It is said that change is inevitable, but at Ottowel PullensEngineering they are set to grow on the foundationscreated by Alwyn Pretorius, Timothy Marobane and theirteam. Alwyn is retiring to make way for new blood andTim Marobane will be taking over as the new ChiefExecutive Officer (CEO) from 1 December 2014.Timothy is no stranger within the company. He startedhis career with Ottowel Pullens Engineering in 2003 asHuman Resource/Quality Management Consultant.In 2005 he was offered a 5% stake within the then AmazwiOtex (today Ottowel-Pullens Engineering). He is currentlythe majority shareholder, making this a black influencedcompany as per the B- BBEE code of good practice Act,2003. In 2010 Timothy’s shareholding in the companyincreased to where it is today.The company is not new, it has been making its markover the last 30 years.Joining Timothy at the helm are Yolandé Vorster as theAdmin and Finance Director and Alwyn Junior as theOperations Director. Yolandé has been with the company
for 5 years and hasfulfilled functionsvarying from officeadmin, electricalworkshop managerto financialmanager. AlwynJunior has beenwith the companyfor the last year andbrings mechanicale n g i n e e r i n gexpertise to thecompany. Sincejoining thebusiness, he hasbeen responsiblefor the business
development of the company.Ottowel Pullens Engineering is specialising in armaturewinding, the supply and repair of electrical motors,pumps, fans and winches. The company has also madeits mark with the manufacturing of winch spares. Theirproducts are in great demand in areas such asRustenburg, Tanzania and the whole Eastern Limb.The company is ISO9001 compliant and clients areguaranteed that only the best service and quality isdelivered. It is also Timothy’s vision that they willcontinue and even accelerate on this aspect. Customersatisfaction is part of their values and the team willendeavor to exceed their clients’ expectations.Part of the service that is offered is a 24 hour, 7 day aweek availability to assist with breakdowns.The company is very aware of its social responsibility andwork closely with the Tooling Association of South Africaas well as the Tooling Initiative Limpopo. This means theyare offering on the job training in conjunction with TDM.Currently 42 people are employed at Ottowel PullensEngineering in Steelpoort. The company values includethe importance of the team and they continuously striveto empower their employees and uplift their skills levels.The management team is looking forward to the futureand invites their current and new clients to contact themfor the Ottowel Pullens Engineering quality, efficiencyand professionalism they know and trust.
Timothy Marobane, the new CEO. Alwyn Pretorius (Jnr),Operations Director.
Yolandé Vorster, Admin &Finance Director.
Promotion
The National School Nutrition Programme(NSNP) is going ahead as normal in manyparts of Limpopo.Feeding has been halted only in the affectedschools located in the Sekhukhune districtfrom where reports of food contaminationhave emerged. The handlers only in theaffected schools have been requested tostop preparing food for the learners in orderfor a thorough investigation to be conducted.The Department of Education is concernedabout the contamination of food and theyare doing all they can to address the matter.“We want to make it clear, however, that nolearner has died as a result of consumingfood from the nutrition programme in theprovince as reported in the media. Thehealth and safety of the learners is ofparamount importance to government;hence the department introduced theprogramme in the first place. Governmentwill continue to safeguard the unqualifiedConstitutional rights of learners to basiceducation, health, nutrition, and safety. It isfor these reasons that the department hassuch stringent measures in the affectedschools” it said in a statement.More than 1, 6 million learners in more than3 800 Limpopo public schools benefit fromthe feeding programme. There are 353 328learners in the Sekhukhune District whobenefit from the NSNP.The Limpopo Department of Education,supported by the Department of BasicEducation, are working together to ensureservice, health and environmental standardsare maintained in the nutrition programme in
Limpopo, both at the school level and thewarehouses of the Limpopo NSNP mainretailers.“Last week, the participation of some mainNSNP retailers were terminated eitherbecause these retailers were implicated inthe food contamination that resulted inlearners being hospitalised in someSekhukhune schools; or their warehousesfailed to meet the predetermined service,health and environmental standards. It ishowever important to note that all learnerswho were taken to hospital or clinics forobservation, have been released”.The main NSNP suppliers have beendirected not to buy and distribute foodstuffwith a particular brand label, as foodstuffwith that brand label, particularly driedbeans, were found to be extremelyproblematic.The South African Police Services (SAPS)have also begun with an investigative inquiryinto allegations with a view to laying criminalcharges.The National School Nutritionprogramme (NSNP) is funded through aring-fenced Conditional Grant in terms of theDivision of Revenue Act (DORA). TheDORA particularly determines a legalframework through which the NSNP must beimplemented. Coupled with this, theMinister of Basic Education has taken overthe executive responsibilities of the LimpopoDepartment of Education in terms of section100(1)(b) of the Constitution of the Republicof South Africa, 1996 to the extentnecessary. Therefore, the Minister and theDepartment of Basic Education among other
responsibilities must ensure a compliant roll-out of the NSNP in Limpopo schools.The Department will introduce additionalmonitoring measures with school-basedmonitors to report daily on theimplementation of the programme.TheNSNP monitoring system is being reviewedto tighten critical stages of food supplychain, and to solicit the support of theDepartment of Health and LocalMunicipality. Relations will be strengthenedwith the Health Environmental Practitionersin Limpopo to draw lessons and replicate aprocess of establishing checks and balanceson monitoring suppliers in all provinces.
