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John 11:25 (King James Bible) Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: (Photograph: Iain Zwart) Thank you for the support Platinum Gazette and William’s loved ones received from everywhere in this time. It is part of the support that carriers us in this difficult time. Space don’t not allow us more, but below are some of the tributes that streamed in this week. Boodskap ontvang van Wildevy Manne: “Hoe weg uit ons harte en groet ‘n mense ‘n vriend wat sulke diep spore gedagtes nie”. (Brief verkort) in jou hart en gemeenskap getrap het? Jy was ‘n joernalis by uitstek en altyd professioneel. Katlego Magale (local car wash entreHet altyd die mooi in ‘n storie gebring en nooit preneur): “My heart is in deep pain as I iets probeer uitbuit nie. Jy het ‘n sagte plekkie write this...I pray that the Almighty God vir die Wildevy manne gehad. be with you (his family) and heal your Dankie dat jy ons bygestaan het en soms oor hearts. He will forever be in our hearts. die vingers getik het soos stout kinders. May his soul rest in peace and rise in Jou plek is leeg in ons midde maar jy is nie glory” (letter shortened).
Fetakgomo Tubatse Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Apel
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Karel Wegner, studente vriend: “Wat ek van hom sal onthou is sy abnormale hoë algemene kennis en vermoë om oor enige onderwerp te praat..hy het die Queen se hand geskud toe sy aan besoek in Namibië was en hom tussen al die joernaliste uitgesonder het. Sy vriendelikheid, maar ook ernstige houding. En ja, sy vermoë om in sy bed to kon lë en rook toe ons army kamp saam gedoen het in ons studente jare”.
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This week the media industry, a community and a family lost a legend when Mr. William Zwart, owner and editor of Platinum Gazette suddenly passed away. William made his mark everywhere he went, a leader that had the uncanny knack to treat everyone the same - from the Queen of England (who he met and photographed upon an official visit to Namibia) to business people, politicians, the local hawkers and people he met in passing. His career was something most people in the media and in business would envy - from being political editor guiding radio and television broadcasts during the transition and new democracy of Namibia, to being one of Caxton Publishers and Printers’ Managers of the Year before starting his own business to pursue his own passion to make a difference. William was a passionate and outspoken Christian. He vowed to carry the message of Christ through Platinum Gazette. He tried to live his faith in a practical way through a Bible verse close to his heart - Isaiah 40:1 (KJV) “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God”. His bright orange Jeep was always welcome in any village in the area and during times of protest was an indicator of who is on the way and assisted with safe passing to cover news stories. This vehicle also carried a carefully painted angel wing on the one side. He loved telling the story about this wing - saying “the one wing is visible while the missing wing represents being carried through faith”. He came upon a story about brokenness with purpose that touched him deeply. It was about an angel that accidently hurt one wing and suddenly became visible to people on earth. It was very sore and the angel questioned why this happened and whether it was God’s will. God responded that it was not his will for bad things to happen, and even though in his power to heal the wing, it would not be done. God also said, “What you think is important to you, is not important compared to what I need to get done through you. You will understand later.” As the angel was taken under the care of humans who tried to assist with getting the wing fixed things started to happen. As wings are more the speciality of veterinarians the angel was taken to one that eventually presented the news that the wing cannot be fixed. Both the angel and the people were devastated. However, the people overcome their grief and mobilized committees, fund drives, campaigns, and community events on the angel’s behalf. People joined hands and worked together for a purpose. There was a huge outpouring of love for the angel with the broken wing. As time passed, the angel began to understand why God had not fixed the broken wing. God had not fixed the angel’s broken wing because of “the love thing”. God did not heal the broken wing so love would spring forth among the people who came in contact with the angel. Only when the Lord accomplished what he wanted did the angel transform and went back to heaven, healed. William believed that we all have our ‘brokenness’ that the Lord will use us for His purpose and that we will only be completely ‘whole’ again when we are welcomed at the throne of the Lord. William - legend, leader, comforter you will be missed dearly and your life has left a lasting legacy for us to follow. (The angel story was published by Virtual Church message in Shepherd’s Care Ministries virtual church site at http:// www. findthepower.com in 2004)
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Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines Charity Golf Day a huge success O
n Saturday, 6 April 2019 Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) hosted their annual Charity Golf Day at Lydenburg Golf Club. This is an annual event to raise money for projects and charitable causes ECM support during the year. One of the main projects is to provide Grade 1 learners in various schools with a backpack and school supplies at the start of the school year. This ensure that the burden of starting school is eased on parents who are often struggling to keep up with the cost involved with starting school. A large number of sponsors came to the table to make the day possible and raise funds for the projects. A special touch was added by the presence of
First place went to Do-Wayne Derbyshire and Douglas Lang. Pieter Brits congratulates them.
