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A storm that swept the Burgersfort andSteelpoort areas last week Friday, causedhuge damage.

It seems that if the Longtill,Tukakgomo area suffered more damagethan other areas with whole housesswept away. Guided by Xstrata (Lion)Community Development Officer, MrPeter Mathunyane, the newspapervisited the area on Monday, First stopwas the new, almost finishedInternational Pentecostal Churchbuilding next to the clinic.

The building was constructed byXstrata when the congregation wasmoved from a stand where a multi-purpose community centre is to be build.

The new church building is next to theclinic in the area.

The storm tore up the building andbroke the rafters, ceiling and walls like atoy, smashing the roof into the nextdoorclinic yard, twisting roofing plates aroundpoles, leaving only a ruin. Luckily theclinic suffered only mionor damage.

The new building was due to be handedover to the congregation early in December.

Further up on the road in Mshonguvile,a number of RDP houses was sweptcompletely from their foundations by thestorm. According to one of the homeowners, Mr Aaron Hlambela, his house’sroof went first.

He just managed to get shelter acrossthe street, together with his doog, Sibi wenthe the whole house was reduced to rubble.The same went for Mrs Glady maepa andher family, who took shelter against thestorm under an overhanging rock on thehill next to her house.

Xstrata has now provided and pitchedsix tents as temporary shelter for familieswhose houses has been destroyed. MrMathunyane said building material willprobably be donated to the families so thatthey can build new houses.Roofs, at variousplaces, such as Modikwa Platinum Mine,advertising and signboards and vendorstalls over a wide area were damaged andtrees were uprooted.

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Mr Aaron Hlambela standing on the remains of his house. His dog Sibi suffered anusty cut on its head from falling debris.

Bottom: The house of one of Mr Hlambela’s neighbours suffered the same fate.

Top: The newIPCC churchbuilding wascompletelyruined by thestorm, with apiece of woodfrom the church’srafters stickingthrough the nextdoor clinic’s roof(right).

This concretefence around theclinic could notcontain the flyingchruch roof, butmanaged to keepthe debris awayfrom the clinicbuilding.

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Residents of Ga-Moraba between Leboeng and Strydom tunnel are furious. Their accessroad from the the R36 (the one that was blocked with stones and rocks a few weeks back)was completely washed away over the storm water pipes during last week Friday’s heavyrains in the area.

Their fury is not directed at the rains, but they say they were promesed a tarred roadfrom the R36 to their village, Leboeng and Phiring.

Mr Kenneth Baloyi (left in the photograph) and Mr Hlupi Maphakge (right) say thispromise has been made by the the then minister Jeff Radebe when he addressed thecommunity at the new Leboeng Police Station back in February 2006.

They and another community member, Mr Elfas Matjie, who laments that nobody canreach his shop from the R#6, says nothing came of this promise.

At the end of August this year, a contractor arrived at the road, who did the stormwater drainage and started with the regravelling of the road. They say the communitywas furious and prevented the contractor to progress further with the regravelling. Thecontractor then left the area at the beginning of October. They say the community’s viewis that they were promised a tarred road, not a gravel one.

Now the access road is completely unusable and they must take the long waythrough Leboeng to reach the R36. “This is not service delivery” they say.

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The 74 people who were charged with inter aliacontravening the Gatherings Act and publicviolence because they allegedly blocked the R36road between Ohrigstad and Strydom tunnel a fewweeks back, appeared in court in Leboeng againthis week.

A large number of people, including theaccused gathered outside the court next to thePolice station from early in the morning. Theaccused did not all appear in court at once, butvillage by village from the about seven village thatparticipated in the protest action. Communities inthese villages are unhappy about service deliveryin their area, especially the lack of electricity,water reticulation, proper access roads and RDPprojects.

