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The t ime of th e year ha s arr ived where people come together t o reflect
on the a chievements a nd challenges of the current year an d plan for
the New Year ahea d, also to spend quality time with t heir loved ones
and to have a well deserved rest after a long an d grueling season.
As Grea ter Tu bat se Municipality, we had a good year filled with
milestones and a chievements th at su rpassed our expectat ions.
As th e local sphere of governa nce, the mu nicipality ha s comm itt ed to
the call made by th e President of South Africa, Mr J acob Zuma, tha t t o
achieve our goals we mu st h old ourselves to th e highest st anda rd ofservice, robustn ess an d int egrity. Together we must build a society
tha t pr izes excellence an d rewar ds effort, which sh uns laziness and
incompetence.
The municipality has a lready start ed with t he implementat ion of
projects t hat appear in th e IDP/Budget 2009/2010. The IDP a nd budget
are r esponding to the needs an d challenges tha t commu nities face and
is also focusin g on th e local governm ent s tr at egic agen da, which is the
developmen t of local economy, basic ser vice delivery, mu nicipal
tra nsforma tion a nd organizat ional development, financial viability,
good governance, public participation and spatial development.
As we are a pproachin g the New Year, 2010, we call upon mem bers
of th e commu nit y, non-governm ent al organ isat ions (NGOs), busines s
commun ity, government institut ions, tr aditional a uth orities, political
par ties, civil society, civic organizat ions and oth er st ake h olders to
stren gthen the cooperat ion in addressing challenges identified dur ing
the IDP/Budget consultative meetings.
Wo r k i n g t o g e t h e r w e c a n d o m o r e
Road safety campa igns are being run t hroughout the year but are
int ensified durin g the festive season. Those who will be driving to their
respective homes and destinations outside our jurisdiction, we wish
you a safe jour ney an d we ar e looking forward to seeing you in t he New
Year. Your cont ribut ions towards t he economy an d our social
development ar e valuable an d we cannot lose you du e to mistak es
caused by irresponsible drivers.
Greater Tubatse
Municipality Mayor,CouncillorRalepane
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On beha lf of the Sekh ukh un e District Municipality, I would like to
wish a ll the Sekhu khun e residents a nd South Africans at large a
blissful festive season chara cterised by peace, prosperity a nd
harmony.
As we wra p up th e year 2009, let us all resolve to build on the
good founda tions we ha ve laid when we en ter 2010. Already, our
coun tr y is receiving ra pt a tten tion from the whole world as we do
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The Police in Tubatse recently arrested five young men in connection with
armed robbery an d th e hijacking of cars.The men, aged between 20 and 25 years, were arr ested on 10 and 13
December. The a rrest follows crimes tha t occurred in November this year
around Riba Cross, Ga Masham othane, Bothashoek, Praktiseer, Burgersfort
and Alverton. Since the beginning of October this year cases of armed
robbery, house robbery, business robbery and th e hijacking or cars were
reported in the Tubatse area.
The robbers were terrorising the community in their businesses an d
homes and took th eir vehicles and property. The vehicles were later found
abandoned in different places.
Police conducted investigations t hat led to the a rrest of the first suspect
on 10 December 2009. This wa s followed by the ar rest of four s uspects on 13
December. During the arrest of the four suspects two 9mm pistols and
twelve round of live ammu nition were r ecovered. Some of the stolen
properties were also recovered later in November.
Two suspects a re still at lar ge.
The Police are appealing to the commun ity to assist with informat ion
that will lead to the arr est of the two suspects. They assure th e public that
information given to them as well as the identity of those who give it to
them will be kept secret.The suspects are expected to appear in the Pr aktiseer Magistrat es Court
on charges of armed robbery, house robbery, business robbery, car hijacking
and the possession of firearms without licenses.
Dangeroussuspects arrested
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N G M a k w a l a w i t h t h e r e c o v er e d a r m s a n d a m m u n i t i o n . .
T h e s t a t e v e t e r i n a r y t e a m h o s t e d
vacci na t i on days i n P r ak t i see r t h i s
week. The turn-out was however very
poor. Where hundreds of animals werevaccinated in Bu rgersfort, Steelpoort
and Ohr igstad less than 60 dogs were
vaccinat ed by midday of the second day.
We are very disappointed. We try to
bring the service to the people and are
also willing to go out to their h omes as
we ve done i n Bur ge r s f o r t and
Steelpoort, but the people do not make
use of the service. Residents complain
that they are not included when days
such as these are planned, but when
these days are organised they do not
suppo r t u s , sa i d Dr F l o r ence
Makgamatha, the state vetenarian.
