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TLU SA Congress looks at new approach for agriculture Prof. Andrè Duvenhage, the Research Director of Social Transformation at the North-West University. Mr. Henry Geldenhuys (previous deputy-president) was elected as the new president of TLU SA. The exiting president, Mr. Louis Meintjes. Prof. Andrè Duvenhage, the Research Director of Social Transformation at the North-West University. 1/4 Share GK CRONJE 15 September 2020 During the congress, Mr. Henry Geldenhuys (previous deputy-president) was elected as the new president of TLU SA. “It is an honour and highlight for me, but TLU SA is the priority,” he says. “Together, we will take TLU SA to new heights.” The congress elected Mr. Wannie Scribante (previous manager of the central region) as the new deputy president. Agriculture in South Africa, as well as the world, is on the verge of a new approach. That was the main message and theme of the annual congress of TLU SA, hosted recently. Due to lockdown regulations, the congress was hosted virtually for the first time this year, and regions and affiliations could attend via Zoom. The exiting president, Mr. Louis Meintjes, called on farmers to become more involved to ensure the existence of agriculture in the future. “I think the critical question is: Will you take part or will you stay behind? Are you changing or stagnating? Will you be more profitable or bankrupt?” Meintjes asked. Prof. Andrè Duvenhage, the Research Director of Social Transformation at the North-West University, confirmed this train of thought. “The situation will most probably only become worse going forward. The farming community is dependent on themself and self-help, and self-management looks like the best solution.” he stated. Prof. Duvenhage aslo warned that the amendment of Article 25, relating to land expropriation without compensation, would go ahead, and groups like the BLF and EFF will take matters into their own hands to cause widespread anarchy. “It is now the time to stand with each other and support each other. Build bridges to each other as agricultural organisations. Build bridges to each other as farmers. It is also the time to come up with alternative plans. It is the challenge of the new leadership of TLU SA to adjust to the changing circumstances to stay relevant in fundamental issues and to further the interests of farmers in all fields of life.” he concluded. During the congress, Mr. Henry Geldenhuys (previous deputy-president) was elected as the new president of TLU SA. “It is an honour and highlight for me, but TLU SA is the priority,” he says. “Together, we will take TLU SA to new heights.” The congress elected Mr. Wannie Scribante (previous manager of the central region) as the new deputy president. < Previous Article Next Article >

Shoprite Group the first to recycle sanitizing wipes 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 27 October 2021 "As a manufacturer, our responsibility is to ensure that these products do not pose a risk to the environment.” The Shoprite Group is the first retailer to recycle the sanitizing wipes from its 1 328 supermarkets nationwide. The wipes, which are green to identify them as 100% recyclable polypropylene, are used to sanitize baskets and trolleys, and are sent for recycling after use. The bucket container, and all stickers on the bucket, are also 100% polypropylene and recyclable. This is a grand gesture, as it is estimated that 129 billion face masks, and 65 billion plastic gloves are discarded every month, globally. Since the onset of the pandemic, retailers have been faced with a number of environmental challenges, including a massive increase in the quantity of wipes. For the Shoprite Group, this has amounted to tens of thousands of kilograms a month. The Group partnered with Sani-Touch to provide it with 100% recyclable wipes, and has embarked on a programme to isolate used wipes, and make sure it is sent for recycling rather than being thrown away with general waste and ending up in landfill. The increased quantity of wipes, and the opportunity to source locally, resulted in the ShopriteGroup moving more wipe products across to the locally-sourced polypropylene. “With small changes to the way we do things, we can ensure that single-use products such as wipes don’t only offer excellent infection protection, but can also be environmentally neutral,” said Group Sustainability Manager, Sanjeev Raghubir. The wet wipes supplier, Sani-Touch, said that volumes in the past have not been big enough for many companies to recycle, but by including the buckets, and with the volumes of wipes that the Shoprite Group uses, this has become viable. “Wet wipes have proven to be invaluable in the fight against the virus, as well as in general infection control in public places and in medical facilities, eliminating the chance of cross infection. As a manufacturer, our responsibility is to ensure that these products do not pose a risk to the environment.” < Previous Article Next Article >

