Platinum Gazette 21 October 2011

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21 October 2011

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2 NEWS 21 O CTOBER 2011

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On Monday morning 06:00 the recently illegallyoccupied land next to the R37, across theSteelpoort river from Burgersfort were as busyas an anthill.Red Ant Security Services started to breakdown and remove more than 740 illegal shackson the stretch next to the river up to theBothashoek road. Most of them wereunoccupied and the nine families who did live

in some of the shacks moved out on Sunday,17 October.It took the 350 Red Ant workers less than eighthours to remove the corrugated iron and polesof the shacks and stack it on the back of l argetrucks. The Red Ants worked under friendlyencouragement from local residents who wantthe land cleared. Everything happened underthe watchful eye of a large SAPS contingent.

The only incident happened mid morning.Three front-end loaders filled with sand andstone drove up the R37 and simultaneouslydropped their load right across the road to tryand prevent the Red Ants from leaving withthe confiscated building material. The SAPSwas however quick to take the three drivers ofthe front-end loaders off the road and toarrange for everything to be cleared up.By about 15:00 the Red Ants all cametogether, singing before getting onto the trucksthat took them back to Gauteng. Officials fromthe Greater Tubatse Municipality came tocheck on everything before the group left.By Wednesday morning this week, a fewshacks had again been reconstructed on thesite. The SAPS and a few Red Ants howeverquickly saw to it that these were dismantledand taken away.

The decision to get the Red Ants to removethe shacks was surrounded by controversy.Opposition parties told Platinum Gazette thatmore than R380 000 was approved for theremoval of the shacks at the last councilmeeting.They explained that although they feel theremoval is necessary, they objected to thepayment as the land apparently does notbelong to the municipality and they shouldtherefore not be responsible for payment toget the shacks removed.DA Councillor, Mr Roelof Lourens said: Howdo you explain to taxpayers that there is nomoney for roads etc. but pay large amountstowards the removal of illegal dwellings on landthat does not belong to the municipality?By the time of going to press it was still unclearwho exactly has the title deeds for the land.

One of the new shacks being removed on Wednesday.

The Red Ants ready to go home. At the back, the trucks loaded with the corrugated iron and poles are visible. This material are oftenagain used in the construction of emergency housing after floods etc.

GTM officials, the SAPS and Red AntSecurity Services at the end of the day.

740 Illegal shacks removed

SAPS keeping awatchfull eye.


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3 NUUS 21 O CTOBER 2011

Production at Aquarius PlatinumsEverest mine between Lydenburg(Mashishing) and Roossenekalresumed yesterday following aprotected strike over organisationalrights by the Association of Mining andConstruction Unions (AMCU) employedby contractor Murray & RobertsCementation (MRC).

According to Aquarius Platinum aninterim agreement ended the strike andthe miner says it would continue tomediate in discussions between theunion and MRC to reach a lasting

solution to their dispute. Last week,Aquarius told shareholders that theMining and Construction Unions(AMCU), was demanding fullorganizational rights from MRC interms of the Labour Relations Act.

The dispute was described as atechnical one tween AMCU and MRC,and no demands were made by AMCUof Aquarius or its subsidiaries.

Evereststrike

ends

The Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune DistrictMunicipality Cllr Mogobo David Magabeconvened and ordinary District MayorsForum on 14 October at Loskop Dam,Forever Resorts.

The Mayors Forum is a political Inter-Governmental Relations Structure consistingof the District Mayor and Mayors from fi velocal municipalities within the District.

The Mayors Forum meets on a regularbasis to make a holistic review of servicedelivery interventions within the district andbroadly reflect on matters of localgovernment.

In attendance were Municipal Managersfrom all the six municipalities,representatives from the private sector andgovernment parastatals among them LepelleNorthern Water, Eskom, Anglo AmericaPlatinum (Twickenham Mine) etc.

In his opening address Cllr Magabeemphasised the centrality of governmentworking in a coordinated and integratedmanner in its quest to deliver services tocommunities. The Executive Mayor alsoelaborated on the significance ofgovernment enhancing its organisationaland technical capacity to lead developmentworking together with the private sector andother social partners.

