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Commuters suffer as conflict continues
T
he ongoing dispute between Vukanini and Megabus has one clear loser… the commuters. The bus system works on tickets sold at the beginning of each month. This means that most of the bus users have already paid for their bus tickets. “I have already paid for the bus!” said one commuter to The Bulletin and continued: “Now I have to pay for taxi as well?” Megabus (Unitrans) obtained a court order against Vukanini as well as Taxi Boss, Fanyana Sibanyoni on 4 February that read as follow: Having heard counsel and considered the matter and documents filed, the following is ordered: 1. The rules relating to service and
time periods are dispensed with and this application is disposed of as one of urgency in terms of the provisions of Rule 6(12) of the Uniform Rules; 2. The first respondent and its members and the second respondent, are interdicted and restrained from: 2.1. Preventing any of the applicant’s employees and any of the applicant’s busses from gaining free access to, or to freely exit, the applicant’s bus depots or parking stations in the Leslie/Leandra, Kriel, Kinross, Evander, Embalenhle, Bethal, Standerton and Secunda areas in Mpumalanga; 2.2. Obstructing in any way the access roads to, or the exit routes
from, the aforesaid bus depots or parking stations; 2.3. Preventing the applicant’s passengers or prospective passengers, from making use of the applicant’s bus services; 2.4. Intimidating and/or interfering with the applicant’s passengers or prospective passengers; 2.5. Interfering with the applicant’s bus services or stopping any of the applicant’s busses; and 2.6. Damaging or vandalising any of the applicant’s busses or other vehicles or property; 3. The first respondent and second respondent are to pay the costs of this application. It would appear that Vukanini Taxi
Association is not going to take this lying down, as the expression goes. The Megabus services have only partially been restored. Commuters are still walking from Charlie 3 to eMbalenhle. Sources told The Bulletin that an incident took place last week during which shots were fired. Fortunately, no one was hurt. According to our sources, commuters stopped some taxis and heated arguments ensued, resulting in the shots fired. The Bulletin also learned that the main reason for the dispute is the transport route permits, especially between Kinross and Secunda. Once again it appears that money is the root of all the problems.
SANEF CONDEMNS ATTACK ON A JOURNALIST AND UNICEF EMPLOYEE The Bulletin received calls from concerned friends and colleagues regarding an alleged assault on the editor, Encee van Huyssteen. He was told that a journalist was assaulted by a group of people on Thursday night. While the editor has received threats and even death threats it never resulted in violence against any of The Bulletin's staff members. The Bulletin has earned a reputation for bringing news from danger areas and will continue to do so. Attacking journalists would not help the cause of the people. The Bulletin obtained a press statement from The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) regarding the assault of a freelance journalist and two other people, one of which represents UNICEF. The statement is placed as received! SANEF Statement: February 8, 2020 The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) condemns, in the strongest terms, the physical assault of Frayintermedia journalist, Desmond Latham; a female staff member; and a female employee from UNICEF by a group of men at eMbalenhle township
near Secunda on Thursday evening. At about 4.45 pm on Thursday, Latham and his colleagues were filming a project for UNICEF on children in eMbalenhle township. They had no idea that there was a conflict about an ongoing battle at eMbalenhle township where the VUKTA taxi association is fighting a local bus company, Megabus. “We had stopped at the side of the road (corner R546 and eMbalenhle road) to film Secunda. The men out of the blue assaulted us. We had no idea what was going on other than they were criminals engaged in a robbery – and they were extremely angry and determined to assault journalists.” “It was only when we arrived at the police station that the SAPS informed us of the tension and the road had been a flashpoint for taxi drivers who had been gathering there for a few days forcing people out of buses. “There has been no report about this (story), and we were attacked without warning… Police were involved
because the UNICEF person is from Brazil,” said Latham. “These men are punching women. They appear to be (allegedly) hired by the association… The taxi company is targeting reporters,” he said. SANEF is deeply concerned that journalists are increasingly facing violence and intimidation for exercising their fundamental right to freedom of expression in this country. Women journalists face specific dangers and are especially vulnerable and sometimes subjected to mob-related violence when covering public events, often in reprisal for their work. As a result, they suffer from trauma and the emotional impact of experiencing physical attacks which lead to anxiety, insomnia, irritation and or posttraumatic stress disorder, which can cause incapacitating feelings of horror, fear and despair. SANEF was told that while the victims were not severely hurt, the attackers stole their Canon 5D and lens and damaged their vehicle. Lathan warned journalists who may be
heading to Secunda to keep a sharp eye out for “mobs of men”. A case of assault and robbery was registered at eMbalenhle police station. SANEF believes that the intention was to intimidate journalists so that they are reluctant to write, research or speak about the territorial battle and violence in the taxi industry in Mpumalanga. SANEF joins UNESCO and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in efforts to strengthen the capacity of Member States to implement, voluntarily, mechanisms to prevent attacks against journalists, to protect journalists, and to prosecute the perpetrators of these attacks. We call on the Office of President Cyril Ramaphosa to take a leaf from UNESCO’s action plan that focuses on activities to raise awareness and train representatives of the judiciary, law enforcement agencies and parliaments on the importance of freedom of the press and the safety of journalists. A commitment to the protection of journalists allows journalists and media professionals to receive, produce and share information without facing physical or moral threats.
