Ligbron sports state of the art Innovation Hub 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 24 August 2021 Primary school learners will also be invited to join the Gecko Robotics Club, and will thus expand their knowledge and skills in this important field. On Thursday, 19 August 2021, Ligbron unveiled the Innovation Hub, which is a major technological advancement for both the school and the learners who will benefit from the hub. Gerhard Prinsloo, project manager of the Innovation Hub, proudly elaborated on the project. “We started the journey when Mr. Dup van Rensburg was still at the helm, and told him that we would like to be at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution. We had the idea and the framework, and after visiting the best schools in the country presenting robotics innovation, we were ready to make work of it. When the current headmaster, Mr. Brand took his place, we were given the green light to develop the hub to the state that it is in now.” Valuable skills for the future are definitely knowledge of coding and robotics. Ligbron's Innovation Hub will give the Liggies an advantage by adding designing, coding and manufacturing of robotics as part of the Grade 8 and Grade 9 curriculum. Primary school learners will also be invited to join the Gecko Robotics Club, and will thus expand their knowledge and skills in this important field. According to Ligbron, another major goal of the Innovation Hub is to provide a service to the community in terms of 3D printing, engraving and design. “Generous sponsors helped Ligbron bring the future to our town, and we would like to convey our gratitude to Ligbron OBBG, Ligbron Old Boys and Beautiful Girls, Major Steel, Ligbron e-learning, Mix and Match and Bulldog Broadband.” You may view more photos and videos on our Facebook page, Tribune Ermelo. < Previous Article Next Article >

The MLM communication department simply stated that “the installation of new sewer pipeline near Global Filling Station is progressing very well”. Reprieve from sewage stench is in sight MLM in progress of replacing sewerage pipelines. The devestating effect of the 4-year long sewage overflow. The devestating effect of the 4-year long sewage overflow. MLM in progress of replacing sewerage pipelines. 1/5 Share GK CRONJE 11 August 2020 The MLM communication department simply stated that “the installation of new sewer pipeline near Global Filling Station is progressing very well”. After years of sewage spillage, and a barrage of endless complaints, Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) has taken it upon themselves to unblock and repair the disheveled sewerage network opposite Oosthuizen Street. In this week’s update on the progress of the project, the MLM communication department simply stated that “the installation of new sewer pipeline near Global Filling Station is progressing very well”. < Previous Article Next Article >

Mall construction still on the cards A 3-D render of the planned Merion Mall in Ermelo. A 3-D render of the planned Merion Mall in Ermelo. 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 22 September 2020 In January 2020, the Moolman Group was granted the go-ahead for the construction project. The Moolman Group has confirmed that the project is now codenamed Merino Mall, and planning have now been put in motion. In early 2015, residents learned with great excitement of a planned shopping center, Plateau Mall, which was to be built in Voortrekker Avenue, where the Showgrounds is currently located. The project would be managed by the Moolman Group, a well-known developer with many successful projects on their roster. This flagship construction project, touted as a 30,000m² development, would see a completion date of April 2020, and which would house many new chain stores, immediately made a big splash in the community. Unfortunately, over time, the excitement disappeared into the mist of uncertainty, after no indication of any building process was visible. The community also abuzz with rumours of alleged political influence that played a role in the objections. However, the allegations could not be substantiated, and the dust settled over time. After the events, the planning was quietly swept under the rug by officials, hoping that the Plateau Mall would die a silent death. However, in 2019, a silent war still raged on the courtrooms between Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) and the Moolman Group. Hoping that the Moolman Group would abandon the construction, even though all legal channels and supporting documentation were in order, it turns out that the Moolman Group’s legal team still had a few aces up their sleeve. After an extensive court battle, the Moolman Group emerged victorious after obliterating the faux obstacles and reasons for the disapproval of the project from MLM. In January 2020, the Moolman Group was granted the go-ahead for the construction project. The Moolman Group has confirmed that the project is now codenamed Merino Mall, and planning have now been put in motion. They have made great strides in improving their relationship with MLM. At this point in time, with the information available, the construction is expected to commence in mid- to late 2021, and will take an approximate 18 month period to complete. As the only location lacking a regional mall within its immediate vicinity, Ermelo residents are sure to rejoice when the Merino Mall finally comes to pass. < Previous Article Next Article >

