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Platinum Australia Limited, thecompany which owns the Smokey HillPlatinum Mine near Burgersfort, hasresumed operations at the mine after itwas halted on Thursday last weekfollowing an incident of mob violencenear the mine.

Late afternoon of Thursday 26 Mayan employee of the mining contractorat the Smokey Hills Mine, JIC MiningServices was fatally injured in anincident while travelling home from themine at the end of day shift. A furthereight JIC employees who were in thevehicle were also injured in theincident. The incident occurredapproximately 5km from the mine onthe new Maandaghoe tarred roadwhen the mini bus transporting nineJIC workers was attacked by a crowdof people, which reportedly included anumber of ex employees of JIC whohad been terminated in Februaryfollowing illegal strike action. When thebus stopped it was stoned by thecrowd, turned on its side and set on

Smokey Hillsoperations resumeafter mob violence

fire. 39 year old employee of JIC, Mr KobusJansen van Rensburg from Lydenburg wasfatally assaulted when he climbed out of thebus. The other JIC employees were alsoassaulted when they got out of the bus,requiring five of the employees to behospitalised.

Mining operations on the mine weresuspended following the incident andremained suspended during Friday. Nomining operations were planned for theweekend as it was an end of month pay offweekend. Platinum Australia also requestedthat a trading halt be granted by theAustralian stock exchange with respect to itsordinary shares. The company was seekingthe trading halt pending an announcementto the market regarding matters to do withoperations. The Company requested thatthe trading halt remain in place until theopening of trading on Monday 30 May.

Following the incident seniormanagement from Patinum Australia andJIC met with senior Limpopo governmentofficials including the Office of the Premierand a task team was established to address

the situation and ensure the safety andsecurity of the mine and its personnel,the majority of whom are from theLimpopo Province.

The company later said it has beenadvised that the police have alreadymade a number of arrests of peoplesuspected of being involved in theincident.

When Platinum Gazette visited thescene earlier this week, the guttedminibus was still lying next to the road,while Policemen were busy talking toresidents next to the road near theburned out vehicle.

Platinum Australia’s ManagingDirector, John Lewins, said thecompany would like to express itsdeepest sympathies to the family of thedeceased., why the company is alsoconfident that the steps already takenby the Limpopo Government andimplementation of further stepsproposed by the task team will providea safe and secure environment for theoperation of the Smokey Hills Mine.

Xstrata-Merafe’s Lion Ferrochrome and a number of Tubatsecommunities have agreed to form a tripartite forum with theNational Union of Mineworker (NUM) that will manage issuesof common concern.

The agreement follows several weeks of intensediscussions between the parties after several Tubastecommunities handed in a memorandum of grievances inMarch.

The forum will consist of three Lion Ferrochrome seniormanagers, eight community representatives and two branchexecutive members of NUM.

The forum, which will meet on a monthly basis, will discussand advise Lion Ferrochrome on a number of issues relating toemployment of local residents, skills development and generalcommunity economic opportunities arising out of the operation.

Xstrata-Merafe’s General Manager for Corporate SocialResponsibility, Mr Steve Makgoba says he is looking forward toworking with the community. “It is our desire that as many local

residents as possible continue to benefit from our mining andsmelting operations in the area. This forum will allow us to sharevital information which can be shared with the rest of thecommunity. This will allow community members to betterorganize themselves to take advantage of programs that we areputting in place to ensure lasting economic benefits,” saidMakgoba.

Makgoba said part of the critical information to becommunicated to communities concerned ring-fencing. “We arecommitted to ensuring total or partial involvement by localenterprises in all procurement opportunities arising out of thesoon to start Project Lion Phase 2. This will ensure that smalllocal enterprises are able to learn from bigger, more experiencedcompanies while creating more jobs for local residents,” heexplained.

Eastern Operations has appointed Mr Moffett Mabelane as aCSI Manager, to manage all community upliftment activities.Mabelane commenced his duties in the middle of May.

