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State
of
dams
As winter is fast approasching, the state of
dams in the area and neigbouring areas
remains critical.
This week De Hoop dam was 94.8
percent full in caomparison with last year’s
level of 100.2 percent. Flag Boshielo is 101.3
percent full in comparison to just 50.2 percent
last year.
Ohrigstad dam is just 30.6 percent full in
comparison to last year’s 95.1 percent, while
the Buffelkloof dam 90.7 percent full in com-
parison to 100.4 percent last year. Kwena
Dam is 72.7 percent full against last year’s
73.6 percent , while Blyderivierpoort Dam
is 99.7 percent full gainst last year’s 100.3
percent. (Information: Department Water and
Sanitation figures for week ending 30 April
2018).

Photograph: Dead trees in the water where

the Masekete river flows into de Hoop Dam
under Bridge 6171 on the R555 between
Steelpoort and Roossenekal.

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2 NEWS 4 MAY 2018

Isaiah 61:7 NIV

Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion
in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.

The 2018 Freedom Day Celebrations remem- Community Services Cllr Maria Mashego cel-

Freedom Day bered former president Nelson Mandela and

struggle stalwart Albertina Sisulu, who would
both have turned 100 this year.
The Limpopo Provincial main Freedom Day
celebration was held at Tshifudi village out-
side Thohoyandou. Several people, mainly
ebrated the important day with the citizens.
MEC of Health Dr Phophi Ramathuba was
the Acting Premier of Limpopo and she ad-
dressed the guests. Some of the esteemed
guests included Kgoshi Dikgale, MEC of
Treasury Rob Tooley, MEC of COGHSTA

celebrated
young people, embarked on a five kilometre
walk from Tshaulu police station to Tshifudi
stadium where the provincial event was held.
Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality Acting
Mayor, Cllr Reneilwe Pholwana and Head of
Jerry Ndou, MEC of Transport Mmakoma
Makhurupetje and the MEC of Sport, Arts
and Culture Onnica Moloi.
(Information and photographs: Fetakgomo
Tubatse Municipality Communications Unit).

Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality Acting Mayor Cllr Reneilwe Pholoana and MEC of
Treasury Rob Tooley.

Cllr Maria Mashego and Manager in the Mayor’s office Maphoko Mametja
4 MEI 2018 NUUS 3

Police Constable Burgersfort SAPS makes dagga bust

The Burgersfort SAPS held various road men asged 34 and 37 for dealing in dagga.

wounded in hail blocks during and just before the long

weekend. During an operation on 26 April
at Motsepula on the R37 they arrested two
The dagga was confiscated and the men
will appear in court.
* Another success story for the SAPS is the

of bullets
conviction of Lindiwe
Michelle Nkambule
(26). She tried to
open an account with
‘...two rifle wielding suspects jumped out, a fraudulent bank
statement at a local
spraying the police vehicle with bullets’ furniture store.
The wide awake sales
A 26-year old police constable was wounded The suspects are believed to be part of a person noticed and
in the head during an attack on the vehicle group terrorising the Burgersfort, Jane Furse alerted the SAPS.
he and his colleagues were traveling in on 30 and Groblersdal area. Nkambule was ar-
April 2018. The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in rested and appeared
The Constable and other members of the Limpopo, Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwa- in the Praktiseer
SAPS responded to a complaint at a local ba condemned the attack. Magistrate’s Court on
mine at approximately 21:20. The responding A police statement said: “The police van was charges of fraud. She
officers were from the Sekhukhune SAPS damaged during the hail of bullets when the was sentenced to 12
based in Schoonoord. As they approached suspects fired shots in a precision that was months imprisonment
the speed hump as Masha village in Ng- clearly aimed at eliminating the occupants”. suspended for 3 years
waabe a Toyota Etios came speeding from The police have opened two counts of on condition she does
behind and overtook them. The SAPS mem- Attempted Murder and Malicious Damage to not commit the same
bers turned on their vehicle’s blue lights and Property. offence again. She
wanted to stop the speeding car. A manhunt for the suspects has been was also declared
The suspect Etios suddenly stopped and two launched and anyone with information is unfit to possess a
rifle wielding suspects jumped out, spraying requested to contact Captain Richard Bosho- firearm.
the police vehicle with bullets, concentrating mane on 079 894 5501 or call the toll free She paid an admis-
on the crew inside. number 086 001 0111 or contact your nearest sion of guilt fine of
Miraculously only the one member sustained police station. R1000.
injuries. He was taken to hospital an is cur- (Information and photographs: South African
rently in a satisfactory condition. Police Service).
(Information and
photograph: Consta-
ble Victoria Maluleka,
Burgersfort SAPS).

