Platinum Gazette 30 October 2015

Meat and cancer - our readers (mostly) give a long finger to the WHO see page 9

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The focus was and is on education this week. Locally an nationwide matrics started with their final exams and grade sevens, like the Laerskool Burgersfort group in the photograph, are bidding their schools farewell. This joyous bunch showered the audience with rose petals at the school’s annual prize giving ceremony this week. The newspaper wishes them roses on their path into the future ...

Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

30 October 2015

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Confusion around Eastplats deal Thank you!

Mr Johannes Tjie (left), Garden Maintenance Manager, was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for the hard work to improve and maintain the ASA Metals grounds in a good and sound state. Mr Tjie’s company is from our local community.

Mr Prince Mkhonto, SHEQ Manager at ASA Metals, handed over his certificate.

It seems Eastern Platinum’s (Estaplats) plans to sell its South African platinum assets, including it’s new platinum assets near Steelpoort, to China’s Hebei Zhongbo Platinum (HZP) has run into a problem.

The transaction, which was unveiled in November last year, has been delayed and Eastplats told the market the deal, scheduled to be completed by August this year had been pushed back to December this year.

Eastplats said the transaction had been broken into two parts — first, the sale of the Crocodile River Mine for $85m and then the sale of its remaining assets for $140m, but that definitive agreements had yet to be concluded and letters giving effect to the extension of the deal to December remained outstanding.

On 21 October, Beijing Hehe Fengye Investment, which says it is a majority shareholder in HZP, issued a statement pointing out that because the deal had not been completed by August it had withdrawn its support for the transaction.

Beijing Hehe said HZP had notified Eastplats of its decision to terminate the transaction in a letter in September.

“Notwithstanding Eastern Platinum’s questioning of the validity of the termination notice, the HZP majority shareholder, whose approval is required for HZP to execute the foregoing definitive amending agreements, does not intend to approve such agreements and therefore the proposed transaction, whether or not as proposed to be restructured, will not proceed,” Beijing Hehe said.

Eastplats said last week Friday it had contacted HZP representatives to find out what was going on and whether the transaction was indeed terminated.

Eastplats said it had not been notified that there had been a change in shareholding in HZP and had never dealt with Beijing Hehe representatives.

Eastplats said it had received verbal and written communications from HZP officials that neither Beijing Hehe nor its representative “had the legal authority to act on behalf of HZP to terminate” the agreements between HZP and Eastplats or to make statements on HZP’s behalf.

Eastplats says the company “has been given to understand that the issuance of the release by Beijing Hehe may be attributable to a shareholders dispute between the principal shareholders of HZP”.

An HZP official had told Eastplats it was still “committed to the transaction with the company (Eastplats) and is working towards a successful conclusion”.

More woes for Evraz The sale of Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium to Hong Kong-based International Resources may be in jeopardy, with the shuttered steel maker’s parent company Evraz plc bringing court challenge against the business rescue plan of its South African subsidiary.

East Metals and Mastercroft, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Russian-owned Evraz plc — are seeking to declare Highveld’s business rescue plan, and the October 13 creditors’ vote which adopted it, invalid and set aside.

They are also seeking to have the remuneration of the business rescue practitioners declared invalid and set aside.

Evraz Highveld, which includes Mapochs Mine at Roossenekal, said on Friday that it and the business rescue practitioners intended to oppose the application.

Evraz plc has an 85% shareholding in Evraz Highveld and a creditors’ claim of R380m.

International Resources is only offering R350m to settle creditors’ claims in its offer to purchase Highveld.

The South African Revenue Service, which has an income tax claim on Highveld worth about R550m, voted in favour of selling to International Resources and has been cited as a respondent in Evraz plc’s court challenge.

Have you seen this?

On Tuesday this week residents of Burgersfort and environs were treated by a brilliant display of a rainbow around the sun, prompting many to phone and sms the newspaper, just to say: Look!

Revelation 4:1-3 (NIV) The Throne in Heaven 4 After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” 2 At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3 And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne.

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More than 250 young women across Sekhukhune gathered at Mangabane village last week Friday to attend a rural young women business summit with the theme “CATCH A FISH” .

The purpose of the summit was to teach the women how to become entrepreneurs and survive in a business environment.

The event was organised by Tokologo Youth Projects, a Non Profit Organisation.

The project founder, Christina Raphela encouraged young women to form their own cooperatives and register on their database for training and monitoring.

