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The North West Department of Economic Development and Tourism in partnership with the Southern District Municipality will host its 4^th North West Trade Expo as from the 25^th to 28^th February 2004 at the

Recreational Parking in Klerksdorp.

The main objective of the Trade Expo is to assist enterprises to increase their market share through exposure of their products to prospective buyers and investors.  This will help sustain their business in the long term and promote a growing and sustainable economy that will create wealth and jobs for the people of the Province.

The SMME’s invited to participate are from various sectors which include among others:

-  Manufacturing,

-  Agro-processing,

-  Mining beneficiation,

-  Tourism

-  Construction.

About 250 exhibitors are expected to participate in this Trade Expo. Priority has been given to those staying around the Southern District Municipality, but others will also be accommodated.

On the 27^th February 2004, there will be a prize giving ceremony.  Each category will have at least three winners. 

These will be based on the layout of the stall, how the exhibitors presented themselves before the judges and as well as how they will market their products.

-  The cost for the stall is R50.00 for the SMMEs. 

-  The Trade Expo will run from 10H00 to 20H00 during the week.

-  And will close at 21HOO on Friday and Saturday.

-  The entrance fee is R5.00.

For more information please contact Ms Baabua Thukubi at:

082 374 7161.

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Die Klerksdorp Sakekamer hou komende Woensdag om 18:00 ‘n vergadering by die Orkney Golf Klub. Lede sowel as sakemense wat graag sal wil inskakel by die Sakekamer word hartlik uitgenooi om die bespreking by te woon.

Sake wat onder bespreking gaan kom is: Die inskakeling van die AHI by BUSA (Business Unity South Africa), Transformasie-KOSH 2004, Internasionale handelsprogram vir leerlinge en die betrokkenheid van besigheid by die aangeleentheid en die 31ste Internasionale Klein & Medium besigheid kongres, wat van 26-29 September 2004 in Poland beplan word.

Daar gaan nie net besigheid gepraat word nie.  Saddles in Orkney het aangebied om ‘n lekker braai vir almal te hou. (Almal moet asb R40 saam bring)

‘n ‘Set- en Wig-hou’ kompetisie onder spreiligte, word ook gereël as deel van die ontspanning vir die aand.

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Die Eerste Nasionale Bank op Klerksdorp, het op die 5de Februarie ‘n muldelike skenking van ‘braille’ boeke aan die Adonai sentrum vir blinde kinders gedoen.

Die boeke wat meestal bestaan uit woordeboeke met vertalings vanaf swart tale na Afrikaans, is met groot vreugde deur Adonai en sy leerlinge ontvang.

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Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables every day provides powerful nutrient properties that help fight diseases

Fruits and vegetables of a particular color have specific nutrient properties, are easy to digest and provide the body with an excellent source of energy.  They assist the body weight and provide optimum nutrition.

Rush to reds that may assist in reducing the risks of certain types of cancer.  Opt for orange to help reduce heart disease and cancer and to help maintain strong bones and teeth. Get your greens to help get rid of cancer-causing chemicals.

According to CANSA’s Health Programs Director. Mr Joel Perry these are just some of the many ways fruits and vegetables helps your body fight disease and achieve good health.

Among the food that we eat, fresh food and vegetables are not up for discussion.  Perry added that if the only change people make to their diet is to eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables each day, the rate of cancer could drop by as much as 20%.

“All the current research indicates that the more colors of fruit and vegetables you see on your plate, the greater the health benefits, “said Mr. Perry.  “Using a minimum of five a day, which means at least two portions of fruit and three portions of vegetables daily , is a good way to start eating a balanced diet and living a healthy lifestyle”.

With CANSA’s recent repositioning and Health Promotion strategy, nutrition and healthy eating is just part of a total package on sustaining health and cancer prevention.  CANSA’s message is health promotion, which is a package of proper nutrition, exercise, healthy lifestyle and positive mental health.

Nutrition is not just about eating “good food”.  It involves insuring that during the process of food preparation, essential nutrients such as vitamins, mineral, enzymes and bioflavonoids must not be sacrificed to enhance or alter the taste of foods.

With South Africa’s wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, don’t waste a minute in living life to the full providing your body with the right fuel.  Follow the advice of CANSA and the 5-a-day Foundation to build healthy nutrition habits that ensure minimum protection of disease in your body.

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Fitness Tips

Performance athletes, body builders and even those of us just trying to stay in shape and keep healthy through exercise often struggle with compromised immune systems fatigued, aching muscles, general tiredness and  that overall run down feeling.

We offer the following advise in the hope that it can assist those who are struggling with any of these challenges.

Consistent strenuous exercise places extra demands on the immune system and many athletes are familiar with upper respiratory tract infections, cold and flu symptoms, digestive disorders and the like. To keep the immune system in peak performance eat large portions of life-giving raw vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds and whole grains.

Supplement with friendly bacteria (Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bifidum Longum),

“Intestiflora” made by the Agricultural Research Council in Pretoria is a great friendly bacteria supplement. Friendly bacteria enhance absorption of nutrients and vitamins and keep the nasty yeasts in the gut in check.

Use a good quality Esterfied Vitamin C (Ester C from Solgar) or a good Buffered C (Calcium Ascorbate) combined with bioflavanoids to boost immunity and assist tissue growth and repair. If taking Calcium Ascorbate use it in divided doses of about 1000mg three to four times a day. Another great immune booster is the amino acid Glutamine, which occurs naturally in raw spinach and parsley or comes supplementally in powder, tablets and capsules as L-Glutamine. Glutamine and Taurine combinations have been recorded as giving 53% better results than Glutamine on its own. Take Glutamine in divided doses of about 2.5-3.5 grams before and after exercise and at two other times in the day to facilitate increased absorption. 

