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Estimatedcompletion date:December this year(2012)
The Department of Water Affairs says the De Hoop dam currently under construction between Steelpoort and Roossenekal willprobably be completed in December this year.
According to the Department progress to date include the placement of concrete with the total volume of 129 000 cubic metres,which was placed in 30 days during November 2011. This is a new South African record for Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC).Partial impoundment is expected to commence before the end of 2012i.
In 2003, the then President Thabo Mbeki announced the construction of a dam on the Olifants River System that would supplywater to the towns, industries and poorly serviced rural communities in parts of the Sekhukhune, Capricorn and Mogalakwena regionsof Limpopo.
The Olifants River Water Resources Development Project, with its many phases, including the construction of De Hoop Dam willsupply water to communities and mines in the surrounding areas.
In March 2007, the construction site was officially opened during a sod turning ceremony. Construction activities advanced atgood pace with many milestones achieved. As per the De Hoop Dam Charter, signed by the Department of Water Affairs, thePremier of the Province, as well as the Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality, it was agreed that a minimum of 60% ofthe labour force, should be sourced locally. There are 1061 people employed on the site, of which 842 are local residents fromMakhuduthamaga (2 wards), Tubatse (6 wards), Elias Motsoaledi (1 ward) Municipalities.
The completion of the dam unfortunately also holds some bad news. The department says as the end of constructionapproaches, the amount of work will become less and less, up until the dam is fully operational and providing water to communitiesand industry in the area. This means that some employee contracts will not be renewed as the work downsizes. This process willcontinue until completion of the project.
Fatalityat Bokoni
Another mineworker in the area diedthis week.
On Wednesday AnooraqResources Corporation (Anooraq)announced: “with deep regret that anemployee was fatally injured at theBokoni Platinum Mine’s Vertical shaft,on Tuesday, 14 February 2012, in a fallof ground accident in the 6-E17 raiseline.
The South African Department ofMineral Resources has issued aSection 54 safety stoppage notice inrespect of the Bokoni operations andfurther updates will be provided to themarket in due course. The name of thedeceased will be withheld until the nextof kin have been informed.
The board of directors andmanagement of the Company andBokoni Platinum Mines extend theircondolences to both the family andcolleagues of the deceased employee”.
This is the second fatality at Bokoniin less than four months. On 21November last year the companyannounced that an employee wasfatally injured at the Bokoni PlatinumMine’s Middelpunt Hill UG2 shaft, onFriday, 18 November 2011, after beingstruck by a dump truck in the maindecline shaft.
Prior to this fatal accident inNovember Bokoni Platinum Mines hadachieved 1,5 million fatality free shiftson Saturday,15 October, 2011.
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A South African trend is that security risk is moving to the softer targets – the residences where individualsrather than companies are responsible for paying the security bills. The above bring about demands for lower security costs, which are achieved by certain securitycompanies, but to the detriment of the service to the resident or complex or estate. Security guards arenormally unhappy because they are underpaid, are not paid statutory required benefits such as annualbonuses, provident fund contributions nor overtime, uniforms are shabby and guards pay for part of theuniform pieces or provide own shoes and on the other hand are government statutory payments not met –all of these to cut costs to be able to have a warm body in a uniform at the gate meeting the requirementof having a guard at the gate.It is indeed in the residential areas, complexes and security estates where security requirements arestringent - where lives are at risk. A higher than normal level happy security officer, properly equipped anddressed is required to care for our lives and belongings.Thorburn Security Solutions is putting together a package for residential security in Burgersfort which isbased on volumes and the provisionof security to four or more estates –we would like to see higher gradedguarding on Grade C levels inestates, equipped with sms basedpanic alarm system linked to areputable response company andThorburn managers in Burgersfortand Steelpoort, backed up by a 24hour Thorburn mobile supervisor inBurgersfort for immediate clientinteraction (not replacing individualresponse services). Live guard petrolmonitoring systems is essential.Security officers would beremunerated as prescribed by theSectorial Determination and noshort cuts taken in the paymentsystems, which will include thepayment of the prescribed minimum208 hours basic wage, overtime,Sunday time, public holiday time, annual bonus and contributions to the Private Security Industry
Provident Fund. Uniforms will add tothe image of residential estates and amonthly performance and attendancebonus system is in place.A second phase of the development,which could be sooner than later couldbe dedicated, qualified armed responsewhilst off site cctv and alarmmonitoring systems from anindependent Thorburn RemoteMonitoring Center is a furtherdevelopment on the horizon forBurgersfort.Contact Dolf Scheepers on 082 4446844 or [email protected] orOnkabetsie Mosielele on 071 670 1642or [email protected] visit ourweb site www.thorburn.co.za
Security Risks moving to Residential Areas:Solution based on Volumes
DeadlinesAdvertising deadlines are on a
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Limpopo Premier, CasselMathale blitzed through GreaterTubatse Municipality onTuesday, inter alia to inspectwork on the new bridge betweenPenge and Mankele village. Itwas decided to build the bridgeafter an Imbizo where residentscomplained about their safety incrossing the Olifants River. Thephotographs were taken lastweek Thursday. As can be seenon the photogrph, work on thebridge and tarred road toMankele is progressing rapidly.
