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13 JULY 2015
On Saturday, 11 July, Absa Private Bank and Maemo Motors Rustenburg hosted a “Ride and Drive” to Sun City, an experience which saw clients behind the wheel of some amazing new vehicles including the brand new Jeep Renegade, a Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, Mercedes Benz C63 2015 model, as well as two never before seen Mercedes Benz V-class models, the V220 and V250. Clients were granted the opportunity to test drive the vehicles from Rustenburg to Sun City, where they were treated to a tour of Sun City’s Palace and a meal at the Crocodile Lounge. More photos on page 2.
Attempted Spar robbery foiledBONUS – RUSTENBURG – According to reports currently circulating on social media, Safari Spar in Safari Gardens experienced an attempted robbery during the early hours of Sunday, 12 July.
Speculation has it that the robbery was foiled when alarm system, apparently involving pepper spray, was activated.
Suspects allegedly entered the store via the roof in the early morning hours of Sunday and had disabled the alarm system so as not to be detected
during their heinous act. However, it seems that when the secondary system kicked in, the suspects were allegedly forced to flee the scene empty-handed.
Anglo helps its employees in debt
BONUS – RUSTENBURG – Sarah Motuku is one of many Anglo American employees who recently saw her debt eradicated through Anglo American’s Financial Wellness Programme, the Rustenburg Herald was told this week.
Many South Africans find themselves over indebted. The advent of instant personal loan services available online, in stores and even through mobile services, have made it all too easy for people to find themselves in this hole. “As a mother, providing for your children is one of the most important things.
Not being able to do this is demoralising and really affects the family negatively,” shares Sarah. To address the issue of indebtedness, Anglo American Platinum enlisted the assistance of a service provider to develop personalised debt relief programmes for its employees. The programmes enable employees to regain control of their finances and alleviate the negative impact that debt has on their lives. Andile Sangqu, Executive Head of Anglo American in South Africa, explains, “As a group we’re committed to the wellbeing of our people and are concerned about the devastating effects of excessive indebtedness in South Africa.
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“Ride and Drive” to Sun City
Absa Private Bank and Maemo Motors Rustenburg on 11 July hosted a “Ride and Drive” with clients to Sun City. Pictured here are (from left) Faisal Mkhize (Regional Executive: Northern Region, Absa Private Banking), Rudi van Dyk (Maemo Mo-tors Rustenburg), Martin Lodewijks (Promotions Manager, Sun International) and Duane Sheppard (Sales Manager for Mercedes Benz, Maemo Motors Rustenburg) at Sun City’s Crocodile Lounge.
On Saturday, 11 July, Absa Private Bank and Maemo Motors Rustenburg hosted a “Ride and Drive” to Sun City. Pictured here are (from left) Pierre Nel (Suite Manager, Absa Private Banking), Dumisani Thwala, Miranda Melk, Faisal Mkhize (Absa Private Banking), Phenyo Marumo (Absa Rustenburg), Bareng Moloko, Elzje Booyse, Hardus Booyse, Humphrey Moloko, Rudi van Dyk (Maemo Motors Rusten-burg), Zippora Modise, Duane Sheppard (Maemo Motors Rustenburg), Simon Modise, Alex Benson (Maemo Motors Rustenburg), Yolanda Mdangai (Maemo Motors Rustenburg), Boynyana Ntsimane, Elize Troskie (Absa Rustenburg) and Rebone Modiba (Absa Rustenburg). In front are Stephen Phokola, Skyelin van Dyk and Yolandi van Dyk.
Exciting supplement on North West wildlife,
game lodges soonAre you the proud owner/manager/supervisor of a Game lodge or reserve, a game farm, a popular hunting destination, hiking trails, or perhaps just a holiday destination in the heart of the province’s wildlife?
If the answer is yes we have a great proposal for you. Rustenburg Herald is currently working on a Special Supplement focusing on hunting opportunities and safaris, wildlife holidays, family outings to game lodges or farms, or similarly unique accommodation at wildlife destinations. Associated industries such as gun shops, taxidermists, camping, hiking and outdoor
gear and anything that goes hand in hand with wildlife tourism in North West is also most welcome. Contact Edaleen Strydom, Maggie Botha, Annette du Toit, Lezel Smith or Desiree Visser today on (014) 592 8329 to indicate that you are interested in publicity and advertising in this quite unique supplement. You could also write to [email protected].
