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2 July 2010
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2 NEWS 2 JULY 2010

War against social crime

Leboeng, situated in Ward 1 of Greater Tubatse Municipality near
Strydom Tunnel, has declared war against social crime. On
Wedneday the Greater Tubatse Municipality, The Police at
Leboeng and the Department of Health and Social development’s
Cllr Josias Greater Tubatse sub-district has joined forces for a joint social
Mahlake crime prevention awareness campaign at Leboeng.
delivering Mayor GTM Mayor, Ralepane Mamekoa’s speech was delivered by the
Ralepane ward councillor, Councillor Josias Mahlake as the mayor could not
Mamekoa’s be present because of other commitments. Councillor Mahlke, on
speech (left), behalf of the Mayor told those present that social cirme is ususally
while Captain prevalant in poorer communities. He said Wrd 1 has been
Moholane from declared a povery stricken ward where crime awareness
Leboeng Police campaigns and education are important, saying in most cases
Station also social crimes are associated with povetrty and unemployment. He
addressed the said men became stressed and frutrated as the heads of families
rowd (right). A and they feel beliitled when not able to put food on the table. In
former prisoner many cases they turn to violence and other crimes to solve their
(bottom right) problems. The Mayor also expressed his concern about possible
shared the prostitution by underage girls as the villages is situated next to
realities ofthe the main road connecting Mpumalanga and Limpopo, saying that
justice system trucks parking next to the road in the area are a cause of concern.
with the crowd. The mayor’s speech also pleaded for responsible consumption of
alcohol as in most cases of domestic violence the misuse of alcohol
plays a role. He also pleaded that young boys must be educated
against bullying and violence from an early age and that they
must learn that it is not cool to beat women. He also urged the
rsidents of villages to organise themselves into cooperatives to
create employment, also by making use of government agencies to
assist them to get on their feet.
The Department of Health and Social Services also warned
against social evils contributing to crime, while a representative of
LoveLife and a local drama group warned against the dangers of
HIV/Aids and the spreading of the pandemic. A former prisoner
also addressed the crowd, telling them how he turned to crime and
what he experienced during his time in jail. He also sketched his
life afetr prison, when he decided to live his life according to the
Bible. He is now employed and and voluntary talk to groups in an
effort to turn people away from crime. At the end of his speech he
said a prayer, which was overheard by detainees in the Police cells
at Leboeng next to the venue, who loudly acknowleged that they
heard him.
Also talking to the large of group of people were Captain
Solomon Moholane, commander of the Leboeng Police Station. He
expressed himself against people removing road signs around the
area, especially those next to the main road between Ohrigstad
and Strydom Tunnel. Not only was this a criminal act, but also
dangerous to residents and people travelling on the road. He also
gave attention to the importance of establishing effective
MBBCh (WITS); Practice No: 0247308 neighbourhood watch structures and expressed his grave oncern
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persons in the area, warned people that childrenshould not be
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2 JULIE 2010 NUUS 3

Major revamp for Morone

The Morone Centre in Burgers fort is the oldest shopping centre
in town and will this month experience a major makeover.
“The center was build in 1991 and has since then not been
expanded,” said Ms Lesley Oosthuizen, center manager. There
are currently 43 shops in the center.
Three new shops will by 1 August open their doors in the center.
Fritjas Fish and Chips will open where the old Filletto’s were.
Foschini and Pepcell will also be moving into the center.
A major revamp next to the OK Grocer entrance is also planned.
More ATM’s will be installed. “We will have ABSA, Nedbank and
Standard Bank all under cover,” Oosthuizen said.
Multiserv also moved up to where Stax Video used to be.
On the ground level of the center Mr Pie amongst others are
moving in. The plan is that the shops on the ground level with
the theatre like steps will be hosting various promotions and the
public can look forward to music and entertainment as they
celebrate their new positions in the center.
A gateway through towards the new municipal building is also
part of the plans. This will allow easy access from the center to
the municipality once they’ve moved in.
The centre’s garden areas will also get a new face. All the trees
were trimmed and the public can look forward to a display of
nature as they enter the center. The developers of the Morone
Mall will if all goes according to plan start with construction of
the new mall next to the Steelpoort turn-off in the next few
months. This planned double storey complex will remind of
Riverside Mall in Nelspruit. Mayor retailers have already
committed to the project. Keep an eye out for more news about
this development in coming issues of Platinum Gazette.

