Sometimes the month-end traffic in Burgersfort is The overhead pedestrian bridge over Dirk Win-

Platinum
much worse than other months, with certain factors terbach Road leading to one of the ranks is also
contributing to the mega-chaos, like at the end of non-functioning and runs into almost a dead end
February when salaries and wages’ dates are very you barely escape from on the taxi rank’s side.
near to pensions and grants day. Traffic Chief, Superintendent Victor Lekwadu
Then everybody is in town while prices are still told Platinum Gazette in the midst of the chaos last
low before the effects of the national budget kicks Saturday “We need money and assistance to sort

Gazette A perfect storm

in. Ordinary motorists and visitors travelling through the chaos out, but now things are difficult, money is
town do not always see the true chaos, such as the not available. We are negotiatng with developers
totally inadequate entrances and space to and in and other parties to see if we can get some mean-
taxi ranks (bottom). ingfull infrastructure projects of the ground”.

Fetakgomo Tubatse Tel 0832719151 (Editorial) 0835431676 (Advertisements) email: [email protected]

Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Apel 8 Maart 2019 Fax 0865549031 [email protected]
2 NEWS 8 MARCH 2019

Priscilla a semi-finalist Youth take the lead in

praise and worship night
in the Tammy Taylor Mrs The Leeuwvallei Christian Assembly based in Ext. 10 in Burgersfort
held a Praise and Worship evening on Saturday last week.
South Africa competition The youth of the congregation took the lead and delivered upbeat
and inspiring songs, drama and more that drew passersby in.
Priscilla Metsi from Steelpoort in “Being selected as a Tammy Taylor Anyone is welcome to join the weekly events happening at the
Limpopo has been announced as Mrs South Africa Semi-Finalist for church and the fact that they are based in an area where crime,
a Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa 2019 gives me an opportunity to poverty, alcohol and drug abuse is prevalent makes them even more
Semi-Finalist for 2019. reach out, network, empower and determined to make a difference and be a light in darkness. As one
The organisation received a record build confidence in women and of the pastors said: “Jesus walked with normal people and made a
number of entries for this year’s girls around the Tubatse area,” difference for us on
competition. Priscilla told the newspaper this the cross, we should
On 1 March 2019 Pricilla’s journey week. do the same and let
began as she was invited with other “The women we work with all have people know that
beautiful, sophisticated women from those real relatable stories we are Jesus loves them”.
all over South Africa for the second looking for and this movement is
National Casting and Empowerment about giving South Africa’s unsung
workshop at Emperors Palace. superwomen a chance to get
Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa is a support and give input, and an
journey that has gained a reputation opportunity to reach a new level
of a Women Empowerment Pro- of success and visibility on the
gram that prides itself on producing global stage”. Through the journey
the very best in real, relatable and of Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa,
modern South African women. It is women find themselves again and
not a typical beauty pageant. It offers learn that they are never too old to
South African women who has real follow their dreams and become
life careers, families and hobbies a voices of change.
platform to make a difference. Pricilla Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa
is one of those real women who is does away with the ideals that do
currently employed at Samancor not match real women, but instead
Eastern Chrome Mines, has a family showcase true beauty that shines
and still finds time to go out and make from within and celebrate every
a difference in her community. woman in her unique femininity.
Priscilla, as a
Tammy Taylor
Mrs South Africa
finalist and Circle
of Hope invites all
women in Tubatse
to nominate women
to take part in the
2019 Talent Show.
“This is a chance
to showcase your
talent to your com-
munity and unleash
the great women in
the communities.
Visit the Circle of
Hope facebook
page to see more
and learn about
other empower-
ment community
services. Follow
Priscilla Metsi on
Instagram or her
facebook page as
she walks her jour-
ney of Tammy Tay-
lor Mrs South Africa
Semi Finalist.

