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Maskitla tavern in Ga Matodi and Maphanga Bottle Store in Ga Madiseng had their liquor licences suspended lastweek.

According to Tubatse Police these two liquor outlets has failed to comply with the Liquor Act on many occasionsand as a result the Police reported them to the Liquor Board.

The decision to suspend their licences was taken on 22 February after a hearing was held in Mokopane.The suspension of their licences means, if they continue to sell liquor, owners of these outlets will face arrest.

The Police say “the suspension will set as deterrence to other liquor licence holders to ensure that they must alwayscomply with the conditions of the liquor act.

The Police would also like to encourage all the liquor outlets to comply with the liquor act at all times“.

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Oops! Plan not working ...The concrete pillars, which are not seats, and were erected around Burgersfort’straffic lights last week, now do not seem to be have been a very good plan. This planwas made by Greater Tubatse Municipality to protect the traffic lights against recklessdirvers, but they did not realise how wild and reckless drivers can behave in Burgersfortif congestion picks up. It seems that with the large and heavy vehicles in the middle oftown, as well as the general free for all (while traffic officers ‘checks’ licences at aquiet spot outside the CBD madhouse) the little concrete poles did not last long. Thisstate of affairs is not limited to one, but to more intersections.

Friday afternoon rushIn the photograph a Limpopo Traffic Control vehicle rushes towards the bridgeover the Steelpoort / Tubatse river last week Friday to try and remedy the traffic jamthat saw vehicles jam packed way past the Bothashoek turn-off to Praktiseer.

Plan working!Since a week or two ago, points men are on duty at the T-junction from Modiwa PlatinumMine / Dilokong Hospital and the R37 from Polokwane. The traffic are regulated duringpeak hours when this junction turns into a nightmare. This plan was conceived byModikwa in conjunction with traffic authgorities and especially Modikwa employees agratefull for the steps taken to ensure their safety.

... and this one as wellTubatse Police Station in Praktiseer is a neat place, with a nice garden.The absence of a sprinkler to water the lawn proves to be no obstaclewhen a large coldrink bottle is at hand ...

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Two Rivers Platinum Mine and the Limpopo Roads,Transport and Public Works Department have joinedhands this week to promote road safety. The firstphase of the project will be focussed along the R555,between Burgersfort and Steelpoort Park and isaimed at curbing the fatalities caused by crashes asa result of stray animals on the roads, especiallyduring the night. Over 1500 reflector bands weredistributed to more than ten cattle farmers stayingclose to the main road connecting the mines and thesurrounding communities.

Two Rivers Platinum says bad or lack of roadmaintenance as well as unattended potholes is oneaspect and a leading cause of fatalities. The minesays mines operating in the southern portion of theEastern Limb (Steelpoort Valley) have recently lostmore than eight employees as a result of crashesnear the mines where stray animals were found tobe the leading cause. “We lost 6 of our colleagues inthe recent past due to car accidents on these roads.At Two Rivers Platinum, safety forms an integral partof our value-system and we therefore did not hesitateto identify this project as one of our key SLPinitiatives. This project is an extension of our on-mineroad safety campaign”, said Mr Jakes Jacobs, theHealth and Safety Leader at Two Rivers PlatinumMine.

In addition to the reflector bands and as anextension of its mine safety policy, Two Rivers

Platinum has invested over R2 million, on roadmaintenance and pothole repairs focussing onSekhukhune Road and R577 access roads leading toLydenburg in Mpumalanga. Similar work is plannedfor the local access roads. This will be implementedin the next financial year.

The recent RTMC reports and subsequentresearch conducted have shown that stray animalcommonly found along the public roads at night areamong the most common causes to crashes andhave contributed to the high number of fatalities onthe South African roads in 2011. The trend alsoproved that the common occurrence per day time isbetween 19h00 and 23h00.

