The remuneration scale is dependant on the population size, and the income generated by the municipality. NDZ publishes salary figures for officials 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 7 June 2022 The remuneration scale is dependant on the population size, and the income generated by the municipality. Recently, Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) published the tiered remuneration scale of government officials, including municipal officials. The gazette states the six levels, including the upper limit, which means a specified maximum amount of costs which may be claimed. The gazette specifies the total remuneration package as the annual total cost to a municipality, including a basic salary component, a motor vehicle allowance, housing allowance, the municipal contribution to a pension, provident or retirement annuity fund, and municipal contribution to a medical aid scheme. The remuneration scale is dependant on the population size, and the income generated by the municipality. As point of reference, the highest scoring municipality will have to cough up a shocking R1 446 388 per annum for the mayor, which translates to just over R120 500 per month. The point score for Msukaligwa Local Municipality is currently at level 4, meaning that the executive mayor receives R920 656 per annum, or R76 746 per month. The speaker receives R736 530 per annum, or R61 377 per month, and the whip receives R690 808 per annum, or R57 567.00 per month, according to the gazette. < Previous Article Next Article >

Congratulations to all the Grade 12 educators who put in the hours and dedication that led to these achievements. NPSS class of 2020 produces great results 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 2 March 2021 Congratulations to all the Grade 12 educators who put in the hours and dedication that led to these achievements. NPSS is proud to announce the 2020 Grade 12 results. The pass rate improved from 93.5% in 2019, to 95% in 2020. A total of 17 distinctions were obtained. Kwandisa Mathebula did NPSS proud with four distinctions in Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Business Studies and Life Sciences. Her average is 83%. Akhona Ngiba achieved four distinctions in Mathematics, Computer Applications Technology, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. He passed with a 77.9% average. Nosisa Vilane obtained distinctions in Mathematics and Physical Sciences, and achieved an average of 75.3%. The following learners also achieved distinctions: Afrikaans: Sandile Mthombeni, Lindokuhle Mathenjwa, Mathematics: Thanyani Mulaudzi, Mathematical Literacy: Nqobile Khumalo, Zethembe Maseko, Life Orientation: Lerato Nkosi and Life Sciences: Nobuhle Nqoteni. NPSS is especially proud of this group who worked hard under extraordinary circumstances to achieve excellent results. Congratulations to all the Grade 12 educators who put in the hours and dedication that led to these achievements. Appearing on the photo is Kwandisa Mathebula, a learner of NPSS, passed her matric year with four distinctions, and is also the second best learner. < Previous Article Next Article >

She has been invited to an academic camp that aims to help students gain an even better understanding of mathematics, physical and life sciences, and enable them to solve exercises and problems themselves. Exceptional Errie-learner hand picked Sinethemba Dlamini, a Grade 12 learner of EHS. Sinethemba Dlamini, a Grade 12 learner of EHS. 1/1 Share SH HATTINGH 13 October 2020 She has been invited to an academic camp that aims to help students gain an even better understanding of mathematics, physical and life sciences, and enable them to solve exercises and problems themselves. Sinethemba Dlamini, a Grade 12 learner of EHS, has been selected by the Mpumalanga Education Department to acknowledge and celebrate her exceptional achievement in mathematics and physical science. She has been invited to an academic camp that aims to help students gain an even better understanding of mathematics, physical and life sciences, and enable them to solve exercises and problems themselves. To effectively do this, high profile facilitators have been appointed to help the learners at the camp. “Congratulations, Sinethemba! Hoërskool Ermelo is really proud of you, and we wish you the best of luck.” < Previous Article Next Article >

