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4 March 2016

‘Hello Darkness, My Old Friend’

American stars Simon and Garfunkel probably did not exactly know what they were singing in 1964 when they sung the words on the photograph for the fi rst time.

Parts of Burgersfort is fed-up with a massive power outage since Tuesday this week, and with it, no water, as the pumps are not working because of the lack of electricity. At the time of going to press, some businesses were on the verge to take legal action because they are losing tens of thousands of rand per day, while Eskom tries to quench the crisis.

At the time of going to press, the electricity was still off and rage mounting. The photograph was taken in a supermarket by Platinum Gazette when the electricity went. The editor received the photograph on his photo stream with the message “Your newspaper is going to be late. I am stuck in the supermarket. No power”. Oh well ....

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The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane visited Sekhukhune District on Wednesday as part of a working visit to Limpopo.

Accompanied by Limpopo Premier, Chupu Mathabatha,the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Develoment, Joy Matshoge, Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe and Greater Tuba-tse Mayor, Ralepane Mamekoa, the minsiter handed over, mobile water reservoirs as part of the government’s drought relief measures.Speaking at the Segorong sports ground in Praktiseer near Burgers-fort at the handing over ceremony, the minister said the 80 000 litre mobile reservoirs will be placed in drought affected areas to augment water supply and ensure availability for communities. Inter-govern-mental relations have been central in the coordination of drought relief efforts and partnerships with affected communities and stake-holders.

To strengthen this work, the Minister also engaged with provincial and local government leaders in Limpopo during her visit.

Minister hands over

mobile water reservoirs

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Ohrigstad is known for its fertile land. Especially their potholes as can be seen in the bottom photograph where plants almost reach knee high. It also seems as if the town has an abundance of water as this water leak in the photograph (left) wasted a lot while supplying water to the not-completed-yet sports fi eld in the background.

A quant little

town - with it’s issues

So, we had a hectic few days in Burgersfort. Month-end for indus-tries and everybody else on the same weekend. And everybody only thought about themselves and tried to be the biggest road hogs in ex-istence. The traffi c cops tried their best, but they were ignored, and the editor has seen them being verbally abused and shouted at by motor-ists. Give them a break, they only want to do their job.

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Back to basics for under-performing municipalities

In an attempt to address poor service delivery a pro-gramme called Back-to-Basics has been introduced. Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba said that there will be a focus on Revenue Enhancement Pro-grammes aimed at improving the fi nancial viability of municipalities.

The programme has been in action for 17 months and according to the Minister the results are starting to show.

“The second phase of the Back-to-Basics pro-gramme will focus on a 10-point plan that focuses on more positive community interaction with municipalities, supporting revenue enhancement programmes and ensuring the appointment of appropriately qualifi ed per-sonnel to senior positions in municipalities,” he said.

The idea is to create customer satisfaction and a positive inter action between residents and the munici-pality.

Spar Aloe offi cially opens

Suppliers came out to support Spar Aloe at the opening. Ola had a jumping castle - proving to be more popular with some older children.

Early morning guests and shoppers were welcomed with tea, coffee and rusks at the entrance to the shop. (see photograph on the right). During the day fresh boereworsrolls were prepared and sold outside the shop.

Ms. Marica Geld-enhuys, Mr Shuan Maloney, Mr Martin Schoeman and Ms Suzette Geldenhuys offi cially opened the store by cutting a ribbon.

Spar Aloe in Lebowa Business Park offi cially opened its doors on 25 February 2016.

The store had a gradual transformation to become part of the Spar group and shoppers were keen to visit and take advantage of the huge savings on offer. (The opening specials will continue until 6 March 2016).

The day was fi lled with activities as suppliers came to support them. Music, a jumping castle and the smell of boerewors on the braai greeted customers outside.

Shoppers can also stand a chance to win shopping vouchers when buying at Spar Aloe. Visit the store and fi nd out how.

