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12 February 2010
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Less corruption,
more services
As can be gathered from page 1, the march
that took place in Burgerfort yesterday,
effectively disrupting a lot of business,
brought no fresh news.
The demands of the marchers, who
most of them previously gathered and
marched in the town, also stayed the same,
meaning that they are still unhappy about
service delivery from the government in
their respective villages and collectively.
Yesterday’s march was swathed in
controversy as the municipal manager at
first did not want to grant permission for a
legal march, even resorting to a court
interdict after he was almost violently
intimidated by the organisers of the
march.
His main cncern was that the march
would have been held under the auspices of
a youth council, he argued did not have the
mandate to organise a protest march about
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Later the same people under the wing
of the Tubatse Activists Forum also lodged
an application. Recognising the
similarities, he refused permission for the
march.
What exactly happened since
Wednesday was not clear, but a march
under the wing of the Activists Forum took
place and at the time of the Platinum
Gazette going to press, the memorandum
on the front page was about to be handed
to someone.
Nobody exactly knew who as noone was
available, and one of the marchers that
maybe the Police, who turned up in huge
numbers, could as well receive it and
convey it to those who should get it.
Although water cannons, medical
services, shotguns, the fire brigade and
traffic department were all present,
everything was still peaceful when
Platinum Gazette left the scene.
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Information and
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services for all in GSDM
Digital divide between urban and rural communities in Sekhukhune will be a thing of
the past following a concerted undertaking by the newly-formed Sekhukhune District
Consumer Representative Forum.
The forum - which is composed of government communicators, business, media and
the House of Traditional Leaders - was formed during the Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) Consumer Indaba held in Makhuduthamaga Local
Municipality, Jane Furse, on Wednesday this week.
The Indaba was organised by Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality (GSDM)
and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).
In its declaration, the forum undertook to ensure that all communities across the
length and breadth of GSDM will have access to ICT services such as radio, television,
internet, post offices, mobile and landline phones.
Such access, said the Sekhukhune District Consumer Representative Forum, will
only be achieved once all the areas have the necessary network coverage, which will
be achieved by engaging responsible institutions.
Sekhukhune Manager for Community Development Workers (CDWs) in the Limpopo
Department of Local Government and Housing, Mr Rachidi Ngoato, gave a picture of
areas that had problems with network and reception challenges for radio, television
and cellphones.
The survey by CDWs, said Ngoato, excluded access to print media, landlines and
internet. Ngoato said a preliminary study on availability of post offices was still being
done.
It found that 75 of the 116 wards in Sekhukhune were affected by network and
reception challenges.
The findings show that:
· Seventeen (17) villages do not have Cell-C network coverage, while 20 and 13 villages
could not use Vodacom and MTN cellphones respectively.
· Twenty (20) villages had problems with listening to radio, while 22 were not able to
access TV stations.
Limpopo House of Traditional Leaders Deputy Chairperson Khosi MA Netshimbupfe
said access to ICT in rural villages was crucial as Traditional Council Authorities
were now being used as service delivery points by government departments for issuing
Identity Documents (ID), marriage and birth certificates.
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27 March this year. This
year’s marathon kicked
off in Lydenburg last
week with a function for
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Crime
Snippets
On 07 February 2010 the Police in Tubatse arrested
two men aged 20 and 23 years for house breaking
and theft. During the night on 06 February 2010 a
liquor premises was broken into in Riba Cross and
the liquor were stolen. On 07 February 2010 the case
was reported to the Police in Tubatse and they
managed to arrest two suspects and the stolen liquor
was also recovered from one of the two suspect’s home.
The suspects appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s
Court on 08 February 2010 and they were granted
the bail of RI000each. The case was postponed to 01
March 2010.

On 06 February 2010 the Police in Tubatse arrested

a man aged 21 years for assault with the purpose to
inflict grievous bodily harm. The arrest follows after
a crime in Praktiseer on 05 February 2010. The
suspect allegedly assaulted a 23 year old man after
they had an argument. On 06 February the case was
reported to the Police in Tubatse and they managed
to arrest the suspect.
The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magiatrate’s
Court on 08 February and he was released on
warning. The case was postponed to 24 February
2010.

