platinum gazette 09 september 2011

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The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) held a meeting withXstrata on Tuesday this week in a bid to resolve the internal disputeover the Employee Share Ownership Programme (ESOP) lodgedby the union last month.

The union says in a press realease the meeting failed to yieldany resolution to the dispute. The dispute which arose overdisagreement on the Employee Share Ownership Programme.According to NUM, Xstrata argued that employees should benefitfrom the share scheme according to their grades. The issue willnow be referred to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation andArbitration (CCMA). The NUM is opposed to the linkage betweenbenefit and grade. The NUM says the union has agreed withSolidarity to take the matter to the CCMA, paving the way forpossible strike action against the ompany.

“It will now be do or die at the CCMA” said Eddie Majadibodu,the NUM ‘s chief negotiator at Xstrata.

NabbedThe change of climate towards the end of the yearusually also means inceased spending byconsumers as year-end approcahes.

But it also means that ‘robbery season’ is uponus.

On Monday morning this week, vehicles ofProtect Security in Burgersfort were filling up atBurgerfort Toyota when shots were heard in theregion of the banks across the street in Twin CityShopping Centre. Rushing to the scene they foundthe Police already on the scene after being alertedby a bystander when a woman was allegedlyalmost robbed at gunpoint when she exited a bank.According to eyewitnesses the culprits had fled in a

Nissan Sentra and the Police and the personnel ofProtect Security gave chase on the R37 towardsLydenburg. Meanwhile shots were also heard across thestreet at the new Platinum Place centre and some of thePolice personnel rushed there to see what washappening. . The pursuit ended at the tall trees next tothe road after passing PLM Boerdery, before theSteelpoort turn-off.

In the photograph suspects lie on the ground whilePolice search the vehicle. Although a firearm was notfound, ammunition was found in the vehicle. Fivesuspects were arrested and was scheduled to appear incourt later this week. The photograph was aken by MrChristiaan Pretorius of Protect Security on his cellphone.

Unions and Xstrata to the CCMA

Members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) at AngloAmerican Platinum platinum have overwhelmingly accepted a wageoffer from the world ‘s largest platinum company.

“We are happy for our members, very happy that we have beenable to negotiate for what makes them happy” said Oupa Komane,the NUM Deputy General Secretary and chief negotiator at AngloAmerican Platinum.

World number-one platinum producer Anglo American Platinumsaid on Wednesday it had formally signed a two-year wageagreement with South African unions. CEO Neville Nicolau said hewas pleased with the outcome and the manner in which the processwas handled.

The National Union of Mine Workers (NUM), the National Union ofMetalworkers of South Africa and United Association of South Africahave agreed to wage increases of 10% for lower paid workers and8.5% for higher paid workers in the first year, and 9% and 8%respectively in the second year. In the event that the 12-monthaverage year-on-year consumer price index equals 8% in the secondyear, the increase will be 8% plus 2%, and 9% plus 2%.

Nicolau said “We are fully committed to the wellbeing of ouremployees, and the safety and health of our employees remains ourfirst priority. We are committed to eliminating mine accidents andfatalities and believe that we can only achieve this by working closelywith our tripartite partners in labour and government to developsustainable solutions to achieving our ambition of zero harm.”

Meanwhile broken-down wage talks between Impala Platinumhave been referred to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation andArbitration (CCMA). Wage talks with Northam Platinum and Lonminwill resume later this month.

Unions, Anglo agree

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ANC wins By-electionThe African National Congress (ANC) has wonthe first By-election in Greater TubatseMunicipality since the Local GovernmentElections took place on 18 May this year.The By-election in Ward 17 was neccessarybecause the ward councillor, MaphokoLwarence Mametja of the ANC resigned. Hewon the ward on 18 May this year with 64.38%of the votes in his favour. 48.02% of registeredvoters (4585) in the ward voted during thatlection.On Wednesday the ward was hotly contestedbetween four candidates, one from the ANC,one from the Congress of the People (Cope)and two independent candidates. The votingpersentage dropped from 48.02% to 33.91%.Ngwakwane Dorah Mphethi united 67.59% ofthe votes on her, while Nkanloleng WilliamMametsa of Cope did not fare well at all withonly 71 votes. An independent candidate,Rungwane Victoria Tjatji got 26 votes and theother independent candidate, Thathishi (Nico)Wilson Selala got 497 votes (resultsinformation obtained from IEC website).