Tripartite forum establishedImplats says Marula Platinum (Pty) Limited,a subsidiary company in which Implats has a73% interest, has continued to underperformagainst the operational targets thatmanagement has set. Recentunderperformance is due to logisticalconstraints as a result of the conversionfrom mechanised to conventional mining atClapham shaft. As a consequence, theCompany is undertaking a full strategicreview of this business. This will enable thecompletion of the conversion project.This strategy entails an increased focus ondevelopment to open up mineable face, andlogistical initiatives such as the relocation oftrackless workshops to underground and theextension of the chairlift to surface. Giventhat the mine is currently staffed for a higherlevel of production, the company is now inthe process of investigating right sizing ofthe cost base for the lower level ofproduction. This will result in staffreductions. Accordingly, a Section 189process in terms of the Labour RelationsAct, Act 66 of 1995, has been initiated givingMarula sixty days to engage in aconsultative process with key stakeholderswith the intention of mitigating the potentialimpact on employees.

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And thenthe roof

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On Monday morning emergency vehiclesrushed to the scene where the roof of abuilding caved in.The building opposite the old (and nowdemolished) Supa Save premises arecurrently undergoing contruction to upgradeit.Luckily nobody was injured when the roofcame down, but a few shops were leftdestroyed. The incident also lead to greatspectator value with the largest crowdgathered in the street since Supa Save burntdown.When Platinum Gazette arrived at the sceneone of the shop owners just shook his headin disbelief saying that he is waiting for hislawyer.The owners of the building were quick toarrive and did not want to comment apartfrom saying that the roof caved in and thatthey would prefer that further photographsnot be taken.

A partnership between the National Youth Development Agencyand South African Police Service yield fruits. This follows a recentvisit and address by Frans Moswane chairperson of NYDA inLimpopo province to about 150 members of Youth Against Crimeat Jane Furse SAPS.In his speech he encouraged the youth to become responsiblecitizens and a good influence on others. He said severalprogrammes in Government are there for the young to utilize.They must also help to come up with programmes that willeradicate poverty in their areas. “You cannot resolveunemployment by committing crime, because that it is notsustainable” Moswane added.He further said that communities will not be defeated by criminalswho are in minority. He urged young people to fight any form ofcriminal activities and help the Police to identify lawbreakers.(Information: Const. M.R. Molepo)

Partnership toeradicate crime

On 28 May 2011 the Tubatse SAPS arrested a 19-year old man inconnection with housebreaking and theft.The arrest came after a crime occurred in Bothashoek during thenight of the 27th May . There was broken into a room and itemssuch as a television, blankets, hot plate, electrical fan, clothes,speakers and cell phone were stolen. On 28 May the man residingthere reported the matter to the Police. They investigated andarrested of the suspect. The stolen items were also recovered.The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 30May 2011 and he was not granted bail. The case was postponed to8 June 2011.On the same case the Police made further investigations andarrested an 18-year old man on the 31st May 2011. The suspect isexpected to appear in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court soon.(Information: Const. J Movundlela)

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Samancor Chrome is in the fortunate positionto employ people who often go the extra mile,turn challenges into opportunities and excelin their daily activities. On 13 May some ofEastern Chrome Mines’ employees and teamswere recognised at the first SamancorChrome Awards function at Silverlakes forgoing beyond the call of duty and makingextraordinary contributions to our company.This prestigious function was hosted by theCEO, Jürgen Schalamon and he reiterated theimportance of teamwork. He further stated ‘Caring for our employees will drive people toapply their skills and knowledge to improvethe competitiveness of Samancor’ .Special recognition was given to the followingemployees from Samancor, Eastern ChromeMines :· Hannes Lubbe and Andre Manser werecommended for his their involvement in thedesign, drafting and construction of a conveyorbelt clamp that would greatly reduce the safetyrisk of the equipment.· Johan Breedt and Johan Hanekom wererecognised for their modification of a drill rigvalve bank and percussion hoses resulting inless breakdowns, cost savings and saferoperating conditions for the operators.· Rudi Conrad was acknowledged for hisexcellence in negotiations with suppliers,realising in annual savings in excess of R5m,

