Camden saboteur in cuffs after confession 17 November 2022 Camden supplies 1 561MW of electricity, equivalent to 3.4% of the national grid. Read More Total of 271 zama zama males arrested in Ermelo 18 October 2022 To date, the Tribune has received no further communication from any of the recipients, the department’s Queen Tsebetsebe, nor from the office of the Director General’s Nonhlanhla Ndebele. The DMRE’s Solomon Phetla acknowledged the enquiry, but to date, failed to reply. Read More Bongo set to face the music in November 31 August 2022 To date, Bongo has maintained his innocence, and claims that he is the target of a personal vendetta. Read More “Enough is enough" says MEC Shongwe 30 August 2022 During Imbizo, the MEC DCSSL, Vusi Shongwe, addressed the community members. Read More Fraudster nabbed by Hawks 26 August 2022 The alleged contract also stated that the investment shall be paid back to the investors with returns, as a lump sum of R302 370 on or before 30 September 2020. Read More Fury as cats are wounded by pellet gun 24 August 2022 Perrins also noted that sadistic curiosity and delinquent behaviour are some of the causes, and animals wounded by pellet guns are never accidental. Read More Ermelo CPF members keep the streets safe 23 August 2022 A special thank to Jaco Kirk from Spartan Training, and Damian from AfriForum Buurtwag. Read More Veediefstal boewe loop op dun ys 16 August 2022 Die waarde van die vee wat terug gevind is, is ongeveer R280 000. Read More Bekende plaaslike besigheid beroof 10 August 2022 Die verdagtes het gevlug met ‘n onbekende bedrag kontant vanuit die kasregisters. Read More Cable theft is crippling the country 10 August 2022 The 51 000 job losses in the first quarter of 2022 is testament to how local business and the economy has been crippled. Read More Armed robbers meet their match with ACSU 26 July 2022 “Well done, ACSU. You are always there when we need assistance." Read More Beware of SARS phishing scam 19 July 2022 SARS has issued a warning to the public to refrain from opening or responding to e-mails from unknown sources, even if they seem threatening. Read More Load More Articles

Inwoners genooi na jaarlikse e-Rommel insameling 15 November 2022 Kom ons neem verantwoordelikheid, en pas ons omgewing op. Read More Brace for year of increased load shedding 15 November 2022 Generating units at Grootvlei, Hendrina and Camden power stations will also be taken offline over the next five years. Read More Duvenage represents MPU in reality show 15 November 2022 The show is filled with all the emotions, drama and suspense one would expect from a world-class reality show. Read More Missing man sought by family 15 November 2022 Willem was last seen traveling from Morgenzon in his white Toyota Hilux Dakar bakkie, with registration number FBH 948 L. Read More Chaos in Havenga Road as trailer snaps 1 November 2022 The entire community is getting the short end of the stick. Read More Merino Mall - A boon for the community 1 November 2022 The vision for the mall includes making a meaningful contribution to the local economy on an ongoing basis. In this regard, it has also created 450 permanent job opportunities. Read More Shoprite launches bigger carrier bag for taxi commuters 25 October 2022 Shoprite’s new red, 60-litre bags are 60 microns thick and more resilient, and costs R4. Read More Eagan Engelbrecht crowned as Little Mr. World 2022 25 October 2022 “Eagan, the Ermelo community is very proud to call you our own Ermelo super model.” Read More Aksiegroep dreig om R33/34/66 roetes te sluit 19 October 2022 Volgens die groep word die areas se padoppervak deur swaarvoertuie vertrap. Read More Ryan het dringend jou hulp nodig 11 Oktober 2022 Ryan en sy vriende het Saterdag aand uitgegaan in Pretoria, waar hy toe beval was in twee aparte insidente. Read More Kiette Rekenmeesters verwelkom NJ Robbertse 13 September 2022 Myburgh en Robbertse Inc is ook ‘n SAICA opleidingskantoor wat klerke die geleentheid bied om hulle klerkskap te voltooi by die firma. Read More MMM displays the power of prayer 13 September 2022 The CPF, SAPS & MMM have pledged to continue visiting schools. Read More Load More Articles