The people of Limpopo are encouraged towear their t-shirts/replica jerseys for rugbyon the days when Springboks are playingduring the Rugby World Cup.Magnificent Friday is a national initiative ofSports and Recreation South Africa whichwas launched early this year with the aimof making South Africa a sporting nation.The national Arts and Culture Departmentis also part of the initiative. Activities thatwill be presented during the Fridaycampaigns will be teaching people theNational Anthem, teaching them aboutnational symbols, distribution of flags andeducating the public about the importanceof sport in their lives. The rationale andidea behind Magnificent Friday is to buildon the tremendous wave of goodwill andnational pride that South Africaexperienced during ‘Football Fridays’ thatwere celebrated during the 2010 FIFAWorld Cup.

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Imbizo at Ga-RibaSekhukhune District Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe (onthe left inphohtograph, left), visited Ga-Riba on Wednesday as part of thegovernment’s outreach programme in communities to discuss problems withervice delivery. Also present to hear first hand what residents experiencewere Limpop MEC for Roads and Transport, Pinky Kekana (third from left,talking to Kgosi-gadi Riba, second from left) and Greater TubatseMunicipality Mayor, Nkosi Josias Mahlake (right in the photograph).

Also present were the District Speaker, members of the mayoralCommittee and councillors.

One of the main concerns of residents is the condition of the road to Ga-Riba (everyone who has travelled this road knows it is bad at its best and anabsolute nightmare to get to this village on top of the mountain from Riba-Cross when it rains, then you walk - editor).

The day’s discussions gave ample opportunity to the large audience to airtheir views on the issue. Top: Kgosi-gadi Riba

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The recent dispute regarding the occupationof farming land raised the concern of one ofthe local farmers’ associations, theWatervalsrivier Vallei Boerevereniging.The land which was previous clearly markedTswelopele Irrigation Scheme, about 2kmoutside Burgersfort, is now littered with smallshacks, many of them unoccupied.According to various people in the area, theshacks only represent a tentative claim tothe area. Many of the people who errectedthose shacks allegedly have their ownhomes in Mashifane Park or Praktiseer andwould sign lease contracts for the shacks.

“There are many stories, but the fact of thematter is that amidst serious pressure toclaim farming land in white ownership, thegovernment is losing their own land thatcould have been productive farming areas.The government’s hands are also tiedbecause of their own legislation”.The Association asks for further investigationinto this issue as sensitive matters such asthis are often left to just be forgotten.The photograph below shows the area inquestion with many small shacks. This waspreviously farming ground that was notuntilised.

Pressure on farming land vssettlement ground

The Ohrigstad SAPS is still searching forthree suspects who escaped from the policecells on 2 May 2011.They recently managed to trace thewhereabouts of Smangele Abel Thulare(35) of Mapareng who also escaped in May.He was wanted for 14 cases ofhousebreaking. When he realised the SAPShas surrounded his house, he started

shooting at them before turning the gun onhimself. He was rushed to MatibidiHospital, but later died.The SAPS are appealing to the communityto alert them if they encounter outstandingsuspects. The other men still at large areBlessing Mohlala (27), Themba Mokoena(30) and Melton Shakwane (30). Contactthe SAPS on 013 238 0205.

Three suspects still at large

The developers of the Tubatse Mall retailproject, Abacus Asset Management, isspending an excess of R500 000 to relocateindigenous bush and trees, from the 11hectare construction site, situated in thevalley of the Spekboom River in the greaterTubatse Local Municipality, to a nurserysituated in the Eco estate itself.The landscape designs done by LandmarkStudios, the appointed landscape architectsfor the Tubatse Mall development, reliesmostly on what nature provides, opposed toman-made landscaping and/or structures.

