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AfriForum rig dak op by Laerskool JJ 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 March 2021 Die tak het gehelp met die tweede fase van die projek, deur ’n dak op te rig bo-oor die plaveisel wat verlede maand vir die buiteklaskamer gelê is. Die AfriForum-tak in Ermelo het in Februarie voortgegaan met sy projek by die Pre-Primêre Skool JJ van der Merwe, waar ’n buiteklaskamer vir die kleuters gebou word. Die tak het gehelp met die tweede fase van die projek, deur ’n dak op te rig bo-oor die plaveisel wat verlede maand vir die buiteklaskamer gelê is. Die buiteklaskamer is vir die kleuters ’n groot aanwins omdat verjaarsdae en aktiwiteite daar gehou kan word. Die Ermelo-tak se betrokkenheid by projekte soos hierdie skep hoop in die gemeenskap. “Wat ’n groot voorreg is dit nie vir ons om die tweede fase van die projek af te handel met die wete dat die klaskamer nou gereed is vir die kinders om te gebruik nie. Dankie aan almal wat dit vir ons moontlik gemaak het,” sluit Renier van Heerden, voorsitter van die Ermelo-tak, af. Op die foto verskyk Heinrich Jansen van Rensburg, Bronwen Pretorius, Marius Nel, Renier van Heerden en Frikkie du Plessis. < Previous Article Next Article >

Football explodes on the local scene 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 10 May 2022 The aim is to get sponsors for all sporting codes in Wesselton / Ermelo to keep our young ones encouraged and motivated to do good. The town has now become a great space of football, and the culture seems to be taking the town by storm, That’s a great sight for sponsors, soccer fans and other community stake holders. On 27 April 2022 we saw a great display of football shown by two major radio stations in town, VOCFM 102.9 and Ligwa FM 101.3, jointly with Ermelo Taxi Association and Abagcotshwa United FC (abafundisi), then Ermelo Masters FC and Gunners FC (from Ekasi Social League-Masters), that sealed the deal with a good football to spice up things on the tournament. What a way to celebrate Freedom Day, with a group of positive men, teaming up together to make the day possible and conducive to all. The sport worked as glue that brought everyone together, and people from different spheres came together as one unit. All thanks to Saks Sam and Raff IVundraz for championing the day, big up to Ntokozo Tokyo Siluma for such a great spirit shown in and outside the pitch, we appreciate you gentlemen. Power Hour Motivations Movement really appreciates the day and hoping that more of this kind should be made a norm to our community. Next we will be targeting netball and volleyball. We feel that ladies need to be showcased and be given a fair opportunity as well. The aim is to get sponsors for all sporting codes in Wesselton/Ermelo to keep our young ones encouraged and motivated to do good. Our motto reads ‘Developing a Mentality to see Greatness in the midst of the Worst’. - Sincerely, Bro Ntosh < Previous Article Next Article >

Hoërskool Ermelo is trots op elkeen en is vol vertroue dat die Erries se naam hoog gehou sal word. Erries woon Provinsiale Landsdienskamp by Heel voor is Chané Oosthuizen links en Mary-Jane van der Merwe regs. Agter (v.l.n.r.): Carla Bronkhorst, Megan McDermid, Abigail Venter, Franco Gibbens, Isabelle Moussier, Madri van Niekerk, Talita Breytenbach, Mia Macaulay en Lisakhanya Sindi. Tharina Viljoen is afwesig tydens die neem van dié foto. (sy't eers op dag twee by die kamp aangesluit). Heel voor is Chané Oosthuizen links en Mary-Jane van der Merwe regs. Agter (v.l.n.r.): Carla Bronkhorst, Megan McDermid, Abigail Venter, Franco Gibbens, Isabelle Moussier, Madri van Niekerk, Talita Breytenbach, Mia Macaulay en Lisakhanya Sindi. Tharina Viljoen is afwesig tydens die neem van dié foto. (sy't eers op dag twee by die kamp aangesluit). 