Hefty fine for tampering with fire hydrants Hefty fine for tampering with fire hydrants 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 3 November 2020 A person who uses a fire hydrant without the appropriate authorization is liable to prosecution. A fine of R2 500 awaits individuals who illegally tamper with municipal fire hydrants. It was noticed in Friday that individuals helped themselves at a fire hydrant in Church Street, and several large containers were repeatedly filled with water from the hydrant. The culprit had a makeshift tool handy to open the fire hydrant. According to the available by-laws, it is illegal to use a fire hydrant to obtain water for purposes other than fire fighting, unless authorised by the water authority or person to whom the hydrant belongs. A person who uses a fire hydrant without the appropriate authorization is liable to prosecution. A fine of R2 500 awaits individuals who illegally tamper with municipal fire hydrants. The community is urged to refrain from tampering with fire hydrants, as those in question often waste precious water, and also repeatedly leave fire hydrants partially open, aggravating the wasteful behavior. < Previous Article Next Article >

Ermelo Phoenix Rotary golf day brings stellar play 1/8 Share GK CRONJE 19 October 2021 Should anyone wish to become involved with Ermelo Phoenix Rotary Club, or would like more information, please contact the president, Lawrence Wood, on 072 125 9761. Ermelo Phoenix Rotary Club hosted their annual golf day at Ermelo Country Club on Thursday, 14t October. A total of 15 teams braved the blazing sun during a Four Ball Alliance, with a Scramble Drive competition. Sweat, fun, camaraderie and a few cold beverages to cool off saw an alliance score of 123, giving Brakecore 2 the win for the day. Prince of Tides placed second on the day, with a score of 117, with the Moth Club narrowly missing the second podium, placing third with a total score of 116. The Ermelo Phoenix Rotary Club President, Lawrence Wood, would like to thank all the players who partook in the event, as well as all of the sponsors that made the day possible, and a grand success at that. “We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the ongoing support and trust in us as a club.” The funds raised on the day will be utilized towards the club’s ongoing support of Damesfontien Child & Youth Centre. The club will also put the funds to work in hosting a Christmas bash for those less privileged during this festive season. Should anyone wish to become involved with Ermelo Phoenix Rotary Club, or would like more information, please contact the president, Lawrence Wood, on 072 125 9761. < Previous Article Next Article >

Afrikaans trippel op Liggie-tonge 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 16 March 2021 “Baie geluk. Die Liggies is baie trots op julle!” Daniëlle Filter, Nomfanelo Magagula en Emma Engman het aan die Afrikaanse Olimpiade deelgeneem, en uitstekende punte behaal. “Baie geluk. Die Liggies is baie trots op julle!” < Previous Article Next Article >

Uncertainly looms as Motshekga consistently fumbles 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 June 2020 The unions said this is a time to show solidarity with the plight of other provinces, and sympathy with the plight of thousands of teachers and children across the country. The unions have called on Motshekga to meet teacher unions and governing body associations on 11 June for "genuine assessment and engagement" about the readiness of the system. “If we follow the protocols and maintain all precautions, we will effectively minimize the risk posed by the coronavirus.” There are the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has urged schools to not reopen until all the necessary precautions are in place. This comes after the return to school for Grades 7 and 12 has been delayed by another week. President Ramaphosa has assured parents that government and all stakeholders are doing all they can to ensure their children’s safety. Teacher unions have called on schools not to reopen amid the chaos caused by government's last-minute 7 day postponement. “We have heard them, we welcome their contributions and are taking steps to address their concerns as well as proposals.” the President stated. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga was expected to address the nation on Sunday evening, and has been heavily criticized for her apparent inability to maintain a sense of order in her department, and with the confusing myriad of conflicting statements made. The Council of Education Ministers (CEM) was concerned that, in some provinces, personal protective equipment (PPE) for pupils had not been received and some schools had not been made ready for their return. Despite Motshekga claiming otherwise, school governing bodies and unions believe it is not in the best interest of children and teachers to return to school while there is uncertainty about health and safety. “The response never came through until the statement which was released after two cancellations of the media briefing, and despite an undertaking in the meeting by the minister on behalf of the CEM. The teacher unions were vindicated by the independent monitoring consortium led by the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) that the system wasn't ready for the reopening of the schools for learners in Grade 7 and 12 on 1 June 2020. The minister asked for time to consult her colleagues, and committed to respond on 31 May, which she did not honour. This is a betrayal of trust, and does not bode well for the credibility of the education system. We want to put on record that the date of 8 June was never mentioned in the meeting, because the focus was readying the system and ensuring that all the provinces comply with the 12 non-negotiables,” unions NAPTOSA, PEU, NATU, SADTU and the SAOU collectively stated. The unions alleges that the Department of Basic Education is "obsessed with dates and ignoring the evidence of provincial readiness. The lack of appreciation for evidence can only be characterized as irresponsible and negligent,” they echoed. The unions said this is a time to show solidarity with the plight of other provinces, and sympathy with the plight of thousands of teachers and children across the country. The unions have called on Motshekga to meet teacher unions and governing body associations on 11 June for "genuine assessment and engagement" about the readiness of the system. The proposed date for re-opening is now 8 June 2020, but is subject to change at any time. < Previous Article Next Article >