However, with the support of theenvironmental site officer and the necessaryapprovals in place, some of the indigenousvegetation is being moved to create spacefor the 32000 m2 retail shopping mall.The contract for the relocation, which wasawarded to Tree Traders in Pretoria,includes an “aftercare” rehabilitation plan tohelp the transplanted trees to establishthemselves more readily. Tree traders hasperfected the art of tree relocation, and takeevery precaution to ensure their long-termsurvival. Gerrit van Rensburg (083 677

2121) from Tree Traders confirmed plans toreuse the vegetation in the landscaping ofthe shopping centre and the surrounds. Allother plant material will be shredded andused as compost. Some of the vegetation isendemic to Tubatse itself and a largenumber of indigenous species of plant lifesuch as Commiphora Velvet, EuphorbiaTirucalli, Combretum Zeyheri, various Aloas,Sanseveria and Euphorbia Tirucalli trees,will be retained.Abacus Group is fully committed to taking aresponsible approach towards theconservation of the biodiversity of thegreater Tubatse area, and imposes some ofthe very important aspects ofenvironmentally friendly and energy efficientarchitecture to use less of the earth’svaluable resources and create sanctuariesfor next generations, whilst adding to thevital economic growth of the region.(Photographs & Information: Abacus AssetMangement).

Indigenous vegetation relocated for Tubatse Mall

Tar road at Ga-Motodinow open

The stretch of road from the Penge/Praktiseer crossing to roughly the Ga-MotodiClinic was opened for traffic this week. A few kilometres of this road was closed forconstruction to be tarred for the past few months.


The Winterveld Festival was a resoundingsuccess. Young and old had a day full ofquality entertainment.Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines, whohosted the festival at the WinterveldRecreation Club, would like to thank all

sponsors who helped make this day asuccess.Soap Box winners:1) Tweefontein (Samancor EasternChrome Mines). 2)Doornbosch(Samancor Eastern Chrome

Mines). 3) Estates (Samancor EasternChrome Mines). Miss Winterveld Festival:3-6yr - 1) Mone Schoeman 2) JheanePieterse 3) Natasha JANSE 4) TersiaCronje. 7-11yr - 1) HannelizeSpanenberg. 2) Lenette Volskenk. 3)Liezel Comley. 4) Zandri de Beer. 5)Maureen Wagner. 12-16 yr - 1) DanielleCoetzee. 2) Alicia van der Schyff. 3)Liza Hartzer. 4) Chavonne Howard. 5)Marlize Camley. 17-21yr - 1) MarlizePretorius. 2) Desra Wolhuter. 3) Aneldavan Biljon. 4) Annelien Sutton. 5) VivieneJooste. Potjie: Best Presentation: 1) Weir 2)MTE. 3) Wildevy 4x4. Game – Winner Weir,with a Vlak vark potjie. Red Meat – WinnerTubatse Ferrochrome. Seafood – WinnerBarlo World. White Meat – Winner GHH(Information: Davida van der Walt)

Winterveld Festival fullof fun for everyone

Thousands of visitors streamed through the gates


Music, food and fun at Winterveld FestivalCompetitions,food and funwas part of thefestival. TheSouthernGypseyQueen, Wicusvan derMerwe, Sorinadie Flooze andAndriëtteNormanentertained thecrowd duringthe day.


H.L PhalaMunicipal Manager

Address: Kastania Street, BurgersfortPO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150Tel: 013 231 1000 * Fax: 013 231 1467Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

2011/12 - 2012/16 IDP AND BUDGET PROCESS PLAN

Notice is hereby given in terms of Chapter 5 Section 28. (1) of the MunicipalSystems Act which requires that each municipal council within a prescribed periodafter the start of its elected term, must adopt a process set out in writing to guidethe planning, drafting, adoption and review of integrated development plan, andSection 28 (3) states that a municipality must give notice to the local communityof particulars of the process it intends to follow.

Members of the Public, Businesses, NGO’s, CBO’s, Magoshi’s, adjacentmunicipalities and all affected Stakeholders are notified that the Greater TubatseMunicipality has adopted the 2011/13 IDP and Budget process plan on the 04/08/2011.

Copies of the final IDP/Budget process plan documents will be made availableat the Greater Tubatse Municipal offices in Burgersfort, Satellite offices at(Praktiseer, Ohrigstad, Mapodile and Moroke.), Local libraries and Tribal officesfrom Monday 12/09/2011 during working hours

For more information please contact Mr. M.M Mashigo at (013) 231-1188 or082 319 4573 and Mr. G.S Mtheza at (013) 231 1182 or 072 294 0180.