‘The law must take itscourse’ - Executive MayorThe Executive Mayor of SekhukhuneDistrict Municipality, Cllr Mogobo DavidMagabe, says he is disturbed by theongoing violent protests in Praktiseer areaof the Greater Tubatse Municipality.
“Of utmost concern to me and theentire leadership collective is that thisprotest is done in the name of servicedelivery. And unfortunately this raises lot ofsuspicions due to the fact that our peoplein Praktiseer, Ga-Manoke, Bothashoek andpart of Dresten have been without watersince January and there was no violence.One wonders the timing of the violencesince on the Monday violence broke out, itwas the same day that government hasbegan supply of water to all the people”.
Whilst the District Municipalityacknowledges that not enough was doneto communicate the breakdown of its rawwater pump in the Tubatse River, whichled to interruption of supply of water toresidents, and the coordination of its watertankers to assist with water, ExecutiveMayor Magabe still maintains “it can’t bethat when there are challenges our peopleshould take to the streets and embark onunlawful marches, barricade public roads,prevent people from going to work anddeny learners access to schooling, burntyres and intimidate public officials withdeath and destruction of their properties.All this are purely criminal acts and SAPSshould then work accordingly”.
“Once again I urge our people to becareful not to be abused by criminals who
take advantage of their genuine servicedelivery concerns such as shortage of waterto instigate their unlawful activities. Water isa constitutional right for all and governmenthas the responsibility to supply people withwater without failure”.
On the alleged arrest of PutiputiMogakala purporting to be COPE leader, MrGert Masilela, former PAC councillor andCollen Dlamini, Greater Tubatse Municipalemployee, and others, Councillor Magabesays “we must allow Police to execute theirduties without any interference fromwhoever, be it political or otherwise. We area constitutional country and we need respectthe independence of our law enforcementagencies hence I can’t comment much onthe arrests and the justice process becausethis institutions are independent and thefunction as such”.
Mayor Magabe said in conclusion“During our urgent meeting which was heldon Sunday last week with residents ofPraktiseer, we outlined short, medium andlong term plans that the District Municipalityis embarking upon to solve this problem ofwater shortages once and for all. And we willshare more details during a MayoralOutreach meeting with all residents to beheld at:
Batubatse Primary School on Sundaythe 19th February 2012 at 10:00 am”
Currently all the people of Bothashoek,Praktiseer, Ga-Manoke and part of Drestenare receiving water as usual.
Success withOperation Re
Ya TswaraLast week Friday and Saturday BurgersfortPolice conducted an extensive operationaround the Police Station’s policing areas.
During the operation 11 cases of drinkingin public were registered, one case ofcommon assault were rported. A 26 year oldmale of Burgersfort was arrested. A case ofattempted murder was also reported and a22 year old male, also from Bugersfort wasarrested. The Police also attended to twocases of people selling liquor withoutlicenses.
Five suspects were arrested inconnection with a case of malicious damageto property. The incident relating to thearrrests took place at Steelpoort in Januarythis year. The ages of the suspect varybetween 40 and 45 years and they are allfrom Steelpoort.
Mr Lukas Tlolane, Animal HealthTechnician of the Department ofAgriculture, was one of the department’spersonnel who conducted rabiesvaccinations at Ohrigstad this week. Thedepartment’s annual campaign againstrabies has now been concluded.