SASCO steps in at GS College 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 20 April 2021 Students are also irked due to the fact that learning material allowances have not been allocated to some students, even though some have commenced with the 2021 academic year. Gert Sibande Ermelo Campus has seen its fair share of protests and unrest recently, while attempting to appease students who have not received their NSFAS grant payments, whilst others have only received partial payment. Students are also irked due to the fact that learning material allowances have not been allocated to some students, even though some have commenced with the 2021 academic year. The Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, addressed this issue, and said that NSFAS will only receiving it's first bulk of money from National Treasury in April 2021, from where they will start disbursing funds to institutions. However, the South African Students Congress (SASCO) is having none of this. SASCO has voiced its concern regarding the non-payment to TVET Colleges, and as a result many vulnerable students have been evicted from their residences. SASCO has written to the Chief Executive Officer, Andile Nongogo, requesting an urgent meeting to get a full report on the situation, and will further request to meet the DDG responsible for TVET Colleges. “We call upon all colleges affected to speedily share their registration templates with the National Financial Aid Scheme, in order to ensure that students are not unnecessarily disadvantaged due to negligence and incompetence. We will instruct our SRCs and SAVETSA to ensure that colleges are compliant and cooperating, to speedily resolve these issues. We wish to reiterate our call that TVET Colleges deserve better quality student accommodation of the same standard as universities. This move will ensure that TVET Colleges also accredit and protect the livelihood of college students, and shield them from further abuse by landlords,” SASCO said in a statement. At the time of publication, Gert Sibande College failed to respond to enquiries. < Previous Article Next Article >

George Couros het gesê: “Technology will not replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational.” EHS bedank borge vir opgradering van tegnologie 1/2 Share SH HATTINGH 23 March 2021 George Couros het gesê: “Technology will not replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational.” Alhoewel tegnologie in die klaskamer nooit ‘n goeie onderwyser sal kan vervang nie, is die beskikbaarheid van dié hulpmiddels definitief gereedskap om enige onderwyser se taak te vergemaklik. Hoërskool Ermelo bedank die ErrieUnie, asook Nashua Highveld wat elk groot bedrae geskenk het vir die opgradering van tegnologie in die Erries se klaskamers. Dit sluit onderandere nuwe projektors, witborde en “visualizers” in. “Baie dankie vir u volgehoue betrokkenheid by EHS en die ondersteuning waarby die Erries baat.” George Couros het gesê: “Technology will not replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational.” Hierdie waarheid is iets wat die Erries daagliks ervaar. Op die foto is me Dedré Schoeman besig om klas te gee, vergemaklik deur tegnologie vir beide die leerders en die onderwyser. < Previous Article Next Article >

The Bed Shop kondig wenner aan 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 31 August 2021 Shantelle Meyer stap weg as die wenner van ‘n Dynamic Orthopaedic Premium Queen bed stel. Tydens ‘n opwindende kompetisie geloods deur The Bed Shop Ermelo en Hoërskool Ermelo, het Shantelle Meyer weg gestap as die wenner van ‘n Dynamic Orthopaedic Premium Queen bed stel. Die Errie raad het lootjies verkoop, waardeur mens kans gestaan het om die prys te wen. “Ons het die fondse ingesamel en aan EHS besorg om terug te ploeg in die gemeenskap. Dit is ‘n klein druppel wat ons vir die gemeenskap kon doen,” het Annatjie Burger, bestuurder, gesê. < Previous Article Next Article >

