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Ms Thandi Ngxonono, accused of poor leadership, also decided to duck and run, and resigned as executive mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality. GMM residents in for a tough time Ms Thandi Ngxonono, accused of poor leadership, also decided to duck and run, and resigned as executive mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality. Ms Thandi Ngxonono, accused of poor leadership, also decided to duck and run, and resigned as executive mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality. 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 10 November 2020 Ms Thandi Ngxonono, accused of poor leadership, also decided to duck and run, and resigned as executive mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality. The embattled Govan Mbeki Municipality(GMM) have had their water pressure reduced by another by 20% due to the poor servicing of their account to Rand Water. The utility’s Justice Mohale said they were in talks with the municipality, with little success. GMM is one of 3 municipalities who have had their pressure reduced in an effort from the utility to recover millions owed. Residents in the GMM service area are already experiencing near constant water issues, which will be further aggravated by the pressure cut. “Rand Water has reached out to these municipalities on many occasions and entered into repayment agreements with them, but they have failed to honour these agreements.” Emfuleni municipality is in arrears of nearly R100 million, Victor Khanye stands at R185 million, while GMM takes the cake, owing Rand Water a boggling R314 million. According to Mohale, should Rand Water reach out to the municipalities again, and if they fail to adhere to the agreements amde, they would again reduce water pressure by another 20%. All residents within GMM’s service area will e adversely affected by this reduction in pressure. This comes as another blow to the failed municipality, which has also been placed under administration due to rampant fraud, corruption and financial mismanagement within the entity. Ms Thandi Ngxonono, accused of poor leadership, also decided to duck and run, and resigned as executive mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality shortly before the municipality was placed under administration < Previous Article Next Article >

New R2 coin announced 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 16 March 2021 “The new R2 coin represents the ‘Freedom and Security of the Person’ right in the Bill of Rights, as stated in Section 12 of the Bill of Rights of our constitution,” the mint said. The South African mint has announced that it will introduce a new R2 coin into circulation. The coin forms part of the mint’s celebration of 25 years of constitutional democracy, with a number of other coins featuring prominent post-1994 events and rights. The SARB issues commemorative circulation coins from time to time as part of its currency production function. These coins are issued to commemorate a person or an event that has had a significant impact on society. “The new R2 coin represents the ‘Freedom and Security of the Person’ right in the Bill of Rights, as stated in Section 12 of the Bill of Rights of our constitution,” the mint said. The reverse of the count depicts a women and child walking hand in hand, while the obverse of the coin features the traditional coat of arms and the name of the country in two official languages. The R2 coins aim to highlight some of the rights that resonated the most with citizens surveyed in South Africa, depicting children’s rights, the right to education and environmental rights, among others. Such coins are always produced in large quantities and are made available and accessible to the public at face value. < Previous Article Next Article >

Op Woensdag, 17 Junie, het daar ‘n botsing plaasgevind in De Emigratie Straat, reg voor Longtom Nissan, waarin ‘n Toyota Hilux en Suzuki betrokke was. Die oorsaak van die ongeluk is nog nie bekend nie. Die bestuurder en passasier van die Suzuki is Medi-Kliniek toe geneem deur ER24 vir mediese behandeling. Beide was opgeneem in die hospitaal, en is op Vrydag, 19 Junie ontslaan. Van Wettens insleepdienste was spoedig op die toneel, asook die brandweer diens en SAPS. Spoedbrekers is van geen nut Spoedbrekers is van geen nut 1/2 Share SH HATTINGH 23 June 2020 Die bestuurder en passasier van die Suzuki is Medi-Kliniek toe geneem deur ER24 vir mediese behandeling. Beide was opgeneem in die hospitaal, en is op Vrydag, 19 Junie ontslaan. Op Woensdag, 17 Junie, het daar ‘n botsing plaasgevind in De Emigratie Straat, reg voor Longtom Nissan, waarin ‘n Toyota Hilux en Suzuki betrokke was. Die oorsaak van die ongeluk is nog nie bekend nie. Die bestuurder en passasier van die Suzuki is Medi-Kliniek toe geneem deur ER24 vir mediese behandeling. Beide was opgeneem in die hospitaal, en is op Vrydag, 19 Junie ontslaan. Van Wettens insleepdienste was spoedig op die toneel, asook die brandweer diens en SAPS. < Previous Article Next Article >