Left: Squillos, a squirrel mascot was one of the big hits of the day. He was ready to greet every-one.

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On Friday, the 26th February Kohin had its National Prayer day. The Youth coaches in the Limpopo area celebrated this special day in Calvin College, Steelpoort Akademie and Magakantshe Primary.

Each learner wore a prayer bracelet, with prayer requests on. This bracelet remind-ed the learners to pray during the day for especially the fi nancial strive and crippling economic state of our area.

Together, Kohin believes they can equip learners for the future and provide answers for each challenge they face!

(Information & photographs: Sun-lie Posthumus)

National Kohin prayer day

Kohin reaches out at Mangabane Primary School

On Wednesday this week Kohin Youth Coaches were joined by the leaders from Steelpoort Academy to paint a doll house at Mangabane Primary School. Mangabane is a Samancor ECM Kohin sponsored school showing their commitment towards the well-being of learners in the area. The coaches and learners all enjoyed the creative time with some groups entertaining Mangab-ane learners who stuck around after school to witness what is happening.

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South Africans are gearing up for the 2016 municipal elections.

Municipal elections are held every fi ve years to elect councillors who are responsible for governing a municipality over a fi ve year term. The current term of offi ce of municipal councillors will come to an end on 18 May 2016. Councillors are there to serve the town and make sure that services such as water, electricity and sanitation is delivered to the citizens of that area.

The date of the elections will be known once the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has proclaimed it. To keep within the constitution this date must be somewhere between 18 May and 16 August 2016.

In order to be able to vote in this election, citizens should be registered on the voters roll. To be able to register you need to be a South African citizen, be at least 16 years old (but you can only vote once your are 18), have a barcoded green ID book, smartcard ID or a valid Temporary Identity Certifi cate (TIC). You also need to register within South Africa.

This weekend the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will be hosting various registration points where prospective voters can make sure that they are registered. You can also make an appointment to apply for registration during offi ce hours at your local IEC offi ce responsible for your voting district. Registrations must be done in person and no online registration is available.

When you apply to be registered as a vot-er you will fi ll in an application form. Your ID book will be scanned and a barcoded sticker posted in the green ID book or on your valid TIC. If you have a smartcard ID, the sticker will be pasted on a special form that will be given to you. Getting the sticker and completing the form does not mean you are registered, it only means you’ve applied for registration. To process the application may take up to 7 working days. To check your reg-istration details you can send an SMS with your ID number to 32810 (R1,00 per SMS), download the IEC’s mobile app and enter your ID number there, check your registration details online, check at your voting station during the registration weekend or check at your local IEC offi ce during offi ce hours.

People should remember that during the municipal elections you will be required to vote at the voting station where you are registered. So if you have moved to another area, you will have to re-register.

Platinum Gazette asked readers if they plan to register this weekend and why they feel it is important or not.

Mr Jan Mokakati and Ms Rosy Mokakati said: “We are going to check that we are registered this weekend. We want to vote and we are prepared to make changes. We can’t wait for Zuma to fall”.

Mr Abel Maatjie said: “My vote will make a difference. I’ll register this weekend. Every-one must register. If you don’t, they’ll take our country down”.

Ms. Letta Nonyane said: “I’m going to vote so I’ll have to register this weekend. It is important”.

Mr Danny Mathokwane and Ms Selaelo Mathokwane said: “It is important to register this weekend. Your vote is your voice. It is the only time we get a chance to voice our preferences. We are going to make sure we are registered and vote later in the year”.

Mr Steven Nonyana said: “Yes, I’ll register. It is our time to choose who should govern us. I want to have a say in who governs me and what I want. Everyone should register, every vote counts. I don’t really know where to register, but normally we get advice at work on where we should go”.

Bo: Me. Vallery Pieterse en Mnr. Louis Piet-erse sê: “Ons is geregistreer maar sal gaan seker maak ons besonderhede is reg. Dis belangrik want elke stem gaan tel in hierdie verkiesing. Jy kan nie kla oor goed wat nie reg is nie, as jy nie gestem het nie”.