Nomsa is proud semi-finalist in Mrs. SA pageant 1/1 Share GK CRONJE To vote for Nomsa, and help her to achieve her dreams in the pageant, you can send an SMS, with her name, Nomsa Mokoena to 35959. In a prestigious pageant, where only the best of the best advance, 49-year-old Standerton resident Nomsa Jennifer (Nkutha) Mokoena has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the competition. Born in Soweto, Nomsa grew up playing soccer, and sees herself as a born dancer. Nomsa used to be a choreographer, teaching young models the ropes, and sharing her love for dancing. Many of these models went on to feature in Sowetan pageants. As mother of eight children, Nomsa taught her daughter and little sister the ins and outs of modeling. Nomsa is a fun, loyal, passionate, loving and energetic person, and is married to Sipho Charles Mokoena. “We’re in a passionate and loving relationship, and Sipho always pushed me to be the best that I could be. He was the one who encouraged me to follow my dreams by entering the pageant.” Nomsa said, clearly smitten. Being selected for the Mrs. South Africa pageant is an achievement of note, as only 100 women are selected to enter. Sponsors and sessions are hosted and presented at Emperor’s Palace in Gauteng, with the entrants and contestants of Mrs. SA focusing on charity work en empowerment. Nomsa is a graduate in journalism, and also dabbled in public relations, business management, shorthand, bookkeeping, and desktop publishing, but decided to enter the field of interior decoration. Nomsa plied her trade in the East Rand, but thirsted for more. Surprisingly, Nomsa entered civil construction under the umbrella of Women In Construction, and launched her own company with her daughter. At this time, Nomsa is a successful, self-employed business woman. “My main motivation for entering the Mrs. SA pageant is to help the community, and to pave the way for me to fulfill my dreams in helping the needy.” Nomsa beamed. “I am honored to fulfil my obligations set forth by the Mrs. SA pageant. For now, my own charity work includes a unique elderly day care in Gauteng, established by my mother and I . We provide daily meals, assist them in visiting wellness centres, and provide attention where necessary. I would like to thank my husband for allowing me to be me, as many other husbands would not be so supportive. I love him so much, and I love his selfless heart. I would also like to thank my children for their support.” To vote for Nomsa, and help her to achieve her dreams in the pageant, you can send an SMS, with her name, Nomsa Mokoena to 35959. < Previous Article Next Article >

Ermelo Toyota gholfdag ‘n reuse sukses 1/3 Share SM HATTINGH 12 October 2021 Tydens die dag was daar 148 spelers wat deelgeneem het. Daar was heerlik saam gekuier, en die spelers was vermaak deur Jakkie Louw terwyl Buffelsfontein Brandewyn die spelers kom bederf het. Op Vrydag, 8 Oktober het Ermelo Toyota weereens hul jaarlikse korporatiewe gholfdag aangebied. Die dag was ‘n reuse sukses, en die spelers het die dag terdeë geniet. Tydens die dag was daar 148 spelers wat deelgeneem het. Daar was heerlik saam gekuier, en die spelers was vermaak deur Jakkie Louw terwyl Buffelsfontein Brandewyn die spelers kom bederf het. Die wenners van die dag was, in die eerste plek – aka Smoking Tee’s - Deon van Zyl, Johan Du Bruin, Niel Mathiesson en Charl Van Heerden. Tweede plek was DC Swart, Theuns Botha en David Harris en Corrie Swart, en Sheldon Du Preez, Fred Els, Bossie Bosman en Maans Sandenberg in die derde plek. Naaste aan die pen by putjie 6 was Craig Holiday, en by putjie 16 was Greghan Groenewald naaste aan die pen. Die langste dryf by putjie agt was Henro Lewis, en Bennie Kriel putjie 15. Ermelo Toyota wil graag die volgende borge bedank, waarsonder die dag nie so groot sukses gewees het nie: ACSU, AGM2 Trust (AG Muller), Alan's Slaghuis, Aurum Products - Moto Muti, Autopart Centre/Autozone, Budget Insurance, BP Greyling Langfontein Boerdery, Carolina Rollermeule, Chris Rothman - Tent borg, CMR, Christiaan Jacobs, Dalifin Print, Digital Print, Ermelo Abattoir, Ermelo Bearings - Tent opslaan, Ortega, Ermelo Toyota, FNB Comm, FNB Insurance Brokers/ CIB, H2O, Henbase Lodge, Highveld Splendour Boutique Hotel, Highveld Stationery, Hino, Innovation, Kojo Boerdery, Madness, Melrow Pharmacy, Midway Liquors, My-Sure, MFC, Netstar, Oosvaal Landbou, ProShine, Pongola Toyota, Reemar Auto, Ronquest Boerdery, SAVF, SA Oils, Scorekeepers, Team Vibe Customs, TFS, Total, Tribune ePaper, Tuiskoop, Turbo Works, Van der Merwe Boerdery, Wildman, Hunting & Outdoor en Wurth. “Baie dankie ook aan al die spelers wat die dag bygewoon het, en die dag saam met ons geniet het. Sien julle weer volgende jaar!” < Previous Article Next Article >

