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alls of frustration echoed through eMbalenhle the past week when commuters were stranded because of the ongoing disagreements between Vukanini Taxi Association and Megabus. Only the death of three taxi drivers ensured that a relative calm returned to the township. Vukanini Taxi Association, Vukta as they are called, barricaded the town of eMbalenhle when negotiations broke down over transport rights in the area. Sibanonyi said that they had met with Megabus earlier this year and asked the company to stick to their agreement of operating with only 110 buses. He claimed that Megabus refused to decrease its fleet, citing that it would be forced to retrench drivers. “The company claimed it had employed more people and each bus had three drivers designated to operate. Those drivers were working on a shift basis. But we complained to them that their action was pushing us out of business. We then met again on Monday, together with government officials, we outlined our problems with Megabus. On Tuesday, two of our drivers were arrested for no reasons by the police. On Wednesday, when we were in town to meet with our lawyers, our drivers decided not to operate and parked all our cars at a taxi rank in eMbalenhle,” he said. Sibanyoni said that the killings were sparked by their ongoing disagreement with a passenger bus company Megabus, which is operating in various parts of Secunda. He claimed that the company was
pushing the taxis out of business. Sibanyoni said that the bus company was increasing its fleet of buses in the area, despite their agreement, five years ago, that it would only operate with 110 buses and leave space for taxi operators. “Since the company is getting subsidy from the provincial government, it wanted to use that as an opportunity to kill the taxi business here in Secunda. Some of their passengers, including school children, ride for free because of government subsidy. The company later added 59 more buses to increase its fleet to 169. With such a number of buses operating in our area, there is no way that we were going to earn a living and our vehicles were going to be repossessed and drivers would be unemployed,” he said. The Provincial Commissioner of police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma has strongly condemned violent protests that occurred in eMbalenhle and in the same breath, welcomed the arrest of 29 suspects in connection with the violence. “When police were conducting their operation as per duty-bound to maintain peace, they were shot at and defended themselves. The member that was shot at, was driving a marked police car and the car was stoned by the protesters before he was shot. Earlier in the morning, six (6) trucks were hijacked and these trucks were used to blockade the exits and entrances to eMbalenhle. What worries us is that one of the trucks that was carrying chemicals and there are specific instructions on how to handle such trucks. If not handled
accordingly, we could be dealing with a disastrous situation.” The General said: “South Africa is a country that is governed by laws and people cannot do as they wish. Our country is not a country where people can parade their lawlessness and inhuman behaviour. We cannot allow this situation of anarchy to continue unabated. People are allowed to protest within the ambit of the law. no one is allowed to break the law despite unresolved matters that one faces. People must try to make use of proper channels to resolve their issues rather than perpetuate violence to get what they want.” An emotional Sibanyoni claimed that members of the police Tactical Response Team, popularly known as Amabherethe, had arrived at the rank and ordered drivers to lie on the ground before opening fire on them. “All those TRT officers covered their faces with black cloths and opened fire at our members, unprovoked. One of our drivers was shot in the head and killed by a female police officer for only looking at her in the eyes. The officer asked him why he was looking at her, before shooting him with a machinegun in the head. Two died on the scene and two later died in hospital. Our members were ambushed by people who were supposed to protect and ensure that there is peace between us and Megabus,” Sibanyoni said. “We are not a violent association and will not avenge their deaths, we will rely on our law to play its part. We want all those police officers who killed our men to be arrested and sentenced. We are living under a democratic government, not an apartheid one.”
