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18 February 2011
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De Hoop
Putting the finishing manual labour
touches to a layer of roller
compacted concrete, a group of
women and a man is toiling at the
De Hoop Dam construction site
between Steelpoort and

update - p 2 Roossenekal. Despite almost all

targets regarding local employment
been met and surpassed, it is
admitted that the targets regarding
women employment is still not what
it should be at the construction site,
but everybody are confident that
this target will also be achieved
before construction of the dam is
completed towards the end of 2012.

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2 NEWS
Currently the largest project of the
Department of Water affairs, contruction of
the De Hoop Dam between Steelpoort and
Roossenekal adjacent to the R555, is
progressing well.
Almost nothing of the progress can be
seen from the rod, but local politicians and
national, provincial and local media were
given a tour of the construction site on
Tuesday when everybody were updated on
the projects progress. The R2 500 million
that will be eventually be the cost of the new
dam, is much higher than the anticipated
initial spend because of various factors, one
of the most important the fact that contractors
encountered geolocical problems not known
before construction started, also delaying the
project because of much more work. Other
aspects having an impact were labour
problems (a serious strike last year)
communication and electricity supply
problems.
However, most of the problems are
sorted out now, and the construction of the
dam wall and spillway by means of an
improved self developed method and mix of
Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) has
speeded up the process significantly.
When completed at towards the end of
2012, the dam will be geared to supply water
to existing and new mines, as well as potable
water to the surrounding communities from
the Steelpoort and Olifants rivers.
That is if the reticulation network has
been completed. Although the dam will be
ready to begin impoundment in April this
year, it is towards the end of the rainy season
and it is expected that the first major water
coming into the dam will only start at the
beginning of the new rainy season towards
the end of the year. While the dam fills up
from the bottom, construction will continue at
the top of the dam wall which will eventually
tower about 88 metres from the lowest
foundation level.
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The De Hoop dam will be the 13th largest
dam in the country. The catchment area of
the dam is 2865 square kilometres, and the
gross reservoir capacity will be 347 million
cubic metres. Outlet works is designed to
handle maximum 20 cubic metres of water
per second, while that capacity of the
spillway will be 3616 cubic metres per
second.
The volume of concrete used in
construction will be 900 000 cubic metres
and the volume of the excavation at the dam
is 450 000 cubic metres, while the surface
area of the dam when full will be 1690
hectares.

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The DWA used 80,5% local labour during the project, spending more
than R6-million on training. The project also achieved 95% compliance
in its environmental audits and 96% compliance in its safety audits,
with 5,3-million hours worked to date.
Left: The trees must
go, otherwise it will
cause problems in
the dam’s inlet pipes
into the dam wall
(right). The wood is
is given to local
cummunities. In the
second photograph
from the top (left) a
truck is dwarfed in
the quarry in the
reservoir area where
the contractor gets
the stuff from of
which the concrete is
mixed. This
excavation will
eventually be made
safe by sloping the
sides before the dam
fills with water. In the
third photograph
from the top all the
dignitaries pose for a
photograph,
including the
Sekhukhune District
Mayor, Mogobo
David Magabe, Local
Tubatse Municipality
Mayor, Ralepane
Mamekoa, and
Makhuduthamaga
Local Municipality
Mayor, Queen
Mokhabela.