1/1 Share Supplied Content 19 July 2022 Hoërskool Ermelo is trots op elkeen en is vol vertroue dat die Erries se naam hoog gehou sal word. Hoërskool Ermelo spog vanjaar met 12 Erries wat gekies is om die provinsiale Landsdienskamp te Blyderivier Adventure Camp by te woon. Die kamp het geduur vanaf Woensdag, 29 Junie tot Sondag 3 Julie. Leerders van 14 hoërskole van regoor Mpumalanga het die kamp bygewoon. Die leerders is in 6 spanne ingedeel (A-F): groep A-C het bestaan uit gr. 8-9’s en groep D-F uit gr. 10-12’s. Waar nodig is die onderskeie groepe verder onderverdeel by die onderskeie aktiwiteite. Groeplede is geëvalueer by die volgende aktiwiteite: dam, arbeid, hindernisbaan/paintball, handvaardigheid, spele en dans. By die dam is daar ‘n individuele handroei-kompetisie gehou en elke span moes vyf opblaasbote opmekaar stapel met al die spanlede binne-in. Die arbeid het die uittrek van onkruid, die verskuiwing van hout en takke en die skoonmaak van gedeeltes van die tuin ingesluit. Elke span moes ‘n eie dans uitwerk vir Saterdagaand se danskompetisie en by spele moes die spanne benewens struktuurbou, krete uitwerk en balspel ook ‘n eie speletjie met reëls uitdink en aanbied. Die handvaardigheid het ‘n veelvoud aktiwiteite ingesluit van geskenkbokse toedraai en boeke bind, tot bandjies maak, proppe bedraad en papierkuns bemeester. Daar is darem nie net gewerk nie, maar ook lekker ontspan by die vlooimark waar leerders hul entrepreneursvaardighede ten toon kon stel en handgemaakte items teen R5 moes verkoop. Soggens en saans is daar Bybelstudie gehou en veral saans se koffiekuiers om die kampvuur sal nie gou vergeet word nie. ‘n Kamp sal natuurlik ook nie ‘n kamp wees sonder die impromptu-toneel, ‘n sokkie, samesang en lanternbekruip nie! Vir EHS was die hoogtepunt van die kamp toe ses Erries gekies is vir die nasionale kamp wat gedurende die Desembervakansie in die Wes-Kaap aangebied gaan word. Hartlik geluk aan die volgende leerders: Carla Bronkhorst, Franco Gibbens, Mary-Jané van der Merwe, Chané Oosthuizen, Megan McDermid en Tharina Viljoen. Hierdie leerders pluk nou die vrugte van hul goeie gedrag, harde werk en goeie spangees. Hoërskool Ermelo is trots op elkeen en is vol vertroue dat die Erries se naam hoog gehou sal word. Facta non verba! (EHS) < Previous Article Next Article >

2 500 SASSA social relief payouts processed 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 June 2020 The Mpumalanga SASSA office has, to date, succeeded to effect payment of the special Social Relief Distress Fund of R350 for 2 500 unemployed citizens in the province. At this time, SASSA is in the processing phase of received applications, and qualifying applicants will be notified in due course. Qualifying residents who wish to apply, are urged to visit the SASSA offices for the special SRD COVID-19 grant. The Mpumalanga SASSA office has, to date, succeeded to effect payment of the special Social Relief Distress Fund of R350 for 2 500 unemployed citizens in the province. At this time, SASSA is in the processing phase of received applications, and qualifying applicants will be notified in due course. Qualifying residents who wish to apply, are urged to visit the SASSA offices for the special SRD COVID-19 grant. Applications are made electronically to avoid scams roving on social platforms. To apply, citizens may also send a WhatsApp to 082 046 8553, enter USSD code *134*7737#, send an e-mail to srd@sassa.gov.za , or contact the call centre on 0800 60 1011 or 013 754 9428/54. Payment will be effected through choices of bank account, e-wallet, cash send or through the post office. < Previous Article Next Article >

The body of a female was found on 31 October at 01:00 in an open field next to Nelson Mandela avenue in Wesselton. The woman was naked, and she had stab wounds in her neck. She is still not identified. Any person with information regarding this case please phone Sergant S. Ndukwana on 017-819 2321/8 or 082 373 8389. In a second case, the owner of a local business closed shop at 17:00 on Saturday, 31 October, and was on his way to his father's business when he was apprehended by 3 suspects. They fired warning shots, took a bag with money from the complainant and fled. A lookout was given with a description off the vehicle and a registration number. Members from Ermelo SAPS discovered the vehicle at a house in Extention 32. One suspect was arrested, and two are