Against the HIV/

AIDS pandemic

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Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse

Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Apel

2 December 2016

Tubatse Police Station took the lead this year with regards to making people and the community they serve newly aware of the dangers of HIV/AIDS and the devastating effect the illness
can have on society. Together with Education, Health and Welfare roleplayers, cluster peer
educators and personnel from Praktiseer Clinic they gathered early Monday morning at the
hall at the Police Staion in Praktiseer for a candle lighting ceremony to create awareness,
educate and support victims and their families. Although World Aids Day was only yesterday
on 1 December, the Police decided on Monday Morning because of a hectic festive season
schedule.

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16 days of activism
Burgersfort Police partnered with the Community Policing Forum, Pastors Against Crime as
well as the youth and women from Gowe Parish last week Friday as part of activities of the
16 days of activism against violence against women and children. The campaign was held
in Burgersfort and Steelpoort, whereafter the group went to the bridge in the vicinity of Jorge
Resort between the two towns on the R555 road. At the bridge they prayed for safety on this
road as a large number of accidents regularly take place along this route.

this gruesome accident happened early last week Friday on the R555 route between Lion
Smelter and Steelpoort. Later in the day the road became gridlocked for hours (mainly because of impatient motorists) when the road was closed to clean up the accident
scene. Platinum Gazette had to take the route via Lydenburg to complete the days newspaper distribution run. (Photograph: Facebook)

Black Friday Tubatse Crossing

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Matthew 5:44 (NIV)

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

2 DESEMBER 2016

SAPS visits Mahlagaume Primary School

On Thursday 24 November 2016, Tubatse SAPS social crime prevention,
Tubatse VEP and YCOP conducted
a crime awareness campaign for 16
Days of Activism against abuse of
Women and Children at Mahlagaume
Primary School in Bothashoek village.
Const Chauke addressed the
parents, teachers and learners about
different types of abuse such as
physical abuse, emotional abuse and
sexual abuse. She further encouraged them to report any abuse that is
happening to the SAPS. She added
that men can be abused as well and
anyone experiencing abuse should
report it to the SAPS.
(Information: Sgt Mvundlela S.J;
Photos: Constable Ngwana B.E)

Praktiseer Build It
officially opened
Praktiseer Build It had its Grand Opening on 24 November 2016.
This store is conveniently located near the cross to Ga-Motodi
and Penge,
close to
the police
station.
Customers
can look
forward to
the same
great service, quality products
and value
for money
they get
from Tubatse Build It,
said owner
Suzette
Geldenhuys. Visit
them and
see for
yourself!

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Boy (5)
murdered
The Tubatse SAPS is investigating the murder of a 5-year old boy.
The boy was allegedly murdered by his father.
On 25 November at about 06:30 in the morning, the Tubatse Police received a report that there is a child who has been
assaulted with a stone in Praktiseer at Mountain View section.
The police found the child inside a shack with a stone on his
head in a pool of blood. The child died on the scene. It is alleged
that the child was struck with the stone by his father after he had
an argument with the mother. A case of murder was opened for
further investigations. Follow ups were made and the suspect was
arrested later on the same day.
The 44-year old appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate`s court
on Monday 28 November and was not granted bail. The case was
postponed to 8 December 2016.
As we are on the 16 Days of Activsm and no violence Against
Women and Children, the Police would like to urge the community
to visit government offices such as social workers, schools and
the SAPS to report any activities related to domestic violence that
is happening at their homes.
(Information: Sgt Mvundlela S.J, Tubatse SAPS)

Focus on abuse during

16 days of activism
On Wednesday 30 November 2016, the Tubatse SAPS were invited
to attend the grade 7 farewell function at Morewane Primary school in
Riba Cross. The Tubatse Saps Social Crime Prevention commander
Warrant Officer Kgasago had an opportunity to address learners,
teachers and parents about the 16 Days of Activsm Against Abuse of
Women and Children.
He told them about different types of abuseand encouraged them to
report any abuse to the SAPS.
(Information: Sergeant Mvundlela S.J; Photo: Sergeant Mosoma D.J)

Steelpoort
Build It
relaunched
The Steelpoort Build It team
is ready for business. They
relaunched the shop on 24
November 2016 and celebrations included prizes for lucky
shoppers, an impressive Build It
cake and most importantly great
specials for the festive season.
Visit them and see how they
can help make building easier
for you.

