Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstademail: adverts@platinumgazette.com

editorial@platinumgazette.com

Platinum GazettePlatinum GazetteTel 0832719151 (Editorial); 0835431676 (Advertisements)Fax 0865549031/013-231 7147

28 February 2014

Burgersfort, Lebowa Business PBurgersfort, Lebowa Business PBurgersfort, Lebowa Business PBurgersfort, Lebowa Business PBurgersfort, Lebowa Business ParkarkarkarkarkShop whereSouth Africa shops! TTTTTel: (013) 231 7227el: (013) 231 7227el: (013) 231 7227el: (013) 231 7227el: (013) 231 7227

© P

lati

num

Gaz

ette

A house!Mapochs sets an example - p2

2 NEWS 28 FEBRUARY 2014

Next to Toyota, Burgersfort 52 Kerk Street, LydenburgTel: 087 151 1034 Tel: 087 802 7054

E-mail: gmcadmin@telkomsa.net

Registered Debt Counsellor & Administrator(Reg No: NCRDC 487)

Office in Lydenburg now also open!

About to go under?

Debt Counselling is one of the ways to get rid ofyou debt with a practical plan and the assistanceof professional people who will help younegotiate with creditors.As long as you have an income there may still behope. By visiting a professional and registeredDebt Counsellor you will be assisted to draft abudget, the Debt Counsellor will on your behalfnegotiate better re-payment terms for you. DebtCounselling does not mean that you will nothave to pay. You will still have to pay what youowe, but with better terms so that you will still

be able to pay for living expenses such as food,electricity and transport.It is very important that you make sure thatyour Debt Counsellor is registered with theNCR (National Credit Regulator). Making use ofa registered Debt Counsellor will ensure thatyour already though position is not exploited orthat someone runs off with your hard earnedmoney leaving in a worse position than you arecurrently in. Debt Counselling will not only helpyou regain control, but do it in a way that yourfamily will still be able to survive every month.

13 housesEvraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium’sMapochs Mine at Roossenekal handed 13newly build houses to employees lastMonday.

The houses are situated in Roossenekaland according to the company, the firstphase of the company’s housing toemployees project. The company’s CEO, MrMike Garcia, told the audience at the hand-over function that he can identify with theplight of employees, recounting hischildhood in the state of Arizona, USA,where his father worked for a copper mine.Mr Garcia used his childhood experience asa example of how a mine fulfils itsresponsibility towards employees and acommunity, even after all the ore had beenextracted from the earth.

Mine officials and Mr Garcia also told theaudience that the company keep employeesinformed about the financial state of thecompany, as the success of projects suchas housing have linkage wit minimumproduction and profitability. From theemployees’ side, the local NUMSAchairperson, Mr Leonard Thwala, told theaudience that the union was not at war withthe company, but that it looks after theinterests of employees through constructivedialogue and negotiation, expressing thehope that the next phase of the project willfollow soon. In the top left photograph MrGarcia cut the ribbon with Mapochs SLPChairman, Mr Bheki Shongwe.

Top: Mr Garcia addressing the audience through a translator.

3NUUS28 FEBRUARIE 2014

Free Rabiesvaccinations

next weekThe Department of Agriculture will next week be vaccinating cats and dogsin Burgersfort and at Tubatse Residence near Steelpoort.Residents in the area can bring their animals free of charge for thevaccinations.

The dates are as follow:3, 4 and 5 March 2014 - from 09:00 - 16:00 at OK Mini Market inBurgersfort.

6 March 2014 - from 09:00 - 16:00 - at Tubatse Residence.

Enquiries: Mrs. Kgwete, 078 459 7278 or contact the State Veterinarian, DrMakgamatha on 072 553 7043.

Are youmissing a

loved one?The Tubatse SAPS are looking for the familyof a man that was killed in a hit-an-runaccident near the Moshate in GaMashamothane on 15 February 2014.The man was hit by a vehicle who failed tostop at the scene of the accident. A case ofculpable homicide is being investigated.The deceased was taken to the governmentmortuary in Lebowakgomo.The description of the man as supplied bythe SAPS is as follows: aged between 30and 35, dark complexion, wearing a blue jeanand a blue jacket.Anyone who may be able to identify him cancontact the Tubatse SAPS or Const.Rampepe on 013 216 8500.

