Hoërskool Ermelo dank ons Hemelse Vader vir die voorreg om te kon deel in dié jaarlikse biddag. Mag die woorde van 1 Tess. 5:17 ons immer herinner: “Bid gedurig.” Erries neem deel aan Wêreld-biddag 1/2 Share SH HATTINGH 23 March 2021 Hoërskool Ermelo dank ons Hemelse Vader vir die voorreg om te kon deel in dié jaarlikse biddag. Mag die woorde van 1 Tess. 5:17 ons immer herinner: “Bid gedurig.” Op Maandag, 8 Maart het al die Errie-dogters en damespersoneel vergader by die skool se hoofpawiljoen ter deelname aan die Wêreld-biddag vir Vroue-program. Die amptelike biddag het reeds op Vrydag, 5 Maart plaasgevind, maar Maandag het die Erries hul stemme by dié van duisende vroue regoor die wêreld gevoeg om in te tree vir 2021 se gasheerland – Vanuatu. Vanuatu is in die Stille Oseaan tussen Fiji en Australië geleë en bestaan uit 14 eilande. Vanuatu se bevolking is slegs sowat 312 000 van wie die grootste meerderheid Christene is. Alhoewel Vanuatu spog met poskaart mooi strande, woude, fauna en flora, is armoede en werkloosheid wesenlike probleme waarmee inboorlinge daagliks te kampe het. Na afloop van ‘n bietjie agtergrondkennis oor die land, is die boodskap uit Lukas 6:46-49 gebring met die tema: ‘n Lewe gebou op ‘n vaste rots. Drie getuienisse van vroue wat in Vanuatu leef, is voorgelees waarna die Errie-dogters in kleingroepe verdeel het om te bid vir dié land en sy mense. Daar was ook ‘n pragtige uitbeelding van Vanuatu se kleurvolle vlag, smaaklike vrugte, krale en skulpe. Terwyl die dogters en damespersoneel op die pawiljoen aan die biddag deelgeneem het, het die seuns en manspersoneel bymekaar gekom op die netbalbane. Hier is die seuns bemagting met ‘n motiveringstoespraak deur meneer Pieter Grobler. Hoërskool Ermelo dank ons Hemelse Vader vir die voorreg om te kon deel in dié jaarlikse biddag. Mag die woorde van 1 Tess. 5:17 ons immer herinner: “Bid gedurig.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Twee Erries se skryf stukke is ingesluit in die “Poort”-bundel. Dit is ‘n publikasie van die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie en Kuns. Erries skitter met skryfwerk 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 28 September 2021 Twee Erries se skryf stukke is ingesluit in die “Poort”-bundel. Dit is ‘n publikasie van die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie en Kuns. Twee Erries se skryf stukke is ingesluit in die “Poort”-bundel. Dit is ‘n publikasie van die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie en Kuns. Leerders kon inskryf vir ‘n kompetisie, vir die geleentheid om hul werk te publiseer. Zara Büchling, ‘n Graad 12-leerder in 2020, se opstel “Die dag toe ek gewaag het”, en Isabelle Burgers, tans ‘n Graad 10-leerder, se opstel “Dawid Hellebaard” is in die bundel vervat. “Baie geluk aan elkeen van die leerders wat op die verskeie platforms presteer het. Die Erries hou julle skryf talent met afwagting dop! Baie dankie aan die Afrikaanse Departement van EHS, wat ‘n passie het en liefde kweek vir die taal en vir die vak.” < 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 >