Matthew 6:28-30 New

King James Version
(NKJV)

28
“So why do you worry
about clothing? Consider
the lilies of the field, how
they grow: they neither toil
nor spin; 29 and yet I say to
you that even Solomon in
all his glory was not [ar-
rayed like one of these. 30
Now if God so clothes the
grass of the field, which
today is, and tomorrow is
thrown into the oven, will
He not much more clothe
you, O you of little faith?
8 MAART 2019 NUUS 3

Wanted
Fixed
The police in Ohrigstad are requesting the
assistance of the community in tracing a
wanted suspect named Serious Lazarus
Rathaga, 25 years from Ga-Madiseng
village outside Burgersfort.
The suspect allegedly robbed a police
officer of his service pistol during May
2017 at Ohrigstad. He was arrested in the The spokesperson of Sekhukhune District Municipality, Mr Willy Mosoma, did not lie when
Mankweng policing area last year and he het told Platinum Gazette in writing last week that Lepelle Northern Water will fix the massive
appeared before the Praktiseer Magistrate’s water leak in Swart Street, Ohrigstad.
Court. His case was set to appear again at He also pledged that the problem with some of the water meters will be sorted out and
the Burgersfort Regional Court for trial on that costs because of the leak will not be for the account of the specific consumer who had
2018-08-29 and when he failed to appear been affected.
the court issued a warrant for his arrest. They actualy did what they promised. The leak is fixed and the meters are sorted out.
The Police are making an appeal to the Thank you sir.
community at large to assist the Police by
giving them information on the whereabouts
of this suspect.
Anyone who sees this suspect must
not approach him as he is regarded as
armed and dangerous, but rather inform
the nearest police station or contact the
investigation officer D/Sgt Mantshwane at
082 704 3943 or contact Ohrigstad SAPS at
013 238 0205.

Burgersfort is not a clean town -

and nobody seems to care

Road rage in action - not nice

(everybody suffers, be patient)

Look ma, no hands

- the best way to ne-
gotiate month-end
traffic - on foot
4 NEWS 8 MARCH 2019

Do you think that strike action is still the

South Africans are used to being affected by on government’s efforts to create jobs”.
strikes of various kinds. According to Wikipe- Platinum Gazette asked readers if they think
dia a strike is defined as: “Strike action, also that in the current economic environment
called labor strike, labour strike, or simply strike action is still the best way to deal with
strike, is a work stoppage, caused by the labour issues or should an alternative be
mass refusal of employees to work. A strike found to deal with it? They also gave their
usually takes place in response to employee thoughts around strike action and its impact.
grievances. Strikes became common during
the Industrial Revolution, when mass labor
became important in factories and mines”.
It is important to note that there is a differ-
ence between a strike and a protest. Peo-
ple often refer to a protest by communities
as a strike. There is however a difference,
although the general picketing and accompa-
nying songs and handover of a memorandum Mr David Mashaba said: “There Mr Zacaria Nht and Mr Chanika Chiware said: “They
are often similar. To stage a legal protest, must be unity between leaders, un- have to look for leaders that can really negotiate. Lead-
leaders of groups or communities should also ions and members to engage and ership don’t fight, they negotiate. A leader has a sixth
follow a process to obtain permission. Mr Philemon Ngwato said: “Striking is not the talk more to sort things out. Striking sense and actually use it to negotiate. A strike should be
In South Africa employees may go on a pro- solution. Only negotiations will make things is a last resort because it takes a last resort if all other negotiations fail”.
tected strike after a series of procedural re- happen. People must work and earn money away money from people”.
quirements. The South African Labour Guide while there is negotiations. Our government
says: “The term “protected” strike action re- must also not give empty promises where
fers to a lawful strike which is in compliance they are involved”.
with the requirements of the Labour Relations
Act 1995 (“LRA”). The effect of embarking on
protected strike action is that no employee
may be dismissed by reason of their partic-
ipation in the strike, nor do they commit a
breach of their contracts of employment by
participating in protected strike action”.
However, people on a ‘protected strike’ will
not be paid by the employer. This means
no work, no pay. In a time where the South
African economy is struggling and South Mnr. Kobus Skeen sê: “Die regering moet
Africans feel the pinch of the increased petrol mense help om beter te kommunikeer. Elke Mr Tim Phiri, CEO of the TimPhiri Group
price and accompanying increase in prices staking maak dat produksie af is, wat nie- said: “The community need to be organized
of food and other consumer products, can mand kan bekostig nie. Ek is self ‘n eienaar and get educated on how to get heard during
a strike still be afforded? Is the outcomes of van 2 besighede en was ‘n vakbondverteen- a protest. People need to organize them-
strikes worth the loss of income during the Ms Suzan Shabangu said: “The unions must woordiger, so ek weet waaroor dit gaan. Dit selves in structures that can negotiate (with
period of ‘no work, no pay’? solve problems through other ways than by a is altyd beter om te onderhandel as om te government and employers). If a community
In our area strikes are prevalent. Trade strike. For us to lose our salaries is not good. staak”. starts to protest or workers go on strike and
unions often represent workers in negotia- They must negotiate better”. they block the roads etc. it impacts negatively
tions with employers and in general workers on us. I have a small business and took all
adhere to what these unions decide they my pension money to start it. I need to make
should do in terms of issues like a strike. In Right: Mr Lazarus Kgoloko said: “Communi- target to pay my employees and to pay ex-
2014 government through the Government cation is key to resolve the issues. Striking is penses. Where people try to serve their own
Communications (GCIS) Unit’s Vuk’uzen- definitely a no-no for me. With a strike there interest it benefits nobody. You need to also
zele publication said: “Strikes that continue is always damage and things are not solved have fair demands when going on strike. Part
for a long time have a negative impact on as quick as they should be. With communica- of the problem is that in certain areas there is
the economy and do not benefit anyone… tion involving all stakeholders we will be able so much junk in the system. There are many
There are no winners in prolonged strikes. to resolve issues without damaging property people who cannot properly do their jobs.
They hurt both employers and employees the or hurting the economy. With the blockage of Many of us are affected by strikes but have
same - employers lose income while trade roads companies like mines suffer and that nothing to do with the problems these people
unions or employees lose wages, which is can lead to the closing of mines because of have. The reality is also that not everybody
hard to recover after a prolonged industrial loss of income, loss of property and some- will be able to get jobs at the mines, people
action. Strikes also have a negative impact times even killing of innocent people”. should also look at other career paths”.

