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[email protected] © Platinum Gazette Shop where Burgersfort, Morone Centre South Africa shops! Tel: (013) 231 8090 or 087 808 4022/3 2 NEWS 8 APRIL 2011 They klapped them and then they burned the Mayor’s house, and then they talked, and agreed THULA UMTHWALO ADMINISTRATORS What was probably the last straw in the saga around Xstrata Alloys’ Lion plant outside Steelpoort, was when Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor, Ralepane Mamekoa’s house was set alight last week Thursday evening in Eerstegeluk and his vehicle destroyed, presumably by protesters who were shot at with rubber bullets by the Police when they marched from Eerstegeluk to the Lion plant the previous night (Platinum Gazette of 1 April has the article). About 50 protesters were also arrested and two Policemen slightly injured.The next day Government decided that talks should be held in Polokwane and the following statement was issued by the government after the talks: “Talks to deal with violence protests by residents of under Tubatse Steelpoort Community in Greater Tubatse Municipality under Sekhukhune District Municipality have just been concluded today (Friday last week). The meeting was convened by the provincial government in partnership with the Sekhukhune District Municipality. In attendance were representatives of Tubatse / Steelpoort Forum, Xstrata Mine management, community representatives, traditional leaders from the affected villages and other government departments. The talks were initially scheduled to be held at Xstrata Mine in Steelpoort but later rescheduled to Polokwane due to the tense atmosphere. On the agenda was the memorandum of grievances submitted by the Tubatse Steelpoort community three weeks ago. The community demands the following: · · · · · Employment of local people, Skills Development Plan, Procurement Plan, Appointment of Community Liaison Officer, Social and Labour Plan Document, and Communication Model. In response, government wishes to state the following categorically: · · · That mines need to do more regarding empowering local communities through employment and other economic spin-offs, That Xstrata Alloys, revise its targets and start training locals with the purpose of skilling them and making sure that they are employable, That the definition of a local should be located so that it can find clear expression in the matter between the mine and the communities, (That is the job the task team) That the community representatives and the mine will meet and develop a common model as per the envisaged Recruitment Agency, That Xstrata should understand and comply with government procurement policy, and start appointing service providers as per the law of the country, That mining houses should embark seriously on developmental initiatives directed at social responsibility at areas where they mine and deliverables must serve as evidence, That the mine and the affected communities will establish a Communication Structure that will develop an all-inclusive communication model, and That a government led Task Team be appointed to audit the information submitted by Xstrata Alloys conflicted by the community, with the community represented as observers. · · · · · Government wishes to express itself to the acknowledgement that poverty and unemployment are the main causes of frictions within communities and mines, and more need to be done. However, communities are blamed for taking the law into its own hand rather than engaging on peaceful means of resolving disputes. In addition, government wishes to point a finger at communities for marching to the mines instead of marching to government as voted by them. In response to concerns by communities that traditional leaders are empowering themselves through tenders and jobs for pals in the mines, government advocates for mutual understanding and working together with the communities. The ideal situation is for traditional leaders to serve their people not their personal needs, with communities respecting the role, functions and powers of their traditional leaders. Police and other law enforcement agencies are called upon to ensure that law and other prevails at the area. And that everybody engaging in acts of violence should be apprehended. This call follows a three week spate of violence protests which resulted into barricading of the roads, damage to property, intimidation, burning of cars and threats of general violence. On their part, Xstrata Alloys, stated that they are willing to fulfill all their responsibilities as demanded by the constitution. However, they request to be given time and appeal for a strong partnership and co-operation with communities in dealing with all challenges. Representatives of communities responded by praising