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10 January 2014

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Dwarsrivier Mine
Dwarsrivier Mine hands over R5.4 million electrification project
20 December 2013 was a day of celebration in Kalkfontein Village. This community close to Dwarsrivier Mine benefitted through a R5.4 million investment by the mine to install electrification infrastructure. Electrical infrastructure for approximately 380 houses were handed over at the event. Installation of the infrastructure ran from September to December 2013. The day was attended by the Dwarsrivier MIne management team, Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor Cllr. David Mogobo Magabe, Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor Cllr. N.J. Mahlake, Mr Johannes Meintjies from ARM Head Office, Ms Ntando Dlamini from the Department of Mineral Resources, CPA members, Kghosi, counsellors, community members and other stakeholders. With this handover Dwarsivier Mine confirmed their commitment towards the communities close to their operations. Dwarsrivier Mine believes that becoming involved with the upliftment of communities to the best of their ability is not only something required by government, but something that reflects their internal values. The message from the various government representatives all echoed that partnerships between mines, government and communities are very important to create a better future. Residents were urged to take care of the infrastructure placed in their midst. The days programme was filled with speeches, congratulations, thank you messages, entertainment and a special lunch.

Sekhukhune District Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr. David Mogobo Magabe.

Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor, Cllr. J.N. Mahlake.

Respresenting ARM Head Office was Mr Johannes Meintjies.

Ms Ntando Dlamini from the Department of Mineral Resources attended the event.

Mr Isaac Masha, the CPA Chairperson on stage.

Mr Remember Mmbengwa from Dwarsrivier Mine. The Dwarsrivier Mine Team with dignitaries and residents at the Kalkfontein electrification project handover.

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9 Houses evacuated at Lannex

Soon after the evacuation boulders the size of cars started rolling down the mountain
The new year started on a somewhat low note for residents of Lannex North, south of Steelpoort when an earth slide occurred on the mountain adjacent to their houses. General Manager of Eastern Chrome Mines, Mr Emile Britz said the slide is not the result of mining activities in the area, but described the occurrence as a natural disaster, with the high rainfall in 2013 probably the main direct cause of the slide. ECM mine management immediately went into action when the landslide started, evacuating and relocating the residents of nine houses at the bottom of the mountain temporarily to safe residences. Soon after the evacuation boulders the size of cars started rolling down the mountain. Water and electricity supply at the houses were also interrupted and by Tuesday this week, access to the area was strictly prohibited. Mr Britz expressed the opinion that the houses are not in danger and that only three houses, nearest to the mountain, will possibly be damaged. But, we are not taking any chances, the safety of people are paramount. Meetings with residents are taking place on a daily basis to keep them informed of the situation. They will only be allowed to move back to their houses when the area is completely safe. Distressed residents are also provided with food by mine management. One of the residents, Mr Karools Smit, told Platinum Gazette I grew up in that house as a boy. After school I left Steelpoort and when I returned and started working in the area, me and my wife moved into the same house. It is one of the three houses more in danger than the other, but no serious damage was suffered to date. We lived 16 years in that house and it is kind of sad to be chased from it by a mountain. We were holidaying in Mozambique and when we returned we received an urgent SOS to return home because of the crisis. Platinum Gazette photographed the mountain from a safe distance with a long zoom lens on Tuesday, but rolling boulders could clearly be heard.

Celebrations at Calvin College as distinctions roll in

Calvin College received a total of 75 distinctions in the 2013 final matric examination. The school had a 93.4% pass rate and of the 90 grade 12 candidates 42% qualify for further studies in a bacherlors degree and 38% for a diploma. The school had three learners with four distinctions each. They are: Jeanette Nkwana (81% average), Harriet Magale (79% average) and Millet Kae (74% average). A 100% pass rate was achieved in the following subjects: Sepedi Home Language, English Home Language and English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation. 11 Distinctions were achieved in Sepedi Home Language and 7 in Accounting. The pass rate in other subjects were: Afrikaans 98%, Mathematics 92%, Physical Science 82%, Life Science 99%, Computer Application Technology 96%, Business Studies 97%, Accounting 98% and Economics 96%. Ms Lorraine Britz, principal of Calvin College said: We are very proud of our learners. Congratulations to all those who passed and managed to obtain distinctions. This year we will continue to work towards a 100% pass rate.

