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The opening of Tusk Rio Casino in Klerksdorp scheduled for October 2004 heralds new business confidence and renewed interest in the greater Klerksdorp region.

The development is projected to cost around R100 million in current prices and is being constructed by the companies Stocks and Big Cedar, a local contractor. The project will be delivered in two stages.

Employment created during the construction phase will be 500 direct and 974 indirect jobs with 359 direct and 667 indirect positions created with the advent of the total operation. It is envisaged that residents of the area will occupy 85% of the available posts.

Tusk Rio Casino Resort is based on the concept of the exotic Brazilian carnival in Rio de Janeiro and aims to become a ‘must see must do’ attraction. It will offer a 220 slot machine and 10-table casino and salon prive. A 250 setter Barnyard theatre with live shows and entertainment together with themed bars, an a-la-carte restaurant, an adventure zone (comprising of entertaining games), a video arcade and a modern crèche facility and ample parking, exceeding 700 bays.    

Once the initial stage is bedded down a 40-roomed hotel with four suites will be added, plus a conference center and also the construction of a multi-purpose indoor area housing go-carts, adventure golf and specialist retail shops and an exciting array of restaurants and fast food outlets.

Tusk Resorts’ Group Gaming Director, John Barrett, remarked on the exceptional support and enthusiasm encountered from the local community during the 1^st month of building operations and is upbeat about the high standard of job seekers. Applications for training and permanent positions will be handled in the second quarter of 2004 and will be extensively advertised by the company in the Klerksdorp media and contact details will be made available to the public.

The directors of Tusk Resorts are thrilled with the development of Tusk Rio as an exciting project, which will be an even more exciting resort to visit come October 2004.

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Dit is net na 11h00 op Dinsdagoggend 27 Januarie 2004 en mev. Potgieter is oppad winkels toe in haar (een maand oue) Renault Megane, ‘n mooi bloue.  Sy geniet die motor verskriklik en hy het net so oor die sewe duisend kilometer op die odometer. 

Skielik sien sy ‘n wit polisie voetuig wat reg op haar afpyl, (die verkeerslig was groen vir my, dink sy).  Sy swaai uit, maar dit is te laat. Enkele sekondes later staan sy langs haar voertuig.  Polisievoertuie, wegsleepbakkies en verkeersvoertuie is binne minute op die toneel.  Sy lê verklarings af, sy weet nog nie wat die skade gaan wees nie, maar die man van die insleepdiens verseker haar dat dit nie kleingeld gaan wees nie.

Die polisieman wat oor die rooi verkeerslig met looiende serenes gejaag het, vra onverskoning, hy was haastig oppad na ‘n misdaadtoneel êrens in die stad.  Dit is deel van sy werk.

Dalk het hy te vinnig gery, dalk moes hy net so bietjie meer versigtig gewees het.  Of dalk moet die veiligheidsdienste so bietjie harder probeer om misdaad te bekamp.  Meeste van ons glo dat misdaad die polisie se probleem is, dat dit iets is wat met ander mense gebeur en dat ons liewer nie betrokke wil wees nie. Die vraag wat ons onsself moet vra is: Wat kos hierdie “don’t care” houding van ons, ons?

Oor die afgelope paar maande het die Klerksdorp Munisipaliteit meer as R1.7 miljoen spandeer om toerusting te bekom vir die installasie van veiligheidskameras in die sentrale sake gebied (SSG) van Klerksdorp. Die kamerastelsel kan sorg dat misdaad in dié area, waar huidiglik die meeste misdaad ondervind word, aansienlik verminder.   Daar word beplan om ‘n beheerkamer vir die stelsel in te rig op die ‘Brug-B-koppie’ (die een reg agter Unie Laerskool).

Die probleem wat huidiglik bestaan is dat die huurders van die perseel, Indaba Trust, nie afstand wil doen van die perseel sonder dat die Stadsraad hulle van ‘n soortgelyke fasiliteit voorsien nie. Die Klerksdorp Stadsraad is huidiglik in ‘n hofgeding betrokke om Indaba Trust te dwing om afstand te doen van die perseel.  Indaba Trust het volgens Dr. Frans de Bruyn, voorsitter van dié trust, ‘n 99 jare lange huurooreenkoms met die Stadsraad vir die huur van die perseel. 

Hy het ook in ‘n onderhoud aan YourNews gesê dat “die Stadsraad mors belastingbetalers se geld deur Indaba Trust hof toe te vat.”  Verder het Dr de Bruyn gesê dat sy organisasie die sensitiwiteit van misdaad in die stad besef en daarom het hulle “geen probleem om afstand te doen van die Brug B koppie nie, solank as wat die Stadsraad ons van ‘n soortgelyke fasaliteit voorsien, wat hulle tot dusver nie kon doen nie.”  

Die Stadsraad het skynbaar persele in Hartebeesfontein en Orkney aan Indaba Trust aangebied, maar albei was “onaanvaarbaar” gewees volgens Dr. de Bruyn. 

Daar is ook ‘n verdere kinkel in die kabel.  

Amptenare van die Munisipaliteit het sonder toestemming breukwerk aan die gebou op die koppie begin doen, wat die hele situasie verder na die afgrond laat kantel het. 

Klerksdorp Stadsraad het natuurlik ook hulle kant van die saak.  Volgens ons grondwet het burgers die reg tot veiligheid en hierdie reg moet beskerm word deur die regering.  Die fasiliteit op die koppie is oorspronklik ingerig vir burgerbeskerming en toe later aan Indaba Trust verhuur vir kulturele aktiwiteite. Gerugte doen egter die rondte dat ‘n “Bass Club” en ‘n Motorfiets Klub huidiglik die perseel gebruik vir vergaderings en dat geen kultuuraktiwiteite daar beoefen word nie.

Wat die 99 jaar ooreenkoms betref, het ‘n vooraanstaande prokureur in die stad (wat nie sy naam genoem wil hê nie a.g.v., die sensitiwiteit van die saak) aan YourNews gesê dat indien so ‘n huurooreenkoms bestaan, moet dit teen die titel-akte van die eiendom geregistreer wees en volgens hom is dit nie so nie. 

Die Stadsraad het Indaba Trust een jaar skriftelik kennis gegee, en daarom word algemeen verwag dat Indaba nie sal slaag in die hofsitting nie.  (Hofsaak sou Woensdag 4 Februarie plaasgevind het). 

Dalk word die verkeerde vrae gevra.  Kan twee fasiliteite regtig heeltemal soortgelyk wees? Is die aktiwiteite wat huidiglik op die koppie beoefen word so belangrik vir die voortbestaan van Klerksdorp se sakemanne?  Is die beoefening van een groep se kultuur meer belangrik as die gemeenskap se veiligheid?  Hoe dit ookal sy, en wat die uitspraak van die regter ookal mag wees, die probleem van misdaad in die SSG duur voort.  Sakemanne voel dit by die dag al hoe erger aan hulle sakke en al hoe meer borde wat verbruikers waarsku teen geweld in die area word teen lamppale opgesit.

Verskeie besighede het juis om hierdie redes reeds in Buffeldoorn en Central Laan hul deure geopen.  Hierdie verskuiwing dra by tot verhoogte eiendomswaardes in die area, wat verhoogte erfbelasting tot gevolg het vir inwoners van die area.

Wie reg of verkeerd in die saak is, is nie vir ons om te besluit nie, wat wel duidelik is, is dat inwoners soos Mev Potgieter die uiteindelike spit afbyt. 

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...Sonja Beukes van Hartebeesfontein, is ‘n ma van drie, sy werk as ‘n eiendomsagent en sy is net so oor die dertig jaar oud.  Sonja is ‘n streeksfinalis in hierdie naweek se Mev Suid Afrika kompetiesie. Die kompetiesie word vanjaar deur die nuwe eienaar, Cisca Watts in Johannesburg, aangebied en beloof om ‘n ware skouspel te wees.

Sonja sê dat sonder haar man en drie kinders se ondersteuning sou sy dit nooit gewaag het nie. Sy wil ook graag dankie sê aan haar borge: Ernst Scrap Metals en Bush Willows.

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In 2003 is daar daagliks gehoor van Suid Afrikaanse Kampioenskap van Uitvoerende Kunste.  Min KOSH inwoners was bewus van die kampioenskap wat jaarliks plaasvind in die Noordwes Provinsie.  Tog was daar KOSH inwoners wat deelgeneem het en puik gevaar het.  Heelwat goue medaljes is terug huis toe gebring.

Die kampioenskap word nasionaal aangebied deur BEYOND 2000.  Wat die kampioenskap meer uniek maak is dat 2 Suid Afrikaanse spanne (juniors & seniors), verkies word, wat aan die Wêreldkampioenskap deelneem.  Die seniorkampioenskap vind jaarliks plaas in Los Angelos, VSA.  In 2003 was die juniors se wêreldkampioenskap in SA.  Die SA spanne is ongelooflik sterk en staan nie een tree terug vir die sogenaamde land met die goue talent nie. Jaarliks kom die direkteurstrofee terug SA toe.  Verlede jaar is meer as 50 goue medaljes verower deur Suid Afrikaners.  Dit is ‘n ongelooflike ondervinding om by die SA’s teenwoordig te wees.  Ongeveer 400 deelnemers in verskeie kategorieë en ouderdomsgroepe was in Rustenburg waar dit plaasgevind het. 

