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Grace Nthabeleng was born on the 13th April 2002. She was a lovelybrilliant and friendly child, who made friends easily.

Her tragic death on the 15th of April 2010 happened two days aftercelebrating her birthday. Her death has left a void in the life of herteachers, classmates and all the learners of Steelpoort Academy.

May her soul rest in peace.

Mam Lindiwe MahonoSTEELPOORT ACADEMY

New uniformsbring joyThe Tubatse sub-district of Department of Health and SocialDevelopment in the Sekhukhune district brought joy to a largenumber of needy children in the sub-district when they handedschool uniforms to them as part of the Limpopo ProvincialGovernment’s child protection campaign.

The campaign kicked off at Leboeng’s community servicecentre on Tuesday where officials of the Department of Healthand Social Development, community leaders, learners, parentsand teachers gathered for the handing over ceremony.

A number of speakers addressed guests, explaining exactlyhow the provision of school uniforms ties in with child protection.

Speakers explained that providing uniforms to learners frompoor families, serves as encouragement to study hard and performwell so that the poverty chain may be broken by a good education.It also discourages learners from poor backgrounds to go to thestreet, but rather stay in school to be educated. Good results alsomake learners more eligible to qualify for bursaries.

The issue of the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup also receivedattention from the speakers, with the Police warning againsthuman trafficking, while educators warned learners to keepstuduing, irrespective of the massive sports tournament thatawaits the country.

Other issues that were highlighted included the role ofeducation in fighting the HIV/Aidspandemic, warnings against the misuse ofchild support and foster care grants, andthe importance of the social responsibilityof the ciommunity to ensure that childrenare educated in a pretective environmentand do not become involved in crime. Thehanding over of the new uniforms washighlighted by much song and dance whena number of children emerged with theirnew clothes.

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Two mineworkers lost their lives last week Wednesday night whilst two others were admitted in hospital at theTweefontein shaft of Eastern Chrome Mines.

These came just a few hours after three miners had lost their lives at Buffelsfontein mine in Matlosana. TheNational Union of Mineworkers says the mine workers at Eastern Chrome died after workers were ordered to blasteven though the mine was not cleared. These resulted in rocks falling over other workers who were still underground.

“The accident could have been avoided. It is pure negligence on the part of the mining company” says GeorgeLedoaba, the NUM ‘s Organiser in the North-East Region. NUM says it is highly perturbed by the resurgence ofmining accidents. “We are very disturbed about these and we call on the Mineral Resources Department to strengthenits arm. It is true that old habits die hard” says Frans Baleni, the NUM General Secretary.

Over two thousand mineworkers downed tools last week Friday after the incident to observe a day of mourning forthe two miners who died. The operations involved are Lannex, Tweefontein and Doornbosch. “We are mourning. Wewill mourn whenever there is a fatality in our mines” said Ledoaba.

NUM appeals to all its members to continue to observe a day of mourning whenever a mine worker loses his life inthe mining industry.

Meanwhile Samancor Chrome stated in a media release last week “It is with deep regret that Samancor Chrome reports anincident at its Eastern Chrome Mines, which has resulted in two fatalities.

The company extends its sincerest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased and will endeavour to assistthem in any way possible.

An investigation is currently under way together with members of the DMR and Union representatives in an attempt to fully understandthe circumstances leading to this tragic incident.

Samancor Chrome is committed to achieving a culture of ZERO HARM at all our operations and the results of the investigation into theincident will be used to further strengthen our safety initiatives where appropriate in order to prevent a reoccurrence.”

Samancor supplies in excess of 50 per cent of worldwide charge chrome demand. It says over 80 per cent of itschrome ore output is consumed in the production of ferrochrome in South Africa and some 85 per cent of chrome alloyproduction is exported to stainless steel producers globally.

