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"Ons dank ons Vader in nederigheid oor die seën wat Hy oor EHS stort.” Hoërskool Ermelo 2020 Graad 12-leerders vier uitslae 1/2 Share SH HATTINGH 2 March 2021 "Ons dank ons Vader in nederigheid oor die seën wat Hy oor EHS stort.” Die Erries is met opgewonde harte dankbaar oor die 2020 matriekuitslae wat na lang afwagting bekend gemaak is op Dinsdag. 23 Februarie 2021. Hoërskool Ermelo se slaagsyfer is uitstekende 99.1%, met slegs een druipeling. 79% Het universtiteitstoelating, 18.1% kwalifiseer vir ‘n diploma, en 97% kan verder studeer. Die 2020 Graad 12’s van Hoërskool Ermelo behaal die volgende simbole: 89 A-simbole, 143 B-simbole (waarvan 16 van dié leerders 78%/79% gekry het) en 172 C-simbole. Lewensoriëntering behaal 38 A’s, Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal behaal 13 A’s, Wiskunde behaal ses A’s, en Afrikaans Huistaal, Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal, Besigheidstudies en Lewenswetenskappe behaal elk vier A’s. Twee van die 23 vakke wat by die Erries aangebeid word se gemiddeld is bo 70%, sewe vakke bo 60% en die ander 14 vakke bo 50%. Die matrieks van 2020, asook die onderwysers, se gemoedere is oorlaai met trots en vreugde. Hoërskool Ermelo se top presteerder, Vosjan Grey, spog met ‘n uitstekende gemiddeld van 85,4%. Hy het ses onderskeidings: 92% vir Rekeningskunde, 91% vir Lewensoriëntering, 90% vir Fisiesewetenskappe, 83% vir LewensWetenskappe, 82% vir Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal, 81% vir Wiskunde en ‘n B-simbool vir Afrikaans Huistaal met ‘n persentasie van 79%. Alana Leibbrandt spog ook met ses onderskeidings: 88% vir beide Geografie en Lewensoriëntering, 85% vir beide Lewenswetenskappe en Afrikaans Huistaal, 83% vir Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal en 80% vir Wiskunde. Alana het ‘n B-simbool vir Fisiese Wetenskappe. Sy eindig haar skoolloopbaan met ‘n pragtige gemiddeld van 83,6%. Die leerder met die tweede beste gemiddeld (84%) is Zara Büchling wat vyf onderskeidings behaal het: 93% vir Lewensoriëntering, 91% vir Visuele Kuns, 90% vir Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal, 89% vir Besigheidstudies en 85% vir Afrikaans Huistaal. Sy behaal ‘n B-simbool in Musiek en ‘n C-simbool in Wiskunde. Simoné Beyer behaal ook vyf onderskeidings: 94% in Lewensoriëntering, 88% in FisieseWetenskappe, 85% in Wiskunde, 82% in Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal en 80% Lewenswetenskappe. Sy behaal B-simbole is onderskeidelik Afrikaans Huistaal en Rekeningkunde en eindig met ‘n gemiddeld van 83%. Another learner with five distinctions is Precious Matshaya: 87% for both Life Orientation and Afrikaans First Additional Language, 86% for Physical Science, 83% for Economics and 81% for Mathematics. She achieved two B symbols and has an average of 81,5%. Jana Nel behaal 80,8% vir haar gemiddeld en behaal vier A-simbole in onderskeidelik Lewensoriëntering, Wiskunde, Rekeningkunde en Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal. Hiermee saam behaal sy twee B-simbole en een C-simbool. Dané du Toit spog ook met vier onderskeindings: Lewensoriëntering, Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal, Afrikaans Huistaal en Lewenswetenskappe. Sybehaal ook twee B-simbole en een C-simbool en haar gemiddeld is 79,9%. Die volgende leerders behaal elk drie onderskeidings: Elizia van Heerden (gemiddeld van 80,7%), Kerry-Anne Botha (gemiddeld van 76%), Danie van Rooyen (gemiddeld van 75,1%), Princess Maleleka (gemiddeld 73,2%) en Lianie Jansen van Vuuren (gemiddeld van 70,9%). “Baie geluk aan elke Matriek leerder van 2020 wat ‘n moeilike jaar suksesvol agter die rug het. Dankie vir elke leerder en onderwyser se harde werk, Hoërskool Ermelo is besonder trots op die prestasies wat die EHS bereik het, en ons dank ons Vader in nederigheid oor die seën wat Hy oor EHS stort.