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09 March 2012

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NEWS

09 MARCH 2012

They made their point

During the Sekhukhune District Cosatu march on Wednesday the emphaisis was on labour brokers, with memorandums forwarded to businesses, mine houses and government. The special emphasis on the opposition to labour brokers is because of the rapid development in the area and the influence the system may have on future employment. The riot Police were present, but everything went without a hitch with mionr disruption to traffic and the normal goings on in Burgersfort. They were just late, about two hours, but afterwards those who came from far still had the opportunity to do some shopping ...

Bottom: Sekhukhune District Municipality Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe, received the Cosatu memorandum on behalf of government.

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4 way now a 2 way

This four way stop at the Eddie Sedibe Street and Kastania Street intersection in Burgersfort (at Burgersfort Toyota) is no longer a four way stop. According to Greater Tubatse Municipality traffic officers, the intersection is now a two way stop for traffic in Eddie Sedibe Street. The stop signs in Kastania Street have been removed and there is no road marks to indicate a stop. Despite this some motorists still streat the intersection as a four way stop. The decision to convert the intersection into a two way stop was taken to ensure that traffic from the robot in the main street does not get bogged up into the main intersection at the traffic light.

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Six die in two accidents

Tubatse Police busy with rape, theft, unlicenced firearms

On 05 March 2012 Tubatse Police arrested a 34 year old man for attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearm. At about 04:00 that morning the Police received a report of a shooting incident in Bothashoek. The Police made follow-ups and rushed to the scene and they found a 26 year old female who alleged that a certain man attempted to shoot her. The victim alleged that she had an argument with the suspect the previous day and she was surprised when a gun shot got through the window during the night and hit her slightly on the thigh. The Police made further investigations and arrested a 34 year old man and also recovered a Norinco pistol without serial numbers. The accused, Silas Lekubu, appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrates court on 06 March 2012 and he was not granted bail. The case was postponed to 15 March. On 04 March 2012 The Police in Tubatse arrested a 26 year old man in connection with rape. The arrest followed after an incident that occurred during the night of 03 March 2012 at about 23:00. Ah 26-year old woman alleged that during that night of 03 March she was drinking beer with friends was surprised when she woke up later and found a man

Constable Mapula Mnisi with the unlicenced pistol busy raping her. The matter was reported in Tubatse Police. The accused, Nyasha Chikane, appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court on 05 March 2012 and he was not granted bail. The case was postponed to 14 March 2012. The Tubatse Police again requested women to stop walking alone during nighttime and also to stop going to taverns. The Police say in most of the rape cases they found that the victims were from taverns and they were drunk. On 04 March 2012 the Police in Tubatse arrested a 27 year old man in connection with housebreaking and theft. The arrest followed after an incident that occurred between 22 and 24 February 2012 in Ga- Madiseng. A 34-year old man alleged that his house was broken into and items such as an amplifier, home theatre system and grinder were stolen. On 24 March the case was reported in Tubatse Police and follow-ups were done and led to the arrest of the suspect on 04 March. The accused, Themba Mbuyane, appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court on 06 March and he was granted the bail of R1000. The case was postponed to 20 April 2012.

Lieutenant Godffrey Mohale of Burgersfort Police Station with the wreckage of the car that was involved in an accident with a truck on Sunday on the Steelpoort - Lydenburg road. The Burgersfort Police has again warned motorists to drive careful after six people died on roads around Steelpoort and Burgersfort during the past week. On Friday at about 18:00 three vehicles were involved in an accident on the Steelpoort - Roossenekal road. The Police say that according to eyewitnesses a Toyota car that was coming from the direction of Roossenekal lost control and swerved into the oncoming lane. As a result the carr collided head-on with an on coming van. A third vehicle then drove into the accident. The Police say the driver of the van was rushed to hospital, where he later passed away. Another person dien on the scene of the accident. A case of culpable homicide is investigated by the Police. Police say the large number of heavy vehicles on the Steelpoort - Roossenekal road make this road especially dangerous and motorists should take extra care early in the morning and late in the afternoon during heavy traffic. The other accident took place on Sunday, also at about 18:00 on the Steelpoort Lydenburg road. According to eyewitnesses a truck was driving from Lyedenburg to Steelpoort . The truck driver apparently lost control and a heas-on collision took place with a car. Four people died on the scene, while another two were taken to hospital with serious injuries. A case of culpable homicide is investigated.

