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30 September 2011

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Babohlale has worked two months in a rowwithout a Disabling Injury. During the lasteight months they have worked four monthswithout a single DI. This is an exceptionalachievement, taking their difficult groundconditions into consideration. The Manager,Mr. Johann Kotzè, the Mine Overseers, Mr.Rudi van den Berg and Mr. LeonardHlatswayo, together with their whole team

Safety performance by Babohlaleat ASA Metals

maintain their zero tolerance towards substandard safety standards. Frequent safetymeetings are being held to discuss safetyissues, and to increase safety performance.The ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome MineManagement Team would like tocongratulate Babohlale for their dedicationtowards the safety of their employees. (Infor-mation & photographs: Gerrit van Eck, ASA Metals).

In June 2010 a new skills development centeropened in Steelpoort in the offices of ThorburnSecurity Solutions and gradually developed instature and competence.During the period June 2010 to September2011 more than 800 security officersunderwent modular security skills developmentin mining security at their Steelpoort trainingcenter, contracted mines and at remote areassuch as Machadodorp, Phalabora , Venda,Witbank and Badplaas.

Each security officer has been refreshed inmining security skills as well as other skillssuch as customer relations, report writing etc.Training is 20% class room based and the reston site.“Our managers need to develop skills tooptimize the qualities of supervisors andsupervisors must get more productivity fromsecurity officers – it is a deficiency in thesecurity industry and the security industry needto address it”, Thorburn Managing DirectorDolf Scheepers commented.Thorburn Security wants their managers to beworld class and therefore groom them in manyways – English skil ls are one of their“grooming” subjects. Twice weekly an Englishteacher form Burgersfort train ThorburnSecurity managers in English at the SteelpoortAcademy and the results are visible in thequality of their reports.“You don’t reap the results of training and skillsdevelopment in the first month but only over aperiod of time. We see vast improvements inservice delivery, motivation and attitude fromsecurity officers and managers following ourskills development efforts and are proud of ourachievements”, Thorburn Managing DirectorDolf Scheepers commented. A next step isspecial operations training in Phalabora forstaff performing specialized skills in terms ofintelligence gathering, observation and safetyinspections in the Eastern Limb.Thorburn Security Solutions, since 2006, is aproud supporter of the Greater Tubatse Areaand supports various community initiatives,golf caddie projects, bursaries and localentrepreneurship.(Photograph & Information: Dolf Scheepers).

Developing more than security skills

New courts for BogwashaPrimary School

On Thursday last week, Bogwasha PrimarySchool in Praktiseer officially opened their newtennis, netball and volleyball courts.The courts were funded with money approvedby the Lotto in September 2009. A total of R677518.80 was received and in 2010 theconstruction phase kicked-off.Last week a ribbon cutting ceremony tookplace where the local ward councillor, Ms LRMaroga cut the ribbon. Afterwards openinggames were played on the courts.

“Tennis is very popular in Praktiseer, but untilnow the people did not have any facilities.These courts will not only benefit the school,but also the community. They can come andplay here over the weekends and afternoons,”said Mr MD Moshoana, the school principal.A Modikwa Platinum Mine employeevolunteered to coach the learners in tennis andany volunteers who would like to becomeinvolved with the school can contact Moshoanaon 082 412 2386.

Cllr. Maroga congratulates principal MD Moshoana. (Photographs: Bogwasha Primary School).

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The Police are looking for Mr DavidMarobela of Leboeng, RutsengVillage.It is believed that Mr Marobela isaround the Lydenburg/Mashishingarea. He is a key witness in a case ofassault. It is alleged that on 6 Januarythis year, he was present when MrPiet Chego was assaulted inMashishing township by unknownpersons. He can assist the Police tosolve the case. Anyone who knowshis whereabouts or Mr Marobelahimself should contact theinvestigating officer, ConstableMBanbtbshbwanbe at 013 238 0205ext 19 (Ohrigstad Police Station).