Deelnemers van regoor SA het met treine en busse ge-arriveer, reg vanuit die Kaap, Upington, Vrystaat en oral.  Dit was teleurstellend dat daar so min Noordwes Provinsie deelnemers was. 

Veral KOSH!!

Talent is nie ‘n kwessie nie, daaroor beskik die omgewing in groot maat.  Dansers van die omgewing het met geweldige goeie uitslae en oorwinings weggestap.  Dan was daar die enkele sangers en modelle.  Dit is nie net dié kategorieë waaruit die kampioenskap bestaan nie.  Daar is baie meer.  Van solo optredes, duette en groepe tot soveel as 20 persone per groep word beoordeel.  Elk in sy eie kategorie en ouderdomsgroep.  Ouderdomsgroepe strek vanaf  5 tot 30 jaar en ouer.

Die kampioenskap is uniek en dek alle fasette van die uitvoerende kunste, bv:

- DRAMA:  Komedie, Prosa, Poësie, ens.

- SANG:  Gospel, Jazz, Country, Broadway, Pop, Rock, R&B, RAP, Opera, Latin, Wêreldmusiek, ens.

- MODELWERK:  Runwaycasual, Swimwear, Formeel, Spokesmodel, Fotogenies.

- INSTRUMENTAAL:  Jazz, Klassiek, Kontemporêr, Oorspronklik, Ope kategorie.

- DANS:  Ballet, Tap, Acro, Etnies, Ballroom, Muskikale, teater, Ope, ens.

- ORKESTE: Ope kategorie, Jazz, Rock, Pop, ens.

- KULKUNSTENAARS

Die kampioenskap is ongelooflik goed georganiseerd.  Deelnemers keer jaarliks terug.  Enige talentvolle persone mag inskryf.  Belangstellendes moet spring.  Die naaste uitdun rondte om te kwalifiseer vir die SA’s vind plaas op 20 Februarie 2004 te Potchefstroom.  Indien skole talentvolle leerlinge het kan die volgende nr. geskakel word: 082 224 3709.  (Inksrywings sal afgelewer word.  Die SA’s is vanaf 24 April tot 9 Mei 2004, in Rustenburg.

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How to Persuade Anybody to do Almost Anything:

Jaques de Villiers will be presenting a sales seminar at the Protea lodge on the 11^th of February 2004. He is renowned as one of South Africa’s best marketers and people that put his methods to use has experienced massive growth in sales. Take the time to read through the next few paragraphs, you will be amazed. 

Your sales people will discover:

· An everyday biblical principle that will increase your chances of getting commitment by a startling 79%.

·  32 Power Words that Sell.

· The 4 most powerful words in the English language.

·  How to become 43% more persuasive by using one simple technique.

·  How to get people to buy from you ... even if they don’t like you!

·  How to get rejection to work for you.

·  The one “mother load” word to use to get you a 137% greater response.

· How a technique used by Catherine the Great to persuade her subjects to eat potatoes (they thought potatoes were poisonous and wouldn’t touch them) can be used to great effect to gain commitment.

· And much, much more …

This seminar is crammed with powerful persuasion techniques that are designed to mesmerize your prospect. The great thing is that these techniques are designed to slot into your existing sales pitch. Not only do they compliment what your sales people have been taught, they also increase the chances of closing a deal in a win-win way (good for you, good for your client and good for the greater good).

To register for the Seminar and qualify for the following 5 free bonuses valued at R794.00, send an email to motivate@intekom.co.za  with your details and the number of team members that will be attending.

Bonus 1:

E-Book “10 Speeches that Rocked the World”.

Bonus 2:

Special Report: “97 Headlines that Sell!”

Bonus 3:

E-Book “Scientific Adverti! sing” by Claude C. Hopkins.

Bonus 4:

Special Report: 6 Secrets of Master Persuaders.

Bonus 5:

Special Report: How to Sell You and Your Company in 30 Seconds: The Perfect Elevator  Speech.

Your

Seminar

Presenter:

Jacques de Villiers

Over the last half-decade sales teams I have consulted to, have used these techniques in the field – where it counts – in front of prospects and clients. After consulting with hypnotists, psychologists, interrogators, investigators and top sales professionals and vigorous testing, I’ve distilled the ones that work into 56 techniques.

Some of my influencers (the one’s I rate as master persuaders) are Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dr. Martin Luther King, Ghandi and John F. Kennedy. And then we have the living master persuaders; Anthony Robbins, Margaret Thatcher, Seth Godin, Dr. Robert Cialdini just to name a few.

While consulting and implementing marketing and sales strategies is my forte, I have been invited to speak at sales seminars and conferences.

Testimonials

“Jacques, your suggestions and inputs into Belle Regalo have been of tremendous benefit. Your techniques have been easy to implement. More importantly, they have translated into quantifiable results. My company’s turnover increased by 282% - in one year. Kim Keel, managing member, Belle Regalo Corporate Gifts

“I used one of your techniques and was able to get 20% of my patients to set up appointments with me immediately.” – Dr Dave Kaplan

“I got 13 new clients in two hours just by asking. Thanks for the tip.” – Faith Magubane – Hairdresser

“If you want your parking lot cleared out, Jacques is your man. My sales people are now where they are supposed to be – in front of the clients instead of sitting in the office. As a result our turnover has tripled.” – Dave Leyshon – Managing Director - Specichem

There are 2 ways to register now:

- Call me on my personal mobile:

   082-906   3693

- Or send me an email to: motivate@intekom.co.za

If you have any queries about this seminar and would like me to answer your questions, please email me on motivate@intekom.co.za  or phone me on my personal mobile: 082-906 3693. You can also go online and check out more on www.jacquesdevilliers.com .

My Risk-Free, Money-Back Guarantee

I’ve no doubt that if you and your sales force implements even a fraction of the 56 Persuasion Techniques, you will increase your sales substantially. 

Because I have such faith in the knowledge I’m imparting …

If you’re not totally blown away by my presentation, just tell me and I’ll refund you 100% of the presentation fee. And I’ll let you keep all 5 special bonuses worth R794.00 and the CD with 56 Persuasion Techniques just for hearing me out.

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We want to begin this article by thanking Eaan Algera and his team at Your City for the opportunity to share the message of health with their readers. The whole issue of what is healthy and what is not is reason for much confusion for many consumers. With the explosion of information, opinion, contradiction and research in the field of health we are often left, heads spinning and very disillusioned.

Our aim is to offer sound advice based on the most reliable (backed by legitimate scientific evidence), up to date and honest information available and we thought to kick off this first article with a ‘back to basics’ approach. Like so many other things in life when we do the foundational basics right, many of the other things are easier to accomplish.

The standard South African diet like those in so many other developing and western countries is based on a high percentage of refined, processed, cooked and additive- smothered ‘food’. If, like so many of those living in these countries, it takes seven to ten days before we put something raw in our bodies it’s time to take stock.  

The human body is made up of trillions of living cells that require live nutrition for optimal health. A diet rich in raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and whole grains is best to maintain health. Most of us would consider a 75/25 ratio of raw to cooked food extreme, unpalatable and unachievable but the more we look at the facts the more we have to agree with the evidence.  The ‘proof is in the eating’ as the saying goes.  Strive to eat big, fresh salads before cooked food as a start. This helps to fill you with live phytonutrients, enzymes, fibre and assists in digesting the cooked food to follow. Snack on fresh and dried fruit, vegetables, seeds and nuts instead of the less healthy alternatives.

It is difficult to make the transition to a healthier lifestyle because of the culture we’ve grown up in, but rather a gradual, permanent transition to better health and quality of life than becoming another one of the statistics. Disease is so rampant it’s considered normal to have strokes, heart attacks, arthritis, cancer, osteoporosis and many other debilitating and terminal illnesses. The good news is, it’s not normal, and genes may play a role in certain cases but you did inherit eating habits aswell, and had you been a person raised in rural China, as an example, you would have inherited  eating habits that promote longevity, great health and a disease free body.

We hope that these tips on good nutrition will help you in striving for quality of life & health. We look forward to receiving your letters and next time we can continue with the good basics for improving your health.  Being our first column we thought it good to introduce ourselves and tell you what we have to offer you at One Life. We have three permanent staff ready to assist you, Robin is on duty in store, Dorea also helps in the shop when she’s not busy with admin and family and Emily is our assistant.

One Life Health Supermarket, Klerksdorp branch, is part of a family of franchise health stores with our head office in Centurion. Our mission is to supply South Africa with honest advice and a variety of top quality health food and supplements.

We offer the following services and products:

-           Free lifestyle analysis

-           Natural herbal remedies and supplementation

-           Allergy free foods:

FREE of wheat, gluten, dairy, colourants, preservatives, sugar etc.

-            Candida Albicans & intestinal balance support products

-            Women’s health products: menopause, pms, osteoperosis, libido, etc.

-           Men’s health products: prostate, hair loss, libido

-            Products for stress and stress related problems

-           Heart & cardiovascular support products

-           Natural digestive aids

-            Nutritional supplements and natural diet aids

-            Immune system support products

-            Arthritis & skeletal support products

-           Natural sport, gym & weight loss products

One Life undertakes to always supply advice of a high and trustworthy standard and to recommend products of the best quality.