EHS-leerders word vereer tydens Lourierfunksie 1 November 2022 Die Hoëveld Tribune wisseltrofee vir Afrikaans Huistaal, beste kreatiewe skrywer in Graad 12 is toeken aan Frané Swart. Read More Trotse EHS Graad 11 leerders ontvang streepbaadjies Na die oorhandiging van die baadjies, is die Skoolbybel oorhandig aan die hoofdogter vir 2023, Mienke Cloete, as simbool van geloof. Read More Erries jet off to the USA 1 November 2022 The Erries are grateful to have been part of this unforgettable, sublime, confounding experience. Read More Erries spog met plekke in Nasionale Jeugskou top tien 18 October 2022 Elke provinsie het drie leerders per ouderdomsgroep in geskryf, dus was die deelnemers baie en die kompetisie straf. Read More Erries word gemotiveer deur entrepreneur 18 October 2022 Albert is ‘n passievolle 29-jarige filantroop, wat saam met sy span al bykans 26 000 studente en 235 skole bereik het met sy “millionaire”- projek. Read More Errie kuns beste in Mpumalanga 30 August 2022 Die tema was 'Sirkels' en leerders moes die tema op ’n kreatiewe manier interpreteer as ’n praktiese taak. Read More EHS kondig leierrade vir 2023 aan 30 August 2022 Alles in ag genome, getuig die verkiesing van die 2023 Errie-leierskorps van ‘n besondere groep leerders. Read More Errie-ruiters gekies vir Mpumalangaspan 23 August 2022 EHS is trots op elkeen en wens julle alle sterkte toe vir die nasionale kampioenskap wat voorlê. Read More 14 Erries deur na Con Spirito Kunswedstryd-finaal 23 August 2022 Hoërskool Ermelo is dankbaar en voel bevoorreg dat 14 leerders daarin kon slaag om deur te dring na die nasionale finaal. Read More Mnr & Me Liggie 2022 met trots aangewys 16 August 2022 Stylvolle sportsterre. En stylvol was die Liggies beslis! Read More EHS-dogtershokkie neem voortou in Mpumalanga-uitspele 10 August 2022 Die eersteplek in Mpumalanga word gedeel deur EHS en NHS. Read More EHS-kultuur kleur gemoedere in 10 August 2022 ’n Psigiater bevind haarself in ’n sielkundige inrigting om profiele saam te stel van die pasiënte. Read More Load More Articles

Besigheids eienaars sit met hand in die hare 15 November 2022 "Die sluwe karakters wat hier rond sluip, skrik baie potensiële klante af." Read More High water table proves problematic for MLM 18 October 2022 Thulatsepo General Trading was appointed as contractor for the project, with a completion date of 30 June 2023. Read More COSATU displays power on day of action 11 Oktober 2022 An organized and paceful march proceeded through the streets of Ermelo, towards Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) Read More MLM announces R3.5 million service delivery drive 20 September 2022 Some residents claimed that blatant grandstanding by municipal officials impacted the protocol and quality control that should be followed. Read More Smouldering refuse leaves residents disgusted 20 September 2022 For months, residents and businesses have complained about refuse skip bins not being emptied, but instead being set alight. Read More Sign the service delivery petition 20 September 2022 The link to the petition can be obtained on by contacting the MBCF. Read More Raw sewage spillage in DBP unresolved since 2016 13 September 2022 Raw sewage flowing into living areas is also a major health hazard, The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) stated. Read More MLM in hot seat over water pollution 30 August 2022 Based on the Green Drop report for 2022, seven (7) municipalities in the province scored less than 30%. Read More Inwoners ruk hand uit by Pet Dam 30 August 2022 Die Pet Dam, wat veronderstel is om toegang gekontroleer te wees nadat MLM miljoene Rande bestee het aan omheining, is ‘n klap in die gesig van Ermelo inwoners. Sien meer foto's en 'n video op ons Facebook blad, Tribune Ermelo. Read More Mkhondo ex-municipal manager appointed at MLM 18 August 2022 "He excels in creating consensus among diverse groups, and he is fully committed to the creation of better life for all." Read More Mayor Mngomezulu, catalyst of service delivery hope 10 August 2022 A JoJo water tank was also donated to the KwaDela drop-in-centre. Read More Choking on sewage fumes since 2014 3 August 2022 One resident showed the Tribune a trench that he had to dig by his own means to divert the raw sewage from his residence. Read More Load More Articles