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snippets Secunda business robbery Exact Stores Secunda Mall On 8 February at 10:30 Mrs Pinky Masango (39) was on duty at Exact stores, Secunda Mall. Two African males that were in the shop came back but this time with an older African male. One of the males came to the till point informing them that they are here to work. A request was made to co-operate in order not to be hurt. Mrs Masango and crew gave their cooperation and was taken to the store room where they were tied up with the cable ties. The four employees were: Didi Mofokeng, Joyce Mabena, Khaya Mkonza and Pinky Masango. One of the males asked for the key to the safe and used a jersey to remove the cell phones. The total value was +-R600 000. After that they left the store and a case of business robbery is being investigated.
Seven suspects expected to appear in court for murder of businessman Seven suspects are expected to appear at the Balfour Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 10 February, facing a charge of murder and other related charges. The police investigation has successfully led to the arrest of the suspects in connection with the death of Jabulani Isaac Nkosi. The seventh suspect to be nabbed by police in this case is a 64-year-old Maria Naniwe Nkabinde, the mother-in-law of Jabulani Nkosi, who was killed at his home in Balfour on 19 January around 08h15. 58-year-old Jabulani Nkosi, was a well-known owner of a funeral parlour in the area and his untimely death raised eyebrows. After police probed the matter, they unearthed information which revealed that his wife as well as other suspects, including some family members, were allegedly part of the plot who orchestrated his death. On Wednesday, 5 February, police arrested Nkabinde and she had briefly appeared in the Balfour Magistrate Court on Wednesday, 5 February, following her arrest at Standerton on 4 February. The suspect was remanded in custody and is expected to join her fellow (6) suspects in court on Monday. 47-year-old Muntu Mashinini, as well as 44-year-old Sipho Dube, Thokozani Radebe and Zanele Malindisa, both 29-years-old, including the wife, 41-year-old Busi Mitta Nkosi, 17-yearold girl and 64-year-old Maria Naniwe Nkabinde are all facing serious allegations of murder. The suspects are expected to apply for bail on their appearance.
According to reports, Jabulani Nkosi, was at his home when the suspects entered his house and fired several shots at him before fleeing the scene. Police and paramedics were apparently notified by a member of the public about the incident and they swiftly responded. Upon arrival, Nkosi was declared dead by the medical personnel on the scene. A case of murder was opened and police immediately began with the investigation. Part of the investigation looks into an attempted murder case in which Nkosi was nearly killed after being shot by two armed men, who entered his house, wearing balaclava’s. This particular incident occurred on 8 January at about 23h15, whereby two suspects found him in the house, started to fight him however, Nkosi fought back and in the process, he was shot. In the first shooting incident, the businessman was rushed to the nearby hospital where he received medical treatment. Nkosi was discharged from hospital on Thursday, 16 January, but three days later, he was shot at his home again. The determined police worked tirelessly where they connected all the dots and managed to make a breakthrough in their probe which led to the arrest of the suspects. The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage.
Provincial Commissioner warns traffic officials not to be involved in criminal activities Provincial Commissioner of police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma has issued a strong warning after the involvement of a Traffic Official in fraud. The unwavering words of the General comes after a Court appearance of 22-year-old Siphosethu Mnisi who appeared in the Belfast Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 6 February, for fraud where a state fuel card was allegedly used to refuel a privately-owned vehicle. “All Law Enforcement Agencies are expected to uphold the law and conduct themselves in a manner that is befitting to the job they have been called to do on behalf of the nation. We cannot allow a situation where rotten elements continue to tarnish our image by tangling themselves in criminal acts whereas they still wear our uniform. If any Law Enforcement Agent is found to have committed crime, they will face the full might of the law just like anyone that decides to break the law, they will be dealt with, without any fear or favour,” said General Zuma. According to the information on the fraud case, Siphosethu Mnisi, a Provincial Traffic Official was arrested by police at Machadodorp on 5 February after it came to the attention of police that Mnisi was allegedly involved in criminality whereby he fraudulently used state resources for personal gains. Reports revealed that on Monday, 3 February, Mnisi’s female friend or family arrived at a fuel station at Machadodorp in an SUV where she requested one of the petrol attendants to fill up her car. As expected, that one should make payment after a purchase, the petrol attendant requested the lady to pay, but the lady explained that someone will make payment on her behalf. A Provincial Traffic vehicle arrived with Mnisi, who allegedly produced government’s petrol card and made the payment despite the petrol attendant’s concern that this was not a normal practice. Mnisi insisted and even assured the
petrol attendant that he should not worry as his (Mnisi’s) superiors are very much aware of what he was doing and he is allowed to carry out such transaction. A transaction of about R800 was made. The managers later notified police about the incident whereby a case of fraud was opened and hence Mnisi’s arrest on Wednesday, 5 February and his court appearance on 7 February. He was released on R500,00 bail and expected to appear again in the same court on Wednesday, 12 February 2020.