Op die foto staan die topleerders van 2020, saam met die hoof, Mnr. Brand. Liggies skitter as top leerders 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 9 March 2021 Op die foto staan die topleerders van 2020, saam met die hoof, Mnr. Brand. Baie geluk aan die Graad 12's van 2020, wat by die Distrik Prysuitdeling vereer is vir hulle uitnemende akademiese prestasies. Top 10 in distrik is as volg: Ammaarah Arbee is die algehele toppresteerder in die distrik. Cristian Izquierdo Ortega plaas derde in die distrik, en Hannah Peer vierde op die gesogte lys. Ligbron blink weereens uit in Wiskunde, met 3 leerders op die Top 5. Tweede is Christian met 98%, derde is Shraddah Agre met 97%, en in vyfe posisie is Hannah Peer met 96.9%. “Baie geluk, Ligbron is besonders trots op julle prestasie!” Liggies take the honors! Liggies were given accolades at the District Award Ceremony for excellent academic achievement. Top 10 in district: Ammaarah Arbee takes the lead as the best academic learner in the district, with Cristian Izquierdo Ortega in third position, and Hannah Peer takes up fourth position in the district. Ligbron takes top honors in Mathematics, with 3 learners in the Top 5 of the district. Cristian Izquierdo Ortega takes second position with 98%, Shraddah Agre settles in third position with 97% and Hannah Peer secures the fifth position with 96.9 %. Op die foto staan die topleerders van 2020, saam met die hoof, Mnr. Brand. < Previous Article Next Article >

EN Building Supplies Ermelo kondig wenner aan 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 23 Junie 2020 EN Building Supplies Ermelo het ‘n kompetisie geloots in samewerking met Dulux, waar jy enige Dulux produkte kon koop vir R1 000 of meer, en kwalifiseer om ‘n patio verwarmer te wen. EN Building Supplies Ermelo het ‘n kompetisie geloots in samewerking met Dulux, waar jy enige Dulux produkte kon koop vir R1 000 of meer, en kwalifiseer om ‘n patio verwarmer te wen. Martin du Preez, of beter bekend as Mossel van Azucron, was die gelukkige wenner van die verwarmer. Op die foto verskyn Mossel, saam met Cornelius van der Merwe van EN Building Supplies. < Previous Article Next Article >

NASASA warns against illegal pyramid or Ponzi schemes 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 9 March 2021 There are roughly 810 000 active stokvel groups, consisting of over 11 million South Africans, collecting an estimated R50 billion annually. According to the National Stokvel Association of South Africa (NASASA), there are roughly 810 000 active stokvel groups, consisting of over 11 million South Africans, collecting an estimated R50 billion annually. Nearly 40% of South Africa’s adult population are members of a stokvel. Recently there has been an increase in illegal pyramid schemes or Ponzi schemes, which continue to pop up around South Africa. These schemes defraud many unsuspecting South Africans of their hard-earned money, with the promise of fast financial returns every year. It is critical that South Africans are able to tell the difference between a stokvel and an illegal pyramid and/or Ponzi scheme. A stokvel is defined as a savings or investment society in which a group of people agree to save money together for a defined purpose, by way of contributing a fixed amount of money over a specific period of time. Originally stokvels were known as “stock fairs” dating back to the 19th century by English settlers in the Eastern cape as a rotating cattle auction. This was an in person gathering, and attendance was key for participation. The foundation of such a culture was trust. This financial vehicle has since evolved into a unique financial system created within communities by members and for members, built on need, trust and a common goal for financial liberation. The stokvel market has grown remarkably and, over time, the types of stokvels have increased significantly from rotational, grocery, investment, burial right down to social stokvels. Stokvels have become a key financial vehicle that many people rely on, amassing revenue in the billions. The increasing numbers, financial potential and popularity of stokvels has resulted in scammers trying to swindle stokvel groups out of their hard-earned savings and investments by posing as a lucrative investment scheme or some other form of financial breakthrough opportunity. Scammers often pose as legitimate stokvels, investment schemes or property stokvels but in reality, are nothing more than get rich quick schemes in the form of a Ponzi or pyramid scheme. “At NASASA, we want to educate on, protect and preserve this financial system which is a legitimate means for many to achieve financial stability and wellbeing,” says Miziyonke Mtshali, Chief Executive Officer at NASASA. It is important to NASASA to ensure that members of stokvels are protected from scammers, this can only be done through education and awareness, by ensuring that members are always able to distinguish between a legitimate stokvel and an illegal Ponzi or pyramid scheme. The most known and popular mechanisms which scammers use are pyramid schemes and Ponzi schemes. Being able to identify these scams is key to safeguarding yourself from them. A pyramid scheme requires its members to recruit other people as members and the few top-level members recruit newer members, who pay upfront costs, to those who enrolled them. In fact, money simply exchanges hands with no real economic activity or products attached and is just a smoke screen to hide the pyramid scheme. Significant returns are derived from the recruitment of people, with the majority of financial return being made by the top tier people through administration fees charged to new recruits. With a Ponzi scheme, members are promised huge returns within a short period of time and are based on fraudulent investment management services, which are disguised as legitimate business investments. Members contribute money to the “portfolio manager” who promises them a high return. When those members want their money back, they are paid out with the incoming funds contributed by participants who join at a later stage. By merely transferring funds from one client to another, there is no real investment product at all. In terms of a legitimate and sustainable savings vehicle, a stokvel works because many people find it easier to save when they do it in a group. A stokvel member knows where his/her money is kept and when and how much will be paid out. Furthermore, most stokvel members know each other and have a genuine and enduring relationship, based on trust. Anyone who has any queries, or wants to know more, please email info@mswsa.co.za . For more information about stokvels, go to www.nasasa.co.za . < Previous Article Next Article >