After receiving reports and presentationsfrom various sectors and agencies, theMayors Forum pronounced itself on the

following key resolutions for furtherprocessing and implementation:- That as part of accel erati ng waterprovision, the outstanding Service Level

Agreement with Lepelle Northern Water beconcluded as matter of urgency. ThatLepelle Northern Water as a serviceprovider on behalf of the district, prioritisemaintenance of infrastructures and attendsto queries with necessary speed andurgency.- The Mayors Forum took note ofsignificant progress made aroundelectrification of households within ourdistrict. The Mayors Forum urged Eskom towork closely with municipalities in attendingto power failure related queries and moreimportantly reducing electricity backlogs.- The Mayors Forum considered apresentation from Anglo American(Twickenham) on a new initiative, ProjectAlchemy. The project seeks to empowercommunities at selected Anglo American

Platinum Limited operations (includingTwickenham Mine) on issues ofbeneficiation. The Forum took a view thatthe project is a good initiative and has to becomprehensively communicated to allstakeholders.- As part of giving practi cal meani ngto governments priority on ruraldevelopment, the Mayors Forum received apresentation from Linkages Development on

the Draft Limpopo Rural DevelopmentStrategy. The Forum welcomed the strategicthrust of the strategy and resolved toincorporate it in their Integrated

Development Plans. The Forum furtherdeclared its support for the provincial launchof the strategy on the 10 November 2011.- The Mayors Forum supports theestablishment of a Home Affairs ledstakeholders forum. The forum seeks toenhance service delivery and serves as linkbetween home affairs and communities. Allmunicipalities in the district committed themtowards establishing stakeholders forums byend of November 2011.- The Mayors Forum expressed itssupport for a Golf Tournament in honour ofstruggle icon John Kgwana Nkadimeng to beheld on the 10/12/2011 at Groblersdal GolfCourse.- As part of entrenchingaccountability and participatory democracy,the Forum resolved that quarterly

reports(SDBIP) should be reported to wardcommittees throughout the district- The Forum resolved that MunicipalPublic Accounts Committees (MPAC) in allmunicipalities within SDM should performmonthly review of section 71 reports.- The Mayors of Sekhukhune Di strictcommitted themselves to Operation CleanAudit and further resolved to establish adistrict wide clean audit team.

Mayors get to work


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Its exams time again, this is seen as a st ressful way to end an academic year. We, The PheloPele

Family dont think so. We have a series of healthy tips to see you through.

Here are tips for eating right during exams:

1. How do I eat smarter? Meeting daily vitamin and mineral requirements will make doingyour best much easier. Iron and B vitamins are especially important to maintaining thephysical and mental energy necessary to study well. Iron-containing foods include redmeat, cereals and spinach. Foods that contain B vitamins include whole-grains, wheatgerm, eggs and nuts. Fish and soy are other foods that are said to help boost your brain byproviding the nutrients it needs.

2. Chewable Vitamin C is not a meal. Dietary supplements are good, but real food is better.An orange contains not only Vitamin C, but also fiber, beta carotene and other minerals so it cant be replaced by a pill. When youre heading for the library, pack whole-food itemslike apples, bananas, carrot sticks or dried apricots.

3. Big meals keep on turning ... in your stomach. You might find that eating the standardthree-big-meals-a-day slows you down mentally and physically. Consider 5 or 6 well-balanced, smaller meals, like toast spread with peanut butter, hummus or tuna, or a pieceof cheese with fruit.

4. Meet breakfast, your new study buddy. While much is said about the reasons to eatbreakfast, less known are the best ways to eat smart in the morning. Coffee and a donut

just dont cut it. The idea is to get some protein, calcium, fibre and a piece of fruit or avegetable in there. So, a bowl of cereal with milk and a piece of fruit would do the trick. Ortry a cereal bar with milk. We have some additional quick breakfast ideas for you to enjoy!

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5. Going bananas? Good. Fruit ranks high among the best foods you can eat for your brain. Thenatural sugars in fruit offer clean energy.

6. Smart snacking can enhance studying. Snack smart while studying and you may find thatyou retain more. Try to get two food groups into your snacks to balance the nutrients andkeep your blood-sugar level stable. Some smart snack examples are banana with peanutbutter, a small baked potato with cottage cheese.