still at large. The bag with cash was recovered. Naked woman found murdered in Wesselton Naked woman found murdered in Wesselton 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 3 November 2020 The woman was naked, and she had stab wounds in her neck. She is still not identified. The body of a female was found on 31 October at 01:00 in an open field next to Nelson Mandela avenue in Wesselton. The woman was naked, and she had stab wounds in her neck. She is still not identified. Any person with information regarding this case please phone Sergant S. Ndukwana on 017-819 2321/8 or 082 373 8389. In a second case, the owner of a local business closed shop at 17:00 on Saturday, 31 October, and was on his way to his father's business when he was apprehended by 3 suspects. They fired warning shots, took a bag with money from the complainant and fled. A lookout was given with a description off the vehicle and a registration number. Members from Ermelo SAPS discovered the vehicle at a house in Extention 32. One suspect was arrested, and two are still at large. The bag with cash was recovered. < Previous Article Next Article >

Hayley moes een van haar monoloë instuur, en is gekies om vir 12 maande saam met hulle te werk. Hierna staan sy 'n kans om in 'n kort film te speel in Februarie 2021. Desire Gardner is beter bekend as Carmen, wat in Suidooster speel. Errie skitter tussen bekendes 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 11 August 2020 Hayley moes een van haar monoloë instuur, en is gekies om vir 12 maande saam met hulle te werk. Hierna staan sy 'n kans om in 'n kort film te speel in Februarie 2021. Desire Gardner is beter bekend as Carmen, wat in Suidooster speel. Hayley van der Walt, ‘n Graad 8-leerder van EHS, het gedurende die grendeltyd deelgeneem aan oudisies vir ABS-Produksies se Speeltoneel 2020, in samewerking met aktrise Desire Gardner. Hayley moes een van haar monoloë instuur, en is gekies om vir 12 maande saam met hulle te werk. Hierna staan sy 'n kans om in 'n kort film te speel in Februarie 2021. Desire Gardner is beter bekend as Carmen, wat in Suidooster speel. Hayley het reeds vanaf 1 Junie 2020 begin werk saam met Desire Gardner, en word via aanlyn lesse deur die bekende aktrise afgerig. “Baie geluk, Hayley! Die Erries is voorwaar trots op jou, en wens jou alle voorspoed toe.” < Previous Article Next Article >

"The occupiers were given fourteen days to vacate the above properties, and/or interdicted from preventing or obstructing the municipal officials or employees or contractors to access the properties, in performance and compliance with their legal duties and/or obligations. They were also ordered to dismantle and remove the incomplete structures erected at these properties on or before 20 August 2020." Update - Irate residents picket at MLM 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 20 September 2020 "The occupiers were given fourteen days to vacate the above properties, and/or interdicted from preventing or obstructing the municipal officials or employees or contractors to access the properties, in performance and compliance with their legal duties and/or obligations. They were also ordered to dismantle and remove the incomplete structures erected at these properties on or before 20 August 2020." Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) has seen their fair share of irate residents and business owners lately, and today it no different. A group of residents from various areas of Wesselton were picketing in front of the MLM building last week, while the SAPS kept a close eye on proceedings. The residents in question expressed their dismay regarding a court order of removal issued recently. Amongst other concerns, service delivery, employment issues and supply chain dissatisfaction issues were raised. “It’s terrible. We are treated like nothing, like we are not human beings. We are all suffering, we need to provide for our families, and we are being blocked by unlawful proceedings. We are promised free and fair housing during elections, but nothing ever comes to us,” a picketer told the Tribune. Wesselton has