“As part of our contribution towards the reductionand possibly the total elimination of the unnecessaryloss of life and property on our roads, Two RiversPlatinum is committed towards facilitating sustainabledevelopment in the communities closer to where weoperate and hence our involvement in road safetycampaigns including road maintenance. The need todonate the reflective bands among the local cattlefarmers in partnership with the relevant governmentdepartments and the neighbouring communities istherefore aligned to our SLP objectives. We hope andtrust that other mines will join hands with us so thatwe can improve the condition of our roads and savelives on our roads”, said Mr Adriaan de Beer, theBusiness Leader at Two Rivers Platinum Mine.

Two Rivers focuson road safety

The Sasol filling station was targeted by criminals in the early hours of Mondaymorning this week. According to a security company, three armed men held thepersonnel at the garage at gunpoint at about 03:00 on Monday while they broke intothe office. They tried to blow open the door of the safe, but did not succeed. The menthen took flight with the computer with the closed circuit television material fromsecurity cameras on it.

Filling station targeted

JSE-listed exploration company Platfields on Tuesday said it had been granted a newprospecting right for chrome ore, cobalt, copper ore, iron-ore, lead, nickel ore,platinum-group metals (PGMs) and other minerals near Lydenburg.This consolidated Platfields’ prospecting right on portions 4, 5 and 39 of the farmsKliprivier 73 and Draaikraal. The prospecting right covers about 1 200 ha and ispositioned directly next to the Everest South mine and Booysendal project.The exploration programme at Kliprivier targeted a shallow-positioned prospect ofthree-million ounces, at a grade of three grams a ton of ore. Platfields said it hadalready indicated a resource of two-million ounces in its Berg project, which is anextension of Kliprivier.“With our 100 percent-owned prospecting right now in place, we can fast-track thedrilling programme, designed to calculate the resource on the project area. Drillingwould start in three months,” CEO Bongani Mbindwane said further stating “Thisproject will complement the existing portfolio of Platfields, in particular the PlatfieldsDraaikraal project, while adding further weight to its standalone potential for mining”.

New prospecting right for Platfields

African Rainbow Minerals, said on Monday itwas interested in acquiring Anglo AmericanPlatinum (Amplats) assets if they becameavailable.

Anglo American, which holds 80 percentof Amplats, said earlier this month that itwas reviewing its investment in the world’slargest platinum producer.The platinumbusiness has not matched the production,productivity and safety levels of earlier yearswhile returns have been in decline.

While Anglo has not ruled out spinningoff what would be a $15-billion asset,

ARM interested inAmplats assets

analysts believe it is more likely to sell themines or close certain shafts.

“We are very, very close to AngloPlatinum, we know all the inside discussionsand we are engaging in that. I thinksomething can come out of that,” ARM CEOAndré Wilkens told Reuters in an interviewafter the group unveiled its first-half results.

ARM, which has a 50 percent stake intwo South African platinum mines, Modikwaand Two Rivers, is also evaluating threeacquisitions in the platinum sector that couldcost up to R6-billion.

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AdvertorialMigraines in childrenIt is estimated that 30-50% of school-age children and teenagers get headaches.Migraine headaches are also very common. They occur in about 3% of pre-schoolers,11% of primary school students and 23% of high school students.

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MooisteSteeliesgekies

Steelpoort Akademie hou jaarliks ‘n Mnr.en Mej. Steelie.Vanjaar se kompetisie het op 17 Februarieby Steelpoort Akademie plaasgevind.Die kinders het in verskillende ouder-domskategorieë deelgeneem en dit baiegeniet.(Foto’s en inligting: Cornelia Ebersöhn,Steelpoort Akademie).

Foto links heel bo: ZancuLabuschagne, Gregorey Ntutang,Bruce van der Sandt.

Foto ver links: AnnelizeSpangenberg, Lilian Grobler, IzélJoubert.

Regs bo: Monica de Bruyn,Lourencia van Dyk, Leigh Johnston.