The Bulletin, while reporting from the scene, observed taxis driving around on more than one occasion and heard gunshots from their direction. It is not clear if the gunshots emanated from the taxis but it came from their direction. Several people told The Bulletin that they saw the drivers with firearms. The court orders that Megabus obtained were flatly ignored until the violence erupted and drivers were hurt. One Police officer was also shot. He sustained wounds in his arm and hand. Megabus Operations Executive, Jasen Smallbone said that they are not aware of any agreement reached with the taxi association. “Megabus operates under a contract with the Department of Transport and have not expanded our services. We currently operate in terms of the authority of our permits. Megabus has obtained a court order preventing the taxi association from interfering in our business. Police are currently investigating the case,” said Smallbone. Only time will tell if violence will erupt again. - Encee van Huyssteen - News24
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snippets Congratulations to two police officers of Secunda SAPS Congartulations to Constable Khoesha and Warrant Officer Ngcobo from Secunda SAPS. This weekend Constable Khoesha arrested a man in the Secunda CBD with 1 brown plastic containing drugs worth R40.00. The drugs were suspected to be Nyaope. Warrant Officer Ngcobo also arrested a man this weekend in Secunda CBD also with suspected Nyaope. Well done and thank you for keeping our streets clean of drugs! Provincial Commissioner condemns the spate of violence at eMbalenhle The Provincial Commissioner of police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma has strongly condemned violent protests that occurred at eMbalenhle between Tuesday, 11 February and Wednesday, 12 February. The General has also welcomed the arrest of 29 suspects in connection with the violence. “When police were conducting their operation as per duty bound to keep the peace, they were shot at and defended themselves. The member that was shot at, was driving a police car (marked) and the car was stoned by the protesters before he was shot. Earlier in the morning six (6) trucks were hijacked and these trucks were used to blockade the exits and entrances at eMbalenhle. What worries us is that one of the trucks that was carrying chemicals and there are specific instructions on how to handle such trucks. If not handled so, we could be dealing with disastrous situation. South Africa is a country that is governed by laws and people cannot do as they wish. Our country is not a country where people shamefully parade their lawlessness and inhuman behaviour. We cannot allow this situation of anarchy to continue unabated. People are allowed to protest within the ambit of the law. No one is allowed to break the law despite unresolved matters that one faces. People must try to make use of proper channels to resolve their issues rather than perpetuate violence to get what they want,” said General Zuma. According to reports, police were supposed to conduct cordon and search operations at eMbalenhle Taxi Rank, spiralling from alleged gunshots that were blazing the previous day. Police were deterred from carrying out their duties by Taxi Operators and whilst still grappling with that situation, trying to find out why were they stopping them from doing their work, one policeman was shot and
injured. That led police to defend themselves. During the shootout, there were three casualties which occurred and how these people died will be determined through the investigation that is underway, conducted by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). There are 29 people that were arrested in connection with cases of attempted murder of a policeman, public violence and malicious damage to property of the state (police vehicle) and these suspects were expected to appear in the Evander Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 14 February. The arrest of the suspects was as a result of this commotion that resulted in the police going to conduct cordon and search at the Taxi Rank. Prominent Mpumalanga businessman arrested The Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation has arrested a 25-year-old prominent Middleburg businessman on Thursday, 13 February. The businessman who was initially arrested last year and charged with fraud, corruption and possession of an unlicensed firearm had been out on R200 000 bail following his arrest last year September in Nelspruit. His latest arrest emanates from allegations that he attempted to corrupt a senior police official in Mpumalanga to get his impounded motor vehicle to be released and also to make his initial case disappear. The suspect paid R50 000 as a down payment and on Thursday, he added a further R70 000 for the release of his vehicle and the Nelspruit docket to disappear. Processes to forfeit the R120 000 including the luxury vehicle the suspect was utilising during the commission of the crime are already underway. The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya has commended the swift action of the investigating team. “I would like to commend the members of the DPCI who resisted the temptation by those who want to corrupt them. We shall be working towards forfeiting the money paid as gratification”, said General Lebeya. Meanwhile, the businessman was expected to appear in the Middleburg Magistrate’s court on Friday, 14 February. Conviction of young man raping 82-year-old elderly woman The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma, expressed his happiness after the court convicted 29-year-old Richman Maluleke who was found guilty on 12 February by the Mhala Regional Court for raping an 82-year-old elderly woman in 2017. General Mondli Zuma has welcomed the man’s conviction and applauded the sterling work done by dedicated members of Detectives, the Prosecution team as well as the Judiciary. “We are indeed making good inroads in addressing genderbased violence in our society and with convictions such as this, one can be certain of renewed hope for many victims of sexual violence. We encourage our members to use the resources we have, like in this case, to carry out our mission of preventing, combating and investigating such cases where our vulnerable women suffer violence in the hands of heartless criminals. No one should take an advantage of the vulnerable groups
including women, children and the elderly. We hope that this man who took advantage of the old granny will get a harsh sentence so that others can learn that women should be respected and cared for. I once again thank the Detectives, Prosecution and the Judiciary for ensuring that justice is served,” said General Zuma. The Court heard how Maluleke went to the 82-year-old granny’s house in Newton Trust near Bushbuckridge on 25 January 2017, with the intention to rape her. Reports indicated that Maluleke realised that the old lady’s house was not properly closed and no one was around to rescue her, all of this made it easy for him to carry out his evil mission. Maluleke found the old woman sleeping in her bed and that was when he started touching her. The granny, who had no one to help her in her ordeal, tried with the little strength she had to fight this barbaric man off but he overpowered and raped her. After satisfying his evil lust, Maluleke fled the scene, believing that nobody will ever find him as he knew that he was not seen by anyone except the old lady who was left traumatised by the horrific incident that she had experienced. Police were notified about the incident and they rushed to the scene where a case of rape was opened. Members from Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit immediately launched a manhunt and they started with their investigation. They worked tirelessly driven by the commitment that SAPS continuously make in Parliament to deal decisively with gender-based violence which has reared its ugly head in our country over the past few years. These dedicated Detectives vowed to make sure that whoever raped the old woman should be hunted down, arrested and have his day in court. The relentless effort and hard work by the members paid off as they made a breakthrough where Maluleke was finally linked technically and arrested in 2019. Maluleke pleaded guilty and was convicted on 12 February at Mhala Regional Court. Maluleke remains in custody and the matter has been postponed to 3 March for the victim impact report as well as for sentencing.