Mine notselling jobs

Modikwa Platinum Mine this week warned residents in the area not tobecome victims of a scam through which people promise jobs at themine in exchange for money.“It has come to our attention that various individuals are contactingpeople offering fictitious job opportunities at Modikwa Platinum Mineat a cost. The public should take note that such practices are nothingmore than scams which are intended to defraud the public of theirhard earned cash,” a press release by the company stated.“Modikwa Mine follows a tried and tested recruitment practiceprocess whereby jobs are advertised through print, electronic andalso on the Mine’s website for all the qualifying job seekers to apply.Modikwa Mine also distributes vacancy lists to local tribal offices andthe local press. Any vacany advertised can be verified via our HR/careers section. The Mine will never use a mobile phone number asa primary contact number for a job advertisement.We encourage the community to be vigilant as and when theyencounter individuals who alleges to be recruiting on behalf ofModikwa Mine and report such individuals through our hotline whistleblow telephone 0800 006 792.Modikwa Mine take this matter extremely seriously and is workingwith the appropriate legal authorities where possible to bring them tobook.It is important for the public to remember that these scams willcontinue to exist as long as there are people willing to pay someonein exchange for a job opportunity, be it real or fictitious. Therefore, asa matter of principle, Modikwa Mine appeals to the public at large tonever pay for a job as there is no company in South Africa that sellsany job” they concluded.

Has Manoke been forgotten?Mr Calvin Selepe from Manoke Village 4km outsideBurgersfort this week complained that his village onlyreceives water when there is a funeral.“The only time we see running water from our taps iswhen there’s a funeral. Maybe we have to kill eachother to get water? When someone dies we celebratebecause that’s when we’ll get water,” he said.He explains that people currently buy water from some

residents in the village who could afford to drillboreholes at their homes. “With the high rate ofunemployment in the village people cannot afford to buythose containters with water. Pensioners suffer”.He added that their roads are rocky and the only timethey see government officials is near election time.He forwarded the photographs below of himself and therocky road through his village.

4 NEWS 28 FEBRUARY 2014

Help kies die kunstenaars!Die TubatseChrome Festivalwat aan die eindevan Septemberplaasvind se fees-komitee (foto links)is druk aan diebeplan vir diegeleentheid. Hullenooi die publiek uitom die nie net diefees te kom genietnie, maar ook voor-stelle vir aktiwi-teite en kunste-naars aan hulle testuur sodat diefees net beter enbeter kan word.Besighede kansteeds deel wordas borge van diefees. Stuur jounavrae oor borg-skapgeleenthedena dieselfde e-posadres.E-pos jou voorstelle aan: chromeclubeventstfc@samancorcr.com

Juffrou Karien Viljoen is ‘n nuwe onderwyseres by Laerskool Atokia.Sy het 6 jaar in Namibië gewoon, maar het verlede jaar naJohannesburg verhuis na haar man oorlede is. Sy is baie lief virkultuur en beplan groot dinge vir die skool. Sy gee tans Life Skills virGrade 4 tot 6 en Lewensvaardigheid vir Graad 4 tot 7. Die Graad 7leerlinge kry ook Kuns en Kultuur by haar.Juffrou Viljoen het baie ondervinding in die teaterwêreld en beplanom die kinders met aktiwiteite soos drame, groepdans, kuns enmodelwerk te ontwikkel.

Nuweonnie

virAtokia

Kultuur ishaar

passie

The Sekhukhune District Municipality is stillawaiting the finalised report by the AuditorGeneral for the financial year 2012 - 2013.This meant that the Draft Annual Report for2012/2013 was tabled on 24 January 2014as prescribed by legilation, without theAuditor General’s report.The Executive Mayor of the SekhukhuneDistrict Municipality Cllr Mogobo DavidMagabe said: “The Draft Annual Report for2012/2013 was tabled before Council on the24th January 2014 as legislativelyprescribed. However it didn’t contain theAudited Financial Statement and the AuditReport from the Auditor General of SouthAfrica (AGSA). The delay from the AGSA hasaffected some of the annexures to theAnnual Report namely the Audited APS andthe Audit Report. As the District Municipalitywe will however wait in anticipation for aspeedy resolution of this matter”.The municipality has prepared an submittedthe Annual Financial Statement on the 31stAugust 2013 as legislation requires in section122 of the MFMA 2003. The audit processstarted officially on the 1st of September2013 and was due to be completed threemonths from the date of submission aslegislated.The Mayoral Committee of the municipalityhas refered the issue of non-compliance onthe part of the Auditor General to the relevantauthorities for resolution.

