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Open letter - Service Delivery Protests,
not an excuse for anarchy and vandalism
Within the South African socio, economic and political context, the history of protests has always been synonymous with the struggle against unjust apartheid laws, economic exploitation poor living and working
conditions, academic exclusion and forced removals amongst others. These protests were a response to the prevailing conditions with the intention to change them for the better.
A brief historical overview can bear testimony to that, the defiance campaign which included the burning of passes by the ANC in the 1950s, using facilities intended for white people in violation of Separate Amenities
Act. The Alexandra bus boycott protests against removals from Sophiatown to Soweto, school boycotts and non attendance of classes and universities. This were some of the protests actions embarked upon by
people in various conditions, including workers strikes in factories and mines, and consumer boycotts in different towns, locations and villages all over South Africa.
By their very basic nature this protest actions were largely peaceful. Even the Sharpville shootings of 1960 were not followed by violent eruptions on a large scale. The situation took a different turn after the 1976
student uprising in Soweto. The change in modus operandi from peaceful to violent one was a result of state machinery unleashing the brand of its military might on an unarmed and defenceless people. In retaliation
the protesters resorted to violence through burning symbols of apartheid and secondly in defence of their space and reassertion of their humanity.
The above scenario was understandable given the prevailing conditions of the time. These violent protest were a response to hopeless and deplorable circumstance, which at best let to destruction of property and
at worst included the loss of life. By then people were living in abject poverty in scanty living condition devoured of meaningful material resources
However, since the dawn of freedom the lives of ordinary black people changed for the better. Before 1994, in many areas where black people lived there shortage of schools, roads, clinics, hospitals, electricity and
many other amenities which came naturally to white suburbs and other people of colour. It is within this context that an acknowledgement has to be made that a lot still need to be done. The ANC led government
is confronted by an unenviable task of bringing better basic services to all the people of this country, some of this services were unseen and unheard of in large parts of the country like clean piped water, electricity,
clinic, school and employment amongst others. This is a mammoth task, which could not be achieved within a wink of an eye by any government on this planet. To bring all this services, to all the people of the country
irrespective of their geographic location and social standing.
Notwithstanding the progress already made so far, some disturbing signs are beginning to emerge and are commonplace all over the country where basic service delivery protests are taking place. What is absent
in the majority of these protests is public order as these activities are characterised by lawlessness, anarchy and vandalism. In the heat of these protests public violence is spiralling out of control. It is understandable
that members of the community should engage in service delivery protests where they experience government neglect. But what cannot be condoned is the fact that people should destroy the little they have whilst
they still demand more. It is paradoxical that people must destroy their own property and still cry neglect in the provision of services in areas where they live. It must be acknowledged that this facilities or resources
come at a high cost at a snail pace. So destroying them is not helpful since it will take more time to replace. It is the resources in the position of government that are spread very thin far and wide. So destroying them
is not in the best interest of anybody.
Actually moswane o rereshitse ge are KE GO IPHAHLA KA LEFEGO, it is not understandable why should people burn a much needed clinic whilst they are protesting against lack of water. It is fool hardy for
anybody to dig trenches on access roads whilst they demand electricity. It is unforgivable to stop emergency service personnel from providing services to people in die stress whilst you demand clean piped water.
Equally it must be stressed that politicians and public officials must not be absolved for shirking their responsibilities, which results in people not getting their much deserved services. Where the requisite skills are
available and resources plenty services must be provided to communities within a short possible space of time. Failure to do so should result in those holding high offices to account to the public, where misdeeds
are detected corrective measures must be taken. Politicians and public officials cannot hide behind political rhetoric and faade of bureaucratic entanglements in the face of these public outbursts. Public officials and
representatives must remain true to their ropes and do what must be done and which is what they are paid for.
In certain instances this violent public service delivery protests are fuelled by perceived acts of corruptions by those holding high offices. It is generally believed that corruption where it exists delays and even stalls
service delivery. Where corruption is suspected prompt investigation should be undertaken and if found justice should be applied.
In conclusion members of the South African Police Service must at all times be visible and vigilant during this public service delivery protest. Whenever the law is broken they must act swiftly and within the confines
of the law by arresting the perpetrators. Unlike in the case of Andries Tatane and many similar others whose deaths were in vain and are still mourned by many, members of SAPS must be seen as law enforcement
officers and not as judges or prosecutors. They cannot act ultra vires.