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sentencedOn Tuesday 13 September SolomonLucky Mashaba from MaparengVillage was sentenced to R1500 orthree months imprisonment. Twomonths imprisonment is suspendedfor three years on condition that he isnot convicted of the same crimeduring the period of suspension. MrMashaba was convicted of maliciousdamage to property in theMagistrate’s Court in Leboeng. Hewas found guilty of burning his wife’sclothes ...

ARM non-executive directors visited Two Rivers Platinum recently to have first handexposure of underground mining. Among the visitors were business women who havenever been to similar mining operation before.

The purpose of the visit was to expose them to mining conditions and to share withthem the mine’s successes to date. Two Rivers’operating model is unique, safe, cost-effective and viable. The Mine’s safety records for its size is unsurpassed. They recentlyclocked just above 2,3 million Free Fatality Shifts (FFS) mark. Since its inception TRPhas gone through a number of phases such as its workforce, especially from the localcommunities, that has grown in leaps and bounds and with the recent successful trialson the Merensky reef, the mine’s lifespan is likely to expand and it therefore follows thatthe local economy will improve.

“TRP has heeded The President’s nation address speech for 2011, particularly withregard to job creation. Limpopo province has a target of 400 000 new or sustainable jobsthat needs to be created. We have raised our hand as Good Corporate Citizens and saidcount us in”, said Mr Adriaan de Beer, the TRP Business Leader. “If all goes well, theMerensky project will give us an opportunity to respond to the President’s, the Premier’sand our local communities’ call to respond appropriately to poverty that has engulfed ourcommunities through transformation”, concluded Mr de Beer.

“The interest shown by our women Non-Executive Directors, demonstrates ourleadership and commitments to transformation. We appreciate their presence becausethrough such visits and engagements with our shareholders be believe that our efforts inthe Women In and On Mining will not go unnoticed” said Mr. Roland Dressels theHuman Resources Leader at Two Rivers.

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Janus en Chantelle Weber is verlede Saterdag, 24September 2011 vanuit die NG Kerk op Burgersfort in diehuwelik bevestig. Die paartjie vestig hulle op Burgersfort.

Modikwa Platinum Mine is making special efforts todeliver on Leanership programmes for the communityin terms of Skills Development Act of 1998.Modikwa has recently had its first intake of 46 learners,on Millwrights Leanership programme, which will runfor two and a half years. Learners were appointed onthe basis of having Matric (Maths and Science), N or Scourses and their commitment on the programme.

Business Leader Mr. Nxumalo, Mr. Mbethe HR Leader, Dr J. Lidderd and Mnr Henry Joubert HRD SupportOfficer and participants on Leanership programme. (Photograph & article: Modikwa Communication Unit).

The programme will encompass both Auto electrical andDiesel Mechanic. Participants will have the opportunityto receive both theory and practical training which willassist them to write trade test and become qualifiedMillwrights.Modikwa pride itself in its approach to prepare localcommunity youth members to contribute significantly tothe Mining Industry.

New learnership candidates takenin at Modikwa Platinum Mine

Remember the Limpopo Valley Toy RunThe annual Limpopo Valley Toy Run will take place at MapochsClub Roossenekal on Sunday 20 November. Remember to markthe date in your calendar and support a good cause.Anyone requiring more information can contact Julia Todd fromBikers that Care on 083 233 8399.


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AdvertorialWhat is Allergic Rhinitis?ALLERGIC RHINITIS OVERVIEWRhinitis refers to inflammation of the nasal passages. This inflammation can cause a varietyof annoying symptoms, including sneezing, itching, nasal congestion, runny nose, and post-nasal drip (the sensation that mucus is draining from the sinuses down the back of thethroat).Fortunately, the symptoms of rhinitis can usually be controlled with a combination ofenvironmental measures, medications

WHO GETS ALLERGIC RHINITIS?Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, affects approximately 20 percent of people of allages. Allergic rhinitis can begin at any age, although most people first develop symptoms inchildhood or young adulthood. The symptoms are often at their worst in children and inpeople in their 30s and 40s. However, the severity of symptoms tends to vary throughout life.

ALLERGIC RHINITIS CAUSESAllergic rhinitis is caused by a nasal reaction to small airborne particles called allergens. Insome people, these particles also cause reactions in the lungs (asthma) and eyes (allergicconjunctivitis). The affected cells produce inflammatory substances, including histamine, thatcause fluid to build up in the nasal tissues (congestion), itching, sneezing, and runny nose.

