Gesegdes soos “kriel haantjie”, wat beteken dis ‘n manlike aggresiewe persoon wat gewoonlik klein van postuur is, “bakkie brakkie”, wat ‘n hond is wat oral saam ry, en “kattemaai”, om altyd plesierig te wees. Die leerders het dit vreeslik geniet. JJ se Graad 7's geniet Taalweek 1/4 Share SH HATTINGH 25 Augustus 2020 Gesegdes soos “kriel haantjie”, wat beteken dis ‘n manlike aggresiewe persoon wat gewoonlik klein van postuur is, “bakkie brakkie”, wat ‘n hond is wat oral saam ry, en “kattemaai”, om altyd plesierig te wees. Die leerders het dit vreeslik geniet. Die afgelope week het Laerskool JJ van der Merwe se Graad 7 leerders ‘n Taalweek aangebied. Die leerders is geleer van woorde wat nie alledaags bekend is nie, asook die betekenis rondom die woord. Gesegdes soos “kriel haantjie”, wat beteken dis ‘n manlike aggresiewe persoon wat gewoonlik klein van postuur is, “bakkie brakkie”, wat ‘n hond is wat oral saam ry, en “kattemaai”, om altyd plesierig te wees. Die leerders het dit vreeslik geniet. Die leerders kon ook op Vrydag, 21 Augustus, soos ‘n karakter uit ‘n storie boek aantrek. < Previous Article Next Article >

Tydens die dekade is daar na verskeie aspekte gekyk soos, sterkte van opposisie, werklike punte behaal op veld en nog vele meer. Ligbron is onder die top 100 skole van die dekade, en die top groot skool in Mpumalanga asook onder die top drie skole in Mpumalanga. Ligbron rugby 53ste in die land Ligbron rugby 53ste in die land Ligbron rugby 53ste in die land 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 8 September 2020 Tydens die dekade is daar na verskeie aspekte gekyk soos, sterkte van opposisie, werklike punte behaal op veld en nog vele meer. Ligbron is onder die top 100 skole van die dekade, en die top groot skool in Mpumalanga asook onder die top drie skole in Mpumalanga. Ligbron Akademie vir Tegnologie is 53ste in die land met hulle puik rugby. Afgesien van die COVID-19 pandemie, wat veroorsaak het dat daar geen sport kon beoefen of gespeel word nie, het die SA Skole Sport na die laaste dekade (2001-2019) gekyk om te kan bevestig waar elke skool lê. Tydens die dekade is daar na verskeie aspekte gekyk soos, sterkte van opposisie, werklike punte behaal op veld en nog vele meer. Ligbron is onder die top 100 skole van die dekade, en die top groot skool in Mpumalanga asook onder die top drie skole in Mpumalanga. < Previous Article Next Article >

“Baie geluk aan dié seuns met uitstekende tellings en pragtige gholf. EHS is trots op elkeen.” EHS-gholf behaal weer eerste plek 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 25 May 2021 “Baie geluk aan dié seuns met uitstekende tellings en pragtige gholf. EHS is trots op elkeen.” Op Vrydag, 21 Mei, het een van die Erries se gholfspanne die volgende rondte liga gaan speel op Volksrust. As gevolg van die COVID-regulasies, kon daar net een span aan dié liga-rondte deelneem. EHS se A-span verteenwoordig egter die Erries uitstekend, en stap as wenners van die baan af. Dié span is goed op dreef om die liga te wen, met net nog een rondte om te speel. Die tellings van die spelers is as volg: Tobie Leibbrandt behaal15 punte, Wian Swart behaal 14 punte, Liam Kitchenmaster 13 punte en Pieter Leibbrandt 11 punte. “Baie geluk aan dié seuns met uitstekende tellings en pragtige gholf. EHS is trots op elkeen.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Twee Erries se skryf stukke is ingesluit in die “Poort”-bundel. Dit is ‘n publikasie van die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie en Kuns. Erries skitter met skryfwerk 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 28 September 2021 Twee Erries se skryf stukke is ingesluit in die “Poort”-bundel. Dit is ‘n publikasie van die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie en Kuns. Twee Erries se skryf stukke is ingesluit in die “Poort”-bundel. Dit is ‘n publikasie van die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie en Kuns. Leerders kon inskryf vir ‘n kompetisie, vir die geleentheid om hul werk te publiseer. Zara Büchling, ‘n Graad 12-leerder in 2020, se opstel “Die dag toe ek gewaag het”, en Isabelle Burgers, tans ‘n Graad 10-leerder, se opstel “Dawid Hellebaard” is in die bundel vervat. “Baie geluk aan elkeen van die leerders wat op die verskeie platforms presteer het. Die Erries hou julle skryf talent met afwagting dop! Baie dankie aan die Afrikaanse Departement van EHS, wat ‘n passie het en liefde kweek vir die taal en vir die vak.” < Previous Article Next Article >