New National RCC

record achieved
The construction team at De Hoop managed
to set a new national record for Roller
Compacted Concrete (RCC) towrds the end
of last year. According to the Department of
Water Affairs, the concrete was placed
between November 4 and 27, with a peak
hourly production of 329 cubic metres. The
African record for concrete placed in one
month is 175 000 cubic metres.
The new RCC mix with which the national
record was improved, was developed on the
De Hoop dam site and halved the time spent
on concrete placement by eliminating certain
processes, such as skin concrete. It was also
not neccessary to enrich the mix with grout.
Instead of the known RCC mixes, such as
GERCC (Grout Enriched RCC) and
GEVRCC (Grout Enriched Vibrated RCC),
De Hoop’s contruction team call their new
mix IVRCC (Immersion Vibrated RCC),
according to MR Johan van Niekerk, the
contrator’s representative.
“The IVRCC is a high paste mix with easy
application. The mix’s required density is
obtained without difficulty and its properties
reduce segregation. It also eliminates the
need for skin concrete because of its
improved impermeability,” he said, saying
that the unique mix has a high rate of
placing, easily double the speed of traditional
RCC, with an excellent surface finish, able to
withstand water abrrasion.. The above advertisement was paid for by the DA/Die advertensie hierbo is deur die DA betaal.
4 NEWS
Foreigners and minor arrested for house-
breaking, theft and possession of stolen property
On 15 February 2011 the Tubatse SAPS arrested two
men. A 15-year old and a 30-year old from Bangladesh
in connection with housebreaking and theft. They also
arrested a 26-year old man from Pakistan for possession
of suspected stolen property.
The 15-year old was brought to the Tubatse Police on
the 15th of February by a member of the community in
connection with housebreaking and theft that occurred at
his premises during the night of 21st and 22nd September
2010 when his laptop was stolen.
The Police then took over the investigation and the boy
took them to Burgersfort where there was a stolen
laptop. On their arrival the Police found the man from
Bangladesh who also informed them that the laptop is no
Boy drowns in river
On 8 February 2011 a 15-year old boy drowned in the
river at Maretlwaneng village next to Penge.
The boy and two friends were swimming in the river
when the incident occurred at about 16:30 in the
afternoon. It was reported to the Police in Tubatse for
assistance. The police and members of the community
tried to search for the victim, but were unable to find
him. The search was postponed to the next day.
On the next day a team of Police diverswere called for
assistance but they were unable to find the boy. On the
11th of February the divers continued their search but
again but they were unsuccessful in locating the boy.
18 FEBRUARY 2011
Valentynsdag by
longer in his possession but it is with a certain man
from Pakistan.
The Police made further follow-ups and proceeded to
kleuterskool gevier
the place where the Pakistani was and they found him
and also recovered the laptop. They arrested him for
possession of suspected stolen property.
Police investigated further and discovered that the
Pakistani sent the boy to break into the houses and
steal valuable items and then bring it to them. The
Police are still busy with further investigations and they
also urge the community to provide any information
related to any crime related issues.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Praktiseer
Magistrate’s court soon.
On the 14 February 2011 Police in Tubatse
received the message from Leboeng Police that a
body was found in the river at Ga Mametja village
next to the Oaks and the body must be identified
at Hoedspruit.
Tubatse Police transported the family of the victim
to Hoedspruit and they managed to identify the ‘n Kleuterskool in die Steelpoort area het Maandag
body of the victim as their son. Valentynsdag gevier deur in verskillende ouderdomme Mnr.
The Police would like to send a strong message en Mej. Valentyn aan te wys. Van die wenners hierbo was:
to the community where the villages are next to Danika van Jaarsveld, Marcu van der Merwe, Anneke
the river to ensure that their children are not Wessels, Lielie Ferreira, Xander van Jaarsveld, Ayanda
playing around the rivers. Monkge, David Goya, Angel Sello en Natalie Gouws.
18 FEBRUARIE 2011 NUUS 5

Rabies vaccination
roll out going well
The free rabies vaccination campaign of the The team will be available at Tubatse Village
Animal Health Division of the Department of on 22 February. On 23 February they will be
Agriculture in Tubatse (Praktiseer) kicked-off in Ohrigstad between 08:00 and 17:00. They
this week. On Tuesday and Wednesday the will be in front of the police station. On 24
teams were in Burgersfort. Less animals were February they will be at the gate at
vaccinated than during the previous Winterveld Village between 08:00 and 17:00.
campaign with approximately 250 animals The vaccinations are free and residents are
vaccinated over the two days compared to encouraged to take their animals to help
the almost 1000 of the previous time. The prevent an outbreak of rabies. Enquiries: Mr
team went to Steelpoort yesterday and Muroa, 082 767 9736 or 013 216 1093.
figures were not yet available by the
time of going to press.
The cats and dogs were not only
vaccinated, but also received de-
worming medicine.
Mr Albert Muroa with Leeu.

Mr Victor
Mokgolo, Mr
AM Moroa, Ms
Makgethoa
Kgwete, Ms
Catherine
Mogongwa of
the State
Veterinary
Services. With
them is Mr
Jacques van
der Merwe vir
Daisy. They
were
photographed
at OK
Minimarket on
Wednesday
afternoon.

Zanté and CP Potgieter with chief animal

Junior and Kasonde Khula brought Sasha for the
technician Ms Makgethoa Kgwete. The kittens
vaccination. Mr Muroa helped them.
are BJ and Skillie.

The road to Ga-Motodi

Ms Catherine Mogongwa, one of the chief animal technicians,
vaccinate Daisy while Mr Jacques van der Merwe is restraining
her.

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Mnr. en Mej. Steelpoort finaliste

pronk op die loopplank
Steelpoort Akademie het Dinsdagaand hul sommige het skeppings deur Me. Minette
jaarlikse modeparade en Mnr. en Mej. Alberts vertoon.
Steelpoort kompetisie aangebied. Dit het by
die AGS Kerksaal plaasgevind. Die
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Itirele Primary
School wins literacy
competition
Itirele Primary School in Praktiseer was winners in the Masipunde
Sonke Literacy Competition for 2010. The competition was only
completed this year due to the strike last year.
The school competed in the following categories: Intermediate
choral verse and reading aloud. The competition started at circuit
level and progressed to provincial level in February this year.
The choral verse learners obtained a first position in all the levels
in which they competed. The reading aloud learner managed to
come first up to cluster level. She came second in the district.
The choral verse learners received two trophies for their first
positions in district and provincial levels.
The choral verse participants were Miranda Makofane, Rose
Chego, Mabela Dineo, Faith, Mahgoale Kgopotso, mabelane
Comfort, Mbuyane Agrecious, Mobela Lebo, Komane Lerato and
Kgotso. Reading aloud: Mbuyane Allocia.
The trainer educator was Ms Masenya Mapule.
She said: “The glory be to God. We thank the Lord Jesus Christ
for always guiding us in our efforts”.

