Platinum Gazette
3 December 2010
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ConCourt judgement Rapist
hits Genorah gets life
In a landmark judgement on Tuesday, the
Constitutional Court (ConCourt) set aside
prospecting rights granted to Genorah
Resources on the land of the Bengwenyama
community near Burgersfort, who lives on
the farms Eerstegeluk and Nooitverwacht.
These farms comprises two of three
farms (the other is Hoepakrantz),
comprising Nkwe Platinum’s Tubatse
Project.
The court found that Genorah (a black
economic empowerment BEE entity, that
holds 63% of Nkwe Platinum) had not
consulted with the Bengwenyama
community as required by the Mineral and
Petroleum Resources Development Act and
that officials from the Department of
Mineral Resources had not given the
landowners a hearing and had not complied
with the fairness requirements of the
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.
The court said after the case, it concerned
the administrative fairness of the allocation
of prospecting rights to a third party in
terms of the Mineral and Petroleum
Resources Development Act (the Act) on land
owned by a community. The first respondent
(Genorah) was awarded prospecting rights
on the community’s land. The community’s
challenge to the award in the North Gauteng
High Court, Pretoria was dismissed. An
appeal to the Supreme Court Appeal was
also dismissed on the ground, like in the
High Court, that the community had failed
to bring the application for review timeously
in terms of the provisions of the Promotion
of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA).
The Supreme Court of Appeal did not
decide the merits of the community’s
grounds of review. The community applied
to the Constitutional Court for leave to
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appeal against the decision of the Supreme
Court of Appeal. The community contended
that the Supreme Court of Appeal erred in
finding that the application was brought out
of time and for not finding that the
community should have been awarded a
preferent right to prospect in terms of
section 104 of the Act. In addition, the
community argued that the award to
Genorah was defective because of
irregularities in the required consultation
process, lack of compliance with
environmental requirements and unfair
administrative procedures.
Genorah contended that the community
had no right of appeal and that the
community’s application to the High Court
was late. It was argued that there was in
any event, nothing untoward in the process
and award to it of these prospecting rights.
The Constitutional Court decided the matter
on the basis of whether the decision to
allocate the prospecting rights was fair
administrative action. The Court found that
an internal appeal was available to the
applicants, that the Department’s failure to
deal with the appeal amounted to a
conclusion of the appeal process, and that
the review application had thus been
brought in time. The Constitutional Court
held further that the granting and execution
of prospecting rights is a grave invasion of a
property owner’s rights. The Court held that
the purpose of consultation with landowners,
required by the Act, was to provide them
with the information necessary to make an
informed decision on how to respond to the
application. The Constitutional Court,
concluded that Genorah had not consulted
with the community as required by the Act,
that the decision-maker had not given the
community a hearing or complied with the
fairness requirements of PAJA, and that the
environmental requirements in terms of the
Act had not been satisfied. Accordingly the
community had not been treated as required
by the Constitution.
Leave to appeal was accordingly granted
to the community and the appeal succeeded.
The awards of prospecting rights on the
community’s land were set aside. The
Constitutional Court therefore ordered the
relevant government department and
Genorah to pay the applicants’ costs, jointly
and severally, in the High Court, the
Supreme Court of Appeal and the
Constitutional Court.
Bengwenyama Minerals are now free to
apply for prospecting rights on their
community land as the Constitutional
Court’s judgement did not grant this right
automatically.
Meanwhile, in another case, the third
farm comprising Nkwe’s Tubatse project,
Hoepakrantz, is in the spotlight. The
Supreme Court of Appeal agreed to hear an
appeal by Myeleti Minerals against the
Pretoria High Court's refusal to set aside the
grant of a prospecting right to Genorah on
the farm. The right was granted to Myeleti
but was inexplicably also granted to Genorah
in error, as claimed by Myeleti.
In August 2008 Xstrata took up an
exclusive option to acquire a 50% interest
in the Nkwe PGM projects near Burgersfort.
The option was exercisable within 90 days
after completion of a bankable feasibility
study (BFS) for Nkwe’s Garatau project (on
the nearby farms De Kom and Garatouw.
Nooitverwacht, Eerstegeluk and
Hoepakrantz comprise Nkwe’s Tubatse
Project). A crucial part of the deal is that
Xstrata “will fund the total development
costs of the properties from mining through
to concentrating”. The BFS for Garatau
expected in April this year, had been delayed
and was “expected to be completed” in the
fourth quarter of 2010.
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On 29 November 2010, Frans
Khomotso Nonyana(39) was sentenced
to life imprisonment for rape and three
years for abduction. The sentences run
concurrently.
The trial was held at the
Thabamoopo Regional Sexual Offences
court in Lebowakgomo. On 27
November 2007 the accused picked up
a 10 year old girl in Bothashoek village
with his motor vehicle and told her to
accompany him to the police station.
Instead he drove in the direction of
Burgersfort. They went to Burgersfort
to fill-up the car with petrol and when
they were adjacent Alverton village
the accused drove the vehicle into the
bushes and started to rape the young
girl.
Fortunately for the girl a young boy
(13) witnessed the vehicle when it
drove away with the girl and he
informed the father of the victim. Her
father informed the Police in Tubatse
who made follow-ups to trace the
motor vehicle. The police spotted the
white car of the rapist next to the stop
sign to Ga-Motodi village and they
stopped the vehicle and found the
young girl inside the vehicle. She told
the Police what had happened and
Nonyana was arrested.
Tubatse Police say as we are
already in the period of the 16 days of
activism and no violence against
women and children, the sentence is
welcomed as it will serve as a
deterrent to would be rapists.
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2 NEWS 3 DECEMBER 2010

