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Secretaries spoiled!
All Tubatse Chrome Secretaries/ Administrators were spoiled at the Summerfield Rose Spa on the 9th of September to celebrate Secretarys Day. The ladies said they thoroughly enjoyed the outing!
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NEWS
9 DECEMBER 2011
Since the strike at the De Hoop Dam construction site between Steelpoort and Roossenekal, a lot of work has been done and the dam wall is now definititely progressing at a fast pace. The photograph left of the roller compacted concrete process was taken from the official De Hopp Dam website.
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Anglo American spells it out: Fuel cells and platinum - the road ahead
The window of opportunity is wide open for South Africa to create hundreds of thousands of new jobs and simultaneously obtain a source clean zero-emission power, Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll said this week in Durban at the COP 17 Conference. With platinum at its heart, a fuel cell industry would support South Africas drive for jobs, Carroll said. Anglo American, through JSE-listed Anglo American Platinum, is the worlds largest producer of platinum. Carroll outlined how Anglo American had put an expert body to work in London, which had concluded that hydrogen fuel cells could drive development of a whole new industrial sector in South Africa and provide the country with the opportunity to become a major player in the global green economy. The country has an opportunity to profoundly influence the climate change debate well beyond COP 17. While much of the talk of climate change is understandably focused on mitigating carbon emissions, we mustnt ignore the huge opportunities that exist in a low-carbon world, Carroll added. Addressing a function for the presidency of the United Nations climate change conventions 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17), Carroll said that the findings of the UKs Carbon Trust on fuel cells development in South Africa were that: with the appropriate levels of deployment of investment in manufacturing, insulation and maintenance activities, hundreds of thousands of new jobs could be created over the next 30 years; there would also be clear potential to export knowledge and products to the global market. Carroll said that South Africa was already funding and directing research into fuel cells as part of its hydrogen strategy and fuel cell demonstration projects were under way around the country, ranging from the powering of vaccine fridges in rural clinics to providing heat and power for hospitals. Anglo American Platinum was itself demonstrating a 150 kW zero-emission fuel cell close to the COP 17 conference venue to highlight the green credentials of platinum, which is on the way to being used in 95% of the worlds new cars to capture noxious gas.Carroll reported that the R100million fund to support users of platinumgroup metals had made its first investment to a US company that was manufacturing and marketing fuel cell systems in South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa. The use of fuel cells to power underground locomotives and miners cap lamps was imminent.Hydrogen fuel cells using platinum catalysts were efficient, versatile and scaleable and represented a proven technology that provided clean, reliable and cost-effective power. I know that the South African government is determined to seize this opportunity, Carroll said, adding that South Africa could become a global leader in fuel cells.Fuel cells, which used hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity and water and heat, could be used in their stationary format, with the source of the hydrogen from coal-bed methane, which could be used to produce water and electricity. Carroll also pointed out that light emitting diodes (LEDs) used in flat screen television sets, smart phones and laptops used sapphire crystals from iridium crucibles, which was creating additional demand for iridium, a platinum group metal sourced mainly from South Africa.
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fuel cells produced could simultaneously help to meet existing energy security challenges and provide rural communities with energy, without any major expansion to the national electricity grid; and
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The Second Limpopo Valley Toy Run under the auspices of Bikers That Care took place on 19 and 20 November at Mapochs Club Roossenekal. The event was attended by about 100 motorcycles and 300 people. This turnout was realisd despite miserable biking weather in the area. People contributed both toys (970), cash and much goodwill at the event. The toys are now distributed and thanks to the collective effort, Bikers That Care say they will be able to make Christmas a little brighter for 1195 children in Lydenburg, Burgersfort, Steelpoort and surrounding areas.