Unsung hero changes lives in Davel 1/5 Share GK CRONJE 27 April 2021 “I thank God for being with me, and making my dream came true. I like to thank the school principal and the staff members for giving me the opportunity to do so, and my friends and family for supporting me.” A rolemodel and hero to many, Bongani Jonas Mokoena celebrated his 29th birthday with an amazing act of charity. Bongani decided to open his heart, and to celebrate his birthday in a different manner, by donating school uniforms to learners in need at Umfudlana Combined School in the Davel area. This is the same school he attended from Grade R until his matric year in 2011. “I thank God for being with me, and making my dream came true. I like to thank the school principal and the staff members for giving me the opportunity to do so, and my friends and family for supporting me.” < Previous Article Next Article >

To date, the water pressure has been reduced by 70%, leaving many residents and businesses high and dry. Rand Water unbothered by court order 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 February 2021 To date, the water pressure has been reduced by 70%, leaving many residents and businesses high and dry. Govan Mbeki Municipality (GMM) owes the Rand Water Board (RWB) in excess of R355-million, and has repeatedly failed to honor payment agreements set out between RWB and GMM. To date, the water pressure has been reduced by 70%, leaving many residents and businesses high and dry. At this time, GMM is expected to pay approximately R50 million to RWB every 45 days. However, this payment covers the current account, and not the old debt and interest it has accumulated. Despite GMM winning a High Court case against Rand Water, scores of residents in Bethal, eMzinoni, Secunda, Trichardt, Evander, Kinross and eMbalenhle are still left without water. AfriForum has also stepped into the fray, lodging a case against WRB to ensure that residents are supplied with water. AfriForum also believes that GMM should be held accountable for the water crisis, stating that mismanagement of the repayment has led to the current crisis. According to the executive mayor of GMM, Mr Nhlakanipho Zuma, RWB had not opened the valves to let water through to the GMM area as required, and had failed to pump water to the region that includes Bethal. At this time, the water is supplied to reservoirs, but it is still an uphill battle as many residents and business are still without water due to the low reservoir levels. < Previous Article Next Article >