SAPS members applauded The MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Ms Gabisile Shabalala and the Provincial Commissioner of police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma, have applauded members of police from the province for winning during the National Excellence Awards and Sport activities held in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The MEC and the General thanked members who kept shining with their good work. “These members are exemplary as they have displayed excellency in their work, others should copy them and follow suit. As the leadership in this province, we would like to acknowledge, encourage and appreciate these men and women in blue, including the support staff members who tirelessly volunteer their time, efforts and display extraordinary commitment in carrying out their daily duties, at times up to a point where they go beyond their scope of duty to ensure that the public is and feel safe,” said MEC Shabalala and General Zuma on 11 February during an event whereby all winners in Mpumalanga were requested by the leadership at the Province to meet with them so that they could personally thank them for their win. Members of the SAPS that are from the
21 February 2020 province which possess a ‘Pioneering Spirit’ have once again lifted the Mpumalanga flag higher and shined among the best in the country. This has been realised in both occasions of Police National Excellence Awards as well as the National Police Day which was held in Port Elizabeth about a week ago (26 and 27 January 2020). During the awarding of the nominees in Port Elizabeth, our very own Lieutenant Colonel Mmamolefe Susan Seema from Kwamhlanga was the winner in the category of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence (FCS) and she became the best Investigator of the year for level 8-12. Sergeant Kgereu Peter Rankapole from Kwamhlanga was another winner in the category of FCS Investigator for level 5-7. The best Provincial FCS Detectives Team was scooped by a team that is led by Captain Doctor Dlamini and they obtained first place. This team consists of 14 members and all were crowned the best of the best. Warrant Officer Cornelis Louwrens van Schaik also made Mpumalanga province proud by getting the second runner-up in the category of Sportsman of the year. Detective Constable Joseph Smanga Mnisi from Masoyi received a National Commissioner’s Award whilst Detective Constable Sibusiso Sibuyi from Calcutta was the first runner up for the Normal/ Special Detectives category for level 5-7. Mpumalanga was once again proud of Administrator Hester Claassens from Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRCSM) who the first runner-up for level 5-7. All the winners walked away with certificates, trophies and cash. All these members, though placed in various environments within SAPS, work hard to serve the public, driven by a goal of ensuring that the community live in a safe environment. These dedicated members put their lives at risk, some hunt down most dangerous criminals in the country and put them behind bars to face their respective crimes in courts. Perseverance of these members in their respective departments has been acknowledged by the Minister of police, General Bheki Cele and the National Commissioner of police, General Khehla Sithole. This is an indication that having police officers like these in the province and those who did not receive awards this time around, will indeed add value towards the realisation of a safe and secure environment. Mpumalanga is regarded as a tourist destination with safety playing a critical role, police and other law enforcement agencies contribute immensely in the economic growth of the province. The said members indicated in their own words: “It never crossed our minds that our efforts will bring such huge commendation. To us, the awards are a huge task placed upon our shoulders which only drives us to do even better,” said the winners.
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On Friday, 14 February, a men’s conference against women and children abuse took place at Dros, Secunda. The men’s conference started with a march from the Sasol CBD to Lake Umuzi Waterfront. The theme was: Finding a solution and bringing morals to men. The march was led by the Traffic Department to ensure the safety of the march and its participants. The Secunda SAPS also assisted in the March. Upon arrival at Lake Umuzi, Clement Manfouo said: “We are trying to raise awareness about human rights amongst our youth and amongst our men to address the issue of women and children abuse. We need to sit down as men and discuss the issues that are destroying our society.” On the panel leading the conference were strong men who are all leaders in the community: Captain Gerhard Elmes, Chaplain Arnold Kester, Clement Manfouo and the host, Samu Pacho. Once the conference was opened and all protocol was observed the men started discussing issues in society that can be fixed by working together. Chaplain Arnold Kester spoke about his own loss. He said that he had lost his own daughter when she was killed by her husband who was a police
officer. He also spoke about his sister that committed suicide and explained that it is because people do not open up about their feelings. He added that when a woman or girl is wearing a short skirt that something happened to her that she wants to dress like that. He also said that men should protect the women and children around them as it could be their sister, wife or daughter next. Captain Gerhard Elmes spoke to the crowd and explained it from a police officer’s point of view: “What about the police officer that is also affected by social crime? These gentlemen sitting in front me could be police officers but if they are not emotionally equipped, they are going to suffer and then the community will suffer.” He continued: “Movements like this, must try work together with higher authorities so that we can take in people who are already emotionally healed because domestic violence happens in every house if the father and the mother are not emotionally healed.” The host, Samu Pacho directed a question to the representative of Lifeline: “Are there any programmes that Lifeline can partner with the police, maybe in training them in how to deal with emotional issues so that
they can be more equipped to help society?” The answer was answered confidently: “We have an office in Nelspruit but in Johannesburg we have men’s forums where we deal with everything holistically. Most of the time men do not share. Hurt people hurt others.” He continued: “With the men’s forums we sit down and talk. We talk about simple things like testing your blood pressure and sugar levels. People laugh about it but it is serious. From now on whatever you do, empower yourself. If you walk down
the street and young boys are fighting, instead of intervening, you are walking past and continuing a cycle. Stop the fight, talk to them and ask them why they are fighting. Let’s heal the hurt people.” The day was a huge success and the young men learned a lot from the experienced panel.
