Camden saboteur in cuffs after confession 17 November 2022 Camden supplies 1 561MW of electricity, equivalent to 3.4% of the national grid. Read More Total of 271 zama zama males arrested in Ermelo 18 October 2022 To date, the Tribune has received no further communication from any of the recipients, the department’s Queen Tsebetsebe, nor from the office of the Director General’s Nonhlanhla Ndebele. The DMRE’s Solomon Phetla acknowledged the enquiry, but to date, failed to reply. Read More Bongo set to face the music in November 31 August 2022 To date, Bongo has maintained his innocence, and claims that he is the target of a personal vendetta. Read More “Enough is enough" says MEC Shongwe 30 August 2022 During Imbizo, the MEC DCSSL, Vusi Shongwe, addressed the community members. Read More Fraudster nabbed by Hawks 26 August 2022 The alleged contract also stated that the investment shall be paid back to the investors with returns, as a lump sum of R302 370 on or before 30 September 2020. Read More Fury as cats are wounded by pellet gun 24 August 2022 Perrins also noted that sadistic curiosity and delinquent behaviour are some of the causes, and animals wounded by pellet guns are never accidental. Read More Ermelo CPF members keep the streets safe 23 August 2022 A special thank to Jaco Kirk from Spartan Training, and Damian from AfriForum Buurtwag. Read More Veediefstal boewe loop op dun ys 16 August 2022 Die waarde van die vee wat terug gevind is, is ongeveer R280 000. Read More Bekende plaaslike besigheid beroof 10 August 2022 Die verdagtes het gevlug met ‘n onbekende bedrag kontant vanuit die kasregisters. Read More Cable theft is crippling the country 10 August 2022 The 51 000 job losses in the first quarter of 2022 is testament to how local business and the economy has been crippled. Read More Armed robbers meet their match with ACSU 26 July 2022 “Well done, ACSU. You are always there when we need assistance." Read More Beware of SARS phishing scam 19 July 2022 SARS has issued a warning to the public to refrain from opening or responding to e-mails from unknown sources, even if they seem threatening. Read More Load More Articles

Inwoners genooi na jaarlikse e-Rommel insameling 15 November 2022 Kom ons neem verantwoordelikheid, en pas ons omgewing op. Read More Brace for year of increased load shedding 15 November 2022 Generating units at Grootvlei, Hendrina and Camden power stations will also be taken offline over the next five years. Read More Duvenage represents MPU in reality show 15 November 2022 The show is filled with all the emotions, drama and suspense one would expect from a world-class reality show. Read More Missing man sought by family 15 November 2022 Willem was last seen traveling from Morgenzon in his white Toyota Hilux Dakar bakkie, with registration number FBH 948 L. Read More Chaos in Havenga Road as trailer snaps 1 November 2022 The entire community is getting the short end of the stick. Read More Merino Mall - A boon for the community 1 November 2022 The vision for the mall includes making a meaningful contribution to the local economy on an ongoing basis. In this regard, it has also created 450 permanent job opportunities. Read More Shoprite launches bigger carrier bag for taxi commuters 25 October 2022 Shoprite’s new red, 60-litre bags are 60 microns thick and more resilient, and costs R4. Read More Eagan Engelbrecht crowned as Little Mr. World 2022 25 October 2022 “Eagan, the Ermelo community is very proud to call you our own Ermelo super model.” Read More Aksiegroep dreig om R33/34/66 roetes te sluit 19 October 2022 Volgens die groep word die areas se padoppervak deur swaarvoertuie vertrap. Read More Ryan het dringend jou hulp nodig 11 Oktober 2022 Ryan en sy vriende het Saterdag aand uitgegaan in Pretoria, waar hy toe beval was in twee aparte insidente. Read More Kiette Rekenmeesters verwelkom NJ Robbertse 13 September 2022 Myburgh en Robbertse Inc is ook ‘n SAICA opleidingskantoor wat klerke die geleentheid bied om hulle klerkskap te voltooi by die firma. Read More MMM displays the power of prayer 13 September 2022 The CPF, SAPS & MMM have pledged to continue visiting schools. Read More Load More Articles