NEWS

09 MARCH 2012
On Friday 2 March 2012 ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine employees supported the 2012 CANSA Shavathon. The company took part in this event by inspiring employees as well as the OPSCO Members to support and contribute towards this worthy cause. Mr. Leon Erasmus (General Manager Smelter) set a challenge to the ladies who organized the Shavathon to collect a grand total of R10 000. Only then, he would allow them to shave his hair. It was a fun day with lots of laughter and all participants were rewarded with an ice cold cool drink sponsored by ESS. The ASA Shavathon Team also got very creative with the spraying of heads and created all sorts of new interesting fashionable hair styles. You could chose from a variety of stencils representing Bafana Bafana and the Super Ruby teams. Unfortunately for Mr. Erasmus the challenge was not as hard as he anticipated. At the end of the day a grand total of R10 000 was raised through the help of 36 shaved heads, 37 sprayed heads, 9 pledges and the ASA OPSCO Team. ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine would like to thank all who participated in whichever way. Your contributions will make a huge difference in helping the fight against Cancer in South Africa.

Tubatse Chrome Shavathon

Last week Friday Tubatse Chrome supported the national effort by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) by hosting their own Shavathon. All funds raised through this fun event goes towards CANSA The employees enthusiastically participated and had their hair shaved or sprayed in bright colours and patterns. Those without hair did not sit out and had their heads sprayed. (Photographs: Davida van der Walt, Tubatse Chrome).

ASA Metals raised R10 000

(Photographs and information: Gerrit van Eck, ASA Metals)

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Samancor ECM cares about road safety

Painting of traffic control lines on the Steelpoort to Burgersfort/Polokwane Road D1296
ECM Cares is one of our Values that each and every Samancor Chrome employee draws close to heart. The connecting road between Steelpoort and the Polokwane/ Burgersfort Road have been notoriously known for high numbers of accidents and near misses as it had no road marking lines assisting in governing road users. ECM recently helped to address this problem. Caring from a mining point of view entails that we care for those whom we employ and those who are affected by our operations in the area. This responsibility for our actions and our actions affecting those around us also is strongly embedded in the employee duties in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. Further in current day mining safety awareness, the Department of Mineral Resources requires mining license holders to assist in safety awareness and safety improvement of not only the mine worker but also the person in the vicinity of the mine, including road users in that area the mine management says. The painting of the road was done in close cooperation with the Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport (DRT). They participated in the meetings with the contractor to ensure that the plans, specifications, implementation plan and safety measures for affected road users were in line with the DRT Specifications. The guidance and verification of the DRT was evident not only in the negotiations, but they were on site throughout to ensure that the indicated process, quality and accuracy of the markings were to the legislative standards. In an effort to ensure that road safety is tangible and to improve the safety conditions of road users, Samancor Chrome ECM have a system in place to replace or repair damaged road signs and also have started clearing overgrowth on dangerous turns and bends to increase visibility. Ensuring that the road markings and required safety signs remains to standard, is only the first step in increasing the safety of road users on this road. The most important safety initiative is to get road users to comply with set legislative standards and adhere to the rules of the road. With Samancor Chrome taking responsibility to maintain the physical conditions of this road, road users are urged to be accountable for their actions on the road ensuring that their actions do not endanger the lives of other road users. (Article and Photograph: Eddie Leach & Mariska Stickling, Samancor ECM)

Our village, our pride

At Samancor ECM we aim to keep our villages in a pristine condition. In 2010 we launched a garden competition in all our villages. As part of this campaign, Eastern Chrome Mines handed out shovels in Mangabane village last week. We believe that this will assist the employees in keeping their gardens neat, ensuring that they can be proud of where they are staying. (Article & photographs: Mariska Stickling, Samancor ECM)

Three rhino killed, two at Hannah Game Lodge

The carcasses of three white rhino believed to have been shot by poachers have been found in Limpopo, the Hawks say. The carcasses were found on Monday and Tuesday. A patrolling ranger spotted vultures in the sky and on searching the area found the carcass of a white rhino bull at Letaba Ranch, between Tzaneen and Phalaborwa, spokesman Col. McIntosh Polela said. The rhino is believed to have been killed about a week ago. Its horn has been removed. Polela said investigations revealed a gunshot wound behind the right ear but said no empty cartridges were found at the scene. The carcasses of two pregnant white rhino cows were also discovered by rangers on routine patrol at Hannah Lodge in Ohrigstad, Polela said. The rhino have several gunshot wounds, but their horns have not been removed. Our suspicion is that the poachers were probably disturbed and ran away without taking the horns. He said investigations were being conducted to determine the exact circumstances around the killing of all three rhino and to catch the people involved.