The Itirele Primary School achievers.

Pampering clients
on Valentine’s Day
At the OK Minimarket
staff dressed in red shirts
to celebrate the day of
love on 14 February.
They also handed female
clients chocolates as a
special treat. On the
photograph right are Ms
Elize Kilian, Mr Andries
Human and Ms Pamela
Fabi of OK Minimarket.

OK Minimarket staff with one of their clients. They are Ms Sarah Dimo, Ms Pamela Fabi,
Ms Nombulelo Dukuza, Mr Andries Human and Ms Jeaneth Maupa.
8 NEWS 18 FEBRUARY 2011

Warm op die baan in

Burgersfort
Laerskool Burgersfort het verlede
week Saterdag ‘n vriendskaplike
atletiekbyeenkoms aangebied.
Laerskool Ohrigstad en Calvin
Prep-School het ook die dag
bygewoon.
Die skool bedank graag die
volgende instansies en persone:
die ouers, afrigters en atlete wat
kom deelneem het. Spesiale dank
aan Elize Moll, Jacky en Brian Laerskool Burgersfort,
Bosman, Susan Bezuidenhout, Laerskool Lydenburg
Amanda Lundy en Delma Ludick. en Calvin Prep-School
Whitey Ludick vir die bou en het deelgeneem.
skenking van die gewigstootrollers
en mnr. en mev. Engelbrecht en
mev. Lötter vir die skenking van die
beffies. Dankie ook aan die
volgende borge: Cheap-Cheap;
Burgersfort Toyota; Magaba; AGS
Kerk en Glass King.
18 FEBRUARIE 2011 NUUS 9

Ohrigstad maak
reg vir klein skole
interlaer atletiek
Laerskool Ohrigstad het Woensdagmiddag ‘n vriendskaplike byeenkoms
op hulle bane aangebied. Die skool bied môre die interlaer vir klein skole
aan.
Skole wat Woensdag deelgeneem het is: Laerskool Lydenburg,
Laerskool Burgersfort, Laerskool Ohrigstad, Laerskool Mariepskop en
Steelpoort Akademie.
Die skool nooi almal uit om môre die atlete te kom ondersteun tydens
die byeenkoms en sommer ook van die heerlike eetgoed wat te koop sal
wees te kom eet.
10 NEWS 18 FEBRUARY 2011

On what to spend the taxes and

On 10 February President Jacob Zuma
announced 20 thousand million rand in tax
allowances and tax breaks to promote the
economy through investments, expansions
and upgrades in the manufacturing sector.
On 23 February the Minister of Finance, Mr
Pravin Gordhan will give more information
on where more tax will be levied and where
tax breaks will be given.
Economists say that tax revenues for the
fiscal year to December have lost some
momentum and have slipped below the 5-
year average. Cumulative government
spending has however edged above the 5-
year average. This is largely due to the
strong growth in admin-related expenses.
Some of the things they will look out for next
week include more information of the timing
of exchange control relaxation measures
and details on the government contingent
liabilities to give guidance on the likely
profile of loan guarantee uptake by Eskom.
Currently corporate and personal income tax
collections appear to be R5 to R10 thousand
million behind schedule.
They are expecting government to save
through trying to cut back on programmes Mr Frans Leutle said: “It is important to Mr Morris Soko said: “I think education Mnr. Hendrik Graaff sê: “Die staat
that are not properly working and note that when you vote that it is and health are very important and should spandeer wat hy wil. Jy weet nie waarvoor
implementing more cost effective strategies. influenced by the policies of the party you get priority. The way they spend the jou geld gebruik word nie.
It is also speculated that the government vote for and how efficiently they money does have an influence on how I Ek wil hê hulle moet deur die begroting
spending on capital projects could be implement those policies. I think the will vote”. alle rasse eweredig ophef. Ek is vir die DA
restricted due to the stronger rand as well as priority in the budget should be creating en as hulle ons ouens se geld “fair” en
a lower capacity for infrastructure delivery. jobs, jobs and more jobs - particularly for “square” verdeel sal ek vir hulle bly stem.
Education is expected to be high on the the youth”. Dis moeilik, ‘n ou weet nie”.
priority list with additional millions already
promised to that department.
We asked readers where they would like Mr
Gordhan to spend more of the tax money
they pay every year? We also asked
whether this spending and allocation of
funds will have an influence on how they
cast their vote in the upcoming local
elections?