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Two immigration officers and an assistant director from Department of Home Affairs in Ermelo were arrested on Tuesday, 9 November. The trio allegedly demanded money from foreign national shop owners in Ermelo, as from January 2021, claiming that they are illegally in the country. The complainant reported the matter to the SAPS, and an investigation was launched by the Anti Corruption Unit. An operation was conducted, where the three suspects were arrested after receiving trap money, and it was found in possession of the suspects. The three suspects made their first appearance before the Magistrate's Court in Ermelo on Wednesday, 11 November on the charge of corruption. The Provincial Commissioner of Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, has been adamant that the SAPS will do everything in their power to root out corruption in the province. “No one is above the law. Anyone found to be in breach of the law will be arrested irrespective of the position he or she holds. Mpumalanga must be a crime free province;” she said, while applauded the sterling work by the SAPS. The three suspects, Khulekani Innocent Zulu (27), Yolande Pretty Ngomane (39) and Mavis Minah Mthetwa (48) appeared before the court, and the case had been postponed to 10 December 2021. The suspects were granted bail of R2500 each. Corrupt Home Affairs trio nabbed Corrupt Home Affairs trio nabbed 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 17 November 2021 The trio allegedly demanded money from foreign national shop owners in Ermelo, as from January 2021, claiming that they are illegally in the country. Two immigration officers and an assistant director from Department of Home Affairs in Ermelo were arrested on Tuesday, 9 November. The trio allegedly demanded money from foreign national shop owners in Ermelo, as from January 2021, claiming that they are illegally in the country. The complainant reported the matter to the SAPS, and an investigation was launched by the Anti Corruption Unit. An operation was conducted, where the three suspects were arrested after receiving trap money, and it was found in possession of the suspects. The three suspects made their first appearance before the Magistrate's Court in Ermelo on Wednesday, 11 November on the charge of corruption. The Provincial Commissioner of Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, has been adamant that the SAPS will do everything in their power to root out corruption in the province. “No one is above the law. Anyone found to be in breach of the law will be arrested irrespective of the position he or she holds. Mpumalanga must be a crime free province;” she said, while applauded the sterling work by the SAPS. The three suspects, Khulekani Innocent Zulu (27), Yolande Pretty Ngomane (39) and Mavis Minah Mthetwa (48) appeared before the court, and the case had been postponed to 10 December 2021. The suspects were granted bail of R2500 each. < Previous Article Next Article >

Top diere van hoogstaande gehalte het die beoordelaars lelik laat kop krap in ‘n paar klasse. MLA bied Hoëveld SA Vleismerino Klub skou aan 1/24 Share GK CRONJE 28 September 2021 Top diere van hoogstaande gehalte het die beoordelaars lelik laat kop krap in ‘n paar klasse. Die Hoëveld se SAVM- Klub se jaarlikse skou en veiling het vanaf 16 -18 September 2021 by Morgenzon Landbou Akademie plaasgevind. Ongeveer 15 boere het die room van hul kudde Donderdagoggend ingeskryf. Die wolbeoordeling het vanaf 14:00-17:00 plaasgevind, met ‘n kort onderbreking toe wind en reën die groot tent in duie laat stort het. Gelukkig is geen mens of dier beseer tydens die voorval nie. Die nuwe aankomeling het Vrydag oggend almal se aandag getrek. Mamma ooi moes soms bontstaan om haar jong lam teen nuuskierige agies te beskerm. Vanaf 08:00-17:00 is bouvorm beoordeel. Top diere van hoogstaande gehalte het die beoordelaars lelik laat kop krap in ‘n paar klasse. Die hoogtepunt van die skou was die spitbraai en optrede van Neil Somers. Saterdag is die skou afgesluit met ‘n ramveiling wat om 11:00 begin het. Talle boere het het daarna met ‘n warm gevoel in die hart, en ‘n leë beursie huistoe gegaan. MLA bedank graag al die organiseerders, ondersteuners en borge wat van die skou en veiling ‘n groot sukses gemaak het. < Previous Article Next Article >