Beware of circulating fake messages 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 8 February 2022 Unless you provide the scammer with authentication, verification or one time PIN (OTP) or banking PIN codes, the call will be futile. Residents are hereby requested to refrain from circulating a WhatsApp message that claims that your banking application on your phone can be hacked via a phone call. According to the message, the caller allegedly requests you to pick an option between pressing 1 and 2 on your dialer, to confirm whether or not you are vaccinated. Your banking app is then allegedly hacked after completing the dialing prompts. This circulating chain message should be considered as fake. Based off available information, the currently circulating message had been constructed off a similar WhatsApp message that had circulated in May 2021, which had been verified as fake. The fake message from 2021 also stated that the call was for “vaccination status census”. Verified sources state that a scammer can call you, pretending to be someone official, and so gain access to your personal details. Unless you provide the scammer with authentication, verification or one time PIN (OTP) or banking PIN codes, the call will be futile. According to ABSA, in cases such as these, fraudster will call you, pretending to be a bank representative or other authoritative person, who requires information such as your ID number, banking details and logon credentials to your online banking profile, to solve a problem or prevent your account from being closed. Vishing is difficult to trace, especially now that fraudsters can mask their numbers, leading a victim to believe that the call is from a legitimate source, or by diverting their number to a legitimate number. Clients can protect themselves by always being vigilant and never sharing their PIN, password, passcode and transaction verification or card CVV number with anyone. If you receive such a phonecall, immediately end the call, and report the call to your bank’s fraud helpline, and alert the SAPS. Your bank will never require you to verify your PIN, CVV or account details via a phonecall. < Previous Article Next Article >

Xtra Savings can now also transact 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 November2021 To get a Money Market Account, register for a free account in-store or download the Shoprite app from the Apple Store, Huawei App Gallery or Google Play Store. Good news for all shoppers! Checkers and Shoprite Xtra Savings members can now transact using their Xtra Savings cards following a significant update to the Shoprite Group’s Money Market Account. The Money Market Account, which has attracted 530 000 users since it launched just over a year ago, now provides customers with transactional banking functionalities, including sending money and making withdrawals. “The development and roll out of the account have been driven entirely by customer needs,” explains Jean Olivier, General Manager: Financial Services at the Shoprite Group. Customers indicated that they like transacting with their phones, but also with a card, and some raised concerns about how to access their Money Market Account if their phone battery went dead or they forgot their phones. Realizing that 20 million customers already had the Xtra Savings rewards card, the Group worked on a solution. Customers can now link their Xtra Savings card to their Money Market Account and will be able to use these cards to pay for items provided shoppers have funds in their account. They can use their Xtra Savings cards to pay for goods at checkout points, as they would any other bank card. Money Market Accounts offer banked and unbanked consumers, many of whom are regular customers at the Group’s stores, access to basic transactional banking activities that are specifically aimed at their needs. The account gives them simplicity and transparency, as there are no fees and no physical forms, as it is all digital. It also offers low-cost banking with no monthly fees, no load fees, no transactional fees, only a R5 withdrawal fee, and no debit orders or deductions, as to ensure that customers are in full control of their money. Easy access is offered on any mobile phone, and available for free via the Shoprite app, USSD (*120*3534#), WhatsApp (087 240 5709) or the Xtra Savings card. Anyone can register for a Money Market Account, as a customers just need a South African ID or any passport and a South African cellphone number. “It is a straightforward account which allows customers to be in full control of their money and does not surprise them with any hidden fees,” says Olivier. To get a Money Market Account, register for a free account in-store or download the Shoprite app from the Apple Store, Huawei App Gallery or Google Play Store, or by by dialing *120*3534#. Customers can also add Shoprite on 027 87 240 5709, or Checkers on 027 87 240 5385 as a WhatsApp contact, and follow the prompts. < Previous Article Next Article >