Siberian Ginseng, an adaptogenic herb, is a great supplement for athletes to take to enhance immunity and help the body cope while under the increased demands placed on it by a strenuous exercise program.  It’s great for fatigue because it spares glycogen (the form of glucose stored in the liver and muscle cells) by increasing the use of fatty acids as an energy source. The Russian Olympics team admitted to using Siberian Ginseng since 1972 and many athletes the world over use it in varying doses with great success.

Aching muscles struggling to repair can be assisted by supplementing with Glutamine or the Glutamine-Taurine combo’s mentioned earlier. Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid found in the muscles of the body and is readily available when needed for the synthesis of skeletal muscle proteins.

Flax Seed Oil reduces the time needed for muscles to repair and those performing weight-bearing exercise or those experiencing joint pains as a result of exercise may be pleasantly surprised by supplementing with this Omega 3-rich oil.

Remember to include rest and sleep as part of your training program. You need time to recover and rebuild. Many exercise enthusiasts seem to forget or ignore this simple truth.

The last hint for keeping fit is to be aware of maintaining a healthy ph balance of body fluids and tissue. Don’t over supplement with protein, especially animal protein as this will leave an acid ash in your system, slowing repair and recovery. A body which is constantly in an acid crisis will leach calcium from the bones and teeth and be more susceptible to disease, most of which thrive in an acid environment.

 For a quick fix use supplemental “ Base Powder” or “ Base Powder Sport”, but for the long haul pay attention to eating habits and include alkaline-forming raw , fresh veggies and fruit, especially Avocados and eat millet.

We hope these ideas can assist you in keeping fit and staying that way.

Yours for Quality Health the Fun Way,

Robin Smith  

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Die Museum bied op 4 & 10 Maart werkswinkels aan waartydens kursusgangers terracotta teëls kan versier deur ‘n patroon daarop te trek en volkskunstegnieke toe te pas.

Die werkswinkel van die 4de is reeds vol bespreek, belangstellendes kan dus nog bespreek vir 10 Maart 2004.

Verrigtinge begin om 09:00 en duur tot ongeveer 12:00. Pakkette is beskikbaar en sluit alle benodigdhede, behalwe die sagte kwassie in. Dit sal egter ook te koop wees, bring dus ‘n ekstra geldjie saam.

Vir meer besonderhede, skakel Leonie Spangenberg by 

tel: (018) 462 3546

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“Pageant Acadamy” tesame met “Angels Wear & Face” is tans besig met ‘n fotogeniese kompetiesie, en dit is NOU jou kans om in te skryf.

Die kompetisie sluit 5 Maart en as jy nie reeds ‘n inskrywingsvorm het nie, kan jy een by Angels in Buffeldoornweg 69 gaam oplaai.

Daar is ‘n verskeidenheid kategorieë en mans sovel as dames is welkom om deel te neem aan die kompetisie.

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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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Cocomos is net die plek om te wees as jy lus is vir lekker dans en kuier. Donderdagaand die 12 Februarie was die amptelikke opening van die nuwe en beter Cocomos. Die eienaar Johan van der Westhuizen beloof om soos gewoontlik aande propvol vermaak te voorsien.

Op Woensdag-aande kan jy, verniet lekker kom saamdans met die Blouklip Orkes en op Vrydag en Saterdag aande gaan daar tot ou nag toe gekuier word saam met die plate-joggies.

Johan is ook betrokke by die Smokey en Steve Hofmeyer konserte wat eersdaags in Klerksdorp aangebied gaan word. So as jy kaartjies soek weet jy waar om heen te gaan.

Nou sal almal wonder wat by Sportzone gaan gebeur, wel Johan het ‘n ooreenkoms met die Noordwes Pool Liga en hulle gaan binne die volgende paar weke Pool toernooie en kompetiesies by Sportzone aanbied. So die van julle wat lus is vir sport kyk, is nog steeds welkom om Sportzone te besoek vir al die krieket en rugby aksie op die groot skerm.

As jy kaartjhies vir Steve of Smokey wil bespreek kontak: 072 263 3105.

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Kenneth Meyer and Lynette Eke are the new managers of Mike’s Kitchen in Klerksdorp. They would like to invite the community to visit them for great food and service. Apart from this Mike’s Kitchen also offer conference facilities (booking essential) and platters for business functions or business lunches.

Kids are important to Mike’s Kitchen and that is why kids can join the Mike’s Kitchen Kids Club. 

Each kid that is a member of the club will get a free meal, cold drink and a present on his or her birthday.  It is easy to join all you need to do is visit Mike’s Kitchen, fill in a form and you will be part of the fun.

There is even more fun for kids to have. While mom and dad are having a quite dinner, kids can play in the Kids Section where they will be entertained with sand pits, jumping castles, video games, Playstation games and much, much more.

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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 interested 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-elopement 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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Roberto tree op 2 Maart ten bate van Janie Schneider Skool vir verstandelike gestremde kinders in die Klerksdorp Ouditoruim op. 

Kaartjies kan vanaf die skool (018) 462 4954 of Karien 072 221 2027 bekom word. Kaartjies kos slegs R30 vir volwassenes en R15 vir skoolkinders.

U ondersteuning sal baie waardeer word

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“Angel Productions” in samewerking met “edventure.co.za” het op Donderdag 12 Februarie ‘n aand aangebied vir die kleiner hoërskole in die streek, wat net as een massiewe sukses beskryf kan word. Die aand was hoofsaaklik vir geesvang vir die volgende dag se atletiek gehou en elke skool se dirigente het die kans gekry om hulle staal te wys.  Sowel as hul skoonhede het die kans gekry om so bietjie been te wys.