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Business robbedOn Tuesday morning a mealie meal depot in Burgersfort wasrobbed. The robbery happened at 07:30 when three men inbetween the ages of 24 and 34 entered the premises. Theywere carrying firearms.They demanded money from the staff at the shop andassaulted two of the workers. They were not seriously injured.The suspects took the money and took flight. No one has beenarrested. Anyone with information about this case can contactLt Mohale on 013 231 7231 or 082 402 8960.
Woman murdered atprimary schoolAt
On Tuesday morning Tubatse PrimarySchool stood quiet and desolate in Manokevillage. The words: “God is good all the time”still on one of the classroom boards.This school however was on Monday thescene of domestic violence turned deadly.Ms Edith Monyane who worked as avolunteer at the school, preparing food forthe feeding scheme, was killed when herhusband allegedly ran her over with a 4-tontruck, and pushed her through an outbuildingwall. According to a relative he also attackedher with a sharp object.Monyane died on the scene. This happenedearly in the morning, with school childrenwitnessing theattack.Some of her familiymembers toldPlatinum Gazettethat the couple hadbeen experiencingproblems, but thefamily was trying toassist in resolving it.
They were very shocked at what happened.The suspect ran away after the incident, leavingthe truck at the scene.By the time of going to press he had not beenarrested.The children were sent home on Monday andon Tuesday the school was still awaitingguidance from the Department of Education onhow to best handle the situation. The childrenwere due back at school on Wednesday whenthey were to receive counselling.A memorial service was planned for yesterday.Anyone who can assist in locating the suspectcan contact Lt Mohale on 013 231 7231 or082 402 8960.
Above and below: Theblack board in one ofthe classrooms. Asingle shoe left at thescene.
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INVITATION TO TENDERThe Limpopo Legislature invites suitable service providers for the following tenders:
1. Travel Servicesa. LIMPOPO LEGISLATURE hereby request for proposals for the rendering of a comprehensive travel management service by a
travel agent registered and accredited with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Association of SouthAfrican Travel Agents (ASATA).
b. The bidder must attach written confirmation of registration and accreditation with ASATA and IATA and submit the respectiveregistration numbers and date of first registration to the Limpopo Legislature.
c. The services required include the provision on a Domestic and International basis ofi. Air travelii. Car/Vehicle rental with/without a provision for a driver.iii. Shuttle/Transfer services andiv. Accommodationd. Time frame: The proposed contract will be for a period of two (2) years.
A non-refundable cash deposit of R500.00 must be paid for the document.A compulsory briefing session will be held on 15 February 2012 at 09h00 in the Big Boardroom (Ground Floor) committees.
1. Important Information:
Your Tender should be dropped in a sealed envelope in the Legislature Tender Box, situated at the entrance of the LimpopoLegislature at Lebowakgomo Government Complex, which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, on or before 11H00 on the 5March 2012.Contact Persons: Legodi M.N. (015) 633 8125 or Boshomane T.P (015) 633 8021
2. Internal Audit ServicesThe objective of this tender is to appoint a service provider for the provision of the Internal Audit services to the LimpopoLegislature.The duration of the contract is to run for a period of three years.The appointed service provider will be required to, but not limited to:
· Develop a three year risk based Internal Audit strategic plan· Develop a detailedInternal Audit annual plan indicating scope of each audit assignment· Propose annual budgets for the duration of the contract· Report to the Head of Internal Audit and the Audit Committee· Liaise with External Auditors (Auditor General) to avoid duplication of work· To enter into the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Limpopo Legislature· A compulsory presentation of proposals will be held at Limpopo Legislature
A non-refundable cash deposit of R500.00 must be paid for the document.A compulsory briefing session will be held on 15 February 2012 at 09h00 in the Big Boardroom (Ground Floor) committees.
2. Important Information:
Your Tender should be dropped in a sealed envelope in the Legislature Tender Box, situated at the entrance of the LimpopoLegislature at Lebowakgomo Government Complex, which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, on or before 11H00 on the 5 March2012.Contact Persons: Legodi M.N.: ( 015) 633 8125 or Ngonyama H: ( 015) 633 8081
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Copper cablesrecovered
On Thursday 9 February the Burgersfort SAPS conducted a Stopand Search operation. During this operation a vehicle with threepeople inside was stopped. In the boot of the vehicle a bag filledwith copper cables were found. All three occupants of the carwere arrested. They are all from Maandagshoek. They will appearin the Lydenburg Magistrate’s Court.The SAPS is appealing to communities to report copper theft.