Above: Ms Lorraine Britz. Left: Harriet Magale (left) is congratulated by a friend.

NEWS

10 JANUARY 2014

No water from 22:00 - 05:00 in Burgersfort

Residents in Ext. 5 and other high lying areas will have to 3. Currently, LNW is managing the process by closing wait for a new pump to be installed before theyll have water the reservoir outlets at night from 22h00 till 05h00 with the aim to allow water to accumulate. 24 hours a day again. Mr Simon Mpamonyane from Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) It was however realised that high lying areas get water Communications told Platinum Gazette this week that the only during morning hours and unfortunately not closure of water reservoirs during the night is a temporary throughout the day. 4. To cater for the increasing water demands in the area, measure. He gave the following background: The challenge facing we are also in the process of finalising the process of drilling 2 additional the Burgersfort Water boreholes to provide Purification Scheme, resulting additional water. This into high lying areas not getting The closure of water at process is planned to be water regularly is due to less power pressure. night is an interim measure concluded in February 2014. Mpamonyane added that There was an electricity power and will soon be done away Mr the problems are of a failure in December 2013, technical nature and not during the week of the 14 as the corrective measures because of a lack of effort December 2013. This created are finalised. from LNW employees. most of the challenges. The closure of water at night It was also noticed during that is an interim measure and period that the submersible raw pump had some defects in supplying less raw water. The will soon be done away as the corrective measures are pump was taken out for repair on the weekend of the 14 finalised. December 2013, where a standby pump was put into When Platinum Gazette asked why this night time closure was not communicated to consumers in Burgersfort Mr. operation. Since the installed standby pump delivers 191l/s as Mpamonyane said: It is always our plans to communicate compared to the main pump having capacity output of 231l/ regularly with our customers and together with the s this resultsinto less water being pumped into the Plant. Sekhukhune District Municipality we aim to keep them The shortfall resulted into reservoirs being below 50% informed at all times. We have respect for all our customers and should an error which resulted into high lying areas not getting water. Most affected areas are those in high lying areas supplied occur, it will not nullify the good work done by us jointly in from the main reservoir of which the level is consistently reaching our stakeholders at all times. The allegation that we refuse to communicate with paying around 45%. customers is unfounded and lacks truth. Actions taken to remedy the situation: 1. The main pump has been sent for repair and is expected He added: Water is being provided without looking at the to be returned soon to solve the raw water challenges due status of customers. It is just unfortunate that areas being affected by water at to holidays in between 2. The process of purchasing a new pump with the same this period is perceived to be from poorer communities. capacity is at an advance stage and it shall be sourced The status of customers have no bearing in the level of their water supply. soon

Driving like the devil - without a license plate

In December Platinum Gazette photographed the taxi shown on the left as it drove past a group of traffic officers. The driver of Platinum Gazettes vehicle was keeping to the 60km/h speed limit when the taxi came flying past, speeding past the traffic officers with no license plate and a door that barely closes. One of the officials was busy with adriver in a vehicle, one manned the speed trap. One officer can be seen on the photograph to the left in conversation with a colleague manning the speed trap. They did not seem to care or notice that a vehicle with such obvious faults just drove past. The taxi eventually turned into the Twin City Taxi rank where passengers disembarked hopefully thankful for their safe arrival in a scorro-scorro. In the same week a pointsman at the Burgersfort Mall intersection was also spotted having a hard time as some taxi drivers simply ignored his signals.