SekhukhuneDistrict is stillwaiting for the

Auditor General’sreport

Valentynsdagby Laerskool

AtokiaHartjie-dag gevier

Valentynsdag was groot pret by Laerskool Atokia.Die leerders het elkeen met ‘n skitterende hart op hul wangegespog en in elke klas is ‘n Mnr. Spiere en Mej. Attitude aangewys.Almal het op die dag rooi en wit gedra en die leerlinge wat diemooiste aangetrek het, het elkeen ‘n prys gewen.Deel van die dag se pret was om geskenkies aan mekaar te stuuren so te wys daar word vir mekaar omgegee.(Foto’s en inligting: Laerskool Atokia).

5Advertorial28 FEBRUARY 2014

Fresh fruit and vegetables to pick and choose.

The butchery offers only the best quality at the best price.

Customers are spoilt for choice with the wide range ofproducts.

At the opening of the store, Choppies donated a special food parcelto the Cross Border Kids Orphanage situated in Riba Cross. Cllr. AnnaMasete from the Greater Tubatse Municipality assisted Ms PelonomiMmusi from Choppies to hand over the donation.

The bakery and deli sections of the shop not only provides staple foods such as bread, but also delicious meals and sweet treats.

Staff excitedly sang a special Choppies song before the doorsofficially opened.

Customers were lined up outside the doors on Wednesdaymorning when the store opened.

Greater Tubatse Municipality’s Councillors assisted with cutting theribbon and officially open the Choppies Burgersfort.

Choppies now open!Choppies Burgersfort opened its doors on Wednesday, 26 February toa very excited crowd of customers.Choppies aim to provide a friendly service at an excellent price. Thestore management would like to thank everyone who contributed tothe successful opening and invite all the residents of Greater Tubatseand surroundings to pay them a visit.The store is conveniently situated in central town within the MoroneCentre and offers everything from fresh produce, butchery, deli,bakery and other groceries. They also stock the Choppies products togive better value for money.Special offers and value for money deals will continue at ChoppiesBurgersfort this weekend, so make sure you don’t miss out on theChoppies shopping experience.

Choppies Burgersfort - Shop 24 & 25 Kastania Street, Morone Shopping Centre, BurgersfortTel: 013 231 8090 Fax: 013 231 7765

6 NEWS 28 FEBRUARY 2014

Me. Maritza Foxcroft sê:“Nee, ek gaan nie kyk ofluister na wat met diehofsaak gebeur nie. Ek dinkhy gaan in elk geval loskom.Ek het beter dinge om metmy tyd te doen”. By haar isXanthé.

Mr Bonny Selomane said: “Iwill listen to the radio. He hasto get a fair trail and face thelaw for what he did. I’minterested in what willhappen”.

Mnr Oupa Mkhabela sê: “Aldie mense gaan storiesdaarvan maak. Ek gaan netop die nuus kyk en nieheeldag op die TV nie. Dit sal‘n fair trial wees want allesword opgeneem”.

Me Zonika Drysdale en Me. Zenta Enslin sê: “Dis baie goeddat dit uitgesaai word. Dis lekker om te weet dat so ‘n ster-atleet in so ‘n situasie kan wees en nie net gewone mensenie. Ons dink hy sal ‘n regverdige verhoor kry. As die bewysewys hy is skuldig sal hulle nie anders kan as om hom skuldigte bevind nie”. Zenta: “Ek dink hy is eerlik dat hy haar nie wouvermoor nie maar Zonika dink hy is skuldig”.

Mr Morrison Moloto said:“Yes, I’ll follow it. I just wantto know what happened. Ifsomething happens tofamous people it is veryinteresting to us. You knowthe 14th of February is aprecious day. Why did he killhis girlfriend? I think it isgoing to be fair for everyonebecause of all the media”.