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Ds Marius Britz Die eksistensiefilosofie maak veel van hoe ‘n mens se keuses, alhoewel dikwels noodgedwonge, die gang van jou lewe bepaal. Martin Heidegger redeneer byvoorbeeld in sy werk Sein und Zeit dat ‘n mens in ‘n bestaan ingeslinger (gewerfen) word, wat hy “Dasein” noem. Hier moet hy sy eie opsies uitoefen, of “untwerp”, keuses maak om so maklik as moontlik te leef en oorleef, totdat hy uiteindelik weer deel word van die “syn van die syndes,” waar hy vandaan kom. Dit beleef mense al van kleins af. Hoe jy wil reageer teenoor sekere gebeure in jou lewe, hoe jy jou sin kan kry, ensomeer. Natuurlik word gedragspatrone ook vasgelê deur ouers en vele ander rolspelers, maar die uiteindelike keuse lê by die individu. Daar is hordes klein beslissings wat ons elke dag maak, relatief onbelangrik. Trek ek ‘n blou of wit hemp aan, watter broek dra ek? Dis nie aardskuddende dinge wat die gang van my en ander mense se lewens beinvloed nie. Maar daar is wel veel groter besluite wat drastiese gevolge kan hê vir my bestaan as mens. Elkeen ervaar die veelkantige implikasies van sy besluite. Dikwels het jou besluite positiewe gevolge, maar die kanse is ook goed dat sekere besluite verwoestend kan wees. Die vriendekring waarmee jy jou vereenselwig, die vakke waarmee jy aangaan op hoërskool, die rigting waarin jy verder gaan studeer, het uiteindelik bepaalde invloede op jou bestaan as mens. Vele jongmense het al afgestudeer, net om na drie of vier jaar se studie te besef dat hulle gekwalifiseerd is vir ‘n loopbaan waarvoor hulle geen passie het nie. Dan ook die besluit met watter lewensmaat jy gaan trou. Die egskeidingstatistieke bewys onweerlegbaar dat vele mense in die strik getrap het, en steeds gaan trap om die verkeerde
besluit te maak hieroor, dikwels met verwoestende gevolge vir ‘n klomp ander mense, soos kinders, familie en vriende. So ook met loopbaankeuses, plekke van aftrede en beleggings van jou swaarverdiende geld. Daar is vele hartseerstories oor mense wat op hulle oudag finansieel swaarkry as gevolg van een onbesonne besluit oor wat om met hulle pensioen en beleggings te doen. Die impak van die kritieke belang van momentele besluitneming is ook toentertyd by kandidaatsoffiere tydens offisierskursusse ingedril. Menige kandidate wat fisies besonders geskik was om offisiere te wees, het uitgeval juis as gevolg van hulle onvermoë om in ‘n krisisoomblik ‘n lewensnoodsaaklike besluit te neem. Ek het dit besef nadat ek op die facebookgroep Die Nagkantoor ‘n plasing gelees het deur Tina Swiegers wat destyds ‘n joernalis by die Beeld was. Ek plaas haar vertelling verbatim, (met my aanpassing oor die tipe vliegtuig). “Ek wonder of Gert Vosloo nog hierdie storie onthou. Ek en hy moes iewers in 1975/76? ‘n uitpasseringsparade op Voortrekkerhoogte dek. Daarvoor moes jy al 7:00 op die paradegrond wees. Dit was laglag die mees gehate joppie in my boek. Tydens ons terugrit in die Beeld-Volla sien Gert hoe ‘n Impala baie laag oor die huise op die Monumentpark-koppie vlieg. Terwyl hy sy verbasing uitspreek, sit hy voet-in-die-hoek en jaag in die rigting van die vliegtuig. Die volgende oomblik sien ons net ‘n bol vlamme. Ons was binne oomblikke op die toneel. Die brandende wrakstukke het wyd verspreid op die oop stuk veld gelê. Die Impala het letterlik ‘n teerpad verwyderd van die huise neergestort. Ek onthou hoe ek asof van buite my liggaam die verskriklike toneel waargeneem het. Ek en Gert was die enigste mense op die toneel. Terwyl hy foto’s neem het ek tussen die wrakstukke loop soek vir die vlieënier. Ek het uiteindelik langs ‘n bondeltjie brandende mens tot stilstand gekom. Hy was reeds besig om te verkool. Daar was niks wat ons vir hom kon doen nie. So het die jong luitenant
