Die leerders moes self diere beoordeel, plaas en ‘n mondelinge eksamen aflê waarop elk punte verdien het Erries geniet Brangus Beesbeoordelingskursus 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 216 March 2022 Die leerders moes self diere beoordeel, plaas en ‘n mondelinge eksamen aflê waarop elk punte verdien het Hoërskool Ermelo se Graad 12 Landbouleerders het op Woensdag, 9 Maart ‘n Brangus beesbeoordelingskursus bygewoon op mnr. Rian van Wyk se plaas. Die dag het afgeskop met ʼn lesing deur mnr. Urban Uys oor die belangrikste aspekte en eienskappe waarna ʼn beoordelaar of beeskeurder moet oplet. Mnr. Andre vd Merwe van die beestelersgenootskap het al die kursusgangers prakties gewys hoe om n dier te beoordeel sodat hulle die teoretiese kennis kan toepas in die praktyk. Daarna het Mnre Uys en Van Wyk die leerders verder touwys gemaak en verder opgelei deur praktiese demonstrasies op verskeie manlike en vroulike diere van verskillende ouderdomme. Die leerders moes self diere beoordeel, plaas en ‘n mondelinge eksamen aflê waarop elk punte verdien het. Hierdie punte sal deel uitmaak van hulle praktiese punt, wat deel van die vak landbou vorm. Baie dankie aan die Brangus telersgenootskap wat die dag vir die leerders moontlike gemaak het. Billy Te Water het ook by die Chrissiesmeer boeredag, tydens die Graad 10 Landbouleerders se praktiese dag, twee sakke saadmielies van Dekalb gewen. Die deelnemers moes raai hoeveel mieliepitte in n bottel was, waarna Billy die hoeveelheid reggeraai het. Billy gaan die mielies tydens die plantseisoen vir homself op hulle plaas plant. “Baie geluk en mag jy ń goeie oes ontvang, Billy!” < Previous Article Next Article >

Al die leerders het hard gewerk en ekstra ure ingesit. Daar is onder andere eksamens gespeel, Unisa eksamens gespeel, en leerders het deelgeneem aan Con Spirito. EHS-Musieksentrum bied prysuitdeling aan 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 17 November 2020 Al die leerders het hard gewerk en ekstra ure ingesit. Daar is onder andere eksamens gespeel, Unisa eksamens gespeel, en leerders het deelgeneem aan Con Spirito. Ondanks die feit dat COVID-19 die hele jaar op sy kop gekeer het, het die Hoërskool Ermelo-Musieksentrum steeds uitstekend gefunksioneer. Al die leerders het hard gewerk en ekstra ure ingesit. Daar is onder andere eksamens gespeel, Unisa eksamens gespeel, en leerders het deelgeneem aan Con Spirito. Op 5 November het die EHS-Musieksentrum hulle prysuitdeling aangebied. Hier het elke leerder ‘n sertifikaat ontvang. Daar is ook spesiale- en eretoekennings gegee aan spesifieke leerders. Die volgende leerders het spesiale toekennings ontvang in die vorm van ‘n wisseltrofee vir die beste kandidaat in die onderskeie afdelings: Blokfluit Junior: Zanlie du Plessis; Houtblaas Junior: Talita Jansen van Rensburg (Dwarsfluit); Kitaar Junior: Megan Möller; Kitaar Senior: Jake Hoffeldt; Klavier Junior: Johandi Bezuidenhout; Klavier Senior: Tamar Randell; Klawerbord: Isabelle Moussier; Koperblaas Junior: Henroux Robberts (Trompet); Perkussie: ZJ Fourie; Sang Senior: Michelle van der Linde; Strykers Junior: Annemae Manders (Viool); Strykers Senior: DaniellAppelgryn (Viool); Ukulele: Lana Herholdt; Musiek teorie Junior:Yatteer du Toit en Musiek teorie Senior: Nikao du Toit. Ere-toekennings is ook by dié geleentheid aan sekere leerders gegee: Beste Unisa Prakties, Junior: Nikao du Toit en Beste Unisa Prakties, Senior: Tamar Randell. Op grond van die teorie-uitslae wat na verlede jaar se prysuitdeling eers ontvang is, is besluit om hierdie kinders ook erkenning te gee vir Unisa Teorie 2019: Beste prestasie Unisa teorie, Junior 2019: Nikao du Toit; Beste prestasie Unisa teorie, Senior 2019: Tamar Randell; Laerskool Dux Junior: Luan Odendaal; Laerskool Dux Senior: Kerené du Toit en Yatteer du Toit deel dié prys; Hoërskool Dux Junior: Nikao du Toit en Hoërskool Dux Senior: Tamar Randell. Tamar Randell ontvang ook die besonderse EHS-Kunssentrum-wisseltrofee vir die mees uitstaande bydrae tot die kunste. “Die personeel van die EHS-Kunste sentrum is met reg trots op elke leerder wat die ekstra myl gestap het in die jaar, om steeds die melodie van die lewe ‘n positiewe een te hou. Dankie vir elke leerder, ouer en onderwyser se harde werk.