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2 DECEMBER 2016

Mine managers and mayors talk

at Two Rivers Planum
A very important meeting between
mine managers and the new mayors
of Sekhukhune District and Fetakgomo
Greater Tubatse took place at Two Rivers
Platinum last week.
Sekhukune District executive mayor,
Cllr Stanley Keyamotseng Ramaila, his
mayoral committee, other councillors and
officials, as well as Fetakgomo / Greater
Tubatse Mayor, Cllr Johannes Choris
Phokane, met with general managers
of mines in the Eatern Limb and their
support staff to lay a foundation for the
way forward for the next couple of years.
The meeting centred around the roles
the mining houses play in the area, their
investment in communities through their
Social Labour Plans (SPL)and other
initiatives as well as the role government
should play to create an envrionment
condusive to prosperious businesses and
in turn communities.
Taking the lead, Mayor Ramaila told
the meeting that ... in the discourse
of economic development and policy,
there are many theoretical approaches
and understanding depending on which
school of thought one comes from. There
are those who argue that government
should solely play a role of enabler and
regulator and allow private sector to drive
development and growth and on the
other hand there are those who argue
that government should take the centre
stage by becoming the driver of economic development and growth.
Our view is that neither of these two
paradigms can work on their own. We
fully subscribe to the notion of a developmental state wherein the role of the
state becomes that of leading different
actors and players in society towards a
shared development trajectory. Our view
is that for South Africa and indeed for
Sekhukhune to go forward, we need to
construct a social compact, a compact
between government, labour, business
and civil society.
Each component or role players within
the social compact should be aware of
its responsibilities and fulfil them to the
benefit of society.
Later on in his address he also said
We have experienced situations wherein
many of our mines had to close as communities resorted to mass protests often
accompanied by public violence. Meeting
here this morning, we need a critical
engagement on what are causes of these
ongoing protests:
- Is it because mining companies are not
fulfilling their commitments as captured in
their social and labour plans?
-Is it because of high levels of poverty
and unemployment in our communities
thereby creating added pressure on our
mines to employ more people?
-Is it because of lack of coherent planning and working relationship between
Magoshi, Mines and Municipalities?
- Is it because of the inability of government to create stable and secure environment conducive for economic growth and
development?
These are questions that we need to

thoroughly engage as we grapple with

issues of social and economic development. As new leadership of the municipality, we want to express our desire
and willingness to play an active role in
ensuring that we improve the conditions
around the mining industry.
After Mayor Ramailas speech, mine
managers got the opportunity to air their
challenges, visions and how they see
the future working with government to
create a prosperous district.
The mine managers explained to the
mayors that their area is different from
areas such as Rustenburg in more than
one way. Locally the mines are relatively modernised with less employees
than what is needed at the mines in
Rustenburg. The local mines are also
from many different companies while the
Rustenburg area has three major mining
companies operating.
Mr JJ Joubert, General Manager of Two
Rivers Platinum Mine told the meeting
that in the last year theyve invested an
additional R10 million in the area, over
and above their SLP commitments. The
managers agreed that even though
they stretch as far as possible in difficult
economic conditions, it seems that communities are seldom satisfied. Another
problem all of them share is the uncertainty of recognised community representative structures. Often one group
negotiates and reaches an agreement
with regards to allocation of resources
for development in communities, only to
be replaced by another shortly after the
mine has concluded their meetings with
the first group.
Other challenges include the red tape
that often surrounds some government departments. SLPs are often not
approved in time for a specific financial
year, while demands on budgets are
made through different community
and governmental channels for that
money. Some of the mines also have
the challenge of being on the border of
Mpumalanga and Limpopo. This result
in demands on their resources from both
sides governments and communities.
The forum created through this meeting
will be meeting more often in future to
assist in creating an optimal growth
environment through which the mines,
communities and government can work
together to make the area a prosperous
beacon in South Africa.

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Calvinites rewarded

Calvin College held their prize giving ceremony on

Saturday morning, 26 November 2016. Learners
were rewarded for their academic excellence and
hard work in other areas of school life during the

year. Mary Lethabo Riba, the Deputy Head Girl of

2011 gave a motivational talk while Mr A. Devassy
and Mrs. L. Britz gave and overview of the schools
achievements and progress during the year.

Left: Mrs Lorraine Britz, presented the Calvinite of the Year

award to Makaziwe Jaca. This award goes to a learner that
is an ambassador for the school and a motivation to fellow
learners.
Below: Grade 10 academic team: Keabetswe Thokwane,
Mahlatse Mojalefa, Kamogelo Phokane, Makaziwe Jaca,
Modirwadi Sekhukhune.
Above: Parents packed the hall to come and
support their children.

Mary Lethabo Riba gave a short motivational

message to the learners and their parents.
Right: The grade 9 academic team consists
of Reatlegile Kgwetlane, Phindy Nkwena,
Joy Matjie, Audicious Maroga and Manthe
Thobejane.