Ermelo SAPD ondersoek 1 klag van moord, 2 klagte van poging tot moord, en 1 klag van poging tot gewapende roof na aanleiding van 'n skietvoorval wat ongeveer 19:30 op Vrydag, 3 September, te Oosthuise Straat plaasgevind het. Na bewering het 'n groep verdagtes gepoog om twee vriende, wat oppad was na Wesselton, te beroof. Die groep het die twee mans omsingel, en een verdagte van die groep was gewapen met 'n mes. Een van die vriende het vier skote op die groep verdagtes, wat hul omsingel het, afgevuur. Een van die verdagtes is dood aan getref by naby geleë woonstelle, met ‘n noodlottige skietwond in die buik. Verdere ondersoek het die SAPS gelei na Ermelo Provinsiale Hospitaal, waar een verdagte met 'n skietwond in die buik, en nog 'n verdagte met 'n skietwond in die regter bobeen aangetref is. Die verdagte met die buikwond is ernstig beseer, en die persoon met die wond in die been is behandel en ontslaan. Die man wie die skote afgevuur het, het die voorval by Ermelo SAPD gaan aanmeld. Tydens latere navrae by die SAPD, het die verdagte wat in die hospitaal behandel was vir sy buikwond, ook beswyk. Moord en geweerskote skok inwoners Moord en geweerskote skok inwoners 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 7 September 2021 Verdere ondersoek het die SAPS gelei na Ermelo Provinsiale Hospitaal, waar een verdagte met 'n skietwond in die buik, en nog 'n verdagte met 'n skietwond in die regter bobeen aangetref is. Ermelo SAPD ondersoek 1 klag van moord, 2 klagte van poging tot moord, en 1 klag van poging tot gewapende roof na aanleiding van 'n skietvoorval wat ongeveer 19:30 op Vrydag, 3 September, te Oosthuise Straat plaasgevind het. Na bewering het 'n groep verdagtes gepoog om twee vriende, wat oppad was na Wesselton, te beroof. Die groep het die twee mans omsingel, en een verdagte van die groep was gewapen met 'n mes. Een van die vriende het vier skote op die groep verdagtes, wat hul omsingel het, afgevuur. Een van die verdagtes is dood aan getref by naby geleë woonstelle, met ‘n noodlottige skietwond in die buik. Verdere ondersoek het die SAPS gelei na Ermelo Provinsiale Hospitaal, waar een verdagte met 'n skietwond in die buik, en nog 'n verdagte met 'n skietwond in die regter bobeen aangetref is. Die verdagte met die buikwond is ernstig beseer, en die persoon met die wond in die been is behandel en ontslaan. Die man wie die skote afgevuur het, het die voorval by Ermelo SAPD gaan aanmeld. Tydens latere navrae by die SAPD, het die verdagte wat in die hospitaal behandel was vir sy buikwond, ook beswyk. < Previous Article Next Article >

Don’t miss SARS deadline 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 16 March 2021 For more details on the submission of payroll data and the online platforms available for submission, employers can visit the PAYE page on the SARS website www.sars.gov.za . The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is calling on employers to prepare data for the annual employers filing season. “SARS calls on employers to ensure that they are ready to submit their annual reconciliation declarations with the latest and most accurate payroll information about their employees and the tax they have deducted,” said the revenue service. The revenue service said it is committed to providing certainty and clarity to all taxpayers and traders regarding their tax and customs obligations so that they can remain compliant and to ensure that transacting with the organization is as simple and easy as possible. At the same time, SARS expects that providers of third-party information from institutions who administer medical aid schemes, retirement annuities and others also provide the latest and accurate information to make it easy for taxpayers who are required to file an income tax return, stated the revenue service. However, the ease and simplicity of transactions with SARS depends on each segment of taxpayers, traders and third parties fulfilling their legal obligations to ensure a seamless service offering by SARS. The data that must be submitted to SARS from employers should cover the monthly employer declarations submitted, payments made and Tax Certificates (IRP5/IT3) as generated, covering the full tax year from 1 March to 28 February. Information submitted by third parties should cover the same tax period. “From the side of employers, their payroll data is of vital importance to SARS. Firstly, it gives a reconciled account of what amounts of tax the employer deducted from the taxable remuneration of each of its employees. Secondly, it shows what amount of tax the employer has paid to SARS on behalf of the employee. It also records other allowances that an employer pays to an employee as part of their remuneration benefits,” said the revenue service. Based on this payroll information and data from third parties, SARS will be able to issue an income tax return to taxpayers that is pre-populated with the relevant information for the ease and convenience of taxpayers who do not have complex tax affairs. For these taxpayers, filing a return becomes a simple matter of checking that all the information pre-populated on the return is correct and then submitting the return to SARS.” Employers and third parties have from 1 April 2021, until 31 May 2021 to submit their data to SARS. Employers who fail to submit payroll data on time may become liable for late submission penalties of up to 10% of the value of their payroll. “In the interests of their employers and a seamless and hassle-free filing season, we urge all employers to now prepare accurate and up-to-date information that should be submitted to SARS. “ For more details on the submission of payroll data and the online platforms available for submission, employers can visit the PAYE page on the SARS website www.sars.gov.za . < Previous Article Next Article >