On previous occasions, MLM stated that residents should contact the call centre to report such incidents. However, the inefficiency of the call centre, coupled with the lackluster response time from municipal departments have made this statement all but redundant. No respite from stray cattle 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 14 July 2020 On previous occasions, MLM stated that residents should contact the call centre to report such incidents. However, the inefficiency of the call centre, coupled with the lackluster response time from municipal departments have made this statement all but redundant. Over the course of several years, cattle owners have systematically circumvented the by-laws of Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) with regards to the care, control and branding of cattle and other stray animals. These individuals have also taken advantage of MLM’s lax attitude and have erected pens and makeshift shelters for farm animals in several wards. Despite the municipality’s by-laws stating that no person may keep farm animals in an enclosure or stable within 15 meters of any boundary of any land, dwelling, building or any structure used for human habitation, or 50 meters of any water resource or water supply intended or used for human consumption, transgressors live their best lives without consequence. Although it is mandated by the Animal Identification Act, Act 6 of 2000, a large percentage of the stray animals roaming the CBD, roadways, wards and surrounding areas are unmarked and unbranded. The fact that there are no longer pounding services offered by local companies makes life extremely difficult for residents and road users alike. Stray animals and cattle impede the flow of traffic, and have been the cause of many an accident in the vicinity of Ermelo. The inherent danger of stray cattle is especially notable on the N11 Ermelo-Hendrina road, where several serious collisions have been caused by these nuisance strays. Stray cattle and animals within wards demolish gardens, tear open refuse bags and unnecessarily rile up neighborhood dogs. On previous occasions, MLM stated that residents should contact the call centre to report such incidents. However, the inefficiency of the call centre, coupled with the lackluster response time from municipal departments have made this statement all but redundant. Although the municipal by-laws grants the municipality the power to rapidly fill their coffers by impounding and selling stray animals if they are not collected by their owners, the motivation seems to be lacking for unknown reasons. MLM ignored the enquiry submitted by the Tribune regarding this matter. < Previous Article Next Article >

Calstar Group truly cares 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 24 August 2021 The printer will go a long way in making the administrative duties of the school’s personnel much easier. In an act of true charity, the Calstar Group recently donated a printer to Ithafa Secondary School. The printer will go a long way in making the administrative duties of the school’s personnel much easier. Appearing on the photo (f.l.t.r): Sheila Maseko, Operation Manager at Debonairs Ermelo , Mrs Mabuya, Ithafa school principal, and Sweetness Mpofu, Manager at Debonairs Ermelo. < Previous Article Next Article >

On Wednesday, 27 January, a collision occurred at the Church- and Buhrman Street intersections. According to bystanders, the driver of the red Toyota Quantum minibus taxi was traveling in Church Street at high speed, wholly disregarding the traffic light. Another motorist, driving a Kia station wagon, was busy turning at the traffic light, and was hit by the taxi. According to eye witnesses, the taxi was launched into the air as it hit the Kia, and came to a halt on its side. At this time, there are no reports of serious injury, although several individuals were transported to the hospital for treatment. Emergency medical services, the fire department and towing services were on scene in a flash, with ACSU ensuring orderly conduct from onlookers. Emergency personnel appeals to motorists to obey the traffic laws, and to keep to the speed limit. Disregard of traffic light leads to accident Disregard of traffic light leads to accident 1/6 Share GK CRONJE 27 January 2021 According to eye witnesses, the taxi was launched into the air as it hit the Kia, and came to a halt on its side. On Wednesday, 27 January, a collision occurred at the Church- and Buhrman Street intersections. According to bystanders, the driver of the red Toyota Quantum minibus taxi was traveling in Church Street at high speed, wholly disregarding the traffic light. Another motorist, driving a Kia station wagon, was busy turning at the traffic light, and was hit by the taxi. According to eye witnesses, the taxi was launched into the air as it hit the Kia, and came to a halt on its side. At this time, there are no reports of serious injury, although several individuals were transported to the hospital for treatment. Emergency medical services, the fire department and towing services were on scene in a flash, with ACSU ensuring orderly conduct from onlookers. Emergency personnel appeals to motorists to obey the traffic laws, and to keep to the speed limit. < Previous Article Next Article >

Laerskool JJ van der Merwe is baie trots om vyf nuwe onderwysers by hulle span te kan byvoeg, en wens sterkte toe aan al die personeel vir die jaar. JJ verwelkom nuwe personeel 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 23 February 2021 Laerskool JJ van der Merwe is baie trots om vyf nuwe onderwysers by hulle span te kan byvoeg, en wens sterkte toe aan al die personeel vir die jaar. Laerskool JJ van der Merwe is baie trots om vyf nuwe onderwysers by hulle span te kan byvoeg, en wens sterkte toe aan al die personeel vir die jaar. Op die foto staan (v.l.n.r) Success Mashaba (Onderwys-student), Irma Houy (Onderwys-student), Amanda Turner (Onderwys-student), Bianca Sandenbergh (Onderwys-student) en Nico Grobler (Onderwys-student). < Previous Article Next Article >