Tragedy at EasternChrome Mines

Missing

Mrs Ntibaneng Maepa (in thephotograph) is missing from herdaughter’s house in Praktiseersince 8 May 2010. Her daughter,Mrs Mamauwane RheinaMaphanga told the TubatsePolice that she left her motherwith her children, who were stillsleeping, at her house about10:00 in the morning. MrsMphanga went to church. Whenshe returned from church laterin the day, her mother was gone.her children also said they didnot see their grandmother whenthe woke up, while enquiries withthe neighbours also also produceda dead end. they did not see thewoman. She reported hermother’s disappearance at theTubatse Police Station and adocket in this regard was openedon 11 May 2010. The missingwoman was born in 1939.Anyone with information abouther whereabouts can contact thePolice Station on tel 013 2168500, or Mrs Mphanga at 073 6607622 or constable SJ Movundlelaon 076 824 6981.

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The Burgersfort SAPS Social Crime Prevention Unit held a crime preventioncampaing in Burgersfort on Monday afternoon. They started at Twin City centrewhere they distributed pamphlets with information on how to be alert and notbecome an easy victim of criminals.

Iritele PrimaryperformsprovinciallyIritele Primary School will be participating in the national competition hosted by theDepartment of Water Affairs. The competition requires a school to participate in two of thefollowing categories: traditional music; poetry; praize poetry, poster design or drama. Thetheme of the competition was water conservation. The school’s group participated intraditional music and came first at district level and second at provincial level. They alsoparticipated in poetry wher e they came first in both rounds so far. The national competitionwill be in Johannesburg from 28 June - 3 July. The school has also won a total of R11 000 inprize money so far. Although they are still waiting for the payout, a share will go to thelearners and the rest towards an awards function for the teachers.

Above: Dineo Tjie and Nthabiseng Mogowane won the poetry competition.

Right: The traditional music group with Mr KD Magoma (deputy principal), Ms TRMalatjie (teacher in charge of the group) and the principal Ms. RI Komana.

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Ardwick issue still not resolvedThe residents of Mokutung village is up inarms over a farm they say belong to them,but they receive no benefit from it. Theissue, previously reported on in PlatinumGazette, comes a long time.

Residents say the bought the farm,situated across the Shoe Caves next to theR36 between Ohrigstad and StrydomTunnel and left it in the care of acommittee elected by the community. Thecommittee members did not do their workand they were subsequently removed bythe community according to the

constitution of the association formed totake custody of the farm called Ardwick. Anew committee was elected and theystarted to develop the land with the help ofa closed corporation formed.

The problem now, according to thepeople of Mokutung, is that the committeedoes not give any benefit derived from thefarm through to them and after more thanone meeting, stubbornly refuse torelinguish controll of the land, assets andproperty on it. According to the people ofMokutung the committee says an

agreement exists between the association,comprised of the people of Mokutung, andthe closed corporation, of which some of thecommittee are members and that theycannot be forced to abandon their positionsat this stage as the agreement with theclosed corporation is still valid andongoing.

The people of mokutung, who met againwith the closed corporation’s members onthe land last week, say the contract, ofwhich they have a copy, are not valid thereare sious flaws in it, such as empty spaces

with nothing filled in. The date on signingalso does not appear on their copy of thecontract they dispute, while they also put aquestion mark behind some of thesignatures on the copy.

They resorted to go and see a legal firmwho reportedly required a large deposit.“We do not have that kind of money. We donot know what to do. The Department ofAgriculture and Land Affairs also say thatit is our internal problems, they cannotsolve it for us. Al what we can say, is thatthe situation is very tense...”

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Steelpoort Akademie se Bulletjies het teen Laerskool Sabie en LaerskoolClivia hul eerste wedstryde in hul geborgde klere gespeel. Die spannetjiehet die drie van hul vier wedstryde wat hulle gespeel het gewen. Byhulle is hul afrigter, mnr. Danie Stoltz. Die span bedank al hul borge.

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Gekies vir Mussa

Steelpoort Academy vs Calvin CollegeSteelpoort Academy and Calvin College havefor the first time ever soccer teams in theirschools.The two schools faced off on Wednesday lastweek with Steelpoort Academy winning mostof the games played on the day. Netballgames were also played.The games were played at the SteelpoortAcademy sports grounds.