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4 NEWS
‘n Jong bestuurder in ‘n bakkie het hom omstreeks 02:30
Saterdagoggend lelik misgis toe hy met die bakkie deur die
Oeps! heining van die kleuterskool op Ohrigstad se erf is en die
pas voltooide, en betaalde, klimraam aan flarde gery het.
Platinum Gazette was Saterdagmiddag op die toneel en het
‘n foto is geneem. Teen Maandagoggend het die eienaar
van die Kleuterskool, mev Carien Naudé, met die
Groot bestuurder langs die stukkende speelraam staan en
onderhandel. Sy het verklaar dat die man skuld erken het
en dat hulle oor ‘n vergelyk kon kom om haar vir die skade
te vergoed. Sy kon op daardie tydstip nie kinders buite
nuus laat speel nie omdat hulle moontlik kon seerkry of in die
pad beland. Hoe het sy die skuldige opgespoor? “Ek het
net die oliestreep gevolg”. Volgens die bestuurder is hy
eintlik heel onskuldig. ‘n Taxi het daardie tyd van die
oggend voor hom ingery. En ‘n Polisieman het dit gesien.
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The Burgersfort SAPS has recovered various stolen items, including laptops and
computers. They are requesting the public to come to the station and identify the items
should they suspect that the items might belong to them.
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advertising legal?
The Greater Tubatse Municipality has embarked on a campaign to regulate outdoor
advertising within the municipal borders.
“At the moment the service provider is removing all illegal boards in Burgersfort town
and they will proceed to Steelpoort and Ohrigstad and along the R37 and R555 roads.
The Municipality has outsourced outdoor advertising and any person who wishes to put
up a board must apply to the ELD department in the Municipality. The costs depend on
the size of the board to be erected. If the people put up a board without approval, the
person will be liable for the cost of the removal of the board and will be fined according to
the size of the board,” said Mr Thabiso Archibald Mokoena.
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2 JULIE 2010 NUUS 5

More CPF’s
elected
Tubatse SAPS social crime prevention is busy launching the CPF structures. The
launchings were led by Capt Nemaitoni and Capt Kgasago.
On 23 June 2010 the launching was done in Taung and Ga Motodi for ward 22 of which
includes Ga Motodi, Ga Matokomane, Taung and Makwataseng and the executive
committee were elected for Taung , Makotaseng and Ga Matokomane. The committee
are Lentle Ratshoshi (Chairperson), Gabriel Komane (Deputy chairperson), Lorraine
Matjie (Secretary), Strike Lekubu (Deputy secretary), Tsietsi Lekubu (Treasurer) and
adittional members: Magie Mzimba, Regina Malatjie, Shemilla Tshehla, Atheliah
Malatjie, Pine Rahlano.
The executive committee were elected for Ga Motodi were elected as follows: Mildred
Sekhukhune (Chairperson), Michael Mamogale (Deputy chairperson), Ivy Mnisi
(Secretary), Florah Cindi (Deputy secretary). Jennifer Mazibe (Treasurer) and
additional members: Mathilda Mkabane, Ephraim Mametja, Seponye Setsweke,
Nthabiseng Serage, Lettah Serage.
On 24 June 2010 the launching was done in Ga Mashamothane (photograph bottom
right) of which fall under Ward 25 and the executive were elected as follows: Lucky
Malatjie (Chairperson), Julius Mapalakanye (Deputy chairperson), Regina Mabelane
(Secretary), Josephine Motebele (Deputy secretary), David Mokoena (Treasurer) with
additional members: Isaac Marobela, Lucky Kgoedi, Vinica Maphake, Shelly Malepe,
Rose Moima
On 26 June 2010 the launching was done in Alverton (photograph top right) for Ward
23 of which includes : Alverton, Kgotlopong, Mahlashi and Motlailane. The executive
were elected as follows: Machonnisa Maloma (Chairperson), Johannes Magabane
(Deputy Chairperson), Sibongile Mnisi (Secretary) Ntere Seotlo (Deputy Secretary), Joel
Mamphoke (Treasurer) with additional members: Johannes Mphogo, Elson Mabilu,
Samuel Phasoane,Colliah Mampho.
On 29 June 2010 the launching was done in Penge for Ward 16 of which includes :
Penge, Ga Motshana, Ga Moraba, Ga Malepe, Marerlwaneng, Ga Mokgotho, Ga
Mamogolo, Lefahla and Mankele. The executive were elected as follows: Khomotso
Mohlaka (Chairperson), Marcia Matlakala (Deputy Chairperson), Pretty Mohlala
(Secretary), Jeffrey Malatjie (Deputy secretary), Marble Moraba (Trearurer): additional
members, Mpho Moimana, Edwin Mamphoro.