Dr Florence Makgamatha, Ms Rebotile
Rangoato and Ms Catherine Mogongwa
at one of the vaccination sites.
Where are
the dogs?The executive members of the Greater Tubatse Business
Forum met with the Mayor of Greater Tubat se Municipality,
Cllr . Ralepane Mamekoa on 14 December.The main aim of the meeting was t o explore business
opportun ities that exist in Tubat se. The members indicated
that the intr oductory meeting gave them a chance to air their
views an d challenges they face in the business sector in
Tubatse.
They appealed to the Mu nicipality to put more empha sis on
developing small businesses in Tubatse through capital
projects that the Mun icipality run on a yearly basis. They also
indicated tha t they need to strengthen relat ionship with the
Municipality thr ough the Department of Local Economic
Development.
In his response to the challenges raised the Mayor said the
Municipality is committ ed to local economic development h ence
the su pport to small business within Tuba tses implemented
capital projects. Cllr Mamekoa said a s much a s th e
Municipality is committed to the development of small
business development but it is not rea dy and prepared t o
compromise the quality of services to be rendered.
He further challenged the Forum t o create a businessproposal tha t will encompass more sectors an d put more
emphasis on various sectors such asmining, tourism an d
agricultu re as some of the Municipals economic pillars.
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Beleaguered Ward 1
councillor is tryingThe ward councillor for Ward 1 in the Grea ter
Tubatse Municipality, Cllr Joseph Mahlake, says he
is trying his best to bring the s ervice delivery
problems in his ward u nder the attention of the
relevant authorities.
Cllr Mahlakes ward is the one between Ohrigsta d
and Strydom Tunnel where villages such as Leboeng,
Mapar eng and Mokupung nestles. 74 of t hese
villagers were r ecently arres ted for blocking the R36
road with stones and r ocks because they are
disgrunt led by poor service delivery in the a rea. They
are now all out on bail following char ges of
contravening the Gatherings Act and for public
violence. They will appear in court again on 12
Ja nuary at Leboeng.
During the whole upheaval Cllr Mahlake also had
to receive assista nce from th e Police when an gry
residents from th e area wanted to torch his house.
Residents in quite a number villages in the war d
protested amongst other th ings against a lack of
electricity, water ret iculation, bad access roads an d
aban doned RDP projects in the area. As far as could
be determined nobody engaged in talks or anything
else with t he disgruntled group after their a rrest.
Cllr Mah lake, however, has ta ken a ction a nd
compiled a letter after consultation with inter alia,
various development sectors and government
institutions in the area. This letter has been sent to
just about everybody, including the office of
President J acob Zuma.
From Cllr Mahlakes letter it is clear that the
service delivery problem in the a rea goes far deeper
than just water, electricity and bad access roads.
From the face of t he letter it could be gather ed
that not only are residents st ruggling, but tha t
government departments that must r ender services,
are a lso very ill equipped, suffer sta ff and vehicle
shorta ges (even th e Police), and do not get th e
support they should from government in general.
Schools are a lso ill equipped and h ealth services
suffer because of a lack of medicine an d rest rictive
space at t he clinic. Commu nication in the
mounta inous area also suffer because of a lack of
landline and cellphone infrastru cture. People in
remote areas cannot communicate by phone.
Cllr Mahlak e do not offer any solutions in his
letter, it only empahsizes the magnitude of the
problems in the area, which he wants people in high
places to attend to.
Right: Councillor Mahklake with the letter he sent
to amongst other s, the Office of the President in an
effort to do somethin g about t he ser vice delivery
problems in Ward 1.
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PAC asks Where
is the Merc?Today various Great er Tuba tse Mun icipal capital a ssets will go on au ction. The decision
to auction land, vehicle and office furn iture wa s ta ken by Council on 11 November.
The decision is in compliance with th e Municipal Finan ce and Municipal Administrat ion
Act. The asset s identified are ones which ar e no longer cost efficient in providing service
delivery to the commu nity.
The PAC is concerned a bout a Mercedes Benz wh ich allegedly went miss ing.
We call upon the mu nicipality to account before the public about th is missing car
which was bought in 2006 for th e mun icipal ma yor, said Mr Aubr ey Ngwatle of the PAC.
This vehicle should according t o him be on th e list of vehicles to be au ctioned today.
According to Mr Ngwa tle theyve requested informa tion from the Spea ker rega rding
the missing car on various occasions.