Die A-span dring dan ook deur na die School Of Champs toe, wat in Oktober sal plaasvind. Landtie hengelaars gladnie bang vir koue 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 24 August 2021 Die A-span dring dan ook deur na die School Of Champs toe, wat in Oktober sal plaasvind. Morgenzon Landbou Akademie se twee hengel spanne het die afgelope naweek die koue trotseer by Tago Vaaldam, vir die Mpumalanga skole liga finaal. Dit was 'n bitter moeilike dag, maar die vissermanne het hulle heel beste gegee ten spyte van die weer. Hier volg die dag en ook die liga se uitslae: Morgenzon B span plaas eerste vir die dag, en Morgenzon A-span neem tweede plek in vir die dag. Dwayne Coetzee verower die swaarste sak vir die dag toekenning, en Louhan Potgieter trek die grootste vis vir die dag vas. Algeheel eindig Morgenzon A eerste, en Morgenzon B vierde. Die A-span dring dan ook deur na die School Of Champs toe, wat in Oktober sal plaasvind. “Sterkte, manne. Ons weet julle sal die Landtie naam hoog hou. Stywe lyne!” < Previous Article Next Article >

Die Hoëveld Tribune wisseltrofee vir Afrikaans Huistaal, beste kreatiewe skrywer in Graad 12 is toeken aan Frané Swart. EHS-leerders word vereer tydens Lourierfunksie 1/2 Share Content Supplied 1 November 2022 Die Hoëveld Tribune wisseltrofee vir Afrikaans Huistaal, beste kreatiewe skrywer in Graad 12 is toeken aan Frané Swart. Op 19 Oktober is die Erries beloon tydens die jaarlikse Lourierfunksie. Dit was weereens ’n pragfunksie wat daarvan getuig dat enige iets wat die Erries aanpak, met styl en klas gedoen word. Die leerders is vereer vir hul harde werk en ’n paar pryse wat uitgestaan het, sluit in: Dirk Maritz wat die Theana de Beer wisseltrofee ontvang het vir die beste kultuurbydrae, Danel Olivier ontvang die NJ Robbertse-prys vir die beste Graad 12-leerder in sport en akademie, die boekpryse vir beste tweetaligheid is toegeken aan Dirk Maritz (Afrikaans Huistaal en Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal) en Sihle Maseko (English Home Language en Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal), Lood Geldenhuys ontvang die Sybrand Harris-kontantprys vir die hoogste prestasie behaal vanaf Graad 8 tot 12 en Danel Olivier ontvang ook die Dr. Roeline Groenewald-motiveringstrofee en kontantprys vir die naasbeste presteerder in Graad 12. Die Graad 12-top tien (vanaf nommer een tot tien): Lood Geldenhuys, Danel Olivier, Elandri Swart, Dirk Maritz, Ilandri Nel, Sihle Maseko, Tobie Leibbrandt, Pieter Leibbrandt, Frané Swart en Carla Ferreira. 2022 se Dux-leerder is Lood Geldenhuys. Hy ontvang ’n kontantbedrag wat deur dr Odie Swart geborg is, asook ’n silwer skinkbord en die Fairbairn-medalje wat beide deur TWK geborg is. Groot dank aan TWK, asook elke ander borg wat bygedra het om van 2022 se prysuitdeling ‘n sukses te maak. Baie geluk aan elke leerder wat erkenning ontvang het. Die harde werk wat elke onderwyser en leerder insit, gaan nie ongesiens verby nie. Die Hoëveld Tribune wisseltrofee vir Afrikaans Huistaal, beste kreatiewe skrywer in Graad 12 is toeken aan Frané Swart. - Inhoud en foto’s verskaf deur EHS < Previous Article Next Article >