Father to appear for allegations of rape of his daughters A 43-year-old suspect was expected to appear on 7 February facing charges of rape. He was arrested on Tuesday, 4 February, by police in Mpumalanga on allegations of a rape case involving his own 13-year-old girl in Masoyi. According to reports, on Monday, 3 February, the teenage girl was sleeping with her siblings when her father entered their bedroom. The man was not coming to faithfully check up on her daughters as a father should, but he had lustful intentions. It is said that he allegedly whispered in the young girl’s ear that she must not wake her other sisters up. This man then allegedly raped her little daughter and warned her that if she ever breathed a word to anybody, he will kill her and then kill her siblings. Preliminary investigation has also revealed that this man has allegedly raped his other 16-year-old daughter as well and threatened to kill her if she ever told a soul about the ordeal. Because of fear, the 16-year-old kept the secret with her until the day when the 13-year-old sister broke her silence and that was when she reported the matter too. The following day, 4 February, the 13-year-old brave victim went to school and told her story to her teacher. The victim also mentioned to the teacher that it was not the first time that her father raped her and further disclosed that her other sister is also a victim. Police were notified about the incident and a case of rape was immediately opened at Masoyi SAPS and handed over to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. The man was arrested by police and charged with two counts of rape. He was expected to appear at the Masoyi Periodical Court on Friday, 7 February. The Provincial Commissioner of police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma, has reiterated his condemnation of rape of the young girls. “Children in our country are facing a real challenge in their lives because parents have turned against them. Instead of grooming them (kids) to be tomorrow’s leaders, there are parents who are determined to destroy chances of a bright future for these children. Such evil and heartless criminals cannot share a space with the law-abiding citizens. They should rather be locked up for good. I urge the Detectives, the Prosecution team as well as the Judiciary to close all loopholes in this case and ensure that the accused gets a maximum sentence,” said General Zuma.
Suspects sentenced for damaging railway lines Sam Smago (36) and Clement Pafiwa (35), who were arrested by members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised
14 February 2020 Crime Investigation team assisted by Phoenix Security and Transnet in February 2019 for damaging of Infrastructure (railway lines) were sentenced by the Graskop Regional Court on Wednesday, 5 February. The accused were each sentenced to ten years imprisonment of which four is suspended on condition the accused are not convicted of a similar offense. The pair where further sentenced to 12 months imprisonment each for illegal immigration, both sentences have been ordered to run concurrently. Additionally, the court has declared the pair unfit to possess firearms. The Acting Provincial Head of The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Mpumalanga, Brigadier Obed Ngwenya has applauded the good work done by the investigating and prosecutorial teams. He vowed that to ensure that all that break the law will be dealt with harshly.
Teenager arrested for grandpa’s murder A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Dullstroom on Sunday, 2 February, at about 15:30, following the murder of his 63-year-old grandfather. According to information, the teenager had a heated argument with his grandfather to a point where he allegedly went to his grandfather’s room, grabbed a pellet gun, came back and allegedly shot the old man with it. The pensioner fell down motionless. A member of the public notified police about the incident. Police and Paramedics quickly rushed to the scene where the old man was unfortunately declared dead by the medical personnel. Preliminary investigation unearthed that the man had a gunshot wound in his upper body and the boy was immediately charged with the old man’s murder. The firearm has been taken in for ballistic testing. The police are working together with Probation Officers in this case and the case docket will be handed over to the Director of Public Prosecution for a decision. The teenager is expected to appear in court soon. The Provincial Commissioner of police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma, has indicated that the law must take its course.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. – Ephesians 6:10-18
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Sniper Protection Services: Important Decision The focus on Sniper Security over the past weeks made for interesting reading. Unfortunately, it also resulted in the loss of 64 jobs according to the owner, Walter Stander. The dispute between the former employees and Sniper Security took some nasty turns when some loyal to Walter claimed that they have received death threats and threats that they might be raped. They also had to endure abuse in public with employees of a rival company allegedly hurling insults and abuse at the Sniper workers. Walter phoned The Bulletin and said that he decided to close the business. “I have paid for my past but people still want to dig it out and shame me with it,” Walter said. Sniper released the following statement to The Bulletin during last week: Over the last few weeks, Sniper Protection Services, has fallen victim to mediocre media sensation, instigated by a former disgruntled employee. We have been ridiculed, our lives have been threatened and our employees have been harassed, while doing their work. The picture painted by the media about the way I run our business, is not only an insult to our employees and myself, it also does not give a true reflection