He sa id tha t t heyve submitt ed quest ions regarding t he missing vehicle to the office
of the Spea ker, but h as so far not received any satisfactory answers . Among the ques tions
listed are: What happened to the municipal asset being Mercedes Benz with registration
num ber BDT 590 L? Is t he a bove vehice sold or given to someone else as a gift? If it is
sold, is there an y council resolution in this r egard?
Mr Ngwatle added th at th ey are calling for the Spea kers resignat ion should they not
receive any answers. The Speaker has orally alleged that it went on trade in with the
knowledge of the council, he sa id. Their requ est t o be provided with th e council
resolutions regarding the vehicle came after there is no apparent resolution regarding a
tra de in or sale of the vehicle.
Theyve given the office of the Speaker thr ee days t o respond to th eir concern.
Moroke Police are side-stepping a roadhog next to the Police
Station at Moroke on their way to go check on real roadhogs in the
festive season traffic.
We have amandate from
the youthA task team to facilitate the establishment of a GreaterTubat se Youth Council called a pr ess conference on Tuesday
this week to outline their a ims an d objectives.
The team said the youth council that was established earlier
this year during a workhop at Swadini, was rejected by the
youth a nd that youth organisations in the area has ma ndated
the ta sk team to facilitate t he establishement of a new structure
by 30 January when a conference is planned.
According to the task team, youth organisations in the area
excercised a vote of no-confidence in t he youth council th at was
established earlier. The team said their aim is to avoid the
same mistakes made by the other structure and th at they will
work towards th e common good of the youth in the a rea a nd not
their own interests.
They say th e youth has a big role to play in future
development in th e area a nd tha t culture and sport should be
promoted through workshops where aspiring leaders can gain
ground. According to the team th e curr ent confusion about thestat us of the youth council should be cleared up in t he nea r
future, but has in t he mean time requested the youth t o behave
in a responsible manner during the festive season, to be
disciplined and t o refrain from drinkin g and driving.
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On 10 December 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested two 25-year-old men in
connection with murder. On 15 November 2009 the two suspects assaulted a man of
68 years in Riba cross (Polaseng) and he was taken to Dilokong hospital for
treatment. The matter was reported to the police in Tubatse and the case of assault
with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm was opened. Later in November the
victim passed away at the hospital. The Police continued with the investigations that
led to the arrest of the two on 10 December 2009. The suspects appeared in the
Praktiseer magistrate Court on 14 December 2009 on charges of murder and theywere not granted bail. The case was postponed to 23 December 2009.
On 10 December the Police in Tubatse arrested the 21-year-old man in connection
with theft out of a motor vehicle. The arrest follows a crime that occurred in Riba
Cross on 17 November 2009. The 21-year-old alleged that his motor vehicle was
broken and the speakers and amplifier had been stolen. On 21 November 2009 the
case was reported to the Police in Tubatse. They conducted investigations that led to
the arrest of the suspect on 10 December 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer
Magistrates Court on 11 December 2009 and he was granted bail of R10 000. The
case was postponed to 18 January 2010.
On 13 December 2009 the Police in Tubatse arres ted a 21-year-old man in connection
with a rape case. The arrest follows a crime that occurred in Ga Madiseng on 8
December 2009. The 31-year-old woman alleged that she had been raped by two men
and managed to identify one of them. The 9 December the case was reported to the
Police in Tubatse and they conducted investigations that led to the arrest of the
suspect on 13 December. The suspect is expected to appear in the PraktiseerMagistrates Court.
On 14 December 2009 the Police in Tubatse arres ted a 22-year-old man in connection
with housebreaking and theft. The 31-year-old woman alleged that during the night of
20 November 2009 her house was broken into in Ga Mashamothane and items such as
clothes, shoes and a necklace were stolen. On 21 November the matter was reported
to the Police in Tubatse and they conducted investigations that led to the arrest of the
suspect on 14 December 2009. The suspect is expected to appear in the Praktiseer
Magistrates Court on charges of house breaking and theft.
Cr im e sn ip p e t s Killed in theline of duty
This traffic light at the Calvin College, Dirk Winterbach Street T-junction was knocked down
earlier this week. This is not the first time one of the new traffic lights was hit. When traffic
cops are not in sight, these lights are frequently ignored.