TERS payments has come to an end 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 7 July 2020 The fund will not be accepting and processing claims for July and onwards, said Fund Commissioner, Tebogo Maruping, in a statement. The three-month relief was introduced by government in March. The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has confirmed it will continue to accept and process COVID-19 TERS claims submitted for April, May and June. However, the Fund will not be accepting and processing claims for July and onwards, said Fund Commissioner, Tebogo Maruping, in a statement. The three-month relief was introduced by government in March. “We initially opened the system for June applications on 23 June 2020, and our aim was to start making the first payments on 25 June to ensure that employees do not wait too long for their salaries. Unfortunately, we experienced problems with the swapping of user profiles and we immediately shut it down for June and rolled back to May to fix the problem. I wish to apologize to employers and employees for the further delays,” said Maruping. To resolve problems expeditiously, the Commissioner said the Fund has roped in external resources to help. < Previous Article Next Article >

Extensions turned dumping site as DPWRT fails to deliver 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 29 September 2020 The fiery enthusiasm shown by the DPWRT in 2019, has fizzled in fantastic fashion, and the construction site now has transformed to a refuse dump. All manner of refuse is strewn on site, illegally so. This is a sight for sore eyes, and the multiplying mound of refuse reflects very poorly on a nearby primary school. The Tribune has received complaints from residents in Ermelo Extension 44 and KwaZanele Extension 6, regarding illegal public dumping near the abattoir bridge. This is a slap in the face of reisdents in this area, who were delighted to learn of a community clinic that was to be erected by the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (DPWRT). In mid-2019, sudden preparations and excavations kicked off on site, and the project was touted to be a 24-Hour Community Health Centre, to be constructed by the DPWRT on behalf of Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health. These two extensions were claimed to be identified to be part of the UISP Programme (Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme. The fiery enthusiasm shown by the DPWRT in 2019, has fizzled in fantastic fashion, and the construction site now has transformed to a refuse dump. All manner of refuse is strewn on site, illegally so. This is a sight for sore eyes, and the multiplying mound of refuse reflects very poorly on a nearby primary school. Whilst Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) has issued a warning to residents who dump refuse illegally, no heed is paid to the warning. According to information available, no residents who partake in illegal dumping have been reprimanded, nor issued a fine. Enquiries to the DPWRT have yielded no results, and the status of the project is unknown at this time. < Previous Article Next Article >

Errie-dogters spog met Mamba-spanne 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 10 November 2020 Hoërskool Ermelo is uiters trots op die ses Errie-dogters wat gekies is vir die onderskeie Mpumalanga Mamba-spanne van “Indoor”-hokkie. Die spanne se toere vind vanaf 20 tot 22 Desember 2020 plaas. Hoërskool Ermelo is uiters trots op die ses Errie-dogters wat gekies is vir die onderskeie Mpumalanga Mamba-spanne van “Indoor”-hokkie. Die spanne se toere vind vanaf 20 tot 22 Desember 2020 plaas. Die o/14’s se toer vindplaas te Witbank Hockey Farm, die o/16’s te Pretoria Hartveld en die o/18’s se toer vind in Johannesburg te Dainfern College plaas. Hier is die name van elkeen in hul onderskeie spanne: o/14: Helené Lotz – Green Mamabas (B-span), Mia Davel - Green Mambas (B-span), Ziné Jacob – Yellow Mambas (C-span), o/16: Deidre van der Meyden – Green Mambas (B-span), Kayla van der Meyden – Green Mambas (B-span) en o/18: Carla Ferreira – Black Mambas (A-span). “Baie sterkte aan elkeen van die dogters. Hoërskool Ermelo wens vir julle alle seën toe.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Five remanded in custody for suspected murder Five remanded in custody for suspected murder 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 June 2020 According to the SAPS reports, the rival gang revolted and torched a vehicle, and damaged several residences while on the hunt for the suspects. SAPS investigations led to the arrest of the suspects in Leandra. The suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues. The Kinross SAPS arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of Siyabonga Mathebula (20), who was allegedly stabbed by gang members in Extension 25. Mathebula succumbed to his injuries while being treated at the hospital. The incident occurred shortly after two rival gangs were embroiled in a turf war, with Mathebula encroaching on gang territory, according to reports. According to the SAPS reports, the rival gang revolted and torched a vehicle, and damaged several residences while on the hunt for the suspects. SAPS investigations led to the arrest of the suspects in Leandra. The suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues. < Previous Article Next Article >