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This is not your typical wanna-be-the-real-dealsuburban SUV, this is the FJ Cruiser and with60 years of Land Cruiser behind it, it takes theroad very seriously. The FJ Cruiser and the FJSport Cruiser are the two models available.It is as powerful as it is tough.It kicks out 200KWof power at 5600r/,in and 380 Nm of torque at4 400r/min. Some of its smart features include:Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, AfrtificialIntelligence (AI), Vehicle Stability Control(VSC), Active Traction Control (A-TRAC). Theground clearance of this vehicle is 245mm, thehighest in the Land Cruiser family.The FJ has a wild side, a rogue in the city, yetconfident off-road. Modern, yet retro. Thestyling demands a unique driver who’s notafraid to break the rules. The FJ’s signaturewhite roof makes a bold style statement that iscomplemented by rugged black bumbers andsilver mirrors that are electrically adjustable. 17”alloy wheels and a full size alloy spare wheelthat is mounted on the rear door complete thelook. The rear spoiler has an integrated brakelight and side steps with covers are standard.The extra wide windscreen comes equippedwith a 3-arm wiper system and there’s aretractable rear window wiper that’s housed onthe hatch door.Another unique feature is the privacy glasswindows wrapped around the back of the FJ tofurther add to its distinct style. The Sport Cruisercomes standard with chrome trimmings to adda bit of bling to the door handles, front bumper,hood bulge, grille, mirrors and scuff plates, andalso has a hard spare wheel cover in black.

With inner space that’s big on technology withBluetooth and USB and iPod inputs, you’llalways be connected. The FJ delivers on anexceptional acoustic experience with its 6-speaker audio system, including two ceiling-mounted speakers.Other features are: cruise control, powersteering, electrically-operated windows, smartstorage spaces and a rear seat that splits 60:40with removable cushions and aircon-ditioner.The seats are water repellant and theinterior easy to clean. The Sport Cruiser comesstandard with black leather seats and adistinctive FJ Cruiser carpet set. The backmonitor that’s integrated into the rear viewmirror automatically switches on when thevehicle is in reverse.The FJ is also equipped with Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS), Electronic force Distribution(EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS).It is also family friendly with ISO-FIX childrestraint seat beldts. Front and side airbags forthe driver and front pasenger, curtain shieldairbags to protect all occupants, power doorlock and immobiliser.According to the brochure the fuel consumptionof the FJ Cruiser is 11.9 litre per 100km. FJCruiser’s CO2 emissions is 278 g/km.This vehicle has been available in other partsof the world, but has been released in SouthAfrica this month.To book your test drive or find out more aboutthis ‘take-no-prisoners’ new-comer in theCruiser family, visit Burgersfort Toyota orcontact them on 013-231 7207.

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Three grade 9 students from CalvinCollege participated in the E.M.S.Olympiad. Tinyiko Maphanga, MagatoMokgopi and Harmony Sefiti camefirst in the district competition. Theyreceived a certificate for theiroutstanding achievement. On 31August they proceeded to theprovincial competition at CapricornHigh School in Polokwane. Thirteenteams from different districts took part.Calvin College’s team who represen-ted the Sekhukhune district camesecond. The team won a sub-stantialamount of money from the SouthAfrican Foundation for Economic andFinancial Education.Their teacher, MsLilian Mugweni coached them andwent with them.

Their economic knowledge is impressive

Steelpoort Academy’s 1st and 2nd soccerteams were the proud recipients oftracksuits, sponsored by Sylvania Metals(Pty) Ltd.Mrs Maki (front, middle), the Academy’ssoccer coach, received the sponsorship withgratitude and said that it will enable theteams to look and play professionally astheir image carries over to the field.According to Michiel van der Merwe (front,right), Sylvania’s Chief Operations Manager,

Sylvania Metals committed to CSIthe Company’s corporate social investmentstrategy is focused on upliftment of localcommunities, in particular, initiatives thatdevelop the youth of the communities theyoperate in.Says Van der Merwe: “We are passionatesupporters of South African sport at everylevel and believe that sport helps children tobuild stronger character, stay fit and healthyand offers a wealth of positive lessons inlife.”

MiningExpo at

WinterveldAs part of the WinterveldFestival a mining expo tookplace at Winterveld onFriday last week.Exhibitors came to displayanything from specializedvehicles to training coursesaimed at the miningindustry.Hundreds for locals with aninterest in the industrycame to see what is newand to network with someof the companiesdisplaying their products orservices. The visitors didnot go home empty handedas most stalls gave awaygoodies, flyers and othermaterial to advertise theirbusiness.


Carla Lourens en Andries Lottering.

