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End of dagga heaven - PoliceA 94-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man fromMakgalane village, Leboeng (between Ohrigstad andStrydom Tunnel), were arrested for possession ofdagga plants.

The suspects were arrested duringa pecialoperation by Leboeng Police last week Friday. 400dagga plants were confiscated.

The station commander of Leboeng SAPS,Captain Solomon Moholane, says the new approachfrom his sideis to have zero tolerance towards peoplewho engage themselves with drugs such as dagga.

He warned people to stop growning, dealing andusing dagga as the Police under his command atLeboeng will leave no stone unturned to fight thescourge of drugs in the the community.

The old woman and her accomplice appeared inthre Leboeng Periodic Court on Tuesday. The twowere released after paying a R1000 fine each. Policepersonnel in the photograph (left) are Warrant OfficerSegabutla ,Warrant Officer GE Mashile, ConstableMukansi, Constable Malatjie and reservist ConstableShika.

The bottom photograph shows the daggaplantation in Makgalane before the Police’s operation.

2 NEWS 18 JANUARY 2013

Vreugde oor klaskamersLaerskool Ohrigstad het verlede week Donderdag drie splinternuwe klaskamers in gebruikgeneem.

Die klaskamers is deur ‘n ruim borgskap van Hannah Game Lodge moontlik gemaak ensluit ook toilette in. Die toilette was teen verlede week nog nie klaar nie, maar onderwysersen kinders het reeds in die klaskamers ingetrek.

Tydens die opening van die klaskamers het leerlinge, die kontrakteurs wat die bouwerkgedoen het, verteenwoordigers van Hannah Game Lodge, lede van die skool sebeheerliggaam, onderwysers, verteenwoordigers van die onderwysdepartement enonderwysers in die saal byeen gekom. Mnr Jan Jacobs het Hannah Game Lodge namens dieskool bedank, terwyl die hoofdogter, Ansie Bylsma, names die leerlinge haar dankuitgespreek het. Mev Ronnie Ferreira (foto links onder), die skoolhoof het daarop gewys datdie skool ‘n ryk geskiedenis het en dat die dorp en die skool se geskiedenis in memakkarverweef is. Sy het daarop gewys dat geoeie skoolgeriewe van uiterste belang vir die dorp enomgewing is en Hannah Game Lodge vir hulle positiewe houding jeens die gemeenskapgeloof.. Sy het ook verteenwoordigers van die Limpopo Onderwysdepartement bedank virhulle ondersteuning waarop die skool kan staatmaak.

Die voorsitter van Hannah Game Lodge se raad van trustees, Ds (emeritus) Steyn vanHeerden (foto regs onder) het hom hoofsaaklik tot die kinders gerig in sy toepraak en gesêkinders moet hulleself bekwaam om ‘n bydrae tot die land se opbou en ekonomie te kanlewer. Vir dié rede dra Hannah Game Lodge ruim by om geriewe in gemeenskappe rondomdie besigheid te vestig sodat kinders gehalte onderrig kan ontvang.

Na die verrigtinge in die saal het mnr Fred Kinnear names die Kinnear-familie die lintgeknip en gedenkplaat onthul om die blok klaskamers te open. Kinder het die skoolliedgesing voordat hulle lekkergoedpakkies ontvang het.

Mnr Fred Kinnear(bo) het die lintgeknip engedenkplaatonthul wat dieklaskamersamptelik ge-openhet.

Links:Verteenwoordigersvan dieonderwysdepartementbesoek die nuweklasse.

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Links: die kinderssing die skoolliedtydens dieopening van dieklaskamers

3NUUS18 JANUARIE 2013

The rain - nice and (sometimes) dangerous

Top: no, the animal are notcoming from Steers, butsteering around them takessome skill! This dangeroussituation was observed onWednesday during a heavydownpour in Burgersfort.

Right: The bridge towrardsFraaiuitzicht outsideBurgersfort that had beenwashed away and repairedheld fast against theSpekboom River (also rightat the bottom, left).

Right: Small waterfallsformed in the notinsubstantial potholes inOorbietjie Street,Burgersfort, almost ready tointroduce fish.

Top: De Hoop Dam.Impoundment hasnot yet started. Thedam is just receivingmore water than itcan release at thisstage. Impoundmentwill start as soon asthose in danger havemoved.

Left: This is a street.The potholes are badand drainage alsonot good. Do not trywith small carotherwise (bottom)will happen.