Direk links: Sage Montague, LuanErasmus, Eckhard Ebersöhn.

Bo: Sonay Labuschagne, Jacolet van Eeden, Charlene Bothma.Onder: Phillip Dicks, Herdus Snyman, Shae Montague.

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Die jaarlikse Interlaer van kleinskole hetVrydag 24 Februarie by Laerskool Clivia

Joshua Generation had their Junior Sport Daylast weekend at Steelpoort Academy. Studentsfrom Grade RR, Grade R and Grade 1competed in 60mrunning, 3-leggedraces, ball throwingand relay. The dayended in great funwhen the parentschallenged theJoshua Generationstaff to a 3-leggedrace. A special thankyou to all staff andparents at JoshuaG e n e r a t i o n ,Steelpoort Academy,Cornelia Ebersöhn,OK Grocer, Jan

Graham and Power Bake that made this daya success.(Photographs and information:Joshua Generation).Joshua Generation

junior sports day

plaasgevind te Ngodwana. Vyf skole hetdeelgeneem: Laerskool Clivia, Laerskool

Bergland, Laerskool Skukuza, LaerskoolOhrigstad en Laerskool Kamagugu - ‘nspesiale skool vir gestremdes. LaerskoolOhrigstad se atlete het al Donderdag vertreken ‘n wonderlike tyd by Elangeni Vakansie-oord gehad waar hulle heerlik geswem enbaljaar het.Die volgende dag het hulle, hul beste gegeeby die Interlaer. Alhoewel daar nie puntebereken is nie, het elke skool se atlete hulleallerbeste gegee om ook toekennings teontvang.Laerskool Ohrigstad het die Junior Victor enVictrix Ludorm van die dag opgelewer. Hulleis Ruan van Rooyen en Pabalelo Mashego.Beste baan atleet van die dag was ook ‘n atleetvan Laerskool Ohrigstad - Rhandzu Ndlovu.Dié klein skooltjie het ‘n besondere prestasiebereik om 13 goud, 12 silwer en 10 bronsmedaljes in te palm. In 2013 sal die kleinskoleInterlaer by Laerskool Skukuza aangebiedword.(Foto’s en inligting: Laerskool Ohrigstad).

Laerskool Ohrigstad spog met uitblinkers

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Ms Katlego Boshego said: “Our black peopledon’t understand labour law. They must goto the Department of Labour for help insteadof attacking the employer. To fight andattack is not the solution, but unfortunately itstill happens”.

Ms Lerato Napo and Ms Agnes Laka said: “Farm attacks are often caused by poverty andmoney. People must have jobs - small businesses etc. because government cannot hire all ofus. It is a bit of both - racism and poverty. People are poor and they feel white people owethem something. To poor black people, middle class white people look rich and they wantthat”.

Left: Mr SelloMohubedu said: “Thebig issue isstarvation. People inSouth Africa arestarving. Someplaces there is stillracism left, but notalways. People oftenbreak in and commitcrimes to supporttheir families”.

Right: Mr DavidMooketsi said: “Ithink farm attackshappen because ofpoverty, but mostlybecause of revengeand racism. Forfarmers there isoften no stablepayments. Manyfarmers are alsostuck withinapartheid. The lawmust bring equality.The newgovernment hasmade people feelinsecure”.

Ms Kim Engelbrecht said: “Farm attacks are all about poverty. Not atall about racism. People are hungry. It is just very unfortunate thatmost farmers are white”. With her is AJ.

Mr Niklaas Lesese said: “Racism is still aproblem and poverty too. The problem is thatall of us are working, but we earn smallmoney. We are suffering. Money is an issue -also in farm attacks”.

Mr Sakkie Thobejane said: “To decrease crime is tocreate jobs. Poverty is the major cause. People thinkthey will be able to get money on the farms”.