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Andrea en Flip groet Ermelo 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 10 November 2020 Tydens ‘n onderhoud met die Tribune het Andrea gesê “Ons gaan almal se gesiggies baie mis, en al die vriendlikheid van die Ermelo gemeenskap maar ons sal al die oomblike vir altyd koester”. Andrea en Flip Raaths, eienaars van Blomme vir Almal, sluit hulle deure na 17 jaar van besigheid. Die egpaar het dit beter gedink om nader aan hulle kinders te trek, en ‘n lekker rustige lewe op hul oudag te kan hê. Hulle het vir 17 jaar Blomme vir Almal gehad te Kerk Straat 12. Dit is met hartseer dat hulle Ermelo verlaat na soveel jare. Hulle wil graag van die geleentheid gebruik maak om die Ermelo gemeenskap te bedank vir 17 jaar se getroue en lojale ondersteuning. Tydens ‘n onderhoud met die Tribune het Andrea gesê “Ons gaan almal se gesiggies baie mis, en al die vriendlikheid van die Ermelo gemeenskap maar ons sal al die oomblike vir altyd koester”. Die Tribune wil graag vir die Raath egpaar net seën toewens vir hulle pad vorentoe. < Previous Article Next Article >

Government backtracks on feeding scheme agreement 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 16 June 2020 “The closure of the NSNP impacts not only on the health and education of learners, but has knock-on effects on entire families – in a context of heightened unemployment and loss of income due to the nationwide lockdown, many families are struggling to put food on the table. These families urgently require the NSNP to be reinstated in order to meet their children's basic nutritional needs and ensure that they are able to buy other desperately needed necessities in the home,” the bodies stated. Two Equal Education (EE) and the school governing bodies (SGBs) launched an urgent court application against the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and provincial education departments to compel the departments to provide meals for pupils. The organisations are challenging what they say is the “current failure to roll-out the National Schools Nutrition Programme (NSNP) to all learners”. “The NSNP normally provides meals to over nine million learners every day, but was halted when schools closed on 18 March 2020, jeopardizing the food security of these learners and exacerbating the severe hardship experienced within their households," Represented by the Equal Education Law Centre and Section27, the organisations have filed legal papers at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria which argue that the failure of the DBE and provincial education departments to roll-out the NSNP to all qualifying pupils is a regressive measure that violates learners' rights to basic nutrition, basic education and equality. While schools had been closed under the national COVID-19 lockdown, children have not had access to the nutritious meals they would normally receive at school. “The closure of the NSNP impacts not only on the health and education of learners, but has knock-on effects on entire families – in a context of heightened unemployment and loss of income due to the nationwide lockdown, many families are struggling to put food on the table. These families urgently require the NSNP to be reinstated in order to meet their children's basic nutritional needs and ensure that they are able to buy other desperately needed necessities in the home,” the bodies stated. The programme is currently being rolled out only to pupils at school in Grades 7 and 12, while pupils who have not been permitted to return to school are not being fed, the organizations state. The organizations are seeking a declaratory order that there is a duty on government to ensure all qualifying pupils are entitled to a daily meal as provided for under the NSNP, regardless of whether or not they have resumed classes at their respective schools. “We are also seeking a structural order requiring the national and provincial departments, within five days of the court order, to each provide a plan or programme to ensure that all qualifying learners receive their daily meal from the NSNP. It is imperative that the DBE and provincial education departments continue to fulfil their constitutional obligation to deliver nutrition to all eligible learners. The constitutional rights of learners to basic nutrition, basic education and equality must be protected, even during the state of national disaster.” Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga allegedly backtracked on a promise to reinstate the National Schools Nutrition Programme (NSNP) to feed nine million pupils from this month, irrespective of whether or not they are back at school. In late May, with the announcement of the phased reopening of schools, the director-general of basic education undertook that the NSNP would, from 1 June, be rolled out to all pupils, including those not physically attending school. Four days later, Motshekga retracted this, saying it would only restart for Grade 7 and Grade 12 pupils "because we really need to find our feet in this new environment". However, organizations are having none of it. “The minister has given no legitimate reason for this failure. It's not a new programme. All that is new is the need to ensure that it is done in a manner that does not place providers and pupils at risk. All that is needed is planning and implementation. Funding is available to roll out the NSNP to all grades. It is a specific purpose grant. The total budget for this year is R7.6 billion and each province would have received its initial allocations by April 30 this year. With the lockdown, there has been R1.7 billion of potentially unspent funds,” the bodies argued. Equal Education is asking a judge to declare that all qualifying pupils, regardless of whether or not they have resumed classes, must receive a daily meal, and that the minister and the provincial MEC’s are in breach of their constitutional duties. < Previous Article Next Article >

Sy het twee video’s ingestuur vir die kategorie 15 tot 17 jaar “Backtrack Vocal”, waarvoor sy twee brons medaljes sowel as provinsiale kleure ontvang. Micaela ontvang ook ‘n aanbod van ‘n musiek studio in Johannesburg om ‘n “cover”-album op te neem. Errie behaal provinsiale kleure by Talent Africa Nationals 2020 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 11 Augustus 2020 Sy het twee video’s ingestuur vir die kategorie 15 tot 17 jaar “Backtrack Vocal”, waarvoor sy twee brons medaljes sowel as provinsiale kleure ontvang. Micaela ontvang ook ‘n aanbod van ‘n musiek studio in Johannesburg om ‘n “cover”-album op te neem. Miceala Erasmus, 'n Graad12-leerder van Hoërskool Ermelo, het onlangs aanlyn deelgeneem aan die Talent Africa Nationals 2020 kompetisie. Sy het twee video’s ingestuur vir die kategorie 15 tot 17 jaar “Backtrack Vocal”, waarvoor sy twee brons medaljes sowel as provinsiale kleure ontvang. Micaela ontvang ook ‘n aanbod van ‘n musiek studio in Johannesburg om ‘n “cover”-album op te neem. “Hartlik geluk, Micaela. Die Erries is besonder trots op jou! Mag jou stem vir almal wat dit hoor tot groot seen wees!” < Previous Article Next Article >

Devin Rheeders needs your help 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 9 November 2021 Many of the symptoms of auditory neuropathy can also be caused by more common types of hearing loss. Devin Rheeders (4) needs the assistance of the Ermelo community. Devin has been evaluated at the Ear Institute’s Cochlear Implant Unit. The diagnosis of a profound sensorineural hearing loss was made, with a comprehensive audiological test battery, which included electroacoustic and advanced audiometric procedures. The most powerful hearing aids indicated insufficient hearing thresholds for normal functioning and development. Implanting Devin will give him access to sound which will provide him with the only chance of age-appropriate speech and language development. This will help him to perform better at school, and provide him opportunity to a better education resulting in independent employment as an adult in the future. If not implanted, it may lead to permanent changes in the auditory cortex in the brain, which may make it impossible to benefit from a cochlear implant, or any form of hearing restoration surgery in future. Auditory neuropathy is a rare type of hearing loss. It is caused by disruption of the nerve impulses travelling from the inner ear to the brain, although what causes this is