Modikwa encourages ‘know Thorburn Security

at Pasas
your status’ on 1 December Thorburn Security Solutions and Modikwa Protection Services
visited the Pasas homebased care at Driekop on Wednesday 1
At Modikwa Platinum Mine the management and result return positive, it is not the end of the world. With December.
employees commemorated World Aids Day on 1 the right medication and lifestyle that person can still A message of hope for those living with HIV/Aids were
December 2010. have a full and productive life. delivered and
Both the business leaders and unions were in The workers were told that healthy employees are more parcels with food
agreement that employees must know their HIV productive, but not only that, their families are also were handed to
status. The message was that if the test is positive, happier. The chances are also better that they will be there about 200
assistance can be given in terms of medication and in the long run to help care and provide for their families. vulnerable and
councelling. It was emphasised that should a test Those who have during the year participated in the needy
voluntary testing to know their HIV status were entered individuals. This
into a lucky draw. The winners in this draw walked away is the company’s
with prizes such as TVs and DVD players. way of giving
back to the
community.

Three days of World Aids Day activities at Dwarsrivier

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine also Their function was already held on with briefing sessions for all mining and
commemorated World AIDS Day 2010. Monday 29 November engineering line managers, and continued
on Tuesday, with a briefing session for the
plant supervisors.
The main ceremony was held on
Wednesday, 1 December, where the
surface employees were
addressed by both the Senior General
Manager, Mr Francois Uys, and a NUM
representative, Ms Maggy Mafulatha. The
main event included a wall-signing
ceremony where all present were
encouraged to pledge their commitment to
help improve understanding about HIV,
prevent transmission and stop
prejudice.
A wall During all the sessions, Mr Uys engaged
signing in dialogue regarding the reason for World
ceremony Aids Day, with
formed special focus on taking action to tackle
part of the HIV prejudice, dispell myths, de-
week’s stigmatize, and protect
activities.
oneself and others from HIV transmission.
He stressed the fact that HIV is no
different to any
other chronic illness, as it is non-
discriminatory. People who contract the
disease are not bad. Good people also get
infected. We should thus fight the virus,
and support and care for the people living
with the virus.
He stated that it is only by breaking the
silence on HIV and AIDS that we will give
people a better understanding of the
disease and eliminate the stigma that
sometimes still cling to people living with
HIV/AIDS.
Mr Uys encouraged all Dwarsrivier
employees to ensure that they get tested
and know their HIV status. He further
encouraged those infected to register on a
disease management programme, and
those who are not infected to promote and
maintain health-orientated behaviour.

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3 DECEMBER 2010
Hawkers on the move
Fltr in the photograph are Mr Given Komane (spokesperson
and treasurer of Burgersfort Cluster of Tubatse Hawkers
Association), Mr Godfrey Mnisi (general secretary) and
Samson Maphake.
NUUS 3
The issuing of permits to hawkers in
Burgersfort are going according to plan
says the Burgersfort Cluster of the
Tubatse Hawkers Association.
They say hawkers must make sure of
the process. Money for a permit (R120)
must be paid to the municipality and the
official receipt must be presented to the
Cluster management at the secretary’s
stall across the road from Barnetts. The
secretary will verify that a hawkers is
registered and collect the permit from the
municipality upon presentation of the
receipt. They request that hawkers who
are not registered with them, must not go
and pay at the municipality as they will
not be able to get a refund. Register first
at the secretary!
As far as could be determined, permits
will be checked by the municipality from
15 December 2010.
In the mean time hawkers has agreed
with traditional doctors that they should
move out of hawkers stalls. “They are not “Some satan drove over our water tap on
starving and can afford other Sunday”. This group of car washers at the
accommodation” the hawkers say. hawkers area across Barnetts was without
Hawkers will be allocated the empty an income this week as they had no water
space. to ply their trade.
4 NEWS 3 DECEMBER 2010

Caring at Lion
Xstrata Lion held a “Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Community
Awareness day” on 1 December 2010.
The employees came in turns to donate blood, participate in a Shavathon
or spray their hair in colourful patterns, learn more about snakes and get
health information from the mobile clinic and stall. Pamphlets with
information on HIV/Aids, TB, Cancer and other diseases were distributed.
Employees were also encouraged to know their HIV status.
The CANSA Shavathon exceeded their target of R15 000 and collected a
total of R16 250. This will all go towards the Cancer Association.
The target for the blood donations were 54 units and a total of 63 units
were collected. The SANBS also presented Xstrata Lion with a trophy for
their efforts in donating blood (see photograph below).
The employees each received a T-shirt, cap and cold drink when they
attended the event. There were also lucky draws .

