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11 December 2009
Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad
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With two weeks to go till Christmas Day,
everybody seems to be taking it easier.
These spectators on a rock were recently
photographed at a soccer match at Longtill
at the Tubatse Gunners home ground.
Meanwhile activity in the shops seems to
increase with hardware and food this year’s
favourites for Christmas shopping ( see
pages 8 - 11).

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2 NEWS 11 DECEMBER 2009

This time it is not the

government or mines
Wednesday morning saw a protest of
another kind just outside Burgersfort
where the road to Apiesdoring and
Manoke was blocked by a group of
residents.
The tyres were burning, but this
time it was a not a protest agianst poor
service delivery by the government or
alleged crookery by a mine. What
sparked the burning tyres seems to be a
problem between taxi operators in
Burgersfort and surrounds and
according to the protesters, what they
want in terms of a taxi service.
While the Police arrived en masse on
the scene the protest was peacefull and
most of the Police vehicles left the scene
soon, while a small number of Police
officers stayed behind to try and sort out
the problem. One of the protesters
Platinum Gazette spoke to, told the
repoerter that the blocking of the road
stems from the fact that the Easter
Leolo Taxi Association claimed the
residential areas in manoke and
Apiesdoring for themselves and has
driven the so-called inner city taxis from
the area. (The inner city taxis or
‘floaters’ are mainly the ramshackle
ones driving slowly in town while
operating their hooters continiously
looking for passengers).
But here to problem lies, say the
residents. When Eastern Leolo is busy
is town and they have enough
paaengers, the people from Apiesdoring
and Manoke have no taxi
service and they must walk

DEBT GETTING to town, so the protesters felt

that it would be best for
Eatern Leolo to allow inner
(MBCHB (WITS)); Practice No: 0247308
(previously Dr. Mattellaer’s surgery)
YOU UNDER? city operators to again
service their areas. Acces to
the area was restored later
Diploma in Mental Health
If you need assistance in debt in the day.
HIV Management
garnishing you or you don’t earn The big tree at the
Limosa Limosa, Shop 9, Apiesdoring turn-off (left)
enough to pay your monthly
Opposite Greater Tubatse is famous for hosting the
installment, please do not hesitate
Traffic Department message of the day, while
Tel: 013 231 7307/8 to call us for assistance. We will the protesters converge
help you by putting you under around Police officers to
administration where you only pay discuss their transport
Vyfster Slaghuis one installment per month and no problem (bottom).

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Criminals are not on holiday Beware of

Robbed
On 16 November 2009 the Police in
Tubatse arrested two men aged 18 and 23
years in connection with common robbery.
It is alleged that the two attacked a man
and took his wallet and cash estimated at
R650-00. The incident occurred at Riba
Cross (Polaseng) on 14 November 2009.
On the same day the matter was reported
to the Police in Tubatse and they made
follow ups that led to the arrest of the two
suspects on 16 November 2009. The
suspects appeared in the Praktiseer
Magistrate Court on 17 November 2009
and they were granted bail of R500-00
each. The case was postponed to 1
December 2009.
Housebreaking and theft
On 13 November 2009 the Police in
Tubatse arrested a man of (26) in
connection with house breaking and theft.
The arrest follows the crime occurred in
Ga Mashamothane between the 23rd and
the 24th of October this year. It is alleged
that the house was broken into and items
such as DVD machine and clothes were
stolen. On 24 October the case was
reported to the Police in Tubatse and they
conducted their investigations that led to
the arrest of the suspect on 13 November
2009. The suspect appeared in the
Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 16
November 2009 and he was not granted
bail. The case was postponed to 24
November 2009.
Assualted
On 15 November 2009 the Police in
Tubatse arrested a man (20) for assault
with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily
harm.
It is alleged that the suspect stabbed a 19-
year old man with a knife on 14 November
2009 in Riba Cross (Mandela). On 15
November 2009 the case was reported to
the Police in Tubatse and they made
follow ups and arrested the suspect.
The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer
Magistrate’s Court and was released with
a warning. The case was postponed to 30
November 2009.
On 14 November 2009 the Police in
Tubatse arrested a man (23) for assault
with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily
harm.
It is alleged that the suspect assaulted his
ex-girlfriend in Riba Cross (Legabeng) on
14 November 2009. The suspect appeared
in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 16
November 2009 and he was released with
a warning. The case was postponed to 04
February 2010.
hijackings
The SAPS in Tubatse is currently
experiencing a high rate of vehicle
robberies or hijackings.
On 12 November 2009 a 20-year old
man was robbed of his vehicle by three
armed men in Riba Cross. The vehicle
was later recovered abandoned in
Bothashoek,
On 14 November 2009 another man
(39) was robbed his vehicle by three
armed men in Ga Mashamothane. The
vehicle was also recovered abandoned
in Ga Mashamothane.
The Police are investigating the cases
of car hijacking and the suspects are
still at large.
Drivers are warned to be alert at all
times and not take any chances.