unknown, and there is no cure. Both ears are usually affected, and the hearing loss ranges from mild to severe. Auditory neuropathy is sometimes referred to as a form of neural or nerve deafness. In some cases, the affected person can hear, but has difficulty understanding spoken words, particularly in noisy environments. Hearing and understanding speech may be improved by the use of hearing aids or cochlear implants. The symptoms of auditory neuropathy vary from one person to the next, and can fluctuate. Symptoms can include: mild to severe hearing loss, sounds fading in and out, difficulty understanding spoken words (speech perception), normal hearing but with poor speech perception worsened speech perception in noisy environments. Many of the symptoms of auditory neuropathy can also be caused by more common types of hearing loss. Devin is not on an active medical aid, and will therefore have to raise the entire amount of R375 000 to proceed with this life-changing operation. The gift of hearing is a gift of life, and Devin will benefit from a cochlear implant for the rest of his life. Donations can be paid into the following bank account, referring to the stipulated bank reference: Account name: Foundation for Children with a Hearing Loss in SA, Standard Bank, Branch: Gezina, Branch code: 01484500, Account number 011794798, Reference AB00468/Devin. Please send proof of all payments, together with your contact details to the Foundation manager: erika@hearingloss.org.za . In some cases, donations are tax deductible, please enquire with us. < Previous Article Next Article >

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank doen 'n beroep op inwoners om seker te maak dat hulle egte geld het, en om eerder hul tyd te neem om die geld wat hulle gekry het, te bestudeer, as om met vervalsde note te eindig. Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank is dit 'n oortreding om selfs in besit te wees van sulke note, en moet enige persoon wat dit besit, bewustelik by die naaste polisiekantoor aanmeld. Daar is verskillende maniere om vals note te identifiseer, en word alles verduidelik deur 'n afbeelding op die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank-webwerf. Vervalsde geld is 'n vinnig-groeiende oortreding, en dit kan met 20 jaar gevangenisstraf en 'n stewige boete bestraf word as dit in besit geneem word of om hierdie note op te lewer. Ermelo is egter nie uitgesluit nie, en daar word telkens opgemerk dat misdagers wol oor die oë propbeer trek met vervalsde note. Die South African Community Crime Watch (SACCW) in Ermelo het ook ‘n waarskuwing uitgereik rakende die kwessie. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank spesifiseer 11 maniere om die verskil tussen 'n nagemaakte en 'n regte note te onderskei. Dit sluit in die watermerk, die geometriese vorms, die registrasie, die latente beeld, die unieke nommering, die verhoogde drukwerk, mikroletters, opties veranderlike ink en die diamantvorms. Die mees algemene vervalste note is R100 en R200 note. Wees waaksaam, wees slim, en wees agterdogtig oor enige aantekeninge om te verseker dat jy en jou besigheid aan die veilige kant van die wet bly. Veral met die feestyd wat binnekort aanbreek, word inwoners gemaan om op hul hoede te wees vir verdagte gedrag vanaf klante, en selfs vriende. Wees veral bedag op inwoners en kliënte wat uitermatige stywe rekeninge, of duur goedere betaal met kontant. In ‘n era van elektroniese transaksies en min mense wat met groot bedrae kontant rondloop, hetsy vir veiligheid of gemaklikheid, is dit beter om versigtig te wees, as om later jammer te wees. Wees waaksaam vir vervalsde note Wees waaksaam vir vervalsde note 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 24 November 2020 Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank is dit 'n oortreding om selfs in besit te wees van sulke note, en moet enige persoon wat dit besit, bewustelik by die naaste polisiekantoor aanmeld. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank doen 'n beroep op inwoners om seker te maak dat hulle egte geld het, en om eerder hul tyd te neem om die geld wat hulle gekry het, te bestudeer, as om met vervalsde note te eindig. Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank is dit 'n oortreding om selfs in besit te wees van sulke note, en moet enige persoon wat dit besit, bewustelik by die naaste polisiekantoor aanmeld. Daar is verskillende maniere om vals note te identifiseer, en word alles verduidelik deur 'n afbeelding op die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank-webwerf. Vervalsde geld is 'n vinnig-groeiende oortreding, en dit kan met 20 jaar gevangenisstraf en 'n stewige boete bestraf word as dit in besit geneem word of om hierdie note op te lewer. Ermelo is egter nie uitgesluit nie, en daar word telkens opgemerk dat misdagers wol oor die oë propbeer trek met vervalsde note. Die South African Community Crime Watch (SACCW) in Ermelo het ook ‘n waarskuwing uitgereik rakende die kwessie. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank spesifiseer 11 maniere om die verskil tussen 'n nagemaakte en 'n regte note te onderskei. Dit sluit in die watermerk, die geometriese vorms, die registrasie, die latente beeld, die unieke nommering, die verhoogde drukwerk, mikroletters, opties veranderlike ink en die diamantvorms. Die mees algemene vervalste note is R100 en R200 note. Wees waaksaam, wees slim, en wees agterdogtig oor enige aantekeninge om te verseker dat jy en jou besigheid aan die veilige kant van die wet bly. Veral met die feestyd wat binnekort aanbreek, word inwoners gemaan om op hul hoede te wees vir verdagte gedrag vanaf klante, en selfs vriende. Wees veral bedag op inwoners en kliënte wat uitermatige stywe rekeninge, of duur goedere betaal met kontant. In ‘n era van elektroniese transaksies en min mense wat met groot bedrae kontant rondloop, hetsy vir veiligheid of gemaklikheid, is dit beter om versigtig te wees, as om later jammer te wees. < Previous Article Next Article >

Kiette personeel verwerf diplomas 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 20 July 2021 “Ons is ook baie trots op twee van ons personeellede, Cherise van Dyk en Bernadette Gibbon, wat onlangs elkeen 'n Boekhouding diploma verwerf het deur die Universiteit van Kaapstad. Ten spyte van die uitdagings wat die land tans beleef, het albei hulle diploma met lof geslaag.” Kiette Rekenmeesters, gebasser in Ermelo, vier vanjaar 4 jaar se bestaan in bedryf, en wil graag groot dank uitspreek aan hul lojale kliënte. Hul het gegroei vanaf 'n klein, nederige begin, tot 'n gevestigde naam in die omgewing, met 'n kliëntebasis regoor Suid-Afrika. Kiette Rekenmeesters registreer tans as 'n SAICA opleidingskantoor, en verwelkom hul eerste leerlingrekenmeester in 2022. “Ons is ook baie trots op twee van ons personeellede, Cherise van Dyk en Bernadette Gibbon, wat onlangs elkeen 'n Boekhouding diploma verwerf het deur die Universiteit van Kaapstad. Ten spyte van die uitdagings wat die land tans beleef, het albei hulle diploma met lof geslaag.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Black Tool Music explodes on MPU radio stations 1/1 Share CONTENT SUPPLIED 7 July 2020 These artists have contributed with different genres and these are, Soul Music, African Jazz, Musical Poetry, Afro Pop and Reggae. The project is a sign of unity, working together and promoting social cohesion according to Black Tool Music. Introducing the album, one of the artists from the project have been appointed to release a single track that will alert the world about this upcoming album, and that is The Composition Band. A live music entertainment group, Black Tool Music in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, is proud to present its first music collaboration album titled, The Big 5, to be released in June 2021. The album is a collection of five different upcoming artists, which includes The Composition Band, Luyanda EM, Buyiswayo Imbongi Yabaphansi, Seluleko Zulu and MC Macphera. These artists have contributed with different genres and these are, Soul Music, African Jazz, Musical Poetry, Afro Pop and Reggae. The project is a sign of unity, working together and promoting social cohesion according to Black Tool Music. Introducing the album, one of the artists from the project have been appointed to release a single track that will alert the world about this upcoming album, and that is The Composition Band. The band released a soul type of a song, titled Love