SMS us your
opinion
on the
subject to:
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Mr. Botha Lebea said: “They can spend Pastoor Antonie Nortjé sê: “Aan die paaie
money on the roads and education. It has om dit veiliger te maak. “Education”.
an influence on how I vote”. Gemeenskappe raak groter en die skole
moet uitbrei. Ek weet nie. Ek bepaal nie
my stem oor hoe hulle my geld spandeer
nie”.
used &
new m Mr Jackson Mamogale said: “On
otor
spares education. Education is starting to
deteriorate. It is not like in the olden days.
Children stay away from school. This new
education system is also not working - I
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Engines * Gearboxes no difference. Nowadays, they sit in
meetings. Before you even vote they
know what is going to happen. It is not a
real democracy. The rich will get richer
and the poor will get only poorer”.

Me. Bettie Engelbrecht sê: “In skole. Hulle

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moet die geld in die skole spandeer. Daar
is boeke wat kort, klaskamers wat te min
Tazz, Citi Golf,
is en baie kinders is honger. Natuurlik sal
Polo Classic,
hoe hulle my geld spandeer ‘n invloed hê
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op hoe ek stem. Ek glo dit definitief. Dit
Sentra, Opel
beïnvloed my verskriklik want dit is my
Corsa,
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Hyundai and
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18 FEBRUARIE 2011 NUUS 11

will it influence your vote?

Mnr. Pieter Dreyer sê: “Die paaie, dit lyk
baie sleg. Nee, ek weet nie van die
stemmery nie want ek stem nie”.
Mr Jan Maako said: “The roads have a lot
of potholes. The rain damage them. No, I
don’t think about how the money is spend
when voting”.
Mr Harry Serite said: “They must start
developing the old locations such as
Mahwelereng at Mokopane. They’ve
developed new locations such as
Lebowakgomo but the old areas are left
behind and undeveloped. There is no
plaza and the roads are still gravel. They
spend more money on getting people to
vote than upliftiing communities”.
Me. Ona van Wyngaard sê: “Definitief die
paaie. Die pad hier na Stoffberg - ag, liewe
hemel tog. Ook die ene tussen Lydenburg
en Dullstroom. ‘n Mens kry skaam vir jou
provinsie. Ek is bereid om belasting te
betaal, maar ons weet nie waar gaan ons
geld heen nie. Die begroting sal definitief
‘n invloed op my stem hê”.

Mnr. Jan Moss sê: “Die paaie is in ‘n
verskriklike toestand. Hulle moet daar
geld spandeer. Daar moet definitief ook
begroot word vir behoeftiges in
plakkerskampe. Daar is ook baie wit
Afrikaners in plakkerskampe en dit is ‘n
punt wat my baie na aan die hart lê. Ek is
eintlik van die Rayton omgewing en daar
is baie sulke plakkers. Ek reken die
begroting sal my stem beïnvloed want
hulle kom nie al hul beloftes in die
begroting na nie”.
Me. Gretli Steyn sê: “Op “education” -
veral “life skills” soos hoe om jou eie
finansies te hanteer. My stem word bepaal
deur die party wat vir my die land se
administrasie die beste sal hanteer en dit
goed sal bestuur”. Mr Joseph Munda said: “They should Mnr. Jack Wuestenenk sê: “Die begroting
allocate more to health. Especially HIV is sal ‘n invloed op die stemmery hê. Ek sou
a problem - they need money to teach the graag wou sien dat meer geld op paaie en
new generation about HIV/Aids. I am a die vermindering van werkloosheid
Zimbabwean so I can’t vote, but would spandeer word”.
suggest that the budget should have an
influence on how people cast their vote”.

Links: Me. Drikie Myburg sê: “Dis sal nie

my besluit in die verkiesing beïnvloed nie.
Alles is reg solank hulle die geld aanwend
waarvoor dit toegeken word en dit nie in
iemand se sak beland nie”. By haar is
Bakkies.

Regs: Mnr. Bernard Williams sê:

“Daaglikse goed soos water en
elektrisiteit wat ons mense nie het nie. As
Mnr. Robert Botes sê: “Ja, dit sal ‘n ons dit nie het nie, hoekom moet ons so
invloed hê. Ek sal wil hê hulle moet die baie “tax” betaal? Ek is bereid om meer te
geld kanaliseer vir die instandhouding betaal as mense net die basiese dienste
van dorpe en hul tuine”. kry. Daar is nie regverdigheid nie”.
12 NEWS 18 FEBRUARY 2011

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Burgersfort United Soccer

Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. They invite
all 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.

Winterveld Ringbalklub

Die Winterveld Ringbalklub begin weer met hulle oefeninge. Dit is steeds Dinsdae en
Donderdae om 18:00 by die Waterval CVO skool se bane. Alle nuwe en oud-spelers is
welkom om by die klub aan te sluit. Die klub het vanaf juniorspelers wat nog op laerskool is
tot seniors.
Navrae: Zelna Wheeler, 072 531 6287.

Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes

Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van die
Thought for the week
maand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulle in die
eerste deel van die jaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die bejaardes “We will go to the moon. We will go to the
om geld in te samel vir hul toer na die Kaap.
moon and do other things, not because they
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This event will take place Tubatse Chrome Golf Club and it will be televised shortly after
are easy but because they are hard.”
the day on Super Golf. Only 64 places are available, so join us and book your space now.
When: 1 June 2011. Format: Better Ball Stable Fort. Shotgun start at 10:45. After play:
- John F. Kennedy
Dale Hayes Trick Shot Clinic. Formalities includes dinner which will take place at 18:00.
Entry fee: R470. Your booking will only be confirmed once your R470 has been paid.
Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Hoërskool Lydenburg reüinie

Kitsgids na jou SAPD/
Die Hoërskool Lydenburg matrieks van 1961 beplan om hierdie jaar hul 50 jaar reüinie te
hou. Almal van daardie jaar word versoek om met Henry Erasmus in verbinding te tree. Hy
kan bereik word by 083 276 7873 of 015 307 4550 or henrye@telkomsa.xinet
Important numbers:
Burgersfort (013) 231 7231
Interlaer vir klein skole
Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128
Laerskool Ohrigstad bied op 19 Februarie 2011 ‘n interlaer vir klein skole aan. Plaaslike Roossenekal (013) 273 0075
klein skole sal aan die dag deelneem. Ouers en belangstellendes word genooi om die dag
by te woon. Die skool is ook dringend opsoek na nog borge om te help om van die dag ‘n Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204
sukses te maak. Indien u sou belangstel om te help skakel asseblief die skool by
013 238 0020. Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011
Konsert by Laerskool Burgersfort Tubatse (013) 216 8500
Laerskool Burgersfort sal op 25 Februarie ‘n konsert aanbied. Die skool vra dat die ouers
Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007
en gemeenskap hierdie poging van hulle ondersteun. Vir navrae en besprekings kontak die Leboeng (013) 769 9099
skool by 013 231 7609.
Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041
Joshua Generation Masquerade Ball

On 4 March Joshua Generation will host a Masquerade Ball with the theme the Princess
Ander nood/Other emergencies:
and the Frog at Tubatse Chrome Club. Tickets are R360 per couple and the evening Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265
promises to be romantic and fun. A limited amount of tickets are available. To get yours
now phone the school during office hours on 013 230 9638. Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204
Eden by Waterval CVO Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843
Die gewilde groep Eden tree op 12 Maart 2011 by die Waterval CVO skool op. Die funksie
Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449
vind by die skool se terrein langs die R37, ongeveer 10km buite Burgersfort plaas.
Die aand begin om 18:30 en daar sal eet- en drinkgoed te koop wees. Bring eie stoele.
Disaster Management -
Daar sal ook ‘n ‘coolerbox penalty’ gehef word vir persone met eie koelhouers. Kaartjies (Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022
kos R120 per volwassene en R80 vir laerskool kinders. Bespreek jou kaartjie nou by:
Skool, 013 231 7870; Ansie 072 625 5824; Barbara 082 922 9960; Rika 072 079 7628; Elize Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566
082 777 2421. Moenie hierdie aand misloop nie!

Tubatse Ringbal Klub
Die Tubatse Ringbal Klub begin volgende week Dinsdag weer oefen. Oefeninge is Dinsdae
om 18:00 by Calvin College. Donderdae sal wedstryde op Lydenburg gespeel word. Alle
belangstellendes is welkom. Navrae: Roelof Lourens, 072 209 0176 of Lesley Oosthuizen,
082 224 5695
Beánnla Celliers will see to it that your advertisement in Platinum
Gazette meets the highest standards with regard to design and
reproduction. Phone her on 083 543 1676 to book your advertising
space today.
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Liefde in die
lug op w w w
Contact:
083 543 1676 to
advertise.

Lydenburg
Hoërskool Lydenburg het verlede week plaasgevind en die leerlinge het omtrent hul
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Betrekkings/Vacancies
SPOTTED!
This could have been your
Vacancies
exist for
security
business brought to the
attention of potential officers
customers. Requirements: Grade 12 and at least 3 years
experience in the security industry. CVs must
Contact: contain traceable references of previous work
083 543 1676 for experience - telephone numbers and names
advertising of supervisors included. Contact Andrew
bookings. Kekane on 082 760 5702 to arrange for an
appointment to hand in your CV.
14 NEWS 18 FEBRUARY 2011

Betrekkings/Vacancies
Find INTERNAL SALES
“Doing business A well-established Steel Company in Steelpoort

us without
Area, part of a group that’s got 17 branches over
South Africa,has a vacancy for an
advertising is INTERNAL SALES person.

here: like winking at a

girl in the dark.
The ideal candidate will preferably have sales
experience; experience in debtors; creditors,
* Burgersfort customer service skills;
SUPERSPAR You know what computer literacy and general administration.