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09 MARCH 2012

Standardising our clothing sizes:

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) plans to standardise the various sizes of clothing in South Africa. This will ensure that consumers who wear for example a medium shirt will get the same size medium at all shops. You will not have to buy a different size from what you normally wear. Part of the plan is that standardisation will take place prior to the garment preparation stage. According to the SABS the standard will provide excellent guidelines to manufacturers in the textile industry. The standard measurements will be known as the SANS 8559 measurement standard. Mr Sadvhir Bissoon of the SABS also said: We are also addressing issues such as the economic development of the country, including job-creation and boosting the growth and development of the clothing industry. We asked readers if theyve ever had problems with varying sizes and what suggestions they have for the standardisation of clothing sizes.

Mr Faizal Raza and Mr Safun Ali said: Weve found that the sizes differ. Some clothes come from China and others from European countries. That is why it is different. If they make it the same size it will be good. SA people are tall. Regs: Mnr. Danie van Jaarsveld s: Dit sal so gou moontlik gedoen moet word. Jy weet nie meer waar om te koop nie. Baie goed wat van China ingevoer word is te kort omdat hul mense kort is en ons lank. n Groter hemp word dus nie langer in verhouding met die res van die hemp nie. Dit sal baie help as hulle die Suid Afrikaanse tekstielmark bevorder en die klere hier teen standaard groottes maak. Ons spaar nie regtig wanneer ons invoer nie. Skep eerder werk as wat ons invoer.

Mr Ipeleng Mohitlheng said: No, I have never had a problem with sizes as I always buy at one shop. Levis and Guess label sizes are not the same.

Links: Mnr. Henke Barkhuizen s: Ons wat op die myne werk sukkel met die groottes van overalls. Soms is dit tot n 44 genommer waar dit vir n 34 lyf moet pas. Ons loop baie bloutjies, veral wanneer ons vir die werkers vir die eerste keer iets moet bestel. Daar is beslis n behoefte vir n standaard, maar ek weet nie hoe hulle dit gaan regkry nie.

Mr Tumelo Molobela said: Ive had that problem with trousers. They were too small. They must create jobs in South Africa by building factories to make clothes and shoes. They must then all be manufactured to the standard size.

Mr Terrence Komane said: Normally I would think that different patterns fit differently. A slim-fit will not be the same as a regular fit. The problem is more in terms of the shop assistants that cannot advise customers. They must get training and be able to provide customer service. Service in Burgersfort is ridiculous! Mnr. Ivan van Zyl en mnr. Jacques Grundlingh s: Dit het ons al oorgekom, maar ons weet nie hoe hulle dit gaan regstel nie. Nike skoene is kleiner as Adidas en n XL Adidas hemp is die grootte van n 2XL Nike hemp.

Mr Calvin Matjeke said: Yes, it has happened to me with my shoes. I wear a size 7 but had to go and get a size 8. They must keep in mind when they standardise our sizes that we are not eating the same food as overseas people, so our bodies are not the same. Regs: Me. Bronwynne van Rooyen s: Dis beter as hulle dit gaan standardiseer dat almal se S, M en L dieselfde grootte is. Wanneer hulle dit standardiseer moet hulle ingedagte hou dat ons nie almal soos die girls in die tydskrifte lyk nie.

Mnr. Willie Lundie en me. Arista Visser s: Dit gebeur gereeld. Hulle moet na ons groot mense kyk. Net n maand terug het ons n medium broek gekoop wat toe nie gepas het nie.

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what do you think about it?

Mr Ben Madigage said: Yes, Ive had that. They must make the clothes here so that it is the right size.

Mr Lehlogonolo Mkhondo said: I bought a T-shirt, but took it back because it was not the right size. Markhams and Totalsport have different sizes of medium. In South Africa we are a little fatter than in the rest of the world and manufacturers must keep that in mind.

Ms Jacqueline Mkase said: Yes, I bought a jean and it was too big down there at the feet. It will be good if sizes are standardised. It will be best if we make our clothes here in South Africa where we know our shapes. China is far for us to bring clothes from. If we make it here, it will create jobs.

