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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

31 May 2013

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GTM geared for service?

Despite what you you want, or rather dont want to deduct from the adjacent photograph, (the one with Greater Tubatse Mayor, Nkosi Josias Mahlake in a brand new TLB) the mayor is not personally going to build you a new road in the new financial year. BUT, maybe he can organise so that your existing road can be repaired now that the local government structure has received two new graders, one new TLB and two roller compactors worth R7,1 million. They are also going to get new tipper trucks and as soon as the drivers of the new equipment have been trained to use it properly, service delivery will improve (according to the mayor) when the new equipment will be used with the old equipment to try and wipe out the backlogs around several service areas in the municipality. Lets cross our thumbs ...

PTT axes ANC structures

The ANCs provincial task team (PTT) in Limpopo has disbanded three regional structures, the party said on Tuesday. The decision to disband the Sekhukhune, Peter Mokaba and Mopani regions followed an ANC national working committee and PTT probe. PTT spokesman Sello Lediga told the media the move was part of a decision taken by branches during consultations in January that recommended the disbandments. It is in the best interest of the organisation to disband the three regions in order to create an environment in which the ANC can begin to rebuild its structures, because clearly the branches have) rejected the RECs [regional executive committees]. The investigation focused on allegations of mismanagement of party affairs and institutionalised factions. The disbanded structures were accused of running parallel structures and preventing members from participating in processes before the African National Congresss conference in Mangaung in December last year. Lediga said this was going to impact on the partys plans to rebuild the ANC. On Wednesday the party announced the members of the regional task teams (RTTs) attend to day- to-day affairs of the ANC in the affected regions. The tasks teams should bring stability and take the party to provincial conference which will in turn take the party to general election victory. Former ANC provincial spokesperson Ishmael Kgetjepe, now a member of the provincial legislature (MPL) has been named as the chairperson of the regional task team in Sekhukhune. Julia Mathebe is his deputy while the coordinator is Jerry Maseko. Mopani was led by Joshua Matlou, Peter Mokaba by Lawrence Mapualo, and Sekhukhune by Mogobo David Magabe. Lediga said although the three were mayors in their respective municipalities the ANC would not take a decision as to whether they should be removed them from their posts.

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31 MAY 2013

You are invited

The photograph depicts the last Greater Tubatse Local Municipal Council Meeting before the State of the Local Municipality Address (as advertised elsewhere on this page). At this meeting , (which was advertised and open to the public) the complete documents around the budgeting process were discussed and accepted by the Council as the culmination of the budgeting process that also entailed public and private sector input. The documents comprise several hundred pages and all information around development and projects around the whole municipality is available. The Mayor will summarise what is contained in the document on 8 June. Be there.
A Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) project of more than R40 million, contstruction of a tarred road to Alverton village from the Burgersfort - Praktiseer road, seems to be completed. Platinum Gazette travelled for 10 km on this new road through Alverton this week up to Mahlatsi (just before the Mafarafara turn-off) where it abrubtly stops (bottom). Nobody knows what RALs plan with the rest (biggest part) of the route to Kgautswane (Rietforntein) is.

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Dangerous electrical cables cause animal deaths

Various animals including a giraffe was shocked to death with Eskom electrical cables running across the Hannah Game Lodge property. It is suspected that the accident happened on Friday last week and after the death of the giraffe, vultures coming to the carcass was also electrocuted. Eskom visited the farm in April to clear bushes beneath the lines and has knowledge of the danger it poses. Hannah Game Lodge management has lodged complaints and claims with Eskom regarding the incident and by the time of going to press were awaiting a response. The giraffe that died was 5.3m tall but still managed to touch the 4.4m high lines that are lowered by being skew. (Photographs and information: Hannah Game Lodge).

Fire destroys shop

A fire at the Fritjas Fish & Chips shop at the Morone Mall complex on Sunday afternoon left the shop destroyed. It is suspected that an oil fryer caused the blaze that started at about 16:30. It was quickly contained, but caused major damage. The photographs of the action on the scene (below) were taken by Ms Girly Manngo.