One of the messages during the summit, which was also attended by government officials was that women should not rely on mines in the area alone to employ everybody, but explore other field of business such as agriculture and even go back to school to better their qualifications for whatever venture they may plan.

A Provincial summit is planned for 20 November in the Jack Botes Hall in Polokwane and they organisers say all young women are invited. They also thanked their local sponsors of the event.

Public Works robbed Police from Tubatse Police Station in Praktiseer had a busy night on 22 October when a security guard at the Department of Public Works complained that the premises were robbed by three armed men whose faces were covered.

They took items such as a stove, welding machine, vehicle batteries, copper wire and loaded it on a bakkie and drove away.

A policeman that was prtrolling in the area near Alverton cross heard of the robbery

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over the police radio. Just after the radio report they saw a loaded driving at high speed an gave chase. They stopped the bakkie, with two passengers and a driver inside. They could not explain the load on the vehicle and two men were handcuffed. A bakkie from public works then arrived on the scene an started shooting at the Police. The Police returned fire, but the occupants of the attacking bakkie managed to escape on foot with the handcuffed suspects.

The driver of the bakkie that was first stopped was arrested and he appeared in court in Praktiseer on Monday. He was denied bail and will again appear in court on Monday. The goods found on the loaded bakiie included a stove, copper wire,a welding machine and vehicle batteries.

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Raising a Cuppa for Cansa On Saturday last week the local Cansa Support Group hosted a Cuppa for Cansa to raise funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa. The event took place at Tubatse Village near Steelpoort.

At the event volunteers who completed their training in Patient Support also received their certificates. The programme also included a variety of entertainment items like poetry, singing and even a fashion show. An auction to raise money also took place.

The event was attended by cancer survivors, their families, cancer patients and people who wanted to give their support to a good cause.

Tables were set with decor to match the theme “Vintage Pink Affair” and apart from the ‘Cuppa’ tea or coffee, lots to eat and drink was availalbe.

People who would like to become involved in one or another way with the local Cansa Support Group can contact Alet on 083 775 1438 or Debbie on 072 712 6905.

Support charity and order your artwork

Christmas is on the way and you may already be looking for unique gifts.

Contact the Ga-Motodi Disabled Centre for one of their handmade artworks. They will also create on order and uses beads, stones and paint for their artworks.

The art keeps them busy and the money raised goes towards the project and creating an income for disabled people from the Ga-Motodi area.

Contact Mr Sylvanos Mabelane from the project for more information.

Tel: 071 149 1724.

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Burgies hou prysuitdeling Laerskool Burgersfort het Dinsdag en Woensdagaand hul Junior- en Senior Prysuitdelings gehou.

Tydens die seremonies is die leerders vir uitstaande akademiese prestasie asook hul bydraes op sport en kultuur vereer.

Die nuwe hoofleiers is ook aangekondig.

Hulle is Retang Marebane (hoofseun), Ancke du Bruyn (hoofmeisie), Frans Botha (onder-hoofseun) en Bonolo Phasha (onder-hoofmeisie).

Katlego Seema, Refiloe & Reneiloe Thaba, Kathapelo Maphanga and Salmita Mohlala all received trophies for their performance on the netball court. It was in their age categories for the best progress during the year.

Salmita Mohlala is die Dux leerling. By haar is skoolhoof, Coert Erasmus en Annelise van der Merwe.

Janu Beukes het die Ware Burger Trofee ontvang. Mnr. Coert Erasmus het dit oorhandig.

Edward Barnes was die mees veelsydige sportman. Mnr. Coert Erasmus is by hom.

Lydia Power Het die Louis Boshoff Wisseltrofee as die beste Senior Dogters Baan Atleet ontvang. Me. Beánnla Celliers van Platinum Gazette het dit oorhandig.

Gift Mjekula received the Jacky Boshoff Floating Trophy for the Best Senior Girls Field Athlete. Ms. Beánnla Celliers from Platinum Gazette handed it to her. With them is Ms. Annelise van der Merwe.

Dylan Blignaut ontvang die Platinum Gazette Wisseltrofee vir Beste Senior Seuns Veld Atleet van Me. Beánnla Celliers van Platinum Gazette.

Regs: Kayleigh Joubert en Salmita Mohlala is vereer vir hul redenaarsvermoë. Kayleigh was die senior wenner vir redenaars in Afrikaans.

Salmita was the Senior Winner for Public Speaking in English.