7. Stay well hydrated. Choose your beverages well, though. Caffeine and sugar should be keptto a minimum. Since too much caffeine can make you jittery, try to drink moderateamounts: (500 to 625 ml). Better choices include water, fruit juice, milk, and anti-oxidant rich green tea.

Phelo Pele wishes you Good luck!

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine has started atraining initiative called Cadet Schemes. Thescheme involves identifying people from thelocal communities, who have never hadexperience in the mining industry, andproviding them with training, free of charge,to equip them with skills needed in themining sector. This will allow them to applyfor vacancies in the mining industry that theywere previously not considered for as theydid not meet the minimum requirements orhave the relevant experience.Some of the trainees that complete theirprogrammes successfully will bepermanently employed at Dwarsrivier Mineas vacancies arise. The rest will go back into

their communities where they are nowequipped to apply for vacancies with othermines in the area.The first cadets were assessed on the 26 th

September 2011 and 33 cadets weresuccessful to date. The cadets had toundergo three different assessmentsincluding, practical and theoreticalassessments as well as a Dover test.The Cadet Scheme is a 3 month programmeand after completion each and every cadetreceives a Dwarsrivier Chrome Minecompetency certificate.Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine aims to train 100LHD and 80 RDO cadets.(Photo & Information: Dwarsrivier Mine).

First Cadets at Dwarsrivier Mine

Wednesday 19 October saw ModikwaPlatinum Mine North shaft/Business Unitvolunteering to make an extra effort toshow a difference and to stand out, bydemonstrating Safety and Living theValues to remind employees about thecompany values and safety within the

Mine. The event held at the Mine Main Gatewith focus on the theme: I care for safetydo you? and Together we can make adifference!! Employees from ModikwaNorth shaft were wearing T-shirts that hadmessages on safety and values.With the excellent safety record at Modikwait is also recognised that complacency maybecome a problem. Therefore, a decisionwas made to shock everybodysconfidence and renew the focus on theSafety effort. In this process they alsowanted to make Modikwa start thinking thataccidents can and dohappen any time andany place.The purpose was toreach as many Modikwaemployees, contractors

and visitors at the maingate as possible. Anintervention coveringboth dayshift and nightshift people was heldlasting about two and ahalf hours during theshift changeover period.

During this process employee generalknowledge in safety and the mines valueswas tested by questioning them on valuesand safety.Most transport that entered the main gatewas stopped and relevant questions wereasked.

Small incentives were awarded afterquestioning and everyone was wished asafe day as they departed.Mr Andre Duminy thanked the North ShaftTeam for their effort. I know we made adifference on the day! Also thanks to therest of the Modikwa team (you should haveseen to look on your faces as you drovepast!) Also thanks to the Modikwa clinic andNet care 911 staff in helping us to stage theintervention! he added.(Photograph & Information: ModikwaCommunications Unit).

North Shaft is sharp on safety

Employees atthe gate.


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5 NUUS 21 O KTOBER 2011

The Aurum Institute went the extra mileand introduced the SHOUT-IT-NOWprogramme to schools and to LifeOrientation teachers in particular.SHOUT-IT-NOW advises learners about

The SHOUT-IT-NOW team with Ms Makofane, Ms Lentsoane,Ms Mboyane, Mr J Moshoane and one of the learners, SelotaLorenda. (Article and photograph: Phaahla Secondary School media facilitator, Mr J Moshoane).

teenage pregnancy, do voluntary testingand counseling. They also use technologyto speak to learners.Phaahla Secondary School was one of theschools visited and 98% of learners were

willing to get testedand know their HIVstatus.At Phaahla

Secondary schoolthere is also agroup of girls whospread awarenessof HIV/Aids in theform ofMakgakgasa. Theyoperate under thementorship of MsShivhambu, MsMakofane and thePrincipal MsLentsoane. Thegroup also receivedan opportunity toshowcase whatthey are doing toSHOUT-IT-NOW.Some of the

SHOUT-IT-NOWworkers were soimpressed by thechildren that twooffered to donateand givesponsorships out oftheir own pocket.