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Tel: (013) 214 7799
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BMW, Corolla, Tazz,Citi Golf, Polo Classic,
Opel Astra, Sentra,Opel Corsa, Hyundai
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Fenders Bonnets Grills Bumpers Head & Tail Lights
CV Joints Brake Pads Airconfans Radiator fans Condensers Carburators Crankshafts
Alternators Starters Shocks Oil Filters Crown and Pinions
Diffs Ignitions Radiators Distributors
Opening
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Rebuilds on sale Engines * Gearboxes
Mashifane Park (Ga-Mashamothane) Cell: 076 848 3936
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Winterveld Village, SteelpoortNavrae/Enquiries:072 472 4073
We are open this December!
First GMC winners receive
their R500 vouchers
Ms Julendah Maepa from GMC with the winner, Ms Anna Poopedi and Ms GretliSteyn from GMC.
the first weekly winn ers in t he GMC competition for a R500 OK Grocery voucher were
ann ounced. The public can still enter a t th e OK Grocer. Also see the det ails of the
competition on pa ge 7.
Mr Papie Ndhlovu was the second winner in the competition. With him are MsJulendah Maepa and Ms Gretli Steyn from GMC.
In die huwelik bevestig
Jhonny Prinsloo en Marlene Sadler is op 16 Desember by Hannah Lodge in die huwelik
bevestig. Die paartjie vestig hulle in Burgersfort.
Ruben is the lucky winner
Mr Ruben Mashego was the lucky winner in Burgersfort Propshaft & Mining
Supplies year-end competition. He received a R500 Vision Meat voucher. Withhim are Ms Ronel Breedt and Ms Petro van Heerden (sales representative working
with the mines) from Burgersfort Propshaft & Mining Supplies.
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OOOOOhrigstadhrigstadhrigstadhrigstadhrigstadRRRRRestaurantestaurantestaurantestaurantestaurant
Navrae: 013-238 0503
OujaarsdansGratis toegang.
SSSSSportsbarportsbarportsbarportsbarportsbar
Die Krugers van KrugersrusDie Waterval F eeskomitee het op 15 Desember n Geloftefeeskonsert met die na am Die
Krugers van Kru gersru s aan gebied.
Die konsert is by die Water valsrivier geloftefeesterrein gehou en het t oeskouers va n h einde
en ver gelok. Verskeie bekende inwoners va n die omgewing het die rolle in die konser t
vertolk, wat volgens die organ iseerders n verh aal vol intriges, kinkels en dra aie gedeel met
swerwers en verwers was.
Die verhaa l het op n Ka rooplaas vasgevang in die m iddel van n u itmergelende dr oogte
afgespeel.
Martonette de Jager en William Montgomery het onderskeidelik die
rolle van Anneke en Cornelius Kruger vertolk.
Josua Kruger (Albert Winterbach) wat hier deur sy vader, Cornelius,mooi oor die regte prioriteite in die lewe ingelig is.
Besoekers van heinde en ver het die konsert bygewoon. In sommige families is dit n jaarlikse instelling.
n Ietwat gehawende kunstenaar, Francois (Lodewyk de Jager), het
Rita (Rika le Grange), Cornelius en sy vrou, Anneke, verstom.
June (Zane van Wyk) was n maatskaplike
werker wat n ogie op Cornelius gehad het.
Links: Christoffelus
(LJ de Jager), wat
hier langs Ouma
Kruger (Ilse de
Waal), staan, het
eers sy verskyning
in die tweede bedryf
gemaak.
Regs: Die Krugers
se dogter, Cornelia,
(Rene van Pletzen)
word deur haar
gesinslede en haar
man, Pieter,
(Embrich Cilliers),
bygestaan.
1 Stasie Street, BurgersfortTel: 082 468 2564
Big or small! We are therefor all your propshaft and
mining supply needs.
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What are the children wishingNext week it will be Christmas and
although Christmas is not a bout t he gifts,
man y families will be exchanging gifts.
Children are often not shy to say what
they desire. This week we spoke to a few of
the ar eas youngsters to hear wh at t heyve
got on th eir wish lists.
Eben Booysen (13) s: Enigiets. Niksspesiaals nie, ek het alles wat ek wil h.Sy sussie Kaylene Booysen (6) s: Al diepoppe-goed. Dogtertjie-goed.
Mpepe Makofane (7) posed with her brother Calvin Makofane (11). She said: A tokenpoppie and he would like a bicycle.
Lewellyn Jacobs (4) s: Ek soek n man
wat op sy kop kan loop.
Claire Graham (3) soek n pienk HannahMontana mikrofoon.
Kamogelo Malomane (3) said: Somesweets.
Megan Graham (2) s: n Bokkie. n Rooibokkie.
