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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Jane Furse
8 July 2011
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On 10 June (luckily 2011), Platinum Gazette photographed a bullmunching away at this rubbish dump in the middle of Steelpoort.This photograph was taken on Wednesday and a disgruntledresident phoned about the issue yesterday just before going topress. According to Steelpoort Town Management themunicipality’s truck broke down, resulting in the mess at theparticular crossing which is under fire for other reasons as well.Street lights are out of order, making it very easy for the very easyladies of the night to ply their trade at the trucks using thecrossing as a truck stop (with no administration of traffic justicein sight). By day the trucks at the crossing present a real traffiicdanger to other motorists. Greater Tubatse Municipality’sresponse was still awaited at the time of going to press.
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Tubatse SAPSclamps downon dagga and
alcohol
Capt Mokotlana Kgasago, Const MphoMasilo, Const Thabo Maganyane andConst Moshiane Selala with some of theconfiscated dagga. Photograph by WarrantOfficer Tofula Sithole (Tubatse SAPS).
On 27 June 2011 Tubatse police arrested a27 year old man in connection with dealingin dagga.
On that day the Police receivedinformation about a person who is sellingdagga in Praktiseer. The Police followed upthe information, identified the place of sellingand managed to arrest theman. Dagga of0.170g was also recovered and confiscated.
The accused, Khutso Moshwana, paidan admission of guilt fine of R1000.
On the same day the Police arrestedanother man in connection with dealing indagga.On that day the Police receivedinformation of a person who is selling daggain Praktiseer. The Police followed up theinformation and managed to arrest a 28 yearold man. Dagga of 1.780 kg was alsorecovered and confiscated. The accused,Willy Mnisi, paid an admission of guilt fine ofR1500.
On 2 July 2011 Tubatse Police arresteda 28 year old man for assault with thepurpose to inflict grievous bodily harm.
The arrest follows after an incident in inGa Makofane village on 02 July 2011 wherethe suspect assaulted a 30 year old manwith an unknown object after they had anargument. The case was reported to thePolice in Tubatse on the same day and thesuspect was also arrested the same day.The victim was taken to the local clinic formedical treatment.
The suspect (Edward Mapotsane)appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate‘sCourt on 04 July 2011 and he was releasedon warning.
The case was postponed to 17 August2011.
On 01 July 2011 Tubatse Police arresteda 26 year old man for common robbery. Thearrest follows after an incident in GaMashamothane on 30 June 2011 where a 30year old man was robbed of R700 cash. On01 July 2011 the matter was reported toTubatse Police and they made follow upsthat led to the arrest of the suspect. Thesuspect (Thabo Komane) appeared in thePraktiseer Magistrate‘s Court on 04 July2011 and he was granted the bail of R500-00. The case was postponed to 12 July2011.
On 03 July 2011 Tubatse Police arrestedtwo men aged 29 and 53 years old fordriving motor vehicles under the influence ofalcohol. James Lesese (53) was found
driving motor vehicle under the influence ofalcohol on 03 July 2011 in Praktiseer on theroad to Penge; he was the arrested and paida fine of R1000.
On the same day Justice Mokwena (29)was also arrested for driving motor vehicleunder the influence of alcohol in Riba crossand he paid a fine of R1000. The Police saythey have a Zero Tolerance approachtowards drinking & driving and arecommitted to reduce this crime.
The Police say they are not trying toprevent anyone from having a good time,just be responsible about doing it! Yourblood may not have an alcohol content ofmore than 0.05%. This means that evenafter what you may think is a “small drink”,you could be over the limit.
If you have more than 350ml of beer, ORif you have more than a single tot of brandyor other spirit, you may already be over thelimit. Remember that these levels of alcoholwill remain in your system for up to EIGHThours after consumption!
Do not take chances - rather stay whereyou are until you have sobered up, orarrange for alternative transport home fromwherever you plan to drink, and make suchplans in advance to ensure that you are notleft stranded.
What will happen if youare caught over the limit?
Members of the South African PoliceService, the various Police Departments andother law-enforcement agencies are morefrequently conducting road blocks andmanning other checkpoints to discouragepeople from drinking and driving.