EHS is bevoorreg om hom in EHS se midde te hê, en sien uit na die suksesse wat op EHS-gholf wag. EHS verwelkom nuwe gholf afrigter 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 2 March 2021 EHS is bevoorreg om hom in EHS se midde te hê, en sien uit na die suksesse wat op EHS-gholf wag. Hoërskool Ermelo is besonder opgewonde om mnr. Eddie Daniel te verwelkom as nuwe gholf afrigter van die Erries. Mnr. Daniel is welbekend in Suid-Afrika se gholf kringe as gholfer wat die meeste ope-toernooie as amateur gewen het. Die Kanyaope-gholftoernooi is onder andere deel van dié wen prestasies. EHS is bevoorreg om hom in EHS se midde te hê, en sien uit na die suksesse wat op EHS-gholf wag. Op die foto verskyn mnr. Eddie Daniel (tweede ry van voor, links) en mnr. Pieter Grobler (tweede ry van voor, regs) saam met van Hoërskool Ermelo se gholfspelers, rég en opgewonde vir 2021. < Previous Article Next Article >

Chanté palm 9de jaarlikse titel in 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 16 March 2021 Chanté is onoorwonne vanaf 2013, en maak elke jaar die gemeenskap uiters trots met haar puik spel. Chanté Boonstra, kranige gholfspeler van Ermelo, het die naweek weereens die titel ingepalm van Ermelo Dames Kampioen. Chanté, wat al van die ouderdom van 13 jaar die titels inryg, het vir die negende jaar weg gestap as kampioen. Chanté is onoorwonne vanaf 2013, en maak elke jaar die gemeenskap uiters trots met haar puik spel. Die gemeenskap, sowel as Chanté se familie, staan breëbors agter haar, en kan met trots sê dat sy nommer een is. < Previous Article Next Article >

