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GSDM calls for an end to GBV 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 7 July 2020 Leaders from various faith-based organisations joined the GSDM political and administrative leadership during the prayer session, which was held under the theme “An Outcry for spiritual Intervention against COVID-19, Gender Based Violence and Femicide”. Press Release - The Gert Sibande District Municipality (GSDM) has again called for an immediate end to the scourge of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide. The call was made during a prayer session that was conducted from the GSDM Council Chambers on Thursday, 25 June where less than 50 delegates were gathered while others joined virtually in line with the lockdown alert level 3 regulations. Leaders from various faith-based organisations joined the GSDM political and administrative leadership during the prayer session, which was held under the theme “An Outcry for spiritual Intervention against COVID-19, Gender Based Violence and Femicide”. In his address, GSDM Executive Mayor, Councillor Muzi Chirwa, said the municipality was very concerned by the emergence of violence directed at women and children. “These acts of Gender Based Violence and Femicide are rising and they are done by some of us in the society, in particular men. That is why as the collective leadership of this municipality are calling on men to desist from this conduct of abusing and killing of women and children,” said Chirwa. He also announced that GSDM would be hosting a first ‘District Women and Men Parliament’ the following day, 26 June 2020, virtually, to try and find solutions in fighting the scourge and grow the District together. He further added that the municipality had the full confidence on all the law enforcement agencies that they will act swiftly against the perpetrators of Gender Based Violence and called on members of the community to work with them by reporting incidences to the police. Cllr. Chirwa also raised his concerns about the sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 infection rates in the country, particularly in the District, and called on all to remain vigilant. The leaders of the faith-based organisations applauded the GSDM for the initiative and pledged their support. < Previous Article Next Article >

President’s Air Trophy touches down at Ermelo Airfield 1/5 Share GK CRONJE 25 May 2021 The PTAR - Presidents Trophy Air Race, is the most historically elite, internationally recognized prestigious air race in the world. Excitement and joy filled both pilots and spectators, who partook in the event hosted at Ermelo Airfield from 20-22 May. Aircraftof all shapes and sizes landed at the airport strip, while onlookers stared in amazement. The planes were then parked and shown off, where spectators could view and photograph these beautiful inventions. The PTAR - Presidents Trophy Air Race, is the most historically elite, internationally recognized prestigious air race in the world. If you’re interested in competing in future events, you may visit www.safpa.co.za . You may also view more photos and videos of the event on our Facebook page, Tribune Ermelo. < Previous Article Next Article >

Op Maandag, 28 September, het ACSU wagte ‘n verdagte man vasgetrek wat al lank soek was. Die verdagte het by verskeie huise al huisware gesteel, en weer probeer verkoop aan ander mense. ACSU het vir ‘n geruime tyd die verdagte dopgehou, en finaal vasgetrek. Die aanklaer het Maandag (gister) ‘n saak ge-open by die SAPD waar hy gearresteer is. Al die gesteelde goedere is terugbesorg aan die eienaar. ACSU wagte is wakker ACSU wagte is wakker 1/2 Share SH HATTINGH 29 September 2020 ACSU het vir ‘n geruime tyd die verdagte dopgehou, en finaal vasgetrek. Al die gesteelde goedere is terugbesorg aan die eienaar. Op Maandag, 28 September, het ACSU wagte ‘n verdagte man vasgetrek wat al lank soek was. Die verdagte het by verskeie huise al huisware gesteel, en weer probeer verkoop aan ander mense. ACSU het vir ‘n geruime tyd die verdagte dopgehou, en finaal vasgetrek. Die aanklaer het Maandag (gister) ‘n saak ge-open by die SAPD waar hy gearresteer is. Al die gesteelde goedere is terugbesorg aan die eienaar. < Previous Article Next Article >

“Baie geluk aan bovermelde atlete, en baie sterkte met jul voorbereiding vir toekomstige byeenkomste. Die Erries hou julle flinke tred met groot belangstelling dop!” Errie-atlete presteer tydens landloop byeenkoms 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 31 August 2021 “Baie geluk aan bovermelde atlete, en baie sterkte met jul voorbereiding vir toekomstige byeenkomste. Die Erries hou julle flinke tred met groot belangstelling dop!” Op 18 Augustus het die Erries se landloop atlete aan 'n landloop byeenkoms te Hoërskool Hertzog deelgeneem. Daar was slegs een byeenkoms vir 2021, en die Erries het hul uitstekend van hul taak gekwyt. Die volgende atlete verdien besondere vermelding: BongmusaVilakazi eindig eerste (seuns o/16), Chester Mpahlele behaal derde plek (seuns o/16), Nicolas Steyn vierde plek (seuns o/14), Mia Steenkamp eerste plek (dogters o/16) en Zané du Plessis tweede plek in dieselfde ouderdomsgroep. Caylin Loock eindig eerste in die afdeling vir dogters o/17. “Baie geluk aan bovermelde atlete, en baie sterkte met jul voorbereiding vir toekomstige byeenkomste. Die Erries hou julle flinke tred met groot belangstelling dop!” < Previous Article Next Article >