Vehicle license renewals made easy at SAPO 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 12 January 2021 ce. Mokoatle says it does not matter if you did not receive a renewal notice; the renewal form (ALV) can also be downloaded from the SAPO website. You will need to present an identity document when renewing your motor vehicle licence. Motorists in Ermelo, Ganala-Kriel, Siyabuswa, Mbombela, Thulamahashe and Volksrust can now renew their car licences much more conveniently at their local South African Post Office (SAPO). This service is offered in cooperation with the Mpumalanga Government. Cash as well as debit and credit cards are accepted as payment for the renewal of motor vehicle licences. “Post Offices offer an extra venue for renewing motor vehicle licences,” says regional manager Thomas Mokoatlo. “Post Offices are also open on Saturdays from 08:00 to 12:30, and that is a blessing for people who work during the week.” Unlike other licence renewal agencies, the post office does not charge a cent extra for the service. The client pays only the amount on the renewal form. Also, there is no need to return days later to collect your licence disk. You leave the post office with your new licence. Mokoatle says it does not matter if you did not receive a renewal notice; the renewal form (ALV) can also be downloaded from the SAPO website. You will need to present an identity document when renewing your motor vehicle licence. The Post Offices offer a bulk renewal service for fleet owners, who can drop off their renewals and collect their disks later. The renewal of motor vehicle licences is one of the most popular transactions at Post Office branches – clear evidence of the success of this service. During the past financial year more than three million motorists renewed their car licences at a post office branch. Motorists who have received a traffic fine issued in terms of the AARTO Act can pay the traffic fine at any Post Office countrywide. < Previous Article Next Article >

