Report from the Finish Line - p12, 11As with years past, Platinum Gazette has ensured that readers get their Comrades Ultra Marathon as complete as anyone wants it to be. This yearwe again solicited the friendly assistance of Willem Montgomery of Modikwa Platinum Mine and accredited him as our official correspondent at theComrades with finish line access. He supplied us with literally tons of pictures of the event with the help of Francois du Plessis. We also want toextend our gratitude for the assistance with pictures and news to the Samancor Chrome team and Reginald Kgoedi of Modikwa Platinum Mine.
2 in Top 10The 2012 Comrades Ultra Marathon proved the be a real challenge and a huge success for athletes from within theboundaries of the Greater Tubatse Municipality. Leboka Noto (a Lesotho national) of Modikwa Platinum Mine, runningin the Nedbank colours, followed up on his excellent performance this season (including his win in the LongtomMarathon) and finished third, while Gift Kelehe of Samancor Chrome crossed the finish line in eighth position. In thephotograph (left) Noto is seen to approach the finish line, while in the bottom photograph he shares the podium withMiss South Africa, Melinda Bam, Bongmusa Mtembu (2nd) and winner, Ludwick Mamobolo (also form Limpopo).Fanie Matshipa, one of the strongest contenders from the area, did not finish due to injury.
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Eastplats (temporarily)stops projects
Eastern Platinum Limited (Eastplats) has announced that due to thecontinuing negative changes in the global economic environmentand the operating environment in South Africa, it has decided tosuspend funding for the ongoing development of the Mareesburgopen pit mine (situated between roughly between Lydenburg andRoossenekal) and construction of the Kennedy’s Vale ConcentratorPlant (across the R555 from Xstrata / Merafe’s Lion Ferrochromesmelter near Steelpoort).
The company says it will reassess the project economics as andwhen a sustained recovery in the global economic environment andmetals prices takes place.
The mining company says the project was progressing accordingto the planned schedule and budget with initial commissioningplanned for the first quarter of 2013. Civil works are largelycomplete and concrete work is well advanced. Almost all thenecessary process equipment has been procured and received.Engineering is over 90% complete with construction about 20%complete. The overall project is 30% complete and a rapid restart ofproject construction could take place when conditions warrant.
The company says pricing of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) hasdeclined significantly since the decision was made to develop theproject nine months ago, with little or no fundamental demandrecovery or supply reduction forecast in the near to medium term.With the ongoing weakness and volatility in the global financialmarkets (particularly in Europe which consumes approximately 50%of South Africa’s platinum production), the company is of the viewthat a near term recovery in PGM prices to sustainably appropriatelevels is unlikely. In addition, the South African PGM industry isdealing with a number of other predominating economic factors,
including unrelenting operating cost inflation, adverse currencyexchange rates, weak chrome prices, heightened concerns withrespect to reliable power delivery and unplanned and unlawfullabour actions.
The company says in the current operating environment, thefinancial risk of continued project development is not merited andEastplats has taken the decision to suspend the project funding soas to maintain the value in the resources planned to be mined. Theproject will be monitored subject to a sustainable strengthening ofmetal prices and improvement in operating conditions in SouthAfrica.
“These factors, and particularly the continued cost pressures thatwe are experiencing in South Africa, make the platinum sector anextremely difficult space in which to operate. We do not envisageany significant large scale production cuts from the larger producersand consequently expect that the industry will have to contend withmuch lower metal prices than previously projected in the mediumterm. As the open pit operation at Mareesburg was previouslyprojected to provide a significant contribution to revenue in the nearterm, we see no merit in depleting the deposit and the financialresources of the Company until such time as economic andoperating conditions markedly improve. After a considerable amountof review and evaluation Eastplats has been proactive in taking thisaction in the interests of maximizing the value of the PGM resourcesin the Company”, stated Ian Rozier, the company’s president andCEO.
The company says it continues to review its overall miningoperations at CRM in order to mitigate the impact of depressedprices and to safeguard its business and cash resources.
