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Rus sag, Eckart 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 23 February 2021 Die Hoffmann gesin bedank graag die gemeenskap vir al hul gebede gedurende sy ongesteldheid. Die huldeblyk word gerig aan wyle Eckart Hoffmann, gebore op 4 Julie 1970, met afsterwe op 21 Februarie 2021. Die Hoffmann gesin bedank graag die gemeenskap vir al hul gebede gedurende sy ongesteldheid. This tribute is to the late Eckart Hoffmann, born on 4 July 1970, who passed away on 21 February 2021. The Hoffmann family would like to thank the community for all their prayers during his illness. < Previous Article Next Article >

Jurie se hartklop stil in Hartland 1/2 Share SH HATTINGH 12 January 2021 Jurie was ‘n voorbeeld vir soveel mense, ‘n rolmodel en Jesus se visserman. Hy het sy lewe voluit gelewe, en gestrewe daarna om ‘n verskil in ander se lewens te maak. Hy was die beste pa waarvoor sy seun en skoondogter kon vra, altyd daar om hulle by te staan en raad te gee. Jurie Blignaut, eienaar van Hartland in Amersfoort, is skielik op 8 Januarie oorlede. Jurie was ‘n welbekende in Amersfoort, en het geleef vir sy blomme, en om blomme rangskikkings te doen. Die gemeenskap is diep geskok met sy skielike afsterwe. Jurie se uitkyk op die lewe, en wat hy altyd vir almal gesê het is “wat ek is, is net genade”. Sy seun, Juwéhan, en skoondogter, Chantelle, het die volgende boodskap oor hulle pappa geskryf: “Die hartklop van Hartland het sy engel vlerkies gegroei, en drink nou koffie saam met Jesus. Geliefde pappa, oom en beste vriend vir so baie, ‘n regte mense-magneet met ‘n hart van goud wat sonder om twee keer te dink sy mede mens sou uithelp, of dit nou was om nog ‘n blomme rangskiking te maak, of ‘n lekker koppie koffie saam met jou te drink as hy sien jy het maar ‘n af dag gehad. Jurie was ‘n voorbeeld vir soveel mense, ‘n rolmodel en Jesus se visserman. Hy het sy lewe voluit gelewe, en gestrewe daarna om ‘n verskil in ander se lewens te maak. Hy was die beste pa waarvoor sy seun en skoondogter kon vra, altyd daar om hulle by te staan en raad te gee. Hy los ongelooflike voetspore na, maar Jesus het nou Sy mooiste blom hier op aarde kom pluk. Ons harte is seer, en pa se plekkie is leeg, maar ons is opgewonde om pa eendag weer te sien en saam koffie te drink! Lief vir pappa.” “Jou hande - hard genoeg vir hout, en sag genoeg vir blomme, met jou “teddiebeer” persoonlikheid het jy almal laat warm voel, altyd gretig vir geselskap. Jy was ‘n regte mense-magneet” is die woorde hoebeskryf is aan die Tribune. Jurie word oorleef deur sy moeder, broers, susters, en sy seun Juwéhan, en skoondogter, Chantelle. < Previous Article Next Article >

Op Maandag, 12 Julie, ongeveer 10:00, het‘n botsing op die hoek van Kerk- en Oosthuise Strate plaasgevind. Die bestuurder van die voertuig het beheer verloor as gevolg van ‘n hoë spoed wat gery is. Die voertuig het tot stilstand gekom by die Ford handelaar, waar die motor binne in die tuin op geëindig het tussen al die beton balle, en tot op sy dak geland het. Die bestuurder van die voertuig is dadelik deur ER24 behandel en hospitaal toe geneem is vir mediese behandeling. Sy het erge kop, asook been beserings opgedoen tydens die botsing. Al die nood personeel was spoedig op die toneel, en het flinke werk gemaak van die opruiming. Voertuig land op dak tydens botsing Voertuig land op dak tydens botsing 1/6 Share SM HATTINGH 13 July 2021 Die bestuurder het erge kop, asook been beserings opgedoen tydens die botsing. Al die nood personeel was spoedig op die toneel, en het flinke werk gemaak van die opruiming. Op Maandag, 12 Julie, ongeveer 10:00, het‘n botsing op die hoek van Kerk- en Oosthuise Strate plaasgevind. Die bestuurder van die voertuig het beheer verloor as gevolg van ‘n hoë spoed wat gery is. Die voertuig het tot stilstand gekom by die Ford handelaar, waar die motor binne in die tuin op geëindig het tussen al die beton balle, en tot op sy dak geland het. Die bestuurder van die voertuig is dadelik deur ER24 behandel en hospitaal toe geneem is vir mediese behandeling. Sy het erge kop, asook been beserings opgedoen tydens die botsing. Al die nood personeel was spoedig op die toneel, en het flinke werk gemaak van die opruiming. < Previous Article Next Article >