Ouma Toys rus sag by die Here se voete 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 3 August 2021 Die familie bedank graag vir Kobus Taljaard, AEA, en Xolani Ngomane, BAA, van Life Care Response Ambulansdienste vir hul flink hulp en bystand tydens ‘n vreeslike deurmekaar en hartseer tyd. Anna Cecilia Cook, meer bekend as Ouma Toys, gebore op 10 Maart 1942, is op die oggend van 27 Julie 2021 huiswaarts geroep deur haar hemelse Vader. Ouma Toys sal deur die gemeenskap en haar vriende onthou word as ‘n ystervrou met ‘n hart van goud, altyd bereid om haar laaste te gee om ander te help. “As die somer se eerste reën val, en die vars,vrugbare grondreuk tref die aarde, sal ek Ouma altyd onthou. As die vlinders vry vlieg, en op ‘n kosmos tot rus kom, sal ek Ouma altyd in my hart en siel vashou. As die trane val, en die waarom’s kom, sal ek Ouma se glimlag koester, en altyd die beter tye in my geheue laat ontvou. Liefste Ouma Toys, die trane val in vlae soos ek hierdie huldeblyk skryf, maar nie net trane van hartseer omdat ek Ouma se liefde, omgee en altyd verstaan sal mis nie, maar ook trane van blydskap omdat ek weet Ouma is gelukkig en veilig in Ouma se hemelhuis. Ouma se vlamrooi hare van Ouma se jong dae wapper weer in die wind soos wat Ouma in die goue strate van die hemel baljaar. Rus sag, my liefste Ouma Toys. Ouma was die beste Ouma waarvoor enige iemand kon vra. Hou my plek in die hemel vir my, tot ons weer ontmoet.” - Oneindige liefde, “Ouvrou” (Tanya). “My mom was a very extraordinary person, which in turn made her well loved by all. As a mother, she was always super protective, and was always concerned about everyone’s wellbeing. Her passion was to pray for the needy and the helpless, in each and everyone’s quest to find and to need the Lord Jesus Christ in each of their lives. As a Grandmother, she always kept each of the kids in her prayers everyday. She loved them dearly, and the desire of her heart was to do this task, if you can call it until the day she rest her head. She has completed the task, and according to us, she graduated with honors. We also know that she has been received with open arms, as Jesus was with her all the way in the last hour. Mammy, rest sweet and rejuvenate your strength in the arms of our Lord Jesus.” - Love, Charles. “Mammie... Hoe begin mens dankie sê vir mammie? Vir 'n lewe van liefde en omgee, van opofferings sodat ons kon hê. Dankie sê vir mammie wat ons die regte pad gewys het om te stap, sodat ons ook die kroon van die lewe kan ontvang. Ek sê dankie dat Vader God my ma se enigste dogter gemaak het, dankie vir die seën wat mammie in my lewe was, en altyd sal wees. Jubel en dans voor die Koning van die heelal, want ma het tot die einde toe uitgehou. Ek sal na mammie verlang totdat ons weer ontmoet.” Baie liefde, Michele. “Ma was ‘n wonderlike ma vir my, en vir ons, en ons was, en is steeds, ontsettend lief vir ma. Ek gaan ma se gesprekke en geselsies vreeslik mis hier by die huis. Ons sal altyd vir ma lief wees.” Diepe liefde, Tony. Die familie bedank graag vir Kobus Taljaard, AEA, en Xolani Ngomane, BAA, van Life Care Response Ambulansdienste vir hul flink hulp en bystand tydens ‘n vreeslike deurmekaar en hartseer tyd. Hul bedank ook graag AVBOB se personeel vir hul bystand. Laastens, maar nie die minste nie, bedank die familie die Tribune ePaper personeel vir hul hulp en meegevoel. Ouma Toys se finale totsiens was klaar deur familie gedoen, en die kerkdiens se datum en besonderhede sal persoonlik aan nabye vriende gestuur word. < Previous Article Next Article >

Travel in style at new Carolina Taxi Rank 1/2 Share GK CRONJE 4 May 2021 Users of the facility were urged to properly handle this taxi rank, and guard it against vandalism. After the plight of taxi users in the area, construction has officially been completed, and the handover of the newly developed taxi rank in Carolina, coupled with a taxi office facility, took place on Saturday, 1 May 2021. The event was hosted in commemoration of Workers’ Day, and served as a word of thanks to all workers. Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr DP Nkosi, the Speaker of Council, Cllr MW Mngomezulu, the Municipal Manager Mr MS Dlamini, the Director of Community Safety Services, Mr. W Shabangu, executives of Taxi Associations and SANTACO were in attendance at the event, cutting the ribbon to officially open the establishment. Users of the facility were urged to properly handle this taxi rank, and guard it against vandalism. < Previous Article Next Article >