* Boxer Stores you are doing, MUST BE HARD WORKING!

Burgersfort but nobody else QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have passed

* OK Grocer does” Grade 12.
* Phelo Pele
- Stuart Should you meet the abovementioned criteria,
Pharmacy
* Burgersfort Henderson Please fax your CV to 086 683 6102
or e-mail madelyn.pretorius@vrn.co.za. CV’s should
Pharmacy reach us by no later than 10 March 2011.
* Laerskool
Steelpoort
* Laerskool
Burgersfort
* Tingeling
Kleuterskool
* OK MiniMark
* Greater Tubatse
Municipality
* CTM
* Modikwa Platinum
Mine
* Pick n Pay
* Winterveld Village
* Ohrigstad SAPS
* Total Ohrigstad
* Leboeng SAPS
* Praktiseer SAPS
* Burgersfort SAPS
* Magaba Garage
* Vision Meat
Boilermaker (C3) - Smelter
* Burgersfort Toyota Responsibilities: The main purpose of this role will be to
* Hendrik’s contribute towards business success by ensuring that
Panelbeaters optimum availability of specified engineering equipment at the
* Mecklenburg SAPS lowest cost and at the optimum reliability levels.
* Tubatse Village
* Praktiseer The incumbent will identify problem areas on plant equipment
Magistrate’s Court and execute repairs or replacements. Conduct regular
* Penge routine and planned inspections of specific equipment and
* Factory Shop execute planned maintenance according to specific
* Dwarsrivier Mine maintenance schedules and standards. Design, assemble and
* 4U Office National - install specified spare parts on equipment or machines.
Burgersfort Improve the overall performance of the workplace to ensure
* Ingwe Safety optimum service delivery. Adhere to the Mine Health and
Equipment Safety Act.
MOTOTOLO JV CONCENTRATOR
* One Stop Motor Add value to our Electrical Foreman C5 Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a qualification
Spares - Steelpoort
* Fingerprint of business and your (Permanent appointment) in the field of Boilermaker with recognised Trade Test
Certificate. Preferably 2 years experience in the Smelter
Africa
* Try Me Dealers
career The ideal candidate will assist the BU management
team in developing an operational plan for the year Environment. Knowledge of risk assessment and hazard
Global mining group Anglo American has a to support the production process in achieving identification. Must have strong desire to achieve excellence.
Ohrigstad
range of high-quality, core mining businesses throughput objectives. Will undertake to plan the
* Laerskool covering platinum, diamonds, base metals, spares requirements according to the planned
Must have own transport with a valid drivers license and avail
Ohrigstad ferrous metals and coal. It has operations and maintenance schedule and ensure their availabil- him/herself to perform standby and call out duties. Must be
* Vyfster Slaghuis developments in Africa, Asia, Europe, South ity. Oversee that all work practices are executed in medically fit.
and North America and Australia. With more compliance with legal requirements. Plan daily,
* Sasol Delight
than 150 000 employees, we are not only a weekly and monthly work requirement and
Convenience Store - priorities with operational team. Allocate labour
General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty)
multinational, but a multicultural and
Steelpoort resources and equipment to scheduled and Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Preference may be
multilingual organisation, offering multiple
* Department of career opportunities. A meritocratic culture
priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups.
levels of labour, equipment and operational Assessments may be one of the methods utilised to deter-
Agriculture - ensures that all employees can realise their
performance standards. Ensure that employees
Praktiseer full potential, helping to drive superior business have clear work expectations and plans. Hold
mine the successful candidate. The Company reserves the
* Madeleen Willers performance. disciplinary and grievance inquiries. right not to appoint.
Prokureurs
Anglo Platinum, based in South Africa, is the To apply you must have Grade 12/NQF 4 - Maths,
* Merensky Real Please forward your application, quoting the post title, to
world’s leading primary producer of platinum, Science; Five years post ele ctrical and millwright
Estate accounting for around 40% of global newly trade qualified experience; Senior foreman/foreman
the HR Officer, ASA Metals at fax: (013) 230 7793 or
* Pret Liqour mined output. It mines, processes and refines certificate or be able to obtain within a 2 year pe- e-mail: mmadihlaba@asametals.co.za
* Plaasvars the entire range of platinum group metals. The riod. Basic computer literacy (Word/Excel/Outlook/
company has an excellent portfolio of ore SAP R3); English literate; Valid driving licence code Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days of the
Groentewinkel
reserves and significant potential for 08; Previous process plant experience will be ad- closing date must accept that their applications were not successful.
* Kubu Tavern vantageous. Physically the person must be fit for
expansion, thus ensuring that it is well placed
* Ngwaabe to remain in its leading position in the long movement around the plant, have a certificate of
Community Forum term. fitness and no major sensory restrictions
Interested candidates should apply on http://
Closing date: 20 February 2011 intranet/angloplatinum/index.aspx (internal site)
or e-mail Recruitment1@angloamerican.co.za
The principles as set out in the Company’s The job reference no: 698662 Alternatively
Employment Equity Policy will apply. hand over the CV to the local walk in centre.