In light of the unfortunate incidents inLimpopo, the DBE is currently reviewing thedraft 2015/16 Grant Framework to begazetted in the Division of Revenue Act(DORA) to incorporate a transversalprocurement system to enhance theoperations of the current system.DBE is also exploring the expansion of theuse of technology in monitoring the schoolnutrition programme. A Technical TaskTeam has been established to work on themodalities of introducing the systemthroughout all provinces. An operationalplan for the provincial roll-out is expectedbefore the end of November 2014.
National School Nutrition Programme still continues
New loading zone
On Wednesday afternoon motorists on the R37 simply had to make way for a load of softdrinks in the middle of the road. The person watching that the goods did not get newowners simply explained that the truck having to collect it got stuck and will still come tofetch it. His reason for stacking it in the road - ‘it is easier to load from there’. It was latercollected by an unmarked truck without a number plate. Although this is a popular spotfor the officials to pull over motorists, no traffic law enforcement was done in thisinstance as officers were presumably doing duty elsewhere.
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“It is very hot, we take shortcut today” one National Union OfMineworkers (NUM) member commented on Tuesday justbefore workers started to gather next to the Hackney Shaft ofAnglo American Platinum’s Twickenham Mine Project nearBurgersfort.
Just after 14:00 a large number of more than 600 NUMmembers were chanting and dancing in the hot sun beforethe group were addressed by their leaders, labour andpolitical. What transpired from this gathering before theyactually marched about 200 metres to the shaft’s gates, isthat the rivalry between unions are a definite cause forconcern. One political office bearer commented to thenewspaper “the rivalry between unions and their endeavoursto keep or get recognition, is bad for the collective. In theprocess the interests of workers and companies suffer.Companies encourage the rivalry, thinking that by driving awedge between union and factions, they serve the interestsof their businesses better, which will not last in the long run”.
After discussing a memorandum that were prepared to behanded over to the General Manager at Twickenham, MrPeter Ott, the group peacefully moved nearer to the gate,where he was waiting.
Union representatives then carefully explained every pointon the memorandum to union members and minemanagement. In essence workers are unhappy about certainsalary and wage issues, such as the ruction of salaries incertain instances, unfairness as they see it with regard to thepaying of bonuses, Section 54 stoppages, which they ascribeto the incompetence of management, and the fact that sixemployees were fired after having been falsely accused ofrefusing to carry out instructions.
They also asked the mine to give attention to theexcessive use of labour brokers, and to comply with the SkillDevelopment Act by presenting a short and long termstrategy for the development of employees. With regard tothe company’s social labour plan they want it to be reviewedin consultation with all stakeholders and feel that the erectionof amenities such as day care centres and sports facilities, aswell as housing will do much to improve living andemployment conditions.
Mr Ott received the memorandum at about 17:00 and toldthe crowd that attention will be given to the issues raised.
March!
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“You have said so,” Jesus replied. “But Isay to all of you: From now on you will seethe Son of Man sitting at the right hand ofthe Mighty One and coming on the cloudsof heaven.”Matthew 26:64(NIV)
Bikers show they care with Toy RunBikers that Care hosted the annual Limpopo Valley Toy Run atTubatse Chrome Club on Saturday last week.The day was extremely hot, but the bikers came in droves to donatetoys and money to help make a less privilaged child’s Christmasjoyful.There was lots to do for everyone with a Dyno machine, exhibitors, atattoo artists, children’s play area, live entertainment by Cunning Bradand competitions that filled the day.The organisers of the day thanked everyone for their participation,support and donations.