Bo: Antoinette Venter enmetgesel.

Links: Chanè Strydom en LouisJansen van Nieuwenhuizen

Anais Naude en Anro Mattelaer. Zonica Janse van Rensburg en Ruan de Waal.

Links:MarcusRoetz enVeronicaJefferis

Regs: AnaldaBreedt.

Links: KirstenHartzenberg en DuanCraffert.

Bo: Jean vanWyk en SunéNel.

Plaaslikematrieks skitter

Plaaslikematrieks hetverlede weekVrydag instyl vir hulmatriek-afskeid byHoërskoolLydenburgopgedaag.Die funksiese tema wasMoulinRouge. Aldie foto’s ophierdiebladsy isdeur ouersen vriendeingestuur.


Do you have Rugby World Cup fever?

Mr Wilson Ngobeni said: “Yes, I’ll followthe World Cup. They can win on Sunday.The guys are motivated. This is a differentstage, they need to gear up and perform.They are also representing Africa, notonly South Africa, so they’ve got twocaps”.

Mr Jackson Riba said: “I’ll listen to theradio to keep up with what is happening atthe World Cup. Can they win on Sunday?Maybe. I think so”.

Mnr John De Beer sê: “Ja, hulle kan wen.Ek sal dit volg, ek is ook op daai SuperBru waar jy kan vote. Dis amper dieselfdespan as die vorige World Cup. Ons sal ditdefinitief maak tot by die semi’s, maar onskan wen”.

Mr Thamie Mthabisa and Mr Motseki Mokoena said: “On the basis that they are the defending champions theywill definitely beat Wales. We will be following the World Cup. Comments about the team are just individualspeculation. In the past they’ve made it, and the Springboks can do it again. Let’s rally behind them, wear ourjerseys on Friday and have some Madiba spirit. They can do it for him. They have the confidence coming withnational pride and previous experience at the World Cup. They will bring the trophy home. For those whowere worried about Habana being match fit, there are enough other players to make up the team and support”.

JD van Staden sê: “Ja, ek gaan vir seker die Rugby Wêreldbekervolg. Die groep wat gegaan het, maak nie nou meer saak nie. DieSpringbokke sal Sondag teen Wallis wen”.

By hom is Roos-Marie van Staden.

Mnr Jacques Hansen sê: “DieSpringbokke sal Wallis maklik wen. Ekhet nie ‘n probleem met die spankeusenie. As Suid Afrika nie verder vorder nie,sal ek nie verder die Wêreldbeker kyk nie.Ons behoort dit ten minste tot in diesemi-finale te maak”. Mnr Marnus van Tonder sê: “Ek weet nie,

die Bokke is nie dieselfde span as dieeen van die vorige Wêreldbeker nie. Onsvertrou hulle nou maar om hul deel tedoen. Hulle sal Wallis wen. Hulle salverder harder moet werk”.

Mnr. Francois Labuschagne sê: “Dis dieregte kaptein. Hulle moet net die regtekombinasies kies. Die Springbokke kandefinitief Wallis wen. Ek sal die heleWêreldbeker volg”.

Mr Crosby Masilela said: “They will betough when they start on Sunday. Nothingis impossible. Let’s hope they win. Ja, I’llfollow the World Cup”.

Mr Caplet Rikhotso said: “Ja, they willwin. We are proud of them. We wish themgood luck. It is the right team. Once thecoach chooses, it is the right team”.

Links: Mnr JB Willers sê: “Nee, wat. Onsmoet hulle ‘n kans gee. Ek sal dieWêreldbeker volg. Ek dink hulle kanWallis wen”.

Regs: Me. Mariana Matthysen sê: Nee, ekgaan nie die rugby volg nie. Ek is te besig.Ek sal by die manne hoor as hulle gewenof verloor het. Ek moet werk, het kinderswat aandag moet kry en is altyd besig. Inmy tydjies wat ek niks doen nie, doen ekFacebook. Daar is nie tyd vir rugby nie”.

The IRB Rugby World Cup kick-off in New-Zealand on 9 September 2011.The South African national team - theSpringboks, will be playing their first game onSunday in Wellington. They will be facing theteam from Wales.In the build-up to the tournament, the teamshave been squaring up and playingpsychological games. Some commentaryhave critisized the way the Springboks playand others the choice of captain.The coach also came under fire for his team’sperformance in recent games. The team hashowever showed a united front and told themedia and their opposition that they areready to defend the cup they brought homefour years ago.We asked readers whether they will followthe Rugby World Cup and about their opinionon the team and the game against Wales.

