Search this site

EHS-leerders word vereer tydens Lourierfunksie 1/2 Share Content Supplied 1 November 2022 Die Hoëveld Tribune wisseltrofee vir Afrikaans Huistaal, beste kreatiewe skrywer in Graad 12 is toeken aan Frané Swart. Op 19 Oktober is die Erries beloon tydens die jaarlikse Lourierfunksie. Dit was weereens ’n pragfunksie wat daarvan getuig dat enige iets wat die Erries aanpak, met styl en klas gedoen word. Die leerders is vereer vir hul harde werk en ’n paar pryse wat uitgestaan het, sluit in: Dirk Maritz wat die Theana de Beer wisseltrofee ontvang het vir die beste kultuurbydrae, Danel Olivier ontvang die NJ Robbertse-prys vir die beste Graad 12-leerder in sport en akademie, die boekpryse vir beste tweetaligheid is toegeken aan Dirk Maritz (Afrikaans Huistaal en Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal) en Sihle Maseko (English Home Language en Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal), Lood Geldenhuys ontvang die Sybrand Harris-kontantprys vir die hoogste prestasie behaal vanaf Graad 8 tot 12 en Danel Olivier ontvang ook die Dr. Roeline Groenewald-motiveringstrofee en kontantprys vir die naasbeste presteerder in Graad 12. Die Graad 12-top tien (vanaf nommer een tot tien): Lood Geldenhuys, Danel Olivier, Elandri Swart, Dirk Maritz, Ilandri Nel, Sihle Maseko, Tobie Leibbrandt, Pieter Leibbrandt, Frané Swart en Carla Ferreira. 2022 se Dux-leerder is Lood Geldenhuys. Hy ontvang ’n kontantbedrag wat deur dr Odie Swart geborg is, asook ’n silwer skinkbord en die Fairbairn-medalje wat beide deur TWK geborg is. Groot dank aan TWK, asook elke ander borg wat bygedra het om van 2022 se prysuitdeling ‘n sukses te maak. Baie geluk aan elke leerder wat erkenning ontvang het. Die harde werk wat elke onderwyser en leerder insit, gaan nie ongesiens verby nie. Die Hoëveld Tribune wisseltrofee vir Afrikaans Huistaal, beste kreatiewe skrywer in Graad 12 is toeken aan Frané Swart. - Inhoud en foto’s verskaf deur EHS < Previous Article Next Article >

Kommer oor gerehabiliteerde Wessel Weg 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 28 September 2021 Met die reënseisoen wat sterk oppad is, is die kanse dat die oppervlak van die roete dit gaan maak tot volgende jaar hierdie tyd redelik skraal. Motoriste en besighede het ‘n sug van verligting laat val rakende die onlangs gerehabiliteerde Wessel Weg, want die pad was voorheen 'n volslae nagmerrie vir verbruikers. Na ‘n uitermatige lang gespoeg en spartel tussen Burlec Electrical en Msukaligwa Plaaslike Munisipaliteit (MLM), het ‘n hofbevel die munisipaliteit egter forseer om die roete te herstel, asook om die onkostes te dra wat aangegaan was deur Burlec Electrical. Alhoewel meeste heel tevrede en dankbaar is dat die oppervlak van die roete nou glad en nuut is, is daar egter bekommernis vanaf die publiek en besighede in die area. Die afrondingswerk van die roete laat veel te wense oor, en laat rooi ligte flits oor die duursaamheid van die oppervlak. Die stormafvoer geute is geensins geïnstalleer nie, en die kante van die roete is ‘n ramp wat wag om af te speel. Met nadere ondersoek kan daar opgemerk word dat die dikte van die teer op die oppervlak oneweredig is, en op sekere areas ‘n skamele 1cm dik is. Met die reënseisoen wat sterk oppad is, is die kanse dat die oppervlak van die roete dit gaan maak tot volgende jaar hierdie tyd redelik skraal. Verdere kwessies wat geopper word is die afrondings van die roete wat na die ingange van besighede lei. Die rand van die roete, waar die randstene en afvoer geute veronderstel is om te wees, ins slegs ‘n onbegaanbare sloot, soveel so dat afleweringsvoertuie aan die oorkant van die pad moet parkeer om voorraad af te laai. Motoriste en kliënte wat kleiner voertuie besit se kanse is min om deur die sloot te kom tot by die parkeer areas. Verder is daar ook kommer uitgespreek oor die opruiming van die area. Die puin van die herboude rybaan is doodluiters in die nabye veld gestort, gepaard met verskeie ander rommel items en boumateriaal wat gebruik was deur die kontrakteurs. Die Tribune ePaper het navraag rakende die kwessies gerig aan die verteenwoordiger van MLM, Mandla Zwane. Teen perstyd het Zwane egter versuim om terugvoer te verskaf. < Previous Article Next Article >