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On Monday, 16 November, road safety certificates were handed to the Dilokong Rehlgepeye United TaxiAssociation (DRUTA) and the Eastern Leolo Taxi Association.The certificates were sponsorded by Nnyana Shakwane Trading Enterprise and was handed to theassociations by Mr Philemon Mthomboti the Ambassador of Road Safety in Limpopo. The message wasthat the associations should encourage their drivers to drive safely over the coming Christmas season.The associations also requested that the municipality host an Imbizo where taxi drivers can discuss theirvarious problems. They also said that they wish their drivers to drive safely with their customers. Theyshould look out for pedestrians - especially at red lights, and they must not drink and drive.

Mr Joel Mohlala (DRUTA chairperson), Ms. Mamsy Thoko Tjie (ELTA chairperson), MrNnyana Shakwane and Mr Philemon Mthomboti.

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Die Geelvarkoorfees word aangebied by Mapochskub opRoossenekal op 27, 28 en 29 November 2009. Geelvarkore inblom is te koop by die fees en besigtigingstoere naGeelvarkore in die natuur word onderneem.

Die fees beloof hope pret en plesier vir die hele gesin-vermaak spesiaal net vir die kinders, ‘n gholftoernooi, plaaslikekunstenaars, baie stalletjies, heerlike eetgoed en nog velemeer.

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On 16 November 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested two men aged 18 and 23years in connection with common robbery. It is alleged that the two attacked aman of 25 years and took his wallet and cash money estimated to R650. Theincident occurred in Riba Cross (Polaseng) on 14 November 2009. On the sameday the matter was reported to the Police in Tubatse and they made follow upsthat led to the arrest of the two suspects on 16 November 2009. The suspectsappeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court on 17 November 2009 and theywere granted bail of R500 each .The case was postponed to 01 December 2009.

On 13 November 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a man of 26 years inconnection with house breaking and theft. The arrest follows after a crime thatoccurred in Ga-Mashamothane between 23 and 24 October this year. It isalleged that the house was broken into and items such as DVD machine andclothes were stolen. On 24 October the case was reported to the Police inTubatse and they conducted investigations that led to the arrest of the suspecton 13 November 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer MagistrateCourt on 16 November 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case waspostponed to 24 November 2009.

On 15 November 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a man of 20 years forassault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. It is alleged that thesuspect stabbed the 19 year old man with a knife on 14 November 2009 in RibaCross (Mandela). On 15 November 2009 the case was reported to the Police inTubatse and they made follow ups and arrested the suspect. The suspectappeared in the Praktiscer Magistrate’s Court and was released on warning.The case was postponed to 30 November 2009.

On 14 November 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a man of 23 years forassault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. It is alleged that thesuspect assaulted his ex-girlfriend in Riba Cross (Legabeng) on 14 November2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 16November 2009 and he was released on warning. The case was postponed to 04February 2010.

On 12 November 2009 a man of 20 years was robbed of his vehicle by threearmed men in Riba Cross. The vehicle was later recovered abandndoned inBothashoek.On 14 November 2009 a man of 39 years was robbed of his vehicleby three armed men in Ga Mashamothane. The vehicle was also recoveredabandoned in Ga Mashamothane. The Police are investigating cases of carhijacking and the suspects are still at large.

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Laerskool Ohrigstad hou prysuitdeling

Serena Vermaak en Cornu Cross. Hullewas die seun en dogter met die bestesportprestasie.

Me. Christine Grové oorhandig ‘n trofeeaan Jurie Adendorff vir die besteprestasie in sosiale wetenskappe.

Mnr. Jan Els saam met Rodney Palmerwat as die beste bulletjie rugbyspeleraangewys is.

Eben Booysen saam met me. Alida Adendorff. Eben het pryse ontvang as die skool seDux leerling en die leerling met die beste prestasies in Afrikaans, wiskunde, sosialewetenskappe, natuur wetenskappe, tegnologie, E.B.W en Engels.

Pieter van Rooyen enConstant Oelofse isvereer vir hulkrieketprestasiesgedurende 2009.

Links: Soos die tradisie by die skool is,het mnr. Nico Cross ‘n sjokolade of tweevir die slimkoppe saamgebring.

Angelique Minnaar het haar eie gedigvoorgedra.

