Open letter - Service Delivery Protests,not an excuse for anarchy and vandalismWithin the South African socio, economic and political context, the history of protests has always been synonymous with the struggle against unjust apartheid laws, economic exploitation poor living and workingconditions, academic exclusion and forced removals amongst others. These protests were a response to the prevailing conditions with the intention to change them for the better.A brief historical overview can bear testimony to that, the defiance campaign which included the burning of passes by the ANC in the 1950s, using facilities intended for white people in violation of Separate AmenitiesAct. The Alexandra bus boycott protests against removals from Sophiatown to Soweto, school boycotts and non – attendance of classes and universities. This were some of the protests actions embarked upon bypeople in various conditions, including workers strikes in factories and mines, and consumer boycotts in different towns, locations and villages all over South Africa.By their very basic nature this protest actions were largely peaceful. Even the Sharpville shootings of 1960 were not followed by violent eruptions on a large scale. The situation took a different turn after the 1976student uprising in Soweto. The change in modus operandi from peaceful to violent one was a result of state machinery unleashing the brand of its military might on an unarmed and defenceless people. In retaliationthe protesters resorted to violence through burning symbols of apartheid and secondly in defence of their space and reassertion of their humanity.The above scenario was understandable given the prevailing conditions of the time. These violent protest were a response to hopeless and deplorable circumstance, which at best let to destruction of property andat worst included the loss of life. By then people were living in abject poverty in scanty living condition devoured of meaningful material resourcesHowever, since the dawn of freedom the lives of ordinary black people changed for the better. Before 1994, in many areas where black people lived there shortage of schools, roads, clinics, hospitals, electricity andmany other amenities which came naturally to white suburbs and other people of colour. It is within this context that an acknowledgement has to be made that a lot still need to be done. The ANC led governmentis confronted by an unenviable task of bringing better basic services to all the people of this country, some of this services were unseen and unheard of in large parts of the country – like clean piped water, electricity,clinic, school and employment amongst others. This is a mammoth task, which could not be achieved within a wink of an eye by any government on this planet. To bring all this services, to all the people of the countryirrespective of their geographic location and social standing.Notwithstanding the progress already made so far, some disturbing signs are beginning to emerge and are commonplace all over the country where basic service delivery protests are taking place. What is absentin the majority of these protests is public order as these activities are characterised by lawlessness, anarchy and vandalism. In the heat of these protests public violence is spiralling out of control. It is understandablethat members of the community should engage in service delivery protests where they experience government neglect. But what cannot be condoned is the fact that people should destroy the little they have whilstthey still demand more. It is paradoxical that people must destroy their own property and still cry neglect in the provision of services in areas where they live. It must be acknowledged that this facilities or resourcescome at a high cost at a snail pace. So destroying them is not helpful since it will take more time to replace. It is the resources in the position of government that are spread very thin far and wide. So destroying themis not in the best interest of anybody.Actually moswane o rereshitse ge are “KE GO IPHAHLA KA LEFEGO”, it is not understandable why should people burn a much needed clinic whilst they are protesting against lack of water. It is fool hardy foranybody to dig trenches on access roads whilst they demand electricity. It is unforgivable to stop emergency service personnel from providing services to people in die stress whilst you demand clean piped water.Equally it must be stressed that politicians and public officials must not be absolved for shirking their responsibilities, which results in people not getting their much deserved services. Where the requisite skills areavailable and resources plenty services must be provided to communities within a short possible space of time. Failure to do so should result in those holding high offices to account to the public, where