Die nuwe bestuur van Mike’s Kitchen in Klerksdorp het die kans aangegryp om die geleentheid te borg en die wenners van die dirigente kompetisie (Stilfontein) het gratis aandete by Mike’s Kitchen geniet.

Skole wat deelgeneem het sluit in Koster, Sannieshof, Wolmaransstad, Orkney, Stilfontein en Ferdinant Postma van Pothefstroom. Almal het hulself gate uit geniet en die produksie was baie goed bestuur.

Stilfontein het nie net met die prys vir die beste dirigente weggehol nie, maar Queride van Heerden (voorbladnooi), van Stilfontein, het met die kroon as Mej Finesse weggestap.

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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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Met hul oorspronklike Afrikaanse musiek wat die giggel kielie en die siel soog, is ddisselblom al beskryf as ‘n “intelektuele rock alternatiewe popgroep met ‘n goeie dosis boere-kabaret.”  Al wat dit beteken is dat jy ver gaan soek om ‘n meer diverse sanggroep in SA te kry. 

Die groei wat ddisselblom in die laaste twee jaar beleef het, was fenominaal.  Die groep het van 3 tot 5 lede gegroei en is tans een van die enigste “full-time traveling bands” in SA.  Hulle toer die hele land vol, van Tzaneen tot in die Kaap.  Hul CD wat vroeg in Februarie 2003 bekendgestel is, het al meer as 10 000 kopieë verkoop.  Ddisselblom word in dieselfde jaar vereer met ‘n ‘Kanna-toekenning’ tydens die KKNK in Oudtshoorn.  (Hulle noem dit hul ‘KarooGrammy’).  Tydens die TV-program, Geraas se toekennings funksie, het ddisselblom beste ‘duo’/ groep gewen, asook beste video.  Wat hierdie sanggroep verder uniek maak is dat hulle alles self behartig.   Slegs hul musiek word deur ‘n groot maatskappy verpsrei nl. ‘Select Musiek’.

ddisselblom  het ‘n ‘stand-up-comedy’ in hul program wat hulle ideaal vir korporatiewe funksies maak.  Hulle tree egter ook by ‘roadshows’, ‘rockfeeste’, kunstefeeste, teaters, skole, plattelandse sale asook ‘ou-tannie-tee’s op.  En die reaksie by hul optredes?  Natuurlik OORWELDIGEND!!

As jy hulle nog nie in aksie gesien het nie, maak ‘n plan en laat jou daaglikse roetinespanning verdwyn soos ‘n perdepoep in die maanskyn!

Die Gereformeerde Kerk (Klerksdorp) bring vir ddisselblom hier na ons stad toe.

Moenie op jou laat wag nie, bespreek NOU!

Datum: 5 Maart 2004

Plek:  Jaap Steyn Saal (Westelikes).

Tyd:  19h00.

Koste:  R100 p.p.  (Kaapse-Maleise ete ingesluit).

Besprekings kan gedoen word by: Ria van Staden: (018) 468 1456 / 082 577 2763 of by Willem du Plessis: (018) 469 2229 / 083 463 1920.  

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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 !

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Hy word nie verniet as een van ons taal se grootste sterre beskryf nie.  Dozi het oor die afgelope paar jaar groot tree in die Afrikaanse musiek bedryf gegee. Hy spog nie net met ‘n groot gevolg nie, maar ook met top syfers wanneer dit kom by CD verkope.

As jy ‘n Dozi-aanhanger is, is dit nou jou kans om hom in ‘lewende lywe’ te sien op 19 Februarie 2004 in Klerksdorp se Stadsaal. Keurhof Hoërskool bied die aand aan en dit beloof om net lekker te wees.

Kaartjies kan gekoop word by “Cosmetic Inn” by die Game Sentrum of jy kan die volgende nommers skakel as jy wil bespreek: (018) 462 9981/2 of selfoon nr.: 083 635 6757.

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Met die hoë padsterftes, behoort padveiligheid groter aandag te geniet.  Klerksdorp Museum bied vir alle Gr R & 1 leerlinge ‘n opvoedkundige padveiligheidprogram aan om sodoende hierdie leerdertjies bewus te maak van die gevare op die pad terwyl hulle huis toe loop of met die fiets ry.

Die program sluit ‘n “padveiligheid-spoppekas” en mini verkeersbaan in, waarop die leerders hulle nuwe kennis kan toepas.  ‘n Lawwe nar sal dom foute maak en die kinders so die geleentheid gee om hom reg te help en sodoende die korrekte prosedure te leer by die oorsteek van ‘n  straat ens.  Handwerk sluit ‘n verkeerslig in wat korrek ingekleur moet word.

Op 27 Februarie & 12 Maart word die program in Tswana aangebied terwyl Afrikaanssprekende leerders die program op 1,2 of 5 Maart kan bywoon.  3 Maart is gereserveer vir Engelssprekende leerders.  Onderwysers kan tussen twee sessies kies, waarvan een om 09:00 en die ander om 10:30 begin.

Bespreking is noodsaaklik.  Skole wat belangstel om hulle jong leerdertjies te bring, kan Leonie Spangenberg skakel by (018) 462 3546.

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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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In our previous edition dated 5 Feb. 2004, we said that Maureem Modisele is the Minister for Economic Development and Tourism. This is wrong and we would like to apologize, she is actually the MEC for Economic Development and Tourism in the North West Province. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused by this.

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We are all familiar with the concept of mirrors, remember when you where small and you just discovered one. There was someone there, someone you have never seen, and after a while you discovered that this was you. And some years later you used a small mirror to shine light into a teachers eyes at an athletic meeting, very funny wasn’t it.