Kayleigh Joubert is ook as die Senior Redenaarskampioen vir 2015 aangewys. Haar gemiddeld was 84%.

Links: Bonolo Phasha was the only learner in Grade 6 E who received a Gold Certificate for her academic performance.

The school’s tennis stars also received floating trophies. Precious Phenya received the floating trophy for the best progress in tennis.

Felistus Chanda received the floating trophy for the Senior Girls Tennis Champion.

The Senior Boys Tennis Champion Floating trophy went to Loagen Geyer.

Die skool se akademiese span is Graad 4: Abigail Thobakgale (80,15%), Motheo Morena (80,50%) en Chisom Oyoro (80,86%). Graad 5: Njabulo Ndlovu (81,57%), Gift Mjekula (82,88%), Amelaine De Faria (84,20%), Monal Cherian (84,41%), Kayleigh Joubert (87,48%). Graad 6: Bonolo Phasha (80,27%) en Ancke du Bruyn (85,13%). Die beste akademiese presteerder vir 2015 tussen graad 4 - 6 was Kayleigh Joubert.

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Leerders vereer vir hul prestasies In Grade 7 E Salmita Mohlala, Lethamaga Mothapo and Thato Sebopela received gold certificates for their academic achievements. The best progress in the grade was made by Phogole Maapea.

Certificates for neatness were awarded to Boitumelo Choeu and Salmita Mohlala.

A large number of learners also received bronze and silver certificates for their academic performances.

In Graad 7 A het Chandré van Awegen en Dylan van der Westhuizen brons sertifikate vir akademie ontvang. Janu Beukes het ‘n Silwer sertifikaat vir akademie ontvan en Anja Pieters ‘n goue sertifikaat. Janu Beukes is ook vereer vir die beste vordering in die graad.

Akademie Sport Kultuur Leierskap ontvang erkenning Arelize Moll het die Zelda Ludick Wissel Trofee vir die Beste Presteerder in Landloop ontvang.

Dané van der Merwe was die Senior Victrix Ludorm vir Swem by die skool.

Die skool se Senior Victor Ludorm in die swembad is Edward Barnes.

Die leerlinge het ook sertifikate vir hul prestasies ontvang.

Motheo Morena, Chisom Oyoro and Abigail Thobakgale received gold certificates for their academic performance in Grade 4 E. The best progress in the class was made by Kamo Mkhonto and the Highest Achiever in the grade was Chisom Oyoro with 80,86%.

Charlene van Rooyen het die Quinton van Dyk trofee van Mnr. Coert Erasmus ontvang.

The best achievers in each subject in grade 7 were: Natural Science - Haneefa Abdul Aziz, Life Orientation: Lethamaga Mothapo, Afrikaans First Additional Language - Lethamaga Mothapo; Mathematics - Salmita Mohlala; Creative Arts - Salmita Mohlala; English Home Language - Thato Sebopela; Economic Management Sciences - Thato Sebopela; Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal - Anja Pieters; Tegnologie - Anja Pieters; Sosiale Wetenskappe - Anja Pieters; Beste Tweetalige leerder - Anja Pieters; Beste Leerder vir Afrikaans Moedertaal Anja Pieters. Die beste presteerders moes ‘n minimum van 80% vir die vak behaal om in aanmerking vir ‘n toekenning te kom.

Die ou prefekte het hul kersies aan die nuwes oorgegee.

Die nuwe hoofleiers is Ancke du Bruyn (hoofmeisie); Retang Marebane (hoofseun); Frans Botha (onder-hoofseun) en Bonolo Phasha (onder-hoofseun). By hulle is Mnr. Coert Erasmus, skoolhoof van Laerskool Burgersfort. Die groepie het belowe om hul beste vir die skool te gee.

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Successful Family Day at Calvin College Calvin College had its annual family day and as every year it was a very big success.

The learners planned a programm for the parents, which included dancing, perfomances by the choir and poems.

The parents also had a chance to see what the learners are doing at school because their work was on exhibition. The day ended with a braai, pap and sheba and salad.

It is always a pleasure to host the proud parents and grandparents.

(Information & Photographs: Zane Neizel)

Busy days at Bogwasha Primary School Bogwasha Primary School in Praktiseer has another big story to tell.

One of their Grade 7 learners - Jennifer Nkosi participated in the provincial story telling competition. She took position 1 for Sekhukhune with Capricorn district in number 2 and Vhembe in number 3. She would like to give thanks to her English teachers, especially Mrs. MA Kgatle and her school principal Mr. MD Moshoana. They said: “Keep up the good work!”