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best way in our current economy?

Ms Zainabu Milanzi said: “People should

rather go slow than totally shut down. To
totally shut down a business means that it
has an impact on their salaries. People must
Mr Victor Mohlala, Ms Prudence Mametja, Mr Joseph Seganye and Mr Thomas Sekgobela
negotiate better. Sadly our government and Ms Gladys Mnisi said: “People should not go
said: “It is better to find a good leader to lead workers. A leader will not strike, but negotiate.
companies seems to only understand when on strike. The strikes impact on the compa-
We don’t solve the problem if we strike. We just add to it. We can lose our jobs if the compa-
people strike and damage property. Without a nies and if they close because of the strikes
nies close due to no production during strikes. If there is a strike, nobody gain, not the employ-
strike they don’t understand serious negoti- what will the people eat? There are no jobs,
ee or the employer”.
ations”. we cannot afford to lose the jobs we have.
Negotiate better rather than go on strike”. Left: Mr Edwin Dibak-
wane and Mr Abram
Mokgehle said: “Striking
is not the right way to
do things, but compa-
nies need to fulfill the
needs of their em-
ployees. Companies
must have a strategy
and understand and
accommodate the peo-
ple. Sometimes when
people go on strike
they do crime. That is a
problem”.
Ms Julia Malepe said: “We don’t want strikes.
It is not right. Workers should just go and
negotiate. We don’t like the strikes”.

Ms Shirley Makofane said: “The strikes

are not right. People must negotiate. The
economy is going down and if you strike you
just let the economy fall. Negotiate instead of
striking”.