ALLERGIC RHINITIS SYMPTOMSThe symptoms of allergic rhinitis vary from person to person. Although the term “rhinitis”refers only to the nasal symptoms, many patients also experience problems with their eyes,throat, ears, and sleep, so it is helpful to consider the entire spectrum of symptoms.Nose: watery nasal discharge, blocked nasal passages, sneezing, nasal itching, post-nasaldrip, loss of taste, facial pressure or pain.Eyes: itchy, red eyes, feeling of grittiness in the eyes, swelling and blueness of the skinbelow the eyes.Throat and ears: sore throat, hoarse voice, congestion or popping of the ears, itching of thethroat .

ALLERGIC RHINITIS TREATMENTThe treatment of allergic rhinitis includes reducing exposure to allergens and other triggers,in combination with medication therapy. In most people, these measures effectively controlthe symptoms.Reduce exposure to triggers eg. dust, smoke, pollen and other chemicals. Severaldifferent classes of drugs counter the inflammation that causes symptoms of allergic rhinitis.Please ask your pharmacist or doctor.Medication, there are different over the counter medicine that can be used to manage thesymptoms they are found in the form of oral preparations eg. tablet and syrups while othersare used locally eg eye drops, throat spray etc. Ask your pharmacist for more professionalhelp.

Alert Plumb now open in Burgersfort

Although Burgersfort is one of the fastestgrowing towns in the country, certainproducts and services are still a scarcity.Plumbing became a headache for buildersand contractors who could not get therequired parts in Burgersfort. That void AlertPlumb will now fill. Everything concernedwith plumbing is available at the store behind

Cash Build in Burgersfort. They can alsorefer clients to qualified contractors forinstallation and repairs.Service with a smile is part of the deal whenvisiting the store.Saniware and plumbing no longer needs tobe a headache, just pay them a visit for fast,friendly service and advice.

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Calendar winners announcedASA Metals hosted an Art Competition withthe aim of developing an HIV/AIDS Calendarfor 2011. The competition was approved bythe Chief Operating Officer, Mr. HermanSmith during 2010, with both company

employees and scholars of the surroundingschools participating.On Friday the 2nd of September 2011, ASAMetals representatives Ms. EmsieHenderson (HR Manager), Mr. Riaan vander Westhuizen (SHEQ Manager), MelgaMadihlaba (HR Officer – Smelter) andLazarus Mlisane (NUM Full Time ShopSteward) visited Maputle Secondary Schoolfor the handover of prizes to the winningscholars. Congratulations to RaymondMabilu who received R500.00, and theschool a further R1000.00. The handover ofthe prizes went well and proved that this HIV/ AIDS Calendar Competition was a hugesuccess. ASA Metals believe that theimportance of this competition helped tocreate awareness of HIV / AIDS, and madea difference in the way we approach HIV /AIDS awareness. They thanked all who tookpart and for making this competitionpossible.

Mr. Chaba (Principle of Maputle SecondarySchool) with the R1000.00 prize money.

Phaala Secondary School celebrates heritage in styleThe Phaala Secondary School learners proudlycelebrated Heritage Day at the school on 23September 2011.The children rendered items such as poems,traditional dance, choir items and many more.The Makgakgasa group of the school showedthe circuit manager, Mr Lingwati that they area forced to be reckoned with. The schoolthanked Ms Mchavi as the mentor of theMakgakgasa group and the principal, MsLentsoane, the chief mentor of the group. Twomasters of ceremony, Cry Nkele and IgnitiousMabuza made sure that everything on theprogramme went according to plan.

Circuitmanager,Mr Lingwatiand schoolprincipalMsLentsoaneinconversation.

(Photographs & Information: Mr Moshoane,Phaala Secondary School).