Winterbottom daardie dag as ‘n held gesterf. Hy kon homself uitgeskiet het, maar hy het die vliegtuig veilig oor die woonhuise geloods om as die enigste slagoffer in die ramp om te kom. Ek onthou ‘n paar dae later op Winterbottom se begrafnis hoe sy ma soos ‘n standbeeld gestaan het. Sy was ‘n lang vrou in ‘n netjiese swart twee-stuk. Haar hare, ‘n grys bob. Sy het geen emosie getoon nie. Sy het aan die bo-punt van haar kind se graf gestaan. Lot se vrou. En ek kon nie ophou om na haar te staar nie. Dit was die stilste smart wat ek ooit aanskou het. Die lang, regop vrou sonder ‘n traan.” Ek het hierdie gebeure as oudLugmag beroepsoldaat verskeie kere gehoor in die verlede. Ek het al dikwels daaroor gepreek. Maar dit was asof ek dit vir die eerste keer gehoor het. Die statige, stukkende ma wat saam met die offisiere haar enigste kind se kis salueer. Hy kon geleef het as hy volgens noodprosedures betyds uitgeskiet het. Maar
hùlle daar onder, die inwoners in Steenboklaan, die kinders in Laerskool Monumentpark, hulle sou beslis nie oorleef het as die brandende Impala op hulle sou val nie. En hy het besluit in ‘n breukdeel van ‘n sekonde. Dit sou hy wees. En skielik het Kevin Winterbottom se verhaal vir my die sentreerpunt geword van alle besluite wat ek ooit al gemaak het. Watter impak het my besluite gehad op ander mense se lewens? Hoeveel mense is daardeur verryk? Aan die ander kant, hoeveel mense het seergekry deur die verkeerde en dom besluite wat ek gemaak het, ek ingesluit? Hoog bo ons kortstondige, turbulente bestaan met sy magdom regte en verkeerde besluite, klein en groot, troon daar èèn besluit uit wat alle ander oortref. Op ‘n kaal koppie buite Jerusalem was daar ook ‘n jong man wat ‘n besluit geneem het. Dit was óf Hy, óf ons. En soos Winterbottom, het Hy gekies. Hy was ook ‘n enigste Seun.
Tannie Poppie se geroomdesampioentert Moenie te veel sout in die vulsel gooi nie – die blikkie sampioene is reeds vol geurmiddels. 1 x basiese korsresep 12,5 ml botter 12,5 ml koekmeel 250 ml warm melk 2,5 ml sout 2 eiers 140 g (375 ml) verouderde cheddar, gerasper 1 ui, gekap 1 x 410 g-blikkie geroomde sampioene peper na smaak
Maak kors aan volgens resep en voer ’n reghoekige losboom-tertpan van 25 x 13 cm daarmee uit. Verhit oond tot 180 °C. Maak witsous: Smelt die botter en roer die koekmeel by. Roer tot mengsel glad is. Roer die warm melk in en dan die sout. Kook mengsel tot dit verdik terwyl jy aanhoudend roer. Klits die eiers en voeg dit by. Voeg dan die res van die bestanddele by en meng deur. Gooi in tertkors. Bak 20 tot 30 minute. Laat afkoel en sit voor.
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The Myths and the legends of the metal community, history of the metal genre in South Africa, Part 4 Here we are, at the final part of the 4-part series and I feel it’s only justified by an introduction of the members as well as their glorious albums they have released over the years, so that metal and non-metal fans may get acquainted with their amazing art! Cliff Grabb, born 1971, he plays the throat, yes, the vocalist. With various ranges of high and low, from brutal growls to beautiful clean singing to contrast. Robbie Riebler, born 14 September 1975, with a bass guitar in his hands! Truly a beast on the bass guitar and
backing vocals. Bassists are somewhat under-rated, especially considering that it helps to pack more punch into the fist that is Agro! Brilliant musician, in the studio and on stage! What do you throw at a drowning bass player? His amp. Alex Temperly, born 4 September 1988, if you felt him kick as a baby, you probably felt the paradiddles and double kicks that enriched and carried the sound of the legendary Agro. Martin John Dugdale, shreds and chugs on the guitar, melting faces, marking places, never to be forgotten.