Eight suspects appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 21 January 2021, on charges of alleged tax evasion, theft and money laundering, while the charge sheet also includes four companies that were used by the group. Smangaliso Innocent Khoza (37), Busisiwe Prudence Nkosi (36), Sipho Andrew Philane (58), Sabelo Given Khumalo (35), Nhlanhla France Nyambi (43), Marcus Madala Mdhuli (44), Thabo Chamaine Philane (31) and Mfanzile Tholebono Msibi were arrested following a Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation. The initial arrests in this case were in November 2020, followed by the rest of the syndicate members on different dates. The four companies that have been charged are Madam and Eve General Trading, Khuzumuzo (PTY) , Smangalisobusisiwe Trading , Zipho Zethu Trading and Mexza Cleaning Services. The Hawks’ investigation has revealed that from April 2017, Khoza and his girlfriend, Nkosi, the sole directors of Madam and Eve General Trading, submitted fraudulent tax returns to the South African Revenue Services (SARS), causing an actual loss of R2.5 million. The couple, who appear to be the ringleaders in this case, recruited family members and friends to register non-existing companies in order to prejudice SARS. The accused were each released on bail amounts ranging from R3 000 to R10 000. The case has been postponed to 9 February 2021. Eight charged for tax evasion Eight charged for tax evasion 1/8 Share SH HATTINGH 26 January 2021 Fraudulent tax returns were submitted to the South African Revenue Services (SARS), causing an actual loss of R2.5 million. Eight suspects appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 21 January 2021, on charges of alleged tax evasion, theft and money laundering, while the charge sheet also includes four companies that were used by the group. Smangaliso Innocent Khoza (37), Busisiwe Prudence Nkosi (36), Sipho Andrew Philane (58), Sabelo Given Khumalo (35), Nhlanhla France Nyambi (43), Marcus Madala Mdhuli (44), Thabo Chamaine Philane (31) and Mfanzile Tholebono Msibi were arrested following a Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation. The initial arrests in this case were in November 2020, followed by the rest of the syndicate members on different dates. The four companies that have been charged are Madam and Eve General Trading, Khuzumuzo (PTY) , Smangalisobusisiwe Trading , Zipho Zethu Trading and Mexza Cleaning Services. The Hawks’ investigation has revealed that from April 2017, Khoza and his girlfriend, Nkosi, the sole directors of Madam and Eve General Trading, submitted fraudulent tax returns to the South African Revenue Services (SARS), causing an actual loss of R2.5 million. The couple, who appear to be the ringleaders in this case, recruited family members and friends to register non-existing companies in order to prejudice SARS. The accused were each released on bail amounts ranging from R3 000 to R10 000. The case has been postponed to 9 February 2021. < Previous Article Next Article >

Take a stand against poor service delivery 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 23 February 2021 This will assist the MB&CF’s legal team in bringing the municipality to penance. The Msukaligwa Business & Community Forum (MB&CF) has launched an initiative to get the public involved in bringing Msukaligwa Local Municipality to fulfil their service delivery obligations towards tax paying residents within its jurisdiction. Residents are requested to download the GPS Camera Map on their mobile phones, available from all app stores. Once installed, this application will allow the user to take photos of any and all service delivery issues, be it potholes, electrical issues, refuse, street lights, or any other service delivery related issues. The GPS Camera Application automatically overlays the exact coordinates of the photo, along with other essential information, which will assist the MB&CF’s legal team in bringing the municipality to penance. The MB&CF requests that all residents play their part in this by sending photographs via WhatsApp to 072 401 1449, or by sending an e-mail with the photo attached to mbc@myermelo.co.za . All received photographs will be presented as evidence in upcoming court cases. < Previous Article Next Article >