On 07 February 2010 the Police in Tubatse arrested

a man (24) for assault with the purpose to inflict
grievous bodily harm. The arrest follows an incident
at Mahlashi on 05 February 2010. The suspect
allegedly assaulted a 21 year old woman after they
had an argument. On 07 February the case was
reported to the Police in Tubatse and they managed
to arrest the suspect. The suspect appeared in the
Praktiseer Magiatrate’s Court on 08 February and
he was released on warning. The case was postponed
to 15 April 2010.

On 07 February 2010 the Police in Tubatse arrested

a man aged 24 years for assault with the purpose to
inflict grievous bodily harm. The arrest follows an
incident that occurred in Ga Madiseng on 31 January
2010. The suspect assaulted a 30 year old woman with
a bottle. On 07 February the case was reported to the
Police and the suspect was arrested. The suspect
appeared in the Praktiseer Magiatrate’s Court on 08
February and he was released on warning. The case
was postponed to 24 April 2010.

On 08 February 2010 the Police in Tubatse arrested

an 18 year old woman for assault with the purpose to
inflict grievous bodily harm. The woman assaulted
her boyfriend (27) at Mahlashi on 07 February 2010.
On 08 February 2010. The case was reported to the
Police in Tubatse and they managed to arrest the
suspect. Sandra Matjie appeared in the Praktiseer
Magistrate’s Court on 09 February 2010 and she was
sentenced to three months imprisonment or a fine of
R600. Her sentence was suspended for three years.
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Just another hole in the wall

Dirk Winterbach Street, between Kruis, Mpumula and Eland Streets
do not seem to be destined for order and the free flow of traffic,
despite all the plans that have been made so far by the authorities.
The concrete fence next to the taxi rank has enough large holes
for pedestrians to pass through, rendering the multi million rand
pedestrian bridge over the street almost obsolete. Most people
moving from the taxi rank to the business centre across the street,
prefer the holes, as it is a much shorter route, not so dangerous
because of criminals at the bottom of the stairs on the taxi rank side
of the bridge, and easier to negotiate with heavy shopping bags.
Straight crossing of the road is however no longer possible because of
the wall (concrete barrier cum flower bed) splitting the road, forcing
pedestrians to walk around it in the way of the free (and not so free
flowing) chaotic vehicle traffic.
Seeing what maneuvers somedrivers in the vehicles attempt, the
concrete barrier may have its good points, but also can contribute in
creating life threatening situations, especially if their is no traffic
enforcers around ...

The taxi at the top seemed to have no problem in side-stepping the concrete wall (cum flower
bed) and driving on the wrong side of the road to its destination (bottom), while the guy
sitting on the bonnet of his car (right) did not seem to notice...

Almost desolate - the pedestrian bridge over Dirk Winterbach

Street to the taxi rank is not nearly as big a hit as the holes in the
concrete fence (bottom).

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Hulle leer
Ride and speel-speel
shave for Laerskool Burgersfort het nuwe klim- en
speelapparaat vir hulle voor- graad een
klasse aangekoop. Die skoolhoof, mnr

cancer Koert Erasmus, sê die apparaat help die

kinders om belangrike motoriese
vaardighede te slyp voordat hulle met
Misty Knights Motorcycle Club will be holding a graad een begin. Volgens hom is dit nie
Shavathon “Bike Run” on 27th February to net van opvoedkundige waarde nie, maar
Ohrigstad. help dit ook om die meer energiekes
Departing from Steelpoort (7:30 for 08:00) onder die woelwaters besig te hou.
Burgersfort (08:00 for 08:30) and Lydenburg
(08:00 for 08:30) they plan to mstart the event in In die foto’s wys
Ohrigstad at 10:00 at Ohrigstad Restaurant kinders hoe die
(former lamb and Ale). apparaat werk,
Bikers from Steelpoort will leave from the terwyl die hele
Excel Garage, those in Burgersfort from Magaba groep wat by die
Filling Station and those in Lydenburg from Lion’s nuwe apparaat
Rock. Members of the public are welcome to join baat vind in die
in the fun. Misty Knights’ own DJ will churn out foto regs is.
great music the whole day long and food and
drink will be available at biker prices.
Shave or colour will take place from 10:00 –
15:00 and lucky draws form 15:00 – 16:00.
Donations of R50 for adults and R25 for children
under 12 will be the order of the day and all those
who donated will be entered into the lucky draws.
More information are available from Alet, cell
072 503 1378 or Julia, cell 083 233 8399