Prayer, in September 2019 on all digital stores. Today, Black Tool Music is proud to see a positive successful path for the upcoming album due to the outcome results for the released single as to introduce The Big 5 album. The single has been playlisted on all online radio platforms such as Indie radio, radio airplay and many more radio stations across the world as a whole. In addition, Mpumalanga Province seemed to be with the most fans, with the single being featured on Ligwa FM and Rise FM. The single is also expected to hit local radio stations as popularity grows. "Our plan was to release the album in June 2020, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to postpone. Although this became a challenge, on the other hand it became a positive move giving us more time for creative planning and for more sponsors to pop up for this project. In a very short time period, the project already has at least three sponsors from companies and individuals. Mr. Cele, a local traditional leader is one individual sponsor, and Ayishawa Grafics and Big Bone Studio are the two company sponsors. These are highly profiled sponsors, and it shows a big step forward and success for Black Tool Music album project. It is a huge project and more sponsors are still expected.” said Mhlengi Nkonzo Mlotshwa, the album project manager All music lovers are encouraged to stay alert by doing a close observation on this album titled THE BIG 5 by Black Tool Music. Searching and following the project on all social media platforms will get them in. < Previous Article Next Article >

“Into the Unknown”. Die liedjie het net bevestig dat die groep kinders kans sien vir dit wat op hulle wag. “BELIEVE in YOURSELF and you will be UNSTOPPABLE...even in the UNKNOWN!” COVID-19 kry nie JJ Leiers onder nie Die 2021 JJ Leiers Die 2021 JJ Leiers 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 22 September 2020 “Into the Unknown”. Die liedjie het net bevestig dat die groep kinders kans sien vir dit wat op hulle wag. “BELIEVE in YOURSELF and you will be UNSTOPPABLE...even in the UNKNOWN!” Die 2020 Leiers van Laerskool JJ vd Merwe het besluit om die beste te maak van die COVID-19 pandemie. Hulle het die COVID-19 regulasies gekombineer met ‘n kleurvolle dans op die liedjie “Into the Unknown”. Die liedjie het net bevestig dat die groep kinders kans sien vir dit wat op hulle wag. “BELIEVE in YOURSELF and you will be UNSTOPPABLE...even in the UNKNOWN!” < Previous Article Next Article >

The SAPS has stated that three incidents of rape have been registered the past week. The first incident happened on 2021-07-04 at 00:30 in Nyibe. The complainant (16), was asleep at home. She woke up and went outside to use the bathroom. While walking down the path, she was grabbed from behind by a suspect. He covered her mouth, so that she could not call for help, and threatened her with a knife. He forced her to an open veld where he raped her. After the rape, the suspect told the complainant to keep quiet about the incident and left. She reported the rape three days later to the Ermelo Police. The second incident happened on 2021-07-08 at 16:25, in the vicinity of Kwamabuza next to the N11. The complainant (48) was on her way home, when confronted by the suspect, armed with a knife. He threatened her with the knife and then raped her. After the incident he fled the scene. The third incident happened on 2021-07-09 at 11:00. The complainant (18) was walking from Kwamabuza. Next to Ermelo Airfield, a suspect came from the bushes, holding a knife. He grabbed the complainant and said that if she screamed he will stab her. He raped her and fled from the scene. The South African Police Service request any person who might have information or help the SAPS with the investigation in any of the mentioned incidents to contact the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) on any of the following numbers: 017-801 0517 or 072 638 1652. Rapists pounce on unsuspecting individuals Rapists pounce on unsuspecting individuals 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 13 July 2021 The complainant (16), was asleep at home. She woke up and went outside to use the bathroom. While walking down the path, she was grabbed from behind by a suspect. He