Labour warns of fake social media accounts
BONUS – RUSTENBURG – The Department of Labour has warned members of the public about faked social media accounts opened fraudulently using the Labour Minister’s name.
The accounts are on Facebook, LinkedIn and on Twitter.
One of these accounts, LinkedIn, has asked people to make donations to an International Funding organization.
“The Minister wishes to categorically indicate that this is nothing more than a
scam,” the department said in a statement. “The Minister does not subscribe to any
social media platform currently. All South Africans should desist from interacting with these social media pages as they will be conned to pop out money for all the wrong reasons.”
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - In Christenkringe is daar groot opgewondheid oor Rustenburg se Christensakemanne se volgende ontbytsessie en geestelike bediening met ‘n befaamde skrywer en speker.
Tiaan Gildenhuys, ‘n man wat al sedert 2003 voltyds in die bediening is en oor kerke en gemeentes heen regoor Suid-Afrika ,Namibië, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swazliland en Malawi opgetree het, is op Vrydag, 31 Julie, die spreker by die Rustenburgse Ghoflklub. Tiaan het al ‘n rits boeke en DVD’s in Afrikaans en Engels die lig laat sien - kyk gerus op www.oicb.co.za onder “Shop tiaan” vir meer besonderhede.
Die tema van Tiaan se gesprek met Christensakemanne by hierdie geleentheid is nogal ‘n baie aktuele saak - naamlik “Vloeke en Vloeke op Grond” - iets wat boere en grondeienaars die afgelope paar jaar al intens bekommer en na aan die hart lê. Kom hoor gerus wat Tiaan hieroor te sê het.
Kaartjies vir die geleentheid kos net R100 per persoon en sluit ‘soos gbruiklik n heerlike ontbyt in. Maar wees gewaarsku - laatslapers sal moet vroeg roer - die ontbytsessie begin al amptelik om 06:00 - so die oggendkoffie moet vinnig gesluk word.
Vir meer besonderhede en of kaartjiebesprekings kan daar met die Christensakemanne se Johan by 082 449 1044, Barnie by 078 818 5830, Izaak by 083 274 3753 of Hannes by 082 547 1634 in verbinding getree word.
Tiaan praat oor vloeke
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Hotel robbery leads to arrestsBONUS – RUSTENBURG – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Phokeng managed to arrest suspects at around 13:50 on Tuesday, 8 July, at a local hotel on the R565 to Sun City. The arrest was made in conjunction with the Technical Response Team and the Royal Bafokeng Security.
According to Captain Paul Ramaloko, spokesman for the North West SAPS, police reacted swiftly, intercepting seven suspects who were in the process of robbing two Bangladeshi nationals residing in the chalets of the hotel.
Four of the suspects managed to flee the scene. “Victims report that the men held them at gun point, demanded cash and the keys to
their VW Polo,” Capt Ramaloko explained.The three remaining suspects were arrested
and appeared in the Bafokeng Magistrate Court in Thlabane on Friday, 10 July 2015.
A search for their accomplices is under way. The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Jacob Tsumane applauded the two security forces for joining hands with the police to apprehend the suspects.
Still no clarity around tariffsBONUS – RUSTENBURG – Following the publication of a reader’s shock at the prepaid electricity station in last week’s issue of the Rustenburg Herald (10 July), the Rustenburg Herald continues to receive enquiries from readers who have witnessed the same inconsistency regarding electricity tariffs.
One reader writes of spending R500 on 22 June and receiving 343.3 units but receiving only 179.8 units of power for the same amount on 6 July. Another reader received a mere 376.5 units for R1 000 spent on 2 July direct from the Rustenburg Local Municipality.
“There must be a snake in the grass,” one reader told the Rustenburg Herald.
Upon enquiring from the municipal workers as to why the amounts are so different, readers are allegedly just told that tariffs have risen and “that is that”. For more see this week’s issue of the Rustenburg Herald.