“Baie sterkte met die volgende rondte van die Olimpiade. Mag julle soos volwaardige Erries Hoërskool Ermelo se naam hoog hou, en elke oomblik geniet.” EHS-slimkoppe presteer by Olimpiade 1/1 Share SM HATTINGH 3 August 2021 “Baie sterkte met die volgende rondte van die Olimpiade. Mag julle soos volwaardige Erries Hoërskool Ermelo se naam hoog hou, en elke oomblik geniet.” ‘n Groep Erries het deelgeneem aan die eerste rondte van die Proverto Olimpiade vir Rekeningkunde, Besigheidstudies en Ekonomie. Uit die byna 5000 leerders wat jaarliks aan dié kompetisie deelneem, is dit ‘n groot prestasie en eer vir die volgende nege Erries om op 4 Augustus deel te neem aan die tweede en finale rondte van die Olimpiade: Altus Boshoff (Graad 10), Johan Strauss (Graad 10), Raees Tikly (Graad 10), Sihle Maseko (Graad 11), Lood Geldenhuys (Graad 11), Mpumelelo Malaza (Graad 12), Liandri Viviers (Graad 12), Anke de Kock (Graad 12) en GJ Swanepoel (Graad 12). “Baie sterkte met die volgende rondte van die Olimpiade. Mag julle soos volwaardige Erries Hoërskool Ermelo se naam hoog hou, en elke oomblik geniet.” < Previous Article Next Article >

“Baie geluk aan dié Erries, en dankie aan elkeen van EHS se leerders wat hard bly werk. Julle deursettingsvermoë word raak gesien en EHS is trots op die prestasies behaal.” Hoërskool Ermelo Top Tien aangekondig 1/3 Share SM HATTINGH 17 August 2021 “Baie geluk aan dié Erries, en dankie aan elkeen van EHS se leerders wat hard bly werk. Julle deursettingsvermoë word raak gesien en EHS is trots op die prestasies behaal.” Afgesien van sovéél wat daagliks verander en onseker is, bly akademie EHS se hoogste prioriteit. Juis hieroor is Hoërskool Ermelo besonder trots op die Top tien-leerders wat aangekondig is na aanleiding van die afgelope eksamen. Graad 12 (vanaf nommer een tot tien): Leandri Viviers (96,29%), Michaela van Rensburg (92,36%), Lana Herholdt (92,29%), Anke de Kock (90,91%), Eunika Snyman (90,48%), Margha Greyling, Jolindi Annandale, Lethu Dlamini, GJ Swanepoel en Chané Bester. Graad 11 (vanaf nommer een tot tien): Lood Geldenhuys (90,56%), Danél Olivier (87,31%), Elandri Swart (86,59%), Spesihle Maseko (86,23%), Dirk Maritz (84,64%), Ilandri Nel, Tobie Leibbrandt, Carla Ferreira, Pieter Leibbrandt en Frané Swart. Graad 10 (vanaf nommer een tot tien): Raees Tikly (93,16%), Altus Boshoff (92,22%), Isabelle Moussier (90,35%), Johan Strauss (88,38%), Otto van Schalkwyk (85,64%), Ronique Botha, Zané du Plessis, Nqobile Zwane, Inge Greyling en Yoliswa Ndlangamandla. Graad 9 (vanaf nommer een tot tien): JF Möller (93,78%), Helené Lotz (92,72%), Kayleigh Moore (92,32%), Lariné Strydom (90,48%), Riël Hugo (90,43%), Sulicé Geldenhuys, Mia Davel, Hayley van der Walt, Duan Hugo en Katelyn Potgieter. Graad 8 (vanaf nommer een tot tien): Tharina Viljoen (94,35%), Wianke Cloete (92,39%), Lindi du Plessis (92,21%), Megan McDermid (91,80%), Esmari Kloppers (89,66%), Maret Maritz, Ulric Badenhorst, Wilné Geldenhuys, De La Rey Hattingh en Amori Prinsloo. “Baie geluk aan dié Erries, en dankie aan elkeen van EHS se leerders wat hard bly werk. Julle deursettingsvermoë word raak gesien en EHS is trots op die prestasies behaal.” < Previous Article Next Article >