Mnr Aaron Lekwadi sê: “Ja, ek gaan regis-treer in Driekop waar ek bly. Dis belangrik. Almal moet seker maak hulle kan gaan vote. Elke stem tel”.

Mr Stephen Mphego said: “It is very important for people to vote. Your vote is your voice. If you abstain from voting how will you partici-pate in government? Make sure your details are updated on the voters roll. I’ll be the fi rst in town to do that this weekend. You should participate”.

Left: Mr Ronny Mogoane said: “I’m going to register in order to vote. The only way we can bring about change is by changing our vote. I used to be part of the ruling party, but they are not the party they used to be. I think that maybe a party like the DA can bring real change in our lives. They can perhaps bring a better life for all and create more jobs”.

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Mr Stone Setladi and Mr Mathews Riba said: “It is important to register. Everyone is complain-ing about things that are not working and the ANC who is doing this and that wrong, but if you don’t register and if you don’t vote for change, nothing will change. Everyone’s vote counts. We’ll defi nitely make sure that we are registered”.

Mr Dalton Sambo said: “Yes, I will register. I want to elect people who I believe are the best for the job. We want our voices to be heard”.

Mr Reuben Marebane said: “Yes, I’ll have to register. I have my rights and I cannot fi ght for a better life if I don’t vote. I must register and vote and not be passive this weekend”.

Ms. Anna Moshwane and Ms. Hetty Mkanzi said: “We’re already registered. Our votes will make a difference. Everyone should register and vote later in the year”.

Me. Marica Geldenhuys en Mnr. Shaun Maloney sê: “Dis belangrik om te registreer. Die IEC moet seker maak mense weet waar hulle kan registreer. Ons sal gaan seker maak ons besonderhede is op die kieserslys. Mense wat nie gaan vote nie, kan nie na die tyd oor ‘n gebrek aan dienslewering kla nie”.

Mnr. Werner Keulder sê: “Jy moet stem en daarom moet jy sorg dat jy hierdie naweek registreer. As jy nie stem nie gaan jou stem in elk geval vir die regerende party. Sonder om te stem sal ons nie die ANC uit die stoel haal nie. Kyk net na ons kragvoorsiening hierdie week! Dis deel van hoekom ons die ANC uit wil hê”.

Mr Brian Baloyi said: “Yes, I feel it is time to vote for a difference so everyone should make sure that they are registered, I’ll also do so. The IEC should however be making it clearer where we can go and register”.

Mnr Peter Mononyane sê: “`Ja, ek gaan reg-istreer hierdie naweek. Ons soek changes so almal moet gaan registreer om the kan stem. Dis belangrik”.

Me. Nastasja Schutte sê: “Ja, ek gaan verseker registreer. ‘n Mens kan so ‘n verskil maak”.

Mr Godfrey Mokofane, Mr Edwin Malele and Mr Thabo Mongadi said: “Our votes will make a difference. We know about the registration as we saw the posters and saw it on social media. We are ready to register. Ons dink dis belangrik om te kan vote”.

Mr William Mokhabela said: “Yes, I’ll be registering to vote. It will help us to get things better if everyone votes”.

Mr Godfrey Rachidi said: “It it important. Your vote is your power, especially if you want to see changes with regards to infrastructure etc. If you feel you are not getting justice from the current government, vote for change. This is important if you are lacking services and struggling. I am however feeling indifferent to all of this and won’t really bother with it. I am not really affected”.

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8 NEWS 4 MARCH 2016

“I looked, and there before me was a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was one like a son of man with a crown of gold on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand”.Revelation 14:14 NIV

Mototolo goes colourful for CansaMototolo Platinum Mine employ-ees participated in a Shavathon hosted at the mine by Cansa El Roi from Steelpoort.Employees had the opportuni-ty to shave their heads of have it sprayed in colourful patterns while making a donation towards the Cancer Association of South Africa.

