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29 July 2011

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Right: Local Mayor, Nkosi Josias Mahlake, turns the first sod of the soon to be erected Tubatse Mall at Spekboom River Estate in Burgerfort last week Friday. Below is the architects impression of the new R520 million shopping mall, first of more than one in the area by different developers.

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29 JULY 2011

A shopping mall...
The Tubatse Mall development officially broke ground on Friday, 22 July 2011. The 32000 square metre retail shopping mall, situated in the valley of the Spekboom River in the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality, will be developed by Abacus Asset Management. Abacus was also responsible for the highly successful Mooiriver Mall (mall of the year 2010) in Potchefstroom. The architectural design will be provided by Stauch Forster in Johannesburg and Murray and Roberts Construction will be responsible for constructing the greatly anticipated retail shopping centre. The planned opening date for the shopping centre is in April 2013. According to AAM Chairman, Jaco Odendaal, leading national retailers have shown confidence in the development and shoppers can look forward to a choice of 150 shops, boasting a well planned mixture of offerings. This will include South African favourites as well as original local stores and a variety of food offerings anchored by Pick n Pay. Burgersfort has become the hub of the mining expansion of platinum group minerals and the Tubatse Mall development is expected to add to the vital economic growth of the region. Odendaal predicts that between 800 and 1000 direct new job opportunities will be created during the construction phase and in excess of 1000 permanent and casual jobs will be created following the opening of Tubatse Mall. The developers say they value community involvement and have appointed community liaison officers and a BEE specialist to ensure that the agreed BEE and local procurement targets are met. A modern design, easy access to the site and 1000 parking bays will all add up to a new and exciting shopping experience for the people of Burgersfort and surrounding towns. GTM Mayor, Cllr Nkosi Josias Mahlake

Fltr: The three speakers who explained their various companies roles at the Spekboom Estate Development. Mr Jaco Odendaal (Abacus), Mr Tjaart van der Walt (Cranbrook), and Mr Malcolm Law (Curro Schools). The event was also attnded by local councillors, business people, community organisations and political and other interest groups in the area (bottom).

We welcome the development, make it happen - Mayor Mahlake

... houses and a school

On his part, Mr Tjaart van der Walt, speaking on behalf of Cranbrook Property Projects, told the audience the plan is is to make the town more attractive to the employees and executives of the scores of platinum and chrome mines in the vicinity, many of whom currently choose rather to live in Lydenburg, 60km away, or in the neighbouring towns of Steelpoort and Orighstad. Mr Van der Walt said part of this plan, he says, is the creation of beautiful new residential areas such as the Spekboom River Estate, which will ultimately contain more than 1800 of the 7500 new homes it is estimated that the town will need in the short to medium-term. He said although the whole 520ha Spekboom site will be secured, a large percentage of it will be left undeveloped or in greenbelts which will enable residents to enjoy the tranquility of the bushveld surroundings. Meanwhile the terrain will soon also be home to a new Curro school, one of a growing string of campuses across the country that offers affordable private schooling from pre-primary right up to Grade 12. The school is to be built on a 10ha site set aside by Cranbrook Property Projects adjacent to its Spekboom River Estate residential development just to the east of the old town centre and close to the new Tubatse Mall shopping centre. Construction of the first phase of the new Burgersfort campus will start within the next few weeks and the school will open its doors to the first pre-primary learners in January 2012, with other classes set to commence in January 2013. Mr Malcolm Law, representing Curro Schools, told the audience the vision of the Curro group is to provide affordable private education to learners across South Africa. This will be the groups second Limpopo campus - with the other being in Polokwane and its 12th school countrywide. Curro offers parallel medium education from Gr R to Gr 9 and dual medium from Gr 10 to 12 and it aims to fill the gap between public schools and expensive private education (around R5000 a month) which most parents cannot afford. At the moment Curro school fees average around R2000 a month, depending on the Grade.