If you are stopped at such a roadblock,and if it is determined that you haveconsumed more than the legal limit ofalcohol that you may legally consume whiledriving, you will be arrested and chargedwith driving under the Influence of Liquor.
You will be held in custody until you areable to post bail (in certain instances bailmay be denied), depending on priorconvictions against you, as well as thecircumstances surrounding your arrest.
You may also lose your driver’s licence,or have it suspended. And, of course, youwill have a criminal record!
On Friday 01 June 2011 a Burgersfort taxi stopped at the crossing at the new EngenGarage on the main road to Lydenburg to pick up passengers at about 20:45. Thedriver was suddenly attacked and he was pulled from his vehicle. His attackers sped ofwith the vehicle. The incident was relayed to a Protect Security vehicle. The securitycompany quickly found the vehicle in the open field at accross the nearby school. Thesuspects fled when the security company arrived and got away. The matter wasreported to the Police.
In another incident thieves targeted The Gass City on 02 July 2011. The dug theirway through to the premises underneath the electrical fence, then took to the roof ofthe building from where they tried to gain access. The Group 1 Security alarm wasdamaged in the process, but still triggered. The suspects fled when the securitycompany arrived on the scene.
Burgersfort crime snippets
Photograph: Ruan Kleynhans,Burgersfort Pgotography Club.
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‘We must speakwith one voice’
The Eastern Limb Steelpoort Valley Producers Forum (SPF), whoamong others facilitates the Sekhukhune Executive Mayor, LocalMayors and General Mining Managers Forum, visited GreaterTubatse Municipality last week Friday for an information session,which was attended by the new mayor, Cllr Nkosi Josias Mahlake, anumber of councillors, senior officals and heads of departments.
The delegation by the SPF was welcomed by the Acting MunicipalManager, Mr Lemon Phala, who told the SPF delegates that the newcouncil promised to be much more lively and diverse after the localgovernment elections in May as there are more oppositionrepresentation in the Council and a large number of new councillorswho are willing to face the challenges of the future. He stated thatthe relationship and partnership between big business enterprisessuch as the mines in the area and government must be improved andsolidified, with the terms of reference in the partnership between thegovernment and the private sector clearly defined. He said theaccountability of structures should be investigated and structuresshould define how they measure their success. He added thatcommunities have needs such as employment and shills and effortsand resources should be geared to achieve human resourcesobjectives.
After Mr Phala’s welcome, the Chairman of the SPF ExecutiveCommittee, Mr Bertus Bierman from Anglo American Platinum HeadOffice, took the floor with a presentation explaining the functioning ofthe SPF. He inter alia highlighted the areas the partnership needs tofocus on. With regard to water it is Municipalities’ vision to supplywater for all, while mines should focus on water delivery to impactedcommunities to enable sustainable mining. Roads are also needednot only for accessibility of communities, but also for mines in termsof safety and production. Another focus point is sustainableelectricity delivery to communities and mines, while Human Resourcedevelopment should strive to equip local people for job opportunitiesin the area.
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Steelpoort Academy in collaborationwith “Friend in Need” initiated a winterwarmer campaign involving all thesurrounding mines.Samancor Eastern Chrome Mine (ECM)employees donated clothes andblankets. ECM donated additionalblankets, track suites and food.On the 23 June ECM visited SteelpoortAcademy where the goods were handedover to “Friend in Need”.They have a well established network inthe local communities whereby theydistribute donations to the needy. “ECMis proud to be involved in lending ahelping hand to our local communities”said Ms Davida van der Walt, HRSpecialist from ECM.“The Management of ECM would like tothank all the employees who donatedclothes and blankets and would like toencourage “Friend in Need” to keep uptheir good work”.(Photograph: Davida van der Walt)
Warm hearts give towards WinterWarmer project
‘They have a wellestablished network in thelocal communities wherebythey distribute donations to
the needy.’
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Have youseen Durban?
