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NEWS

17 AUGUST 2012

Living like pigs

Last week Saturday a group of young people were spotted in Burgersfort, picking up rubbish under the leadership of Mr Philip Smit of the Jesus Factor Youth, who also supplied the photographs published on this page. Mr Smit told Platinum Gazette we cleaned the area behind the Dutch Reformed Church Burgersfort and we realized how dirty our town is. Behind the church it looks like a rubbish dump. Burgersfort itself on the whole looks like a rubbish heap and no one cares. These photos were taken at different places in town from Aloe Ridge West to right accross town past the new taxi rank. We were given instruction in the Bible (Gen1:28) to look after this earth, are we? Burgersfort do have a refuse removal service in the town and there is a fully functional landfill site, which is clearly signposted from the main road. During Mandela Day this year a lot of people dedicated their 67 minutes to cleaning the town. It seems that although a small number of people are not content with the situation, the uncontrolled dumping continues unabated. Everybody just do as they wish, without any regard to hygene, other people, fellow residents or the law, just like when they drive in town. The questions remain: Why do we we need law enforcement just to consider what is proper and civilised? Do we actually like to live like pigs and act like barbarians on the roads?

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Progress at Bokoni Mine

COSATU Limpopo continued with its mobilisation on mining issues drive during the past week. Last week Friday saw a social dialogue at Nthame Primary School near Burgersfort where local communities in the area which are affected by mining activities, dispossessions, violation of their human rights and social labour plan, had an opportunity for their voices to be heard. The event was attended by several important roleplayers and icluded the COSATU provincial leadership.
Atlatsa Resources CEO Harold Motaung said on Tuesday that the new operational management team had made significant progress at its Bokoni mine since its appointment in February. Reporting on the groups second-quarter and interim performance, he said that the management team led by Dawid Stander had created the necessary mining flexibility through enhanced development efforts and improved employee relations. Motaung stressed that operational performance and cost controls remained critical to the Bokoni mine, especially during a period of prolonged depressed platinum group metals (PGM) prices. The mine increased its PGM production by 20% year-on-year to 34 098 oz in the second quarter and by 23% from the 27 799 oz in the first quarter of 2012, while it lowered its unit costs by 17% quarter-on-quarter to R10 285/PGM oz. Cash operating costs fell to $43.5-million, from $46.3-million in the second quarter of 2011. Revenue from the sale of concentrate for the second quarter was $38.7-million, compared with $35.9-million for the comparative period last year. This increase in revenue was primarily attributable to increased production volumes, but negatively affected by a weakening of the average dollar-basket price by 17% to $1 186/oz when compared to a basket price of $1 430/oz achieved in 2011. Meanwhile, Atlatsa said that it would publish a revised timetable for the implementation of a restructuring plan for Bokoni, once the operational review was completed. It initially planned to implement the restructure plan by July. Atlatsa and Anglo American Platinum are currently reviewing the Bokoni operational plan to determine the most optimal strategic approach for the operations and its ramp-up.

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17 AUGUST 2012

Crime snippet - 20 arrested for gambling with grants

Twenty woman arrested for illegal gambling at Leboeng Gamoraba Matshokgeng and Kgautswane Paeng. The arrests were made after a complaint that some women misused child grants by gambling with the money. The police followed up the information that led to their arrest. They were all released after paying admission of guilt fines of R100 each.

Leboeng Police present Womens Day Programme

On Thursday 09 August Leboeng SAPS in partnership with local businesses held a crime awareness campaign celebrating Womens Day. The campaign was held at Leboeng Police Station. The campaign started with a 10 km marathon,10km fun run and 5 km walk. Thereafter people gathered at the sports ground next to Leboeng SAPS to proceed with the soccer game and netball. Leboeng SAPS Soccer Club was defeated by Ward 1 Football Club by 2-0. Ward 1 Netball Club defeated Kgautswane Netball Club by 7-3. After the game the sponsors awarded the winners with trophies and the medals. Peter Makhubedu from Mukopung village was awarded a trophy for obtaining position 1 in the 10km marathon, Seun Maphage obtained position 2 in the event and Thapelo Sebopela got position 3. In the womens 10km marathon Amanda Mafowane got position 1 and Bridget Makhubedu got position 2 . In the mens fun run Phineas Malapane got position 1, Nelson Matlakala got position 2 and Isaac Modipa got position 3. The womens fun run winner was Rantete Mokontele, Modupi Seshego came in second and Dorah Selahle Dorah(medals) position 3. In the mens fun walk Pitso Komane was the winner and Justice Mashile came second. Marcia Moagi came first in the womens fun walk, Vinolia Mamba was second and Aldorance Nkoana third. The Station Cmmander thanked the sponsors for the good effort. He further thanked everybody who participated in the campaign. He encouraged community members, especially women to participate in community policing forums and the youth against crime forums so that together they can address the root causes of crime and make Leboeng a crime free area. He further awarded medals of honour to Rufus Molapo and Captain Mashego the Station Commander of Ohrigstad as they were the oldest people in the marathon.