Mr Justice Mokwena said: “The best way

is to choose good leaders so that they can
negotiate our salaries and needs. To strike is Mnr. Gerhard en Charmaine Maree sê: “Dit
not the way to solve our issues. Sometimes kring verder uit as net waar die strike gebeur.
people lose cars and jobs because of strikes. ‘n Klomp mense verloor werk as gevolg daar- Ms Weny Maya and Ms Matshepo Mmoya-
The mark of a good leader is someone who van. Juis omdat myne toemaak en swaarkry, ne said: “People always destroy things on
can properly negotiate and achieve results”. sou ‘n mens dink werkers sal eerder werk en strikes. Negotiating is the way to go. People
oor dinge praat as om te staak. Dat hulle na don’t think of what they will lose if they go on
hulle werke sou kyk. Die ekonomie is oppad strike. If the current leaders cannot supply
afwaarts en wat gebeur as die myn moet results, choose better leaders”.
toemaak? Wat gaan hulle dan doen?”
Ms Nthabiseng Maile said: “The people Left: Mr Moses Phasha said: “Our people have been
should choose better leaders that can better misled for some time. Now they don’t trust anybody.
negotiate and get results without going on The moral of people everywhere is very low. They now
strike. Things are expensive and people resort to collective bargaining and strikes. The solution
cannot afford to go on strike. If a strike goes is that if you are found corrupt in government, you
on too long it will also lead to retrenchments must go to jail and pay the money back. That will show
and people losing their jobs”. that government is very serious. At the mines strikes
Mr Mpho Sekgobela said: “People should must also be avoided. They cause investors to flee.
not strike. Jobs are not easy to find. Leaders, There must be a better way to sit down and negotiate.
unions and management must sit down and If you have the right leader there won’t be strikes.
look at the issues. I think sometimes people A good leader will negotiate and get results without
have unrealistic demands. Strikes some- strikes. In government there are those whose main aim
times also happen because of peer pressure. is to enrich themselves rather than to serve our people.
When things are not good, sit down and try to It is out of desperation and frustration with these peo-
find a way to resolve matters”. ple that communities go on strike”.
Left: Mr Surprise Mankaba
and Ms Tebogo Moloto said:
“Striking is the best way. Then
companies will do what we
want. If we want to an increase
maybe it will happen if we
strike”. Mr Danny Moraba said:
“Sometimes striking is not the
best way. Sometimes when
we strike we lose our jobs and
Mr Messenger Napo said: “They must find
sometimes we survive, so we
other ways to solve problems. Companies
Ms Christinah Mafolo and Mr Anthony Mal- don’t know what is best. People
must also be open to accommodate workers’
apane said: “If management don’t want to who are on strike are suffering
demands. To strike must be a last option.
negotiate, striking is the only option”. in order to get what they want”.
Nobody ever really benefit from a strike”.
6 Platinum Gazette 8 MARCH 2019

Betrekkings/Vacancies Kennisgewings/Notices
NOTICE OF Floor, Civic Centre, Go tsebišwa sem- ya Setšhaba, no. 1
APPLICATION IN number 01 Kastania mušo go ya ka karol- seterateng sa Kasta-
TERMS OF CLAUSE Street, Burgersfort, wana ya bo 93 (2) ya nia, Burgersfort, 1150
93 (2) OF THE 1150 for a period of 28 Peakanyoleswa Le ka nako tša tlwaelo
FETAKGOMO days from Friday, 8th Taolo Ya Tšhomišo Ya tša mošomo tekano
Samancor Chrome is a progressive, innovative company with an enviable TUBATSE SPATIAL March 2019. Naga Wa Mmušosel- ya matšatši a 28 go
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to provide growth and development opportunities and these are evident at our LAND USE MANAGE- resentations in respect Tubatse Wa 2018 gore pele ya tsebišo ye go
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READ TOGETHER be lodged with or Fetakgomo Tubatse, la 8 Matshe 2019.
WITH THE PRO- made in writing to the e lego mong wa lefelo Mang le mang yo a
VISIONS OF THE Municipal Manager, la karolo ya botshe- nago le dingongorego
SPATIAL PLANNING at the above address lela (6) ya polasa goba boipelaetšo go
AND LAND USE or at P O Box 206, ya Praktiseer 275 kgopelo ye, a ka tšwe-
MANAGEMENT ACT, Burgersfort, 1150 and KT, o okemišeditše letsa dingongorego
2013 (ACT 16 of copied to the owner’s go tiišetša motsana tšeo le mabaka a gona
2018). authorised agent wa/ torotswana ya ao a ngwadilwego go
Notice is hereby given within a period of 28 Tubatse A, woo o lego Molaodi wa Mmase-
The following opportunity has become available at in terms of Section 93 days from the first karolong yeo. pala wa Fetakgomo
Eastern Chrome Mines (2) of the Fetakgomo
Tubatse Spatial Plan-
publication.
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Dinthla
Lefelo la tšwelopele:
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feta matšatši a 28 go
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F&A Coordinator Payroll