Alviro Petersen, former SA international cricketer, will be hosting the clinic at the Ligbron cricket oval. I don't like cricket... I love it! 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 23 March 2021 Alviro Petersen, former SA international cricketer, will be hosting the clinic at the Ligbron cricket oval. Alviro Petersen, voormalige SA- krieketspeler, deel sy kennis en internasionale ondervinding by die Ligbron krieket oval. Die koste beloop R150.00 per persoon. Neem kennis dat die inskrywings op 23 Maart 2021 sluit. Bring jou eie kriekettoerusting en krieketbal saam. Die Program is as volg: spelers 15 jaar en jonger registreer vanaf 08:30. Die kliniek is van 9:00 - 11:00. Spelers ouer as 15 jaar registreer vanaf 11:30 en woon die kliniek by tussen 12:00 en 14:00. Daar sal ‘n vraag-en antwoordsessie wees tussen 14:00 en 15:00. Kontak mnr. Andrew Els vir meer inligting 079 189 6341. Alviro Petersen, former SA international cricketer, will be hosting the clinic at the Ligbron cricket oval. The cost per player is R150.00. Please note that entries close on 23 March 2021. Cricketers must bring their own kit as well as a cricket ball. The program will be as follows: Players younger than 15 years register at 8:30 and join the clinic between 9:00 and 11:00. Players older than 15 register at 11:30 and join the clinic between 12:00 and 14:00. A question and answer session will take place between 14:00 and 15:00. < Previous Article Next Article >

Complaints included the crime rate in Sun City, as well as alleged service delivery issues. Fed up residents demand change Sun City residents during their peacful demonstration of dissatisfaction. Sun City residents during their peacful demonstration of dissatisfaction. 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 14 July 2020 Complaints included the crime rate in Sun City, as well as alleged service delivery issues. Irate residents from Sun City Extension 33 displayed their dismay at the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court yesterday, citing that they’re awaiting documents from the court. Complaints included the crime rate in Sun City, as well as alleged service delivery issues. Although the protestors were determined ti be noticed, the demonstration was peaceful and organized. < Previous Article Next Article >

Focus shifts toward expensive school uniforms 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 9 March 2021 Investigations pointed out that several schools were overly prescriptive in their uniform choices, which again limited the choices and bargaining power of parents who were beholden to a small number of suppliers. The Competition Commission, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and four associations representing school governing bodies (SGBs) has taken hands to address the skyrocketing costs of school uniforms. Their focus is mainly on the regulation of the procurement of school uniforms and other educational goods and services. The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at stopping schools from forcing parents to buy from exclusive suppliers will soon be a boon for cash-strapped parents in the country. The organizations signed the MOU on Monday after years of investigations and advocacy, following complaints received from parents who were forced to buy school uniforms from exclusively selected suppliers. Competition Commissioner, Tembinkosi Bonakele, said it was important to note that it was not the commission’s intention to dictate school uniform design, but rather to ensure that uniforms were not unaffordable for parents. Bonakele said as such they called on the SGBs to be cognizant of costs when designing their uniform, and other educational goods and service regimes. “On the enforcement side, we found that the exclusive arrangements between schools and uniform suppliers were pervasive across the country, and made uniforms unnecessarily expensive and increasingly unaffordable for many South Africans,” said Bonakele. Federation of Governing Bodies of SA Schools legal services manager, Juané van der Merwe, stated that the memorandum marks much broader participation by influential stakeholders, and it should contribute to a better South Africa for many people and generations to come, as renewed terms and conditions comes into play. Investigations pointed out that several schools were overly prescriptive in their uniform choices, which again limited the choices and bargaining power of parents who were beholden to a small number of suppliers. DBE spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said the MOU is aimed at solidifying working relations between the commission and the SGBs. < Previous Article Next Article >

