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Zinniaville/Rustenburg – For some time now the Platinum Weekly has been reporting on the Zinniaville community who want their dignity restored. They want to work and live in an area which is not revolting. Not only are they fed up of being ignored for years on

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Die oorwinningsdiens van wyle Jak Meyer wat op Donderdag 10 Junie oorlede is, sal plaasvind op 2 Julie om 11:00 vanuit die NG Kerk Proteapark, 25 Witstinkhout Ave, Protea Park, Rustenburg. Jak was ‘n geliefde en bekende inwoner wat as voormalige skoolhoof van Hoër Tegniese Skool Rustenburg gedien het.As gevolg van Covid-19 is plekke beperk en kan bywoning slegs op uitnodiging geskied. U word ook versoek, om indien u nie 100% gesond is nie, ook ‘n uitnodiging van die hand te wys. Na uitnodiging word u versoek om te bevestig of u die diens kan bywoon. U word ook daarop gewys dat as gevolg van die wydverspreide belangstelling daar op die dag van die diens ‘n lewendige uitsending sal wees. Die skakel sal later bekend gemaak word. Vir meer navrae skakel Cobus op 081 379 8919 of Wilna op 074 200 2687 by Econo Begrafnisdienste. ‘n Diens met liefde en waardigheid deur Econo Begrafnis en Verassingdienste.

Die oorwinningsdiens van wyle Vian van Dyk (17) oorlede op Vrydag 11 Junie, het op 17 Junie vanuit die kapel by Sonskyn Aftree Oord, Rustenburg, plaasgevind. Die afsterwe van ‘n so jong seun is beslis ‘n verlies vir die Rustenburg gemeenskap en ons medelye gaan uit aan sy familie en vriende. Die diens is met liefde en waardigheid deur Econo Begrafnis en Verassingdienste waargeneem.

Kosie Strydom is op Vrydag 11 Junie op die jong ouderdom van 18 tragies oorlede. Sy oorwinningsdiens het op 17 Junie vanuit die kapel by Sonskyn Aftree Oord Rustenburg plaas gevind. Die Rustenburg gemeenskap is geruk deur die afsterwe van ‘n jong man in die fleur van sy lewe en ons medelye gaan uit aan sy familie en vriende. Die diens is met liefde en waardigheid deur Econo Begrafnis en Verassingdienste waargeneem.

Laaste eerbetoon: Kaptein Henry Visagie

Rustenburg/ Northam/ Thabazimbi – Henry Visagie is in Zeerust gebore en het in Northam grootgeword waar sy pa die stasiekommissaris van die polisie was. Uiteraard het dié jong seun baie by sy pa geleer van dissipline, asook die belangrikheid van diens aan die gemeenskap. Henry het in 1978 gematrikuleer aan die Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer, Thabazimbi, en het op 1 Desember 1978 by die polisie aangesluit. Hy het 36 jaar ononderbroke diens gehad en was bemind

onder almal met wie sy pad gekruis het. In 1991 is hy bevorder tot die rang van sersant en in 1994 tot die rang van adjudant offisier. Hy word bevorder tot die rang van kaptein gedurende 2009 en behou hierdie rang tot hy op 30 Junie 2015 uit die SAPD bedank. Hy was ‘n alombekende en geliefde offisier, wat meestal in Phokeng en Rustenburg gestasioneer was. Hy was die voormalige ‘kantienmeester’ in Rustenburg en het na-ure heerlik sosiaal verkeer saam met polisie-kollegas en lede van die publiek vir ‘n tydperk van vier jaar. Hy was ook deel van die bestuur van die ‘Teeninsurgensie (TIN) Eenheid Veterane’ se komitee en het ‘n waardevolle inset gelewer om hierdie trotse eenheid se herinneringe te laat voortleef. Henry het as jong konstabel reeds vroeg sy staal gewys. Na voltooiing van sy kollege opleiding het hy kursusse in teeninsurgensie, “SWAT”, vuurwapenopleiding, stelselbestuur en bestuur en instandhouding van swaarvoertuie suksesvol deurloop. Hy het vroeg reeds belangstelling en aanleg getoon in logistieke administrasie en homself hierin bekwaam. Hy was welbekend as die ‘moeilike’ man wat nie sou skroom om die wêreld vir polisielede moeilik te maak indien hulle nie kon verduidelik waar hul toerusting, vuurwapens, en uniformstukke was nie. Henry was georganiseerd, doelgerig, rekenaargeletterd en uiters pligsgetrou. Dit is dan ook nie vreemd dat hy tydens inspeksies en wanneer ‘n oudit gedoen is, 100% verslag kon doen oor vuurwapens onder sy beheer nie. Hy was ‘n trotse polisieoffisier wat nie sou skroom om insette te lewer ter verbetering van die dienslewering van die Suid Afrikaanse Polisie Diens (SAPD) nie. Henry was ‘n unieke mens met deernis en respek vir diegene wat daagliks sy pad gekruis het. Hy was ‘n geliefde gesinsman, wat deur sy vrou, Hannelie Redelinghuys liefdevol beskryf word as haar Lovey van die afgelope 17 jaar. Hierdie troetelnaampie word selfs deur sommige van sy agt kleinkinders gebruik wanneer hul na Oupa verwys. Baie polisielede ken hom as ‘Fish’ – vanweë sy van Visagie. Hy was ‘n uiters bekwame skut en het groot respek op die skietbaan afgedwing wanneer hy ‘n wapen in die hand geneem het. Hy was die trotse pa van drie biologiese dogters uit ‘n eerste huwelik met Anita Visagie, naamlik Natalie, getroud met Cliff, en Doreen en Anita. Hannelie se kinders, Pieter en Carla, Marelize en Willem, asook Tanya en Eben

was baie lief vir Henry en hul het wonderlike tye as ‘n familie geken. Henry was uiters skeppend en kunstig en sy hande het vir niks verkeerd gestaan nie. Hy was lewenslustig, spitsvondig en ‘n regte terggees. Hy het nie gehuiwer om enige geleentheid in ‘n partytjie te omskep nie en was vreeslik lief vir musiek. Hy het menige persone laat skrik met sy welbekende hondeblaf-geluid wat hy graag geuiter het om mense op hol te jaag. Wanneer hul vererg omgevlieg het, het hy gewoonlik geskater van die lag. Na sy bedanking uit die SAPD het Henry hom besig gehou met algemene instandhouding en het hy ‘n heerlike tuiste vir hom, Hannelie en die familie geskep op hul kleinhoewe in die Dinie Estates omgewing. Henry was veral erg oor sy Boerboel ‘Visagie’ en het geboer met ganse, hase, visse, skilpaaie, en hoenders. Hy het steeds sy tyd tot beskikking van die polisie en gemeenskap gestel en was altyd beskikbaar om met landelike beveiliging te help. Hannelie en Henry was reeds sedert 2004 in ‘n verhouding, maar sy onthou hoe hul op 5 Februarie 2011 besluit het om, op haar vyftigste verjaardag ook sommer in die huwelik te tree. Dit was ‘n spesiale en glansryke geleentheid waaraan Henry ure se beplanning spandeer het. Hul resep vir ‘n gelukkige huwelik was wedersydse respek, betrokkenheid, en waardering vir mekaar. Hy was op sy gelukkigste as hy kon video’s en foto’s neem. Die SAPD se Lugvleuel van Potchefstroom was daardie betrokke dag in die omgewing en het ‘n spesiale verbyvlug en landing uitgevoer. Henry het ‘n spesiale band met die vlieëniers en boordbemanning gehad en het geen geleentheid laat verbygaan om saam met hul aan misdaadvoorkomingsoperasies deel te neem nie. Hy was ‘n wonderlike leermeester en het met groot geduld talle polisielede opgelei en hul kennis van polisiewerksaamhede uitgebrei. Henry was sonder pretensie en het altyd gesê: “What you see, is what you get”. Met sy bedanking uit die polisie het hy hartseer verklaar dat hy nie voorsien dat hy ‘n lang aftrede sou hê nie. Juis daarom het hy in oorvloed gelewe en het hy elke dag as ‘n geskenk van die Skepper ervaar. Ons groet ‘n “Groot Gees” vanuit ons Polisie geledere. Sy erfenis van omgee, dissipline, en trots sal vir ewig voortleef.

