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2 NEWS
More Burgersfort traffic woes
Marula jobs in danger
Continuing community unrest and protest action is threatening the viability of Impala Platinums (Implats) Marula
mine and the operation is to undergo a fundamental restructuring which could put more than 1000 jobs at risk.
Implats acting CEO Gerhard Potgieter said in the groups report for the quarter to end-March released this
week that the protest action, is directly related to certain community members being dissatisfied with the way
in which the communitys 50% interest in the Makgomo Chrome project by their appointed/elected representa-
tives.
Potgieter added, despite on-going engagement with all stakeholders to restore operational continuity and
secure the financial sustainability of the operations, continued community protest action and persistently low
metal prices have now necessitated a fundamental restructuring of the business in order to secure the financial
viability of the operation in the current operating environment.
He said Marula had given Section 189A notices to the regulator and representative trade unions that may
impact more than 1000 job opportunities and stated the process should be concluded before the end of June.
Potgieter reported that production from Marula dropped 43% to 221000t milled in the March quarter (390000t
March quarter 2016) which resulted in a 47% drop in platinum production to 9,000oz (17,000oz).
He pointed out that production from the nearby Two Rivers mine was also hit by community protest action
in the area which, was unrelated to the mine but which unfortunately prevented employees from reporting for
duty.
28 APRIL 2017
Afarak Moves at
Mecklenburg
Afarak Group, that has entered into a Mining Services Agree-
ment with Pholagolwa Mining to continue the opencast mining
Mecklenburg, says the current opencast operation will prob-
ably yield just over 200 00 tons of chrome ore in total with an
increased high wall of 65 metres.
The company earlier said the opencast operation will ease
access to the underground mining area which has the potential
to produce 4.5 million tons of chrome ore. Development of the
shaft is scheduled to start later this year.
Dr Alistair Ruiters, outgoing-CEO of Afarak, said that this
project highlights Afaraks responsiveness to market con-
ditions. In response to the market upswing, an opportunity
was identified in increasing the high wall and which will allow
opencast mining and facilitate underground mining. This added
production capacity allows us to reap the benefits of the cur-
rent market upswing.
Guy Konsbruck, CEO-designate of Afarak, added that,
Afarak continues to consolidate its position as a lean and flex-
ible vertically-integrated company with the capacity to respond
to favourable market conditions.
More water for Baubas
chrome operation
JSE-listed Bauba earlier this month announced that the
Department of Water and Sanitation has granted a 20-year
water-use licence (WUL), effective March 30, for the farm Moe-
ijelijk 412, near Burgersfort.
This is an upgrade from the general authorisation for water
use, which limited the extent of Baubas chrome mining opera-
tions at Moeijelijk.
The WUL allows for additional water uses and enables
Bauba to more readily conduct its opencast and underground
chrome ore mining operations.
The granting of this licence is the next important milestone
in the development of our Moeijelijk chrome mine and will help
ensure our underground production timeline and targets are
achieved, said Bauba CEO Nick van der Hoven in an update
to shareholders. At end-January Bauba Platinum had exceed-
ed its production target of 12 000 t of run-of-mine (RoM) ore
at its Moeijelijk mine, after having resumed mining activities
earlier that month.
The mine was placed on care and maintenance in January
2016 as a result of low prices, but mining resumed in January
after a recovery in prices.
28 APRIL 2017 NUUS 3

Lekgotla condemns violence at Diphale village

This week the third quarter Mayoral Lekgot-
la took place. The event saw the Executive
Mayor Cllr Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila, all
four Mayors from local municipalities, District
Speaker Cllr Maria Manamela, Chief Whip
Cllr Tseke Lepota, Municipal Managers,
Sekhukhune Development Agency CEO,
experts on green drop status Programme
and other gather for reflection on work being
done, challenges experienced and how they
can be addressed.
One of the issues highlighted at the Lekgot-
la was the condemnation of the violence at
Diphale village in the Fetakgomo Greater
Tubatse Local Municipality. One man was
gunned down and a woman torched to death
during the Easter Holidays. The homestead
belonging to Kgosi Bethuel Mohlala and 3
homes belonging to his relatives where burnt
down on a Sunday 23 April. We condemn the
violence and the killings as acts of barbarism.
We call upon the police to deal with perpetra-
tors decisively. And we send condolences to
bereaved families, relatives and friends said
the Executive Mayor.
Recognising that South Africans are this
month celebrating 23 years of democratic
freedom, he said: What it means to us is that
we need to renew our commitment to serve
our people. Freedom means improving the
quality of lives of the people of Sekhukhune,
through the available IDP/budgets. Council
is facing difficult times. SDM is facing a 31
million rand deficit. A district rich in mining but
the majority of youth are unemployed and the
people are poor. People want water and other
services more than ever echoed during IDP
consultations. Showing serious commitment
for delivery and intollerance for govenment
officials who are not doing their job he said:
I need administration to adjust to the fact
that new leadership is here. And that means
change of behavior by workers in terms of
how Sekhukhune respond to queries from the
people. Burst pipes, broken Diesel engines
taking more than 3 months to be fixed is a
dismissible offense.
The Sekhukhune Development Agency also
came under fire and the Lekgotla noted that
the new board of the Sekhukhune Devel-
opment Agency held a successful strategic
planning session that ended last weekend.
This SDA is 7 years old, it cost the munici-
pality millions of rands, it produced nothing
but plans, nothing more. We hope the new
board will change it to the better. People are
already calling for it to be scrapped. We gave
them a chance temporarily and if they fail, we
will have to take decisive action. However,
we are optimistic that the new board is equal
to the task the Executive Mayor added. The
Lekgotla noted that the District should plan in
consultation with local municipalities to avoid
contradictions. Challenges of under spending
and roll overs are detrimental to the image
of the district.It must stop immediately and
failure will mean that punitive action will be
taken against all those found to be involved.

