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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

11 Desember 2015

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2015 proved for many to be a grim year with many people thinking and feeling that they
do not get what they need and deserve. It was a tough year globally for governments,
political dispensations, the rich and the needy alike.
And me and you.
But now is the time to reflect and this scene at last weeks disastrous Executive Mayors
Marathon (see page 20) wshook Platinum Gazettes editor in his shoes with the inevitable question in his mind: what if we just try giving, even a little bit, instead of expecting
everything. Everybody can give, even if it is only a smile or a kind word.
The newspaper wishes to sincerely thank everybody, readers and advertisers, who
gave us more than we deserved during 2015, keeping in mind that the source of
everything is not human, but the love of God, because it is written For God so loved the
world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish
but have eternal life. (John 3:16 NIV). Believe it. It is true.

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DWARSRIVIER MINE
Innovative Leader in SMME Empowerment

Going the extra mile


to empower SMMEs
Dwarsrivier Mine is one of the leaders when it
comes to empowering local entrepreneurs and
SMMEs.
The Mine, as any business, has a limited employment capacity to remain viable as a business
unit. This however did not keep Dwarsrivier Mine
from reaching out and crea ng opportuni es
that will empower local small business people
with skills and opportuni es that can be used all
over the industry.
They dedicated themselves to this vision and today various local entrepreneurs are on their feet
thats to the ini a ve. Some of the Dwarsrivier
empowered SMMEs are:
Phu Tsoga Civil Construc on. This construc on
co-opera ve delivers ad-hoc construc on within
the mine. Ten local men are sharing responsibility as directors or owners and their co-opera ve
created 15 jobs (including those of the directors).
Group 17 is an oce cleaning, gardening, car
wash and TMM machines cleaning business.
This mul purpose co-opera ve created 32 jobs,
including 15 for the local women and two men
who act as owners or directors.
Bokone Bowa is another mul purpose co-opera ve run by 9 local youths. They do vegeta on
control all over the mine property. Their empowerment created 13 jobs (including those of the 9
directors or owners).
Malebaneng provides onsite canteen services
to the mine. This mul purpose woman owned
company is currently providing employment opportuni es to 7 people, including the 2 directors
or owners.
Baleseng is a mul purpose co-opera ve doing
conveyor belt cleaning. This ini a ve provides 9
jobs to local youth who own the company.
Dwarsrivier Mine has also oered local SMMEs
assistance with the following:
Assistance Oered:
1. Facilitated business registra ons and
obtaining of other statutory documenta on
2. Provided start up equipment
3. Providing on ongoing mentoring and coaching
Other Interven ons were also ini a ve during
the course of 2015 to assist local communi es
with solving the problem of unemployment and
a lack of skills:
1. Hos ng SMME workshops where the likes of
SARS, SEDA, NYDA, SEFA and other service
providers are invited to empower and train
local, SMMEs
2. Ongoing incuba on training workshops
provided by LEDA. The mine provides
transport and catering for the dura on of the
workshops. On comple on the candidates are
equipped with start-up equipment.
3. Online SMME portal to access mines
day-to-day Supply Chain Requests for Quotes
(RFQs) as well as tender enquiries
4. Various black owned local SMMEs are in the
mines database providing a variety of
services, namely:
a. Electrical pump repairs

b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
5.

Radiators repairs.
Bucket and hydraulics repairs
Underground Cover drilling
Supply of filters for TMM machines
Underground roadway maintenance
Recently iden fied and sponsored a local
entrepreneur who specialises runs a small
internet caf and specializes in graphic
design as well as film/documentary making.
6. Various external co-opera ve have been
assisted with business registra ons
7. Appointed a Business Development service
provider to assist with the mentoring and
coaching local SMMEs

Above: Moremi Crea ons is a local Ngwaabe graphic design, internet caf and prin ng SMME
who received assistance from Dwarsrivier Mine.

Eastlimb SMME Portal


Visit and register with:
www.eastlimb-smmeport.co.za

Above: SMME workshop in progress to provide training.

Above: Baleseng is a mul purpose co-opera ve and provides belt cleaning services to
Dwarsrivier Mine.

Above: Bakone Bowa does vegeta on control at Dwarsrivier Mine.

Le and below:
Group of 17
provides cleaning services
to Dwarsrivier
Mine. They do
oce cleaning,
gardening, car
wash and the
cleaning of
TMM machines.
Below:
Above: Phu Tsoga Civil Contstruc on delivers ad-hoc construc on and has
Dwarsrivier
created 15
hosted SMME jobs.
workshops to
empower local
SMMEs.

Above: Bokone Bowa has created 13 jobs through their contract


with Dwarsrivier Mine.