Willow Creek SHU nearing commencement A depicted example of an SHU project. A depicted example of an SHU project. 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 16 August 2022 Concerns have been raised by the business community and residents in this area that the municipality has in essence written cheques that their actions can’t cash. In line with its strategic focus areas, the Department of Human Settlements (DHS) remains steadfast on increasing access to affordable rental housing across the province, particularly in the mining towns. The DHS announced six projects nationwide, of which two will be in Mpumalanga. KwaNdokuhle and Willow Creek Social Housing Projects will be implemented in Govan Mbeki and Msukaligwa Local Municipalities, respectively. The KwaNdokuhle project will feature 492 social housing units (SHU), whereas the Willow Creek is set to offer 360 units. The combined estimated budget on both projects exceeds R326 million, and will be implemented over a 24 month period, commencing in 2022/23 financial year. Mzansi Housing Company takes responsibility of the Willow Creek Project, which will, according to information available, be constructed in the area between President Fouché Avenue and Wes Street. MEC Speed Mashilo indicated that these units have no pre-emptive rights whatsoever, and remained assertive and concise that these units will be for rental purposes only. Tenants will be signing lease agreements and committing to paying rental fees as required. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, Minister of Human Settlements, Water, and Sanitation, unveiled the projects shortly after the State Of The Nation Address, and stated that it forms part of the protracted struggle to eliminate the legacy of apartheid. “More work still needs to be done in reshaping the apartheid spatial development, however, significant progress has already been achieved. The Bill of Rights contained in our constitution affirms the right of all to a healthy environment; access to adequate housing; and access to basic services. Our communities, especially the poorest of the poor, deserve better from us their representatives,” Kubayi-Ngubane stated. Five social housing institutions and one additional development agency will be supported through equity and loan funding to enable these projects. Kubayi said social housing is government’s most promising programme that will help to disrupt the apartheid spatial development and make cities more inclusive, with social housing bing financed with a combination of government funding, debt and equity. The Tribune spoke to the DHS regarding the project, and which entity will be responsible for which part of the construction. The main cause for concern is the fact that this area that is provisionally allocated for the project is notorious for it’s ongoing sewerage network issues, which has been ongoing for more than a decade.To this day, the issue of raw sewage pollution is ongoing. Additionally, this area falls within the infamous 88KV line, which already experiences daily outages and extended bouts of municipal load reduction. Fears that the already strained network being unable to handle the demand of an additional 360 housing units have been made known. The DHS responded to the enquiries regarding these issues, and stated that the already fumbling Msukaligwa Local Municipality will, as a matter of principal, be held accountable for the upgrade and maintenance of the required infrastructure for the development. “The municipality is responsible for infrastructure, as such they have made an undertaking to both Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) and the department to upgrade the infrastructure,” the DHS said. Concerns have been raised by the business community and residents in this area that the municipality has in essence written cheques that their actions can’t cash. The municipality has already lost the trust of the public with their failure to deliver basic services, and sustainably deliver maintenance to every aspect of the infrastructure of Ermelo. In relation to the commencement date, the DHS is currently dealing with technical and administrative issues which aims to be resolved soon, and will duly indicate the confirmed commencement date as it arrives. < Previous Article Next Article >