Laerskool Ohrigstad het twee weke gelede hul prysuitdeling gehou. Tydens die geleentheid is die presteerdersvereer, die nuwe leiers aangewys en sommer ‘n Kersboom ook gehou.


Prestasies, pryse en prefekte op Ohrigstad

Cornu Cross, Simé Jaquet, Jurie Adendorff, Herman Moolman,Serena Vermaak, Saritha Beetge en Eben Booysen was van diegraad 6 en graad 7 presteerders.

JC Beetge,JurieAdendorff,CornuCross enHermanMoolmanwas dieskool serugbyspelerswat vereeris vir hulvorderingin diésport.

Links: Dieouers hetvir hulkinderswat asleiers vir2010verkies is‘n balkiekomaansteek.

Cornu Cross, Simé Jaquet, Amanda Mkhonto enRafael Mkhonto is die media leiers vir 2010.

Die skool se nuwe leiersis Jurie Adendorff,Harmony Masuku,Herman Moolman,Constant Oelofse,Agenda Sekgogoba,Serena Vermaak enChristiaan Verreynne.


Steelpoort Akademie se slimkoppeSteelpoort Akademie se prysuitdeling hettwee weke gelede plaasgevind. Diepresteerders op verskillende gebiede istydens hierdie geleentheid vereer.Die skool se nuwe hoofleiers is ook by diegeleentheid aangewys. Hulle is: MarkusMyburgh en Arline du Plessis. Dieonderhoofleiers is: Michelle Mc Donald,Franco Terblanche, Koos Language enTayla Havenga.(Alle foto’s is die me. Colleen Languagegeneem).

Neo Malapane en Elizma Carlson. Neo is as die mees toegewydesportseun in die hoërskool en die mees veelsydigste sportseunin die hoërskool aangewys. Elizma is die mees toegewydesportdogter in die hoërskool.

Tayla Havenga is die laerskool seveelsydigste sportdogter.

Regs: Monique Language was die meestoegewyde sportdogter en die juniormeisie landloop atleet vir die laerskool.

Jackie Pretorius was een van die skool seveelsydigste dogters.

Arisha Ramjass was ook een van die skool seveelsydigste dogters.

Galeb Maphanga, Tayla Havenga en Neo Malapane was van diesportpresteerders.


Steelpoort kan spog met presteerders

Mnr. Anton Alberts oorhandig ‘n trofee aan Henk Goosen. Henkis die skool se graad 7 Dux leerling. Hy het ook die bestegemiddeld van graad 4 - 7 met 95%.

Dylan Jacobs en Eduan Jacobs het dietrofee vir die mees toegewyde sportseunin die laerskool gedeel. Eduan is dieveelsydigste sportseun en Dylan diesportseun van die jaar.

Die hoofleiers vir2010 is MarkusMyburg (hoofseun),Michelle McDonald(onderhoofdogter),Franco Terblanche(onderhoofseun),Koos Language(onderhoofseun),Tayla Havenga(onderhoofdogter)en Arline duPlessis(hoofdogter).


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“Dit is belangrik dat daar na die diere gekyk word want ons hetook nie ‘n SPCA hier nie. Ons is baie dankbaar vir hierdie weekse diens,” sê mnr JP Vorster en mnr. Renier Labuschagne.

Mnr. Arthur Loubser en me. Colleen Bessenger sê: “Ons is blydaaroor dat die span hier was. Ons wens net hier kan ‘n petshop en ‘n veearts oopmaak. Dit is nie lekker om altyd so ver temoet ry nie”.

Me. Jenny Oosthuizen sê: “Ja ‘n mens isbekommer. Die diens hier was goed, ek isbaie bly daaroor. Dit is beter as omLydenburg toe te ry”.

“I hope there will finally come a vet here.It is about time anyway - we are a bigcommuntiy. But many people are toocheap to take their animals to the vet.That’s reality,” said Ms. KerrilynGovender.

Mnr Stephen Oberholzer sê: “Dié iswonderlik! Ek het nie geweethondsdolheid is ‘n probleem nie”.