covered her mouth, so that she could not call for help, and threatened her with a knife. The SAPS has stated that three incidents of rape have been registered the past week. The first incident happened on 2021-07-04 at 00:30 in Nyibe. The complainant (16), was asleep at home. She woke up and went outside to use the bathroom. While walking down the path, she was grabbed from behind by a suspect. He covered her mouth, so that she could not call for help, and threatened her with a knife. He forced her to an open veld where he raped her. After the rape, the suspect told the complainant to keep quiet about the incident and left. She reported the rape three days later to the Ermelo Police. The second incident happened on 2021-07-08 at 16:25, in the vicinity of Kwamabuza next to the N11. The complainant (48) was on her way home, when confronted by the suspect, armed with a knife. He threatened her with the knife and then raped her. After the incident he fled the scene. The third incident happened on 2021-07-09 at 11:00. The complainant (18) was walking from Kwamabuza. Next to Ermelo Airfield, a suspect came from the bushes, holding a knife. He grabbed the complainant and said that if she screamed he will stab her. He raped her and fled from the scene. The South African Police Service request any person who might have information or help the SAPS with the investigation in any of the mentioned incidents to contact the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) on any of the following numbers: 017-801 0517 or 072 638 1652. < Previous Article Next Article >

A JoJo water tank was also donated to the KwaDela drop-in-centre. Mayor Mngomezulu, catalyst of service delivery hope 1/5 Share GK CRONJE 10 August 2022 A JoJo water tank was also donated to the KwaDela drop-in-centre. Gert Sibande District Municipality’s (GSDM) Executive Mayor, Cllr Walter Mngomezulu, has committed to elevate all the service delivery concerns by KwaDela (formerly Davel) residents to the GSDM District Development Model Forum for a speedy intervention. Cllr Mngomezulu made the commitment during the GSDM Mayoral Imbizo at the KwaDela sports grounds on Friday, 5 August 2022. He was responding to a myriad of basic service delivery challenges that the community raised during the Imbizo, which Councillor Mngomezulu led with the Executive Mayor of Msukaligwa Local Municipality, Councillor Mapulane Nkosi, joined by Executive Mayors from Lekwa, Chief Albert Luthuli, and Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme municipalities. The challenges raised by the residents included raw sewer spillages, lack of proper roads, lack of provision of services residential stands and poor electrical infrastructure. “I want to assure all of you, the residents of KwaDela and surrounding areas, that this Imbizo is not just a ticking of the box exercise, but that all the challenges you have raised will be addressed through the District Development Model,” said Cllr Mngomezulu to a round of applause from the packed sports grounds. He also commended the residents of KwaDela for coming out in large numbers and raising their issues with their elected leaders during the Imbizo. The programme of the day started with the official hand over the refurbished KwaDela water treatment plant, which was funded by the Department of Water and Sanitation, with GSDM as the implementing agent. Cllr Mngomezulu and delegation also visited the KwaDela Combined School, where they attended the prize giving ceremony and donated dignity packs to the pupils. A JoJo water tank was also donated to the KwaDela drop-in-centre before conducting a service delivery assessment of the area, and a door-to-door campaign to listen to the residents’ challenges with regards to service delivery in the area. Councillor Mngomezulu also led a donation of food parcels to seventy (70) impoverished families during the Imbizo, which he said this was only a temporary intervention. “We are actually working on moving away from these acts of donating food parcels, but to donating gardening tools and seedlings so to encourage our communities to start communal fruit and vegetable gardens for personal or business benefit,” concluded Cllr Mngomezulu. < Previous Article Next Article >