11 DESEMBER 2015

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Government reacts
to violence:
The Sekhukhune District Municipality is disturbed by the recent violence that erupted
at the R555 road where 16 trucks, busses, and private vehicles have been torched on
Sunday the 6th December 2015. These acts are allegedly perpetrated by some residence from Ngwaabe, Phasha Mampuru and Tukakgomo areas as they continue to be
at logger-head with mining companies accusing them of not providing jobs and empowerment opportunities. Executive Mayor wishes to state on record that communities are
raising genuine concerns however acts of criminality are subject for the law enforcement
agencies and are deeply discouraged.
It is imperative to note that since January 2015, Executive Mayor has held engagements
with communities and stakeholders in a dialogue intended at making sure that the communities, mines and government find each other. The result of these engagements was
two meetings held with former DMR Minister Adv. Ngoako Ramatlhodi, mining communities, communities and government officials. And the intervention amongst others resulted
in the signing of what is referred to as Thaba Moshate Agreement where communities,
mines and government decided to form a Task Team which becomes the first point of call
when dealing with issues relating to mines and communities. The role of the Executive a
Mayor in this Task a Team is coordination and to provide support. And until lately when
splinter groups emerged within the task team, the situation was relatively calm and conducive for investment and empowerment of local communities
On allegations that the Executive Mayor is a stumbling block towards employment and
empowerment of local people, the statement made is deeply refuted because Executive
Mayor is responsible for 5 local municipalities and the district, 121 wards, 740 villages
and its people. He remains the champion of the National Development Plan and the
Freedom Charter, documents that are the geared towards dealing decisively with the triple challenge of poverty, unemployment and inequality. We believe that this are unfounded allegations based on uninformed political grandstanding and media attention. If they
are genuine let them be tested and proven even if it means using state agencies.
The District Municipality remains committed to the improvement of the living standard
of the 1,1 million people of Sekhukhune under the stewardship of Executive Mayor Cllr
Mogobo David Magabe. We will therefore resist any agenda by any political formations
which hides behind the genuine concerns of our people to perpetrate anarchy and score
cheap political points.

Great Dykes Mining has great plans


After two years of proof of concept studies, Great Dykes Mining has annouced this week that
that the 5 million tons per annum Stainless Steel Project it is planning, has passed all criteria
set for Proof of Concept with flying colours. The proposed mill at Bushbuckridge will position
the company as a world lowest cost producer with global competitive edge according to the
companys official press release..
The project will create about 10 000 permanent jobs at operational phase and 30 000
artisanal jobs at construction phase.
In addition, a large number of employment beneficiaries will be situated in the communities of Burgersfort, Steelpoort in Limpopo Province and Mashishing in Mpumalanga Province
where most of the 3 million tons per annum of Chromite requirements for the project will be
sourced.
These employment opportunities, according to the company will be generated through
the formation of cooperatives that will be responsible for operating in the Chrome ore extraction plants from PGM mines leveraging on the State Mining Social and Labour Plan.
The proof of concept study was completed in July 2015; the project is now progressing
to Prefeasability stage with Bankable Feasibility studies projected to be completed by third
quarter 2017.
The Stainless Steel mill is planned to be located in Bushbuckridge situated in Mpumalanga.
CEO Harold Mogoru-Vermaak says We could never have achieved the rigorous and
thorough analysis of the proof of concept that we have managed without the assistance of
our Technology provider Danieli, EPCM consultants Royal Haskoning DHV and the support
and advice of the IDC, COGTA, EDD and 3 tiers of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government.
The Program Director, Dr. Jo Kruger, confirmed We are very happy with the outcome.
At the initial stage of any project you only have a concept. To see the concept unfolding as a
confirmable reality creates an enormous amount of enthusiasm in our team and our stakeholders. The operations will increase South African GDP by R450 billion or a net increase excluding imported input materials of R230 billion; turnover contribution to GDP of R130 billion.
The proof of concept financial analysis model reflects, amongst other criteria, a forecast
of 21% average EBITDA margin - a value very comfortably at the top of the sustainability index for such plants which is benchmarked at 16%, and an IRR of 24% based upon a 20 year
life, moving to 27% based upon a more commonly experienced extended life, he added.
The 5 million per annum production output is targeted primarily at the export market and
informed by global Stainless Steel consistent demand exhibited during the past 50-60 years,
of 5% per annum year on year and the South African NDP objectives.
In 2014, Great Dykes conducted conceptual feasibility studies of extracting Chromite
from Bokoni Platinum Mine in Limpopo. The studies conducted proved to be viable and
feasible.

NEWS

11 DECEMBER 2015

Festive season best wishes from the district


As we bid the year 2015 good bye, we the
Sekhukhune citizens must do so with a sense
of accomplishment - but remain grounded by
the knowledge that much more still needs to
be done.
This is after the Sekhukhune District Municipality with all our ongoing challenges of high
unemployment, installing much needed water
infrastructure and redressing historical spatial
patterns was rated as the media friendly for its
inspirational and informative conduct in the media space by South African Local Government
Associations. It placed us on an equal footing
with Capricorn District Municipality.
This can only be attributed to, among
other things, the effectiveness of intervention programmes that we have in place to
address these challenges, such as outreach
programmes, media networking sessions and

constant use of different media platforms to


interact with our communities and stakeholders.
A basket of programmes was introduced
in 2015 calendar year and were designed to
accelerate the delivery of services as well as
improvement of our stakeholder engagements
which promote communications between the
District and its communities. These initiatives
sets the Sekhukhune District apart from the rest
of our counterparts, not only in South Africa, but
across the African continent.
We are also gearing up to activate a new
sustainable water services delivery trajectory
as resolved in the 2015 Water and Sanitation
Summit held in Fetakgomo, which aims to build
capacity to generate water for multiple uses
and benefits for the local economy. We are
committed to a District capable of transforming varied technological breakthroughs into
innovative and competitive business models
that are also inclusive of citizens within the
District. The seamless relocation of SDM
offices from different parts of Groblersdal into
Bareki Mall is illustrious of this commitment.
The people of Sekhukhune have played a
significant role in placing the District among
the best by ensuring that they participate in
crucial developmental programmes such as
IDP/Budget processes, Imbizo and other public
participation programmes. It is through you that
Sekhukhune District has come to be known as
the Development Oriented Leader in Service
Delivery.
All the positive ratings we had in recent
years including the Auditor-generals favour-