misdeedsare detected corrective measures must be taken. Politicians and public officials cannot hide behind political rhetoric and façade of bureaucratic entanglements in the face of these public outbursts. Public officials andrepresentatives must remain true to their ropes and do what must be done and which is what they are paid for.In certain instances this violent public service delivery protests are fuelled by perceived acts of corruptions by those holding high offices. It is generally believed that corruption where it exists delays and even stallsservice delivery. Where corruption is suspected prompt investigation should be undertaken and if found justice should be applied.In conclusion members of the South African Police Service must at all times be visible and vigilant during this public service delivery protest. Whenever the law is broken they must act swiftly and within the confinesof the law by arresting the perpetrators. Unlike in the case of Andries Tatane and many similar others whose deaths were in vain and are still mourned by many, members of SAPS must be seen as law enforcementofficers and not as judges or prosecutors. They cannot act ultra vires.In the same breath in cases were arrests have been made as a result of these criminal acts, the granting of free or paltry bail serves to erode public confidence in the judicial systems. Furthermore it encourages highlevels of anarchy and vandalism in similar future service delivery marches and protests.It is therefore against this background that the Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality Cllr Mogobo David Magabe writes this open letter to the people of Sekhukhune in particular and South Africa ingeneral.Recently, the District Municipality experienced some disturbing trends where violent service delivery protests occurred. For example:
1. In Leeuwfontein Township of Ephraim Mogale Municipality, roads where torched as residents demanded water positioning,2. At Ga-Nchabeleng village in Feta Kgomo municipality, water infrastructure was destroyed and roads where torched as residents where fighting with Feta Kgomo municipality over land,3. At Driekop, France selection Greater Tubatse Municipality, residents blockade R37 road and torched a house belonging to a ward Councillor as they demanded electricity and water,4. At Monsterlus in Elias Motsoaledi Municipality, residents blockade roads with burning tyres demanding water and other services,5. At Mmanotwane village in Feta Kgomo Municipality, residents torched a house belonging to a Traditional leader and touched more than 24 trucks and cars after a mine operation resulted into a death of a youngperson.
All the above incidents occurred within seven days leading to the time of printing this letter. And the issues raised are genuine, however, the manner at which they are being raised is a serious concern.In conclusion, I am making a clarion call to all South Africans to exercise restraint and believe that negotiations are the only viable solution to all the challenges confronting us. We need to draw lessons from thesuccessful negotiated settlement that brought about our hard earned democracy and freedom. And in the spirit of our late ironic figure Tata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, endeavour to make peace at all times andtogether move South African forward.
Cllr Mogobo David MagabeExecutive MayorSekhukhune District Municipality
2 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
Last week Saturday Leboeng Police’s YouthDesk travelled to Edenvale in Gauteng witha hive of beauties from the area toparticipate in the Miss RoleModels beautycompetitions.
RoleModels South Africa presents“Purpose Driven Pageants”; creatingplatforms for individuals to become involvedin Community Upliftment, aimed ateradicating poverty and suffering.RoleModels South Africa was established in2005 with the objective of offering fairpageants of a high standard, serving aphilanthropic purpose with the followingslogan: “INSPIRING HOPE IN THE HEARTOF THE COMMUNITY”.
The pageants are designed to empowerwomen, enabling them to speak for thosewho cannot speak for themselves.
Four provinces entered the competitions,namely Limpopo, North West, Gauteng and
Mpumalanga. Participants from eachprovince competed in the differentcategories of their own province. Thecategories were Miss Limpopo RoleModels,Miss Teen Limpopo RoleModels, JuniorTeen Miss Limpopo RoleModels and Pre-Teen Miss Limpopo RoleModels.
Millicent Mashele (Miss SAPS Leboeng2013) from Kgautswana, Masakeng village,was crowned Miss Teen LimpopoRoleModels, Hilda Mashaba also fromKgautswana was crowned 1st princess MissTeen Limpopo RoleModels.
Velda Lesese from Kgautswana, Paeng,was crowned 2nd princess Junior Teen MissLimpopo RoleModels and Joy Pako fromLeboeng crowned 2nd princess Junior TeenMpumalanga Province.