Ermeloërs maak hul harte oop 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 7 Julie 2020 Die gemeenskap van Ermelo het dit goed gedink om oor ‘n verlengde tydperk al die insamelings te doen vir die minder bevoorregte mense. Daar is verskeie ouderdomme inwoners, van klein kindertjies wat mens aanstaar met honger ogies, tot ouer mense wat nie weet hoe om vir hulle kinders te verduidelik dat daar nie kos of geld is nie. Nou dat ons in die hart van die winter is, is daar mense wat nie eers warm klere of komberse het nie. Die Ermelo gemeenskap het op Saterdag, 27 Junie, hul harte opgemaak deur vir minder bevoorregte mense kos-, klere- asook kospakkies te gaan aflewer. Die gemeenskap van Ermelo het dit goed gedink om oor ‘n verlengde tydperk al die insamelings te doen vir die minder bevoorregte mense. Daar is verskeie ouderdomme inwoners, van klein kindertjies wat mens aanstaar met honger ogies, tot ouer mense wat nie weet hoe om vir hulle kinders te verduidelik dat daar nie kos of geld is nie. Nou dat ons in die hart van die winter is, is daar mense wat nie eers warm klere of komberse het nie. Die projek is onlangs geloots om hierdie mense se behoeftes te bevredig. Die organiseerders van die projek, saam met die MOTHS Klub, wil graag almal bedank wat ‘n helpende hand bygevoeg het met die insameling van die projek. Op die foto verskyn lede van die MOTH klub. asook die bestuur van Mashala Myn, tydens die laai van al die nie bederfbare produkte en klere wat aan die minder bevoorregte mense oorhandig is, (v.l.n.r) WP Fick, Sarel Coetzer, Fritz Olmesdahl, Hendré Pieterse ( Mashala Myn), Gerrie Oosthuizen, Kurt Herman (Mashala Myn), Steve Murray, Hans de Wet, Johan Venter en Theuns Pieterse (Mashala Myn). < Previous Article Next Article >

"Ons bedank graag die volgende borge: ETG, Pannar, Oosvaal Landbou, MBFi, Villa, Omnia, Monsanto, FPS Bulk en Agri Benodighede." Ligbron OBBG weeg en wen-mielieprojek 1/10 Share SM HATTINGH 7 September 2021 "Ons bedank graag die volgende borge: ETG, Pannar, Oosvaal Landbou, MBFi, Villa, Omnia, Monsanto, FPS Bulk en Agri Benodighede." Toe die Ligbron OBBG Weeg en Wen-Mielieprojek op 8 Oktober 2020 geloods is deur Erhard Prinsloo, het die organiseerders min besef dat die uitkoms hul wildste drome sou oortref. Verskeie boere van die omgewing het deelgeneem aan hierdie suksesvolle projek, en die Ligbron OBBG spreek graag hul opregte dank uit aan die Ermelo- gemeenskap vir hul getroue ondersteuning. Die gala-aand is aangebied op Donderdag, 2 September, by die stylvolle Kralinbergh Estate, met die bekende gaskunstenaars, Nadine Blom en Andrew Roos. Ermelo se eie musiek kenner het luister verleen aan die aand. Die boere was dit eens dat hierdie seisoen ‘n buiten gewoon hoë opbrengs gelewer het, en onder die professionele leiding van mnr. Neels van der Schyff en mnr. Carl Jacobsz van Omnia, is die wenners bepaal en aangekondig. Dit het ‘n antwoord op die jaar se wonder en spekuleer gebring , daar is geweeg… en wie het gewen? Die vier boere met die hoogste opbrengs per hektaar is beloon. Die eerste en tweede plek is los geboer deur mnre. Christiaan Paul en Ruan Paul van KRC Farming. Hulle ontvang gesamentlik prysgeld ter waarde van R250 000, geskenk deur Ligbron OBBG. Mnr. Johan van Niekerk, in die derde plek, ontvang ‘n grassnyer geborg deur Agri Benodighede. Die vierde plek, beklee deur mnr. Fanus Stapelberg, ontvang Omnia presisie boerdery ontledings ter waarde van R40 000. Elkeen van die ander deelnemers het ‘n sakkie Dekalb Monsanto-saad ontvang. Die kwaliteit en sukses van so ‘n wenprojek is nie haalbaar sonder die insette van ons getroue borge nie. "Ons bedank graag die volgende borge: ETG, Pannar, Oosvaal Landbou, MBFi, Villa, Omnia, Monsanto, FPS Bulk en Agri Benodighede." < Previous Article Next Article >

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 >