1000Kings Presents Launch Festival 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 18 May 2021 All are invited to attend the 1000Kings record launch on Saturday, 22 May 2021, from 10:00 - 19:00, opposite the Old Garage and Carwash and Shisanyama, opposite Cebisa School. Media Statement - "Through to the dedication and commitment that has shown by 1000Kings Movement since it's founding in 2012 to empower Msukaligwa Artists and surrounding areas, National Arts Council #NAC has approved the funds to assist the organization to Launch 1000Kings Records due to the role it played to create jobs, and assist local artists to persuade their careers in a professional manner. In this coming event, 13 jobs will be created in a form of performances on the day of the event. Makhosi Nkosi, the founder of 1000Kings Movement, would like to thank all the stakeholders who reached out to embrace this launch, as well as our local radio stations with our local newspaper (Tribune) for being part of this initiative. We will continue to push Msukaligwa local talent and nurture it." All are invited to attend the 1000Kings record launch on Saturday, 22 May 2021, from 10:00 - 19:00, opposite the Old Garage and Carwash and Shisanyama, opposite Cebisa School. COVID-19 Regulations will be enforced. Enquiries: 073 254 6757 #1000kingsMovement #1000KingsRecords < Previous Article Next Article >

EHS is trots op elkeen en wens julle alle sterkte toe vir die nasionale kampioenskap wat voorlê. Errie-ruiters gekies vir Mpumalangaspan Op die foto:(voor v.l.n.r): Carli Huber, Mia van Aardt en Inge van der Walt. (Agter v.l.n.r): Walter van der Walt, Melissa Olivier, Karmien Pretorius, Mia Botha, Jade van Strijp en Zané Theron Op die foto:(voor v.l.n.r): Carli Huber, Mia van Aardt en Inge van der Walt. (Agter v.l.n.r): Walter van der Walt, Melissa Olivier, Karmien Pretorius, Mia Botha, Jade van Strijp en Zané Theron Op die foto:(voor v.l.n.r): Carli Huber, Mia van Aardt en Inge van der Walt. (Agter v.l.n.r): Walter van der Walt, Melissa Olivier, Karmien Pretorius, Mia Botha, Jade van Strijp en Zané Theron 1/2 Share Content Supplied 23 August 2022 EHS is trots op elkeen en wens julle alle sterkte toe vir die nasionale kampioenskap wat voorlê. Die Erries is besonder trots op die volgende leerders wat gekies is vir die SANGWA ruiters Mpumalangaspan. Hierdie ruiters gaan deelneem aan die nasionale kampioenskap vanaf 1 tot 5 Oktober 2022 te Afridome Parys. Die leerders het aan verskeie kwalifiserende rondtes deelgeneem en is daarvolgens gekies as deel van die span. Die leerders verteenwoordig die Erries vanaf vlakke een tot vier. Ruiterkuns vat baie opoffering vanaf hierdie leerders en die Erries werk besonder hard om uitsonderlike uitslae te bereik. Die Errie-waardes word sowaar deur hierdie leerders uitgeleef. Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat gekies is vir die span: Mia Botha, Jade van Strijp, Karmien Pretorius, Zané Theron, Mia van Aardt, Carli Huber, Melissa Olivier, Inge van der Walt en Walter van der Walt. EHS is trots op elkeen en wens julle alle sterkte toe vir die nasionale kampioenskap wat voorlê. - Inhoud en foto’s verskaf deur EHS < Previous Article Next Article >