Top: Eastern Platinum’s Kennedy’s Valeplatinum concentrator plant underconstroction near Steelpoort. The projecthas now been halted toghether with theMareesburg openpit mine. The Canadiancompany’s share price plunged 18%immediately after the announcement afterit said it had stopped work on the project,citing a difficult operating environment inSA as well as a depressed market for themetal and low prices.
Ds André vanRooyen en sy vrouRone is onlangs asnuwe herderspaarby die NederduitsGereformeerdeGemeente,Burgersfort,verwelkom. DsVan Rooyen wasvoorheen aan ‘ngemeente opDelmas verbonde.
Unfortunately there is no truth in itthat all recovery services areapproved by all the various
insurance companies. Many havetheir own ‘call centres’ throughwhich they assist their clients in
case of an accident or mechanicalbreakdown.
When you are involved in an accident, stay ascalm as possible. The Nasional Road Traffic Actstates under Article 61(2) that only the owner
of a vehicle or any person with the rightfulownership of the vehicle may give persmission
for the towing of a vehicle in case of anaccident. Unfortunatly there have been caseswhere officials have been involved with making
deals with towing agencies. If you are unable to give permission dueto an injury, the SAPS must take the responsibility. However, no lawenforcement official may enter into a contract on behalf of a vehicle
owner.- Advice from Ettienne Pel,
National Chairman UTASA
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Once again Modikwa Platinum Mine, North Shaft, Section 4 sets new record! May was avery successful production month for the team, 12 crews blasted 8397 m², 2397 m² abovetheir call. This totals to an average of 700 m² per crew with sweepings up to standard for themonth. This was achieved by working safely, doing good planning and co-ordination withthe Acting Production Manager Mr. Nigel Reeder and Mine Overseer Mr. Dirk Fouché andhis dedicated team that work with him.
Shift Bosses of Section 4 from left to right: Fred Doubell, Jakkals Botha, HennieLombaard, Simon Moimane, JJ Smit, Solly Mda, Mr. Dirk Fouche (Mine Overseer ) ,James Peter , Sam Dlamini, Bheki Langazane and Leon Bona.
On 04 June 2012 Tubatse Police arrested two males aged 18 and 23 years inconnection with theft of diesel.
Their arrest follows after and incident between 03 and 04 June 2012.A 55 year old man alleged that on 03 June 2012 he left his place of business in
good order and he was surprised the following morning when he noticed that dieselwas stolen from his truck. He then followed the footprints that led to a certain house.He encountered a man who told him that he stole the diesel with his friend.
The two suspects showed the complainant where they put the diesel and it wasfound inside two 25 litre containers. Thereafter the complainant reported the matterto the police and the suspects were arrested. The two are expected to appear in thePraktiseer Magistrate‘s Court soon.
Diesel thieves apprehended
Greater Tubatse Local Council considered the municipalbudget last week Friday.. Residents will be informed about thebudget during the State of the Municipality Address onSaturday (see notice on page 5).
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set an exampleSenior personnel from Anglo American Platinum’s Twickenham Project nearMoroke visited Phafane Secondary School on Tuesday.
The purpose of the visit was inter alia to raise environmental awareness andto assist this top performing school with their environmental projects. The eventwas also attended by personnel from Anglo American Platinum’s corporateoffices in Johannesburg, local councillors, as well as politicians from othermunicipalities. Everyone, including councillors and learners, donned brightgreen gloves to clean up the school yard. Others took care of the donatedplants. Holes were dug and into the ground they went. Twickenham personnelinstructed learners how to care for the trees and plants, warning them “we do notwant to see this trees and plants die, you must care for them”.
Twickenham also donated three laptop computers, one to the school and twoto the two top learners in grades 11 and 12.
The top five learners in the all the grades received an electronic educationalgame. “This school had a 100 % pass rate in 2011. We want to support it andencourage learners to work hard” the visitors from Anglo American Platinumexplained.