One member of the SAPS was hit in the head when bullets were fired at the vehicle he and a
colleague were traveling in.
4 NEWS 4 MAY 2018

What do you think of Cyril Ramaphosa’s

President Cyril Ramaphosa has had a few
months to settle in as President of the country.
People are starting to look back at his first
months at the helm.
He promised and delivered engagement
with communities about the mining charter,
addressing corruption and state capture as
well as increased debate about land expropri-
ation without compensation.
He visited the UK during the Common-
wealth Heads of State meeting and met up
with British Prime Minister, Theresa May. The
two had a fruitful meeting regarding the busi-
ness environment in South Africa.
“They agreed to £50m (R857 milion) new
UK funding across the next four years to help
Mr Trevor Mpahlele said: “Cyril Ramaphosa? Mr Daniel Kgotle said: “Ramaphosa is too
South Africa improve its business environment
It is too early to really tell. I cannot complain soft! He must pull his socks up. The crime is Ms Nella Kockling said: “Ramaphosa is doing
to make it more attractive to investors includ-
about him so far. We’ll see as time goes on”. now worse than before. The burning and loot- well. Since he became president the markets
ing in the UK, and ultimately lift some of the
ing of trucks and shops is worse than before. picked up. Unemployment has also de-
poorest people in South Africa out of poverty
He is really too soft”. creased. It gives me hope for the future”.
by creating jobs and opportunities. The fund-
ing will be used to help identify and dismantle
barriers to trade within Africa and beyond, cre-
ating a wealth of opportunities for UK business
over the coming years,” read a statement from
10 Downing Street, after the meeting.
This time has also been marked with clo-
sures of roads due to protest action coupled
with large scale burning and looting of trucks
and shops. Ramaphosa returned early from
his visit to Britain to meet with ANC leaders in
Mahikeng in North West. This decision came
after violent protests shut down all business
and services within the town. Mr Solomon Mafologela said: “He is better
Platinum Gazette asked readers what than Jacob Zuma. There has been many
they think of Cyril Ramaphosa as President changes, like the many companies now com-
and why they say so. ing to invest in South Africa”.

Mr and Mrs. Mhlongo said: “Cyril Ramaphosa is better than Jacob Zuma. There are less
strikes now. He listens to the people and follows up. He went to the Commonwealth meeting
and got some investments and this will create job opportunities”.

Mr Simon Makgoga said: “Cyril Ramaphosa

is so far looking better than what we’ve had
the past 8 years. On Worker’s Day he said
that people should have a good attitude.
Everyone has a right to protest, but do it in a Mr Douglas Magabane said: “The guy is
good way. He is a motivated person and he fine. Unfortunately there are people causing
has convinced investors like Britain to come corruption and mayhem. Those are Zuma’s
to us with assistance”. With him is Napogadi. agents who wants to make Ramaphosa look
bad. In the
next cabinet
reshuffle
Ramaphosa
will get rid of
the pro-Zuma
cadres”.

Left: Ms Gape
Mphahlele
and Ms De-
sire Mosame-
di said: “He
made some
changes,
but it is too
early to really
tell. We see
some positive
things in the
future”
4 MEI 2018
performance as President so far?
Mr Rexon Mailola said: “Cyril Ramaphosa is
better than Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa is not
tolerating corruption and he is not involved in
corruption. That is good”.
Bishop P.S. Malepe said: “It is too early to
tell, but he has tried to bring stability. There
are strikes going on, but he responded to
them. The problem is that there are still crim-
inals within the party he needs to get rid of”.
With him are Letaba and Faith.
NUUS
Mnr Alfred Masinga sê: “Hy is goed tot nou
toe. Ons sal na ‘n jaar sien hoe gaan dit.”
Left: Mr
Patrick Mok-
wena and Mr
Ali Mafatle
said: “So
far so good.
Everything
now seems
to be going
well with him
as Presi-
dent”.
Left: Mr Khakhathi
Matshay and Mr Kelly
Chavalala said: “Cyril
Ramaphosa is better
than Jacob Zuma. Our
economy is almost
stabilized. He is some-
one who is trusted. His
background in business
is helping to attract
investors. We’ll wait and
see for the future as it is
still very early”.
Mnr Phillip Kgapane sê: “Dis nog ‘n bietjie te
vroeg om te sê hoe hy doen. Daar is mense
wat Cyril Ramaphosa deurmekaar wil maak
en sy aandag wil aftrek. Daarom is daar
mense wat lelike goed doen soos brand en
breek. Hulle wil nie vir Ramaphosa daar hou
nie”.
Mr Danty Selahle said: “He just have to put
things into practice. He was Deputy Presi-
dent, so he just carries on. He is making a
positive impact. For him there is no early
days when it comes to performance. He hit
the ground running”.
5
Mr Donald Bigman Netshifhethe said:
“There is not much difference between Cyril
Ramaphosa and Zuma. He said everything
will be better, but now food and everything’s
prices is going up. This thing about the land
expropriation – the black people don’t think
it is land for farming. They think it is land for
squatter camps. There is not much difference
since he became president. There are also
too many strikes with burning and looting all
over the country”.
Mr Peter Njoroge said: “He is doing better
than Zuma. He improved the economy and it
is giving me hope for the future”.
Left: Mr Marvin Shai said: “Cyril Ramaphosa
is better than Zuma. There is less strikes
since he became president”.
6 Platinum Gazette 4 MAY 2018

