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from this area somebody exclaimed at func-
tion held at one of the mines recently. This week
Platinum Gazette celebrates the newspapers ninth
birthday. After nine years the newspaper and its
personnel (especially Bennla Celliers in the pho-
tograph) are recognised and loved (and sometimes

Gazette
hated) by almost (we are not perfect) everybody
in the area. We are thankful to all our readers,
advertisers and supporters and we are (in local
speak), very much happy to be your newspaper.
Now even Kallie Knoetze, boxing and rugby legend
in the photograph, knows wo we are. What did he
do here? See on page 5.

Mathabatha Senior Citizens Parliament

also shuffles welcomed locally Executive Mayor of
Sekhukhune Dis-

his cabinet trict Municipality, Cllr

Keamotseng Stanley
Ramaila, welcomed
25 October 2017 the delegate on the
occasion of the Fourth
The Premier of Limpopo, Mr. Chupu Stanley Mathabatha, has Session of the Fifth
decided to effect changes to the Executive Council following Legislatures Senior Cit-
the assessment of the performance of the provincial govern- izens Parliament held
ment in carrying out its constitutional mandate over the past at Moses Mabotha Civic
two and half years. Hall on 25 October Cllr
Ramaila said was an
The Executive Council has been reconfigured as follows: utmost pleasure to be
the hosts during this
1. MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Ms. Nandi important occasion that
Ndalane marks the parliament
2. MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and geared towards en-
Traditional Affairs: Mr. Jerry Ndou gaging and harnessing
3. MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development: Mrs. Joyce the plight of our senior
Mashamba citizens, the elderly.
4. MEC for Transport and Community Safety: Ms. Makoma We are deeply touched
Makhurupetje that this gathering will
5. MEC for Social Development: Ms. Mapula Mokaba-Phukwa- be looking at pertinent
na topics like, Combating
6. MEC for Health: Dr. Phophi Ramathuba Abuse of the Elderly,
7. MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism: Challenges for fighting
Mr. Seaparo Sekwati Poverty (Social Secu-
8. MEC for Sport, Art and Culture: Ms. Onnica Moloi rity), Participation and
9. MEC for Education: Mr. Ishmael Kgetjepe Involvement of Elderly
10. MEC for Provincial Treasury: Mr. Rob Tooley People in Community,
Empowering Young
The Premier trusts these changes will add the necessary value Generation to embrace
in the improvement of the lives of our people. The changes are the elderly. We are con-
with immediate effect. fident of the success
Issued by: Office of the Premier of this parliament in its
mission.

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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Apel
2 Advertorial
Dwarsrivier restores learners dignity
D
warsrivier Chrome Mine (DCM) ocially
handed over ablu on blocks with 20
brand new toilets to Masago Primary
School.
The school in the Ga-Masha area had an
acute shortage and very dilapidated facili- Educa on, DCM employees, teachers and the
es before the dona on from DCM. school governing body. The learners showed
The handover took place on 24 Octo- their apprecia on for the dona on in various
ber 2017 at the school. The event was poems, dancing performances and speeches.
a ended by various stakeholders including The school principal, Mrs. M.E. Mankgane
tradi onal thanked DCM for the dona on of the ablu on
leadership, facili es, emphasising their good rela onship
represent- with the mine. Other speakers echoed the
a ves from sen ment and encouraged the learners to take
the Depart- care of the newly constructed facili es.
ment of Mr. Silas Hlapolosa from DCM told the audi-
The old ablu on facili es. Happiness as the learners run towards their new ablu on facili es.
27 OCTOBER 2017
ence that their eorts show the importance of
government, industry and communi es working
together to create a be er future. He added
that sanita on is one of the basic human needs
that restore dignity and that this was the aim
with the construc on of the ablu on blocks at
the school.
DCM is ac vely involved with improving ed-
uca on and assis ng schools in the area. They
recently also donated mobile libraries to various
schools, including Masago Primary School.
27 OKTOBER 2017 NUUS 3
Unusual cases of malaria has been reported nicable Diseases and the Department of

Malaria,
in areas of Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpuma-
langa. These cases are people contracting
malaria with no recent history of travel to
malaria transmission areas. In Gauteng one
person has already died of the disease.
The National Institute for Communicable Dis-
eases calls these cases Odyssean malaria.
It is also known as airport, suitcase, minibus
or taxi-rank malaria. It is called this because
carrier mosquitoes travel in these vehicles to
Health has launched an effort to determine
if the problem is becoming more permanent
and no evidence of temporary vector mosqui-
to-breeding in the reported areas has been
found. The reports of malaria cases do not
mean that malaria is now spreading to
new areas in South Africa.
Residents are advised to take preventative
measures against mosquito bites and seek
medical attention for flu-like illness (mainly

be aware
areas that are not normally malaria transmis-
sion areas.
Although there was a rise in reported cases,
it is still seen as isolated cases in the bigger
picture. The National Institute for Commu-
fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint
pains) that progressively worsens over a
short period. In the Steelpoort and Burg-
ersfort area cases of malaria had also been
reported and people treated for the disease.