Besigheids eienaars sit met hand in die hare 15 November 2022 "Die sluwe karakters wat hier rond sluip, skrik baie potensiële klante af." Read More High water table proves problematic for MLM 18 October 2022 Thulatsepo General Trading was appointed as contractor for the project, with a completion date of 30 June 2023. Read More COSATU displays power on day of action 11 Oktober 2022 An organized and paceful march proceeded through the streets of Ermelo, towards Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) Read More MLM announces R3.5 million service delivery drive 20 September 2022 Some residents claimed that blatant grandstanding by municipal officials impacted the protocol and quality control that should be followed. Read More Smouldering refuse leaves residents disgusted 20 September 2022 For months, residents and businesses have complained about refuse skip bins not being emptied, but instead being set alight. Read More Sign the service delivery petition 20 September 2022 The link to the petition can be obtained on by contacting the MBCF. Read More Raw sewage spillage in DBP unresolved since 2016 13 September 2022 Raw sewage flowing into living areas is also a major health hazard, The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) stated. Read More MLM in hot seat over water pollution 30 August 2022 Based on the Green Drop report for 2022, seven (7) municipalities in the province scored less than 30%. Read More Inwoners ruk hand uit by Pet Dam 30 August 2022 Die Pet Dam, wat veronderstel is om toegang gekontroleer te wees nadat MLM miljoene Rande bestee het aan omheining, is ‘n klap in die gesig van Ermelo inwoners. Sien meer foto's en 'n video op ons Facebook blad, Tribune Ermelo. Read More Mkhondo ex-municipal manager appointed at MLM 18 August 2022 "He excels in creating consensus among diverse groups, and he is fully committed to the creation of better life for all." Read More Mayor Mngomezulu, catalyst of service delivery hope 10 August 2022 A JoJo water tank was also donated to the KwaDela drop-in-centre. Read More Choking on sewage fumes since 2014 3 August 2022 One resident showed the Tribune a trench that he had to dig by his own means to divert the raw sewage from his residence. Read More Load More Articles

EHS-leerders word vereer tydens Lourierfunksie 1 November 2022 Die Hoëveld Tribune wisseltrofee vir Afrikaans Huistaal, beste kreatiewe skrywer in Graad 12 is toeken aan Frané Swart. Read More Trotse EHS Graad 11 leerders ontvang streepbaadjies Na die oorhandiging van die baadjies, is die Skoolbybel oorhandig aan die hoofdogter vir 2023, Mienke Cloete, as simbool van geloof. Read More Erries jet off to the USA 1 November 2022 The Erries are grateful to have been part of this unforgettable, sublime, confounding experience. Read More Erries spog met plekke in Nasionale Jeugskou top tien 18 October 2022 Elke provinsie het drie leerders per ouderdomsgroep in geskryf, dus was die deelnemers baie en die kompetisie straf. Read More Erries word gemotiveer deur entrepreneur 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. Read More Errie kuns beste in Mpumalanga 30 August 2022 Die tema was 'Sirkels' en leerders moes die tema op ’n kreatiewe manier interpreteer as ’n praktiese taak. Read More EHS kondig leierrade vir 2023 aan 30 August 2022 Alles in ag genome, getuig die verkiesing van die 2023 Errie-leierskorps van ‘n besondere groep leerders. Read More Errie-ruiters gekies vir Mpumalangaspan 23 August 2022 EHS is trots op elkeen en wens julle alle sterkte toe vir die nasionale kampioenskap wat voorlê. Read More 14 Erries deur na Con Spirito Kunswedstryd-finaal 23 August 2022 Hoërskool Ermelo is dankbaar en voel bevoorreg dat 14 leerders daarin kon slaag om deur te dring na die nasionale finaal. Read More Mnr & Me Liggie 2022 met trots aangewys 16 August 2022 Stylvolle sportsterre. En stylvol was die Liggies beslis! Read More EHS-dogtershokkie neem voortou in Mpumalanga-uitspele 10 August 2022 Die eersteplek in Mpumalanga word gedeel deur EHS en NHS. Read More EHS-kultuur kleur gemoedere in 10 August 2022 ’n Psigiater bevind haarself in ’n sielkundige inrigting om profiele saam te stel van die pasiënte. Read More Load More Articles