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Infection by intestinal parasitic worms is widespread throughout the world, affecting millions of people. Children are particularly susceptible and typically have the largest number of worms, which cause a number of health problems; making them unwell, affecting their physical and mental development, and affecting their attendance and performance at school. The worms Three of the most common kinds of worms that infect children are roundworm, whipworm and hookworm. These worms live in the intestines and their numbers build up through repeated infection. Children may often be infected with more than one kind of worm. What problems do they cause? As numbers of worms build up over time, many of the health problems caused by these worms are chronic and can be long lasting. The worms can cause malnutrition, as they rob the body of food through loss of appetite so the children eat less, or through stopping the food being absorbed properly once it has been eaten. Children with chronic worm infections and large numbers of worms may be stunted and underweight. Heavy infections with roundworm can also cause bowel obstruction. Intestinal worms can also contribute to anaemia, especially hookworm, which causes bleeding in the intestines and loss of blood. The larger the number of worms, the more likely they are to make the children ill, which can also lead to the children missing school, and doing less well when they are at school. Chronic infections can lead to long term retardation of mental and physical development, and in very severe infections, even death. What are the symptoms of intestinal worm infection? The different kinds of worms can cause different symptoms, and children with only a few worms probably wont notice any symptoms. However, with heavier infections, common symptoms in children with one or more kind or worm may include: Loss of appetite, Distended abdomen, Painful abdomen, Coughing, Fever, Vomiting Diarrhoea, Listlessness and generally feeling unwell How do people become infected with intestinal worms? People become infected with intestinal worms through contact with soil that has been contaminated with human faeces from an infected person. For roundworm and whipworm people can become infected when they ingest the worm eggs, either by eating contaminated food (e.g. fruits or vegetables that have been watered with water containing contaminated soil), or by geophagic activity (ingesting contaminated soil directly). For hookworm, people become infected when the larvae burrow through the skin of bare feet. What are the benefits of treatment? Benefits of treatment to individual children are: generally feeling better, an improved appetite and loss of many of the symptoms of worm infection described above. By having their worm infection treated, children should have improved nutrition, better school attendance, and be able to concentrate better when they are attending school. Treatment of school age children will also benefit the local community, since children not only carry the greatest burdens of worms, but can also be a major source of infection.
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A ceremonial sod turning ceremony took place at Crossong Section in Maandagshoek. A section of the gravel road will be tarred over the coming months.
NEWS
9 DECEMBER 2011
Mnr Rassie Snyman en me. Arlette Snyman s: Dit gaan alles oor geld. Sodra geld n issue raak dan hardloop party mense se koppe met hulle weg. n Mens moet die nasionale ouens n fair kans gee en kyk of hulle die provinsie kan uitsorteer. By hulle is Ruben en Samantha.
Mnr Pieter Oosthuizen en me. Elize Oosthuizen s: Hulle sal iemand moet kry wat kan toesig hou, maar jy sal nooit weet of hulle ook korrup is nie. By hulle is Janine en Gertjie.
Ms Mabotsha Mankge and Ms Mantwane Mothapo said: The problem is that they appoint people who are not properly qualified. They need to restructure and get people who are qualified to do the job. People who can see things like this coming. With them is Refentse Mankge.
Me Rachel Mangaba en Genevieve Ferris s: Hulle moet mense met regte kwalifikasies kry. Hulle moet fokus op die regte dinge doen. Hulle spend te veel geld op onnodige dinge. Ons is bly daar is ingegryp.
MINING RIGHT APPLICATION (MRA), ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS (EIA), WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENSE APPLICATION (WMLA) AND INTEGRATED WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION (IWULA) FOR THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE VEREMO MAGNETITE MINE NEAR ROOSSENEKAL, LIMPOPO PROVINCE. PROJECT UPDATE & INVITATION TO COMMENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS
Notice was given earlier this year that the MSA Group has been appointed by Veremo Minerals (Pty) Ltd to undertake the various authorisation processes required for the proposed establishment of an open pit magnetite mine. It is Veremos intention to mine weathered, free-dig magnetite-rich ore for a period of approximately 30 years. The proposed mine will be located approximately sixteen (16) kilometres north of Stoffberg and twelve (12) kilometres west of Roossenekal, Limpopo Province, on a portion of portion 2 of the farm Paardekloof 176 JS, the remaining extent of the farm The Wedge 175 JS, and Portions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 of the farm Duikerskrans 173 JS. This notice serves to inform you of progress with the abovementioned applications. In summary, authorisation is required for the project in terms of the following legislation: 1. The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (Act 28 of 2002), as amended (MPRDA). Sections 22 and 39(1) of the MPRDA require the submission of an application to obtain a Mining Right from the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR). The draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Environmental Management Programme (EMP) as compiled in terms of Section 49 of the MPRDA were made available for public comment from 15 April 2011 12 May 2011. These reports have subsequently been finalised and submitted to the DMR for inspection, as per the timeframes prescribed in the Act (LP 30/5/1/2/3/2/1/202 EM). 