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AfriForum-teenboelieveldtogspan besoek skole in Ermelo 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 22 February 2022 Vir meer inligting oor AfriForum se teenboelieveldtog besoek gerus www.teenboelie.co.za . Die burgerregteorganisasie AfriForum se teenboelieveldtogspan het op 16 Februarie by Ermelo English Primary School, Hoërskool Ligbron en Laerskool JJ van der Merwe in Ermelo besoek afgelê. Dié veldtog dien as bewusmaking van afknouery in skole. “Dit is vir AfriForum belangrik om saam met leerders, onderwysers en ouers te werk om ’n verskil te maak en afknouery in skole hok te slaan. Veilige skole sorg ook vir ’n veilige gemeenskap, nie net nou nie, maar ook in die toekoms. Elke leerder wat die teenboeliepraatjie bywoon, word toegerus met die nodige kennis en vaardighede om as leier in situasies op te tree waar afknouery plaasvind. Kinders word ook geleer om te kan onderskei tussen afknouery en konflik. Die doel van hierdie praatjie is om leerders te bemagtig. Die hoërskool leerders is ook meer ingelig oor die gevare rondom kuberafknouery,” sê Leandie Bräsler, AfriForum se bestuurder vir jeugleierskap. “AfriForum het waardevolle inligting oor boeliegedrag aan die Liggies oorgedra. Boeliegedrag is ongelukkig ’n realiteit en die Liggies het wenke van onskatbare waarde ontvang wat hulle bemagtig om teen boelies op te staan,” sê Saretha Ferns, jeugwerker by die Hoërskool Ligbron. “Die bewusmaking van afknouery is van kardinale belang, aangesien die leerlinge weens sosiale media meer daaraan blootgestel word. Leerlinge moet leer hoe om dit te hanteer en sonder die nodige bewusmaking weet hulle nie altyd hoe om korrek op te tree in boeliesituasies nie,” sê Erika Bester, onderwyseres by die Laerskool JJ van der Merwe. Vir meer inligting oor AfriForum se teenboelieveldtog besoek gerus www.teenboelie.co.za . < Previous Article Next Article >

TLU calls for attention on farm murders 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 29 September 2020 “The minister lets farmers in the country down. Our borders are not protected, stock theft is ever-increasing, and farm attacks get more violent than ever. Our feedback indicates an alarming element of racial hatred during such attacks. The minister says he sees every murder on a South African as serious, but it is time for him to realize that race plays a role when it comes to farm attacks.” Mr. Geldenhuys stated. TLU SA calls on the minister of police, Mr. Bheki Cele, to clarify if farm attacks and murders receive the attention it so urgently requires. Even if, according to him, it does not enjoy the status of a National Priority Crime anymore. The minister recently said in parliament, in answer to a question from the DA, that these crimes are not classified as priority crimes. He said farm attacks fall under other severe crimes like murder, attempted murder, sexual attacks, assault and robbery. According to him, they handle these crimes under the SAPS’s National Rural Safety Strategy, implemented from 1 March 2020, and which will be in place for the next five years. “It seems like the minister is more concerned about semantics than human lives,” says Mr. Henry Geldenhuys, the president of TLU SA. “Research shows that these types of attacks and murders on farms contain other elements than the ‘normal’ cases of murder and robbery. The protection of our members, the farmers who produce the food South Africans eat every day, is the most important issue for TLU SA. The minister should know that farmers stand together and that they can paralyze the country when food production is affected.” The recent farm attacks across the country saw very high levels of violence and racial tension. The EFF’s continued rants about land issues and the minister calling commercial farmers disrespectful and allowing communities to yell and insult them only serve to increase the tension even more. “The minister lets farmers in the country down. Our borders are not protected, stock theft is ever-increasing, and farm attacks get more violent than ever. Our feedback indicates an alarming element of racial hatred during such attacks. The minister says he sees every murder on a South African as serious, but it is time for him to realize that race plays a role when it comes to farm attacks.” Mr. Geldenhuys concluded. < Previous Article Next Article >