Yours for “Quality Health the fun way”!

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CANSA’s  2004 Toktokkie campaign kicks off nationally in February and March, but this year sees it’s trained Toktokkie volunteers visiting homes, businesses and schools, delivering a smart new message in line with CANSA’s recent repositioning.

“Smart lifestyle choices can add years to your life”, is the message being delivered.

Cancer affects all race groups, gender and ages.  Healthy lifestyle choices such as making healthy eating a habit, exercising regularly, not smoking, being SunSmart, regular self examination and testing by health  professionals, can greatly reduce your chances of getting cancer.  Early detection significantly increases the chances of effective treatment.

“In South Africa 1 in 4 South Africans may become a cancer statistic  in their lifetime.  Between 2000 and 2020 an increase of 29% is predicted in the total number of cancer cases in the developing world”, says CANSA CEO, Ms Niamaat Gamildien.

Ms. Gamildien added  that the toktokkie is one of CANSA’s key awareness of prevention of cancer, the importance of a healthy lifestyle as well as informing the public of our services. 

“This campaign has been running for the past 27 years and in 2004 we are introducing a new redeveloped Toktokkie character to assist in delivering health messages to the public”, she said.  The redesigned friendly beetle character is full of colour and fun and will help to bring across a positive healthy lifestyle message.

CANSA’s new mission statement is the driving force behind this year’s smart lifestyle choices message.  The new mission statement is as follows:

We will substantially reduce the impact of cancer by promoting health in all

communities within South Africa, though advocacy and the sustainable

facilitation of  research, prevention, early detection and care.

In addition to CANSA’s ongoing research programme, CANSA offers a large variety of community based services such as the facilitation of patient care, a toll-free Information Service, counselling, day-care centres, interim homes and volunteer services.

The generous donations receive during the annual Toktokkie campaign are used to fund these invaluable services and provide much needed health promotion and education programmes in South Africa.

Support Toktokkie and support CANSA.  It’s the smart thing to do. 

Contact: (018) 484 4299 or visit our website:

www.cansa.co.za

You can fax your letters to: (018) 462 2122.

Or e-mail to marketing@yourcity.co.za

If you would like to place an advert phone:

Eaan at: (018) 462 2122 or 084 702 3499.

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Pageant Academy tesame met Angels Wear & Face bied ‘n fotogeniese kompetisie aan.  Dit bied absoluut elke persoon die geleentheid om sy mees unieke foto in te skryf.

Die kompetisie sluit op 5 Maart 2004 voornemende deelnemers moet so spoedig moontlik hul inskrywings inhandig vir plasing in die Your News koerant.

Die kompetisie se beoordeling vind soos volg plaas:

Die paneel beoordelaars sal grootliks uit profesionele fotograwe bestaan.  Die top 5 finaliste per kategorie sal in kennis gestel word en genooi word na die prysuitdelingsfunksie.  Alle finaliste sal ‘n lys ontvang van advertensie-agentskappe.  Finaliste sal dus die geleentheid gebied word om te registreer by hierdie agentskappe wat betrokke is by die verskaffing van kandidate vir TV en tydskrif advertensies.

Dit is uiters belangrik dat deelnemers kennis moet neem dat die model op die foto beoordeel word en nie die fotograaf se vernuf nie.  Fotograwe sal ook publisiteit ontvang.  Dus word fotograwe genader om self ook van die geleentheid gebruik te maak.

‘n Spesiale fotosessie word gereël vir deelnemers wat nie ‘n geskikte foto het nie.  Op 7 Februarie sal ‘n lokale fotograaf, teen ‘n geringe prys, foto’s neem op die perseel van ANGELS. 

Hierdie foto’s sal slegs op afspraak geneem word.  Afsprake kan gereël word by:

Selfoon nr.: 083 415 0522

Die kategorieë:  

Kategorie 1:  

(R30) (Gemengde kategorie –

baba seuntjies & dogtertjies)        

0 – 6 maande

7 – 11 maande

Kategorie 2:  

(R80) (Gekombineerd –Pa of Ma)

‘n Ouer + Kind

Kategorie 3:  

(R80)

(Enkel deelnemers)  

Vroulik:                       Manlike:

10 verskillende            7 verskillende

ouderdoms            ouderdoms

kategorieë            kategorieë

INSKRYWINGSVORMS:

Inskrywingsvorms is beskikbaar by            

                                                •            ANGELS,  Buffeldoorngweg 73

                                                             Wilkoppies

                                                •            @lantic Park, @lantic Internet Service                                                              Buffeldoornweg 69 Wilkoppies

                                                •            VIC’s Auto Electrical,

                                                              Hartebeesfonteinweg125, Stilfontein

Inskrywingsvorm kan terug geneem word na bogenoemde instansies.

Inskrywings moet die volgende insluit   

                                                •            ‘n foto(kop en skouers)

                                                •            Inskrywingsform

                                                •            Inskrywingsfooi

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Consumers are informed that the algal-genus Oscillatoria is once again present in the Vaal River.  This algal-genus is associated with an earthy – musty flavour in drinking water. 

The flavour is caused by a harmless organic substance that is produced by these algae.

The substance does have a strong smell that can be detected by the human nose in such low concentrations as one teaspoon full in 200 Olympic sized swimming pools.  Growth conditions in the Vaal River are currently ideal for proliferation of this type of algae, and conditions can remain advantageous for weeks.  Water treatment institutions up-stream (Parys) as well as down-stream (Bothaville) of the Midvaal abstraction point are also experiencing this problem.

All the necessary treatment processes are applied to ensure safe and healthy drinking water.  Alleviation of this esthetic problem would entail the use of activated carbon.  This would however greatly increase the  cost of the water and therefore make it unaffordable to most consumers.  

Freezing, heating or boiling of the water aggravates the offensive smell.  Most home treatment devices are also not effective in removing the substances.

Additional treatment processes are applied at Midvaal Water Company to alleviate the taste- and odour problem, e.g.

·  Using a Flotation step to remove

    algae.

·  Ozonation to oxidize organic

    compounds, including substances

    responsible for tastes and odours.

Unfortunately, not even these sophisticated processes are 100% effective in the removal of these substances.

 Midvaal Water Company assures its consumers that this aesthetic problem renders no health risks to humans, animals and plants, especially at the low concentrations that the algae are present in the river system.  Extensive water quality monitoring is being done continuously to ensure the optimal operation of our treatment plant and to ensure the production of safe drinking water.

Press release from Midvaal Water.

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To Phone or not to Phone?

An e-mail concerning cellphone use caught my attention on Monday (2 Feb 2004). It called for the total non-use of cellphones on 4 Feb 2004. 

The original sender of the mail said that SA operators are the most profitable in the world, that the 24 million consumers in SA get bad service and that we are forced to pay trough our necks.  The writer compared SA with the USA.  

According to the letter we paid R1-10 per minute in 1995 and we are currently paying R1-80 per minute.   In America consumers paid 25 cents in 1995 and are now paying 10 cents per minute. The letter did not say if the fee in America was converted to Rand, (doubt if it was).  If the 24 million users in SA each only made one less call on this day it would lead to a total loss of R432 million on the day for these companies. Very interesting isn’t it ?

I do however wonder about this letter and the motives of the original writer.  Did he or she  ever sit down and calculate the contribution of these companies to our National GDP figure?  Did he or she consider the amount of jobs that these companies create?  Did he or she stop to think that none of these companies ever forced any-one in this country to buy their products or services?

Let us make no mistake, these companies are making a lot of money and there is no way to get around this but, the increase in SA 

rates over the past nine years has been under inflation levels, surely this is fair.  I wonder what it costs to build a system that covers the whole SA with the newest technology and to keep it up to date all the time. Most providers in the USA only cover one state and use old technology.

Most of the time I just wonder: how did we get along without these little phones, and what would we do if the system did not exist tomorrow?                     

Ed

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24 FEBRUARY 2004

It has almost been ten years since South Africa has experienced the transformation to a democratic society.

In order to revaluate economic strategies and the way forward, Local Council will be hosting an Economic Indaba on the 24^th of February 2004.  All citizens and business people are welcome to attend this public discussion, that will be held in the Klerksdorp Auditorium from 09:00 in the morning.   

Various business leaders, professors, and government support organizations will be present to engage in the discussion with local business people and other interessted parties.

Keep an eye on YourNews for more info on this event.  We will also be reporting on the progress made at the meeting.

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25-29 FEBRUARY 2004

The Local Economic De-velopment department of the City Council of Klerksdorp will be hosting SMME Expo from the 25^th to the 29^th of February.

Council would like to encourage all the local small medium and micro sized businesses to take part in this event.  The idea behind the expo is to stimulate business growth and also to expose local companies to the support structures that government has in place to promote and help small enterprise.

The expo will be held in the roofed parking area of Council in Emily Hobhouse Str.  Stalls can be booked for a minimal fee. All interested companies can get registration forms from any of the Council offices (LED offices) as well as on pg. 7  of YourNews.  You could also phone (018) 484 7056 for more information on how you could get involved. 