(Photographs and information by constableSibatana Maimela Andrew, Leboeng Police)
RoleModelsNationals in December
3NUUS17 OKTOBER 2014
sefa engage with local businessThe Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) held a businessbreakfast at Jorge Resort near Steelpoort last week Thursday.sefa’s mandate is to foster the establishment, survival and growth ofSMMEs and contribute towards poverty alleviation and job creation.Through sefa SMMEs can access finance ranging from R50 000 toR5 million.A variety of finance products were showcased and these includethings such as short term loans, bridge loans and project finance.Applicants seeking financial assistance for their business can accessopportunities by applying at the nearest sefa regional office.Application forms will be issued to qualifying applicants. Theapplication is then submitted to the Credit Committee for a decision.In the case that the Credit Committee approve the application, theapplicant will enter into a contractual obligation with sefa after whichfunds will be transferred to the applicant. The event was attended byvarious local business owners as well as the local BusinessChamber. For more information contact: 086 000 7332, visit
www.sefa.org.za or visit their head office at Eco Fusion 5, Block D,1004 Teak Close, Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Park, Centurion.
4 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
Itirele Primary School has used a donationby Samancor ECM so well, they made thewhole Sekhukhune area proud.In 2013 ECM donated cricket sets to theschool. Since then the school went on to winvarious games. On 7 October 2014 theyrepresented the Sekhukhune region at the
Limpopo Provincial cricket tournament for u/13 boys and girls.The boys came second and the girls wontheir category. They walked away with atrophy and medals. Ms Patricia Pitjadi, thecoach of these teams would like to thankeveryone who helped them reach this level.
Itirele cricketers best in province
Samancor ECM to the rescue with desk problemSamancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM)has expanded its mission in conjuction withcommunities to repair, rebuild and paintschool desks that were found to be in a stateof disrepair. This time the focus fell onMangabane Primary School. As part ofSamancor’s training and developmentstrategy, community members were
employed on short term contracts to attendthe Generic Engineering skills programme.Once training had been completed thecommunity learners were able to flaunt theirnewly acquired skills by designing the newdesk tops and securing them to the repainteddesk frames.Samancor’s vision with this gesture is to
touch the communityin a positive way,helping the schoolsand the communityenjoy a strongerconnection. It makesthe learners feelmore allied to theircommunity andcreate a positiveexperience foreveryone.
Learners, teachers and community learners from the ECM project with some of therefurbished school desks at Mangabane Primary School.
5NUUS17 OKTOBER 2014
(Photograph taken and submitted by Elanie Fouché)
Youth reachout to prisonersA group of young people from the Chikhoena Church inBurgersfort visited people in the holding cells at Burgersfortpolice station on 8 October 2014.The group danced, prayed and talked with the inmates aboutchaning their ways and forgiveness for sins.(Information and photographs: Const. Victoria Maluleka,Burgersfort SAPS).
The Burgersfort SAPS, Youth Against Crime and Magosi celebratedheritage month at Ikhwezi Primary School in Burgersfort.The event took place at the end of September.Constable Victoria Maluleka from the Burgersfort SAPS addressedthe learners. She told them that crime these days is much worse thanin the days celebrated during Heritage Month. She encouraged themto live crime free lives like their ancestors before. She added thatrespect is the key to reduce crime. By having respect for otherpeople, their lives and property there will be no crime.Other speakers of the day demonstrated and celebrated the diverseculture of South Africans. (Photographs & Information: Const.Victoria Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS).