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Employees at Power Bake at the KhadimaCentre were robbed on Sunday evening atabout 21:30.Three suspects entered the premises and atgunpoint demanded the employees’ money.The men fled on foot. No arrests have beenmade. Anyone with information that couldassist in the arrest of the suspects cancontact the SAPS.(Information: Constable Moloisi, BurgersfortSAPS).

A busy Monday turned blue this week whenPlatinum Gazette’s advertisingrepresentative (rep) was leaving the Pick nPay parking area in Steelpoort. A taxi drovestraight into the back of her car. Her vehiclejumped before stalling and being hit asecond time from behind. She got out of thevehicle while the taxi driver at first remainedinside his vehicle.Just opposite them a Limpopo Traffic Policevehicle was parked with an officer inside.(See on the photograph below).While the taxi driver remained seatedwithout saying a word, the rep walked overthe traffic officer to ask for assistance. Theofficer asked for both drivers’ licenses. Hethen instructed both the taxi driver and repto the Steelpoort SAPS satellite office. Asmall crowd was starting to form and the carguards trying to interfere was not a welcomeaddition to the mess that was unfolding.As instructed the rep drove to the SAPSsatellite office. The traffic officer howeverallowed the taxi to drive off in a differentdirection. He never arrived at the policestation.At the police station the rep was told thatthey do not have the necessary forms toopen an accident report. She must go to theBurgersfort SAPS. Furious and still in shockshe took to the road to Burgersfort.On the R555 in Steelpoort the same trafficofficer who allowed the taxi to drive off, wascatching people for speeding. She stoppedand took a photograph to be able to identifyhim to her colleague. This sparked outragefrom the officer and both him and acolleague tried to grab the rep’s camera,pushing her around. Mr Werner Holtzhausensaw what was happening and stopped toassist. The officers let her go and returnedthe camera. Upon asking why the officerallowed the taxi to drive off, he respondedwith allegations that the newspaper justwant to make money through selling badstories about them. He refused to listen andwalked away. With Mr Holtzhausen aswitness, the whole story was explained tothe second officer who did not witness theaccident. This (much friendlier) officerpromised that they will track the taxi downas it boils down to driving away from thescene of an accident.An accident report was opened, but after 24hours, the driver of the taxi did not arrive atthe police station to report the accident.When phoning the owner of the taxi, he wasunaware of the accident and did not getback to the newspaper as promisedregarding his driver’s actions.Burgersfort SAPS responded to questionsabout what services should be available atthe satellite offices. According to Colonel

Van Niekerk, Burgersfort SAPS StationCommander the Steelpoort office re-openedabout two months ago. Their operatinghours are from 08:00 – 16:00 on Mondays toFridays. Services available are: opening ofcases, affidavits, certifying of documentsand the completion of accident reports. Incase of a serious crime in the area, theSteelpoort officers may leave the office toassist until support from Burgersfort arrives.No documentation is left on site and everyday the officers take the necessary forms foraccident reports etc. with them.Unfortunately on Monday, they forgot to takeit with due to an emergency requiring theirattention. “We have received positivefeedback from the Steelpoort community

and will continue to strive to serve them asprofessional as possible.Anyone requiring the help of the SAPS cancontact the Burgersfort SAPD on 013 2310200. Complaints about the service of theSAPS can be forwarded to myself on 082958 0208 or e-mailed [email protected]” Colonel vanNiekerk said.Anyone with complaints regarding the carguards in Steelpoort town can contact theSteelpoort Town Management Office on 013230 9904.The guards are subjected to specific rulesand regulations and those who do notcomply may lose the right to operate on aspecific spot.

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Monday blues in Steelpoort

The driver of the taxi have a look at the vehicles after he drove into the back of PlatinumGazette’s vehicle.

* On 12 January the Tubatse SAPS arresteda 27-year old man in connection with amurder charge. On 11 January a 28-year oldman was shot and killed after an argumentat a local tavern. The incident took place atMabocha village.The suspect appeared in the PraktiseerMagistrate’s court on 14 January and wasnot granted bail. The case was postponed to22 January.(Information: Constable Movundlela ,Tubatse SAPS).* On 11 January the Tubatse SAPS receivedinformation about someone who is inpossession of a firearm at a local tavern inRiba Cross. The SAPS arrested a 20-yearold man for theft and possession of afirearm. The firearm was allegedly stolenfrom the suspects father in Ga MadisengVillage.The accused appeared in the PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court on 14 January and wasgranted R2000 bail. The case waspostponed to 11 February.The SAPS would like to urge all firearmowners to safeguard their weapons in propersafes at all times.(Information: Constable Movundlela ,Tubatse SAPS).* A 25-year old man was arrested after heallegedly broke into the home of a 76-yearold woman from Gankoana Lekgwarengsection. The suspect broke into the house,raped the woman and demanded herpension money which she collected earlierthe day. He took R1100 from her and left.The SAPS reacted quickly after the matterwas reported to them. They arrested thesuspect and recovered the money. Thepolice would like to thank the comunity fortheir support that led to the success in thiscase. They are also urging the community tolook after the elderly and not let them stayalone.The suspect will appear in court soon.(Information: Constable Sibatana, LeboengSAPS).