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 >

Cassim Park getting the short end of the stick 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 2 March 2021 Residents also allege that they face constant electricity issues on a daily basis, often being left for hours without electricity, with a very slow response rate from municipal departments. Amidst the service delivery issues experienced by Ermelo and its surroundings, Cassim Park is getting the short end of the stick regarding maintenance from Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM). What was once the pride and joy of residents in this area, Cassim Park has since regressed to a hollow shadow of its former glory. Streets are riddled with potholes, a myriad of worksites are left incomplete, several streetlights are either damaged and leaning dangerously towards the roadway, or completely out of order, and uncollected refuse litter the sidewalks. Grass on municipal grounds are long and unkempt, and council buildings, covered in graffiti and obscene spray painted images, rot away in glorious non-maintenance. Residents also allege that they face constant electricity issues on a daily basis, often being left for hours without electricity, with a very slow response rate from municipal departments. Speaking to residents in the area, they claim to have reported these issues they face on a daily basis to MLM on several occasions, with no joy. < Previous Article Next Article >

Errie tref kolskoot in boogskiet 1/2 Share SH HATTINGH 6 April 2021 “Baie geluk met jou uitslae, Yozani. EHS is besonder trots op jou.” Op Saterdag, 27 Maart, het Yozani Postma, ‘n Graad 8-leerder van Hoërskool Ermelo, deegeneem aan die Inter-provinsiale kompetisie van NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program). Sy skiet ‘n uitstekende telling van 232 uit 300. Die kompetisies wat voorlê vir 2021,gaan virtuele kompetisies wees. “Baie geluk met jou uitslae, Yozani. EHS is besonder trots op jou.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Ligbron pointed as best school in circuit 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 24 February 2022 25 educators received certificates for best educator in subject: 100% pass rate. Ligbron het tydens die Msukaligwa 1 Prysuitdeling op 14 Februarie die volgende toekennings verwerf: Best school in Circuit and Best school in Mathematics and Science. 25 educators received certificates for best educator in subject: 100% pass rate, Jan Bosman (Mechanical Technology), Andrew Els (Civil Technology), Jacques Snyman (Electrical Technology), Christiaan van Greunen (Electronics), Gerhard Ebersohn (Motor), Rosaan Kapp (Maths Lit), Lenerie Cilliers (Life Sciences), Erika Brand (Geography), Frankie Nell (Technical Maths), Marelize Delport & Lizmari van Eeden (Technical Science), Pierre van Wyngaard (CAT), Gerhard Prinsloo (IT), Leon de Jager (LO), Magdeli Bosman (Science), Rousille Coetzee, Elsa van Zyl & Lenie van Zyl (Mathematics), Elmarie Grobler (Afrikaans FAL), Andrea jv Rensburg (Afrikaans HL), Mari Bosman (English FAL), Magda Smit & Caroline de Wet (English HL), Elsa van der Schyff (Accounting) and Carinche Pretorius (Tourism). Baie geluk aan elke onderwyser met hul puik uitslae. Die Liggies is baie trots op julle. - Soos ontvang vanaf skool < Previous Article Next Article >

Kiara wys hoe ‘n ruiter moet presteer 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 13 April 2021 Tydens ‘n onlangse byeenkoms het Kiara eerste plek verower in Half Section Sword, tweede plek in Seksie Sword, tweede plek in Indian File Sword, tweede plek in Indian File Lance en derde plek in Single Lance. Morgenzon Landbou Akademie gloei met trots met Kiara Mostert se puik prestasies. Kiara is ‘n ruiter vir Klub Waterberg, wat in Limpopo geleë is. Tydens ‘n onlangse byeenkoms het Kiara eerste plek verower in Half Section Sword, tweede plek in Seksie Sword, tweede plek in Indian File Sword, tweede plek in Indian File Lance en derde plek in Single Lance. < Previous Article Next Article >