Samancor ChromeAwards – ECM Shines

as well as implementing controls to improvethe procurement process.· David Strydom and Johannes Sekgalareceived the General Manager’s special awardfor outstanding contribution towards businessprocesses and growth at Eastern ChromeMines.The ECM Management team is proud towitness the commitment of employees takingthe initiative to improve safety on the mines,as well as focussing on sensible cost savings.A host of other ECM employees were alsorecognised for receiving a qualification during2010 and broaden their knowledge:Sefiri Calvin Seepe; Nnang JacksonRamabele; Podile Jack Malatji; JusticeTebogoTwala; Shilela Naume;Phahlamohlaka; Walter Maile Seale; JohnMorakaneng Mokgere; Makunyane; MariaBanyatsana Mohlala; John Lucky Mkhawane;Clearance Arnold Mambane; PutinyanaCharies Mafane; Ramaesela Priscah Makola;Rethabile Nedohe; Ngoetsane Vansa Swafo;Tshutishi Roy Mahlakoane; Magdeline PobetjaLekoadu; Merlyn Nakedi Mosoma; SebongileAretha Maile; Lemeck Sikhasi Mahlaule;Maputle David Riba; Malope SainySekhukhune; Inita Koekemoer; NonhlanhlaLauraine Mdluli; Kaitswe Charles Makitla;Achebold Mphari Kodibona; Serongoa LloydMalleka; Francois Taljaard.

Employees honoured for a job well done

The HIV/Aids Care and SupportDevelopment Project (Eerstegeluk)managed by Emily Mokwena is caring formore than 100 orphans in Eerstegeluknear Steelpoort . They feed and care forthese orphans after school at classroomsthat were build by Tubatse Ferrochrome asone of many of the Samancor communitysupport projects in the Greater Tubatse.Thorburn Security Solutions continued withtheir promise to support communities.More than 100 blankets, maize for theProject kitchen and a small bag of maize

for every child to take home to their fosterparents were delivered to this project onWednesday 25 June 2011. ThorburnManaging Director Dolf Scheeperscommented that “ at least there is another110 blankets available to heat up a fewchildren in Eerstegeluk and a bit moremaize for that extra meal. We try tosupport where we can. Two weeks agowe donated R5 000 to an organizationcaring for abused children and women inBadplaas, the Badplaas Shelter”.(Photo: Davida van der Walt)

Thorburn caring for the community

5NUUS3 JUNIE 2011

Wildevy 4x4 dag2011 borge afskop

Die Wildevy 4x4 gesinsdag vind hierdie jaarop 30 Julie by PLM Boerdery plaas.Die inskrywings vir die 4x4 roete asook die

eko-roete is nou oop. Die Wildevy Manne isook opsoek na besighede wat wil uitstal enaan die potjiekoskompetisie wil deelneem.

Daar is verskeie manierewaarop daar ten bate vanliefdadigheid by dié dagbetrokke geraak kan word.Verlede week Donderdag isverskeie van die myne sebestuurders genooi en diedag amptelik aan hullebekend gestel. Baie vanhulle het tydens die geleent-heid hul bereidwilligheid ombetrokke te raak te kennegegee. Enige persone ofbesighede wat meer wil weetof betrokke wil raak kanSusan Kruger kontak bysusank@burbande.co.za of013 231 7499.