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31 MAY 2013

Mall activity still slowed down

Piping problems?
The installation of pipes for future water supply to Burgersfort is progressing well. The focus this week fell on this precious resource after Aloe Ridge to Leopards Bush in Burgersfort was left without water for almost two days after a main line burst. After the burst was repaired the reservoir was empty and this delayed the process even longer. The pipes that are being installed for the future supply is done next to where a road will be constructed in the future. Residents adjacent this week complained to the newspaper that in some areas the groundworks for the pipes are pushing against their fences and walls and they fear it might collapse.

Tubatse Crossing Mall opened its doors last week, but the day was quiet due to a protest by the taxi associations of the area. The official opening function (photograph below) did not happen and a postponed date was not scheduled. On Monday this week, inner city taxi drivers protested outside the Mall (photograph above). Police and traffic officers closed the entrance to the mall and regulated traffic around the protesters whose vehicles

where parked along one lane of the passing road. According to Greater Tubatse Municipality, Resilient Property Management did not attend a meeting scheduled for Wednesday this week and another meeting with the taxi association and the property group is planned for next week Monday. The bulk of taxi drivers did not drop passengers off or picked them up at Tubatse Crossing Mall until shortly before going to press this week.

Yello your signal is overdue. Please provide signal at your earliest convenience - MTN users
Platinum Gazette asked MTN some questions regard signal quality in the area after the newspaper received various complaints about this issue. Questions included data signal quality, dropping of calls and poor telephone signal as well as no service as various times. MTN says: MTN empathises with the community of Steelpoort and Burgersfort areas, and has been tirelessly and continually working on the signal problems for almost a year. Such initiatives include projects such as network upgrades. In ensuring that our customers are connected and receive MTN service, we have placed a temporary transmission hub in the area to address congestion. With this said, MTN would like to appeal to the Burgersfort and Steelpoort communities to report individuals suspected of theft of cables in the area. The theft of cables has been key to the continued loss of connectivity in the area and thus has been a hindrance to our efforts to deliver a world-class voice and Internet network in the area. To alleviate problems such as power outages, MTN is building a link from Nelspruit to Burgersfort. Krishna Chetty, GM: Radio Optimisation & Planning

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Support for the Comrades Marathon runners

On Sunday approximately 20 000 runners will participate in the Comrades Ultra Marathon. The race is from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Local runners will again compete for the top spots. These are the messages to them from our readers.

Ms Excellent Mtshwane said: I cannot watch the Comrades Marathon on TV, because where I stay there is no electricity. I wish them good luck. The local athletes must know we support them and is there in spirit. Make us proud! Ms Lizzie Ratau said: I wish all of them good luck, especially Fanie Matjipa. He can make us proud. He must know we put our hope in him. Good luck. Im going to watch at home with my family.

Ms Emmah Mahlodi Dube said: Yes, I am going to watch. My message to the athletes is that if they are not successful this year, they must continue because their time will come. I wish them good luck.

Mnr. Johan Mini s: Nee, ek kyk nie die Comrades op TV nie. Ek hoop maar die atlete doen goed. Dalk kan hulle die dorp op die map sit.

Mnr. Piet Majoro s: Ja, ek gaan kyk. Matjipa hier van Steelpoort gaan di jaar wen. Peter Molapo moet tweede kom.

Mr Keith Henriques said: The Comrades Marathon is good. It forms ubuntu. The local guys must know we are very proud of them. We hope for something good. They can give us something solid for Limpopo.

Mr Lucas Moraba said: Im gonna watch them on TV. The guys at Modikwa must teach the young guys from the area to run. I think the runners must just pray, because then theyll manage.

Mr Tumelo Molobela said: Ill be watching our athletes. We wish them good luck. They must be strong. They must make us proud and bring the trophy home to Limpopo. We are behind Fanie because he almost did it and this year he can make it. Go Fanie, go!

Me. Feroza Choonara s: Ek sal n oog daarop hou en wens hulle regtig voorspoed toe.

Mr Sam Maphutha said: I won gold in 1991 in the Comrades and I wish Leboka Noto all the best. I worked with him as a mind coach and the carrot will do the magic this year. Ill be watching it at home.

Ms Judy Ngele and Ms Gloria Hlongwa said: We are going to watch because we hope they will make us proud. To the athletes - keep on running when you are tired. Never give up.

Ms Judy Mogola and Mr Edmond Maroga said: Yes, we are going to watch the Comrades Marathon on TV. The athletes must go there and make us proud as always.