able audit opinion are a reflection of our collective efforts as citizens in creating a District that
is a hub of progress, engagement, and most of
all, celebrated diversity.
May we hold hands as we continue to welcome more visitors into our District and prepare
to host more hallmark events in 2016 the 30th
Anniversary Year of the murder of Ntate Peter
Nchabeleng who was revered as the Lion of
the North and leader of United Democratic
Front (UDF).
While I highlight these forward-looking pronouncements and promises of a year ahead,
we need to soberly think of the road carnages
and loss of lives on our roads, and urge everyone to Arrive Alive. Lets make it our business
to save lives by observing the rules of the road
and take time to rest with our families.

We hope to continue joining hands with


the community of Sekhukhune in the hosting
of an array of community driven initiatives
and events that serve to sell our District to
the world.
In the meantime, I encourage both Sekhukhune citizens and visitors to take some time
out during this festive season to visit our
website on www.sekhukhunedistrict.gov.za to
find places where you can explore the diverse
cultural, leisure and many more lifestyle activities that make us a place for many reasons and
the Kingdom Destination of Limpopo.
May you all have a safe and pleasant festive season, and a happy new year.
Cllr Mogobo David Magabe
Executive Mayor

Arrive Alive is the message


Road safety message from Chief Traffic
Officer, Victor Lekwadu:
Traffic volumes has grown amazingly and
routes such as the R37 and R555 are
flooded by motor vehicles, particularly this
time of the year. With our joined efforts we
can curb this scary challenge.
Law enforcement authorities within
Tubatse have prepared themselves to
ensure that Tubatse is safe, accessible
and peaceful during this festive season by
keeping law and order. Our traffic officers
will be policing all roads that are coming
in and out of Burgersfort at all times. Be
patient when directed by a points man at
intersections. Failing to comply to his or
her direction is an offence.
The infringer who commit an infringement
for none compliance will be prosecuted
and be punished.
This years safety theme: Together we
can save more lives.
Make sure that your vehicle is roadworthy before embarking on your trip.
Adjust speed to prevailing conditions
The higher the speed the longer the
braking distance and the more difficult
it is to control the vehicle in the
processof stopping . Do not speed
Exercise patience and tolerance on
the road
Avoid alcohol during the trip, Do not
drink and drive/ walk
Do not slow down at a crash scene as
this can cause an obstruction to other
road users and result in secondary
accidents.
Plan long trips with sufficient rest

stops and viewing time for enjoying


the beautiful scenery that South Africa
is blessed with.
Drive as if you are driving for others as
well, be constantly aware of your
surroundings and drive defensively.
Road rage is a reality- do not be the
cause therefore do not be the
perpetrator either, it never ends
pleasantly
Take special care when driving in areas
where there is prevalence of stray
animals.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS ARE NOT SAFE,
TRAVEL DURING THE DAY AND
HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY AND
ARRIVE ALLIVE AT THE
RESPECTIVE DESTINATIONS.

NEWS

Christmas
wishes from
Tubatse SAPS
To everyone in the community of
Tubatse:
As the Station Commander of Tubatse
SAPS I really want to thank the support
we received from the community and
all the stakeholders since the beginning
of this year. We were hands on and
we made it through the support of our
community. While busy preparing for this
Festive Season, as the station of Tubatse we would like to urge our community
NOT TO DRINK AND DRIVE. And we
must ensure that we obey the traffic
laws at all times. The abuse of alcohol
can cause many criminal cases and
even shatter lives. As a result we would
also like to urge our community to drink
responsibly at all times.
We still want to share ideas with our
community in the next year. As the police
we already started increasing visibility
on our roads as well as in our policing
area and we will be operating on a daily
basis. We would also like to urge our
community to take care of their property at all times. We encourage them to
leave someone at home to take care
of everything while they are on holiday.
May God protect and save everyone.
Thanks.
Tubatse Police wishes everyone a merry
Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Lt. Col. N.R. Malatji

Focus on HIV and


metal health
An awareness campaign held at Ga-Motodi
Tribal Offices on 2 December 2015 focused
on HIV and metal health.
Various stakeholders attended and supported the day. They included: Tubatse SAPS,
a dietitian, a pharmacist, a social worker, a
traditional healer, HAST (HIV AIDS STI AND
TB), MCWH (mother child and womens
health) and home based care and nursing

staff at the clinic.