of the day to day operations of our company. We have offered our community which include the farmers a valuable service and we are proud of our employees for their effort and that they stood with us during this time. We also received many messages of encouragement and support from customers and friends while dealing with this unfortunate event. We have not been offered a fair opportunity by the media, other than a second rated “What’s app voice note “ to give an honest statement of the affairs of our business. We have obtained legal advice and will handle the matter with our legal team. Unfortunately, with all this in mind, as well as the negative impact this had on our business, employees and customers, we had to take a decision on the future of our company that will have a negative impact on the more than forty (40) employees we have employed. As from today, Sniper Protection Services, will cease its operations with immediate effect. Yesterday we have paid all our employees, (those who have given us their banking details), their salaries for January 2020. We thank our customers for the opportunity to have served them as
Police are recruting reservists Would you like to be a reservist? Now is your chance! For a number of years, communities bear the brunt of the police policies for not recruiting reservists. Successful squads, such as our own famous bike squad were disbanded. Now, finally, the police have started with an active campaign to recruit volunteers or reservists. A reservist performs voluntary duty in the South African Police Service without any expectation of receiving compensation for such duty. The South African Police Service invites members of the community that is energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit and that is dedicated with the desire to serving the country on a voluntary basis as Reservists, to assist the South African Police in the fight against crime. Successful Reservists will perform general functional policing duties in sectors at station level. As such, they will be carrying out one or more of the following functions: * Prevent, combat and investigate crime, * Maintain public order, * Protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property, * Uphold and enforce the law In terms of the Regulations of the South African Reserve Police Service you may be called up by the National Commissioner to perform duties in order to strengthen and support the Police in performing its constitutional
mandate as set out in Section 205 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and that you will not receive remuneration (unless so called up). Reservists will be expected to perform a minimum of sixteen (16) hours voluntary duty per month. Selected candidates will be invited to attend the Reservist Training Programme. The Reservist Training Programme will not be a once-off event and therefore successful candidates will have to avail themselves to attend the training sessions, after hours and on weekends due to your work commitments. The training will consist of Orientation, distance learning, contact sessions, formative and summative assessments. Interested candidates will have to avail themselves to attend certain Learning areas (Orientation to SAPS / Law / Community Service Centre / Crime Investigation / Crime Prevention / Street Survival). The appointment as Reservist will only be effected on successful completion of the prescribed training. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2020-02-28 (applications received after this date, will be placed on a data base, for consideration during the structured recruitment drive of the next financial year) Visit: https://www.saps.gov.za/careers/ downloads/advertisement_reservists_ in_saps%202019_2020.pdf for more information.
well as our employees for their hard work and being part of our company. As the late Elvis Presley said: Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it isn’t going away.” We thank you. Walter Stander DIRECTOR PSiRA also investigated Sniper Security and decided to suspend their registration. This effectively means that Sniper are no longer able to render services as a Security company. Here is their statement: PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATOR REINS IN SNIPER PROTECTION SERVICES CENTURION, 06 February 2020- Post its media statement dated 23 January 2020, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has
effectively suspended the registration of Sniper Protection Services and its Director, Mr Walter Stander, for alleged improper conduct. Section 26 1(a) of PSiR Act 56 of 2001, prescribes that, “If there is a prima facie case of improper conduct in terms of this Act, or of the commission of an offence referred to in the Schedule, against a security service provider, the Authority may suspend the registration of the security service provider, (a) pending the conclusion of an investigation or enquiry by the Authority into the alleged improper conduct.” On the strength of the overwhelming evidence gathered, the Authority has therefore suspended all the operations of this security service provider. The Authority is also considering the applicability of Section 26(4)(iii) which states that if the security officer/ Director is deemed no longer a fit and proper person to render a security service; his or her registration could be withdrawn. Accordingly, in line with the provisions of Section 26(3) of the Act, the effect of this suspension means that Sniper Protection Services and/or its Directors may not render any security service, unless the prior written permission of the Authority has been obtained, but during the period of such suspension the security service provider is still bound by all the obligations of a registered security service provider provided for in the Act.