People that would like to operate food stalls are also welcome to contact Annette Koekemoer on (018) 484 7056. 

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Ons sal graag wil weet wat julle van ons koerant dink, maar ons verwag nie dat julle,julle opinies verniet vir ons moet gee nie.Ons sal die eienaar van die beste brief R250 betaal vir sy kommentaar.

Wat wil ons weet?Man sommer alles wat jy van die koerant dink.Is dit nodig?Is dit goed? Is dit sleg? Is dit informatief? of is dit “boring ”?

Skryf sommer vir ons en sê wat jy dink ons beter kan,doen as jy wil,jou kommentaar wen jou dalk R250. O ja ons gaan ook die briewe in die koerant plaas,so dalk lees jy jou eie goed, ook nog. Faks jou artikel na 018 462 2122Of e-pos hom na yournews@yourcity.co.za

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“The completed resort will enhance and add enormous value to the city of Klerksdorp”

Maureen Modisele, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism

“Humanity needs practical people, who get the most out of their work, and, without forgetting the general good, safeguard their own interests. But humanity also needs dreamers, for whom the disinterested development of an enterprise is so captivating that it becomes impossible for them to devote their care to their own material profit.”

Words from Marie Curie, aptly chosen by the Minister at the ground breaking ceremony of the new Tusk Rio Casino. It is indeed a great day when dreamers and practical people come together in one project that will not only benefit them, but also the community at large.

The Minister continued to say that it is “only appropriate that the raw gold that was taken from the bowels of the earth in this town over many years, return to it in the form of the minted coins of gamblers and tourists, laying a new foundation for job creation and economic growth and development in the KOSH area.”

Currently the 5 licensed casinos in  the province account for almost R2 billion in investment. Approximately 3.6 million people visited these casinos over the past 18 months creating a total of more than 2 500 jobs in the province.

The benefits to the area does not only stop at the money and jobs.  The casino will also be putting a Social Investment Program into place. This program with an annual budget of R1 million will assist needy schools and will also contribute to other community projects. 

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A Festival is being held, Saturday the 14^TH February 2004 at the Markotter show grounds in Klerksdorp from 10h00 a.m. till 16h00 p.m.  The purpose of the festival is to encourage learners to look forward into the new educational year with zeal and confidence.

The District Department of Health will be hosting an AIDS awareness capmaign.

There are lots of educational prizes to be won in the day.  The entrance is free and all students are welcome.

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Overcome all past fears, inhibitions, obstacles and self-limitations.  Get all the self-confidence you’ll ever need.

Be successful in every area of your life. Social – Financial – Spiritual – Family – Physical – Mental – Professional – Business-Banish Worry – Anxiety – Stress and Tension forever. By doing a Fire Walk Seminar.

Date : 12 March 2004

Time :             16hoo

Venue:             Flamwood Walk

Cost:               R500 per delegate payable before Friday 5 March 2004

                        Refreshments included

Please contact the Wesvaal Chamber office to reserve your ticket.

Walking barefoot over 15 feet of red-hot coals at a temperature between  1 000 and 2 000 degrees. (Guinness Book of Records requirements). By doing the impossible, you will:

TURN FEAR INTO POWER

This is not a religious, cultic, hocus pocus or fanatical event. No one goes into a trance. It is simply a very basic method of overcoming fears and limitations.

YOU WILL BE UNSTOPPABLE

There is no other obstacle in the world that is more formidable, than fire.

If you can walk barefoot over red-hot coals – then there is nothing in the world that you cannot do.

This seminar is for all people from all backgrounds. Old or young, men or women, from timid housewives to robust rugby players. (Youngest 7 Year old boy – oldest an 80 year old granny).

This seminar preceding the Firewalk is a Mind Power and Personal Power Event based on NLP – (Neuro Linguistic Programming), NAC – (Neuro Associative Conditioning), and other sound Psychological techniques that will get your adrenaline pumping and your encephalin flowing.  

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When you are preparing to sell your home the following things should be thought about. 

KERB APPEAL

-  The first impression for the buyer is the garden and the outside appearance of your home.

-  A pretty neat garden makes a good impression.

-  Exterior walls, woodwork and gutters need to be in good repair.

-  Your front door - make sure it invites the visitors in.

THE INTERIOR

-  Make it as bright and light as you can.

-  Keep the house neat and uncluttered.

-  Freshen up the carpets, paintwork, floors and doors and replace novilon if necessary.

-  Place fresh flowers in a vase.

-  Repair any hairline cracks, cracked windowpanes, broken light fittings and kitchen counter tops.

-  Keep the garage tidy.

-  Cut back trees and creepers from in front of the windows.

-  Make the patio, paths and pot plant containers attractive. 

-  On a show day, make sure the visitors can view all the outbuildings.

-  Make sure that taps don’t leak, that the toilet flushes and that the water pipes run free.

-  If you have a pool - let it sparkle and make your pool and patio areas attractive.

THESE ARE JUST A FEW HINTS, BUT LOOK AT YOUR HOME AS IF YOU ARE THE BUYER, BECAUSE THE BETTER IT LOOKS THE BETTER THE PRICE.

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Make us Laugh and we will give you dinner

Fausto’s Urban Lounge and Your News is looking for the funniest comic strips, jokes, photos or stories you can find. You know how it is, everyday you sit behind your PC and friends and even people you don’t know email you the funniest stuff you have ever seen, and you sit and think, who has got the time to think of this !@#$%, and what must I do with it?  So you forward it to people you don’t really know.

Now is your chance to win 2 Pizzas and a Jug of Sangria from Fausto’s @ the MCC Center. Believe me no one makes Pizza like these guys. All you need to do is to mail your joke, with your contact details to us and if yours is the best out of all the entries, we will feed you and three of your friends. Free of Charge. Lekker Nê !

The e-mail address is jokes@yourcity.co.za  

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No matter what type of garden you have, adding special touches with various types of garden décor can bring it all together. There are literally hundreds of choices and depending on the style of your garden, you are guaranteed in finding exactly what you want. You have a theme, a design, or certain collections of treasures.

A beautiful way to enhance any garden is by displaying Terra Cotta pottery. You can use this pottery for actual plants in your garden or simply as accents. These pieces of pottery are literally garden art. Beautifully designed, you can choose from many, many styles and color designs. Pottery is crafted to withstand heat and cold, making this a perfect choice that will provide years of beauty.

Stepping-stones are another great option. It used to be that these stones were used for stepping on, thus the name. Now there are intricate designs that are just too pretty to walk on.  Add a few as accents scattered about, or create an entire walkway.

Garden benches are another popular choice for enhancing gardens. These can be purchased as small stone benches that are intended only as accents to actual park benches with gorgeous ornate wrought iron designs. The choice will depend on the size of your garden and overall appearance – formal versus non-formal. For whimsy, there are sun catchers designed as frogs, turtles, snakes, birds, you name it. These appear almost like stained glass constructed

in the shape of many different objects or animals and sitting atop a rod that is placed in the ground. These are a wonderful touch and you can place just one or several around your garden area.

As the sun hits the colored glass, it provides a beautiful reflection.

In addition, the garden ball is still a popular choice. These are now created in a multitude of color and size and come affixed to a rod or on some type of statuary. There are elephants or seals holding the balls delicately balanced in the air. Statuary has been a favorite for gardeners for hundreds of years and today is still going strong. You can find these in miniature designs for the smaller gardens to full-scale pillars or bird feeders.

When making your choice, just keep in mind that you want the décor to bring a special enhancement to your garden and not overpower the natural beauty of your plants and flowers. Garden décor can be found in hardware stores, local home improvement stores, nurseries, and retail chains and this is a prime opportunity to be creative.

No matter what type of garden theme you want to create, you can do it inexpensively while still being creative when you look for items that match your own dream garden.

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Die Wesvaal 4x4 Klub en sy borge hou 7 Februarie ‘n massiewe 4x4 dag en almal van klein tot groot is baie welkom om die dag te kom kyk wat die manne en dames met hulle 4x4 voertuie kan aanvang. River Lodge net buite Klerksdorp op die Orkney pad uit, gaan dié plek wees om te wees vanaf vroeg Saterdag oggend.

Volgens die organiseerders beloof die dag om baie pret en vermaak te verseker. Daar het verlede jaar meer as 2000 4x4 aanhangers by die geleentheid opgedaag. Hierdie jaar gaan net soveel pret en vermaak oplewer, indien nie meer nie.

Biertente, kosstalletjies, four-wheelers, scramblers, bakkies, beachbuggies, ‘n klou en grou kompetisie en vele meer pret en plesier is op die agenda. Die dag gaan afgesluit word met ‘n dans in die kroeg en die wat nie wil terug huis toe nie, is welkom om ‘n tent staanplek of ‘n chalet by River Lodge te bespreek.

Die organiseerders het ook gevra dat ons moet noem dat die baan by River Lodge so aangepas is dat privaat inskrywings ook kan deelneem, sonder om hulle voertuie te beskadig.

Inskrywings kan op die dag gedoen word teen R80 per voertuig of jy kan voor die tyd inskryf by Reef Motors of Auto Centre.

Ingang vir toeskouers is R10/ volwassene en R5/ kind.