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Slegs drie dae na sy 40ste verjaarsdag is Rudolf Johannes Labuschagne (Rudi) van Thabazimbi op Woensdag 9 Junie oorlede. Hy was ‘n nederige, fantastiese mens en sal onthou word as saggeaard en vrygewig. Rudi was eerlik, lojaal, en baie slim met rekenaars. Sy suster se kinders was sy hart se punt. Rudi se begrafnisdiens sal plaasvind by Aasvoëlkrans buite Rustenburg op 19 Junie.

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A CRY FOR HELPRustenburg – Lorraine Mienie and Christelle Goosen are yet to fully recover from the shock and trauma that comes with losing everything to a raging fire. Mienie and her daughter-in-law (Christelle) were helpless on Wednesday 16 June as the fire, of which the cause is still unknown, destroyed their home at number 45 Leyds Street in Rustenburg East. A distraught Mienie told Platinum Weekly: “We lost everything. Our furniture, blankets, clothes… everything. Our animals also died in the fire. It was terrible!” The unexpected loss was a devastating blow to Christelle, who is heavily pregnant. She is now counting her losses after all the things she had bought in preparation for the arrival of a new member to her family went up in smoke.“I can’t wait to meet my grandson. Christelle is due to deliver the baby in about eight weeks. We need baby clothing,

a cot, blankets, towels, and baby formula,” Mienie explained.Thankfully, businesspeople and members of the Rustenburg community have started helping the family with money and groceries. An anonymous donor gave the family R1,000 cash and a R1,000 Ackermans voucher. Food Lover’s Market Rustenburg also donated groceries to assist the family while Staan Saam Rustenburg have also pledged to help. “We always try to give back to the community,” Food Lover’s Market Rustenburg manager Steven Mulder said. “We must do all we can to care for our community. We encourage other businesses to also chip in and help where they can.”Anyone who would like to assist is requested to contact Lorraine Mienie on 062 262 6812 or Lezann Erasmus on 061 019 6870.

ZINNIAVILLE ELECTRICITY OUTAGE SPARKS PROTESTZinniaville/ Rustenburg – A two-day power failure in parts of Zinniaville and Karlien Park caused community members to embark on a protest. On Saturday 12 June, an angry group of protestors brought traffic to a standstill at the railway crossing on the road from Rustenburg North to Zinniaville. The protestors – who said they had gone for two days without electricity – placed rocks, burning tyres, and tree branches at the four-way stop and made it impossible for traffic to pass through. During the protest, they loudly clamoured for electricity to be restored.

The arrival of the police, after about two hours, led to the dispersion of the protestors who feared being arrested. Police, personnel from the Rustenburg Department of Public Safety, as well as passers-by eventually cleared the road to enable traffic to pass through.Power utility Eskom has been implementing load-shedding across many parts of the country. “The situation is being made worse by some people who are connecting electricity illegally because this trips the system and causes power outages,” said a disgruntled Karlien Park community member.

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Zinniaville/Rustenburg – For some time now the Platinum Weekly has been reporting on the Zinniaville community who want their dignity restored. They want to work and live in an area which is not revolting. Not only are they fed up of being ignored for years on end about the situation which they not only find inhumane, they are scared it might affect their health. It is high time that the powers that be find amicable solutions to their situation. They don’t want the people working at the Rainbow processing plant to lose their jobs, they just want the unacceptable stinky situation resolved.And they want it resolved peacefully, unlike the voice note left on a public group of a person opposing their demands, threatening “don’t make us take out our AK47s”.According to information received the Rainbow processing plant was supposed to shut down on Friday 11 June 2021, due to environmental non-compliance. Apparently, the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality’s (BPDM) municipal manager ordered the shutdown to be suspended.In a letter drafted by a representative of the Zinniaville community it reads: ‘The Zinniaville community is thwarted at every turn by the apparent alliance between certain officials of the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality (BPDM) and RCL/ Rainbow. Having started the latest bout of their campaign to clean up RCL/ Rainbow in April, the BPDM inspectors meticulously followed every procedure and process to give RCL/ Rainbow the opportunity to clean up their act and fulfil their regulatory Duty of Care.”However, RCL/ Rainbow apparently did not comply with the terms laid out in a notice and on Friday 11 June, the plant was meant to be shut down due to persistent non-compliance.“To the utter surprise of disheartened inspectors, they saw four months of work unilaterally and casually discarded because of the actions of the Bojanala acting municipal manager Tshepo Bloom, who unilaterally ordered the shutdown to be suspended,” the letter reads.Discussions between community lawyers and municipal officials, including the head of the legal department, agreed that the executive mayor and municipal manager would address

the issue with the community on Monday 14 June at 19h30 at the Zinniaville Sports Ground. However, they reneged on this commitment later the day and said that they would send representatives. The community then decided to cancel the meeting as it would have been a waste of time, not meeting with the decision makers. Community members who demanded an explanation went to the Bojanala district municipal offices but were refused access to either the executive mayor councillor Fetsang Molosiwa, or the municipal manager. After some time, they received a message that they cannot meet with them due to Covid. It was further also suggested the community should perhaps take the legal route, rather than sorting it out face-to-face. The communities affected are now set to institute legal proceedings to uncover how, why, and on what merits this unilateral overturning of just administration was carried out by the Bojanala municipal officials.

Spearheading the community initiative for clean air, tireless campaigner Soyab Bham of the Zinniaville Ratepayers Association said he knows that the community is in for a long and difficult challenge to get the serial-polluters who have been arrogantly persisting for thirty years to stop.

“We will use all means at our disposal to stop this criminal action, starting by digging into how exactly approvals were granted with no participation from their community,” he said. “Further negotiations between the parties have broken down as the community believes the invitation presented by the municipality for communities to take the legal route means the municipality has no intention of complying with its own legal notice and must be compelled to do so. And this is the instruction we have given to our legal team.”