Mr Willem Montgomery sê: “Ek dink dis 50% ‘n ras-ding en50% wraak in baie gevalle. Omdat mense sleg behandelword of die persepsie het dat hulle sleg behandel word. Dieregering moet strenger beskermingsmaatreëls instel. As aldie boere uitgemoor word waar gaan die land kos kry?”

According to recent research from theInstitute of Race Relations in Johannesburg90% of farm attacks are intended only asrobbery. 2% of attacks are political or raciallymotivated. In 7% of cases it has to do withemployment disputes.These figures were obtained from amongstothers, police dockets from 1991 to 2003.More recent studies showed that people stillhave the perception that farm attacks areracially or politically motivated.Mr Boeta du Toit from Agri-North West lastweek said that they recognise that mostattacks are pure crime driven acts, but dofeel that irresponsible political statementscould enhance a climate of racial intoleranceand create an attitude of brutality.According to Du Toit there is also amisconception that farmers have large sumsof money and weapons in their homes.Mr Solly Pheto from Cosatu reminded peoplethat criminals carry out farm attacks andmurders on farms, not farm workers. Hesaid: “Murder is unacceptable, no matter themotive. Farm attacks destroy the relationshipbetween the farmers and their workers”.We asked readers what they think aboutfarm attacks and possible causes of farmattacks.

Is racism and politics the

2% of attacksare political or

raciallymotivated

90% of attacksare pure

criminal intent

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Mr Glen Seponye said: “It is all about money.We all go to work to get money. Moneymotivates people. Without money there is nolife. They turn to crime and farm attacks formoney”.

Mnr. Werner Klaassen sê: “Dis ras-georiënteer. Daar is altyd ‘n dispute oor ietsop die plase aan die gang. As mense weetdaar is geld en wapens op plase maak dit dieboere teikens”.

Ms Angel Kgopane said: “It is a lack ofinformation that causes it. Educationalbackground is important. If you are educatedyou know what is wrong and what is good.There is also rich people who take advantageof poor people. They get them to do badthings for money. Poverty plays a role”.

Mnr. Francois du Plessis sê: “Dis ‘n rasse-ding. Hoekom anders gebeur dit dat hulle dievrou verkrag en haar en die man dandoodmaak sonder dat hulle iets steel? Disnonsense dat dit dikwels oor lone gaan. Kyknet na Terreblanche. Hy het glo nog vir diemense wat hom aangeval het drank ookgekoop. Ek dink dis ‘n rassistiese ding. Dieregstelsel sal moet regkom dat die mensewat gevang word agter tralies kan bly. Voordit nie gebeur nie, sal die regering nie regtigkan ingryp nie”.

Mr Prince Mpuru said: “The criminals thinkthere is money on the farms. Create morejobs so people can earn their own money”.

Regs: Mnr Mandla Tjia sê: “Die boere moetdie swart mense baie mooi hou. Daar isverskillende redes vir plaasaanvalle. 1. Diewerkers word nie altyd mooi behandel nie. 2.Die werkers word nie altyd mooi betaal nie.3. Die mense wil sommer net steel. Plasemoet ook soos winkels sekuriteit kry. Nogvoor Julius Malema se uitsprake oor grondterugvat was daar al aanvalle, so ek dink niehy het ‘n invloed nie. As die boere goed is virdie swart mense sal hulle hulle nie kanaanval nie”.

Me. BettieEngelbrecht sê: “Eksien dit aan die eenkant as ‘nverarmendeomgewing. Menseword al armer. Allesis duur. Die tweede isdie aansprake vanpolitieke jeugleiersop rasse wat tog tot‘n mate rassismeaanblaas. Baiemense het al rasagter hulle gesit,maar ongelukkig stapnie almal vorentoenie”.

Me. Debbie Marais sê: “Dis baie keer inside information wat tot sulkemisdade aanleiding gee. Misdaad is misdaad. Die inligting oor jouhuis, geld, wapens, kluise ens. is in jou huis en mense wat daar werkhet toegang daartoe”. By haar is Anne van Wyk.