South Africa vs Wales inWellington

11 September 2011, 10:30amSouth African time


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The staff members at the Platinum Health Clinic in Burgersfort really went to townwith this year’s theme for casual day. All dressed up and rocked around the clock tohelp the patients visiting the clinic!Back: Sanet van Biljon, Sarah Dimo, SuneldaKotze, Berney Doubell, Annelize Labuschagne, Georgina Lerutla, Tolerance Mohubaand Dudu Moraba. Front:Eric Matlakala, Rentia Heyneke and Lucky Masia(Photograph: Willem Montgomery)

Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines(ECM) mastered the art of havingfun and still making a difference inthe local communities. On Casual

day ECM decided on a “Back toSchool” theme. All ECMemployees were encouraged towear school clothes to work with

the intent to donate it toschools in need. Theinitiative gained a lot ofsupport! Young andold showed up in theirschool clothes. At10am the school bellrang for school break,and everyone went tothe School Ground (theECM EmergencyAssembly Point) wherethey played ball,jumped on a jumpingcastle, jumped ropeand enjoyed theirsandwiches. CasualDay stickers were soldand the proceeds of thestickers were donatedtowards the support ofdisabled people. Welldone ECM!

Photographs & article: Davida van der Walt

ECM goes backto school

MototoloConcentratorJV supportsCasual Day

Anglo American Mototolo ConcentratorJV supported Casual Day on 2September. Most of the men showedtheir support for the Springboks whilethe rest were colourful for spring.(Photographs: Ria Meyer).

Casual Daywidely

celebratedOn Friday, 2 September 2011 theemployees at ASA Metals / DilokongChrome Mine celebrated Casual Day.A Competition was held to raisemoney that will be donated toDilokong Protective Workshop for theDisabled in Mecklenburg.This year’s theme for Casual Day was“Rock Stars” and Rock Stars theywere. The choir named, ASA MetalsVoices, opened the Competition.Christiaan Hölscher, won first prizeand Tumelo Nonyane won secondprize. Jeanette Misner came third.ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Minewould like to thank each and everyemployee who donated andcontributed to the success of this day.(Photograph & article: Gerrit van Eck).

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“Doing businesswithout advertising islike winking at a girl

in the dark. You knowwhat you are doing,

but nobody elsedoes”- StuartHenderson

Employee Relations SuperintendentRole Purpose: The successful incumbent will report directly to theHR Manager, the position’s main purpose is to provideleadership skills in promoting sound employee relations within theCompany.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for aligning anEmployee Relations Strategy with HR Business processes bydevising action plan and systems to implement and monitor such astrategy . Devise and Employer and Trade union engagementstrategy to ensure that worker participation is promoted andmanaged effectively. Responsible for the management of jointmanagement and trade union meetings. Provides credible adviceon the relevant legislations. Coach line management/HOD’s in thecounselling of employees, setting of grievances and the conductionof disciplinary enquiries to ensure consistency. Propose and effectpolicy changes that are affecting HR matters. Represent thecompany on conciliation and Arbitration matters at CCMA. Get alegal opinion when matters are referred for review Labour Court.Represent the company at wage negotiation. Responsible forsetting up and updating an IR data base. Responsible for establish-ment of interactive relations between the company and governmentbodies e.g. DOL & CCMA. Be responsible for Employment Equityand the execution of it in the organisation. To be responsible forSocial Economic Development in the organisation.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need Grade 12 withrelevant HR/Industrial Relations Diploma or equivalent. An HR/IRdegree/postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage. Atleast five years hands on experience in HR generalist function withemphasis on Employee Relations.

Skills: Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel and MSPowerPoint). Working knowledge of LRA, BCEA, EEA, MHAS andSkills Development Act. Effective verbal and written Englishcommunication skills are essential. Excellent report writing skills.Well organized with good planning and negotiation skills. Strongemphasis on HR Businesses Process implementation and mainte-nance. Excellent planning and organizing skills. Good problemsolving and time management skills. Effectivepresentation skills. The incumbent must be a decisive and resultsdriven person.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd isan equal opportunity employer. Preferance will be given to histori-cally disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one ofthe methods utilised to determine the successfulcandidate. The company offers a competitive remunerationpackage commensurate with the position. The Company reservesthe right not to appoint.