5NUUS8 JUNIE 2012
The Mayor of Greater Tubatse Municipality Cllr Nkosi JosiasMahlake invites Magoshi, Business sector, Ward Committees,
churches and all members of the community to attend the 2012/13 State of the Local Municipality Address scheduled as follows:
Date : 09 June 2012Time : 10h00Venue : Ngwaabe Comprehensive School (Ga-Masha village)
Transport will be provided and for more information please contactWard Councillors and CDW‘sEntertainment will be provided by the local and National artistsFor more information please contact Communication Unit at013 231 1000
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Pinkenolsie Kleuterskool in Steelpoort het verlede week Saterdag ‘n geldelike donasieasook ‘n klompie plastiek motorfietsies ontvang. Die skenking is deur Bikers that Care,ToyRun, Dreasm Chasers, Big Boy Schooters and Mamakhaya (Expendibles) gemaak.Die skool het almal vir hul bydraes bedank.
Hande en harte oop vir kleuterskool
Samancor Eastern Chrome Minesinvest in schools
Mogolo secondary School is situated at RibaCross Village and Samancor EasternChrome Mines (ECM) took the initiatives to
get involved. The school was in dire needfor Assembly Shelter due to the weatherconditions. The community are also using
the facility when theyhave meetings orfunctions. The PrincipalM r N g a b u l eZondi expressed hisgratitude to Samancor(ECM).At MagakantshePrimary School inMakgemeng VillageECM constructed anadministration blockand also provided thefurniture for it. Theprincipal Mr Sekgobelaexpressed his thanks toSamancor ECM.(Photo and information:Mariska Stickling,ECM).
Iemas hetgoedhartigrekenaars aan dierekenaarklasgeskenk sodat elkeleerder nou by syeie stasie enrekenaar kan werk.Rita Swanepoel enMandla Gwambeoorhandig dierekenaars aan MnrAnton Alberts diehoof. Baie dankieIemas ons is innigdankbaar!
Hierdie meisies isgekies vir dieonderskeieMpumalanganetbalspanne.Voor: Chris-MarieEbersohn (skadu-speler O/12), Anna-stacia Ikaneng (O/13),Monique Lang-uage(O/12) en SonayLabuschagne (O/13).Agter: Faith Mkhabela(O/15) en TshepiMabilo (O/15).
Mr Victor Mohlala said: “They are justsaying something about a budget, butnothing is happening. They want to buyour hearts with functions, but nothinghappens. Yes, I’ve participated in thepublic participation process, but is doesnot help”.
Mr Piet Mahlangu said: “I think themunicipalities try to keep to their budgets.No, we have been busy so I’ve notparticipated in the public participationprosess”.
Mnr. Shaun Morrick sê: “Hulle moet netby die begroting hou, anders help dit nie’.
Me. Sonja Manzi sê: “Ek dink hulleprobeer by die budgets wat hulle opstelhou. Hulle moet dit net van die begin afreg toewys. Hulle moet daaraan werk omvir die mense water te gee. Soms is daarnie eens in Burgersfort water nie. My manwas by die vergaderings vir die publiek”.By haar is Ethlynn - “Ek dink hy gaaneendag die munisipale bestuurder vanBurgersfort wees!,” sê Sonja. Ms Charlotte Khoza said: “The budgets
they work for me. Otherwise they’ll justwaste. It is better to have a proper budgetand keep to it. They need to upgrade theroads and the whole town”.
Mr Simon Kgoete said: “No, I did notparticipate in the process. They keep thebudget for themselves. They eat up themoney and don’t do anything on thebudget. There are lots of pending projectslike the road to Alverton that is nowstanding still”.
Me. Esmé Randall sê: “Nee, hulle oorskryalle limiete. So waar kom die begroting in?Ek glo glad nie meer hul begrotings nie.It’s all a set-up”.
Mr Sam Modiba said: “They do keep totheir budgets as we see improvementsthrough the Municipal InfrastructureBudget. We wish they’ll put more fundsinto water projects and sanitation,although we understand that it is the dutyof the district municipality. I’ve notpreviously participated in the budgetprocess”. With him are Kganya and Thato.
Mnr. Darius Joubert en mnr. Andries Joubert sê: “As ons sien hoe die paaie lyk dan lykdit nie of daar by begrotings gehou word nie. Die traffic congestion raak ook net meeren niemand doen iets nie”.