Regs: Mnr. Nikky van derWesthuizen sê: “Ras speelsteeds ‘n rol. Aanvallers kennet ‘n deel van diegeskiedenis. Hulle weet nie datnie almal Afrikaans was nie endeel van apartheid gehad hetnie. Dikwels wordAfrikaanssprekende boeredoodgemaak”. By hom is Jan-Hendrik.

Left: Ms. Comfort Mohlabe, MsCynthia Malomane and MsYolanda Morena said: “It is aracial thing. It is because ofpeople wanting to showgovernment we want to takethe farms back. That farmersshould not occupy it. It is abouttaking back the land. It is alsobecause of unemployment. Therate of unemployment is sohigh. Farmers should get moresecurity from governmentotherwise it will get worse.People are trying to win theland back and we still haveracist people around”.

cause for farm attacks?

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Fotografie Klub

Die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub hou een keer per maand ‘n vergadering. Hierdiemaand sal dit op 5 Maart plaasvind. Alle lede sowel as belangstellendes iswelkom om dit by te woon. Vir meer navrae kontak Ruan Kleynhans by 083 2761643; Daryll Geddes by 083 612 2021; Braam Matthysen by 073 582 3654; JacoSmith by 079 697 7356 of Mark Geddes by 083 601 6158.

Op-en Wakker-Bejaardes

Die Op-en-Wakker Bejaardes van Ohrigstad is weer besig met hul verkope. Hullestaan langs die R36 so 10km buite Ohrigstad oppad na Lydenburg. Hulle verkoopheerlike vetkoeke, beskuit, koekies, jaffles, pannekoek en nog baie meer. Diegeld wat met die verkope ingesamel word gaan na liefdadigheidsprojekte in dieomgewing asook na die bejaardes se jaarlikse toer om te gaan blomme kyk.Hulle is daar elke einde van die maand Vrydag. Ondersteun hulle gerus.

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Kitsgids na Nooddienste/Important numbers:

Burgersfort SAPS (013) 231 7231Ohrigstad SAPS (013) 238 0128Roossenekal SAPS (013) 273 0075Mecklenburg SAPS (015) 615 0204Eerstegeluk SAPS (013) 237 0011Tubatse SAPS (013) 216 8500Sekhukhune SAPS (013) 260 1007Leboeng SAPS (013) 769 9099Maartinshoop SAPS (013) 235 4041

Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital

(013) 615 0204Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449Disaster Management - (Ambulance & Fire)

0800 330 022Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

Ander nooddienste/Other emergency services

Polisie/Police

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NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS:BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Construction of a new 132 KV Loop in-Loop out Powerline from Merensky-Steelpoort 2 to the new DWASubstation in Steelpoort within the Greater Tubatse Municipality of the Limpopo Province. DEA Ref #:14/12/16/3/3/1/450 NEAS Ref #: DEA/EIA0000960/2012Notice is hereby given in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations of GovernmentNotice No. R. 543, 544 and 545 of 18 June 2010 as amended and in terms of Section 24 (5) of the NationalEnvironment Management Act (NEMA) (Act No. 107 of 1998) of Eskom’s intent to carry out the followingactivity:

Nature of Activity:The project involves construction of a new 132 KV Loop in-Loop out Powerline from Merensky-Steelpoort 2 tothe new DWA Substation in Steelpoort within the Greater Tubatse Municipality of the Limpopo Province. Interms of sections 24(2) and 24D of the NEMA, read with GN R. 543 and R 544 of 18 June 2010, an EIA isrequired for the proposed development. For the purpose of this development the following listed activity isapplicable:Listing Notice 1. GN R. 544, Activity 10. The construction of facilities or infrastructure for the transmission anddistribution of electricity- (i) Outside urban areas or industrial complexes with a capacity of more than 33 butless than 275 kilovolts.