Jabu Ndlovu obtains MPRE certification 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 4 May 2021 Jabu achieved the status of Master Practitioner in 2021 after completing his PDE 5 exams. Jabu Ndlovu, principal and owner of Candid Properties, a well-known and respected estate agency in Ermelo, has risen to new heights after obtaining Master Practitioner in Real Estate status. A Master Practitioner in Real Estate (MPRE) is a full-status professional estate agent, practicing as a Principal estate agent who has been issued with a valid fidelity fund certificate, as well as a certificate of professional recognition by the Estate Agency Affairs Board. The holder of such designation is accredited as being a knowledgeable, competent, and skillful principal estate agency practitioner, who is able to perform all estate agency activities, as defined in the Estate Agency Affairs Act, 112 of 1976, with the necessary degree of care and skill in the interest of protecting consumers of estate agency services. Jabu Ndlovu, a resident of Ermelo for more than 20 years, was born in Davel, grew up enjoying the farm life, attending high school at Lindile Secondary School. After completing his school career, Jabu started his upwards trajectory as estate agent at Remax Properties, and then moved to Vleissentraal, where he worked for five years. Candid Properties was established in 2010, with a branch in Ermelo. At first with association with RI Scholtz Estate Agency, but later spread his wings to find its feet in Ermelo. Jabu completed his NQF Levels 4-5 at UNISA, with the PDE 4 board exam following after that. Jabu achieved the status of Master Practitioner in 2021 after completing his PDE 5 exams. “My plans for the future is to create employment for as many aspiring practitioners as I can, and to build bridges to the future. My ultimate goal is to establish Candid Properties as a franchise, and become a household name in South Africa.” Candid Properties currently has branches in Ermelo, Secunda and Emalahleni, creating it’s footprint of real estate excellence.” Jabu would like to thank all his loyal clients for their support, and would like to invite all existing and new clients to contact him regarding their real estate needs on 079 134 2733, or info@candidproperties.net . < Previous Article Next Article >

Ter nagedagtenis aan ‘n Ermelo legende 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 31 August 2021 Lourens Petrus Human - 13/10/1945 - 19/08/2021 (75 jaar) Lourens Petrus Human 13/10/1945 - 19/08/2021 (75 jaar) Dit is met groot hartseer dat ons afskeid neem van Leon Human (of Pyp, soos meeste hom geken het). Hy was ‘n gebore Ermeloër, en sy grootword wêreld was op die plase Vlakfontein en Holbank, waar sy voetspore diep lê. Hy het sy skoolloopbaan op Ermelo voltooi, waarna hy by die verkeersdepartment aangesluit het. In 1980 verhuis hy en sy gesin na Vereeniging, en deur die jare na Klerksdorp, Stilfontein, Kempton Park, Potgietersrus en weer terug na Ermelo gedurende 1994. Hy het toe mettertyd bedank by die verkeersdepartment, en sy eie besigheid, LP Granssnyerdienste, vanaf die huis begin. Hy was van 1967 tot 1986 getroud met Anet Human, en is 2 kinders uit die huwelik gebore (Jaco en Zandi Human). Hy was oupa van 4 kleinkinders (Dine, Ettienne, Jean, Zane). Hy was ‘n geliefde figuur in die dorp, altyd aan die rondry of van vroegdag by sy huis aan die werk. Oral waar hy gestop het, het hy tyd gehad om ‘n geselsie aan te knoop. Almal was ook altyd welkom om deur die dag by hom in te loer, en ‘n koffetjie te drink. Hy was ‘n man met ‘n groot, sagte hart, wat altyd bereid was om uit te help. Leon laat ‘n groot leemte in baie harte. “Mag jy nou vrede vind by Jesus se voete. Rus sag, Pyp.” < Previous Article Next Article >

