!

The Limpopo Department of Education is warning prospective students

Platinum
against false advertisement for bursaries that is circulating on social
media, saying: There are already ten people who visited the Limpopo
Department of Education for bursaries following a message on social
media indicating that people should urgently run to the department for
Funza-lushaka Bursary Applications.
The message contains the number of the Deputy Director in the sec-

Gazette
tion dealing with bursaries as the contact person. His phone has since
been flooded with calls from those who are not making it to the office.
The office dealing with bursaries is alerting and warning the commu-
nities against this scam from some individuals who may have different
objectives to achieve. The advert does not have a reference number and
the department uses circulars and selected media to advertise these
opportunities and provide the reference number in all its documents.

Broiled in controversy around the Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo Local Munici-

palitys handling of tenders around electrification, high mast lights and access
bridges, the new access road and bridge to Mafarafara is also one of the pro-
jects that was allegedly not properly tendered for. Amidst several court cases
and interdicts, also reported in the national media, at least the municipality
(including traffic cops) now have their vehicles back and building is progress-
ing at the projects. Legal or not, the people of Farrasville are looking forward
to an easier travel to their village.

Greater Tubatse Fetakgomo Tel 0832719151 (Editorial) 0835431676 (Advertisements) email: adverts@platinumgazette.com
Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Apel 3 February 2017 Fax 0865549031 / 013 231 7147 editorial@platinumgazette.com
2 NEWS 3 FEBRUARY 2017

Motorist robbed,
car taken

Is this
bull
The victim in the case says he gave
three suspects a lift from the centre
of town in Steelpoort on Tuesday this
week. On the way to Stofberg on the
R555 road, the suspects allegedly

yours?
Ohrighstad
hrighstad Police Station says the owner
of the NIE-TE VER farm adjacent to the
R555 and R36 T junction is asking for help
in finding the owner of the bull in the photo-
graph. The bull arrived on its own on the
farm about two months ago and has since
only caused trouble.The bull has no iden-
tification and it is breaking young planted
crop trees at will, as well as scaring and
chasing employees on the farm around.
According to the farm owner the bull is
very wild. If anyone knows anything about
the bull or owns it, they are requested to
contact Ohrigstad Police Station at 013
2380 205 or Sgt Phokane at 071 9913 354.
pointed the victim with a firearm in-
structing him to stop. The victim brought
his car to a halt. The suspects then con-
tinued to rob im of his wallet, tied him
up and dropped him off into the bushes
next to De Hoop Dam. Roossenekal
Police on patrol happened upon the vic-
tim and came to his assistance. THey
also called foor backup from Burgersfort
Police. CPF members on patrol and the
Police found the suspects at Steelpoort
and the vehicle at Mahlakoene village.
The firearm they have used, proved to
be a toy gun.
The Police say motorists should not
give lifts to strangers.
Information and photographs supplied
by Burgersfort Police.

Police Day at St Pauls

Burgersfort SAPS celebrated police day at

St Pauls Church this week.
Captain Nemaitoni addressed the congre-
gation on domestic violence and constable
Maluleka lit a candle in honour of SAPS who
died in the line of duty.
The candle was offered to the Police by
the church.
Constable Maluleka further gave the con-
gregation safety tips on rape and said that
people should not protect rape suspects.