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business in 1932.
The Beacon brand is not only famous for their chocolates, but also for
manufacturing Liquorice Allsorts and other candy that was developed
over the years. The company also branched out overseas.
From the age of 14 David Zulman who in 1989 founded Ashbury
Confectionery in the UK, worked in the factory. There was no doubt that

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grandfather founded. He learned every job in the factory. He later earned
his BSc degree but in the 1980’s decided to move to the United Kingdom.
He admits that this was partly politically motivated. “We were never Beacon Slabs
openly persecuted, but we always employed people of every creed and
colour in our factory and treated everyone equally well, so we may have (Assorted)
suffered because of that,” he says.
Locally, the Beacon brand was bought by Tiger Brands that developed Don’t forget Valentine’s Day!
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In July 2004 the Beacon slab was re-launched. The re-launch prompted Buy her
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its competitors in blind taste testing. It also brought the dawn of the new
flow wrapped packaging that was the first to be introduced in the South
African slabs market.
This resulted in Beacon moving into the number 2 position in the slabs
market with regards to the volume and its share of preference within the
slabs market. Another innovative idea from Beacon was the launch of
mini-slabs in March 2005. In October 2005 a 240g-format slab was
introduced.
The range is now made u of twelve variants with offerings in 45g, 120g
and 240g sizes.
The Beacon slabs range includes 24 products in total.
Interesting chocolate facts: On average 10kg of chocolate are consumed Burgersfort, Morone Centre
per person in the UK every year. Daniel Peter of Switzerland did not
invent milk chocolate until 1875. Chocolate’s scientific name, Theobroma
Tel: (013) 231 8090 or 087 808 4022/3
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Have a safe Valentine’s Day! The Aurum Institute ran an awareness campaign before
Valentine’s Day this week. The group aimed to create
awareness of safe sex and HIV/Aids.
They once again tested the public for HIV/Aids, provided
counselling, tested blood pressure, blood glucose levels, weight
management, gave information on sexually transmitted
infections and gave advice on teen pregnancies. They worked in
conjunction with the Department of Health.
On Monday and Tuesday they had a stall and their mobile unit
at the Castle Square complex and on Wednesday and Thursday
at the Twin City complex. The main event will be taking place
today at the Morone Centre. R50 KFC vouchers are up for grabs
to the first 50 couples who come for HIV testing.

The history of Valentine’s Day

The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is
shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long
been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it
today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman
tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become
associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church
recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or
Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served
during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II
decided that single men made better soldiers than those with
wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men —
his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice
of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform
marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions
were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
(From: www.history.com)
Above: At the Twin City complex.

Nato’s Ville
Security Complex - Burgersfort

Mr David Mohlala, Mr Oupa Lekhuleni and Mr Raymond Magolego o the Aurum Institute
at the banner displayed at the Twin City fencing.
3 Bedrooms (main
bedroom en-suite with the
one bathroom). 2
Bathrooms. Openplan
Kitchen and scullery.
Lounge and dining room
Under cover parking
R6 000 per month.
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electricity). Includes
water, refuse removal &
sewage.