Errie kunsleerder tweede in MPU 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 17 November 2020 Hoërskool Ermelo se Graad 12-kunsleerders het uitstekend presteer tydens die kuns kompetisie wat jaarliks deur die Departement van Onderwys aangebied word. Hoërskool Ermelo se Graad 12-kunsleerders het uitstekend presteer tydens die kuns kompetisie wat jaarliks deur die Departement van Onderwys aangebied word. Uit die 137 inskrywings, het sewe Erries presteer met uitslae bo 80%. Miceala Erasmus behaal 87%, en verwerf tweede plek in Mpumalanga. Hierdie is ‘n besonderse prestasie, en getuig van harde werk en ‘n pragtige kunstalent. “Baie geluk, Miceala. Hoërskool Ermelo is besonder trots op jou!” < Previous Article Next Article >

Choking on sewage fumes since 2014 1/6 Share GK CRONJE 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. Since 2014, residents in Extension 32 and 33 have had their lives changed by the constant overflow of raw sewage that impact their day to day activities. School children as young as 8 years old have to navigate a maze of pooled raw sewage, mixed with blood and animal entrails that plagues the community. The lack of a functioning sewerage network severely endangers the health of these residents, and the few sections of sewerage network are either blocked or overflowing. Some of the houses are ankle-deep in sewage, and are starting to sink away in the mushy mess. Others have had to improvise with makeshift walkways of plywood and heaps of soil to enter their yards. On Wednesday, 27 July 2022, the Tribune followed up on complaints of residents residing in Extension 32, it was noted that a massive sewerage spillage is ongoing in the area. Meeting with one of the affected residents, the Tribune was shown various sites where raw sewerage flows freely into the yards and roadways. Additionally, one of the overflow sites also emanates blood from the blocked manhole, which presumably flows from the abattoir. At another site, entrails and blood can also be noted. The complainant noted that a section of sewerage pipe had been removed by Msukaligwa Local Municipality, and had never been replaced. Hence, a large amount of sewage flows directly from the missing section, and snakes between the houses. The issue of sewage overflows in these extension has been ongoing for years, but have extensibly worsened since 2020. Complaints lodged with Msukaligwa Local Municipality resulted in the relevant municipal department stating that ‘they have no pipes’ to remedy the blockages and improve flow. Blood, entrails and raw sewage flows from at least five blocked sites in a small radius. Homes are swamped with overflow, and one resident showed the Tribune a trench that he had to dig by his own means to divert the raw sewage from his residence. “I am busy expanding my home, and once construction is completed, the groups of children that walk past my house will have to find another way to the school, or they have to jump over the pools of sewage. I have even lodged a complaint with my ward councillor, but to no avail. The councillor doesn’t even answer the phone anymore.” An enquiry has been sent to the municipality, which was simply ignored. < Previous Article Next Article >

Ligbron OBBG weeg en wen-mielieprojek 1/10 Share SM HATTINGH 7 September 2021 "Ons bedank graag die volgende borge: ETG, Pannar, Oosvaal Landbou, MBFi, Villa, Omnia, Monsanto, FPS Bulk en Agri Benodighede." Toe die Ligbron OBBG Weeg en Wen-Mielieprojek op 8 Oktober 2020 geloods is deur Erhard Prinsloo, het die organiseerders min besef dat die uitkoms hul wildste drome sou oortref. Verskeie boere van die omgewing het deelgeneem aan hierdie suksesvolle projek, en die Ligbron OBBG spreek graag hul opregte dank uit aan die Ermelo- gemeenskap vir hul getroue ondersteuning. Die gala-aand is aangebied op Donderdag, 2 September, by die stylvolle Kralinbergh Estate, met die bekende gaskunstenaars, Nadine Blom en Andrew Roos. Ermelo se eie musiek kenner het luister verleen aan die aand. Die boere was dit eens dat hierdie seisoen ‘n buiten gewoon hoë opbrengs gelewer het, en onder die professionele leiding van mnr. Neels van der Schyff en mnr. Carl Jacobsz van Omnia, is die wenners bepaal en aangekondig. Dit het ‘n antwoord op die jaar se wonder en spekuleer gebring , daar is geweeg… en wie het gewen? Die vier boere met die hoogste opbrengs per hektaar is beloon. Die eerste en tweede plek is los geboer deur mnre. Christiaan Paul en Ruan Paul van KRC Farming. Hulle ontvang gesamentlik prysgeld ter waarde van R250 000, geskenk deur Ligbron OBBG. Mnr. Johan van Niekerk, in die derde plek, ontvang ‘n grassnyer geborg deur Agri Benodighede. Die vierde plek, beklee deur mnr. Fanus Stapelberg, ontvang Omnia presisie boerdery ontledings ter waarde van R40 000. Elkeen van die ander deelnemers het ‘n sakkie Dekalb Monsanto-saad ontvang. Die kwaliteit en sukses van so ‘n wenprojek is nie haalbaar sonder die insette van ons getroue borge nie. "Ons bedank graag die volgende borge: ETG, Pannar, Oosvaal Landbou, MBFi, Villa, Omnia, Monsanto, FPS Bulk en Agri Benodighede." < Previous Article Next Article >