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Big business atEntrepreneurs Day
On 31 October 2014Joshua Generation’slevel 2 learners heldan entrepreneurs day.Learning businessskills is part of theeducational guidelines. There was lotsto eat and games toplay. The childrenenjoyed themselvesthoroughly. Parentsalso attended theevent to provide some“shop assis-tance” tothe littleentrepreneurs.(Photographs &Information: JoshuaGeneration).
Marota Primarysays farewell
On 6 November Marota Primary School in Ga-Motodi village hosted afarewell function for their grade 7 learners as well as a prize givingceremony.The function was no rushed business, it started at 11:00 and came to anend at 17:45 with the meat from a cow that was slaughtered for theoccasion that was served.Various stakeholoders attended the event, including the SAPS, a formerheadmaster of the school, representatives from churches, the Departmentof Education, traditional leaders and other schools in the area’sheadmasters.Learners who performed well in various competitions during the course ofthe year was also honoured with trophies.(Information and photographs: Melvin (Rooney) Seroka, 076 0218 707)
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GMC DebtSolutions’ nextwinner was drawnat Cheap Cheap#2. Mr WN Napowas the luckywinner and Mr FrikVisagie and MrCorrie Smithhanded him hisprize. Clients canstill enter thecompetition withinthe two CheapCheap stores or atthe OK Minimarkin Burgersfort.
(Photograph &information: GMCDebt Solutions).
New GMC winner announced
Tubatse SUPERSPAR helpsMiss Limpopo finalist
Millet Kae, one of the Miss Limpopofinalists and Tubatse SUPERSPAR visitedMahubahube home based care atBothashoek last week Thursday. Millet isdoing voluntary community work at thehome based care centre and Spar assisted
her with a donation that they delivered onThursday. Ms Sbongile Mnisi from Sparjoined her at the centre.Millet will be taking part in the final of theMiss Limpopo competition on 6 December2014.
(Photographs: Tubatse SUPERSPAR)
Caring for the communityTubatse SUPERSPAR last week donatedfood parcels to various non-governmental
organisations. The recipients includedMapjere Creche and Tshehlong Creche.(Photographs & Information: Spar)
Riba Primary Schoolwinning big
Riba Primary School was the winners in theOMO School Challenge.The school won soccer kit. TubatseSUPERSPAR was there for the handover. Inthe middle of the photograph to the left are
Ms Sbongile Mnisi from TubatseSUPERSPAR and the school’s headmaster,Mr Mahungela.(Photographs and information: TubatseSUPERSPAR)
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Chrome puts Nelspruit in their placeTubatse Chrome Golf Club’s B league players (inorange T-shirts on the photographs) faced off with theNelspruit C team on Saturday last week.The Tubatse players made good use of the home
ground advantage. The hot weather did not deter theirefforts and the Nelspruit team had to return home with nopoints.Chrome B won 9-0.
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GTM tennis tournament a successLast week the first tennis tournamenthosted by GTM (Greater TubatseMunicipality) took place in Praktiseer atthe Bogwasha Sport Grounds.The tournament was well supported with18 tennis players from the area that tookpart. Charles Mohlahlana and WonderMaphanga, organisers of the event inconjunction with the GTM were very happywith the enthusiasm of the players at theevent.The overall champions of the round robinstyle event were Tlou Ledwaba (menswinner). He is a leaner at MmiditsiSecondary School and Kamogelo Magowa(ladies winner). She is doing grade 12 atCalvin College Burgersfort.“We would like to encourage tennisplayers to actively play more tennis andwe are likely to see more events like thishosted in the future,” the organisers said.(Photos and information: CharlesMohlahlana)
Tlou Ledwaba and Kamogelo Magowawere the winners of the day.
Some of the ladies who participated at the tournament from left toright Tebatjo,Mosebjadi,Lerato,Mmarena and the ladies championKamogelo.
Gentlemen who participated in the tournament with the winnerTlou Ledwaba.
On 12 November Tubatse Chrome FC and a soccer team formthe Ga-Mapodile community, Juventus FC locked horns atWinterveld Club.The teams played a friendly soccer match. The young andenergetic Juventus FC players started the game with force andthreatened to break the Tubatse Chrome team’s focus. Theyoungsters used quick short passes and dribbling skills, but theTubatse Chrome players showed maturity by defending very well.The two teams ended the first half without a goal.In the opening minutes of the second half Cleopas Moela gaveTubatse Chrome the lead after a solo run and finish from theedge of the box. Juventus hit back in the 40th minute to score abeautiful goal after some sloppy defending. The game ended 1-1.(Photographs and Information: Mikibelo Shine Pholoane).