Me. Bianca Jordaan sê: “Nie by een van die dorpe hou hulle by hulle begrotings nie enniks word gedoen nie. Nee, ek neem nie deel aan die hele proses nie. Wat help dit jygaan sit daar vir ure en luister en neem deel, maar jy gaan nie resultate kry nie?” Byhaar is Chereze Jordaan, Zuanté Wortley en Burnice Jordaan.
Ms Phomelelo Monashane said: “Ja, Iparticipate. I think they keep to the budgetbecause they make improvements butthere is still no water and roads. Theydon’t spend all the money on the thingsthey are supposed to”.
Mr LC Matlala said: “Ja, it is veryimportant to participate. Unfortunately themunicipality don’t use the moneyaccording to the budget”.
The District Municipality had the State of theDistrict Address last week. A budget of R1200million was approved for the 2012/2013financial year.This week on 9 June the local Greater TubatseMunicipality will host the State of theMunicipality Address. The public is invited tothis event that will not only see them gettinginsight into the adopted budget for the comingfinancial year, but also be entertained withartists. (See the public notice on page 5 of thisweek’s newspaper for more information).We asked readers if they care about thebudgets and whether the municipalities keepto it. We also asked if they participate in thewhole process to set it up.
Do you care about the money?
7NUUS8 JUNIE 2012
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Westvaal convenience now in SteelpoortThe Westvaal Group recently spread theirwings to also include Steelpoort.They have a show area with a variety ofsecondhand vehicles.“The idea was to bring everything closer to ourclients. We also have extended working hoursto accommodate those people working shifts
and who are unable to travel to Lydenburg tovisit our dealership there,” explained MrTimothy Chowles, Sales Manager.People who are interested in buying a newvehicle can also visit them in Steelpoort. Thenew vehicle will be brought from WestvaalMashishing to Westvaal Steelpoort to makethings easier. In the Westvaal group’s stableof new vehicles the following brands can befound: Isuzu, Chev and Opel.The public is invited to come and view thevehicles available. Westvaal Steelpoort workswith Iemas as well as all the major banks toarrange vehicle finance. Clients must alsoremember that in some cases you will be ableto buy a vehicle without a deposit.Secondhand vehicles go through a 101 pointcheck and an optional 2 year extendedwarranty is available for less than R5000.Hours: Mondays - Fridays from 07:30 - 18:00.Saturdays from 08:00 - 12:00.Speak to one of the sales executives or visitthem on the corner of Rodium Road and theR555 in Steelpoort.Contact them on: (013) 230 9519 or TimothyChowles (Sales Manager - 076 114 2266),Eugene Müller (082 564 1101) or AlbertMohlala (079 554 5793).
The Westvaal Steelpoort team are MrTimothy Chowles, Mr Albert Mohlala andMr Eugene Müller.
The Samancor Chrome Eco Races to behosted on Saturday, 30 June in Steelpoortgained momentum at the Comrades Exhibitionthis year. “The exhibition stand attracted alot of attention from athletes wanting to runaway the Comrades blues. The 21km and10km routes both pose excellent opportunitiesto get back into training and running afterComrades. “ said Loma van der Walt, raceorganiser.The 30th of June 2012 promises to be a dayto be remembered in Steelpoort as a day offun for the entire family. The SamancorChrome Eco Races comprising of a 21.1kmhalf marathon, 10km race and 5km family funrun is hosted by the Samancor ChromeMarathon Club and proudly sponsored bySamancor Tubatse Chrome and EasternChrome Mines. Interest and excitement isalready mounting for the event as secondarysponsors Thorburn Security Solutions hasannounced sponsorship of the event securityand Talisman Hire will be sponsoring the Startof the Half Marathon and portable toilets alongthe route.“It is exciting to experience how the people in“the Valley” are drawn together and committedto making a huge success of this event” saidDesmond McManus, GM of Thubatse Chrome.“We have always believed that together wecan make things happen in the communitiesin which Samancor Chrome operates”.The route for the 21km race starts inEerstegeluk at the Maelebe Primary Schoolwith the first 5kms showcasing local village life,then crossing over the R555 into the groundsof Samancor Lannex Mine, through theTubatse Golf Club nature reserve area andending at the golf course grounds. The 10kmroute and 5km Family Fun Run routes startand finish at the Tubatse Chrome Golf Club.These races promise to follow a very scenicroute.