In the same breath in cases were arrests have been made as a result of these criminal acts, the granting of free or paltry bail serves to erode public confidence in the judicial systems. Furthermore it encourages high
levels of anarchy and vandalism in similar future service delivery marches and protests.
It is therefore against this background that the Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality Cllr Mogobo David Magabe writes this open letter to the people of Sekhukhune in particular and South Africa in
general.
Recently, the District Municipality experienced some disturbing trends where violent service delivery protests occurred. For example:
1. In Leeuwfontein Township of Ephraim Mogale Municipality, roads where torched as residents demanded water positioning,
2. At Ga-Nchabeleng village in Feta Kgomo municipality, water infrastructure was destroyed and roads where torched as residents where fighting with Feta Kgomo municipality over land,
3. At Driekop, France selection Greater Tubatse Municipality, residents blockade R37 road and torched a house belonging to a ward Councillor as they demanded electricity and water,
4. At Monsterlus in Elias Motsoaledi Municipality, residents blockade roads with burning tyres demanding water and other services,
5. At Mmanotwane village in Feta Kgomo Municipality, residents torched a house belonging to a Traditional leader and touched more than 24 trucks and cars after a mine operation resulted into a death of a young
person.
All the above incidents occurred within seven days leading to the time of printing this letter. And the issues raised are genuine, however, the manner at which they are being raised is a serious concern.
In conclusion, I am making a clarion call to all South Africans to exercise restraint and believe that negotiations are the only viable solution to all the challenges confronting us. We need to draw lessons from the
successful negotiated settlement that brought about our hard earned democracy and freedom. And in the spirit of our late ironic figure Tata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, endeavour to make peace at all times and
together move South African forward.
Cllr Mogobo David Magabe
Executive Mayor
Sekhukhune District Municipality
2 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
Last week Saturday Leboeng Polices Youth
Desk travelled to Edenvale in Gauteng with
a hive of beauties from the area to
participate in the Miss RoleModels beauty
competitions.
RoleModels South Africa presents
Purpose Driven Pageants; creating
platforms for individuals to become involved
in Community Upliftment, aimed at
eradicating poverty and suffering.
RoleModels South Africa was established in
2005 with the objective of offering fair
pageants of a high standard, serving a
philanthropic purpose with the following
slogan: INSPIRING HOPE IN THE HEART
OF THE COMMUNITY.
The pageants are designed to empower
women, enabling them to speak for those
who cannot speak for themselves.
Four provinces entered the competitions,
namely Limpopo, North West, Gauteng and
Mpumalanga. Participants from each
province competed in the different
categories of their own province. The
categories were Miss Limpopo RoleModels,
Miss Teen Limpopo RoleModels, Junior
Teen Miss Limpopo RoleModels and Pre-
Teen Miss Limpopo RoleModels.
Millicent Mashele (Miss SAPS Leboeng
2013) from Kgautswana, Masakeng village,
was crowned Miss Teen Limpopo
RoleModels, Hilda Mashaba also from
Kgautswana was crowned 1st princess Miss
Teen Limpopo RoleModels.
Velda Lesese from Kgautswana, Paeng,
was crowned 2nd princess Junior Teen Miss
Limpopo RoleModels and Joy Pako from
Leboeng crowned 2nd princess Junior Teen
Mpumalanga Province.
(Photographs and information by constable
Sibatana Maimela Andrew, Leboeng Police)
RoleModels
Nationals in December
3 NUUS 17 OKTOBER 2014
sefa engage with local business
The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) held a business
breakfast at Jorge Resort near Steelpoort last week Thursday.
sefas mandate is to foster the establishment, survival and growth of
SMMEs and contribute towards poverty alleviation and job creation.
Through sefa SMMEs can access finance ranging from R50 000 to
R5 million.
A variety of finance products were showcased and these include
things such as short term loans, bridge loans and project finance.
Applicants seeking financial assistance for their business can access
opportunities by applying at the nearest sefa regional office.
Application forms will be issued to qualifying applicants. The
application is then submitted to the Credit Committee for a decision.
In the case that the Credit Committee approve the application, the
applicant will enter into a contractual obligation with sefa after which
funds will be transferred to the applicant. The event was attended by
various local business owners as well as the local Business
Chamber. For more information contact: 086 000 7332, visit
www.sefa.org.za or visit their head office at Eco Fusion 5, Block D,
1004 Teak Close, Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Park, Centurion.
4 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
Itirele Primary School has used a donation
by Samancor ECM so well, they made the
whole Sekhukhune area proud.