Information and photographs: Burgersfort

Police.
3 FEBRUARIE 2017 NUUS
Proudly: 10 Years prison
time for rapist
Our flag The police at Ohrigstad this week
welcomed the sentencing of a 41-year
old man, Elmon Manzini who was found
guilty by the Burgersfort Regional Court
for rape and kidnapping. The sentencing
took place on Monday, 30 January 2017.
Manzini was arrested by the police
at Maepa Village on 3 March 2016 after
they received a complaint of kidnapping
and rape.
His case was transferred to the
polices Family Violence, Child Protec-
tion and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) at
Burgersfort Cluster.
Through the thorough investigation
by this special unit, the matter had now
been laid to rest and the 41-year old was
convicted and sentenced as follows:
Count 1- Rape: He was sentenced to
Mining industry reacts to
Ministers comments
The Chamber of Mines reacted to the Minis-
ter of Mineral Resources Mosebenzi Zwanes
statement directed against two of its mem-
bers and the industry as a whole.
Zwane accused Sibanye Gold and AngloGold
Ashanti of refusing to comply with the mining
laws of the country.
This came after Sibanye subsidiary Sib-
anye Platinum lodged summonses of R26,8
million against the minister and three safety
officials to recompense the company for
losses incurred during safety stoppage at the
Kroondal Platinum Mine. The company said
that the safety stoppage was not proportional
with the Mine Health and Safety Act. While
AngloGold Ashanti managed to overturn a
safety stoppage at its Kopanang Mine in the
Labour Court last year.
The Chamber said: The Chamber is
concerned about Minister Zwanes allega-
tions that companies are flouting the safety
laws and regulations, and that their actions
cheapen lives of mineworkers.
The Chamber and its members view safety
as their most significant priority, and prioritise
safety above production at all times. The
extensive efforts displayed by companies
at the most senior levels, the significant re-
sources applied to safety, and the substantial
Government should set the example when it comes to taking pride in national symbols. The
state of the national flags at the municipal satelite offices however tells a different story. This
tattered one was photographed in Praktiseer and the one at Ohrigstad had now totally disap-
peared after being in a similar state. According to Brand South Africa Government Notice 510
of 8 June 2001 (Gazette number 22356) dictates that at government designated flag stations
national flags should be hoisted every morning and taken down before dark. They may re-
main hoisted if suitably illuminated. They should be a sign of pride, and it is an insult to have a
dirty or damaged flag or dilapidated flag pole.
3
10 years imprisonment without an option
of a fine.
Count 2- Kidnapping: He was sen-
tenced for 1 year imprisonment without
an option of a fine and these two sen-
tences will run concurrently.
The Ohrigstad station commander,
Capt Mashego welcomed the judgment
and applauded the members for their
determination and thorough investigation
which convinced the court to hand out a
guilty verdict and a lengthy jail time.
We hope that this sentence will serve
as a deterrent to people like Manzini who
do not respect the laws of our country
and the rights of women in particular she
said.
(Information: Sgt Kholofelo Phokane,
Ohrigstad SAPS)
progress made in reducing fatal accidents
and injuries is, we believe, ample evidence of
this. We and all our members are aware that,
notwithstanding significant improvements in
safety outcomes over the past two decades,
much more remains to be done to achieve
the goal of zero harm.
They expressed their concern about the
inappropriate application of regulations
where section 54s, for example, are applied
in such a way that it is not proportionate to
the context of the alleged infraction. A recent
court judgment noted that the law requires an
inspector objectively to establish that a state
of affairs exists which would lead to a rea-
sonable person to believe that it may endan-
ger the health or safety of any person at the
mine, and then to contemplate an instruction
that is proportionate to the infraction and the
risk that it poses to health and safety.
The industrys goal is to ensure that regula-
tions are properly implemented by all parties,
including the inspectorate. We would expect
that the Minister would share that objective.
No doubt the courts will continue to provide
clarity on these matters, and we would hope
that all parties would welcome and accept
such clarity, in the interests of the industry
and our collective futures.
4 NEWS
Luke 12:15 (NIV)
15
Then he said to them, Watch out! Be on your guard against all
kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.
New HIV/AIDS council
for Sekhukhune
A new chapter in the fight against HIV/
AIDS in Sekhukhune has been opened. The
renewed push against this epidemic was em-
phasized during the official launch of District
AIDS Council which was held in Jane Furse.
The launch saw the members of council
from across all sectors of society including
mine workers, NGOs, councillors, civil ser-
vants and municipal employees and Tradi-
tional leaders being officially appointed as
council members by district chairperson, Cllr
Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila, who is also
Executive Mayor of the District.
In his opening remarks, AIDS Council
Chairperson Stanley Ramaila reflected that
the increasing number of HIV infections in
Sekhukhune is of great concern. He made
a clarion call to all members of society to
treat the scourge of TB and HIV/AIDS as a
challenge that can only be dealt with through
collective effort. He appealed to the newly
inaugurated district AIDS council members to
be innovative and roll out community based
programmes in their respective areas imme-
diately. Sekhukhune District has recorded the
lowest HIV/AIDS prevalence figures of 17,9%
compared to 27,3% of Waterburg, 24,6% of
Mopani, 21,1% of Capricorn, with Vhembe
being the lowest at 14,9%. These are the
figures of the last survey done in 2013 which
puts the provincial figure at 20,3%. These
are however old statistics and the people of
Sekhukhune should be proactive in fighting
the epidemic.
Hope for better
quality borehole
water in rural areas
The School of Environmental Sciences
of the University of Venda through the
support from Water Research Commission
(WRC) and the National Research Foun-
dation (NRF) has developed and patented
an original groundwater treatment adsor-
bent which will reduce high fluorine found
mostly in borehole water especially in rural
dry areas such as Siloam in Nzhelele.
The discovery of this water treatment
adsorbent was founded from the study
conducted at the University in 2014 to
2016 respectively by Professor Wilson
Gitari, Dr Antony Izuagie and Professor
Jabulani Gumbo. Professor Jabulani
Gumbo has expressed that this adsorbent
will improve the provision of drinking water
to rural African communities that rely on
groundwater. This is a complete patent
application of the University of Venda ti-
tled: Defloridation Treatment of Water with
Trimetal Magnesium/Cerium/Manganese
Oxide Modified Diatomaceous Earth, said
Professor Gumbo.
According to the World Health Organ-
isation (WHO), approximately more than
400 rural communities in South Africa
depend on borehole water for domestic
purpose and as a result, borehole water
remains the vital natural resource for
the provision of water to South African
communities not excluding industrial and
Agricultural purposes. Gumbo said Fluo-
ride is important in the formation of teeth
and bones if present in drinking water at
the right concentrations, however borehole
water in rural dry areas has too much Ion
Flouride which makes it to be limited to be
used due to chemical constituents such as
fluoride occurring above prescribed limits.
He further expressed that concentrations
above recommended limits of Fluoride 1.5
mg/l may have negative health impacts
such as teeth mottling and deformation of
bones.
Rural Communities rely mostly on
borehole water for their daily needs and
this water source is used directly by these
communities without any prior treatment.
However, the borehole water can be
contaminated by chemical and microbi-
ological pollutants originating from other
natural resources, human activities and
onsite sanitation systems used in rural and
industrial areas.
The World Health Organization has set
a guiding value of 1.5 mg/ l for fluoride in
drinking water while the South Africa water
Professor Wilson Gitari.
3 FEBRUARY 2017
quality guidelines gives a target range
of 0-1 mg/ l F- for domestic use depend-
ing on regional temperatures. However,
several studies conducted in South Africa
have discovered that the borehole water
in North West, Limpopo and Northern
Cape provinces contain fluoride in con-
centrations reaching 30 mg/ l and this
may require partial defluoridation. This is
a clear indication that excessive presence
of fluoride in borehole water and surface
water is a major technological and eco-
nomical stumbling block for supply of good
quality water in South Africa especially in
the rural areas.
From the methods developed for de-
fluoridation of borehole water, adsorption
has been identified as the only technology
that is most suited for rural defluorida-
tion devices. It is increasingly becoming
evident that provision of safe and clean
water through point-of-use devices is the
most ideal technology for geographically
isolated communities with no centralized
water treatment and distribution systems.
Therefore, there was a need to devel-
op, cheap and high capacity adsorbents
based on locally available materials within
the community that have high fluoride in
their groundwater.
The research work leading to the pat-
ent developed by Environmental Remedia-
tion and Water Pollution Chemistry Group
(ERWPCG) under the Leadership of Prof
Wilson Gitari, Dr Anthony Izuagie in collab-
oration with Prof Jabulani Gumbo in the
School of Environmental Sciences sought
to address the lack of high capacity ad-
sorbents for fluoride removal in borehole
water. The work also sought to prepare
an adsorbent from readily available and
cheap natural material that are not toxic.
The developed adsorbent will further be
tested in field application using commer-
cially available point-of-use devices to as-
certain its commercial viability, in addition,
further studies are planned to ascertain its
impact on common pathogens in surface
and groundwater.
Dr Anthony Izuagie.
Professor Jabulani Gumbo.
3 FEBRUARIE 2017 NUUS 5