Thato Moraba (4) said: A black bicycle.
Kamogelo Mzimba (2) would like a small
plastic Childrens motorbike (a noisemaker) for Christmas.
Amor Hamman (3) s: n Barbie
present!
Appreciate Mzimba (4) said: I want some
seeds to eat and make my own garden.
Lodewyk de Jager (12) s: Ek soek nlaptopvir Kersfees.
SMS your news and opinions to us on 073 416 5119
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for this Christmas?
Lodewyk le Grange (6) s: Ek soek nViper-bord.
Kgethego Mopane (11) said: Shoes andclothes and a childrens laptop.
Charlotte Moloto (12) said: Clothes and achildrens laptop.
Johan de Waal s: Ek wil n motorfietsh. n Quadof dalk n Apple I-phone.
Thabo Mathe (10) said: A bicycle.
Abigail Mosoma (10) said: I want sometoys. A poppieor a bear, a teddy bear.
Tiaan de Jager (8) s: Ek wil n Samsungselfoon h.
Leandie Hamman (11) s: n Rekenaar. nLaptop.
Percy Phiri (12) said: A cricket set andtoys.
Antoinette Letjane (10) said: I want someclothes. A trouser and T-shirt andsweets.
Anje en Amon van der Merwe (5) het dadelik geweet wat hullewil h.n Wasgoedlyn en strykyster en fietse.
Brothers Mata and Tshepo Rachochi said: We want someclothes and sweets for Christmas.
Platinum Gazette would like to wish all our readers a
Merry Christmas and happy 2010!
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Kitsgids na jou SAPD/
Important numbers:
Ander nood/
Other emergencies:
Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital
(013) 2147265
Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital
(013) 615 0204
Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 231 7843
Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449
Disaster Management -
(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022
Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566
Burgersfort (013) 231 7231
Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128
Roossenekal (013) 273 0075
Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204
Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011
Tubatse (013) 216 8500
Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007
Leboeng (013) 769 9099
Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041
Express your opinion. Write a letter to the Platinum Gazette. Letters may
be e-mailed, posted or faxed. Contact details are on page 2 of this issue.
Spreek jou mening uit. Skrywes kan per epos, pos of faks na Platinum
Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se
uitgawe.
Letters / Briewe
Thought for the week
Dagboek / DiaryLaerskool Ohrigstad se Oujaarsdans
Laerskool Ohrigstad hou op 31 Desember n Oujaarsdans by die Potgietersaal net buite
die dorp. Die aand gaan daar lekker gekuier en gedans word. Daar sal ook n skaap op
die spit wees en di is by die kaartjie se prys ingesluit. Die koste is R150 per paar, R75
per persoon en R50 per kind. Daar sal nie kaartjies by die hek verkoop word nie. Alle
kaartjies is vooraf betaalbaar en moet betyds bespreek word. Daar sal nie n kontant
kroeg wees nie. Elkeen sorg vir homself vir drinkgoed, eetgerei en glase.
Moenie hierdie lekker kuier misloop nie!
Navrae: 072 511 0934 of 084 589 0344
Platinum Gazettewill be closing for the Christmas season
on 18 December 2009
Platinum Gazette wishes all ourreaders and advertisers a blessedChristmas and a happy New Year!
The first newspaper for 2010 will bepublished on 15 January 2010. To book
your advertisements contact 083 543 1676.
Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesnt come from astore. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bitmore. - Dr. Seuss (1904-1991), American author ofchildrens books. From How The Grinch StoleChristmas.
Is yourvehiclereadyfor the
road?
Is yourvehiclereadyfor the
road?
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Klein Advertensies SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone
Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre
or at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676
or 083 271 9151. E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 086 554 9031
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1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs
2.Te Huur/To Let
3.Dienste/Services
4. Te Huur/For Hire
5. Troeteldiere/Pets
6. Persoonlik/Personal
7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous
8. Vakature/Vacancies
9. Vermaak/Entertainment
10. Te Koop/For sale
3. Dienste/
Services
COMPUTERSERVICES.
Upgrades, repairs,
networking, newinstallations. Buy &
sell secondhandcomputers. Location:
Lebowa BusinessPark.
Contact:Riaan, 076 842 9270.
Eloff Plumbers.24/7 Plumbing
Services. For ALL
repairs, maintenance,blockages,
installations, geyserrepairs and leakages.Phone us now for the
best and fastestservice in town!
Contact:079 127 6730 or073 969 9994.