Merino Mall offers construction progress sneak peak 1/8 Share GK CRONJE 31 May 2022 You may view walkthrough videos, as well as more photos on our Facebook page, Tribune Ermelo. On Tuesday, 24 May 2022, the management of the Merino Mall offered a tour of the construction site to the community of Ermelo, guided by site safety officers. The community, as well as local schools were invited to join them on the day, where all aspects of the mall’s construction were explained, and any questions answered by professionals on site who are involved in the project. The mall, which is slated to open on 27 October 2022, has the majority of Ermelo excited beyond measure. The single-storey, fully-enclosed mall, which has a gross leasable area (GLA) of 27 000m², will house a total of ninety stores, and 1743 parking bays. The mall sports a total of approximately 32 000 floor tiles used, 600 kilometers of bricks laid, 750 employed individuals and steel which weighs a total of 200 elephants. The management has also stated that due to the trees removed during construction, of which most were invasive plants, a total of 275 new trees will be planted in and around the mall. New retailers to Ermelo, which will be based in the mall, are Crazy Plastics, @Home, Dis-Chem, PNA, Cape Union Mart, Queenspark, The Cross Trainer, Old Khaki, Crazy Pets, Refinery and a Burger King drive-thru. Additionally, other stores include, but are not limited to Pick n Pay, Footgear, Spitz, Markham, Tip Top Tailor, Mr Price Sport, Mellin’s iStyle, Capitec, Media Store, Nedbank, Identity, Jet, Sheet Street, Pick n Pay Liquor, Studio 88, Sportscene, Tasko Sweets, Mr. Price Home, Pick n Pay Clothing, Soviet, Checkers, Dis-Chem, Truworths, Ackermans, Crazy Store, Computer Den, Side Step, Tekkie Town, Total Sports, Foschini, Computer Den, FNB, King Pie, Checkers Liquor, Miladys, Woolworths, Mr. Price, PEP, Torga Optical, Oasis Water, The Fix, ASJ, Sneaker Factory, Bingo, Boesmanland Biltong, PEP Home, Exact and Clicks. You may view walkthrough videos, as well as more photos on our Facebook page, Tribune Ermelo. < Previous Article Next Article >

Cecilia kort hulp met veloorplantings 1/3 Share SH HATTINGH 10 November 2020 Cecilia sterk baie goed by haar suster aan, maar moet nou veloorplantings ondergaan, wat ‘n groot bedrag gaan beloop. Die gesin beskik nie oor ‘n mediese fonds om te help met al die mediese onkostes nie. Cecilia Earle, ‘n jarelange inwoner van Ermelo, was op Donderdag, 8 Oktober 2020 betrokke in ‘n tref en trap ongeluk met ‘n swaar motorvoertuig. Cecilia sterk baie goed by haar suster aan, maar moet nou veloorplantings ondergaan, wat ‘n groot bedrag gaan beloop. Die gesin beskik nie oor ‘n mediese fonds om te help met al die mediese onkostes nie. Enige persoon wat meer inligting wil hê is welkom om Sue-Marie by 082 734 0867 te skakel. Die trust fonds is as volg: PWG Prokureurs, Eerste Nasionale Bank, Ermelo, Takkode: 270344. Die tjek-rekeningnommer is 52180048278. Barmhartige samiritane moet asseblief E745/Earle gebruik as verwysing. < Previous Article Next Article >

Milky Lane bederf Medi-Kliniek personeel 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 17 August 2021 Daar was heerlike lofprysing gedoen in die gange waar pasiënte, personeel sowel as afgesonderde COVID pasiënte, die musiek kon hoor. Op Sondag, 15 Augustus, het Milky Lane die personeel, asook die COVID pasiënte elk bederf met ‘n melkskommel, pakkie lekkers, en ook ‘n inspireerende boodskap. Daar was heerlike lofprysing gedoen in die gange waar pasiënte, personeel sowel as afgesonderde COVID pasiënte, die musiek kon hoor. Pastoor Zet van die AGS kerk het geopen deur skriflesing en gebed. Jesus Laaik Jou was ook teenwoordig, waar hulle die klank behartig het, en seker gemaak het dat almal in die hospitaal die musiek kon hoor. Die organiseerder van die projek, Sonja Kirk, wil graag vir Muhammed Bhyat van Milky Lane Ermelo bedank vir die skenking, asook vir Medi Kliniek se personeel vir die tyd wat hul kon gebruik om lofprysing te doen. Laastens, maar nie die minste nie, groot dank aan Pastoor Zet en al die lede van Jesus Laaik Jou. < Previous Article Next Article >