Are high prices forcing different choices?

As prices increase healthy food is becoming
less and less affordable for South Africans.
According to the Agency for Community
Social Action there had been a 5,7% price
increase in month-to-month food purchas-
es due to inflation over the past year. The
agency consistently runs a food barometer
measuring the prices of food that women
from poorer backgrounds consistently buy
every month. Some of these items are milk,
sugar, dry beans and vegetables.
Some nutritionally rich foods such as
high quality proteins and calcium and vegeta-
bles were dropping out of their trolleys or
altogether being reduced the report said.
They also found that starch-based foods
and cheaper meats are now more popular
choices as well as foods with more sugar,
salt and fat.
The agency found that big foods foods Mr Anthony Mashego said: Until now Ive not Mr Emmanuel Maimele said: I usually buy Mr Tshepo Mapanga said: I buy chicken
that are identified as necessary to enable had to change the way I buy. I can see things beef rather than chicken, but the price is because I cannot afford beef. Last year I still
low-income households to provide meals that are getting expensive. My kids are used to killing me. I eat vegetables about 3 times a bought beef.
offer energy increased 19,1% in price since certain types of food and I wont force them week.
last year this time. (These foods are: 25kg to change.
maize meal, 10kg rice, 10kg cake flour, 10kg
white sugar and four litre cooking oil).
The report states: High inflation means
that low-income households cut back on
foods which are important for balanced nutri-
tion, such as meats, fish and eggs, dairy and
vegetables. High increases on the big foods
results in compromised nutrition which im-
pact most severely on women because wom-
en eat last and make sure nutritionally-rich
foods, when they are short, are prioritized for
children and men in the house.
Malnutrition caused by high prices could
have a chain effect of increasing chronic dis-
eases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart Mr Thabo Madigage and Ms Daphney Thobejane said: We now buy
disease, stroke and certain types of cancer. cheaper items. Weve replaced beef with chicken. Weve replaced
Platinum Gazette asked readers how Mr Patrick Manamela and Mr Marapo Lesufi said: Well have to make corned meat with tinned fish. We also spend wisely by using our
they cope with the high food prices and if vegetable gardens. The drought has also influenced the high prices Smart Shopper card at Pick n Pay. We then get rewards and cash
theyve had to alter their food choices over because everything needs to grow or be fed with plants that grow. We back. Something else weve changed is the fruits we buy. We used to
the last year because of this. still try to make healthy buy a variety grapes, oranges, bananas, apples and more. Now we
food choices as far as limit ourselves to two
possible. types of fruit.

Mnr. Hannes Potgieter s: Een van die
goeie dinge van hierdie ho pryse is dat daar
weer groentetuine gemaak word. Ons gaan
terug in tyd. Vroer het mense almal groen-
tetuine en hoenders gehad en ons is weer
oppad daarheen. Wanneer ons koop sny
ons maar op goed soos lekkers en spandeer
eerder die geld op vrugte.
Mr Shane Mohlala said: I buy less vege-
tables because it is too expensive. I prefer
beef, fish and tinned food like baked beans
and chakalaka to the fresh food. I buy more
Ms Martha Sefohlane said: I usually buy
bread and pap compared to last year this
flour, meat and chicken, rice and eggs every
time.
month, but it became too expensive. If I dont
Mr Abram Matlole said: Im not coping. Beef
have enough money Ill leave the eggs, but
is very expensive. I mostly buy chicken. I
not the chicken. I love the chicken. I also buy
buy less vegetables than last year because
beetroot as a vegetable.
my grandma have a tuin with spinach and
tamaties. Im eating more pap now.