3. Dienste/
Services
Cash TradersBurgersfort
We do same dayrepairs on TVs, Hi-
Fis, amps etc. We doinstallation on DSTV.
Installation of carradios.
Tel: 013-231 7140 orPieter, 079 584 6919
or Bennie,076 111 8405.
FURN TRADERS/CASH TRADERS
We buy and sell newand secondhandfurniture, fridges,freezers, tables &
chairs and muchmore. Get good asnew lounge suites in avariety of styles andcolours. Value formoney deals on a
wide variety of items.Visit the biggest shopof its kind in the area!
We get new stockregularly.
When you are in needof cash... remember,
we will buy all your oldfurniture for cash.
Visit the shop at theBothashoek/
Praktiseer turn-off,Contact: Bennie on
076 111 8405.
7. Allerlei/
Miscellaneous
Elshamah MotorsYour Mechanic on
Duty. We specializein all minor and majorrepairs and services
on ALL types ofvehicles. Engine,gearboxes and
differentials.We specialize in
Mahindra vehicles.Lebowa BusinessPark, Burgersfort.
Contact:Willie, 076 158 9192.
Retired couple islooking for a fully
furnished garden flator cottage to let in theBurgersfort area from1 January 2010. Must
be in a safe area.Contact: 073 139
7969 for enquiries.
Find us @ these
distribution points* Burgersfort
SUPERSPAR
* Boxer Stores Burgersfort
* OK Grocer
* Xerox Copimaster
* Phelo Pele Pharmacy
* Burgersfort Pharmacy
* Laerskool Steelpoort
* Laerskool Burgersfort
* Tingeling Kleuterskool
* OK MiniMark
* Greater TubatseMunicipality
* CTM
* Modikwa Platinum Mine
* Pick n Pay
* Winterveld Village
* Ohrigstad SAPS
* Total Ohrigstad
* Leboeng SAPS
* Praktiseer SAPS
* Burgersfort SAPS
* Magaba Garage
* Vision Meat
* Burgersfort Toyota
* Hendriks Panelbeaters
* Shoprite
* La Beautique Clinique
* Mecklenburg SAPS
* Tubatse Village* Praktiseer Magistrates
Court
* Penge
* Factory Shop
* Dwarsrivier Mine
* 4U Office National -
(Please note: these are just some of our distribution points).
Gaan u metvakansie maar is
bekommerd oor dietroeteldiere wat bydie huis moet bly?
Dan het ek dieoplossing.
Kontak my gerus082 336 2615 -Pets@Home
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* Fingerprint of Africa
* Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad
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cutting and removalof all unwantedgarden garbage. We
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garden contact:Theuns on
074 734 2265
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Complete
soccer kit for
Xstratrstop four teams
Completesoccer kit for
Xstratastop four teamsThe t op four team s received jerseys, soccer
boots, soccer ba lls, shin gua rds, a captains
band, whistle and socks as part of their
prizes in th e Xstrata Tournament held in
November.
Masokolare received the green and white
kit. Liverpool received the Wh ite and red
kit, Juventas th e black and white kit and
Tubatse Gunners th e White and blue.
The tournament was won by Tubatse
Gunn ers. All these t eams a slo received acash component to their prize. This was
paid over to their bank account. Mr Peter
Mathu nyane, community development
officer at Xstrata was very proud of the
tournament went down and handed the
winners their prizes.
From left are: David Mokobake, Joseph
Magolego, Peter Mathunyane, RichardMoagi and Sheelboy Tshesane.
Masters at Mecklenburg
Morephotographs
on the matchplayed on 16December.
Read about iton page 15.
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Masters
of thegame
Tubat se Master s tra velled to Moroke on 16 December to play
against th e Mecklenburg SAPS team.
The game was played on th e open ground in front of the police
station and a small crowd quickly gathered to encourage the
locals. The game st art ed late, but t his brought a bit of relief to
the players in the extremely hot weather.
The final score was 4-2 in favour of Tubats e Master s.
Above: The Tubatse Masters team.
Above: The
MecklenburgSAPS team.
TubatseMastersplayed in theyellow and
blue andMecklenburgSAPS in the
red and white.
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Heated match:Tubatse Mastersvs Mecklenburg
SAPS
Heated match:Tubatse Masters
vs MecklenburgSAPSOn 16 December Tubatse Masters played against the Mecklenburg SAPS at Moroke.
The scorching heat did not stop th em from going all out to claim th e game.Rea d m o re
a n d see m o re p h o t og ra p h s o n p a g e 1 5.