Please forward your application, quoting the post title, to theHR Department, at fax: 086 606 0791 or e-mail:[email protected]

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days ofthe closing date must accept that their applications were notsuccessful.

BoilermakerA vacancy exists for a

Requirements:• Must have valid Trade Test

Certificate.• Must be medically fit.• Must have sober habits and be

punctual.• Must be able to communicate in

Afrikaans or English.• Previous experience will be to our

advantage.• Have a valid driver’s license.

Fax your CV to 086 693 9626.

Closing date: 16 September 2011If you have not been contacted within 21 daysafter the closing date. Please accept that yourapplication was unsuccessful.

9. Te Huur/To Let

Bachelor Flat insecure complex inBurgersfort to let.

Rent: R3500 permonth. Includingwater and lights.

Availableimmediately.

Contact:076 666 1100

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* LaerskoolSteelpoort

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* CTM* Modikwa Platinum

Mine* Pick n Pay

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* Praktiseer SAPS* Burgersfort SAPS* Magaba Garage

* Vision Meat* Burgersfort Toyota

* Hendrik’sPanelbeaters

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* Penge* Factory Shop

* Dwarsrivier Mine* 4U Office National -

Burgersfort* Ingwe Safety

Equipment* One Stop Motor

Spares - Steelpoort* Fingerprint of

Africa* Try Me Dealers

Ohrigstad* LaerskoolOhrigstad

* Vyfster Slaghuis* Sasol Delight

Convenience Store -Steelpoort

* Department ofAgriculture -

Praktiseer* Madeleen Willers

Prokureurs* Merensky Real

Estate* Pret Liqour* Plaasvars

Groentewinkel* Kubu Tavern

* NgwaabeCommunity Forum

* Shoprite Jane Furse

Some of the places wedistribute newspapers:

REDPATH MINING (SOUTH AFRICA)

(PTY) LIMITED Multi-disciplined International Mining

Contracting Company

JOB POSTING: SENIOR ESTIMATOR - HEAD OFFICE

Reporting to: Estimate Manager

Minimum qualifications and skills:Matric certificate or equivalent; Mine Overseer’s Certificate and or a Degree/

Diploma in Engineering; Construction or Quantity SurveyAdvanced Microsoft Projects; Excel; Word and Hard Dollar will be an added

advantage; Pay attention to detail; Valid driver’s license; Medically Fit.

Experience:5-10 years active planning, scheduling and estimating of mining projects/

tenders; Tender evaluation; Project Management; Contract negotiation; CostManagement; Budgeting and forecasting

Responsibilities:Project planning; Tendering process; Project start-up process;

Manage staff

Redpath Mining South Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 16 September 2011

Interested applicants must forward a 2-3 PAGE RESUME to:The Recruitment Department

E-Mail: [email protected] orFax: 0866486745

Please refer to this reference number when applying for the position.REF NO: SESMTR-0205

If you do not receive a response within 14 days after the closing date please consider yourapplication unsuccessful.


These students had the privilege to representJoshua Generation at this year’s SACSSAMpumalanga Regional AthleticsChampionships held in Ermelo. They didexceptionally well.They all received 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.Many of them will participate in the provincialsection of the championships.(Photographs and information: JoshuaGeneration).

Joshua Generationathletes excel

Front: Len Booysen 3rd Turbo Javelin.Middle: Gina-Mari Oosthuizen 3rd Turbo Javelin; Galaletsang Nokwane 1st LongJump & Shot put, 2nd 100m & 150m Sprint; Daleen Koen 1st Discus; Robin Clarke 1st100m Sprint, 2nd Long Jump and 3rd 200m Sprint; Thinus de Jager 2nd 600m.Back: Maryke de Jager 2nd 1200m and Long Jump, 3rd 80m Sprint; Ethan Clarke 3rdTurbo Javelin; Robert Koen 2nd Shot put, Javelin and Discus; Jana Koen 2nd Shotput; Duncan van der Walt 2nd Long Jump, 3rd 100m Sprint & 2nd 150m Sprint; Karlade Jager 2nd 1200m; Jane Vorster 1st Shot put.