(Photographs and information: Jo-Anne Raymond)

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On 18 March, iNyoka Gallery, in collabora-tion with the Association for Water and Rural Development (AWARD), is opening the Ko Nokeng exhibition in Hoedspruit.

Themed around the Olifants River, the art on display represents people’s appreci-ation for this vital life source, which means different things to different people. A farmer in Groblersdal views the river in a different way to a grandmother in Penge, a tourist who experiences the river from within the Kruger National Park or a subsistence farmer in Mo-zambique, says AWARD’s assistant director, Derick du Toit.

What all of them have in common though is an experience of the river that is chang-ing as conditions in the Olifants Catchment change. Some of the drivers of change include abstraction of water for agricultural or industrial purposes, a mining explosion and governance structures that affect how water and natural resources are managed. “The data is telling us that the system is under enormous pressure, with potentially devastat-ing effects on the people who rely on the river for their livelihoods,” says AWARD’s director, Dr. Sharon Pollard.

Experts believe the effects of climate change will exacerbate the pressures on the Olifants system.

By hosting the exhibition, iNyoka and its members are sharing their views of the sys-tem and the river at its heart. “Art represents, it challenges, it inspires. The current drought shows how vulnerable we all are and how we rely on natural resources, so this is really an exciting opportunity to use art to see the river through the eyes of the people who love and rely on it,” says artist and iNyoka board member, Mark Blair.

AWARD hopes that by engaging with the issues creatively (coupled with robust sci-ence) everyone living in the Olifants Catch-ment will begin to feel a sense of ownership and responsibility for Our Olifants – and how our actions affect one another.

“We believe downstream users should support action further upstream and that those upstream should realise what is hap-pening downstream. We should ask our-selves, how can we work together to make the catchment more resilient?” says Pollard.

Everyone is invited to the exhibition opening on 18 March at 18h00. There will be live music, snacks and a cash bar. The event will also signal the launch of the #OurOlifants campaign.

Artists who would like to exhibit or get involved in the gallery should contact art@inyokagallery.com or ourolifants@gmail.com.

All work needs to be submitted, ready to hang, by 14 March 2016. If you’re not ready in time, there will be a follow-up event later in

How do you see the Olifants River?Local artists called to participate in the Ko Nokeng exhibition

the year. You can follow the campaign using #OurOlifants.

AWARD is a non-profi t organisation specializing in participatory, research-based project implementation. Their work addresses issues of sustainability, inequity and poverty

by building natural-resource management competence and supporting sustainable livelihoods. One of their current projects, supported by USAID, focuses on the Olifants River and the way in which people living in South Africa and Mozambique depend on the Olifants and its contributing waterways. It aims to improve water security and resource management in support of the healthy eco-systems to sustain livelihoods and resilient economic development in the catchment. Anyone interested in learning more about AWARD can visit www.award.org.za or the Our Olifants website www.ourolifants.com.

About iNyoka GalleryiNyoka Gallery is run by an artists’

association. The gallery is located in the Kinyonga Reptile Park complex on the R527, about 14 kilometres from Hoedspruit town in the direction of the Abel Erasmus pass. The

complex also contains a framing business, art supply shop and gift shop. The vision for the gallery has always been to provide a democratic, member-run space that will give artists from Hoedspruit and the surrounding areas a place to exhibit their work and grow

as a creative community. The bulk of the profi t from art sold goes straight to the artists, with the gallery taking a minimal commission to defray running costs. Visit www.inyokagal-lery.com for more information. (Photograph below: Villiers Steyn, AWARD)

Locally the Olifants River is running almost dry in places. Platinum Gazette took this photo-graph at Mankele near Penge.

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Links: Johan Holscher Jnr. was die naaswenner in die Captain’s Cup. Izelle van Staden en Thinus Labus-chagne oorhandig sy sertifi kaat.