The State Vet’s rabies vaccination campaign in the Greater Tubatse Municipal Area is progressing
extremely well.
Last week Ohrigstad and environs were visited and a total of 206 pets were vaccinated against rabies.
Of these animals 135 were dogs and 71 cats. next week week the State vet will do vaccinations in
paraktiseer. On 14 and 15 September a team will be available in front of Badikila Shop next to the offices of
the Department of Home Affairs accross the Dr C N Phathudi Campus of the Sekhukhune FET College. The
team will be on duty from 09:00 till 16:30 on both days and people are encouraged to bring their pets to be
vaccinated. The office iof the State vet says children are no longer going to school and they can bring the
animals if their parents are at work.
Another team will be on duty at the sam times outside the old clinic in Praktiseer.
16 December is a public holiday and no vaccinations will be done, but on 17 December the State Vet’s team
will again be on duty from 09:00 till 16:30.
This time they will station themselves at Shushumela (on the graveyard side) at the soccer field as well as
Julius Creché in Extension 2.
The State Vet says people who still want to vaccinate their pets, but misses the teams, can still take their
pets to the State Vet’s offices in Praktiseer to have them vaccinated. The State Vet’s personnel are also willing
to do the vaccination of difficult animals at residences.
4 NEWS 11 DECEMBER 2009

The oldest student was born in 1916

Police roadblocks are common this time of the year and this one
was spotted yesterday on the Steelpoort to Burgersfort road.
Inspector Mashilo, the sector policing manager for Steelpoort said
They can now read and write the Police were keeping an eye out for anything that can possibly
connected to crime such as illegal substances, stolen goods and
illegal weapons. He said the roadworthiness of vehicles and validity
These senior citizens from Mapareng between Leboeng and Ohrigstad completed a government of licences are also checked.
sponsored six month basic literacy and numeracy course. In front is Ben Mohlala, Chris
Ngwendana, Angelina Marape, Asiah Sebatiane Bettie Mdhluli and Linah Ngwana. At the back
are Willias Phokane, Abel Mgiba, William Rapae, Rhyles Mohlala (educator), Phina Shokane
(course supervisor), Caroline Ngele (educator) and Rebotile Maibela (educator). The students
went to class three days in a week for three hours and they all plann to enter an ABET course next
year. The oldest student was Mr Mgiba who was born in 1916 and who is now 93 years old.

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can gain with their weekly competition.
Win a R500 grocery voucher - all you have to do is complete an entry
form available from OK Grocer, OK Minimark and GMC Debt Solutions
and place it with your till slip in the entry box at OK Grocer. The box will
be emptied every Friday and the winner will be notified no later than
Monday of the following week.
Win a TV - Complete the entry form available from GMC Debt Solutions,
OK Grocer and OK Minimark and place it with your money saving sug-
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082 924 9292, and we will call you back!
Greater Tubatse Municipality’s Traffic Department and other protection services, such as the
Next to Toyota, Burgersfort. Fire Brigade participated in the Arrive Alive campaign last week Friday. The focus was on
Tel: (013) 231 8322 general safety and safety of pedestrians. Speaking to the newspaper, Burgersfort’s Trafiic
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Chief, Superintendent Lekwadu, told Platinum Gazette that the new traffic lights are still in a
Registered Debt Counsellor & E-mail: synchronisation stage and when the red lights are blinking, motorists shoyuld treat the crossing
Administrator gmcadmin@telkomsa.net as a four way stop, and not ignore it as has been noted with concern by his department.
11 DESEMBER 2009 NUUS 5

AGS Kerk hou Kersmark in Steelpoort Die AGS Kerk in Steelpoort het op Saterdag 5 Desember hul Kersmark gehou. In die saal
was uitstallings en stalletjies wat produkte te koop aangebied het. Buite het die
potjiekoskompetisie deelnemers die hitte trotseer en hul geheime resepte bly bewaar
terwyl hul die potte aan die kook gehou het.