Warrant Officer S.R Kgaphola andWarrant Officer H.D Mashaba with someof the recovered items.

Tubatse SAPS recovers stolen itemsOn 14 January the Tubatse SAPSarrested two men in connection withhouse breaking and theft.They allegedly broke into a house at GaMashamothane (Mashifane Park)between 11 and 14 January. Items suchas a television, computer, printer andclothes were stolen.The suspects will appear in court soon.

(Information & photo: Constable Movundlela,Tubatse SAPS).

W/O SR Kgaphola,ConstableMakhubedu and W/OHBDV Prins with thedagga plants foundat Ga Motshana.

Dagga busts for Tubatse SAPSOn Friday 11 January the Tubatse SAPSarrested three men between the ages of 18 and24 year on charges relating to assault with thepurpose to inflict grievous bodily harm andcultivating dagga.The suspects allegedly assaulted a 19-year oldman in Ga Motshana Village on 29 December.

The case was reported on 30 December andthe SAPS conducted their investigations.Also on 11 January when the SAPS arrived atthe homes of the suspects they discovereddagga plants in the yard. These allegedlybelonged to two of the suspects.The suspects appeared in the Praktiseer

Magistrate’s Court on14 January. Theywere released on awarning pending theassault case, but twoof them were grantedbail of R1000 each forthe cultivating ofdagga case. They areall due back in courton 11 February.

(Information & photo: Constable Movundlela, Tubatse SAPS).


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A significant increase in the supply of platinum from recycling, a strong fall indemand for autocatalysts and price-elastic Chinese jewellery demand werecombining to impact negatively on the platinum mining industry.

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) CEO Chris Griffith says the secondarysupply of platinum from recycling quadrupled from 500 000 oz a year to 2-millionounces a year from the year 2000 to 2012, when demand for autocatalysts fell bynearly 9 percent a year.

Jewellery demand in China proved to be price elastic, with demand rising whenthe price was down and demand falling when it was up, which kept the price in anarrow range. With the price unlikely to rise and with the massive increase incosts, the industry is facing an increasingly tight future.

“Current market conditions are very difficult for platinum miners,” Griffith toldthe publication, Mining Weekly, saying it was in sharp contrast to the marketconditions of the past.

From the 1980s to the 2000s, the rate of growth of demand for platinum injewellery, industry and autocatalysis averaged 5 percent a year. In 2006, Amplatsanticipated wrongly that these halcyon conditions would persist to 2012. Butinstead of demand growing at a rate of 5 percent a year, from 2007 to 2012 therewas a slight overall demand reduction, plummeting autocatalyst demand and ups-and-downs from jewellery demand, which traditionally serves as a market saviourwhen prices are low.

Mining companies were increasing supply in the expectation of continued highgrowth and at the same time the 2-million ounces of recycled supply began tovirtually match what Amplats puts on to the market a year from its miningactivities. As a result of these fundamentals, there is an oversupply of platinum inthe market. “We’re unlikely to see a substantial improvement in demand in theshort term and we are likely to see additional ounces come on to the market fromsecondary supply. Some of the demand will come from highly price-elastic areas,which means that the price is unlikely to rise. With the price unlikely to rise andwith the massive increase in costs, it means that the industry is facing increasinglydifficult times going ahead, not better times, hence the need for us, undercircumstances of having loss-making shafts, to make a change to the business.”

The change has been the most far-reaching in the JSE-listed company’s 58-year history and involves the closure of two mines, the mothballing of four shafts,the selling of Union mine and the offer to create at least one new non-mining jobfor each of the 14 000 mining jobs that are expected to be shed.