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KB 300 LX (extended cab)

Isuzu bakkie, a desirable thing for most people when they have loads to transport and to do the work they have to on all sorts of terrain. The Isuzu extended cab 4 x 2 bakkie with the 3 litre D-Teq diesel powerplant is one of the offerings in the market not to be overlooked and certainly fits the desirable frame like a hand fit in a glove. Platinum Gazette took the bakkie, compliments of Westvaal Steelpoort, for a spin on route to photograph the landslide at Lannex near Steelpoort on Tuesday. General impressions are good. The bakkies interior is very comfortable, although not luxury car plush (and it isnt meant to be). Al the creature comforts are there, from climate control, bluetooth telephony, front loader CD and RDS radio with mp3 and USB audio input, cruise control, multifunction controls on the steering wheel and powered collapsible side mirrors for when you need to squeeze into a tight spot (like between two taxis or the devil and the deep blue sea). This is not a family car (only two seats), but ideal for a couple or should you carry a lot of stuff around that you do not want on the back of the bakkie (that is where the really, really big and heavy stuff, 1142 kg, go). Open the Rolls Royce style suicide doors to the extended area at the back of the front seats, there are lots of space for luggage, with an included lockable bin for everything from valuable equipment to spices One little gripe though. The female part of the couple who own a brand new extended cab bakkie will miss the vanity mirror on the drivers side sunshade (a few men as well, you know the modern man). Driving the bakkie is a pleasure. The powerplant propels the vehicle with purpose and with 130 kW @ 36000 r/min and torque of 380 Nm between 1800 and 2800 r/min on tap, there is enough grunt for a full load or to fulfil the manufacturers promise that the optional towbar will easily be up to a 3500 kg trailer with overrun brake (750 kg unbraked). So, there you have it, more power that you will probably need to do whatever you want to do with the bakkie. The vehicle sits comfortable on the road and the engine noise is not intrusive or irritating. We did not have the opportunity to load the bakkie, but suspect that it will even feel better with a few kilogram at the back (this thing needs to work). On the rough the bakkie also handled with aplomb. We did not need to try the rear diff lock, but it is fitted and may be needed in this area from time to time. Quality of fit and finish was good, but as soon as the newspapers reporter shifted the vehicle into reverse the first time, the gear lever knob turned around, as if it was not fitted properly. When needing a bit of luxury and interior space on a workhorse bakkie, this one should be on top of your short list. Definitely not cheap at close to R360 thousand, but worth it if it suits your needs. Get it at Westvaal Steelpoort, tel 013 230 9230.

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10 JANUARY 2014

Debt as a problem in South Africa:

Christmas and New Year has come and gone and many South Africans are starting the year with a heap of debt. At the end of last year there were more than 20.2 million credit-active consumers listed at credit bureaus. The number of people with bad debt records increased by 71 000 people in the last quarter of 2013. Only about 51.9 % of credit-active consumers are in good standing with about 48% struggling with bad debt records. Platinum Gazette interviewed readers before Christmas and at the beginning of the year to find out what they think about these statistics and how they planned to survive the festive period and start the New Year. Mnr. Brian Muir en Me. Wilrie Muir s: Kerstyd gaan oor Jesus. Mense behoort nie skuld te maak vir geskenke nie. Dis nie waaroor dit gaan nie. Mense is oor die algemeen te vinnig om skuld te maak. Jou werk is nooit vir seker nie, so dink mooi voor jy skuld maak. By hulle is Micari. Mr Thabo Kumalo said: I had a budget for December and I now have a back to school budget. It is too easy to make a loan. People now go to loan sharks because theyve spent all their money in December.

Mr Mpho Mokoena said: People dont work, they just get grants from government and then they can get credit on that. Theyll never be able to repay! This is bringing our economy down. People spent too much over Christmas and now they make loans for school things. With him is his wife Refilwe and their son Adamelang.