‘n Plegtige seremonie het Saterdag 21 Mei 2011 plaasgevind in dieNGK Ohrigstad, waar ds Gawie Coetzee van die Nehemia BibleInstitute ‘n Lisensiaat Diploma en ‘n teologiese sertifikaat aanevangelis Jeff Nkuna oorhandig het. Negentig gaste was getuie vanhierdie geleentheid, waaronder sy familie wat van oral in die landgekom het. Die koor van Laerskool Maepha, waar hy o.a. werksaamis, het opgetree. Evangelis Nkuna het in sy dankwoord gesê dat hydankbaar is vir hierdie mylpaal wat bereik is en dat hy graag inOhrigstad, Burgersfort en oral waar hy gaan die blye boodskap vanJesus en sy verlossingswerk wil verkondig. Ná die verrigtinge hetlidmate van die NGK Ohrigstad die aanwesiges onthaal met heerlikesop en ander keurige verversings.

Evangelis Jeff Nkunaontvang sy lisensiaat diploma

Jeff Nkuna en ds Gawie Coetzee. (Foto: Mariannie Kleynhans).

Better receptionfor Mokutung

Mokutung will soon be able to use their cellphones - in theirvillage.A new cellphone tower was constructed and once a signal unit isinstalled it will kick into action.It is a Vodacom tower, but is powerfullenough that other service providers will beable to share the infrastructure.On the photograph Mr. Fanie Bornman,the contractor who constructed the towerand village headman, mnr. EmmanuelMopane shake hands on the improvement.Although the communication channels arebeing upgraded the village is stillstruggling with water supply. One part ofthe village is dependant on water from afountain up on the mountain. Water is leadfrom there to tanks from which thevillagers collect the water. Unfortunatelythe tanks have been broken for quite sometime, leaving them high and dry.Previously the municipality assisted withwater tanks and the community is hopingthat the new councillors will take care ofthis problem for them.“We are just hoping that the newcouncillors will assist. We’ll wait and see,”Mopane said.

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Kansa ondersteuningop Burgersfort

Persone wat aan kanker ly offamilie het wat met kankergediagnoseer is, kan gerusvolgende week die PlatinumHealth Kliniek in Burgersfortbesoek. Op 8 Junie vanaf 8:00sal die vrywilligers van die Kansatak vir die area daar wees. Hullehelp met ondersteuning, inligting,

berading en nasorg. Enigepersoon is welkom ongeagmediese fonds (of geen fonds),ras of kultuurgroep. Die diens isgratis en is een keer per maand.Persone wat self betrokke wil raakas vrywilligers is ook welkom omin kontak met die groep te kom.Navrae: Isobel by 084 329 8737.

Chrissie de Beer, Susan Jansen van Rensburg, Elsa van Tonderen Isobel Janse van Rensburg sal volgende week in Burgersfortwees. Hulle is van die Kansa tak vir die area se bestuur.

Ramatsela Transport get new wheelsRamatsela Transport received a BEEcontract from ASA Metals two yearsago to provide transport services. Thecompany then subcontracted all theloads. This week they received theirfirst five trucks and two front-endloaders that will be company assets.Mr April Selloe, managing director ofthe Company said that they are veryproud and thankful towards ASAMetals who recognised them and whois committed to growing emerging

business. The company will this monthmove 75 000 tons. According to Selloethe secret to success is hard work,commitment, punctuality and goodservice to clients.The company’s name is a tribute tohis 80-year old mother who is from thearea.He also gives glory to God for all theblessings and wants to give back byploughing company profits intoexpanding God’s kingdom.

Mr John Bogiages, Mr April Selloe, Mr Braam Botha and Ms KobieFleischmann. The trucks were handed over at a function at ASAMetals.

Sy kan breiDie graad 3A klas van Laerskool Burgersforthet ‘n tolletjiebrei Marathon gehou.Die hele gesin kon aan die Marathondeelneem. Ilze Bosman was die leerling metdie langste breiwerk. Dit was ‘n rekordlengtevan17 meter.

Nuwe klas virLaerskool OhrigstadBy Laerskool Ohrigstad is daar onlangs gebreek engebou toe die ou gebou agter die skool omskep is in ‘nnuwe graad 0 klas. Daar moes versigtig te werk gegaanword om nie die ou struktuur met sy unieke plafonne envloere te beskadig nie.Die werk is nou klaar en die graad 0 leerlinge het hierdieweek hul intrek in hul nuwe klas geneem. Op die foto hieronder is Me. Ronnie Ferreira, skoolhoof van LaerskoolOhrigstad.