Nato’s Ville is situated approximately

1km out of Burgersfort on the
Ohrigstad road. Contact: Bilaal - 084 505 8209
On Monday and Tuesday the team was at the Castle Square complex in front of
Shoprite.
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Waterval
CVO atlete
na Ermelo

Bo: Die senior atlete is agter: Henning Oberholzer, Luan van der Westhuizen, Natalie
Campher, Michelle Lamprecht, Ilze Hanekom, Jessemay Moore, Chanté van Niekerk,
Ivan Hendriks en Reinhard Lombard. Middel: Yulaine Hendriks, Chanelle Kotzé, Marlene
Venter, Anelda Smith, Charissa Stoltz, Sulandri van der Linde, Trinity Hatting en Carla
Hanekom. Voor: Heinrich Oberholzer, Hannes Coetzee, Maritz Coetzee en Ruan
Papenfus.

Negentien van Waterval CVO se atlete het verlede naweek op Groblersdal na die Noord/
Suid Streek Kampioenskappe op 5 Maart op Ermelo deurgedring. Die atlete gaan aan
verskillende baan- en velditems deelneem.

Regs: Die junior atlete is agter: Aldoné Geldenhuys, Elrica Smith, Anzel van Niekerk,
Angelique Campher, Marlé Labuschagne en René Oosthuizen. Middel: Leáne Kruger,
Leone Stoltz, Sumarie Oosthuizen en Megan Griesel. Voor: Adriaan Oosthuizen, JB
Willers en Jacques Maritz.

Did you
Tip for a TV remember to
focus this
week?

GMC Debt Solutions’ competition over the Christmas season came to an end last
week when the winner of the television was announced. Mr Samuel Fabi gave the
best money saving tip and won himself the new TV. His tip was: “Draw up a
budget, set your priorities right and spend wisely - set money aside for the future”.
Many of the tips received advised to save and buy only necessities.
On the photograph are Ms. Gretli Steyn and Mr Frik Visagie from GMC, Mr Adriaan
Peyper from OK Grocer and Mr Samuel Fabi who won the competition.
‘Focus man, focus’
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Is Valentine’s Day special to

On 14 February Valentine’s Day will be
celebrated all over the world.
Traditionally this is a day were loved ones
do something special for each other. Gifts,
flowers and chocolates are often part of the
package.
It is also a time when prices on these items
are often more than usual.
This week we asked whether our readers
celebrate Valentine’s Day or do they think
it is just a commercial day invented to
make money? How will they celebrate the
14th of February?

Me. Ina Jacobs sê: “Ek dink dis ‘n
geldmaak-storie want elke dag moet jou
huwelik gelukkig wees en jy romanties
wees”.
Me Annette Naudé sê: “Ek dis net om Mr Norman Sotuko said: “I celebrate it. I
geld te maak, maar tye soos nou dink ek buy gifts for the one I love”.
dit sal lekker wees om bederf te word.
Toe ek nog getroud was het ek gedink
dis net om geld te maak”.

Mnr. Krappies Visser sê: “Ek vier dit. Ek

koop blomme en bring koffie of ontbyt in
die bed”.

“Ja, ons doen. Dis belangrik om Valentynsdag te vier as jy iemand spesiaal in jou lewe
Me. Adelle en mnr. Johan van Heerden sê: “Nee, ons vier dit. Ons koop beertjies of ‘n het. ‘n Mens vergeet soms om elke dag vir daardie persoon in jou lewe te wys dat jy
dingetjie, maar doen nie verder iets nie”. hulle waardeer en Valentynsdag is die ideale geleentheid om dit te doen,” sê me. MK
van Tonder en me. Carla Oberholzer.
Links: Mnr.
Vaughan Craffert
sê: “Elke dag is
Valentynsdag”.

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you or is it just another day?

Ms Teboga Seabi said: “No, not really. We Mr Lefa Maepa and Mr Kaizer Mgiba said: “We just buy some gifts and make some Ms Mavis Magaba said: “Yes, I celebrate it
don’t need an excuse to buy gifts for our breakfast in bed”. with my husband. I will tell him that I just
partners. We can do it any day”. want to be with him and that I love him
more than anything”.