The company has focused heavily on offsetting the potential negativerestructuring consequences and being job neutral as it reduces the employeecomplement to 45 000. It is estimated that a third of the 14 000 employeesaffected will be redeployed into other mining jobs within the Anglo American groupand the remaining two-thirds will be given the opportunity to leave Amplats with aunion-negotiated retrenchment package that takes into account housing,retirement and medical allowance considerations, and, in addition, be absorbedinto reskilling programmes and be assisted in finding new non-mining jobs.Amplats is allowing R800-million over five years to fund the reskilling of retrenchedworkers, who will also be considered for employment at the company’s housing,infrastructure, entrepreneurship and platinum beneficiation projects, including thefuel-cell project.

Amplats: Whyit is difficult tomine platinum

Jo Jo - don’t let thishappen to you

On Saturday Mrs Jenny Phalagot the fright of her life wen herwater tank at her house crushedthe roof.. According to MrsPhala at about 14:30 theafternoon the 5000 litre tankproved to be to much for theroof and collapsed with part ofthe building at Ga-mathipa,driekop near Burgersfort.“People should make sure thattheir water tanks are secure andsafe and not on the roof,because it is dangerous.Fortunate my little children,Boiketlo and mable were notaround when the accidenthappened,” Mrs Phala said afterthe incident. (Mrs Phalasupplied the photograph)

Jubilee Platinum and Platinum Australiahad agreed to extend the terms of the headsof agreement regarding a proposedbusiness combination to January 28, Jubileesaid on Wednesday.

Under the proposed transaction, Jubileewould secure the terms of a fundingpackage to reinstate operations at PlatinumAustralia’s near-surface Phokothaba mine atSomekey Hills near Burgersfort, which iscurrently under care and maintenance.

Jubilee had secured indicative termsheets for the project financing structurefrom financial institutions and said it wouldwork towards concluding the fundingstructure within the extension period. JubileeCEO Leon Coetzer said the targeted

enlarged group would include thecombination of shallow and at-surfacemining and exploration assets together witha fully operable shallow mining operationand smelters, underpinned by the largeTjate mining exploration asset.

The Tjate platinum project was thecompany’s prime asset in South Africa andwas alleged to host the world’s largestundeveloped block of defined platinum ore,covering some 5 140 ha, with a potentialtarget of some 65-million ounces ofplatinum-group elements and gold.

Following the announcement, JubileePlatinum’s share prices on the JSE rose by9.6% to R1.37 a share at 16:00 onWednesday afternoon.

Hope for Smokey Hills

Water tank too much for roof

R37 route slow againAfter a short respite during the fesive season, travellers between Burgersfort and Lydenburg/Mashishing should plan their trips carefully again as the partial reconstruction of this roadhas now resumed. This week saw the establishment of a new waiting not far outsideBurgersfort, which will slow travelling times to the neighbouring town via the WaterfallsRiver Pass even further...


Mr Sam Chiote said: “It is very, very bad. It ismaybe because of the strikes that this is nowhappening. Many families are now about tosuffer. I don’t know what will happen. Thereaction of government and the unions willnot make a difference. Fighting won’t make adifference. If they find the people other jobs itcan help, but not 100% as they will not be ableto get jobs for everyone. Other industries don’tpay like the mines pay, so people won’t behappy”. With him is Vanessa.

Ms Annah Mocoanyane said: “It is bad.There will be poverty. Who will pay schoolfees? It is very bad. They have to negotiatewith everyone. I don’t think Amplats will getother jobs for the people. That is just toomany people”.

Ms Portia Magabe said: “That is very bad.Crime will go high. Government and theunions always promise to negotiate but theynever make a difference. They won’t be ableto get 14000 other jobs while they cannotprovide for those who are jobless now”.

Me. Rhoda Rothner sê: “Dis nou oral daar in Rustenburg en tot byFochville. Dit is baie moeilik. Dit is alles in die Vader se hand. Jy kannie verby Sy wil kom nie. Die regering sal nie ‘n verskil maak deur nouiets teen hulle te doen nie. Dink net aan wat gaan met daai mense sekinders gebeur!” By haar is Robbie.

Mnr Frans Maphanga sê: “Mense gaansukkel. Waar gaan hulle kos kry? Enskoolgeld? Ja, die unions moet nou help.Daai mense sal dalk kontrakwerk kry, maarnie permanente werk nie”.

Mr Tiloane Phokane said: I’m afraid it willcome to this side and haunt us. Peoplebought new cars etc. and they have to pay it.The government and unions might just dosomething. If it comes to a choice to takeanother job we’ll just have to take it to havean income - our children have to eat and goto school. I don’t think they’ll be able toaccommodate that many people elsewhere”.

