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Media state-
ment on the
riots and
Marula Plat-
inum Mine
Closure
The tribal authorities of Kgwete, Mashishi and Manyaka,
together with the Marula Six Host Communities Forum
(Community Forum), held mediated consultative meet-
ings aimed at resolving the community riots at Marula
Platinum Mine which have resulted in the temporary
Steelpoort Akademie spog hierdie kwartaal met vyf nuwe onderwysers. Hulle is van links: Natasha Graham, Yolanda Miller,
shut-down of operations at the mine. These affected
Kallie Erasmus, Sonja Erasmus en Precious Thankge. Sommige is ou bekendes in die omgewing terwyl ander van verder
community leadership structures agreed to further
na die skool ‘ingevoer’ is.
engagements in a bid to speedily resolve the underlying
issues since the riots and the resultant mine closure
1-Stop Midas Steelpoort
were both detrimental to the communities and the mine.
The talks ran for three consecutive days, from Mon- last week embarked on their 1-Stop Midas Steelpoort on the move!
day 25 March to Wednesday 27 March 2019, in Burg- annual outreach to the local
ersfort. The management of Marula Platinum Mine was communities together with
represented in the meetings and, on the last day, the Glencore Lion Smelter.
LED Manager of Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipal- HIV testing and counsel-
ity joined the meeting, providing invaluable advice and ling took place as well as
support to the process. All tribal authorities on whose screening for glucose,
land the Marula Platinum Mine is operating were invited blood sugar, blood pres-
to the meetings, unfortunately, not all attended, despite sure testing and eye health
numerous efforts to encourage their participation. screening.
As can be expected, there were some heated
debates in the meetings but mutual respect, tolerance
and cooperation prevailed and for this, we commend all
who participated. The community leadership structures
(Tribal Authorities and Community Forum) agreed in
writing to some good and progressive resolutions. They
also agreed that Marula Platinum Mine should resume
business operations and pledged to ensure that there
will be no further riots or disruptions by the communities.
The two tribal authorities that abstained from the
aforementioned talks will be re-engaged with an aim of
getting them into the broader process towards ensuring
an all-inclusive engagement platform between Marula
mine and its host communities. It is worth noting that
Earlier last week an AMPRO tool day was
despite their abstinence from the talks, the two tribal au-
also held (bottom).
thorities also signed resolutions against further riots and
disruptions of the mine’s operations by communities.
Accordingly, the Marula Platinum Mine operations
resumed on 27 March 2019 and the situation has nor-
malised.
“The management of Marula Platinum Mine wishes
to thank everyone who participated in this process for
the commitment to finding an agreeable resolution as
the continuation of operations at the mine is in the best
interests of all its stakeholders,” said Mogale Mashilane,
Executive: Marula Operations.
Openbaring 3:7-8
Developing suppliers
Young beauty do
to create prosperity
The Sekhukhune District Municipality this
week Tuesday launched their Enterprise and
Supplier Development Programme at Win-
endeavors to deliver on infrastructure such
as water and sanitation.
He also stressed that the support of business
the area proud
terveld Recreation Club in Steelpoort. and communities is necessary for the license Lehlogonolo Mabanna (8) represented the North West to participate in the national
The Executive Mayor, Cllr K.S. Ramaila deliv- of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Limpopo in the Miss Elite SA 2019 compe- competition against contestants from other
ered the keynote address and stressed the area. It is envisioned that a SEZ will boost tition. provinces. There she came fourth overall.
importance of developing black business in development and create even more opportu- This young beauty from Burgersfort first Lehlogonolo is very passionate about mod-
the area while empowering co-operatives and nities. walked away with the Miss Elite Limpopo elling and participating in beauty pageants.
other initiatives to create jobs and flourish to The day’s activities also included a variety of title in her age category and was the Miss She may be young, but already has a lot of
bring prosperity to the district. presentations that touched on subjects such Elite 2019 Public Choice winner as well. experience having modelled clothes for Jet
Ramaila asked the private sector and espe- as B-BBEE and input from entities like the As the winner she headed to Klerksdorp in Stores in Polokwane and participating in
cially mines in the area to assist them in their Business Counsel. the Tiny Miss Lim-
popo Mzantzi Africa
competition.