Me. Louise Naud s: Mense gee te maklik krediet. Ek spaar vooruit en ek is n regte bargain hunter vir Kersfees. Die regering behoort beter beheer uit te oefen oor hoe maklik mense skuld kan maak.

Ms Mpho Ntimane said: Those statistics cannot be! It is easy to get a loan and that is why many people have bad records. You must budget in time for the festive season so that you wont need to make debt.

Me. Joyce Komane s: Mense moet mooi kyk in Desember sodat hulle geld vir skoolklere, school fees en stationery in Januarie het. Mense dink dis maklik om rekeninge te kry maar dan kan hulle nie betaal nie.

Mnr Tinus de Wet s: Mense kry te maklik lenings. Hulle gaan nie regtig na watse skuld mense reeds het voor hulle nuwe lenings toestaan nie. Ons het probeer in die budget bly oor die feestyd. Mense wat dit nie doen nie vat 4 of 5 maande voor hulle weer reg is as hulle in Januarie n lening moet maak.

Mnr Sam Mphogo s: Dis maklik om n loan te kry. Die mense maak loans om ander skuld te betaal. Dis sleg dat mense tot op grants loans maak. Ek het gespaar vir Kersfees en het vir my kinders klere gekoop en net lekker met die familie gekuier.

Mr Edward Kgoete said: It is too easy to get loans. People must not make loans for Christmas, they have to budget. This was not the first Christmas ever there is Christmas every year. I saved up Christmas time.

Ms Arabia Mohlala said: People should have limited their spending over Christmas. I saved for Christmas. People on grants and pensions should not be allowed to make loans. Only people with permanent jobs and a good income should be allowed to make a loan.

Ms Gugu Mkhonto said: You have to budget before Christmas so you can cope in January. I budget. People end up having lots of loans because they dont budget.

Mr MD Mampa said: It is not so easy to make a loan these days. There are many people affected by bad credit records. It takes a lot of time to get your name removed from a bad credit record. People should stay away from the loan sharks you only benefit them and they dont really help you. We made it a happy Christmas within our limits.

Mr Danil Phasha said: Yes, it is true. It is because living expenses went up so much that people have so much debt. Christmas is to me like any other day. People should save if they want to do something special. They must also remember that grants are for food. People should not borrow money on a grant income.

Mr Davis Makua said: Most peoples living wage is too low. They cannot afford to buy everything and that is why they go to the loan sharks. This must be a lesson to the young generation. Go to school to try and get good jobs.

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your views at Christmas & New Year

Mr Steve Mosoma said: It is true that people have that much debt. Hopefully they did not misuse their money at Christmas. I saved because I know Christmas is coming. It is too easy to get a loan, but it becomes difficult to pay it back. With him is Ashley.

Ms Pontsho Morena said: There are many loan sharks doing business illegally. So it is easy for people to get loans. It is not fair. People who get pension and grants should not be able to get loans on those payouts. It is unfair to the kids who should benefit from the grants. Loan sharks charge too much interest as well. People should watch how they spend their money. They should buy only what they really need. In 2013 I did not save. It was the worst possible year for me. I plan to start saving from now for this years Christmas. Although I did not save, I enjoyed myself anyway. Right: Mr Collins Zamba said: People must learn to save and live within their means. The majority of people who are getting paid do not get enough to cover all their expenses. They must however try. The government and police must act to prevent people from borrowing from illegal cash loans and on grants. Illegal cash loans must be closed down. Ive used my bonus during December.

Mnr. Jannie van der Walt s: Hulle gee te maklik lenings. Mense moet elke jaar budget vir persente vir Kersfees. Almal vergeet waaroor Kersfees regtig gaan.

Mr. Elvis Nkuna said: You must live within your budget. If you earn R100. Live on R100. People must learn to control themselves.