In 2013 ECM donated cricket sets to the
school. Since then the school went on to win
various games. On 7 October 2014 they
represented the Sekhukhune region at the
Limpopo Provincial cricket tournament for u/
13 boys and girls.
The boys came second and the girls won
their category. They walked away with a
trophy and medals. Ms Patricia Pitjadi, the
coach of these teams would like to thank
everyone who helped them reach this level.
Itirele cricketers best in province
Samancor ECM to the rescue with desk problem
Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM)
has expanded its mission in conjuction with
communities to repair, rebuild and paint
school desks that were found to be in a state
of disrepair. This time the focus fell on
Mangabane Primary School. As part of
Samancors training and development
strategy, community members were
employed on short term contracts to attend
the Generic Engineering skills programme.
Once training had been completed the
community learners were able to flaunt their
newly acquired skills by designing the new
desk tops and securing them to the repainted
desk frames.
Samancors vision with this gesture is to
touch the community
in a positive way,
helping the schools
and the community
enjoy a stronger
connection. It makes
the learners feel
more allied to their
community and
create a positive
experience for
everyone.
(Information &
Photographs:
Samancor Eastern
Chrome Mines)
Learners, teachers and community learners from the ECM project with some of the
refurbished school desks at Mangabane Primary School.
5 NUUS 17 OKTOBER 2014
(Photograph taken and submitted by Elanie Fouch)
Youth reach
out to prisoners
A group of young people from the Chikhoena Church in
Burgersfort visited people in the holding cells at Burgersfort
police station on 8 October 2014.
The group danced, prayed and talked with the inmates about
chaning their ways and forgiveness for sins.
(Information and photographs: Const. Victoria Maluleka,
Burgersfort SAPS).
The Burgersfort SAPS, Youth Against Crime and Magosi celebrated
heritage month at Ikhwezi Primary School in Burgersfort.
The event took place at the end of September.
Constable Victoria Maluleka from the Burgersfort SAPS addressed
the learners. She told them that crime these days is much worse than
in the days celebrated during Heritage Month. She encouraged them
to live crime free lives like their ancestors before. She added that
respect is the key to reduce crime. By having respect for other
people, their lives and property there will be no crime.
Other speakers of the day demonstrated and celebrated the diverse
culture of South Africans. (Photographs & Information: Const.
Victoria Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS).
Respect is the
key to living
crime free
6 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
At the South African Democratic
Teachers Unions (Sadtu) eighth
national conference calls were
given for a change in the Annual
National Assessments (ANA).
ANA is part of the Department of
Educations Action Plan to help
improve education. These tests are
written by students from Grade 1 to
6 and Grade 9. The idea is that
these tests will give teachers
exposure to best practice in
assessments. Through this schools
in need of intervention are
identified.
Sadtu represents more than 260
000 teachers in South Africa, has
rejected the current form of the
assessments. They are calling for
tests to be done on a three-year
cycle and not annually. Currently
learners write literacy and
mathematics tests every year.
According to Sadtu General
Secretary Mugwena Maluleke the
yearly tests do not allow enough
time to implement intervention
plans. He added that teacher spend
much time programming students
for fear of being labelled poor
teachers while schools are afraid of
being called dysfunctional.
ANA was introduced in 2011 and
since then slight increases in
performance was noted, but it
essentially shows the challenges
facing the education system. In
2013 only 37% of learners in Grade
9 scored over 50% for their home
language and only 3% got more
than 50% in mathematics.
The Democratic Alliance (DA)
came out in agreement with Sadtu
that the ANA system is not working
properly in its current format. They
also acknowledged that labelling of
teachers and schools are often a
problem and that intervention
strategies are not very successful.
The however added: These
assessments are essential. They
are providing the closest thing to
the truth with respect to the state of
education in South Africa. The
solution to the problem starts with
admitting a crisis, and then
addressing every single aspect that
contributes to the crisis. These
aspects will include the teacher,
school, the district and the
province, and the national
Department of Basic Education and
of Higher Education and Training.
It is essential that Minister
Motshekga ignore Sadtus call to
scrap ANA. It is also essential that
she really hear the reason that
underpin the call, and act to
address the concerns, they said.