Mr Aaron Mashegwane said: I usually buy a
2kg chicken mixed portions because beef is
too expensive. We cannot afford it. I cannot
stop buying eggs because I like them even
though theyve also become expensive. I
now buy pap and bread and cold drink every
day. I eat vegetables or fruits 2 times a week.
Usually either a banana, apple or some
lychees.
Ms Ophillia Kgwete said: Veggies became
too expensive so I started my own vegetable
garden. When you compare the prices of the
different shops youll find they are very much
the same. Beef is too expensive. We dont Mr Charlotte Manyaka said: I cant afford
buy much beef now, we rather buy chicken. I Mr Sammy Masite said: I just buy like nor- good healthy food. I mostly buy beans,
can now buy 5kg chicken for R110 or so, but mal, but I now buy cheaper brands products. porridge and potatoes. Things that make
you get so little beef for R110 that you cannot We need more jobs to help us cope with the you full. It worries me that I cannot buy more
feed a whole family. high prices. meat and vegetables.
6 Platinum Gazette 3 FEBRUARY 2017

Klein Advertensies Smalls
Adverteer/Advertise
hier/here:
1.Sport Klubs /Sport
Clubs
2.Betrekking/Vacancy
3.Dienste/Services
4. Oornag Akkom-
modasie/Overnight
accommodation
5. Troeteldiere/Pets
6. Persoonlik/Personal
7. Allerlei/
Miscellaneous
8. Finansies/Financial
9. Te Huur/To Rent
10. Te Koop/For sale
11. Birthdays/
Verjaarsdae
Platinum Gazette contact details:
Editorial: William Zwart
Tel: 083 271 9151
E-mail: editorial@platinumgazette.com
Advertising: Bennla Celliers
Tel: 083 543 1676
E-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 Lowveld Media, 12 Stinkhout Crescent, Nelspruit.
Copyright: All rights concerning any advertisement and /
or other material contained in the Platinum Gazette are
expressly reserved in terms of Section 12 (7) of the Copyright
Act (98 of 1978).
Place your small advertisement via e-mail or fax or contact Bennla Celliers on 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151.
3. Dienste/
Services
Dr. S. Karim.
Herbalist and Healer
of all life problems.
Contact 063 033
2222 / 076 353 0593
Burgersfort.
PRET LIQUOR
Gas and Ice for
Burgersfort op Lyden-
sale. Ice available
to individuals and
wholesale.
Delivery available
(terms and condi-
tions). ORYX GAS
bathroom house to let.
E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com Fax: 086 554 9031
refill exchange for Double Garage. Water Tubatse Crossing
9kg, 19kg or 48kg
bottle. Contact:
074 565 6231 or
included, with pre-
paid electricity meter.
R5500-00 per month.
Mall in Burgersfort.
Kompleks is toegerus
met elektriese heining
Betrekkings/
082 072 0051. Available immediately. en huis beskik oor
9. Te Huur/
Contact:
082 461 1381 or
n alarmsisteem wat
die huurder kan laat Vacancies
073 115 1405. moniteer.
To Rent Huis is goed toegerus
TE HUUR met n heerlike kuier Boekhouer/Administratiewe
Lang en kort termyn Ten volle toegeruste 2
verblyf beskikbaar slaapkamer Rondawel
kombuis, afdak met
braai area en dubbel
Kordineerder - Produksie/
10 km uit Burgersfort
op plaas 10km buite
op plaas.
afdakke vir
voertuie. Moderne tel
Pakhuis
MarxPak is n sitrus pakhuis in die noordelike deel van die
burg pad. Geen troeteldiere vloere en blindings
toegelaat. Ohrigstad Vallei.
Kontak Miena op rond die huis mooi
R5500.00 per maand.
082-960-3689 of af. Huur per maand
Kontak PLIGTE KENNIS EN BEVOEGDHEDE
(013) 231-7899. is R7500 - sluit water
Drienie 084 461 8808 Uitvoer van algemene Aandag vir detail.
TO LET en krag - tot op n administratiewe take. Numeriese vaardighede is krities.
Accommodation vasgestelde
TE HUUR Bestuur en rekonsilieer Uitstekende organisasie vermo.
in Mashifane Park hoeveelheid eenhe-
3 Slaapkamer huis in voorrade. Moet in span kan saamwerk.
- 3 Bedroom, two de in, addisionele
klein sekuriteits- verbruik word saam
Bestuur van versendings. Goeie kommunikasie
kompleks naby Skakeling met vaardighede.
met die huurgeld
ingevorder). Betrou- staatsdepartemente en
bare boorgatwater diensverskaffers. OPLEIDING EN ERVARING
word voorsien. Huis is Voorbereiding van Minimum van 3 jaar boekhouding/
algemene finansile administratiewe ervaring.
dadelik beskikbaar.
Kontak Mike by rekords. Kandidaat moet sterk
082 357 1954. Bystand met eksterne rekenaarvaardig wees. (Excel
sitrus oudits. verpligtend)
Die volgende sal tot n kandidaat
10. Te Koop/
RAPPORTERING: Senior se voordeel wees:
For Sale Bestuur Kennis van kwaliteitstandaarde.
Kennis van lone.
TE KOOP/FOR SALE Kennis van pakhuis rekenaar
Sleepwaentjie - gereg- programme
istreer met al die nodi- Toepaslike kwalifikasie is n
ge papierwerk in plek. voordeel.
Trailer - registered
Kandidate moet in staat wees om onafhanklik met beperkte