Samancor Chrome Eco Racesgets Comrades exposure
Monies raised from entry fees will bechanneled to specific projects for the needy inthe local communities. The Samancor ChromeEco Races will partner with Friend in Need inthis regard.A large part of the event has been planned tooffer local families the opportunity to spend aday filled with fun and festivities in whatpromises to be the largest community eventof its kind in the Greater Tubatse area. Acarnival atmosphere awaits participants andvisitors at the finish venue at Tubatse ChromeGolf Club with food stalls, kids’ activities andlive entertainment offered as part of the familyfun day.Entry forms can be obtained from the followingoutlets in Steelpoort:The Tubatse Chrome Fitness Centre - KennethMoepeng 013 230 8421, Tubatse ChromeSHEQ Department - Tumelo Maebela013 230 8391; Maelebe Primary School - Felicia Maloma 072 615 0199 / 082 2011043 or email : [email protected] parties wishing to get involved inthe Samancor Chrome Eco Road Races bymeans of co-sponsorship or waterpoints maycontact the race organisers, Ants Events at071 605 1507/6 or 082 557 9604 or email:[email protected].
Tubatse Chroom het onlangs ‘n nuwe projekgeloots naamlik “Projek Trots”. Die doel vanhierdie projek is om die omgewing waarin onswerk op te knap en die voorkoms te verbeter.Besige Bytjies het ook aan hierdie projekdeelgeneem. Fondse is ingesamel, borge isgekry en ouers is genader om met die projekte help.Op Saterdag 26 Mei, het onderwysers, ouersen kinders saam ingespring om die apparaatop diespeelgrond te verf. Ou buitebande is geplant,klein herstelwerkies is aan apparaat gedoenen nuwe skadunet is gespan.Besige Bytjies Kleuterskool bedank graag dievolgende besighede:Shave Specialist Paint Centre in Burgersfort;Supa Quick in Steelpoort; PnP in Steelpoort;Plus 3 Konstruksie. Dankie ook die BesigeBytjie ouers vir hulle finansiële bydraes en ‘nspesiale dankie aan Anri Kleynhans, wat dieprojek gelei het, en elke ouer wat gehelp hetom die speelgrond so mooi te maak. (Foto’s &Inligting: Besige Bytjies).
Besige Bytjies se ‘Projek Trots’
8 PLATINUM GAZETTE 8 JUNE 2012
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One Bedroom Flat tolet in Burgersfort. In
secure complex.Contact:
076 666 1100
General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is anequal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to historicallydisadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one of the methodsutilised to determine the successful candidate. The company offers acompetitive remuneration package commensurate with the position. TheCompany reserves the right not to appoint.
Please forward your application to the HR Office, Fax: 013 230 7793or e-mail: [email protected]
Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after theclosing date must accept that their applications were not successful.
Role Purpose: Ensuring the optimum availability of specifiedengineering equipment at the lowest cost and at the optimumreliability levels.
Key Performance areas: The incumbent will read and inter-pret electrical engineering drawings. Ensure that day to dayperformance is measured and reviewed and corrective ac-tions initiated and monitored. He or she will ensures than on-going team and individual performance measurement andreview takes place within the section. Ensure the day to dayresources is effectively and efficiently utilised. Improving theoverall performance of the workplace to ensure optimum ser-vice delivery. Conducting faultfinding on specified equipmentand executing repairs or replacements. Advises on equipmentreplacements when needed.
Requirements: The candidate must have a Grade 12 certifi-cate. NQF level 5 qualification in the Instrumentation Field(National Diploma). Trade Test: Qualified InstrumentationTechnician. Supervisory Qualification. At least 3 years expe-rience in the engineering environment as an InstrumentationTechnician. Knowledge of Siemans PCS-7 systems includ-ing: WinCC Scada, Remote I/O (ET Stations), and ProfibusNetworks. Must have sound knowledge of close submergearc furnaces, open furnaces and Pelletising plants. Knowl-edge of Mine Health and Safety Act.