The aim of the campaign was to explain to
people what mental health is and its relationship with all stakeholders involved and also
a follow up on World AIDS Day which was
celebrated on the 1st of December.
(Information: Mr Koma (Dietitian) &
Photographs: Const Mvundlela (Tubatse
SAPS)

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11 DESEMBER 2015

Die Koen gesin is weer terug


Dit is met dankbare harte dat ons weer terug
is in Burgersfort met ou bekende gesigte en
sommer baie nuwe vriende wat ons hoop om
te maak in die jare wat kom. Dit is soos om
weer terug te kom by jou familie! Ons is sedert 1991 deel van hierdie gemeenskap toe
ons destyds by Maandagshoek in die VGKSA
Burger gemeente bevestig is. Sedertdien het
ons paaie vir vier en half jaar deur Mauritius
geloop, toe weer twaalf jaar in Burgersfort NG
Gemeente. Sedert Februarie 2012 was ons
werksaam in Witbank-Panorama Gemeente
en nou is ons weer terug in Burgersfort NG
Gemeente.
Ons sien met opgewondenheid uit na wat God
ook nou in en deur ons wil doen in hierdie
nuwe seisoen van ons bediening en ook van
die lewe van Burgersfort Gemeente en ons
gemeenskap. Ons wil graag ons harte en deure
oopmaak by Burgersfort Gemeente en hoop
om weer spesiale pad saam met die mense
van ons gemeenskap te kan loop. Ons nooi
almal wat op soek is na gemeente om saam
met ons hierdie nuwe pad te stap - sodat ons
saam verskil kan maak in mekaar se lewens
en in ons gemeenskap.
We hope to be able to take hands once again
with old friends and colleagues from different
churches in order to have an impact on the
community by building only the Kingdom of
God. Our dream is that we will leave this world
in a better state than it was when we arrived.
We believe that we are all together called in
this town for a time like this.
Therefor we wish all the people of Greater
Tubatse a wonderful Christmas where Jesus
Christ is right in the centre and where we honour and glorify only Him! May Gods peace be

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will all of us during this special time.


Ons nooi almal uit na die volgende dienste:
Sondag 13 Desember 08:30 (Kan die
Woestyn weer blom? Blik op God se
vreugde as die wreld met ons mors)
Sondag 20 Desember 08:30 (Nuwe
Hoop vir Nuwe tyd Elke dag daag ons
uit om hoop te verloor, hoekom is
die Jesus-boodskap anders?)
Kersdiens - 25 Desember 08:30 (Met
Woord en Sang vier ons die koms van
Jesus)
Sondag 27 Desember 08:30 (Wie is hier
die Jesus?)
Oujaarsnagdiens 31 Desember 18:00
(So, wats jou storie...?)

Silly season safety at Mototolo Mine


On 3 December women
from Mototolo Mines
Lebowa shaft promoted
their Lunchbox note
comeptition.
This initiative is part
of a safety campaign
that started in October to
encourage employees to
not only work safe, but
also be safe at home.
Employees and their
families stand a chance
to win wonderful prizes
while promoting safety.
(Information & photographs: Mototolo Mine)

Ds Johan en Betsie Koen

11 DECEMBER 2015

NEWS

Ga-Maroga community receives asphalt road from ASA Metals


The upgrade of the Maroga D4169 gravel road project was initiated in 2011 already as a community
project as part of ASA Metalss social responsibility
programme. The total distance of the road to be
upgraded was 2 kilometres.
By the end of 2014 a budget was set aside for the
2km to be upgraded and ASA Metals (ASA) went
out on tender for the Upgrade of Road D4169
Ga-Maroga on 26 November 2014 with a compulsory site meeting and with tenders closing on the
10th of December 2014.
15 Tenders were received and after a process of
elimination based on BBBEE status, CIDB rating,
Geographical Area of business location and operations, experience in similar type of projects, price,
availability of resources, etc. ASA ended with a
short list of potential Contractors.
Following the ASA standard procedures for procurement the lowest acceptable tender was found
to be submitted by BRBF Construction who was
then awarded this project on the 3rd of March 2015.
The original tender programme as accepted by
ASA and included in the contract indicated a Time
of Completion of the project of 103 working days
or 142 calendar days which equated to a project
Completion Date of 23 July 2015. Even with lost
time of;
1. 4 working days (6 calendar days) due to one

disgruntled member of the community locking


the Contractor in the yard;
2. 5 Working days for rainfall; and
3. Loss of production, which is difficult to equate,
due to illegal services that needed to be relocated
either deeper or had to be re-routed the actual
Time for Completion was the 21st of July 2015, two
days ahead of schedule.
Due to the challenging economic climate prevailing
in the Chrome industry in general and at ASA in
particular in the fourth quarter of 2014, the Project
team was under severe pressure to ensure a more
economical design without loss of durability and
overall quality. Cost savings had to be implemented as far as possible.
The Contract was based on on the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works 2nd
Edition 2010, Fourth Print as issued by the South
African Institute of Civil Engineering with certain
Special Conditions with the road design specifications being based on the COLTO Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Works for State
Road Authorities 1998 Edition.
The Accepted Contract Price was derived from detailed Bills of Quantities to be re-measured based
on actual quantities as actually constructed.
Batsumi Consulting Engineers were tasked with
the overall design, specification and the day to day