Fuel cell technology to save platinum sector?BONUS – RUSTENBURG – If reports in the national media are to be believed, the platinum sector will need to increase its concentration on fuel cell technology if it hopes to increase demand for the metal.
In the past year since 14 July 2014 the price of platinum has dropped from $USD 1 494 per ounce to $USD 1 023 per ounce (as at 09:15 on Monday, 13 July). The sharp drop has led in the plunge of share prices on all the platinum producers with Impala Platinum reaching an 11-year low in June.
Fuel cell technology involves the use of platinum catalysts to convert hydrogen
to water, creating both electricity and hot water. The form of power supply is favourable as conventional methods have proved more unreliable.
Analysts believe that as demand for platinum used in diesel-powered cars is dropping due to increased use of fuel-saving and electric technology, the production of fuel cells using platinum could give the sector a much-needed turnaround.
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What’s “cooking” at your fireplace?As most of you will probably know, our cooking team is now in the final week
or two of our series on recipes by the Women on Agriculture in the Platinum region. Undoubtedly a new and great highlight will follow on the success of the Women in Agriculture series - we are planning a series on game recipes prepared and demonstrated by cooks, housewives, hunters, chefs, enthusiasts and whatever goes with this in the coming few weeks or months. We thus invite
Prevent the petrol station
bluesBONUS - RUSTENBURG - The sharp petrol price rise will make it more difficult for South African households trying to make ends meet.
On 1 July, the petrol price rose by as much as 44 cents a litre. Motorists refuelling with 93-octane will pay the full 44 cents. The increase for those using 95-octane or unleaded is 41 cents a litre. This is on top of the 47 cent increase for all grades of petrol in June.
The price at the pump for filling a 50-litre tank with 93 octane is now R676, R45.50 higher than two months ago. A motorist filling up four times a month will now pay up to R2704.
On its own, just over R45 per tank may not sound like a lot, but bear in mind that this is the second significant increase in two months and a rising petrol price tends to have a knock-on effect across the economy.
Higher transport prices mean goods and services cost more, adding inflationary pressure.
This will worry the Reserve Bank, leaving it with little option but to raise interest rates.
“Faced with the reality of higher petrol prices, rising electricity costs, the possibility of further price increases for both and an uptick in interest rates, saving some money on petrol suddenly starts sounding like a sensible idea,” says Gavin Moir, head of marketing at Direct Axis.
Some immediate things that motorists can do to save costs include:
Car pool: If you are using your car to commute, see if you can offer lifts to two or three colleagues and share the costs. Better still if they own cars and you can take turns to drive, you’ll also save on maintenance.
Drive sensibly: Harsh acceleration and braking will not only add to the wear and tear on your car, but also wastes fuel. Accelerate gently and change up smoothly through the gears. Don’t be tempted to change up too soon, though, as a labouring engine also wastes fuel. In areas where the traffic lights are properly synchronised, you should find that you’ll be rewarded with green lights for
sticking to the speed limit.
Don’t be lazy: The convenience of cars mean that many of us jump in and start up even if we’re only going a short distance. If you’re just popping to the nearby shops to pick up something you’ve forgotten think about walking or taking a bicycle.
It’ll save you fuel and make you healthier.
“Boerefees” at DerbyBONUS - DERBY - A traditional Derby “Boerefees” will be hosted by the well-known Blackie Swart Padstal between Derby and Koster on Saturday, 3 October from 08:00.
The Blackie Swart “Pastal” is exactly 2 km outside Derby on the Koster road. The festival offers typical South African farmers traditions such as great food, fun-filled activities, an off-road event for motor vehicles, quads and motorcyles over 50km and a mountain biking event.
Other enjoyable activities you could look forward to, include “boeresport” events such as tug-of-war, target shooting and slingshot competition, a whip cracking competition and a longest drive competition. This very enjoyable festival will be concluded with a traditional “boeredans” on Saturday night with of course - a variety of traditional foods that will be available. Rustenburg crowds are invited to come and join the fun while for entrepreneurs there are stalls available where you could sell anything from food to hand-craft items or whatever tickles your fancy. Contact the organisers - Blackie Swart on 082 907 6236 or Pattie Louwrens on 082 750 5337. Make a note on the calendar and tell all your friends! ,
Serious Mountain bikers should make a note of the mountain biking event at the Derby Boerefees on Saturday, 3 October. An off-road motorsport event for off-road vehicles, quads and motorcycles is also on the menu.