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 >

Spotlight on local illegal mining 1/4 Share GK CRONJE 10 August 2022 Recently, an excavator has also been offloaded at Ding Dong, which proves the defiance of these operations that flies directly in the face of the law. Zama zama, a colloquial term which stems from Zulu, means “to try again” or “take a chance.” The term refers to artisanal (zama zama) miners that conduct illegal mining. Following the harrowing ordeal in Krugersdorp which involved illegal miners, both national and international scrutiny is on authorities, who are expected to pull up their socks and deal with the illegal mining scourge. Mpumalanga is especially rife with artisanal mining activity, with a surprising amount of these miners located in the immediate vicinity of Ermelo. Due to the entrance fee and security risks, artisanal mining is a dangerous method of making a living, with low-level miners often being misused and underpaid by ruthless kingpins and syndicates. It is estimated that more than six thousand of these illegal miners are underground nationwide, at any given time. In some areas, the illegal mining operations are dominated by immigrants who have entered illegally from neighboring countries, using violence and intimidation as a controlling force. Of the 400 abandoned coal mines across the country, Ermelo has been pointed as a troubling area, where abandoned mines lures crime, opportunity and many accidental deaths. Many if these deaths and injuries go unreported, due to undocumented immigrants, and the illegality of these mining operations. The long abandoned, and unrehabilitated Imbabala and Golfview mines, amongst others, have long been a topic of discussion. These sites still have open shafts, large bodies of water, extensive wash plant equipment and a number of deserted, multi-million Rand machines left behind. While the illegal mining is as clear as day, no official presence on the part of Msukaligwa Local Municipality, the mine, the SAPS or the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) can be seen. The SAPS has, however, told the Tribune that organized sting operations with all roleplayers are required at sites such as these, with the involvement of provincial and national authorities, and that the SAPS can not act as lone gunmen in this regard. Certain protocol needs to be adhered to before action can be taken. Load after load of coal and other minerals are packed on to coal trucks, who in turn head off to their illicit destinations. Some of these illegal operations have unbranded mining vehicles in their employ. The incapacity or unwillingness of authorities to step in may be the cause, while it may be considered that wide scale payoffs take place in order to have authorities avert their eyes. Mpumalanga is, after all, known for its rampant and blatant corruption. Unfortunately, these illegal activities and unrehabilitated mines have serious implications for the environment, food production and proper management of water resources in these areas. The additional issue is the unregulated and illicit nature of the mining often brings about violence, corruption, and turf warfare. Rival miners have been known to fight over profitable territory, rob fellow miners and trap one another in the mines to deter competition. Complaints from the community have also been a matter of interest, where it is alleged that these artisanal miners lure violent behavior to neighborhoods. Case en point, on Sunday evening, 7 August 2022, at approximately 18:30, reports had been received of approximately five bakkies that had cordoned off the entrance to the illegal mining sites. These bakkies seemingly prevented the heavy vehicles from entering and exiting the sites. According to the source, visible tension between the parties could be seen, which indicates that the nationwide crackdown on illegal mining sites are already putting pressure on the artisanal miners in the Ermelo region. The tension is expected to increase as authorities are poised to move from Gauteng towards Mpumalanga in the bid to halt the spread of these artisanal miners. Mine collapses and rock falls have also killed hundreds of artisanal miners, due to the lack of support structures within these mines. The local SAPS is, understandably, unwilling to take the considerable risk required to go into the deep mines to confront these miners. The local illegal sites, named Ayoba, Ding Dong and Estepiseni, are crawling with literally hundreds of artisanal miners, coal trucks, bakkies, trucks and other vehicles, all vying for a slice of the illicit pie. Recently, an excavator has also been offloaded at Ding Dong, which proves the defiance of these operations that flies directly in the face of the law. One of the mines stretch underground for nearly 600 meters, with nary a support pillar in place. Surrounding areas are also being independently investigated for signs of illegal mining, where at least one suspicious site had been noted on the N11, approximately 5KM from Ermelo. A reliable source has told the Tribune that these illegal mines pose a major concern, especially for surrounding power plants. According to the source, the sub-standard product mined from these sites, known as duff coal, are mixed with other coal at yards in Middelburg and Witbank, and these loads are subsequently transported to local power plants. The sub-standard nature of the coal causes damage to Eskom generators and equipment. The Tribune has also received reliable information that drivers who transport these dubious loads, are paid up to R20 000 cash for delivering a single loads to a designated point. For the more daring drivers, an offer of more than R40 000 per load stands if they are willing to deliver the coal directly to Eskom power plant offload sites. These figures obviously draws a pretty clear picture of the extent of these operations, and the various levels of corruption, bribery and other means of illicit activities are involved. While the DMRE and authorities are well aware of what transpires, these sites are left to be. These artisanal miners are also at risk of contracting various pulmonary diseases from inhaling coal dust, including coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Coal miners are also exposed to crystalline silica dust, black lung, silicosis, bronchitis, and emphysema. Despite Msukaligwa Local Municipality vowing to erect fences and safeguard problematic areas after an investigation by Human Rights Watch circa 2017, to date, no action has been taken. The fact of the matter is that the situation has worsened considerably. The South African government has not taken adequate steps to ensure coal mining companies rehabilitate mine sites, despite the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) requiring companies to do so. Improper assessments of future cleanup costs by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and a systemic lack of enforcement have left residents all contribute to the illegal activities around Ermelo, of which the top criminal dogs get away with much too easily. Of all the mine closure certificates granted by the DMRE between 2011 and 2016, only six were in Mpumalanga. Disturbingly, none of these closure certificates were for coal mines, according to Human Rights Watch. This means that, to date, Imbabala and Golfview mines have been simply abandoned, with no responsibility taken by controlling companies. The Tribune has directed an enquiry to the DMRE regarding the activity at these mines, and have received acknowledgment of receipt from two of the seven recipients. Additional enquiries have been directed to the Ermelo SAPS, as well as both Msukaligwa Local Municipality and Gert Sibande District Municipality. The combined response from the above roleplayers, should a response be received, will be available in the next publication. < Previous Article Next Article >

