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"We are the ones losing clients and business, yet we have to dig into our wallets to assist the municipality." Havenga Road gone to hell in a handbasket 1/6 Share GK CRONJE 11 January 2022 "We are the ones losing clients and business, yet we have to dig into our wallets to assist the municipality." Scores of residents, along with heavy vehicle drivers, have lamented the shoddy state of Havenga Road. Motorists are forced to drive on the sidewalk to avoid the ghastly sinkholes and potholes. Some of the sinkholes measure up to 50 centimeters in depth, and some of these sinkholes cause the mud flaps and belly plates from heavy vehicles to scrape on what remains of the road. The road conditions have deteriorated to such an extent that various heavy vehicle drivers have a had close calls being bogged down by their load, and all drivers have an amazingly stressful time navigating the maze of sinkholes. The road surface virtually nonexistent, with motorists having to take detours, or face the offroad track that is Havenga Road. Recent rainfall has highlighted the utter lack of maintenance and upkeep from Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) of this designated heavy vehicle route. Msukaligwa Local Municipality's spokesman, Mandla Zwane, has stated in December 2021 that the municipality had plans on making the road traversable with the assistance of local businesses. Alas, the roadway is currently in an exponentially worse condition due to the rainfall experienced. Several local businesses have, however, expressed their dissatisfaction at the fact that MLM comes crawling tail between the legs for assistance when service delivery situations get financially too hot to handle. “It is funny that the municipality only acknowledges big roleplayers in the Ermelo business and mining sectors when they are in need of assistance. We have been nagging at the municipality to take action with regards to Havenga Road, to maintain the surface and to make repairs before the road surface is too far gone;” a local business owner, who chooses to remain anonymous, lamented. “We have had several meetings with the officials at the municipality to avoid Havenga Road becoming a second Wessels Road lawsuit. However, nobody paid any heed, and all we as business owners were offered were half-hearted heaps of soil ditched in the sinkholes. The municipality did not even care enough to compact the soil. Months later, and now business owners and mining businesses are requested to assist with materials and machinery. To what end? It is clear that we, as business sector, are being misused. We are the ones losing clients and business, yet we have to dig into our wallets to assist the municipality, who is already pocketing and clearly wasting our rates and taxes, along with skyhigh water and electricity bills that we have to fork out every month. They are getting to the end of their rope and I don’t even feel a tinge of remorse for refusing to assist them in any way.” Road users are warned to the fact that smaller, deceptively deep potholes may be waterlogged, and pose a danger to unaware motorists further aggravates the situation. The shocking state of Havenga Road. You may view more photos and videos on our Facebook page, Tribune Ermelo. < Previous Article Next Article >

New bank card suggested by the SARB 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 16 March 2021 This should allow for cheaper transactions than those offered by institutions such as Visa and Mastercard. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) stated that it will conduct an assessment on the feasibility of establishing a domestic card scheme. The central bank said that the assessment will look at creating ‘white-label’ banking cards that can only be used in South Africa or neighbouring countries, which should allow for cheaper transactions than those offered by institutions such as Visa and Mastercard. “In South Africa, Visa and Mastercard have dominated the card scheme market. In 2019, approximately 48.8 million cards were in circulation in South Africa, and 5.6 billion transactions to the value of R2.1 trillion were processed,” the SARB said. “This is an increase in volume of 16.2% and in value of 15.6% compared to 2018. A card scheme is therefore a key component of the NPS.” The SARB said that most of unbanked South Africans have no immediate need for a card that can be used overseas. “This raises the question regarding the scope for developing white-label or locally branded cards as cheaper alternatives to the brands of the major card schemes, especially for consumers who do not enter into global internet transactions or use cards beyond the borders of South Africa or beyond the Southern African Development Community (SADC). SARB said. The Reserve Bank said that the success of a sustainable domestic card scheme would depend on the collective effort and support of card issuers, retailers, consumers, regulators, policymakers, and government departments. < Previous Article Next Article >