Betrekkings/Vacancies
VACANCY:
Operations Logistics Leader
(Section Engineering Manager) -D3
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Opera-
tions Logistics Leader at Modikwa Platinum Mine, situated in the Eastern Bushveld near Burgersfort.
Betrekkings/Vacancies
The incumbent will report to the Business Area Leader Logistics and will be appointed in line with
requirements of the Mines Health & Safety Act.
Requirements
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or National Higher Diploma at NQF Level 6.
Registration as Engineer with ECSA and a Government Certificate of Competency - Mines and
Works is a pre-requisite.
At least 8 years mining industry experience, of which 4 years should have been in managerial
position.
Ability to communicate, motivate and build relationships at all levels in the Organization.
Good knowledge of relevant simulation software, Environmental legislation and proven record of
achievements
Computer literate at skilled level.
Logistics and Mining knowledge
A proactive management style
Previous Project Management experience would be advantageous
Valid Drivers License and medically fit for the position (Red Ticket). Duties and responsibilities:
Technical work responsibilities
Overseeing all engineering work for the effective functioning of operations, shafts, plants,
Trackless mobile machinery fleet management and surface infrastructure.
Designing and redesigning systems that have chronic failures in order to ensure business
improvement.
Continuously implement breakthrough projects and fatal risk protocols
Ensuring the maintenance of equipment to the required standards.
Ensuring that operating and maintenance procedures are in place and adhered to.
Put planned maintenance strategy in place and ensure implementation thereof.
Support operational teams in the application and maintenance of the mechanization and
automation machinery fleets.
Prepare Reports, Standards and Procedures required for the operation
PACKAGE - The package will be in accordance with the Modikwa package schedules.
APPLICATIONS
Applications to be made to Cecilia Maphanga at fax number: 086 585 6731/ and or Email
cecilia.maphanga@angloamerican.com
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for all applications is 10 February 2017.
Please note that proof of educational qualifications (certified copies) should be attached to the appli-
cation. Applications without these attachments will not be taken into consideration for this position.
In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date,
your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. The CVs of unsuccessful applicants shall not
be returned
Historically Disadvantaged South Africans will be given preference
with all the necessary
paper work in place. toesig te kan werk. Kandidate wat aan die bogenoemde
Prys/Price: R3500. vereistes voldoen mag aansoek doen deur n CV te stuur
Kontak/Contact: aan marxcit@gmail.com.
Mike - 082 357 1954.
Aansoeke sluit 15 Februarie 2017.
LEBALELO WATER USER ASSOCIATION
Established in terms of Section 92(1) of the National Water Act, 1998
(Act No 36 of 1998)
Government Gazette No. 89/23053
VACANT POSITION: Mechanical Fitter
The Lebalelo Water User Associations (LWUAs) operations and administrative offices are situated at
their Havercroft / Olifants River bulk water supply utility, approximately 120km southeast of Polok-
wane and 80km northwest of Burgersfort.
Perform daily maintenance of LWUA equipment and facilities in order to ensure maximum availabili-
ty of 95% availability thereof, which include maintenance of but not limited to pipelines, pumps, dams
and valves Ensure and maintain compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS
Act) Report and give feedback on daily activities to the Supervisor for planning and replenishment
Maintain the LWUA environment by means of oversight patrols around dams and infrastructure for
the protection and maintenance as such Initiate the procurement of spares and consumables for
the maintenance of LWUA equipment Ensure on-the-job training of Health and Safety compliance
by Artisan Assistants Conduct the yearly asset verification of LWUAs equipment as allocated per
individual Artisan Evaluate performance of the Artisan Assistants and submit the ratings and com-
ments to the Supervisor
Knowledge requirements:
Reliability centred maintenance Laser alignment Vibration analysis Fabrication (Steelwork)
Rigging Civil maintenance Machining Interpretation of drawings Health and Safety
compliance Lifting equipment Pressure vessels Hydraulic and pneumatic systems Control
valves Performance appraisal