Xstrata Lion employees

clean up around them
On 18 November Xstrata Lion held a very
successful ‘Clean up day’.
The staff gathered at the Vantech parking
area and started in groups to clean around
the plant. Three bakkie loads of rubbish
were collected. This weighed in at 1600kg.
North West Recycling sorted, removed and
will recycle it.
The employees’ message to the community
is that we all should care abou the
environment and nobody should just
through rubbish out of the vehicles. The
employees were also rewarded for their
hard with with gifts of appreciation.

Photographs: Xstrata Lion

3 DESEMBER 2010 NUUS 5

First toys from

Toyrun delivered
The Misty Knights MCC hosted the first many more – you know who you are. Thank you all!”
Limpopo Valley Toy Run on 20 November. “Most of all, thank you to everyone who showed up on the day
Groups of Bikers gathered at Steelpoort and and supported us. We couldn’t have done it without you! With
Legends in Lydenburg in the morning and your help, we will be able to make Xmas a little brighter for
departed to join the main group at Eclipse many needy children in our area.”
in Burgersfort. On Friday last week, the first batch of toys were distributed in
The miserable weather around the region Lydenburg where a special Christmas party was held at
early in the morning kept some bikers from Lydenburg High School. Santa even arrived on a motorcycle.
further afield away, however we still This was a joint effort between the Misty Knights MCC and the
managed a turnout of 200 bikes and around Christian Motorcycle Association.
600 people, who contributed both toys and
tons of goodwill” said Julia Todd of the Misty
Knights MCC.
“We collected 738 new toys in the trailers at
the venue, along with around 250 items of
2nd hand toys and clothing.
Toys will be distributed during the weeks
following the Toy Run. Beneficiaries include:
CMR Lydenburg, Duncia Safe Haven,
Lelievlei, Dilokong Hospital (children’s
ward), Pilgrims Rest Primary School and
several other small crèches and schools
around the area.
“Thank you to sponsors and contributors:
Tubatse Ferrochrome, Snip & Wip Crèche,
Khumbulani Mining, Flame Signs, Tubatse
Hardware, Talisman, Johnny’s Pub, The
Wrench, Honda Lydenburg, SPS Dynotech,
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Burgersfort, also known as the Platinum City, in the Limpopo Province The combined Estate will have three tiers of schooling “Our objective is to have happy customers,” says Hoffman
is set to receive a facelift in more ways than one. Beginning with the on the property and in a first for South Africa, only 40% Prinsloo, Cranbrook Property Projects Managing Director,
two residential estates of Cranbrook Property Projects – Spekboom of the total property is being developed. The remaining “and our customers include all residents and employees in
River Estate and Motaganeng Lifestyle Estate , the well-known school 60% is left the way nature intended - allowing for fauna and around the Burgersfort district.”
group Curro are investing in Burgersfort with the construction of a and flora to flourish within this man-made development.
modern new, affordable private model school, within Spekboom River This, not only lends the estates to being eco-friendly,
Estate. Construction of the pre-primary, primary & secondary school
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but puts its residents in the enviable position of living
on nature’s doorstep. There is a variety of game and
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January 2012. countless bird species which live on each estate and
While the two estates are central to Cranbrook’s presence in the area,
the Development Company is in Burgersfort for the long-term. The
when this is combined with the fact that the estates
have game rangers doubling up as security guards,
piece of the
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being impressive, residents and visitors will see a gradual change as children – with an entrance gatehouse controlling
each project is completed, until the town – soon to be a city – reaches access.
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the Developer’s ideal – a ‘Modern African City’.
Because of the high expected growth of mining activities, population
growth in the broader Burgersfort area is expected to rise from its
current population of 36 485 to an estimated 42 466 by 2015. The
Greater Tubatse District of Limpopo, within which Burgersfort falls, is
expected to grow from its current number of 53 851 households to
71 055 by 2015, while the simultaneous population growth is expected
to rise from 270 115 to 356 411 within the same time period.
The population increase combined with the development of this Modern
African City will undoubtedly attract businesses and national brands
from the mining support sector, lifestyle, health and medical sectors
as well as an array of other services. This expansion and advancement
is in line with one of Cranbrook’s ideals regarding the Platinum City of
Burgersfort and that is to have healthy, happy, well-balanced and
complete communities.
An important fact to take into consideration when deciding where to
live is, amongst others, is the distance travelled to and from work. It is
not necessarily the distance which is a problem, but rather the
associated risks associated with travelling longer distances. At the
moment many roads travelling to towns such as Polokwane and
Lydenburg for example, are not in the condition they should be. This
combined with the fact that early morning mist reduces visibility to a
great extent, makes travelling long distances to the various mines
every morning a greater risk than it would be should one travel shorter
distances such as from Burgersfort. A safer and shorter travelling
time between work and home contributes to a well-balanced lifestyle,
one of the visions Cranbrook aims to achieve in the area.
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sister development, Motaganeng Lifestyle development to the north
east. Apart from the location, number of stands available (Motaganeng
800 residential stands and Spekboom 1 944) and architectural styles,
the two developments are almost identical.
3 DESEMBER 2010
‘Losing a legend’ Joshua Generation
Hendrik Pitzer sadly passed away on
Saturday 27 November 2010 in a
motorcycle accident.
juniors rewarded
His family wrote the following: “First of all
to many people Hendrik was a Legend. He
was a husband, a father, a brother, a son
and a friend to many. He was a big man
Motorcycle accident claims
two local lives
On 27 November a local group of
motorcyclists were on their way to Polokwane
when an accident claimed two of the riders.
Mr Hendrik Pitzer and Mr Marnel Ehlers were
involved in an accident with a taxi, about
24km from Polokwane.
Mr Pitzer died on the scene while Mr Ehlers
Vandwanis laid to rest
in Zimbabwe
The late Mrs. Farayi Vandwani (33) and her
daughter Amanda (11) were laid to rest in
Zimbabwe on Saturday the 26th of
November 2010. She was buried side by side
with her daughter at Mangwandi Cemetery
in Masvingo at 2.00pm. Farayi and Amanda
died in a car accident on Friday the 19th of
November 2010 in the Waterfall River Pass
between Lydenburg and Burgersfort.
Amanda Vandwani
NUUS 7
with an even bigger heart.
He cared and supported the community of
Burgersfort. He was fun loving and lived
his life to the fullest. He was involoved in
a lot of activities, to enjoy his life. He
meant so much to a lot of people. For a
great amount of people he was a rollmodel, Joshua Generation held their Junior Prize Giving for
someone to look up to.
A well respected entrepreneur. He was the Pre-School and Grade 0 on Saturday 20 November
strict when needed and joyfull most of 2010. Below are the achievers with their certificates.
the time.
To all his employees he was known as
“Baas Hendrik”, not just because he was
the owner and director of his company,
but because of his leadership, his
compassion, his ambition and love for
life.
His hobbies were deep sea fishing and
motorcycles.
And one thing we can add was that he
was a family man, and his business was
part of his family, and his family was his
life.
‘ “Baas Hendrik”, we salute you and
thank you for all you’ve done. You will
always be our hero, our superman. We
love you and we will keep you in our
hearts forever more, Amen”.
His funeral Service will take place at
11:00 on Friday 3 December 2010 at the
AFM Church, Steelpoort.
passed away in hospital.
Mr Ehlers was an employee of ASA Metals and
Mr Pitzer was a local businessman.
The funeral service for Mr Ehlers took place
yesterday at at the AFMChurch in Steelpoort.
The service for Mr Pitzer is planned for today
at 11:00 at the same church.
The two bodies of the late Farayi and
Amanda, who were a teacher and learner at
Calvin College respectively were
transported to Zimbabwe by Doves Funeral
Services on Friday the 25th of November
2010.
Mr. Andrew Vandwani and his son Andy,
who survived the accident, are recovering
very well at Lydenburg Hospital.
Mrs. Farayi Vandwani
8 NEWS 3 DECEMBER 2010