come under the spotlight for the lack of maintenance, especially regarding the roads, electrical and water supply infrastructure. “I care for a disabled family member, which makes it difficult to navigate within Wesselton. Everything is falling apart, an nobody is listening to us. We are without electricity a lot of the time. Innocent residents are suffering due to illegal connections. Not all of us are part of the “izinyoka”, yet some of us have no other choice. We will wait for municipality technicians until Jehova comes,” another picketer lamented. Scores of disgruntled residents kicked against the court order, which mandates that they vacate property that they have illegally occupied. Upon enquiry, Mr. Zwane, MLM spokesperson, issued the following statement: “The municipality is concerned with sporadic protest that halt the day to day work and loss of money. The community is also agonized because of disruption or lack of services because of these protects. Part of the protest was about the court eviction order on illegal land occupiers. On 11 August 2020, the High Court of South Africa Mpumalanga Local Division, Middelburg handed down judgement in application by the municipality for an eviction order. The High Court granted an eviction order against individual(s) or person(s) who unlawful or illegal or attempting to erect informal or formal dwelling structures in portion 13 remaining extent of farm Nooitgedacht 268-IT ( Farm Maphuti 770-IT); portion 183 extent of Farm Nooitgedacht 268-IT; portion 17 of Farm Witbank 268 –IT and portion 9226 of Wesselton Ext 11. On 6 August 2020, the Sheriff of the High Court served a notice on the occupiers of the above mentioned properties notifying them by posting the notice on an erected boards at the entrance of each property and/or served to 1st – 6th respondents. After service of the preliminary notices in terms Prevention of Illegal Eviction From and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 (PIE), an order of court was obtained authorizing the service of the eviction application on the occupiers. The occupiers were given fourteen days to vacate the above properties, and/or interdicted from preventing or obstructing the municipal officials or employees or contractors to access the properties, in performance and compliance with their legal duties and/or obligations. They were also ordered to dismantle and remove the incomplete structures erected at these properties on or before 20 August 2020. In the event that the occupiers fail or refuse to comply with the order the Sheriff of this court, or his/her deputy be authorized to execute the order, and where necessary, to obtain the assistance of the South African Police Services, the sheriff of this court or his/her deputy will be authorized to demolish and remove the incomplete structures erected in these properties. It should be noted that only the court that can rescind the order.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Met die nodige leiding, word die leerders blootgestel aan leierskap en die vermoë wat nodig is om ‘n voorbeeld te wees wat ander met vrymoedigheid kan volg. Hoërskool Ermelo belê in leierskap by leerders 1/5 Share SH HATTINGH 6 April 2021 Met die nodige leiding, word die leerders blootgestel aan leierskap en die vermoë wat nodig is om ‘n voorbeeld te wees wat ander met vrymoedigheid kan volg. "Baie geluk aan elke leerder wat verkies is tot die Verteenwoordigende Raad van Leerlinge vir 2021." Hoërskool Ermelo pride ourselves in the development of leaders from a young age, therefore these chosen Representative Council of Learners have responsibilities as leaders of their classes. Met die nodige leiding, word die leerders blootgestel aan leierskap en die vermoë wat nodig is om ‘n voorbeeld te wees wat ander met vrymoedigheid kan volg. Die verkose leerders is: Graad 8A: Selma-Louise Janse van Rensburg en Wian Pretorius, Graad 8B: Elizma Swart en Kryn Romijn, Graad 8C: Wianke Cloete en Ulrich Badenhorst, Grade 8D: Sanele Mathebula and Buhle Lukhele, Grade 8E: Sbonga Madela and Siyabonga Makhanya, Grade 8F: Ziyanda Vilane and Nkosinathi Mathunjwa. Graad 