Me. Stefanie Koekemoer sê: “Ek is baiebly oor dié diens. Ons sukkel gewoonlikmet veeartse”.

Mnr. Herbie Wortley en me. Zinaschke Steyn sê: “Ons wil bittergraag ‘n veearts hier hê. ‘n Mens moet elke keer Lydenburg toe.Ons is baie bly oor hierdie diens wat gegee is”.

Me. Amor van der Mescht met Joelene Fourie en me. StephanieFourie met Celainé Havenga sê: “Ons is bly oor die diens en welbekommerd oor allerhande siektes”.

Mnr. Stephan Lotz sê: “Dis ‘n goeie dingdat hulle hier is. Hoekom is hier nie ‘nveearts op die dorp nie?”

Mnr. Francois Breytenbach sê: “Ja, ‘nmens is nogal gestres. Ons het jakkalseen wilde diere op die plaas. ‘n Mens moetaltyd Lydenburg toe. Dit sal nice wees asons ‘n veearts kan kry”.

“Ons is bly oor dié diens. Dit is baie swakdat ons nie ‘n veearts hier het nie,” sê me.Henna van der Zandt.

Mnr. Hendrik Pitzer sê: “’n Veearts hier salnogal doen. Maar is hier genoeg werk vir‘n veearts? Ek dink die ouens hier van diestaat doen ‘n great job!”


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Mr. Francois Labuschagne with his dog Roxy. Mr Me Molabe from the State Veterinaryteam gets ready to vaccinate Roxy.

Ms. Elize Kilian and Mr John Kilian withtheir cat Sokkies. Mr MA Muroa, fromthe Department of Agriculture isvaccinating the cat.

Vaccination in progressState Veterinary Services this week startedvaccinating hundreds of dogs and cats in anattempt to curb the spread of rabies in thearea.After a jackal was tested positive for thedisease the State Veterinary team started avaccination campaign in the area. Residentscan bring their cats and dogs to thevaccination points for the animals to bevaccinated.From Monday to Wednesday the team was atthe OK Minimark in Burgersfort as well as atthe gate to Motaganeng Estate.They vaccinated 583 dogs and 101 cats up toWednesday evening.They will be in Steelpoort next week andresidents are requested to bring their animalsfor the free vaccination. They will be in frontof the Pick ‘n Pay on Monday and Tuesdayand at the gate to Winterveld Village onMonday and Tuesday. They will be at TubatseVillage on Wednesday and Thursday. Theteam will be at the vaccination points from11:00 until 16:30.Enquiries may be directed to: 082 767 7936 or072 553 7043 or 013 216 1093.

Me. Leonie Botha sê: “Dis ‘n goeie dingdiê. Dit is ‘n issue vir mense wat dierehet”.

Ms. Shires Smith said: “We are happy. Forthese people to come out here to lookafter our pets makes us happy”.

Me. Bianca Pheasant sê: “Dit is regtig ‘nprobleem om elke keer Lydenburg toe tery”.

Me. Drikie Myburgh sê: “Ja, ek is vir sekerbly oor die diens. Daar is ‘n grootaanvraag vir ‘n veearts”. By haar is Jean.

Freddie Viljoen met Muis. Sy familie sê:“Ons soek ‘n veearts. Ons bly oor hierdieinenting anders moet ‘n menseLydenburg toe.

Mnr. Nardus Cronjé sê: “Dit is ‘n goeieding dat hulle die diens na die mensebring - juis omdat hier nie ‘n veearts isnie”.

Me. Natalie Walster met Ronnie sê: “Ekdink dis ‘n goeie ding. Dit sal nogal nicewees as hier ‘n veearts sal kom”.

Me. Martie Moolman sê: “Dit sal ‘n goeieding wees as ons ‘n veearts kan kry. Baiekeer word diere beseer dan kom jy niegou genoeg op Lydenburg nie”.

Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die MaroneSentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centreor 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 Clubs2.Te Huur/To Let3.Dienste/Services

4. Te Huur/For Hire5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Vakature/Vacancies9. Vermaak/Entertainment

10. Te Koop/For sale

3. Dienste/Services

1. Sport Klubs/Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateMaandae &

Woensdae van 17h30– 19h00 by Calvin

Collage. Almalwelkom van 6 jaar en

ouer.Skakel Jolanda

Hietbrink by082 859 9681.

COMPUTERSERVICES.

Upgrades, repairs,networking, new

installations. Buy &sell secondhand

computers. Location:Lebowa Business

Park.Contact:

Riaan, 076 842 9270.

Eloff Plumbers.24/7 Plumbing

Services. For ALLrepairs, maintenance,

blockages,installations, geyser

repairs 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 TV’s, Hi-

Fi’s, amps etc. We doinstallation on DSTV.

Installation of carradio’s.

Tel: 013-231 7140 orPieter, 079 584 6919

or Bennie,076 111 8405.

FURN TRADERSNeed Cash?

We will buy all yourold furniture for cash. We buy and sell new

and secondhandfurniture, fridges,freezers, tables &chairs and muchmore. Value for

money deals on awide variety of items- new stock almost

daily.VISIT US.WE ARETHE BIGGEST IN

TOWN.Visit the shop at the

Bothashoek/Praktiseer turn-off,

Ga-Mashamothane,approximately 1.5kmfrom the Steelpoort

turn-off on thePolokwane road

(R37) out ofBurgersfort.

Contact: Bennie on076 111 8405.

* CAT/Bell TLB* FAW 8 Ton Hi-Up Crane Truck 4x4* Nissan UD 85 Tipper Truck (6 metres)* 219 D Cat Excavator 21 ton* 5000 litre Water tanker. Can be used with Hi-Up Crane Truck.* Wild vervoerhokke/Game transport cages. Can be used with Hi-Up Crane Truck.

Contact:Louis Wentzel076 221 2122

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous For your convenience you can easily place smalls at:

Plaas gerus ‘n klein advertensie by:

Burgersfort Apteek/PharmacyTel: (013) 232 7751

Tel: (013) 231 8686

8. Vakature/Vacancies

Splash Signs &Graphics has avacancy for a

representative towork in the

Burgersfort /Steelpoort area.Requirements:

Matric,own transport,drivers license,

bilingual,marketing

experience.Fax your CV to:(013) 231 7141

Aansoeke sluit 23 November 2009.Stuur asseblief CV's na

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2. Te Huur/To Let

To let.3 Bedroom flat,

Burgersfort. R4250W/L incl. Contact:

083 771 1102.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FORTHE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED NEW

GARATAU PLATINUM MINE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

Notice is given that Nkwe Platinum Limited (Nkwe) proposes to develop a new platinum mine(Garatau Platinum Mine) on the Farm De Kom 252 KT, the Remainder of the Farm Garatouw 282KT and Portion 1 of the Farm Garatouw 282 KT. The proposed site is located approximately 25kmnorth of Steelpoort. In terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA)(Act No. 28 of 2002), the proposed platinum mining activity may only commence once Nkwe appliedfor and received authorisation from the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR). Nkwe intends tosubmit a Mining Right Application for the above-mentioned farms to the DMR for approval. As partof this process, an Environmental Management Programme (EMP) will be compiled and submittedto the DMR for review and approval.

In terms of Sections 24 and 24(D) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act107 of 1998), as amended and as read with Government Notices R 385, R 386 and R 387 of the 21April 2006, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for listed activities, which fall outof the ambit of the abovementioned Mining Right Application. Nkwe will apply for authorisation forapplicable listed activities from the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment& Tourism (LEDET). The reference number for this application at LEDET is: 12/1/9-7/2-GS39.

Nkwe will also apply for a Water Use Licence as per Section 21 of the National Water Act (Act No.36 of 1998).