Gert Sibande District Municipality (GSDM) executive mayor, Muzi Chirwa, in his capacity the Chairperson of the District Command Council warned councillors to reject involvement in the distribution of food parcels. This comes after ANC councilors throughout the province have been warned to stay away from the distribution of food parcels, to no avail, with councillors still choosing to stick their fingers in the pie. A slew of complaints and allegations have surfaced, which involves ANC councillors looting food parcels, handing food parcels to their friends and families, and even charging residents an alleged “small fee” for the parcels to be delivered. “No councillor in the District must be found to be in violation of the instruction that Councillors should not be involved in the distribution of food parcels. Our role as councillors should be to ensure that the needy people in the communities and the wards we are responsible for, are on the list managed by the Department of Social Department (DSD) and that we monitor that food is received by all. Stakeholders who wish to partner with us in providing food parcels, must all do so through DSD. No one must come with different lists which deviate from the DSD list. There must be coherence and integration of this significant activity,” Chirwa sternly stated. This meeting took place ahead of the lowering of the National Alert Level to Level 3. All government stakeholders presented their progress reports to the DCC during the meeting, according to the different clusters. The next virtual meeting took place on 1 June, details to the meeting was unavailable at the time of publication. ANC councillors warned against food parcel fraud ANC councillors warned against food parcel fraud Cllr. Muzi Chirwa, GSDM executive mayor. Cllr. Muzi Chirwa, GSDM executive mayor. 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 2 June 2020 This comes after ANC councilors throughout the province have been warned to stay away from the distribution of food parcels, to no avail, with councilors still choosing to stick their fingers in the pie. A slew of complaints and allegations have surfaced, which involves ANC councilors looting food parcels, handing food parcels to their friends and families, and even charging residents an alleged “small fee” for the parcels to be delivered. Gert Sibande District Municipality (GSDM) executive mayor, Muzi Chirwa, in his capacity the Chairperson of the District Command Council warned councillors to reject involvement in the distribution of food parcels. This comes after ANC councilors throughout the province have been warned to stay away from the distribution of food parcels, to no avail, with councillors still choosing to stick their fingers in the pie. A slew of complaints and allegations have surfaced, which involves ANC councillors looting food parcels, handing food parcels to their friends and families, and even charging residents an alleged “small fee” for the parcels to be delivered. “No councillor in the District must be found to be in violation of the instruction that Councillors should not be involved in the distribution of food parcels. Our role as councillors should be to ensure that the needy people in the communities and the wards we are responsible for, are on the list managed by the Department of Social Department (DSD) and that we monitor that food is received by all. Stakeholders who wish to partner with us in providing food parcels, must all do so through DSD. No one must come with different lists which deviate from the DSD list. There must be coherence and integration of this significant activity,” Chirwa sternly stated. This meeting took place ahead of the lowering of the National Alert Level to Level 3. All government stakeholders presented their progress reports to the DCC during the meeting, according to the different clusters. The next virtual meeting took place on 1 June, details to the meeting was unavailable at the time of publication. < Previous Article Next Article >

On previous occasions, MLM stated that residents should contact the call centre to report such incidents. However, the inefficiency of the call centre, coupled with the lackluster response time from municipal departments have made this statement all but redundant. No respite from stray cattle 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 14 July 2020 On previous occasions, MLM stated that residents should contact the call centre to report such incidents. However, the inefficiency of the call centre, coupled with the lackluster response time from municipal departments have made this statement all but redundant. Over the course of several years, cattle owners have systematically circumvented the by-laws of Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) with regards to the care, control and branding of cattle and other stray animals. These individuals have also taken advantage of MLM’s lax attitude and have erected pens and makeshift shelters for farm animals in several wards. Despite the municipality’s by-laws stating that no person may keep farm animals in an enclosure or stable within 15 meters of any boundary of any land, dwelling, building or any structure used for human habitation, or 50 meters of any water resource or water supply intended or used for human consumption, transgressors live their best lives without consequence. Although it is mandated by the Animal Identification Act, Act 6 of 2000, a large percentage of the stray animals roaming the CBD, roadways, wards and surrounding areas are unmarked and unbranded. The fact that there are no longer pounding services offered by local companies makes life extremely difficult for residents and road users alike. Stray animals and cattle impede the flow of traffic, and have been the cause of many an accident in the vicinity of Ermelo. The inherent danger of stray cattle is especially notable on the N11 Ermelo-Hendrina road, where several serious collisions have been caused by these nuisance strays. Stray cattle and animals within wards demolish gardens, tear open refuse bags and unnecessarily rile up neighborhood dogs. On previous occasions, MLM stated that residents should contact the call centre to report such incidents. However, the inefficiency of the call centre, coupled with the lackluster response time from municipal departments have made this statement all but redundant. Although the municipal by-laws grants the municipality the power to rapidly fill their coffers by impounding and selling stray animals if they are not collected by their owners, the motivation seems to be lacking for unknown reasons. MLM ignored the enquiry submitted by the Tribune regarding this matter. < Previous Article Next Article >