Praktiseer Court hand out stiff sentences

On 13 August 2012 Silas Mazekenyi (54) was sentenced to three months imprisonment or a fine of R1800 in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court. Mazekenvi was arrested by Tubatse Police during the night of 10 August 2012 after he was found driving motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol at Praktiseer. On a similar offence of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, Rodney Magale (39) was sentenced to six months imprisonment of a fine of R6000 in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court on 13 August 2012. Magale was also arrested by the Tubatse Policeduring the night of 10 August 2012 in Praktiseer. On 13 August 2012 William Seepe (30) was sentenced to six months imprisonment for violation of a protection order in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court. . The sentence followed a crime in Bothashoek on 1 July 2012. Seepe violated the protection order when he was threatened his 28 year old sister. . On 13 August 2012 Tseke Marebane (24) was sentenced to six months imprisonment for common assault and resisting arrest in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court. The sentence is suspended for a period three years on condition the accused does not commit similar offences. Marebane was arrested by Tubatse Police on 12 May 2012 when he assaulted one of the Police constables when they were arresting him for drinking liquor in public at Praktiseer. On 13 August 2012 Ally Maaboi (23) was sentenced to three months imprisonment or a fine of R1200 for common assault in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court. The sentence is suspended for a period three years on condition the accused does not commit a similar offence. The sentence follows after a crime in Bothashoek 28 June 2012. Maaboi assaulted his 44-year old mother after they had an argument at home. The case was reported in Tubatse Police on 1 July 2012 and Maaboi was arrested.

New leadership for Black Management Forum

Black Management Forum (BMF) Limpopo elected a new Executive Committee at the meeting held on Saturday, 23 June 2012. The new Provincial Chairperson for this committee is Mr. Sam Maloka. Maloka currently works for Trade and Investment, in Polokwane Limpopo, as the International Marketing Manager. Some of his responsibilities include looking out for markets in Africa, the Middle East and Australia, and promoting Foreign Direct Investments. His deputy, Dr. John Mudau works at the Centre for Rural Development, University of Venda for Science and Technology. He has over 16 years of experience in the teaching and research field. The Provincial Secretary is Ms. Regina Sebola, who works for Capricorn District Municipality and the Treasurer is Ms. Regina Erasmus, who works for PWC. BMF congratulates the new committee, and wishes them well, says Mr. Nicholas Maweni, BMF Managing Director. We look forward in working with the new committee as we strengthen the BMF in Limpopo.

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WOMENS MONTH ADVERTORIAL

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17 AUGUST 2012

Is there still a place for something

Last week on 9 August we celebrated Womens Day and this whole month is in many ways dedicated to honour special women and bring empowerment to women. Althought the rest of the world celebrate Womens Day in March, in South Africa it falls on 9 August in commemoration of 20 000 women who walked to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 to hand over a petition against the carrying of passes by women. According to South African History Online, this march, the Womens Charter and the anti-pass campaign became benchmarks in the struggle and continued to inspire decades of women until democracy was finally realized in 1994. Today everyone has equal rights. We asked readers if they feel there is still a place for celebrating Womens Day and Month and whether they feel it is celebrated in the proper way?

Ms Nevia Phasha said: I think there still is a place for Womens Day and Month. I celebrate it in the way it is supposed to. I am involved with empowering women in the community. I thnk people in general know what it is about and celebrate it correctly.