Lt SG Mohale with the copper that was recovered.
61 learners from the Grade 8 group in Calvin Collegevisited the Environmental Educational Center in PilgrimsRest last week.The learners’ first activity involved building a sustainabletown using items found in the field. Monday nightincluded a visit to the Historical Graveyard.On Tuesday morning, the learners were accompaniedon a 20km hike to one of Pilgrims Rest’s best keptsecrets, a waterfall tucked away in the mountains. Oncethere, everyone cooled down in the crystal clear water.Tuesday afternoon was filled with fun watersports on the riverbank and swimming.The learners hiked to the Diggings Museumon Wednesday morning. The tour guide gave
a demonstration of how panning is done. An interestingafternoon of treasure hunting awaited the learners afterlunch. They demonstrated their stealth abilities during theevening’s “Stalk the Lantern”.Thursday involved a military inspired obstacle courseduring which the learners were covered with mud. Oncelearners were clean, they were allowed to spend leisuretime in the town. The groupdeparted on Fridaymorning.(Photographs and information: Calvin College)
Veld school at Pilgrim’s Rest
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“Farming has always been in my blood”.This is according to Mohlaka Lucas Makuwa(36) who is a young cattle farmer atOrhigstad on the border of Limpopo andMpumalanga provinces.
Makuwa who was born at Ga -PhashaVillage near Steelpoort, said he startedsaving money when he was still working asan IT technician in Johannesburg. Born at avery remote and rural village, Makuwa, wasnot born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
He said he grew up like any other villageboy and herded his father’s cattle while hewas young.
He said he started with a piggery projectin 2000 and changed to cattle farming in2005. “Each month I would buy two cattleand that is how I started my farming mission.Today I own a herd of 300 cattle, sheep andgoats and my intention is to become one ofthe biggest cattle farmers in this area. Hisherd comprises of Brahman, Nguni, and
Bonsmara. I’ve also started a cross breedingproject involving Bonsmara and Chianinacattle. Another priority is also to improveboundary fences and start a game farm onthe same farm and breed Sable, BlackImpala and Nyala”. He said.
His efforts did not go unnoticed as theDepartment of Agriculture leased thisaspiring, determined and promising youthfarmer a 1700ha farm in Orhigstad.
He has employed three permanentemployees intend expanding and employmore. He has moved to the farm about amonth ago and according to him, he isoptimistic that he farm will grow fromstrength to strength.
“I used to have water and grazing spacechallenges at the previous farm atDithamaga farm near Steelpoort, but nowthings seem promising and I’m lookingforward to a good relationship with my newneighbours”.
Photograph and article: Doc Marebane
From IT to cattle farmer
DwarsrivierChrome Mine
updatesstakeholders
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine’s SeniorGeneral Manager, Mr Francois Uys,hosted the mine’s Bi Annual StakeholderBreakfast at Didingwe River Lodge nearthe mine this week.
Apart from senior management at themine and important stakeholders, theevent was also attended amongst othersby Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor,Mogobo David Magabe and GreaterTubatse Municipality Mayor, Nkosi JosiasMahlake with their entourages andmembers of the media.
Mr Uys informed all present of the
mine’s projects, community involvement anddevelopment is this regard, which is done inaddition to the mine’s mining operations tomake it a vital roleplayer in the developmentof the region, together with other mines.
Mr Uys explained why it is important tohave an amicable relationship with thecommunity, community structures andgovernment to ensure sustainabledevelopment in the area.
Outlining the benefits that alreadymaterialised from this approach he alsobriefly sketched what the mine plans for thefuture. He indicated that the mine is moving
towards employing contractors permanentlyto have better control over operations, butcontinuing with the empowerment of peoplethrough education to equip them to run theirown businesses.
On mining safety mr Uys told his adiencethat more people gets killed on the roadsaround the mine than at the mine itself (1 000000 fatality free shifts has been reached) andthat the mine has started an initiative toeducate people not to drive too fast andreckless. He also expressed his concernover the condition of the roads. He alsoexplained to the audience how the company
will approach housing for mine employeesand the investment the mine will make inLydenburg and Burgersfort to enableemployees to buy houses, susidized by themine. Mayor Magabe reiterated his view thatpartnerships with with private sector areessential for gevernment to stimulatedevelopment and create a life better for all.He thanked Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine for it’sefforts in this regard and referred toPresident Jacob Zuma’s State of the NationAddress wherein the specifically mentionedthe Steelpoort area that is targeted for futuredevelopment.