Mirrors are sometimes funny things, they are able to tell business leaders to keep to their own concerns, they are able to query with audacity decisions that they do not have the right to query. They are able to lead communities to believe things that are false and they are able to hatch half-truths and to blow these half-truths into mass community meetings that then eventually does not deliver the promised numbers.

The mirror might be able to “mis”lead and to blow half-truths into the wind, but mirrors that shine what they want to shine, will not break a community that has the right and the ability to think for itself.

“With great power comes great responsibility” and “absolute power absolutely corrupts.”  

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In die hofuitspraak rakende die voortslepende saak tussen Klerksdorp munisipaliteit en Indaba Trust het die regter Dinsdagoggend (17 Feb) in Pretoria ten gunste van Indaba Trust beslis.

Dit mag miskien goeie nuus wees vir die lede van Indaba Trust, maar dit mag ook dalk tot die nadeel van besigheid en die gemeenskap van Klerksdorp wees. Die saak het gehandel oor Indaba Trust se reg tot die huur van die Burg B koppie in Klerksdorp.  Indaba Trust het ‘n 99 jaar  lange huurooreenkoms waarvan hulle nie wil afstand doen, indien die Stadsraad hulle nie van ‘n soortgelyke alternatief voorsien nie. 

Die Stadsraad aan die ander kant wil die “bunker” op die koppie weer gebruik om ‘n beheerkamer op te rig vir die installasie van kameras in die sentrale sakegebied van Klerksdorp. Dit sal help om misdaad te verminder en sodoende besigheid in die area te stimuleer.

Volgens Mnr Gerhard Strydom van die Stadsraad sal daar nou gekyk moet word na plan B.

Dit sal beteken dat die Stadsraad teen kapitaal koste ‘n ander fasiliteit sal moet inrig of selfs oprig. Die beheerkamer moet in ‘n direkte lyn van sig met alle kameras wees en daarom sal dit op een van die koppies in die stad opgerig moet word. Daar is nie vir die kostes begroot in die huidige boekjaar nie, en daarom kan die stelsel dalk eers in 2005 geïnstalleer word.

In ‘n telefoongesprek na die verhoor met Dr. Frans de Bruyn, Voorsitter van Indaba Trust het hy aan YourNews gesê “dat sy organisasie geen beswaar het om die Burg B koppie aan die Stadsraad af te staan nie, solank hulle ons van ‘n plek voorsien waar ons ons aktiwiteite kan beoefen.”  Op die vraag of Indaba Trust tevrede sou wees as die Stadsraad ‘n gedeelte van die Rekreasie Sentrum aan Indaba afstaan, het Dr de Bruyn aan YourNews gesê dat Indaba Trust “meer as tevrede sou wees” as daar tot so ‘n ooreenkoms gekom kan word.

(Dalk is dit die antwoord, ek weet nie. Redakteur) 

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Some residents might not know this, but there is a monthly Council meeting, and the public is welcome to attend. Attending these meetings will give residents a better understanding of the decisions made by Council that sometimes effect their everyday lives.

The next meeting to be held is on Monday 23 February and starts at 18:00 in Council Chamber. 

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Die Wesvaal 4x4 klub het op die sewende Februarie ‘n 4x4 rally dag by River Lodge en Fun Park aangebied, en die reën wat uitgesak het, het die hele storie net so bietjie meer interessant gemaak.

Daar is in verskillende kategorieë deelgeneem, en selfs die manne met die mooier, (ma haal die kinders by die skool) SUV’s kon dit nie weerstaan om te wys wat onder die blink verfwerk weggesteek is nie.

Borge in die motor bedryf het gehelp om dit moontlik te maak, en die dag is nie net goed ondersteun nie, maar ook baie geniet (ten spyte van die reën en modder).  -Foto’s geneem deur Bertus Fuhri: 082  468 6333  

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LINDENBERG & KEMPFF

ORKNEY: Netjiese 4 slaapkamerwoning in goeie area met swembad, boorgat en woonstel.  Verminderde prys: R350-000.  Skakel SANNIE: (018) 473 2551 / 083 431 2630.

ORKNEY:  R216-000.  Mooi huis in Orkney Park met swembad en lapa.  Bel my vir ‘n afspraak, ANTON: 072 454 9253.

DORINGKRUIN:  Prag uitsig!!  3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, oop-plan met mooi kombuis, toegeboude lapa.  Huis op 2000m².  Ideaal vir verdere ontwikkeling.  Kontak ADéLE: 082 953 3070.

STILFONTEIN:  Netjies omheinde huis in goeie area: R156-600.  Skakel MIMI: 072 439 2411.

WILKOPPIES:  Reg geleë.  Oorspronklike plaashuis met buite geboue op 2.2 Ha grond.  Ideaal vir ontwikkeling of om self ‘n luukse tuiste daar te skep.  Prys is onderhandelbaar.  Skakel ANITA: 083 631 8877.

FLAMWOOD:  Opsoek na iets besonders?  Pragtige 4 slaapkamer toskaanse styl huis met swembad en baie ekstras.  R702-000.  Skakel LOUISE: 082 870 7350.

FLAMWOOD:  Ruim 4 slaapkamerhuis met dubbelgeriewe, sit-, eet- en TV-kamer, buite geboue, swembad, besproeiing, naby skole en winkelsentrums.  R432-000.  Skakel RINA: 083 702 2786.

NESERHOF:  R290-000.  Ruim 3 slaapkamerwoning met swembad en lapa + woonstel.  Kontak ANDRé:  082 444 2152.

WILKOPPIES: R540-000.  Voltitel met 3 slaapkamers, mooi kombuis, lapa, 2 motorhuise en lae onderhoud.  Skakel ANDRé: 082 444 2152.