Platinum Gazette asked readers
what they think about the call to do
away with ANA.
Mr Tshepiso Moakamela said: We
can complain about teachers and
learners. Kids of today are not
behaving well. Teachers come to
school at the time they like. There
are a lot of stories like this. Today
education is different from the
olden days.
Mr Speed Kgwetiane said: They
must not take it away. In every
work they assess you. In private
enterprises they do it monthly. In
teaching the performance of the
learners show the performance of
the teachers. If all your children do
well, you will not be afraid of being
checked. Do your job well. ANA is a
good way to audit the teachers.
The other issues are just what they
hide behind. They must do the jobs
they are paid for. Mr Goodwill
Mabatle said:
ANA must be
given a chance.
Dont be
negative. Many
were against it
from day one.
Just give it a
chance. With
him is Aubrey.
Mnr. Nicky Rieger en Me. Cindy Rieger s: Hulle
moet dit aanhou skryf. Hoe kan die ouers weet watse
kwaliteit onderwysers n skool het? As die helfte van
die kinders aan die einde van die jaar druip sal dit n
oproer veroorsaak as almal gedink het dit gaan goed.
Daardie toetse moet bly.
Mr Mike Mnisi and
Mr Tsako Ndlovu
said: They should
write the ANA. The
teachers should
be assessed
through the
performance of the
learners. If we
were teachers and
our class failed,
wed make sure
they improve.
Mnr. Danil Khotle s: Daardie
toetse moet aangaan. Die ouens
wat sleg doen moet maar harder
werk met hul klasse. Party
onderwysers gaan net skool toe,
maar leer nie die kinders nie. Hulle
doen soos hulle wil, tjaila soos hulle
wil. Ek weet waarvan ek praat,
hulle kan my maar haat. Daar naby
my bly so n onderwyser. Soms
gaan hy eers op n Dinsdag of
Woensdag vir die eerste keer skool
toe. Party goed soos die skole in
die ou Suid-Afrika het goed gewerk.
Ek weet waarvan ek praat.
Mr Bernard Burnet and Ms Sarina Malepe said: They
must keep it. In the past our education was very good.
Now teachers attend to personal issues in working
hours. They should keep the test and expose the poor
performers.
Mnr. Johan Hlscher s: Die
inspekteursisteem het gewerk. Vat
die toets weg, maar bring die
inspekteurs terug. In elke werk
moet jy tog ge-evalueer word.
Ms Shirley Makofane said: They
must keep that test. The
Department of Education should
help the teachers more where it is
needed. Everywhere there are
tests to evaluate performance
this is right.
Mr Dumisa Madelane said: I think
it is good to have this type of
assessment. If we dont have that,
how will we know if teachers are
performing or not? The results of
the childrens tests show the
performance of the teacher. Sadtu
should not just look after the
interest of the teachers, but also of
the children. If they had a problem
with changes to the syllabus I
would agree to scrap it, but not for
this. Zimbabwe is a poor country
but their education is much better
than South Africas system. I
support Sadtu as a progressive
union, but I disagree on this ANA
case. Before ANA, inspectors
visited schools, now how will we
know the performance of the
schools if it is not tested? Teachers
must be paid well to keep them
motivated.
Mr Mahlatse Ntlwana said: I stand
with Sadtu. Some of the teachers
are not performing well and they
should not be labelled bad
teachers because of this
assessment. Our education system
is not well. Government must get
their schools on the level of the
private schools in our country.
Right: Ms Nokuthula Kona said:
They should implement it even
more! That is the only way to
determine the standard of
education in our schools.
Left: Mr Ernest Thobeyane said:
Write the test but give the teachers
better support. If it is still not
working, make another plan.
Left: Mr Silas
Maebana and
Mr Nelson
Makhubedu
said: Teachers
must get better
support if their
classes
performed bad
in the ANA.
Keep the test
but help the
teachers to
perform.
Mr MD Mampa said: There is too
much pressure on the teachers.
ANA adds pressure. If teachers
only had that, it would be fine, but
now there are other tests and
assessments as well. It is too much.
I agree with Sadtu that they must
do away with ANA. It is just not
working.
Left: Mr Kuziva
Nyamurowa and Ms
Pauline Mapuvire
said: They must
have all teachers do
refresher courses to
add value to their
teaching methods.