Me. Ann Strydom s: Ja, daar moet nog goed soos Vrouedag en Maand wees. Ons vroue is belangrik. Hulle wil dit net nie besef nie. Mense vier dit nie soos hulle moet nie.

Mnr. Denyssen van Rooyen s: Dit word seker nie gevier soos dit moet nie. Dit is deesdae meer n persoonlike ding soos Valentynsdag. Dis mos lekker om vakansie te hou.

Ms Lucia Mangwale said: It is important. We must celebrate the month for women. It is not just a holiday.

Mr Andrew Masenya and Mr Johan Lekhuleni said: We think women deserve it. It is no longer fashionable to celebrate Womens Day and Month as it was intended. Maybe we men must do some activities as well during this month - cook, clean and do the domestic things.

Mr Zolani Masondo said: It is important. It is no longer the old days when women were oppressed and we must celebrate it. Not all people celebrate it correctly.

Mr Justice Malepe said: Yes, there is a need to celebrate Womens Day and Month. Men must respect women. That is the way. Celebrating is important. In general people dont respect women enough.

Ms Kabelo Magabane and Ms Sophy Maepa said: Ja, we enjoy this month. Men are now respecting and spoiling us. These days it is just a holiday when people celebrate Womens Day.

Mr Johannes Moagi said: As long as women from all walks of life, irrespective of their politics come together it is good. It is important to celebrate it.

Mr Simon Masinga said: I think it is necessary because we think about the past and it will help us to correct everything in the future. The celebrations has however missed their direction. People dont respect time and they dont do the relevant activities on Womens Day.

Mnr. Paul Lotter en mnr. Gerhard Lotter s: Vrouedag en die hele maand het nut want n mens kyk meer na jou ma en ander vroue in di maand. n Mens kan nie met hulle nie, maar ook nie sonder hulle nie. Dit word nie regtig reg gevier nie.

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like Womens Day and month?

Me. Augusta Smith s: Dit gaan by my verby. Die lewe is so n gejaag. Die mense wil net vakansie hou, so hulle dink nie aan wat dit beteken nie.

Mr Papie Makgate and Mr Ludwig Waterson said: We should celebrate Womens Day not only in this month, but right through the year. Ludwig: I give my mom coffee every morning and massage her feet when she wants to.

Mr Thabo Mosoma said: Ja, it is very important. Women must be empowered and I think we celebrate it in the right way.

Ms Florence Modingwane said: Yes, we are celebrating Womens Month. I even have a little badge to show as well. I think we are celebrating it in the right way. Mnr. Hennie Stoop s: Dis alles geldmaakstories. As n mens se lewe reg is, is dit elke dag Valentynsdag, Vrouedag, Vadersdag ens. Vroue doen dikwels goed vir die verkeerde rede. Hulle voel hulle moet hulself bewys maar ons mans het nie ges hulle moet dit doen nie. Ons kyk nie neer op hulle nie.

Mr Simon Molobela and Mr Gadson Komane said: It is not celebrated the way it is expected. Today they are just having a holiday on Womens Day. Schools should help with awareness about Womens Day and Month. What is important is employment equity - it should be implemented. Perhaps they should during this month give all posts to women. Women must also come together without politics. Enable all women to come together and share ideas.

Mnr. Rudi van der Merwe s: Elke vrou het nodig om bederf te word, maar ek dink hulle ruk dit uit verband uit. Vrouedag en Vroue Maand word nie regtig gevier soos dit bedoel is nie.

Ms Tebogo Makofane said: We still celebrate it. People celebrate it as it is intended. With her are Mpho and Basetsana.

Me. Aloma Mey s: Ek dink nie in die groter prentjie vier hulle dit soos dit bedoel is nie. Elke dag moet Vrouedag wees, net soos elke dag behoort Moedersdag te wees. By haar is Megan.

NEWS

17 AUGUST 2012

Womens Day celebrated at Tubatse

Tubatse Chrome celebrated Womens Day on Wednesday this week when some of the women employed at Tubatse Chrome had a day filled with fun. The women were treated to a fun day with loads of singing, dancing and creative activities. They also played their own version of Survivor. The women got to know each other better and team spirit grew while they were showed that they have important roles to play. They were also treated to a deliciously braaied lunch. Tubatse Chrome Club where the activities took place, is the ideal place to have team building sessions and other functions.