the presentation by Xstrata, however, said it was far from the truth. They say fronting and falsifying citizenship is the order of the day. They appealed to more visible actions, not false words. Community anonymously agreed to work with the mine only based on fairness and transparency. Community leaders pledge to ask people to stop with violent protests and allow all agreed processes to unfold. In conclusion, the Executive of Sekhukhune District Municipality Cllr Mogobo David Magabe said: “Government condemns the bombing of the house of the Greater Tubatse Municipal Mayor, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa on Thursday night. The Mayor’s car was burned to ashes, parts of his house burnt. We discourage unruliness, riots, acts of intimidation and criminality on the side of the community. We call upon police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure that criminals are arrested and prosecuted. However, we want to say to the mines, that the concerns of the communities are genuine and they must take responsibility of empowering and uplifting the standards of living at communities they operate”, concluded the Executive Mayor. Both Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale and MEC Pitso Moloto could not attend the meeting due to other commitments.” DEBT GETTING YOU UNDER? 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[email protected] Fax: 086 554 9031/013-231 7147 Postal address: P O Box 2208, Burgersfort, 1150 Website: www.platinumgazette.com Printers: Printed by Paarl Coldset (Pty) Ltd, 83 Heidelberg Road, City Deep Production Park, City Deep. 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). 8 APRIL 2011 NUUS 3 Burgersfort - Tubatse Partnerships, a nongevernmental organisation, together with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), organised a workshop between various stakeholders which was also attended by representatives of the Tubatse Human Resources Development (HRD) Forum yesterday. The Tubatse HRD Forum comprises all the heads of Human Resources Development departments of primarily mines in the area. The delegated Modikwa Platinum Mine HRD Leader, Dr James Lidderd, as their representative at the workshop. Dr Lidderd explained to all roleplayers exactly what is neccessary when somebody wanted to be employed at a mine. He explained that prospective jobseekers who want learnerships, will be selected as they need to have passed certain subjects at school and have the aptitude to complete training. He said any training or qualification a candidate have, may not be sufficient, especially if it is not technically inclined. He also explained to all present at the workshop how a CV should be compiled and what type of information it must contain to make it easier for prospective employers to select candidates for positions that may become available. The workshop was also attended by the local HIV/Aids ambassador, Ms Helen Moshoana, representatives from Greater Tubatse Municipality’s Human Resources Department and the Tubatse Youth Council. According to Tubatse Partnerships yesterday’s workshop informed stakeholders about various aspects around employment, while an unemployed graduate database is also in the process of being compiled. This database will be forwarded to inter alia the Tubatse HRD Forum so that they can use it a a source of possible skills they seek in the area. Skills initiative on track THE AUTOMARK PROMISE 1. Backed by Toyota plan 2. Guaranteed not stolen 6. Guaranteed year 3. Standard warranty model 4. Guaranteed mileage 7. Every vehicle subject 5. 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The meeting of the Burgersfort Hawkers Cluster was also attended by local LED official, Mr nelso Mokgotho who addressed the hawkers present. According to the management structure of the Burgersfort Cluster 250 hawkers have already been issued with permits, while another 265 hawkers still need to register and be issued with permits to trade. The hawkers say they are still, together with the LED structure at the Greater Tubatse Municipality, busy with negotiations for funding and erection of hawkers stalls in the centre of town. Hawkers who do not have permits, will not qualify for stalls. The next talks around these stalls will take place next week, whille hawkers facilities at the Twin City Centre is also still receiving attention from all relevenat parties. The next Burgersfort Hawkers Cluster meeting will take place on 19 April when feedback on all these matters will be given. 