SHOUT-IT-NOW at Phaahla Secondary

Milan en vroue kuier saamn Groep van ongeveer 200 vroue het verledeSaterdag by Hannah Lodge bymekaar gekomvir die Laerskool Ohrigstad damestee saammet Milan Murray. Murray is n bekende gesigop televisie en het n komiese vertolking van

ma-wees vir die vroue op die planke gebring.Daar is natuurlik ook heerlik geet, gekuieren na die uitstallings van klere en

juweliersware gekyk (en gekoop). Die skoolhet almal bedank wat hulle ondersteun het.

Hannah Lodge buite Ohrigstad hetvir die vroue reggestaan met heer-like eetgoed en pragtig gedektetafels. Daar was ook gelukkigetrekkings en Milan (foto links) hetdie vroue kort-kort laat lag.


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Potjie-pret opSteelpoort

Steelpoort Akademie het verlede week Vrydagaand hul jaarliksepotjiekoskompetisie gehou. Dit was groot pret, met stalletjies wasopgemaak is en deelnemers wat volgens hul tema aangetrek het.Die Beste Pot was: The Shack (Leani en Tallies Havenga) eerste,Bosveld Kamp (Xstrata Lion, Andr van Zyl en Hennie Grobler)tweede, Potjiekos (Embrich Cilliers en Suehani Friedlander) derde.Beste Stalletjie: The Shack - eerste, Bosveld Kamp - tweede. MeesteGees: Rolmodelle in die Bos (graad 1) en The Shack - tweede.Die skool bedank almal wat n pot gemaak het. Sonder di mensesou die funksie nie gewerk het nie. Dit word opreg waardeer. Dankievir al die borge vir die pryse en die beoordelaars vir hul deel.


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Me. Drienie Nortj s: Ek gaan uitbeginsel vir die Franse skree, al gaanNieu-Seeland wen. Na my mening moes nKiwi skeidsregter nooit die wedstrydtussen Australi en Suid-Afrika geblaashet nie. Hy sal mos partydig wees en dieswakker span laat wen sodat Nieu-Seeland voordeel kan trek. Ek gaan dieeindstryd met n swaar hart kyk.Moontlike telling: 45-18.

Mr Solly Skosana and Ms Theresa Skosana said: Well support New Zealand. SouthAfrica is out and the All Blacks are the best. They can take it and they have oursupport, but they must watch out because in 4 years, South Africa is coming again! Wewill watch of course. The score will be 20-15. In the other game between Australia andWales we are supporting Australia.

Right: Mr Julius Morema said: I supportSA, but for the weekend I support theNew Zealand team. They are thethoughest in the world and deserve towin. Yes, Ill watch, Ill be part of thegame. The score: 20-10.

Mr Phineas Nkosi and Ms Gladys Nkosi said: Well support New Zealand. We like theway they play. They were from the start our second team behind the Springboks.Score: 18-12.

Ms Nthabiseng Rantho and Ms Mpho Makofane said: The All Blacks. They are thebest. They are working really hard. They do team work and good running. Well bewatching on our big screens. Score: 20-5.

Mr Desney Makofane said: Ill supportNew Zealand. They are in the Southernhemisphere - that is why I like them. Yes,Ill watch the game. The score will be 20-9.

Mnr. Jaco Lombaard s: Ek ondersteundie naweek die All Blacks. Hulle verdienom te wen. Hulle is definitief die beterspan. Frankryk is met luck daar. Ek gaanvir seker kyk. Die score : 26-3. In diewedstryd tussen Australi en Wallis hoopek Wallis wen.

Mr Cedric Malapane said: I am verydisappointed. The referee robbed us inthe Springboks last game. So I am nolonger watching the Rugby World Cup.We wont benefit anything because ofrobbery.

Mr Bongani Nkosi said: Ill support NewZealand because they have the bettersquad. Ja , Ill be watching. The All Blacksalso have the advantage of playing athome. Score: 15-8.

Me. Lesley Oosthuizen s: Ek skree virNieu-Seeland. Ek love hulle. Hulle hetlekker gees. Ja, ek gaan die wedstryd kyken dink die telling sal so 28-10 wees.