“Baie geluk aan elke onderwyser asook elke leerder. Baie dankie vir julle harde werk in 2021.” MLA leerders en personeel vaar puik 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 25 February 2022 “Baie geluk aan elke onderwyser asook elke leerder. Baie dankie vir julle harde werk in 2021.” By ‘n prysuitdelingsfunksie wat deur die kringkantoor Msukaligwa 2 en distrikskantoor Gert Sibande gehou was, het Morgenzon Landbou Akademie die volgende toekennings ontvang: Toekenning vir die enigste skool met ‘n 100% matriek slaagsyfer vir 2021, asook die skool met die hoogste persentasie leerders wat geslaag het met bachalaureus. Die volgende personeel het ook toekennings gekry vir die personeellid met die beste prestasie in sy/haar vakgebied: Mnr Pierre Venter - Wiskunde Geletterdheid, Mev Almarie Broekman - Wiskunde, Mnr Ruan Janse van Vuuren - Landboutegnologie, Mnr Armand van Niekerk - Fisiese wetenskap, Mev. Nelanie Smith - Afrikaans Huistaal, Mej Jeanine van Aarde - Rekeningkunde en Mej Wiana Eksteen - Toerisme. Van ons leerders was ook beloon vir hul insette deurdat hul aangewys was as die leerder wat die beste presteer het in ‘n spesifieke vak: Richard Ackerman - Ingenieursgrafika en Ontwerp, Anneleen Erasmus - Afrikaans Huistaal, Gerty Mostert - Wiskunde Geletterdheid, Kiara Mostert - Gasvryheidstudies en Danielle Prinsloo - Landboutegnologie. “Baie geluk aan elke onderwyser asook elke leerder. Baie dankie vir julle harde werk in 2021.” - Soos ontvang vanaf skool < 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 >