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DQS South Africa is the Certification Body thatspecializes in Safety, Health, Environment andQuality(SHEQ) Management System Certification thatassists South African and multinational organizationsin realizing their SHEQ Management System objectives.DQS surveillance audits were conducted at SamancorEastern Chrome Mines (ECM) during the week of 6 to10 June 2011 to evaluate the various managementsystems and to retain the relevant certifications (ISO14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008, BS OHSAS 18001:2007).ECM achieved 10 commendations and 5 minor findings.The findings were closed out and confirmed by theauditors before the auditors completed their audit.General Manager Emile Britz expressed his gratitudetowards all ECM employees who are constantly showingtheir commitment to ensuring that Safety, Health,Environmental and Quality requirements arecontinuously improved and maintained.

ECM Performs well in DQS audit

General Manager Emile Britz.

Steelpoort Academy in collaboration with “Friend in Need”initiated a winter warmer campaign involving all thesurrounding mines. Samancor Eastern Chrome Mine(ECM) employees donated clothes, blankets, track suitesand food.

Winter Warmer

Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM)believes that the children are our future andit is critical that companies like ECM invest inlocal schools. Sehlaku Secondary School issituated at Driekop Village and ECM took theinitiative to get involved. The school was indire need for extra class rooms seeing thatthey received an enrollment of 1450 learners.ECM donated park homes to the school toassist with accommodating their vast numbersof learners, and also sponsored securityfencing to secure the park homes. The areasaround the park homes were also paved toassist with dust management.The Principal is Mr Jacob Moshwana expressedhis gratitude to ECM.

ECM cares for the community

Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) takessafety very seriously. At the ECM monthly safetymeeting that was held in July, the SHEQ teamdid a demonstration using injury mock ups. Themeeting is attended by employees as well asECM contractors.Accidents were staged where employees were

ECM puts Safety FirstThe Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) TrainingCentre was previously accredited by the MQA for Engineer-ing, Metallurgical and Mineral Excavation (Mining) Training,but recently received a scope extension on the Mineral Exca-vation accreditation to include Occupational Health and Safety.

ECM Training CentreMQA Accreditation

The Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) Training Centreprides itself on arranging specific training based on theparticular needs of the ECM sections. One such example isLifting Equipment Training. In February, 21 employeescompleted their Basic Lifting Equipment Course. In July,16 of the 21 employees enhanced their skills with AdvancedLifting Equipment Training. The aim of such training is toensure that lifting equipment is properly inspected and usedcorrectly to ensure the safety of ECM employees. One ofthe core values of ECM is Zero Harm.

ECM does Advanced LiftingEquipment Training

Winterveld FestivalOn 2 and 3 September ECM hosted the WinterveldFestival. The weekend kicked-off with a mining expo and onSaturday’s programme was various artists, kiddiesentertainment, soapbox race and a potjiekos competition.

Winterveld Festival * Winterveld Festival * Winterveld Festival

asked to respond and treat the “accident victims”.By having done first aid training and responding inthe correct manner to the injured, one can be sureto save a life!The ECM Training Centre is proud to have trainedmore than 1300 employees since January 2011 onBasic First Aid Training.

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Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines wasone of proud sponsors of the EasternLimb Career Expo at Modikwa in August.The ECM team held a display whichcovered the whole mining value chain.ECM says that mining is a team “sport”.Different people have different skills,and by pulling it all together in acohesive manner, you get successfulmining. They pulled in CCT whomanages their open cast mining sectionsto demonstrate the open cast miningoperations. The children were intriguedby the model size trucks which CCTdisplayed. ECM also made use of Emteeto display a conveyor belt, feeder androck breaker. This provided the childrenwith the opportunity to see the actualprocess but on a much smaller scale.ECM also displayed a model size LHDand UV, as well as educational materialon learnerships and careers in opencastand underground mining. And as we allknow, a mine is nothing without safety.To make the experience a bit more real,ECM had a life size model of a minerwearing his underground PPE. JurgensBekker, Training Superintendent at ECMsaid that it has been a tremendousexperience to be part of such a hugeeffort which provided the opportunity tocreate an excitement for mining as acareer with at least 7000 children.