8 APRIL 2011 NUUS 5 Ohrigstad Business Forum talks to GTM On Wednesday evening the Ohrigstad Business Forum held a meeting at which they tackled concerns regarding the town’s development. Greater Tubatse Municipality (GTM) CFO, Mr Lesley Mokwena and GTM Revenue Manager, Mr Koos van der Walt attended the meeting to give perspective on the budget and IDP for the next financial year. Some of the major concerns from the Business Forum’s side was what they percieve a lack of infrastructure development in the town. Complaints about a possible 10% rates increase, expenditures of GTM and a perceived lack of communication were aired. Mr Mokwena explained that the valuation roll will play a major roll in the percentage of the rates that will be tabled before Council on 19 April 2011. Of the 31 Wards in GTM, only five are taxpaying. This only constitutes about 45% of Council’s income per year. Much of the development in the rural areas within Greater Tubatse are done by stakeholders in the communities and in conjunction with the Sekhukhune District Municipality. Mr Mokwena and Mr van der Walt also invited the Forum members to become more actively involved in issues decided by Council. Every quarter there is an open Council meeting at which members of the public is welcome. Mokwena suggested that the Forum delegate members to attend these meetings and provide active input as well as feedback to the Ohrigstad residents. The Forum was also invited to put their concerns and questions in writing and submit it to the relevant people in time. One of the complaints were that most of the Ward meetings are held at Kgautswane. Some Forum members felt that, as rate payers to GTM the meetings should be held in Ohrigstad. The GTM representatives pointed out that almost nobody attended the IDP/Budget Public Participation meeting held two weeks ago at Laerskool Ohrigstad. As part of the IDP for the coming financial year Ohrigstad is due to get 1.8km of tar road. The Forum enquired how they can give their input on which streets in town should be tarred and how they can ensure quality workmanship. Mr Mokwena promised to help arrange a meeting with the director of the Technical Department at GTM so that these concerns and input can be given to the relevant people. He also pointed out that every project should have a Steering Committee which includes members of the public to help ensure that projects are completed satisfactory. The Forum requested that stop streets be put in place and speed humps created in Potgieter Street to help prevent trucks from speeding in that area. They also discussed the lack of use of the taxi rank. It was pointed out that the entrance to the designated taxi area has been washed away by storm water and the group decided that they will from their side approach the local Taxi Association to help fix the problems and better the facilities at the rank. Traffic policing was also mentioned with feedback from the Police Cluster Meeting given that GTM and provincial traffic officers will more present in the area. Eat-Sum-Mor Biscuits 200g 9 99 Koo Whole Kernel Corn 410g or Cream Style Sweetcorn 415g 799 999 Top One Corned Meat 300g Ricoffy 250g 1999 649 Sea Harvest Fish Fingers 400g Aquafresh Toothpaste Assorted 100ml (Exclufing Estreme, Whitening and White & Shine) 1499 Promotion until 10April 2011. Morone Centre, Burgersfort Tel: (013) 231 8090 or 087 808 4022/3 Tel: OK Minimark Tel: (013) 231 7227 6 NEWS 8 APRIL 2011 Phoenix Flying Squad is actively involved in fighting crime, not only in the mining environment in which they operate, but also through awareness in communities. The Company has provided security at festivals, awareness days and even a State of the Municipality address. At such days they’ve also brought along some of the dogs used to sniff out explosives and track suspected criminals. The dogs are well trained and the evidence they recover is accepted at trails in South African courts. At special days when these dogs show their stuff for an audience, the people are spell bound. Following the commands and movements of trainer or handler and dog with concentration. The awareness of the dog’s capabilities is one of the ways in which crime is fought. People who are more informed are less likely to take any chances with a canine trained to find criminals. These educational displays are part of how they give back to the community. Phoenix Flying Squad often holds road blocks to ensure that specified areas are kept safe and secure for their clients and community members moving through. At such check points dogs can also be used. Horseback patrols are community friendly and not as invasive as vehicle patrols. These animals can go where vehicles struggle and communities know that when Phoenix Flying Squad patrols on horse back a criminal will have little chance of escape. This is truly a company who cares for their employees, clients and the communities in which they operate. 