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EVRAZ Mapochs launches schools HIV programme

Steel and Vanadium producer, EVRAZ Highveld, has launched and is sponsoring through its Mapochs Mine at Roossenekal an unique HIV programme for primary schools. Launched last week Thursday in Roossenekal, the programme will be implemented at about 30 primary schools and entails that key teachers are trained to implement the programme at their schools. Only the senior classes in the schools will be targeted and teachers will receive comprehensive training and teaching materials to work with. Mapochs is not doing the the training themselves, but utilises a nongevernmental organisation to do the training. Left: Teachers listen attentively to EVRAZ Mapochs Community Officer, Daphne Nkosi (centre) during the launch. Top: The Roossenekal Recreation Hall was packed to capacity last week Thursday when EVRAZ Mapochs launched a HIV programme to be implemented at primary schools in the area. Teahers who are trained will not only be trained to educate learners about HIV, but they will also be supported throughout the ptrogramme to make sure that everything goes well. They will also be trained to train other teachers to take over the education of learners should it happen that they are no longer able to continue with their work. It was also explained to the large number of teachers who attended the launch that the programme not only makes privision for the education of learners, but will also encourage communication within families or groups about the prevalence and dangers of HIV.

NEWS

29 JULY 2011

Samancor Chrome is poised to become the worlds largest producer of ferrochrome in the coming years. This message was brought to employees of the companys Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) by the company CEO, Jrgen Schalamon, this week. ECMs employees were, amongst other things, on Tuesday and Wednesday treated to industrial theater at the Winterveld Recreation Club, Steelpoort (photograph right). The purpose of the industrial theater was to strengthen employees awareness about safety in the workplace and in general. Leaders also addressed them about various issues. ECM General Manager, Emile Britz, informed employees about the general performance of ECM with regards to production and safety, as well as the prospects for the future, such as the development of new chrome mines in the area. Mr Britz also announced the salary and wage increases for this year as agreed with the various unions representing employees. The CEO, Mr Schalamon told employees that with the future development of mines by the company, with specific reference to this area, there is a definite future in chrome and that the new mines will in coming years make Samancor Chrome the worlds major chrome producer. He also addressed employees in general about transformation in the company, training and where the company is heading with regard to social responsibility. Mr Schalamon introduced some of the key managers in the company to the employees before giving employees the chance to speak their minds and to ask questions. After all the days formalities were done with, refreshments were enjoyed by all.

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Samancor Chrome CEO, Jrgen Schalamon (right), addressing employees at Winterveld Club this week.

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OK MiniMark Burgersfort awarded as a top convenience store

OK MiniMark Burgersfort is not just another convenience store. Their commitment to excellence in all the aspects of running their store won them the prestigious title of best OK MiniMark store in the Northern division of the OK Franchise Division, a member of the Shoprite/Checkers group. OK MiniMark Burgersfort opened in June 2009. Managing director, Mr Vonnie Craffert started his journey in the retail industry 21 years ago, when he owned a small truck shop. Today he and his partner are highly successful retailers with two first-rate stores that serve the growing community of Burgersfort. When spending time with Vonnie one very quickly realises his absolute passion for people is a prominent driving force in his success. Our staff members are all like extended family, Vonnie explains. Thats the type of relationship we have with them. Vonnie also believes in recognising the people that play a role in your business. I have an exceptional management team who all share my passion for people and excellent customer service, and I am very thankful for that. Empowering people is another key factor in Vonnies strategy. I have the privilege of having had inspiring mentors in my life, and thats why I also believe in empowering people with skills and knowledge, helping them fulfill their potential. One of the assistant managers at OK MiniMark Burgersfort for example started out at his other store as a cashier, and he gave her the opportunity to grow in her role, proving Vonnie is man who puts his beliefs into practice. Every morning when I get up I tell myself: Im going to have fun today, says the man who embraces the long hours and hard work characteristic of the retail industry with much enthusiasm. Vonnie of course still has lots of challenges to deal with, but he simply believes in choosing not to be dreary when things are tough. He also appreciates the support he gets from his partner in the business. To ensure the nominees for this award are deserving of the honour, the OK Franchise Division has compiled a comprehensive list of criteria by which the stores are judged over the course of a year. This list includes growth, general store standards, customer service, service department offerings and displays, staff motivation, community involvement, administrative excel-lence and loyalty. The focus is therefore not on merely making sales the stores that come out on top after the judging process really are true examples of what retail excellence is all about. They have to show that they are serious about their customers (service and shopping experience), community and store appearance as well. OK MiniMark Burgersfort now stands in line for the national Franchisee of the Year Award as the best OK MiniMark store in the country, to be announced in September at the annual OKFD conference in Greece.