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Valentine at Calvin Prep SchoolCalvin Prep School celebrated Valentine’s Day thisyear by dressing up. The best dressed learnersfrom each grade was also chosen. Each childreceived a card with the following message:Valentine stands for - ‘For God so loVed the worldthat He gAve His onLy begottEn soN Thatwhosoever believeth In him should Not perish buthave Everlasting life. They also received aheartshaped candle to remind them to let their lightshine in the world.(Photographs: Calvin Prep School).
Lions and Tigersfight it out
Calvin Prep School inBurgersfort held theirhouse sport on Friday lastweek.Their two teams, the Lionsand the Tigers parti-cipated in various field andtrack items. The immenseheat of more than 45degrees celcius alsoforced various waterbreaks and ice lollies andmedals were given asincentives for the winners.
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Mr Emmanuel Mashaba said: “I think itlooks good. They needed change. Theteam doesn’t change. We’ll still get thesame performance”.
Ms Itumeleng Nonyana said: “I think it isgirlish. I don’t ike the colour. The bluejerseys were fantastic”.
Me. Margie Naudé: “Nou is hulle die PinkBulls. We’ll have to shout: Pink & BlueBulls here we go!”
Mr Vincent Phale said: “The blue was thebest. This one will confuse us. It is like infootball. The Orlando Pirates play in blackand white. When they wear red we getconfused”. Me. Charmaine Oelofse sê: “Ek like dit!”
Mr Johannes Masuku said: “It is okay.The colours are okay. I like the SA flag onit”.
Mnr Jan Jacobs sê: “Dit stink. Dis regtignie mooi nie”.
Ms Emma Ngwenyama and Ms Martha Mnisi said: “Dit is mooi.It’s superb. They will now stand out!”.
Mnr. Hannes Venter sê: “Ek dink dis baienice. Dit pas by hulle. Ek skree vir dieVrystaat”.
Mnr. Piet Steyn sê: “Die Blou Bulle moet blou bly! Ek hou nievan die kleure nie en sal nooit so ‘n ding dra nie. Dis virvroumense”. Me. Tillie Steyn sê: “Ek hou daarvan. Hulle moet ‘nbietjie anders wees”.
Links: Me. KonnyVermaak en Me.Emmie Burger sê:“Ons hou niedaarvan nie. Disgirlish. Hulle ismos manne. Wilhulle manne ofmuise wees?”
Links: Me. MandyByliefeldt sê: “Ek is‘n Stormer, so virmy lyk dit mooi”.Me. Sonja Manzi sê:“Jy kan sien dieafrigter is weg. Nouis die colourssommer ookgechange - nogalsna pienk! Dit lyksoos onderklere!”By haar isRenclynn.
The new pink Bulls away jersey?The new Bulls away rugby jersey wasrevealed this weak and received a mixedreaction from the team’s fans.The new jersey will be a mix of Jacaranda-purple, Very Berry and Fuchsia Rose.The new modern jersey was designed byPuma and the owners of the Bulls, the BlouBulle Maatskappy, believes that they will nowalso be able to tap into an expandingwomen’s and youngster market.The jersey will only be worn when the teamplay games overseas. Locally they will stillwear the traditional light blue jersey.Puma, the designers of the new jersey thisweek said that the idea is that the jersey’sdesign will distract their opponents.We asked readers what they think about thenew design.
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AdvertorialFood poisoningFood poisoning, may especially occur in areas with high temperatures where food orwater has been contaminated with certain types of bacteria, parasites, viruses ortoxins.Most cases of food poisoning are due to the common bacteria called Staphylococcus orEscherichia coli (E. coli).
Causes and risk factors
Food poisoning are commonly recorded after eating at picnics, large social functions orrestaurants. Often more than one person is affected.
Bacteria can get into the food in different ways such as when the food is beingprocessed, water that is used during gowing or shipping that may contain animal orhuman waste, the improper handling of the food during preperation. Food poisoningcan occur from eating or drinking. People who are not washing their hands properlybefore working with or consuming food are at risk of contracting food poisoning. Theuse of unclean cooking utensils during the preparation process is another risk factor.