Pieter Brits with George Frazer, winner of Closest to the Pin 2 on 4.
various sportstars. Fanie de Villiers, Divan Serfontein, John Smith, Adriaan Richter, Jannie de Beer, Brian Mitchel and Danie Gerber joined players on the course and at the clubhouse afterwards. The players also joined the first rugby team of Hoërskool Lydenburg for breakfast and a pep talk before the team headed to play a game in Nelspruit. Samancor ECM would like to thank every single contributor for making the day a success. The support for the day is making it a reality to touch and improve many lives within Samancor ECM’s area of operation. Thank you to the following sponsors: GHH, SSG, AQS, P2E Consulting, Kutting, Kaltire, Nomakanjani, Westvaal Mashishing (Isuzu), Zizwe, Epiroc, Remax (Lydenburg & Burgersfort), Sylvania, Minprotech, SHS, Powers PNP, Videx, Mbojomane, Cranbrook Properties and Bilnor.
Before an auction and the prize giving ceremony, players had an opportunity to speak to the sportstars attending the Charity Golf Day.
Pieter Brits with the team that took second place - David Kearney, Bertus Swart, Adriaan Richter and Clintin Janse van Rensburg.
Pieter Brits and Fanie de Villiers with Marius van Aswegen, winner of Closest to the Pin 8.
Third place - Rouvaun Heyns, Jehane Claase and Piet Kleyn with Pieter Brits.
Pieter Brits with Jehane Pieter Brits with Longest Drive winner, Ben Claase, winner of Closest Smith. to the Pin 6.
Team GHH had the Longest Day.
Sponsors, McGee’s and Hoërskool Lydenburg rugby coaches with Danie Gerber, Divan Serfontein, Jannie de Beer and Adriaan Richter.
Pieter Brits, Kallie Erasmus, Fanie de Villiers, ECM General Manager, Mosala Letebele and Bobby Olivier on the course.
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Platinum Gazette
Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that unconditionally cares for its people. Our Mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometres from Lydenburg and 40 kilometres from Burgersfort, is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that unconditionally cares for its people. Our Mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometres from Lydenburg and 40 kilometres from Burgersfort, is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER (D4) (1 POSITION)
IT TECHNICIAN (C2)
(REF. DCM/SFT/HSM) The successful applicant will report to the Production Manager or nominee. Minimum educational requirements: • Diploma/degree in Safety/Quality/Hygiene/Risk Management • Code 08 (EB) driver’s licence • Advantageous: Master’s in Business Administration. Experience (including but not limited to): • 8-10 years’ extensive SHERQ experience in a mining environment • 5 years’ management experience in a mining environment including preceding roles. Duties (including but not limited to): • Chapter 2.6.1 (a) legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) • Managing and minimising the SHERQ risk profile for the business unit • Liaising with external parties (DMR, Water Affairs and Environmental Affairs) • Ensuring statutory compliance • Managing budgets and cost control • Compiling, developing, implementing and managing procedures and processes in accordance with approved SHERQ systems • Ensuring implementation through effective training and facilitation processes as well as change management • Managing audits and inspections to monitor and measure implementation and take remedial action where necessary • Maintaining ISO accreditation and ensuring ongoing system upgrades are implemented • Ensuring effective implementation and management of the Safety & Health Corporate standards, operational objectives and risk profiles in line with approved strategy while proactively anticipate legislation and other changes that may impact on the business unit • Developing, implementing and managing SHR strategies and policies to ensure compliance and minimised risks • Compiling various reports and communicating to all relevant stakeholders, both internally and externally • Ensuring documentation or document control is updated, processed and filed • Ensuring oversight on the ventilation and hygiene department. Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. A strong consideration will be the individual’s fit with the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act, 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives. CVs may be submitted to Dwarsrivier Recruitment, via e-mail: receng@dwarsrivier.co.za or fax: 086 528 7372. Please clearly indicate the reference number on your application or in the subject line of your e-mail. All candidates must ensure that all relevant certified (certified by SAPS) qualifications, certificates, and licences are attached to their application. Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their CVs. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments. Please note that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate.