Respect is thekey to livingcrime free
6 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
At the South African DemocraticTeachers Union’s (Sadtu) eighthnational conference calls weregiven for a change in the AnnualNational Assessments (ANA).ANA is part of the Department ofEducation’s Action Plan to helpimprove education. These tests arewritten by students from Grade 1 to6 and Grade 9. The idea is thatthese tests will give teachersexposure to best practice inassessments. Through this schoolsin need of intervention areidentified.Sadtu represents more than 260000 teachers in South Africa, hasrejected the current form of theassessments. They are calling fortests to be done on a three-yearcycle and not annually. Currentlylearners write literacy andmathematics tests every year.According to Sadtu GeneralSecretary Mugwena Maluleke theyearly tests do not allow enoughtime to implement interventionplans. He added that teacher spendmuch time “programming” studentsfor fear of being labelled poorteachers while schools are afraid ofbeing called dysfunctional.ANA was introduced in 2011 andsince then slight increases inperformance was noted, but itessentially shows the challengesfacing the education system. In2013 only 37% of learners in Grade9 scored over 50% for their homelanguage and only 3% got morethan 50% in mathematics.The Democratic Alliance (DA)came out in agreement with Sadtuthat the ANA system is not workingproperly in its current format. Theyalso acknowledged that labelling ofteachers and schools are often aproblem and that interventionstrategies are not very successful.The however added: “Theseassessments are essential. Theyare providing the closest thing tothe truth with respect to the state ofeducation in South Africa. Thesolution to the problem starts withadmitting a crisis, and thenaddressing every single aspect thatcontributes to the crisis. Theseaspects will include the teacher,school, the district and theprovince, and the nationalDepartment of Basic Education andof Higher Education and Training”.“It is essential that MinisterMotshekga ignore Sadtu’s call toscrap ANA. It is also essential thatshe really hear the reason thatunderpin the call, and act toaddress the concerns,” they said.Platinum Gazette asked readerswhat they think about the call to doaway with ANA.
Mr Tshepiso Moakamela said: “Wecan complain about teachers andlearners. Kids of today are notbehaving well. Teachers come toschool at the time they like. Thereare a lot of stories like this. Todayeducation is different from theolden days”.
Mr Speed Kgwetiane said: “Theymust not take it away. In everywork they assess you. In privateenterprises they do it monthly. Inteaching the performance of thelearners show the performance ofthe teachers. If all your children dowell, you will not be afraid of beingchecked. Do your job well. ANA is agood way to audit the teachers.The other issues are just what theyhide behind. They must do the jobsthey are paid for”. Mr Goodwill
Mabatle said:“ANA must begiven a chance.Don’t benegative. Manywere against itfrom day one.Just give it achance”. Withhim is Aubrey.
Mnr. Nicky Rieger en Me. Cindy Rieger sê: “Hullemoet dit aanhou skryf. Hoe kan die ouers weet watsekwaliteit onderwysers ‘n skool het? As die helfte vandie kinders aan die einde van die jaar druip sal dit ‘noproer veroorsaak as almal gedink het dit gaan goed.Daardie toetse moet bly”.
Mr Mike Mnisi andMr Tsako Ndlovusaid: “They shouldwrite the ANA. Theteachers shouldbe assessedthrough theperformance of thelearners. If wewere teachers andour class failed,we’d make surethey improve”.
Mnr. Daniël Khotle sê: “Daardietoetse moet aangaan. Die ouenswat sleg doen moet maar harderwerk met hul klasse. Partyonderwysers gaan net skool toe,maar leer nie die kinders nie. Hulledoen soos hulle wil, tjaila soos hullewil. Ek weet waarvan ek praat,hulle kan my maar haat. Daar nabymy bly so ‘n onderwyser. Somsgaan hy eers op ‘n Dinsdag ofWoensdag vir die eerste keer skooltoe. Party goed soos die skole indie ou Suid-Afrika het goed gewerk.Ek weet waarvan ek praat”.
Mr Bernard Burnet and Ms Sarina Malepe said: “Theymust keep it. In the past our education was very good.Now teachers attend to personal issues in workinghours. They should keep the test and expose the poorperformers”.
Mnr. Johan Hölscher sê: “Dieinspekteursisteem het gewerk. Vatdie toets weg, maar bring dieinspekteurs terug. In elke werkmoet jy tog ge-evalueer word”.
Ms Shirley Makofane said: “Theymust keep that test. TheDepartment of Education shouldhelp the teachers more where it isneeded. Everywhere there aretests to evaluate performance –this is right”.
