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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 >

Amendment - IAE of continuous ashing at Tutuka Power Station 1/2 Share CONTENT SUPPLIED 10 September 2020 Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd obtained an Integrated Environmental Authorisation (IEA) for the proposed extension of Ash Disposal Facility for Tutuka Power Station, Mpumalanga Province, dated 19 October 2015. An application to amend the validity of the IEA was submitted to DEFF on 22 July 2020. NOTICE: AMENDMENT DECISION OF THE INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR CONTINUOUS ASHING AT TUTUKA POWER STATION DEFF REF NUMBER: 14/12/16/3/3/3/52/AM3 Notice is hereby given in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014, that the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) has granted a positive decision to amend the validity of the IEA for the proposed Continuous Ashing at the Tutuka Power Station Ash Disposal Facility in the Mpumalanga Province, dated 26 August 2020, and was received on 27 August 2020. Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd obtained an Integrated Environmental Authorisation (IEA) for the proposed extension of Ash Disposal Facility for Tutuka Power Station, Mpumalanga Province, dated 19 October 2015. An application to amend the validity of the IEA was submitted to DEFF on 22 July 2020. NOTICE OF APPEAL PROCESS Should anyone wish to lodge an appeal against this decision, he/she must submit an appeal to the Appeals Administrator, and a copy of the appeal to the Applicant, any Interested and Affected Party (I&AP) and any Organ of State with interest in the matter within 20 days (27 September 2020) from the date that this notification of decision was sent to the registered I&APs by the Applicant; or the date that the notification of the decision was sent to the Applicant by the Department, whichever is applicable. A copy of the National Appeal Regulations, 2014 is attached as Appendix 2 for further information. Appeals must be submitted in writing in the prescribed form to: The Director: Appeals and Legal Review of DEFF at the below mentioned addresses. • By email: appeals@environment.gov.za • By hand: Environment House, 473 Steve Biko, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 • By post: Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 To obtain the prescribed appeal form and for guidance on the submission of appeals, please visit the Department’s website https://environment.gov.za/documents/forms#legal_authorisations or request a copy of the documents at appeals@environment.gov.za AVAILABILITY OF AMENDED INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION A copy of the amended Integrated Environmental Authorisation is available on Eskom’s website (https://www.eskom.co.za/OurCompany/SustainableDevelopment/EnvironmentalImpactAssessments/TutulaContAsh/Pages/Authorisation_1541.aspx) – it is saved as “Amendment to extend validity”). Alternatively, an electronic copy of the amended IEA can be requested from: Tobile Bokwe Tel: 011 800 2303/082 828 1777 Email: bokwett@eskom.co.za < Previous Article Next Article >

'n Seder het geval 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 2 February 2021 Mr Roodt had the honor to be the first principal of NPSS before his retirement. Dit is met groot leedwese dat Ligbron van mnr Herman Roodt se afsterwe kennis neem. Mnr. Roodt en sy vrou, Anita, was vir jare 'n integrale deel van die Liggies en ook die Ermelo gemeenskap. Mnr Roodt het as personeellid en adjunkhoof diep spore in Ligbron getrap, en dié egpaar se uitstaande "musicals" was alombekend. Mnr Roodt se skerp humorsin, en sy besondere bemoeienis met personeel en leerders se probleme sal die Liggies altyd bybly. Mr Roodt was promoted, and had the honor to be the first principal of NPSS before his retirement. Ligbron wishes to convey their heartfelt condolences to his children and loved ones. “Thinking of you, and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember a father and friend who was so close to you.” Op verskeie sosiale media bladsye is daar boodskappe gelos, hier is ‘n boodskap wat uit die diepte van die skrywer se hart geskryf is, “n Legende is hemel toe vandag - Dankie is so klein woord as dit kom by die man. Iets in my weet hoe skaterlag hy en juffrou, en al die ander vandag daar bo. Om onder hom as hoof te werk was niks minder as uitdagend op die beste manier nie. Niks minder verwag op my eerste dag by die werk as om in ‘n personeelkamer in te stap en reg langs die hoof te moes gaan sit, en van daar al uitgehaal te word oor goed wat hy kon onthou van ‘n sang naweek van jare terug waar hy my leer sing het. Hy was die koning van siel uittrek, en het hy jou gereeld op jou tone gehou, want iewers tussen al die grappies en uithaal moes jy raai wanneer hy wel ernstig was by die werk, en dan nogsteeds was daar altyd tyd vir n storie en grappie of drie. Ek kan getuig van sy wysheid oor God, en dat hy God geken het en dat hy dit oorgedra het op elke geleentheid wat hy kon. Sy hart was 100% vir die skool se kinders, en dit was ‘n eer om deel te kon wees van mnr se droom met NPSS, en dat ek so baie kon leer van onderwys en die lewe sommer as geheel, deur wie en wat mnr was. Hier is baie seer harte vandag met die nuus, maar ek weet dat talle nes ek miljoene staaltjies het vandag om aan terug te dink saam Mnr, rus sag, saam tannie A... Ons sien julle eendag weer. Leclough Roodt en familie, hoe blessed was julle met die twee legendes as ouers, vriende en voorbeeld. Ons bid vir julle en dra saam julle aan die seer vandag.”. < Previous Article Next Article >

Two suspects, aged 28 and 39, were arrested by members of Fidelity Security during the night of Thursday, 21 January 2021, at Kendal near Phola. The pair were arrested after Transnet control room detected a fuel pressure drop on the pipeline. Authorities responded to the identified spot and apprehended one suspect, who attempted to run away. He had fresh burn marks all over his body. A big fire was raging in the maize field nearby, and upon inspection they realised that the flames came from the burning Transnet pipeline. The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team and local police were summoned to the scene for further investigation. Following an intensive search, a second suspect who was also badly burnt, was apprehended after he was found hiding under a bridge. Emergency services were summoned, and the two suspects were transported to the hospital under police guard. All the exhibits, which included a white Mazda bakkie, generator and pieces of charred clothes were confiscated for further investigation. The suspects are expected to appear before the Phola Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 25 January 2021, to face charges of malicious damage to property, tampering with essential infrastructure and theft of fuel.  Two severely burnt during pipeline fuel theft Two severely burnt during pipeline fuel theft 1/3 Share SH HATTINGH 26 January 2021 A second suspect who was also badly burnt, was apprehended after he was found hiding under a bridge. Two suspects, aged 28 and 39, were arrested by members of Fidelity Security during the night of Thursday, 21 January 2021, at Kendal near Phola. The pair were arrested after Transnet control room detected a fuel pressure drop on the pipeline. Authorities responded to the identified spot and apprehended one suspect, who attempted to run away. He had fresh burn marks all over his body. A big fire was raging in the maize field nearby, and upon inspection they realised that the flames came from the burning Transnet pipeline. The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team and local police were summoned to the scene for further investigation. Following an intensive search, a second suspect who was also badly burnt, was apprehended after he was found hiding under a bridge. Emergency services were summoned, and the two suspects were transported to the hospital under police guard. All the exhibits, which included a white Mazda bakkie, generator and pieces of charred clothes were confiscated for further investigation. The suspects are expected to appear before the Phola Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 25 January 2021, to face charges of malicious damage to property, tampering with essential infrastructure and theft of fuel. < Previous Article Next Article >