Marizaan du Bruyn, Faith Moloto en Anestecia Dube is verlede week Saterdag opMiddelburg gekies om in die o/12 en o/13 Mussa netbalspanne te speel enMpumalanga te verteenwoordig. Hulle is van Steelpoort Akademie.Hulle sal aan die Suid Afrikaanse nasionale toernooi in Johannesburg gaan deelneem.Dié toernooi is vanaf 6 - 9 Augustus.

All photographs on this page takenby Colleen Language.

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Dagboek / DiaryWintervuurfees - 29 Mei 2010

Laerskool Burgersfort hou hul jaarlikse Wintervuurfees op 29 Mei by die skool segronde. Juanita du Plessis tree die aand as gaskunstenaar op. Daar sal verskeiekompetisies en lekker aktiwiteite regdeur die dag wees. Rugby op die groot skerm en ‘nreuse kampvuur op die rugbyveld. Kry jou kaartjies nou! Daar sal ook stalletjies wees.Bespreek jou stalletjie nou en maak gebruik van die geleentheid om kos, ander produkteof handwerk te verkoop. Stalletjies is GRATIS! Navrae: 013 231 7609. Na-ure: 072 5850614.

Chrome Golf Club Wednesday Competitions

Time: 15:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Chrome Golf Club Friday Sundowner Competitions (twice a month)

Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Dates for April: 16 April. Dates for May: 7 and21 May. Dates for June: 2 and 16 June. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Night Golf - 28 May

Nine holes. Entry fee R250. Tee off time: 17:30. Please note that only 36 players can beaccommodated. The first 36 to pay their entry fee will be accepted. To enter pleasephone Martin van Rooyen on 082 816 4833.

Burgersfort United Soccer

Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. Theyinvite all social players of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool Burgersfortsportsgrounds. Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545.

Winterveld Ringbal Klub

Winterveld Ringbal Klub oefen Dinsdae en Donderdae by die CVO skool op die R37 (op padna Lydenburg) se bane. Enige spelers of nuwe spelers is welkom om by die klub in te skakel.Navrae: Zelna Wheeler 072 531 6287.

Tubatse Ringbal Klub

Die Tubatse Ringbal Klub oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag in Burgersfort by Calvin College.Die klub nooi alle belangstellendes uit om by hulle aan te sluit. Oefeninge is 18:00 vir 18:30.Navrae: Richardt, 071 877 7002.

Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes

Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van diemaand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulleinsamel gaan vir liefdadigheid.

Wildevy 4x4 Dag

Die Wildevy 4x4 Dag vind hierdie jaar op 31 Julie plaas. Slegs 120 voertuie word op die baantoegelaat. Besprekings kan reeds gedoen word. Persone of besighede wat graag as punt-borgewil optree kan ook solank hul spasie bespreek. Kontak: Susan Kruger by 013 231 7498/99.

Sanlam Cancer Challenge

10 July 2010 the Sanlam Cancer Challenge will take place at Tubatse Chrome Club. Playwill cover 18 holes and the entry fee is R150 per player. Tee off time is 09H00(shotgun). Lots of prizes to be won. Come and enjoy the day and hit your shot forcancer. All welcome. Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Thought for the week

Express your opinion. Write a letter to the Platinum Gazette. Letters maybe e-mailed, posted or faxed. Contact details are on page 2 of this issue.

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The services of appropriately qualified security service provider(s) and accreditedsecurity personnel are required to perform security duties at designated sites on theproperty associated with the reticulation network of the scheme. Guarding services willentail the patrolling of premises, access control, control of assets, escorting of person-nel and/or members of public, the protection of buildings and assets and general crimeprevention.

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The following services of appropriately equipped garden service provider(s) arerequired: mowing and maintenance of all lawns at residential and office complex;weeding and maintenance of flowerbeds; pruning of trees and shrubs; watering ofgardens on a regular basis and regular removal of garden refuse.Service providers will be required to provide their own garden tools and machinery/equipment.

Tender documents are immediately obtainable from:

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Physical locality:Havercroft 99KT S24 18 44.3 E30 10 29.8 Havercroft/Olifants River bulk water utility,

120km southeast of Polokwane and 80 kmnorthwest of Burgersfort (Route R37).Limpopo Province.