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technical management of the project, they were


greatly assisted by Letaba Laboratories in quality
control and final mix design of the layer works.
The road layers were constructed using as much
as possible of the in-situ material found on the
road, negating the requirements of applying for
and opening a new borrow pit to source additional
materials from. This impacted positively on the
project as ASA did not have to submit applications
for opening new borrow pits with subsequent community and government involvement and having to
negotiate for royalty payments.
ASA therefore saved a lot of time in not having to
formally submit applications which in turn saved
the project money in terms of direct and indirect
costs.
Various challenges were encountered which are
normal on a construction project, however some
unique challenges were;
1. continuously finding illegal services for mostly
water, crossing the construction area, these
were all buried at a level where we had to
construct the base or sub base. These had to
be excavated and buried below the road layer
works,
2. water pipes servicing the community or mines
(nobody really sure) following the rock contour
parallel to the road construction but within the
road reserve, mostly where we had to construct
the shoulders, these also had to be re-laid
outside the construction area,
3. finding new graves next to the road project
which had to be protected during construction,
4. as previously mentioned, new mining operations
started right next to ASA Metals with the same
company also starting opencast mining
operation at approximately chainage 1740. This
caused a substantial increase in heavy vehicle
transport causing an increase in traffic with
subsequent increased traffic control pressures
on the Contractor during construction, which
increased pressures were handled with
efficiency with the Contractor adapting quite
quickly to the new traffic challenges,

5. The road was constructed in half widths from


chainage 680 and once this phase was
complete, speeding on the newly laid asphalt
road became a problem and even though a
construction speed limit of 40 km/h was
introduced, the locals regularly far exceeded this
limit, to the point where mobile speed humps
had to be introduced.
In addition to neither the illegal services not
indicated on the RAL drawings nor any servitudes
registered in the construction area, we also had
a community issue that was resolved within 72
hours. The lead in to this community issue was
one disgruntled community member that wanted to
force the Contractor to accept exorbitant rates for
its tipper trucks.
Due to the good existing relations between ASA
Metals and the surrounding communities, this
issue was resolved speedily and amicably.
We have to give special thanks to the ASA Community Liaison department, the HR department, the
Community Liaison Officer and of course the Local
community and Tribal structures for their assistance in resolving this and other community issues
with minimum disruption to the project.
On the idea that the local community should
benefit from the project not only through the direct
benefit of a new road but also through skills development and direct financial gain, the project trained
30 people in stone pitching and gabion construction. In addition local entrepreneurs were afforded
the opportunity to offer their services. Local lodges,
shops and plant hire businesses were also used.
Approximately 15% of the project value was spent
in the community.
In addition ASA would like to thank the project
team for their dedication to delivering a quality
product in time, in budget and delivering the
required community upliftment. BRBF Construction
as the contractor, BCE Batsumi Consulting Engineers as project Engineers, Letaba Lab as Road
Laboratory, ASA metals as Funding agent and RAL
(Road Agency Limpopo) as final recipient.

Thank you to all our loyal clients for


your support during the year.
May you experience the peace and
joy of Christmas. We wish you a
prosperous and happy New Year!
Open Mondays - Fridays: 07:30 - 17:00;
Saturdays: 07:30 - 14:00;
Sundays and Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00

We will be closed on 25, 26 & 27


December 2015

Merry Christmas!
The completed road. (Photograph and article: ASA Metals).

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Advertorial

Samancor hands over more


than R20 million in projects
On 23 June 2015 Samancor Eastern Chrome
Mines (ECM) officially handed over completed
education infrastructure projects to the Department of Education.
Samancor places a high value on education
and investing in this is one of the ways towards
sustainable development. Through education
communities can work towards a better future.
ECM has donated infrastructure to the following
schools: Madibeng Primary School in Kutullo
Village, Mangabane Primary School at Mangabane
Village, Mogolo Primary
School at Ga-Riba, Sehlaku
High School in Driekop Village and Sekabate Primary
School at Madiseng Village.
The infrastructure vary from
classroom blocks, a state of
the art school hall, an administration block, a laboratory
and engineering workshop
as well as refurbishment of
old classrooms.
The official programme of
the handover took place
at Sehlaku High School.
This school can now easily
accommodate their learners
in the state of the art school
hall where the function took
place.
The programme included a
presentation of the projects
and various speeches by
amongst others the MEC for
Education in Limpopo, Mr. Ishmael Kgetjepe,
Samancor Chief Executive Officer Mr. Jrgen
Schalamon and the Sekhukhune District Mayor.
Everyones messages centred around the
necessity for partnerships as the one ECM has
committed itself to through this donation. Stern
warnings were also delivered as the schools
were told to look after what theyve received.
We cannot ask for help with more classrooms
if we dont look after it. If we dont show respect
for what has been donated already said the
MEC for Education in Limpopo, Mr Ishmael
Kgetjepe.

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11 DECEMBER 2015

No to abuse and violence


Heritage Day was celebrated with
an awareness campaign sponsored
by Samancor ECM. The children of
Mangabane Village and those
attending Makgakantse Primary School
gathered to walk through the village streets with
Kohin and other Christian Youth Workers. They
aimed to bring awareness against violence and
abuse of women and children. The youngsters
carried posters with various messages, some
of which were read out along the way. After the
walk the children received a meal at Mangabane Primary School.

Safety stays a priority


Samancor ECM held their annual
Safety Indaba in May. The event
took place at Winterveld Village and
employees from the dierent mines
a ended in groups from dierent

shi s. They received various safety messages, par cipated in lucky


draws and special safety quizzes
and enjoyed a special drama with
a safety message.

TB tesng at
Samancor ECM
One of the main values of Samancor ECM is Caring for our people. On 19
March 2015, Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines in conjunc on with the Department of Health (Sekhukhune District) launched a TB Screening Campaign
which formed part of the Department of
Healths Na onal TB Campaign.
The ini a ve was rolled out at Doornbosch
Mine. Not only were the employees tested
for TB, but they also had access to test
their blood pressure, glucose levels and
HIV. During the visit the Department of
Health gave the employees guidance on
family planning and medical male circumcisions.