- Twee mans, onderskeidelik 26 en 45 jaar oud, is op Woensdag, 26 Mei op die hoek van Oosthuise- en Robertson Straat gearresteer op klagte van handel in dwelms. Die SAPD het op inligting gereageer. Die verdagtes is in besit gevind van heroiene en kokaiene, met 'n beraamde waarde van R9 000. - TWK voorval: Die 51-jarige klaagster het saam met 2 ander vrouens van hul geparkeerde voertuig in die parkering na TWK geloop. 'n Onbekende man het hul gekonfronteer en met 'n wapen gedreig. Hy het kontant geeïs, en die klaagster se handsak gegryp. Hy het ook 'n skootrekenaar en selfone van die ander dames gegryp en gevlug. - On Monday, 24 May 2021, Zakhele Mbuyane (44) appeared before the Carolina Magistrate Court on a charge of rape. According to the information recieved on Saturday, 22 May 2021, at about 20:45, the victin, Lungile Mashinini (21) was driving with the accused, who is her ex boyfriend, to Carolina CBD. The accused stopped the vehicle next to Mzamo Section, where he had sex with her without her consent. The victim then opened a case of rape at Carolina police station. On Sunday, 23 May 2021, the accused handed himself to the Carolina SAPS, where he was charged for rape. He appeared before the Carolina Magistrate Court on the 24 May 2021, where he was granted R1 000 bail, he will reappear at the same court on the 24 June 2021. - The SAPS in Carolina is investigating a case of murder of a 28-year-old Sizile Lesson Sibande. On Sunday, 23 May 202,1 the SAPSin Carolina were called to the scene of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers were informed that the victim was taken to Carolina Hospital, and thereafter learned the victim was pronounced dead on arrival. They were shown the body of the deceased, who had two gun wounds, one on the head and one in the chest. It is alleged that the deceased was shot during an altercation which took place at a local pub. The SAPS requests those with information on the case to contact the investigation officer, Sergeant Sipho Mlangeni, on 017 843 2108. Nuus uit die SAPD se kantoor Nuus uit die SAPD se kantoor 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 1 June 2021 'n Onbekende man het hul gekonfronteer en met 'n wapen gedreig. Hy het kontant geeïs, en die klaagster se handsak gegryp. - Twee mans, onderskeidelik 26 en 45 jaar oud, is op Woensdag, 26 Mei op die hoek van Oosthuise- en Robertson Straat gearresteer op klagte van handel in dwelms. Die SAPD het op inligting gereageer. Die verdagtes is in besit gevind van heroiene en kokaiene, met 'n beraamde waarde van R9 000. - TWK voorval: Die 51-jarige klaagster het saam met 2 ander vrouens van hul geparkeerde voertuig in die parkering na TWK geloop. 'n Onbekende man het hul gekonfronteer en met 'n wapen gedreig. Hy het kontant geeïs, en die klaagster se handsak gegryp. Hy het ook 'n skootrekenaar en selfone van die ander dames gegryp en gevlug. - On Monday, 24 May 2021, Zakhele Mbuyane (44) appeared before the Carolina Magistrate Court on a charge of rape. According to the information recieved on Saturday, 22 May 2021, at about 20:45, the victin, Lungile Mashinini (21) was driving with the accused, who is her ex boyfriend, to Carolina CBD. The accused stopped the vehicle next to Mzamo Section, where he had sex with her without her consent. The victim then opened a case of rape at Carolina police station. On Sunday, 23 May 2021, the accused handed himself to the Carolina SAPS, where he was charged for rape. He appeared before the Carolina Magistrate Court on the 24 May 2021, where he was granted R1 000 bail, he will reappear at the same court on the 24 June 2021. - The SAPS in Carolina is investigating a case of murder of a 28-year-old Sizile Lesson Sibande. On Sunday, 23 May 202,1 the SAPSin Carolina were called to the scene of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers were informed that the victim was taken to Carolina Hospital, and thereafter learned the victim was pronounced dead on arrival. They were shown the body of the deceased, who had two gun wounds, one on the head and one in the chest. It is alleged that the deceased was shot during an altercation which took place at a local pub. The SAPS requests those with information on the case to contact the investigation officer, Sergeant Sipho Mlangeni, on 017 843 2108. < Previous Article Next Article >