(REF. DCM/FIN/ITT) The successful applicant will report to the IM Superintendent or nominee. Minimum educational requirements: • A National Diploma in Information Technology • COMPTIA A+ Certified Professional and N+ • A Code 08 (EB) driver’s licence • Advantageous: MCSA. Experience (including but not limited to): At least 5 years’ experience in an IT environment. Duties (including but not limited to): • Maintain and manage assets, devices, network, hardware and software infrastructure, according to allocated job cards and in accordance with operating procedures • Diagnose root cause problems, determine possible solutions and repair accordingly • Record causes and solutions and update and finalise all completed job cards/ helpdesk queries with this information, once functionality has been established • Request approval for replacement of hardware and replace when required and test for proper functionality • Repair hardware when required and test for proper functionality • Install or reinstall software applications and test for functionality • Diagnose any allocated network problems, plan and execute solutions, monitor progress and test functionality • Perform allocated scheduled maintenance as per register • Install new assets, devices, hardware and software and network equipment as per job card request • Compile replacement capital list annually • Repossess and store unused workstations on personnel movement • Maintain current and accurate inventory of computer and network infrastructure • Conduct mini risk assessment in own area of work and within span of control prior to every task performed • Record, sign and hand over all defects and status of tools and equipment to the supervisor • Ensure relevant tools and electrical equipment are maintained and functional and utilised according to manufacturer specifications • Perform housekeeping duties when and where required • Follow waste management procedure when necessary. Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. A strong consideration will be the individual’s fit with the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act, 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives. CVs may be submitted to Dwarsrivier Recruitment via e-mail: receng@dwarsrivier.co.za or fax: 086 528 7372. Please clearly indicate the reference number on your application or on the subject line of your e-mail. All candidates must ensure that all relevant certified (certified by SAPS) qualifications, certificates and licences are attached to their application. Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their CVs. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments. Please note that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate. If a candidate fails to provide information or submit proof of qualifications as per the minimum requirements above the application will not be considered. No late or unsolicited applications will be considered. No recruitment agency CVs will be accepted. Closing date: 23 April 2019 at 12:00
If a candidate fails to provide information or submit proof of qualifications as per the minimum requirements above the application will not be considered. No late or unsolicited applications will be considered. No recruitment agency CVs will be accepted. Human Communications 146292
Closing date: 23 April 2019 at 12:00
SDM IDP consultations continue Last week Friday the Sekhukhune District Municipality continued with their IDP consultative meetings. This time they met with traditional leaders from the district. Through the IDP meetings communities get the opportunity to give input into plans of government for development during the coming financial years. Coghsta also took the opportunity to address the group about issues relating to traditional affairs and government.
Platinum Gazette contact details: Editorial: William Zwart Tel: 083 271 9151 E-mail: editorial@platinumgazette.com Advertising: BeĂĄnnla Celliers Tel: 083 543 1676 E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com Fax: 086 554 9031/013 231 7147 Postal address: P O Box 2208, Burgersfort, 1150 Website: www.platinumgazette.com Printers: Printed by Lowveld Media, 12 Stinkhout Crescent, Nelspruit. Copyright: All rights concerning any advertisement and / or other material contained in the Platinum Gazette are expressly reserved in terms of Section 12 (7) of the Copyright Act (98 of 1978).