Mnr. Jan Visser s: As jy nie kan spaar deur die jaar nie het jy n probleem met Kerstyd. Dit behoort onwettig te wees om teen party koerse geld te leen soos daar op die oomblik gedoen word. Ek kan glo dat daar so baie mense met slegte skuld is omdat dit so maklik is om skuld te maak.

Mnr. Ron Taljaard s: Dis belaglik hoe maklik mense skuld kan maak! Die regering moet beter beheer uitoefen. Ek dink as jy jou bonus in Desember kry, gebruik dit oor die feestyd, ontspan en doen iets wat jy nie andersins kan bekostig nie.

Mnr. Danie Olivier en Me. Marinda Olivier s: As jy n bonus kry, spaar dit of spaar deur die jaar vir die Kerstyd. Daar is deesdae te veel reckless lending. Jy word so gereeld gebel deur maatskappye wat jou n kredietkaart wil gee. Daai ouens werk op kommisie so hulle vat nie nee vir n antwoord nie. Cash loans maak mense dood.

Mr Sipho Nzimande said: Most South Africans fail to plan for year end. We are sometimes forced to take more than we earn. We must not just make a braai because we see our neighbours do it. We get ourselves into problems with debt. People giving loans and accounts must check that the person applying is suitable and will be able to pay it back. Dont just jump into a loan because you want to marry a wife!

Mnr. Enos Makwana s: Mense spandeer te veel geld in Desember. Hulle moet geld hou vir Januarie sodat die kinders kan skool toe gaan. Nou gaan hulle na die cash loans. Dis nie mooi nie. Dis die eerste maand van die jaar en dan het hulle nie geld nie. Baie van die mense het baie geld op krieket en alkohol spandeer. Dis nie die kinders se toekoms nie.

NEWS

10 JANUARY 2014

Youth empowerment seminar in Burgersfort

A Youth Empowerment Seminar was recently held in Burgersfort. South Africas future is in the hands of the youth. One of the young speakers of the day, Ms Sheila Mmutle (2012-2013 Miss Limpopo) shared a persuasive statement that the word impossible does not exist but only a state of mind which chains or blocks a persons destiny. We need to know that the word freedom and its implication have got no meaningful role in our country until everyone is free from poverty, illiteracy; exploitation and defrauding by the elites. Young people should shun menacing activities and involve themselves in activities that are self uplifting which will keep them abreast with knowledge to thrive in their lives. Let us all play our respective roles to try to build a promising future for our next generation said Mr Pabalelo Mabilo, one of the days organisers. (Article and photographs: Pabalelo Mabilo, Praktiseer)

Boere en hul werkers maak 400 gate op Ohrigstadpad reg

Op 14 Desember 2013 het die Ohrigstad en Vlakfontein boere n gedeelte van die R36 tussen Lydenburg en Ohrigstad herstel. Dit is een van die hoof toeriste roetes na die Laeveld en in die voorafgaande week alleen was daar 9 ongelukke met 7 sterftes. Buks van der Wal en Kallie Klingbiel was aan die stuur van sake vir die dag. 20 Boere en 80 werkers het di Saterdag van vroegdag tot laatmiddag gewerk. Die toerusting en 3 TLBs wat gebruik is, is die boere se eiendom. 400 Gate is oopgekap, skoongemaak en met beton gevul. 36m3 beton is deur die dag gebruik. Hannah Game Lodge en Total Kafee op Ohrigstad het kos aan die padwerkers voorsien. Besighede op Lydenburg het water en koeldrank voorsien. Die werkers is die dag deur die boere self betaal. Die boere wil graag alle padgebruikers bedag vir hul geduld en ook aan almal wat op die dag bystand en hulp verleen het. (Inligting: Cor Cross, Ohrigstad Boerevereniging).