Are you in favour of ‘biased marking’

Today the last matric examination paper
will be written, but the SA Democratic
Teachers Union (Sadtu) in KwaZulu-Natal
have already appealed to those marking the
papers to be biased in favour of African
pupils.
While Sadtu praised the Department of
Education for a smooth running
examination, they also appealed to markers
to remember that many pupils are not
writing the examination in their mother
tongue.
“The markers hould bear in mind that
African pupils were not writing in their
mother tongue and spare a thought for
those affected by the strike,” said Mr
Mbuyiseni Mathonsi, Sadtu’s provincial
secretary.
The Department of Education, Umalusi
(quality assurer), teacher unions and the
Education Labour Relations Council are
currently in discussions regarding this. Mr Sam Mokoena and Ms Precious Makina said: “They must give the children at least
“If the matric results come out and we 10% extra because they were at home a lot this year”.
believe that the learners could have done
better in the exams, then we might adjust
the results,” said a department Mnr. Jarques van der Merwe sê: “Dit gaan
spokesperson. net op papier goed lyk as hulle die punte
“We are in discussions with stakeholders aanpas. Dis net polities. As jy pluk, pluk jy
about the issue. We must remember that en as jy slaag, slaag jy”.
this year’s matrics are not like the class of
2009. There were a lot of disturbances for
them” she added.
The results of the matric examinations are
due to be out by January 6, 2011.
We asked readers whether they feel that Right: Mr Phillip Marebane said: “It will be
‘biased marking’ or an adjustment of the better to get a pass, but the problem
marks will be in the best interest of the comes when they go to university for
matrics or not and why. further studies”. With Phillip are
Khomotso and Sello Marebane.

Mnr. Ruan Viljoen sê: “Wat geld vir die Mnr. Gerhard Maré en me. Bianca Schutte
een moet geld vir almal, maar wat help dit sê: “As hulle die punte aanpas vir een
as jy nie daai kennis het nie?” moet hulle dit vir almal doen. Hulle moet
regverdig wees”.