Nika and Liebhe Janse van Rensburgqualified for Mpumalanga colours and came2nd in their age groups at the MpumalangaAcrobatics Championships.

Back left to right: Grace Moyo 1st Long Jump, 100m Sprint & High Jump and 2ndTurbo Javelin; Kagiso Tsie 1st Long Jump; Tebogo Hlakudi 2nd Javelin; MokgethwaDikgale 3rd 100m and High Jump; Unathi Makhubele 3rd 100m Sprint; KhutsoLekalakala 3rd 80m Sprint.

Op 1 en 2 Oktober hou die Misty KnightsMCC ‘n Biker Bash Sleepover byKromklip.Hulle nooi alle bikers, ongeagaan watter klub jy behoort vir ‘n bevangekuier by Kromklip, 5 km uit Lydenburg opdie Burgersfort pad (hou aanwysingsdop).Tent staanplek met skoonablusieblok, storte, baddens met warmwater.Toegang R250 per persoon, R100

vir kinders onder 12. (dit sluit in joustaanplek, spitbraai Saterdagaand enBoere ontbyt Sondag oggend, asookborde, messe, vurke, glase, YS , stoele entafels) jy bring slegs jou tent en Coolerboxmet die nodige in. As julle saam kom kuierSMS net jou naam, ja en hoeveel personena 0725031378 en dan sien ons julle sovan 9 uur af by kromklip.

Biker Bash Sleepover by Kromklip

Steelpoort Marathon Club has changed itsname to Samancor Chrome MarathonClub.“Should any person or organisation needsmore information with regard to athletics,they are more as welcome to contact thesecretary by means of an e-mail to

[email protected] or sent afax to 0865126645. Contact details of theSamancor Chrome Tubatse MarathonClub: WG Potgieter (chairperson) - 082780 2209/013 230 8400 or JohannesMogoane - 076 037 5705 or LascrusMoguane - 082 875 9878/013 230 9401.

Get in touch with SamancorChrome Marathon Club

Cricket: SteelpoortAcademy takes on

Laerskool BurgersfortLast week the u/13 teams of Steelpoortand Burgersfort played at Steelpoort.

This game was won by Steelpoort. Theytook Burgersfort all out for 65 runs. Theirbest batsmen were Hein van Zyl with 26runs and Jaco van der Merwe with 22runs. Jaco was also the best bowler. Hetook 3 wickets for 12 runs.The u/11 teams played in Burgersfort.Read more on page 12.

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Die Burgersfort, Ohrigstad, Lydenburg enSteelpoort (BOLS) Hengelklub houDinsdag 13 September 2011 hullevolgende vergadering. Die vergaderingword by die Watervals-rivier Geloftefeesterrein gehou en begin om 18:00. Allelede asook persone wat belangstel om

meer oor die klub uit te vind of daarby aante sluit is welkom om die aand by te woon.Die klub wat alle tipes hengel beoefen valonder Mpumalanga beplan ‘n hengel-kompetisie by die Kwênadam op 28Oktober 2011.Navrae: Liezl, 082 3558658.

Sluit aan by dieBOLS Hengelklub

The annual Twickenham SoccerTournament is in progress again.Eleven tribal communities are forming partof the event and the mine has sponsoredR170 000 for the event.The first games were played last week atNtoampe stadium, Moroke. The incentiveswill start from the last 32 teams onward.Eight teams are already in the top 16.They include: Arsenal, Cosmos, Rovers,Wislac, Evergreen, Tears, Marapong andLebalelo.

This coming week the tournamentcontinues with Tjate facing BarokaSundowns at 12:00 on Saturday.Afterwards Koma Banna will take onDaynamos at 14:00 and Kings City willface Young Chiefs at 16:00.On Sunday the fixtures are: Mosego vsMaubeng at 12:00. Dithabeng vsMakgopa at 14:00 and Manchester vsBrazil at 16:00. For more informationcontact Tiger Thobejane on 073 1381763. (Information: NJ Makola).

Twickenham Soccertournament in full swing

Cricket clash:Burgersfort vs Steelpoort

Laerskool Burgersfort and Steelpoort Academy facedeach other on Thursday last week in their leaguecricket games.The one age groupplayed atBurgersfort’ssportsground and theothers at Steelpoort.The Burgersfort teamwon the gameplayed at Burgersfortwas won by the

home team. These photographs were taken at Burgersfortlast week.

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