Nomsa makes great strides in Mrs. SA pageant 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 4 May 2021 To vote for Nomsa, and help her to achieve her dreams in the pageant, you can send an SMS, with her name, Nomsa Mokoena to 35959. In a prestigious pageant, where only the best of the best advance, 49-year-old Standerton resident Nomsa Jennifer (Nkutha) Mokoena has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the competition, and has show no signs of slowing down. Being selected for the Mrs. South Africa pageant is an achievement of note, as only 100 women are selected to enter. Sponsors and sessions are hosted and presented at Emperor’s Palace in Gauteng, with the entrants and contestants of Mrs. SA focusing on charity work en empowerment. The event over the weekend was hosted and featured famous guests and delegates from across the country. Nomsa is a successful, self-employed business woman, and does not back down from any challenge. “My main motivation for entering the Mrs. SA pageant was to help the community, and to pave the way for me to fulfill my dreams in helping the needy. I am honored to fulfil my obligations set forth by the Mrs. SA pageant, and my own charity work includes a unique elderly day care that I established in collaboration with my mother.” Nomsa was in the fray, mingling with the influencers, and marking her space in the pageant. “I thank God that my journey in the Mrs. South Africa pageant continues, and I managed to secure one of four sponsors. I still require 3 confirmed sponsors, but believe that I will prevail, and I will never give up.” To vote for Nomsa, and help her to achieve her dreams in the pageant, you can send an SMS, with her name, Nomsa Mokoena to 35959. Appearing on the photo: Margaret Hirsch, the executive director of the mega appliance store, Hirsch’s, with a beaming Nomsa Mokoena, during the weekend’s event at Emperor’s Palace. < Previous Article Next Article >

Wat ‘n gewone Vrydag sou wees, met die naweek wat voor die deur lê, het geëindig in ‘n botsing tussen vyf voertuie. Ongeveer 13:20 het daar ‘n skokkende botsing op die Breyten pad plaasgevind, waar daar vyf voertuie betrokke was. Een van die betrokke voertuie was ‘n ambulans wat ‘n pasiënt vervoer het. Die oorsaak van die botsing was digte rook van ‘n nabye veldbrand, wat die sig baie vermoeilik het vir motoriste. Die bestuurder van die Life Care ambulans het spoed verminder soos wat hy die rook gesien het, en nie voor hom kon sien nie. ‘n Toyota Quantum het agter in die ambulans vasgery. Agter die Quantum was ‘n Volkswagen Caddy, wat toe ook binne in die Quantum vasgery het en dadelik aan die brand geslaan het. Agter die Caddy was ‘n Nissan NP200 en agter dié ‘n Volkswagen Golf 1. Die pad was vir ‘n geruime tyd gesluit, waar die brandweer blitsvinnig op die toneel was om die brandende voertuig te kom blus. Die bestuurder van die Life Care ambulans het dadelik hulp ontbied, en het begin om die mense wat in die ander voertuie mediese behandeling te gee. Al die mediese personeel en nooddienste was spoedig op die toneel. Vier persone is hospitaal toe geneem vir mediese behandeling, asook die pasient wat reeds in die ambulans was. Vyf voertuie in botsing as gevolg van digte rook Vyf voertuie in botsing as gevolg van digte rook 1/16 Share SM HATTINGH 15 June 2021 Die oorsaak van die botsing was digte rook van ‘n nabye veldbrand, wat die sig baie vermoeilik het vir motoriste. Wat ‘n gewone Vrydag sou wees, met die naweek wat voor die deur lê, het geëindig in ‘n botsing tussen vyf voertuie. Ongeveer 13:20 het daar ‘n skokkende botsing op die Breyten pad plaasgevind, waar daar vyf voertuie betrokke was. Een van die betrokke voertuie was ‘n ambulans wat ‘n pasiënt vervoer het. Die oorsaak van die botsing was digte rook van ‘n nabye veldbrand, wat die sig baie vermoeilik het vir motoriste. Die bestuurder van die Life Care ambulans het spoed verminder soos wat hy die rook gesien het, en nie