Links: Tjaard
de Bruyn het ‘n
beesstertpotjie
gemaak.

Tommie
Henrico en
Tippie
Holander
het
beesstertpotjie
gemaak.

1599
OK Rice 2kg

es
n d e v e n better pric
es a
Good tim

Die kinders het lekker in die water baljaar.

Blue Ribbon Premier 1
649
Sliced White Bread 700g

6 79 OK Macaroni
or Spaghetti
500g
Massive
OK Foam
savings
Bath Assorted

15 99 2 Litre Sunvalley
Sunflower
Oil 2 Litre

1899
eat prices
Jolly gr
Burgersfort,
Burgersfort,Morone
MoroneCentre
Centre
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Tina Steyn met Belgie Steyn op haar skoot het by Cheron Harmse se stalletjie gekuier. Prices valid from 11 December 2009 to 13 December 2009
6 NEWS 11 DECEMBER 2009

Models rewarded for progress

Modeling & Finishing Inc. recently held
their prizegiving ceremony. All the models
were achievers in their own right, but here
are the top few.

Arelize Moll passed with 85% in the Annelize Groenewald was the most Liezel Comley was the model of the year
beginners group. committed model in the 2009 group. in the beginners group.

Right: Letago Makola

was the best
photographic model in
the beginners group.

Reitumetsi Magashule passed the course

with 85%. She was in the beginners group.

Annemie Kaplan was the overall model of the year

and received the award as the Top Achiever.

Shanté Dippenaar was the best

overall photographic model for
Left: Marilize Comley was the model with the
2009.
best progress.

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11 DESEMBER 2009 NUUS 7

Letters / Briewe Kitsgids na jou SAPD/

Express your opinion. Write a letter to the Platinum Gazette. Letters may
be e-mailed, posted or faxed. Contact details are on page 2 of this issue. Important numbers:
Spreek jou mening uit. Skrywes kan per epos, pos of faks na Platinum
Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se Burgersfort (013) 231 7231
uitgawe.
Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128
Thought for the week Roossenekal (013) 273 0075
Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204
“Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011
the world to do. But to hold it together when Tubatse (013) 216 8500
everyone else would understand if you fell Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007
apart, that’s true strength.” - Viktor Frankl Leboeng (013) 769 9099
Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041

Dagboek / Diary Ander nood/

Geloftefees
Other emergencies:
Die Watervalsrivier Geloftefeesvieringe vind weer op 16 Desember plaas. Die jaarlikse
konsert is op 15 Desember.
Op 15 Desember is daar ‘n besoek aan die waterval om 09:00. Die middag is daar Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital
boeresport en om 19:00 die aand is die jaarlikse toneel. Hierdie jaar is die stuk se naam:
Die Krugers van Krugersrus. Toegang is R25 vir volwassenes en R10 vir skoolkinders.
(013) 2147265
Voorskoolse kinders kan gratis ingaan. Geen kos sal verkoop word nie, slegs koeldrank.
Op 16 Desember is die saluutskote om 04:00. Geloftediens is om 09:00 gevolg deur ‘n
Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital
boereoorlog storie deur Koos Winterbach. Om 13:00 word daar lekker saam geëet. (013) 615 0204
Navrae: Dirk Winterbach, 082 886 2012 of Piet de Jager, 083 688 6443.
Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 231 7843
Laerskool Ohrigstad se Oujaarsdans
Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449
Laerskool Ohrigstad hou op 31 Desember ‘n Oujaarsdans by die Potgietersaal net buite
die dorp. Die aand gaan daar lekker gekuier en gedans word. Daar sal ook ‘n skaap op
Disaster Management -
die spit wees en dié is by die kaartjie se prys ingesluit. Die koste is R150 per paar, R75
per persoon en R50 per kind. Daar sal nie kaartjies by die hek verkoop word nie. Alle
(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022
kaartjies is vooraf betaalbaar en moet betyds bespreek word. Daar sal nie ‘n kontant Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566
kroeg wees nie. Elkeen sorg vir homself vir drinkgoed, eetgerei en glase.
Moenie hierdie lekker kuier misloop nie!
Navrae: 072 511 0934 of 084 589 0344