Errieraad 2020 open nuwe kafeteria Die binnekant van die kafeteria wat spreek van 'n warm, tuis gevoel. Vosjan Grey en Jana Nel (Errieraad presidente) knip die lint tydens die opening van die kafeteria, 20 TWINTIG. Die binnekant van die kafeteria wat spreek van 'n warm, tuis gevoel. 1/2 Share SH HATTINGH 8 September 2020 Die Errieraad en hul ouers bedank alle borge van die gholfdag, en veral dié betrokke by die plant-fondsinsamelingsprojek. Groot dank gaan aan die Errie Unie vir die borg van die houtdek. Hoërskool Ermelo is vol dankbaarheid vir elke Errieraad-ouer vir hul insette, en harde werk om die 2020-matriekgroep se droom te verwesenlik. Op Dinsdag, 1 September, het die Errieraad van 2020 hulle projek, die Errie kafeteria, amptelik geopen. Die kafeteria se naam is 20 TWINTIG. Dié droom is weens COVID-19 ‘n bietjie vertraag, maar die eindproduk en die wag was sekerlik die moeite werd. Die 2020 Errieraad is trots, en glo dat hierdie nalatenskap waarde sal toevoeg vir elke leerling, ouer en besoeker aan Hoërskool Ermelo. Die kafeteria sal Maandae tot Vrydae, vanaf 8:00-17:00, asook op sportdae en kultuuraande oop wees. Besoek die kafeteria gerus vir heerlike pizzas, burgers, wafels, wraps, pastas, melkskommels, kraakvars slaaie en vele meer. Daar is ook daagliks vars gebakte lekkernye en heerlike cappuccinos. Die kafeteria is geleë in die skoolsaal, langs die Errie Unie Astro en tennisbane. Die Errieraad en hul ouers bedank alle borge van die gholfdag, en veral dié betrokke by die plant-fondsinsamelingsprojek. Groot dank gaan aan die Errie Unie vir die borg van die houtdek. Hoërskool Ermelo is vol dankbaarheid vir elke Errieraad-ouer vir hul insette, en harde werk om die 2020-matriekgroep se droom te verwesenlik. Mnr. Pieter Grobler het tydens die opening gesê: “Ons hoop dat die kafeteria ‘n plek is waar enige iemand gesellig kan verkeer, hegte vriendskappe smee en voortbou op die visie van 2020 se matriekgroep wat berge kan versit.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Liggies geniet Poësie Kompetisie Christian Izquierdo Ortega wat eerste plek los geslaan het met sy gedig, Stranded At Home. Christian Izquierdo Ortega wat eerste plek los geslaan het met sy gedig, Stranded At Home. 1/1 Share INHOUD VERSKAF 25 Augustus 2020 Ligbron Akademie vir Tegnologie het tydens die grendeltydperk ‘n Engelse en Afrikaanse Poësie Kompetisie vir Graad 8-12 leerders geloots. Daar was verskeie temas en ‘n kriteria waaraan gedigte moes voldoen. Ligbron Akademie vir Tegnologie het tydens die grendeltydperk ‘n Engelse en Afrikaanse Poësie Kompetisie vir Graad 8-12 leerders geloots. Daar was verskeie temas en ‘n kriteria waaraan gedigte moes voldoen. Die leerders het dit vreeslik geniet, en die volgende leerders het eerste plekke behaal tydens die kompetisie: Nhlanhla Mapheto in Graad 8 O, met “If I Were A Popcorn Seed”, Yvette Griffin in Graad 9 L, met “ Avonture Saam Ma”, Jasmine Macaskill in Graad 9 R, met “Where To Now, Mom?”, Zahra Gardee in Graad 10 R, met “A Step At A Time”, Madhiyyah Bhyat in Graad 10 R, met “Petty Fights”, Christian Izquierdo Ortega in Graad 12 E, met “Stranded At Home”, en Akhonakhe Magagula in Graad 11 N, met “Disloyal Eyes”. Akhonakhe het ook tweede plek verower met “Bottomless”, asook Huzefa Patel in Graad 10 R, met “Running On Empty”. Madhiyyah Bhyat in Graad 10 R, met “I Need You”, het derde plek verower. “Baie geluk aan elke Liggie met julle uitstekende skryf styl. Stranded At Home Sunlight overcome by the shine of my darkest fears. No time for hope, no time for tears, yet abundant in time. The promise of return shot down and crashes. Stranded — at home. Family fulfilling, yet hollow; alone. The promise of return burns to ashes. But like the phoenix rises from white, dying embers comes the hope-fuelled desire to admire the garden drizzled with peach blossom's spring of September! My soul sparkling in joy and sticky with pollen flutters across the Highveld with honey glazed wings blissfully glistening in sunlight once fallen. - Christian Izquierdo Ortega < Previous Article Next Article >

Erries vaar goed vanuit wegspring blokke 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 2 March 2021 Zané du Plessis (o/16) eindig met ‘n tyd van 78,52 sekondes in die 400m-hekkies. Nege Erries het op Saterdag, 27 Februarie 2021 aan die eerste Atletiek-liga van Noord Gauteng deelgeneem. Hierdie leerders het elkeen individueel ingeskryf vir die byeenkoms. Lana Herholdt (o/19) neem deel aan die 400m-hekkies, en eindig met ‘n persoonlike beste van 67.51 sekondes. Sy verbeter ook haar persoonlike beste vir die 100m-hekkies met 15,92 sekondes. Carla Ferreira (o/17) gooi ‘n afstand van 38,58 meter in die spiesgooi-item. Zané du Plessis (o/16) eindig met ‘n tyd van 78,52 sekondes in die 400m-hekkies. Mia Davel (o/15) behaal persoonlike bestes in beide haar items. Sy eindig met tye van 47,48 sekondes en 14,60 sekondes in onderskeidelik 300m- en 90m hekkies. Michaela Hand (o/14) se afstande in gewigstoot en skyfwerp is onderskeidelik 11,09m en 28.9m. Ruan du Toit (o/19) hardloop die 400m in 53,31 sekondes. Chester Mpahlele (o/16) eindig met ‘n tyd van 4 minute en 36 sekondes tydens sy 1500m. Bongmusa Vilakazi (o/16) voltooi sy 1500m in 4 minute en 22 sekondes. Tyrone Berning (o/15) behaal ook ‘n persoonlike beste in die 300m-hekkies met ‘n tyd van 39,45 sekondes. In hoogspring behaal hy ‘n hoogte van 1,85m. “Baie geluk aan elkeen van die atlete wat deelgeneem en besonder goed presteer het. Dankie dat julle Hoërskool Ermelo se naam hoog hou. Die Erries is trots op julle en wens julle toe vir die byeenkomste wat voorlê.” Op die foto verskyn Zané du Plessis (links) en Lana Herholdt tydens die byeenkoms. < Previous Article Next Article >