Below: Mr Oupa Mashego said: “The miningcompany does not have to retrench people.People will suffer. They have famlies to providefor. Retrenchment is not the answer, they mustdo something. Government and the unions andmines must come together. Nothing isimpossible. The way things go I don’t thinkthey’ll find jobs for those people elsewhere”.With him is Ms Nomsa Mahsego and theirchildren, California and Sarah.

Mr Agobakwe Mosweu said: “I think the company made a strategicmove. It is unfair to the people. The reaction of government officialsare just a way of trying to win people over without getting the bestway for everyone. Government is making people act like primitivebeings. They are not making it better. They are just giving workersthe image that the mines are bad. People who know only how tomine will struggle in other industries. Perhaps Amplats should pay totrain these people in something else. But offering to find them jobssomewhere else looks like a reasonable offer”. With him is hisbrother, Kabelo.

Shock waves were sent through the nation asmining giant Anglo American Platinum(Amplats) this week announced plans torestructure some of their operations that willsee approximately 14 000 people lose theirjobs. Most of these jobs are within theRustenburg area.This is the biggest restructuring in 58 years.Amplats is however aiming to find theemployees who will be retrenched new jobopportunities.Amplats CEO, Mr Chris Griffith this week saidthat they will put up recruitment offices at itsmines to enable maximum redeployment tomining companies. Other options available tothese employees will be work in housing,entrepreneurship, platinum beneficiation andrural development in labour-sending areas.Amplats will also start a process of reskillingemployees to enable them to get new jobs.About 6000 jobs are expected to be createdthrough a housing project. Amplats will beconstructing 15000 houses for their employeesin the Rustenburg area and it is expected thatsome of the retrenched workers may findopportunities with this project.The South African Chamer of Mines applaudedthe company for setting out to create new non-mining jobs.Government however had a fierce reaction.Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangucritisized Amplats for not communicatingproperly with her department and not having aviable plan for job creation.There will now be a 60 day period forcomments etc. before the process ofrestructuring will be able to move forward.We asked readers what they thought about thisannoucement. What they think aboutgovernment and the unions’ reactions and ifthey believe it is possible for Amplats to createjob opportunities for all their retrenchedemployees?

What do you think about the proposed


Mnr. Koos en me. Mariaan Ludeke sê: “Dit is ongelukkig hoe dit is. Ons almal wil glo dit gaangoed, maar dit gaan nie so goed met die land nie. Niemand sal nou ‘n verskil aan Amplats sebesluit kan maak nie. Al wat dalk sal gebeur is dat nog myne sal toemaak. Dit sal nie werk omdie mense ander werk te probeer gee nie. Dit sal net nog strikes veroorsaak omdat hierdiemense dan ander locals se werksgeleenthede vat”.

Mr Patrick Simelane said: “It hurt me to hearthis. It is the start of the year and now peoplewill suffer. Government is supposed to comewith a solution. Government and the unionscan make a difference if they speak with onevoice. If they want to chase you away, they’llsay anything like they will get you a new job.But I don’t think these people will get otherjobs”.

Mnr. Schagne Strydom sê: “Kyk weer of ditnodig is vir dié afleggings. Ek dink nie diereaksie van die regering of unies sal nou ‘nverskil kan maak nie. Wat hulle sê en wathulle doen is in elk geval verskillende dinge”.

Mr Patrick Chilli Mdluli said: “It is discouraging. They must not retrench people. Governmentand the unions must agree, then maybe they can stop this as it is not good for our economy.They must rather transfer the people”. With him is Ms Katlego Buthelezi.

Mr Simon Mashinga said: “We are nowcreating poverty and this will lead to crime,theft and damage to property. Schoolchildren will suffer as their parents will bewithout work. It is unfair to the labour force.Government and the unions sometimes fail tocater for the needs of the workers.Construction work etc. are temporary work.People want permanent jobs to be able toplan for the future. They don’t want to beplaced in jobs that are temporary”.

Ms Lerato Phasha, Ms Lerato Malepe and Ms Melba Maroga said: “That is unfair. They willcreate poverty. We think government should take over the mines. It should not be private. Itis not viable for them to get the workers other jobs”.

Regs: Mnr Piet Johannes Thulare sê: “Wat van die mense met skuld, insurance, ‘n vrou enfamilie? Wat van hulle? Almal moet nou eers praat. So ‘n afdankery is mos vir sukkel. Hoegaan die mense lewe? Hulle sal nie sommer ander werk kry nie”.