Ms Nanikana Mhlongo said: “ Yes, I am
going to buy a special gift for my
husband”.
Mnr. Gerrit Kriek sê: “Nee, dis net om
geld te maak”.
Ms Velaphi Mkhondo said: “I think I have
to celebrate it. I will do something special
for the loved-one in my life”.
Me. Kasey de Faria sê: “Jy moet elke dag
Valentine hê. Jy moet mekaar elke dag
liefhê. Ons maak gewoonlik ‘n spesiale
ete en koop vir mekaar ietsie klein. Jy
moet tyd maak vir jou beminde en om te
dink aan daai eerste ontmoeting en om
mekaar opreg te waardeer”.

What is your opinion?

Sms it to us at
073 416 5119

Ohrigstad Restaurant
Sportsbar
Valentine’s Lunch
Sunday 14 February.
Make your
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Mnr. Anton Kruger sê: “Ons probeer dit Mnr. Bennie Wheeler sê: “Ek probeer dit
mooi maak. Ek koop vir my vrou rose en spesiaal maak, maar daar is nie altyd geld
probeer haar bederf”. daarvoor nie. Dit kos al R50 of R60 vir ‘n
bossie blomme”.

Links: “Ons gaan eet gewoonlik uit. Ons maak mekaar wakker met koffie in die bed en
ons probeer dit elke jaar spesiaal maak,” sê me. Carla en mnr. JJ van der Walt.
10 NEWS 12 FEBRUARY 2010

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.
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Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se
uitgawe.

Thought for the week

“The greatest problem in the world today is
intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of each
other.” - Diana, Princess of Wales

Dagboek / Diary
Burgersfort United Soccer

Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening.
They invite all social players of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool
Burgersfort sportsgrounds. T
Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545.

Winterveld Ringbal Klub

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.

Kitsgids na jou SAPD/ Thorburn Security Solutions Golf Day

In 13 March 2010 the anual Thorburn Charity Golf Day will be hosted at Tubatse

Important numbers: Chrome Club. The proceeds of this day are utilised for various projects within the
Greater Tubatse area. This day is traditionally not only a lot of fun, but is also marked
as an event with great prizes and gifts for players.
Preference for four ball entries will go to local Tubatse sponsors. Sponsorships with a
Burgersfort (013) 231 7231 four ball included is R3 500. A sponsorship without the four ball us R2 500. Sponsors
are encouraged to display their product and if they wish, offer drinks or snacks to the
Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128 passing players.
Sponsor must please indicate their willingness to participate by 10 February 2010.
Roossenekal (013) 273 0075 Individual four balls are not being booked yeat, as preference is given to sponsors.
Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204 Enquiries: Dolf Scheepers, 012-803 5282 or 012 803 1592.

Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011 Maatlopo United soccer

Tubatse (013) 216 8500 Maatlopo United Football Club will be playing against Morethetho FC at Ga-Motodi on
Saturday, 13 February 2010. The team’s last game will be on 20 February at Magakala
Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007 grounds.
Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 073 77515 or Sydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.
Leboeng (013) 769 9099
Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041 Action Cricket Golf Day

The Tubatse Chrome Action Cricket Golf Day will take place tomorrow, 13 February at

Ander nood/ the Tubatse Chrome Golf course. The day will be an individual competition although a
prize for the best Four ball will be up for grabs. Entries are still welcome. Tee-off is at
08:00. Entrance is R150 per person.

Other emergencies: Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Tubatse Ringbal Klub

Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital 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
(013) 2147265 18:00 vir 18:30.
Navrae: Richardt, 071 877 7002.
Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital
Misty Knights Lowveld Annual Biker Run
(013) 615 0204
Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 231 7843 Misty Knights Lowveld will be hosting their first annual biker run on 27 February
2010. From 10:00 - 16:00 the club will be having fun and a shavathon in aid of Cansa
Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449 at the Ohrigstad Restaurant.
Club members as well as the public are invited to support this worthy cause and either
Disaster Management - colour or shave their hair. A donation of R50 per shave or colour is asked. There will be
music with DJ Anton, great food at biker prices and a lucky draw.
(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022 Bikers can join the ride from Steelpoort at the Exel Garage at 07:30 for 08:00 and in
Burgersfort at Magaba Garage from 08:30 for 09:00.
Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566 Enquiries: Alet - 072 503 1378 or Julia - 083 233 8399.
12 FEBRUARIE 2010 NUUS 11

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who knows how
to do the job?
You could find him or her through advertising
in this newspaper.
To place your vacancy advertisement
call Beánnla on 083 543 1676.