Eastern Limb Career Expo

Samancor Eastern ChromeMines built and commis-sioned their own laboratoryin 2009. The laboratoryplays a key role in ensuringthat product quality is onspecification. In May thisyear, the lab received anassessment by the SouthAfrican National Accredita-tion System (SANAS).After a process of sixmonths, the ECM labreceived their accreditationon 27 July 2011.SHEQ Manager Frank Cottonsaid :”ECM is very proud tohave a laboratory of suchhigh quality. Every memberof the team is an asset!”.

ECM Lab

Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines(ECM) is dedicated and committedabout Women in Mining. ECM currentlyemploy 280 women in positions rightacross the value chain of the business.Women accounts for 15% of the totalworkforce (which is much higher thanthe required target set in the MiningCharter of 10%). Women’s Day is aspecial occasion whereby the ladies ofECM are recognized for their contribu-tion to the business, and had the op-portunity to celebrate their gender. Avery special day for the ladies washosted by ECM and the Winterveld Rec-reational Club hall was turned into aspectacular sight. At first the ladieswere motivated by Loraine Mphahlele,who is a professional entrepreneur andthe founder and Executive Director ofInvestments for African Women Hold-ings, to inspire and achieve their fullpotential. After her inspiring talk, theladies were entertained by the hand-some Riba Cross Timers. The ladiesthoroughly enjoyed the choir’s charm.Then the Riba Cross Civil Society YouthChoir energised the audience with theirvibrant singing. Last but not least theladies enjoyed a special lunch. As theladies left the celebration, the words

Women’s Day celebratedof Loraine Mphahahlele stayed withthem when they remembered her say-ing: “Give a woman a house, and shemakes it a home”.

Donate blood andsave a life

On the 31st of May 2011 Samancor,Eastern Chrome Mines participated ina campaign to donate blood at theWinterveld offices. The motto is ‘Safeblood saves lives’. Samancor EasternChrome Mines is proud to be involvedin such an initiative that can save lives

Samancor Eastern ChromeMines (ECM) is proud to supportlocal schools. Realising the im-portance of foundation training,ECM has his year supported theKhenzani Program atMakgekantshe Primary,Mangabane Primary, Mapuru IIand Kgoboko Primary. The Pro-gram is aimed at foundationtraining for Grade R and Grade1 students. It covers motorskills, numeracy and literacyskills. Lenkse Buglass, one ofthe Khenzani Trainers says thatthe most important outcome ofthe program is that it improveschildren’s ability to converse,which in turn develops their con-fidence. Principal Rebecca

Support to local schoolsSekgobela says the program hasbeen a huge success and a greatblessing to every child involved.The children’s appetite for learn-ing has been ignited. Khenzaniuses fun techniques to teach thechildren. Consequently they arehaving so much fun withoutrealising they are learning in theprocess.

Fun at the Wildevy 4x4 Day A Water Purification Plant was built andcommissioned in Mampuru Villageduring 2010 by the District Municipality,but during the implementation phase afew difficulties and challenges wereindentified and the project was delayed.Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM)decided to use the opportunity to assistthe roleplayers, who included theMunicipality and community, byproviding the necessary capacity tocomplete the project. ECM arranged theCOC (Certificate of Compliance), inorder for Eskom to connect the powerand replaced the non-return valve. ECMalso did pipe modifications and replacedthe DOL (Direct on line starter) andfinally commissioned the plant. Theformal handover took place on 15 July2011.Present during the formal handover wasMr. Tseke Sekhukhune, MetallurgicalManager from ECM and Mr Ntsoane,Senior Manager of the SekhukhuneWater District. Mr. Ntsoane was

impressed with the initiative taken byECM and Mr Rampele, Site Manager ofthe Sekhukhune Water District and theWater Committee thanked ECM formaking a difference in the MampuruCommunity.Through this initiative the Mampurucommunity now has access to water. Mr.Emile Britz, ECM General Manager saidthat it is important for companies toassist the local municipalities withcapacity building.