Gedurende verlede week het die Tribune ePaper ‘n klagte ontvang van ‘n inwoner, wat werkers van Msukaligwa Plaaslike Munisipaliteit (MLM) op heter daad betrap het terwyl hul rommel stort net buite die Ermelo Vliegveld. Morsjors, tel op jou papiere! 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 20 April 2021 Gedurende verlede week het die Tribune ePaper ‘n klagte ontvang van ‘n inwoner, wat werkers van Msukaligwa Plaaslike Munisipaliteit (MLM) op heter daad betrap het terwyl hul rommel stort net buite die Ermelo Vliegveld. Gedurende verlede week het die Tribune ePaper ‘n klagte ontvang van ‘n inwoner, wat werkers van Msukaligwa Plaaslike Munisipaliteit (MLM) op heter daad betrap het terwyl hul rommel stort net buite die Ermelo Vliegveld. Ironies genoeg preek die munisipale leiers aanhoudend vir lede van die gemeenskap oor onwettige rommel storting, maar word dan betrap as deel van die groeiende probleem. Die Tribune ePaper het ‘n navraag gestuur aan die munisipale verteenwoordiger rakende die kwessie, en wat se stappe geneem gaan word teen die skuldiges. Teen tye van publikasie, was daar geen terugvoer ontvang vanaf MLM nie. < Previous Article Next Article >

As December arrives with apathetic festivity, so has a surge in crime. Several reports have been noted of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Ermelo, with the main focus of wily criminals being Ermelo East, Cassim Park and De Bruin Park. Several reports have been lodged regarding a white single cab Toyota Hilux bakkie that trawls the streets of Ermelo East, most notably Cloete and Pet Streets. The passengers of the bakkie, reportedly between two and four at a time, allegedly pose as contractors, and by this means gain unauthorized access to properties, where they help themselves to any items that are not bolted down. It is also alleged that the same group lifts motorized gates from the track, and also herewith gain access to properties without permission. The same bakkie has also been reported to have been spotted in Oosthuise Street, and reports of sightings in De Bruin Park have recently been noted. However, the issue regarding the suspects in the Hilux is finicky at best. According to the SAPS spokesperson, Captain Prinsloo, the act of removing a motorized gate from its track is not viewed as a misdemeanor in the eyes of the court. “In order to successfully arrest and convict any trespassing suspect on your property, the said suspect needs to be caught red-handed, and the fact that the suspect has stolen property needs to be proven beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law. The fact that the bakkie and its passengers are trawling the streets and properties is, in itself, not basis of an arrest by the SAPS, lest an act of crime can be proven.” This is of little comfort to residents who have suffered damages by the hands of the group, and by other criminal elements. Due to the fact of increased criminal activity, the cases reported to the SAPS is handled on basis of severity, and this subsequently impacts the response time by officers on duty. A higher priority crime will enjoy a swifter response time than a menial crime, according to Captain Prinsloo. Another issue that security groups and the SAPS face is that of a female suspect that is notorious for scaling walls and electric fences, gaining access illegally, and making off with all manner of items, most notably hose pipes, garden equipment and meat grills. This suspect is well known, and has been apprehended on numerous occasions with stolen items. Residents in Jorrison Street have also faced a slew of burglaries and attempted burglaries. Over the last week, wily criminals have attempted to gain access to properties in this street, luckily mostly without success. An attempted burglary also left a window to a property smashed. Fortunately, no items of value were able to be pilfered through the window. Residents are urged to ensure that their properties are secure this December. Ensure that all items of value that can easily be carried, concealed or stolen are locked indoors or in your garage. Furthermore, double check that your windows are properly latched, and ensure that all small- and side windows are closed and on latch, as larger