Ezra 8:21-23 NIV

21
There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves
before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our
possessions. 22 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us
from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, The gracious hand of our
God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake
him. 23 So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.
4 Advertorial
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine closes its
SLP with pride
Dwarsrivier Mine has over the past years
showed their commitment towards in-
ves ng and developing the communi es
surrounding the mine. Projects are o en
done in phases and in conjunc on with the
municipal targets of social investment from
companies within the area. Many projects
have been completed and mine con nues
working hand in hand with the communi es
to ensure a be er future for everyone.
Kalkfontein village has been which is
one of the closest villages to the mine has
benefi ed on a large scale from investments
made by the mine. Dwarsrivier Mine invest-
ed in both electrical and water infrastructure
in the village.
A R5.4 million rand investment in elec-
trifica on infrastructure for approximately
380 homes in Kalkfontein was completed
and handed over to authori es at the end
of 2013.
This was followed by a water project. In
May 2016 the Greater Tubatse Municipality
took delivery of the short term water project
that saw the mine drill four boreholes,
installing pumps and water tanks with easy
access taps from which the community can
collect water. Dwarsrivier is also the driving
force behind ge ng Kalkfontein formalized
as a se lement a er which the water project
can be completed through installing pipes
and access taps to the various residences in
the village. This community was not taken
into account for water from the De Hoop
Dam and would have gone dry for many
years had it not been for this assistance from
the mine. Dwarsrivier Mine has also assisted
by providing tents and other provision
when a massive storm caused havoc in the
community. An olive orchard had also been
planted to assist the community to become
economically ac ve and independent.
In Burgersfort Dwarsrivier Mine sponsored
the construc on of 40 hawker stalls near the
Burgersfort Clinic. The need for these stalls
were so urgent that the hawkers started u -
lizing them even before the formal handover
in 2016.
The Ngwaabe community was one of the
communi es on which the focus fell with
various projects. The Ngwaabe Home Based
Care used to operate from two dilapidated
The completed market stalls.
rooms and a shack. They are now comfortable
in a new 9 room building that includes oces, a
kitchen and boardroom. The mine also made sure
that a borehole was drilled and water supplied on
the premises. Paving around the building and pali-
sades around the property are part of the package.
Even air condi oners were installed in the build-
ing. The Home Based Care serves 270 permanent
pa ents and also look a er vulnerable individuals
in the community. Tradi onal healers are housed
in two outside oces that was also constructed.
The Mogoshadi Day Care Centre in Ngwaabe
takes care of 215 children between 0 and 5 years
old. They received a brand new building, pallisades
to enclose the premises and paving around the
building. This project has been completed in 2016.
At Masago Primary School toilet facili es were
in a terrible state. Dwarsrivier Mine undertook the
construc on of new ablu on blocks for boys, girls
and the teachers. This has now been completed.
In Kutullo enterprise development assisted Ma-
padima Tyre Repair Centre to not only move from
under a tree into a new building, but also assisted
in the purchasing of state of the art equipment.
Ge ng a flat tyre on the R555 is not a problem
anymore. Mr. Julius Tshehla is the manager for his
father Piet, who started the business and his team
is ready to assist. The mine also be put up some
palisades and toilets at the business.
In the Greater Tubatse Municipal area in 2013
the mine assisted with repairing and installa on of
Apollo lights that are crucial for community safety
at night.
Various crime awareness campaigns are also
supported annually. Both in Mashishing and the
Sekhukhune District programmes and ini a ves by
the SAPS are supported to assist in figh ng crime.
Water is life and as part of their Mandela Day
ac vi es the Dwarsrivier Mine team amongst
other things provided Mohlarekoma High School
in Roossenekal and Shaga Primary School on the
Dwarsrivier Pass with water. The mine donated a
borehole, water tank and pump to the schools to
ensure the supply of clean, fresh water.
An ABET facility had also been established to
assist with adult educa on and literacy in the area.
Through this ini a ve adults are empowered to
take responsibility for their lives and the improve-
ment thereof so that they can work with the mine
to create a be er future.
Educa on is one of the ways in which a be er
future can be created. That is why Dwarsrivier
The road in Mashishing a er construc on was completed.
28 APRIL 2017
Mine invests in the annual Winter School for
matric learners in the Ngwaabe area. Addi onal
classes are given with support from students,
teachers and the mine also provide the learners
a ending the classes with a warm cooked meal
every day. The idea is to empower the learners to
rise above whatever circumstances they may have
and through their academic achievements gain ac-
cess to the available support and bursary systems
to further their studies.
During 2015 the community of Mashishing was
delivered a paved road that connected the Com-
munity Health Care Centre with the tarred road
leading to the Thusong Service Centre. The Thaba
Chweu Municipality and provincial poli cians
a ending the handover praised the partnership
showcased between the mine as private business
and government that is paramount for community
development.
Dwarsrivier Mine handed over the renovated
Early Success Day Care Centre in Mashishing in
2013. A storm blew away the Centres roof and
damaged it to such an extent that the children
accommodated there were exposed to the rain
and wind.
Dwarsrivier is commi ed towards empowering
the communi es surrounding the mine and these
projects are proof of them not being scared to
commit and pull through on their social labour The Burgersfort Market Stalls assisted informal traders
and social development plans - even in dicult with proper areas where they can safely trade every day.
economic mes.
Kalkfontein Village has benefi ed
from millions of rands that had
been invested in infrastructure
development. On the le the
electrifica on project had ocially
been handed over and symbolically
switched on.
The mine had also invested heavily
in water supply for residents of this
village.
A water project in dierent phases
had been completed and the final
phase awaits formalisa on of the
se lement to include proper town
planning for future development.
Right: In Mashishing the
construc on of a paved
road was a massive invest-
ment to make the lives of
residents easier.
28 APRIL 2017 Advertorial 5