11 DESEMBER 2015

11

Advertorial

Female employees honoured for their


contribuon to the company
Samancor ECM held their Womens Day function early in September.
The function was originally scheduled for August, but due to community
unrest had to be postponed. The women gathered at Winterveld Recreation Club where general manager, Mr. Emile Britz addressed them.
He told them that he is proud of what they are achieving and that they
should keep on believing in themselves. Local motivational speakers
like Sara Tau, Const. Skosana, Sister Mdluli and Ms. Jaruska Warricker
formed part of the programme. Dancing and fun was part of the day. The
women also received a gift and were served braaivleis and side dishes in
celebration.

AET graduaon
Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines in partnership with Media Works held a graduation
ceremony in recognition of Adult Education
Training (AET) learners who successfully
passed various AET levels. The AET training
is offered by ECM to all full time employees,
contractors and community members who
are willing and eager to transform their
present educational circumstances by participating in Adult Education and Training.
There were 73 learners who completed
different levels and they were recognised
for their efforts. This was a highlight for the
learners and paves the way for them to
excel not only on an educational level, but
also in the work environment. The message
to all our employees is that hard work and
determination can take you to places where
you will be apply your skills and knowledge.
The following is a breakdown of the number of learners that passed on the different
levels: Level 1 = 19 learners; Level 2 = 24
learners; Level 3 = 22 learners; Level 4 =
8 learners.
The ECM management team was present
to witness the event and to show its appreciation towards learners commitment to the
programme.
The HR Manager, Mr. Pieter Brits congratulated and thanked learners for their
dedication. He was impressed about the
increase number of employees participating
in AET training. He actually appealed to the
graduates to become an ambassador for
AET and tell their fellow employees about
the benefits of attending. He continued
to encourage learners to keep up with a
good work i.e. doing something to better
themselves academically and to complete
AET level 4.He urged employees who do
not have grade 10 to join and participate in
AET training for their own benefit.
Media Works, the training provider was
represented by Mr. Bheki Masuku, the Sales
Executive Manager. Bheki thanked learners
and the company for their commitment to the
AET programme. He also congratulated the

facilitators for their dedication and passion


in AET training. AET has been a success
in this company for the past three years
but all these was due to a concerted effort
directed in achieving a common goal. Eastern Chrome Mines is the only site which
performs so well as compared to other Samancor sites. Gladys Dube the programme
director encouraged learners to hold on no
matter how tough it is since there is no easy
road to success. She also mentioned that
learners should attend classes whenever
they have a chance to do so.

Level 2 learners.

Level 4 learners.

Level 1 learners.

Level 3 learners.

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11 DECEMBER 2015

Advertorial

Years of service recognised at Long Service Awards


On 2 April 2015 Samancor ECM hosted their annual Long Service
Awards.
At the function employees with service of 20 year, 25 years, 30 years
and 35 years were recognised for their contribution to the company.

Samancor ECM charity golf day


Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines hosted
their annual Charity golf day on Saturday,
24 October 2015 at the Lydenburg Golf
Course. This year, Fanie De Villiers, the
well known cricket player accompanied
one of the teams, and showed that he
is not just an excellent cricket player,
but also an avid golf player. An amount
of R30 000 was raised for community
projects.
Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines
thanked the sponsors who made this day
possible

Proceeds of golf
day benefit kids
Helping with back to school

The Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines


annual Golf Day raises funds for community projects.
The 2014 days funds was used to
distribute Back to School gifts amongst
grade R and grade 1 children at Mangabane Primary, Makgakantshe Primary
and Steelpoort Academy.
At Dithamaga Primary and Boerboomkraal, everybody received a gifts.
ECM would like to thank everyone who
made this project possible.
With this kind of support, we can only go
from good to great.

Mr. Emile Britz, General Manager of Samancor Eastern


Chrome Mines thanked the employees for their hard work
and loyalty.
Each employee received tokens of appreciation, including
an embroidered blazer and a certificate.
Employees with 35 years were enthusiastically cheered
on and given a standing ovation for their achievement.
Those with 25 years service are: WM Makofane, MI Mlatji,
SM Malepe, SPM Maroga, LP Mathebula, P Macia, SK
Setswalo, JMM Maroga, ST Mashilo, BM Nkosi, ME Mnisi,
HL Molapo, SM Monyela, CG Smit, JN Lukhele, FN Maile,
RLM Makwana, JTP Phohu, SM Serage, TM Ngwato,
AHM Maeyane, EM Tau and DP Mbuyane.
Those with 30 years service are: S Lerutla, AMM Makofane, MM Modipi, MM Mmadi, JM Manzini and GC
Wolhuter.
Those with 35 years service (photograph left) are: J
Mabaso, AL Swafo, FJ Mokwena, FA Tie, L Mshwana, JM
Rachidi, FL Thobejane, SM Komana, TJ Mabelane, TJ
Rachoshi, PN Nkuni, MJ Rahlamo, F Malibe, LA Chitja,
W Mamogale, KR Makofane, L Moima, EM Lekweng, DL
Serage, E Mahlako and MS Maimela.
The function ended with a delicious dinner.