Tubatse Chrome FCvs Juventus FC
Tubatse Masters team visits DriekopOn 13 November the TubatseMasters visited Mohlopi FC inDriekop for a friendly soccer match.In the first half both teams createdopportunities to score. PitsoSehlabela opened the score for thematch to give the Masters a 1-0lead. Just a few minutes before halftime the hosts levelled score whenJerry Makua scored for them. In thesecond half changes were made byboth teams but unfortunately theyfailed to convert opportunities intopoints. The game ended 1-1.
On Wednesday 19 November Tubatse Mastersplayed against the Sekhukhune FET Collegesoccer team. The game was played at the collegein Praktiseer.In the first half both teams displayed good footballskills. They were sharing the ball and creatingopportunities. Themba Nkosi opened the score forthe FET team and put them 1-0 ahead. TheMasters fought very hard to level the score, butfailed to do so. The FET team increased their leadto 2-0 after Khutjo Nkwana got an opportunity toshoot from outside the box. He beat the Masters’goalkeeper. Late in the first half the Mastersmanaged to score a goal through Mogale Mohlalaand just a few minutes before half time he scored asecond goal to make the half time score 2-2.In the second half both teams improved their game.Khutjo Nkwanascored hissecond goal ofthe match andthe third one forthe FET College.The FET Collegewon the match 3-2.(Photographs &Information:JerialMovundlela).
FET college is topsCTM hosts soccer festivalCTM Burgersfort recently hosted a soccer festival in which 8teams participated. The event took place at Bothashoek.The top four teams were Mining FC and Mophori FC. Theirfinal was won on penalties and Mining FC walked away asthe winners. They received a trophy, medals and R1000.The third and fourth place was decided between ChelseaFC and Commodore FC. This match was also decided withpenalties and Chelsea FC walked away as the winners. Thesecond place winners received medlas and R800, third gotR600 and a match day mikasa soccer ball.CTM also donated 7 soccer balls and some red T-shirts tolocal children. CTM wanted to give back to the communitywith this event and is planning similar events at schools inthe near future.
(Photographs & Information: CTM Burgersfort)
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Die BOLS (Burgersfort, Ohrigstad,Lydenburg en Steelpoort) Hengelklubhet verlede week Vrydagaand huljaarlikse prysuitdeling gehad.Die funksie het by Khumula Lodgeplaasgevind en verskeie trofees ensertifikate is uitgedeel.Die volgende hengelaars het ietsontvang: Willem Smith (Jnr) ontvang‘n sertifikaat vir sy 4,40kg Yellow SpotKingfish. Hy kry ook ‘n sertifikaat virsy 12,1kg Skipjack. Kwagga Smithkry ‘n sertifikaat vir sy 10,5kgAmberjack. Pieter Broodryk (Jnr)ontvang ‘n sertifikaat vir sy Kakapasook die King Mackerel/Cuta wat hydie jaar gevang het.Marie Smith kry ‘n sertifikaat vir haar12kg Tuna. Ander Tuna hengelaarswas sertifikate ontvang het is Karools
Smit (24,96kg), Eric Erichsen (73,4kg)en Gerhard Rossouw (82,1kg).Gerhard Rossouw ontvang ook ‘ntrofee vir sy swaar tuna vangs.Kwagga Smit ontvang ‘n sertifikaat entrofee vir sy 185,5kg Marlyn.Pieter Broodryk ontvang ‘n sertifikaatvir ‘n Marlyn wat hy gevang het. Dievis is gemerk en weer vrygelaat.Piet de Jager ontvang ‘n sertifikaat entrofee vir die Seilvis wat hy gevanghet. Die vis is ook gemerk en weervrygelaat.Lodewyk de Jager ontvang ‘n trofeevir sy 9,8kg Dorado. HennieTheunnissen se Whahoo vangs is ookerken. Willie Janse van Rensburg
ontvang ‘n trofee vir die Bodem Visvan die Jaar 2014. Gerhard Rossouwhet die trofee ontvang vir die Vis vandie Jaar 2014. Johan Gouws is vereeras die Mees delnemende lid van dieKlub. Lodewyk de Jager en WillemSmith het die trofee vir die grootste‘opmors’ van die jaar gedeel.