www.angloplatinum.com
 18 FEBRUARY 2011 PLATINUM GAZETTE 15

Klein Advertensies • Smalls

Plaas 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
1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs DRINGEND HULP
2.Betrekking/Vacancy
3.Dienste/Services
4. Oornag
Akkommodasie/
BENODIG
Eddie Klaasen, ‘n
Klein Advertensies • Smalls
Om ‘n klein advertensie te plaas kan u die the form below in full and fax it with the proof of payment to
4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight Overnight pa van Burgersfort onderstaande vorm volledig invul en aan ons faks 086 554 9031. The fax must reach us before 08:00 on a
accommodation het dringend hulp (faks nr. 086 554 9031) saam met die Wednesday.
5. Troeteldiere/Pets
accommodation depositostrokie of bewys van elektroniese Bankbesonderhede/Banking details: Platinum
nodig om vir oorplasing. Die faks moet ons teen voor 08:00 op ‘n Gazette, ABSA, Tak/Branch: Lydenburg 334351,
6. Persoonlik/Personal Mooifontein kankerbehandeling Woensdag bereik. To place a small please complete Rekeningnommer/Account number: 4072580313.
7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous Guesthouse by ‘n professor in Naam/Name: Tel:
8. Gesoek/Wanted Accommodation in Bloemfontein uit te
Burgersfort. R380 per
9. Te Huur/To Let kom. Hy is tans
person per day.
10. Te Koop/For sale Includes Bed & werkloos en het
Breakfast, Lunch/ nie vervoer of geld
Supper & Laundry om by die nodige
1. Sport Klubs/ 2. Betrekkings/ service. hulp in
Sport Clubs Vacancies Contact: Judy, 082
Bloemfontein uit te
308 9221/7
GSKA Karate kom nie. Ons soek
Bar Lady required. A flat rate of R50 per classified consisting of up to 20 ‘n Basis fooi van R50 per geklassifiseerde advertensie
Dinsdae & Donderdae Experience essential. 7. Allerlei/ dringend u hulp. words is charged. Should the advertisement have met tot 20 woorde word gehef. Sou die advertensie uit
van 17h30 – 19h00 by +/- 30 Years young. Miscellaneous Skakel: Dirk, 082 more words, an additional R1-00 per word is charged. meer woorde bestaan, word ‘n addisionele R1-00 per
Calvin Collage. Almal Accommodation & 726 0034 of Isabel, This includes VAT. Please ensure that writing is woord gehef. Hierdie prys sluit BTW in. Maak asb.
welkom van 6 jaar en salary negotiable. legible as the newspaper will not accept any seker dat u netjies en leesbaar skryf aangesien die
Vision Meat Slaghuis 072 500 3921 of
ouer. Joeques Sports Bar responsibility for mistakes due to illegible handwrit- koerant geen verantwoordelikheid vir foute as gevolg
Vir al jou vleis en Eddie 076 751
Skakel Jolanda Contact: Johan, ing. Please keep your receipt or deposit slip as proof van onleesbare skrif aanvaar nie. Hou asb. u kwitansie
biltong behoeftes. 0503 of payment and placement of the advertisement.
Hietbrink by 084 868 3705. of depositostrokie as bewys van betaling en plasing
Ure: Ma. - Vr: 08:00 - Platinum Gazette reserves the right to judge van die advertensie. Platinum Gazette behou die reg
082 859 9681.
17:30. Sa: 08:00 - whether to publish an advertisement or not. voor om te besluit of ‘n advertensie geplaas sal word.
Winterveld
3. Dienste/ 14:00.
Ringbalklub
nooi die hele familie
Services Tel: 013 231 7094
Fax: 086 623 7124
Platinum Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. Navrae: 083 543 1676 of 083 271 9151.
Should you use this form or e-mail us, please confirm whether we’ve received your advert by
calling 083 543 1676.
om te kom ringbal
speel. Oefening tye is
Accounting and
Admin Service
Leandé: 083 637
8749. E-mail: Gazette
Betrekkings/Vacancies
Dinsdae & - Full Accounting visionmeat@gmail.com
Donderdae 18:00, by
Waterval CVO Skool
Function
- Debtors/Creditors
Tell us about
se bane. Vir meer
inligting skakel Zelna
Control your news
- SARS Returns
Wheeler 072 531 - Financial and events on
6287 of Bennie Management
Wheeler 082 740 - Payroll - Etc. 083 271
3584. Contact Christelle at
083 631 7936 for a 9151.
tailor made package.