9A: Hayley van der Walt en Carel Jacobsz, Graad 9B: Marice de Jager en Tredoux Ferreira, Graad 9C: Mia Davel en Tyrone Berning, Grade 9D: Sihle Mashinini and Siba Lamola, Grade 9E: Anathi Sanyo and Mpilwenle Mngonyama, Grade 9F: Reitsile Sebogodi and Lebohang Nkosi. Graad 10A: Ancois van der Berg en Altus Boshoff, Graad 10B: Nathalie Nel en Kyle Steynberg, Graad 10C: Nicole Meyer en Liam Wilkinson, Grade 10D: Andraya Macheyo and Sphe Mkhatswa, Grade 10E: Yoleka Manasoe and Thobani Zwane, Grade 10F: Bathabile Nkosi and Tabiso Mafokwane. Graad 11A: Zané de Wit en Lood Geldenhuys, Graad 11B: Caylin Loock en Riku van der Bank, Graad 11C: Ilandri Nel en Tiaan Grobler, Grade 11D: Snovuyo Ndinisa, Grade 11E: Nokwanda Nxumalo, Grade 11F: Sphesihle Msiza and Karabo Malatji. Graad 12A: Renita Moolman, Graad 12B: Helani Kruger, Graad 12C: Tumi Chwane, Grade 12D: Wandi Mndebele, Grade 12E: Siphesihle Mtsweni, Grade 12F: Khanyisile Nkosi. “May the year with all the challenges lead to personal growth and progress in leadership.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Candid Properties hosts decennial celebration 1/5 Share GK CRONJE 3 November 2020 Mr. EJ Ndlovu, has through hard work, excellent service and unwavering dedication to its clients, built a rapidly expanding estate agency which now comprises of offices and property practitioners in Ermelo, Emalahleni and Secunda in its real estate repertoire. On Saturday, Candid Properties, a well-known estate agency in Ermelo, celebrated their 10 year anniversary. Starting from humble beginnings, the director and principal, Mr. EJ Ndlovu, has through hard work, excellent service and unwavering dedication to its clients, built a rapidly expanding estate agency which now comprises of offices and property practitioners in Ermelo, Emalahleni and Secunda in its real estate repertoire. During the event, the energy from Mr. Ndlovu and his team was tangible, and the feeling of camaraderie and friendship was evident. Heartfelt speeches from Mr. Ndlovu, Pastor Bhembe, Mrs. ME Nkosi and Dr. MP Zwane lit up the event, with Ms. NE Kunene delivering the welcome speech. Under the leadership of Mr. Ndlovu, clients can expect prompt, professional and exceptional service from the Candid Properties team. Candid Properties would like to thank their client base for the ongoing support and unwavering friendship. As a final word of thanks, Candid Properties extends their warmest welcome to all new clients who wish to rent, sell or lease property, and would like to thank the community of Ermelo for their support in the continued success of Candid Properties. You may view more photo’s and video’s on their Facebook page, Candid Properties. < 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 >

Despite this being a known and pressing issue in Ermelo, MLM officials are yet to take decisive action. Stray cattle wreaks havoc 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 11 May 2021 Despite this being a known and pressing issue in Ermelo, MLM officials are yet to take decisive action. The issue of stray livestock in Ermelo residential areas, parts of the CBD and the outskirts has been ongoing for years, with no action on part of Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) and its departments. In this case, by-laws are wholly ignored and remain unenforced by authorities, creating a vicious cycle of frustration, property damage and danger for motorists. Various residents have reported that their dogs get uncontrollably riled up by stray livestock roaming the residential wards, most notably in the De Bruin Park area. Reports have come in from residents stating that livestock has gotten so used to residential traffic and scolds from angry residents that not even car horns spook these cattle when they loaf around the streets, impeding traffic and grazing on the sidewalks of residences. Several motorists have narrowly avoided colliding with these bumbling animals, who couldn’t care less for oncoming traffic. Motorists having to swerve, brake suddenly and drive on the opposite side of the roadway to avoid these animals pose a grave