Dwarsrivier Mine con nueing to make a dierence

Over the past few years Dwarsrivier Mine invested in development of communi es
on large scale. Educa on on dierent levels, water supply and sanita on, SMME
development, electrifica on, road infrastructure and other issues were addressed.
Projects are done in both the Thaba Chweu Municipal area and the Sekhukhune
Districts Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality.
Through dedica on and hard work Dwarsrivier Mine is taking hands with communi-
es and government to help create a prosperous future for everyone.

Ngwaabe Homebased Care received a proper building equipped with water supply from a borehole, air condi oners and
pallisade fencing for security. The addi onal oces at the facility are being used to accommodate tradi onal healers from the
area.

Right: Dwarsrivier
Mine took the
plight of commu-
ni es to heart and
assisted the Greater
Water is life. Kalk- Right: Mapadi- Tubatse
fontein Village ma Tyre Repair Municipality in
has benefi ed Centre in Kutullo pu ng up and re-
immensely from is one of Dwars- pairing some apollo
the boreholes rivier Mines lights in various
and infrastructure development villages and in
Dwarsrivier Mine ini a ves. This Burgersfort town.
put up. business moved
Local schools from under a
had also received tree into this
boreholes, water well equiped
tanks and pumps building with
to ensure a sup- the help of the
ply of fresh water mine.
for the learners.

Mogoshadi Day Care Centre at Ga-Malekane is completed with classrooms, paving and fenc- Construc on on the Masago Primary School toilet facili es has now been completed.
ing. Children can now enjoy playing and learning on the Centre premises.
6 NEWS 28 APRIL 2017

Karakters kuier op Ohrigstad vir Boekedag

Laerskool Ohrigstad het verlede week Vrydag Wreld het elkeen n beurt op die skool se verhoog gekry.
Boekedag gevier. Hulle het verduidelik watter karakters hulle voorstel
Leerders kon soos karakters uit storieboeke aantrek en en wat die rol van di karakter binne die storie is. Die
leerders het n
kans gestaan om
pryse te wen vir
hulle moeite.
Die dag se
boekebewus-
making was
sommer groot
pret vir die wat
deelgeneem het
en di wat hulle
aan die karakters
verwonder het.
n Vreemdeling
sou beslis gedink
het hy het in n
fantasie-wreld
geland.