The best academic performers for grades 7 to 11: Barbara Marebane (grade
11), Modirwadi Sekhukhune (grade 10), Manthe Thobejane (grade 9), Karabo
Moriri (grade 8) and Mahlogoholo Phiri (grade 7).

The grade 11 academic team: Karabo Mapalakanye, Angel

Maphanga and Barbara Marebane.

Below: Grade 7 academic team is Abu-Bake

Amod, Pebetsi Tolo, Mahlako Malepe, Kwano
Mokoena and Mahlogonolo Phiri.

The grade 8 academic team: Jennifer Nkosi, Motlamogale Shai, Modirwadi Maleka, Boitumelo Madingwane
and Karabo Moriri.

2 DECEMBER 2016

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Limpopo Valley ToyRun 2016

The annual Limpopo Vallley ToyRun took place at Tubatse Chrome Club on Saturday last week.
Funds were raised and toys collected through a golf day
and the entrance to the event. These toys will be distrib-

uted to less fortunate children in the area.

Visitors enjoyed the day for a good cause. Late afternoon the
bikers also put the Tubatse burnout pad to good use.

Tubatse Masters vs Driekop Masters

The organisers
thanked everyone
who contributed to
the success of this
years ToyRun.
Next year they will
be doing the same
and hope to see
everyone there.
This year they
will however make Christmas
brighter for a few needy children with your help.

Modikwa
soccer
team in
top form
SAPS vs Modikwa
On Wednesday 30 November, the SAPS
Tubatse/Mecklenburg/Ohrigstad soccer
team (on the right) hosted a soccer team
from Modikwa mine (above) for a friendly
match. The match was played in Moroke.
The men from Modikwa is currently in top
form and they managed to win the match
by 5-2.
(Information and photographs: Constable
Chuene T.B)

On Saturday 26 November, Tubatse Masters played a friendly

soccer match against Driekop Masters. The match was played in
Driekop.
The host team dominated the match from the first whistle and
managed to score an early goal to lead the match 1-0. Tubatse
Masters came back late in the first half and they managed to level
the score with Noko Makatji to make half time score 1-1.
In the second half Tubatse Masters dominated the ball possession
and managed to score another two goals by Pitso Sehlabela. The
hosts tried to come back into the match but failed to penetrate
Tubatse Masters defence. The final score was Tubatse Masters 3
and Driekop Masters 1.
(Information and photograph: Jerial Mvundlela).

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Chrome anglers prize giving

The Chrome Angling Club hosted their
annual prize giving event at Winterveld Club.
It was a close competition with the ranking
list constantly changing right to the last
competition. Throughout the year the anglers
compete each month hoping that every time
he/she will take the lead.
Results:
Junior Boys:
1st Place: Darius Potgieter, 2nd Place: MJ De
Beer & 3rd Place: Danna Riekert.
Junior Girls:
1st Place: Mianke Visagie & 2nd Place: Mika
Oosthuizen. (There were only 2 girls that
was in the running)
Senior Woman:
1st Place: Bokka Visser, 2nd Place Natasha
Du Preez & 3rd Place: Walda Koekemoer.
Senior Men:
1st Place: Herman Botes, 2nd Place: Bernie
Oosthuizen & 3rd Place: Rudi Conrad.
Biggest Fish:
Biggest Carp: Bokka Visser
Biggest Barber: Johan G-Bennett jnr
Biggest Curper: Johan G-Bennett snr.
Best Team: Tienie & Natasha Du Preez.
The Angling club wish to thank every
member that compete every month for their
support.
They also thanked their sponsors:
Kopanang Engineering Biggest Barber
floating trophy
TPC Tyre Protection Chains Junior Girls
floating trophy & the 4 first place trophies.
Fever Tree Construction 2nd Place trophies.
Samancor Tubatse Vouchers for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
places and the biggest Carp, Barber & Curper. Sepedi Sana Construction Trophies for
all junior anglers that participate throughout
the year.
(Information & photographs: Theo Visagie,
Chrome Angling Club)

Biggest Curper: Johan G-Bennett snr.

Biggest Carp: Bokka Visser

Right: Junior Girls: 1st Place: Mianke Visagie

Biggest Barber: Johan G-Bennett jnr

Every
months
competition
counted.

Senior Woman: 1st Place: Bokka

Visser.
Junior Boys: 1st Place: Darius
Potgieter

Best Performing Team: Tienie & Natasha Du

Preez.

The most enduring angler award went to

Johan Malan for his perserverance.