Mr Pontsho Phasha said: “It is too late. Theyhave to keep those people on until at leastnext year because people will suffer.Government and unions will not make anydifference now. Look at what they did atMarikana. They were there, but they didnothing. If they get people work withcontractors they must make sure the peopleget paid properly because the contractorsdon’t pay people well”.

Mr Philly Jones said: “It is not good. Themines are saving families by having peoplework there. I support the unions to supporttheir members in that situation. I don’t believeit will be good for them to just get other jobs.The new jobs might not be permanent jobs”

Amplats restructuring plan?


Eerste keer skool toeWaterval CVO hetMaandag met die2013 skooljaarbegin.Die skool spog met‘n hele klompiegraad R en RRleerlinge.Hulle was gretig omte begin leer.

Joshua Generationstarted school onTuesday this week.Their grade Rlearners were smilingand ready to startworking. All theschools in the areaare now back towork.Speel-speel word daar soms baie geleer. By Waterval CVO was die

leerlinge min gepla oor die baie reën hierdie week. Dit was te lekkerom sommer in die klas te kan speel en leer.Sien foto’s bo, regs bo, onder en regs.

Grade R learners from the Joshua Generation Steelpoort Campus smile for the camera.(Photograph: Joshua Generation).

Joshua Generation’s Burgersfort Campus have 12 new grad e R learners.

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Contract name: GhaghooLocation: Plot 165, Pilane Road, Gaborone, Botswana

Kennisgewing in terme van ‘n lisensie aansoek ingevolge die Petroleum ProdukteWet, 1977 (Wet no 120 van 1977)

Hiermee word alle belangstellende of geaffekteerde partye ingelig datSAREL ARNOLDUS STRYDOMHierna genoem ‘die aansoeker’ ‘n aansoek om ‘n Verkoopslisense ingedien het - aansoeknommer:F/2012/12/06/003GEDEELTE 346 VAN DEEL 140 VAN DIE PLAAS OHRiGSTADHOOFSTRAATOHRIGSTADDie doel van aansoek is sodat die aansoeker ‘n lisensie vir die verkoop van petroleum en petroleumprodukte kan ontvang soos uiteengesit in die aansoek. Reëlings vir die besigtiging van die aansoekdokumentasie kan gemaak word deur die Kontrolleerder van Petroleum Produkte te kontak by:Telefoon: (015) 287 4735 of Faks: (015) 297 5045 of E-pos: [email protected] besware interme van die uitreiking van ‘n lisensie soos aangedui in die aansoek moet duidelikdie aansoeknommer soos hierbo aangedui bevat. Besware moet binne ‘n tydperk van twintig (20) daevanaf die publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing by die Kontrolleerder van Petroleum Produkte ingedienword. Besware kan by die onderstaande fisiese- of posadres ingedien word.Fisiese Adres: Posadres:Die Kontrolleerder van Petroleum Produkte Die Kontrolleerder van Petroleum ProdukteDepartement van Energie Departement van EnergieDorpstraat 101 Privaatsak X9467Polokwane Polokwane0700 0700

Notice in respect of a licence application in terms of the Petroleum Product Act,1977 (Act no 120 of 1977)

This notice serves to inform parties that may be interested or affected thatSAREL ARNOLDUS STRYDOMHereinafter referred to as ‘the applicant’ has submitted an application for a RETAIL licence, applicationnumber F/2012/12/06/003PORTION 346 OF PORTION 140 OF FARM OHRiGSTADMAIN ROADOHRIGSTADThe purpose of this application is for the applicant to be granted a licence to undertake petroleumretail activities as detailed in the application. Arrangements for viewing the application documentationcan be made by contacting the Controller of Petroleum Products at:Telephone: (015) 287 4735 or Fax: (015) 297 5045 or E-mail: [email protected] objections to the issuing of a licence in respect of this application, which must clearly quote theapplication number above, must be lodged with the Controller of Petroleum Products within a period oftwenty (20) working days from the date of publication of this notice. Such objections must be lodged atthe following physical or postal address:Physical Address: Postal Address:The Controller of Petroleum Products The Controller of Petroleum ProductsDepartment of Energy Department of Energy101 Dorp Street Private Bag X9467Polokwane Polokwane0700 0700

Betrekkings/Vacancies

Kennisgewings/NoticesCheers from Steers!