Location:The project area is located at Stocking in Steelpoort within the Greater Tubatse Municipality in the LimpopoProvince. The powerline will provide power to the new DWA Substation. Geographic Coordinates are asfollows:Start point: 24° 42' 47.85" S 30° 12' 40.43" EMiddle point: 24° 42' 58.41" S 30° 12' 31.95" EEnd point: 24° 43' 02.12" S 30° 12' 51.63" E

Open day: As part of the Public Participation process, you are invited for an open day to be held on Fridaythe 16th of March 2012 at Winterveld Recreation Club, Harmony Road, Bottom Village, Steelpoort.

Review of the Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR): The Draft BAR will be available for public review andcomment from Friday the 23rd of March 2012 to Friday, 11th May 2012 at the following venues:· Steelpoort Post Office: 373 Radium Avenue, Steelpoort. Tel: +27(0) 13 230 9105· Winterveld Recreation Club. Tel: +27(0) 13 230 1702

Name of Applicant:ESKOM Distribution, Northern Region has applied for authorization from the competent authority, the Departmentof Environmental Affairs (DEA).

Name of Contact/Consultant:In order to ensure continued involvement, please ensure that you are registered as an interested and affectedparty within 30-days of this notification. Please submit your comments and or objection in relation to thisapplication in writing via post, fax or email to:Shumani SHE Specialists:Contact person: Tshilidzi Ramushoana or Khakhathi MulaudziP O Box 55904, Polokwane 0700Cell: +27(0) 76 204 6728 / +27(0) 72 056 5910Tel. +27(0) 15 291 0956 Fax: +27(0) 15 291 0953Email: tshilidzi@shumanishe.co.za or mulaudzikh@shumanishe.co.za

NB: Please quote the following reference numbers in all correspondence:DEA Ref #: 14/12/16/3/3/1/450 and NEAS Ref #: DEA/EIA0000960/2012.

Kennisgewings/NoticesTubatse ChromeClub: something

for everyoneTubatse Chrome Club,situated inside TubatseResidential Village outsideSteelpoort has somethingfor everyone.The recently upgradedfacilities now include thefollowing: a fully equipedgymnasium, pool, squashcourts, tennis court, actioncricket court, nine holegolf course, children’sentertainment room,conference facilities, ProShop, outsideentertainment area with astage and own bar andbathroom facilities, an a lacarte restaurant andsports bar with big screentelevision.Membership to the club isopen to anyone and notonly Samancor Chromeemployees. Membershipcosts R360 per family peryear and gives themember access todiscounts at therestaurant and specialsexclusively for members.Access to the pool andgeneral areas of the club.Membership fees andrules for the golf club,action cricket, marathonclub, gymnasium etc. areseperate from the clubmembership andadministrated by thevarious clubs.The Club Managementinvites the public to visit the Club and see the facilitiesfor themselves.Tubatse Chrome Club is also the perfect venue forconferences and private or business functions. Not onlydo they have a fully equipped hall with all thetechnology needed (sound system, projector etc.) butalso have great catering and decorating services onhand. Functions are organised according to the client’sspecifications and budget.The outside entertainment area also has it’s own soundand projection system and with a special tent is idealfor functions in all weather conditions.To find out more contact the Club at 013 236 5112.

Join the gym or let the kids have fun.

Join the Club and get access to the general facilities (those not operating assub-structures of the club) and make use of the specials and discounts for thewhole family at the restaurant.

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Every Tuesdayat 17:00.Enquiries:Beánnla

Celliers, 083543 1676

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty)Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be givento historically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments maybe one of the methods utilised to determine the successfulcandidate. The company offers a competitive remunerationpackage commensurate with the position. The Companyreserves the right not to appoint.

Please forward your application to the HR Department,Fax: 086 750 4941 or e-mail: mvaneck@asametals.co.za

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30days after the closing date must accept that their applicationswere not successful.