NDZ publishes salary figures for officials 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 7 June 2022 The remuneration scale is dependant on the population size, and the income generated by the municipality. Recently, Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) published the tiered remuneration scale of government officials, including municipal officials. The gazette states the six levels, including the upper limit, which means a specified maximum amount of costs which may be claimed. The gazette specifies the total remuneration package as the annual total cost to a municipality, including a basic salary component, a motor vehicle allowance, housing allowance, the municipal contribution to a pension, provident or retirement annuity fund, and municipal contribution to a medical aid scheme. The remuneration scale is dependant on the population size, and the income generated by the municipality. As point of reference, the highest scoring municipality will have to cough up a shocking R1 446 388 per annum for the mayor, which translates to just over R120 500 per month. The point score for Msukaligwa Local Municipality is currently at level 4, meaning that the executive mayor receives R920 656 per annum, or R76 746 per month. The speaker receives R736 530 per annum, or R61 377 per month, and the whip receives R690 808 per annum, or R57 567.00 per month, according to the gazette. < Previous Article Next Article >

MLM presents new budget figures - Outlook is bleak 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 1 June 2021 Breyten, Sheepmoor, Lothair, Davel and Chrissiesmeer all showed a payment rate of 1%, which translates to virtual non-payment from these residents. On Friday, 28 May 2021, the executive mayor, Cllr. Mkhaliphi, presented the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) budget. While presenting the draft of the multi-year budget for 2021/2024. The budget layout was met with resistance from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), as well as the Democratic Alliance (DA), who did not accept the budget. The African National Congress (ANC) deemed the budget to be acceptable, and the draft was approved. Concerns raised by the opposing parties included the issue of service delivery and the lack thereof, the Eskom bill, the issues faced on a daily basis with provision of electricity, the lack of maintenance of roads and infrastructure, and a myriad of other issues. According to the presentation, the lack of payment from residents negatively impact the service delivery efficiency from Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM). MLM stated that a loss of 40% in electricity distribution is lost due to illegal connections, and 42% loss of water is due to the aged infrastructure and unmetered stands. MLM also stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on all operations across the board. It was also noted that bulk purchases for water and electricity, contracted services and salary cost, plus payment of creditors exceed the cash income that is not fully collected, and higher than the collection rate of 66 %. Interest for non-payment of creditors due to poor cash flow also has a great impact on the budget. According to the budget layout, bulk electricity and water cost is 35 % of the total operating expenditure budget, salaries takes 26 % of the total operating expenditure, but at a cost of 33% of the current cash flow, and between Eskom, Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and salaries, the cash budget is 99% of the available funds. According to a new valuation roll to be implemented from 1 July 2021, and property market values that could increase between 20-50%, the council will implement a 4% tariff increase, and that all properties of which is not indigent registered owners will now pay full property rates. All electricity services will be increased by 16%. Property rates increase will be 4%, on top of increased market value. Water services will see an increase of 6%, as will sewerage services, refuse services and all sundry tariffs. According to the budget layout, a mere 34% payment rate is noted in Ermelo. Wesselton has a measly 8% payment rate. Shockingly, Breyten, Sheepmoor, Lothair, Davel and Chrissiesmeer all showed a payment rate of 1%, which translates to virtual non-payment from these residents. Warburton has a 7% payment rate, with Departmental payment rates sitting at a poor 6%. In total, a payment rate of 64% is noted within MLM’s governance. The Tribune ePaper will communicate with Mandla Zwane, municipal spokesperson, to nail down finer details of the budget, which will be published in next week’s ePaper. Issues raised will include the infamous 88kVA issue, the collapsing sewerage network, the shoddy state of the roads and more. < Previous Article Next Article >