Mr Dumisa Madelane said: “I thinkit is good to have this type ofassessment. If we don’t have that,how will we know if teachers areperforming or not? The results ofthe children’s tests show theperformance of the teacher. Sadtushould not just look after theinterest of the teachers, but also ofthe children. If they had a problemwith changes to the syllabus Iwould agree to scrap it, but not forthis. Zimbabwe is a poor countrybut their education is much betterthan South Africa’s system. Isupport Sadtu as a progressiveunion, but I disagree on this ANAcase. Before ANA, inspectorsvisited schools, now how will weknow the performance of theschools if it is not tested? Teachersmust be paid well to keep themmotivated”.
Mr Mahlatse Ntlwana said: “I standwith Sadtu. Some of the teachersare not performing well and theyshould not be labelled badteachers because of thisassessment. Our education systemis not well. Government must gettheir schools on the level of theprivate schools in our country”.
Right: Ms Nokuthula Kona said:“They should implement it evenmore! That is the only way todetermine the standard ofeducation in our schools”.
Left: Mr Ernest Thobeyane said:“Write the test but give the teachersbetter support. If it is still notworking, make another plan”.
Left: Mr SilasMaebana andMr NelsonMakhubedusaid: “Teachersmust get bettersupport if theirclassesperformed badin the ANA.Keep the testbut help theteachers toperform”.
Mr MD Mampa said: “There is toomuch pressure on the teachers.ANA adds pressure. If teachersonly had that, it would be fine, butnow there are other tests andassessments as well. It is too much.I agree with Sadtu that they mustdo away with ANA. It is just notworking”.
Left: Mr KuzivaNyamurowa and MsPauline Mapuviresaid: “They musthave all teachers dorefresher courses toadd value to theirteaching methods.They must not scrapANA. It is essentialto determine thestandard ofeducation”.
Ms. Matlakala Mokwena said: “Theymust keep ANA. It is in the interestof the children to keep the test”.
Should ANA be kept or discarded?
7NUUS17 OKTOBER 2014
Stadsjapies vir‘n dag of wat
Steelpoort Akademie se Graad 5 leerders hetnet voor die September vakansie Stadskoolbygewoon. Die groep het ‘n paar dae in
Pretoria en Johannesburg gaan kuier. Daarhet hulle aan ‘n verskeidenheid aktiwiteitedeelgeneem. Daar was onder meer ‘n
besoek aan dieUniversiteit vanPretoria, ‘n rit op dieGautrein, ‘n besoekaan die VoortrekkerMonument, ‘nysskaatservaring, ‘nbesoek aan dieKgosi Mampurutronk en ‘n prettigedag by Gold ReefCity. Die groep hetdit baie geniet ensommer goed “stad-slim” geword.(Foto’s en inligting:SteelpoortAkademie).
Die groep het hulself gate uit genieten soms was hul oë groot vir dit wathulle gesien het.
8 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
Chevrolet has enhanced its passenger carline-up with the addition of a new ‘Black &White’ Sonic special edition. This editionbrings sporty visual upgrades and enhancedspecifications to the Chevrolet portfolio,adding extra value and appeal.
Based on the popular Chevrolet Sonic1.6 LS 5-door hatchback, the new SonicBlack & White Edition is available as alimited run of 200 units exclusively in CarbonFlash Black or Snowflake White Pearl, withside mirrors and the rear spoiler painted incontrasting ‘Orange Rock’. Value-addingstandard features include the ChevroletMyLink infotainment system and black 16-inch alloy wheels. The Sonic Black & WhiteEditions come standard with Chevrolet’s 5-year/ 120 000 km warranty and roadsideassistance plan as well as a 3-year/ 60 000km service plan as standard.
Taking a drive through Steelpoort’s roadobstacles and then on the open road onWednesday, the car felt very solid, buildquality was exemplary and not a singlesqueak or funny noises could be heardduring the entire trip. The ride is much thesame as other Sonics and the car soaked upthe bumps and corners without feeling soft.