ECM assists with waterto Mampuru Village

Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM)was one of the proud sponsors of theWildevy 4x4 Family Day. ECM sponsoredobstacle number two on the 4x4 track,a potjie team (manned by ECM Man-agement) and a paramedic stand inpartnership with EMCARE. The medi-cal team was available on site in caseany serious incidents would occur andfortunately there were no injuries. Theone major factor that they had to dealwith was sunburn and luckily the med-ics were ready for “sunburn victims”!At the obstacle, the ECM team decidedto go with a safety theme, seeing thatZERO HARM is one of the core valuesof ECM.It was a day to remember, the ECMteam, as well as the spectators had lotsof fun! All the hard work that was putinto it was not in vain. The ECM teamwalked away with the prize for the bestpoint for 2011! Well done ECM!


Dangerous Weapons Bill - what do you think?This week the Dangerous Weapons Bill hadpeople talking. According to this bill that iscurrently open for discussion, people will notbe allowed to carry anything that is considereda dangerous weapon in a public place.This will allow the SAPS to arrest a person whois found in possession of e.g. a toy gun undersuspicious circumstances.Mr Pieter Groenewald of the FF+ was this weekquoted saying: “The bill describes a dangerousweapon as “any object” that can injure a personor put temporarily out of action. It is dangerouseven if there is only a suspicion that the objectcan injure someone.A woman who late in the evening carries pepperspray in her handbag can be arrested as shewill not be able to claim she carried it in selfdefence”.Dr Johan Burger, senior researcher at theInstitute for Security Studies however said: “Itshould not be seen as an attempt to disarmpeople. A reasonable suspicion must exist thata person is at a specific place for crime andwants to use the weapon for an illegal purpose”.We asked readers what they think of the bill.

Mnr. Willem Pieters en mnr. Johan Bekker sê: “Al verban hulle goed soosspeelgoedwapens sal dit nie help nie. As die kriminele nou toegang tot regtevuurwapens kan kry, watse verskil gaan die verbanning maak? Misdaad neem net toeten spyte van goed soos die nuwe vuurwapenlisensie wet”.

Ms Ivy Ngomane said: “Sometimes you findthat you innocently work late. You find thatthere is no bread in the house and you haveto go to the shop. We women are in danger.We have to carry something to defendourselves with. I don’t have a husband todefend me and the tsotsi’s are sittingeverywhere. They’ll take my car, everything.You can get raped and get HIV infected. Imust still be able to carry something todefend myself”.

Ms Cleopatra Mateyo and Ms Salom Phiri said: “Especially pepper spray is importantfor women to defend themselves. Criminals will now go and take real guns instead oftoy guns. They are criminals and have access to other weapons. This will increasecrime. More people will get killed. Criminals will know people are afraid to carry thingsthat can be seen as against the law and cannot defend themselves”.

Mnr. Jacobus Miller sê: “Al vat hulle allesweg sal daar altyd ouens wees wat wapensonderdeur die tafel verkoop. Dis soos diebestuurderslisensies. Jy kan dit enige plekkoop as jy sal betaal. Wat nou van ouenswat wettige wapens het? Selfs die polisieen sekuriteitsmaatskappye gebruik pepperspray. Almal moet dieselfde behandel word.Dit gaan nie werk nie”.

Mr Gaonyatse Moroke said: “Why shouldespecially women be defendingthemselves? All dangerous weaponsshould be banned. It will reduce crimebecause many people use toy guns inrobberies. Yes, boys will be upset if toyguns are banned, but if I never gave mychild a toy gun, he will never miss it. Kidswatch their fathers and if the fathercarries a gun, the child wants one too.They follow the example of the fahers.Children must be taught”.

Mnr. Marius du Bruyn sê: “Dis stupid. Hoegaan die vrouens hulself verdedig? Hoegaan jy vir ‘n jou seuntjie sê hy mag nie ‘nspeelgeweer of ‘n Daisy hê nie? Dis nounet dat die diewe makliker toegang totsagte teikens kan kry. Almal kan niekarateklasse gaan vat nie”.

Mr Isaiah Mathebula said: “They must banweapons completely. Even the legal ones.Then we won’t have criminality. A toy caninfluence a person to want the real thing.Things that defend like pepper spray isok, but not things that kill. With defensiveitems there is no problem”.

Mnr. Bertus Verdoes sê: “Wat help dit?Die misdaad raak net erger. Los diepepper spray en daai goed. Om te verbieddat jy dit sekere plekke nie mag dra niegaan nie help nie. Die skelms sal steedsiewers iets in die hande kry om misdaadmee te pleeg”.