2. The National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) (NWA). Section 21 of the NWA requires the submission of an application for an Integrated Water Use License (IWUL) from the Department of Water Affairs (DWA). This application process is currently underway. 3. The National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA), as amended. Section 24(2) and 24(D) NEMA, as read with Government Notice R543 (Regulation 26 to 34) and R545 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2010, requires that an application for Environmental Authorisation be submitted to the relevant competent Authority, in this instance the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET). This application has been lodged with the LEDET on 29 September 2011 and reference number 12/1/ 9/2-GS15 was allocated. 4. The National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008) (NEMWA). Section 19(1) and 20(b) of NEMWA, as read with the Government Notice No. 718 Category B requires that an application for a Waste Management License is submitted to the National Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA). This application was lodged with the DEA on 13 October 2011 and reference number 12/9/11/L745/5 was allocated. Please be advised that the Draft Environmental Scoping Report as compiled in terms of the requirements of both the NEMA and NEMWA, is available for comment. Copies of this report are available for inspection at the following venue, from 9 December 2011 27 February 2012:Roossenekal Public Library from 7h30 to 16h15 Weekdays (excluding Public Holidays) at 143 Hugo Street, Roossenekal (Contact Person: Rachel Malatjie (013) 273-0056. Note that the draft Environmental Scoping Report can also be accessed on MSAs website www.msagroupservices.com. Should you wish to become involved in the project, please register as an Interested and/or Affected Party (I&AP) as soon as possible and/or forward your comments on the draft Scoping Report to The MSA Group, on or before Monday, 27 February 2012. Attention Robert Kruger / Elmarie van der Walt PO Box 81356, Parkhurst, Johannesburg, 2120. Tel: (011) 880 4209 Fax: (011) 880 2184 E-mail: robertk@msagroupservices.com and/or elmarievdw@msagroupserives.com
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Ms Phindile Nkosi said: With national government handling things it will be much better. There was a lot of corruption.
Mnr Johan Albertyn s: As hulle net die korrupsie kan uitsorteer sal dit beter gaan. Daar is soveel korrupsie in die land dat ek nie weet of hulle die regte mense sal kan kry om dit uit te sorteer nie. Daar was baie tenders vir tjommies en familie. Almal probeer beter doen, kry niks reg nie en intussen word die geld uitgemors.
Mr Nicholas Jones and Mr Howard Magopa said: It is a good thing that they have taken over. People of politics dont deliver services, they want to enrich themselves. We hope it will be all right now.
Mr Thulani Cele said: It is not good for the future. The problem is that we have incompetent people in critical positions. How do you over spend 1.4 billion and then just go to national government for a handout? You have to have competent people like in the private sector. What happens in the private sector if you overspend? You get fired! We should start running government like a business in the private sector. The failure to do so will see us heading for a disaster.
Mnr Albert Schoeman en me. Chantelle van Heerden s: Hulle moet die onbekwames en korruptes uitkry en mense insit wat die job kan doen. Gee geld op die belangrike goed uit.
Ms ODilhea Keulder en Me. Yolande Koekemoer s: Hulle sal moet kyk na die korrupsie en die onbekwame mense. Kyk na al die ongemagtigde tenders wat vir plle gegee word. Daar sit mense in poste wat omtrent nie eens hul name kan spel nie maar besluite moet neem. Mense is moeg vir hoe hulle belastinggeld spandeer word. Dit lyk of 80% van die regering korrup is en die ander 20% maklik deur hulle benvloed kan word.
Mr Frank Napo said: Weve heard from the media that there are a lot of unqualified tenders that were given to friends and family of officials. I am a teacher and every school receives what we call Norms and standards fees with which you have to run the school. It usually comes in two allocations. The one around May and the other December. Weve not received anything yet and Im afraid we will not get it. Where it comes to money national government have to intervene otherwise the civil servants will not get paid.
2. All bids will be closed and opened in public on the 30 December 2011 at 12H00 and must be fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope appropriately marked the name of the bid proposing and must be deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which is accessible 24 hours and 07 days a week at the Reception of the Greater Tubatse Municipality, 1st Floor, 1st Kastania street, Burgersfort. No late, faxed, e-mailed, telephonic or electronically-submitted bids will be accepted for consideration. 3. Only Bidders with a CIDB contractor grading of 3CEPE or higher are eligible to submit bids. Bidders must have in their employ, staff satisfying the requirements of Labour Intensive Infrastructure Projects (Act No. 75 of 1997) as promulgated in Government Gazette Notice No. P64 of January 2002. 4. The municipality is under no obligation whatsoever to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appoint individually and/or collectively to execute the above contracts to the Greater Tubatse Municipality and negotiates further conditions and requirements with the successful bidder. 5. In terms of National Treasurys Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the persons in the service of the state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the bid document will be submitting non-responsive bids. 90 working days after the bid closing date is our bid validity period. 6. Successful bidders who are outside the area of jurisdiction of the Greater Tubatse Municipality shall be required to sub-contract at least 30% of the total scope of work to a locally-SMME-based contractor registered on the municipal database.