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Can you see a difference inLast week Supt. Victor Lekwadu of theGreater Tubatse Municipality’s TrafficDepartment promised that they will be‘cleaning up this town’.They were to focus on problem areas, andbe strict with those who do not obey trafficrules. Some of the problems highlightedwere the illegal U-turns, drivers whoignore red lights and stop streets as well aspedestrians crossing at dangerous places.Taxi’s that stop anywhere, any time wasanother problem.We asked readers if they’ve seen theDepartment’s efforts this week. Were theymore visible? Have this week made anydifference as to how residents experiencetraffic law enforcement and where shouldthe traffic cops focus more?

Mr Nickey Mogale said: “No, this town isa mess. They have to put more trafficpeople”.

Mr Leonard Nkosi said: “No, we needmore traffic cops. The taxi drivers thatjust stop is a problem. A few weeks ago Ihad an accident when a taxi overtook onthe solid line. We need more people tooverlook this place and take actionbecause accidents happen in front ofthem and they do nothing”.

Mr Ntowane Marobane said: “There is anorm and people will take a while tochange their habits unless there are copseverywhere, all the time. How will youenforce the law upon the pedestrians? Itis difficult”.

Me. Anja van der Westhuizen sê: “Ek hethulle meer sien rondry. Daar by KFC isdie deel wat baie aandag nodig het.”By haar is Ané en JC.

Mnr. Divan Botha sê: “Daar is nog nie ‘nverandering nie. Hulle moet veral by diekruising by Spar en die rank aandaggee”.

Mr S. Patel said: “They must do the rightthing and take action. There is nodifference in town. The taxis that stopanywhere is a problem. They must takethem on”.

Mnr. Jacobus Miller sê: “’n Mens kan sienhulle doen hulle werk, maar hulle moeniemense onnodig aftrek nie. Hulle vramense se lisensies terwyl daar voor hulleoor ‘n rooi lig gery word. Hulle moet ookdie taxi’s wat deur die middelman-muurse voetoorgange u-draaie maak vasvat.Daar kort ook aandag by die robot naMarone sentrum”.

Mr Johannes Mathabatha said: “It is stillthe same. If there are more traffic officersat the old Score it might make adifference. They must focus there”.

Andries Human sê: “Hulle is ‘n bietjiemeer sigbaar, maar die robotte is nogal ‘nissue. Hulle moet meer daar fokus”. Byhom is Marinel.

Mr KuzivaMyamurowa andhis wife, Memorysaid: “Themotorists don’tstop at the redlights - especiallyat night.Pedestrians walkas they please.They must beforced to use thedesignatedcrossing points toavoid accidents.We’ve seen thetraffic cops more,they were enforcingthe law wheresomeone wasmaking an illegal u-turn”.

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the town’s traffic control?

Me. Melanie Combrinck sê: “Ek het hulleeen keer hierdie week voor die Midasgesien. Hulle was nie baie lank daar nie.Nee, hulle het nie ‘n verskil gemaak nie.Hulle moet aandag gee aan die taxi’s watry en dan net stop of draai sonderflikkerligte”.

Mr EL Mashile said: “The unnecessaryovertaking and illegal u-turns areproblems. There is no difference in townyet”.

Mnr. Bokka de Klerk sê: “Nee, hulle hetnie ‘n verskil gemaak nie. Hulle moet kykby Leopard’s Bush se stopstraat en by dierobot by die afdraai na Marone Sentrumhoe die mense ry”.

Mr Harrison Kgwetiane said: “They’ve notdone enough yet. They must be at everyT-junction and crossing - especially inthe afternoons and on the weekends”.

Me. Nita Liewenberg sê: “Nee, hulle hetnie ‘n verskil gemaak nie. Ek het hulle dieweek net een keer gesien. Hulle moet bydie taxi rank fokus en by die robot naMarone sentrum”.

Mnr. William Black sê: “Hulle moet vroegin die oggend kyk. Die speed cops sit netin die karre langs die pad vroeg in dieoggend want dit is koud. Hulle moet kykwant die taxi’s wil ‘n mens van die paddruk. Hier by ons kan die speed cops somaklik ge-bribe word. Vir R500 kan tot diedocket verdwyn”.