Traditional delicacies such as “boerekos and biltong” will be available at the Derby Boerefees on Saturday, 3 October.
Carolien de Wet passed the Pre-grade 1 Music Theory examination of Unisa with honours. She received 93%. Congratulations! She is a music student of Dr Martin Ryan.
Kaylin Jacobs passed the Pre-grade 1 Music Theory examination of Unisa with honours. She received 92%. Congratulations! She is a music student of Dr Martin Ryan.
Joey Maritz passed the Grade 1 Music Theory examination of Unisa with honours. She received 90%. Congratulations! She is a music student of Dr Martin Ryan.
Ruben Steyn passed the Grade 2 Music Theory examination of Unisa with honours. He received 85%. Congratulations! He is a music student of Dr Martin Ryan.
RUSTENBURG - BONUS - Many readers of Bonus and Rustenburg Herald are avid followers of our “What’s Cooking” page that has been featuring in Rustenburg Herald for the past five to six years.
lovers of kudu, gemsbok, impala, Springbok, eland, blue wildebeest, venison (all types) guinea fowl, pheasant (francolin), warthog, or whatever game dish or meat you favour and are familiar with, to host Rustenburg Herald for a “What’s Cooking” session. Remember - you do NOT have to be a
professional, experts or top qualified chef at all! Probably the best news of all is that yes - we are also (of course) interested in your biltong, droë wors”, chili bites, donkey ears and all other dried meat recipes that are so popular in South Africa. Other delights such as pies, sausage rolls, potjieskos, chow-chows, boboties and smoked meats are also most welcome - as long as it is game! Please do not hesitate to call us and let’s cook up a storm! Call Waldie Volschenk of Rustenburg Herald on (014) 592 8329 or email us on [email protected]. and let us make an appointment with you and your family. We’d love to hear from you!
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Win R1 000 in Cutest Baby Photo competitionBONUS - RUSTENBURG - Wow, we didn’t realize it, but from the number of entries we have received thus far in our Cutest Baby Photo competition - it is clear that the Rustenburg Stork had its work cut out for it... Only in our third week and we’re already well into the sixties with regard to the number of entries.
|Well moms and dads - we continue this week with the latest batch of entries. Please be sure to use the correct email address in future - we have created a new email address for the Cutest Baby competition to prevent our regular email address being flooded by baby photos. Please use only this address and no other in future! - the new address is [email protected].
Moms and dads are welcome to send us no more than seven entries of preferably 1 or 2 MB in size - photos could be in black and white and full colour. Remember - we also emphasize - we need your contact or cellular numbers - if your photo is selected as a finalist or possibly a winner towards the end of the competition and there is no contact number, you will be disqualified immediately. Good luck with your entries. Sydney Theron. Miranda du Plessis.
Jerome Schultz. Charlize Pretorius. Nadia Venter. Nadia Venter.
Janine Otto. Nadia Venter. Beverly Willemse. Miranda du Plessis.
Bianca Hattingh. Francois Marais. Janine Otto.
Janine Otto. Jerome Schultz. Nadia Venter. Beverley Willemse.
Bianca Hattingh.
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Fedhealth welcomed as new title sponsor of Xterra SA
Stillwater Sports is proud to welcome Fedhealth as the new title sponsor of Xterra, South Africa’s largest off-road triathlon series. The series will now be known as Fedhealth Xterra, presented by Rehidrat® Sport. Seen here: Fedhealth ambassador, Stuart Marais in action at Xterra Pezula at the picturesque Conrad Pezula Field Of Dreams (Knysna). (Photo credit: Volume Photography).
The series will now be known as Fedhealth Xterra, presented by Rehidrat® Sport.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Fedhealth as the Title Sponsor of Xterra South Africa,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “Xterra is entering an exciting new phase in 2016. In partnership with Fedhealth we hope to further establish Xterra as the premier off-road sporting challenge in South Africa”.