WOF contingent deployed to Canada 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 17 August 2021 The request for assistance came from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC), which has, in terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Canada and South Africa, asked for firefighting assistance from the Working on Fire Programme (WOF) to assist with their fire management in Canada. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Working on Fire Programme deployed 109 firefighters and management to the province of Manitoba, in Canada, to assist with firefighting efforts on Tuesday evening, 10 August 2021. This is the Programme’s fourth deployment of firefighters to Canada. Working on Fire Mpumalanga proudly boasts with seven representatives in the WOF contingent. Led by Walter Khoza, Ground Operations Manager, Highveld region, the firefighting delegation consists of Sibusiso Ngobeni, Type 1 Crewleader of the Mlambongwane team, Sphilile Khumalo, a female firefighter from the Piet Retief team, Bongani Sifunda from the Barberton team, Siphesihle Makhubu from the Wakkerstroom team, and Sipho Mlotshwa from the Badplaas team. Prior to their departure, the firefighters and management underwent refresher training in Stone Ridge, Hekpoort, in Gauteng to ensure that they are fit and ready for the conditions expected in Canada. Canada has been experiencing record-breaking heat that is associated with dry weather. Large wildland fires are currently burning in the province of Manitoba, and extreme fire danger exists across the western provinces. The request for assistance came from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC), which has, in terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Canada and South Africa, asked for firefighting assistance from the Working on Fire Programme (WOF) to assist with their fire management in Canada. The MOU provides for the exchange of Wildland Fire Management Resources between the two countries. The Working on Fire Programme is an Expanded Public Works Programme funded by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. It recruits young men and women from disadvantaged communities, and equips them with specialized veld and forestry firefighting skills. < Previous Article Next Article >

2 500 SASSA social relief payouts processed 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 June 2020 The Mpumalanga SASSA office has, to date, succeeded to effect payment of the special Social Relief Distress Fund of R350 for 2 500 unemployed citizens in the province. At this time, SASSA is in the processing phase of received applications, and qualifying applicants will be notified in due course. Qualifying residents who wish to apply, are urged to visit the SASSA offices for the special SRD COVID-19 grant. The Mpumalanga SASSA office has, to date, succeeded to effect payment of the special Social Relief Distress Fund of R350 for 2 500 unemployed citizens in the province. At this time, SASSA is in the processing phase of received applications, and qualifying applicants will be notified in due course. Qualifying residents who wish to apply, are urged to visit the SASSA offices for the special SRD COVID-19 grant. Applications are made electronically to avoid scams roving on social platforms. To apply, citizens may also send a WhatsApp to 082 046 8553, enter USSD code *134*7737#, send an e-mail to srd@sassa.gov.za , or contact the call centre on 0800 60 1011 or 013 754 9428/54. Payment will be effected through choices of bank account, e-wallet, cash send or through the post office. < Previous Article Next Article >

Monte Sole MOTH invites community 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 3 November 2020 . The Ermelo MOTH Club reminds and invites members of the community to attend the event, and to ensure that the sacrifices are honored, and not forgotten. The Memorable Order of Tin Hats, or the MOTH as it is more popularly known, is an ex-servicemen and women organization founded in Durban, South Africa, in May 1927. The centre of the emblem of the Order is the Tin Hat, hallowed by the Light of Service. The complete emblem includes the crossed rifles of sacrifice, surrounded by 12 stars that signify Mutual Help, the whole within an unending circle, expressing life and harmony without end. In Ermelo, the Remembrance Day service and parade will take place at 11.45 on Sunday, 8 November 2020, at the Monte Sole Bunker, 46 Jan van Riebeeck Street. The Ermelo MOTH Club reminds and invites members of the community to attend the event, and to ensure that the sacrifices are honored, and not forgotten. Fritz Olmesdahl may be contacted on 081 406 8946, should you wish to obtain more information. < Previous Article Next Article >