Me. Vallery van der Merwe en mnr. Dries van der Merwe sê:“Nee, hulle het nie ‘n verskil gemaak nie. Hulle moet aandag geeby die muur daar by Boxer. Die mense ry daar soos hulle wil”.

Links: Me. Charleen Muller sê: “Hulle moet by Magaba sestopstraat kyk en fokus. Hulle het tot nou geen verskil gemaaknie”. By haar is Kathleen en Eduan.

Mr Papie Ndhlovu and Ms Pearl Nkosi said: “They used to onlypatrol near Boxer, but now they’ve improved and are movingaround. They must keep up the good work to save people’slives”.

Me. Sarahjoh Marais en Hugu Marais sê: “Nee, ons het hulle nie meer gesien nie. Hullemoet by al die robotte meer aandag gee, en aan die voetgangers. Die voetgangersmoet daai miljoene se brug by die taxi rank gebruik”.

Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die MaroneSentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centreor at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676

or 083 271 9151. E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com • Fax: 086 554 9031

14 MAY 201012

1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs2.Te Huur/To Let3.Dienste/Services

4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnightaccommodation

5. Troeteldiere/Pets6. Persoonlik/Personal

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous8. Gesoek/Wanted

9. Te Huur/For Hire10. Te Koop/For sale

COMPUTERSERVICES.

Upgrades, repairs,networking, new

installations. Buy &sell secondhand

computers. Location:Lebowa Business

Park.Contact:

Riaan, 076 842 9270.

Elshamah MotorsYour Mechanic on

Duty. We specializein all minor and majorrepairs and services

on ALL types ofvehicles. Engine,gearboxes and

differentials.We specialize in

Mahindra vehicles.Lebowa BusinessPark, Burgersfort.

Contact:Willie, 076 158 9192.

A flat rate of R35 per classified consisting of up to 20words is charged. Should the advertisement havemore words, an additional R1-00 per word is charged.This includes VAT. Please ensure that writing islegible as the newspaper will not accept anyresponsibility for mistakes due to illegible handwrit-ing. Please keep your receipt or deposit slip as proofof payment and placement of the advertisement.Platinum Gazette reserves the right to judgewhether to publish an advertisement or not.Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151.

Klein Advertensies • SmallsOm ‘n klein advertensie te plaas kan u dieonderstaande vorm volledig invul en aan ons faks(faks nr. 086 554 9031) saam met diedepositostrokie of bewys van elektronieseoorplasing. Die faks moet ons teen voor 08:00 op ‘nWoensdag bereik. To place a small please complete

the form below in full and fax it with the proof of payment to086 554 9031. The fax must reach us before 08:00 on aWednesday.Bankbesonderhede/Banking details: PlatinumGazette, ABSA, Tak/Branch: Lydenburg 334351,Rekeningnommer/Account number: 4072580313.

Naam/Name: Tel:

‘n Basis fooi van R35 per geklassifiseerde advertensiemet tot 20 woorde word gehef. Sou die advertensie uitmeer woorde bestaan, word ‘n addisionele R1-00 perwoord gehef. Hierdie prys sluit BTW in. Maak asb.seker dat u netjies en leesbaar skryf aangesien diekoerant geen verantwoordelikheid vir foute as gevolgvan onleesbare skrif aanvaar nie. Hou asb. u kwitansieof depositostrokie as bewys van betaling en plasingvan die advertensie. Platinum Gazette behou die regvoor om te besluit of ‘n advertensie geplaas sal word.Navrae: 083 543 1676 of 083 271 9151.

1. Sport Klubs/Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateDinsdae & Donderdaevan 17h30 – 19h00 byCalvin Collage. Almalwelkom van 6 jaar en

ouer.Skakel Jolanda

Hietbrink by082 859 9681.

FURN TRADERS/CASH TRADERS

Need cash? We willbuy all your old

furniture for cash. Webuy and sellsecondhand

furniture, fridges,freezers, tables,

chairs, and much,much more. Value for

money deals on awide variety of items.Visit us. We are the

biggest in town!Visit the shop at the

Bothashoek/Praktiseer turn-off atGa-Mashamothane.Approximately 1kmfrom the Steelpoort

turn-off on thePolokwane road

(R37) out ofBurgersfort.