Mr Sergio Maunde and Ms Salvizon Mokoena said: “It is not good for the children to
just pick up marks. When they are going further it is not going to count that their
teachers were on strike”.
3 DESEMBER 2010
for this year’s matriculants?
Me. Reinette Hayes sê: “Dis nie in hul
beste belang nie. Dis net om die
slaagsyfer daar te kry. As hy homself nie
deur skool kan kry nie, sal hy homself nie
deur die lewe kan kry nie”.
Mnr. JP Vorster sê: “Dit is polities. Hulle
gee nie om oor die kinders nie”. By hom is
Dillan.
Mr Ellence Monyela said: “They must not
do that. They can’t make it on tertiary
level if they did not get a clear pass. They
must not give certificates for the sake of
giving certificates”.
NUUS 9
Mnr. Johan Mienie en me. Liza Back said: “If you want it, you need to work for it.
Matric is a revision anyway”.
Mr Johannes Malatjie said: “It is not going
to be a good thing. What about the
standard of education? It will go down”.
With him is Marumo Malatjie.
Ms Mavis Tjie and Ms Mologadi
Maile said: “They must fail if they
fail but then they must repeat matric
and not stay at home”.
The matric results
are due for release
on 6 January 2011.
Mr Lucas Mokoena said: “Everyone was
disturbed. If they add marks, they must
add it to everyone”.
Ms Matshidiso Rantho said: “It’s a good
thing, because they lost time in school.
It will benefit the children if they get
better marks and can pass”.
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Steelpoort Akademie hou massasport

Steelpoort Akademie het op 18 November
hul jaarlikse massasport gehou.
Groot en klein het aan ‘n verskeidenheid
veld- en baanitems deelgeneem.
(Foto’s: Colleen Language).