Boeresport op SteelpoortSteelpoort Akademie het ‘n fondsinsamelingsaand metBoeresport gehou. Verskillende individue en besighede

het teen mekaar deelgeneem. Dit was groot pret endie skool bedank almal wat ‘n bydrae gelewer het.

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Steelpoort Akademie se rugby- en netbalvelde was baiebedrywig Dinsdag middag. Joshua Generation,

Steelpoort Akademie, Laerskool Ohrigstad en Laerskool Burgersforthet teen mekaar in ‘n vriendskaplike byeenkoms meegeding.

Joshua Generation enSteelpoort Akademiehet teen mekaarsokker gespeel.Verder het al die skoleteen mekaar in rugbyen netbal meegeding.

Steelpoort Akademie se skoolkoordoen hierdie jaar baie goed. Hullehet onlangs aan ‘n koorkompetisiedeelgeneem en met verskeiebekers en toekennings teruggekeer.(Sien foto links).Me. Lindie Cronje (foto regs) is ookonlangs as provinsiale afrigter virMpumalanga netbal gekies.Sy rig nou die o/16 A3 span af.Hulle oefen elkeweek inMiddelburg en salaan die einde vandie maand inRustenburg aandie nasionalekampioenskappedeelneem.Anastacia Dubeen Faith Moloto(foto regs) isonlangs tydensuitdunne inWitbank gekies virdie Mpumalanganetbalspanne watop 26- 30 Junie inRustenburg gaanmeeding.Anastacia is vir o/13 gekies en Faithvir o/14.

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Dates for different countries19 June 2011:

USA, UK, India, Canada, China, France,Greece, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Singapore,

South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland,Turkey.

23 February 2011:Russia

19 March 2011:Italy and Spain

4 September 2011:Australia and New Zealand

6 November 2011:Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland

5 December 2011: Thailand

June - month of the youth and the fathersJune is celebrated as Youth Month, but it isalso the month in which South Africanshonour their fathers on Father’s Day. Thisyear Father’s Day will be on 19 June 2011.The first observance of Father’s Day tookplace in Fairmont, West Virginia on 5 July,1908. It was organised by Mrs. GraceGolden Clayton, who wanted to celebratethe lives of the 210 fathers who had beenlost in the Monongah Mining disaster severalmonths earlier on 6 December 1907. Todaydifferent dates are used for Father’s Dayaround the world and in some countries it iseven a public holiday (see block below).The day has been very muchcommercialised over the years. Typicallychildren give their fathers gifts, cards and tryto make the day special to them.We asked a few young readers what theyplan to do for Father’s Day this year. Mashoto Mohlala (15) said: “I’m gonna spend

the day with my uncle. Give him breakfast inbed and give him a gift. Maybe we’ll catchlunch together”.

Windy Vilakazi (7) said: “I will say to myfather that I love him. I’ll make him happy. I’lldraw a card. A nice one”.

JJ Pretorius (15) sê: “Ek sal vir my pa koffiein die bed gee”.

Caytlin Falter (7) sê: Ek gaan vir my pa ‘nkaartjie maak. Ek gaan sê ek is baie lief virhom”.

Anthony Smith (14) sê: “Ek weet nog nie. Eksal seker maar my pa uit vat”.

Vusi Mboyane (16) said: “I’ll spend the daywith my dad. Drive around with him and tellhim that I love him”.

Jose Kleynhans (9), Alyza Kleynhans (4) en Ilne Kleynhans (3) sê dathulle vir hul pa ontbyt in die bed wil gee.

Phomolo Thobeyane (10), Malebo Thobeyane (9) and PhologoThobeyane (10) said: “We will make a card for him. We’ll also makehim breakfast”.