Power of the Pride

Te a m s w i t h
their decorated
cakes during
the planning
stages and
with the final
product.

From 25-27 May 2015 the supervisory level personnel of Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines had the opportunity to meet
well-renowned motivational speaker Ian Thomas. The discussion
evolved around how employees can make the business a successby going back to nature.
Ian Thomas is a business graduate whos studied lions during
his 20 years as a game ranger in Africa. As one of the worlds top
motivational speakers, he uses that deep knowledge to transform
teams. A dynamic and inspiring presenter, Ian believes people,
and especially business people, can absorb and learn from the
animal kingdom. Sound business sense is interlaced with humour
and an ability to tell stories. The audience leave enthralled and
repeat the stories to friends and colleagues resulting in immense
take home business value
The lesson from lions to business is teams are successful because: Each individual member is skillful, powerful and
energetic; many of them have specialist skills. Total focus is on
clear-cut and often ambitious goals. Communication is vital and
is enhanced by intent listening and watching other pride members
for opportunities. Incentives motivate and reward success. Trust
is crucial; pride members are focused, skillful and cohesive. The
structure is flat. Strict selection ensures that there are no passengers. Training is intense, continuous and fun. Image enhances
function. Synergy the pride is more powerful than the sum of
the strengths of the individuals.
The unremitting application of these ten power points puts the
pride in a win-win situation: the pride and its members thrive.
After the Power of the Pride session, the audience was divided
into teams, for a cake decorating challenge. The challenge was to
decorate the cake in ways which resembles Samancor, Eastern
Chrome Mines values. Teams were vey creative and even the
men showed that they dont have to stand back when it comes
to the finer art.

11 DESEMBER 2015

NUUS

A time of giving

Some were happier than others to see Father Christmas.


Tubatse Crossing
Mall hosted a Christmas party for underprivileged children
last week. Theyve
distributed gift boxes
to businesses to
fill with Christmas
presents for the kids.
Theyve thanked
everyone who made
this initiative possible.

The children were


also treated to food
from the Bison Falls
Spur.
The event took place
in the mall with the
main Christmas tree.
Some of the children
also performed some
songs and dances
before receiving their
gifts.

13

14

11 DECEMBER 2015

NEWS
Die Wildevy Manne het verlede Saterdag 2015 afgesluit met n braai by die
PLM 4x4 baan.
Willem Montgomery het almal vir
hul harde werk deur die jaar bedank.
Ook die manne se vroue en gesinne
is bedank vir hul geduld en ondersteuning. Gedurende 2015 is daar
ongeveer R135 000 ingesamel wat vir
liefdadigheid geskenk is.
Die Manne wens almal n gesende Kersfees en voorspoedige 2016
toe. Hulle sien uit om weer volgende
jaar saam te werk en n verskil te
maak.

Wildevy
manne hou
afsluiting

Die Wildevy Manne


het heerlik saam
gebraai om 2015 af
te sluit. Na die braai
is daar ook musiek
gemaak en is die
area wat gewoonlik
tydens die 4x4 dae
as kroeg dien as
dansvloer gebruik.

11 DESEMBER 2015

An essential
Opel
Three head of dead cattle in and next to the road between Atok and Moroke after the herd
ran over the road, and our large English SUV was wrecked a couple of weeks ago. Written
off. We were unscathed. Very safe vehicle indeed.
Now the newspaper is looking for new wheels and approached the Corsa Essentia as
if it could possibly suit our requirements.
About five seconds after the car moved from Westvaal Steelpoorts premises, we knew
it was wishful thinking, because hard newspaper work is not what it is meant to do.
What it will really be perfect for is transporting an individual (albeit a very fussy one)
who wants a quality, peppy and roomy small performer, or a mom who wants to use it for
a taxi on the school run, or a small family with not too much baggage.
This is a solid car, with a smart dark interior, not too much bling and a three cylinder
999 cc displacement engine. And an all important turbo. It goes well, very well at speeds
far higher than the speed limit. And it gets there fast and surefooted. No rattles and
squaeks and road noise is quite under control.
The car is as solid as a rock on tar and through the twisties and very solid on gravel.
Three adults did the test run very comfortably and marveled at the good fit and finish of
the quality trim. The finish of the A-pillars looked a bit iffy at first, but will clean easily in
this evirons of ours, especially in dirty and dusty conditions.
The car carries a full sized spare wheel under a roomy boot and the back seats fold
down in a 60:40 configuration. But not completeley flat, making it a bit impractical (for
newspapers at least).
The Corsa Essentia is available from Westvaal Steelpoort with various option packs
with a base price of R187 400.
The claimed fuel economy of the three cylinder turbo machine seems to be exceptional (combined cycle: litres per 100 km) if you keep the car in the rather lame eco mode.
Much more attractive than our now dead V6 cylinder turbo diesel.
We were tempted: how about this car and an old run-down bakkie for the newspaper?
Comment from people we know Now you are pushing it!