Vir verdere informasie kontak Freddie by: 082 491 0573

Wesvaal 4x4 Klub wil graag die volgende besighede bedank vir hulle deelname en borge: Vertex, PG Glass, NW Auto Graphics, Bike Tech, NW Scrap, Dynamix, Puma Chem, Van Rooyens Drukkers, CC Wholesalers, Wardhog Trailers, Asber Motors, Reef Motors, Koos Esterhuizen, Keurboom Motors, Stilfontein Spares, Reef Motors, Veto Trade, Klerksdorp Midas, Autozone, Speedy Den, Sooly’s Tyre and Sound.

Kom geniet die dag saam met ons!

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At 06:00 on the morning of Saturday, 28 February 2004 the gun will fire outside the Klerksdorp City Hall and more than 1 000 runners will challenge of North-West most ultimate marathon, ending in Potchefstroom 50 grueling kilometers away - this will be the first event of the  Powerade Vodacom Ultra Challenge – the Pioneer Marathon.

 The Powerade Vodacom Ultra Challenge is not only a North West innovation but also a truly South African sporting event and is the newest addition to modern South-African Sport. This is your change to create your own challenge by selecting from the following events:

Pioneer Marathon -  50km, 21.1km, 10km and 5 km

Potch Swimming Mile – 1 Mile, 750m and 375m

Overland OFM Cycle Classic  - 120km, 80km, 40km and 10km

You are under no obligation to enter more than one event, but when you do you automatically qualify for an extra Powerade Vodacom Ultra Challenge Medal.

The fact is that this year you can be part of history by entering the first Powerade Vodacom Ultra Challenge ever!

With just over six weeks to go to,  organizers are gearing up for a large field. Get info and pre- enter for the Pioneer Marathon, Potch Swimming Mile and Overland OFM Cycle Classic on

www.poweradeultrachallenge.co.za The first 2000 entries will receive a Goodie Bag worth more than R100. 

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Mercedes-Benz has begun its new product releases for 2004, with the unveiling of the much-awaited second-generation SLK roadster.

The previous generation Mercedes-Benz SLK was a groundbreaking roadster at launch some four years ago. Even now, near the end of its life cycle, it remains one of the most desirable machines on the road.

Yet Mercedes is moving onward and upward, and has just released details of the new SLK-class, which promises to up the open-top roadster ante significantly.

With front-end treatment similar to that of the SLR, and the same basic proportions as its predecessor, there can be no mistaking the new vehicle for anything but a Mercedes-Benz. The new SLK’s lines are classic, yet smoother and more evolved than its predecessor.

The vehicle sports an updated version of the Mercedes Vario-Roof hard top pioneered by the original SLK. A pivoting rear screen a-la-SL allows for faster operation, while it also occupies less boot space when folded.

Ultimately, a complete range of engines will be offered in the new SLK, although only a couple of will be introduced at the time of launch. For starters, there is a newly upgraded, 120 kW supercharged four-cylinder in the SLK 200 Kompressor. This base-model powerplant features Mercedes’ Twinpulse system - said to improve smoothness, reliability and fuel economy.

The first all-new engine offered is fitted to the SLK 350. This four-valve V6 unit produces 200 kW and 350 Nm, with maximum torque available from just 2 400 rpm. Camshaft timing is controlled on both the exhaust and inlet sides - a first for Mercedes - and the engine is designed to be mated to the 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox.

Finally, a SLK 55 AMG model will be available, replacing the outgoing SLK32 AMG. This monster has 265 kW and 520 Nm on tap, giving it a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,9 sec, with a top speed limited to 250 km/h.

As one would expect, specification levels in the new SLK are stratospheric, with virtually every mod-con available on the specification list.

Just one of the SLK’s unique innovations is a so-called Air Scarf. This device is designed to warm an occupant’s neck when driving with the top down, and works by directing warm air from outlets in the headrests.

The new SLK should be launched locally before the end of 2004

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Panasonic Toyota Racing has unveiled its 2004 racecar, the TF104.

Designed by Chief Designer Gustav Brunner and his team, the TF104 is an evolutionary redesign of its TF103 predecessor and will play an integral role in the team’s aim of closing the gap to Formula 1’s leading teams in 2004.

“We have adopted similar principles for the TF104 race car to the ones we followed when producing the TF103,” Brunner explains. “Using Toyota’s philosophy of continuous improvement, the fundamental concept was again that of evolution not a revolution. The TF103 and TF104 may appear visually similar, but we have looked at every single part of the car, studied it, redesigned it and improved it. There is no carry over from last year’s car, but we have worked on every single part to make it lighter, stiffer, more reliable and with better overall performance.”

“Aerodynamics in general are the key to success in F1 and we have benefited immensely from our in-house windtunnel operating at optimum capacity,” adds Director Technical Co-ordination Keizo Takahashi. “On the TF104, we have endeavored to find the best compromise between aero efficiency and the car’s stability.”

Underneath the evolutionary bodywork, the car’s internal components have undergone a significant reassessment and redesign that the team is confident will reap rewards in the long term.

New Technical Director Chassis Mike Gascoyne is also encouraged by the TF104: “The entire design team has done a very good job on the TF104. It appears to be a solid car, but we will have to wait for testing to see precisely how good it is. 90% of chassis performance is in the car’s aerodynamics, and that has been the priority on the TF104. We now need to look at ensuring short-term consistency to get the best from the car, the drivers and the team in 2004, whilst concurrently adopting a longer-term approach to get Toyota to the front of the grid in the future.”

The most challenging aspect of the new TF104 racecar has been on the engine side. With new F1 regulations specifying that only one engine must be used per car for the entire race weekend, the priority of Technical Director Engine, Luca Marmorini and his team, has been to retain the competitive power output and performance of the Toyota engine over a longer lifespan.”

“With the new rules, we have had to look at doubling the engine’s life expectancy from 400km to around 800km,” says Marmorini. “Our guiding principles when designing the RVX-04 have been to increase the durability, whilst simultaneously maintaining the driveability and the performance from 2003. I honestly do not think that there will be such a drop in horsepower with the new engines, but we have had to work a lot on the lifting. The RVX-04 was fired up on the dyno in October and was run for the first time at a test on 25 November in the TF103B interim car. We will continue to work on this before we go to Melbourne, but I am confident that we are up to this new challenge.”

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The Passat looks very much a Volkswagen, which means handsome without being fussy, despite the 2000 facelift with some tinsel being added to the grille, bumpers, door moldings and side window surrounds. The badge on the nose was made bigger, as if to make the point that the marque is standing up and waiting to be counted amongst the premium league players. Bucking the current trend slightly, the stylists steered clear of overly adventurous light cluster designs: the headlamps are relatively conventional (and notably effective)

Black sill skirts and bumper aprons visually add length to the overall shape. The tape measure reveals the Passat as being 4 703 mm long, 1 746 mm wide, 1 462 mm high with a wheelbase of 2 703 mm and identical front and rear tracks of 1 515 mm. Fairly compact, then, but the wheelbase is the key dimension, because it helps create a spacious cabin with plenty of rear legroom even with the front seat set right back. For comfortably accommodating four adults and their luggage, the Volkswagen is ideally sized.

Step inside — easy, thanks to large doors — and, as with the car’s shape, there is a Volkswagen-ness about the cabin. Textures, fit and finish will be familiar to existing Volkswagen owners, portraying as they do an air of quality and durability that set new standards when they first appeared in the current Golfs and Jettas.

The facia eschews any high-tech array of instruments, controls, displays and switchgear in favor of a straightforward layout of what have become to be regarded as the essentials for this class of car. Mock carbon fibre inserts in the door panels and hang down facia almost go unnoticed, with only the chrome door latches and gearshift gate plus bright surrounds to the gauges to brighten the furnishings. At night, at least there is the corporate rheostat-controlled “acid rock” lilac and red instrument backlighting to savor: colorful and legible.

Getting comfortable is easy, although it all has to be done manually. Fore/aft front seat travel is generous, and both chairs feature cushion height adjustment via a long ratchet lever, as well as backrest angle and lumbar support altered by rotary knobs. Both have heating elements, too.

Upholstery is leather, with faintly perforated seat inserts. Head restraints are height and tilt adjustable.

The three-spoke leather-bound steering wheel adjusts for rake and reach, and there is a left-foot rest. Powered exterior mirrors provide a good view behind. The rear is no less accommodating. A fold-down centre armrest contains a shallow storage compartment with a dual drink-holder that can be positioned at the front or back of the space, or removed altogether.

The seat backrest is asymmetrically split — the cushion is fixed — increasing the boot’s huge 432 dm³ capacity into 1 160 dm³ of utility space. Compensatory headlight beam height adjustment is standard.

Other creature comforts include climate control with auto and economy modes, a quality eight-speaker Volkswagen Gamma radio/cassette, centre armrest/cubby with a sliding arm pad, electric windows all round with one-touch up and down for the fronts, courtesy lights above the windscreen and each rear door, and an illuminated vanity mirror and ticket flap behind both visors.

Map pockets behind the front seats, bins in the front doors, and storage compartments in the facia — including a lockable cubby — look after oddments. Contained in the driver’s door is a security lock for the adjacent remote electric releases for the fuel flap and boot.