Skills Requirements:
Working irregular hours will be required to possess the following skills and attributes:
Mechanical Verbal and written communication Problem solving and analysis Safety aware-
ness Decision making Interpersonal Ability to work in different and adverse conditions (Adapt-
ability) Ability to work independently Excellent physical fitness
Job Grade: C-Lower
Salary Package: Total Employment Cost (TEC): Negotiable according to qualifications and experience
Qualifications and Experience: At least 3-5 years experience in a bulk water related environment
Forward address: Suitably qualified candidates should forward detailed CVs to:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), PO Box 2075, POLOKWANE 0700
E-mail: alb@penta-net.co.za or Fax: 086 632 4474
Closing date: 28 February 2017
3 FEBRUARIE 2017
Modikwa Cyclists race in
popular Meyerton event
On Sunday, 29 January the annual Value
Logistic, The Fast One, road cycle race
took place in Meyerton, Gauteng.
It is a very popular race amongst
cyclists as it is also a ceding event for the
Cape Town Cycle Tour (Argus) later this
year. The race started and finished at the
Meyerton Race Track and cyclists could
choose between a 50km and a 97km route.
Members from Modikwa Cycle Club
Helgaard and Juanita Prins, Bev and Derek Rieck, Sanet, Jannie and AJ Oosthuizen and (behind) Darren and Ilse McDonald.
Local soccer teams play friendly games
On Saturday 28 January 2017, Tubatse
Masters played a friendly soccer match
against Ashcon Civils soccer team in Ga
Malekana village.
Both teams managed to score two goals
and the match ended with a draw in full time.
Isaac Mndawe and Velly Malaka scored for
NUUS
who participated are: Darren and Ilse
McDonald, Derek and Bev Rieck, Helgaard
and Juanita Prins as well as Jannie, Sanet
and AJ Oosthuizen. Bev opted for the 50km
route, while the rest of the members did the
97km route.
Although it had been raining quite a lot
during the week, it was a sunny day on race
day with very little wind - an ideal day for
cycling. The route was fast and fairly flat.
Tubatse Masters. The match was decided
by the penalty shootout and Tubatse Masters
won 4-3.
The next friendly match was between Booy-
sendal Mine (Murray and Roberts) against
Ledwaba/Makotse Masters.
The men from Booysendal dominated the
Members rode well and everyone man-
aged to finish the race with good times. All
members received medals upon finishing
the race. The race went very well and no
one had any punctures or other mechanical
difficulties.
The year started off on a high note for
these members and they aim to maintain it
throughout the rest of the year. (Information
& photo: Willem Montgomery)
match and managed to win by 6-2.
Velly Malaka, Mbesuma Mabaso and Abel
Magolego scored two goals each for the
Booysendal team. Fannie Mathabatha and
Jerial Mvundlela scored for the Ledwaba/
Makotse team.
(Information and photos: Jerial Mvundlela)
7
Pulana
Maroga
Soccer
League
results
The Pulana Maroga Soccer League is
going strong with games every Saturday
and Sunday.
Last weekends results for Saturday were:
Games played at the Mighty Blues
ground:
Batau FC:6 vs Mathipa Happy Fighters:2.
Arandis FC:0 vs Moisele FC:0
Mooihoek All Stars:3 vs Zacharia
Lenareng:2.
Mighty Blues:2 vs Morethe Young Drib-
blers:1
Games played at Bullbull ground:
Legabeng Stone Breakers:6 vs Barcelo-
na:0.
Bafaladi:3 vs Mighty Bucks:1
Maruleng:0 vs Golden Spears:5
Bullbull:4 vs Mooihoek Real Touch:1
Driekop FC ground
Driekop Happy Stars:2 vs Mohlophi Fast
11 Jnr:1
Tearing Lions:1 vs Mangabane:1
Kampeng United:2 vs Lebalelo Hungry
Vultures:0
Driekop FC:1 vs Tshakanya Mighty Rov-
ers:4.
The results for Sunday 29 January 2017
are:
Games played at Tearing ground:
Bafaladi FC:2 vs Kampeng United:2.
Mighty Bucks: 1 vs Mooihoek Real
Touch:2.
Barcelona FC:5 vs Driekop Happy Stars:
2.
Maroga Tearing Lions:2 vs Golden
Spears:0.
Games played at Maruleng ground:
Morethe Young Dribblers:1 vs Driekop
FC:1.
Bullbull FC:3 vs Zacharia Lenareng:2.
Tshakanya Mighty Rovers:0 vs Arandis
FC:1
Maruleng FC:1 vs Batau:7.
Games played at Mooihoek ground:
Mighty Blues FC:1 vs Moisele FC:2.
Lebalelo Hungry Vultures:1 vs Mangab-
ane FC:2.
Legabeng Stone Breakers:3 vs Mathipa
Happy Fighters:2.
Mooihoek All Stars:5 vs Mohlophi Fast 11
Jnr:2.
(Information supplied: Pulana Maroga
Soccer League).
Platinum Gazette
Bennla Celliers will see to it that
your advertisement in
Gazette meets the highest
standards with regard to
design and reproduction.
Contact her on
013 231 7147 /
083 543 1676 or
adverts@
platinumgazette.
com
(Advertising
deadline - every
Tuesday at
17:00.)
8 3 FEBRUARY 2017