The atletes enjoyed the day and received very good results. Ermelo Primary hosts prestige athletics 1/2 Share SM HATTINGH 3 March 2022 The atletes enjoyed the day and received very good results. Wednesday, 23 February was a big but very succesfull event for Ermelo Primary School, where they hosted their athletics at Ligbron Academy for Technology. The athletes competed against Laerskool Ermelo, Laerskool H.M Swart, Laerskool Jeugkrag, Laerskool Kallie de Haas, Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk and Standerton Primary School. The atletes enjoyed the day and received very good results. EPS would like to thank each and every school as well as all the supporters that came to support the athletes. Ulilitha Dladla from Ermelo Primary received the award for best sprint girl, as well as Victrix Ludorum girls. Abelwe Nqotheni was awarded for best sprint boy results, and Victrix Ludorum boys. Appearing on the photos are Ulilitha Dladla and Abelwe Nqotheni, with Marinus Snyman, sales director of PanSolutions. < Previous Article Next Article >

Ingoma temporarily suspended by MEC 1/1 Share GK CRONJE 20 July 2021 “This suspension is in accordance with the Disaster Management regulations outlined by the national Department of Cooperative Governance as one of the preventative measures against the spread of the virus." COGTA minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, designated under section 3 and 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has gazetted a notice which moved the country to adjusted level 4 as announced by the president. In a statement, the minister said the third wave and the Delta variant have led to a massive surge in new infections which necessitated that they must once again tighten restrictions on the movement of persons, gatherings, curfews and non pharmaceutical interventions. Therefore, under alert Level 4, initiation (ingoma) practices and post-initiation celebrations are prohibited. MEC Busi Shiba has officially suspended all initiation schools in Mpumalanga. Traditional leaders are urged to follow the rules, and to adhere to these extraordinary steps to reduce the infection rate. The suspension of the practice will be until further notice. “This suspension is in accordance with the Disaster Management regulations outlined by the national Department of Cooperative Governance as one of the preventative measures against the spread of the virus, as well as President Ramaphosa’s call to suspend all gatherings during the Level 4 lockdown. Regulations direct the traditional leadership institution to suspend all cultural activities in order to reduce human contact,” the MEC stated. < Previous Article Next Article >

On Wednesday evening, emergency services rushed to a scene where a heavy vehicle traveling down Chris de Villiers Street, was set alight, allegedly after being thrown with a petrol bomb. Reports of residents, who were allegedly protesting in Extension 33, looting the contents of the HMV were also noted. SAPS and other services were quick on scene in an attempt to maintain order, but the damage had already been done. Firefighters battled tooth and nail to douse the smoldering wreckage of the HMV, while residents in the adjacent field cajoled and taunted their efforts. At the time of publication, no injuries have been reported. The SAPS has confirmed that a case of malicious damage to property has been lodged, but no arrests have been made as of yet. You may view more photos and videos on our Facebook page, Tribune Ermelo. HMV torched and looted HMV torched and looted 1/3 Share GK CRONJE 11 May 2021 The SAPS has confirmed that a case of malicious damage to property has been lodged, but no arrests have been made as of yet. On Wednesday evening, emergency services rushed to a scene where a heavy vehicle traveling down Chris de Villiers Street, was set alight, allegedly after being thrown with a petrol bomb. Reports of residents, who were allegedly protesting in Extension 33, looting the contents of the HMV were also noted. SAPS and other services were quick on scene in an attempt to maintain order, but the damage had already been done. Firefighters battled tooth and nail to douse the smoldering wreckage of the HMV, while residents in the adjacent field cajoled and taunted their efforts. At the time of publication, no injuries have been reported. The SAPS has confirmed that a case of malicious damage to property has been lodged, but no arrests have been made as of yet. You may view more photos and videos on our Facebook page, Tribune Ermelo. < Previous Article Next Article >