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Tubatse Build It is growing year after year. Although their suppliers are closing from the Suzette and Charles thanked all their loyal looking forward to delivering a professional, fast
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bakkies, trucks and tipper trucks. If a client buys
hardware and building material from them and
would like to have it delivered he or she will
either get their material the same day or the
next.
Tubatse Build It has been involved with many
charitable projects over the past few years.
Donating from a water tank and outside toilet
for a disabled school to building a complete
home-based care facility at Dresden are just
two of many caring deeds.
They’ve also celebrated the Soccer World Cup
this year with a sponsored tournament for
primary schools.
One of they keys to business succes for Build
It’s owners is friendly, efficient service. They
are also believing in being prepared. They’ve
recently expanded their stock yard and is fully
prepared for December when building becomes
an activity in many households in the area.
3 DESEMBER 2010
Thought for the week
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get
run over if you just sit there.” - Will Rogers
Kitsgids na jou SAPD/
Important numbers:
Burgersfort
Ohrigstad
Roossenekal
Mecklenburg
Eerstegeluk
Tubatse
Sekhukhune
Leboeng
Maartinshoop
Ander nood/Other emergencies:
Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital
Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital
Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic
Water & Sanitation
Disaster Management -
(Ambulance & Fire)
Electricity (Eskom)
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To submit your diary entry. Fax or e-mail all the details to us at (fax) 013 231 7147 or (e-mail)
adverts@platinumgazette.com. This is a free service.
Social Christmas Golf Day
All members of the Tubatse Chrome Club are invited for a round of social golf on 11
December. Each member brings along a gift of approximately R100 in value. This will serve
as prizes at the end of the day. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.
Watervalsrivier Geloftefees - program 2010
Die Watervalsrivier Geloftefees begin reeds op 14 Desember met die trek van ‘n laer onder
leiding van Andries Human. Om 19:00 word daar saam gebraai. Pap, sous en kole sal
voorsien word.
15 Desember 2010:
09:00: Vertrek na die waterval vir ‘n sjampanje ontbyt. Elke gesin sorg vir hulself.
18:00: Boerewors/Vienna rolls en koeldrank te koop.
18:30: Toneel - “Mengelmoes Kardoes”. Kom lag en huil saam.
16 Desember 2010:
04:00: Saluutskole onder leiding van Andries Human.
09:00: Erediens gelei deur Ds. Jacob van der Merwe. Spreker - Koos Winterbach. Tee en
koffie by die kampeerders.
11:00: Algemene vergadering
13:00: Saam eet onder die boom. (Bring julle beste vleis, bykos en poedings).
18:00: Lantern bekruip vir jonk en oud.
17 Desember 2010:
Laer breek af. Ontruiming.
Almal is welkom om te kom saam kamp en kuier. Die Watervalsrivier Geloftefeesterrein is
op die R37 tussen Burgersfort en Lydenburg skuins oorkant die Beetgekraal afdraai en aan
die begin van die Watervalsrivierpas. Vir navrae kontak: Lodewyk de Jager (voorsitter) by
083 236 5870 of Andries Human (kamp kommandant) by 082 655 3157.
Carols by Candle Light
On 4 December there will be a Carols by Candle Light event at Tubatse Chrome Club. At
the event the local ‘Drie Valleie’ choir and the Del Canto choir from Nelspruit will perform.
Soloists Walter Fourie, Dianne Wolhuter and pianist Therresa Prinsloo will also be on the
stage. Entrance is free and everyone is invited to bring along chairs or blankets and join the
evening of song and music. The event will start at 18:30 for 19:00.
Calvin College Awards Ceremony
Calvin College will host their Awards Ceremonies on 3 and 4 December 2010. The
(013) 231 7231 functions will take place in the school hall. On 3 December at 18:00 the Prep School will
have their awards handed out. On 4 December at 08:00 the College will get a turn to be on
(013) 238 0128 stage for various achievements.
(013) 273 0075
(015) 615 0204
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(013) 216 8500
(013) 260 1007
(013) 769 9099
(013) 235 4041
(013) 2147265
(013) 615 0204
(013) 2317843
082 900 4449
0800 330 022
0860 037 566
12 NEWS
Dis tyd vir klokkelui
By Laerskool Burgersfort is daar verlede week
met ‘n lag en ‘n traan afskeid van die graad 7
leerlinge. Die tradisie om die klok te lui is
volgehou en elke kind het ‘n kans gekry om die
treinspoorstaaf wat hul koers by die skool
Kennisgewings/Notices
LENANEO LA TEKOLO YA TIKOLOGO LA PROJEKE YE E ŠIŠINYWAGO YA
GO AGA DIŠAFO TŠE DISWA TŠA MOYA LE TAILINGS SCAVENGER PLANT,
GO ŠUTHIŠA DIŠAFO TŠA MOYA TŠA MERENSKY LE GO AKARETŠA
DITIKOLOGO TŠA TLALELETŠO GO TIKOLOGO BJA BJALE YA MOEPO WA
MARULA
Re fana ka tsebišo go ya ka Molao wa Tlhabollo ya Methopo ya Diminerale le
Petroliamo [Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA)], 28 wa
2002, le dinyakwa tša taolo tša Kgoro ya Methopo ya Diminerale [Department of
Mineral Resources (DMR)] malebana le maikemišetšo a rena a go dira mešomo ye e
hlaloswago ka mo fase. Go phethagatša seo, kgopelo ya tumelelo ya tikologo e tla
išwa go Kgoro ya Methopo ya Diminerale (DMR) gape dikgato tša Tekolo ya Khuetšo
ya Projeke go Tikologo le Lenaneo la Taolo ya Tikologo (EIA/EMP) di tla latelwa..
Dinomoro-tšhupetšo ya DMR
LP 30/5/1/3/2/1(61) EM
LP 30/5/1/3/2/1(63) EM
Leina la mošišinyi
Marula Platinum (Pty) Ltd (Marula)
Tlhaloso ya mošomo wo o šišinywago
Marula e akanya go aga dišafo tše pedi tše diswa tša moya le go šuthiša dišafo tša
moya tša Merensky go netefatša gore projeke ya go rafa diminerale ka fase ga mabu
e na le dinolofatši tše lekanego tša moya. Marula e akanya le go aga tailings scavenger
plant ye e tla šomišwago go hlalola (recover) dimetale tša tlaleletšo tša legoro la
platinamo (PGM’s) go matšhila (tailings) pele di tšhollelwa ka letamong la bjale la
matšhila. Godimo ga moo, Marula e ikemišeditše le go akaretša le tše di latelago
tikologong ya yona ya moepo:
· tikologo ya bjale ya tokelo ya go kopola ya Marula polaseng ya Hackney
116KT.
· tikologo ya bjale ya tokelo ya go kopola le ya go rafa ya Anglo Platinum
polaseng ya Driekop 253KT.
Lefelo la projeke ye e šišinywago
Dišafo tša moya le tailings scavenger plant di tla ba polaseng ya Driekop 253KT,
Clapham 118KT le Winnaarshoek 250KT. Ditikologo tša tokolo ya moepo tša tlaleletšo
di akaretša dikarolo tša polasa ya Hackney 116KT le Driekop 253KT.
Leina la mošišinyi yo le ka ikopanyago le yena
Metago Environmental Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Ikopanye le: Ms Stella Moeketse or Mr Brandon Stobart
Aterese ya Poso: PO Box 1596, Cramerview, 2060. Tel: (011) 467-0945
Fax: (011) 467-0978 E-mail: stella.moeketse@metago.co.za goba
brandon@metago.co.za
Letšatšikgwedi la go phatlalatšwa ga papatšo ye:
Di 3 December 2010
Boingwadišo bja Maphakga a nang le Kgahlego le a Amegago (IAPs) le go išwa
ga ditshwaotshwao
Go netefatša gore ditshwaotshwao tša lena di akaretšwa ka go Pego ya Scoping,