Role Purpose: To contribute towards business success byparticipating in the working activities of the Beneficiation Plant(Ben Plant) contributing towards the production of the finalproduct of the Company.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible forsupervising plant production employees. Administer plantequipment, tools, material and utility items. Apply concepts andactivities of supervisory functions. Administer documentation,reports and result statements. Adhere to the Clauses andRegulations of the Mines Health and Safety Act. Conductinghousekeeping tasks in the workplace. Participate in theCompany’s Health, Safe and Environmental Managementprogram. Conduct tasks allocated by seniors or supervisor inline with the nature of the job.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a Grade 12Certificate or equivalent qualification. Good Englishcommunication and writing skills. Technical subjects andMathematics will be an added advantage. 3 Years supervisorexperience in Beneficiation Plant. Computer literacy will beadvantageous.

SHIFT SUPERVISOR - OREBENEFICIATION PLANT (C3)

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is anequal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to historicallydisadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one of the methodsutilised to determine the successful candidate. The company offers acompetitive remuneration package commensurate with the position. TheCompany reserves the right not to appoint.

Please forward your application to the HR Offices, Fax: 013 230 7793or e-mail: rlielies@asametals.co.za

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after theclosing date must accept that their applications were not successful.

Role Purpose: Manage the working activities of the OutboundSupply Chain as a contribution towards ASA/Dilokong meeting theircustomer expectations. Ensuring the accurate reporting of finalproduct stock levels and quality. Managing the service delivery of allrelevant service providers in the logistics chain..

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible forConducting departmental performance reviews and initiatescorrective action. Facilitate and ensure the availability of appropriateand aligned programs to ensure that the departmental strategy canbe delivered. Ensure effective allocation and utilization of resources.Ensure that action orientated performance management for teamsand individuals take place consistently. Ensure that there are on goingimprovements in service delivery within the department by maintainingall Service Level Agreements. Ensure correct Quality and Quantityof final product in time for vessel loading as per sales orders. Ensurethat all exports and orders are managed according to proceduresand customer satisfaction. Manage all external transport contracts.Management of human resources in Outbound Logistics Department.Accurate reporting and optimization of transport cost. Effective controland reporting of stock at any given point in the supply chain.Responsibility for stock losses in the supply chain – investigationand corrective actions.

Requirements: External Training – Logistics Management/Production Management Diploma. Diploma/ Degree in Metallurgy,Chemistry or Industrial. At least 3 years experience in Mining andSmelter environment. 3 years Supervisory experience. MicrosoftOffice experience. Exposure to Laboratory activities.

OUTBOUND SUPERINTENDENT(D1) - SMELTER

“Doing business withoutadvertising is like

winking at a girl in thedark. You know what you

are doing, but nobodyelse does”

- Stuart Henderson

* Burgersfort SUPERSPAR* Boxer Stores Burgersfort

* OK Grocer* Phelo Pele Pharmacy* Burgersfort Pharmacy* Laerskool Steelpoort

* Laerskool Burgersfort* Tingeling Kleuterskool

* OK MiniMark* Greater Tubatse Municipality

* CTM* Modikwa Platinum Mine

* Pick n Pay* Winterveld Village* Ohrigstad SAPS* Total Ohrigstad* Leboeng SAPS

* Praktiseer SAPS* Burgersfort SAPS* Magaba Garage

* Vision Meat* Burgersfort Toyota

* Hendrik’s Panelbeaters* Mecklenburg SAPS

* Tubatse Village* Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court

* Penge* Factory Shop

* Dwarsrivier Mine* 4U Office National - Burgersfort

* Ingwe Safety Equipment* One Stop Motor Spares -

Steelpoort* Fingerprint of Africa

* Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad* Laerskool Ohrigstad

* Vyfster Slaghuis* Sasol Delight Convenience Store

- Steelpoort* Department of Agriculture -

Praktiseer* Madeleen Willers Prokureurs

* Merensky Real Estate* Pret Liqour

* Plaasvars Groentewinkel* Kubu Tavern

* Ngwaabe Community Forum* Shoprite Jane Furse

* Calvin College

Distribution points -here are some of theplaces we distribute

newspapers:

Capitec and oldABSA Bank (old

Post OfficeBuilding).