Kennisgewings/Notices
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Polygon Environmental Planning CC has been appointed to conduct an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) for the purpose of a waste management licence (WML) application for the
following activities at Modikwa Platinum Mine near Burgersfort, Limpopo Province:
Establishment of a sewage treatment system at Montrose staff village; and
Upgrading of the existing sewage treatment system at the Area staff village.
In terms of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA, Act No. 59 of 2008), an
EIA is required to be conducted in accordance with the process set out in the EIA Regulations (2010)
which commenced on 1 August 2010 in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA,
Act No. 107 of 1998). A WML application has been submitted to the national Department of
Environmental Affairs (DEA) and allocated the reference number 12/9/11/L547/5. The project is
currently in the environmental scoping phase.
A public meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, 19 March 2011 at 10:00, at the Montrose Staff
Village recreational hall. Information regarding the project and the EIA process will be presented at
the meeting. The meeting will not deal with employment.
Should you have any comments, queries or concerns in terms of the EIA or if you would like additional
information, you can attend the above-mentioned public meeting or contact us at the details below
within 40 days of the date of this notice, i.e. before or on 30 March 2011, to register as an Interested
and/or Affected Party.
TSEBIŠO YA MOKGWA WA GO THOMA GA TSHEKATSHEKO YA KAMEGO YA TIKOLOGO
Polygon Environmental Planning CC e kgethilwe go laola/go hlahla Tshekatsheko ya kamego ya Hlago
(EIA) ka nepo ya kgopelo ya tumelelo go lekgotla taolo la tšhila go dikanyakanya tše latelago go Modikwa
Platinum Mine kgauswi le Burgersfort, Porofenseng ya Limpopo:
 Tlhomo ya mokgwa wa tlhwekiso ya tšhila (sewage) motseng wa mo go dulago bašomi ba
Montrose (staff village); le
 Go godiša ga mokgwa wa tlhwekiso ya tšhila (sewage) ye e lego gona motseng wa mo go
dulago bašomi ba Area (staff village).
Ka baka la Lekgotla Taolo la Bosetšhaba la Tikologo: Molawana wa Tšhila (NEMWA, Molawana wa 59
wa 2008), EIA e nyakile go laolwa ka kwano le mokgwa wa go tšwelela ga peakanyo go melawana ya EIA
(2010) yeo e thomilego ka di 1 Agosetose 2010 ka baka la Molawana wa Lekgotla Taolo la Bosetšhaba la
Tikologo (NEMA, Molawana wa. 107 wa 1998). Kgopelo ya tumelelo ya ditšhila e fihlišitšwe go Kgoro ya
Tiragalo tša Tikologo (DEA) ya bosetšhaba gape e beakantše nomoro bjalo ka taetso 12/9/11/L547/5.
Ga bjale projeke e kgatong ya sebakanyana go tikologo.
Kopano kgotha-kgothe mabapi le projeke ye e tla swarwa ka letsatsi la 19 Matšhe 2011 (ka Mokibelo) ka
nako ya 10:00, Montrose Staff Village recreational hall. Tsebo mababi le projeke le lenanaeo la EIA di
tla alwa kopanong ye gomme batlang-kopanong batla ba le sebaka sa dipotsiso le dipelaelo. Kopano ga
e ilo go amana le taba ya go thwalwa goba mešomo.
Bao banago le dikgopolo, dipotsiso goba dipelaelo mabapi le EIA goba ba nyaka go tseba se sengwe a ba
ikopanye le rena mo atereseng tse re di fileng mo matsatsing a 40 morago ga kgatišo ya tsebiso ye leng
pele ga letšatši la 30 Matšhe 2011 goba ka lona letšatši le gore ba ingwadise bjalo ka Ba-Amegwa goba
Ba-Kganyogi le ge e le go nyaka goba gona kopanong kgotha-kgothe ye e biditšwego.
Contact / Motsereganyi: Mrs Louise Agenbag; Telephone / Nomoro ya mogala:
015 307 3606; Fax / Nomoro ya faks: 015 307 3080; E-mail / Aterese ya email:
louise@polygon.co.za Postal Address / Aterese ya poso: PO Box 1935, Tzaneen, 0850
16 18 FEBRUARY 2011

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Contact: 082 569 4677
• Burgersfort main road next to Kia
Motors. E-mail:info@phelopele.co.za

Super Star
does it again
She received two second and
a third place.

Micaela van der Merwe with her horse Super Star competed in show
jumping last weekend at the SANEF Schools Mpumalanga in Badplaas.
She received two second 2nd places and a 3rd place in the categories
showjumping and working hunter.
Micaela will be competing in the next SANEF Schools event in April 2011.
The pair did very well together and Micaela is proud to say that she did
most of Super Star’s training herself.

Micaela van der Merwe with Super Star. (Photograph: Mari van der Merwe).

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