NUUS

15

16

NEWS

Win some,
lose some
Tubatse Masters played friendly games
agains Modikwa Platinum Mine soccer team
and Mokororwane FC in the last week.
On 5 December they faced Modikwa at
the Sekhukhune TVET college in Praktriseer.
This game ended 4-2 in favour of Modikwas
team. On 9 December they played at Riba
Cross against Mokororwane from Tukakgomo.
The finial score was 1-1.
(Photographs and information: Jerial Mvundlela)

11 DECEMBER 2015

Tubatse Masters vs
Baroka Love & Peace
On Thursday
last week
Tubatse Masters played a
friendly match
against Baroka
Love & Peace
in Praktiseer.
The teams
were evenly
matched and
the game
ended 5-5.
(Photographs
& Information:
Jerial Mvundlela)

11 DESEMBER 2015

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11 DECEMBER 2015

Mayors Marathon in Praktiseer


The annual Eastern Limb Mines & Sekhukhune District
Mayors Marathon took place on Saturday last week.
The event took place in Praktiseer and included a
21,1km, 10km and 5km fun run.
Despite
various
problems
during the
day, most
athletes
remained
upbeat,
encouraging
their fellow
runners.
Read more
about the
race on pages 19 and
20 of this
newspaper.

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DWARSRIVIER MINE
Dwarsrivier Marathon
Club athletes give it their
all at Mayors Marathon
Dwarsrivier Mines Marathon Club parcipated in the Eastern Limb Mines & Execuve Mayors Road Race on Saturday
5 December 2015.
Dwarsrivier Marathon Club has runners that are employees
at the mine, but also a large number comes from communies in the Southern Cluster (Ngwaabe, Steelpoort &
Burgersfort) of the Sekhukhune Area. The establishment of

the Dwars Marathon club was to unleash local talent and


encouraging a healthy lifestyle from the mine host communies. Dwarsrivier Mine support these local athletes
through enabling them to parcipate in races all around
the country. One of the most presgious - the Comrades
Ultra Marathon saw
Dwarsrivier local runners parcipate in large numbers.
The runners described
the race as a dry, hot
race. They however
enjoyed parcipang
and their good spirit
flowed into the relaxing
braai Dwarsrivier Mine
organised for them at the
finish.
The runners showed
their caring spirit when
those who have finished
encouraged and cheered
slower athletes on to
make it to the finish line.
The athletes thanked
Dwarsrivier Mine for the
connuous support they
receive that enable them
to nurture their talents.

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Marathon disgrace
The Eastern Limb Mines & Executive
Mayors Road-race for 2015 will go down in
history books as one of the worst organised
events in the province.
The event was riddled with problems of various sorts, some of which led to the cancellation of the 10km race.
The Eastern Limb Mines & Executive Mayors Road-race is now in its fifth year and has
become known as one of the richest races
on the athletics calendar. This means that

athletes running in international competitions


also enter as the prize money makes it worth
their while. This year more than one Olympic
athlete and Comrades Marathon winners
participated.
The event kicked off late due to transport
problems. Runners from Samancor Marathon
Club this week issued a statement about the
event and touched on this issue after many
of their runners were only picked up by the
arranged transport an hour after the race

started.
A lack of marshals indicating the different
turning points of the race, almost no water
points and a lack of water during the race
were also gripes. Platinum Gazette spotted
community members helping themselves
to the energy drink sachets dropped off
along the road with nobody to hand it to the
athletes or keep it from being stolen by community members. Upon investigation it was
revealed that some of the water meant for
the athletes were held back by members of
the organising committee for a soccer event
during the afternoon.
Samancor ECM was a light in the tunnel with
the only professionally hosted water point
bringing a smile to the faces of tired runners
on the route to the finish.
With no marshals indicating the turning
points for 5km and 10km athletes ran more
than they should have. Some athletes were
already at the 15km or 8km mark without
having turned back to the finish when some
of our people reached them to pick them up,
said Mr Roelf Coetzee of LIMA (Limpopo
Athletics). The 10km race was cancelled and
no prizes awarded due to this.
Coetzee said: At 05:30 Ive asked the local
organising committee members if all the marshals, markers and water points are in place
along the route and theyve indicated that all
is well and we can proceed.
No emergency services were available on
the day. One 21,1km athlete fell and needed
medical attention for especially dehydration
after the lack of water on the route, but had
to cope with eventually being picked up by a
traffic police officer.
Medals were apparently ordered, but not
available on the day.

A race like this should according to Athletics


South Africa rules be organised through a
registered Marathon Club. This is because
the clubs know what the rules are and what
is needed for the athletes to perform at their
best. Previously Modikwa Marathon Club
fulfilled this function, but this year the government officials took over Coetzee explained.
He said that athletes are anxious about
getting their prize money but that all the
money that should have been paid from
mining sponsors have not come in. In this
regard blame is being shifted. Government
blames the mines for not being willing to pay
while the mines who work on budgets want
the amounts needed and a letter of request
in the year ahead of the race so that it can be
included in their planning. Ive been involved
in road-races as an official since 1984 and
this race was easily the worst Ive ever seen
he said.
The Sekhukhune Executive Mayor, Mogobo
David Magabe told athletes at the event that
his office will investigate what went wrong as
some unacceptable errors slipped into the
day. He assured the runners that the officials
responsible will be held accountable and that
next year these problems will be something
of the past. He thanked them for their participation and good sportsmanship despite the
challenges of the day.
He also ordered the officials to work out a
system to compensate those whose race
were cancelled or were not able to participate
due to transport problems.
The winner of the mens 21,1km race was
S. Mokoka running for Transnet in a time of
01:03:43. The womens race was won by D.
Phalula running for Boxer Marathon Club.
Her time was 01:13:35.

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