Tel: 072 781 1236

Contact uswith yournews andevents on

083 271 9151.

11NUUS02 MAART 2012

Vrydag die 24 Februarie 2012 het LaerskoolBurgersfort die jaarlikse interlaeratletiekbyeenkoms aangebied. Diébyeenkoms is elke jaar by ‘n ander skool.Skole wat deelneem is Laerskool Malelane,Numbi, Komatipoort, Sabie en SteelpoortAkademie.

Die dag is met ‘n vaandelparade geopen endeel van die dag se pret was ‘naartappelresies tussen die verskillendeskole se hoofde. Van die onderwysers hetook later aflos gehardloop en vir grootvermaak gesorg.Laerskool Burgersfort het ook gespog met

die nuweprefektedragasookatlektiekdrag wathul vir dieeerstekeeraangetrekhet. KFCwas diedag sehoofborg.“Ons wilook baiedankie sehulle watdit vir ons

moontlik gemaak het om ons Interlaer tehou” sê die skool se bestuur. Die volgendeatlete Laerskool Burgersfort atlete hetmedaljesontvang: Coelette Erasmus Coelette (ookBeste dogter veldatleet), Elizabeth Ngele,Kgotatso Dibakwane, Basetsane Malapane,Blessing Serkolo, SfisoMaphanga, Wonder Takarova,Ivan Magagula, Nathan Venteren Dullon du Plessis.Die skool bedank ook graag dieander borge vir hul bydraes.Dankie aan: KFC, Cheap-Cheap, Vision Meat, CharityStores, Samancor, Coke insamewerking met CastleHouse, OK Grocer, OasisBurgersfort, Netcare, LaerskoolSteelpoort, LaerskoolBurgersfort. Teen druktyd het die skool nognie die finale uitslae aan diemedia vrygestel nie.(Inligting: LaerskoolBurgersfort).

Interlaer by Laerskool Burgersfort- Ses skole ding teen mekaar mee -

12 02 MARCH 2012

SPORTPlatinum Gazette

MaatlopoUnited FCback in thewinning line

Maatlopo United FC played at home onSaturday last week. They took advantage ofthe home grounds to collect the maximumpoints. They faced Moretheto FC from Alverton.The game started at a fast pace and both teamsscored in the first half. By half time, Maatlopowas already running ahead. The visitors couldnot close the gap and the final score was 5-1.Maatlopo United also won their away game onSunday last week.

Modikwa picking up the paceThe Modern Autohaus 4 in 1 race took place on 25 February inPolokwane. It was the first race for the Modikwa Marathon Clubrunners for the year and their kick-start with the preparation forthe Comrades marathon.We would like to congratulate the runners with these great timesand wish them well with their preparations for the other races.Ernest Mokoo (time: 1.09.15; position: 3; distance: 21.1km); VictorMaroge (time:1.26.40; position: 20; distance: 21.1km); SolomonMasedi (time: 1.35.54; position: 35; distance: 21.1km); Albert Twala(time:1.37.40; position: 36; distance: 21.1km); Adolph Boshego(time: 1.51.11; position: 52; distance: 21.1km); Leboko Noto (time:2.33.06; position: 4: distance: 42.2km); Peter Molapo (time: 2.53.51;position: 17; distance: 42.2km); Cedrick Mboyane (time: 3.00.09;position: 23; distance: 42.2km); Sonia Makoua (time: 3.29.21;position: 53; distance: 42.2km). (Information: Willem Montgomery)

MaatlopoUnitedFCplayed inred andwhiteandMorethetoFC inyellowand blue.