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2 PROMOTION 2 JULY 2010

Shopping made easy

OK Minimark Burgersfort this month celebrates its first birthday.
Looking back over the past year the store has experienced a large
amount of growth and is ready to adapt for the future.
Ms Elize Kilian, general manager of the store gave a bit away of
what clients can expect in the future. “We’ll be making quite a few
changes. One will be regarding the vruit and vegetable department.
This will be moved from the back of the store to the front,” she said.
The fresh produce will keep better in the smaller, heavily air
conditioned area with the on tap water supply. The sweets and dried
fruit currently in this section of the shop, will be moved elsewhere.
The Coffee Shoppe at the back of the store will also get a revamp. It
will be enlarged and a wider menu will be available. “We’ve found
that many people use the coffee shop as a place to meet clients or
even do interviews for jobs. Now there will be more space and we
will be getting someone who has worked with a chef to handle the
food side of things”.
“What we’ve done during the past year is to try and accommodate
our clients as much as possible. When they request a specific item,
we try to get it. Clients however sometimes do not understand that
we are still a convenience store and cannot keep stock of all the
sizes available in a product range. We simply do not have the
space,” Kilian added.
Another of the changes that will be coming is in the butchery and
this is aimed at providing not only a better service but also more
convenience to customers. Currently only pre-packed meat is
available. After the planned changes a client will be able to buy
mince or boerewors per kg. You will also be able to ask for a
specific size T-Bone or instead of two or four as they are in pre-
packed form, buy only one piece of meat. Customers can also order
meat hampers from the butchery and then pick it up from the store Ms Elize Kilian (store manager) with cashiers, Ms Jeanette Maupa, Ms Cecilia Makofane, Ms Martha Mashitwa
the next day. This will save them the hassle of stopping in town. and Sarah Leshabane.
“We would like to thank all our loyal
customers for their support during this
year. Without them none of our plans for
the future would have been possible.
Thank you for the positive feedback and
the way in which they’ve made the store
their own. Also thanks to the staff that
work very hard to help create this
success. Their efforts are truly
appreciated. Another thank you to our
management who is always there with
help, advice and encouragement,” Kilian
said. She also thanks the Lord for the
blessings they’ve received during the
year.

Mr Simon Tsie is the person to speak to in the Bakery. Ms Winnie Matsana is the person in charge of perishables: fruit &
vegetables.

Ms Lizzie Malatjie of the Coffee

Shoppe. Mr Elias Mankge is in charge of the butchery.
Above: Mr John Pretorius and Ms
Mpho Boshego are managers at the
store.

Left: Ms Elsie Morema, Mr Dingaan

Makhado and Ms Pretty Lekgau are
the people who make sure that the
shelves are stocked.