Mnr. Braam Matthysen sê: “Waarmeemoet my vrou haarself beskerm? Hullemaak dit makliker vir die skelms. Pleksdat hulle eerder op die werklike misdaadkonsentreer”.

Mr Meshack Mavhunda said: “It’s 50/50.The pros and the cons are heavy on bothsides of the argument. It is good that theywant to ban the carrying of weapons toreduce crime, but on the other hand theymust think as it can also lead to increasedcrime if people are defenceless”.

Mnr. Sarel van der Merwe en mev. Melana van der Merwe sê: “As gevolg van wat hullewil inbring gaan mense meer aggressief word. Jy sal nou nie jou gesin kan beveilignie. Inbrake gaan toeneem want mense kan hulself nie verdedig nie”

Right: Ms Dineo Makofane said: “It will reduce criminality. They use toy guns to robpeople and this will now be prevented”.


The Fabulous Food and Wine Fair will take place on30 September and 1 October at the WatervalsrivierGeloftefees terrein. On 30 September Claude Mollerwill be the guest speaker. A R250 donation per personwill provide you with a four course meal, two bottles ofwine per table, entrance to the session with Claude,entrance to the Fair the next day and camping facilitiesfrom Friday to Sunday. It will also include pap andsauce for Saturday evening’s braai. (Bring own meatand drinks).The alternative is a donation of R100 per person whichwill give you entrance to the wine tasting and stalls onSaturday 1 October. This will start at 10:30 themorning. Food stalls will include trout, Indian dishes,cakes, sweets, cheese and much more. Different WineEstates will also showcase their wines. During the daythere will also be cooking demonstrations. Childrenunder 18: a R20 donation. They are not allowed intothe hall where the wine tasting will take place. Therewill be kiddies entertainment.No cooler-boxes. Bring own camping chair and picknicbasket. Stalls are still available at R200 each. Throughthis event the organisers aim to raise funds for CANSA.Enquiries:Elize, 082 416 1420 or [email protected]

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An evening with CalvinCalvin College hosted their revue titled ‘Anevening with Calvin’ last week Friday andSaturday. Grade 1 - 11 participated and

entertained a fully packed hall with music anddance. The revue is hosted every secondyear.

Grades 1 to 11participated.

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Saddlesore 2011The fifth annual Saddlesoretook place last weekend.The trip is recorded for auditpurposes and each biker rides1000 miles (1609km) in a 24hour period.A group of 13 (seephotograph left) took on thechallenge this year. Theyrepresented Swaers,Hondawing and Misty Knights.They took off on Friday andcame back to Lydenburg onSaturday. The first team toarrive back was Swaers at20:00. They were followed byMisty Knights at 23:00 andBikers that Care 03:00 onSunday morning.(Photograph and information:Alet Wolmarans).

Top 8 teams decided in Twickenhamsoccer tournament

The top eight teams who will play in the Twickenhamsoccer tournament 2011 were determined during playon 17 and 18 September.Marapong, Lebalelo, Young Chiefs, Motene, RealRovers, Tjate Rovers, Arsenal and Evergreen will betaking each other on in the coming weeks.On 1 October the following games will be played:Marapong vs Lebalelo, Young Chiefs vs Motene, Real

Rovers vs Tjate Rovers and Arsenal vs Evergreen.People from all over the Tubatse area are invited tocome and attend the games and support the teams.The semi-final and final games will be played on 8October 2011.All games will start at 10h00 at Ntoampe Stadium.Enquiries: Maleven Daniel Phasha, 082 438 9757.(Compiled by Jimmy Makola)

Morwa CommemorativeTournament atGa-Malekane

On Saturday last week the Morwa Commemorative Tournament wasplayed at JIK Stadium, Ga-Malekane.First Cosmos took on Steelpoort Park United. Steelpoort Park Unitedwon 2-1. Second in line was Shining Stars vs JIK Masters. ShiningStars won the game 2-1.The final between Steelpoort Park United and Shining Stars endedin favour of Steelpoort Park (1-0).

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