Steers at Magaba Filling Station recentlycelebrated their first birthday.This fast food outlet established itself as afavourite convenience store during the pastyear. The Magaba Steers team wishes alltheir clients a prosperous year ahead andwould like to thank their loyal clients for theirsupport during 2012. They are ready with all

the Steers mouth-watering favourites servedwith a big smile and efficient service.The Steers is situated inside Magaba FillingStation’s store. Clients can convenientlydraw money from the ABSA ATM; buy breadand milk, airtime or even pre-paid electricitywhile they wait for their freshly preparedorder.

Babies on the way?

During a few days in the Kruger National Park, Alida and Carl Lourens took photographsof two lions mating. The two lions were undisturbed by the crowds that formed aroundthem. A mating bout can last several days and the lions copulate 20 to 40 times a day.Lionesses may mate with several males while she is in heat. They may be so busy matingthat they do not hunt or eat. The average gestation period is around 110 days. Femalesdo not become fertile or receptive again before their cubs are mature or have died.(Information: www.wikipedia.com).

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Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre or 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: [email protected] • Fax: 086 554 9031

Adverteer/Advertise hier/

here:1.Sport Klubs /

Sport Clubs2.Betrekking/

Vacancy3.Dienste/Services

4. OornagAkkommodasie/

Overnightaccommodation5. Troeteldiere/

Pets6. Persoonlik/

Personal7. Allerlei/

Miscellaneous8. Gesoek/Wanted

9. Te Huur/ToRent

10. Te Koop/Forsale

3. Te Huur/To Let

4. OornagAkkommodasie/

OvernightAccommodation

MooifonteinGuesthouse

Overnightaccommodation

available inBurgersfort.

Restaurant, washing,safe parking, truckparking, aircons,fridge in rooms,

coffee/tea facilities inroom.

Contact:Judy: 082 308 9221Bread: 076 772 7607Gloria: 082 614 3619

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

We repair:Microwave ovens,Electronics, fridges

and freezers, loungesuites, bedroom

suites, chairs, diningroom tables, sewingmachines and much

more. Gas andcompressors for

fridge repairsavailable.

Visit Cash TraderBurgersfort. At the

back of Capitec andold ABSA Bank, next

to Supa Save (oldPost Office Building).

Tel: 072 781 1236

Platinum Gazette contact details:

Editorial: William ZwartTel: 083 271 9151E-mail: [email protected]

Advertising: Beánnla CelliersTel: 083 543 1676E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 086 554 9031/013 231 7147

Postal address: P O Box 2208, Burgersfort, 1150

Website: www.platinumgazette.com

Printers:Printed by Paarl Coldset (Pty) Ltd, 83 Heidelberg Road, CityDeep Production Park, City Deep.

Copyright: All rights concerning any advertisement and / orother material contained in the Platinum Gazette areexpressly reserved in terms of Section 12 (7) of the Copyright

Beánnla Celliers will see to it that youradvertisement in Platinum Gazette meets

the highest standards with regard todesign and reproduction. Phone her on083 543 1676 to book your advertising

space today.

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“Doing business without advertising islike winking at a girl in the dark. You

know what you are doing, but nobodyelse does” - Stuart Henderson

To advertise anadvertisement in

the classifiedsection of thenewspaper,

simply fax, e-mailor call us to

place the advert.Smalls or

classifieds aregreat to advertiseyour product or

service in aninexpensive way,but reach a large

number orreaders.

Editorial deadline:Wednesday at 17:00

Got some news?

Vacancy:Bookkeeper

You will be based at our Naranja Packhousesituated between Burgersfort and Lydenburg.Reporting to the Financial Manager thesuccessful candidate will have a minimum of agrade-12 school qualification, and a suitabletertiary qualification will be an advantagebacked by a minimum of 3 years experience inall aspects of a payroll system, controlling thegeneral ledger, controlling all financial inputdocumentation, stock reconciliations, assistingwith compilation of annual budgets and generaloffice administration.

The right candidate must be computer literate inExcel, MS Word, Outlook and doing electronicbanking.

We offer a highly competitive remunerationpackage with excellent career developmentopportunities for the hard working andcommitted person.

Please forward your abbreviated (not morethan 3 pages) CV by fax or e-mail to:Neil van Rooyen.Fax No: 086 235 8498E-mail: [email protected]

If the company does not contact you beforeor on 19 February 2013 you must acceptthat your application was not successful.Closing date: 25 January 2013

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Advertising deadlines:Every Tuesday at 17:00.