In August 2018, the recovery plan was announced to deal with the two major aspects of revenue streams, namely, revenue generation strategies and creditor repayment. However, despite being adopted and implemented by local councils, the situations in Emalahleni, Lekwa, Msukaligwa, Mkhondo and Govan Mbeki local municipalities have exponentially worsened while being under a provincial intervention. COGTA expresses dismay with non-payment in MPU Speedy Mashilo, the 2018 COGTA MEC, lamented the financial mismanagement. Speedy Mashilo, the 2018 COGTA MEC, lamented the financial mismanagement. 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 15 September 2020 In August 2018, the recovery plan was announced to deal with the two major aspects of revenue streams, namely, revenue generation strategies and creditor repayment. However, despite being adopted and implemented by local councils, the situations in Emalahleni, Lekwa, Msukaligwa, Mkhondo and Govan Mbeki local municipalities have exponentially worsened while being under a provincial intervention. Due to the failure of municipalities in Mpumalanga, and the mounting debt accrued by these entities due to financial mismanagement and failure to collect revenue, a financial recovery plan intervention announced in August 2018. The recovery plan was announced to deal with the two major aspects of revenue streams, namely, revenue generation strategies and creditor repayment. However, despite being adopted and implemented by local councils, the situations in Emalahleni, Lekwa, Msukaligwa, Mkhondo and Govan Mbeki local municipalities have exponentially worsened while being under a provincial intervention. It has also been cited that City of Mbombela, Thaba Chweu, Emalahleni and Govan Mbeki are calssified as financially non-viable municipalities in the province. At the time, Emalahleni municipality owed Eskom R2,3 billion and was owed R3,8 billion by consumer debtors. “Despite being under the provincial intervention, these amounts increased substantially in the space of one year, to owing Eskom R3,5 billion and being owed R4,6 billion for services at the end of December 2019,” Grovè Morgan said. She said Govan Mbeki Local Municipality owed Eskom R1 billion, and was owed R1,4 billion for services which were provided until the end of December 2018. Since this announcement, the debt from municipalities have grown beyond control. Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) spokesperson, George Mthethwa, urged those who have an interest in the effective functionality of Mpumalanga municipalities to mobilize communities to pay for municipal services. “Local government is a regulated sphere or policy directed. What is crucial is that the financial distress that our municipalities find themselves in are due, in part, to the failure of some communities to pay for services. That is, non-payment of electricity and water. Unfortunately, the majority of our municipalities are grant dependent and payment of services is a revenue stream that must sustain them. However, if no revenue derived from the payment, then the financial position of the municipalities is affected.” Mthethwa stated. < Previous Article Next Article >

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

Die Erries is reg vir die jaar en met samewerking soos dié vanaf die gemeenskap, kan Hoërskool Ermelo baie groot hoogtes bereik. EHS bedank Smet Jet 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 16 February 2021 Die Erries is reg vir die jaar en met samewerking soos dié vanaf die gemeenskap, kan Hoërskool Ermelo baie groot hoogtes bereik. Hoërskool Ermelo se dank gaan uit aan Smet Jet wat EHS se geboue – koshuise ingesluit, gesaniteer het en so bygedra het tot die voorbereiding vir 2021 se skooljaar. Die Erries is reg vir die jaar en met samewerking soos dié vanaf die gemeenskap, kan Hoërskool Ermelo baie groot hoogtes bereik. < Previous Article Next Article >