Senior IntrumentationTechnician (C5)
General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is anequal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to historicallydisadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one of the methodsutilised to determine the successful candidate. The company offers acompetitive remuneration package commensurate with the position. TheCompany reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Please forward your application to the HR Officer - Mine OperationsASA Metals (Pty) Ltd by Fax to: 086 663 0935
Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after theclosing date must accept that their applications were not successful.
Role Purpose: To contribute towards business success byensuring the overal optimum safe operation of the mine andproduction of the required FeCr.
Key Performance areas: Minerals Act Regulation 2.14.1Appointee. Ensure that the workplace is healthy and safe andthat work activities are in compliance with all standards, pro-cedures, legislation, MHSA and regulations. Ensure the safeand efficient removal of broken rock from the workplaces.Ensure optimum team effectiveness through motivation,coaching and mentoring and using rational thinking processesto resolve daily workplace problems. Maintain Safety man-agement Systems & Standards. Develop and maintain Cred-ible and Sustainable production plans and budgets. Safe andefficient execution of Stoping, Development and Logistics op-erations. Managing a Production Area of the mine safety. Ef-fective allocation, utilisation and optimisation of Resource.Effective cost control of mining operations. Ensure continu-ous improvements in service delivery within the department.
Requirements: The candidate must have N3 or Grade 12certificate or equivalent qualification. Must be in possessionof a Mine Overseer’s Certificate of competency or MQA level3 Rock Breaking Certificate for Scheduled Mines. 2 Yearsexperience as a Mine Overseer in Underground metallifer-ous mining.
Mine OverseerQuote Ref : 0036/1300/230412
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9NUUS8 JUNIE 2012
Winterveld Ringbal Klub presteerWinterveld Ringbal Klub het gedurende Mei grootsukses by die Limpopo proewe behaal. Dievolgende spelers is gekies op vanaf 8 - 14 Julie
aan die Nasionale Ringbal Toernooi inNelspruit te gaan deelneem: Zuanté Wortley(o/13 A-dogters), Zandria Wheeler - kaptein(o/15 A-dogters - afwesig op foto), ChaneCronje (o/15 A-dogters - afwesig op foto),Celente Cronje (o/17 A-dogters); BiancaJordaan, Annelise Smit en NatashaOosthuizen (almal Snr. Dames); ZelnaWheeler (Meesters Dames; Werner Keulder(Meesters Mans - afwesig op foto); RSASkeidsregter Bennie Wheeler (afwesig).Daar is twee mense gekies om as RSAKeurders tydens die Nelspruit toernooi opte tree. Zelna Wheeler is een van diepersone en sal tydens die toernooi haarSpringbok Klere ontvang.Die Klub bedank graag almal wat hulworsbroodjie verkope by OK Minimarkondersteun het, Christo Augustyn en sypersoneel asook elke ander persoon watbydraes gelewer het.
Samancor ECM sponsored Hoërskool Lydenburg’s1st Soccer team with a new Soccer kit.The first soccer team’s manager, Mr LJ Makokgaexpressed his gratitude, and stated that the boysfeel honoured by Samancor’s support, and they are
Samancor ECM supportingHoërskool Lydenburg Soccer Team
looking forward to compete against the best withpride.Samancor ECM would like to wish this team well,and we are hoping to see some Bafana-Bafanaplayers emerging from this team.
Photo & article: Mariska Stickling
SecurityCompaniescompete in
soccerPhoenix Flying Squad’s soccerteam took on a team from ThorburnSecurity las week.The Phoenix Security team won 4-0.They also recently played a gameagainst Thokogomo SC. Thisended in a draw.(Photographs and information:Phoenix Flying Squad)
The Tubatse SAPS playeda friendly soccer gameagainst the lecturers of theCN Phatudi Campus of theSekhukhune College onTuesday this week.The game started in thelast light of day and endedwith the SAPS andlecturers each scoring 3goals. The SAPS played inyellow jerseys.