The colours obviously don’t do anythingto the car’s performance, but the black 16inch wheels added a little bit more griparound the corners without making a hardride. The standard infotainment system (anoption on other Sonics) worked well andeven managed to beat road noise on harshtarmac.
The wish list for this accomplishedoffering? – What about a little bit thickersteering wheel and another cup holder forback seat passengers?
Phone Westvaal Steelpoort if you wantto spend R231 000. Remember, there willonly be 200 …
(ultra) Sonic
Oupas en Oumaskuier by Burgies
Woensdag 1 Oktober was die Oumas enOupas genooi om die oggend saam methul kleinkinders by Laerskool Burgersfortdeur te bring. Elke klassie het ‘n kansgekry om vir hulle oupas en oumas tesing of ‘n gediggie op te sê. Die oupasen oumas was ook met eetgoed bederfmet eetgoed en ietsie om te drink.Sertifikate en medaljes is verder aan diegrootouers oorhandig. Die skool sê baiedankie aan elke ouma en oupa wat diedag saam met hulle kleinkinders komdeurbring het.
9Platinum Gazette17 OKTOBER 2014
Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlace your small advertisement via e-mail or fax or contact Beánnla Celliers on 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 086 554 9031
Printers:Printed by Paarl Coldset (Pty) Ltd, 83 Heidelberg Road, CityDeep Production Park, City Deep.
Copyright: All rights concerning any advertisement and / orother material contained in the Platinum Gazette areexpressly reserved in terms of Section 12 (7) of the CopyrightAct (98 of 1978).
Next to Toyota, Burgersfort 52 Kerk Street, LydenburgTel: 087 151 1034 Tel: 087 802 7054
Ms Sophy Mdhluli was the lucky winnerin Tubatse SUPERSPAR’s WildWeekend competition in the first weekof the month. She received her R500shopping voucher from Ms MasediMorema of Spar.
Mokoo in the top 10Winning with Spar
Ernest Mokoo was one of the top 10 runners for SamancorMarathon Club. He was part of a group honoured on 3October 2014 for their running achievements. Mr ArchiePalane, Samancor’s Head of Corporate Affairs andTransformation handed him his certificate.
On 25 October 2014 the DiggersCommunity Centre in Winterveld will behosting a “Hats & Heels High Tea” forCansa.Diggers Community Centre is a non-profitorganisation and at the event Cansabranch for Steelpoort/Burgersfort andsurrounding areas will be launched.Through the planned Cansa branchsupport will be provided to cancerpatients and their family members. Tohelp make a success of this initiative localbusinesses, mines and individuals areinvited to become involved throughcontributions and support.Ways to become involved are:* Buy a ticket for the Cansa Tea on 25October 2014. * Book a table for youremployees, customers or clients. * Makea cash contribution. * Donate corporategifts. * Any other donations that couldhelp with making the function and brancha success. * Sponsoring lucky drawprizes or giving items to be auctioned off.* Large companies and mines are invitedto match the amount raised at the CansaTea on 25 October 2014.The Diggers Community Centre is notonly focussed on the function on 25October, they are also busy with childcancer awareness at schools. This isdone through colouring in competitionsand design of a sign board for CansaSteelpoort. (The winners of thiscompetition will be announced at the tea).Wrapping trees in shades of pink tocreate awareness. Hosting shavathonevents in November at different locations- if you need a group to visit yourcompany, just contact them.Informative talks are also planned forNovember which is official male cancerawareness month.The aim of the “Hats & Heels Hight Tea”is to try and raise R100 000 in aid ofCansa.For more information and ticket salescontact: Alet (083 775 1438, Debbie (072712 6905), Jurgen (082 500 9257),Reinette (081 726 7553) or Jeanette (083541 4533).