They must not scrap
ANA. It is essential
to determine the
standard of
education.
Ms. Matlakala Mokwena said: They
must keep ANA. It is in the interest
of the children to keep the test.
Should ANA be kept or discarded?
7 NUUS 17 OKTOBER 2014
Stadsjapies vir
n dag of wat
Steelpoort Akademie se Graad 5 leerders het
net voor die September vakansie Stadskool
bygewoon. Die groep het n paar dae in
Pretoria en Johannesburg gaan kuier. Daar
het hulle aan n verskeidenheid aktiwiteite
deelgeneem. Daar was onder meer n
besoek aan die
Universiteit van
Pretoria, n rit op die
Gautrein, n besoek
aan die Voortrekker
Monument, n
ysskaatservaring, n
besoek aan die
Kgosi Mampuru
tronk en n prettige
dag by Gold Reef
City. Die groep het
dit baie geniet en
sommer goed stad-
slim geword.
(Fotos en inligting:
Steelpoort
Akademie).
Die groep het hulself gate uit geniet
en soms was hul o groot vir dit wat
hulle gesien het.
8 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
Chevrolet has enhanced its passenger car
line-up with the addition of a new Black &
White Sonic special edition. This edition
brings sporty visual upgrades and enhanced
specifications to the Chevrolet portfolio,
adding extra value and appeal.
Based on the popular Chevrolet Sonic
1.6 LS 5-door hatchback, the new Sonic
Black & White Edition is available as a
limited run of 200 units exclusively in Carbon
Flash Black or Snowflake White Pearl, with
side mirrors and the rear spoiler painted in
contrasting Orange Rock. Value-adding
standard features include the Chevrolet
MyLink infotainment system and black 16-
inch alloy wheels. The Sonic Black & White
Editions come standard with Chevrolets 5-
year/ 120 000 km warranty and roadside
assistance plan as well as a 3-year/ 60 000
km service plan as standard.
Taking a drive through Steelpoorts road
obstacles and then on the open road on
Wednesday, the car felt very solid, build
quality was exemplary and not a single
squeak or funny noises could be heard
during the entire trip. The ride is much the
same as other Sonics and the car soaked up
the bumps and corners without feeling soft.
The colours obviously dont do anything
to the cars performance, but the black 16
inch wheels added a little bit more grip
around the corners without making a hard
ride. The standard infotainment system (an
option on other Sonics) worked well and
even managed to beat road noise on harsh
tarmac.
The wish list for this accomplished
offering? What about a little bit thicker
steering wheel and another cup holder for
back seat passengers?
Phone Westvaal Steelpoort if you want
to spend R231 000. Remember, there will
only be 200
(ultra) Sonic
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kuier by Burgies
Woensdag 1 Oktober was die Oumas en
Oupas genooi om die oggend saam met
hul kleinkinders by Laerskool Burgersfort
deur te bring. Elke klassie het n kans
gekry om vir hulle oupas en oumas te
sing of n gediggie op te s. Die oupas
en oumas was ook met eetgoed bederf
met eetgoed en ietsie om te drink.
Sertifikate en medaljes is verder aan die
grootouers oorhandig. Die skool s baie
dankie aan elke ouma en oupa wat die
dag saam met hulle kleinkinders kom
deurbring het.
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TUSSEN R37 EN R555
BY DIE R37 EN
PROVINSIALE
VERBINDINGSPAD
INTERSEKSIE IN DIE
AREA
BURGERSFORT.
GREATER
THUBATSE LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR
THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF
A TOWNSHIP:
PROPOSED RIBA
CROSS IN TERMS OF
SECTION 96(1) (a) OF
THE TOWN-
PLANNING AND
TOWNSHIPS
ORDINANCE, 1986
(ORDINANCE 15 OF
1986)
The Greater Thubatse
Local Municipality
hereby gives notice in
terms of Section 96(1)
(a) of the Town
Planning and
Townships Ordinance,
1986; (Ordinance 15 of
1986) that an
application for the
establishment of a
township mentioned in
the Annexure attached
has been received.
Particulars of the
application will be open
for inspection during
normal office hours at
the offices of the
Municipal Manager,
Greater Thubatse
Local Municipality, 1
Kastina Street,
Burgersfort for a period
of 28 days from 17
October 2014 up to 14
November 2014. Any
person who wishes to
object to the
applications or submit
representations in
respect thereof must
lodge the same in
writing to the Municipal
Manager, Greater
Thubatse Local
Municipality, P.O. Box
206, Burgersfort, 1150
on or before 14
November 2014.