Fedhealth supports various outdoor sporting properties in South Africa, and sees taking up the title sponsorship of Xterra SA as a natural growth of this position.
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Stillwater Sports is proud to welcome Fedhealth as the new Title Sponsor of Xterra, South Africa’s largest off-road triathlon series.
“Fedhealth is excited to be the Title Sponsor of the Fedhealth Xterra South Africa series in 2016,” says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth.
Consisting of a series of exhilarating events taking place countrywide, Fedhealth Xterra pits multi-sport athletes up against a 1.5km swim, followed by a 26.5km mountain bike discipline before finishing off their race with a 12km trail run.
Athletes wanting to ease into the sport can take on the less daunting Fedhealth Xterra Lite that consists of a 400m swim, followed by a 17km mountain bike and finally a 6km trail run.
Junior Warriors can also get a taste of Xterra by taking part in the Fedhealth Xterra Kids Race: 6-8 years (50m Swim, 1,5km Cycle, 1km Run), 9-11 years (100m Swim, 5km Cycle, 2km Run) and 12-14 years (200m Swim, 10km Cycle, 3km Run).
The Fedhealth Xterra season will culminate in Grabouw early in 2016 in the form of the South African Championship. Athletes competing at this event stand the chance to qualify for the world championship final in Hawaii later that year.
For further information on the Fedhealth Xterra, please contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045, email [email protected] or visit www.stillwatersports.com.
Rotary Club of Rustenburg Groot-Marico Mountain
Bike RaceBONUS - GROOT-MARICO - The Rotary Club of Rustenburg Groot-Marico Mountain Bike Race will be taking place on Saturday 22 August at 09:00 at the Bosman terrain, Groot-Marico.
Distances: 60km - R150, 50km - R150, 40km - R100, 20km - R100, 10km - R50; children under 12 - no charge for the 10km.
Contact Christo Pretorius at 082 856 1673 or Ronnie Schild at 082 655 4053 for more information. Accommodation & venue info - Santa van Bart at 083 272 2958.
The Rotary Club of Rustenburg Groot-Marico Mountain Bike Race will be taking place on Saturday 22 August.
Pre-season training starts
for Impala Cricket Club
BONUS – RUSTENBURG – The Impala Precrete Cricket Club announced this week that it will be starting its pre-season training on Tuesday, 21 July, from 16:30. The club training days will be from Tuesday to Thursday at the club, situated on the western side of the Olympia Park Stadium.
All present and new members are invited to the practises and pre-season matches have been arranged. The first practise match will be on 29 and 30 August 2015 at club premises. The club will again enter four mens and one ladies teams into the North West Cricket League that will start on 19 September.
For more information regarding club activities please contact: Willie Esterhuizen – 076 0124 183, Pieter Van Niekerk – 074 4346 529, Oefentse Motlogeloa- 073 699 6601 or Phemelo Touta – 082 7935 879.
Platinum Stars congratulated on Maize Triangle Challenge win
North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo also extended his congratulations to the soccer team for their outstanding performance.
Platinum Stars defeated Mpumalanga Black Aces 1-0 at the finals of the one-day tournament at Moruleng stadium.
“Platinum Stars’ win justifies the provincial government’s confidence in the team, and we encourage all Bokone Bophirima residents to rally behind the team and be its loyal supporters,” said Premier Mahumapelo.
The Premier thanked the teams that participated in the tournament, which were Bloemfontein Celtics, Mpumalanga Black
BONUS – RUSTENBURG – The North West Provincial Government has congratulated Platinum Stars on winning the inaugural Bokone Bophirima Maize Triangle Challenge on Saturday, 11 July.
Aces, Platinum Stars and Township Rollers from Botswana.
Premier Mahumapelo commended the teams for playing with great focus, dedication and artistry and entertaining the fans who came in their numbers to watch the games.
He said the provincial government was pleased to see thousands of residents from across the three provinces and Botswana supporting the matches and showing their pride in the beautiful game of soccer.
The tournament seeks to give meaning to the vision to rebrand, reposition and renew the province and bolstering local economic activities. (sanews.gov.za)
