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non-stop, making for a terrible smell and pollution. We
requested comment from the local municipality. Apart
from other bigger problems, they also have problems
with their e-mail. We will report as soon as we receive
something.
Gazette
What’s up with the
water in Ohrigstad?
Agenda Sekgogoba (in the photograph, left) of Ohrigstad resorted to collect clean and perfect-
ly potable water for household use in Swart Street last week Friday. To be more precise, from
a hole in the almost newly tarred road.
“This hole and subsequent water waste somehow reflect on our meters. We now have an
account of R39 000. A Mr Maepa at Sekhukhune District Municipality wants us to pay about
R10 000 before they reopen our blocked supply (bottom right). If you phone them about your
account or about the hole in the road, they are ‘not available’.”
Platinum Gazette was not sure about the wasted water going through the meters, but when
one meter on the sidewalk, that went like crazy, was closed, the water stopped. Estimated
loss per second equaled one litre at this particular water meter (bottom), and we made a video
to prove it.
According to residents the water from the hole has been flowing for months now. It follows
a path of 600 meters (we measured the distance) before disappearing in the bushes at the
end of Mimosa Street.
So we wrote Mr Willy Mosoma, who is the spokesperson of Sekhukhune District Munici-
pality a letter about the issue, requesting his comment. He acknowledged receipt and now we
wait. Watch this space.
Award
for SDM
On 19 February 2019, Sekhukhune
District Municipality (SDM) received
an award of appreciaton for their
Sustainable Unqualified Audit Opin-
ion for 5 financial years.
Other municipalities to be honoured
Proverbs 18:2 NIV were: Capricorn District Municipality,
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. Thulamela Municipality, Molemole
Local Municipality and Maruleng
Local Municipality.
The awards were given at the Mer-
opa Casino in Polokwane. “We are
on course towards attaining a clean
audit opinion,” said Executive Mayor,
Cllr Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila.
(Information and photograph: Se-
khukhune District Municipality).
Steelpoort Akademie was in die afgelope twee weke bedryf met sport en kultuur. Die rede-
naars het in teen mekaar meegeding om in die volgende rondte van die ATKV Redenaar-
skompetisie in Polokwane te kan gaan deelneem. Dit gebeur op 25 April 2019.
Die groep redenaars is agter: Simoné Gouws (goud), Marli Vermeulen (silwer), Ilne Kleynhans
(goud), Rouxlé Kilian (goud).
Voor: Zelri Vermeulen (silwer), Mianke Visagie (silwer), Leoné van Niekerk (silwer) en Mar-
schant Reyneke. Saam met hulle is juffrou O’Dilhea Keulder.
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The police in Ohrigstad led by the social crime prevention coordinator Sgt Kholofelo
Phokane and VEP (Victim Empowerment Programme) members Adelaide Mogakala and
Cresta Mashigo embarked on a community outreach programme in a form of door to door
campaign this week.
On Tuesday they visited Ohrigstad town entering house to house and speaking to res- The Traffic Law Enforcement Committee has invited members of the public to provide
idents about safety of their personal property that includes recording of the serial numbers comments on the future and direction of road traffic law enforcement in South Africa.
of devices and appliances, creating unique marks on items, taking pictures of their items The Committee was set up in 2017 by the Minister of Transport.
and engraving their names on items. To date, it has engaged with a wide range of organisations consulting on the way
This campaign seeks to create awareness and educate communities on crimes related forward regarding the future of traffic law enforcement in the country.
to stolen goods and also aim to strengthen, promote relations and partnership amongst Chairperson of the Committee, Dr Kesolofetse Lefenya, has indicated that the next
stakeholders in addressing stolen goods related crimes. step of the committee is to request the members of the public to offer their views.
VEP members informed the communities about their roles and their services which The Terms of Reference of the Committee require it to develop a blueprint for the
includes, pre-counseling, victim friendly facility and any victim support to the victims of future design of traffic law enforcement.
domestic violence and sexual related crimes. “We are aware of the widespread view that traffic officers should be visible at every
They also encouraged the community members to report any domestic violence inci- road intersection.
dents to the police or to them so that they can be able to assist them. “However, this would not be easily attainable, there would never be enough officers to
This kind of awareness campaigns will be taken to all communities in the Ohrigstad deploy in all the areas. So we are asking members of the public to put forward innovative
policing area including the farms and smallholdings throughout the whole year. ways in which the laws might be more effectively applied,” Dr Lefenya said.
Information and photographs: Sgt Kholofelo Phokane SAPS Ohrigstad Corporate The Committee is also mandated to develop the National Traffic Law Enforcement
Communication. Code and the Anti-Corruption strategy.
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SPORT
Modikwa runners do CDM 4 in 1 Burgersfort Masters
On Saturday 16 February the Modikwa Marathon
Club runners headed to the Capricorn District May-
FC faces Praktiseer
or’s 4-in-1 race in Polokwane.
The weather was perfect for running and runners
finished with good times. This was a Comrades
Masters FC
Marathon qualifier race and the runners competing
Soccer teams in the area are back to playing friendly games as
in the 42,2km race could post seeding time for this
often as possible.
year’s Comrades on 9 June. The team thanked
Last week Sunday, the Burgersfort Masters FC played a friendly
Modikwa for the continued support. The results
game against the Praktiseer Masters FC. The game was played
were: 42km: Justice Phokane 3:26:40; Solomon
at the Mochening sports ground. Teams were very evenly
Masedi 3:51:36; Elvis Madiba 3:53:24; Alfred
matched. Both scored goals and kept up the pace. The final
Tlaka 4:28:09; Donald Netshifhefhe 4:43:30; Violet
score for the game was 3-3.
Mabitla 4:53:22. 21km race: Rudolph Mokgomola
The Burgersfort Masters are inviting teams who would like to
1:30:16; Thapelo Kgoete 1:52:20; Themba Ma-
play against them to contact Mr Makgopa on 072 506 7616.
humane 1:53:28; Craig Shokane 1:53:31: Peter
(Information and photographs: Mr Makgopa).
Molapo 1:59:16; Obed Magabe 2:18:33; Charles
Mohlahlana 2:53:33. 10km race: Alpheus Maimela
00:46:46; Adolph Boshego 1:03:50; Hezekiel Mak-
wana 1:14:00. (Information & photographs: Willem
Montgomery)