windows can easily be opened with creative use of metal wire. The SAPS has provided the contact numbers of the officers in each area affected by the activities of these criminal elements, and the SAPS requests any resident that notices suspicious behavior, to report it to the numbers provided. Ermelo East - W/O Pillay, 082 448 2653. De Bruin Park - Sgt. Ngcobo, 082 304 0138, and in Cassim Park - Sgt Lubambo, 082 419 6371 / 082 591 7353. Should you notice any suspicious regarding the Hilux, you may contact the above numbers corresponding to your area. Residents are urged to be vigilant, and report any suspicious behavior, criminal acts and burglaries to the following numbers for swift response and awareness: ACSU on 017 811 1274, Spartan Team on 081 325 7259, or the SAPS on 017 819 7803 / 017 819 7279 / 017 819 7329. Residents may also report emergencies and incidents of suspicious behavior to the SACCW: Theo Craven, SACCW Gert Sibande District Director, 081 733 0032, Chantal Boonstra, SACCW Gert Sibande District Director of Administration & Social Development, 072 460 1654, or Paul Koen, 078 670 1730. The SACCW members are also available on WhatsApp. The safest approach is to look out for one another as residents of Ermelo. If you are away for the weekend or going on vacation, please ask your neighbor to periodically check on your property and alert authorities of any suspicious activity, Likewise, do the same for your neighbors if they are not present at their residence. Crime wave hits Ermelo as December arrives Crime wave hits Ermelo as December arrives 1/5 Share GK CRONJE 7 December 2021 Furthermore, double check that your windows are properly latched, and ensure that all small- and side windows are closed and on latch, as larger windows can easily be opened with creative use of metal wire. As December arrives with apathetic festivity, so has a surge in crime. Several reports have been noted of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Ermelo, with the main focus of wily criminals being Ermelo East, Cassim Park and De Bruin Park. Several reports have been lodged regarding a white single cab Toyota Hilux bakkie that trawls the streets of Ermelo East, most notably Cloete and Pet Streets. The passengers of the bakkie, reportedly between two and four at a time, allegedly pose as contractors, and by this means gain unauthorized access to properties, where they help themselves to any items that are not bolted down. It is also alleged that the same group lifts motorized gates from the track, and also herewith gain access to properties without permission. The same bakkie has also been reported to have been spotted in Oosthuise Street, and reports of sightings in De Bruin Park have recently been noted. However, the issue regarding the suspects in the Hilux is finicky at best. According to the SAPS spokesperson, Captain Prinsloo, the act of removing a motorized gate from its track is not viewed as a misdemeanor in the eyes of the court. “In order to successfully arrest and convict any trespassing suspect on your property, the said suspect needs to be caught red-handed, and the fact that the suspect has stolen property needs to be proven beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law. The fact that the bakkie and its passengers are trawling the streets and properties is, in itself, not basis of an arrest by the SAPS, lest an act of crime can be proven.” This is of little comfort to residents who have suffered damages by the hands of the group, and by other criminal elements. Due to the fact of increased criminal activity, the cases reported to the SAPS is handled on basis of severity, and this subsequently impacts the response time by officers on duty. A higher priority crime will enjoy a swifter response time than a menial crime, according to Captain Prinsloo. Another issue that security groups and the SAPS face is that of a female suspect that is notorious for scaling walls and electric fences, gaining access illegally, and making off with all manner of items, most notably hose pipes, garden equipment and meat grills. This suspect is well known, and has been apprehended on numerous occasions with stolen items. Residents in Jorrison Street have also faced a slew of burglaries and attempted burglaries. Over the last week, wily criminals have attempted to gain access to properties in this street, luckily mostly without success. An attempted burglary also left a window to a property smashed. Fortunately, no items of value were able to be pilfered through the window. Residents are urged to ensure that their properties are secure this December. Ensure that all items of value that can