STILFONTEIN: Pragtige huis met 3 groot slaapkamers, 2 slaapkamer woonstel en swembad.  Bel vir afspraak om hierdie huis te sien.  ANTON: 072 454 9253.

RANDLESPARK:  Mooi huis met baie spasie, 4 slaapkamers, lapa en swembad.  Bel vir afspraak.  MIMI: 072 439 2411.  

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Most of us dream of owning a drop top, but the requirements of family and luggage space ensures that not many of us ever feel the wind in our hair while we enjoy our Sunday afternoon drive. Well the good news is that those days are over, and at the price of the new 307cc, it might just be possible for some households budgets to afford one.

This Saturday (21 Feb) will see the launch of the newest edition to the Peugeot range.

Buyers will be able to choose from two different 2lit motors, the one delivers 100kW and the “sooped up” version 130kW. There is a choice of manual( R 299 900) or Triptonic style gearbox (R 309 900) for the 100kW, but the 130kW ( R 329 900) comes with a manual box only. (A good thing if you ask me)

If the asking price sounds high, consider that the Audi A4 cabriolet starts at R483 000 and the BMW 330Ci convertible cost R476 000. It would be unfair to compare these three cars (and we are not trying to) as they all over different engine sizes and finishing, but what can be compared are the fact that all three has; two doors, four seats and a retractable roof. The 330Ci does off course not have a hard top, but that being said, buyers looking for a family car that is also an open top cruiser should probably consider these three cars before making a buying decision.

What does the 307cc offer: To start of, safety is always a concern. The 307cc has a four-star EuroNCAP crash test rating. Apart from this it offers front and side driver and passenger airbags, ABS with EBD and also ESP. It has an electronic rollover detection system, with hoops retracted behind the headrest. Some features that might impress buyers are automatic rain-sensing wipers, heated door mirrors, and 5mm thick side windows that automatically lower when you touch the door handle. This allows the windows to pull away from the top door seals.      

Peugeot is no stranger to convertible cars; they introduced the worlds first electrically retracted roof in 1936 when they launched the 401 Eclipse. Lets hope that all this experience comes together in a convertible car that consumers will not only be able to admire, but also afford.

The local Peugeot branch in Klerksdorp will be unfailing their 307cc Saturday morning at 8h00.  Everyone is welcome to come have a look, and maybe even a test drive.   

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Toyota’s new Prius petrol/electric hybrid car continues to make a major impact on the international motoring scene. The latest accolade to come the way of this innovative hatchback is the North American Car of the Year award.

The award was announced at the recent Detroit Motor Show and this is the first Toyota product to be honored in this annual contest. A jury of 50 leading automotive writers and broadcasters voted Prius No. 1 by a wide margin over two other cars considered as finalists out of a “short list” of 17 new cars on the American market. Prius received 298 points, compared to 167 for the Mazda RX8 and 113 for the Cadillac XLR. The award, which has been made since 1994, honors vehicles that establish new benchmarks in areas including design, innovation, safety and handling. It is the only independent, international vehicle award in North America.

This latest accolade follows Prius being named 2004 Car of the Year by Motor Trend, a leading American motoring magazine, and one of the Top 10 cars of 2004 in the prestigious ratings of Car and Driver, another US motoring publication. It is the first hybrid vehicle to achieve these honors. The latest Prius, introduced last year, initially in Japan and then in the United States, was also adjudged winner of the Technology section for 2003 among 10 category winners in the annual automotive awards made by Autocar, the leading British motoring magazine.

Demand for the new Prius is outstripping supply and Toyota is instituting plans for overtime working and increased production capacity, with normal production going up from the original 7 500 units a month to 10 000 a month, starting in the second quarter of 2004.

The very economical and low emission Prius hybrid has had the fastest sales start of any new Toyota model in the United States besides strong demand in the Japanese domestic market. Already TMC has increased its Prius sales plan for the United States for 2004 from an original 36 000 to 47 000 units; 10 000 Prius orders had been placed in the US before the car was even launched.  

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Saterdag 7 Februarie was nie net ‘n goeie dag vir reën nie, maar ook ‘n goeie dag vir Hot Rods ry op die baan by die skougronde. Jaers van oral oor het gekom om hulle staal te wys en toeskouers het nie verniet die bietjie reën en koue getrotseer nie.

Die nat baan het nou wel gesorg dat die rondte tye nie van die beste is nie, maar aksie was daar geen tekort aan nie.

Die goeie nuus is dat die organiseerders besig is om ‘n Fueler Race te reël, en die van julle wat al die manne met hulle groot ysters sien en hoor jaag het, weet dat dit ‘n ding is wat nie sommer gemis moet word nie.

Hou jou oë op YourNews vir verdere ontwikkelings en nuus hieroor. 

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Askari het 5 rugby spanne tydens hul proewe op 5 Februarie gehad en om al die spelers te behou is daar deur die bestuur besluit om ‘n span in die Neser B kompetisie in te skryf. Die Luiperds het ‘n los lootjie waar die span sal inval en die span speel al hul eertse wedstryd in die Otto uitklop reeks 13 Maart teen Sweizer Reneke.

Die span bestaan uit 0/20 spelers en sal ‘n paar harde barde insluit om die jong manne by te staan. Die span het goed gevaar in die proewe en speel Donderdagaand die 19 Feb teen Wollies om hul staal te beproef. Die posisie van afrigter en span bestuur is tans oop en Askari soek graag persone met afrigting ondervinding om aansoek te doen. Kontak vir Petrus by 0825755505.

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The City Council of Klerksdorp will be hosting a golf day for the Executive Mayor Dr Magome Masike and would like to challenge all Mayor’s and Municipal Golfers to join us in this wonderful networking opportunity. Prominent business people of Klerksdorp will be taking part on this day.