Winterveld Festival on 2 and 3 September

Last year Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines held their first Winterveld Festival. MTE and Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines would like to announce that this year they decided to partner by presenting the Annual Steelpoort Mining and Technical Exhibition and the Winterveld Festival on two consecutive days at the Winterveld Recreational Club (Rugby Grounds) in Steelpoort. The Mining Exhibition will take place on Friday 2 September starting at 13h00. MTE is the well known South African travelling Mining exhibition company. This will be an exhibition not to be missed and everyone from Steelpoort and the surrounding areas are invited to attend. A variety of different products and services will be displayed . Make sure to visit the Winterveld Recreational Club for this exciting event! At 17h00 the Mining exhibition will be followed by the kick-off of the Winterveld Festival. That evening Steelpoort Valley will be warming up for the festival with a barbeque, a beer garden and a DJ til late. Braai packs will be available at the Winterveld Recreational Club. On 3 September, MTE will capture your attention with a Consumer Show with a wide variety of large consumers companies that will display their products featuring the latest technology, beauty, fashion, hobbies, agriculture and recreation to name but a few. For more information on the Mining and Consumer Shows, please contact Emma Smith on +27(0)11 579 4940. The 3rd of September will lack no amount of fun and excitement. The organisers of the 2011 Winterveld Festival promised that the festival will be bigger and better than last year. Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines received so much positive feedback last year, that they decided to turn the Festival into an annual event. For the Soap Box fans out there, get your cars ready! The Potjie Chefs can start planning their menus and decor for the day! For those of you that wants to shop a little bit, the flea market will not disappoint you! And the kids will not fall short. There will be a host of entertainment such as a carousel, a puppet show, a magician, jumping castles, balloon modelling, face painting, Miss Winterveld and much, much more! All day live entertainment will certainly keep everyones energy levels high with special guest artists such as the Flooze (Sorina), Wicus van der Merwe, Andriette Norman and the Southern Gypsey Queens. The aim of the Winterveld Festival is to bring people together in the Steelpoort Valley and to provide some quality entertainment.. For more information on the Winterveld Festival and how to enter the Soap Box or the Potjie Kos Competition, please contact mariska.stickling @samancorcr.com. This years Festival is not to be missed!

Some of the hardworking staff at OK MiniMark with Mr Vonnie Craffert (back, third from left).

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29 JULY 2011

ECM assists with water Having a braai with the SAPS purification plant for Mampuru
A water Purification Plant was built and commissioned in Mampuru Village during 2010 by the District Municipality, but during the implementation phase a few difficulties and challenges were indentified and the project was delayed. Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) decided to use the opportunity to assist the roleplayers, who included the Municipality and community, by providing the necessary capacity to complete the project. ECM arranged the COC (Certificate of Compliance), in order for Eskom to connect the power and replaced the non-return valve. ECM also did pipe modifications and replaced the DOL (Direct on line starter) and finally commissioned the plant. The formal handover took place on 15 July 2011. Present during the formal handover was Mr. Tseke Sekhukhune, Metallurgical Manager from ECM and Mr Ntsoane, Senior Manager of the Sekhukhune Water District. Mr. Ntsoane was impressed with the initiative taken by ECM and Mr Rampele, Site Manager of the Sekhukhune Water District and the Water Committee thanked ECM for making a difference in the Mampuru Community. Through this initiative the Mampuru community now has access to water. Mr. Emile Britz, ECM General Manager said that it is important for companies to assist the local municipalities with capacity building. (Photographs and information: Davida van der Walt) On Wednesday 26 July 2011 Thorburn Security Solutions hosted a lunch in the form of a spitbraai for the SA Police and Thorburn security managers in the Tubatse Cluster. The function was attended by amongst others Tubatse Cluster Commander Brigadier Sylvia Ledwaba (photo right, with Thorburn Steelpoort based Operations Manager Ellence Monyela), members from the CID and also Public Order Policing (POPs) members stationed in the area. Our clients and our managers rely a lot on the SA Police in crime prevention, crowd control and the provision of visible policing when required. We are proud to say that the co-operation and support that we receive for and on behalf of our clients who conduct business in the Tubatse Cluster is excellent. Over the years that we conduct business in the Eastern Limb and specifically from our Steelpoort Office, relationships developed and we have reached a stage that there is confidence to pick up a phone and ask for assistance and we get it, Ellence Monyela the Thorburn Operations Manager in Steelpoort commented.Scheepers praised the SA Police and the Thorburn managers for their role

during recent unrest situations in the area and urged all involved in the mining areas to execute their task with dignity and always talking human rights into account. Brigadier Ledwaba expressed her gratitude towards the Thorburn gesture to host such a function and encouraged the Thorburn management to attend her monthly social security meeting in the Tubatse Cluster. We should say thank you and well done to the SA Police much more, Thorburn Managing Director Dolf Scheepers said. (Photograph and information: Thorburn Security Solutions)