Three people have lost their lives in a collision on the N17 crossing traffic light, adjacent to Cassim Park, on Saturday night. Two more have been hospitalized. Emergency services rushed to the scene, which was cordoned off while pathology services investigated. The collision between the Toyota Hilux and Nissan NP200 shocked motorists, and a crowd quickly gathered to see what happened. An eye witness told the Tribune ePaper that one of the vehicles disregarded the traffic light, and the collision occurred at high speed. One of the two lifeless occupants of the NP200 had to be freed from the wreckage with the jaws of life. One occupant of the Toyota Hilux perished during the collision. Forensic services combed the scene, while Msukaligwa Fire and Rescue Services, towing services, provincial ambulance services and ER24 arrived in swift succession. Spartan Training, the traffic department and the SAPS worked in tandem to regulate the scene and the flow of traffic. Fire Chief, Mr. Jaco Johnstone, swiftly sorted out the scene with sturdy authority and leadership. Three lives lost in grim collision Three lives lost in grim collision 1/6 Share GK CRONJE 10 August 2021 One of the two lifeless occupants of the NP200 had to be freed from the wreckage with the jaws of life. One occupant of the Toyota Hilux perished during the collision. Three people have lost their lives in a collision on the N17 crossing traffic light, adjacent to Cassim Park, on Saturday night. Two more have been hospitalized. Emergency services rushed to the scene, which was cordoned off while pathology services investigated. The collision between the Toyota Hilux and Nissan NP200 shocked motorists, and a crowd quickly gathered to see what happened. An eye witness told the Tribune ePaper that one of the vehicles disregarded the traffic light, and the collision occurred at high speed. One of the two lifeless occupants of the NP200 had to be freed from the wreckage with the jaws of life. One occupant of the Toyota Hilux perished during the collision. Forensic services combed the scene, while Msukaligwa Fire and Rescue Services, towing services, provincial ambulance services and ER24 arrived in swift succession. Spartan Training, the traffic department and the SAPS worked in tandem to regulate the scene and the flow of traffic. Fire Chief, Mr. Jaco Johnstone, swiftly sorted out the scene with sturdy authority and leadership. < Previous Article Next Article >

Report on alleged racism at Ligbron Academy of Technology 1/1 Share Content Supplied 30 August 2022 We will compile and use reports of learners who were directly involved in order to assist Labour Relations. Statement - On 24 August 2022 at 13:00 our Deputy Head boy informed me of an alleged racism incident that happened at school. The learners were unhappy about the situation and were planning a mass action in response. Reports of alleged racism were lodged by a group of grade 12 learners. These included complaints related to both verbal and physical assault on learners. The incident took place on 18 August 2022 when a group of grade 12 learners attempted to organise a mass bunk and ran out of the classes, disrupting the school’s programme. Mr. G Pretorius, an HOD at our school, was allegedly involved in the incident when he attempted to restore order and get learners back to class. Actions that were taken: The Circuit manager, Dr. Mango was notified, The SGB was notified. Mr. Phako, a delegate of the District of Gert Sibande and representing the HOD of the province, is assisting us concerning these allegations. A meeting with learners in Grade 12 was held. Their grievances were lodged and noted. The following concerns were addressed: Language policy, verbal abuse by Mr Pretorius, Code of Conduct and Teachers’ conduct. Actions to be taken: We will relieve the teacher of his duties and responsibilities as head of the RCL. Steps will be taken to defuse the situation by limiting contact with learners where Mr. Pretorius is actively involved with the learners until the investigation is completed. Therefore, Mr. Pretorius will be on leave from the 25 August 2022. The relevant parties will review our Code of Conduct. We will compile and use reports of learners who were directly involved in order to assist Labour Relations. Work sessions, focussing on the awareness of diversity in classrooms, will be held with teachers. The SGB commits to investigating and reporting on this matter. - As received from Ligbron due to demand from parents and learners < Previous Article Next Article >