A voice note threatening the lives of the Zinniaville community because they dare to stand up for their cause, was also widely circulated on social media.

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Traffic could only pass through after the road was cleared.

Angry protestors barricaded the road with burning tyres and rocks.

The fire caused extensive damage to the house.

Lorraine Mienie lost just about all of her belongings.

From left: Lezann Erasmus, Gerhard JV Rensburg, Steven Mulder, Christelle Goosen, Lorraine Mienie and Catrina Jansen van Vuuren.


Proof of residences will no longer be issued from the Municipal buildings.Community members are accordingly informed that from the 14th of June 2021, proof of residences will no longer be issued from the Municipal Buildings which includes inter alia Missionary Mpheni house and all RCCs. Residents are hereby advised to contact their respective Ward Councillor for issuance. This is due to the risk posed in terms of security as well as COVID 19 restrictions, beneath are the contacts of all the Councillors and areas in accordance with Ward demarcation.

WARD DEMARCATION

P O Box 16, Rustenburg, 0300, North West Province, South AfricaTel: (014) 590 3551 Email: [email protected]

Notice: 39/2021

WARD CLR CELL NO AREAS1 Cllr A D Malla 078 622 7901 Phatsima, Boshoek, Rasimone, Boekenhoutfountein & Mafenya2 Cllr E Langeni 064 060 2880 Chaneng & Robega 3 Cllr M R Rantho 078 564 5739 Mogono, Ratshwene, Ralesosobe, Rathibedi & Tau4 Cllr J L Sephai 083 248 3005 Luka, Ramotse, Winsa, Punudung 5 Cllr T I Masilo 073 235 5238 Matlhware, Lemenong, Kgale, Punodung Lenatong, Tigema6 Cllr M Njikelane 076 289 9076 Motswere, Dithabaneng Section, Mosetlha, Green Section side, River side

Section, Sarone Section, Masosobane Section, Mogogane Section, Rratsufi Section, Rrafredy Section, Mmalla Section, Machameng Section, Metlapeng, Ntsweng Section, Pitso Section & Raphana Section

7 Cllr O O Mokgatle 073 629 4933 Buantja, Lefaragatlhe, Lekwakwa, Matlhatsimarwane 1 & 2, Ngeneng, Maozana, Bethel

8 Cllr L I Nkgoang 074 123 6788 Geelhout Park Ext 6, Tlhabane West Avenue & Mountain Ridge9 Cllr M Malinga 072 685 3152 Tlhabane, (Bester, GG)

10 Cllr F S Moatshe 073 494 3267 Tlhabane (Oukasie, Sundown, Clinic, Monareng Street11 Cllr K G Mokotedi 076 903 7885 Tlhabane (Last block Ouskasie near industrial, Yizo yizo, Ko dishopong)12 Cllr J D Ngwato 079 244 3551 Meriting EXT 1, 2 Phase 1, 2 & 313 Cllr L P Mokwele 072 060 4025 Rustenburg North & Fox Lake14 Cllr G J Du Plessis 082 737 1650 Cashan Ext 1 & Ext 2, Geelhout Ext 4, Safari Garden Ext 2, Ext 3 & Ext 4, Some

small part of Protea & Some small part of Rustenburg North15 Cllr C Miny 082 878 5964 Protea park, Partly Safari Garden 16 Cllr J C Cronje 065 857 7933 Geelhout Ext 1, 2, & 3, Protea Park Ext 1 & 2 (All roads between Sesbania

avenue and Vaalbos Avenue) Tlhabane West (Mmillo to 54th Avenue) Donkerhoek and Rietvlei

17 Cllr M Coetzee 082 452 3463 Waterval East and Small portion of cashan 18 Cllr M Lerm 079 110 2087 East End, certain part of Rustenburg CBD 19 Cllr T E Tshabalala 079 764 2774 Motswere, Dithabaneng Section,Mosetlha,Green Section side, River side Section

, Sarone Section, Masosobane Section, Mogogane Section, Rratsufi Section, Rrafredy Section, Mmalla Section, Machameng Section, Metlapeng, Ntsweng Section, Pitso Section & Raphana Section

20 Cllr A Seleka 078 134 2651 Boitekong, EXT 2 & 421 Cllr E N Mjekula 078 600 2543 Boitekong, EXT 4, 5 & 622 Cllr K L Pelesi 071 194 0533 Sunrise park Ext 9, 10 & 11, Ditshibidung, Plot 45, Mnzansi, Skierlik, Majozi

View, Extrat, Mpho Khunou and Popo Molefe23 Cllr V N Makhaula 079 876 9767 Kanana, Motlhabeng, Motlhabeng 2, Bethel, Matalaneng, Leshabaneng, Old

Clinic, Mpheretlane, Rankunyane, Atamelang, Kgapatswai, Kotikoe, Setlokwe, Mafika,

24 Cllr G S Motlhamme 083 773 4578 Freedom Park, Platinum Village, Hostel No.8, Kopano Resident, Freedom Park Ext 1 and Ext 19

25 Cllr PA Tlhapi 076 346 4155 Monakato, Kopman, Maile, Small portion of Chaneng & Maile Diepkuil26 Cllr H B Mogotsi 072 891 0767 Impala South Hostel, Mamerotse, Maile, Tsitsing, Tlaseng, Tantanana, Maile Ext27 Cllr K B Morei 083 407 6232 Lethabong, Soviet 1, 2, 3 Cuba Section, Fidel Castro, Vula Section, Slovo

Section28 Cllr P R Molatlhegi 073 730 5377 Lethabong, Phase 2 & 3, Majakaneng, Chris Hani, Thabo Mbeki, Sisulu, Winnie

Mandela, Lethuli & Maharaje29 Cllr S D Mafoko 079 340 4376 Rankelenyane, Makwolokwe, Barseba, Tlap, Maumong & Mabitse30 Cllr V N Monageng 073 987 8122 Modikwe, Bethanie & Barseba31 Cllr JN Molubi 078 901 0774 Tlapa, Marikana32 Cllr S P Mntombi 072 678 6221 Mmaditlhokwa, Marikana, Wagkraal Farm, Suurplat Farm33 Cllr S Jongela 073 992 2116 Bleskop, Nkaneng 34 Cllr D Gegula 076 409 8521 Zakhele Squatter Camp, Mfidikwe, Bokamoso & Central Deep35 Cllr N V Mqanqeni 083 351 5998 Kroondal, Matebeleng New Stand, Dienie Estates36 Cllr P Tsienyane 082 365 0633 Boschfontein, Molote City, Maanhaarrand, Sandfontein, Naauwpoort, Syferbult

Vlakdrift, Ntsedimane, Rex, Olifantshoek, Boons, Breedsvlei, Mathopestad, Bakudung Sparkling Waters, Olifantsnek

37 Cllr M I Nongqoqo 083 475 4162 Paardekraal Ext 01, Sondela, Losikisiki38 Cllr P Jikeka 078 966 2254 Freedom Park Informal Settlement, Ext 13 Health & Kutlwanong, Freedom Park