Mnr. Theo Visagie sê: “Ek salso nou en dan as ek tyd hetkyk na wat in die hof gebeur.Dis nie vir my ‘n priority nie.My vrou sal seker meer kyk.Ek dink die hof beslis volgensdie feite so ek dink dit sal ‘nregverdige verhoor wees.Mense soek sensasie, so ekdink baie mense sal op TVkyk - dis mos lekker om anderte sien suffer”.

Ms Mary Mlema said: “I’llwatch on the TV because wewant to know how the courtwill rule on this cruel guy whois killing women. I think hemust rot in jail. His faceshowed he killed his girlfriendfrom the first day he appearedin court. Yes, he will have afair trial. There will be nospace for funny stuff in court”.

Ms Zanele Masuku said: “I’llbe watching and listening tothe broadcasts because Iwant to hear the results andjudgment. I want to checkthat he is not treateddifferently because he is sofamous. It will be fair becauseit will be there for everyone tosee”.

Mr Sydney Mmopane and Mr Jack Hlatswayo said: “Ja, we’llwatch on TV. He is a famous guy and that is why people willwatch. We think he will get a fair trial”.

Mnr Lawrence Mankge sê:“Ek sal op die radio luister.My hart is baie seer oor wathy gedoen het. Hy was ‘n OKou. Ja, hy sal ‘n fair trial hê”.

Left: Ms Khensani Madikesaid: “I’m interested to seewhat will happen to him. Iwatch TV, so that is where I’llfollow it. I think the trial mustbe fair. He is just person likeanybody else. The media willhave an effect on everything,but the judge will decide howmuch it will affect him”.

Me. Charlotte Vermeulen sê:“Ek sal dit wil kyk. Ek dink disinteressant en ‘n mens stelbelang in bekendes se doenen late. Dis ‘n baiekontroversiële saak metsoveel kante. Ek dink daar isbaie mense wat hom klaarskuldig bevind het a.g.v. watdie media oor die saakbekend gemaak het”.

Mr Sello Ledwaba said: “Ihave to follow it. We like tosee what happens whenfamous, rich people get intotrouble. Usually they walkfree. It is very interesting tous. I don’t know if it will be afair trial. The family willprobably settle, pay a coupleof millions and he’ll walk free”.

Mr Chippa Mphogo said: “I’llfollow it on the TV. I want toknow what happens and thefinal result. Yes, he will get afair trial because everything isbeing recorded”.

Mr PA Motswana said: “I’lllisten to the radio. What hehas done is not a good thing.I’m interested to follow it. Ithink he is going to jail. Thelaw is bigger than the moneyhe has that is why I amfollowing it. Yes, it must be afair trial. They’ve given a longtime before this trial so it mustbe well investigated and fair”.

Mr Sam Mankge said: “We’llfollow it on the TV and radio.No, he will not get a fair trialbecause of all the mediaattention. It is a problem”.

Mr Bruce Mbalati said: “I’llwatch it on TV. I don’t know ifit will be fair”.

Oscar Pistorius’ murder trialis due to start next week andthe former paralympian andOlympic athlete will continueto be in the spotlight as liveradio and televisionbroadcasts from thecourtroom had beenapproved this week.Judge Dunstan Mlambo whohad to rule on the mediahouses’ applications forbroadcasting rights had toconsider Pistorius’ right to afair trial, the right to freedomof expression and theprinciple of open justice.On DSTV a 24-hour channelwill carry the full livebroadcast with otherchannels broadcasting “largechunks” of the proceedings.There will also be livebroadcasting on radiostations such as Radio 702and Highveld Stereo.It is clear that the SouthAfrican public will be gettingmore than their fair share ofthe Pistorius trial, but is thiswhat the public would like toview and listen to?Platinum Gazette askedreaders whether they will befollowing the trial in themedia and whether theythink it will impact on thefairness of the trial.

Live broadcasts from Pistorius’ trial - your views

7NUUS28 FEBRUARY 2014

Public Notice

Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort;PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150;Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467;Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

MA MONYEAPAOACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Public Notice of Council MeetingMembers of the public including Magoshi, Ward Committees, Business Sectorand other stakeholders are invited to attend the Ordinary Council meetingscheduled as follows:

Date: 6 March 2014

Time: 11:00

Venue: Municipal Chambers (Burgersfort Civic Centre

P.S. All guests are expected to be seated at 10:45 in the Council Chambers.