Mr Bongani Mokhawane said: Imdisappointed in the Bokkies, but now Illsupport New Zealand for the love ofrugby. Im not sure about the score.

Mr Mahlatse Mashaba said: Ill supportNew Zealand. Ive seen all the games.They are performing well. Yes, I willwatch. The score will be 46-18. In theAustralia vs Wales game I hope thatWales will win.

Games this weekend:Bronze final:

Wales vs Australia21 October 2011 at 09:30

Final:New Zealand vs France

23 October 2011 at 10:00

The IRB Rugby World Cup will come to anend this weekend with the clash betweenNew Zealand and France.South Africans were deeply disappointedwhen the Springboks, the previous WorldChampions, had to return home two weeksago after losing to Australia. Australia willnow take on Wales to determine who will beplaced third in the ranks.We asked readers if they will watch the finalgame, which team they will support and whatthey think the score will be.

Going head-on: North vs South


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Baie dankie aan die SAPD van Burgersfort. Burgersfort Toyota wil julle graag bedank vir julflink optrede Maandag 17 Oktober 2011na n gewapende roof.n Groot dank aan die Speurders en bestuurspersoneel van die SAPD vir jull e ondersoeken bystand. Ook groot dank aan Oom Wol en Oom Unest vir julle dapper optrede en diekalm bly tydens die roof. Jull e het dit goed hanteer. Dankie ook aan Ayob en Frik vanToyota wat saam met Hennie van Dresden Towing aan n jaagtog deelgeneem het om dievoertuig wat in die roof gebruik is, te vang. Dankie aan Hennie wat uitiendelik die voertuigopgespoor het.Almal se hulp, bystand en flink optrede word opreg waardeer.Burgersfort Toyota

Dankie vir hulp en bystand

The Ohrigstad SAPS arrested threesuspects for a series of burglaries.The three men in their thirties werearrested at Matibidi, Didimala and AparaVillages respectively. They were found inpossession of stolen property.The items were stolen during burglaries atCrystal Springs Hotel in Pilgrims Rest,Iketla Lodge in Ohrigstad and the Matibidiarea. Some of the items recovered includelaptops, cell phones, cameras, clothes,shoes, bags and camera lenses. Theestimated value of the goods are R250000.The suspects also confessed to breaking inat Hannah Lodge near Ohrigstad. Theproperty taken from the lodge was notrecovered. According to the suspects theitems stolen which include a video camerathere was taken by a man near Burgersfort.Anyone who might have come across thegoods should please contact the SAPS.The suspects appeared at the DientjieSAPS and Pilgrims Rest respectively oncharges of possession of stolen propertyand burglary.The cases were postponed to 8 and 14November. On the case in Ohrigstad, the

* In Ohrigstad a Lesotho national wasarrested for theft of copper wire andirrigation sprinklers pm 12 October.The 23-year old man and his friends wasallegedly found cutting cables near thefarm in Grootboom. Passersby alerted theSAPS. It was about 19:45 on 11 October.The suspects managed to run away, butleft the stolen cables, sprinklers and theircutting tools behind.On 12 October the Lesotho man met upwith the passerby who alerted the SAPS.The man recognised him and alerted thepolice again. He was arrested andappeared in the Lydenburg MagistratesCourt. He will appear in court again on 14November 2011. He will remain omcustody with no bail as he has no fixedaddress or legal documentation.

(Compiled by: Constable Mantshwane,Ohrigstad SAPS)

suspects appeard in court on 13 Octoberand will remain in custody until they weredue to appear in court on 20 October 2011.By the time of going to press, no futherinformation was available.

Suspects caught by Ohrigstad SAPS

Swaranang clinic, one the clinics in theGreater Tubatse Municipality has held a HIVCounselling and Testing (HCT) awarenesscampaign which was aimed at increasingthe uptake of the service (to get tested andknow your status). The event took place onWednesday morning.Mr Frank Mohlala who introduced thepurpose of the day said: The community ofLeboeng has identified the problem, a