Phase 2, 4 and 539 Cllr J Wolf 082 666 6346 Ramochana 40 Cllr M Damoyi 076 365 2113 Paardekraal, Chachalaza, Boitekong 41 Cllr Z Xhinela 073 410 0753 Seraleng Ext 1 & Ext 13 and Seraleng RDP42 Cllr I Edwards 064 755 1009 Waterval East, Thabo Mbeki, Some parts of CBD43 Cllr S T Megalanyane 082 586 9318 Jabula Hostel, Zinniaville, Karlien Park 44 Cllr S M S Mosoeu 076 707 6462 Khibitswane, Serutube, Lesung, Ikageng Mosenthal45 Cllr D M Molotsane 063 974 9019 Photsaneng, Thekwane & Karee

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20 illegal miners’ bodies found NW – Post-mortems that will be conducted on the 20 decomposing bodies discovered at two areas in Orkney are expected to shed more light on the circumstances leading to the death of suspected illegal miners. Six of the bodies were discovered at an old unused mine shaft in Lawarence park on Tuesday 14 June while a further 14 were found near the railway line along Ariston Road. “The deceased are suspected to be illegal miners commonly known as ‘zama zamas’ operating in obsolete shafts in Orkney and Stilfontein. Furthermore, the deceased suffered severe body burns,” police spokesperson brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said. “As part of investigations, post-mortems will be

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SIBANYE-STILLWATER SEEKSENTERPRISING BUSINESSES IN MARIKANA

Sibanye-Stillwater, our mining improves lives.

GET YOUR SHARE OF THE

R2.1 MILLION BUSINESS SUPPORT

Sibanye-Stillwater’s focus is on creating opportunities to ensure our local communities are sustainably empowered. Our practice of allocating opportunities for local 100% BEE enterprises provides a stake in the procurement allocation.

In the journey to improve lives through stimulating the local economy in communities around our Marikana operations, Sibanye-Stillwater is on the lookout for TWENTY existing and qualifying businesses to support through Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) funding, training, and skills development.

Each business will be awarded R105 000, of

which R20 000 cash will be a once-off seed

capital for equipment and infrastructure, and

R85 000 will be allocated to business support.

R

THE GRANT

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO PITCH YOUR BUSINESS AND TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ESD INITIATIVE:

www.sibanyestillwater.com/suppliers/marikana-start-up-pitch/

MARIKANA

START-UP PITCH 2021

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT

(TOP 40)

25JULY

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

10JULY

APPLICATIONS OPEN

16JUNE


C E L E B R A T I N G f a T H E R S

" T h e g r e a t e s t m a r k o f a f a t h e r i s h o w h e t r e a t s h i s c h i l d r e n

w h e n n o o n e i s l o o k i n g . "D a n P e a r c e

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Valid until 25 June – 26 July 20211 adult pay full price and children pay half price.

Use the following discount Code- AC when making an online booking.Without the discount code the client will not enjoy the benefit.

Three Star empowers new business ownerRustenburg – Boipelo Sepeng became a young female entrepreneur when she won a Spaza shop in Three Star’s Win-a-Spaza competition on Saturday 12 June.The prize – valued at R150 000 – consists of a container with stock so that she can start her own business and sell stock to her community. To enter the competition, all she had to do was to buy products up to the value of R1500 including five participating products, complete the entry form and put it in the box. Three Star general manager Raymond Phatlane then had the honour of drawing six names from a box. Each person received a key and had to attempt to open the lock to a cardboard container. Boipelo got the winning key and the crowed rejoiced as the lock opened. The other five did not leave empty handed as they all received a Sunbeam compact oven. A few customers also walked away with hampers and other items to celebrate the occasion.Beni Mpofu, the 2020 Win-a-Spaza winner who managed to triple his earnings with his spaza shop also attended the event.Three Star Powertrade is open to the public and no buying card is required. Everyone in Rustenburg and beyond are invited for a great shopping experience with good service, low prices, and massive savings. Buy more – pay less! The shop is situated on the corner of Tuin and Hefer Street with safe and secure parking. Customers also have the option of utilising debit and credit card facilities, which are available in store.

Three Star Win-a-Spaza competition winner Boipelo Sepeng (left) and Three Star general manager Raymond Phatlane.

2020 Win-a-Spaza winner Beni Mpofu is now running a successful business.


Moist chocolate cake

• 4 eggs• 1 cup castor sugar• ½ cup oil• 1 tsp vanilla essence • 1 cup flour• 2 tsp baking powder• ¼ cup cocoa• ½ cup milk

1. Cream or beat the eggs and sugar until it’s white and fluffy.

2. Add the oil and vanilla essence and beat again.

3. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients.

4. Lastly, add the milk and beat for a minute.

5. Pour into a greased rectangle Pyrex.

6. Bake at 170º for 25 minutes. 7. Allow to cool completely. 8. Cut into squares.

Pour ganache over. 9. Decorate as desired.

Ingredients

Instructions

This easy to make, moist chocolate cake, is probably the most craved recipe in any home. Rustenburg community member Akira Hussain shared her family recipe…

Whenever I whip up this cake, my family always come running for a taste. My grandmother, who is the best cook I know, shared this recipe with me. She often sends a recipe for me to try via WhatsApp. Give this one a try – you won’t be disappointed!

PS – Ganache is made using 160g dairy milk chocolate and 155g Nestle cream. You simply

melt the chocolate, add the cream, and mix well.

Rustenburg community member Akira Hussain

I’VE BEEN

SCAMMED[Letter to the editor]

I lost my job a few years ago and due to various financial struggles, I eventually got blacklisted. It took me a while to get back on my feet, but I am gainfully employed now, and things were looking up until a situation arose where I urgently needed money. Having no other option, I had to turn to a loans company to assist. Unfortunately, my past debt still lingers and because I was blacklisted, my loan was denied. However, one of the employees of the loans company told me that if I pay R4,500 he will be able to get my loan approved. Desperate, I scraped together every cent I had and paid it over to him… turns out it was a scam!It has been almost three months now, and not only do I still not have the money I so desperately needed, but I also lost R4,500. I have tried reporting it to the police but was informed that because it was a verbal agreement, I don’t have a foot to stand on. Please be careful and make sure to rather go to reputable companies and don’t fall for these shady loan sharks.Bitten by a Loan Shark

It’s called a STOP sign for a reason![Letter to the editor]

Rustenburg – A stop sign is a traffic sign designed to notify drivers that they must come to a complete stop and make sure the intersection is safely clear of vehicles and pedestrians before continuing past the sign. First come first serve is the general rule when stopping at a four-way stop. However, it seems like Rustenburg drivers have decided that the stop signs in our town are mere suggestions. The people either completely ignore it. The people that use the Kroondal road slack off just enough, so that they don’t hit the other car too hard should you collide. You are supposed to stop and wait for your turn. It doesn’t mean that if the person takes too long that you can take his turn. We are not playing Rummy Cup; people’s lives are at stake. In Bo-Dorp we have a few roads that cross with two-way stops, but as a general rule I slow down when I pass these crossings just in case some jerk decides that the stop sign does not apply to him or her. I know of a man who was rear-ended

three times in one year because he dared to come to a complete standstill. His insurance premium skyrocketed because he is a law-abiding citizen.It makes me so angry when people do this that, when I see someone trying to drive out

of turn, I get spiteful, making sure that I take my turn extra slow just

to force them to wait those extra two seconds which they seemingly did not have to spare. Next time I see you in my rear-view mirror speeding towards me, hoping to skip the stop sign I

will turn into a learner driver, take my car out of gear, check

all my mirrors, look left, look right, look left again, put my car in first

gear and then only drive on – because that is what the law says I have to do.So next time you see the sign with the words STOP on it – please follow the rules of the road and STOP. Are those two seconds really worth that extra money on your insurance premium or even your life?