Supply ChainManagement Unit

Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort;PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150;Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467;Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

MA MONYEAPAOACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

BID NUMBER: GTM/20/13/14DOCUMENT FEE: R500.00 (Non-refundable)

EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA

Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with Greater TubatseMunicipal Supply Chain Management Policy as amended, PreferentialProcurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000, responsiveness to the biddocument(s), and on a 90/10 points system, of which the 90 points is for priceand 10 points is for B-BBEE.

CLOSING DATE AND OTHER CONDITIONS

1 Bid documents shall be on sale from the 3rd March 2014after briefingsession for a non-refundable fee of R500.00 at cashier’s office, GreaterTubatseMunicipal Office, Lower ground, No1 Kastania Street Burgersfort.

2 Compulsory briefing session will be held on the 3rd March 2014 at oldMunicipal Building (cnr Eddie Sedibe and Kort streets) at 11:00

3 Bids will be closed @ 12h00 and opened in public on the 20th March 2014and must be fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope, appropriatelymarked GREATER TUBATSE ECONONIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN. BIDNO: GTM/20/13/14and deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which isavailable 24/7 days a week at the Reception of the Greater TubatseMunicipal Civic Centre No 1 Kastania Street Burgersfort. No faxed, emailed,telephonic or late bids will be accepted.

4 The Municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves theright to appoint bidders individually and or collectively to execute the abovecontracts, and negotiate further conditions and requirements withsuccessful bidder

5 In terms of the National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be acceptedfrom the person(s) in the service of state and bidders failing to complywith the requirements of the bid document will be submitting non-responsive bids, 90 working days after the bid closing date is ourvalidity period.

6 Technical queries related to this bid should be directed to Mrs.LingwatiMMY @ 013-2311213 or 1000. General queries should be directed to Mr.MM Mapeka @013-231 1224 or 1000.

Westvaal Steelpoort, as everybody knows, is situated at the busiest cross in town. Andthe road surface in that intersection is horrible to say the least.

So, Platinum Gazette, after taking delivery from the dealer for a test spin onWednesday with the new 1.4 Opel Astra Turbo (petrol and automatic), very gently easedinto this infamous intersection for fear of damaging the vehicle (the editor is used to amore robust 4 x 4).

First impression, from the intersection and heading to Lydenburg / Mashishing overthe railroad (bad surface again) is how well the thing rides.

It’s a bigger car than the previous generation, having grown by 17cm in length and7cm in wheelbase, but feel still larger, floating serenely over dodgy tarmac and delicatelysmoothing bumps and potholes without ever feeling disconnected.

Unlike some of the competitors, Opel chose not to adopt multi-link rear suspensionon the Astra, instead using a development of the last car’s torsion beam set-up, but witha new Watt’s linkage - a pair of horizontal supports connected by a short vertical bar - toreign in the lateral movement of the twist axle, a novel arrangement patented by GeneralMotors and cars can be uniquely calibrated (read for our crap roads) while offering abetter balance of comfort and handling.

The turbo is barely felt and speed arises quickly as a glance on the stylishinstruments confirm. The speed is also safe with all the electronic gizmos thrown in withthis car (air bags etc) and tight bends require a genuinely daft approach speed to get thetraction control light flashing.

The Astra remains composed on the road and a stylish vehicle. The built quality,outside and inside is up there with the best and the space in the vehicle and boot islarge and comfortable for its class.

The engine pulls the car to 100km/h in less than 10 seconds if you know what youare doing and the brakes pull it to a standstill quickly and in a straight line without aswerve.

Niggles - not much. We don’t like the winders for the back windows, the Mariebiscuit spare and no vanity mirror for the driver (it is so stylish you may wish to put on atie you know). But for R265 500, we think it is a steal.