Mr Phillemon Maroga said: Ill watch on TV. I just want my guys from the Modikwa Marathon Club to keep it up. I work with Mr Twala and Mr Leboka Noto at Modikwa North Shaft. They must make us proud.

Ms Lettie Lekwadu said: We are going to support them. Ill watch on TV. I want to tell the athletes to keep it up and win on Sunday!

Mr Simon Masinga said: Let them make use of the talents God gave them. They must know that they can not all win. Ill watch them on TV with my family. May the mighty God bless them.

Ms Albina Sekele and Precious Mashoeu said: We will watch with our family. We wish all our athletes the best, we hope well have a winner. They must not use steroids.

Mr Patrick Chili Mdluli and Mr Sipho Mashaba said: We are going to support them. We are behind them all the way. We encourage them to also participate overseas. Keep away from drugs because we want to celebrate the wins and not hear any allegations.

Mr Nicholas Ngele said: Ill be watching on TV. My company gave me the time to go and watch. Ive run the Comrades 11 times with silver medals and hope to be there again next year. To all the big names Fanie, Theko, Noto and the other runners, I wish you good luck with running the Comrades.

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Pas getroud

Field trips for Joshua Generation learners

The juniors to Hoedspruit
The Grade 2 and 3 classes went to the Hoedspruit area where they visited the Khamai Reptile Park and Jessica the Hippo. They also spend time at the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for Wildlife and learned more about protecting our natural resouces. They enjoyed pancakes and ice-cream at the Baobab Restaurant on the S6 road near Hoedspruit. They spend the night at Swadini Forever Resort before returning home.

Bino en Tiny Etsebeth is op 26 April getroud. Tiny (voorheen Smith) kom van Burgersfort. Die paartjie vestig hulle by Hartebeespoortdam. Ons wens hulle voorspoed en geluk toe, s Drieka Jacobs, Tiny se ma.

Wednesday this truck lost its load on the road to Calvin College. Students had to walk the last bit to school as vehicles could not pass. (Photograph: Christine La Grange.)

The seniors to Sabie and Nelspruit

The Grade 4 - 8 classes visited Sabie Valley Coffee near Hazyview and Sabie. They learned about the plant, its berries and how to roast them. The next stop was the Horse Shoe Falls Trout Farm. They all caught some fish and some learners even cleaned their own fish. They stayed at the Jocks Sabie Lodge and visited the Sudwala Caves and Dinosaur Park near Nelspruit the next day. All the staff at the visited venues were very helpful and friendly and the school appreciates their trouble. Also thank you to the staff who accompanied the learners. (All photographs and information: Joshua Generation).

Consumers seeking debt counselling will first have a debt review. This means that all your bills must be put on the table so that the debt counsellor can help you figure out exactly how much debt you have and compare it to your income. The debt counsellor will but together a plan to help you re-pay your debts, but still be able to pay for living expenses such as food and utility bills. If needed the debt counsellor will approach your creditors on your behalf to negotiate the best re-payment options possible. If they cannot agree, the debt counsellor may even go to court on your behalf to get a court order to assist with your re-payment plan. This means that you will be paying one amount to the debt counsellor and the debt counsellor will make sure that your debts get paid according to the agreed plan.

This is why it is important that consumers make sure that they go to a registered debt counsellor that will not take advantage of your situation. The easiest way to make sure that a debt counsellor is registered is to contact the National Credit Regulator (NCR) to check if the debt counsellor is registered with them. An easy search on their website will also provide the information. By seeking debt counselling as soon as the debt gets out of hand you may still be able to keep your car or house, although banks may threaten to come and take it. Debt counselling protects consumers from this type of harrassment and intimidation. You will be able to go for debt counselling if you have an income. Debt counsellors can only assist while you earn money that can be used to budget for your repayment plan and living expenses.
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NEWS

31 MEI 2013

Basaartyd op Ohrigstad
Die NG Kerk op Ohrigstad het verlede week Saterdag hul jaarlikse basaar gehou. Soos altyd was dit n jolige geleentheid met baie te koop, eet en doen. n Teetuin, stalletjies met koeke, groete, vleis, kerrie en rys, worsrolle, aartappel op n stokkie en nagereg was deel van die dag. Daar was ook geleentheid vir boogskiet, windbuks skiet, n modeparade en nuwe speletjies soos Renoster Frustrasie. n Groot hok is met net omvou en plakkate van diere is aan die een kant gehang. Di is deur windskerms beskerm. n Fooi is betaal en n sekere hoeveelheid golfballe kan dan na die plakkate geslaan word - moet net nie die renoster raakslaan nie. Dan is dit reguit tronktoe. n R50 boete moet betaal word voor die speler weer vry kon kom. Tot groot vermaak van almal is daar dan geld vir borgtog ingesamel. Die kerk het almal bedank vir hul werk, hulp en ondersteuning tydens die dag.