Risky foods include: dairy products or foods with mayonnaise that have been out of therefrigerator for too long. Frozen or refrigerated foods that are not stored at the propertemperature or are not reheated properly. Raw fish and raw fruits or vegetables thathave not been washed well. Undercooked eggs, water from a well, stream or untreatedtap water.
People that are the most at risk of contracting food poisoning are the elderly andchildren. People with a medical condition such as diabetes or kidney disease or strugglewith a weak immune system are also at risk.
Symptoms
Symptoms depends on the type of food poisoning, but can include: abdominal cramps,diarrhea, fever and chills, headache, nausea and vomiting, weakness.
TreatmentTests may be done on your blood, stools, vomit or the food to determine the cause ofthe symptoms. Patients usually recover from the common types of food poisoningwithin a couple of days. It is important to maintain the proper amount of fluids in the
body. An electrolyte solution sold in pharmacies could assist with replacing lost fluids and electrolytes in the body. In extreme cases a drip will
will be used at a doctor or clinic to help replace fluids.
NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MAPODILE SPORTS COMPLEX
TO THE GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY [MIG/LP1227/CF/11/13]
PROJECT BID NUMBER Document Fee
1. Construction of Mapodile Sports MIG/LP1227/CF/11/13 R500 each (Non-
Complex refundable)
• Compulsory Briefing Session: Greater Tubatse Old Municipal Council Chamber,Burgersfort on the 21 February 2012, Tuesday, at 09H00
EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA
Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater Tubatse Municipal SupplyChain Management Policy as amended, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5/2000,responsiveness to the bid document (s), and on a 90/10 points system, of which the 90 points willbe price and 10 points for B-BBEE Level Contribution as determined on the B-BBEE Certificate.
CLOSING DATE AND OTHER CONDITIONS
1. This bid is restricted to the contractors with a CIDB grading of 4CE or higher and bidders musthave 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 January2002 and bid documents will be on sale for a non-refundable fee of R500.00 each from Tuesdaythe 21February 2012 at the Cashier’s Office, Greater Tubatse Municipality, Lower Ground, 1Kastania street, Burgersfort, from 08H30 to 15H00 during week-days.
2. Bids will be closed and opened in public on the 09 March 2012 at 12H00 and must be fullypriced, signed and sealed in an envelop, appropriately marked the name of the bid tendering-forand deposited in the Municipal Tender Box which is available 24/7days a week at the receptionof the Greater Tubatse Municipality as detailed on 1 above. No faxed, e-mailed, telephonic or latebids will be accepted.
3. The municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appoint biddersindividually and/or collectively to execute the above contracts, and negotiate further conditionsand requirements with the successful bidder.
4. In terms of the National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the persons in theservice of state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the bid document will besubmitting non-responsive bids. 90 working days after the bid closing date is our validityperiod.
5. Successful bidders who are outside the area of jurisdiction of the Greater TubatseMunicipality shall be required to sub-contract at least 30% of the scope of work to a locally-SMME-based service provider registered on the municipal database.All bidding enquiries should be directed during working hours from 07H30 to 16H00 to O NMOSOMA at 013 231 1000 / 1231 or [email protected] and technical enquiries toP D Neluheni at 015 291 4365.
Uitnodigingsport op OhrigstadLaerskool Ohrigstad het Woensdag ‘nvriendskaplike atletiekbyeenkoms aangebied.Laerskool Lydenburg, Laerskool Burgersfort,Laerskool Mariepskop en Steelpoort Akademiewas genooi. Mariepskop kon ongelukkig weens‘n pad wat gesluit is, nie die byeenkoms bywoonnie.Me. Ronnie Ferreira, Ohrigstad se skoolhoof hetalmal bedank wat gehelp het om van die dag ‘n
sukses te maak.
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VACANCYMOTOR VEHICLE SALESPERSON
Requirements:Must be bilingual
Have good communication skillsBe well presented
Previous franchise experience will beadvantageous
Please fax a 1-page CV to:086 669 2119
Closing date: 2 March 2012
Betrekkings/Vacancies
Beánnla Celliers will see to it thatyour advertisement in PlatinumGazette meets the higheststandards with regard to designand reproduction. Phone her on083 543 1676 to book youradvertising space today.
produced. No one wouldbother to use advertising if
he could talk to all hisprospects face-to-face.