ditshwaotshwao tše di ngwadilwego di swanetše go romelwa baeletši ba ba
boletšwego ka mo godimo pele ga di 21 January 2011.
Tshedimošo ya Tlaleletšo
Go hwetša tshedimošo ya tlaleletšo mabapi le projeke ye e šišinywago, hle ikopanaye
le baeletši ba ba boletšwego ka mo godimo.
3 DECEMBER 2010
simboliseer te slaan. Deur die ‘klok’ te slaan het hulle
gewys hulle het aan die einde van hul laerskool ‘spoor’
by Laerskool Burgersfort gekom en gaan van volgende
jaar ‘n nuwe spoor volg. Ek kind het ‘n kaartjie met ‘n
boodskappie oor die spoor en sy simboliek ontvang.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED
CONTSRUCTION OF NEW VENTILATION SHAFTS AND A TAILAINGS
SCAVENGER PLANT, TO RE-POSITION THE MERENSKY VENTILATION
SHAFTS AND TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL AREAS INTO MARULA’S EXISITNG
MINING AREA
Notice is given in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
(MPRDA), 28 of 2002, and the regulatory requirements of the Department of Mineral
Resources (DMR) of intent to carry out the activities as described below. In this
regard an application for environmental authorisation will be submitted to the
Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) and an Environmental Impact Assessment
and Environmental Management Programme (EIA/EMP) procedure will be followed.
DMR reference numbers
LP 30/5/1/3/2/1(61) EM
LP 30/5/1/3/2/1(63) EM
Name of proponent
Marula Platinum (Pty) Ltd (Marula)
Description of proposed activity
Marula proposes to construct two new ventilation shafts and re-position the Merensky
ventilation shafts to ensure adequate ventilation facilities for the underground mining
operations. Marula also proposes to construct a tailings scavenger plant that will be
used to recover additional platinum group metals (PGM’s) from the tailings feed prior
to disposal on the existing tailings dam. In addition, Marula also intends to include
the following in its mining area:
· an existing Marula prospecting right area on the farm Hackney 116KT.
· existing Anglo Platinum prospecting and mining right areas on the farm Driekop
253KT.
Location of the proposed project
The ventilation shafts and tailings scavenger plant will be located on the farms Driekop
253KT, Clapham 118KT and Winnaarshoek 250KT. The additional mining right areas
include portions of the farms Hackney 116KT and Driekop 253KT.
Name of consultant to contact
Metago Environmental Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Contact people: Ms Stella Moeketse or Mr Brandon Stobart
Postal Address: PO Box 1596, Cramerview, 2060. Tel: (011) 467-0945
Fax: (011) 467-0978. E-mail: stella.moeketse@metago.co.za or
brandon@metago.co.za
Date of publication of this advert:
3rd December 2010
Registration of IAPs and submission of comment
To ensure that your comments are included in the Scoping Report, these should be
provided in writing to the above consultants by 21st January 2011.
Additional information
To obtain additional information about the proposed project, please contact the above
mentioned consultants.
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Betrekkings/Vacancies
Payroll Superintendent (D1)
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to
participate in the designated activities of the Administration/Payroll
& Remuneration function of the organisation, specifically the
Payroll Superintendent as part of the Operational activities of the
Financial Department as a service to the various Departments and
overall employee structure; - towards effective services and profits
to the Organisation.
The incumbent will be administering employees’ remuneration.
Produce official printouts, registers and remuneration
documentation. Reconcile all appropriate information, figures,
amounts etc. Ensure that pay slips are produced and payroll
register is completed. Ensure the completions of all documents for
other remuneration payouts. Administer all official payroll related
documentation. Adhere to the Clauses and Regulations of the Mines
Health and Safety Act. Conducting housekeeping tasks in the
workplace. Participate in the Company’s Health, Safe and
Environmental Management program.
Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a B.Com Degree/
NQF Level 6 qualification. At least 5 years experience in a
remuneration environment. Supervisory skills. People and
communication skills. Administration skills. Knowledge of the
Babylon time and attendance programme and VIP will be an
advantage.
General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd
is an equal opportunity employer. Assessments may be one of
the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. The
Company reserves the right not to appoint.
Please forward your application, quoting the post title, to
the HR Department, ASA Metals at fax: 086 750 4941 or
e-mail: mvaneck@asametals.co.za
Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30
days of the closing date must accept that their applications were
not successful.
To advertise in Platinum Gazette call
Beánnla Celliers on 083 543 1676.
13
Assistant Management
Accountant (C5)
Responsibilities: The main purpose of this role will be to
participate in the Company’s Management Accounting System and
Discipline through the application of the accounting practices; to
ensure the availability of the Financial - Accounting documentation,
statements and reports which are prepared in accordance with the
legislative requirements, and Company Policy, Standards and
Procedures.
The incumbent will assit the Management Accountant and other
seniors in the activities of the department. He or she will assist in
administering the raw material stockpile’s accounting. Assist in
administering the asset management program. Conduct the cost-
accounting system: - in terms of the work that is allocated for the
Assistants’ position. Give advice on the working activities of the
Accounts Clerks. Coordinate the training and develop of the sub-
ordinates’/-junior members of the function. Adhere to the Clauses
and Regulations of the Mines Health and Safety Act. Conducting
housekeeping tasks in the workplace. Participate in the Company’s
Health, Safe and Environmental Management program. Conduct
tasks allocated by seniors or supervisor in line with the nature of
the job.
Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a Degree/Higher
Diploma in Cost Management/Financial Accounting. At least 4 years
experience in Cost Management Field. Good English
communication skills.
General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd
is an equal opportunity employer. Assessments may be one of
the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. The
Company reserves the right not to appoint.
Please forward your application, quoting the post title, to
the HR Department, ASA Metals at fax: 086 750 4941 or
e-mail: mvaneck@asametals.co.za
Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30
days of the closing date must accept that their applications were
not successful.
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Betrekkings/Vacancies
REDPATH MINING (SOUTH AFRICA)
(PTY) LIMITED
Multi-disciplined International Mining
Contracting Company