Die Tribune het navraag gedoen rakendie die plan van aksie vanaf MLM, en teen tye van pers het die munisipaliteit die navraag bloot ignoreer. Slaggat-hel maak die lewe moeilik 1/5 Share GK CRONJE 1 December 2020 Die Tribune het navraag gedoen rakendie die plan van aksie vanaf MLM, en teen tye van pers het die munisipaliteit die navraag bloot ignoreer. Inwoners sit met hul hande in die hare met die agteruitgang van Ermelo se paaie, en die skade wat hul ly as gevolg van die enorme slag- en sinkgate. Van die groot klagtes is van motoriste wat gebruik maak van Havenga Weg en Merino Straat, waar dit ‘n nagmerrie is om uit te swaai sodat jou voertuig se bande nie beskadig word nie. In Havenga Weg is daar net gruis en sand deur Msukaligwa Plaaslike Munisipaliteit (MLM) gestrooi, wat van geen nut is siende die reën meeste van die reuse slaggate oopspoel. Die konstante stroom swaarvoertuie help ook nie veel nie, en die oppervlakte van die pad gaan agteruit op ‘n daaglikse basis. Kleiner voertuie moet draaie ry om die stukkies teer raak te ry, en die skerp klippe en gruis verniel motoriste se bande. Motoriste in Merino Straat moet aan die verkeerde kant van die pad ry, en aankomende verkeer moet toegee, siende dat groot dele van die padoppervlak gesaai is met slaggate, sommige met ‘n diepte van bykans 20cm. MLM het in Maart 2020 ‘n groot deel van die pad opgegrou by die Merino en Feniks kruising, wat tot hede net so gelaat is, sonder om die omliggende area op te ruim, of die oppervlak weer te teer. Motoriste wat gebruik maak van die pad moet oor diekruising kruip om skade aan hul voertuie te verhoed. Bourommel lê op die sypaadjies, en die kruising, gepaard met die groot aantal slaggate, vererger die vloei van verkeer. Klagtes was ook ingedien rakende die slaggate tydens die reënseisoen, waar die uitermatige aantal slaggate bykans onsigbaar is, veral in die donker. Die Tribune het navraag gedoen rakendie die plan van aksie vanaf MLM, en teen tye van pers het die munisipaliteit die navraag bloot ignoreer. < Previous Article Next Article >

Burlec celebrates landmark victory 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 30 March 2021 "We look forward to our clients experiencing a new Wessels Road, free of potholes and dust.” “The plight of business owners in Wessels Road has extended over a period of more than 7 years with several meetings and empty promises since 2014. During this period of time meetings were held with 5 different Msukaligwa Municipal Managers and various senior municipal staff members and councillors. Help was requested from GertS ibande District Council, Public Works and AfriForum to no avail. The matter was then referred to the Public Protector and after much correspondence and frustration, the outcome of the investigation was totally unsatisfactory and we were referred to COGTA. It was decided not to waste time and energy with COGTA as we did with Msukaligwa Municipality, Gert Sibande District Municipality and the Public Protector, and our case was handed to our legal team, i.e. Conrad Botha of Dr.TC Botha Incorporated and Adv. JA Venter. Initial costs were paid partly by Bhyats Mica and Burlec, but by Burlec through to the end of this high court case extended over two years. Burlec Electrical won the case against Msukaligwa Municipality in March 2019, eventually and finally the tender was awarded to a reputable company Mopani Civils during February 2021, and at last construction has commenced in March 2021. Burlec will be easily accessible during the construction of the road. We must take the opportunity to commend our legal team for their services and excellence. Lessons taught is that things happen in God’s time through prayer, faith, perseverance and determination and that to quit is not an option. As the saying goes, never say never! We rejoice in the Lord for answered prayers. Once again, Natie, Carol and staff of Burlec Electrical would like to thank their clients for their loyal support during these challenging circumstances. We look forward to our clients experiencing a new Wessels Road, free of potholes and dust.” < Previous Article Next Article >