A male dog named ‘Durban’ was lost on the R577 (RoossenekalRoad) approximately 30km outside Lydenburg. He was last seen onFriday 24 June.He is wearing a blue collar with a tag. He is microchipped. He isneutered, medium-large (about 22kg) and have a dun-cream colourshort coat, black ears that turn down. His features are: a dark face,broad head, short nose and tail. His owners say that he will be veryafraid and will need to trust you before coming to you. “We aredesperate to find him. He is very precious to us and a much lovedpet”. They are offering a R1000 reward for his safe return. “Pleasehelp us find him. We won’t stop looking for him”.If you have seen him, or have found him, please contact his owner,Jenny Newenham on 084 305 6646 or [email protected] or HelenSechmere-Oertel, 073 704 0625 or 045 932 1862 [email protected] can also contact: Francois Roux - 082 366 7708 (FarmRooikrans - where the dog was last seen) or 013 235 1239.
Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM)believes that the children are our future andit is critical that companies like ECM investin local schools.Sehlaku Secondary School is situated atDriekop Village and ECM took the initiativeto get involved.The school was in dire need for extra classrooms seeing that they received anenrollment of 1450 learners. ECM donated
He won a sheep! Mr Victor Mabuganawas the lucky winnerin the Fast FitBurgersfort ‘Win asheep’ competition.His name was drawnon Saturday lastweek and he receiveda voucher for asheep. Mr HannesSpangenberg,manager of Fast FitBurgersfort handed itto him. (Photograph:Chantelle Goodburn).
park homes to the school to assist withaccommodating their vast numbers oflearners, and also sponsored securityfencing to secure the park homes.The areas around the park homes were alsopaved to assist with dust management.The Principal is Mr Jacob Moshwanaexpressed his gratitude to ECM.(Photographs and information provided byDavida van der Walt).
Classrooms donated by ECM
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Do you think government should
Smiley Pretorius sê: “Nee, dit sal glad nie help nie. Al vat hulle al die advertensies weg.Kinders wat drink is nie a.g.v. die advertensies nie. Dit kom van die ouers af, hoe hulle hulkinders opvoed. Dit sal sport benadeel deur borgskappe. Baie van die maatskappye skenkook vir liefdadigheid geld”. By hom is Me. Jackie Pretorius.
Ms Cindy Topham said: “It’s not going tomake a difference apart from a negativeimpact on sponsorships. Parents must teachtheir children to be responsible with alcohol.It does not depend on advertising”.
Ms Nthabiseng Komane and Ms Ntabiseng Molobela said: “No, stopping the advertising willnot stop people from drinking. It will only cause joblessness. It is like smoking. When thetobacco companies stopped advertising, people did not stop smoking. The same applies toliquor. Advertising does not have much affect on the usage of liquor. Goverment will alsosuffer in a way with less tax income from alcohol sales.
Mr Gaonyatse Moroke said: “Sports aresponsored by liquor. Some people make aliving from the industry of liquor. People don’thave jobs and this will cause more people tosit without jobs. Just look at the negativeimpact the trading hours of liquor sales had inBotswana. Let the liquor stay. Just enforcethe law so that people drink responsibly”.
Mr Given Ramathoka said: “No, people willnot stop drinking. People must just drinkresponsibly. They must not stop theadvertising. They must rather arrest tavernowners who sell liquor to children”.
Me. Viviene Boshoff sê: “Dit gaan geen effekhê om mense minder te laat drink nie. Menseen kinders sal steeds daarmee te doen kry.Dit gaan net ons hele ekonomie in sy dingesstuur. Ek is regtig anti-drank, maar weet watdaar buite aangaan”.
Mr Moloko Rachidi said: “No, they willdefinitely continue to drink even if there is noadvertising. It will give our economy a seriousshake. Sponsorships will be gone. Even if theprices go up, people will continue to drink”.
Ms Petra Selala said: “It won’t work. Peoplewill still drink. Alcohol has contributed to oureconomy and that money will now have tocome from somewhere else. It’s a problem”.
Ms Mpho Motlohi, Ms Catherine Chipane and Ms Ipfi Mbedzi said: “The economy will godown. SAB sponsor teams and give us cheap tickets to watch the rugby and soccer. Theyalso give money to charity. The best will be to make the legal drinking age between 21 and 24instead of stopping the advertising. Also make liquor more expensive. We give our childrencarrry money and even a child can afford a bottle of Castle. If it is too expensive they won’t beable to afford it. Tavern owners must also get rules and not sell to children. Make it difficult toget a licence to sell liquor. If a tavern owner sells liquor to children close the tavern”.