A Public Open Day will be held to discuss the proposed new Garatau Mining Project and to providefurther information. Details pertaining to this meeting are as follows:

Date: Sunday, 6 December 2009Time: 10am – 4pm (A session including an Introduction to the Project and Environmental Education& Awareness will be held at 11am and repeated at 2pm. This will be followed by a Question &Answer session at 3pm)Place: Tribal Authority Offices (Moshate). For directions, please contact Mr P. Mohale.Contact: Mr Phetole Mohale (072 793 9531) or Jennifer Marais (011 880 4209)

If possible, please let us know whether you wish to attend.

Should you wish to become involved in the project, please register as an Interested and/or AffectedParty (I&AP) as soon as possible and forward any comments you may have to:

THE MSA GROUP: Jennifer Marais / Lisa Scott Post: PO Box 81356, Parkhurst, Johannesburg,2120 Tel: (011) 880 4209 Fax: (011) 880 2184E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

Kennisgewings/Notices

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.

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

Contact uson 083 2719151 withyour news.

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.

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Suksesvolle gradering vir karatestudenteStudente van dieGSKA KarateKlub opBurgersfort waarlede TraditionalShotokan Karateleer, het verledenaweek opMiddelburg hulgradering gehad.Almal wat gaangradeer het, hetdeurgekom. Hulleis: (agter) ElizeSmith, NicoLouw, LezanneRossouw,Jolanda Hietbrink(Sensei) enGeraldineGoodburn.Middel: BrandonBoshoff, Micaélavan der Merwe,AntoinetteWillers, JBWillers (Jnr).Voor: Arend Moll,Michael Kaplan,RuardKoekemoer enAwie Small.Afwesig: XanderHoltzhausen,WernerSpangenberg enReynardtSpangenberg.

Soccer coaching clinic and PVA launch A soccer clinic was hosted as part of the public viewing area (PVA) launch. Read more onpage 14.

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GTM solid as a rock vs GSDMThe Greater Tubatse Municipality (GTM)and the Greater Sekhukhune DistrictMunicipality’s teams played against eachother at the GSDM launch of the publicviewing areas for Sekhukhune for 2010.GTM won the game 2-0 with Rocky Seragescoring the goals.At the event at Monsterlus on Saturday 14November there was also a soccer coachingclinic, a game between the veteran playersof Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs andthe big screen viewing of the game betweenBafana Bafana and Japan.On page 13 are more photographs of theevent itself and the coaching clinic. GTM played in the yellow and blue and

GSDM played in the light blue.

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Maatlopo United Football Club iswaiting for the outcome of a protestlodged with Safa.The team played against Peaceloverson 15 November and lost the game 3-1.They were playing for a chance to beone of the teams that will get a chanceto play against some PSL teams in aspart of the final stages of the NedbankCup.The protest was lodged afterPeacelovers used a default player whois not properly registered as part of theteam.Maatlopo’s only goal was scored byLupa Malatjie, while Small Mampawas named the ‘Man of the Match’ forhis restless efforts on the field.This week Maatlopo United with hostRT Giant Killers from Jane Furse atNtwampe Stadium at Moroke. Thegame is scheduled for 15:30 on 21November. On 22 November Maatlopowill play away from home. They willface Sweepers F.C. from Denilton.“We know the season is not over yetand things are looking positive,” saidMr Jimmy Makola, public relationsofficer of the team.Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 073 7754150 or Sydney Mokoka, 072 869 4418.

MaatlopoUnited isstill positive

The veterans showed howThe veteran players from KaizerChiefs and Orlando Pirates playedon 14 November at Monsterlus. Seemore photographs on page 16.

“The game was part of the *PVAactivation programme in

Sekhukhune”

(*PVA: PublicViewing Areas)

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Up the Bucs at MonsterlusOn Saturday 14 Novemer, Kaizer Chiefs Legends and Orlando Pirates Veterans playedat Monsterlus. It was ‘Up the Bucs’ when Pirates beat Chiefs 1-0.The players also participated in a coaching clinic and formed part of the GreaterSekhukhune District Municipality’s activation of its public viewing areas for 2010. Morephotographs on page 15.

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