Mandela Day- Mototolo blanket project

The Xstrata Mototolo blanket project is an annual event, running form April / May until Mandela-Day. The project is driven in the format of a competition, by the Mototolo SLP Committee, between: - The two Mototolo shafts ( Borwa and Lebowa) - The various sections on the two shafts - All contractors / suppliers rendering services to Mototolo. At the end of the competition a trophy is awarded to the winning shaft, section or contractor / supplier. Xstrata as our employer also contributes annually towards this project. The purpose of the project is to commemorate former president Mandela by participating in the theme of Mandela Day and to give something back to the less privileged communities surrounding our operation. In 2010 we collected 975 blankets and this year up to and including the time of preparing this report 408 blankets . On Mandela Day 2011 we participated in a joint blanket donation project with Xstrata Lion Ferrochrome, during which 1150 blankets were donated to 22 schools in the surrounding communities. Mototolo contributed 885 of these blankets. (Photograph and information: Xstrata Mototolo Mine).

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New classrooms for crche

On Friday the 22nd of July 2011 a handover ceremony was held at Mpusheng Crche that is situated in the front yard of ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine. Two classrooms were constructed by Evilox 189 cc that specializes in building, renovations, steelwork and general trading. Evilox 189 cc had to employ people from the local community to help with this project, thus creating thirty three job opportunities for unemployed people. Dunstan Lowan (Managing Member) from PIPAS Business Consortium also made a contribution towards Mpusheng Crche by sponsoring the Crche with educational toys, cutlery and tools to keep the Crche neat and tidy. Ms Emsie Henderson (Human Resources Manager) and Mr Kleinjan du Toit (Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Operations) introduced the whole team who played an important role in the achievement of this project, and gave a short introduction in what ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mines vision is. ASA Metals/Dilokong Chrome Mine is proud to have helped the Mpusheng Crche and would like to continue adding value to our youth of tomorrow. After the handover ceremony, the toddlers with their teachers enjoyed the freshly baked cupcakes. The toddlers proved themselves to be very well mannered and thankful for their new classrooms and tools. Thank you goes out to: ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine, PIPAS, Evilox 189 cc and everyone else who made this project possible and who contributed to make this a very special day. (Photographs and information: Gerrit van Eck, ASA Metals/Dilokong Chrome Mine).

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Making sure they are healthy

Keeping healthy through a balanced diet, exercise and enough sleep is very important to ensure sustainable performance. Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) in collaboration with Avoir and Medshield embarked on health checks for our employees from 12 to 14 July 2011. Various tests were performed including blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, fitness testing and Body Max Index. By doing these tests on an annual basis, employees can identify potential health problems and risks to address them timeously. (Photographs and information: Davida van der Walt).

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Should it be public or private?

ANC Youth League president, Julius Malemas lifestyle and finances came under scrutiny this week after reports published in City Press on Sunday. On Saturday, Malema sought an urgent court interdict to prevent the newspaper from publishing its story about his finances, a family trust. This came after previous reports of Malema building a R16 million house in an upmarket Johannesburg suburb. The report also included a businessman claiming to have deposited R200 000 into Malemas family trust fund in exchange for a tender. Opposition parties have since called for the SA Revenue Service to launch an investigation into Malemas affairs. They claim that his lavish lifestyle is not compatible with his R25 000 a month salary. This week the Youth League lashed out at ABSA bank who they claim leaked confidential information regarding the trust, Malemas bond and vehicle finance. The Hawks on Tuesday received a docket after AfriForum laid a complaint against Malema in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. It was handed to the commercial crimes unit who will decide whether to investigate it. We asked readers what they think about the whole issue.

Me. Anna-Marie Greeff s: As jy in n ho posisie is moet jy seker wees, jy is te alle tye ondersoekbaar. Sy persoonlike sake is die publiek se sake. Net soos ek elke jaar alles wat ek verdien aan die staat moet verklaar moet hy ook. Die hoogste bome vang die meeste wind.

Mnr. Koos Mnisi s: Hulle moet hom ondersoek. Kyk waar kry hy al daardie geld.