8 APRIL 2011 NUUS 7 Kom kuier saam vir ‘n goeie doel DieWildevy Manne hou môre, 9 April ‘n heerlike kuier dag. Die oggend begin met ‘n kleiduifskietkompetisie. Teen druktyd was hierdie plekke reeds vol bespreek. Daar is ook ‘n reuse potjiekoskompetisie aan die gang gedurende die middag. Besighede en individue maak potjies en ding mee om die potjiekoskoning titel. Met hierdie kompetisie word daar weer soos altyd geld vir liefdadigheid ingesamel. Verlede jaar het die Wildevy Manne meer as R50 000 aan liefdadigheid uitbetaal. Hulle het onderandere vir die ouetehuis se inwoners komberse vir die winter gekoop, matrasse vir ‘n tehuis gekoop en gehelp met mediese onkostes van inwoners in die omgewing. Inskrywings vir die potjiekoskompetisie is steeds welkom. Elke span is verantwoordelik vir hul eie area. Dit sluit tafels, stoele, eetgery, drinkwater en hout vir die vuur in. Die beoordelaars sal na die volgende kyk wanneer hulle die potjies beoordeel: 1) Hoe die pot proe 2) Jou ‘presentation’ van die pot en die ‘décor’ van jou area. Elke span moet hul eie kaartjies verkoop vir hulle pot. Die kaartjies kos R50 per kaartjie. As jy ‘n pot vir 50 mense maak, moet jy dus 50 kaartjies verkoop het. ‘n Minimum van 12 kaartjies teen R50 moet verkoop word. (Dus is die minimum inskrywingsfooi R600) Die Wildevy Manne maak ook ‘n potjie waarvan die publiek kan koop, maar om seker te maak dat jy wel kos sal kan kry is dit die beste om die organiseerders vooraf te kontak. Na die etery sal daar ‘n heerlike langarm boeredans wees. Alles vind by PLM Boerdery op die R37 na Lydenburg plaas. Die Wildevy Manne nooi almal om hulle te kom ondersteun en saam te kuier - dit gaan immers vir ‘n goeie doel. Navrae: 083 387 1481 of 072 111 1100. PLOTS FOR SALE BURGERSFORT Get the ideal spot to build your dream home Price: R550 000 Leopards Bush 1885m2; plot number 1667 in a Cul-de-sac 1 Hectare (10 000m2) near Calvin College Contact Anees: 083 578 6392 013 231 8460 Price: R2 000 000 Platinum Gazette deadlines: Advertising Tuesdays at 17:00. Editorial Wednesdays at 17:00. To book your advertising space contact Beánnla Celliers on 083 543 1676 Get your financial freedom back Visit a registered Debt Counsellor as soon as your debt gets out of hand to help you make a plan to eventually be debt free. Registered Debt Counsellor & Administrator © Platinum Gazette (Reg No: NCRDC 487) (Reg No: NCRDC 487) Next to Toyota, Burgersfort. Tel: (013) 231 8322 E-mail:
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[email protected] You can also contact the National Consumer Tribunal on 012 663 5615. Mnr. Adriaan Briel sê: “Ek weet nie veel daarvan nie, maar dink dit is ‘n goeie ding. As hulle ‘n ding vir ‘n sekere prys adverteer en dit raak klaar sal dit goed wees om iets anders op daardie prys te kan kry, veral as dit dalk ‘n duurder produk is. Maatskappye sal dalk ‘n knock vat”. Mnr. Ollie Oliver sê: “Jy kan my niks van daardie Act vertel nie. Dit gaan goed wees vir die verbruiker en sleg vir besighede, maar oral in Europa en Amerika werk dit uitstekend vir die laaste 10 jaar”. Mr Reginald Setshabe said: “It is a good thing because it is protecting the customers’ rights. The companies will have to treat the customers fair and just”. Me. Annelize Vercueil sê: “Dit sal ‘n verskil maak. Jy het meer om op te staan as daar ‘n probleem is”. Ms Nurse Chake said: “I don’t know about it, but I think it will be good for us”. Mr Lucas Pule said: “I don’t know about it, but it is a good thing. It will help you in future to get better value for your money”. Ms Promise Makgoale and Ms Princess Wakani said: “We think it is great. Sometimes you get people buying on credit and then find themselves owing more than what was agreed upon at first. It happens especially at furniture stores”. Me. Maria Strydom en Me. Ria Colman sê: “Ons het in die Huisgenoot daarvan gelees. Dit gaan ‘n verskil maak. Veral waar mense met debietorders kanse vat”. Me. Ashley Marshall sê: “Ek het al daarvan gehoor. Dis ‘n goeie ding want party plekke hernu net kontrakte al wou jy nie”. By haar is Johnathan Groenewald. Me. Carina Botha sê: “Ek weet nie daarvan nie. Aan die een kant is dit goed vir die verbruiker maar die kans dat besighede gaan verloor is groot”. By haar is haar dogter Lynette. Ms. Aletta Morema and Ms Angie Maishoane said: “It is fair what is being expected. People still have to adjust to it, but they will get used to it”. 8 APRIL 2011 NUUS 9 Letters / Briewe Express your opinion. Write a letter to the Platinum Gazette. Letters may be e-mailed, posted or faxed. Contact details are on page 2 of this issue. Spreek jou mening uit. Skrywes kan per epos, pos of faks na Platinum Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se uitgawe. Dagboek / Diary To submit your diary entry. Fax or e-mail all the details to us at (fax) 013 231 7147 or (e-mail)