voor hom kon sien nie. ‘n Toyota Quantum het agter in die ambulans vasgery. Agter die Quantum was ‘n Volkswagen Caddy, wat toe ook binne in die Quantum vasgery het en dadelik aan die brand geslaan het. Agter die Caddy was ‘n Nissan NP200 en agter dié ‘n Volkswagen Golf 1. Die pad was vir ‘n geruime tyd gesluit, waar die brandweer blitsvinnig op die toneel was om die brandende voertuig te kom blus. Die bestuurder van die Life Care ambulans het dadelik hulp ontbied, en het begin om die mense wat in die ander voertuie mediese behandeling te gee. Al die mediese personeel en nooddienste was spoedig op die toneel. Vier persone is hospitaal toe geneem vir mediese behandeling, asook die pasient wat reeds in die ambulans was. < Previous Article Next Article >

Eagan Engelbrecht crowned as Little Mr. World 2022 1/5 Share SM HATTINGH 25 October 2022 “Eagan, the Ermelo community is very proud to call you our own Ermelo super model.” Eagan Engelbrecht, a very well known 4-year-old from Ermelo, made his way to Turkey recently to partake in a prestigious contest. He is renowned in the modelling industry, and doesn’t allow grass to grow under his feet when it comes to competition times. He is a very friendly and cute youngster, with the softest heart that cares so much for other people. Pageants SA has since proudly announced that Eagan, who was recently crowned as Mini Mr. South Africa 2022, attended his first international pageant, and was crowned as the new Little Mr. World 2022, as well as receiving the award of Mini Top Model of the World 2022 in his age division. “Eagan, the Ermelo community is very proud to call you our own Ermelo super model.” The event was hosted at a sparkling gala crowning at the Otium Hotel in Kusadasi, Turkey, on 20 October 2022, under the directorship of Carolyn Botha from Pageants SA, for the World League of Fashion and Beauty founded by Mr. Ashot Khachatryan 34 years ago. The contestants spent ten days at the five-star Seven Seas Sealite Elite Hotel in Kusadasi and enjoyed loads of fun between their judging rounds, which included performing a talent, providing a video advertising South Africa, and allowing the audience and judges the opportunity to get to know the contestants in their own country. The contestants were carefully monitored during their time on their manners and conversational skills with other contestants, and then performed on stage wearing their national costumes, casual- and evening wear. The contestants also performed during the crowning of the Princess of the Globe and Miss 7 Continents pageants, and were a total delight to the judges. “We are proud to say that not only did Eagan win in his category, but South Africa came home with all six major titles which were competed for, including Little Miss World, Little Mr. World, Miss Teen World, Mr. Teen World, Little Miss Universe and Miss Teen Universe. Pageants SA is extremely proud of the achievements of our six contestants, and wish them an absolutely wonderful year of reign. Four of the six contestants are all from one family, how brilliant can that be for a family,” Pageants SA said. Mia Stone won Little Miss Universe in her age group, as well as Miss Super Model. Xané Engelbrecht won Miss Teen World, as well as Best Talent and Miss Charity. Xavier Engelbrecht won Mr. Teen World and Best of the Best. Gabby Bryant won Little Miss Universe, Miss Talent as well as Miss Charity. Resaobaka Moatlhodi won Miss Teen Universe, as well as Junior Top Model of the world. Congratulations are in order to the six contestants on their great achievements, they kept South Africa's name high in Turkey. The contestants would like to thank all their sponsors that helped them to attend this stellar event, and also thank their parents for all their hard work and support during the pageant. < Previous Article Next Article >