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Love is in the air

Happiness as couple ties the knot

On 15 December 2013 Mr Hendrick and Ms Georginah Phokane were married in a ceremony in the Diphale area. Mr Phokane said: We would like to thank our family and friends for making this special day even greater by sharing it with us. This is a day we will treasure forever. We cherish the love and happiness we have found in one another and we pray that God will direct us as we build our future together in a Christcentred relationship. The couple met in Lebowakgomo in 2004. The celebrations ended with cutting the wedding cake. (Photograph and information: Mr Jenny Mogolane Phala and Dipolelo Marole).

Wedding bells for happy couple

The year ended well for Mr Robert Sedila Komane and Ms Dimakatso Mabilu when they were married on 29 December 2013. The wedding took place at Dresden Village. The celebrations started at 14:30 and came to an end at 17:45 with the cutting of the wedding cake. (Photograph and information: Mr Jenny Mogolane Phala). Spot the beauty this year. These colourful finches were spotted as they visited a rubbish bin at Two Rivers Platinum Mine recently. Mahlako and Hlabirwa Mmekwa tied the knot on 29 December 2013 at Modimolle next to the Ntswaneng area. The wedding started at 12:00 and celebrations drew to an end at about 19:00. Hlabirwa thanked everyone who attended their wedding. He told guests that in Mahlako he had found the key to his heart. (Photograph and information: Olga Mmekwa and Mr Jenny Mogolane Phala).

Truck overturned

In herinnering
Willy Burtels van Burgersfort is onlangs oorlede. Sy familie wil graag die volgende bedankings doen: Baie dankie aan almal wat ons by gestaan het gedurende Willy se siekte en ook met sy afsterwe. Spesiale dank aan Flip en Miena van Wyk asook die Eenheids Bestuurder en Dokter van Life Kliniek.

Johannes 14:6 Ek is die weg en die waarheid en die Lewe

This truck was photographed as it was lying on its side at the new four way crossing at Glencores Lion Smelter. Road works at this crossing was completed before Christmas but drivers are still very reckless as they approach this stop at high speeds.

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NEWS

10 JANUARY 2014

Ohrigstad Rugby Klub se aansoek om in die Mpumalanga liga deel te neem vir die jaar 2014 is goedgekeur en die span sal dus in die Mpumalanga Laeveld se liga deelneem. Hulle het reeds hierdie week met oefening begin en sal van nou af elke Dinsdag en Donderdag aand oefen. Oefeninge begin om 18:00.Oefening vind op die Ohrigstad se dorpsveld plaas. Daar word ook n moontlike toer Vrystaat toe beplan. Dit sal gebeur voor die liga inskop. Daar sal dan 2 vriedskaplike wedstryde gespeel word op die toer. Die finale relings is in proses en die klub sal lede op hoogte hou. Die munisipaliteit is in proses om n sportkompleks in Ohrigstad op te rig. Die verwagting is dat daar vroeg in die jaar mee begin gaan word. Die oefeninge sal dan alternatiewelik na Laerskool Ohrigstad toe skuif as die konstruksie begin. Die span sal baie meer tuis wedstryde speel en dit sal ook op die skool se veld gebeur. Ohrigstad Rugby Klub nooi alle rugby entoesiaste uit om te kom saam oefen en deel van die klub te word.

Ohrigstad Rugby Klub reeds aan die oefen

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Bid Name Bid Number MIG/LP/ 1610/E/ 13/15 Compulsory Briefing Session R500.00 each 14th January (non-refund- 2014, GTM able) Old Municipal Chamber Building at 09:00 R500 each 14th January (non-refund- 2014, GTM able) Old Municipal Chamber Building at 09:00 Document Fee RequiredTechnical CIDB Enquiries 6 CE/5CE Ms M PE Motsoko 012 667 3537 4 CE/3CE Ms M PE Motsoko 012 667 3537 The Booysendal platinum mine is situated on the border of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces near the towns of Mashishing (Lydenburg), Roossenekal and Steelpoort. The mine is located on the southernmost exposure of the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex. This new and exciting platinum project will rely on trackless mechanised mining, to produce some 150 000 ounces (3PGM+Au) at steady state. Booysendal is a division of the JSE-listed Northam Platinum Limited, a well-established, mid-tier independent and integrated platinum group metals producer with a strong tradition of innovation and technical expertise in the sector.