Its childs play to read your

Platinum Gazette online
Visit
www.platinum
gazette.com
Platinum Gazette
or subscribe to
get it on e-mail

SPORT
by sending us
your request
to adverts@
platinumgazette.
com

A team from the Ratels Rugby Club partic-

Ratels at ipated in a Sevens Rugby tournament in

Nelspruit last weekend.
The Maroela Makiti hosted by the
Hervormde Kerk Nelspruit at Bergvlam High
School had 12 teams competing for the Ma-

Sevens
roela trophy. The Ratels team only had one
practice opportunity before the competition
but did the area proud by finishing in fourth
position. As the rugby season approaches
they will again start training for their participa-
tion in the league.

rugby
The Maroela trophy was taken by the
Rooikatte from Lydenburg.
(Information and photographs: Willem
Montgomery using Iphone 7).

The Ratels team, coaches other supporting staff at the tournament.

The Rooikatte from Lydenburgs Sevens team won the tournament.

Communicate with LIMA

Athletes and Clubs within Limpopo can
communicate with the Limpopo Athletics
(LIMA) Secretary with regards to any
queries regarding licences, races or other
official athletics enquiries.
There are various preferred communica-
tion channels such as fax and e-mail This
gives both sides proof of their correspond-
ence. These details are limpopoathletics@
telkomsa.net or fax: 086 512 6642.
The Secretary can also be contacted on
his cell phone. The number is 081 341
1107.
Letters can also be written to: The Sec-
retary, Limpopo Athletics (LIMA), PO Box
2900, Polokwane, 2900.