Sonja, ons mis jou alreeds 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 29 June 2021 Sy kry ‘n stil verassing, en daar sal ongelukkig nie n diens vir haar gehou word nie, weens die COVID-19 beperkings en regulasies. “Ma, almal se harte is baie seer, maar ons weet jy is op 'n beter plek. Sonja Van Niekerk, (64) gebore op 4 Maart 1957, is op Woensdag, 23 Junie 2021 in Trichardt Privaat Hospitaal skielik oorlede na 'n geruime tydperk van sukkel met haar gesondheid. Sonja het gematrikuleer by Hoërskool Ermelo, en was amper haar lewe lank in Ermelo. Sy was bekend vir haar smul-lekker etes by Sonja's Kontrei Kos. Sy het egter in 2014 besluit om af te tree weens haar gesondheid. Haar seuns, Theuns en Gerhard Van Niekerk, bedank die vriende en familie vir al die ondersteunende boodskappe en oproepe die afgelope tyd. Sy kry ‘n stil verassing, en daar sal ongelukkig nie n diens vir haar gehou word nie, weens die COVID-19 beperkings en regulasies. “Ma, almal se harte is baie seer, maar ons weet jy is op 'n beter plek. Ons gaan jou baie mis. Rus sag by Jesus se voete, ons is jaloers. Dit is nie totsiens nie, dit is tot ons jou weer sien.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Two accused drug peddlers, Sabelo Makamu (40) and Tebatso Mokgabudi (30) appeared before the Carolina Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 11 March 2021, for dealing with dagga. On 10 March 2021, the SAPS was busy with their operational duties, when they saw a suspicious bakkie parking on the side of the road. They approached the vehicle, where they found two suspects. The SAPS requested to search the vehicle, and upon investigation, they found eight compressed rolls of dagga, weighing 105KG, with an estimated street value of R15750.00 hidden at the back of the vehicle. The case was remanded to 18 March 2021 for legal representation, and both the accused remain in custody. Smugglers appear before court Smugglers appear before court 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 16 March 2021 They found eight compressed rolls of dagga, weighing 105KG, with an estimated street value of R15750.00 hidden at the back of the vehicle. Two accused drug peddlers, Sabelo Makamu (40) and Tebatso Mokgabudi (30) appeared before the Carolina Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 11 March 2021, for dealing with dagga. On 10 March 2021, the SAPS was busy with their operational duties, when they saw a suspicious bakkie parking on the side of the road. They approached the vehicle, where they found two suspects. The SAPS requested to search the vehicle, and upon investigation, they found eight compressed rolls of dagga, weighing 105KG, with an estimated street value of R15750.00 hidden at the back of the vehicle. The case was remanded to 18 March 2021 for legal representation, and both the accused remain in custody. < Previous Article Next Article >

Sunday, 16 May 2021, proved to be a day of fortune for a family living at the Mabuza Farm informal settlement, after their shack was decimated by a fire. In a stroke of luck, no injuries or fatalities were reported. According to the Msukaligwa Local Municipality spokesman, Mandla Zwane, the cause of the blaze was determined to be a nearby veld fire, which in turn caused significant damage to the family’s home. Msukaligwa Fire & Rescue were on scene to extinguish the blaze. Residents are warned to be vigilant during the winter season, where dry grass and shrubbery can easily catch fire and cause exponential damage to property, as well as loss of human and animal life. Lucky escape for family after shack fire Lucky escape for family after shack fire 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 18 May 2021 Residents are warned to be vigilant during the winter season, where dry grass and shrubbery can easily catch fire and cause exponential damage to property, as well as loss of human and animal life. Sunday, 16 May 2021, proved to be a day of fortune for a family living at the Mabuza Farm informal settlement, after their shack was decimated by a fire. In a stroke of luck, no injuries or fatalities were reported. According to the Msukaligwa Local Municipality spokesman, Mandla Zwane, the cause of the blaze was determined to be a nearby veld fire, which in turn caused significant damage to the family’s home. Msukaligwa Fire & Rescue were on scene to extinguish the blaze. Residents are warned to be vigilant during the winter season, where dry grass and shrubbery can easily catch fire and cause exponential damage to property, as well as loss of human and animal life. < Previous Article Next Article >