ANNEXURE:
NAME OF
TOWNSHIP: RIBA
CROSS
FULL NAMES OF
APPLICANT: NICOLA
LUDIK ON BEHALF
OF ARLYN
INVESTMENTS PTY
LTD
NUMBER OF ERVEN
IN PROPOSED
TOWNSHIP: 2 ERVEN
BUSINESS 1
DESCRIPTION OF
THE LAND ON WHICH
THE TOWNSHIP IS
TO BE
ESTABLISHED:
PORTION 1 OF THE
FARM DERDE GELID
278 KT
LOCALITY OF THE
PROPOSED
TOWNSHIP: THE
PROPERTY IS
LOCATED SOUTH OF
PROVINCIAL ROAD
R37 (BURGERSFORT/
POLOKWANE) AND
EAST OF THE
PROVINCIAL LINK
ROAD
(BURGERSFORT/
STEELPOORT)
BETWEEN R37 AND
R555 AT THE R37
AND PROVINCIAL
LINK ROAD
INTERSECTION IN
THE AREA OF
BURGERSFORT.
1 Bedroom Flat for
rent
Conveniently situated
in central Burgersfort,
45 Marone Street next
to Nalitos Restaurant.
R4000 per month.
R6000 deposit
required. Water and
lights excluded from
rent. Long term
tenants welcome. No
more than 2 people
staying in flat, please.
Available immediately.
Contact:
082 923 4744.
Betrekkings/
Vacancies
Doing
business
without
advertising
is like
winking at
a girl in the
dark. You
know what
you are
doing, but
nobody
else does
- Stuart
Henderson
2 Bedroom Flat for
rent
Conveniently situated
in central Burgersfort,
45 Marone Street next
to Nalitos Restaurant.
R5000 per month.
R6000 deposit
required. Water and
lights excluded from
rent. Long term
tenants welcome. No
more than 3 people
staying in flat, please.
Available immediately.
Contact:
082 923 4744.
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10 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
Ms Sophy Mdhluli was the lucky winner
in Tubatse SUPERSPARs Wild
Weekend competition in the first week
of the month. She received her R500
shopping voucher from Ms Masedi
Morema of Spar.
Mokoo in the top 10 Winning with Spar
Ernest Mokoo was one of the top 10 runners for Samancor
Marathon Club. He was part of a group honoured on 3
October 2014 for their running achievements. Mr Archie
Palane, Samancors Head of Corporate Affairs and
Transformation handed him his certificate.
On 25 October 2014 the Diggers
Community Centre in Winterveld will be
hosting a Hats & Heels High Tea for
Cansa.
Diggers Community Centre is a non-profit
organisation and at the event Cansa
branch for Steelpoort/Burgersfort and
surrounding areas will be launched.
Through the planned Cansa branch
support will be provided to cancer
patients and their family members. To
help make a success of this initiative local
businesses, mines and individuals are
invited to become involved through
contributions and support.
Ways to become involved are:
* Buy a ticket for the Cansa Tea on 25
October 2014. * Book a table for your
employees, customers or clients. * Make
a cash contribution. * Donate corporate
gifts. * Any other donations that could
help with making the function and branch
a success. * Sponsoring lucky draw
prizes or giving items to be auctioned off.
* Large companies and mines are invited
to match the amount raised at the Cansa
Tea on 25 October 2014.
The Diggers Community Centre is not
only focussed on the function on 25
October, they are also busy with child
cancer awareness at schools. This is
done through colouring in competitions
and design of a sign board for Cansa
Steelpoort. (The winners of this
competition will be announced at the tea).
Wrapping trees in shades of pink to
create awareness. Hosting shavathon
events in November at different locations
- if you need a group to visit your
company, just contact them.
Informative talks are also planned for
November which is official male cancer
awareness month.
The aim of the Hats & Heels Hight Tea
is to try and raise R100 000 in aid of
Cansa.
For more information and ticket sales
contact: Alet (083 775 1438, Debbie (072
712 6905), Jurgen (082 500 9257),
Reinette (081 726 7553) or Jeanette (083
541 4533).