7. All enquiries relating to the bidding procedure should be directed to Mr. O N Mosoma at 013 231 1000 / 1231, e-mail onmosoma@tubatse.gov.za as from 07H30 to 16H00 and technical enquiries to Mr. R Muravha at 015 291 2112.
Mnr James Letsoalo, Mnr Isaac Mothoa, Mnr Andries Ebershn, Mnr Richard Khoza en Mnr. Eddie (Casanova) Krause s: Dis wonderlik dat daar oorgeneem is, maar dit sal nie beter gaan nie. Ons soek Trevor Manuel hier om die over-spending te kom uitsorteer. Hy kan sommer vir 2 jaar in Burgersfort kom bly.
Address: Kastania Street, Burgersfort PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 Tel: 013 231 1000 Fax: 013 231 1467 Website: www.tubatse.gov.za
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BID NAMES 1. Molawetsi Access Bridge 2. Dresden Access Bridge 3. Alverton Access Bridge 4. Motlolo Access Bridge BID NUMEBR MIG/LP1223/R,ST/11/13 MIG/LP1228/R,ST/11/13 MIG/LP1232/R,ST/11/13 MIG/LP1230/R,ST/11/13 DOCUMENT FEE R200.00 R200.00 R200.00 R200.00 COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION 15 December 2011, at 09H00 at Greater Tubatse Old Municipal Chamber Same as above Same as above Same as above
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Visit the GMC offices and you could stand a chance to walk away with a DVD player or other prizes this festive season!
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1.1 Venue: Greater Tubatse Old Municipality Chamber. 1.2 Date: 14 December 2011. 1.3 Time: 10H00. 2. Those wishing to attend should confirm their attendance with Mokota K Z (Procurement Officer) at 013 231 1000 / 1156 or Mosoma O N (Supply Chain Manager) at 013 231 1000 / 1231 on or before the 13 December 2011.
Address: Kastania Street, Burgersfort PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 Tel: 013 231 1000 Fax: 013 231 1467 Website: www.tubatse.gov.za
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Some participants walked and some ran. Despite a quick thunder storm during the afternoon, the temperature was still 36 degrees when the walk started. This made the waterpoints along the way one of the highlights.
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Smokey Hills soccer heating up
On Saturday and Sunday last week local teams started the battle to win the Smokey Hills Mine soccer tournament. The tournament is sponsored by Phokathaba Platinum (Pty) Ltd. under which the Smokey Hills Mine is licensed. On 3 December games were played at Digabane Soccer Field and at the Sehlaku Soccer Field. At Digabane, Maapea the Peters won 1- 0 against Crossong Flying Birds. Sehlaku Naughty Boys won 5-4 against Digabane Love & Peace. At Sehlaku, Mamphahlane Nigeria won 4-2 against Swale Junior Stars. Mamphahlane Home Stars won 2-1 against Mpuru Bakone Stars. On Sunday the games at Digabane were: Sehlaku All Four One who won 3 - 1 over Maapea Dangerous Dakkies. Motomelane FC won 10 against Digabane Baroka FC. At Sehlaku soccer field the Sehlaku Black Stars won 2-1 against Mamphahlane Juventors. The Balotsaneng FC won 5-3 against Sekiti Black Movers. This week the fixtures are: Sekhlaku Naughty Boys vs Balotsaneng FC at 10:00. Sehlaku Black Stars vs Motomelane FC at 12:00. Maapea The Peters vs Sehlaku All Four One at 14:00. Mamphahlane Nigeria vs Mamphahlane Home Stars at 16:00. All these games are on the 10th of December. The final will be on Sunday 11 December. Enquiries: Joseph Mohlala, 082 925 277.
The photographs on this page was taken on Saturday last week when Maapea The Peters faced Crossong Flying Birds and Digabane Love & Peace faced Sehlaku Naughty Boys.
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