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Hervormde Kerk hou basaar

Die Hervormde Kerk in Tubatse het verlede week Saterdag hul basaar by Laerskool Steelpoort se gronde gehou. Daar was iets vir almal. Van vars vleis, groente, koeke, heerlike kos, n pragtige teetuin en hope kindervermaak. Dit was die eerste basaar in n paar jaar en sal nou weer n instelling word. Die kerk het almal bedank wat hard gewerk het en almal wat hulle kom ondersteun het.

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Modikwa Marathon Club runners to watch

Modikwa Marathon Club runners are ready and well prepared for this years Comrades marathon. The race that will be run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, know as an up run has again drawn runners of all ages, shapes and sizes by the thousands. The team that consists of Leboka Noto, this year running in the colours of the Toyota team and Peter Molapo in the colours of the new running club Maxed Elite Running club, are joined by their fellow runners, Justice Phokane, Albert Twala, Sonia Makoua, Adolph Boshego, Solomon Masedi(the Master), Jeffrey Nkuna, Hermaans Mogale(Captain), and welcome back to the team after a long absence Stephan Moeng. The guys are all very excited and ready for this years race and ask all their work colleagues , friends and family to support them by watching the race on Sunday the 2 June from 05h30, the race will be broadcast on SABC 2 and Super Sport SS1. They would like to thank Modikwa Management and Mine for the generous sponsorship they again received for transport and accommodation and all the support they get from friends and fellow workers. The teams is once again hoping for a few surprises. (Article: Willem Montgomery).

Comrades statistics for this year

With a day or two to go before the 88 th Comrades Marathon, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has issued its Substitution and 2013 Entry statistics for the June 2nd event. This years up-run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, has attracted a total of 19,722 entrants, with male entrants totalling 15,383 and female participants coming in at 4,339. The month-long Substitution Process has yielded 729 successful Substitution applications. Womens participation in the great race has been maintained at 22%. The CMAs goal is to grow the female entry tally to 30% in the next five years. 4295 Novices have entered the race while a record number of International participants will be taking on the 89km road-running challenge. 1422 foreign runners from nearly 70 countries have signalled their intention to take on the worlds oldest and biggest ultra-marathon, as opposed to 1374 in last years race. The average age of Comrades male participants in this years race is 41 and 40 for female runners. CMA Race Director, Johan Van Staden says, We expect between 15,000 and 16,000 runners at the Comrades Start at 05h30 outside the Durban City Hall on Sunday, 2 June. As usual, we are prepared to host another fantastic Comrades Race Day.

Ready to run
Local journalist and Samancor Marathon Club runner, Tshepo Marebane will be running the Comrades Marathon this Sunday. He aims to finish in less than 8 hours.

Good luck with the Comrades Marathon

Danil Makua or Makua Marathon as he is known in the community last week participated in a 16km run organised by Xstrata Lion Ferrochrome. He came first in the veteran category and eighth overall. He finished the 16km race in 1:05:05. Makua is currently running for Samancor Marathon Club. Some of his team mates are heading towards the Comrades Marathon this weekend. Makua himself is a veteran Comrades runner but injuries prevented him from runner over the last two years. He does however wish all the athletes from the Greater Tubatse area all the best for Sundays race. They must enjoy the race and make everyone at home proud of them. We are all behind them he said.

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SPORT
Laerskool Ohrigstad pak Laerskool Clivia
Laerskool Ohrigstad het verlede week Saterdag vriendskaplike wedstryde teen Laerskool Clivia van Ngodwana gespeel. Die netbalspan het ongelukkig teen Clivia verloor, maar die rugbyspan het ver gewen. Na die wedstryde is die kinders na die plaaslike kerk basaar. Die skool beoog om hierdie wedstryde n jaarlikse instelling te maak. Laerskool Ohrigstad het in die blou klere gespeel.

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