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Volgende naweek word daar weer groot makiete gehou by Winterveld Klub. Die jaarlikse Winterveld Fees vind op 24 en 25 Augustus plaas. Soos gewoonlik sal daar heerlike vermaak, stalletjies en lekker kos te koop wees. Die jaarlikse kaskar wedren (soapbox derby) sal Saterdagoggend se aktiwiteite afskop. Daar is weer n potjiekoskompetisie en persone of besighede wat n potjie wil inskryf is welkom om Mariska Stickling te kontak. (haar besonderhed eis op die advertensie op hierdie bladsy). Die lys van kunstenaars vir die fees se vermaak is indrukwekkend. Hulle sluit in Pieter Smith Dewald Wasserfall, Snotkop, Nadia Chrystal en Havana Gas. Daar sal weer n Mej. Winterveld Kompetisie plaasvind en meer inligting hieroor is ook by Mariska beskikbaar. n Mnr. Sterkmankompetisie is nog een van die items op die program. Die kinders het nooit n tekort aan vermaak by die Winterveld Fees nie. Daar is weer spesiale aandag aan hul vermaak gegee. Die fees skop op 24 Augustus af en daar kan die aand heerlik saam gebraai word. Braaipakkies sal te koop wees. Die toegang vir die dae is soos volg: R20 per persoon vir Vrydagaand en R50 per persoon vir Saterdag. Moet dit nie misloop nie!

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JC4CC outreach
On 6 August the Jesus Christ for Calvin College group (JC4CC) had an outreach to an orphanage in Riba Cross. The children brought along food and spent time with the children and personel. (Photographs and information: Sunlie Sales, Calvin College).

Left Hand Day celebrated

Joshua Generation celebrated Left Hand Day and brought the message to the learners that God made everyone special although we are not all the same. The children created artworks using their left hands. (Photographs and information: Joshua Generation). Above: These students from Joshua Generation celebrated Left-hand day by creating a poster using their left hand only. Here they are proudly displaying their artwork. (Photograph: Tracy Louw, Joshua Generation).

Donations received
Joshua Generation would like to thank Merensky Sand & Stone for their generous contribution as well as Mr. and Mrs. Dreyer for arranging transportation for the Long Jump Pit (Photo: Joshua Generation)

Joshua Generation thanked Mr Powers Motsileng for his donation towards new chess sets for the school. (Photo: Joshua Generation).

Calvin College visits The Shoe

On 7 August the grade 4 and grade 5 learners of Calvin College went on a field trip to The Shoe. The Shoe is where the Old Lady lived with her many children - so the nursery rhyme says. It is situated near the Echo Caves. At The Shoe Mr Ron van Zyl and his family runs a Christian organisation as well as a museum, art gallery and a manmade cave called the Alpha Omega caves. After an informal session about the Spirit world, the children had a 45 minute tour through the cave with its twelve rooms. The day ended with a meal from the restaurant at The Shoe. (Photographs & information: Sunlie Sales, Calvin College)

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As the first Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Company with two North American listing as well as a South African listing, we are the employer of choice in the mining field. The following vacancy now exists at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in the Limpopo Province:

ENGINEERING SPECIALIST (D2)

Work Description The Engineering Specialist Surface is a 2.6.1 appointment in terms of the MHS Act and is responsible for providing operational service the Workshops Resident engineer, with a year planning horizon. The role ensures effective and safe Manufacturing and Maintenance of mining / engineering equipment. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 or equivalent Trade qualification Engineering Specialist Certificate Basic computer literacy Manufacturing knowledge (Plate work /machining/Fitting) Mechanical and structural Drawing understanding Service environment, English literate and valid driving license code 08. Key Responsibilities Assist the Resident Engineer in developing an operational plan for the year to support the achievement of throughput objectives Undertake to plan, up to 1-2 years ahead, the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets Liaise with the Resident Engineer regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employees resources Review operational plan and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives Evaluate, monitor and provide continuous feedback to the section regarding the performance efficiencies, standards of the section labour, equipment, budget and process targets Undertake to audit the satisfaction of the operational team to who the c Plan daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities Allocate labour resources and equipment to schedule and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment and operational performance standards Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained and record keeping of legal compliance Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers Completion of audit administration and Ensure that technical data is accurate Ensure that engineering administration requirements are complied with Liaise with the other Engineering Specialists and Foremen to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed Will execute any reasonable work instruction provided by any senior or team members to ensure the effective completion of a task or safe making of an area Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of co-operation within the section Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the sections performance Monitor the Central logistics process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions Ensure that all the data captures on the operational and technical management information and control systems are accurate and timeous Regularly review operational and technical data to extract trends, identify problems and comply management reports Ensure safety and engineering policies are adhered to and Comply with Environmental Policies Coordinator provides high level technical support Oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct regular inspections around the section. Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by E-mail to phillemon@atlatsa.com closing date 24 August 2012. Bokoni Platinum shall apply the affirmative action principles as set out in the companys employment equity policy. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. The CVs of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned. Preference will be given to HDSA candidates only.