Enquiries: BeánnlaCelliers, 083 543 1676

3 x Offices &Workshop/Storage

space to rent. Ampleparking & coveredroof area. 3 Phase

power. Close toBurgersfort CBD andnew shopping mall.

157m2. Availableimmediately.Please call:

082 808 9345

10. Te Koop/For Sale

For saleToyota single cab 4x4Colt V6 3.0 Clubcab

1 Ton 3.0 TATAflatbed.

Tel: 082 808 9345

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* BurgersfortPharmacy* LaerskoolSteelpoort* LaerskoolBurgersfort* Tingeling

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Metals* Dwarsrivier Mine

* Kubu Tavern* Morena’s Tavern* Magaba Garage

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Prokureurs* Merensky Real

Estate* LaerskoolOhrigstad

* PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court* Vyfster Slaghuis

Steelpoort* One Stop MotorSpares Steelpoort

* GMC DebtSolutions

* Burgersfort Toyota


Friday,8 February 2013

Night GolfTee off time: 18:00

Entry: R250

Only 36 spots are available. Bookings willbe made for the first 36 players who book

and pay their entry fee. All entry feesmust be paid by 26 January 2013.

Enquiries:Martin van Rooyen, 072 564 2811

Golfspelers terug op die baan by TubatseNa die Kersseisoen is die meeste golfspelersweer terug in die area en ‘n groep het verledeweek die kans gebruik om hul eerste rondtesvir die jaar te speel.Kry die uitslae van die dag se spel op bladsy12 van hierdie koerant.

Darts seasonstarting soon

The Capricorn/Limpopo Darts seasonwill be starting soon.On 26 January between 50 and 60players will be participating in acompetition at Winterveld RecreationalClub (at Winterveld Bottom Village).The day will start at approximately10:30 and is expected to draw to an endat 18:00.Local players who would still like to jointhe Winterveld Darts Club can contactGeorge Fraser [email protected]

The seasonal action cricket thatis being played at TubatseChrome Club is due to start inFebruary again.Teams are invited to enter assoon as possible. Businesses arealso invited to sponsor teams.This is a very good way for

Enter your team for thenew action

cricket seasonemployees to not only keep fit,but also have loads of fun whilethey get to know each otherbetter.People who are interested inentering a team can contactMartin van Rooyen on 072 5642811.

All types of sports teams are welcome to forward their results,fixtures and photographs to the newspaper.

All sports news must reach the newspaper by a Wednesdayafternoon. E-mail it to: [email protected]

or fax it to 013 231 7147.

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SPORTPlatinum Gazette

Burgersfort Toyota

Dirk Winterbach Road, Burgersfort

Tel: 013 231 7207

www.automark.co.zaTerms & Conditions apply.

THE AUTOMARK PROMISE1. Backed by Toyota2. Guaranteed not stolen3. Standard warranty4. Guaranteed mileage5. Seven day exchange

plan6. Guaranteed year model7. Every vehicle subject to a check list

2009 KIA Rio 1.6 High H/B

2009 Toyota Hilux 2.5D-4D SC

2011 Toyota Fortuner 3.0D-4DA/T

2009 Toyota Hilux 2.5 D4-D SC4x4

2011 Audi A4 1.8T A/T

2010 Mercedes Benz C180CGi BE Classic A/T2009 BMW 320D

R279 950

2007 Toyota Rav 2.0 GX

R169 950

R479 950

R99 950

2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0 3Dr Wild

2008 BMW 335i Convert A/T

2009 Nissan Navara 4.0 V6 DC

R369 000

R325 000

R349 950

R309 950

R149 950

R199 950

R139 950

R179 950

2010 Toyota Fortuner 3.0D4D

R249 950

2009 Toyota Hilux 2.5D-4D SC

Frik: 071 641 4016Jerry: 076 601 0601

2006 Toyota Prado 4.0 VX (Auto)

R279 950

Golfers startthe year at

TubatseChrome Club

Only a few players entered last weekSaturday’s IPS competition at TubatseChrome Golf Club.The players had nice, cool weather onthe course. The day was won by Pierrevan Staden (17) with 48 points; Martinvan Rooyen (5) 48 (c/o) and RossSelahle (16) 45.Pierre van Staden was the nearest tothe pin at hole 9/18.

The Club invites all members tocome and make use of the course.Non-members are invited to comeand join the Tubatse Chrome Club orTubatse Chrome Golf Club and makeuse of the upgraded facilities thatinclude the golf course, gym,swimming pool and other clubs.Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 072564 2811.

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