Thutu Selahle (10) will spend the day withhis grandfather and plans to give him asurprise party.

Thenah Radebe (4) will give her dadbreakfast in bed with the help of her motherand sister.

Elize (15) en Christi (17) Nieuwoudt beplan baie dinge. Elize wil haarpa vir ‘n ontbyt by die CTM koffiewinkel neem terwyl Christi vir hom‘n mooi kaartjie sal maak en sy dag spesiaal wil probeer maak deursy bakkie te was.

Left: KgopotsoMalapane (2) will beplaying with his dadon Father’s Day.

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Dagboek / DiaryDale Hayes - Super Sport Golf Day

This event will take place Tubatse Chrome Golf Club and it will be televised shortly afterthe day on Super Golf. Only 64 places are available, so join us and book your space now.When: 22 June 2011. Format: Better Ball Stable Fort. Shotgun start at 10:45. After play:Dale Hayes Trick Shot Clinic. Formalities includes dinner which will take place at 18:00.Entry fee: R200. Your booking will only be confirmed once your R200 has been paid.Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

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. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Burgersfort United Soccer

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

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11 Junie 2011 - Sanlam Kanker Golfdag.16 Junie 2011 - Pro 20 Golfdag.8 Julie 2011 - Nag golf.Navrae en besprekings: Martin van Rooyen - 082 816 4833.

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Op 25 Junie vier die OK Minimark hul verjaarsdag met ‘n reuse vlooimark. Kom deel in diefeestelikheid. Bespreek nou jou stalletjie en kom verkoop jou produkte of bemark joubesigheid. Daar sal hope pret, musiek en goeie gees wees! Navrae by die OK Minimark,Andries Human.

Fotografie Klub

Die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub se volgende vergadering vind die volgende Maandag, 6Junie plaas. Alle lede sowel as belangstellendes is welkom om dit by te woon. Die maandse foto tema is vrugte. Vir meer navrae kontak Ruan Kleynhans by 083 276 1643.

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 hulle in dieeerste deel van die jaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk diebejaardes om geld in te samel vir hul toer na die Kaap.

Zak van Niekerk by Laerskool Burgersfort

Zak van Niekerk is op 6 Augustus by Laerskool Burgersfort. Die hekke maak 15:00 oopen die konsert begin om 19:00. Daar sal ‘n biertent, stalletjie en baie meer wees. Daar isnog staanplekke vir stalletjies. Navrae: 013 231 7609

Trompoppie Feesdag

Die Trompoppies samel geld in vir hulle deelname aan die nasionale kampioenskappe.Hulle sal by Winterveld ‘n feesdag gedurende Junie hou. Daar sal verskillende aktiwiteite,musiek, rugby, motorfietse, kompetisies, stalletjies en nog baie meer wees. Vir navrae enbesprekings van stalletjies kontak Belinda Veldsman by 076 554 8357.

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Ander nood/Other emergencies:Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449Disaster Management -(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

Ons innigemeegevoel aanhierdie families

Hennie van Dresden Scrapyard,storage and towing skryf:

Ons wil net vir die gesinne wie se menseop Vrydag 27 Mei in ‘n BMW in ‘nongeluk was, sê ons harte gaan uit najulle. Ons innige meegevoel met dieverlies van julle geliefdes.

Sterkte ook aan Jacko van Cat, sykinders en familie met die afsterwe vanhul vrou, mamma en dogter in dieongeluk Sondag 19 Mei op dieOlifantspoortjie pad tussen Lydenburgen Steelpoort.Mag God met julle almal wees in hierdietydperk van seer.