easily be carried, concealed or stolen are locked indoors or in your garage. Furthermore, double check that your windows are properly latched, and ensure that all small- and side windows are closed and on latch, as larger windows can easily be opened with creative use of metal wire. The SAPS has provided the contact numbers of the officers in each area affected by the activities of these criminal elements, and the SAPS requests any resident that notices suspicious behavior, to report it to the numbers provided. Ermelo East - W/O Pillay, 082 448 2653. De Bruin Park - Sgt. Ngcobo, 082 304 0138, and in Cassim Park - Sgt Lubambo, 082 419 6371 / 082 591 7353. Should you notice any suspicious regarding the Hilux, you may contact the above numbers corresponding to your area. Residents are urged to be vigilant, and report any suspicious behavior, criminal acts and burglaries to the following numbers for swift response and awareness: ACSU on 017 811 1274, Spartan Team on 081 325 7259, or the SAPS on 017 819 7803 / 017 819 7279 / 017 819 7329. Residents may also report emergencies and incidents of suspicious behavior to the SACCW: Theo Craven, SACCW Gert Sibande District Director, 081 733 0032, Chantal Boonstra, SACCW Gert Sibande District Director of Administration & Social Development, 072 460 1654, or Paul Koen, 078 670 1730. The SACCW members are also available on WhatsApp. The safest approach is to look out for one another as residents of Ermelo. If you are away for the weekend or going on vacation, please ask your neighbor to periodically check on your property and alert authorities of any suspicious activity, Likewise, do the same for your neighbors if they are not present at their residence. < Previous Article Next Article >

As u probleme ondervind met die kwaliteit van u water, kan u ‘n foto via WhatsApp stuur, met u area of adres, na 071 885 2505. Kraanwater laat veel te wense 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 March 2021 As u probleme ondervind met die kwaliteit van u water, kan u ‘n foto via WhatsApp stuur, met u area of adres, na 071 885 2505. Inwoners van De Bruin Park het die Tribune ePaper genader rakende die toestand van die water in die area. Alhoewel die meerderheid van Ermelo daagliks sukkel met vuil water wat uit hul krane stroom, het inwoners in dié area dit veral rof. “Hoe moet mens lewe met sulke vuil water? Ons kan nie wasgoed was nie, want die vuil water vlek al ons ligte klere. As mens skottelgoed was, is dit meer sand en grond as wat dit water is. Dit is onaanvaarbaar. Hoe kan hulle sê dat die water kwansuis skoon genoeg is om te drink, as mens nie eers kan wasgoed was met die water nie. Dit is verskriklik.” Hierdie is die woorde van ‘n ontstelde inwoner in Camden Laan, waar daar daagliks gesukkel word met waterdruk, en die toestand van die watertoevoer. Alhoewel Msukaligwa Plaaslike Munisipaliteit (MLM) ‘n verklaring uitgereik het wat inwoners in kennis gestel het dat hulle aan die toevoer werk, is hierdie probleem nie al van gister af ‘n doring in die vlees van inwoners nie. As u probleme ondervind met die kwaliteit van u water, kan u ‘n foto via WhatsApp stuur, met u area of adres, na 071 885 2505. < Previous Article Next Article >

During the course of last week, the rainy weather made life extremely difficult for EMS and traffic personnel, as a slew of collisions were reported. According to available information, a total of five lives were lost, and several motorists and passengers were injured. The traffic department would like to urge motorists to drive carefully, especially in rainy weather. With winter being on our doorstep, fog will also become a major issue, and restrict visibility of motorists while driving. Carnage ensues as rainy weather hits Carnage ensues as rainy weather hits 1/4 Share GK CRONJE 8 June 2021 With winter being on our doorstep, fog will also become a major issue, and restrict visibility of motorists while driving. During the course of last week, the rainy weather made life extremely difficult for EMS and traffic personnel, as a slew of collisions were reported. According to available information, a total of five lives were lost, and several motorists and passengers were injured. The traffic department would like to urge motorists to drive carefully, especially in rainy weather. With winter being on our doorstep, fog will also become a major issue, and restrict visibility of motorists while driving. < Previous Article Next Article >