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Work Description
The role of the HRD Officer is to support the HR/HRD Coordinator, the HRD Manager (where applicable) with the purpose of ensuring the effectiveness of the human resources development in terms of discipline specific Education, Training and Development competencies in the Operation.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF level 4) A two year Training Qualification / Certificate (on NQF level 5) relevant to role Assessor certificate and Registered with MQA At least three years experience as TMM trainer Completed all relevant TM3 Unit Standard and in possession of the MQA certificates Competent in mine HRD ETD systems and related legislation Computer literate for role including SAP HRD Applicable software packages where necessary Proficient in English Valid driving license code 08 Pass Dover test Pass medical fitness test/in possession of a valid certificate of fitness

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Expert training and development TM3 related Unit Standards Conduct TM3 using simulators Plan and conduct training of TM3 Design and develop TM3 assessment tools according to MQA standards Plan and conduct TM3 assessments Ensure TM3 learning materials are customized to site specifics including COPs and SOPs Benchmark TM3 best practice and implement Keep abreast with the TM3 developments in the industry To deliver effective ETD services To effectively administer systems Compile records of operators and issue operator licenses to competent employees To support overall management of the HRD department To ensure compliance to legal and national requirements. Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by E-mail to phillemon@atlatsa.com closing date 24 August 2012. Bokoni Platinum shall apply the affirmative action principles as set out in the companys employment equity policy. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. The CVs of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned.

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Locals vs Noordelikes
Ohrigstad came alive with rugby players on Saturday last week. The local teams faced opponents from Polokwane (Noordelikes). While the teams sweated it out on the field, the spectators enjoyed the fresh food and drinks on sale whle watching the game. Get the results and more photographs on page 12. Ohrigstad played in orange and green and Winterveld in Blue and grey.

Ohrigstad Rugby Club and Winterveld Rugby Club played games

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SPORT
Ohrigstad tackles being league host
Last week Saturday, Ohrigstad hosted the Boet Fick Super League games against Noordelikes from Polokwane. Noordelikes is one of the two big clubs in Polokwane and is currently at the top of the log. Three games were played. The first was Ohrigstad Rugby Club against the thrid team from Noordelikes. The local team put up a great fight. This game ended 26-0 in favour of the visitors. The second game of the day was the Winterveld Rugby Club (Buffels), against Noordelikes. It was a devastating first half for the Buffels with 3-32 on the score board. The second half however proved to be much better after a change of game plan and a few replacements. Charl van der Merwe from the Buffels said: Our team captains, Quartus du Toit (eighth man, captain) and Renier Erasmus (outside centre, under captain) kept motivating and driving the team. They obtained 19 points towards Noordelikes 20 points in the second half. The end score was 22-52 in favour of Noordelikes. Well done boys, lets end the season this coming Saturday on a high note when we take on Louis Trichardt on the Winterveld rugby field, Charl added. This game will start at 15:00. He also thanked the following sponsors who are making it possible for the team to participate: Pick n Pay Steelpoort, Mopane Caf, Precrete and the AFM Church in Steelpoort for the use of their bus. The third game of the day was between Loskop Rugby Club and Noordelikes. Some of the Buffels players helped out for the Loskop side.

The local rugby clubs faced the leaders of the log, Noordelikes in Ohrigstad last week Saturday. The Ohrigstad Rugby Club played in orange and green while the Winterveld Rugby Club played in the blue and grey. Noordelikes played in striped red and black gear.