CMR CYCC bedank borge en donateurs 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 18 May 2021 Hulle spreek ook hul dank en opregte waardeering uit aan elke donateur vir hulle donasies, dit maak regtig ‘n groot verskil. Indien jy dalk betrokke wil raak of enige donasies wil maak kan jy vir Mari, die CYCC Bestuurderes, kontak by 072 484 4349 of by die kantoor 087 550 0510. Kruideniers vir ‘n gewone huishouding met ongeveer vier persone kos ongeveer R4 000 per maand. Dit is net die basiese kruideniers, sonder dat die geld vir brood en melk bygereken word. ‘n Bakkie ontbyt pap in die oggende voor skool, ‘n toebroodjie vir pouse en dalk ‘n lekkertjie, soms selfs ‘n bakkie jogurt. Aandete word die vleis in klein porsies verdeel sodat dit die hele maand hou. Daar word gereeld pasta geëet, want dit is goedkoop en vinning om te maak. Waar ‘n huishouding van vier persone standaard is, is daar tot meer as 30 kinders in die kinderhuis. “Mammas met babas en kleuters sal beslis weet hoe om hulle sente om te draai om die gesonde kos, baba melk en doeke vir hul kleingoed te voorsien. Ons baba eenheid het tans sewe babas waarvoor daar doeke,formule melk, lyfroom, shampoo en poeier gekoop moet word. Daar is 24 kinders in die ander twee huise - 24 kinders wat drie etes op ‘n dag geniet, en 24 kosblikkies wat gepak moet word. Kinders bly kinders, en die huis ouers is maar mammas soos enige ander mamma, die verskil is net dat hulle baie meer kinders het.” Op Vrydag, 14 Mei 2021, was die Kinderhuis (CMR CYCC) bederf met ‘n inkopietog deur drie borge. Die kinderhuis bedank hiermee vir Bhika Oogkundige, die twee annonieme borge, asook vir Mnr. Kock van Pick n Pay vir die baie welkome inkopies. Hulle spreek ook hul dank en opregte waardeering uit aan elke donateur vir hulle donasies, dit maak regtig ‘n groot verskil. Indien jy dalk betrokke wil raak of enige donasies wil maak kan jy vir Mari, die CYCC Bestuurderes, kontak by 072 484 4349 of by die kantoor 087 550 0510. Op die foto's verskyn Charmaine Johnson, Michelle van der Westhuizen en Elzanet Bothes Op die tweede foto verskyn Elzanet Bothes, Michelle van der Westhuizen, Charmaine Johnson en Trudi van der Bank nadat hul kon kruideniers koop. < Previous Article Next Article >

Albert is ‘n passievolle 29-jarige filantroop, wat saam met sy span al bykans 26 000 studente en 235 skole bereik het met sy “millionaire”- projek. Erries word gemotiveer deur entrepreneur 1/2 Share Content Supplied 18 October 2022 Albert is ‘n passievolle 29-jarige filantroop, wat saam met sy span al bykans 26 000 studente en 235 skole bereik het met sy “millionaire”- projek. Albert van Wyk is ‘n entrepreneur, eiendomsbelegger en skrywer van die topverkoper “How to Become a Millionaire at 22”. Hy is tans besig om duisende Suid -Afrikaners se lewens te verander deur hulle in staat te stel om finansieël onafhanklik te word. Hy bemagtig studente en entrepreneurs regoor SA om ook miljoenêrs te word. Albert is ‘n passievolle 29-jarige filantroop, wat saam met sy span al bykans 26 000 studente en 235 skole bereik het met sy “millionaire”- projek. Van kleins af het hy besef dat harde werk sukses voortbring, en het sy eie sakgeld verdien. Hy verwerf sy Bedryfs-Ingenieurswese-graad . Op 19 jaar oud het hy sy eerste eiendomme gekoop, en op die ouderdom van 22 sy eerste boek, “How to Become a Millionaire at 22”, gepubliseer. Vandag is Albert se hoofprojekte eiendomsbelegging, 'n ingenieurs-firma, ‘n aanlynmedia-besigheid (Gazzaroo) en sy “Millionaire at 22” landswye projek. Albert lewe volgens die mantra “MAAK dit werk”, en glo dat as jy ‘n miljoenêr wil word, moet jy by ‘n miljoenêr leer. Hy het sy storie met die Erries gedeel, en EHS se leerders begeesterd gelaat. - Inhoud en foto verskaf deur EHS < Previous Article Next Article >