CCBSA expands on returnable PET bottles The new recyclable PET bottles rolled out by CCBSA. The new recyclable PET bottles rolled out by CCBSA. The new recyclable PET bottles rolled out by CCBSA. The new recyclable PET bottles rolled out by CCBSA. 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 8 September 2020 The returnable bottles are made of PET plastic and feature a paper label with ‘RETURNABLE’ appearing on a green or yellow strip on the front of the bottle. The recommended retail price for the 2L Coca-Cola Original Taste – Less Sugar beverage is R15, which excludes a R9 deposit. Other brands, like Coca-Cola No Sugar, Sprite and Fanta, are also be available in the new 2L returnable PET plastic bottle at a recommended retail price of R12 excluding the R9 deposit. Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) continues the roll-out of its 2L returnable Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle into more regions across South Africa. Returnable PET is part of The Coca-Cola Company’s World Without Waste vision, which focuses on the entire packaging value chain from how bottles and cans are designed and made to how they’re collected, recycled and reused later. CCBSA is offering more consumers across South Africa value-for-money, while playing its part in protecting the environment. During September, which is the National Clean-up and Recycle Month in South Africa, CCBSA will roll-out numerous community clean-ups and litter collection campaigns around the country to raise awareness and reduce plastic pollution. “As a user of packaging we have a responsibility to not only recycle packaging through our various initiatives, but also to continue to invest in infrastructure that can help us develop innovative packaging to achieve our World Without Waste ambitions,” says CCBSA Managing Director, Velaphi Ratshefola. “By offering a returnable PET bottle, we are creating greater value for money, as well as an incentive for consumers to collect packaging, rather than disposing of it into the environment.” The returnable bottles are made of PET plastic and feature a paper label with ‘RETURNABLE’ appearing on a green or yellow strip on the front of the bottle. The recommended retail price for the 2L Coca-Cola Original Taste – Less Sugar beverage is R15, which excludes a R9 deposit. Other brands, like Coca-Cola No Sugar, Sprite and Fanta, are also be available in the new 2L returnable PET plastic bottle at a recommended retail price of R12 excluding the R9 deposit. Once a bottle is returned to CCBSA, it will go on a looped journey to be cleaned to Coca-Cola’s stringent measures and requirements, then refilled and distributed back to retail outlets. When the bottle reaches the end of its life cycles, after being returned to CCBSA, it will be recycled and turned into another PET plastic bottle. “This initiative strengthens our PET collection efforts through our various partnerships such as our membership in the PET Recycling Company (PETCO) and several buy-back centres we have established in communities around the country,” adds Ratshefola. “Last year, 62% of PET bottles were collected for recycling. Through this new returnable PET packaging and other innovations, we are set to continue improving our collection and recycling rates, until we reach our ambitious targets.” During 2019, more than 92 000 tonnes of post-consumer PET bottles were collected through the PET Recycling Company (PETCO). These bottles were diverted from landfills in South Africa, saving 612,000m² of landfill space. < Previous Article Next Article >

1000Kings drops a new project 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 24 AUgust 2021 The DEEP BRIDGE EP brings some solid bangers, and some of the tracks are co-produced by 1000Kings & Sam's Music. 1000Kings Movement is excited to drop another project from 1000Kings Records called DEEP BRIDGE EP, some of the tracks are co-produced by 1000Kings & Sam's Music. All tracks are copyrighted. Digital Release : 01 Sept 2021 Outlets : Traxsource • Junodownload • Beatport • Spotify • iTunes & other digital outlets Author : Makhosi Nkosi Artist : 1000Kings Ft. Sam's Music Label : 1000Kings Records Publisher : 1000Kings Movement Distributor : iMusician Genre : Nu-Jazz • Broken Beats • Soulful • Deep House No of tracks : 8 Registered #SAMRO #RISA #SAMPRA Name : Makhosi S Nkosi Cell : 0732546757 Email : dj.a.k.a.king@webmail.co.za Address: 2282 Nkabinde Street Wesselton Township Ermelo, 2351 https://m.facebook.com/1000kingsMovement https://facebook.com/onethousankings https://twitter.com/1000KINGS_SA https://soundcloud.com/1000king https://youtube.com/1000KINGSMOVEMENT ™ https://instagram.com/onethousandkings https://1000kingsmovement.bandcamp.com https://www.flowcode.com/page/1000kingsrecords https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/1000kings < Previous Article Next Article >