Me. Melany Kroon s: Dit het al met my gebeur. Veral by kettingwinkels. Skoene en broeke se lengtes moet ook gestandardiseer word. As hulle dit dalk plaaslik vervaardig sal dit werk skep en goedkoper wees.

Mr Phanuel Masinga said: Ive seen that. They take international sizes and it will be better if they standardise South African sizes. Our people are not the same. The stuff from Thailand is short and we here in South Africa are tall.

Mr Anthony Molapo said: Yes, Ive experienced the different sizes with a trouser I bought. They must follow standard sizes.

Mr Olian Simbin said: The clothes must be made the same size. People must also fit before they buy. Ive not had that problem because I use the fitting rooms.

Mnr. Stephan Carelse s: Hemde en broeke is veral n probleem. Ek het n ongemaklike lyf. Suid Afrikaners is groter as buitelanders met hul petite lywe. Bou die klere volgens Suid Afrikaners se lywe en nie Japannese nie.

Mr Eric Hlungwane and Mr Godfrey Mkhombo said: Ive (Mkhombo) had that problem. I wear an XXXL and when I recently fitted at a shop it was like a L. They make lots of clothes in China, but you will never get a Chinese man my size! They are short like my friend Eric here. They must start manufacturing the clothes in South Africa and not in China. Im African and they must make African sizes.

Ms Elsie Serage said: Ive had that problem. It is good that they want to equalize the sizes. You then know that it is standardised. Maybe South Africans will get jobs through this effort and poverty will be reduced. With her is Janet Serage.

Mnr Jandr Koedyk s: Jy gaan standardisering nie regkry nie omdat hulle van China af invoer. Standardisering is n utopia. Ek het nou die dag n nr 9 tekkie by Edgars gekoop en toe was dit eintlik n nr 8. Dit sal lekker wees as dit gebeur dat hulle alles standardiseer.

Right: Mr Sharief Phiri and Ms Patricia Matchia said: Weve had experience of that and ended up having to buy another one because the first did not fit according to the label. It will be good if they make it all the same size.

Mr Louis Mashego and Mr Thobi Lebese said: They must hire professional people to sort out the problems with the sizes. They have a problem with measurement. Especially the Chinashops have not the same sizes as the well-known stores.

NEWS

09 MARCH 2012

Steelpoort Akademie se sportsterre mik ver en hoog

Mauritius toe vir netbal en atlete na provinsiale byeenkoms
Christiaan Kruger en Monique Language het deelgeneem aan die Provinsiale byeenkoms wat in Pietersburg gehou is. Monique het 2de plek gekry in spiesgooi dogers O/12 en Christiaan het 2de plek in die 75m hekkies en 3de plek in 150m hekkies gekry. Baie geluk aan hierdie leerlinge, ons is baie trots op julle s die skool. Fotos en inligting: Cornelia Ebershn

Waterval CVO-atlete op Ermelo

Die eerste netbalspan van Steelpoort Akademie gaan gedurende die April vakansie n netbaltoernooi in Mauritius bywoon. Die skool bedank graag ieder en elk wat n bydrae gelewer het om hierdie droom n werklikheid te maak. Sterkte vir die spelers.

What you should know about antibiotics

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Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. These drugs stop the growth of bacteria or kill the bacteria directly. They are ineffective when treating infections caused by viruses, which include the majority of colds, sore throats (exception for the streptococcus-induced sore throat), coughs, and flu-like illnesses. Taking antibiotics when you dont need them will not speed up your recovery and can lead to your body developing a resistance to the antibiotics your are taking. This will make it more difficult to treat bacterial infections in future. Remember: Take all the medication the doctor has prescribed for the recommended period. Antibiotics are fast acting and you may feel better quickly, but complete the prescribed course. This will ensure that the infection wont occur again. Dont take antibiotics which had not been prescribed for you. All medication is prescribed with your personal medical history, allergens etc. in mind. That is why you should not just assume that what worked for someone else will work for you. Never save some of your antibiotics for later. Because antibiotics are fast acting it is wise to ask your doctor when you can expect to see an improvement and what you should do if the condition does not improve. Antibiotics can have side effects. Nausea, diarrhea and allergic reactions are some of the common side effects. Antibiotics can kill naturally occuring bacteria in the body and you may develop yeast infections while taking antibiotics. Be sure to find out from your doctor what side effects you may experience from taking the medication. If your doctor switches your medication or tells your to stop taking it, always dispose of it properly. You can take the medication back to your pharmacist who will be able to dispose of it ina safe way. Note that you will not be refunded on medication that you take to the pharmacy to be disposed of. Your doctor should examine you everytime an antibiotic is prescribed. Make sure that you know whether you should be taking the medication with food and whether you will need to change your eating habits for the treatment period. Other precautions you may have to take is for example avoiding sunlight and no alcohol consumption. If you have any questions, ask rather than guess.