The school also received a visit from a furniture store located at Tubatse Crossing Mall. The store donated bicycles to Magdalena Matjeke and Bokamoso Mashego in grade 3 and four.

They were the top raffle sellers at the school.

(Information: Mr MD Moshoana)

Nuwe leiers vir Steelpoort Akademie

Steelpoort Akademie het verlede week hul nuwe leiers verkies. Die hoofleiers sal volgende week tydens die prysuitdeling aangekondig word. Voor: Karabo Makoale, Lerato Makutu. Tweede ry: Caitlin Falter, Johan Roux, Lodewyk le Grange, JC Knoetze, Natasha Sibanda, Jason Pieterse, Chanelle Blom. Derde ry: Bongiwe Malepe, AJ Africa, Roddy Alberts, Yoné Volschenk, Lorraine Mojalefa, Lethabo Mnguni, Liebhe Janse van Rensburg, Nerine van Wyk, Dillan Janse van Rensburg. Vierde ry: Juffrou Colleen Language, Thinus de Jager, Ayanda Choma, Twané Malan, Animie van Rooyen, Clarissa Fourie, Dali Mabuza, Ru-Han Dreyer, Nadia Snyders, Tebadi Thupa, Naledi Lekubu, Natasha Tichareva.

(Inligting en foto: Arlene Malan)

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To eat the meat or not?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently issued new guidelines with regards to meat consumption, warning that eating loads of beef, lamb, pork and processed foods could increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer.

The average South African consumes 60kg of meat per year. This is much more than the global average of 42kg per year.

These carnivorous manners are only half as much as recorded in the United States of America (USA) and Australia. One of the factors contributing towards South Africans’ lower rating than those of the USA and the Aussies is the fact that poverty still has a huge impact on people’s spending on food and especially meat.

Platinum Gazette asked readers if they would change their eating habits to adhere to the guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation.

Mr Simon Masinga said: “If you are used to having meat, there is nothing you can do to not want it. We are addicted to meat. We should also remember that in the end we will all die, diseases or not”.

Mnr. Divan Botha sê: “Nee, ek steur my nie aan hulle nie. Ek geniet my vleis oor die algemeen – wit, rooi – alles. Dis soos die mense wat sê rook is sleg, maar in my familie is daar mense wat al jare lank rook en nog baie gesond is. My gunsteling vleis is rump steak.

Ja, ek is ‘n groot rump steak fan”.

Mr Collins Komane and Mr July Tjatsi said: “We don’t eat a lot of meat. We like the veggies. We will not change anything”.

Mr Eugene Marebane, Mr Vincent Makhubedu and Mr Naphtalia Malatji said: “We enjoy the meat. We will always eat a lot of meat if we can. Those people are just making stories to scare people about their health”.

Mr Yama Maleka and Mr TP Shakwane said: “The meat of cows are nice. We will continue to eat as much of it as we can. We are not scared to go sick. Our favourite meat is beef”.

Ms Gladys Sekgobela, Ms Kanyane Swafo and Ms Melita Ms Gloria Ngwatle, Mr Michael Mokone, Ms Kgotlelelo Maphanga and Ms Rain Phasha said: “They are not scaring us – we know it is true.

Mphogo said: “We are just going to keep on braaiing. We enjoy it. We love We are trying to reduce the amount of meat we eat. We cooked meat and we will even increase the amount we eat when we have cash”. like chicken, pork and fish. Oh that vark, yes vark…”

Mnr. Gardener Motswiane sê: “Ek is lief vir hoender. Ander vleis maak my siek, maar nie hoender nie. Nee wat, ek sal aanhou eet soos ek doen”.

Dr Manopi Sedutla said: “I agree that red meat can enhance health problems. Only very health conscious people will change to meet guidelines as the WHO issued. Personally I don’t love meat, so I consider what I eat”.

Mr Lloyd Mashilo and Mr Squared Mashilo said: “They are trying to scare us. Carnivores eat meat every day but they don’t get sick.

We are like lions. We will continue eating meat – as much as we can!”.

Mr Carlos Mashaba said: “I’ll continue eating meat. It is the best for us. We cannot survive without it. We don’t need to go far to get nice meat. We have the Hungry Lion, Capellos, Nando’s, KFC etc. I like the meat from the Spur. Any type of meat they cook”.