Style, quality,comfort, Astra

8 NEWS 28 FEBRUARY 2014

All prices incl. VAT. Delivery excluded

ROLL UPGARAGE

DOOR2450mm x2100mm x

0.5mm(BuffaloBrown

Chromadek)

Open Mondays - Fridays: 07:30 - 17:00; Saturdays:07:30 - 14:00; Sundays and

Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00

Tubatse Build It, Shop 27, Cnr. Dirk Winterbach& Kruis Street, Burgersfort. Tel: (013) 231 7529

BUILD ITWATER-

PROOFING +FREE

MEMBRANE(Assorted

colours) 5 Lt

BUILD ITVALUE TANK

(2200Lt)

169995

15990

NUTECCEILINGBOARDS3.6m x1.2m

BUILD IT HICOVER PVA

PAINT (White/Cream)

20 Lt

22990

BUILD ITMASONITE DOOR813mm x 2032mm

149909990 159900

BUILD IT 40KG BAGS WITH SANDWide variety - building sand, river

sand, plaster sand, stone, concrete mixPromotion prices valid until 8 March 2014

0.3mm x 3.6m...9490CORRUGATED IRON

SEPHAKUCEMENT

(Wide variety tosuit variousapplications)

7850

SAND 1790

SAND + 5KGCEMENT 2790

EACH

EACH

EACH

HEAT TECHTRENDLINE DUALMOUNT GEYSER

150lt 460mm diameterx 1319mm length

600kpa/SABSApproved/Eco Friendly/Includes Draincock &

Safety Valve

219900

UNDER-GROUND PIPE

110mm x6mx100kpa

1199044990

WELDED FENCE MESH1.8m x 100mm x 100mm x

1.8mm x 30m

6990 GALVANIZED GUTTER3600mm x 100 x 75 x 0.4mm

Bigger storeopening

soon!

Building a double storey house oroffice block?

For all your Rib & block slabrequirements, contact us on:

086 111 2548 or email your plan to usfor a free quote: tracey@nyati.co.zaWe supply the whole Mpumalanga

area. www.nyatislabs.co.za

Come playat Atok

The Mountain View Golf Course will be hosting theirannual Greenkeeper’s Revenge on 8 March 2014.They are inviting all golfers in the area to come andenjoy the day with them and experience the beauty ofMountain View.For more information on the day’s activities and toenter the challenge contact Swannie on 082 5554674. Everyone is welcome!

Greenkeeper’s Revenge - 8 March

Local runners perform in PolokwaneLocal runners made their mark at the BMWAutohaus 4 in 1 race in Polokwane lastweekend. More than 1 000 runners participatedin the event.The Modikwa Marathon Club ran their first racefor the season and did very well. Leboka Noto,running in the colours of Toyota, finished 5thoverall and was the first male veteran in a timeof 2:32 min. Solomon Masedi finished 3rd inthe masters race. Running his personal bestHerman Mogale completed the 42.2km racein a time of 3:48min. Herman is preparing torun this year’s Two Oceans Ultra Marathon.Salome Makuoa, the wife of runner SoniaMakuoa ran her first 10km race. She decidedto join her husband in running to support him.She finished in 1:16min. The ModikwaMarathon Club management congratulateseveryone with their performance and wish themwell for their training ahead of races such asthe Loskop Ultra Marathon and eventually theComrades Marathon.Athletes from the Samancor Marathon Clubalso participated in the race. JohannesShimisto Mogoane ran a time of 2:45min.Surprise Makofane came in 6th with a time of2:35 just after Leboka Noto from Modikwa.Last year Fanie Matshipa, a Samancor runnerwho has brought home gold from theComrades won the race, but he did not

participate last week. Ernest Mokoo ran a timeof 1:13min.Modikwa athletes times: Leboka Noto - 42.2km- 2:32; Sonia Makoua - 42.2km - 3:39min;Herman Mogale - 42.2km - 3:48min; PeterMolapo - 21.1km - 1:32min; Albert Twala -21.1km - 1:37min; Solomon Masedi - 21.1km -1:43min; Justice Phokane - 21.1km - 1:46min;Adolph Boshego - 21.1km - 1:50min; SalomeMakuoa - 10km - 1:16min; RecognitionMaphanga - 10km - 1:20.

(Information supplied by: Willem Montgomery, ModikwaMarathon Club; Tshepo Marobane. Photographs supplied by:Tshepo Marobane).