Die Waterval CVO se atlete het verlede week Saterdag aan die Oos-Transvaalse Kampioenskappe vir CVO-skole gaan deelneem. Die byeenkoms is op Ermelo gehou en di atlete wat daar presteer dring deur om aan die nasionale byeenkoms te gaan deelneem. Die atlete wat gaan deelneem het is: Agter: Jonathan Potgieter, Sulandri van der Linde, Jeandr van den Berg, Stefan Kruger, Jani Taljaard en Marl Labuschagne. Middel: Andreas Fouch, Carlien Labuschagne, Johan Bester, Kluge Bester, Suemarie Oosthuizen. Voor: Liane Fouch, Will de Meillsen, An van Rooyen en Megan Griesel. Afwesig: Deon Stoltz en Elze-Mike Greeff.

Making any sense?

In recent weeks new road signs were erected along the R555 between Burgersfort and Steelpoort. Some of the older ones have however not been removed, giving motorists confusing instructions. In this particular case, 20m after the 60km sign the speed limit is increased for the section through the Steelpoort business area.

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Klein Advertensies Smalls

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

Adverteer/Advertise hier/here: 1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs 2.Betrekking/Vacancy 3.Dienste/Services 4. Oornag Akkommodasie/ Overnight accommodation

5. Troeteldiere/Pets 6. Persoonlik/Personal 7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous 8. Gesoek/Wanted 9. Te Huur/To Rent 10. Te Koop/For sale

10. Te Koop/ For Sale

Fridge compressors: 1/3 - R695; 1/4 R750; 1/5 - R630; 1/6 - R590. Small gas bottles for refill of fridges - R70. Pool

Distribution points - here are some of the places we distribute

* Burgersfort SUPERSPAR * Boxer Stores Burgersfort * OK Grocer * Phelo Pele Pharmacy * Burgersfort Pharmacy * Laerskool Steelpoort * Laerskool Burgersfort * Tingeling Kleuterskool * OK MiniMark * Greater Tubatse Municipality * CTM * Modikwa Platinum Mine * Pick n Pay * Winterveld Village * Ohrigstad SAPS * Total Ohrigstad * Leboeng SAPS * Praktiseer SAPS * Burgersfort SAPS * Magaba Garage * Vision Meat * Burgersfort Toyota * Hendriks Panelbeaters * Mecklenburg SAPS * Tubatse Village * Praktiseer Magistrates Court * Penge * Factory Shop * Dwarsrivier Mine * 4U Office National Burgersfort

table - R3500; TVs from R500. Much more in store! New and secondhand furniture. Visit Furniture Traders Burgersfort. At the back of Capitec and old ABSA Bank (old Post Office Building). Tel: 072 781 1236

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Kennisgewings/Notices
Public Notice
BY-law on Outdoor advertising: Removal of illegal advertising signs
A notice is hereby given in terms of Greater Tubatse Municipality By- law on Outdoor advertising Control document which was published in the Provincial Gazette, Gazette No. 1420 in November 2007. In terms of the By-law, only advertising signs, structure, hoardings, banners, etc. that have been approved by the council on approved sites may be erected on council land. All other signs are illegal. All owners of illegal advertising signs are instructed to remove such structures by 30th of March 2012. Failure to do so will result in the municipality exercising its rights as set out in section 6 of the By-law and remove the signs at the expense of the illegal site owner. Please see the by-law for full definition of advertising signs The By-law on Outdoor Advertising Control document is available on the Greater Tubatse Municipality website on www.tubatse.gov.za. Copies are also available at the municipal offices in Burgersfort.
Address: Kastania Street, Burgersfort PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 Tel: 013 231 1000 Fax: 013 231 1467 Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

Betrekkings/ Vacancies

H.L Phala Municipal Manager

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Calvinites house sport battle

Calvin College held their annual house sport on Friday last week. The seniors of the school competed in field and track items. They competed in javelin, shot put, discuss, long jump, high jump, long distance and faster track items. The two teams, the Navies and the Parkies encouraged their various athletes and the heat of the competition sometimes overshadowed the heat of the day (more than 40 degrees celcius). Everything however happened in good spirits with the focus on participation. By just participating an athlete could ensure a point for his or her team.