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Riba Cross, Polokwane Road, Burgersfort

118 Morone Street. Next to ABSA Bank and Capitec

Bank or former Nando’s Burgersfort
Tel: 013-231 8520 • Cell: 082 422 0316 • E-mail:
lodmma@telkomsa.net Buy 3kg of Boerewors
Lemuro Lamadi
Liquid or
Pain-Pruf gel or 3kg of Mince and get
150g - R50-00;
90 Capsules -
50g - R23-00 the special price of
R135-00
Immunadue
R29-95 per kg!
50 Capsules -
R85-00; Immuno Lift
100 Capsules - Drops -
R135-00 R100-00
Selenium • We accept ALL MEDICAL
100 tablets - AIDS • FREE delivery of
chronic & acute prescription
R95-95 in selected areas of
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Your Pharmacy
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Pharmacy hours: Kontak Vision Meat :
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Your Health...
Saturdays: 08:00 - 14:00
Tel: (013) 231 7094/083 637 8749
8 NEWS 11 DECEMBER 2009

Promotion
Agency: Realty 1
International
Property Group Need a project?
This rondawel-house is situated in Ohrigstad.
The stand is situated to provide and amazing view of the area.
Despite the elevation of the stand above the area, the largest part
of the stand is flat - ideal for building and expansion.
The stand is approximately 1540m² big.
The rondawel is divided into a bedroom, kitchen and small living
area. A shower and toilet is part of the building and a small front
entrance area gives the building the feeling of being more than
just a rondawel.
This property is the ideal place to use as a weekend destination
or the rondawel could be used while another home is being
constructed.
Ohrigstad is one of the towns in the area with major development
potential.
The sewage system currently in use in Ohrigstad is the ‘French
drain’ system. This is also applicable to this specific property.
The property has wonderful development potential and can be a
very good investment. With a bit of tender loving care this
property can be transformed into a true jewel. With a bit of time,
effort and a loving touch this property can be very good return on
investment.

Price: 365 000

Agent: Ronel Breedt,

Tel: 083262 2110

E-mail: ronel@realtyburgersfort.co.za

Go quality, light weight - go aluminium B&H

Airconditioning
Custom made window frames,
sliding doors and showers to fit Beat
existing structures.
Aluminium garage doors. the
Shop Entrances, fronts and
counters.
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Different colours available - Sales & Installation
natural, black, bronze & white.
Quality, durable and light...
of New
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• Shop 2, For all your needs in: Repair &
Steelpoort services of aircons & refrigerators;
Industrial electrical installation, plumbing,
area, on re-gas of vehicle aircons
*Tel: 013-230 9780 * Faks: 013-230 9202
* Sel: 083 657 5709 * Bergsering Straat corner next
24, Uitbreiding 3, Steelpoort. to Talisman Contact: Braam 083 324 1214
valleiglas@isat.co.za
Contact: 072 781 1236 or 082 569 4677 E-mail: b&h@vodamail.co.za

BUILD IT Paint Roller

Tray Set - R10-95
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Tubatse Build It, Shop 27, Cnr. Dirk Open Mondays - Fridays: 07:30 - 17:00 * Prices valid until 24 December 2009
Winterbach & Kruis Street, Burgersfort. Saturdays: 07:30 - 14:00
Items available while stocks last.
Tel: (013) 231 7529 Sundays and Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00
11 DESEMBER 2009 NUUS 9