Contact: Bennie on076 111 8405.

Find us @ these distribution points

* Burgersfort SUPERSPAR* Boxer Stores Burgersfort

* OK Grocer* Xerox Copimaster

* 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

* Shoprite* La Beautique Clinique

* 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* Ohrigstad Restaurant(Voorheen: Lamb & Ale

Ohrigstad)* Fingerprint of Africa

(Please note: these are just some of our distribution points).

* 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

3. Dienste/Services

Platinum Gazettewill now also be

going to Pick n Payin Jane Furse!

Vision MeatSlaghuis

Vir al jou vleis enbiltong behoeftes.

Ure: Ma. - Vr: 08:00 -17:30. Sa: 08:00 -

14:00.Tel: 013 231 7094

Fax: 086 623 7124Leandé:

083 637 8749.E-mail:

visionmeat@gmail.com

MooifonteinGuesthouse

Accommodation inBurgersfort. R380 per

person per day.Includes Bed &

Breakfasts, Lunch/Supper & Laundry

service.Contact: Judy, 082

308 9221/7

9. OornagAkkommodasie/

Overnightaccommodation

“Doingbusinesswithout

advertisingis like

winking ata girl in thedark. You

know whatyou are

doing, butnobody

else does”- Stuart

Henderson

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

Overnightaccommodation

Overnightaccommodation

available inBurgersfort. Available

immediately.Contact:

082 922 3909.

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

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8. Gesoek/Wanted

PlaasvarsGroentewinkel

in Burgersfort hetheerlike tuisgebak,

biltong en droëwors,vars melk en groente.Verwerkte groente is

ook beskikbaar.Skoonmaakmiddelsen spotgoedkoop

charcoal is te koop.Navrae: Paula,082 880 0922.

10 . Te Koop/For Sale

4x4 TrailerA 4x4 trailer wanted.

Must be in a goodroadworthy condition.

Enquiries:079 161 66684x4 Sleepwa

gesoekIs opsoek na ‘n 4x4sleepwa in ‘n goeie

padwaardigetoestand.Navrae:

079 161 6668

People to earn anextra incomeEarn an extra

income. R720 in yourfirst week.

Guaranteed up toR1140 within one

month. DATA ENTRYworkers to fill out

forms with or withouta computer. Easy

step by step tutorials& work on your own

hours. SMS yourname and address

for a full infobrochure to 082 073

1766.Terms and conditions

may apply.

Erf te koopErf in Lydenburg te

koop teenR227 000-00.

Dringend. Kontak:083 231 9246.Stand for sale

Stand in Lydenburgfor sale.

R227 000-00.Urgent sale.

Contact:083 231 9246.

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Contact:083 543 1676for advertising

bookings.

To advertisecontactBeánnla

Celliers on083 543

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brought tothe

attention ofpotential

customers.

To let usknow aboutyour newsand events

contact:083 2719151

13SPORT14 MEI 2010

GSKA Burgersfort het op 1 Mei in Witbank by aan ‘n vriendskaplike kompetisiedeelgeneem.Almal van die klub wat deelgeneem het, het medaljes verower.Sensei Jolanda Hietbrink sal vanaf Junie selfverdedigingsklasse aanbied.Persone wat belangstel kan haar by 0828599681 skakel.

Voor: Muzaffar Abdullah, Michael Kaplan. Agter: Lezanne Rossouw, Ozayr Abdullah,Adam Abdullah, Muhammadh Abdullah. Afwesig: Werner Spangenberg, ReynardtSpangenberg, Abdullah Amod.