Right: Mouth watering platters can

be ordered from the deli section.
They also make delicious birthday
cakes. This is ideal for parties and
functions. Speak to Ms Paulina
Magabane at the Deli.
2 JULIE 2010 NUUS
Boerewors role sale (left). Botoom
photograph (fltr back) Milana,
Mabine from the Polokwane SPCA,
Vidyaa, Esme, Lesley, Melanie & son,
Meshalee, in front: Vanessa and
Loretta. Bottom left photograph is
Meshalee handing over all the items
collected for the SPCA to Mabine.
Marula
Ladies for
charity
Marula Ladies Social Club has been
established during October last year.
The ladies organise events with the aim to
donate the proceeds to charities. Their
first event was a boerewors roll sale on 29
may this year. They describe this venture
as very successful and also thanked their
sponsors. They had a meeting on 2 June
where items collected were handed over to
the Polokwane SPCA. The SPCA in
Polokwane is also in need of water tanks
and high pressure hoses at their new
premises and the ladies want to know if
anyone can help ....
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Mapareng
water
problems is
receiving
attention
Cllr Josias Mahlake
Residents of Mapareng, a village between Echo Caves and Leboeng contacted
Platinum Gazette earlier this week, saying the water problems at the village is
persisting and that the Greater Tubatse Municipality has done nothing so far
to fix the reticulation problems.
People must now fetch dirty water form the river. Mapareng has been
struggling with water provision for months now. Two pumps is serving the
community, one electrical and one diesel. At one stage one of the pumps was
fixed, which alleviated the problem a little bit, but one pump was not enough to
fill the reservoir. Residents say it seems that the calls for reapiring of the two
pumps fall on deaf ears.
Contacted for his comment, the Ward Councillor, Cllr Josias Mahlake
(photograph), told the newspaper on Wednesday that attention is given to the
problem at Mapareng. He said as far as he knows, technical staff are in the
process of repairing the diesel pump. Repairing the of the electrical pump has
been delayed as some components have been ordered, but has not been received
yet.
Cllr Mahlake said that as soon as the components have been received,
repairs to the electical pump will commence.
8 NEWS 2 JULY 2010

Birthday bash for

Misty Knights
1 Million Fatality
Free Shifts for
Misty Knights Lowveld celebrated the birthdays of 16 of
their members last weekend.
The club held a celebration at Buffelsvlei on the R37 towards
Lydenburg. Overnight accommodation was organised and
nobody went on the road after having a party. The bikes
were all safely parked in the tractor shed before the party
started. Below are some of the birthday bikers with the

Doornbosch
birthday cake.

Doornbosch Mine achieved 1 000 000 fatality free shifts on the 28th of June 2010. This tremendous
accomplishment took Doornbosch 55 months (4.5 years) to achieve. Mine Manager, Mr Piet Fouche
congratulated all employees and contractors who contributed to this achievement. Piet highlighted that the
dedication and effort of every individual to work safely, every day, contributed to the success of achieving 1
million fatality free shifts.
Doornbosch Mine is part of Eastern Chrome
Mines, owned by Samancor. Bearing in
mind that the mine was only commissioned
in February 2009, this is a great
achievement. General Manager, Emile
Britz emphasized that after such a great
accomplishment, it is even more important
for people to be diligent in following safe
procedures. “We need to work safely each
and every day!”

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2 JULIE 2010 NUUS 9

Letters / Briewe
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.
‘Now, what is
Spreek jou mening uit. Skrywes kan per epos, pos of faks na Platinum
Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se
so difficult?’
uitgawe.

A problem with ‘the wall’

When approaching Burgersfort,walls are build in the middle of the road.
There are no signs attached at the beggining of the walls. When travelling from
Polokwane, at the third robbot, the road divert into three lanes,the middle lane is
directly in line with the beggining of the wall.
If the robbot is open, it becomes difficult for a driver to notice the solid concrete wall
in front of him. Firstly the small wall will derail you directly toward the wall. Extend
the wall on the other side of the road or make it visible before we loose more lives and
property please.
Lucas Mokata

Dagboek / Diary
To submit your diary entry. Fax or e-mail all the details to us at (fax)
013 231 7147 or (e-mail) adverts@platinumgazette.com. This is a free
service.
Chrome Golf Club Wednesday Competitions

Time: 15:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Thought for the week
Chrome Golf Club Friday Sundowner Competitions (twice a month) ‘On the whole human beings want to be good,
Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. but not too good, and not quite all the time.” -
Burgersfort United Soccer George Orwell, English essayist, novelist, &
Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. They
satirist (1903 - 1950)
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 Ringbal Klub Kitsgids na jou SAPD/

