger children.
7 MEI 2010 NUUS 9
Letters / Briewe
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(Seen at the horses last
Saturday - see page 13)
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Dagboek / Diary
Wintervuurfees - 29 Mei 2010
Time: 15:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.
Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Dates for April: 16 April. Dates for May: 7 and
21 May. Dates for June: 2 and 16 June. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.
Nine holes. Entry fee R250. Tee off time: 17:30. Please note that only 36 players can be
accommodated. The first 36 to pay their entry fee will be accepted. To enter please
phone Martin van Rooyen on 082 816 4833.
Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. They
invite all social players of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool Burgersfort
sportsgrounds. Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545.
Winterveld Ringbal Klub oefen Dinsdae en Donderdae by die CVO skool op die R37 (op pad
na Lydenburg) se bane. Enige spelers of nuwe spelers is welkom om by die klub in te skakel.
Navrae: Zelna Wheeler 072 531 6287.
Die Tubatse Ringbal Klub oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag in Burgersfort by Calvin College.
Die klub nooi alle belangstellendes uit om by hulle aan te sluit. Oefeninge is 18:00 vir 18:30.
Navrae: Richardt, 071 877 7002.
Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van die
maand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulle
insamel gaan vir liefdadigheid.
Die Wildevy 4x4 Dag vind hierdie jaar op 31 Julie plaas. Slegs 120 voertuie word op die baan
toegelaat. Besprekings kan reeds gedoen word. Persone of besighede wat graag as punt-borge
wil optree kan ook solank hul spasie bespreek. Kontak: Susan Kruger by 013 231 7498/99.
10 July 2010 the Sanlam Cancer Challenge will take place at Tubatse Chrome Club. Play
will cover 18 holes and the entry fee is R150 per player. Tee off time is 09H00
(shotgun). Lots of prizes to be won. Come and enjoy the day and hit your shot for
cancer. All welcome. Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.
10 NEWS 7 MAY 2010
“It is a good suggestion because these Pastoor Antonie Nortjé sê: “As ‘n mens Mr Ben Taunyane said: “Considering the Me. Samantha le Roux sê: “Dis ‘n baie
days there are no jobs for young people,” dit reg bestuur kan dit dissipline crime rate in our country I think it is a good goeie idee. Ek het in die weermag
said Mr Samson Sondlane. terugbring, werk skep en die land in ‘n thing. Maybe in future if a big event comes grootgeword. My pa was ‘n sersant
eenheid saamvoeg”. to our country the crime will be low”. gewees”.
7 MEI 2010 NUUS 11
Mr Charles Moroke said: “I think it is a good thing. Me. Susan Janse van Rensburg sê: “Ek dink dis ‘n goeie ding. Dit Mnr. Hendrik Kleinhans sê: “Ja, ek was self daar
Some of the young people will be kept out of crime. maak van die seuns manne. Dan sal daar ook nie so baie gewees. Dit kan net goed vir die land wees”. By hom
Some might even get permanent jobs based on their jongmense in die tronk wees nie”. By haar is Elisha. is Jeanine en Danelle.
performance”. With him is Oarabile Moroke.
Me. Cecilia Bezuidenhout sê: “Dit is ‘n Mr Lefa Magabe said: “It is good. Crime Ms Julia Moroke said: “I think it is a good Mnr. Willem Vorster sê: “Dit is ‘n goeie
baie goeie ding. Dit sal meer dissipline will be less if they take the young men to thing for discipline and the protection of ding. Die jongmense is nooit opgelei nie.
terugbring”. become soldiers”. our country. If we have a big military our Die weermag het jou dissipline geleer. Dit
country will be safe and in a good state. I sal die leeglêery verhoed”.
have an uncle who was a soldier and he
is still very disciplined”.
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Burgersfort. Available more words, an additional R1-00 per word is charged.
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Left and above: It was not always easy riding or a soft landing,
but they always got up and finished the course.
Big and small participated. There was fun for everyone and especially the pony rides
(photo far right) was a big attraction for the children.
7 MEI 2010 SPORT 15
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Tubatse United
takes the Cup
On Saturday last week Tubatse United took on Nchabeleng Young Stars from Lebowakgomo in the final of the
Sekhukhune District Mayor’s Challenge. On Sunday the women battled it out. The games took place at Ntoampe
Stadium in Moroke.
The game was officially opened with a parade of the teams and a handshake of officials including Cllr.
Mogobo David Magabe, GSDM district mayor and Mr Thomas Madigage, assistant coach to Super Sport
United. The national anthem was sung and then the teams were off to a flying start.
Tubatse United showed their superiour skills and were soon leading. In the end the game finished with a 2 -0
score. Tubatse United took first place, Nchabeleng Young Stars second and Dudu Stars third.
Michael Mnisi was the top goal scorer and Jan Mnisi was named the Man of the Tournament. Both players
are from Tubatse United. Madigage, who grew up in Driekop attended the game and also encouraged the players
as well as the municipality to take responsibility for the development of the sport and sporting facilities.
On Sunday the women played and the finals between Brazilian Ladies and Barcelona Ladies was action
packed. The final score was Brazilian Ladies 6 and 0 for Barcelona Ladies.
Nchabeleng Young Stars played in the blue and Tubatse
United in the white and blue.
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