Management Bylaw (4) of the Local Gov- (6) ya polasa ya Prak- pele ya tsebišo ye go
2018 that the Fetak- ernment: Municipal tiseer 275 KT aterese ya P O Box
gomo Tubatse Local Systems Act 2000 (Act Bogolo bja lefelo: 206, Burgersfort, 1150
C-Mid Municipality, being the
owners of Portion 6 of
32 of 2000) that those
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SAPS Capricorn Modikwa runners keep improving

District Soccer Modikwa Marathon Club runners participated in the
UNIWISP 5-in-1 Fast Marathon 2019.
improving. He finished the race in a time of 3:35:57.
With this race he has moved to a C-batch seeing in
The event took place last weekend in Mbombela. this year’s Comrades Marathon. This indicates the
League in full swing Craig Shokane participated in his first 42,2km race and
finished in a very respectable 3:51:43.
Elvis Madiba attends many races and his times keep on
placement of athletes for the start of the Comrades
Marathon, the better their times, the better the start-
ing position. That position can save athletes up to 8
On Wednesday 27 February 2019, the SAPS Limpopo Provincial or more minutes depending on where they have to
Office soccer team hosted the SAPS Limpopo PSS soccer team in a stand to start.
Capricorn district soccer league match. (Information and photographs: Willem Montgomery)
The match was played at the HTS Tom Naude High school sports
grounds in Polokwane.
Saps Limpopo Provincial soccer team manged to win the match 2-0.
Cleaner Sekwaila scored the two goals for Provincial soccer team.
(Information and photographs: Sergeant Mvundlela)
Top goal scorers for Stream A are:
Sgt Mashamaite from SAPS Senwabarwana/Mogwadi/Maleboho (3)
Sgt Ramoroka from SAPS Seshego (2)
Cost Mogashoa from SAPS Mankweng/Haenertsburg/Sebayeng (2)
Cleaner Sekwaila from SAPS Provincial Office (2)
Sgt Mothomogolo from SAPS Senwabarwana/Mogwadi/Maleboho (1)
Res/const Masemola from SAPS Senwabarwana/Mogwadi/Maleboho
(1)
Cst Setagane from SAPS Mankweng/Haenrtsburg/Sebayeng (1)
Cst Fisha from SAPS Mankweng/Haenrtsburg/Sebayeng (1).
In Stream B the top goal scorers are:
Cst Lekgogola from SAPS Burgersfort/Sekhukhune/Leboeng (4)
Cst Baloyi from SAPS Motetema/Groblersdal/Rakgoadi (2)
Cst Mogashoa from SAPS Motetema/Groblersdal/Rakgoadi (2)
Cst Segoa from SAPS Motetema/Groblersdal/Rakgoadi (1)
Cst Thulare from SAPS Motetema/Groblersdal/Rakgoadi (1)
Cst Tsima from SAPS Burgersfort/Sekhukhune/Leboeng (1)
Sec Nkadimeng from SAPS Burgersfort/Sekhukhune/Leboeng (1)
Cst Sephoto from SAPS Dennilton/Marble Hall
The log - stream A: P W
1. SAPS Mankweng/Haenrtsburg/Sebayeng 1 1 0 0 5 2 3 3
2. SAPS Provincial Office 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3
3. SAPS Senwabarwana/Mogwadi/Maleboho 1 1 0 0 4 3 1 3