The day promises to be an eventful one for all. The golfing invitation does not mean that you need to be a golfer. Some Mayors will be caddying. A special prize for the most promising Mayor Golfer and most promising Mayor Caddy will be awarded on the day.

There will also be a prize giving dinner in the evening which has been kindly sponsored by Grinteck. Sponsor a hole, prizes, any form of sponsor is welcome.

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to profile your company and enjoy the day with us. For more information on branding opportunities please do not hesitate to contact Sandy Botha on 082 814 3282. To enter a team please contact Japie Olivier 083 417 7789

A large field is expected so contact Japie soon to avoid disappointment.

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Askari hou ook sy Golf dag die 5 de Maart en vra alle golf spelers wat belangstel om n four ball in te skryf om vir Mervin te skakel by 083631 6401. Die president van die luiperds James Stofberg, Frik Du Preez, Hendrik Truter van die Luiperds rugby unie sal ook die dag saam kom speel. Die kompetisie is ‘n four ball scramble  en daar is groot pryse te wen. Die eerste prys is  4 skape, tweede prys  is een skaap en daar sal nog vele meer wees. 

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Ma, Pa, Boetie, en Sussie (almal wat ‘n fiets regop kan hou, en selfs ‘n paar wat drie wiele het) het kom saamry aan die Goudkop Laerskool se groot fietsry dag.

Saterdag 14 Februarie was die groot dag en almal van klein tot groot het opgedaag. Die fietsren het gedien as ‘n laaste kans om te kwalifiseer vir die Argus en groot ryers van ooral oor het kom deelneem.

Die mans uitslae vir die 100km het soos volg gelyk: 1ste Gerrie Beukes, 2de Jackie van Eeden, 3de Attie de Lange. In die vroue afdeling het Liefie Day gesorg vir haar tweede eerste plek in twee weke (sy het die Rotary Cycle Race ook gewen op 7 Feb) 2de was Marelin Rossouw en 3de Annetjie Ford.

Baie geluk aan aal die wenners.   

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Cycling is alive and well in Klerksdorp, and with the build-up to the Argus, races in and around Klerksdorp are supported very well. Large groups off riders showed up, in the rain, on 7 February for the Rotary cycle race held at the Flamwood Walk. The Klerksdorp Rotary Club organized the race to raise funds for the Rota Mature center in Klerksdorp. This center provides accommodation, training and employment for orphans in Klerksdorp.

The overall race in the men’s category was won by JC Jooste, and the ladies race was won by Liefie Day. The first veteran rider was Koning Jacobs and the first master rider was Len van Heerden.

Congratulations to all.

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Ons wil graag alle sportklubs en skole uitnooi om vir ons soveel as moontlik van julle sportnuus te stuur. Die nuus sal teen geen fooi in YourNews geplaas word. Dit is maklik. 

Fax 018 462 2122 e-mail marketing@yourcity.co.za of skakel Eaan by 084 702 3499 of 018 462 2122.

Graag wil ons dankie sê aan ABI vir hulle Powerade Borg op ons agterblad. 

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Binnehuise krieket het sy ontstaan in die laat 1970’s in Australië gehad. Die spelreëls is dieselfde as krieket. Al verskil is dat die spel gespeel word binnehuis en op ‘n baan wat omring word met nette.

Enige persoon wat kan kolf en boul, van enige ouderdom, kan die spel speel. Binnehuise krieket offer elke persoon die geleentheid om sy staal te toon in van sosiale wedstryde tot op die vlak van internasionale deelname.

Die spel word gespeel deur twee (2) spanne met ‘n maksimum van agt (8) spelers. Elke span word aangevoer deur ‘n kaptein.

Elke wedstryd bestaan uit een (1) kolfbeurt en een (1) boulbeurt per span.

‘n Kolfbeurt/Boulbeurt bestaan uit 16 beurte (6 balle per beurt), so wedstryd duur ongeveer ‘n uur en ‘n half.

Elke speler boul twee (2) beurte. Die bouler kan nie twee boulbeurte na mekaar boul nie

Die kolfbeurt bestaan uit 4 seksies. Elke seksie bestaan uit 4 boulbeurte. Die kolfspan kolf in pare van twee (2). Die kolfpaar kolf die totale 4 boulbeurte. Wanneer ‘n spelers sy paaltjie verloor word drie (3) lopies van die span se totaal afgetrek.

Die span met die meeste lopies wen die wedstryd.

WAAR KAN EK DIE SPEL SPEEL?

Klerksdorp se arena is te vinde in die Klerksdorp Industriële gebied. Die naam van die arena is :

NOORDWES INDOOR SPORT

Mahoganylaan

Klerksdorp Industria

2570

Tel: (018) 4641990

Kontakpersone:

Pieter Oosthuizen

0824145366

Lourens Cromhout

0825547437

Coenie van der Westhuizen

0824637934

Kom gee U naam op indien u belangstel ! Kom deel in ‘n wonderlike Spel.

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In die opbou na die Prestige Inter-atletiekbyeenkoms op 27 Februarie, neem plaaslike hoërskole wyd aan byeenkomste deel om die atlete te slyp sodat toeskouers op skitterprestasies vergas kan word.

Die gasheer-skool van die byeenkoms, wat weer op die Harry Oppenheiner Stadion by Orkney plaasvind, is vanjaar Hoerskool Klerksdorp, met die ander deelnemende skole nl. Hoerskole Schoonspruit, Wesvalia, Wolmaranstad en Hoer Tegnies Klerksdorp.

Verskeie oorsese atlete , wat tans in Suid-Afrika vir die Olimpiese Spele later vanjaar in Athene voorberei, sal ook aan vertoonommers deelneem tydens die byeenkoms.