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Ds Marius Britz Nooi my as ‘n vriend op Facebook, en ek kan binne ‘n paar minute sien hoe jou lewe lyk. Of jy van visvang hou, watter soort musiek jy luister, wat jou politieke oortuigings is, wie jou vriende is, wie jou helde is. Ek sal selfs sien kan hoe jou kind op skool vorder, watter toekennings en grade hulle verwerf het, aan watter universiteit hulle studeer. Watter rugbyspan jy ondersteun. Daar sal dalk ook ‘n mooi collage wees van jou kinders se troufotos en videos, en die fraaiste fototjies van jou kleinkinders. Gelukkige fotos saam met vriende en familie. Ek sal ‘n duidelike beeld kan vorm oor jou sin vir humor, selfs jou innerlike begeertes, behoeftes en frustrasies deur die grappies wat jy plaas. Jou lewenservaringe kan gereflekteer word deur die aanhalings van bekendes wat jy plaas. Dikwels is daar ook kriptiese inligting van jou lewensinventaris op Facebook, juis deur dit wat jy nie plaas nie, sê jy baie: jou status sê jy is getroud, maar daar is geen foto van jou lewensmaat nie. Hoekom? Wat het verkeerd geloop? Jy het twee kinders, maar daar is net plasings en foto’s van een. Waarom is dit so? Jy plaas niks oor jou verlede nie. Is daar ‘n spesifieke rede daarvoor? Dan is daar ook die oordele wat duidelik uitgespreek word: “jy moet maar lekker slaap, jy wat my so in die rug gesteek het,” en ook :”jou dag sal kom.” Facebook word die slagveld waarop baie mense hulle eie gevegte voer, vir alle lesers om te sien, terwyl hulle meestal geen idee het van wie gepraat word of waaroor dit gaan nie. Dikwels kom politieke frustrasies ook sterk na vore op mense se facebookblaaie, twiets en WhatsAppboodskappe. Reaksie op leiers se uitsprake, nuusgebeure en skandale word blitsvinnig versprei op sosiale media. Sosiale tragedies word verwerk deur grappe daaroor
te maak. Die ware aard van sosiale media is egter dat dit baie tydsgebonde is, en meestal heel oppervlakkig. Dis kwalik ‘n betroubare bron van enige iemand se ware self, en kan maklik gemanipuleer word om ‘n bepaalde beeld te projekteer. Agter baie fraai glimlagfototjies kan daar groot somberte en ongelukkigheid opgesluit lê. Facebook is ‘n eenvoudige en gewilde masker om agter weg te kruip. Daar is ‘n ander bron, minder openbaar, maar veel meer analities, oor wie iemand werklik is. As jy ‘n persoon wil leer ken, gaan kyk rustig deur die boektitels wat op hulle boekrakke staan. Jou boeke is die skerp skalpel wat jou gemoed en geestelike leefwêreld vir ‘n paar ingeligtes oopmaak, wat tot in die diepste vesels jou wese dissekteer. Op ‘n stadium het ek van meer as die helfte van my eie boekery ontslae geraak. Hulle sommer net op ‘n hoop gegooi in my kantoor wat ek ontruim het, sodat elkeen wat wou hê, kon gaan haal. Maar, agterna beskou, dit was ‘n geestelike en emosionele amputasie, ‘n desperate poging tot katarsis, as’t ware ‘n rebelse verset teen die noodlot wat so paar jaar terug in my lewe ingegryp het. Verskeie boeke het oppervlakkige en soetsappige oplossings aangebied: Glo net, vertrou net. Alles sal regkom. Niks gebeur met jou waarvoor jy nie sterk genoeg is nie. Sewe stappe tot ‘n vervulde lewe. Maklik. Eenvoudig. Doen net dit of dat, dan sal jy floreer. Ad infinitum. Menings wat verdien om weggegooi te word. Maar ‘n gebrek aan boeke veroorsaak ‘n vakuum in jou lewe. Jy stap soms by rakke en rakke boeke verby, en verwonder jou daaraan dat elkeen van daardie boeke ‘n neerlegging is van mense se denke en ervarings, die vormgewing van verbeelding en kreatiwiteit wat neergepen word sodat andere se lewens daardeur aangeraak en verryk kan word. Hoeveel ontelbare stories en onderwerpe daar in die lug is wat wag om geformuleer en neergeskryf te word. Sommige daarvan is legendaries, boeke wat jy bewaar en oor en oor lees. Die groot verlange, deur Leon Rousseau, oor die lewe
van Eugene Marais. Kritik der Reinen Vernunft, deur Immanuel Kant. Sein und Zeit deur Martin Heidegger. Na die geliefde land. (Dit is ontstellend hoe akkuraat die omstandighede van vandag alreeds in 1972 deur Karel Schoeman in hierdie distopiese roman beskryf is.) William Shakepeare en Johann Wolfgang von Goethe se ewigdurende woorde, wat vandag nog net so relevant en onherhaalbaar wys is. Charles Dickens se Tale of two cities. Biografieë oor Suid Afrikaanse leiers sedert Sarel Cilliers tot Cyril Ramaphosa gee jou ‘n wyer perspektief op wat aan die gebeur is, en waarom. Dan daardie put van skatte wat ek ontdek het in Langebaan. Vakansiegangers en inwoners wat afskaal skenk houers vol boeke vir die plaaslike projek vir dierebeskerming by die dorpsbiblioteek. Op hierdie wyse het ek al my spookasemboeke wat ek weggegooi het, vervang met boeke van onskatbare waarde. NP van Wyk Louw, Lina
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The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day men sacrificed a goat and a dog, then whipped women with the hides of the animals they had just slain. The Roman romantics “were drunk. They were naked,” says Noel Lenski, a historian at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Young women would actually line up for the men to hit them, Lenski says. They believed this would make them fertile. The brutal fete included a matchmaking lottery, in which young men drew the names of women from a jar. The couple would then be, um, coupled up for the duration of the festival — or longer, if the match was right. The ancient Romans may also be responsible for the name of our modern day of love. Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D. Their martyrdom was honoured by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day. Later, Pope Gelasius I muddled things in the 5th century by combining St. Valentine’s Day with Lupercalia to expel the pagan rituals. But the festival was more of a theatrical interpretation of what it had once been. Lenski adds, “It was a little more of a drunken revel, but the Christians put clothes back on it. That didn’t stop it from being a day of fertility and love.” Around the same time, the Normans celebrated Galatin’s Day. Galatin meant “lover of women.” That was likely confused with St. Valentine’s Day at some point, in part because they sound alike. Shakespeare In Love
A drawing depicts the death of St. Valentine — one of them, anyway. The Romans executed two men by that name on Feb. 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D. Hulton Archive/Getty Images Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. Though no one has pinpointed the exact origin
of the holiday, one good place to start is ancient Rome, where men hit on women by, well, hitting them. Those Wild and Crazy Romans From Feb. 13 to 15, the Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia. The