But he can't”.- Morris Hite
Advertisingdeadlines:
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17:00.Enquiries:Beánnla
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Phokathaba Platinum (Pty) Ltd is an incorporated Joint Venture Company establishedunder the Shareholders Agreement between Limpopo Platinum
Holidings,Mandaagshoek Community and Smokey Hills Platinum (Pty)Ltd.
GENERAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISORRequirements: N4 Electrical or Mechanical trade, would be preferred but not a musthave,5 years experience as a GES, preferably in a trackless, mining environment; mustbe self motivated and able to work independently; must be medically fit and must haveown transport; must be able to read and write English. Must have ability to superviseengineering team surface and underground, control budget,control contractors andTMMS.Candidates must be willing to work overtime, good safety track record.
CHIEF SAFETY OFFICERRequirements: Valid Blasting Certificate , National Diploma in Safety would bepreferable, at least 3- 5 years experience as a Chief Safety Officer, preferably in atrackless, mining environment; must be self motivated and able to work independently;must be medically fit and must have own transport; must be willing to work overtime.Successful candidate will be expected to drive the Health and Safety Strategy, LegalCompliance of the Mine and Supervision of the Safety Officers.
SAMPLER ASSISTANTRequirements: Ability to read and write English . Minimum Standard 8 (Grade 10) .Previous Underground work experience will serve as added advantage.Must bemedically fit and be willing to work overtime as and when required to do so.
Phokathaba Platinum offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with positions.Closing date 27 February 2012
Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Should you not hear from us within 7 days of theclosing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.In terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to applicants from the
Steelpoort Akademie het Maandag die Kruineatletiekbyeenkoms teen Laerskool Lydenburgaangebied.Die skole het in goeie gees teen mekaar
meegeding en ten spyte van hoëtemperature was daar goeie prestasies.Imas was die dag se borg en SteelpoortAkademie het hulle vir hul bydrae bedank.
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Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlaas 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: [email protected] • Fax: 086 554 9031
Adverteer/Advertise hier/here:1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs
2.Betrekking/Vacancy3.Dienste/Services
4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight accommodation
Beds from R1000,Bedroom Suites from
R1000, HomeTheatre Speakers(small) from R150,
54cm TV from R450,Filing cupboard fromR600, Office Chairsfrom R300. Much
more in store! Newand secondhand
furniture.Visit Furniture
Traders Burgersfort.At the back of
Capitec and oldABSA Bank (old
Post OfficeBuilding).
Tel: 072 781 1236
10. Te Koop/For Sale
9. Te Huur/To Rent Betrekkings/Vacancies
5. Troeteldiere/Pets6. Persoonlik/Personal
7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous8. Gesoek/Wanted
9. Te Huur/To Rent10. Te Koop/For sale
General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd isan equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given tohistorically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be oneof the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. Thecompany offers a competitive remuneration package commensuratewith the position. The Company reserves the right not to appoint.
Please forward your application to the HR Office, at fax: 086750 4941 or e-mail: [email protected]
Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 daysafter the closing date must accept that their applications were notsuccessful.
Role Purpose: To contribute towards business success by ef-fectively controlling the Pelletising and Smelter operations viathe SCADA system and initiating the required changes in op-erations as required by the system and metallurgical instruc-tions to produce optimum Pelletising Plant output.
Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for thethe management of all the company management systems aswell as integrated strategic managerial decisions as requiredto ensure the compliance with all requirements, including MHSArequirements. The incumbent will report to the PelletisingProduction Superintendent. Pelletising on all daily activitiesrequired at the Pelletising and Sinter process. The incumbentwill take responsibility on a shift or day basis for the production,operation and management of all relevant interfaces in thePelletising and Sintering process.
Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a Grade 12Certificate with Maths, Science, and/or Accounting or equiva-lent qualification. 5 Years controller experience in Pelletisingand Sintering OUTOTEC Technology process. English literacy.Computer literate. Supervisory experience.
PELLETISING PRODUCTIONFOREMAN (C5)
General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd isan equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given tohistorically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be oneof the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. Thecompany offers a competitive remuneration package commensuratewith the position. The Company reserves the right not to appoint.
Please forward your application to the HR Office, at fax: 013230 7793 or e-mail: [email protected]
Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 daysafter the closing date must accept that their applications were notsuccessful.