MOOIHOEK MINE – CRUSHING

OF WASTE DUMP
Mooihoek Mine is in the process of building up its production
and will commence with the establishment of a waste dump in
the near future.

We are looking to engage in a contract with a company that

will establish a crusher at the mine to crush the waste rock
from the waste dump.

Any company that is interested in this contract is welcome to

submit an application to Mooihoek Mine.

Interested applicants must contact:

Piet van Wyngaardt – 013 004 0042 or 079 878 1348

or
Albert Hayes – 013 004 0044 or 076 776 9498
To advertise contact Beánnla Celliers on 083 543 1676.
Advertising deadline: Tuesdays 17:00 CLOSING DATE: Monday, 10 January 2011
3 DECEMBER 2010
Drum-majorettes
in Steelpoort
The Steelpoort drum-majorettes had their first
performance on last week Friday.
The group consisting mostly of Steelpoort Academy
students, paraded for their parents and familie to
showcase their hard work of the last six months.
The group can still accommodate more girls, but
warns new-comers that they will have to be willing
to work very hard to reach competition level.
Girls between grade 3 and 7 are welcome in the
group. They will however have to pass an audition.
Although their name is Steelpoort drum-
majorettes, they do not limit themselves to
children only from Steelpoort. Interested girls from
the area are welcome to contact the co-ordinators
on the numbers below.
Currently two very dedicated parents are in charge
of the group. Ms Belinda Veldsman and Ms Gretli
Steyn are co-ordinating their practice sessions,
clothes and participation in events. Belinda have
been a drum majorette all her life and has also
served as a judge in competitions. The group have
been asked to perform at the Interlaer next year
SPORT 15
Speel in die son ten bate
van Kruppel Buffels
Verlede week Saterdag was die Kruppel Buffel
Gholfdag. Lees meer hieroor op bladsy 16.
and will even practice during the December holiday to
ensure that they are in shape for a top performance.
Although various companies have generously
contributed to the sport, there are still many things
short. A pair of boots needed for participation in events
cost about R400.
The group have received their informal sportwear from
Samancor Eastern Chrome mine and will perform in this
at the athletics. They however need to get all the correct
gear before going to the competitions next year. Other
sponsors include: Mega Paints, Pick n Pay, Build It
Steelpoort, Tubatse Hardware, Tubatse Ferrochrome,
Xstrata Lion, Audio Corporation, OK Grocer, Hetta
Riekert, Samancor, Paul Brummer, Siyaya .
“In this area the sport is still relatively unknown, but it
is an international sport in which you can achieve your
national colours. In the cities and bigger towns, there
are also great efforts to develop the sport,” said Belinda.
“This is my passion and although I am strict with the
girls, we all love doing this,” she added.
Gretli Steyn, 082 924 9292 or Belinda Veldsman 076
554 8357.
Close shave for
Maatlopo
United FC
Maatlopo United FC narrowly escaped defeat on 27 November.
The team had a draw of 3-3 with Mpheleng Sweepers of Dennilton.
The hosts scored first, but Andrew Maleka scored for Maatlopo to
equalise the score. The halftime score was 1-1.
In the second half Sweepers cam out strong with two more goals to
give them a two point lead. Maatlopo responded with two goals by
Trevor Mohlala and Sunnyboy Thobejane.
This week Maatlopo will face RT Giant Killers at the Moroke
Stadium. The game will start at 15:30 on Saturday 4 December 2010.
“We are appealing to all our supporters to come in large numbers,”
said Mr Jimmy Makola, the team’s spokesperson.
Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226 or Sydney Makoka, 072
869 4418.
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Platinum Gazette
SPORT
Twee vol velde vir Kruppel Buffels
Verlede week Saterdag het die Kruppel Buffel
Gholfdag by Tubatse Chroom Klub plaasgevind.
21 Vierballe het aan die dag deelgeneem en
hoewel daar op die ‘shotgun’ manier gespeel is,
was daar steeds nie genoeg plek vir al die spelers
in een rondte nie.
Verseggende hitte het die taak bemoeilik, maar
die verskillende borge se stalletjies met drink- en
eetgoed was hoogtepunte op die baan.
Die uiteindelike wenspanne was: Gooi Lood met
161 punte. Tweede was AQS met 145 punte en
derde Chrome Pro-Shop met 144 punte.

21 Vierballe het aan

die dag deelgeneem