I stop at Stop Signs


TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER

SUB-CONTRACTOR REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 6

MEGALITRE RESERVOIREsor Construction (Pty) Ltd invites local SMMEs to tender for Sub-Contract work on formwork, reinforcing and concrete works in Rustenburg Industrial area and preference will be given to:• Tlhabane• Seraleng • Zinniaville/Karlienpark• Lefaragatlhe• Rustenburg Noord• Geelhout/Tlhabane WestScope of work: • Formwork for floors and walls. • Supply and install reinforcing. • Placing of concrete and waterproofing. Estimated CIDB contractor grading designation of a 3 CE applicable for above-mentioned activities. Information required from local SMME companies.1. Company Profile2. References 3. Letter of Good standing 4. Proof of physical address5. SARS tax clearance certificate6. BEE Certificate / affidavit

( ≥51% Black Owned)Local SMME’s will be required to send the above mentioned information to [email protected] before 12H00 on 23 June 2021.Main contractor will assess and select companies and schedule a compulsory site clarification meeting. Meeting location will be sent to selected companies. Correspondence will be entered into with the short-listed tenderers only.Esor Construction (Pty) Ltd selection of qualifying tenderers will be at Esor’s sole discretion and will be final.

TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER

SUB-CONTRACTOR REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 6 MEGALITRE

RESERVOIR PLATFORMEsor Construction (Pty) Ltd invites local SMMEs to tender for Sub-Contract work for the construction of a G5 gravel platform in Rustenburg Industrial area and preference will be given to:• Tlhabane• Seraleng • Zinniaville/Karlienpark• Lefaragatlhe• Rustenburg Noord• Geelhout/Tlhabane WestScope of work: • Excavate, level and compact. • Import of G5 material.• Construction of platform. Estimated CIDB contractor grading designation of a minimum 1 CE is required for abovementioned activityInformation required from local SMME companies.1. Company Profile2. References 3. Letter of Good standing 4. Proof of physical address5. SARS tax clearance certificate6. BEE Certificate / affidavit

( ≥51% Black Owned)Local SMME’s will be required to send the above mentioned information to [email protected] before 12H00 on 23 June 2021.Main contractor will assess and select companies and schedule a compulsory site clarification meeting. Meeting location will be sent to selected companies. Correspondence will be entered into with the short-listed tenderers only.Esor Construction (Pty) Ltd selection of qualifying tenderers will be at Esor’s sole discretion and will be final.

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Rustenburg SAPS Radio Control Centre

014 590 4115/6/7

Rustenburg SAPS Community Service Centre

014 590 4126/27/39

SAPS Boitekong 014 593 6001/ 6002/ 6003

SAPS Emergency (cell phones only)

112

SAPS Marikana 014 572 3143SAPS Rustenburg 014 590 4116SAPS Tlhabane 014 565 9154

Ambulance / Metro Control Room

014 784 4100

Ambulance / Metro Control Room (provincial)

014 777 3500

SAPS

AMBULANCE

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Med 24/7 (Private) 086 177 7761

ER24 084 124NetCare 911 082 911Trauma Rescue 014 594 0689Ferncrest Hospital (Emergencies)

014 568 4339/8

Peglerae Hospital (Casualties)

014 597 2823

HOSPITALS

Ferncrest Hospital 014 568 4399Job Shimankana Tabane (JST) provincial hospital

014 590 5100

La Femme Clinic 014 594 9500RusMed 24 014 523 9378/9351

CLEANING SERVICES 24/7

CIA Crime Incident Accident 079 498 7606

FIRE

Fire Department 014 784 4100

Rustenburg Local Municipality emergencies (fire)

014 777 3500

RTB LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

RLM Accounts Queries 014 590 3111RLM Emergencies (Fire Dept.)

Press 1

RLM Customer Care Supervisor

Press 2

WATER

Water Problem Helpline 014 590 3111

ELECTRICITY

Electricity Helpline 014 565 1042

Eskom National Line 086 003 7566

ROAD AND TRAFFIC

Bakwena N4 Toll Road 080 022 5936

Traffic Control Room (Rustenburg)

014 590 3221

We have the following permanent mining positions available in Rustenburg:

INFO PERSONNELTel: 014 592 1791/4

Address: 40A Heystek Street, RustenburgPLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS

Register and upload your CV onto our website www.infopersonnel.co.za

• General Manager• Mine Manager• Mine Overseer• Shift Supervisor

• Miner• Shaft Timberman• Winding Electricians

MAKE IT SNAPPY!

Rustenburg – During their monthly meeting in May, the Rustenburg Photographic Society announced their winners. Hats off to Simon Fletcher whose photo Misty Forest Trees was the winner in the cellphone category. Angelina van Rooyen’s My first kiss was the winner in

the set subject category and Gerrie Botha’s Rodeo was the technical subject winner. The society meets every third Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact their club chairperson Simon Fletcher on 082 371 9867 or vice chairperson Ronel Broderick on 082 451 2999.

My first kiss by Angelina van Rooyen

Misty Forest Trees by Simon Fletcher

Rodeo by Gerrie Botha


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Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism

BID CANCELLATION NOTICEThe Department would like to cancel the following tenders:

Bid Number Bid descriptionDEDECT01/2020A Provisioning of security services for a

period of three (3) years in HEAD OFFICE (NWDC BUILDING)

DEDECT01/2020 B Provisioning of security services for a period of three (3) years in BOJANALA DISTRICT

DEDECT01/2020 A&C Provisioning of security services for a period of three (3) years inNGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA DISTRICT & DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRCTS

DEDECT01/2020 D Provisioning of security services for a period of three (3) years in DR RUTH SEGOMOTSI MOMPATI DISTRICT

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We are looking for a person who has a minimum of five years’ experience in major and minor auto body work.