9Platinum Gazette28 FEBRUARIE 2014

Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlace your small advertisement via e-mail or fax or contact Beánnla Celliers on 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com • Fax: 086 554 9031

Adverteer/Advertise

hier/here:

1.Sport Klubs /Sport

Clubs

2.Betrekking/Vacancy

3.Dienste/Services

4. Oornag

Akkommodasie/

Overnight

accommodation

5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal

7. Allerlei/

Miscellaneous

8. Finansies/Financial

9. Te Huur/To Rent

10. Te Koop/For sale

MONTHLY OR DAILYACCOMMODATIONIN BURGERSFORT

Khadima’s Lodge nowopen. 171 Nyala

Street, Ext. 5,Burgersfort. Opposite

Department ofLabour.

Contact:076 666 1100/013

231 8609

Your number oneoutlet for fridge

compressors, gas

9. Te Huur/To Let

3 bedroom housein a security villageavailable to rent in

March 2014,R10 000 pm.

Please contactowner at

076 834 3457

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYWe have the following vacancy at our store in Burgersfort

QUALIFIED BUTCHERY BLOCKMANMinimum Experience:• At least 5 years experience in a retail meat market (supermarket

experience would be an advantage)• Grade 2 Meat Cutting Certificate• Recognized butchery apprenticeship or learnership

Some Key Requirements:• Customer service• Production planning• Product knowledge and meat cutting skills• Stock rotation and transfer; wastage control• Cold chain knowledge• Range and quality management• Point of Sale and pricing• Hygiene, housekeeping and safety• Maintain quality, standards and security procedures

The ideal candidate would:• Be a team player, but also be albe to work on his/her own• Have good interpersonal and communication skills• Make the most of opportunities for growth within the company

Please forward your application to:burgersfort@christiegroup.co.za

Closing date: 16 March 2014If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after the closing date, your

application was unsuccessful.Please do not apply if you do not have the required qualifications,

knowledge and experience for the position.

Supply ChainManagement Unit

Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort;PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150;Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467;Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

MA MONYEAPAOACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID (CONTRACTORS’ PROPOSALS)

Bid Name Bid Number Document Compulsory Required Technical

Fee Briefing CIDB Enquiries

Session

1.Ga- MIG/LP/1557/ R500.00 each 3rd March 6 CE or Mr PD

Maphopha RE/13/14 (Non- 2014, GTM Old 5 CEPE Neluheni

Bridge Refundable) Municipal Chamber 015 291 4365

Building at 09H00

2.Habeng GTM/06/13/14 Same as above Same as above 6 CE or Mr PD

Access 5 CEPE Neluheni

Bridge 015 291 4365

EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA

CONDITIONS OF THE BID

Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater TubatseMunicipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy as amended, Preferential Procure-ment Policy Framework Act 5/2000, 2011 Procurement Regulations and responsive-ness to the bid documents and on a 90/10 point system – of which 90 points is forprice and 10 points for B-BBEE Level Contribution as determined on the B-BBEECertificate.

1. Bid documents will be on sale for a non-refundable fee of R500-00 from Tuesday, the03rd March 2014, at the Cashier’s Office, Greater Tubatse Municipality, Lower Ground,1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort, from 08H30 to 15H00 during week-days.

2. All bids will be closed and opened in public on the 20th March 2014 at 12H00 and mustbe fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope appropriately marked the name ofthe bid proposing-for and must be deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which isaccessible 24 hours and 07 days a week at the Reception of the Greater TubatseMunicipality, 1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort. No late, faxed, e-mailed, telephonic orelectronically-submitted bids will be accepted for consideration.

3. The municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves the right toappoint bidders individually and /or collectively to execute the contract and negotiatefurther conditions and requirements with the successful bidder.

4. In terms of the National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be accepted from thepersons in the service of the state and bidders failing to comply with the requirementsof the bid document shall be submitting non-responsive bids. The bid validity periodfrom the closing date remains 90 working days.

5. Successful bidders who are outside the area of jurisdiction of the Greater TubatseMunicipality shall be required to sub-contract at least 30% of the total scope of work toa locally-SMME-based contractor registered on the municipal database, whereapplicable.

6. Enquiries relating to the Bidding Procedure should be directed to M M Mapeka at013 231 1000/1224 or mmmapeka@tubatse.gov.za during office hours (07H30 to16H00).