“Hoërskool Ermelo is besonder trots op jou, Frané. Jou deursettingsvermoë en vasberadenheid is vir menige Erries ‘n voorbeeld om daagliks na te streef.” Errie verower drie eerste plekke tydens SA’s 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 8 June 2021 “Hoërskool Ermelo is besonder trots op jou, Frané. Jou deursettingsvermoë en vasberadenheid is vir menige Erries ‘n voorbeeld om daagliks na te streef.” Frané Swart, Graad 11-leerder van Hoërskool Ermelo, het tydens die Suid-Afrikaanse Paralimpiese Spele uitstekend presteer. Dié geleentheid sou in 2020 plaasgevind het, maar weens die COVID-pandemie is dit uitgestel tot April 2021 in Port Elizabeth. Sy neem aan drie items deel: verspring, 100m en 200m. Frané stap weg met eerste plekke in al drie items. “Hoërskool Ermelo is besonder trots op jou, Frané. Jou deursettingsvermoë en vasberadenheid is vir menige Erries ‘n voorbeeld om daagliks na te streef.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Be part of the change for the Pet Dam 1/4 Share GK CRONJE 23 November 2021 “If we stand together as a community, we can surely restore the Pet Dam to its former glory." If you’ve ever driven past the Pet Dam and thought to yourself how the dam could have regressed to such a sad state, now is your time to shine and actively make a difference. Ford Ermelo, also known as 24 Motors, have taken it upon themselves to launch an initiative to rehabilitate the dam, to get it clean, and to keep it clean. However, the full cooperation of the community and all walks of life is needed to make the rehabilitation project a reality. Speaking to Hein van Niekerk, dealer principal at 24 Motors, the rehabilitation project will be launched as soon as necessary steps have been taken, and all roleplayers are on board, including Msukaligwa Local Municipality. “Working hand in hand with BlueGreen Water Technologies and other key players, our main aim will be to rehabilitate the Pet Dam, ensuring a better future for fauna and flora in and around the dam. Furthermore, the unpleasant smell that constantly lingers in the area of the Pet Dam will also be something of the past, he stated. “If we stand together as a community, we can surely restore the Pet Dam to its former glory. Gone will be the days of pollution and unsightly refuse bobbing in the water. We are in the process of getting all stakeholders involved, and would like to work hand in hand with Msukaligwa Local Municipality. Their input and assistance will be invaluable to the project, as they have the machinery and the means to unblock stoppages from the sewerage network and storm drains. Unblocking the sewerage network is of paramount importance, as regular and efficient flow to waste away from the Pet Dam will be the main variable in keeping the pollution at bay. We humbly invite all stakeholders who would be interested, as well as community members and businesses who wish to make a difference, to get involved in the project. Only by working together in unity will we be able to move forward.” BlueGreen Water Technologies sport groundbreaking, approved algaecides, approved for use in bodies of water without damaging the environment or degrading the water quality. In fact, Jurgens van Loggerenberg, director of the Africa division of the company, has told the Tribune ePaper that all hope is not lost for the Pet Dam. Quite the opposite, as from the commencement of treatment, the Pet Dam will be sparkling and boasting significantly improved water quality in approximately four months. “We can make quick work of the polluted Pet Dam with our cutting-edge technology. However, cooperation and assistance from the community, municipality and all stakeholders will be of utmost importance. Ermelo holds a special place in my heart, and it pains me to see the Pet Dam degraded from a previous state of magnificence. We call on all who wish to get involved in the project to roll up their sleeves and actively take part in the betterment of the Pet Dam. We can easily accomplish the rehabilitation if we work in unison,” he said. BlueGreen has an outstanding track record when it comes to rehabilitation of water bodies. Most recently, BlueGreen’s cutting-edge technology was used to eradicate toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, in water bodies without leaving a trace in the water. In March this year, BlueGreen introduced its innovative Lake Guard solution to Setumo Dam, in collaboration with Sedibeng Water, with breathtaking results. Similar grand success has also been noted at Roodeplaat Dam, which is unrecognizable following the rehabilitation. If that’s not enough, the success at Setumo Dam follows directly on the heels of BlueGreen winning the ‘Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year’ award at the 2021 Global Water Awards. If you would like to know more about the project, and how to get involved in this landmark program, you may contact Janice de Jager on 072 401 1449. < Previous Article Next Article >