New Shop & Save opening

Shop & Save is opening a third home in like to thank all their loyal clients for their
Sowing seeds in the Protea Community Burgersfort. The new shop at Burgersfort support and invite them to come visit the new
Mall is the latest addition and clients can store for friendly service, a wide range and
The Protea Com- visit them for a unique shopping experience. priced right, quality products.
munitys farms at The shop will have massive, below cost, The new store will open on Friday 27 October
Schaap Kraal and opening specials on 27 and 28 October. at 08:30. Be there!
Vygenhoek will be Shop & Save has be-
planting vegeta- come the ultimate cater-
bles in the coming ing, packaging, kitchen
weeks. and catering equipment
They received a and even tent supplier
donation of seeds in the area. The new
from the Mpuma- shop in Burgersfort
langa Department Mall will have lines that
of Agriculture. Mr. are not available in the
Nkosi delivered it other stores. Dcor and
to them and they wedding accessories
thanked him and are just some of the new
the department things clients can look
for their assis- forward to. The oweners
tance. of Shop & Save would
4 NEWS
Joint effort of goodwill for
a safer Dwarsrivier Pass
On the 12 of October 2017 the driver of a
Scania tipper truck lost control of the vehicle
resulting in overturning and dangerously
blocking traffic on the Dwarsrivier Pass.
Revelation 5:5 (NIV) The truck and its load laid across the road
5
Then one of the elders said to me, Do not weep! See, the Lion of the for three days, increasing the risk for a fatal
tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the accident with every passing day.
scroll and its seven seals. On Saturday the 14 October 2017 at 07H00,
Lynden Brown ccs Mr Lee Stevenson and
Mr. Elijah van Wyk decided that something
had to be done to make the road safer. In the
interest of all road users they met with the
owner of the truck who confirmed they had
been stuck by the side of the road since the
accident occurred. The truck was his only
27 OCTOBER 2017
source of income and that he was in no posi-
tion financially to recover the truck.
Lynden Brown cc took it upon themselves to
arrange for a clean-up crew to clear the road
and arrange for the removal of the tipper
truck. The clean-up operation took approxi-
mately 9hrs to complete.
The group who worked to clear the pass
would like to convey their sincere gratitude
to: Glencore Thorncliffe Mine for supplying a
road sweeper and Mr. Chris Botha who aided
in the clean-up operation.
Mr. Ryno and Wilro Roeloffze of SWA Civils
who supplied labour and a TLB to aid with
the clean-up of approximately 10m of river
sand.
Phoenix Flying Squad alongside the Sekhu-
khune SAPS Constables Mokgomme and
Motebejane who assisted in safely regulating
traffic. Lynden Brown cc for supplying the
Van Wettens Recovery vehicle and for their
direct efforts in the clean-up operation.
27 OKTOBER 2017 NUUS 5

Knipmes Aand saam met die legendes

Die Laeveld Ratels Rugby Klub het verlede Saterdag n Knipmes
Aand by Die Plaashuis aangebied. Elke gas het n knipmes ont-
vang.
Die funksie is in samewerking met die South African Hall of Fame
gerel en gaste het die geleentheid gehad om met manne soos
Chester Williams, Kallie Knoetze, Fanie Heymans, Johnny Burger
en Eugene Lewis te kuier.
Hoewel daar lekker gekuier is, het die sporthelde ook n dieper
boodskap gebring - dat geld, goed en roem op enige vlak in die
lewe nie geluk bring of van jou n wenner maak nie. Dat om n
kampioen in jou lewe te wees, jou fokus nie op aardse dinge moet
wees nie en dat niks jou tyd en liefde vir die mense om jou kan
vervang nie. Die lewe is kort, lewe nou en lewe voluit.
Daar is ook n veiling gehou met n verskeidenheid items wat di
sportmanne geteken het. Unieke getekende en geraamde items
wat deur die South African Hall of Fame vir die funksie bekom is, is
ook op die veiling aangebied.
Die funksie was daarop gemik om fondse vir die Ratels in te samel
vir die komende seisoen se liga. Die Ratels het almal wat die aand
ondersteun het, en dit n sukses help maak het, bedank.