The Passat comes with wide choice power supplies which includes a 1.9 diesel engine and 3 petrol engines. The diesel comes with manual gearbox while the 1.8 petrol has an option of manual or Triptonic. There is also a 2.3 V5 Triptonic and the big brother of the range comes with a 2.8 V6 4 Motion Triptonic specification that supplies 142kW @ 6000 rpm and 280Nm of torque @ 3200rpm.  

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The petrol Price increased by a whopping 30 cents last night at twelve o clock.

Citing a weakening rand/ dollar exchange during January, the retail price of petrol will increase by 30c/l, diesel containing 0,3 percent sulphur content by 22c/l, diesel containing 0,05 percent sulphur content by 21c/l and paraffin by 17c/l.

The average rand/US dollar exchange rate for the period December 26, 2003 to January 23, 2004 was R6,8786, compared to R6,5169 during the previous period.

The Minerals and Energy Minister Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka also approved an increase in the national retail price of paraffin to R3,39/l.

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The Klerksdorp Rotary Club are once again having their annual cycle race this coming weekend. (7 February)

All the action will be taking place at Flamwood Walk next to the N12. Contestants can enter from as early as 9 in the morning and the race will start at 14h00. There is a 10km, 40km and a 100km (for the serious people) to compete in and entry fees are R25, R30 and R35 respectively. If you would like to pre enter you can contact Rina at the Flamwood Walk office or phone (018) 462 6810

Everyone who finish will receive a medal and apart from lucky draw prizes like Gas-braais and Ray Ban sunglasses there will be over R4000 up for grabs.

All the money raised by the Rotary club at this event will go to the Rota Mature centre. This centre provides accommodation, training and employment for orphans in Klerksdorp.

The day will provide entertainment, flea markets, beer gardens, food stalls and trampolines. Romans Pizza will also be giving free pizzas at random to cyclists and public.

The day promise to provide entertainment for the whole family. For further details contact Joe 083 576 6232 Piet 082 800 5757 Jim 083 585 9544 or Rina 018 462 6810  

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DAWN ESTATES

ADAMAYVIEW:  R110-000! FLAT!  Good investment!  Lounge, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and bathroom.  Very neat.  Contact DAWN: 082 491 0307.

NEWLY BUILT TOWNHOUSES.  WILKOPPIES.  R260-000.  Lounge / dining room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom.  Full title.  Call ANITA: 083 329 8222.

FULL TITLE TOWNHOUSE:  FLIMIEDA.  R279-000.  Face brick, lounge, open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 garages.  Call ANITA: 083 329 8222.

WILKOPPIES:  Price on request.  Lovely spacious home with flat, lots of buildings, borehole & pool situated on 1 HA.  Call ANITA: 083 329 8222.

LINDENBERG & KEMPFF

WINSKOOP!  DORINGKRUIN!  1 Erf 1376m² vir R35-000.  Skakel CAROL: 073 217 4796.

PROPERTY INFO

STILFONTEIN:  Netjiese woonhuis met 3 slaapkamers & swembad, lapa, motorhuis.  Skakel vir meer inligting.  DAVID: 083 235 0788

FLIMIEDA:  R375-000.  3 Slaapkamer huis met swembad, lapa PLUS ramkamp vir tieners met slaapkamer, sitkamer en badkamer PLUS 2 slaapkamer woonstel vir Ouma + Oupa.  Kontak PETER: 082 452 3385.

ONBEBOUDE ERWE in WIL-

KOPPIES.  R45-000.  

Skakel PETER: 082 452 3385.

FLAMWOOD:  R750-000 (ohb).  Prag 3 slaapkamer huis vir die puntenerige koper.  Studeerkamer, elektriesbeheerde garage deure.  Mooi kombuis, prag lapa met ingeboude braai en swembad.  Kontak PETER: 082 452 3385.

WILKOPPIES - Ma se ‘taxi-ry-dae’ is verby!  Kies een van twee:  R380-000:  3 slaapkamers, swembad, lapa en boorgat.  OF R480-000:  groot onthaalvertrek, 3 slaapkamers, 4 leefareas.  Skakel PETER: 082 452 3385.

DORINGKRUIN: R390-000.  Netjiese 4 slaapkamer huis met 2 badkamers (baie mooi), dubbel motorhuis en lapa.  Skakel PETER: 082 452  3385.

STILFONTEIN:  R324-000.  Puik area!  Hierdie is ‘n lekker huis om kinders in groot te maak.  Ruim vertrekke, dubbel geriewe, goed geleë, sprankel swembad en lekker kuier lapa.  Kontak ANNETTE: 083 479 2894.

STILFONTEIN: R119-000.  3 Slaapkamers, netjiese woonhuis met gevestigde tuin in rustige, stil omgewing.  Skakel DAVID: 083 235 0788.

CHARMAINE JACKSON

STILFONTEIN!!  R110-000.  Value for money!  Neat 3 bedroomed property.  URGENT SALE!!  Call CHARMAINE: 082 371 6120 / (018) 468 5033.

OP SOEK NA ‘n MEENTHUIS??  Oulike klinkersteen meenthuis met 2 slaapkamers & solder vertrek.  In goeie buurt.  Ideaal vir oopplan leefstyl.    Kontak RIKA: 083 528 9481

STEAL OF A DEAL!!  R162-000.  Spacious 3 bedroomed home with open plan living areas with separate scullery and laundry and double amenities.  A MUST TO SEE!  Call CHARMAINE: 082 371 6120 / (018) 468 5033.

ADAMAYVIEW:  R272-000.  Close to schools.  Spacious 3 bedroomed, 2 bathroomed home with beautiful kitchen.  Doulbe garage, laundry and S.Q. plus store room.  MARGIE: 082 321 1020 / (018) 468 5033.

FLAMWOOD: R324-000.  Price reduced!!  A must to see.  Value for money.  Spacious 3 bedroomed home with double amenities, lovely pool & braai area.  Owners relocated.  CHARMAINE: 082 371 6120 / (018) 468 5033.

SAL CHERYL LOHMANN, ID nr: 7803280263088, ONS DRINGEND KONTAK in verband met aanneming.  Skakel BEVERLEY of LOFTIE: (011) 792 4970 / (011) 792 1129.

NORTH WEST SCHOOL OF DESIGN

Part-time SEWING courses:  Select from 3 various courses.  Save on your clothing budget, learn to sew garments for yourself and your family.

Part-time HOME CRAFTERS courses:  Select from 4 courses.  Learn the basic techniques to make toilet sets, curtains, blinds, duvet sets, etc.  Call: (018) 468 1715.

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NOTICE OF FIRST SITTING OF VALUATION BOARD AFTER RE-OPENING OF THE VALUATION ROLL FOR OBJECTIONS TO HEAR OBJECTIONS IN RESPECT OF PROVISIONAL VALUATION ROLL FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS 2003 TO 2006

Regulation 9

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 15(3)(b) of the Local Authorities Rating Ordinance, 1977 (Ordinance 11 Of 1977), that the first sitting of the valuation board after re-opening of the Valuation Roll for objections,  will take place as scheduled below and will be held in the  Council Chambers, 1^st Floor, Civic Centre, Klerksdorp to consider any objection to the provisional valuation roll for the financial years 2003 to 2006.

OG MOFULATSI

SECRETARY: VALUATION BOARD

Civic Centre                       TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                   MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice No. 36/2004

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KENNISGEWING VAN EERSTE SITTING VAN WAARDERINGSRAAD NA HEROPENING VAN DIE WAARDASIE ROLL VIR BESWARE OM BESWARE TEN OPSIGTE VAN VOORLOPIGE WAARDERINGSLYS VIR DIE BOEKJARE 2003 TOT 2006 AAN TE HOOR

Regulasie 9

Kennis word hierby ingevolge artikel 15(3)(b) van die Ordonnansie op Eiendomsbelasting van Plaaslike Besture, 1977 (Ordonnansie 11 van 1977), gegee dat die eerste sitting van die waarderingsraad na heropening van die Waardasie Rol  vir besware,  sal plaasvind soos hieronder geskeduleer, in die Raadsaal, 1ste Vloer, Burgersentrum, Klerksdorp, om enige beswaar tot die voorlopige waarderingslys vir die boekjare 2003 tot 2006 te oorweeg.

OG MOFULATSI

SEKRETARIS: WAARDERINGSRAAD

Burgersentrum                            TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP            MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER

Kennisgewing nr 36/2004

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL : EE 2004/01: FLEET MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Sealed tenders, duly endorsed “PROPOSAL: EE 2004/01: FLEET MANAGEMENT, KLERKSDORP CITY COUNCIL addressed to the Municipal Manager, P O Box 99, KLERKSDORP, 2570 and to be placed before the closing date and time in the tender box in the foyer of the Civic Centre, Pretoria Street, Klerksdorp, are hereby invited and will be received by the undersigned up till 11:00 on TUESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2004.

Full particulars and tender documents are obtainable free of charge from the Manager: Electrical Engineering,  PO Box 99, Klerksdorp, 2570. (Telephone number (018) 462 9851  - Fax (018) 464 1221).

An Original Tax Clearance Certificate issued and signed by the Receiver of Revenue and a duly completed Enterprise Declaration Affidavit signed by a Commissioner of Oaths must accompany the proposal.