Buks Beukes gedenkdiens 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 23 Junie 2020 Weens die COVID-19 pandemie mag daar net ‘n sekere aantal persone bymekaar wees, so kontak gerus vir Antoinette op 082 920 9645 om te bevestig vir die diens. Wyle Buks Beukes, wat op 21 Mei oorlede is, se gedenkdiens sal op Vrydag, 26 Junie, om 11:00 plaasvind. Die diens sal vanuit die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk op die hoek van McDonalds en De Jager straat wees. Weens die COVID-19 pandemie mag daar net ‘n sekere aantal persone bymekaar wees, so kontak gerus vir Antoinette op 082 920 9645 om te bevestig vir die diens. “Rus sag, Buksie”. < Previous Article Next Article >

Lakesh Maharaj, new president of Phoenix Rotary Club 1/0 Share SH HATTINGH 25 August 2020 The Phoenix Rotary Club hosted their Induction Dinner on Friday, 21 August, at Makou Restaurant. The club members enjoyed the evening, where Janine Cirigliano, the outgoing president, announced the new commitee. Lakesh Maharaj was announced as the new president, with Lawrence Wood as the secretary. The club also welcomed Michael and Libby Hagemann as the new members. “Congratulations to everyone, the community looks forward to work with the new committee.” < 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 >

Cricket stalwart Lizelle Lee announces retirement 1/1 Share Supplied Content 12 July 2022 Momentum Proteas batter, Lizelle Lee has announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. Momentum Proteas batter, Lizelle Lee has announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. This news comes ahead of the Proteas Women’s three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against England, getting underway from Monday, 11 July in Northampton. The Ermelo-born 30-year-old made her international bow for South Africa in 2013 during the inbound tour against Bangladesh, debuting in T20 International (T20I) cricket at her home ground in Potchefstroom before receiving her first cap in One-Day International (ODI) cricket a week later. In the 50-over game, the opening batter amassed 3 315 runs in 100 matches, including 23 half-centuries and three centuries with a career-best score of 132 not out against India in Lucknow in March last year. In the shorter format, Lee played 82 games for the green and gold, recording 1 896 runs, while notching up 13 fifties and one hundred against Thailand in 2020, which made her only the second South African woman to reach triple figures in T20Is. The Senwes Dragons star leaves the international stage in first place on the runs-scorer’s list in T20I cricket for South Africa, while she only comes second to the recently retired Mignon du Preez in the One-Day format. Lee’s statement is as follows: “It is with a lot of mixed emotions that I announce my retirement from international cricket. From a very young age, I have lived cricket and wanted to represent my country at the highest level. Over the past 8 years I was able to live that dream and I feel I have given everything I could to the Proteas. I feel that I am ready for the next phase in my career and will continue to play domestic T20 cricket around the world. It has been an incredible journey and it would not have been possible without everyone who has supported me during my international career. I want to thank my family, especially my wife Tanja for all the sacrifices they have made for me to live out my dream to represent my country. Thank you to CSA, SACA and all stakeholders involved for the opportunities and support you afforded me to make my dreams of playing for the Proteas come true. My fellow Proteas teammates, thank you for the wonderful memories we have made together. You have made this journey incredible, and I could not have done this without you. I will always be supporting you; we will always be rising together. Lastly to my fans, I am the person I am because of the love and support you have given me throughout my international career. I look forward to continuing this journey with you in the different leagues around the world,” she concluded. “It is with great sadness that we have to bid farewell to a titan of South African cricket at a relatively young age, however we wholeheartedly respect the individual’s decision and her desire to move onto the next chapter of her playing career. Lizelle has given this nation countless memorable moments on the field of play, most notably in 2021 when she was leading from the front with the bat towards being named the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year in an effort to help South Africa soar to second place on the ICC ODI Rankings. We wish her and her young family nothing but the best from here onwards,” the Director of Cricket, Enoch Nkwe, commented. Pholetsi Moseki, Cricket South Africa (CSA) Chief Executive Officer said: “On behalf of Cricket South Africa (CSA), I’d like to thank Lizelle for her more than eight years of service for the Proteas and wish her all the very best for all her future endeavours, including her ongoing domestic career at home and all around the world. Her explosive batting and her all-round talents at the highest level of the game will be sorely missed by all in the international cricketing fraternity and by the South African public. The legacy she has left behind will be felt for many a year yet,” Moseki concluded. - Cricket South Africa Corporate Communications < Previous Article Next Article >