TubatseSAPS vs
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Join the RoundTable for golf
The Round Table will be hosting a funfilled day of golf on 23 June 2012. Theevent will be taking place at theTubatse Chrome Club and will aim toraise money that will go towards localcharities.The first tee-off will be at 08:00. A fourball entry will cost R1000 and willinclude a light lunch.The Round Table is a non-political,non-denominational association ofyoung men between the ages of 18and 40. Members are from nearlyevery profession and occuption andtheir objectives encompass theencouragement of high ethicalstandards, the promotion of socialintercourse and fellowship amongyoung professional men.The Extension Committee of the
Mpumalanga Area for Lydenburg isplanning thegolf day in aid of theLydenburg, Steelpoort and Burgersfortcommunities.They are currently looking for people andbusinesses to get involved in one of thefollowing ways:Through sponsorship of a green at thecost of R1500.To sponsor a Tee at R1500.By entering a four ball for the golf day atR1000 per four ball.Through a cash donation or thesponsorship of prizes for the golf players.To get more information, to book a fourball or become involved in any other waycontact Quintin Krog on 076 607 2675 ore-mail: [email protected]. You canalso do bookings directly at the TubatseChrome Club.
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All the Comrades Marathon action in pictures
The Modikwa Mine team before they left for the race.
Thousands of people at the finish at Sahara Stadium in Kingsmead in Durban.
Well known veteran runners BruceFordyce and Zola Budd ran the racetogether.
Russian, Elena Nurgalieva wonthe women’s race.
Ludwick Mamabolo from Limpopowas the winner in the men’s race.In this photo he just crossed thefinish line and is embraced byteam member from Mr PriceSport.
Willem Montgomery in his Platinum Gazettegear with Mandla Nxumalo.
Gift Kelehe in action.
Peter Molapo came in at number 38.
GreaterTubatseathletesthumbs upat the finishline.
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Samancor Chrome Marathon ClubPosition Name Time8 Gift Kelehe 5:38:39292 Lazarus Mogoane 7:08:10335 Mogoane Mongalo 7:11:57336 Seun Maphakge 7:11:59424 Jeffrey Mbuyane 7:18:37634 Simon Maroga 7:29:06751 Ponesho Shai 7:39:521315 Hendrick Magale 8:19:033429 Tshepo Marobane 9:32:163982 Tshakmuma Maesela 9:47:395706 Sethibe Mohubedu 10:26:436465 Johannes Pretorius 10:40:377069 Jan Maphake 10:48:0911125 Victor Raliphada 11:49:14
Modikwa Marathon Club & EmployeesPosition Name Time3 Leboka Noto 5:33:3138 Peter Molapo 6:04:24335 Surprice Makofane 7:13:01521 Ernest Mokoo 7:25:01671 Sonia Makoua 7:34:361326 Albert Twala 8:21:552127 Cedrick Mboyane 8:52:202408 Victor Maroge 8:58:002671 Jeffrey Nkuna 9:12:412755 Adolph Boshego 9:17:483454 Solomon Masedi 9:43:523573 Aron Maroga 9:47:384027 Mandla Nxumalo 9:58:087697 Lawrence Raphiri 11:30:06
Leboka Noto has always lovedrunning and when he joinedModikwa Mine in 2006 there wasno question as to whether he willcontinue or not.Leboka spoke to Platinum Gazetteon Wednesday about his run to thirdplace this year.“I planned my race this year,” hesays. “ I wanted to be half way atabout 2:44 - 45 and I was there at2:45. I told myself that my pacemust be to climb slower and on theflats regain my speed to fly downthe hills”. At about 16km before thefinish Leboka was still in position 14.“I heard that I am number 14 andthought I will use my height and mystrength and I will push to get pastall the other guys. I ran very well”.In the last few minutes of the raceLeboka went from position 8 tonumber 4 and then pushed hard tobecome the third runner at thefinish.Leboka was probably the onlyrunner chewing on a carrot after the