GMM skuld Rand Water 'n astronomiese bedrag van R314 miljoen, en het herhaaldelik versuim om betalingsooreenkomste na te kom. GMM inwoners in groot waterverknorsing 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 24 November 2020 GMM skuld Rand Water 'n astronomiese bedrag van R314 miljoen, en het herhaaldelik versuim om betalingsooreenkomste na te kom. Die feit dat Govan Mbeki Munisipaliteit (GMM) inwoners totaal en al gefaal het ten opsigte van dienslewering sit dwars in die krop van alle inwoners en besighede onder die GMM-dienslewerings gebied. Watertoevoer na die GMM gebied is met bykans 60% gesny, nadat GMM weereens nie hul betalingsooreenkoms nagekom het aan Rand Water nie. Nadat inwoners grootskaalse amok gemaak het ten opsigte van GMM se swak diensleweing, beskuldig GMM nou vandale vir die beskadiging van verskillende pompstasies, wat die situasie glo vererger omdat water nie in en uit die waterreservoirs gepomp kan word nie. Inwoners en besighede val egter nie vir hierdie veskoning nie, aangesien die toevoer al vir ‘n aantal jare agteruit gegaan het, en tans op die drumpel van totale afsluiting is. GMM skuld Rand Water 'n astronomiese bedrag van R314 miljoen, en het herhaaldelik versuim om betalingsooreenkomste na te kom. Gebiede op hoë vlak word veral grootliks geraak. Die negatiewe verkleuring van water sal die gemeenskappe van eMbalenhle, Leandra, Kinross, Evander, Secunda, Trichardt, Bethal en eMzinoni beïnvloed, aangesien die waterdruk onvoldoende is. Rand Water het ook 'n terugbetalingsvoorstel wat op 24 Augustus ingedien is, van die hand gewys. < Previous Article Next Article >

Die Erries was uiters opgewonde, aangesien dit die eerste wedstryde was sedert die inperking in 2020. EHS-Tennis skop af met vriendskaplike wedstryde 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 30 March 2021 Die Erries was uiters opgewonde, aangesien dit die eerste wedstryde was sedert die inperking in 2020. Die Eerste dogter span, asook die Eerste- en tweede seun span het op Vrydag, 19 Maart, oefen-tenniswedstryde teen Hoër Tegniese Skool Middelburg gespeel. Die Erries was uiters opgewonde, aangesien dit die eerste wedstryde was sedert die inperking in 2020. Die volgende leerders het hul enkel wedstryde gewen: Bongmusa Vilakazi (eerste seun span) wen met 7/6, Inge Greyling (eerste dogter span) wen met 8/5, Elizma Swart (eerste dogter span) met 7/6, Pieter Leibbrandt (tweede seun span) wen met 8/5 en Christiaan Wege (tweede seun span) wen met 10/3. Op die foto staan (v.l.n.r), Danel Olivier, Elilzma Swart, Inge Greyling, mnr Hennie Dippenaar, Wianke Cloete, Chrizanne Joubert, Mariska van Biljon en me Annemie Martins. < Previous Article Next Article >