Gaste kon die aand heerlik met die sporthelde kuier, selfies neem en sport wyshede uitruil.
6 NEWS 27 OCTOBER 2017

Prize-giving for achievers at Laerskool Burgersfort

Laerskool Burgersfort hosted their annual
prize-giving ceremony this week. Learners
were rewarded for their achievements in
academics, sport and culture.
The new prefects were also announced.
They will be led by Tumi Mafahla as the new
headboy, Tshegofatso Phasha as the head-
girl, Chisom Oyoro as deputy headboy and
Abigail Thobakgale as deputy headgirl.

Tumi Mafahla is the new headboy,

The Quinton van Dyk trophy was awarded to Pusheletso Thobakgale. Tshegofatso Phasha the headgirl,
This trophy is for a learner who did not excel in sport or academically, Chisom Oyoro deputy headboy and
but was always willing to help, even when he or she was not part of Abigail Thobakgale deputy headgirl.
the activities. The new prefects took over the lead-
The Water Burger trophy was shared by Njabulu Ndlovu and Thapelo ership duties from the 2017 team
Riba. This is for friendliness, trustworthyness, eagerness to help and during a special candlelight ceremo-
loyalty towards the school. ny in which the old prefects lighted
The Dux learner was Kayleigh Joubert. She had an academic aver- the candles of the new ones.
Sarah Lin and Tumishang Selala received
age of 84,53% for the year.
gold certificates in Grade 4 E.

Sarah Lin had the highest aver-

age in Grade 4 with an aca-
demic average of 87,96%. She
was also the Best Academic
The Grade 4 - 6 academic team is: Grade 4 - Jhanke de Beer, Brandon Claassen, Achiever for Grades 4 - 7.
Sarah Lin, Tumishang Selala.
In swimming Franco Bothma was the Junior Victor Ludorm, Arelize Grade 5 - Fatimah Ali. Grade 6 -
Moll the Senior Victrix Ludorm and Ruben van Staden die Senior Abigail Thobakgale.
Victor Ludorm.

The best achievers per subject in Grade 7 were; Kayleigh Joubert (Afrikaans
Moedertaal; English First Additional Language; Best Bilingual learner; Technolo-
gy; Art and Culture). Dannieh Ahmed (English Home Language; Economic Man-
The Grade 7 learners sang a special farewell song. agement Sciences). Gift Mjekula (Mathematics). Amelaine de Faria (Afrikaans
First Additional Language; Natural
Science; Social Science).

Arelize Moll was the Most Versatile

Katlego Shebu received a trophy as the Junior Best Bowler.
Sloan van Tonder was awarded the Junior Best Batsman. Ad-
olf Weber received both senior trophies as the Best Batsman
and the Best Bowler.
Phenyo Malepe received the Platinum Gazette floating trophy for the Best Senior Sport Girl with participation in athlet-
Boys Field Athlete. Leswika Motubatse received the Platinum Gazette floating trophy ics, swimming and cross country. Adolf
for Best Senior Boys Track Athlete. Busi Ndabane was the Best Senior Girls Field Weber was the Most Versatile Sport
Athlete, Arelize Moll was the Best Senior Girls Track Athlete. Arelize Moll is also the Boy with participation in athletics,
Senior Victrix Ludorm and Dimpho Makgamatha the Senior Victor Ludorm. swimming, rugby and cricket.
27 OKTOBER 2017 Platinum Gazette 7