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PANELBEATER VACANCY

Engineering Foreman (CU)Closing Date: 25th June 2021Geo Location: Sibanye Stillwater – Marikana Operations Sourcing Strategy: Internal and ExternalReporting To: Engineering SuperintendentLocation: Thakadu Nickel Purification Plant, BMRPlacement: Full timeContract type: PermanentSubordinates: +/- 5PURPOSEThe Engineering Foreman will be responsible for overseeing electrical and mechanical maintenance activities. Ensuring legally compliant, safe and available equipment in support of achieving production targets. This incumbent will be expected to work overtime and standby as per operational needs.MINIMUM ROLE REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 / Matric (or equivalent) and Qualified Artisan with N4

or relevant qualification• Qualification as a competent Artisan in related discipline

(Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation)• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Engineering & Maintenance• A minimum of 3 years’ additional experience in a supervisory roleKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Safety, Health, Environment & Quality: Ensure compliance with

MHSA, EMPR and all other statutory requirements• Operations: Maximise availability and reliability of equipment to

enable the achievement of production quantity and quality targets• Quality: Ensure best practice standards on mechanical and

electrical work• Growth: Recommend defects of systems and processes to improve

the output and safety of the plant• People: Coach, guide and provide on-the-job training to the team• Stakeholder Liaising & Teamwork: Liaise with key stakeholders

related to the organisation and coordination of work.APPLICATION PROCESSPlease email your application to [email protected] with a reference to Engineering Foreman in the subject line. By submitting your application, you consent to Thakadu collecting, processing, transmitting and storing your personal information exclusively for the purposes of recruitment and selection at the company. Please verify the accuracy of all information you have submitted.Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.Thakadu does not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and will consequently not be held liable for payment of placement and/or search fees.

Thakadu is an innovative, metals and energy materials company. We seek out opportunities to invest, build and operate beneficiation plants that produce higher-value products for global markets. We have active operations and projects throughout South Africa, as well as access to priority export markets through our strategic global partners.

We create lasting value through great partnerships by investing in beneficiation plants to produce and trade higher value products.

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PROJECT PLANNER GRADE: C UPPER BAND

Eland Platinum Mine is a mining operation which forms part of the Northam Platinum Limited group. It is situated near the vibrant towns of the North West Province—Brits and Hartebeestpoort and Pretoria, the administrative capital city of South Africa. The mine is a high quality growth-enabling asset currently in a development phase and has a life expectancy of 30 year. The Eland mining operation is a shallow hybrid UG2 PGMs reef, built in decline shafts that give access to the orebody reserves.

Please attach a comprehensive updated CV as well as a certified copy of your ID and your qualifications.

Applications close: 25 June 2021 Northam Eland will apply the employment equity principles as set out in the company’s Employment Equity Policy which is in compliance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Should you meet all the requirements, please submit your curriculum vitae to [email protected] and please quote the job title in the subject box. Kindly note that Eland will only correspond with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from the company within 21 days after the closing date for application please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Role requirements

The successful candidate must have the following basic requirements: • NQF level 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or • Adult Senior Certificate) with English literacy• Recognised qualification in project management and • project planning• At least three (3) years experience in project

planning environment• Sound knowledge of underground and surface mining• Proficient in MS Project and MS Word• SAP Knowledge will be advantageous• Medical Certificate of Fitness

Key performance areas

• Produce / manage detailed construction and commissioning schedules in Microsoft Projects

• Compile and submit project progress reports periodically• Audit contractor schedules to ensure that they comply with

their contract obligations• Assist the project supervisors in early warnings of deviations

to the plan

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CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER GRADE: DL UPPER BAND





Role requirements

The successful candidate must have the following basic requirements: • Grade 12 Certificate• Blasting Certificate• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Safety / Risk /

Engineering Management• Project management and Auditors Certificate• Incident investigation skills and techniques (ICAM/RCAT/SCAT)• 10 Years relevant Mining / Engineering, of which five years’ must

be in a capacity of a Chief Safety Officer• Experience in developing, implementing, managing, Auditing

Safety and Risk Control initiatives, programmes in the risk management reports compilation, reporting and monitoring

• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act,• Good verbal, written communication and presentation skills

Key performance areas • Risk assessments and facilitate line managers and HOD in

implementing corrective and preventive actions where necessary• Incident investigations and High-Risk Potential occurrences and

implement preventative, corrective actions to prevent occurrences, monitor effectiveness of controls and Track effective close out of actions

• Designing and implementing an overall projects risk management process for the organisation, including an analysis of prevailing hazards and management thereof

• Assist to draft, review COP’s and SOP’s to ensure guidelines are met and forward to a specialist for final approval

• Safety Officers for routine risk assessments, reviews, performing a risk assessment, Analysing current risks and identifying potential risks that may affect the company new and ongoing projects

• Performing a risk evaluation: Evaluating the company’s previous handling of risks and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the company, such as remedial actions and legal requirements


Eland Platinum Mine (Eland) is a mining operation which forms part of the Northam Platinum Limited (Northam) group. It is situated near the vibrant towns of the North West Province - Brits and Hartebeestpoort, as well as Pretoria, the administrative capital city of South Africa.

Northam is a primary producer of platinum group metals (PGM) and holds a portfolio of world-class mining operations and projects in two provinces in South Africa - Limpopo and North West.

The Eland mining operation is a shallow hybrid UG2 PGMs reef, built in decline shafts that give access to the orebody reserves.

It makes use of chairlifts to travel into the underground working areas where mining activities which include semi-trackless and conventional stoping are performed.

The mine is a high-quality growth-enabling asset currently in a development phase and has a life expectancy of 30 years. It has a potential to generate a long-term sustainable revenue which will benefit its employees and all stakeholders during its existence.

Eland offers exciting career opportunities in mining. We create a collaborative working environment and an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages and supports excellent performance and innovative thinking.

Our strategic, proactive and functional approach to running our business brings systematization and stability. Therefore, our employees are expected to work a fixed 5-day shift cycle which averages at least 45 hours on double rotational shifts. However, if required, extended work shifts are negotiated well in advance.

If you want a career that makes a real difference towards a sustainable future for you, for our communities and our country at large, then consider joining our winning team today!


DRAUGHTSMAN GRADE: C UPPER BAND





Role requirements

The successful candidate must have the following basic requirements: • NQF level 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or

Adult Senior Certificate) with English literacy• N3 or Higher Qualification• Postgraduate qualification in project management will be

an advantage• Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a draughting environment• Basic Auto CAD, Auto CAD 14, Auto CAD Map 3D,

Auto CAD advance training and Model maker• Microsoft Office• SAP• Stope CAD will be an advantage• Medical Certificate of Fitness


• Management of project design internal and external stakeholders

• Management of the project design schedule so as to ensure timeous completion of project deliverables

• Management of the project design budget (tracking sheet and change management)

• Management of project design communications including documentation control and project design reporting

• Coordination and management of the inter-department workflows – design and drawing interface and integration

• Assist in the day to day management of the drawing office


CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN GRADE: C UPPER BAND

Eland Platinum Mine is a mining operation which forms part of the Northam Platinum Limited group. It is situated near the vibrant towns of the North West Province-Brits and Hartebeestpoort and Pretoria, the administrative capital city of South Africa. The mine is a high quality growth-enabling asset currently in a development phase and has a life expectancy of 30 year. The Eland mining operation is a shallow hybrid UG2 PGMs reef, built in decline shafts that give access to the orebody reserves.