Winterveld Ringbal Klub oefen Dinsdae en Donderdae by die CVO skool op die R37 (op pad
na Lydenburg) se bane. Enige spelers of nuwe spelers is welkom om by die klub in te skakel.
Navrae: Zelna Wheeler 072 531 6287.
Important numbers:
Tubatse Ringbal Klub
Burgersfort (013) 231 7231
Die Tubatse Ringbal Klub oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag in Burgersfort by Calvin College.
Die klub nooi alle belangstellendes uit om by hulle aan te sluit. Oefeninge is 18:00 vir 18:30.
Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128
Navrae: Richardt, 071 877 7002. Roossenekal (013) 273 0075
Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204
Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van die
Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011
maand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulle in die Tubatse (013) 216 8500
eerste deel van die jaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die
bejaardes om geld in te samel vir hul toer na die Kaap later vanjaar. Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007
Wildevy 4x4 Dag Leboeng (013) 769 9099
Die Wildevy 4x4 Dag vind hierdie jaar op 31 Julie plaas. Slegs 120 voertuie word op die baan
Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041
toegelaat. Besprekings kan reeds gedoen word. Persone of besighede wat graag as punt-borge
wil optree kan ook solank hul spasie bespreek. Kontak: Susan Kruger by 013 231 7498/99.

Sanlam Cancer Challenge

Ander nood/Other emergencies:
10 July 2010 the Sanlam Cancer Challenge will take place at Tubatse Chrome Club. Play
will cover 18 holes and the entry fee is R150 per player. Tee off time is 09H00 Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265
(shotgun). Lots of prizes to be won. Come and enjoy the day and hit your shot for
cancer. All welcome. Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.
Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204
Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843
Misty Knights Dog Run
Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449
The Misty Knights will be hosting a Dog Run on Saturday 3 July 2010.
The entry fee will be R30 and or a bag of dog food. All the food and money will be
Disaster Management -
donated to LAPSAR in Lydenburg. This organisation takes care of abandoned animals (Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022
and is totally reliant on donations from the public.
The starting time of the run is 11:00 and the venue is the Woodpeckers. For more Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566
information contact Wimpie de Klerk on 082 372 3960.
10 NEWS 2 JULY 2010

Should South Africa bid to

Hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup is a
milestone for South Africa and Africa, but
now government is aiming at the 2020
Olympic games.
This week president Jacob Zuma said that
the successful hosting of the World Cup
should be used as a springboard for a bid to
host the 2020 Olympics.
The country has previously put in a bid for
the 2004 games, but then Cape Town as
host city lost out to Athens.
It is also speculated that the state of the art
Soccer City stadium will be a good venue.
Experts however foresee that altitude could
be a problem for the athletes.
Durban is another alternative as a host city.
Their Moses Mabhida Stadium is already
fitted with a running track.
Should South Africa be successful in their
bid to host the Olympic games it will be the
first for the continent.
A host city will however have to be able to
cope with at least 10 000 athletes, scores of Mr Bennett Brown said: “Ek dink dis ‘n Mr Thabo Ntopi said: “It is a good thing
media and of course supporters. The goeie ding. Ons sal dit kan doen. South because we are getting money from
Olympic games stretch over 16 days of Africa is developing by the minute”. foreigners and it will reduce poverty, the
intense competition and any city will feel Ms Dineo Makgamatha said: “I think that same as the World Cup”.
the strain on its transport and security it is a good thing because we have
network. Training facilities should also be already hosted the Soccer World Cup
available to athletes. It is estimated that a and will in 10 years’ time be able to host
host city will need at least two football or the Olympic games. South Africa is
rugby stadiums. developing”.
The 2016 Olympic games will be in Rio de
Janeiro. This will be a first for South
America.
The International Olympic Committee’s
president, Jacques Rogge was also quoted
saying that he would love a credible African
candidate to host the games.
We asked readers how they feel about an
Olympic bid and why they feel that way.

SMS us your
opinion on
073 416 5119

Mr Godfrey Lekgothwane said: “Yes,

because South Africa will make a lot of
Ms Thami Moimane said: “It is a good money and create jobs”.
thing because
maybe South Africa
will make it work,
especially the
Ms Anna Matabane said: “It is good. We South African
are hosting the World Cup and not teams
everyone believed we can. We can do it participating”.
with the Olympics too”.