[email protected]. This is a free service. Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van die maand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulle in die eerste deel van die jaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die bejaardes om geld in te samel vir hul toer na die Kaap. Dale Hayes - Super Sport Golf Day This event will take place Tubatse Chrome Golf Club and it will be televised shortly after the day on Super Golf. Only 64 places are available, so join us and book your space now. When: 1 June 2011. Format: Better Ball Stable Fort. Shotgun start at 10:45. After play: Dale Hayes Trick Shot Clinic. Formalities includes dinner which will take place at 18:00. Entry fee: R470. Your booking will only be confirmed once your R470 has been paid. Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Hoërskool Lydenburg reüinie Die Hoërskool Lydenburg matrieks van 1961 beplan om hierdie jaar hul 50 jaar reüinie te hou. Almal van daardie jaar word versoek om met Henry Erasmus in verbinding te tree. Hy kan bereik word by 083 276 7873 of 015 307 4550 or
[email protected] Wildevy Manne Potjiekoskompetisie en boeredans Op 9 April hou die Wildevy Manne ‘n potjiekoskompetisie en boeredans. Daar word reeds van vroeg gekuier terwyl voorafbespreekte groepe kleiduifskiet. Die middag sal verskillende besighede en individue potjiekos maak en nog inskrywings is steeds welkom. Die koste per potjie is R600 of die persoon/besigheid kan 12 kaartjies vir sy pot verkoop teen R50 per kaartjie en so die inskrywing betaal. Al die geld gaan aan liefdadigheid. Persone wat nie aan die kompetisie deelneem nie, is ook welkom om net te kom saam kuier en teen R50 per kaartjie ‘n bord potjiekos te koop. Die aand word heerlik gedans tydens ‘n regte boeredans. Dit vind by PLM Boerdery op die R37 plaas. Navrae: 072 111 1100. Laerskool Ohrigstad Golfdag Laerskool Ohrigstad hou op 7 Mei hulle jaarlikse gholfdag by Tubatse Chrome Club. Groot pryse is op die spel. Die formaat is ‘n ‘2 ball alliance’. Een speler sal ook die dag saam met Fanie de Villiers kan speel. Die kans om De Villiers as spanmaat te hê word op ‘n bod-beginsel beslis. Die openingsbod staan op R1000. Persone wat solank plek wil bespreek vir dié heerlike dag of ‘n bod wil insit om De Villiers as spanmaat te hê, kan Steven by 084 589 0344 kontak. Chrome Golf Club Wednesday Competitions Time: 15:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Chrome Golf Club Friday Sundowner Competitions (twice a month) Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Burgersfort United Soccer Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. They invite all social players of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool Burgersfort sportsgrounds. Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545. Winterveld Ringbalklub Die Winterveld Ringbalklub begin weer met hulle oefeninge. Dit is steeds Dinsdae en Donderdae om 18:00 by die Waterval CVO skool se bane. Alle nuwe en oud-spelers is welkom om by die klub aan te sluit. Die klub het vanaf juniorspelers wat nog op laerskool is tot seniors. Navrae: Zelna Wheeler, 072 531 6287. Golf curve? Thought for the week “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” - Mother Teresa Kitsgids na jou SAPD/ Important numbers: Burgersfort Ohrigstad Roossenekal Mecklenburg Eerstegeluk Tubatse Sekhukhune Leboeng Maartinshoop Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic Water & Sanitation Disaster Management (Ambulance & Fire) Electricity (Eskom) (013) 231 7231 (013) 238 0128 (013) 273 0075 (015) 615 0204 (013) 237 0011 (013) 216 8500 (013) 260 1007 (013) 769 9099 (013) 235 4041 (013) 2147265 (013) 615 0204 (013) 2317843 082 900 4449 0800 330 022 0860 037 566 Tubatse Ringbal Klub Die Tubatse Ringbal Klub oefen elke Dinsdagaand. Oefeninge is Dinsdae om 18:00 by Calvin College. Donderdae sal wedstryde op Lydenburg gespeel word. Alle belangstellendes is welkom. Navrae: Roelof Lourens, 072 209 0176 of Lesley Oosthuizen, 082 224 5695. Ander nood/Other emergencies: ww w Read Platinum Gazette online at: Subscribe to receive Platinum Gazette on e-mail. Simply send us an e-mail requesting this free service. You will be added to hundreds of readers who get the newspaper conveniently delivered to their inbox every Friday. E-mail us at:
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[email protected] SPORT They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place - which is good news for Class A crews in the Special Vehicle category at the Toyota Dealer 400, round two of the Absa Off Road Championship, in Mpumalanga on April 8 and 9. It was on this race last year that Johan van Staden and James Rossouw made history by becoming the first Class P crew to win an Absa national race overall. Since then two other Class P crews have also done the trick – the most recent a win for Colin Matthews and Alan Smith (Century Racing CR3) on the first event of the season – and the Class A brigade will be anxious to regain bragging rights. The circumstances needed to make it possible for Class P crews to win races were again in evidence on the Adenco 400, which kicked off the season in the Western Cape. Conditions will be different in Mpumalanga and the Class A cars should assert their authority, but there is quality and depth in the Class P ranks.Podium finishes in the Western Cape saw Nick and Ryan Harper (Motorite BAT) and reigning South African champions Kallie and Quintin Sullwald (Elegant Fuel BAT) get their overall and Class A title challenges off to a solid start. Van Staden and Rossouw, now in Class A in the Atlas Copco BAT Spec 5, also managed damage control and all three crews will again be among the front runners with plenty of attention focussed on crews who were under achievers on the Adenco 400. Evan Hutchison/Danie Stassen (Motorite Revo 4x4), David and Gary White (Ruwacon BAT), Jimmy Zahos and Stefan Coetzee (Cobalt Racing Porter) and Brett and Steve Parker (Jimco) fall into this bracket. Those of them with non finishes under their belts are under additional pressure and must get their title challenges firmly back on track. The same applies to Herman and Wichard Sullwald (Sullwald Racing SVR) and Mark Corbett and Rudi Balzer (Century Racing CR4) and Clint Gibson and Gary Campbell, who missed the Western Cape opener, Naeem Moosajee and Rayhaan Bodhanya (Maxxis Tyre Porter) also missed the opening event along with Boela Botes and Johann Pretorius in the Botes Vervoer BAT. Others will want to build on satisfactory starts to the season. Here the likes of RFS Magalies 400 winners Keith du Toit and Ashley Thorn (White Star Racing BAT) and Jacques Wheeler and Grant Taylor (Total BAT) come to mind. Matthews and Smith will be riding the crest of a wave, and lead a Class P challenge that is simply loaded with potential. KwaZulu-Natal crew Don Thomson and Wayne Foster will be a major threat in a Zarco, as will former champions Johan and Etienne Bezuidenhout in the Adenco 400. Archie Rutherford and Mark Lawrenson (Regent Racing Jimco), the other Class P crew to have won a national overall, were a little subdued in the Western Cape as were Swaziland crew John Thomson and Clinton McNamara in the Zarco Magnum. Richard Fuller, partnered by the experienced Geoff Minnitt, made an impressive debut in the Atlas Copco BAT while Marius and Jolinda (PHB BAT) continue to make progress. The Class P ranks are also bolstered by KZN crew Glenn Gibson and Ralph Francis in a BAT, and Andrew Makenete and Thabo Kitchen units; Bedroom cupboards, Build-in cupboards; Studies; Chest of drawers; Office furniture Pressure on Class A crews on Toyota Dealer 400 Mochebelele in a Zarco. The category is now on an equal footing with Class A when it comes to competitive racing. Scrolling through the Class A and Class P entry lists highlights any number of crews who could walk away with the overall victory. It is simply a matter of who ticks all the right boxes on the Donaldson Prologue, which determines race start positions, and in the race. A maiden win for Keith Makenete and Letlatsa Lehana on the Adenco 400 gives the Zarco crew a slight edge in Class B. Consistency will be a forte of veteran Wolf-Peter Pfumfei in the outdated WPP, while Coetzee and Sandra Labuscagne will be looking to bounce back from a Western Cape did not finish result in the Raysonics Zarco. Newcomers Rikus Prinsloo and Ferdi Ehmke will be something of an unknown quantity in a BAT, but provide the category with an additional boost. Maatlopo stay focussed Maatlopo United did not play last week due to the disqualification of Dennilton Young Stars. This week the team will host Makgalanoto Young Chiefs on Saturday and Sekhukhune Arsenal on Sunday. Both games will be played at Ntoampe, Moroke. “We are left with four games.Three of these will be at Ntoampe and one away against Tubatse Gunners at Longtill,” said Mr Jimmy Makola, spokesman of the team. The last game they will play will be against Nchabeleng Young Stars. “For now we remain focussed on keeping and widening the lead” Makola added. They appealed to all their supporters to come and support the games over the weekend. Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226. The owners of Hendrik’s Panelbeaters are proud to welcome Kobus Raubenheimer as the new manager. “I would like to invite all our existing and new clients to visit Hendrik’s Panelbeaters and experience our professional service for yourself. Fast and friendly service combined with professional workmanship are the foundation on which we continue to build Hendrik’s Panelbeaters”. - Kobus Raubenheimer Manager: Hendrik’s Panelbeaters Tel: 013-231 8481/2/3 Kobus: 072 684 6074 Maatlopo United in the red and white in action two weeks ago.