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

Mall construction still on the cards A 3-D render of the planned Merion Mall in Ermelo. A 3-D render of the planned Merion Mall in Ermelo. 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 22 September 2020 In January 2020, the Moolman Group was granted the go-ahead for the construction project. The Moolman Group has confirmed that the project is now codenamed Merino Mall, and planning have now been put in motion. In early 2015, residents learned with great excitement of a planned shopping center, Plateau Mall, which was to be built in Voortrekker Avenue, where the Showgrounds is currently located. The project would be managed by the Moolman Group, a well-known developer with many successful projects on their roster. This flagship construction project, touted as a 30,000m² development, would see a completion date of April 2020, and which would house many new chain stores, immediately made a big splash in the community. Unfortunately, over time, the excitement disappeared into the mist of uncertainty, after no indication of any building process was visible. The community also abuzz with rumours of alleged political influence that played a role in the objections. However, the allegations could not be substantiated, and the dust settled over time. After the events, the planning was quietly swept under the rug by officials, hoping that the Plateau Mall would die a silent death. However, in 2019, a silent war still raged on the courtrooms between Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) and the Moolman Group. Hoping that the Moolman Group would abandon the construction, even though all legal channels and supporting documentation were in order, it turns out that the Moolman Group’s legal team still had a few aces up their sleeve. After an extensive court battle, the Moolman Group emerged victorious after obliterating the faux obstacles and reasons for the disapproval of the project from MLM. In January 2020, the Moolman Group was granted the go-ahead for the construction project. The Moolman Group has confirmed that the project is now codenamed Merino Mall, and planning have now been put in motion. They have made great strides in improving their relationship with MLM. At this point in time, with the information available, the construction is expected to commence in mid- to late 2021, and will take an approximate 18 month period to complete. As the only location lacking a regional mall within its immediate vicinity, Ermelo residents are sure to rejoice when the Merino Mall finally comes to pass. < Previous Article Next Article >

The Kinross SAPS arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of Siyabonga Mathebula (20), who was allegedly stabbed by gang members in Extension 25. Mathebula succumbed to his injuries while being treated at the hospital. The incident occurred shortly after two rival gangs were embroiled in a turf war, with Mathebula encroaching on gang territory, according to reports. According to the SAPS reports, the rival gang revolted and torched a vehicle, and damaged several residences while on the hunt for the suspects. SAPS investigations led to the arrest of the suspects in Leandra. The suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues. Five remanded in custody for suspected murder Five remanded in custody for suspected murder 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 June 2020 According to the SAPS reports, the rival gang revolted and torched a vehicle, and damaged several residences while on the hunt for the suspects. SAPS investigations led to the arrest of the suspects in Leandra. The suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues. The Kinross SAPS arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of Siyabonga Mathebula (20), who was allegedly stabbed by gang members in Extension 25. Mathebula succumbed to his injuries while being treated at the hospital. The incident occurred shortly after two rival gangs were embroiled in a turf war, with Mathebula encroaching on gang territory, according to reports. According to the SAPS reports, the rival gang revolted and torched a vehicle, and damaged several residences while on the hunt for the suspects. SAPS investigations led to the arrest of the suspects in Leandra. The suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues. < Previous Article Next Article >

Karatekas deliver award-winning chops 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 22 February 2022 Lesedi Twala received gold for kumite (Fighting), and Sensei Eugene Smith was awarded silver for Kata (Form) during trials that took place in Delmas. Ermelo Shotokan Karate-do once again set the gold standard after Lesedi Twala received gold for kumite (Fighting), and Sensei Eugene Smith was awarded silver for Kata (Form) during trials that took place in Delmas. These karatekas represents Ermelo Shotokan Karate Academy and the style organization SKISA. Both these contenders have been selected, and will partake in the upcoming SA’s. Mpumalanga trials took place in Delmas. The junior SA’s will take place in in Durban on 4-6 March 2022, and the senior SA’s will take place 1-3 April 2022 in Gauteng. Sensei Smith stated that karate is a sport that focuses on developing character, sincerity, effort, etiquette and self-control. Interested individuals may visit www.ermelokarate.co.za , or contact Sensei Smith on 072 361 6680 to find out more about the classes available at the Ermelo Inn on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 17:30 - 20:30. < Previous Article Next Article >