Though the mysterious figure has little info on the web, his skill is obviously evident. Ian Gertenbach, previous guitarist for 11th Hour. This legendary Gauteng guitarist brought forth the iconic melodic sound overshadowed by the heaviness that one cannot help but head bang to, born on 5 September, he’s still carrying on with his musical career. Will Agro return and make SA metal unique once more? Or is it in the hands of the future artists to learn from this unique legacy? - Henco Photo: http://www.agro-metal.co.za/
Applications are now open for Sasol’s prestigious bursary programme for 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa – Are you a high-achieving, highly motivated learner in Grade 12 with plans to study towards an engineering or science degree in the 2021 academic year? If so, you’re invited to apply for an all-inclusive bursary from Sasol, the employer of choice in the chemical and energy sector (as voted for by graduates in the SAGEA employer of choice survey). The bursary is open to learners who are planning to study towards a B Eng or BSc Eng in various engineering disciplines or for a BSc in Chemistry, Geology or Metallurgy. To be considered for a bursary within these disciplines you will need to get
70% for Mathematics and Physical Science and 60% for English. If you’re interested in studying a B Eng Tech/ National Diploma in Engineering, you will need to get 60% for Mathematics, 60% for Physical science and 60% for English. The bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation, meals, textbooks, pocket money and an allowance for study tools such as a laptop and a calculator. It also provides comprehensive bursar support to help you to reach your academic potential and to maintain your personal wellbeing. Upon completion of your studies, you may be offered an opportunity to
join the Sasol Graduate Development Programme. “With the scarcity of talent in South Africa, it is essential for Sasol to invest in tomorrow’s talent to sustain our growth.” said Monica Luwes, Manager of the Graduate Centre at Sasol. “We want to give talented young South Africans interested in STEM an opportunity to harness their potential. We aim to help them to excel, not just in their studies, but in their careers.” Applications are currently open for the 2021 academic year and will close on 30 April 2020. Visit www. sasolbursaries.com to apply and for more information on the opportunities on offer.
Bethal SPCA Barnyard dance On Saturday, 15 February, the Bethal SPCA hosted a Barnyard Dance in the Jim van Tonderskool Lapa. The reason behind the Barnyard Dance was to raise funds for the Bethal SPCA.
Peoople came dressed up as Cowboys and ensured their dancing boots were ready to dance the night away. There were braais provided and also pap and sauce. Everyone enjoyed the dance thoroughly.
Gert and Susan were the best dressed
Laurna Coetzer, SPCA Inspector
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Sasol Highveld Photography Club monthly winners Capturing Patters by Leon Pelser (Set Subject Winner)
Tafelberg Startrail by Dani Smit (COM)
Carmen in Mono by Sussa Pelser (COM)
Sasol Highveld Photography Club produced outstanding photos again at their monthly meeting. Contact Pierre Jordaan @0824650248 if you would like to expand your creative side and learn about photography. Various photographers attend these
meetings and valuable information is shared. Your preference of equipment doesn’t matter as all kinds of equipment are used and all makes of cameras. The ratings systems is designed to help you improve your photography at a comfortable pace.
Swim Solo in Mono by Hanno de Beer (COM)
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Laerskool Hoëveld Laerskool Kruinpark se spog met 12 top atlete atlete skitter
Laerskool Hoëveld se atlete het Donderdag, 13 Februarie, aan die Weskring atletiekkampioenskappe deelgeneem en 12 van die skool se atlete het met 19 items deurgedring na die Govan Mbeki kampioenskappe wat plaasvind op Saterdag, 29 Februarie te Secunda Stadion.
Laerskool Kruinpark het 10 Atlete wat deurdring na Gert Sibande wat die 29ste Februarie plaasvind. Luzelke van Wyk: 1500m Twané Kruger: 150m Hekkies, Verspring Amelia Shaw: Hoogspring Ulrich Dreyer: Hoogspring
Lené van Rooyen: Verspring Aiden Britz: Gewigstoot Franswa jv Rensvurg: Gewigstoot, Diskus en Spiesgooi Rick Robertson: Spiesgooi Celine Burger: Spiesgooi Nicole Meintjies: Spiesgooi Janru Pretorius: 80m, 100m, verspring
Hoërskool Secunda atletiekbyeenkoms te Delmas Hoërskool Secunda het op 7 Februarie aan die atletiekbyeenkoms te Delmas deelgeneem.
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Hoërskool Oosterland het deelgeneem aan die Interhoër by HS Rob Ferreira in Witrivier op Saterdag, 15 Februarie. Skole wat ook deelgeneem het was: Rob Ferreira, HTS Witbank, Ermelo, Lydenburg, Ligbron, Middelburg en Heidelberg Volkskool.
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Joane van Coller en Kayla Vermaak Foto: Dominique Grobler
Lunga Mhlangu Foto: Dominique Grobler
Laerskool Goedehoop kinders presteer
Saterdag, 15 Februarie het die Munisipale Atletiekbyeenkoms by Secunda Stadion plaasgevind. Die volgende atlete dring deur na die Gert Sibande Atletiek wat plaasvind op 29 Februarie te Secunda Stadion. Voor: Minay Campher, Luan Greyling, Cheyenne Erasmus, Amé Serfontein, Jamie-Lee van Rooyen, Micaela Berman, Liam Olivier, Ernst Bellingan, Hlompho Mokheseng Agter: Danankia Lesch, Carla Bronkhorst, Chris van Schalkwyk, Waldo Schnuir, Jessica van Rooyen, Danika Burger, Elri Kruger, Roxy-Lee Fick, Sunick Badenhorst
Vyf van Goedehoop se doelwagters is deur Marike Oudraad, vanaf Nederland, touwys gemaak in die fynere kuns van ‘n goeie doelwagter. Dit het plaasgevind vanaf 28 tot 30 Januarie 2020 te Hoërskool Oosterland. Voor: Ivan Koekemoer, Karla Hurter, Xander Steyn Agter: Angelica de Lange, Lené Botha
Hoërskool Evander se personeel het aangetrek soos Nerds vir die aanloop tot Valentynsdag!