Promotion

In step with style

A magnificent view is part of the package.
Property details:
Rondawel with - 1 bedroom, kitchen, bathroom,
living area, front entrance area. In Ohrigstad.
Stand: 1540m²
Price: R365 000
Comment: With a bit of tender, loving care, time and
effort this jewel could be a major return on
investment
Phelo Wood & Interior is your one stop wood and interior They buy their material from reputable suppliers and use
centre. only SABS approved products by leading manufacturers
This business is relatively young, but very dynamic and and distributors. “We also offer a guarantee on all
is already a leading manufacturer of kitchens, wardrobes, workmanship,” he said.
wooden cabinets and other wood crafts. They install dry “We also bear in mind that we need to contribute to the
wall and do partitioning for domestic, small and big growth of our country,” he added. That is why they are
businesses. involved in skills development of young people from
Interior accessories such as lights, taps, wooden floors and previously disadvanted groups in their business.
ceilings are also part of their business. The retail division The product and service range is very large and designed
sell fittings and accessories as well as boards to other to provide something for every style, taste and budget. This
manufacturers or individuals. includes: an inter-link product range such as office
General Manager Ms Onica Makina says: “We aim at furniture like tables and office chairs, the sale of
providing the best products and services at reasonable airconditioners as well as the installation and after-sale
rates. To acquire a larger portion of the local market service for the various products. An exclusive range of
through proper service delivery and to in this way develop ceiling fans and lights are a must-have for every home and
our business into a trusted brand”. They are also trying to office. The workshop creates to client specifications fittings
develop local talent and skills as they grow. such as kitchen cupboards, bedroom wardrobes, wall units,
Mr Abednico Makina, owner of the business says that bathroom cupboards, wood and oolystyrene ceilings, custom
safety, quality and development are their main focus designed wooden chairs, table tops and wooden floors.
points. “We always make sure that our personnel are Decorative lights are that special touch that turns a house
dressed appropriately with personal protective equipment into a home or add style to an office or business - the wide
and follow the necessary approved procedures when they range offers more choice and options than is expected.
use machinery, chemicals or are discarding waste Stylish taps from the world’s leading manufacturers. From
materials. leading manufacturers they provide cutting edge feature
designs to suit any bathroom,
kitchen or bar area in any
home. All taps are made from
stainless steel.Brands such
as Cascade and Tivoli Taps
are stocked.
Ms. Leona Randall is the
team’s sales and marketing
executive. Her speciality is to
fit the best product or service
to each individual client.
Offering personal attention,
expert advice and friendly
service is part of the package
when dealing with her or any
of the staff at Phelo Wood &
Interior. Visit them at the
shop in Steelpoort, opposite
Talisman just as you turn into
the industial area or call 082
569 4677 or 072 781 1236 to
speak to the team.
Left: Ms. Leona Randall
and Ms. Onica Makina.

Designed to please
Kitchen designs according to your needs and
specifications.Custom designed cabinet layouts. Granite tops
available. Highest quality fixtures and fittings.
No compromise
Above: R699-00 Above: R985-00 on quality or
Decorative lights style.
and ceiling fans
at unbelievable Your one
prices. stop Wood
Wooden
& Interior
ceilings and
floors, Dry- Centre
walling &
partitioning. Taps from R119-00
Stockists of Tivoli Taps, Cascade
Aircon
and other trusted brands.
installation.
Above: R545-00 Above: R380-00 Contact: 072 781 1236 or
• Shop 2, Steelpoort Industrial area, on corner next to Talisman 082 569 4677
10 NEWS 11 DECEMBER 2009

On what will you be spending your

Christmas is two weeks away and many
people are planning a holiday or family
gathering. Financially it was a tough year
for many, but hopes are high for a festive
season that will include a bit of spending.
We asked readers what their spending
priorities will be this festive season.

Mnr. Bernie Olivier sê: “Die prioriteit lê Mr. Hendrik Ngele said: “I’ll give Mr. Lazarus Makofane said: “I’ve already
beslis nie by geskenke nie”. donations to the suffering if I am able to. bought my children clothes and we’ve
For myself? I’ll spend time with the family bought a new TV. We will still buy some
at home and that is enough”. food to enjoy together”.

Mr. Steven Sebulela said: “It will be food

and clothing for my parents in Pretoria”.

Mnr. Arthur Loubser sê sy geld gaan na: Mnr. Kobus Rademeyer gaan sy geld so Mr Elphas Chimate said: “I will be buying
“’n Lekker vakansie en presente”. spandeer: “Vakansie en geskenke vir die my family some clothes and food and I
kinders. En natuurlik ‘n geskenkie from will be sending some money home to
Dad to Dad!” Zimbabwe”.