Role requirements The successful candidate must have the following basic requirements:

• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or Adult Senior Certificate) with English literacy or N3 in Engineering studies

• National Certificate: Building and Construction (Civil Engineering)

• At least 5 years’ experience as artisan prior to being a Foreman/Supervisor

• At least three (3) years’ experience as a Foreman/Supervisor

• Foreman/Supervisor certification will be advantageous• Extensive experience in the Civil and Earthworks

construction industry• English Language Proficiency• Time management skills• Employee relations skills• Supervisory management skills• Computer Literate in MS office• Planned maintenance system skills• Medical Certificate of Fitness


The Civil and Earthworks Site Construction Supervisor is responsible for the on-site management of all civil and earthworks including:

• Safety management• Quality management• Schedule management (plan, control, co-ordinate and monitor

construction activities to meet the overall project programme andkey activity dates)

• Materials management• People management• Construction management• Documentation management and reporting

Eland Platinum Mine (Eland) is a mining operation which forms part of the Northam Platinum Limited (Northam) group. It is situated near the vibrant towns of the North West Province - Brits and Hartebeestpoort, as well as Pretoria, the administrative capital city of South Africa.

Northam is a primary producer of platinum group metals (PGM) and holds a portfolio of world-class mining operations and projects in two provinces in South Africa - Limpopo and North West.

The Eland mining operation is a shallow hybrid UG2 PGMs reef, built in decline shafts that give access to the orebody reserves.

It makes use of chairlifts to travel into the underground working areas where mining activities which include semi-trackless and conventional stoping are performed.

The mine is a high-quality growth-enabling asset currently in a development phase and has a life expectancy of 30 years. It has a potential to generate a long-term sustainable revenue which will benefit its employees and all stakeholders during its existence.

Eland offers exciting career opportunities in mining. We create a collaborative working environment and an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages and supports excellent performance and innovative thinking.

Our strategic, proactive and functional approach to running our business brings systematization and stability. Therefore, our employees are expected to work a fixed 5-day shift cycle which averages at least 45 hours on double rotational shifts. However, if required, extended work shifts are negotiated well in advance.

If you want a career that makes a real difference towards a sustainable future for you, for our communities and our country at large, then consider joining our winning team today!


Fighting gender-based violenceBrits – Grace Help Centre is proud to be a member of the National Shelter Movement that was established and launched in August 2008. The mission of the movement is to engage in service provision and capacity building on gender-based violence (GBV) and providing a shelter for abused women and children living in South Africa. The goal of the National Shelter Movements is to promote gender sensitivity and provide effective and efficient services to the women and children who take refuge at the shelters. The movement also plays a key role by equipping workers at the forefront of fighting GBV with the relevant skills and knowledge to execute their duties with care and respect. It also offers space for mutual support and provides a platform for victims to share their experiences among each other with the view

of addressing their common challenges. Grace Help Centre – which works in close partnership with the Department of Health as well as the Department of Social Development – has been recognised on many occasions by the government for the role it has played in helping victims of GBV and abuse.For any enquiries, please contact Rina van der Berg on 072 348 6526 or [email protected].

‘n Bakkievrag komberse vir Charitas

Rustenburg – NG Proteapark het gedurende die maande Mei en Junie ‘n uitreikaksie van stapel gestuur om Charitas (maatskaplike dienste) te help met die insameling vir komberse. Dié komberse gaan spesifiek aan kinders oorhandig word. Die gemeente het altesaam 118 komberse op 10 Junie aan Cherie Steenkamp en Izelle Jacobs van Charitas oorhandig.Die leraars van NG Proteapark, Ds Willem Pretorius en Ds Deon Strauss het die

komberse op hierdie koue oggend namens die gemeente oorhandig. Hulle vertel: “Onder moeilike omstandighede het ons gemeente steeds met ons hande gevat om ‘n verskil te maak. Ons is ‘n gemeente wat graag uitreik en ons probeer help waar ons kan, maak nie saak van die omstandighede waarin ons onsself bevind nie. Ons is tog almal in dieselfde storm, ons bootjies verskil net: roeiboot, stoomskip, snelboot, duikboot of seilskip.”

Paying it forward

Food parcels were handed out by Al Imdaad Rustenburg.

Phokeng/ Rustenburg – On Wednesday 16 June, the Al Imdaad Rustenburg team gave blankets and food parcels to Lenient Children’s Centre and an old age home. Both

facilities are located in Phokeng and the Al Imdaad Rustenburg team is grateful to the Muslin community for the part they played in assisting the needy.

Popular doggy spa rebuilt Rustenburg – On Saturday 13 March, Sharloms YorkitiQue Doggy Spa owner Christelle Pretorius burst into tears while watching everything she had worked so hard for going up in flames.Her heart sank as the spa, located along the Old Pretoria Road just outside Rustenburg, was reduced to rubble in what was later established to be an act of arson. The destruction of the spa, a pooch pampering facility that had become popular in Rustenburg and surrounding areas, was a huge blow to her.Pretorius is also a dog breeder and fortunately her Yorkshire Terriers, Pit Bulls

and her other dogs which were located in a separate structure, sustained no injuries during the fire. With the damage estimated at around R400,000, community members took it upon themselves to help Pretorius reconstruct the doggy spa which also had a lot of sentimental value to all of them. After several weeks of reconstruction, the spa finally reopened its doors for business on Saturday 29 May. Pretorius and Willa Breitenbach are very grateful to everyone who helped them in the reconstruction of the spa, which re-opened under the new name ‘Little Paris For Paws’.

Show you careRustenburg – Tekkie Tax is a national fundraising campaign taking place on Friday 6 August. It is a chance where you can show where your heart lies and support non-profit organisations to continue doing great work in their communities.Tekkie Tax supports five sectors:• A = Animals• B = Bring Hope• C = Children• D = Disability• E = EducationSAVF Rustenburg is one of these organisations that will greatly benefit from this fundraising event. All you have to do is buy your R10 sticker and wear it with your

tekkies - with pride. They will also have T-shirts for R100 for adults and R80 for kids, shoelaces for R35 – that includes a sticker and tattoos for R10.Wear your heart on your sleave and on your feet to show you care.

To buy your stickers visit the SAVF Rustenburg office at 212A, Kruger street, Rustenburg or phone the office on 014 592 8568.

The food parcels were acquired through a partnership with the Muslim community of Rustenburg.

Shine a light on a cold winter nightRustenburg – Winter is here and while we are all snuggling under our warm blankets and cuddling with out pets, the animals at the Rustenburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are not so lucky… The Rustenburg SPCA would like to install infrared lights in the kennels to help keep the animals in their care a little warmer during these very cold nights. If you would like to assist, contact the Rustenburg SPCA office on 014 592 3181 or [email protected].

Van links: Ds Deon Strauss, Izelle Jacobs, Cherie Steenkamp en Ds Willem Pretorius.