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28 APRIL 2017
Redenaars ken hulle praat
Steelpoort Akademie het Donderdag 20
April n Interne Redenaarskompetisie ge-
had. 6 Leerders gaan deur na die eerste
Voor: Henry Knoetze Graad 5 Eerste Ry: Marli Vermeulen Graad 4, Chant Pieterse
Graad 7; tweede ry: Juffrou Marianie Kleynhans redenaar hulp organiseerder en Juffrou
Madelein Pieterse Steelpoort Akademie se redenaars organiseerder. Agter:Shadon
Myburgh Graad 6, Alyza Kleynhans Graad 6, Corli Vermeulen Graad 6, Marli Vermeulen
Graad 4, Luan Fleishmann Graad 5. (Inligting & foto: Marianie Kleynhans).
Onderwysers bemagtig met Mind Moves
Steelpoort Akademie se onderwysers het
gedurende die eerste kwartaal vir n paar
weke agtermekaar werkswinkels van Mind
Moves bygewoon.
Hul het elkeen n sertifikaat ontvang wat
SACE geakkrediteer is. Daar word voor
lesse en toetse, maar veral ook voor ek-
samensessies sekere en toepaslike Mind
Move oefeninge met leerders gedoen.
Onderwysers van Steelpoort Akademie
het onlangs ook werkswinkels bygewoon
waar hulle meer geleer het oor hoe leer
plaasvind vanuit n neuro-wetenskaplike
oogpunt. Mind Moves poog om onder-
wysers en ouers te bemagtig, sodat
leerders wat sukkel met leer, konsentrasie,
Onderwysers wat die kursus voltooi het is voor: Minette Gouws, Anzeri Ferreira, Melissa
Beukes, Monica Jamela. Agter: Marianie Kleynhans, ODilhea Keulder, Rozelle Cronje,
Danhiel Kruger. (Inligting en foto: Marianie Kleynhans).
NUUS 7
Semi- Finale Rondte op 5 Mei te Na-
Winning at Sabie
On Saturday 22 April learners from Steelpoort U/12 B team won against Burgersfort 11-0
boomspruit -Mookgopong. Baie sterkte
Academy participated in a big sporting event and against Bergland 12-0. U/11 won all their
aan elkeen van hulle.
at Sabie. Other schools attending the day games. U/11B won Bergland 11-0, Sabie
included Bergland Primary, Laerskool Burg- 14-0 and Graskop 7-0. U/10 A won against
ersfort, Laerskool Graskop, Nelspruit Primary, Nelspruit Primary 7-0, won Graskop 11-1,
Laerskool Numbi, Laerskool Ohrigstad, Laer- and won Numbi 5-2.
skool Phalaborwa and Laerskool Sabie. U/10 B won Bergland 7-0, and won Sabie
The results for Steelpoort Academy were: First 13-0. Mini-Netball U/9 A en B won all their
rugby team win against Sabie 40-0. They also games although no formal count was taken.
win 10-0 against Nelspruit Primary. Rugby U/11 lost 5-0 against Numbi and won
The second team win 5-0 against Nelspruit 5-0 against Nelspruit Primary.
Primary. The U/10 rugby team lost 5-0 against (Information & Photographs: Marianie Kleyn-
Nelspruit Primary and 3-0 against Ohrigstad. hans)
The U/9 rugby won against
Phalaborwa (5-0) and
against Numbi (10-5).
The netball open team won
against Graskop (10-2),
won Sabie 15-4 and won
Bergland 11-4. The U/13 B
team won against Graskop
(14-1). They won Numbi 8-5
and won Bergland 17-1. The
U/12 A won Graskop 15- 1
and won Numbi 6-3. The
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Tubatse
Masters
unbeaten
The Tubatse Masters had a busy against Green Aces in a
week. On 22 April they played friendly soccer match in Ga
Madiseng.
Isaac Mndawe and
Giving it all at Loskop Marathon Given Thabethe
scored two goals for
Modikwa Marathon Club athletes partici- This Marathon is very popular and one of Tubatse Masters and
pated in the Loskop Marathon on 22 April the last races where athletes can still submit the match ended with
2017. a qualifying time for Comrades Marathon. a 2 all draw. (Teams
Modikwa athletes played in yellow and
participating in the black kit).
21km race had the On Sunday 23 April,
following results: Tubatse Masters
Morgan Motsweni visited Ga Madis-
1:20; Themba eng again to play a
Mahomane 2:10; friendly soccer match
Kenneth Vilakazi against Young Pull-
2:11. In the 50mk ers. Tubatse Masters
race Peter Molapo Pitso Sehlabela,
ran 4:05; Solomon Lekgotla Motswiane
Masedi 4:50, Figo and Mbesuma Maba-
5:42 and Portia so managed to score
Mabena 7:17. three goals and the
The athletes hosts replied with only
thanked the Modik- one to make the final
wa management score 3-1 in favour
for their support of the Masters. (This
and hope to con- game was played in
tinue holding the blue and red kit).
mines name high
at Comrades this
year. (Information: Jerial
(Photograph and Mvundlela; Photo-
information: Willem graphs: Suprise Godi
The Modikwa team at Loskop posing with Mandla Nxumalo. Montgomery). & Derrick Phokane)