As the years went on, the holiday grew sweeter. Chaucer and Shakespeare romanticised it in their work and it gained popularity throughout Britain and the rest of Europe. Handmade paper cards became the tokens-dujour in the Middle Ages. Eventually, the tradition made its way to the New World. The industrial revolution ushered in factory-made cards in the 19th century. And in 1913, Hallmark Cards of Kansas City, Mo., began mass producing valentines. February has not been the same since. Today, the holiday is big business: According to market research firm IBIS World, Valentine’s Day sales reached $17.6 billion last year; this year’s sales are expected to total $18.6 billion. But that commercialisation has spoiled the day for many. Helen Fisher, a sociologist at Rutgers University, says we have only ourselves to blame. “This isn’t a command performance,” she says. “If people didn’t want to buy Hallmark cards, they would not be bought, and Hallmark would go out of business.” And so, the celebration of Valentine’s Day goes on, in varied ways. Many will break the bank buying jewellery and flowers for their beloveds. Others will celebrate in a SAD (that’s Single Awareness Day) way, dining alone and binging on self-gifted chocolates. A few may even be spending this day the same way the early Romans did. But let’s not go there. - Arnie Siepel (https://www. npr.org/2011/02/14/133693152/ the-dark-origins-of-valentines-day
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14 February 2020
The Myths and the legends of the metal community, history of the metal genre in South Africa, Part 3
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/agroband/photos/a.707384282653876/707384502653854/?type=3&theater It’s the early 1990’s and there’s something different in the air, a band formed in Johannesburg by the name of Agro. True heavy metal, folk metal, melodic death metal, they did it all thrown into a multi-instrumental blender. The most interesting music in the metal genre of South Africa, if you’ve never heard of them, I strongly urge you to go check them out! Sammy from Sacrifist (mentioned in Part 2) was asked the million-rand
question: who exactly started it all? Sammy answered and elaborated: “One of the first bands we’d ever drive hours to go and see was Agro. If you’re looking for who started it all, I’m sure they’re pretty close to that.” In the early 90’s this non-stereotypical metal band was shaking the heads of South Africans everywhere, making a new kind of ruckus, they added new life to the genre combined with aggression and melody as well as constant entertainment in a scene
saturated by Florida-style death metal clones. Through the years a lot of musical and line-up changes occurred, they had overcome a lot of hurdles and challenges revealing itself, forcing them to evolve and fight past it. Agro makes use of a more traditional heavy metal sound, by use of violin and harmonic keyboards, carried by blasting drums and twin-guitar attack, resulting in melodic power! Thrash metal with aggressive, yet audible vocals, adding depth and personality. They shot through the hearts of the crowd in true heavy metal spirit with a line of live shows that offered
audiences a profound, professional musicianship combined with a hedonistic, larger than life, tongue-incheek attitude, fuelled by beer and a true rock ‘n roll spirit. These skilled musicians have played alongside some of the world’s best rock and metal acts locally and abroad: Blind Guardian, Nocturnal Rites, Deity’s Muse, Ensiferum, Fokofpolisiekar and becoming the archetype. “Showing that they have the ability to enthral not only metal enthusiasts but they also have gained fans from across all musical tastes.” One for all and all for one! - Henco
SADFA monthly breakfast
SADFA monthly breakfast was held on Saturday, 8 February, at Kruik. 18 members enjoyed a lovely breakfast and chatting with one another. A certificate was presented to Philip v/d Merwe as new member. The next breakfast will be on 14 March at 8am again at Kruik. All ex-military members are most welcome to come join us.
We continue with our community projects and have awesome involvement from local businesses in keeping the children fed and happy. We also will be focussing on assistance needed by some veterans. Our AGM will be held on 9th May and we look forward to electing our leadership for the local unit as well as the sector.
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Les Mills Sprint: A first in South Africa with Moove Motion Fitness
LES MILLS SPRINT is a 30-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout, using an indoor bike to achieve fast results. It's a short, intense style of training where the thrill and motivation come from pushing your physical and mental limits with electrifying music. Moove Motion Fitness is the first gym chain in South Africa to launch Les Mills Sprint.
On Wednesday, 5 February, Moove Motion Fitness Secunda introduced the programme to its members. The launch class was led by Les Mills Qualified Trainer, Belinda Boer. “We really feel like this is the next evolution of Indoor Cycling for Moove,” Dean Wrigley, Regional Manager and Master Trainer at Moove, told The Bulletin. “It’s really important for our
Laerskool Goedehoop atlete presteer Goedehoop het 31 Januarie aan L/S JJ van der Merwe se atletiekbyeenkoms te Ermelo deelgeneem. Liam Olivier word aangewys as die Senior Victor Ludorum en Elri Kruger
as Senior Victrix Ludorum. Elri Kruger word ook aangewys as die Beste Middelafstand Dogter en Hlompho Mokheseng as die Beste Middelafstand Seun.
VLNR: Hlompho Mokheseng (Beste Middelafstand Seuns), Liam Olivier (Senior Victor Ludorum), Elri Kruger (Senior Victrix Ludorum en Beste Middelafstand Dogter)
members who have been training a long time to continually evolve their fitness programme and Les Mills Sprint really amps it up and energises Indoor Cycling in a different way that leads to greater improvement and overall fitness. It’s also a great way to make friends and support each other.” The beauty about this is that every 3 months, Les Mills launches a new class
format for Sprint. They put all the science and motivation together into a neat package and deliver it to the world. Our Moove Trainers learn all the new moves and workouts and put it all together to deliver it to our valued members. Booking for a Sprint class is essential and more information is available at the Moove Secunda Club.