Die Erries is nietemin dankbaar om weer op die rugby veld te wees, en sien met verwagting uit na die res van die jaar se kragmetings. Erries stof hul rugbystewels af 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 31 August 2021 Die Erries is nietemin dankbaar om weer op die rugby veld te wees, en sien met verwagting uit na die res van die jaar se kragmetings. Op Saterdag, 21 Augustus, het Hoërskool Ermelo se rugbyspanne na 'n lang gewag en baie onsekerheid die voorreg gehad om in vriendskaplike wedstryde kragte teen Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg te meet. Vir die Graad 12-rugbyspelers was hul wedstryd 'n bittersoet kragmeting, omdat dit die laaste rugby wedstryd van hul hoërskool loopbane was. COVID-regulasies het rugby oefeninge vanjaar tot 'n groot mate gestriem. Die uitdagende aard van die wedstryde het daarvan getuig. Die o/15-span wen met 5 punte teenoor nul, terwyl die o/14-, o/17- en eerste span met tellings van onderskeidelik 19-5, 19-7 en 22-0 die knie moes buig. Die Erries is nietemin dankbaar om weer op die rugby veld te wees, en sien met verwagting uit na die res van die jaar se kragmetings. < Previous Article Next Article >

Daar was ‘n groot verskeidenheid pryse vir die 160 spelers wat ingeskryf was vir die gholfdag. Erries spog trots met nog ‘n suksesvolle EHS-Gholfdag 1/4 Share SH HATTINGH 16 March 2021 Daar was ‘n groot verskeidenheid pryse vir die 160 spelers wat ingeskryf was vir die gholfdag. Op Saterdag, 6 Maart, het Hoërskool Ermelo hulle jaarlikse gholfdag met groot sukses aangebied. Dit is elke jaar ‘n projek wat deur die Errieraad se ouers aangebied word, en die gemeenskap se betrokkenheid spreek boekdele oor die positiewe gesindheid teenoor EHS. Daar was ‘n groot verskeidenheid pryse vir die 160 spelers wat ingeskryf was vir die gholfdag. Vir die individuele wenners was daar spesifieke pryse: Naaste aan die pen, putjie 4: André Croeser, Naaste aan die pen, putjie 6: Derek Bouwer, Naaste aan die pen, putjie 14: DC Swart, Naaste aan die pen, putjie 16: Mamba Dumezane. Langste dryf, putjie 9: Chanté Boonstra, Langste dryf, putjie 18: Chanté Boonstra, Hoeveelheid gholfballe in houer, nommer 12: Bossie Bosman. Omdat die formaat van die gholfdag ‘n twee-bal-beter-bal was, was die pryse in stelle van twee elk, waaruit die wenners self kon kies. Daar is 24 plekke aangekondig, dus het 48 van die spelers pryse gekry. Die wenners van die dag is as volg: W. Dreyer en A. Croeser wen die dag met 49 punte. In die tweedeplek is F. du Plooy en P. van der Merwe met 47 punte. Op hulle hakke volg T. Leibbrandt en P. Leibbrandt ook met 47 punte. In die vierde plek is J. Nkondo en V. Simelane en E. Neveling en L. Velleman neem die vyfde plek in. “Hoërskool Ermelo bedank elke speler en borg wat bygedra het tot die sukses van 2021 se EHS-Gholfdag. Al die ondersteuning wat EHS onophoudelik ontvang is wat die Erries van krag tot krag laat groei. Baie geluk en dankie aan die Errieraad, en hul ouers met ‘n puik gereëlde funksie. Julle is die toonbeeld van waar toe die Erries in staat is.” < Previous Article Next Article >

SA Jagters - Nuwe verwikkeling rakende groen lisensies 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 9 Septmber 2020 Na die beste inligting beskikbaar is daar ongeveer 670 000 ou groen lisensies wat nog geldig kan wees. SA Jagters dink nie dit is haalbaar om die huidige amnestie te gebruik om hierdie wapens in te handig en vir nuwe lisensies aansoek te doen nie. SA Jagters het laatmiddag op 8 September 2020 (gistermiddag) ’n skrywe ontvang van die staatsprokureur waarin hy ons inlig oor die staat se voorneme om die hofinterdik van Junie 2009 wat die ou groen lisensies geld gehou het, te laat herroep. Die staatsprokureur is van mening dat vuurwapeneienaars met ou groen lisensies meer as genoeg geleentheid gehad om hul lisensie te hernu gedurende drie geleenthede waar amnestie aangebied is. Die huidige amnestietydperk is die laaste van die drie waarna hy verwys. Lees die volle artikel in die komende uitgawe van die Tribune Koerant. < Previous Article Next Article >