She is also part of
a local modelling
academy that teaches
young girls to be
models.
The Miss Elite South
Africa competition
also requires contest-
ants to be involved in
their communities and
give back.
Lehlogonolo worked
with several charity
projects, including the
donation of toys to
26 orphaned children
at an orphanage in
Ga-Manoke village.
“I would like to give
thanks to everyone
Danger
who supported my
projects and assisted
me in my journey. The
best gift is giving from
Members of the public alerted the heart” she said
the newspaper to telephone this week.
poles that were blown over dur-
ing a big storm in February. The
poles still have wires connected
and is very close to the edge (Photograph and
of the road. Especially at night information: Mrs P
this poses a danger as some- Mabanna)
one veering off the road cannot
easily see the cables.
Platinum Gazette contacted
Telkom and although official
feedback is still awaited, an
official called to make sure of
the exact location and said
that a contracted will be sent
to recover the falled poles. He
added that the affected lines are
no longer in use and should thus
not be affecting any service from
their side.
4 NEWS 5 APRIL 2019
Ms Rachel Tjie and Ms Mercy Magaba said: “Journalists are just do-
ing their jobs. Politicians just want to hide things. We feel journalists
are being fair. Politicians should stop accusing journalists of things
and start delivering what they’ve promised us”.
Ms Tebogo Mashigo, Ms Rosa Makola and Ms Irene Ramoshaba said: “Journalists have to
Ms Anna Mathonsi said: “The journalists are adhere to a code of conduct. Some journalists are just telling the truth while others are being
just doing their jobs. Politicians have to be biased. We don’t really trust all the media out there”.
open. The media is not biased. Some media
however, not all of them, but some of them
do exaggerate and add their own story to is-
Mr Khutso Moshwane said: “The media
sues being covered to make sure people will
is doing its work. They should talk without
buy the newspapers. Some politicians have
fear where there are points like corruption,
a point about certain journalists, but not all of
irrespective of which political party is affect-
them. Politicians like Malema just wants the
ed. Politicians are crying against the media
publicity, that is why he always has an issue”.
because it is now going into election time”.
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Modikwa athletes
run in Ermelo
Steelie rugby teams ready for the season
Elvis Madiba and Karel Morethe ran the The u/13 and u/11 rugby teams
Gert Sibande Marathon last weekend. from Steelpoort Academy went on
The race took place in Ermelo. tour during the school holiday. They
Elvis ran the 42km race in 04:18 and participated in the Sunshine Week in
Karel the 21km race in 1:25. Marble Hall where 15 different schools
(Information and photograph: Willem gathered. The teams gained valuable
Montgomery) experience and enjoyed the trip. They
are ready to take on the rest of the
rugby season with enthusiasm.
Meanwhile the school is also proud
of Mr Armin Maritz and Mr Norman
Jordaan (photograph below) were
selected to be Mpumalanga Primary
Schools (Puma) Officials for rugby this
season.
The u/ 11 rugby team (above) with their coaches, Mr Armin Maritz, Mr Neels Beukes and Mr
Norman Jordaan. Below is the u/13 team with the same coaches and Mr Willie Oosthuizen.
PMSL results
Pulana Maroga soccer league (PMSL)
played on 30 March 2019. The results were:
Tshakanya ground: Mighty Rovers: 1 vs Bull
Bull: 3. Maruleng ground: Mangabane: 0
vs Golden Spears: 2. Maruleng: 1 vs Fast
11 jnr: 0. Mathipa ground: Real Touch: 4 vs
Young Dribblers: 1. Happy Fighters: 0 vs
Mighty Bucks: 2 Results for 31 March 2019:
Lenareng ground: Mighty Bucks: 2 vs Mighty
rovers: 0. Stone Breakers: 1. Driekop FC
ground: Young Dribblers: 0 vs Happy stars:
3. Real Touch: 4 vs Maruleng:0. Driekop FC:
2 vs Mighty Blues: 2. Golden ground: Tearing
Lions: 2 vs Fast 11 jnr: 0. Golden Spears: 0
vs Hungry Vultures: 1.
(Information: Pulana Maroga Soccer League)
8 5 APRIL 2019