MPU Veiligheid verseker dat jy gerus jou geliefdes kan besoek 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 22 February 2022 Die eerste stap sal wees om die gras te sny, en kort te hou op die gronde. Op Sondag, 20 Februarie 2022, het lede van Mpumalanga Veiligheid, wat bestaan uit verskeie organisasies se plaaswagte, TLU, AfriForum en sektor buurtwagte, sowel as Spartan Training, hulp verleen aan besoekers van Ermelo begrafplaas. Dié diens, wat gratis deur die lede gebied word, verseker dat die gemeenskap van Ermelo met ‘n geruste hart hul geliefdes se grafte kan besoek. Die lede patroleer die gronde, en vergesel besoekers regoor die begrafplaas. Die lede verseker die veiligheid van besoekers, is op die uitkyk vir enige verdagte gedrag van individue wat kortpad sny oor die gronde. Die lede is ook besig om ‘n plan te beraam om die mure en hekke te herstel wat deur boosdoeners beskadig of verwyder is. Die span sal elke derde Sondag van die maand die gronde patroleer, by beide die ou en nuwe begrafplase, en nooi graag lede van die gemeenskap om oë te wys tussen 12:00 en 14:00. Almal is welkom om die begrafplase te besoek, en daar is geen koste verbonde aan die diens nie. Die lede wil graag ook ‘n versoek rig aan besigheidseienaars en lede van die gemeenskap wat betrokke wil raak by die instandhouding en opknapping van die begrafplase om besoeke te vergemaklik. Die eerste stap sal wees om die gras te sny, en kort te hou op die gronde. Enige persoon wat sou wil betrokke raak, of meer informasie verlang, kan Henry Geldenhuys by 083 560 1273, Frikkie du Plessis by 078 803 3102 of Jaco Kirk by 081 325 7259 kontak. Sien meer foto’s en video’s op ons Facebook blad, Tribune Ermelo. < Previous Article Next Article >

Sunday, 16 May 2021, proved to be a day of fortune for a family living at the Mabuza Farm informal settlement, after their shack was decimated by a fire. In a stroke of luck, no injuries or fatalities were reported. According to the Msukaligwa Local Municipality spokesman, Mandla Zwane, the cause of the blaze was determined to be a nearby veld fire, which in turn caused significant damage to the family’s home. Msukaligwa Fire & Rescue were on scene to extinguish the blaze. Residents are warned to be vigilant during the winter season, where dry grass and shrubbery can easily catch fire and cause exponential damage to property, as well as loss of human and animal life. Lucky escape for family after shack fire Lucky escape for family after shack fire 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 18 May 2021 Residents are warned to be vigilant during the winter season, where dry grass and shrubbery can easily catch fire and cause exponential damage to property, as well as loss of human and animal life. Sunday, 16 May 2021, proved to be a day of fortune for a family living at the Mabuza Farm informal settlement, after their shack was decimated by a fire. In a stroke of luck, no injuries or fatalities were reported. According to the Msukaligwa Local Municipality spokesman, Mandla Zwane, the cause of the blaze was determined to be a nearby veld fire, which in turn caused significant damage to the family’s home. Msukaligwa Fire & Rescue were on scene to extinguish the blaze. Residents are warned to be vigilant during the winter season, where dry grass and shrubbery can easily catch fire and cause exponential damage to property, as well as loss of human and animal life. < Previous Article Next Article >

Tribune Newspaper migrates to digital publication 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 23 February 2021 The Tribune ePaper will impress its footprint in the form of weekly e-mail updates of the top stories to subscribed readers and businesses. After careful deliberation and extensive consultation with clients and stakeholders, we are proud to announce the migration of our publication to fully digital format. Thus, this publication will be the final printed version of the newspaper, which will then be fully integrated in digital format as from 2 March 2021. In an constantly evolving landscape of information and technology, the Tribune ePaper will impress its footprint in the form of weekly e-mail updates of the top stories to subscribed readers and businesses, which will redirect then to a fully interactive web page. From there, the entire publication will be easily readable and accessible, free of subscription charges, on both mobile and desktop solutions. When visiting the interactive site, readers, clients and advertisers will be able to easily enquire and respond to advertisements in our e-publication, by simply clicking on the relevant