HIV Counselling andTesting awareness

at Leboengburden to the community. The communityoften have to travel far for medical help.They decided to apply for a clinic that willhelp to maintain the well being of thecommunity members. President JacobZuma, in his 2010 state of the nationaddress announced the new programmecalled HCT to replace to voluntarycounselling and testing (VCT) which was noteffective as the infection rate was still

increasing. The HTCprogramme hasstarted on the 1stApril 2010.Responding to the

HIV pandemic, the Department of Health inSouth Africa has to take fight against HIV asa priority. The minister of health Dr AaronMotswaledi said that South Africans neededto reduce the new infection of HIV by 50%by the end of 2011. Swaranang clinic had atarget of 3060 to be reached by t he end ofJune 2011. The clinic only managed to testapproximately 1450 people, which was lessthan half of the set target. The purpose ofthe current campaign is to increase theuptake HCT opportunities and to make thecommunity aware about the availability ofanti-retrovials and encourage the communitymembers to know their HIV status.The message of support was from the inter

departmental delegates, SAPS: Const.Sibatani, Education: Nelly Matjeke, SASSA -Mr. Matlakala and Home-Based Care:Maggy Mabelane. The keynote address wasled by Ward 26 councillor, Ms Anna Shai.

She represented the Greater TubatseMayor. Councillor Shai emphasised theimportance of knowing you HIV status asthis will help one from knowing whethereligible for anti-retroviral drugs. She furtherindicated that anti retro-viral drugs work wellto improve the well being of the community.People should make the right decision totest and ensure one protect yourself andothers. The event was supported by thefollowing non-profit organisations (NPO),Aurum Institute, Family Health InternationalSA, MK Umbrella, Kgwana CommunityCentre. The NPOS were offering HIVcounselling and testing on the spot. Thelocal chiefs, traditional health practioners

and church representatives from localchurches were present.The event was attended by an estimated400 people.(Reported by Mohlala F .D)

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Vacancies

GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY, SITUATED IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE,INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS TO

BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS LISTED HEREUNDER. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDI-DATES WILL BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPAL

OFFICES IN BURGERSFORT

DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND LANDDEVELOPMENT

POSITION: DIRECTOR - ECONOMICAND LAND DEVELOP-MENT

REMUNERATION: NEGOTIABLE 5 YEAR

PERFORMANCEBASED CONTRACT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A recognized B degree in Economic and/

or Land Development or equivalent Five years extensive management

experience Knowledge of LED and Town Planning Knowledge of relevant local government

statutes and Bathopele Principles Computer Literacy for the role A valid SA motor vehicle drivers license Well developed interpersonal skills and a

high level of professional ethics andintegrity

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :Reporting to the Municipal Manager theincumbent will be responsible for thefollowing: Effective consultation with local business,

consultants, councilors and civil societyon economic development

Develop, implement and managestrategies for economic and landdevelopment within the municipality

Planning of activities relating to tourismand SMMEs

Renew and align economic and land useactivities with changing legislativemandates

Ensure the efficient utilization ofresources allocated in line with applicablelegislation and practices

Manage budget as well as performance ofstaff allocated to the department

DEPARTMENT : MUNICIPALMANAGERS OFFICE

POSITION : SENIOR RISK OFFICERPOST LEVEL : 03REMUNERATION : R258, 419.13

R259, 613.39 ( Basic salary )

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A B degree or equivalent 3 - 5 years experience in a risk

management and auditing environment Experience in Local Government Risk

Management will be an added advantage Broad understanding of all key areas of a

Municipal environment Knowledge of relevant legislation Computer Literacy and Report Writing Skills Communication and Facilitation Skills A valid SA motor vehicle drivers license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Assist the Audit Committee and Senior

Management in Establishing andcommunicating the municipalitys ERMobjectives and direction.

Facilitate Enterprise-wide Risk Assessmentand monitor priority risk assessment acrossthe municipality

Conduct risk assessment education andtraining

Coordinate the establishment of committees Assist in developing risk mitigation

strategies for the municipalitys critical risksand monitoring techniques

Ensure effective alignment between theERM process and internal audit

Other duties reasonably expected of aSenior Risk Officer

Applications accompanied by a detailed CV, certified copies of certificates and other supportingdocuments should be submitted to the Human Resources Offices at Greater TubatseMunicipality Civic Centre at 1 Kastania Street in Burgersfort or they can be posted to:The Municipal Manager, Greater Tubatse Municipality, P O Box 206, BURGERSFORT, 1150.