Ms Susan Nkoana , Ms Bohadi Velaphe, Ms Juliet Chara and Mr Thabizo Thabalala said:“They should not stop the advertising. They must enforce the law and not sell to under 18children. People will not stop drinking. Government must enforce the laws they made”.
Government has proposed that theadvertising of alcohol be seriously restrictedin all media.The Department of Social Developmentjoined forces with the departments of scienceand technology, health, correctional services,safety and security, trade and industry andeducation to pull through with the restrictionof alcohol advertising.Ms Conny Nxumalo, the chief director of theDepartment of Social Development said that“though revenue generation was important,the government had to weigh up the effect ofalcohol abuse on society and the fiscus”. Sheadded though that it will not be an outrightban of advertising, but rather seriousrestrictions.Other issues under revision forimplementation include raising the age ofeligibility to puchase alcohol from 18 to 21years, monitoring compliance with licensingconditions, stiffer sentences for drunkendriving and public drinking.According to independent marketing analystMr Chris Moerdyk, a total ban on alcoholadvertising could result in serious incomeloss for especially the media.An estimated R800 million will be lost onsports sponsorships and development grantsand marketing expenditure.Government will lose an estimated R280million in VAT. SABC will lose about R400million, DStv and e.tv could lose R500 millionand radio, lifestyle magazines andnewspapers up to R900 million.He also points out that a ‘conservative’estimation of job losses foresee at least 2500 people losing their income. This willdirectly affect about 30 000 peopledependent on the money earned by these 2500 people. Overseas similar bans had noinfluence on the abuse of alcohol. In Canada,Denmark and New Zealand they lifted thebans on alcohol advertising that were put inplace to help reduce alcohol abuse andalcohol related social problems.
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stop alcohol advertisements?
Mnr. Dolf en me. Anne-Marie Dreyer sê: “Mense sal aanhou drink. Die effek op die ekonomiesal erger as die petrolprys wees”.
Mr Alain Kumbi said: “It won’t work.Government must think and make a plan.They talk about increasing jobs, but now theywill cause unemployment. It is very difficult tostop people from drinking. They must juststop the people who are underage fromdrinking”.
Mr Matthew Klasi said: “It will have anegative impact on the economy. If theycannot advertise their income will go downand they will retrench people. Governmentwill also lose because they will get less tax.The institutions sponsored by the alcoholcompanies will also lose. Government mustwork with them to improve the standard oflife”.
Mr Piet Mohlala said: “No, I don’t agree withstopping the advertising. Goverment isexpecting money from alcohol. They willcause crime to increase and job losses torise”.
Mr Ephraim Ngele said: “No, people will notstop drinking. This will cause people to losetheir jobs and they won’t have money. Thiswill increase crime. Goverment will also getless tax”.
Me Sophie Tau sê: “Hulle gaan bly drink wanthulle weet waar is die bier en waar hulle ditkan koop. Die plan gaan nie werk nie”.
Me Lynette Weyers sê: “Advertensies gaannie mense maak minder drink nie. Dit salgeen effek hê nie”. By haar is MariusWeyers.
Mortuary statistics (2002) – Medical ResearchCouncil (MRC)/UNISAIn Cape Town, Durban, Gauteng, and PortElizabeth (PE), 45% of all non-natural deaths hadblood alcohol concentrations (BACs) greater thanor equal to 0.05g/100ml (Durban: 37%, Gauteng:40%, Cape Town 53%, PE: 61%). The nationalfigure was 46%. Levels of alcohol were particularlyhigh for transport-related deaths and homicides,with 63% of transport-related deaths and 69% ofhomicides in PE, for example, having levels abovethe legal limit for driving (0.05g/100ml).Trauma unit statistics (2001) – MRCIn Cape Town, Durban and PE, 39% of traumapatients had breath alcohol concentrations (BrACs)greater than or equal to 0.05g/100ml (Durban:22%, Cape Town 36%, PE: 57%). Levels of alcoholwere particularly high for transport- and violence-related injuries with, for example, 73% of patientswith violence-related injuries in PE and 46% ofpatients with transport-related injuries in CapeTown having levels above the legal limit for driving(0.05g/100ml).Demand for specialist treatment services(2003) – MRCOf 5886 persons treated at 52 specialist substanceabuse treatment centres in Cape Town, Durban,Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and PE in the first half of2003, 52% reported having alcohol as their primarydrug of abuse, with a further 13% having alcoholas a secondary drug of abuse.Fetal alcohol syndrome – FARR/Wits (1997-2003)
Mnr. Michael Bothasê: “Mense salsteeds aanhou drink.Dit sal veralborgskappe soos dieSpringbokke negatiefbeïnvloed.Werksverliese salkom en tydskrifte enTV sal ook geldverloor”. By hom isDeoné Botha.