Mr. Crosby Masilela said: It is private. They must leave Julius Malema alone. I dont care where he gets his money.

Mr. Solly and Ms Theresa Skosana said: If he is guilty of nothing, let them search because they wont get anything and he will have nothing to fear. Investigate him and find out. He is also a businessman, so he might get profits from there. Right: Ms Jenny Steyn said: He must be investigated. He should not be bragging about what hes got.

Ms Annikie Moleke said: They must investigate him. Nothing is private for him. He is working for all South Africans and the community wants to know where he gets his money from. He wont be the first person to be investigated. If he did nothing wrong, why fear an investigation?

Mnr. Stephen en me. Marie Wessels s: As jy in so n leiersposisie soos hy is, moet jou besigheid deursigtig wees. As jy niks het om weg te steek nie is daar mos nie n probleem nie. Daar is baie honger kinders in hierdie land wie se geld reg bestee moet word. By hulle is Anneke en Monique Wessels.

Me. Angelique Grimmick s: Hy is n t openbare figuur om privaatheid te h. Die publiek het die reg om alles te weet. Hulle moet hom ondersoek.

Ms Mavis Matheba said: They must leave him alone. His finances is his private affairs. Regs: Mnr. Nico de Jonge s: Ek dink daar is korrupsie betrokke. Ek dink van die staat se geld gaan na die bou van sy huis ens. Hy moet definitief ondersoek word. By hom is Verencha. Links: Mnr. Johan Vogel s: Hulle moet ondersoek instel.

Ms Sabelo Kunene said: They must establish how much he earns per annum. They must investigate him like the Scorpions would have done before. He is working closely with government and he must be an example to the youth.

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Calvin College top academic achievers

Last week Calvin College announced their top achievers for the previous term. They are especially proud of the matric group who will be starting their final examinations in a few months. Those are the candidates who are can achieve and A average in the matric examinations, said Mr Mike Roetz, principal of the school.

Grade 9: Harmony Mmaenetjie Sefiti, Sarah Dimpho Tinyiko Maphanga, Tebatso Molapo Sefiyyah Arbee and Precious Matete Magane.

Grade 8: Mashoto Morethe, Success Malese Mokgetloane, Furtune Mmeladi Mashabela, Ebrahim Tar and Mtchel Sharon Thupyane Matlala.

Grade 11: Mananeng Lesedi Ngoato, Ella Refilwe Maphanga, Wendy Mmaphale Mamogobo, Mpelang Kgothatso Manyaka, Tshepo Mphogo.

Grade 10: Kekolo Phetla, Masekane Jeanette Nkwana, Keabetswe Ramaepadi, Zanele Emmy Moganedi and Ennesie Sithole.

Grade 12: Letty Tshidi Rampedi, Caroline Tetelo Mashigo, Safiya Mahomed Noor, Rosah Tebogo Mokwena, Evidence Itumeleng Magabane, Shocky Boitumelo Phasha, Matladi Tokelo Shai, Modipadi Mahlogonolo Phoku, Lynett Lethiwe Mbuyane and Khutso Mmaphuthego Nkoane.

Grade 7: Azhar Osman, Shirley Boitumelo Mphogo, Matlakala Mohale, Kabelo Manyaka and Abraham Saidi Phiri.

Mediasentrum by Steelpoort Akademie

Steelpoort Akademie het verlede week amptelik hulle mediastrum met n spesiale funksie geopen. Gaste wat die aand bygewoon het kon boeke koop en dit aan die sentrum skenk. Die wenslysie vir di spesiale area in die skool is ook mooi uiteengesit. Omdat die dorp nie n biblioteek het nie en daar beperkte fasiliteite is waar kinders kan navorsing doen vir projekte asook fotostate van prentjies maak, wil die skool hierdie leemte vul. Persone wat graag n skenking wil maak of betrokke wil raak is welkom om met Steelpoort Akademie in aanraking te kom.