Boots on the ground in DALRRD farm corruption saga 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 6 April 2021 Explanations requested from Minister Thoko Didiza, one month ago, yielded no response. Enquiries sent by the Tribune ePaper to the DALRRD have been acknowledged, but no response had been received from the Department. Amidst a flurry of confusion and flying allegations of corruption and nepotism, harrowing tales have emerged from the affected farmers. Thabani Nxumalo of Klipplaatdrift farm stated that he had a three-year lease agreement on the Ultkyk farm from 2013. In 2019, he had to move to Klipplaatdrift farm because his farming operation was too big for Ultkyk farm. In 2020, he received an eviction order from the Department, despite making an undertaking to resign from his current job to meet the requirements for renewing the lease. The Department has since advertised the farm for new potential lessees to come and view the farm. John Mabasa of Goedehoop farm said that his family had been farming on their family land for over two centuries. When he submitted a land claim in 1998 to formalize his family’s land holdings, the Department claimed that they had no records of the claim. In 2013, after a Public Protector finding instructed the Department to allocate him a farm, he was given caretakership on a portion of land. The award came with the condition that he should farm as part of a co-op. When he refused to pay R25 000 to ensure that a proposed business plan was approved by the Department, his land was advertised for occupation for interested new leases. Swazi Motha of Rietspruit farm is part of a group of three farmers who, in 2013, were granted a lease to a farm. In 2019, when asked to apply for financial assistance, they were told to “pay something” to facilitate the signing of the contract. They refused to pay the bribe, and received a letter of termination in 2019. Mr. Nxumalo of Tweefontein farm started farming in 2009 after signing a three-year lease agreement. In 2018/2019, he signed a 30-year lease agreement, for which the Department did not give him a copy. He was given a strategic partner to work with for 5 years. Without notice, he was told that his lease agreement will not be renewed. Ms Nconwane of Steenwyk farm has been farming since 2016. In 2017, she drew up a business plan to access farmer support funding. Her application for financial support has not been granted. Instead, officials have told her that “everything she does is wrong”. Despite her efforts, she has never been given a lease agreement. Isaac Buthelezi of Dorpsplaas/Drinkwater farm had a three-year lease agreement since 2009, with an offer to purchase. When the lease lapsed, he renewed it again until 2017. Strangely, this time the Department removed the offer to purchase. After 2017, the Department refused to renew the lease completely. The Department sent notice of eviction in 2019 through WhatsApp. Sibusiso Parinengatua of Tarbert farm received a three-year lease in 2011, which was renewed for 5 years in 2014. He received an eviction letter in 2017, with the claim that he is behind on lease payments, and he must vacate the land. He left the farm in 2019 when his lease expired, and after he was told that his lease will not be renewed. To his knowledge, the farm is still vacant. Sisonke Farmers Group, represented by Isaac Muvhali of Tweefontein farm in Dipaliseng received a lease in 2009, which was renewed for 5 years in 2012. In 2019, they saw an advertisement stating that the farm was advertised for state lease. No one had informed them of this. They were asked to pay a bribe of R250 000 if they wanted the lease renewed, to which they refused. The Democratic Alliance (DA) already has boots on the ground with the affected farmers threatened by illegal eviction orders from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD). Explanations requested from Minister Thoko Didiza, one month ago, yielded no response. Enquiries sent by the Tribune ePaper to the DALRRD have been acknowledged, but no response had been received from the Department. < Previous Article Next Article >