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Bismarck en Josua Jansen het Saterdag, 15 Februarie 2020 aan die Mpumalanga Western Mounted Games se eerste kwalifiserende rondte te Ermelo deelgeneem. Bismarck word aangewys as die Laerskole Vlak 2 kampioen en Josua behaal ‘n derde plek vir Laerskole Vlak 0.
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Laerskool Secunda: Elke kind is ‘n wenner Agt van Laerskool Secunda se atlete het op Saterdag, 15 Februarie aan die Govan Mbeki atletiekbyeenkoms deelgeneem en dring deur na die Gert Sibande atletiekbyeenkoms wat op 29 Februarie in Secunda plaasvind. Voor lnr: Amore Roets, Lumarie du Plessis, Leonardo Brits, Ruben Meister. Agter lnr: Henrico Ferreira, Matshidiso Makgato, Schalk Brits, Hanco van Geelen Bo: H.J Hobkirk (0/12) gedurende sy hoogspring sprong by die Hoëveldrif Wes-atletiekbyeenkoms wat op Donderdag, 13 Februarie by die Lillian Ngoyi Stadium in Secunda plaasgevind het. Die afgelope naweek het Annika de Vries en Ava Shambo aan die eerste Mpumalanga kwalifiserende perdry-kompetisie vir die jaar deelgeneem. Hulle albei het Laerskool Secunda verteenwoordig en het die volgende plekke behaal: Annika (regs) het ‘n algehele tweede plek in die afdeling vir laerskool ruiters in die eerste kompeterende vlak behaal. Sy het ook ‘n trofee vir die beste nuweling in Mpumalanga by die 2019 Nasionale Kampioenskappe ontvang. Ava (links) het ‘n algehele vierde plek in haar afdeling behaal.
Curro’s athletics stars Congratulations to the following athletes that will participate at the Gert Sibande Athletics Meeting. Bianca Albert’s Shotput Girls U/13 Aobakwe Moeng Shotput Boys U/11 Lwandle Ngwenya Long Jump Boys U/12 Hlayisani Baloyi 100m and 80m Boys U/11 We are proud of you!
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Sasol Secunda Ladies beat Bethal Bears Ladies in T20
The first T20 of the ladies’ tournament took place on Sunday, 16 February. Bethal Bears Ladies won the toss and elected to bat first. First ball of the innings saw Nanette Behr, Bears captain, lose her wicket
with Elizma Heydenreich taking a catch off Brigitte Binneman’s bowling. Sasol Secunda took wickets at regular intervals wrapping up the innings with the Bears Ladies making 92 all out. Pick of the bowlers was Bianca Brummer
that took 3 wickets. Bethal Bears took to the field and knocked over a quick 3 wickets in the first two overs. Marie-Louise Forbeck and Terry-Lee Kleynhans pulled the match back by staying at the crease
until the end. Marie-Louise played a steady innings making 22 not out and Terry-Lee 46 not out. Sasol Secunda Ladies won the game by 7 wickets. The next T20 is taking place in Standerton on the 1st of March. - TL Kleynhans
40th annual Sasol Secunda Marathon With 1 657 entrants in the 40th Sasol Secunda Marathon this year, it turned out to be a huge success. This race is a Comrades Marathon qualifier and did not disappoint this year. Even with the mist laying low on the ground at the start at 06:00 on Saturday morning, 15 February, the cool air was enjoyed by all the runners.
Graham Malinga, winner of the marathon
Moses Mahlangu, winner 21 km
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What a season for Pandas!