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Buffels ran over Phalaborwa

They moved from number 7 on the league log to number 4
On Saturday, 23 July the Winterveld Buffels Rugby Club faced a team from Phalaborwa on their home territory. We started with the second leg of our Senior League this past Saturday. The Buffels hosted the event at the Winterveld Recreational clubs rugby field. They played against Phalaborwa and won convincingly 43-0 (26 0 half time) said Mr Charl van der Merwe. Once again, it was good, hard and clean rugby. We have moved from 7th place on the log, to the 4th place. Congratulations to our team! I wish Phalaborwa the best for the remaining of the league. I would like to invite you to come and attend our game against Loskop Rugby Club (Groblersdal) on Friday night, the 5th of August at approximately 19h30. This might be our last home game for the season, depending on how we perform during the remainder of the league. Entrance is free, there is a happy hour at the club prior to the game and specials on their meals. Come and enjoy an evening of sport, full of sports Thank you Frank Cotton from ECM for the Ambulance and Medics, Damion from Pick & Pay for the boerewors rolls, Jorge from Mopanie for the Poweraids and the Winterveld Recreational clubs management and staff for the clean change houses and warm meal afterwards. For the love of the game!

Micaela maak skoonskip

Micaela van der Merwe het verlede naweek aan die Icey Wintershow by Pienaardam, Middelburg deelgeneem. Daar het sy en haar perd Superstar drie eerste plekke behaal. Micaela is deel van die Mpumalanga span wat twee weke gelede aan die SA Pony Riders Championships deelgeneem het. Daar het hulle n tweede plek naas die Vrystaat behaal. Op 6 Augustus gaan die Aspan waarvan Micaela deel is op Kyalami aan die nasionale kampioenskappe deelneem. (Foto: Tamara & Blake Images).

Laerskool Lydenburg o/10 rugbyspan wen Bondedag

Ngululu Soccer Tournament

Sixteen soccer teams recently participated in the Ngululu Soccer Tournament. The finals took place at Phasha on 9 July. The first prize was R6000 and this was won by Masokolar from Phasha Village. The second place was taken by Gunners from Eerstegeluk (playing in green). They took home R4000. Ten thousand rand was divided between the fourteen teams who did not make it to the finals. (Photograph: Walter Ramogondo).

Laerskool Lydenburg se o/10 rugbyspan het op 22 en 23 Julie aan die 2011 Bondedag Groot Skole Rugby deelgeneem. Hlulle het vir die eerste keer in die skool se geskiedenis di dag gewen. Hulle het teen Lynnwood (Pta), Constantia (Pta), AG Visser (Heidelberg), Orion (Alberton), Pietersburg-Noord, Tzaneen en

Concordia (Boksburg) meegeding. In die finaal wen Lydenburg teen Laerskool Orion van Alberton. Die span, wat ook die Mpumalanga ligawenners was, is onoorwonne in 2011. Hulle het 512 punte aangeteken en slegs 50 punte teen hulle kon aangeteken word. (Foto en inligting: Verskaf deur ouers).

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This past weekend the very popular Foskor F21 or 21km charity fund raiser was held at Namakgale, Foskors community Center in Phalaborwa. Just over 1000 athletes lined up at the starting line to compete. Athletes were all hoping to win some of the R207,100. 00 that was on offer for the winners. The current mens race record stand behind the name of Ezeal Thlobo with a time of 1:01:55 which he ran in 1997. Elana Meyers record is still in place from 1999, this stands at 01:12:19. Modikwa again sent a very strong field of athletes with the likes of Peter Molapo and Leboka Noto.

Leboka Noto, a master of Foskor 21km

Leboka Noto (photograph top left) proved once again why he is a force to be reckoned with by winning the masters race for runners over the age of 40. This was the first race for the Modikwa athletes after Comrades, they used this race as a jump start for the coming City to City and Soweto races. This shorter distance is often more difficult to the long distance runners who did very well in the Comrades Marathon. Fanie Matshipa (bottom left), runnerup of the Comrades Marathon 2011, also kick-started his racing with this event. Congratulations to all the runners, we are very proud of their performance, Modikwa management said. Results from Modikwa Marathon Club is: Leboka Noto 01:08; Peter Molapo 01:17; Cedrick Mbuyane 01:24; Justice Phokane 01:27; Victor Maroge 01:37; Solomon Masedi 01:40; Jeffrey Nkune 01:42; Adolph Bosegho 01:53; Martin Riba 02:07; Portia Mabena 02:15. (Photographs and information: Willem Montgomery)

Chrome B are the champions in the league

Chrome B has been crowned the golf champions of the league in the Lowveld. The team won the final that was played at Nelspruit golf course against Lydenburg. The match was drawn and it only took one hole for Adriaan and Deon the clinch the win! The club invites all players to participate in the next league competition.