MLM het in 2019 beweer dat hul sou opknappings doen aan die gronde, sowel as die heining, wat op plekke platgetrek was deur kwaaddoeners. Niks het egter van dit gekom nie. Nóg ‘n historiese baken in sak en as 1/7 Share GK CRONJE 3 August 2021 MLM het in 2019 beweer dat hul sou opknappings doen aan die gronde, sowel as die heining, wat op plekke platgetrek was deur kwaaddoeners. Niks het egter van dit gekom nie. Met swaar harte kyk Ermelo se inwoners hoe Ermelo se infrastruktuur en geboue stelselmatig verval en inmekaar tuimel, en dikwels in so mate gevandaliseer word dat dit finansieël nie sin sal maak om die strukture en geboue te herstel nie. Vanaf die swembad tot die ou biblioteek, onder andere, gaan die geskiedenis van Ermelo en die stigters lede, stukkie vir stukkie, jaar tot jaar, tot niet. Gepaard met die absulute finansiële wanbestuur vanaf Msukaligwa Plaaslike Munisipaliteit (MLM), is daar bykans geen hoop vir die toekoms van Ermelo, tensy daar drastiese stappe geneem word nie. Talle klagtes vanaf inwoners wat in die area van AJ Swanpoel Stadion woon is ingedien oor die loop van die afgelope maande, met meeste van die klagtes wat fokus op die kriminele elemente wat hulself tuismaak op die stadion se gronde. Verskeie klagtes lig ook die vandalisme van die geboue, tennisbane en korfbalbane uit. Mandla Zwane, woordvoerder van MLM, het in September 2019 aan die Tribune ePaper gesê dat hul in die begroting voorsiening gemaak het vir die opknapping van die stadion en die gronde, siende dan verskeie sportdae en wedstryde op dié gronde plaasvind. MLM het egter, soos wat verwag was, geen werk gemaak van hul beloftes nie, en die gronde is tans in ‘n aansienlike swakker toestand. MLM het in 2019 beweer dat hul sou opknappings doen aan die gronde, sowel as die heining, wat op plekke platgetrek was deur kwaaddoeners. Niks het egter van dit gekom nie, en die heining om die sportveld het intussen heeltemal verdwyn. MLM het ook beloof om die booswigte wat in die geboue plak en dwelms misbruik en verkoop te ontruim, en die geboue te herstel. Niks het egter ook van dit gekom nie. Inteendeel, tydens ondersoek het die Tribune ePaper opgemerk dat die geboue aan die binnekant gestroop is van alle items van waarde, insluitend kragproppe, venstergrepe, krane, waterpype en meer. Die meerherheid van die geboue is vensters ins gebreek, en die telbord in die tennisklub se gebou is gevandaliseer met kru graffiti. Die gebou se vloere is gesaai met gebruikte kondome en dwelm-apparate, as van vure wat gemaak is, menslike ontlasting en urine, sowel as gebruikte spuitnaalde. In die korfbal gebou het dwelmgebruikers hulself tuisgemaak, en lê in ‘n beswyming op vuil komberse en matrasse. Van die badkamers is afgekamp waar elkeen hul hoekie van die geboue geëis het. Die tennis-en korfbalbane is gestroop van alle wardevolle metaal, en die tennisbane se omheining word op hierdie stadium stuk vir stuk verwyder. Die bloekombome langs die stadion word ook stelselmatig afgekap en opgesaag deur ewekansige inwoners, en die veld word verniel deur die bandspore van inwoners wat met hul voertuie op die veld ry, en sluwe inwoners wat saans gebruik maak van dié veld se stikdonkerte om nabye prostitute te ondersteun. Alhoewel die SAPS, munisipaliteit en ander owerhede bewus is van die onheilighede wat aangaan op die terrein, word daar geen stappe geneem nie. Sien meer foto’s op ons Facebook blad, Tribune Ermelo. < Previous Article Next Article >

The Erries are grateful to have been part of this unforgettable, sublime, confounding experience. Erries jet off to the USA 1/1 Share Content Supplied 1 November 2022 The Erries are grateful to have been part of this unforgettable, sublime, confounding experience. From 29 September to 10 October 2022, three Erries, Ina Mathebula, De La Rey Hattingh and Pieter Landman, made their way to America for an educational tour. This particular tour's unique nature lies firstly within the tour group: a group of like-minded academic achievers from across South Africa who get to interact, network and learn together, often forcing new and lasting friendships. The Erries are grateful to have been part of this unforgettable, sublime, confounding experience. Meeting these learners was amazing, and every second spent with them was worthwhile. The tour offers students the opportunity to further their quest in developing their skills and fulfilling their potential through attending private, thought-provoking lectures based on topical subjects, hosted by thought-leaders at world renowned universities namely Harvard, MIT, Yale and Princeton University. The learners also got time to explore the cities New York, Boston and Washington DC which was truly astonishing, being exposed to new foods, environments and people. It wasn't just tours and lectures, the learners had their fair share of fun times. “Going to America was truly a blessing on its own and I will forever be grateful for my parents for making it happen. America truly opened my eyes in knowing how much more there is to this world,” said Ina Matebuhla. - Content and photo supplied by EHS < Previous Article Next Article >