Oscar Mongadi was the C Division Club Championship winner.

Bertus Swart is die naaswenner in die B Divisie van die Captain’s Club. Hy ont-vang ook ‘n sertifi kaat van waardeering namens Samancor ECM.

Jaco Putter was die speler wat die beste verbeter het in 2015. Hy het ‘n trofee vir Most Improved Player gekry.

Golfspelers vereer vir prestasies

Willem Montgomery was seremoniemeester by die geleentheid.

Tubatse Chrome Golf Klub het verlede week hul jaarlikse prysuitdelingsfunksie gehou. Lees meer

oor die verskillende toekennings wat gemaak is op bladsy 12 van hierdie koerant.

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Tubatse Chroom Golf Klub het ver-lede week Vrydagaand hul jaarlikse prysuitdelingsfunksie gehou. Die geleentheid het by Tubatse Chroom Klub plaasgevind en lede kon saam met hul gesinne die funksie bywoon.

Tydens die seremonie is die ver-skillende borge en persone wat deur die jaar die Klub ondersteun bedank. Daar is ook trofees uitgedeel vir die verskillende kompetisies waaraan lede kan deelneem.

Die Speler van die Jaar is Thinus Labuschagne. Thinus het met ‘n hele paar pryse weggestap. Die Klub het hom ook uitgesonder vir sy presta-sie tydens verlede jaar se Sanlam Kanker Golfreeks. Thinus het deur al die verskillende rondtes gegaan en uiteindelik by Sun City die Klub se naam hoog gehou. Hy het algeheel 7de geëindig.

Die Better Ball Cup wenners was Rudi Conrad en Deon du Plessis. Die Captain’s Cup wenner was Johan Smit. Die Junior Speler van die Jaar was Adrian Dreyer. Die Most Improved Ladies Player is Mel Swart en mans se Most Improved Player is Jaco Putter.

Die Klub Kampioenskappe (Club Championships) wenners was: Oscar Mongadi (C Division), Andre Botha (B Division), Thinus Labuschagne (A Division). Die Vroue Klub Kampioen is Loralyn Botha. Die Geslote Klub Kampioen (Closed Club Champion) is Thinus Labuschagne.

Tweede plekke is toegeken aan: Wickus Viljoen (C Division in Club Championships), Bertus Swart (B Division in Club Championships), Tyron Luck (A Division Club Champi-onships), Izelle van Staden (Ladies runner up in Club Championships), Wenners van ander kompetisies was: Derek Ackermann and Pierre van Staden (Better Ball Cup) and Johan Holscher Jnr (Captain’s Cup).

Thinus Labuschagne het ook as die Talisman Beker Kampioen weggestap.

Daar is sertifi kate van waardering aan die volgende persone en instan-sies oorhandig:

Letaba Dewatering, Talisman, Samancor, Filterman, AQS, Ngulu-lu Bulk Carriers, Samancor ECM, Swann Scapes, LKM and Associ-ates, Interstate Clearing 071cc en Electro Diesel.

Daar is ook in die afgelope jaar ‘n Hole in One op die baan aangetek-en en ‘n toekenning is aan Allen Needham hiervoor gedoen. Allen sal in die nasionale orde vir golfspelers wat hierdie prestasie behaal het opgeneem word.

Na die formele seremonie kon die lede heerlik smul aan ‘n spesiaal voorbereide ete.

Regs: Adrian Dreyer was die Klub se Junior Speler van die Jaar. By hom is die Klub Kapteine Izelle van Staden en Thinus Labuschagne.

Thinus Labuschagne is die Talisman Cup wenner, Klub Kampioen(Geslote) in die A Divisie en is vereer vir sy spel tydens die Sanlam Kanker Golf Uitdaa-greeks in Sun City verlede jaar. By hom is Izelle van Staden en Johan Swanepoel.

Mel Swart is die vrouespeler wat die beste vordering gemaak het in 2015.

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