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Minprotech based in Steelpoort invite tenders for:
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Mechanical re-mining and hauling of tailings to the WHIMS plant at Steelpoort as well as the disposal and stockpiling of the final WHIMS tailings.
business unit near Steelpoort in the Limpopo Province.
Invitation to tender: The contractor will be responsible for the supplying, operating and managing the required equipment to render the service. Interested parties are invited to attend the site meeting for the above stated tender. A detailed scope of work will be supplied during the site meeting. Interested Supplier/s need to adhere to the timeframes below. Interested Supplier/s whom do not register before the below mentioned timeframe will not be allowed to attend the site meeting and continue with the tender process. Date: Time: Venue: Registration:
Enquiries:
24 April 2019 11:00 Minprotech site office, Samancor Steelpoort Plant, Steelpoort, 1133 Interested parties should register by 12:00 on 18 April 2019 via e-mail, using their preferred e-mail address. All communication will take place electronically. procurement@minprotech.co.za
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The incumbent will be responsible to optimize the mining operation and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment and processes in order to exceed current production targets and reduce costs to the company and to ensure compliance of provisions of the Mine Health & Safety Act, Minerals Act and its regulations. &DQGLGDWH PXVW KDYH D 0LQH 2YHUVHHU &HUWL¿FDWH RI &RPSHWHQF\ IRU 6FKHGXOHG 0LQHV \HDUV WUDFNOHVV mining experience, at least 3 years’ experience as Mine Overseer and a Minerals Act Regulation (2.14.1) appointment. Ref. No. SAM22338. To apply go to: http: http://bit.ly/2VvxLLd Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the company’s (PSOR\PHQW (TXLW\ 3ROLF\ ,Q PDNLQJ WKH ¿QDO VHOHFWLRQ FRQVLGHUDWLRQ ZLOO EH JLYHQ WR DFKLHYLQJ WKH 6DPDQFRU &KURPHœV HPSOR\PHQW HTXLW\ DQG WKH PLQLQJ FKDUWHU REMHFWLYHV 6DPDQFRU &KURPHœV UHFUXLWPHQW SUDFWLFHV GR QRW LQFOXGH DVNLQJ IRU PRQH\ RU SD\PHQWV IURP applicants at any point in the recruitment process. $Q\ VXFK UHTXHVWV GR QRW RULJLQDWH IURP WKH FRPSDQ\ DQG FRQVWLWXWH IUDXG
To apply online go to the above link or www.samancorcr.com and select careers or e-mail your CV to recruitment.ecm@samancorcr.com Closing date: 30 April 2019. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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Burning
Platinum Gazette Early Monday morning the Meduna Centre in Eddie Sedibe Street, Burgersfort went up in flames. Some businesses in the building were able to save some of their stock and assets like computers, but others were not so fortunate. Fire fighting teams and volunteers worked tireless to get the blaze under contol and secure the area. The bad news however did not stop with the fire. As soon as the scene was under control people came to try and loot what was left of supplies stocked by the supermarket and other shops. (Photographs: Ria van Wyk).
Ratels wen oortuigend by 75 jaar fees Die Ratels Rugby Klub het verlede naweek by Drakensig aan die Hoedspruit 75 jaar fees gaan deelneem. Die Ratels het gewys dat hulle hierdie seisoen ‘n span gaan wees om mee rekening te hou toe hulle die wedstryd teen Letaba 2 met oortuiging gewen het. Die finale telling vir die wedstryd was 22-15. Die dag se weer het ook mooi saamgespeel
toe die wedstyd in sagte reën gespeel is - ‘n heerlike verandering van die normaalweg hittige Hoedspruit. Die manne is opgewonde om binnekort met hul liga wedstyde te begin en vasbeslote om hierdie seisoen hul merk in die plaaslike klub rugby te maak. (Foto’s en inligting: Willem Montgomery).