In research conducted in the Western Cape(Wellington), the prevalence of FAS among Grade1 learners was found to be 46 per 1000 in 1997 and75 per 1000 in 1999. Similar research conducted inGauteng and De Aar in 2001, and Upington in 2003found FAS prevalence rates of 19, 103 and 75(estimate) per 1000 respectively.Alcohol and risky sex (2003) - MRCResearch conducted in Atteridgeville among personsaged 25-44 years found a significant positiveassociation between various measures of alcoholuse (past month use, frequency and problem use)and having multiple sexual partners or sexualrelations that are regretted in the past 3 months. Forexample, the correlation between quantity of alcoholconsumed and the number of sexual partners(lifetime) was 0.436 (p<0.001).Alcohol and family violence (2000) – MRCBetween one-third to a half of arrestees in CapeTown, Durban, and Johannesburg charged withoffences categorised as “family violence” reportedbeing under the influence of alcohol at the time ofthe alleged offence.Academic failure and absenteeism (1997) – MRC/UCTAmong grade 8 and 11 learners in Cape Town asignificant association was found between pastmonth use of alcohol and the number of days absentfrom school and repeating a grade. For example,the odds of repeating a grade at school was foundto be 60% higher for learners who consumed alcohol.Prepared by: Alcohol and Drug Abuse ResearchGroup, Medical Research Council
Below are a few statistics that highlight the particular burdenexperienced by South Africa from alcohol abuse:
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Youth Parliament
Various Youth Organizations will be debating on thefollowing topics:
• Empowerment through economic transformation• The role of youth skills development in transition
to work• National Youth Development Agency: A vehicle for youth
development.
For more information please contact Mr. Lufuno Mudzanani at015 633 8076/ 082 331 8027 OR Ms Maphishane Ntsoane at015 633 8108/ 082 418 6282.
Limpopo Legislature will be hosting theYouth Parliament as follows:
DATE: FRIDAY, 15 JULY 2011
VENUE: MARULENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY:
ENABLE COMMUNITY HALL
TIME: 09:30
THEME: “YOUTH ACTION FOR ECONOMIC
FREEDOM AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT IN OUR LIFE TIME”.
Santie se foto’s weerspieël die strateFoto: Santie Carelse. (Wenfoto) Foto: Santie Carelse. (Tweede)
Foto: Braam Matthysen (Derde)
Foto: Ruan Kleynhans
Foto: Braam Matthysen
Foto: Santie Carelse.
Foto: Santie Carelse. (Wen foto - uitdaging: Winter)
Me. Santie Carelse het die afgelope Maandag skoonskip gemaaktydens die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub se maandelikse vergadering.Die klub het die afgelope maand ‘Street Photography’ as ‘n temagehad. Sy is ook die wenner van ‘n R250 geskenkbewys van OKGrocer.Santie het die eerste en tweede plekke geneem terwyl mnr. BraamMatthysen se foto (regs) het ‘n derde plek verower. Ander foto’s watingeskryf is, het goeie natuur fotografie en lanskaptonele waardeurpaaie gaan behels.Santie was ook die wenner van die Platinum Gazette uitdaging -Winter. Sien die foto regs onder.Die volgende maand se tema is ‘Water’ en die volgende vergaderingvind op 1 Augustus by die AGS Kerksaal in Steelpoort plaas.
Belangstellendes is welkom om by die klub aan te sluit. Meerbesonderhede is in vandag se dagboek op bladsy 9 te kry.
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Beánnla Celliers will see to it that your advertisementin Platinum Gazette meets the highest standards withregard to design and reproduction. Phone her on083 543 1676 to book your advertising space today.