Volgens die organiseerder van die byeenkoms, mnr. Japie van Rooyen van KHS, sien die skool weer uit na puik atletiek omdat van sy atlete tans uitstekend presteer.  Tydens ‘n byeenkoms op 7 Februarie by Hoerskool Menlopark, waar 7 skole uit verskillende provinsies deelgeneem het, is KHS se JP van der Schyff aangewys as die beste spronge-atleet, Luan Steenkamp as die beste gewigstoter, Noel Meer as die beste spiesgooier en Spruyt Adendorff as die beste middelafstande-atleet.

By die jaarlikse Top Tien-byeenkoms wat deur Hoerskool Noordheuwel aangebied word en waar 35 skole deelneem, is van KHS se atlete erg in die wiele gery deur ‘n donderstorm wat items onderbreek het.  Nogtans is Spruyt aangewys as die top-atleet by die byeenkoms, met ‘n ABSA-punt van 1085 op die baan.  Daar het 500 atlete aan die byeenkoms deelgeneem.  Luan Steenkamp het self vir ‘n hoogtepunt gesorg toe hy die enigste atleet was wat ‘n provinsiale rekord op die byeenkoms kon verbeter en wel in die gewigstoot seuns onder 15.

Die Prestige-byeenkoms begin Vrydag 27 Februarie om 7:15 met die Stap- en Hindernisnommers en duur tot ongeveer 21:00.

Van die “ou” rekords wat vanjaar dalk in die slag kan bly, is die 200m M/19 wat in 1972 deur C. Hough van Milner opgestel is met ‘n tyd van 24,9 sek.  Van Gerald Gray van Wesvalia staan nog vier rekords op die boeke:  1976:  100m S/16 en 200m S/16 in 22,1 sek, in 1978:  200m S/19 in 21,5sek en 400m S/19 in 47.5sek.  Hy het waarskeinlik ook ‘n aandeel rekord gehad in die aflos-rekord S/16 in 1976 (43,3sek).  Nog ‘n aflosrekord uit die sewentiger jare is die KHS se M/16  in 1975 (51,3sek).

Die enigste Veldnommer waarin ‘n rekord uit die 1970’s dateer, is Bernadine van der Westhuizen van KHS se verspring-rekord (1977:  M/16) van 5.47m.

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Who is Council ?

In our series of articles that covers Council it’s people and it’s function, we would next like to focus on the Deputy Municipal Manager – Technical Services

The following was taken from Klerksdorp City Council Annual report for 2002/2003

“The introduction of an amalgamated municipality with and Executive Mayor and the Mayoral Committee comprising of members with specific portfolios together with the size of the amalgamation, has presented a new challenge to the municipality in order to ensure the smooth and streamline execution of duties aimed at the new developmental local municipalities.

Due to the sizable measure of management in the form of planning, organizing, guiding and control to be exercised in order to keep the Municipal activities running smoothly a division of responsibility within the office of the Municipal manager was necessitated.

Municipal departments compromises a conglomerate of professions and with the Integrated Development Plan as the center of all activities, the various professions need to compliment one another so that effective services can benefit our community.

This document will highlight the various activities in each of the technical departments and the progress that has been made within these intricate departments Each of these departments has been equipped with dynamic, professional and enthusiastic management and staff who are dedicated to providing better services to the community. They all contribute to the effective day to day management of the City Council of Klerksdorp”

MR GERHARD STRYDOM

Under Mr. Strydom falls Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and also Public Safety. In our next edition we will cover Civil Engineering and Public Safety. This week we are looking at the Electrical Engineering Dept.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

“This department is without doubt one of the most important departments as far as services are concerned.  Mr. Wynand Viljoen and his competent team are responsible for providing our customers with electricity.

Services delivery is of utmost importance to this department.  This is reflected in the 2002/3 IDP and capital budget.

An amount of R 6.4 million was spent on the upgrading of the existing network, electrification project and street lighting.

ELECTRIFICATION

          Area          Number of       Cost

                               Houses           

2002/2003                                           

Jouberton Ext 21      850            R3.4 Million

Jouberton Ext 23      204             R 816 000.00

ELECTRIFICATION 2003/2004

An amount of R 3 800 000 has been budgeted for the remainder of Jouberton Ext 23 and an application was admitted to the NER for additional funding.

CAPITAL PROJECTS

39 Project to the value of R6.4 Million., were approved for the financial year 2002/3 of which all projects were completed by the end of June 2003.

JOB CREATION

Four permanent post were created during the year 2003/4 and we as a department were to create a total of 19 jobs by sub-contracting and providing temporary employment on many of our projects throughout the year.

CAPITAL PROJECTS

39 Capital projects were approved this year and were al completed by the end of June 2003 – with no rollovers.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING

An application for additional funding was submitted to the NER, which will greatly assist our endeavors to electrify the whole of Klerksdorp within the next five years.

CHALLENGES

During December 2002 abnormal weather conditions were experienced.  This caused major damage to the high an low voltage networks.  Emergency personnel worked around the clock an performed excellently under abnormal circumstances.

GARAGE

The Electrical Department is responsible for the daily management and maintenance of approximately 1 000 vehicles, which include lawn movers, heavy-duty vehicles, light duty vehicles, etc.  For more effective management and control, the department is considering out-sourcing this function.

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

Day-to-day management and maintenance of water pump stations, sewage pump stations and mechanical equipment remain the responsibility of the Electrical department.  There is also an opportunity for this function to be out-sourced for more productive and cost effective management.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Due to enormous responsibility in terms of legislation, this department take this issue very seriously and continues to strive for better health and safety conditions within our department. We have a proud record of nil fatalities for the year and only eight on-the-job minor injuries for the year 2003” 

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By now, most new year’s resolutions have been well and truly broken - but one that’s worth reviving is a plan to cut the costs of running your home.