“Great spirits have always encounteredviolent opposition from mediocre minds.”- Albert Einstein

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: adverts@platinumgazette.com • Fax: 086 554 9031

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accommodation5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Gesoek/Wanted9. Te Huur/To Let

10. Te Koop/For sale

3. Dienste/Services

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

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

A leading Company within theFood Service Industry has avacancy for a Chef. Thesuccessful incumbent will berequired to work shifts. Must have MatricMust be Qualified ChefFood Service Diploma or similarwill be an advantageMinimum 2 yrs exp and abovewill be an advantageSuitable applicants must forwardtheir applications toportiap@compass-sa.co.za orfax to 0866750848

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Betrekkings/Vacancies

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11SPORT3 JUNIE 2011

The ultimate endurance testOn 29 May thousands of athletes took onthe Comrades Marathon.Local athletes from Burgersfort, Steelpoortand surroundings were ready for thechallenge. Fanie Matshipa from Steelpoortwas the first South African to finish andcame second overall. Read more on page12 about this. The Modikwa Marathon Clubwas again well represented and included a

few community runners. One of themNicholas Ngele (photo below left) was one ofthe silver medalists. Other silver medals wentto Ernest Mokoo and Peter Molapo.Modikwa’s new business leader, MandlaNxumalo also ran and finished the race. Heran in the colours of Mannoni and ran a timeof 10:44:32. (Photo left middle). Other local

runners are from Tubatse Chrome andEastern Chrome Mines in Steelpoort.(Photographs: Willem Montgomery)

Local athletes atthe finish inPietermaritzburg.After hours ofpreparation andhours on the roadthey were glad tofinish.

Photograph atbottom of page:Fanie Matshipa’ssupport teameagerly awaits hisarrival at the finish.

Photo below takenby Davida van derWalt.

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Making SA proud!Fanie Matshipa (photograph left) was the firstSouth African to cross the finish line at theComrades Marathon on Sunday last week.Last year Fanie was amongst the topcontenders, but this year went back to try andget that win. Up to a few kilometres from thefinish he was neck in neck with the Zimbabweanwinner, Stephen Muzhingi. In the end theyfinished about one minute apart.Fanie told Platinum Gazette that towards theend his legs were aching, but that he wantedthe win for South Africa. In Afrikaans he said:“Volgende jaar wil ek daardie cup hierna toebring”. (Next year I would like to bring the cupto South Africa).Fanie is an employee of Tubatse Chrome inSteelpoort and started running for the Companythis year. Fanie finished in a time of 5:34:30.This was his fifth Comrades medal.Almost 19 000 athletes entered this year’s raceof 86.9km between Durban and Pieter-maritzburg.

Other local atheletes also competed andfinished the gruelling race. Peter Molapo fromModikwa Platinum Mine, running in Nedbankclothes was the second local to come in. Heclaimed position 75 and ran a time of 6:32:28.Also under seven hours was Ernest Mokoorunning a time of 6:53:20 and Nicholas Ngeleran a personal best time of 6:54:00. He wasnumber 144 over the finish and the 42ndveteran to finish. Running over 7 hours were:Surprice Makofane (7:00:15); Victor Maroge(7:36:26), Jeffrey Mbuyane (7:53:00), AlbertTwala (8:38:42), Justice Phokane (8:42:25),Solomon Masedi (9:45:15); Sonia Makoua(9:54:22);Tshitsi Phaka (9:34:45); Harry Tjia(10:32:43); Mandla Nxumalo (10:44:32); ThaboSambo (10:39:52); Erick Mabelane (10:40:06);Lazarus Mogoane (9:46:00); MongaloMogoane (8:32:00); Sethibe Mohubedu(10:54:00); Bennie Ndlozi (10:20:00); AndrewMathebula (9:38:00); Jan Maphake (11:27:00).Leboka Noto did not finish due to a calve injury.

The start of the race inDurban. Each runner’stime is tracked with aunique chip that mustbe fitted to their shoes.Runners must alsoreach specific pointsalong the route withina specific time limit toensure that they will beable to make it to thefinish line before thecut-off time.

Photographs: WillemMontgomery

Right: Peter Molapowas the second localrunner to cross thefinish line. He came inas number 75. Peter isan employee ofModikwa Platinum Mine,but run in the colours ofNedbank.