Sean needs your help in cancer battle 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 7 June 2022 Sean received the biopsy results, and it seems to be clear. However, there are still some tests that needs to be done, including a PET scan. Sean Duranty, a well-known and beloved in Ermelo, has had a long and hard road with his ongoing battle with cancer. Following a previous bout of treatment, Sean received the good news that his cancer was in remission. Sean received the biopsy results, and it seems to be clear. However, there are still some tests that needs to be done, including a PET scan. Although Sean has a medical aid, the unforeseen costs that are not covered is making life a little difficult at this time. Receiving treatment in Trichardt, Sean has to travel extensively to seek medical attention, and most probably has to travel to Pretoria as part of his treatment, depending on the outcome of the biopsy. Sean has told the Tribune that when he had to receive a PET scan during his previous treatment, he had to pay R5000 cash before they could assist him. Factoring in the escalating costs due to inflation, the cost of such a scan could be considerably more this time around. A group of Sean’s friends has since clubbed together and launched a support group to donate funds towards his expenses, but there is still a long road ahead which will require Sean to stretch his wallet even further. Should be biopsy return unfavorably, Sean will be subjected to another round of radiation and an extensive list of oral medication, of which all comes at considerable financial strain. Sean has told the Tribune that he hopes to receive his biopsy results during the course of the week, and will then be able to plan the way forward. During this very stressful time, Sean stated that either way, another PET scan is on the cards, as well as either an operation or another round of radiation. “Any donated amount will be greatly appreciated, and will help tremendously in covering the costs incurred during this battle. As soon as I have clarity on the situation, and what the way forward holds, I will provide an update. I would like to thank all my friends, and those who have already offered financial assistance. I really appreciate it, and appreciate the love, care and support I have received from the Ermelo community up to this point,” Sean said. If you would like to make a contribution towards Sean’s cause, you my do so via Capitec Savings, 1367673869. Sean will be consulting again with medical professionals during the course of next week to discuss the next steps. < Previous Article Next Article >

Many fuming residents in Breyten sit without potable water for the 10th consecutive week. There has been no tangible action forthcoming from authorities. Breyten water woes at an end... In 2024 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 23 March 2021 Many fuming residents in Breyten sit without potable water for the 10th consecutive week. There has been no tangible action forthcoming from authorities. Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has performed a sod-turning to mark the beginning of work on the Greater Breyten Water Supply Scheme project in Warburton, Mpumalanga. he Greater Breyten Water Supply Scheme project is part of the Msukaligwa Regional Bulk Supply Scheme, which aims to ensure that all water infrastructure has sufficient capacity to cater for the future water demands over a 30-year design horizon. The estimated cost of the project is reported to be approximately R330 million. he project, which is planned for 36 months and anticipated to be completed by 13 May 2024, will cover four magisterial areas in Msukaligwa Local Municipality, including Breyten, Chrissiesmeer, Lothair and Warburton. At the sod-turning ceremony, Mahlobo acknowledged that the community is not well served, especially when it comes to water provision. “Today marks a major milestone towards achieving the infrastructure goals, as articulated in our Water Master and National Development Plan of Infrastructure Development and Provision of Access to Water for our people. We are very confident that after the completion of these water projects, our people will have access to water and decent sanitation, which will restore dignity to our people.” Mahlobo said. This statement is hollow and frail, as many fuming residents in Breyten sit without potable water for the 10th consecutive week. There has been no tangible action forthcoming from authorities. Work is underway to draw water from Torbanite Dam and bring it to Breyten, Chrissiesmeer, Warburton and Lothair. “Today, together with the District Mayor and the Local Mayor, we are handing over to the contractor to start working under the implementing agent, which is the Gert Sibande District.” the Deputy Minister said. He condemned the vandalism and theft of water infrastructure, as this leaves people without water, and called on the community to work with the government to prevent theft and vandalism of water infrastructure. The project scope includes the refurbishment of the Torbanite Dam pump station, installation of new raw water rising main from Torbanite Dam to Breyten Water Treatment Works (WTW), refurbishment of the Breyten WTW, installation of a new rising main from Breyten WTW to Breyten WTW reservoirs, replacement of secondary bulk mains supplying Breyten town, and installation of a new rising main from Breyten WTW to Chrissiesmeer bulk reservoirs. It also includes the construction of a new pump station at Chrissiesmeer reservoir site to provide bulk water supply to Warburton, installation of a new secondary bulk main from new Warburton reservoir to Warburton reticulation, installation of new gravity main from Chrissiemeer bulk reservoirs to Lothair reservoirs, installation of reservoirs in Lothair, as well as the installation of new rising main from the inline booster pump station to the elevated tanks in Lothair. < Previous Article Next Article >