Errie kuns-leerders tydens Mpumalanga Kunskompetisie 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 6 Oktober 2020 Hierdie jaar se Errie-presteerders is gekies uit 137 inskrywings regoor die provinsie. Dit is ‘n merkwaardige prestasie. Sewe Visuele kunste-leerders van Hoërskool Ermelo het hierdie jaar ingeskryf vir die Mpumalanga Kunskompetisie, en ontvang meriete-toekennings van die Departement van Onderwys. Die tema vir 2020 was ‘Heritage Re-imagined’. Die Erries neem elke jaar deel aan die kunskompetisie, wat deur die Departement van Onderwys geloods word, en vele top tien plekke is al deur die Erries ingepalm. Hierdie jaar se Errie-presteerders is gekies uit 137 inskrywings regoor die provinsie. Dit is ‘n merkwaardige prestasie. Sewe Visuele kunste-leerders van Hoërskool Ermelo het hierdie jaar ingeskryf vir die Mpumalanga Kunskompetisie, en ontvang meriete-toekennings van die Departement van Onderwys. Die tema vir 2020 was ‘Heritage Re-imagined’. Die leerders moes unieke kuns werke skep, waarin hulle die tema vanaf konseptualisering tot ‘n produk op ‘n kreatiewe wyse moes interpreteer en uitbeeld. Hierdie tema vorm ook deel van die Graad 12 werk vir 2020. Geluk aan Micheala Erasmus (87%), Zara Büchling (86%), Nontokozo Ngwenya (86%), Nomfundo Shabangu (85%), Cara Roos (82%), Phumelele Malinga (81%) en Geraldine Liebenberg (81%), met hul puik uitslae. “Hoërskool Ermelo is besonder trots op elkeen, en het groot waardering vir jul besondere kuns talent, asook die leiding wat die leerders ontvang vanaf EHS se kuns onderwyser, me Carin van der Merwe. Mag elkeen se toekoms kleurvol wees!” < Previous Article Next Article >

Erries se harte gaan uit 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 29 September 2020 Hoërskool Ermelo dink met simpatie aan die familie en vriende en bid dat ons Vader hulle met Sy vertroosting sal omhels in hierdie deurmekaar en moeilike tyd. Dis met groot hartseer dat EHS verneem van die afsterwe van oud-Errie, Pieter (Fielies) Moolman. Hy het gematrikuleer in 2009 en laat sy vrou, Lumé en twee kinders, Hendrik en Miné agter. Hoërskool Ermelo dink met simpatie aan die familie en vriende en bid dat ons Vader hulle met Sy vertroosting sal omhels in hierdie deurmekaar en moeilike tyd. < Previous Article Next Article >