Thought for the week
Dagboek / DiaryCrearé Training ProgramBetween 24 July and 5 August 2011 this program will take place at theBurgersfort NG Church. Choose 1-4 subjects per week in one or more of thefollowing Academics: Music, Drama, Dance, Art, Multimedia, Worship, ChurchPlanting & Missions, Skills, Prophetic and Word. For more information contactJeanette de Jager on 013 231 7627 or 179 502 6501.
Op-en-Wakker Senior Burger-konsertDie Op-en-Wakker groep vir bejaardes hou op 13 Julie 2011 weer hul jaarliksekonsert vir senior burgers. Die konsert begin om 10:00 by die Potgietersaal netbuite Ohrigstad en almal is welkom.
Golfdae om te onthou8 Julie 2011 - Nag golf. Navrae en besprekings: Martin van Rooyen - 082 8164833.
Fotografie KlubDie Burgersfort Fotografie Klub se volgende vergadering vind Maandag,1Augustus plaas. Alle lede sowel as belangstellendes is welkom om dit by tewoon. Dit sal om 18:00 by die AGS Kerk in Steelpoort wees. Die maand se fototema is Water. Vir meer navrae kontak Ruan Kleynhans by 083 276 1643; DaryllGeddes by 083 612 2021; Braam Matthysen by 073 582 3654; Jaco Smith by 079697 7356 of Mark Geddes by 083 601 6158. Foto’s wat vir beoordeling ingeskryfword, moet teen 29 Julie 2011 na [email protected] gestuur word.
Bobby van JaarsveldOp 16 Julie 2011 is Bobby van Jaarsveld by Tubatse Chroom Klub. Kaartjies kosR120 vir volwassenes en R90 per laerskoolkind. Kaartjies is by die klubbeskikbaar.
Zak van Niekerk by Laerskool BurgersfortZak van Niekerk is op 6 Augustus by Laerskool Burgersfort. Die hekke maak15:00 oop en die konsert begin om 19:00. Daar sal ‘n biertent, stalletjie en baiemeer wees. Daar is nog staanplekke vir stalletjies. Navrae: 013 231 7609
Op-Wakker-Groep padstalverkopeDie Op-en-Wakker groep vir bejaardes staan weer die laaste Vrydag van diemaand by die Pure Plaas plaasstal buite Ohrigstad met hul kosverkope. Daar isheerlike vetkoek, pannekoek, gemmerbier, koeksisters, vars gebak en jaffles tekoop. Die fondse word tussen liefdadigheid en die bejaardes se toer naNamakwaland verdeel.
Bikers Church ServiceOn 10 July 2011 there will be a Bikers Church Service. The service will not beexclusively for bikers and all members of the AGS Church and the public arewelcome to attend. The service will be led by Rene Changouin, the ChristianMotorcycle Association’s national president. After the church service the bikerswill ride to Lydenburg for lunch. All bikers are invited to join them. For moreinformation contact Jeannette Maartens on 082 555 3181.
Wildevy 4x4 GesinsdagDie Wildevy 4x4 Gesinsdag vind aan die einde van hierdie maand op 30 Julieplaas. Dit word weer by PLM Boerdery op die Lydenburg pad gehou. Almal iswelkom om die dag saam te kom geniet. Dit sal weer ‘n dag vol pret en plesier virgroot en klein wees. Kom neem deel en ondersteun ‘n goeie saak - die fondsewat ingesamel word gaan vir liefdadigheid in ons omgewing.Vir navrae en inskrywings vir die 4x4 roete, kontak Susan Kruger by 013 2317498/9 of 013 231 7462 of stuur vir haar ‘n e-pos [email protected]
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Address: Kastania Street, BurgersfortPO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150Tel: 013 231 1000Fax: 013 231 1467Website: www.tubatse.gov.za
H.L PhalaActing Municipal Manager
Supply ChainManagement Unit
NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGNING,ADVERTISING TO APPOINT CONTRACTORS AND PROFESSIONAL
MANAGEMENT OF UPGRADING OF ACCESS BRIDGES FOR THE 2011/12FINANCIAL YEAR [CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL]
Compulsory Briefing Session: Old Municipal Building’s Chamber, Burgersfort on the11 July 2011 at 10H00
EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA
Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater Tubatse Municipal SupplyChain Management Policy as amended, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5/2000,responsiveness to the bid document (s), and on a 90/10 points system, of which the 90 points willbe determined/distributed as follows –
• 40 for price and 50 for functionality (totaling a score out of 90) and the remaining 10points for preference participation goals.