Mnr André en Me. Marietjie Wolmerans sê:
“Dit sal ‘n goeie ding wees vir Suid Afrika,
maar nou moet daar seker weer stadions
gebou word”.
Mr Phanuel Masinge and Mr Themba Nkabinde said: “The
Soccer World Cup brought development to the country. They
must bid, it will further boost the country where the soccer left
off”.
Ms Mapitsi Mamekoa and Ms Borolelo Mamekoa said: “We think
it is good, especially if you see how well we hosted the World
Cup. It will boost the economy and we will get more investors.
People are loving South Africa, so it will be good”. With them is
Mpho Mamekoa.
2 JULIE 2010
host the 2020 Olympics?
Mr Jack Zulu Komane said: “They must
go ahead. We want SA to have fixed
roads and better transport. Maybe next
time they host a big event we will get our
own train.”
Mr Clever Chinyanganya said: “I think it is
a good idea. The country will benefit
economically and we will have political
stability”. With him is Nyasha.
Mr Geoffrey Phoku said: “Yes, we must
because South Africa’s unemployment
will get better”.
NUUS
Me. Jacky Boshoff sê: “Ek weet nie of ons
infrastruktuur groot genoeg is vir die
Olimpiese Spele nie. Ek dink nie dit is
ingedagte gehou toe die sokkerstadions
gebou is nie. Ek hoor die een op Nelspruit
is selfs te klein om ‘n rugbywedstryd op te
speel”.
Mr Wide Marape and Mr Joel Motjelele said: “Yes, they must go on with the campaign.
We’ll be civilized after 2010. We are developing”.
11
Mnr Schalk Loots sê: “Dis seker ‘n goeie
ding. Dit sal goeie wêreldbemarking vir
Suid Afrika wees”.
Mr Moses Monareng said: “They can do it
provided they take into account the
outcome of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. If
South Africa can benefit, especially the
poor, then maybe the bid will be fine. It all
depends”. With him is Siyabonga
Monareng.
Links: Me Leanne Peyne sê: “Nee, ons het
almal hierdie vreeslike verwagtinge in
terme van ‘n finansiële boost met die
Wêreldbeker gehad en niks het gebeur
nie. So ek dink nie dit sal vir die land
winsgewend wees nie. Die sokker was
meer exciting as atletiek”.
Regs: Mnr Johan Lombard sê: “Nee, ek
dink dis geld mors. Daar is nie eens met
die sokker geld gemaak nie. Nou nuwe
stadions vir atletiek. Wie moet daarvoor
betaal?”
Mr Joseph Matjie and Mr Ronny Maboka said: “No, they must not
put in a bid because we are not benefitting”.
Links: Me. Karen Groenewald en me. Doritha Groenewald sê:
“Dit kan werk want ons het mos klaar die stadions”.
12 NEWS 2 JULY 2010

Supporting Join the Buffels’ celebrations

The Winterveld (Buffel’s) Rugby Club is now a They will hosted a golf day and catered for a mine Expo,
registered club. They were formed three years ago, and in an attempt to raise funds for the club.
is now competing in the second division of the Lowveld/ Today, 2 July, Jaco Labuschagne, a former SA Idol

Africa now
Limpopo friendly league under the Blue Bull Limpopo champion will come and entertain the Buffels. They are
Rugby Union. Winterveld, Steelpoort, is used as home inviting the public to come and join them and to celebrate
base and we currently busy upgrading the field and the Winterveld Buffels Rugby Club achievement. For
equipment. any information regarding the club and the future
The club must adhere to certain criteria and achieve events, please contact Charl vd Merwe 079 6900 858.
certain goals, before
Daniël Makua and his son Thomas this week showed their
the club can qualify to
enthusiasm for soccer. “Bafana Bafana is out, but now we
participate in a
must support Ghana,” he said. “Africa and African teams.
competitive league.
Ghana will make us proud and we must support them” was
The club must sustain
his message to all soccer enthusiasts in the area.
for one season.
They must play a
minimum of six games
within in the region. A
club committee must
be selected and the
club must prove that
they can host events.
The club committee
President is Dave
Courney, currently
working at Marula
mine and the coach is
the well sought after,
Leon Wirths. The
players are all local
people, working in and
around the valley in
the Steelpoort/
Burgersfort region.