No faxed or emailed applications will be considered

Closing date : 04 November 2011 @ 16h00Enquir ie s : Human Resources @ 013 231 1000

The selection process will be influenced by the municipalitys Employment Equity Principles. Pleasenote that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted c andidates only. Applicants who have not beencontacted within 30 days after the closing date should assume that they have been unsuccessful.

PHALA H LMUNICIPAL MANAGER

The Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointments

Joshua Students at All Africa ConventionStudents from the Steelpoort and Burgersfortcampuses of Joshua Generation ChristianSchool did very well at the anual All AfricaConvention in Bloemfontein recently.Hundereds of students from all over Africa

attended the event.Daleen Koen received two gold and one silvermedal for Needle & Thread. Robert Koenreceived a gold medal for Freaching (13 - 15years), Tumelo Maputla received a 10th place

for Preaching (13 - 15 years), NonhlanhlaMncina received a gold medal for Golden Lamb(memorizing the book of John in the Bible),Kgotso Tsie received a sixth place forPreaching (13 - 15 years) and Danelle van der

Walt a fifth place for Recorder Solo and a GoldMedal for Golden Lamb (memorizing the bookof John). Daleen, Nonhlanhla and Danelle werealso nominated to attend the InternationalStudent Convention next year.

Daleen Koen, Robert Koen and Danelle van der Walt from the Burgersfort campus.

Tumelo Maputla, Kgotso Tsie and Nonhlanhla Mncina are from the Steelpoort Campus.


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Misty Knights MCCCharity for Children Day

On 12 November the Misty Knights MCC will be hosting aCharity for Children Day. It will take place at Winterveld Club,Steelpoort and the gates will open at 09:00. Entrance will beto donate a school starter pack at the gate (R80 per person).Cloth badges will be R20 each.There will be a cash bar, live band, food stalls, lucky draw,

Dyno Machine, Wheelie Machine and a campsite will beavailable for those who would like to stay over.The group invites everyone to come and enjoy the day withthem and help those in need. Enquiries: Alet 072 503 1378.

Steelpoort Akademie blink uit

Monique Language en Tiaan Havenga (fotolinks bo) het onlangs gehoor dat hulle vir dieEhlanzeni streekspan vir hokkie gekies is.Hulle vorder nou na die volgende rondte waarhulle gaan deelneem aan die provinsialeproewe.Monique het ook aan die einde September aandie Eisteddfod by Laerskool Trichardtdeelgeneem.

Sy het in akrobatiese danse deelgeneem enhet n derde plek in die duet dans virimprovisasie gekry. Vir die solo dans het sy neerste plek behaal. In die groepdans kategoriehet sy ook n eerste plek gekry.Sun van Zyl (foto regs bo) het haar vlak 2 balleteksamen voltooi en Tanya van Zyl (foto regsbo) het haar moderne danse eksamen afgel.Albei die meisies het uitsonderlik presteer.

Boeresport(s) bySteelpoort Akademie

Steelpoort Akademie het verledeweek Vrydag groot pret gehadter voorbereiding van hul

jaarlikse boeresport enpotjiekoskompetisie.Die kinders het in klasverbandvolgens verskillende temasaangetrek en het die oggendverwyl deur drie-been-hardloop,sakresies, kaskar ry en toutrek.Dit was groot pret en almal hetdit gate uit geniet.

Tydens dieaand sebyeenkomshet dievolwassenesook n beurtgekry omkaskar te ry.

Toutrek,sakresies, drie-been hardloop enkaskar ry wasdeel van die pret.


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Regional table tennis tournament in SteelpoortJoshua Generation Christian School hosted the SACCSA regionaltable tennis tournament on Saturday last week.The event was a huge success with SACCSA representativessuggestion that Joshua Generation becomes the permanent host ofthe tournament.The event was heldat the AFM Church inSteelpoort.The Joshua studentsperformedexceptionally wellwith many first,second and third

places in the variousage categories.Some of thechildrensperformances evenhad them qualify togo attend thenational table tennisevent.The school thankedeveryone whoparticipated andcame to support thechildren on this day.

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