The costs of municipal services such as electricity and water are increasing rapidly, and they are a major factor in most monthly household budgets today. But fortunately new technology and common sense can help cut these essential costs.

Consistent efforts to cut down on household expenses can deliver significant cumulative savings over a year or two.

For example, if your home has a shower, use it and encourage your children to use it whenever possible instead of taking a bath. A shower uses considerably less water than a bath. In addition, modern low-flow shower heads and taps can cut water usage even more, particularly when rinsing vegetables and dishes, or cleaning your teeth.

Other cost saving measures include:

* Checking the thermostat on the geyser, which in most cases can be turned down a couple of degrees, resulting in a constant saving of electricity.

* Ensuring that the geyser and hot water  pipes are lagged to prevent heat
loss and turning the geyser off when you leave the house for any length of time.

* Using cold water washing machine cycles whenever possible, and using the machine – and the dishwasher – only when you have a full load.

* Replacing burnt out light bulbs with new, energy-efficient mini-fluorescents. These cost more initially, but they have a longer life and use only 20 percent of the power of conventional bulbs

* Placing your appliances carefully. Fridges, freezers and air conditioning units will consume much more electricity if they are sitting in the full glare of the African sun.

* Drawing curtains to prevent heat loss in winter and heat entry in summer.

* Cultivating good housekeeping habits like turning off lights when you leave a room and replacing leaking tap washers immediately.

And finally, you should seriously consider spending some of your savings on better insulation – in the ceiling space and under carpets – to lower heating costs in winter and cooling costs in summer, and so generate even more savings.

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A disaster that strikes when a homebuyer has taken occupation of a property ahead of the registration of transfer could turn into a nightmare for both seller and buyer.

The question is, who is liable for the cost of repairs if, for example, an undetected slow leak in a geyser causes a ceiling collapse and water damage to interior paintwork, carpets and furniture?

The answer, should be that the costs will be covered by the insurance on the house – but that will only be the case if the seller has kept up his home owner’s insurance premiums to ensure that the property is covered until the date of transfer, or if the buyer has taken out a new policy effective from the date of on which he took occupation.

It is thus essential for both buyer and seller to be absolutely certain in any property transaction about the date on which the “risk” passes to the new owner. If the risk is to pass to the buyer only once the transfer of ownership is registered, the seller must actually have enough insurance until then to cover the total replacement of the building, even though he no longer lives there.

If, on the other hand, the sale agreement stipulates that the risk in the property passes to the buyer on occupation, he must specifically insure against disaster from that date - or he could find himself having to pay for rebuilding or repairs to a house that he doesn’t yet own.

In general, it is a good idea to allow the risk in the property to pass from the seller to the buyer on transfer of the property, and not on occupation - and to double check that this is written into the agreement of sale.

Such an arrangement means the careful seller will stay fully insured until transfer, and that there will be no need for the buyer to take out special insurance.

It also avoids the confusion that can arise over the fact that there is usually risk insurance attached to the buyer’s new home loan, but that this does not become effective until transfer.

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Zanzibar Pay for 5 stay for 7    

from R5 980 p.p. sharing         Valid till 30 Apr 04  

Includes return airfares to Zanzibar, 7 nts accom in a deluxe room at the Protea Zanzibar Beach Resort, Dinner & Breakfast daily                                                  Add-on: Ex CPT –R912, Ex DUR R604

3 nts Dubai from R5 450 p.p. sharing          Valid 01 Feb – 25 Mar 2004    

Includes return airfares ex JNB (EK), 3 nts accom at the Riviera Hotel, American breakfast daily, return airport / hotel transfers, Meet & Greet upon arrival

                                                                                                Add-on: Ex CPT –R860 (BA), Ex DUR R500 (BA)

Arabella Grand Hotel CPT from R2025 p.p. sharing 

Valid till 31 Aug 2004    

Includes return airfares ex DUR or JNB, 2 nts weekend accom, breakfast daily, free access to the Altira Spa, 2 days std car hire with 200 free km per day 

Jock Safari Lodge – Kruger Park (fly in packages)

from R3770 p.p. sharing –fly in ex JNB

from R4966 p.p. sharing – fly in ex CPT

from R4374 p.p. sharing – fly in ex DUR

Includes return airfare, 2 nts luxury accom, all meals, teas & coffees, 2 game activities per day, 2 days car hire

8 nt escorted China Tour from R16 500p.p. sharing 

Valid 1 Feb – 31 Mar 2004                                               Itinerary available upon request

Includes return airfares ex JNB, all internal flights, transfers between airports, hotels & sightseeing points, 8 nts accom in Superior or Deluxe Hotels on a B&B basis, 8 dinners, 7 lunches & 2 evening shows, English speaking guides & Absolute escort throughout, tipping, gratuities, porterage & hotel and restaurant service charges 

Ireland Self Drive from R2535 p.p. sharing 

Valid 2 Feb – 31 Mar 2004

Includes 7 nts Discover Ireland B&B (Go as you please), 7 days car hire (Ford Fiesta 4 door), pick up and drop off - Dublin

QE2 CPT to Southampton from R14 235 p.p. sharing 

Sailing date:  6 Apr 2004    

Includes FREE return flights ex JNB to CPT, return flight LON to JNB,  13 nts on board the QE2 in cat M5 (shared bunk beds), all meals & entertainment on board, Stopovers at Walvis Bay, Las Palmas, Canary Island, Lisbon, Portugal            Add-on: Ex CPT – R320, Ex DUR – R210 

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