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NOTICE OF WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NARANJA PACKERS ON THE
REMAINDERS OF PORTIONS 6 AND 7 OF THE FARM WILDEBEESTHOEK 389-KT NEAR
BURGERSFORT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE
Polygon Environmental Planning CC has been appointed by Naranja Packers to conduct a Water Use Licence
Application (WULA) in terms of the National Water Act (NWA, Act No. 36 of 1998) for Section 21 water uses
triggered on the Remainder of Portion 6 and the Remainder of Portion 7 of the farm Wildebeesthoek 389-KT
near Burgersfort, Limpopo Province:
- Section 21(a): Abstraction of groundwater from a borehole on the Remainder of Portion 7 of Wildebeesthoek,
for use in the packhouse as well as for the staff ablutions in the packhouse;
- Section 21(e): Irrigation of lawns and orchards with treated effluent from the biological wastewater treatment
plant (WWTP) which serves the citrus packhouse. Irrigation to take place on both the Remainder of Portion 6
and the Remainder of Portion 7 of Wildebeesthoek;
- Section 21(g): Storage of treated effluent in an existing dam and a proposed new dam on the Remainder of
Portion 6; and dust suppression with treated effluent from the WWP, on both the Remainder of Portion 6 ad
the Remainder of Portion 7.
The WULA will be submitted to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
Should you have any comments, queries or concerns in terms of the WULA or the project, if you would like
additional information, or if you wish to register as an Interested and/or Affected Party (I&AP), please contact us
at the details below before or on 30 November 2017.
TSEBIO YA MOKGWA WA KGOPELO YA TUMELELO YA OMIO YA MEETSE GO NARANJA PACK-
ERS GO MAALEDI A DIKAROLO 6 LE 7 POLASENG YA WILDEBEESTHOEK 389-KT, KGAUSWI LE
BURGERSFORT, POROFENSENG YA LIMPOPO
Polygon Environmental Planning CC e kgethilwe ke Naranja Packers go laola Kgopelo ya Tumelelo ya omio
ya Meetse (WULA) go ya ka Molawana wa Meetse wa Bosethaba (NWA, Molawana 36 wa 1998) go ya
ka karola ya 21 ya molawana, te di latelago di kgwathilwe go Maaledi a Karolo 6 le Maaledi a Karolo 7
polaseng ya Wildebeesthoek 389-KT kgauswi le Burgersfort, Porofenseng ya Limpopo:
- Karolo 21(a): Kgamolo ya meetse a fase go twa moepong go maaledi a seripa sa bo upa (7) sa polase
ya Wildebeesthoek. Meetse atlile go omiwa gare go packhouse (Ntlo ya go phuthela) le go omiwa ke ba
bereki ba packhouse.
- Karolo 21(e): Meetse ao a hlwekiitwego gotwa go tshepidio ya tlhwekio ya meetse a dithila atla
omiwa go noeta bjaang le di mela teo di leng/di diriwang go packhouse. Go tla noetswa maaledi a
seripa sa bo 6 le maaledi a seripa sa bo 7 ta polase ya Wilderbeesthoek.
- Karolo 21(g): Go bolokela meetse a dithila ao a thlwekiitwego gare go letamo le go le leng
gona ga bjale le go leo le tlileng go agiwa go maaledi a seripa sa bo 6 sa polase ya Wildebeesthoek.
Meetse a atlhwekiitwego atla diriwa gape go noetsa/go fokota lerole go dipolase te pedi: Maaledi a
Karolo 6 le Maaledi a Karolo 7.
Kgopelo e tla iwa go Kgoro ya Meetse le Hlwekio (DWS).
A o na le ditlaleleto, dipotio goba dipelaelo ka ga WULA goba projeke, goba ge o ka rata tshedimoo ye
ngwe gape, goba go ke ngwadia bjalo ka mokgatlo wo o dumago goba o a megago (I&AP), o kgopelwa o e
kopanye le rena dintlheng ta ka fase pele goba ka 30 Nofemere 2017.
Contact / Motsereganyi: Mrs Louise Agenbag
Telephone / Nomoro ya mogala: 015 307 3606
Fax / Nomoro ya faks: 015 307 3080 / 086 527 0012
E-mail / Aterese ya e-mail: louise@polygon.co.za
Post / Aterese ya poso: PO Box 1935, Tzaneen, 0850
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Pulana Maroga league results Donation for Maroga

The Pulana Maroga Soccer League is on in
full swing again. The results of 21 Octobers
play was: Arandis ground - Driekop Happy
Stars 0 vs Moisele FC 1. Mighty Blues 6 vs
Mooihoek Real Touch 2. Maroga Tearing
Lions 2 vs Arandis Jnr 0. Lenareng ground
- Mohlophi Fast 11 Jnr 0 vs Morethe Young
Dribblers 1. Legabeng Stonebreakers 1 vs
Mooihoek All Stars Jnr 0. Lenareng FC 2 vs
Barcelona 4.
Results for play on 22 October: Batau ground
- Driekop FC 0 vs Bafaladi FC 2. Kampeng
United 2 vs Goldenspears 0. Batau FC 0 vs
Bullbull 0. Mightybucks ground - Tshakanya
Mighty Rovers 1 vs Mathipa Happy Fighters
3. Real Madrid 0 vs Maruleng FC 3. Mighty
Bucks 3 vs Mangabane FC 2. (Information:
Pulana Maroga Soccer league.)
Tearing Lions FC
Maroga Tearing Lions Foot-
ball Club received a welcome
donation from a company
within the community.
Magakantshe Business
Communication donated 10
soccer balls to the Club.
In June this year they also
donated a complete soccer
kit and fifteen pairs of new
soccer boots.
Soccer clubs playing in the
different SAFA accredit-
ed leagues are often very
dependent on donations to
provide kit for their players.
The team and management
of Tearing Lions FC thanked
the sponsor.
(Photograph & information:
Tearing Lions FC).

Masters face The Boss United

On Thursday 19
October, Tubatse
Masters visited
The Boss United
in Riba Cross for
a friendly soccer
match.
The young boys
from Riba Cross
were too strong for
the Masters and
they won the game
3-2. Seun Maroga
and Phillip Kgap-
ane scored for
Tubatse Masters.

(Photograph: Der-
rick Phokane
Information: Jerial
Mvundlela)