Steelies fly the flag high

4. SAPS ORS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5. SAPS Matlala/Mashashane 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6. SAPS Sekgosese/Botlokwa/Morebeng 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7. SAPS 10111 1 0 0 1 3 4 -1 0
8. SAPS PSS 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 Steelpoort Academy’s athletes participated in the Olwethu Bayisa was the best field athlete for u/12.
9. SAPS Seshego 1 0 0 1 2 5 -3 0 annual Inter Schools Athletics that was held at Sabie (Information and photographs: Steelpoort Academy)
Stream B log: on 19 February 2019. The athletes
1. SAPS Motetema/Groblersdal/Rakgoadi 1 1 0 0 6 1 5 3 made the school proud and Masecha-
2. SAPS Burgersfort/Sekhukhune/Leboeng 1 1 0 0 7 2 5 3 ba Muntsiane 0/9 (was named Junior
3. SAPS Malipsdrift/Apel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Victrix Ludorum). Lilly Gwanyana was
4. SAPS Lebowakgomo/Magatle/Masemola 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the best long distance athlete for u/13.
5. SAPS Dennilton/Marble Hall 1 0 0 1 1 6 -5 0
6. SAPS Tubatse/Mecklenburg/Ohrigstad 1 0 0 1 2 7 -5 0
8 8 MARCH 2019

Platinum Gazette
SPORT
Vikings Ringbal wys hul staal Thinus shows his
met wedstryde in Polokwane skill to become
Die Vikings Ringbal Messina Open
Klub van Burgersfort
het verlede naweek Champion 2019
in Polokwane ‘n paar
wedstryde gaan
speel. Thinus Labuschagne from Chrome Golf
Uitslae: Club was crowned the Messina Open
Mans: Vikings 34 vs Champion 2019 last weekend.
Phalaborwa A2 32 Thinus braved the heat and showed what
Vikings 58 vs Ja- he is made of. According to the Limpopo
karanda A2 64 Golf Union the course had lots of rain be-
Dames: Vikings A1 fore the competition and this ensured that
22 vs Jakaranda A1 the rough was a challenge, forcing players
34 to keep focus and make keeping the ball
Vikings A 1 30 vs in a play priority number one.
Jakaranda A2 26

(Foto’s: Steven (Information and photograph: Limpopo

Jacobs, Inligting, Wil- Golf Union).
lem Montgomery)

It is time to enter the

annual Chrome Club
Championships
The Tubatse Chrome Club Championships petition.
will be held next weekend from 16 - 17 March The C Division and the Ladies will have an
2019. IPS competition.
Players are encouraged to enter for the The annual fun ‘betting’ on players (‘horses’)
competition. The Club will also be hosting the will take place on Friday evening at 18:00 at
Annual General Meeting (AGM) after the first the club - come bet on your favourite player.
round of play. Players are requested to let the There is lots of money to be won! Last year’s
current committee know whether they would winner took home R14 000.
be willing to serve on the golf committee. The draw will take place on Friday 15 March
The Championships will start at 08:00 on and players will be informed after the draw.
Saturday 16 March. The entry fee will be Players who would like to enter the compe-
R300 and this includes the halfway house for tition are requested to contact either Thinus
Saturday and Sunday. Labuschagne (082 674 2494) or Willem
The A and B Divisions will be a Medal Com- Montgomery (083 302 5769).

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March is TB Awareness Month - Last weekend the
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get tested at All-Health Pharmacy started their year with
All-Health Pharmacy TB can be cured. Get tested a first official game.
offers friendly service and get treatment as soon as They played against
and convenience. a team called Oshoek
possible. Pharmacist, Steve
Visit them for this and much more: from Swaziland.
and his team care and are The Ratels kicked-off
• Prescription, cronic and
over-the-counter medication ready to help. with a good game
dispensing that they won 29-21.
(all medical aids are welcome) The team will now
• Clinic services including:
regularly play over the
Testing of Body Mass Index (BMI)
Testing of bloodpressure weekends with some
Testing of blood glucose levels of the games played
Pre and Post Natal Care on home ground.
TB and HIV testing and (Information & photo:
counselling Willem Montgomery
and Facebook).
It is all about your health! Visit All-Health Pharmacist Steve and his team today!