Nooddienste het die afgelope week harde bene gekou met verskeie botsings wat plaasgevind het. Telkens het botsings plaasgevind waar die bestuurders doodluiters nie die verkeersreëls gehoorsaam nie, en kanse gevat het. Die SAPD, asook die verkeersdepartement, wil ‘n versoek rig aan die gemeenskap om altyd die verkeersreëls te gehoorsaam. Geen gesag aan verskeersreëls Geen gesag aan verskeersreëls 1/4 Share SH HATTINGH 1 September 2020 Verskeie bestuurders het doodluiters nie die verkeersreëls gehoorsaam nie, en kanse gevat het. Nooddienste het geskarrel van een toneel na die ander. Nooddienste het die afgelope week harde bene gekou met verskeie botsings wat plaasgevind het. Telkens het botsings plaasgevind waar die bestuurders doodluiters nie die verkeersreëls gehoorsaam nie, en kanse gevat het. Die SAPD, asook die verkeersdepartement, wil ‘n versoek rig aan die gemeenskap om altyd die verkeersreëls te gehoorsaam. < Previous Article Next Article >

• Lede van Ermelo SAPD het op Vrydag, 29 Januarie, ongeveer 20:00 reageer op klagtes van persone wie onwettig drank verkoop vanaf 'n privaat woning in De Bruin Straat. Onderweg na die adres het hul 'n man teegekom wat drank gekoop het. Die SAPD is daarna na die betrokke adres, waarna een Chinese burger gearresteer is in gevolge die 'Disaster Management Act'. Die drank, wat twee polisie bakkies vol gemaak het, met die waarde van ongeveer R700 000, is na die SAPD se kantore geneem. • Ermelo SAPD ondersoek 'n klag van poging tot moord na aanleiding van 'n insident wat op Woensdag, 27 Januarie, ongeveer 16:30 in 'n oop veld in Camden Laan plaasgevind het. 'n 20-Jarige man beweer dat hy en vriende sokker in die veld gespeel het, toe 'n manspersoon in 'n bakkie op hul afgejaag en hul amper raak gery het. Hul het aanvanklik gedink die persoon het beheer oor die bakkie verloor, maar die persoon het omgedraai en weer op hul afgejaag. Hul het daarin geslaag om weg te hardloop. 'n Verdagte man is op 29 Januarie in verband met die voorval gearresteer. Nuus uit die SAPD se kantore Nuus uit die SAPD se kantore 1/5 Share SH HATTINGH 2 February 2021 Hul het aanvanklik gedink die persoon het beheer oor die bakkie verloor, maar die persoon het omgedraai en weer op hul afgejaag. • Lede van Ermelo SAPD het op Vrydag, 29 Januarie, ongeveer 20:00 reageer op klagtes van persone wie onwettig drank verkoop vanaf 'n privaat woning in De Bruin Straat. Onderweg na die adres het hul 'n man teegekom wat drank gekoop het. Die SAPD is daarna na die betrokke adres, waarna een Chinese burger gearresteer is in gevolge die 'Disaster Management Act'. Die drank, wat twee polisie bakkies vol gemaak het, met die waarde van ongeveer R700 000, is na die SAPD se kantore geneem. • Ermelo SAPD ondersoek 'n klag van poging tot moord na aanleiding van 'n insident wat op Woensdag, 27 Januarie, ongeveer 16:30 in 'n oop veld in Camden Laan plaasgevind het. 'n 20-Jarige man beweer dat hy en vriende sokker in die veld gespeel het, toe 'n manspersoon in 'n bakkie op hul afgejaag en hul amper raak gery het. Hul het aanvanklik gedink die persoon het beheer oor die bakkie verloor, maar die persoon het omgedraai en weer op hul afgejaag. Hul het daarin geslaag om weg te hardloop. 'n Verdagte man is op 29 Januarie in verband met die voorval gearresteer. < Previous Article Next Article >