25 October 2014
Mr Ike Pula, the Mamelodi SundownsProvincial scouted held a soccer clinic withKodi White Doves FC players at Ga-Mphanavillage on 10 October 2014.This forms part of the club’s PlayersExposure Program and in preparation for thesenior team (SAB league) to enter in the2014/2015 season.Mr Kodi Senyane committed R110 000 asmotivation for his senior team’s players towork for promotion towards the ABC MotsepeLeague.The club is inviting exceptional left footedplayers between the ages of 17 and 20 aswell as players that play on centre back andare at least 1.7m tall to contact Mr Kodi on082 344 5493 or 074 533 3712.(Photograph & Information: Kodi Senyane)
Soccer clinic for Kodi White Doves FC
On 14 October the Tubatse MastersFC visited Eastern Chrome MinesFC at Mangabane soccer field for afriendly game.The two teams both lacked sparkfrom the start. Players seemed to betired. Energy came back into thegame when Lekgotla Motswiane
scored a goal for TubatseMasters. The team managedto score a second goalthrough Tomas Lubisi.The second half started withfresh legs for both teams.Teams also focussed onattack and ball
distribution.ECMwas rewardedwith a goal byMogomeleng.Tubatse Masters’third goal wasscored by SelloSkhosana.The game ended3-1 in favour ofTubatse Masters.(Information &Photographs:Mokibelo ShinePholoane).
Samancor ECMplayed in theblue andTubatseMasters worethe yellow kit.
Tubatse Masters vs Samancor ECMTwo tired teams face off
11Advertorial17 OKTOBER 2014
Dwarsrivier MineTaking on the teams
from DMRDwarsrivier Mine played netball and soccer games againstteams from the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) inLimpopo.
These games are an annualnetworking and team-buildingevent. It took place at theMilitary Base sports grounds inPolokwane on Saturday 11October 2014. Teams playedboth trophy and fun games.
At the end of the day the trophyfor soccer went to the team fromDwarsrivier Mine and the one forthe netball went to the teamfrom DMR. The winning teamsalso received new kit brandedwith the Dwarsrivier and DMRlogos. Mr RememberMmbengwa from DwarsrivierMine handed over the trophies,medals and new kit to thewinners.The day was held in good spiritsan d players are looking forwardto the next meeting in 2015when they’ll battle it out on thesporting fields.
Right and below: TheDwarsrivier Mine teamswho competed for thetrophies.
The soccerteam wontheirtrophygame, butthe ladiesunfortu-nately losttheirtrophygame in thenetball.
Drizzle and attimes pouringrain, did notdampen theteams’ spirits.
12 NEWS 17 OCTOBER 2014
Platinum GazetteIt is child’s play to read yourPlatinum Gazette online
On 25 October 2014 Wenakker inLydenburg will be hosting their annual golfday at the Lydenburg golf course.The day’s play will be in Americanscramble drive format. Players will registerat 09:00 and thre will be a gun shot startat 10:00.The prize giving ceremony is scheduledfor approximately 17:00. Entry fee include
the Halfway house stop.The organisers are still looking foradditional sponsors and contributorstowards the day. Companies who wouldlike to become involved for this worthycause can contact Neeltjé on 083 4568328. Players who would like to enter canalso contact her. Her e-mail [email protected].
On Saturday 11 October 2014, TubatseMasters visited Baroka FC at Mangabanevillage. The friendly soccer game betweenthe teams was played at the Mangabanesports ground.In the first half both teams displayed goodsoccer skills and kept the goalkeepers busywith the many scoring opportunities that
were created. Unfortunately both teamsfailed to convert their opportunities to score.Late in the first half Lucky Lubisi fromTubatse Masters managed to score a goalfor his team. This put them in the lead at halftime with 1-0.In the second half the hosts were determinedto get even and within a few minutes from the
restart, they scored their first goal.Tubatse Masters dominated the ballpossession in the second half, but failed toscore. A few minutes before the final whistlethe team broke through and scored a secondgoal to win the match 2-1.(Photographs: Thato Maredi; Information:Jerial Movundlela).
Beating Baroka FC at home
Tubatse Masters played in the yellow clotheswhile Baroka FC wore the red and black kitfor the game on Saturday last week.