• A bidder who fails to score 60% on functionality shall be disqualified from furtherevaluation and adjudication.
CLOSING DATE AND OTHER CONDITIONS
Bid Number VILLAGE NAME WARD NUMBER
1. MIG/LP1227/CF/11/13 MAPODILE (SPORTS COMPLEX) 02
2. MIG/LP1228/R/ST/11/13 MARAPONG 03
3. MIG/LP1229/R/ST/11/13 MOLAWETSI 06
4. MIG/LP1230/R/ST/11/13 ALVERTON 23
5. MIG/LP1231/R/ST/11/13 MOKOBOLA 30
6. MIG/LP1232/R/ST/11/13 DRESDEN 31
7. MIG/LP1233/R/ST/11/13 MOTLOLO 21
1. This bid is restricted to the consultants / professional service providers registered with a
professional body such as ECSA and SAACE by and registered and bid documents will beon sale for a non-refundable fee of R300.00 from Wednesday the 06 July 2011 at theCashier’s Office, Greater Tubatse Municipality, Lower Ground, 1 Kastania street, Burgersfort,from 08H30 to 15H00 during week-days.
2. Bids will be closed and opened in public on the 22nd July 2011 at 12H00 and must be fullypriced, signed and sealed in an envelop, appropriately marked the name of the bid proposing-for and deposited in the Municipal Tender Box which is available 24/7 days a week at thereception of the Greater Tubatse Municipality as detailed on 1 above. No faxed, e-mailed,telephonic or late bids will be accepted.
3. The municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appoint biddersindividually and/or collectively to execute the above contracts, and negotiate further conditionsand requirements with the successful bidder.
4. In terms of the National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the persons inthe service of state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the bid documentwill be submitting non-responsive bids. 90 working days after the bid closing date is ourvalidity period.
5. Successful bidders who are outside the area of jurisdiction of the Greater TubatseMunicipality shall be required to sub-contract at least 30% of the scope of work to alocally-SMME-based service provider registered on the municipal database, only whereapplicable.
All bidding enquiries should be directed during working hours from 07H30 to 16H00 to O N MOSOMAat 013 231 1000 or [email protected] and technical enquiries to H B MOHLABA at 013 2311000 or [email protected]
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Ladies and juniors takeon the challenge
On Saturday last week the juniors took onthe women in a round of golf at TubatseChrome Club. This friendly competition wasthe result of a few golf clinics hosted by theclub to promote the sport amongst womenand children in the area. The competitionwas played in IPS format. The winners were:Ladies - Willemien (1st), Izelle (2nd) and
Lorelyn (3rd). Juniors: Karel (1st),Francois (2nd) and Michael (3rd).Michael hit nearest to the pin andthe longest drive was hit by Karel.(Photographs: Martin van Rooyen).
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On the 30th June theWinterveld Pool Club heldtheir second internal poolcompetition between clubmembers.The final was played betweenVernon Dixon and MarykeKruger. Maryke won thecompetition for the secondmonth in a row. Vernon Dixonsays that they have big plansfor the Club and that anyonewho is interested toparticipate is welcome tocontact him on 072 722 4466.They have pool practice everyThursday at The WinterveldClub in Steelpoort.Samancor Eastern ChromeMine’s General Manager EmileBritz says he is delighted tosee the level of enthusiasmthat is created through Clubslike the Pool Club. “It isespecially important in aremote town like Steelpoortthat individuals take theinitiative and get involved infun recreational activities” hesaid.
Winterveld Pool Club on the go
Above and left: Vernon Dixon in action at Winterveld Club,Steelpoort.(Photograph: Davida van der Walt).
MarykeKruger wasthe winner fora secondconsecutivemonth.Vernon Dixoncongratulatesher.(Photograph:Davida vander Walt).