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4 MEI 2018 NUUS 7

Teams filled with masters showing their skills

On Friday 27 April, Ledwaba-Makotse
Masters hosted Lebowakgomo Masters
in a friendly soccer match at Ga Ledwa-
ba sports ground.
Ledwaba-Makotse dominated ball pos-
session in the first half and managed to
score two goals by Fax Maapola and Tso
Ledwaba. The visitors replied with one
goal late in the first half to make the half
time score 2-1 in favour of the hosts. In
the second half the visitors dominated
the match and managed to score their
second goal to make the final score 2-2.
On Sunday 29 April, Tubatse Masters
visited Segorong FC in Praktiseer for a
friendly soccer match. Tubatse Masters
won the match 2-1. Doctor Klaaste and
Kumfu Selahle were on the scoresheet
for Tubatse Masters.
(Information and Photographs: Jerial
Mvundlela)

1 May soccer fun Wedding

bells at
On Tuesday 01 May, the Ledwaba-Makot- gotla Motswiane, Pitso Sehlabela and Doctor
se Masters hosted Moletlane Masters and Klaaste were on the scoresheet for Tubatse
Chuene Masters for friendly soccer matches
in Ga Ledwaba village.
Masters.
(Information: Jerial Mvundlela; Photograph:
Selala
27 April 2018 was a day
In the first match, Ledwaba-Makotse played Judas Motswiane)
filled with joy and love
against Molet-
when Mr A Monyela tied the
lane Masters.
knot with Ngwatladi Phumi
The final score
Napo.
of 4-1 was
The marraige ceremony
in favour of
was held at Matolok-
Ledwaba-Ma-
waneng section in Selala.
kotse. (Sipho
Messages of love and
Motaung
support from family, col-
(x2), Japhta
leagues, friends and neigh-
Lekgothi and
bours streamed in, but the
Samora Let-
bride’s mother made sure
soalo scored
that her daughter knows
for Ledwa-
the rules. “Rule 1. Respect
ba-Makotse).
your husband. Rule 2 - you
Ledwaba-Ma-
must love him and know
kotse man-
that you represent the
aged to win
Napo family”.
the second
(Photo & Information: Mr
match of
Jenny Mogolane Phala).
the day 2-0
against Chu-
ene Masters.
Samora Letsoalo scored for Ledwaba-Makot-
se and the second goal was an own goal by
Chuene Masters defender.
* Also on Tuesday 01 May, Tubatse Masters
visited Segorong FC for a friendly soccer
match in Praktiseer.
Tubatse Masters won the match 3-0. Lek-

League results
Pulana Maroga Soccer League Results
for 28 April 2018:
Bucks ground: Batau: 2 vs Bull Bull:
0. Madrid: 2 vs Mangabane:0; Mighty
Bucks: 4 vs Driekop FC:0. Bafaladi
ground: Arandis Jnr: 1 vs Moisele: 1.
Mighty Blues: 0 vs Mathipa jnr:6. Ba-
faladi: 2 vs Stone Breakers:1. Mohlophi
ground: Happy Stars: 2 vs Real Touch: 1.
Mohlophi Jnr: 0 vs Kampeng United: 2.
Golden ground: Morethe Young Drib-
blers: 1 vs All Stars: 0. Tearing Lions:1
vs Tshakanya Mighty Rovers:0. Golden
Spears: 1 vs Maruleng: 0.
Results for play on Sunday 29 April 2018:
Barcelona ground: Golden Spears: 2 vs
Driekop FC:1. Mathipa Jnr: 8 vs Arandis
Jnr:3. Barcelona: 0 vs Mighty Bucks:4.
Maruleng ground: Kampeng United: 3
vs Mighty Blues:0. Mohlophi Jnr: 2 vs
Mangabane: 0. Maruleng: 1 vs Tshakan-
ya: 1. Moisele ground: Batau: 3 vs
Bafaladi:0.Madrid: 0 vs Happy Stars:
2. Moisele: 2 vs Stone Breakers:0.
Lenareng ground: Bull Bull: 1 vs All Stars:
2. Morethe: 1 vs Real Touch:0. Lenareng:
1 vs Tearing:0. (Information: Pulana Mar-
oga Soccer League).
8 4 MAY 2018

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Family
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the golf Tubatse Chrome Golf Club celebrated Worker’s Day on 1 May
this week by hosting a Family Fun golf day.
The idea was to not only give families an opportunity to spend

course
time together on the course, but also give the youngsters in fam-
ilies a chance to see what the sport is all about.
Teams of fathers and sons, mothers and daugthers and a varie-
ty of other family combinations enjoyed the clear autumn day on
course.