Betrekkings/Vacancies
Deadlines: VACANCIES
1. Storeman/Driver -
Behind Lewis Furniture PO Box 9, Steelpoort/Limpopo
Advertising: Office No 4, Burgersfort. Ohrigstad, 1122.

Mining Courses and Training To be responsible for the store and

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Price Deposit
R3 899 R2 000 5 Day
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Must have Grade12, 2 years exp in
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Contact: 083 543 1676 Excavator R3 600 R1 800 5 Day
Accredited
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Dumper R2 800 R1 500 3 Day effectively
Editorial: Front End & Loader
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R2 800
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Drivers licence. Area knowledge will be
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Crane R10 000 R5 000 5 Day
Wednesdays 17:00 - Dragline R25 000 R10 000 10 Day
available. Forward applications
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Roller R3 000 R1 500 3 Day Assistance in
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Drill R2 500 R1 200 3 Day theory.

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Plaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone
Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre
or at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676
or 083 271 9151. E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com • Fax: 086 554 9031
1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs
2.Te Huur/To Let
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(faks nr. 086 554 9031) saam met die Wednesday.
5. Troeteldiere/Pets Breekware, eetgerei,
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2010 Club Championships played

Tubatse Chrome Golf Club played their annual Club
Championships last weekend. Players played 18 holes on
Saturday and another 18 on Sunday.
The Ladies Champion was Mariëtte Laas and the Club Champion
Charl Volschenk.
The A-Division winners were Flippie Nortjé (first), Alan O’Shann
(second) and Koos Laas (third). The B-Division winners were
Charl Volschenk (first), Johan Dreyer (second) and Ross Selahle
(third). The C-Division winners were Victor Fourie (first), Frans
de Villiers (second) and Willem Montgomery (third).
14 SPORT 12 FEBRUARY 2010

Golf club achievers

honoured Tubatse Chrome Golf Club honoured their
achievers of 2009 at a function last Friday
evening.
The Club Champion for 2009 was Martin van
Rooyen. The Captain’s Cup winner was Johan
Holscher. The Better Ball Winners were Johan
Dreyer and Bart Language. The club’s Ladies
Champion was Mariëtte Laas. The A-division
winner was Koos Laas, the B-division winner
was Alan O’Shann and the C-division winner
was Jan Volschenk.
Club members enjoyed the evening with food
and music before the start of the 2010 Club
Championships on Saturday and Sunday.

Right: Johan Swanepoel (middle) handed Bart

Language and Johan Dreyer the cup for the
Better Ball winners.

Martin van Rooyen (right) was the Club Champion for 2009. With
him is Johan Swanepoel.

Koos Laas (right) was the A-Division winner. Johan Swanepoel handed Johan Holscher the
With him is Johan Swanepoel. Captain’s Cup.

Mariëtte Laas was the Ladies Champion. Johan Swanepoel

handed her the trophy.
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Maatlopo the
champs
Maatlopo United FC (white and green) scored four points on the
league log last weekend. This makes them the regional champions
even before the season is over. Read the story on page 16.
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Sekhukhune Champions With 59 points on the regional league log, Maatlopo United Football Club secured
themselves a champion position in the Sekhukhune region by collecting four points.
The team beat Phasha City Rocks 2-0 on Saturday and had a draw with Ngwaabe City
Motors on Sunday. The match ended 1-1.
The goals were scored by Barecho Tsokolibana on Saturday. On Sunday Staw Malegodi
scored for Maatlopo. The Man of the Match was Barecho for his performance in the two
games.
There are two games left in the SAB regional league season. On Saturday, 13 February
the team will play at Ga-Motodi against Marethetho FC. The last game will be at the
Magakala ground when Maatlopo will host Makgane Young Chiefs.
Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 073 775 4150 or Sydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.