Role Purpose: To ensure the optimum availability ofspecified engineering equipment at the lowest cost and atthe optimum reliability levels.
Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible forReading and Interpreting Electrical drawings. Install andcommission electrical equipment and control devices, ACMachines and control gear, DC Machines and control gear.Install, joint and terminate Low and Medium Voltage cablesand conductors. Maintain, fault find and repair single/threephase AC Machines and control gear. Prepare to work shiftsfrom time to time and standby duties. Diagnose and repairfaults on equipment and machinery during production/operations. Conduct a continuous risk assessment in aworkplace.s.
Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a NQF Level4 qualification in the Electrician Field. Trade Test Qualified:Electrician. Valid drivers licence and own transport. At least3 years experience in the engineering environment as anElectrician. At least 2 years experience on Arc Furnaces willbe an advantage. Conduct faultfinding on specifiednequipment and executing repairs or replacements. Thenability to work in a technical environment and applyntechnical knowledge and skills to a new and changing situ-ation. The ability to apply rational process thinking and ana-lytical skills towards identifying the root cause of problems.
ELECTRICIAN
Vacancies for Sales Reps exist in theSteelpoort, Polokwane area. Relevantexperience will be advantageous in abovepositions.
A vacancy also exists for a Senior AdminClerk with relevant experience incomputer skills, Pastel / IQ Enterprise,book keeping and accounting, organizingthe daily office operation of a new branchin the Steelpoort office park situatedacross the road from Lion Smelter.Minimum experience of 3-5 years isrequired in similar position for thisvacancy.
Self-motivated individuals with relevantqualifications, own transport andexperience can fax CV to: 014 592 1169
Market related basic salary withcommission and benefits will beapplicable.
Standard conditions of employment apply.
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Tubatse Chrome GolfClub prize winners
The Tubatse Chrome Golf Club held theirAGM and prizegiving ceremony on Saturdaylast week.The 2011 Better Ball Champions for 2011were P.van Staden and J. Ismay.The Women’s Club Champion for 2011 wasD. du Preez. The Men’s Club Champion for2011 was M. van Rooyen.The Captain’s Cup Champion 2011 was D.du Plessis.Chrome B was also the Lowveld andMpumalanga league champtions for 2011.This team was honoured with trophies aswell as photographs that will be placed in theClub.Various divisional champions were alsonamed of which S. Mafolo was one.The new Club Committee for 2012 are:J. du Preez (Club Captain), D. du Preez(Women’s Club Captain), J. Swanepoel(Chairman), W. Montgomery (Secretary) andadditional members C. Knoetze, J. Ismay, M.van Rooyen, W. Byleveld and J. Putter.
Local riders shine atschools show jumping
competitionLocal riders participated in the SANESA Schools ShowJumping Competition that took place at Badplaas lastweekend.Micaela van der Merwe (far bottom right) took part and withher horses Superstar and Prince of Arcole she took a first,second and three third places. She also came fourth in
another category.Riders from Letabo Perr represented Joshua GenerationAcademy. Gina-Mari Oosthuizen (below) received a second placein 60cm show jumping. Jessemay Moore (right) and Yolande Nel(bottom left) both took part in the 70cm show jumping.(Photographs: Joshua Generation; Mari van der Merwe).
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Another winfor Maatlopo
UnitedAfter school athletics caused their game to move from Saturday toSunday last week, Maatlopo United Football Club was ready to faceNgwaabe City Motors.Both teams started on a good note and an early goal from ManuelMalatji broke the ice in the 10th minute. The visitors picked up theirdefence and in the 25th minute they also managed put a score on theboard.Mojalefa Seologa of Maatlopo took the score to 2-1 in the 35thminute, but by half time the visitors were able to even out the score to2-2. During the second half both teams tried their luck with counterattacks. In the 70th minute Nkatla Baloi scored for Maatlopo United.This week on Satuday 18 February, Maatlopo will play againstMaterial Black Chiefs at ga-Masemola. They are asking all sportsloving people to come and support them.Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226/071 035 4246.(Submitted by: Jimmy Makola).
SANESAShow
jumpingperformersLast weekend local riders participatedin the SANESA Show jumpingchampionships at Badplaas. Therewere many excellent performancesand both horses and riders stood out.On the left is Micaela van der Merwewith Superstar.Get more photographs and the resultson page 11. (Photograph left: Marivan der Merwe).