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SERVICES
14 February 2020
The 40th Sasol Secunda Marathon is around the corner
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Secunda, Mpumalanga – The 40th Sasol Secunda Marathon is taking place on Saturday, 15 February. The race is a Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier and in 2019 attracted 1 600 participants. Entries for this upcoming race are coming in fast. For the past 40 years since its establishment, the race level has improved year after year. The starting time of the marathon is 06:00 at the Sasol Recreation Club on Nelson Mandela Drive in Secunda. This race is one of the initiatives for Sasol to promote healthy living among people of all ages and fitness levels. The event comprises three major races: a 42.2 km full marathon, a 21.1 km half marathon and a
10km run. Families and beginners are encouraged to participate for pleasure in the 4.5 km fun run. The event is such an attraction that it brings the Secunda town roads to a halt with excited participants and spectators. There will be water points at every 2.5-3 km along the route manned by Sasol employees. All athletes who finish the race for which they entered within the respective cut-off times will receive a medal. Total prize monies this year will be R35 000 with the winners of the marathon and half marathon receiving R2 500 and R1 500 respectively. In the interest of the safety of participants and members of the
public, road users are advised to take note that the marathon will use the following roads: • Nelson Mandela drive • PdP Kruger • OR Tambo • Helen Joseph • Joe Slovo • Walter Sisulu Drive • Trichardt Road For more information please contact July Mavuso on 082 806 1352 / july. mavuso@sasol.com or Abednego Sibanyoni on 082 332 9448 / Abednego.sibanyoni@sasol.com. The twitter hashtag #SasolSecundaMarathon will be up and running and you are invited to add your comments and photos.
HS Secunda atlete presteer puik tydens UJ Top 15 atletiekbyeenkoms
Phillip van der Merwe ontvang sy erkennings sertifikaat vanaf Henry Buÿs, Voorsitter van die Kosmos Sektor 2 van SADFA
Voor: Michelle Parks, Liane Parks, Sharona Klein, Lerato Kekana. Agter: Nkanyiso Mahiteng, Xander Herbst, Siyanda Mkhonza. Afwesig: Nicole Lindeque
PROPERTIES EIENDOMME
Tydens die UJ Top 15-Atletiekbyeenkoms wat op Dinsdag, 5 Februarie by die Universiteit van Johannesburg plaasgevind het, het die atlete van Hoërskool Secunda puik presteer. Sowat 44 skole het aan die byeenkoms deelgeneem. Nicole Lindeque behaal ‘n eerste plek in die Spiesgooi 0/17 dogters met ‘n ABSA-punt van 981. Michelle Parks was tweede in die 3000m 0/17 en derde in die 1500m 0/17 dogters.
Liane Parks het ‘n tweede plek in die 3000m 0/15 dogters behaal. Siyanda Mkhonza het ‘n tweede plek in die 100m 0/15 seuns behaal en was ook derde in die 200m 0/15 Seuns. Lerato Kekana was derde in die 0/14 Hoogspring Dogters. Sharona Klein was derde in die 1500 m Dogters 0/16. Xander Herbst was tweede in die 0/14 Hoogspring seuns. Nkanyiso Mahiteng was eerste in die 400 m 0/14 Seuns. Hy behaal ook ‘n vierde plek in die 200 m 0/14 Seuns.
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HoĂŤrskool Oosterland atlete woon Higveld Ridge atletiek by Die Oosie atlete het die Highveld Ridge byeenkoms bygewoon op 8 Februarie!
Lunga Mhlungu 400m hekkies seuns 0/19
Callum Viljoen Spiesgooi seuns 0/19
Laerskool Secunda kondig Victor en Victrix Ludorums aan Laerskool Secunda het hul jaarlikse Interhuis-atletiekbyeenkoms aangebied waar die volgende atlete aangewys is as Victor en Victrix Ludorums. Links na regs: Senior Victrix Ludorum - Matshidiso
Makgato Junior Victrix Ludorum - Mione Joubert Junior Victor Ludorum - Armand Joubert Senior Victor Ludorum - Schalk van der Merwe
Sulize Alberts tydens die 800m dogters 0/19
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Laerskole spog met leerders
Laerskool Kruinpark het ‘n Interne Redenaars gehad vir die Juniors en Seniors die 3de en 4de Februarie, waartydens die volgende leerders 1ste in hulle Graadgroepe gekom het. VLNR: Graad 1, Dine-Mari Grobler, Graad 2, Heike de Klerk, Graad 3, Miané van Niekerk, Graad 4, Imke van der Lith, Graad 5, Ameila Shaw, Graad 6, Katie van der Walt, Graad 7, Pieter van Niekerk
Hierdie volgende Laerskool Kruinpark atlete is gekies volgens hul hoogste ABSA 2007 punte. O/9 Monjane Willemse, Quintin Geyser, O/10 Janieke van der Merwe, Janru Pretorius, O/11 Amelia Shaw, Ulrich Dreyer, Domonic Geyser, O/12, Twané Kruger, Jayden Katzen, JT Swanepoel, Eduan van der Merwe, O/13 Celine Burger, Ilse-Mari Eksteen, Luzelke van Wyk, Christo van Niekerk
Die hengelaars van Laerskool Krielpark het die naweek deelgeneem aan die eerste skole hengel liga wat gehou is by Eilandsmeer. Die weer was sleg, maar Krielpark het nie dat 'n bietjie reën hulle onder kry nie. Hulle eindig 1e vir die dag.