25 October 2014
Mr Ike Pula, the Mamelodi Sundowns
Provincial scouted held a soccer clinic with
Kodi White Doves FC players at Ga-Mphana
village on 10 October 2014.
This forms part of the clubs Players
Exposure Program and in preparation for the
senior team (SAB league) to enter in the
2014/2015 season.
Mr Kodi Senyane committed R110 000 as
motivation for his senior teams players to
work for promotion towards the ABC Motsepe
League.
The club is inviting exceptional left footed
players between the ages of 17 and 20 as
well as players that play on centre back and
are at least 1.7m tall to contact Mr Kodi on
082 344 5493 or 074 533 3712.
(Photograph & Information: Kodi Senyane)
Soccer clinic for Kodi White Doves FC
On 14 October the Tubatse Masters
FC visited Eastern Chrome Mines
FC at Mangabane soccer field for a
friendly game.
The two teams both lacked spark
from the start. Players seemed to be
tired. Energy came back into the
game when Lekgotla Motswiane
scored a goal for Tubatse
Masters. The team managed
to score a second goal
through Tomas Lubisi.
The second half started with
fresh legs for both teams.
Teams also focussed on
attack and ball
distribution.ECM
was rewarded
with a goal by
Mogomeleng.
Tubatse Masters
third goal was
scored by Sello
Skhosana.
The game ended
3-1 in favour of
Tubatse Masters.
(Information &
Photographs:
Mokibelo Shine
Pholoane).
Samancor ECM
played in the
blue and
Tubatse
Masters wore
the yellow kit.
Tubatse Masters vs Samancor ECM
Two tired teams face off
11 Advertorial 17 OKTOBER 2014
Dwarsrivier Mine
Taking on the teams
from DMR
Dwarsrivier Mine played netball and soccer games against
teams from the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) in
Limpopo.
These games are an annual
networking and team-building
event. It took place at the
Military Base sports grounds in
Polokwane on Saturday 11
October 2014. Teams played
both trophy and fun games.
At the end of the day the trophy
for soccer went to the team from
Dwarsrivier Mine and the one for
the netball went to the team
from DMR. The winning teams
also received new kit branded
with the Dwarsrivier and DMR
logos. Mr Remember
Mmbengwa from Dwarsrivier
Mine handed over the trophies,
medals and new kit to the
winners.
The day was held in good spirits
an d players are looking forward
to the next meeting in 2015
when theyll battle it out on the
sporting fields.
Right and below: The
Dwarsrivier Mine teams
who competed for the
trophies.
The soccer
teamwon
their
trophy
game, but
the ladies
unfortu-
nately lost
their
trophy
game in the
netball.
Drizzle and at
times pouring
rain, did not
dampen the
teams spirits.
12 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
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Next week is the annual
Wenakker Golf Day
On 25 October 2014 Wenakker in
Lydenburg will be hosting their annual golf
day at the Lydenburg golf course.
The days play will be in American
scramble drive format. Players will register
at 09:00 and thre will be a gun shot start
at 10:00.
The prize giving ceremony is scheduled
for approximately 17:00. Entry fee include
the Halfway house stop.
The organisers are still looking for
additional sponsors and contributors
towards the day. Companies who would
like to become involved for this worthy
cause can contact Neeltj on 083 456
8328. Players who would like to enter can
also contact her. Her e-mail is
neeltje.b@gmail.com.
On Saturday 11 October 2014, Tubatse
Masters visited Baroka FC at Mangabane
village. The friendly soccer game between
the teams was played at the Mangabane
sports ground.
In the first half both teams displayed good
soccer skills and kept the goalkeepers busy
with the many scoring opportunities that
were created. Unfortunately both teams
failed to convert their opportunities to score.
Late in the first half Lucky Lubisi from
Tubatse Masters managed to score a goal
for his team. This put them in the lead at half
time with 1-0.
In the second half the hosts were determined
to get even and within a few minutes from the
restart, they scored their first goal.
Tubatse Masters dominated the ball
possession in the second half, but failed to
score. A few minutes before the final whistle
the team broke through and scored a second
goal to win the match 2-1.
(Photographs: Thato Maredi; Information:
Jerial Movundlela).
Beating Baroka FC at home
Tubatse Masters played in the yellow clothes
while Baroka FC wore the red and black kit
for the game on Saturday last week.
There is still space for 4-
ball teams to enter