The incredible story Ismail Joosub 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 19 January 2021 “My achievements, however long and laborious, made me a better man. Ultimately fate will define my future, but I wouldn’t mind securing a seat in the Union Buildings.” Ismail Joosub, a 21-year-old local marvel, has quite a story to share with the world. Born into a long line of high-achievers, his family migrated from India in the 1930’s. Ismail’s grandparents moved to South Africa, and founded a fabric store whilst enduring the hardships of South Africa in that era. Ismail bears the namesake of his grandfather, and touts his grandmother as the matriarch of the family, contributing with support and council to his successes in life. Ismail’s family, however, continued the success in Ermelo by the acquisition of various properties, with hard work and honest labor being the main focus. His family were given no free reign, and accomplished their success themselves through sheer dedication. Ismail remembers himself as a shy kid, being more observant than vocal. He attended Ermelo Primary School Grades 1 through 7, and his academical focus brought with it great achievements, with Ismail being at the top of the class throughout his attending years. Ismail featured in the media on various occasions, and strangely, already had an idea in primary school as to the aim of his life, and was fascinated with power and men in suits. Ismail also expressed great interest in geopolitics within different geographical locations. His life took a turn in Grades 5 and 6, when one of his English teachers inspired him, and his mother subsequently encouraged him, to enter oratory competitions. Placing first in this competition, Ismail burst out of his shell with extraordinary confidence. He participated on provincial level speeches, and was chosen as the best orator in Mpumalanga, having a voice compared to Barack Obama. Exuding confidence, Ismail was accepted to both local high schools, but ultimately settled on Ligbron as a choice because of their technological advancements and offerings. He flew through his high school career with ease, placing top in all academic events. From there, there was no stopping Ismail, and he was awarded as second best orator in the country, and continued to climb even higher. Still keeping an eye on the global political ethos, and nurturing his passion for international law, Ismail sees his role model and influence as Henry Kissinger, President Richard Nixon’s security advisor and expert in international affairs and foreign policy. Reading books by the dozen, Ismail decided in Grade 9 to put spirituality first. He became involved on the Islamic scene, and set out on the gargantuan task of memorizing the Quran. This proved to be a grueling task due to school pressure and his various other commitments, but he continued searching for the meaning of life. “This endeavor shaped my political and legal views , the meaning of justice and the impact of religion. In Grade 11, I stepped away as the winner of all my oratory competitions. In Grade 12, I started making friends... powerful friends,” Ismail gleamed. “These included powerful men and women from the political, legal and business fields. Most importantly, my family plays a crucible role in the man I am today, especially paying honor to my father. He guided me, and counselled me on how to succeed and rise in life’s ranks. My father supported and understood me, as he still continues to support my directive in life.” Ismail said. “Ultimately, law is the choice I’d rather make, instead of politics. Law affords me the chance to make a difference in the justice issues in South Africa. Law runs in the family blood, with two of my family members in the top 10 lawyers in the country.” he said. Enrolling in the University of Pretoria in 2018, which features the best law faculty on the continent. Although enjoying the university’s challenges, Ismail had issues blending in with the hustle and bustle of Hatfield. He felt that he was not doing enough, not making as big a difference as he would have liked. Ismail decided to join the Muslim Student Association (MSA) as a key role player, and aimed on making a difference for Muslim students. He also joined the SRC to ensure that all Muslim rights were equally covered. “Delving deeper into law and legal philosophy, I joined the Law House, rising in ranks, and serving on four subcommittees in the same year. Through hard work and dedication, I passed my first year cum laude, and during my second year in 2019, I was honored with the merit of the Golden Key award, which recognises the top 15% of students in the faculty. Although having ties with Ministers in Government and Leaders of various political organizations, I still have no official political affiliation, but continue to contribute value to the functioning of various bodies on campus.” Ismail said, now on the edge of his seat. “2019 was a magical year for me. Having ties with key players, everyone knew my name, and I was touted as the next president of the country. I also have a massive social media following, airing opinions on geopolitical issues. I’ve been giving my insights for over two years, and was part of the executive council of the debate team. My second year of law brought about big life decisions, accompanied by a stellar academic record. Prevailing options are either a masters in international law, or advocacy, because of my ability to speak well, drawing massive crowds when I speak.” Ismail smiled. “I have a great interest in diplomacy, was in contact with many ambassadors on international affairs, and was on my way up. However, the COVID-19 pandemic cut short the dream ride, as all affairs are on halt, but I am still determined to make a change. I helped my father in property affairs during the lockdown period, and did terrifically well in business management during the 2020 lockdown, whilst still building and strengthening contacts. I started long length articles on various sites, and am still polishing my oratory skills. Despite the pandemic, my academic year finished with seven distinctions in law, whereafter I received a call in October 2020, from the African Union. In a brilliant twist of fate, I am now the Vice President and Media and Marketing Officer of the AU Student Commission, and may now practice my influence in real life, and online. Having the best interest of Africa at heart, I am looking at the implications of any and all events. I will be investigating human rights violations, and will be working to let liberty shine as a beacon.” Ismail said. “I have recently been contacted by some of the biggest law firms on the continent, including Werksmans Attorneys and Norton Rose Fulbright. “My achievements, however long and laborious, made me a better man. Ultimately fate will define my future, but I wouldn’t mind securing a seat in the Union Buildings.” Ismail said with a humble smile. “I sit here as an avid admirer of Churchill and many others, and would like to be remembered as someone who contributed positively for the advancement of humanity. That’s what I’m working towards, and I do believe that there will be a meteoric rise in my future, and I will work toward the betterment of all South African life.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Ermelo welcomes Midfire Safety EMS 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 26 April 2022 Your level of income and the level of care required all contributes to the costs associated. With great excitement, the residents of Ermelo welcomed Pat Sitoto, I.L.S, and Beauty Themeli, BAA, from Midfire Safety EMS. Pat and Beauty are locked and loaded, ready to assist the community amidst a shortage of emergency vehicles to attend to medical events. Hailing from Kriel and arriving in Ermelo on 1 April 2022, Midfire Safety EMS is based in Camden Avenue, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pat and Beauty are fully qualified on all EMS levels. When it comes to indigent patients, the provincial ambulance service has their hands full covering the entirety of Msukaligwa, and aren’t always immediately available when tending to patients. Pat has said that they’re here to alleviate that headache. “The cost associated with our service varies from case to case, and according to severity. In the end, we are here to assist the community with compassion. Your level of income and the level of care required all contributes to the costs associated. We are here to save lives, and affordability cannot be matched with loss of life. We assist private and provincial patients, and work according to RAF standards in many cases.” In case of an emergency, feel free to contact Midfire Safety EMS on 061 800 7479 for immediate assistance. < Previous Article Next Article >