Mnr. Eliot Chau sê: “Klere vir my kinders

en kos vir my kinders is wat ek gaan
koop”.

Mr. Richard Vuma said: “I’ll buy food, Mr. Justino Tivane said: “I’m going to buy Mr Sam Maphutha said: “I’ll be with the
cold drinks and for the family a sheep”. clothes and food for the family”. family and will spend money to make it
nice for them”.

Winterveld Village, Steelpoort

Navrae/Enquiries:072 472 4073
We are open this December!

Ohrigstad Restaurant
Sportsbar
Oujaarsdans
Gratis toegang.
Mnr. Deon Brand sê: “Ek weet nie - Me. Lorraine Britz sê: “Op kos, daar is nie Mr. Josiah Selopetsa said: “Food and gifts
Navrae: 013-238 0503 Mamma doen dit vir my”. geld vir geskenke nie”. will be a priority”.
11 DESEMBER 2009 NUUS 11

money this festive season?

Mnr. Melt van der Spuy sê: “Daar gaan nie
vakansie wees nie. Sal ‘n bietjie
huishoudelik spandeer. Na 30 jaar se
getroude lewe kort ‘n mens nuwe
furniture. Dan natuurlik iets vir die
kinders en drank”.
Mr Obet Shaku said: “Clothing, food and Mr Stephen Morgan said: “I’ll be buying Ms Martha Mashitwa said: “I’m going to
cakes. I’ll also be spending on a braai”. presents for the kids and will buy give the Lord what He deserves. I will
clothes”. spend my money in the church and on
clothes”.

Ms. Elsie Morema said: “Clothes and food Mnr. Leon Smit sê: “Ek gaan vir seker op Me. Stella Winterbach sê: “Kort vakansie, Mnr. Corneel Engelbrecht sê: “Ek gaan
for celebrating. Also some presents”. ‘n vakansie spandeer”. baie eet en drinkgoed. Genoeg liefde en geld spandeer om die babakamer te verf”.
geskenke vir die kinders”.

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073 416 5119 Mnr. Anton Weber sê: “Geskenke vir die Mnr. Henk en me. Petro van Niekerk sê: “Ons gaan meer bestee aan die kuier en
kinders en ek gaan almal naby my ‘n samesyn, maar daar sal ‘n geskenkie ook wees. Daar moet, ons het kinders!”
bietjie bederf - especially my laaitie”.
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CASH TRADERS
We buy and sell new * Burgersfort * Total Ohrigstad Burgersfort
Cash Traders
and secondhand SUPERSPAR * Leboeng SAPS * Ingwe Safety Equipment
Burgersfort
furniture, fridges,
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chairs and much
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We get new stock attention of * OK MiniMark * Mecklenburg SAPS * Vyfster Slaghuis
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076 111 8405.
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Last game for 2009

Maatlopo United FC
(White tops) played
against Nchabeleng
Young Stars on
Saturday, 5
December. See the
story on page 15.
11 DESEMBER 2009 SPORT 15

Tough game: Maatlopo United FC vs

Nchabeleng Young Stars
On 5 December Maatlopo United FC
hosted Nchabeleng Young Stars at the
Magakala grounds.
A strong visiting team made it clear
from the start that they will not easily
hand the game to Maatlopo.
Nchabeleng Young Stars scored first
but after a few minutes Maatlopo
managed to equalise the score.
Barecho Tsokolibana scored a
controversial penalty goal.
Mistakes in the Maatlopo defense gave
Nchabeleng Young Stars the
opportunity to score two more goals
before half time. The half time score
was 3-1.
A pep talk by the Maatlopo coach
encouraged the players to stay calm
and play it cool. A fresh player or two
and a boosted morale made all the
difference the team’s fight to get back
into the game.
Barecho scored another penalty and
turned his winning streak into a
hatrick in the 75th minute of the
game.
In the dying minutes of the game
Thepelo Moropane also scored to make
the score 4-3.
Barecho Tsokolibana was named the
man of the match. This was the last
game the team will play in 2009. The
next game will be against Tubatse
United on 9 January 2010.
Enquiries: NJ Makola, 073 775 4150
or Sydney Makoka, 072 898 4418.
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