Medaljes vir karate

Schools selectedfor tournament

Tubatse Build It will be hosting a soccer tournament for u/13 teams from the areaon 22 May.More than 200 schools entered the draw to participate. On Friday 7 May SAFAofficials and Build It management and the Cluster Secretary, Mr ElphasMakofane, drew the names of the 16 teams that will be given the chance toparticipate. They are: Tswako vs E Bobulane, Motlamotse vs H Dransberg,Monampane vs A Bogwasha, Rotse vs D Tubatse, Seoke vs C Tubatse, Maepa vs BBogwasha, Mabu vs G Dransberg and Makofane vs Bobulane.The tournaments will be hosted at Sekhukhune FET College and will start at07:30 and will continue until the prizegiving at 17:00.The winning team will get a full kit and a cash prize.Build It’s management invited all the parents and friends of the participatingteams to come and enjoy the day with them and give their children and teams thesupport they deserve.

Representatives of the schools that will participate on 22 May 2010.

Tubatse & BurgersfortSAPS vs Sekhukhune SAPSOn Wednesday, 12 Maythe Tubatse andBurgersfort SAPS took onthe team fromSekhukhune policingarea.The teams played at theMogale Wa Bagalesportsground.The visitors showed theirfitness and skill andwalked away from thegame with a 2-1 win.Every week the localSAPS plays friendlygames to keep fit andbuild team spirit. Teamswho would like to playagainst them can contactConst. Mvundlela on 072065 0166.

14 SPORT 14 MAY 2010

Soccer fun at ModikwaThe Modikwa Platinum Mine inter-departmental games’ final took place on 8May.As part of raising soccer awareness in thecommunity teams from ASA Metals andMototolo joined in the fun of the day.Supporters came and showed their enthusiasmwith vuvuzelas and flags. The final soccergame was between Stoping South Shaft andEngineering North Shaft (wearing green).Mototolo’s netball team wore red while ASAMetals wore Blue. The soccer between theModikwa Masters and ASA Metals B-teamwas played with ASA Metals in blue and theMasters in yellow. Read more on page 15.

15SPORT14 MEI 2010

Modikwa Platinum Mine hosted their 2010inter-departmental games’ final on lastweek Saturday.

The tournament was consisted of 16teams from different departments andkicked-off on 27 April.

The aim of the tournament was in partto make people aware of the upcomingWorld Cup.

“The tournament consisted of soccerand netball and was one of the mostinteresting and successful events hosted byModikwa Platinum Mine as part of teambuilding and improving the relationshipbetween Modikwa management andemployees,” said Modikwa sport organizerand the tournament Co-ordinator AndyMohloke.

The finals of the tournament took placeat Montrose sports ground where peoplehad fun through-out the day.

ASA Metals (Dilokong) and MototoloConcentrator Plant were also invited to theevent as curtain raisers for the finals.

Modikwa Masters wearing BafanaBafana jerseys played against ASA Metals’B team. ASA Metals won the game.

Stoping South Shaft shines!Mototolo (wearing red) walked away as thewinners in the netball.

Finalists for the final representing twoshafts on the Mine were Engineering NorthShaft wearing green shirts and Stoping

South Shaft in yellow.Stoping South Shaft won the

game by 6 goals to 2.Mohloke thanked the

management and employees ofModikwa andTubatseresidents forthe supportthey gaveduring thetournament.

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SPORTSPORTPlatinum Gazette

Contact: 072 781 1236or 082 569 4677

Designed to pleaseDesigned to please • Decorative lights & ceiling fans

• Custom kitchen design andlayout • Granite tops • Woodenceilings & floors • Dry-walling &partitioning • Aircon installation

• Tivoli and Cascade taps• Office furniture

Shop 2, Steelpoort Industrial area, oncorner next to Talisman

Tubatse & Sinosteel tee offThe Tubatse and Sinosteel Golf Day took place last week Saturday.The day was held at Tubatse Chrome Golf Club in Tubatse Village.

A full course was played and the players started shotgun style toensure that all the teams get a turn on the course.

Players included employees and suppliers of the companies.The player who came nearest to the pin was Rob Higgs and

Martin van Rooyen took the honours for the longest drive of the day.This was at hole number 7/16.

The winning team consisted of Riaan, Leon, Luodong an d Tokkieand they ended the day with 98 points. Cecil, Werner, Mussa andCharl was the second team with 96 points. Third was Conley, Phillipand Theresa with 93 points. Also with 93 points in fourth positionwas Desmond, Matt, JJ and Martin.