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Sewes op Ohrigstad gespeel

Ohrigstad Rugby Klub het verlede week Saterdag n Sewes rugbytoernooi in die vorm van n rondomtalie aangebied. Spanne van die Buffels (Winterveld Rugby Klub), Atok , Phalaborwa en Ohrigstad het teen mekaar gespeel. Die wedstryd uitslae was soos volg: Ohrigstad vs Phalaborwa: 26-5, Ohrigstad vs Atok: 7-14, Buffels vs Atok: 19-7, Buffels vs Phalaborwa: 45-5, Atok vs Phalaborwa: 27-7 en Ohrigstad vs Buffels: 26-10. Die wenners van die dag was die Buffels met Ohrigstad Rugby Klub in die tweede plek. Atok was derde en Phalaborwa vierde. Die spanne het die wedstryde aan Guppy Smit van die Buffels Rugby Klub opgedra. Smit is verlede week Vrydag in n motorongeluk oorlede. Die organiseerders van die toernooi het almal wat deelgeneem, gehelp rel en kom ondersteun het vir hul bydraes bedank. Mre speel die Ohrigstad Rugby Klub n vol 15-tal wedstryd teen die Winterveld Buffels . Die wedstryd begin om 15:00. Die wedstryd word by Laerskool Ohrigstad gespeel. Almal is welkom om die spelers te kom ondersteun.

Die Ohrigstad Rugby Klub speel mre teen die Winterveld Rugby Klub.

Maatlopo United FC third on the log

They are three points behind the leaders
Maatlopo United FC collected maximum points away from home by beating Sekhukhune Arsenal 2-0 last weekend. The team is now number three on the log and has 35 points. The log leaders are 11 Experience with 38 points and RT Killers with 37 points. The two goals scored in Saturdays game was the work of Skipper, Trevor Mohlala and Mojalefa Pharephare. This week the team will host Makgalanoto Young Chiefs at Moroke Ntoampe stadium. They are appealing to all sports loving people in the area to attend the game and give them support. Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 071 035 4246. (Information: Jimmy Makola, Maatlopo United FC Spokesman).

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SPORT
Caddies show they can
Politicians, business and development teams at Tubatse Chrome Club
The annual Steelpoort based Thorburn Security Solutions Golf Day on 3 March 2012 was not only about saying thank you to the Sekhukhune community for doing business in the area, it was also about caring. In 2011 Thorburn Security Solutions also cared when they contributed to the Eastern Limb Mines Executive Mayors Road Race with various forms of sponsorships supporting community members. Both the Executive Mayor for Sekhukhune Cllr Mogabo David Magabe and Tubatse Mayor Cllr J.N. Mhlake accepted the Thorburn Security Solutions invite and participated as players in the Thorburn Golf Day. Despite for sponsoring this event (which also saw teams invited from various business and charity sectors from the Greater Tubatse Area, a youth development team as well as women team) Thorburn also reached out to the needs of golf lovers in the area. A team made up of Caddies from the Tubatse Chrome Club was sponsored with clothing by Thorburn whilst all caddies that worked on the day also received a food hamper from Thorburn Security Solutions. Each player and participating caddie also received a T shirt which symbolizes the importance of Sekhukhune. Prizes to the value of R10 000 was won on the day and the Tubatse Club prepared a special Top left: Some of the Thorburn Security Solutions team at the Assado sheep braai. (Argentinean Assado-style) sheep braai lunch for the players. Caddies working on the day were also entertained with boerewors roles and cold drinks. Thorburn puts a lot of emphasis on the development of disadvantaged people including the caddies at the Tubatse Chrome Club. Annually caddies at Tubatse Chrome Blub are issued with identifiable reflective gear and a lot of progress has been made in promoting the concept of caddies development. The huge golfing potential that development players such as the Caddie Development Team portrayed was evident when the Caddie Development Team won the day. (Information: Dolf Scheepers, Thorburn Security Solutions).

Above: The Tubatse Mayor, Cllr. Mahlake in action on the golf course. Standing behind him is Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor, Cllr Magabe. On the photo right: Cllr. Mahlake is quick to show his joy when his team sank the ball with their firts putt. Right: One of the Caddie-teams members show his joy at sinking the ball. The Caddie development team won the day, showing off their potential.