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

4. OornagAkkommodasie/

OvernightAccommodation

refill and otherfridge/freezer/stove& washing machine

components!Visit Cash TraderBurgersfort. At the

back of Capitec andold ABSA Bank, next

to Supa Save (oldPost Office Building).

Tel: 076 111 8405 Platinum Gazette contact details:

Editorial: William ZwartTel: 083 271 9151E-mail: editorial@platinumgazette.com

Advertising: Beánnla CelliersTel: 083 543 1676E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com

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 CopyrightAct (98 of 1978).

“Doing business withoutadvertising is like winking at a girlin the dark. You know what you

are doing, but nobody else does”- Stuart Henderson

To advertise inPlatinum Gazettecontact BeánnlaCelliers on 083543 1676 or e-mail adverts@

platinumgazette.com

10 NEWS 28 FEBRUARY 2014

Faster, higher and better at Burgersfort

Laerskool Burgersfort’sannual friendly athleticscompetition took place lastweek Saturday.Chrildren from LaerskoolBurgersfort, SteelpoortAcademy, Calvin College andLaerskool Atokia participatedin various track and fielditems.One of the day’s highlightswere when Coelette Erasmus(photograph above) qualifiedfor the South AfricanChampionships in shotputwith an attempt of more than10m.The school thanked all theday’s sponsors and everyonewho participated and assistedin the success of the day.

The first three finishers in each item received a medal as recognitionof their achievements.

11NUUS28 FEBRUARIE 2014

First taste of athletics

The bicycle item was very popular - no road rage allowed!With a little help the hurdles are easy!

Jumping from one side to the other was bigfun.

Who can hit the clown with a paper platefrisbee?

Who can throw the plastic javelin the best?

All smiles as the athletes near the finish line.

The “fan club” (parents) came to see and photograph their kids inaction.

Left: Getting thebean bags into thelaundry bin on theopposite side is quickif you have the rightaim.

Besige Bytjies Kleuiterskoolhosted their first everathletics. They invitedJoshua Generation, Steel-poort Academy and NewKids to join them for the dayof fun at Tubatse ChromeClub last week Friday.The children participated inall types of fun items wherethey had to run, jump andthrow.Besige Bytjies thanked thefollowing sponsors of theday: Westvaal Steelpoort,Jessica Meyer, JormidWitbank and TubatseChrome Club. They alsothank all everyone whoassisted on the day.

12 28 FEBRUARY 2014

Platinum GazetteIt is child’s play to read yourPlatinum Gazette online

Visitwww.platinumgazette.com or

subscribe to get iton e-mail by

sending us yourrequest to

adverts@platinumgazette.com SPORT

• Fenders • Bonnets • Grills • Bumpers • Head & Tail Lights • CV Joints •Brake Pads • Aircon fans • Radiator fans • Condensers • Carburettors •

NOWSTRIPPING!

Mashifane Park(Ga-

Mashamothane)• Cell:

076 848 3936

Re-build engines for sale

BMW, Corolla, Tazz, CitiGolf, Polo Classic, Opel

Astra, Sentra, Opel Corsa,Hyundai and much more

For Sale

After the two teams played a friendly soccergame two weeks ago, the Tukakgomo Masterswere looking for revenge against the TubatseMasters. Unfortunately it was still not their day.The two teams played a friendly soccer gameat the Mangabane Sports Ground on Saturdaylast week. The Tubatse Masters dominated thefirst half and by half time the score was 3-0.Aubrey Malindisa opened the score for TubatseMasters and Mbesuma Mabaso also scoredtwo goals in the first half.In the second half Tukakgomo dominated thegame but they were failing to penetrate the

defence of Tubatse Masters. They only managed toscore one goal. Late in the second half TubatseMasters introduced Loui Matuludi who also managedto score a goal to make the final score 4-1 in favour ofTubatse Masters.In the second game of the day Tubatse Mastersplayed against Mangabane FC and won the game 3-0. Tubatse Masters dominated the game from the firstwhistle and created many scoring opportunities. LouiMatuludi and Seun Maroga scored in the first half tomake the score line 2-0. In the second half TubatseMasters were still dominant with Andrew Skosanascoring a goal.

(Photographs and Information: Jerial Mvundlela)

Friendly soccer gamesat Mangabane