Congratulations to PANDAS! The players have kept the FAITH in the Panda structure and management. After a very difficult 2019, suspensions and clubs in Mpumalanga boycotting Pandas, we have made 2019/2020 National Championships the best ever by a Puma squad. First, we need to start with the NBF and SANDF tournaments. You have done a superb job. The key word this year would be Efficiency because you have delivered. From the power outages, stalls, bar and all the way to live streaming, referees and technical staff, well done on a superb national championship. PUMAS A recap on the past 21 days at the National Blackball Championships. (NBF) Since 2005 NBF’s first National Championships, you have eventually delivered. Hard work, trust, faith and dedication. That was the key into the success story of 2019/2020. TITLES, Podium finishes and Player of the Tournament awards was on the
agenda for 2019/2020 PUMA Squad. Grand Masters Pumas finish 3rd in the team event Pumas won Gold in the speedball Top 12 finish for Collin Cato Socials Jackson Mashetsi won back to back SA title. Jan Ferreira, Jackson Mashetsi and Kagiso Komape all finish in the top 12. Jan Ferreira finish nr 1 Seed for the event. Women For the first time we sent a women’s team with only one player who has played Nationals before. Outstanding performances from the women on the team under the watchful eye of Nicola Rossouw. Nicola on winning the National Champs, finished nr 1 Seed for the event. Nicola finished in the Top 12. Nicola on winning her 8th South African NBF Title. U/23 Just missed out on the podium finished in 4th. The best performance from a Puma U/23 team in 15 years of
National NBF Championships. Aden Joseph and Peter Nwaila finishes in the Top 12. Aden Joseph winning his 8th South African Title. Masters A spirited performance from the Masters as a fairly new team tackled the best in SA. Men SO close but yet so far! Pumas 1 and Pumas 2 both finished in the Top 10. Pumas 1 finishing second with only 1 loss in the tournament. Aden, Vishen and Kyle with Top 12 finishes. Pumas 1 recording 45 Breaks and Finishes. Aden Joseph hunted his 9th title, but played an inform Kyle Akaloo. Congratulations to Kyle as hard work payed off. PANDAS CUE SPORT 34 Months... The time it took Pandas to turn Panda’s Cue Sport into one of the BEST Clubs in Africa. Winning Chinese 8 Ball Men Nationals Walking away with 8/9/10 Ball National
Titles. Winning Titles at NBF Championships And who could forget the first Rhino Cup Chinese 8 Ball, 8/9/10 Ball, Snooker, Carom and Blackball Competing with the best in SA Under the watchful co-owner, Hendry Erasmus you have kept the faith and trust to make sure that PANDAS will become a force to be reckoned with in South Africa. Western Cape is purely the BEST Province in SA, with standout performances from KZN and Gauteng. Because of good deals, time, effort, negotiations and hard work, Pandas has created a POWERFUL product in Puma country. To the more serious side…NBF has delivered. Blackball International has spoken Hopefully Mpumalanga Cue Sport would accept PANDAS in 2020 and be part of the celebrations PANDAS has created for Mpumalanga. PANDAS will work in FULL force with the YOUTH and SCHOOLS in 2020.
Soweto Rising Stars are the champions of Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge U/12 The Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge pre-season tournament was played at Johannesburg Marks Park on 16 February. Soweto Rising Stars won after beating Randburg Amabhubezi Tigers 1 - 0 in the finals. 16 teams participated into the Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge from different townships from Secunda, Emba, Kinross, Johannesburg, Naledi, Soweto, Vaal, Sebokeng, Mohlakeng and Daveyton. This was a wonderful tournament! Almost all the Gauteng supporters and parents came in numbers to see their kids play in the biggest tournament. One of the Wits scouts, Mr Alroy Peterse said: “This is the first time the PSL committee saw a tournament like this with talented younger players playing a fantastic football.” The Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge
organiser, Mr Jacob Mtakwende said: “I would like to thank all the parents and supporters who supported this event and Wits University.” This is the first quarter of the tournament the second quarter will be in September.
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Hoërskool Secunda wen sesde Interhoër in ‘n ry! Owami Malope Verspring 0/16 Foto: Ralph Rabi
0/17 Seuns Aflos: Ronnie Tshabalala, Luke Nobrega, Nipho Mahlangu, Hado Cloete Foto: Liesl Pretorius
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ie jaarlikse vriendskaplike Interhoër Atletiekbyeenkoms, het Saterdag, 15 Februarie, by Piet Retief plaasgevind. Hoërskool Secunda het vir die sesde jaar in ‘n ry, die Interhoër atletiekbyeenkoms gewen. Beide Hoërskool Secunda se seuns- en dogtersatletiekpan het die beste vir die dag presteer. Hoërskool Standerton se atletiekspan was tweede met Piet Retief in die derde plek. Ander hoërskole wat deelgeneem het was Volksrust, Generaal Hertzog, Hoogenhout, Kanonkop en Pionier. Hoërskool Standerton het die trofeë verwerf vir beste aankoms van dirigente, beste dirigentespan en die Geesbeker. Hoërskool Secunda was
derde in die stryd vir die Geesbeker. Die volgende atlete van Hoërskool Secunda het trofeës ontvang: Jessica van den Berg - Beste worpe Junior Dogter Siyanda Mkonza - Beste spronge Junior seun en Beste Junior seun naellope atleet Nika Thomas - Beste Middel - en langafstand Junior Dogter Michelle Parks - Beste Middel - en langafstand Senior Dogter Nkanyiso Mahiteng - Junior Victor Ludorum Baie geluk aan elke atleet en afrigter wat die vrug van harde werk gepluk het. Ook ‘n woord van dank en gelukwense aan Hoërskool Piet Retief met puik reëlings en ‘n pragtige atletiekdag.
Bo: Geesvangspan van HS Secunda Foto: Talitha Kruger Onder: Vusi Gamede 800m 0/16 seuns Foto: Ralph Rabi