Christelle Pretorius (left) and Willa Breitenbach next to the reconstructed doggy spa.

The doggy spa was reduced to rubble by a fire on Saturday 13 March.


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PW EVENTS Date Venue Tel EmailColour Festival 18 Jun '21 Rustenburg: Midnight @ Sportsbar 082-536-6141 [email protected] Live 18 Jun '21 Rustenburg: Elements 072-838-5871 [email protected] Rugby 19 Jun '21 Rustenburg: Impala Rugby Club 079-754-3284 [email protected] Live 19 Jun '21 Rustenburg: Elements 072-838-5871 [email protected] Live 19 Jun '21 Rustenburg: Groove Tales 072-838-5871 [email protected] Live 20 Jun '21 Rustenburg: Elements 072-838-5871 [email protected] Bester live 19 Jun '21 Rustenburg: 2 Riviere 079-879-8690 [email protected] 19 Jun '21 Online*** 018-299-1783 [email protected] Photographic Society Monthly Meeting 19 Jun '21 Rustenburg: NG Proteapark 082-451-2999 [email protected] League 23 Jun '21 Rustenburg: Midnight @ Sportsbar 082-536-6141 [email protected]

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that we can publish with your answer.• Your contact details.If you don’t want your answers to be in the newspaper, just reply to the question: YES/ NO. The results of the votes will be published in our next issue. PS – You can also give your opinion by commenting on our Facebook post.

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Morné enjoyed Joburg Classic

IMPALA EYE THIRD WIN

Morné du Plessis competed in the Joburg Classic.

Rugby – Impala Rugby Club will be aiming for a third victory – in as many matches – when they face Eersterust on Saturday 19 June in a Carleton Reserve League encounter. The Rustenburg-based club, who have managed to win two of their opening matches, will enjoy the advantage of playing in the familiar surroundings of the Impala Rugby Stadium. There will be no supporters at the venue due to the implementation of strict COVID-19 regulations that govern sporting activities. However, this is unlikely to dampen the spirits of a group of Impala players who believe they have what it takes to cruise to a victory that would see them assuming the top spot on the League table. Head coach Joel Scherman believes the impressive performance of the first and second teams in their matches against Atteridgeville and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) makes his players favourites to win on Saturday. On Saturday 5 June, Impala’s second

team registered a resounding 41-0 win over the Atteridgeville second team. Not to disappoint, the Impala first team went on to record a 48-0 victory over Atteridgeville’s first team. On Saturday 12 June, both Impala teams were on the winning side once again in

their matches against TUT. The second team recorded a 26-

12 win, while the first team powered to a 41-31 victory.Scherman – who together with Sydney Venter and Justin St. Jerry are at the forefront of rebuilding the first and second teams – is

confident of another positive showing.

“Our first team is currently second on the log and I am happy with

the way that both teams have played,” Scherman told Platinum Weekly. “We have improved significantly. This is what makes us confident of securing victory against Eersterust on Saturday. If we win then we will go to the top of the log and this is a huge inspiration for any player.”

Rustenburg – Rustenburg Cycling Club’s (RCC) juniors are continuing to make a positive impression in the competitions they are taking part in. The RCC is very proud of Morné du Plessis for representing the juniors well during the Joburg Classic, which took place in Randburg on Saturday 12 June. Competing in the u/17 boys age group, du Plessis put in a brave effort during the tough 60km race. He finished 9th out of a total of twelve cyclists and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of testing his skills against the other competitors.

UITSLAE• Waratahs 7 - 41 Chiefs• Blues 31 - 21 Western Force• Rebels 26 - 52 Crusaders• Brumbies 12 - 33 Highlanders

Die Blues en die Highlanders gaan dan om die Super titel meeding in Auckland op Eden Park om 09:05 Saterdag 19 Junie. Dit is maar raar om nié die Crusaders in ‘n finaal te sien nie, maar hulle het ondanks hulle reuse oorwinning oor die Rebels nie genoeg punte aangeteken om in die finaal te speel nie.

Dis verstommend dat drie Kiwi spanne op 23 punte geëindig het. Die Kiwi spanne het 23 uit 25 games teen die Aussies gewen. Die Kiwi’s is net in ‘n ander klas as die Aussies. Kry die biltong en droëwors reg maats! Met die tipe ruggas wat die Nieu-Seelanders tans speel, kan dit net ‘n lus wees om te aanskou.

Currie Beker 2021Rainbow Cup SA SUPER RUGBY TRANS

TASMAN

Die bestaande Curriebeker skop ook af op Vrydag 18 Junie. Die Bulle sal maar swaar leuen op die groentjies wat gekies gaan word, want die A-span speel mos in Italië in die PRO14 Finaal.

BEPALINGS

Vrydag 18 Junie• Pumas 19:00 Lions

Saterdag 19 Junie• Griekwas 13:30 Sharks• Bulls 16:00 WPNag ou grote...Was die hande en drink meer versigtig met die masker-ding!

Sharks vs BullsLaas Saterdag het die Bulle die Sharks oortuigend geklop in Durban met 34-22. Die Haaie is behoorlik gegaffel in die vaste skrums. Cornal Hendricks, wat ‘n ster! Dié voormalige Blitsbok en Springbok wat nou in die nommer-12 jersey uitdraf vir die Bulle, is met sy puik spel welverdiend as speler van die wedstryd aangewys. Hendricks het ook vir Curwin Bosch hakskene gewys om ‘n puik drie te loop druk. Hoe Rassie en kie nie vir Hendricks plek gehad het in die Bok-groep nie, sal net die kopdok van Brakpan kan verklaar ou grote.Marcell Coetzee kon nie op ‘n beter tyd deur Jake White na Pretoria ontbied word nie. Dié yster het die kapteinskap by die beseerde Duane Vermeulen oorgeneem en sy spel op agsteman is uitstaande! Coetzee kan na net drie games die PRO14 titel as kaptein op sy CV plaas. En o ja, Coetzee is ook nie in die Bokgroep ingesluit nie. Marco van Staden, Trevor Nyakane en Morné Steyn is nie ingesluit in die Bulle se span nie weens Springbok Protokol.

Die Bulle reis Treviso toe om Saterdag teen Benetton uit te draf om te bepaal wie die 2021 Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup kampioen span sal wees. Die Benetton span wemel van SA spelers. Dewaldt Duvenage is die kaptein en spelers soos Andries Coetzee, Corniel Els, Eli Snyman, en Braam Steyn is ook in die Benetton se 23 tal. Go Bulle!So terloops... Die game tussen die Stormers en die Lions kon nie plaasvind nie as gevolg van Covid-19 implikasies.

Let nature give you a run for your money

Trail runners enjoying the action of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Trail Run that was hosted earlier this year. Photo credit: Tobias Ginsberg.

Hartbeespoort – Entries are open for the exciting THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE that will take place at the Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Hartbeespoort, in August 2021! The event boasts magnificent trails that are combined with spectacular views, a relaxed atmosphere and great vibe! Enter now! For additional information visit www.stillwatersports.com, contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045 or email [email protected].


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