The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted and the Council reserves the right to accept any portion of any proposal and to waive any set requirements.

Civic Centre                                             TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                                       MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice no 38/2004

30 January 2004

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TENDER CE 2/2004: CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS SEWER RETICULATIONS IN KHUMA EXTENSION 4, KANANA

EXTENSIONS 4 AND 7 AND ALABAMA EXTENSION 3

(PROJECT NO. 04004)

Sealed tenders, duly endorsed “TENDER CE 2/2004:  VARIOUS SEWER RETICULATIONS IN KHUMA, KANANA AND ALABAMA” are hereby invited for the construction of approximately 594 m of 160 mm diameter and 516 m of 300 mm diameter sewer lines with related manholes and yard connections.  The contract will include the supply, delivery, handling and installation of all materials according to specifications. 

Tender documents will be received by the undersigned up till 11:00 on Thursday,

26 February 2004.  Sealed tenders must be placed in the tender box in the foyer of the Civic Centre (Pretoria Street), Klerksdorp and no tenders will be accepted after the closing time or per facsimile.

Tender documents will be available from Thursday, 5 February 2004 at Room 211, Second Floor, Civic Centre, Klerksdorp on payment of a non-refundable amount of R200,00 per set.

A compulsory site inspection will be conducted at 10:00 promptly on Tuesday,

17 February 2004.  For this purpose a representative of the Engineer will meet prospective tenderers in front of the Civic Centre, Klerksdorp.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and the Council reserves the right to accept any portion of any tender and to waive any requirement as contained in the tender conditions.

Civic Centre                                                                          T Z MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                                                      MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice No 31/2004

26 January 2004

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TENDER PS/S/T1-2004: RENDERING OF SECURITY SERVICES BY PRIVATE COMPANIES

Sealed tenders, duly endorsed “TENDER PS/S/T1 – 2004 RENDERING OF SECURITY SERVICES BY PRIVATE COMPANIES” are hereby invited and will be received by the undersigned up till 11:00 on Thursday, 29 January 2004. Sealed tenders must be placed in the tender box in the foyer of the Civic Centre (Pretoria Street), Klerksdorp.

Tenders shall include comprehensive information regarding the rendering of a 24-hour guard service with the following requirements:-

1.            Registration at Security Officers Board

2.         Guards also should register with the SOB/Security Industry Regulatory Authority

3.         Salary according to SOB/SIRA rates

4.            Radio/Telephone Communication

5.         Only Grade “E” Guards

6.         Armed response to complaints

7.            Firearm training

NUMBER OF SHIFTS PER UNIT

Dumping Site                          -            2 Shifts (2 day shifts / 1 night shifts)

Stilfontein Workshop                   -            2 Shifts (1 Khuma / 1 Stilfontein)

Kanana Sewerage Plant                -            1 Shift (1day)

Kanana Workshop                   -            1 Shift (1night)

Further information can be obtained from Mr R W Ntozini at telephone number (018) 462 1150 or Fax number (018) 462 6756

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and Council reserves the right to accept any portion of any tender. Tenders will be adjudicated according to Council’s Preferential Procurement Policy

CIVIC CENTRE                                                                    TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                                                      MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice No 6/2004

9 January 2004

VERVREEMDING  VAN  ERF 15941, JOUBERTON UITBREIDING 15

Hiermee word kennis ooreenkomstig die bepalings van artikel 79(18) van die Ordonnansie op Plaaslike Bestuur, 1939, soos gewysig, gegee dat die Stadsraad voornemens is om erf 15941, Jouberton Uitbreiding 15, ongeveer 8 859m² groot, te vervreem aan “Deeper Life Revival Centre”, vir doeleindes van die bou van ‘n Kerkgebou.

‘n Afskrif van die Stadsraad se besluit asook ‘n plan waarop die ligging van die voormelde grondgedeelte aangedui word, sal gedurende gewone kantoorure by kamer 105, Burgersentrum, ter insae lê.

Enigeen wat beswaar teen die vervreemding wil aanteken, moet sodanige beswaar skriftelik voor DONDERDAG, 19 FEBRUARIE 2004 by die ondergetekende indien.

Burgersentrum                                               TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                           MUNISIPALE  BESTUURDER

Kennisgewing nr 37/2004

29 Januarie 2004

ALIENATION  OF  ERF  15941, JOUBERTON  EXTENSION 15

Notice is hereby given in terms of the provisions of section 79(18) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939, as amended, that it is the intention of the City Council to alienate erf 15941, Jouberton Extension 15, approximately 8 859m² in extent, to Deeper Life Revival Centre, for the purposes of erecting a church building.

A copy of the Council’s resolution as well as a plan indicating the situation of the said portion of land may be inspected at room 105, Civic Centre, during normal office hours.

Any person who has any objection to the proposed alienation must lodge his objection in writing with the undersigned before THURSDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2004.

Civic Centre                                          TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                                    MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice no 37/2004

VERVREEMDING  VAN  ‘N GEDEELTE  VAN GEDEELTE 6 VAN ERF 8910, JOUBERTON UITBREIDING 1

Hiermee word kennis ooreenkomstig die bepalings van artikel 79(18) van die Ordonnansie op Plaaslike Bestuur, 1939, soos gewysig, gegee dat die Stadsraad voornemens is om ‘n gedeelte van gedeelte 6 van erf 8910, Jouberton Uitbreiding 1, ongeveer 1 740m² groot, te vervreem aan “African Gospel Church”, vir doeleindes van die bou van ‘n Kerkgebou.

‘n Afskrif van die Stadsraad se besluit asook ‘n plan waarop die ligging van die voormelde grondgedeelte aangedui word, sal gedurende gewone kantoorure by kamer 105, Burgersentrum, ter insae lê.

Enigeen wat beswaar teen die vervreemding wil aanteken, moet sodanige beswaar skriftelik voor DONDERDAG, 19 FEBRUARIE 2004 by die ondergetekende indien.

Burgersentrum                                                TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                          MUNISIPALE  BESTUURDER

Kennisgewing nr 35/2004

28 Januarie 2004

ALIENATION  OF  A PORTION OF PORTION 6 OF ERF  8910, JOUBERTON  EXTENSION 1

Notice is hereby given in terms of the provisions of section 79(18) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939, as amended, that it is the intention of the City Council to alienate a portion of portion 6 of erf 8910, Jouberton Extension 1, approximately 1 740m² in extent, to “African Gospel Church”, for the purposes of erecting a church building.

A copy of the Council’s resolution as well as a plan indicating the situation of the said portion of land may be inspected at room 105, Civic Centre, during normal office hours.

Any person who has any objection to the proposed alienation must lodge his objection in writing with the undersigned before THURSDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2004.

Civic Centre                                             TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                                    MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice no 35/2004

28 January 2004

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VERVREEMDING VAN ERF 3641, JOUBERTON UITBREIDING 7

Hiermee word kennis ooreenkomstig die bepalings van artikel 79(18) van die Ordonnansie op Plaaslike Bestuur, 1939, soos gewysig, gegee dat die Stadsraad voornemens is om erf 3641, Jouberton Uitbreiding 7, ongeveer 1346m² groot, te vervreem aan Mnr. S Sekonyane, vir besigheidsdoeleindes.

’n Afskrif van die Stadsraad se besluit asook ’n plan waarop die ligging van die voormelde grondgedeelte aangedui word, sal gedurende gewone kantoorure by kamer 102, Burgersentrum, ter insae lê.

Enigeen wat beswaar teen die vervreemding wil aanteken, moet sodanige beswaar skriftelik voor 19 Februarie 2004 by die ondergetekende indien.

Burgersentrum            TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP           MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER

Kennisgewing nr. 24/2004

23 Januarie 2004

ALIENATION OF A PORTION OF ERF 3641, JOUBERTON

EXTENSION 7

Notice is hereby given in terms of the provisions of section 79(18) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939, as amended, that it is the intention of the City Council to alienate a erf 3641, Jouberton Extension 7, approximately 1346m² in extent, to Mr S Sekonyane, for business purposes.

A copy of the Council’s resolution as well as a plan indicating the situation of the said portion of land may be inspected at room 102, Civic Centre, during normal office hours.

Any person who has any objection to the proposed alienation must lodge his objection in writing with the undersigned before 19 February 2004.

Civic Centre                               TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                         MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice No. 24/2004

23 January 2004

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VERVREEMDING  VAN  ERF 16079, JOUBERTON UITBREIDING 15

Hiermee word kennis ooreenkomstig die bepalings van artikel 79(18) van die Ordonnansie op Plaaslike Bestuur, 1939, soos gewysig, gegee dat die Stadsraad voornemens is om erf 16079, Jouberton Uitbreiding 15, ongeveer 1 629m² groot, te vervreem aan “Jehovah’s Witnesses Jouberton East Congregation”, vir doeleindes van die bou van ‘n Kerkgebou.

‘n Afskrif van die Stadsraad se besluit asook ‘n plan waarop die ligging van die voormelde grondgedeelte aangedui word, sal gedurende gewone kantoorure by kamer 105, Burgersentrum, ter insae lê.

Enigeen wat beswaar teen die vervreemding wil aanteken, moet sodanige beswaar skriftelik voor DONDERDAG, 19 FEBRUARIE 2004 by die ondergetekende indien.