halfway mark. “Yes, I usually train withfruits. I take an apple or orange and acarrot. After two and a half hours ofrunning I usually eat the carrot with alittle bit of water. So this year I thoughtI must stick to what I know and whatworks. Food is very important for yourbody”. The Modikwa Team andSamancor Chrome Marathon Clubjoined forces to provide Leboka withhis usual snack. “They gave me twocarrots when I was half way. Thankyou to everyone who helped with this,”Leboka says.Leboka’s training consists of a half anhour or an hour of running everymorning before he goes to work in theunderground stopes of ModikwaPlatinum Mine. “I wake up at 03:30and then I go running. When I comeback I wash, dress and get on the busto work. I don’t train in the afternoonsagain. It is very hard work down in thestopes and my body becomes reallytired. This year I took my annual leavea month before the Comrades and Istarted to just train. I did not go to my
home in Lesotho, my wife andchildren came here while I trained”.Leboka has three children.“I want to tell the people of Tubatseand everywhere in South Africathat you are free, you can do thisfor your country. Look at Mamabolowho is also here from Limpopo andlook at Fanie Matshipa who lastyear came second. You must workhard and then you must work evenharder than you’ve worked before.Don’t do drugs and remember thereis a time for everything in thisworld”.“I have a dream of winning theComrades Marathon. I will push todo it. If I for some reason cannotdo it, I will push for everyone elsewith that dream to work hard anddo it”.“Thank you to everyone whosupported me and have helped tomake my achievements possible.Congratulations to all the otherrunners who did well and to thosewho finished”.
One-on-onewith Leboka
Why he wanted a carrot atthe halfway mark and
more...
Almost 20 000 runnersparticipated in this year’sComrades Ultra Marathon.The Samancor ChromeMarathon Club returned homewith one gold and six silvermedals - no easy feat. TheSamancor Chrome MarathonClub thanked Tubatse Chromefor the financial sponsorships aswell as the logistical support ofthe athletes. In the Modikwacamp the athletes alsoperformed well. The ModikwaPlatinum Mine Business Leader
Mandla Nxumalo bettered histime from last year with 45minutes!The Modikwa Marathon Clubwould like to thank ModikwaPlatinum Mine, Zizwe GeneralTrade, Cheetah Technologies,Pick n Pay Steelpoort, Nando’sBurgersfort, OK Grocer and OKMinimark Burgersfort for theirsponsorships that made theteam’s participation possible.All the athletes are keen to nextyear tackle the up-run fromDurban to Pietermaritzburg.
Local runners saythank you
Photographs: WillemMontgomery and Francoisdu PlessisLazarus Mogoane came in at number 292. Here he is at
the finish.
Right: Mandla Nxumalo lifts his arms in joy after finishingthe Comrades Marathon 45 minutes faster than last year.
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SPORTPlatinum Gazette
Locals are ‘flying’ in theComrades Marathon
Last week Sunday, the Comrades Marathontook place between Pietermartizburg andDurban. This grueling 89km race is seen asone of the ultimate races in the world andmany world renowned athletes join amateurrunners in the challenge.This year Greater Tubatse was again inrepresented in the group that headed for thefinish line first. Leboka Noto(photographs topright and top left), an employee from Modikwa
Platinum Mine took the third position. Movingup from number 14 in the last few kilometres.His time was 05:33:31. Last year Leboka camein at number 9. Leboka is originally from Lesotho,but have been working for Modikwa PlatinumMine since 2006 and currently lives in theSteelpoort area where he has become a well-known face.Gift Kelehe (photograph bottom right) was thefirst local representing South Africa over thefinish line. Gift is running for the SamancorChrome Marathon Club in Steelpoort andfinished in position 8 with a time of 05:38:39. Itwas his 6th Comrades medal and he managedto better his time from last year with which hetook fifth place.Peter Molapo (photo below), another ModikwaPlatinum Mine employee was number 38 at thefinish. Peter is a well-known face at theComrades Marathon and have previouslyfinished at number 8. His time this year was06:04:24. Get more Comrades photographs andnews inside.
Leboka Noto and Gift Kelehe during the Comrades Marathon. (Photograph: ReginaldKgoedi).
(Photographs: Willem Montgomery andFrancois du Plessis)