The link to the petition can be obtained on by contacting the MBCF. Sign the service delivery petition 1/13 Share GK CRONJE 20 September 2022 The link to the petition can be obtained on by contacting the MBCF. On 10 August 2022, the Msukaligwa Business & Community Forum (MBCF), spearheaded by the chairperson, Janice Conradie, hosted a meeting with the residents and businesses of Ermelo. The aim of the meeting was to discuss and plan a way forward amidst the lack of service delivery provided by Msukaligwa Local Municipality. One of the larger issues that the community and business sector faces is the non-functional billing system of the municipality. This, coupled with the wholly illegal practice of the municipality’s departments billing consumers according to shockingly inaccurate estimations, have put more and more pressure on the community to finally take a stand against Msukaligwa Local Municipality. Despite the MBCF’s roundabout of meetings with various roleplayers and government officials, including Gert Sibande District Municipality, no amicable solution could be found. Conradie has now launched a petition in order to exert pressure on the municipality to provide services to the community. The petition will then be used by the Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister for Small Business Development, Henro Kruger, in his presentation before parliament. The petition closes 24 October 2022, and all community members are urged to sign the petition. The link to the petition can be obtained by clicking here - https://forms.gle/dFn7vSStBTb6K33i8, or by contacting the MBCF on the number below. A public meeting at the Ermelo Inn will be held on 26 September 2022 at 18:00, where additional information will be provided. The MBCF urges all interested parties, irrespective of individual or business, to join the MBCF. This will strengthen the hand in dealing with these service delivery issues, and various other issues. For more information, or for the petition link, contact Janice Conradie on 072 401 1449. < Previous Article Next Article >

Sy het ‘n aansteeklike passie vir die Erries, en haar omgee hart is die groot dryfveer agter alles wat sy aanpak. Hoërskool Ermelo stel nuwe adjunkhoof aan 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 2 March 2021 Sy het ‘n aansteeklike passie vir die Erries, en haar omgee hart is die groot dryfveer agter alles wat sy aanpak. Me Erna Schoeman is al vir langer as 25 jaar deel van Hoërskool Ermelo. Vandat sy in 1994 permanent as onderwyser aangestel is by EHS, het sy saam met die Erries gegroei, en op vele gebiede bygedra tot die vooruitgang van Hoërskool Ermelo. In 2016 word me Schoeman aangestel as departementshoof vir Engels. Haar liefde vir die vak, vir netbal en vir die leerders is duidelik te sien in haar toewyding wat sy ten toon stel. Me Schoeman is vanjaar aangestel as Akademiese-adjunkhoof van Hoërskool Ermelo. Sy het ‘n aansteeklike passie vir die Erries, en haar omgee hart is die groot dryfveer agter alles wat sy aanpak. < Previous Article Next Article >

Leerders van Grade 7 en 12 is met ope arms terug verwelkom. Welkom terug aan die Graad 7's en Graad 12’s Ligbron JJ Learskool Skool Ligbron 1/3 Share SH HATTINGH 9 Junie 2020 Leerders van Grade 7 en 12 is met ope arms terug verwelkom. Al die plaaslike skole het op Maandag, 8 Junie, hul Graad 7 en Graad 12 leerders terug verwelkom. Al die skole het die nodige maatreëls toegepas om te verseker dat die skool, asook die klaskamers, veilig en skoon is vir die leerders. Die Tribune wil graag al die leerders verwelkom, en sterkte toewens met die rowwe tyd wat voorlê. < Previous Article Next Article >