Burgersentrum                                                TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                           MUNISIPALE  BESTUURDER

Kennisgewing nr 14/2004

19 Januarie 2004

ALIENATION  OF  ERF  16079, JOUBERTON  EXTENSION 15

Notice is hereby given in terms of the provisions of section 79(18) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939, as amended, that it is the intention of the City Council to alienate erf 16079, Jouberton Extension 15, approximately 1 629m² in extent, to “Jehovah’s Witnesses Jouberton East Congregation”, for the purposes of erecting a church building.

A copy of the Council’s resolution as well as a plan indicating the situation of the said portion of land may be inspected at room 105, Civic Centre, during normal office hours.

Any person who has any objection to the proposed alienation must lodge his objection in writing with the undersigned before THURSDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2004.

Civic Centre                                           TZ MOKHATLA

KLERKSDORP                                    MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice no 14/2004

19 January 2004

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Residents will be glad to hear that all the tenders and notices that the City Council of Klerksdorp advertise with YourNews is now also published on the Internet. What is more you can be kept up to date, not only about the newest tenders and notices, but also about the latest news in Klerksdorp. It is very easy all you need to do is visit www.yourcity.co.za    

Here you will find an online copy of the YourNews paper and you can e-mail your details to services@yourcity.co.za  We will then place you on our mailing list. This will mean that you will get an online copy of this paper mailed to you every time it is published. This will include tenders and notices.

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A loan of R28 064 171 to re-finance Council’s capital budget for 2002/2003 and a loan of R37 million to finance the capital budget for 2003/2004 was approved by Council at their first meeting this year.

The DA registered a descending vote against the loan of R28 064 171 in the meeting.

The question that needs to be asked is what will be done with this money?  We asked this question to Mr Sakkie Haarhof,  Head of Finance at Council. He was glad to supply us with a list of capital projects planned by Council with the R37 million.

The R28 064 171 will be used to replace money that Council used out of its own capital fund for projects. Council did budget for this loan in the2001/2002 and 2002/2003 budgets but did not take out the loan at that time, which was a good thing as the interest rate was 13.25% at that time. The same money can now be borrowed at  10.95% fixed.  This will result in a massive saving of over R13 million.

There has been reports in the media that Council is experiencing cash flow problems.  We asked the MEC for Finance, Cllr Sulliman about this and he replied that  “Council has not in the past experienced cash flow problems and we are not experiencing any now.”  This seems to make sense.  Why would a bank borrow Council R64 million if they weren’t in a sound financial position?

From the meeting it was clear that Council is serious about development and improving service delivery to the community. 

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City Councils all over SA are constantly ridiculed. Large portions of the KOSH community does not understand or appreciate the headaches that comes with running an administration that covers the area that our Council is faced with. Over the following weeks we will be profiling different people and departments in the Klerksdorp City Council to give the community a clearer picture of what happens behind the big wooden doors of the City’s administration offices. We will start with the Municipal Manager and work our way through to all the departments.

It is the responsibility of the Municipal Manager to align the strategic goals of the administration with the vision and mission of the Council. 

In pursuing the Council’s vision to provide equal, cost effective and sustainable quality service, together with alleviating poverty through a holistic program of development, has been identified and strategies are in place for their achievement.

Debt collection is a national problem and Klerksdorp is no exception.  Over the past year a number of problems on debt collection occurred.  Having learnt valuable lessons from this, we are able to streamline our efforts and are confident that we will attain greater success in the future.

The administration is currently busy with a survey to determine exact information on indigence, which will assist Council in dealing with debt collection.

It is unfortunately true that Council will have to get tough on debt collection as continuous service delivery is dependant on payment for services rendered.

I am pleased to be able to report an improvement of 79,4% in debt collection over the past year.  In this financial year debt collection was pegged at 83% which is a 5% increase on the previous years performance.

The backlog in services runs into millions of Rands, Council will only be able to address this problem over the medium to long term.

Excluding the rural areas, water networks are installed in all areas.  Only two extensions still make use of standpipes and this should be phased out over the next two years.

All areas in Council’s licensing and distribution jurisdiction are electrified with exclusion of extension 23 in Jouberton where the electrification project has started.

6kl of free water is provided to all households, while free electricity will be implemented with effect from 1 July 2004

The placement of staff had been a major challenge but I am glad to report that the process was successfully finalized.  

The final process of placement will be the evaluation of each and every post, 2 594 in total.  This should be finalized within the next year.  Council’s Performance Managements System now 95% complete.

To ensure quality service delivery, staff training is of utmost importance.  Over the  past year a total of R232 568 was spent on staff training.

Effective service delivery is the ultimate  goal.  Although there are still shortcomings, the IDP process assists departments in co-ordinating effective and efficient service delivery.

Effective service delivery is a joint venture between Council and the community and community feedback is essential if service delivery is to be continuously improved.

The housing backlog in South Africa is one of the major challenges of Government.  In the KOSH area the housing backlog of approximately 11 000 houses is perhaps the biggest challenges.  Over the past year a total of 6 800 houses were built in the area. The availability of funds is one of the obvious problems. Housing- and services delivery will only improve if our debt collection is improved.

Council has a dedicated section or division on consumer or client services within the Financial Service Department.  Two full-time officials have already been established to disseminate information to consumers on the daily activities of Council.

In line with legislation and values of Council, administration is run in a transparent and professional way.  In this manner both political and administrative components would be able to achieve our strategic goals in line with the Council’s vision and mission statements.

The night soil bucket system currently still in use at approximately 23 000 erven in the KOSH area is neither acceptable to the Council nor the community 

The current cost to replace the bucket system with sewer lines is approximately R200 p/m.  With a total capital budget of R30million, the predicament Council finds itself it will be understood.

Notwithstanding our restricted financial resources, a total of 3 926 erven were provided with a sewer network while 3 367 erven are in the process of being connected.

LONG TERM GOALS

Municipalities are constitutionally obliged to address poverty in their communities through the promotion of  social and economic growth.

One of the most effective ways to address poverty is the creation of job opportunities.  Since 1994 South Africa has moved into the global market of completion for investment.

Investment in our City will only be obtained by marketing Klerksdorp globally competitive. Although the cost of marketing especially on a global scale is very high, we cannot afford to wait any longer.  An aggressive marketing campaign will be followed to ensure future investment in Klerksdorp.

Services delivery is increasingly becoming specialized and the cost for services delivery keeps on rising.

In line with government’s view on public-private partnerships, Council will have to investigate PPP’s as an alternative service delivery mechanism to address the deteriorating condition of infrastructure and avert the escalating cost of rehabilitating Council’s assets.

The improvement of communication with our residents and outside our borders is high on our priority list.  Communication avenues and structures are to be formalized to assist in transparent governance and the unification of the resident of Klerksdorp.

This article was taken from City Council’s annual Report 2002/2003

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Concerns has been raised by many parties and organizations that the newly installed ADO parking meters in the CBD would not be economically viable. According to a report from the Financial Department of Klerksdorp Council, that YourNews received last week, the meters are “economically viable”.

According to the report there are also other benefits to the system. With the old system, which had a lot of meters malfunctioning, Council was inundated with complaints, this is no longer a problem.  This mean that less parking tickets now has to be withdrawn which leads to more income for the city.

Currently 162 meters cover 751 parking bays, these meters were not bought, they are rented and Council is not responsible for the maintenance of the system. If they had to be bought, it would cost R1 652 866-00. The rental of the meters costs R40 500 per month and Council pays the contractor a commission of 30%.

When the previous system started to get old and parts could not be supplied anymore it cost Council up to R4000 per ‘callout’ to get meters repaired. This will not happen with the current system as it is not Council’s property.

Strict law enforcement only started in December 2003. November and October was used to educate the community about the use of the new meters.  Income from the meters in December was R40 856.81 (this is more than the combined figure for the months of October and November).

From the report it is clear that the system is experiencing a growing phase, but also that the City Council has maybe at last found the answer to the problem of parking meters.

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According to law (section 14 of the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999) each municipality must provide residents with a Rental Housing Information Office.

The purpose of the act is to harmonise the relationship between tenants and landlords. It also promotes access to adequate housing by creating the mechanisms to ensure the proper functioning  of the rental housing market and to stimulate investment into the rental housing market.

This office has a few functions. The first is to educate and to provide information and advise tenants and landlords on their rights and responsibilities. They provide advice to disputing parties in order to reach solutions.  If matters can’t be resolved they can refer disputing parties to the Provincial Rental Housing Tribunal. They will ensure that parties comply with requests and recommendations made by this tribunal. 

To sum up, they are almost like the CCMA.

Tenants that experience the following problems can contact them: high rentals, illegal evictions, unlivable conditions, invasion of privacy, uncomfortable with lease agreements and if the landlord is not honouring lease agreement. 

Landlords should also make use of this service if tenants damage property or if they do not honour their lease agreements or if they do not pay their rent on time.

All enquiries can be directed to Patrick Seleke at the Stilfontein Municipal offices or write to:

Klerksdorp City Council

Po Box 99

Dept Of Housing

Klerksdorp

Or you could phone him @ 083 238 8859 or (018) 484 7002.    

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