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Security Officers Required

The following Security Officers are required for Steelpoort Area
Grade D
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Wages will be in accordance with Sectorial Determination 6 for Wage Area

4. The company offers the follwoing additional benefits
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Winterveld
Ringbal
presteer in liga
Winterveld Ringbal Klub het die afgelope maand weer goed presteer in hul
ligawedstryde.
Op 29 Mei het hulle teen Nylstroom gespeel. Al dié wedstryde is in gietende reën
gespeel.
Die uitslag was soos volg: Mans A - Geen Liga Wedstryd; Dames A Winterveld 26 -
Nylstroom 34; Mans B Winterveld 18 - Nylstroom 14; Dames B Winterveld 6 -
Nylstroom 2.
Op 12 Junie speel hulle teen Phalaborwa. Die uitslae was soos volg: Mans A
Winterveld 10 - Phalaborwa 58; Dames A Winterveld 34 - Phalaborwa 18; Dames
B Phalaborwa gee punte aan Winterveld; Mans B Phalaborwa gee punte aan
Winterveld.
Die volgende liga wedstyde vind soos volg plaas: 17 Julie liga
op Zebediela se bane.
Winterveld Dames B speel teen Zebediela Dames B. Hierdie
klub het nie nog spanne nie, so net die Dames B van
Winterveld sal speel.
Op 24 Julie is weer ‘n tuis wedstryd teen Jakaranda (een van
Pietersburg se klubs). Winterveld se Mans A, Dames A, Mans
B, Dames B en die 0/16’s spanne gaan liga speel.
Op 7 Augustus is dit liga op Pietersburg se bane teen Mogol.
Dit sal die laaste liga wedstryd van die seisoen wees.
Winterveld Mans A, Dames A en Dames B
Winterveld sal speel.
Die klub spog ook met ‘n groep spelers wat Limpopo kleure
verwerf het. Die groep is reeds op 15 Mei gekies.
Veterane: Werner Keulder; Zelna Wheeler; Henna van der
Zandt.
Seniors: Riaan (AC) van der Merwe; Lucas Smith
0/23 Mans en Dames: Mans:Jacobus Loots; Stephan Lots;
Ryno Myburg; Francois Nel; Adriaan van der Zandt.
Dames: Lientjie van der Merwe.
0/19 Mans: Tiaan Lessing
Bennie Wheeler het sy RSA (Springbok) kleure verwerf as
ringbal skeidsregter. Hy is nou gemagtig om enige RSA
Ringbal wedstryd te blaas.
(Foto’s verskaf deur Zelna Wheeler).

Die dames A-span: Agter:Zelna Wheeler, Henna van der Zandt, Anaa Lessing, Adri Cronje, Cathy de Jager,
Bianca Wheeler, Sindie Baxter (kaptein). Voor: Lientjie van der Merwe, Lena de Jager (reserwe), Bernice
Wheeler (reserwe).

Die dames B-span: Agter: Odette Malan, Arlene Malan, Charmain Anfield (kaptein), Bernice Wheeler, Natasha
Froneman; Susan van der Merwe en Lena de Jager. Voor: Ounooi Taljaard en Lizette Froneman.
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Golfing fun for everyone

The Pilgrim’s Rest Golf Club hosted a family fun
day on Sunday 27 June.
Read more about this on page 16.
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SPORT
Family Day success at
Pilgrim’s Rest golf club
The Pilgrim’s Rest golf club hosted a Family Day on Sunday 27 June.
The club currently has more that 130 members, but only a few active players. Every few
months two of the club’s members get a chance to organise a family day to help raise funds
for the club. On Sunday it was the Beetge family from Ohrigstad’s turn.
The day was themed “Pappa slat - Mamma put” meaning dad will do the driving and mom
the putting. This resulted in fun and laughter all over the course.
The teams were full of
enthusiasm and all
dressed to win the prize
of best-dressed team.
In bitter cold weather
they played from 10:00
until 13:30 before
feasting on spit braai
lamb.
Prizes were handed out
for various
achievements.
The Beetge family
thanked everyone who
helped to make the day a
success, especially all the
sponsors who made it
possible for them to raise
money for the club.
The next family fun day
will be hosted in October
this year.

Below are the winners of

the day with the
organisers in front -
Yolandi and Dilene
Beetge.