Goedehoop het Vrydag, 7 Februarie, skaakproewe gehou en nie eers beurtkrag kon hulle stuit nie!
SPORT
14 February 2020
Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge’s 7-year-old number 7
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Pandas did it again!
Nicola Rossouw Women’s Singles Champion and Aden Joseph U/23 Singles Champion
Jomo Shembe
Jomo Shembe is a younger player from the Soweto Young Lion Football Club and he will lead his team onto the pitch on 15 February at Marks Park. He is 7 years old. The Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge pre-season tournament was postponed until 9 February due to the rain in Johannesburg. They are scheduled to play on 15 February.
Other Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge league games will be played on 13 February in Lebohang at the Mpumelelo Primary School’s grounds. The U/12 games are as follows: Leandra Mkhonza FC vs Leandra Daily Sun Leandra Pro Stars vs Leandra Highlanders On 14 February: Leandra Banana Boys vs Leandra Young Stars.
Menu Available on 14 February 2020 only Bookings Essential for this menu Limited Bookings
Complimentary glass of Sparkling Wine Main Course: Mini Eisbein with roast Vegetables, Garlic baby Potatoes served with Honey Mustard sauce Dessert: Amarula Malva Pudding or Chocolate Browny Standard Eish!! Menu will be available
Bookings: 017 634 5980
Pandas did it again! National Blackball Federation National Championship for Seniors, U/23 and Women was held from 3 7 February. Mpumalanga sent a team in each respective category. In the U/23 category, local Panda player Aden Joseph won the South African title in Blackball for the 8th time. Mpumalanga U/23 finished in 4th position. With 14 provincial teams competing at the U/23 Championships Aden Joseph from Panda’s ensured that Panda’s made it 2 Single titles in 3 Events at this year’s National Championships. Two players have been selected for the SA team: Aden Joseph NR 2 and Peter Nwaila NR 7.
Congratulations to them as this will be the first time Peter Nwaila earns SA Colours in Blackball. In the senior’s category, we battled this time around and no stand out awards. Can’t walk away with all the titles. In the woman’s event: Nicola Rossouw, originally from Eastern Cape has joined Pandas in 2019 and since then has become an ambassador for Pandas on the Drug awareness campaign. She has also won the South African title for the 8th time. This making Pandas the most successful club by taking 3 of the 5 single titles in South Africa. From 10 - 15 February the Men and Masters will battle it out at the National Blackball Championships.
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SARLA and FNB take up a joint challenge for charity
Last year, The Bulletin reported about the MRP Foundation and the amazing work they do. Some of their partners include: Absa, SPAR and the SA Rugby Legends. Below is a press release from the SA Rugby Legends, who teamed up with FNB to support charity. One of the South African Rugby Legends Association’s (SARLA) primary objectives is to provide ongoing support for the upliftment and education of children. So, the Rugby Legends were only too happy to step up when Preggie Pillay, CEO of Commercial Property at FNB, issued a charity challenge to her colleague, Rugby Legend and Provincial Head of Property Finance for FNB Business: KZN, Justin Swart. The Amaoti settlement is Durban’s largest informal settlement. Amaoti
and its surrounding areas are affected by high levels of poverty, unemployment and social issues – including high numbers of orphans, vulnerable children and prevalent HIV – all of which have a direct impact on the kids who attend schools in the area. Lungisani Indlela is a Christian-based NPO that caters for the ever-growing needs of local Amaoti community. Lungisani Indlela’s vision is to empower the people and children of Amaoti through education and community development. And they currently accommodate 350 children at their Amaoti school. The Sarasvati Primary School in the Frasers informal settlement in Frasers, Tongaat, was opened on 12 March 1943. And with its 77th birthday approaching, this school also faces
several social and financial challenges due to unavoidable circumstances. Sarasvati is a government school and a no-fee institution, which accommodates underprivileged learners from the Frasers community and other surrounding communities (currently about 400 children from Grade R to Grade 7). When Preggie Pillay heard of the two schools’ circumstances, she issued a challenge to FNB’s Commercial Property Finance Division, calling on Executive Members to dig deep and contribute to these two worthy causes. Within a matter of hours, R 30 000 had been raised by 21 CPF Exco Members. Staff members contributed an additional R 3200. And the funds were put towards much-needed school shoes for 750 learners at the two schools.
Justin Swart then enlisted SARLA, who came on board, along with sponsor, Thirsti Water, to drop off the new shoes at the two schools and deliver some much-appreciated Thirsti Water for the kids. They also provided treats and ready-made maize porridge supplies. SARLA CEO, Stefan Terblanche, said: “We’re so glad that Justin and FNB brought SARLA on board to help these kids. It was truly a wonderful moment when the kids all received their brand-new shoes and supplies and we hope we helped them, at least in some small way, find some hope in the world.” For more information on SARLA please visit: http://www.sarugbylegends.com Facebook - @ SARugbyLegendsAssociation Twitter - @SARugbyLegends Instagram – sarugbylegends