danger for motorists, pedestrians and the cattle alike. This issue, however, is not confined to the CBD and residential wards, as several complaints have been lodged by residents regarding cattle grazing the graveyards, trampling precious memories and damaging vases, flowers and other memorabilia left to honor those long gone. Despite this being a known and pressing issue in Ermelo, MLM officials are yet to take decisive action. At this time, both MLM and the SAPS in Ermelo turn a blind eye to the growing issue, which have, and will again, result in a loss of life as motorists collide with stray animals which are left to their own devices. Stray cattle have been reported lounging around the non-working traffic light at the Church- and Voortrekker Streets intersection. The photo right depicts the damage a motorist suffered after colliding with a stray calf in Border Street, which darted across the road while shrouded in darkness. < Previous Article Next Article >

Mag elke noot ‘n pragtige bydrae lewer tot die melodie van Errie-wees en mag jy elke dag jou Errie-lied uit volle bors sing. Hoërskool Ermelo verwelkom Graad 8 Errie-note 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 23 February 2021 Mag elke noot ‘n pragtige bydrae lewer tot die melodie van Errie-wees en mag jy elke dag jou Errie-lied uit volle bors sing. Die Graad 8’s van EHS is vanjaar “Note”. Dié naam sluit aan by die tema van 2021 se graad 8’s: van Noot tot Melodie. Elke noot vorm saam ‘n perfekte melodie by die Erries. Op Woensdag 10 Februarie het die graad 8’s by Hoërskool Ermelo geregistreer en hul self tuis gemaak in die onderskeie huise. Op Donderdag het die graad 8’s ‘n vol dag gehad van oriëntering wat prettige aktiwiteite soos ‘n skattejag ingesluit het, maar ook belangrike en nodige inligting, onder andere die skoollied, skoolreëls en Errie-waardes. Na afloop van die besige dag was dit tyd vir ‘n besondere Errie-tradisie vir die graad 8’s. Elke graad 8 het ‘n individuele ontmoeting met die hoof, adjunkhoof, departementshoof of graadhoof, waar die Note uitgevra word oor hul ervaring van Hoërskool Ermelo, wat hulle geleer het, wat vir hulle die meeste uitstaan van EHS of waarna hulle die meeste uitsien. Die grootste gedeelte van die graad 8-note se antwoorde op dié vrae, was: “Respek”. As een van die belangrike Errie-waardes is dit vir Hoërskool Ermelo ‘n eer dat die graad 8’s op so ‘n vroeë stadium reeds die konsep van respek by die Erries ervaar en verstaan. Na die gesprek het elke Errie-Noot die graad 8-Erekode, asook die verantwoordelikhede van ‘n Errie-Noot onderteken en hulle skoolbaadjies, wat hul op hangers moes rond dra, is deur ‘n leier vir elkeen aangetrek as simbool dat die graad 8-noot nou ‘n volwaardige Errie is. Nadat sy/haar baadjie aangetrek is, kry elke graad 8-leerder wat deel word van die Erries, die geleentheid om in ‘n spesiale bundel ‘n aanhaling te skryf wat vir hom/haar spesiaal is van die Erries. Wanneer die betrokke leerder die skool verlaat in graad 12, skryf hy/sy langs die graad 8-inskrywing ‘n groet as graad 12-leerder. Hierdie spesiale tradisie vind plaas in EHS se tradisie ryke Argief. Die dag is afgesluit met al die graad 8-Note en Errie raadslede in die Ouditorium met die sing van die skoollied waar elke graad 8 ‘n noot ontvang het om op ‘n leë notebalk te plaas. Dié note het saam die refrein van EHS se skoollied gevorm en so die tema van 2021 se Errie-graad 8’s onderstreep: elkeen se Noot lewer ‘n bydrae tot die perfekte Errie-melodie! Op Vrydag, 11 Februarie het die graad 8’s reeds ‘n vol rooster gevolg en sodoende elke onderwyser ontmoet, die klasse en roetine geleer en hul nodige boeke ontvang, sodat elke graad 8-Noot met die nodige vertroue by EHS se deur kan instap wanneer die skool amptelik begin op Maandag 15 Februarie. Aan elke graad 8 Errie-noot: welkom by die Erries. Mag elke noot ‘n pragtige bydrae lewer tot die melodie van Errie-wees en mag jy elke dag jou Errie-lied uit volle bors sing. Op die foto verskyn Margha Greyling en Richard Cloeté saam met Graad 8, Marné de Jager, net voor die baadjie oorhandiging. < Previous Article Next Article >