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MIG/LP 1611/E/ 13/14

NB!! Bidders that attended the compulsory briefing session on the 17th of December 2013 are exempted from attending the above stated briefing session.

EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA

Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater Tubatse Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy as amended, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5/2000, 2011 Procurement Regulations, responsiveness to the bid documents and on a 90/10 point system of which 90 points is for price and 10 points for B-BBEE Level Contribution as determined on the BBBEE Certificate.

CONDITIONS OF THE BID

1. Bid documents will be on sale for a non-refundable fee of R500-00 from Thursday, the 14th January 2014, at the Cashiers Office, Greater Tubatse Municipality, Lower Ground, 1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort, from 8H30 to 15H00 during week-days. 2. All bids will be closed and opened in public on the 30th January 2014 at 12H00 and must be fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope appropriately marked the name of the bid proposingfor and must be deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which is accessible 24 hours and 07 days a week at the Reception of the Greater Tubatse Municipality, 1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort. No late, faxed, e-mailed, telephonic or electronically-submitted bids will be accepted for consideration. 3. The municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appoint bidders individually and /or collectively to execute the contract and negotiate further conditions and requirements with the successful bidder. 4. In terms of the National Treasurys Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the persons in the service of the state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the bid document shall be submitting non-responsive bids. The bid validity period from the closing date remains 90 working days. 5. Successful bidders who are outside the area of jurisdiction of the Greater Tubatse Municipality shall be required to sub-contract at least 30% of the total scope of work to a locally-SMMEbased contractor registered on the municipal database, where applicable. 6. Enquiries relating to the Bidding Procedure should be directed to Mapeka MM at 013 2311000/ 1230 or mmmapeka@tubatse.gov.za during office hours (07H30 to 16H00). Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort; PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150; Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467; Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

ENGINEERING MANAGER (REF: BDENG1/14) DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

The Engineering Manager is appointment as a 2.13.1.appointment in terms of the MHSA of 1996 and is responsible for providing a dedicated Engineering service to the Business process on a day to day basis. The incumbent needs to lead the Engineering department towards industry best practices and needs to integrate the Engineering disciplines outputs with the work of other disciplines in the organisation. Key Performance Areas: Engineering Excellence through effective identification, development and implementation of the Engineering strategic plan Support the implementation of Company Safety Strategy Effective interface and liaison with contractors People effectiveness/relations Contribute to the boarder business performance Qualifications, Experience and Abilities: Engineering qualification at NQF 6, I.E. Diploma or Engineering Degree Government Certificate of competency- Mining (Mechanical & Electrical) Competent as 2.13.1 according to MHSA no 29 of 1996 Five (5) years Mining experience Project Management Experience in Asset Management principles around mining and related equipment. Applications close: 30 January 2014 Booysendal Platinum Mine is an equal employment opportunity employer and reserves the right to make appointments in line with its Employment Equity Policy. Applicants are requested to forward a comprehensive CV to the HR Manager of Northam Platinum Limited Booysendal Division Mine to booysendalrecruit@norplats.co.za. Please quote the Position Title and Reference Number in the subject box of the e-mail. CVs received in any form after the closing date and time will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within three (3) weeks of the closing date, know that your application was unsuccessful.

MA MONYEAPAO ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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10 JANUARY 2014

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SPORT

Work at Tubatse Golf Course progressing fast

The upgrading of Tubatse Chrome Clubs golf course is almost finished. Over the past few months the greens were upgraded, irrigation systems replaced and much more. The grass on the greens were planted by hand. (Photograph bottom right). The course is expected to be opened somewhere in February. The club thanks all members for their patience. (Photographs: Willem Montgomery, Tubatse Chrome Golf Club).