Mr Jewish Motswiane and Mr Ernest Mahlangu said: “The more money we have the more meat we eat. We cannot live of maroga alone. Meat is the good stuff”.

Right: Ms Audette Bamhare said: “I don’t like lots of meat. I am also trying to lose weight so I am not eating a lot these days. I want to keep healthy and strong”.

Mr Marvin Shai and Mr Kenny Mohlala said: “Eating too much meat is not good, but we will not stop eating it. Maybe just eat a little at a time. T-Bone steak and Pork are our favourites!”

Right: Mr Vincent Mafogo and Mr Judas Makofane said: “We’ll just continue eating meat.

We feel good when we eat meat, especially when we have hangovers. Our favourite meat? Beef!”

Ms Chillie Lesese and Ms Pinky Makhubedu said: “It is nice to eat meat. When it is cooked right we are not scared to eat it. We will not get sick”.

Mr Daniël Madigage said: “I’m scared now that I know eating a lot of red meat can help cause cancer. I will still eat meat, but only less. Maybe two times a week and mostly chicken”.

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General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

Preference will be given to historically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one of themethods utilised to determine the successful candidate. The company offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position. The Company reserves the right not to appoint.

Please forward your application, stating which position you are applying for by e-mail: mmabuza@asametals.co.za or Fax: 086 269 5572.

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after the closing date must accept that their applications were not successful.

Closing date: 9 November 2015

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Plaaslike karatekas hou naam hoog Die Burgersfort en Ohrigstad Karate Klubs het onlangs aan die jaarlikse Shotokan Karate Kampioenskappe by Sun City gaan deelneem. ‘n Totaal van 16 medaljes is verower en die deelnemers het beslis die area se naam hoog gehou.

Die klubs sê dankie vir al hul borge wat dit vir hulle moontlik gemaak het. Die ouers het ook Sensei Yolanda Hietbrink en JB Willers bedank vir hul afrigting en ondersteuning.

Medalje wenners: Ankia - (goud - kumite; goud - stok kata; silwer - kata); Elandri (goud - kata & kumite); Frans - (silwer - kata & kumite); Jan-Hendrik - (brons - kata & kumite); Francois - (goud - kumite; silwer - kata); Ettienne - (silwer - kata & kumite); JJ - (goud - kata & full contact; silwer - kumite).

Navrae oor karate in die area: 082 859 9681 of 082 820 1748.

(Inligting & foto’s: RC Pretorius)

Platinum Gazette contact details: Editorial: William Zwart Tel: 083 271 9151 E-mail: editorial@platinumgazette.com

Tubatse Chrome plays two in two days Tubatse Chrome hosted Tubatse Masters in a friendly soccer match at the Winterveld sports grounds on Tuesday.

Both teams displayed entertaining football skills and created many scoring opportunities.

The Masters were first to score in the first half and later before half time the hosts levelled the score to make the score line 1 all at halftime.

In second half both teams continued where they left off in the first half and Tubatse Chrome scored their second goal. But Masters fought back to level the score to make the final score 2-2.

On Wednesday Tubatse Chrome hosted the SAPS Burgersfort Cluster Team for a friendly soccer match. On the day Tubatse Chrome was too strong for the SAS team and managed to win the match 3-0.

(Information: Jerial Mvundlela)

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Samancor ECM charity golf day The money raised will go towards community projects 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 would like to thank the following sponsors who made this day possible: Venwood and Baker; Tyre Corporation; Hers; Kern; Masakhane; Nomakanjane; ECM; Truco; Northlite; Kutting; McDonalds Transport; Sylvania; Pienaarsrivier; Gogola; Thorburn.

The winners for the day were: 1. Herman Adendorff/Jaco van Rooyen - 57 points 2. Fanie Archer/Jaco Fourie – 49 Points 3. George Fraser/Johan Cronje - 49 Points 4. Wessel Theron/Ludick Maritz - 48 points 5. Fanie de Villiers/Jaco Coetzer - 46 Points Best Samancor Business Unit – 1. ECM Tweefontein (93 Points) 2. ECM Mancor (82 Points) 3. ECM Shared Services (70 Points)

Nearest to the Pin 6/15 – Izelle van Staden Nearest to the pin 8/17 – Kenny Labuschagne Longest Drive 9/18 – Riaan Cronje (Photographs and Information: Mariska Stickling, Samancor ECM)