advertisement of interest. Once clicked, an auto-completed e-mail will open in your preferred e-mail client, from where you can fill in your enquiry and send it to the advertiser in question, with minimal hassle. From there, the recipient of the e-mail will be able to easily and readily reply to the client’s enquiry, be it pricing enquiries, or simply needing more information regarding products and services. Interested advertisers may also book one of four spaces that are available on the weekly e-mail, which will reach more than 5 000 individuals at startup, with the subscriber base expanding as contact addresses are submitted. If you would like to receive your weekly Tribune ePaper, simply send a blank e-mail to tribuneinteractive@highveldtribune.com . You will then be added to the database to receive your weekly E-Paper. You may also send a WhatsApp, simply containing your e-mail address, to either 071 885 2505 or 082 542 9592, to have your address added to the mailing list. We heartily thank all our readers and advertisers for their support, and we look forward to continuing our journey together in the digital realm. Should you have any enquiries regarding advertising space, do not hesitate to contact Lynette Hattingh on 082 542 9592, send an e-mail to lynette@highveldtribune.com , or contact Sue-Marie Hattingh on 082 734 0867. If you would like to report a news event or place a municipal service delivery complaint, you may send a WhatsApp to Garth Cronje on 071 885 2505, or send an e-mail to editor@highveldtribune.com . < Previous Article Next Article >

Eagan Engelbrecht crowned as Little Mr. World 2022 1/5 Share SM HATTINGH 25 October 2022 “Eagan, the Ermelo community is very proud to call you our own Ermelo super model.” Eagan Engelbrecht, a very well known 4-year-old from Ermelo, made his way to Turkey recently to partake in a prestigious contest. He is renowned in the modelling industry, and doesn’t allow grass to grow under his feet when it comes to competition times. He is a very friendly and cute youngster, with the softest heart that cares so much for other people. Pageants SA has since proudly announced that Eagan, who was recently crowned as Mini Mr. South Africa 2022, attended his first international pageant, and was crowned as the new Little Mr. World 2022, as well as receiving the award of Mini Top Model of the World 2022 in his age division. “Eagan, the Ermelo community is very proud to call you our own Ermelo super model.” The event was hosted at a sparkling gala crowning at the Otium Hotel in Kusadasi, Turkey, on 20 October 2022, under the directorship of Carolyn Botha from Pageants SA, for the World League of Fashion and Beauty founded by Mr. Ashot Khachatryan 34 years ago. The contestants spent ten days at the five-star Seven Seas Sealite Elite Hotel in Kusadasi and enjoyed loads of fun between their judging rounds, which included performing a talent, providing a video advertising South Africa, and allowing the audience and judges the opportunity to get to know the contestants in their own country. The contestants were carefully monitored during their time on their manners and conversational skills with other contestants, and then performed on stage wearing their national costumes, casual- and evening wear. The contestants also performed during the crowning of the Princess of the Globe and Miss 7 Continents pageants, and were a total delight to the judges. “We are proud to say that not only did Eagan win in his category, but South Africa came home with all six major titles which were competed for, including Little Miss World, Little Mr. World, Miss Teen World, Mr. Teen World, Little Miss Universe and Miss Teen Universe. Pageants SA is extremely proud of the achievements of our six contestants, and wish them an absolutely wonderful year of reign. Four of the six contestants are all from one family, how brilliant can that be for a family,” Pageants SA said. Mia Stone won Little Miss Universe in her age group, as well as Miss Super Model. Xané Engelbrecht won Miss Teen World, as well as Best Talent and Miss Charity. Xavier Engelbrecht won Mr. Teen World and Best of the Best. Gabby Bryant won Little Miss Universe, Miss Talent as well as Miss Charity. Resaobaka Moatlhodi won Miss Teen Universe, as well as Junior Top Model of the world. Congratulations are in order to the six contestants on their great achievements, they kept South Africa's name high in Turkey. The contestants would like to thank all their sponsors that helped them to attend this stellar event, and also thank their parents for all their hard work and support during the pageant. < Previous Article Next Article >