Shoprite launches R5 sanitary pads 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 30 March 2021 Manufactured locally, its newly launched sanitary pad pack contains eight individually wrapped maxi pads, and are available exclusively from Shoprite and Usave supermarkets for only R5. The Shoprite Group has announced that it has intensified its efforts to provide customers with products that are affordable and accessible. The group has expanded its R5 offering to include sanitary pads for women and girls. According to the group, this is an item that is a basic human right. Shoprite says that it continues to look for ways to stretch a R5 further by selling food and other essentials that only require a R5 coin as payment. Shoprite's 600g in-house brown bakery bread retails for only R4.99, which is the same price as when it first launched in April 2016. Its stores have sold more than 266 million loaves. Shoprite has further indicated that it continues to help hard-pressed customers access basic food items. In 2017, it introduced a range of R5 deli meals, and it is launching a R5 pack of sanitary pads to help keep young girls in school. In 2017, Shoprite introduced discounted deli meals so that hard-pressed consumers with only R5 in their pocket can afford to eat. Just in the last 12 months, stores have served more than 23 million meals to customers for R5 or less, with the three most popular being a large igwinya (vetkoek), chicken hot dogs, and fried egg and tomato sandwiches. Manufactured locally, its newly launched sanitary pad pack contains eight individually wrapped maxi pads, and are available exclusively from Shoprite and Usave supermarkets for only R5. The Shoprite Group says that it continues to look for other ways to help its customers save money. The Xtra Savings programme has saved consumers more than R2.1 billion between July and December 2020. Since the start of the national lockdown, the Shoprite Group concludes that it has intensified its food security efforts, donating more than R100-million in surplus food to organizations, spearheading several critical initiatives around the country. For more information, visit www.shoprite.co.za . < Previous Article Next Article >

Local talent secures finalist-spot 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 29 June 2021 The sprightly and go-getter attitude of Nompumelelo has made her an ideal candidate. 22-Year-old Nompumelelo Mabona, a chemical engineering student at Vaal University of Technology, has been selected as a finalist for Miss Township South Africa 2021. Nompumelelo hails from Siyabuswa, Extension D. The sprightly and go-getter attitude of Nompumelelo has made her an ideal candidate. “I am doing my final year as a finalist, and I am required to raise 50 pads for underprivileged girls at school or orphanages. I entered the pageant in order to create a difference, and I aim to create awareness on sanitary pad donations. I would like to see that my community outreach will reach as broad a audience as possible. I am also an upcoming writer, and I aim to publish my first novel this year, titled “Tears Blinding, A Depressed Black Child”. I am hunting to find a publishing company that will be willing to publish my book on their platform.” Nompumelelo would like to thank everyone for their support on her journey thus far. If you would like to become involved in a project with Nompumelelo, you may contact her via WhatsApp on 072 035 0519. < Previous Article Next Article >

Die afgelope naweek was ‘n vreeslike besige naweek vir al die nooddienste, waar verskeie bostings op verskillende paaie plaasgevind het. Nadat die verbod op drank laat vaar is, het die ongeluk syfer skielik verhoog. Al die nooddienste, Van Wettens, ETS, All City, ER24, Provinsiale Ambulans Dienste, asook die Brandweer en SAPD was vinnig op die tonele. Die nooddienste doen ‘n beroep op die gemeenskap om alle verkeersreëls te gehoorsaam, en nie te bestuur onder die invloed van alkohol nie. Botsings neem drasties toe Botsings neem drasties toe 1/0 Share SH HATTINGH 25 August 2020 Die nooddienste doen ‘n beroep op die gemeenskap om alle verkeersreëls te gehoorsaam, en nie te bestuur onder die invloed van alkohol nie. Die afgelope naweek was ‘n vreeslike besige naweek vir al die nooddienste, waar verskeie bostings op verskillende paaie plaasgevind het. Nadat die verbod op drank laat vaar is, het die ongeluk syfer skielik verhoog. Al die nooddienste, Van Wettens, ETS, All City, ER24, Provinsiale Ambulans Dienste, asook die Brandweer en SAPD was vinnig op die tonele. Die nooddienste doen ‘n beroep op die gemeenskap om alle verkeersreëls te gehoorsaam, en nie te bestuur onder die invloed van alkohol nie. < Previous Article Next Article >