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COMMUNITY NEWS. ORIGINAL - ACCURATE - FIRST
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here is a difference between a newspaper and digital media. Holding a newspaper between your fingers, wakes up a sense of nostalgia. There is something very special about drinking your morning coffee whilst feeling the paper between your fingers, flipping the pages and when you are done, have a little ink on your fingers. The process of a newspaper is not at all as easy as it seems or as flawless as we make it look. There are many puzzle pieces that have to be pieced together carefully in just the right way to ensure that you, our reader, have original news, first. So, in order to appreciate the big news we are breaking in this article, you have to understand that this was not an easy decision (this process started at the beginning of 2019) and it took a lot of tears, meetings and debates to finally take a massive leap in the right direction. Most people are not aware of the hard work and dedication that has been put into The Bulletin. We have grown into
the biggest regional newspaper on social media in Mpumalanga! We work around the clock to ensure you are updated, put ourselves in dangerous situations and sometimes we even have a little fun on our videos to ensure that your bad day turns into a good one by laughing or watching a heartwarming video. When someone informs us of an amazing tipoff, we cannot jump in headfirst (although we want to!). There are a few processes and procedures we have to follow. We have to ensure that the news is accurate and factchecked, follow up on our sources and information through the correct channels and sometimes, more than most, step on a few toes. Once the story has been validated and the article written, we dissect it with a fine toothcomb. Some articles have been rewritten, in the middle of the night, on deadline Monday to ensure you have the best and most accurate story. Over the past two and a half years it became clear to our readers that we mean business. We want to bring you
news, not stories that are a week old or even more. News is news when it is fresh, relevant and factually correct. Although that feeling of a newspaper between your fingers will never get old and will always bring back childhood memories of running out on a cold winter’s morning to fetch the newspaper, change is inevitable… The Bulletin has proved that we are a force to be reckoned with! We have surpassed all expectations and faced our challenges by staring them straight in the eye and dealing with any situation as professionally and calmly as possible. In the past few years, The Bulletin has always been at the forefront of breaking news. Even though we will not be printing newspapers anymore, our promise to you shall stay: Original – Accurate – First! And this will all be at the tips of your fingers!
We are joining the ranks of other media houses such as Maroela Media and News24. News should be available as it happens or as soon as possible. You, our reader, should only be treated to the best news, by the best newspaper in Mpumalanga. No one thought when we started in September 2014 (and alot of people have jumped ship since) that we would achieve the milestones that we have today. No one thought that our raw and honest reporting would impact the community as it is right now. Our style of reporting brought a new awareness to news in our area. Never before was real-time reporting followed so closely by so many in GMM. Although a lot of hard work and dedication has been put into The Bulletin, we cannot have done it all without your support! We thank you for every bit of support! So, join us in our journey of new beginnings because after all… Our journey is YOUR journey… Let’s all go DIGITAL! – Ané Prinsloo
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The Last Crime Snippets Remains of a baby found in a back yard in eMbalenhle A shocking discovery was made when a family member was busy in the garden. He found remains of a baby looking like a skeleton in eMbalenhle on Friday, 21 February. It is alleged that the mother of the child took the baby to the father’s family late last year. This past week, remains, of what looks like her baby, were found in the family back yard by an older brother who was busy in the garden. According to the information from neighbours, the teenage girl who is alleged to be the mother, was arrested upon questioning about the whereabouts of her child. She said that the child was with the child’s father’s family. This could not be confirmed at the time of printing. The remains of a child were exhumed on Saturday morning and a preliminary investigation confirmed that the little child was buried in the garden. The family confirmed that they last saw the child in 2019. When the mother was asked about the child, she would be very aggressive and never gave a clear answer. The Bulletin tried contacting the ward councillor with no success to confirm the incident. Community members were very angry at the senseless doing of a teenage mother who is alleged to be the mother of the child. - Sandile Mkhwanazi
Gang kills a local businessman A local businessman was stabbed and killed in Emzinoni (Bethal) when he and his family were at-tacked by four men who are suspected to be members of one of the local gangs. The gangs have been terrorising the community for a long time. The suspects were arrested by the Emzinoni Police after they allegedly assaulted and killed the wellknown businessman. On Sunday, 23 February (2:30) the men approached the businessman who was about to close his business and demanded to enter the premises. When the business man, also known as Master, refused and tried to stop the group from entering, the group started to assault Master and stabbed
him. The businessman unfortunately succumbed to his wounds on the way to the hospital. His wife and son were also stabbed and rushed to the hospital. The Emzinoni Station Commander applauded the police for launching a man hunt and arrest four men who were found in possession of dangerous weapons. The suspects appeared at Bethal Magistrate Court on Tuesday, 25 February. If there is anybody with information regarding this case, they should contact the investigating of-ficer, Cst Buthelezi at 0780791707.
Provincial Commissioner warns SAPS members and other law enforcers to stay away from corruption The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma has warned SAPS members and other law enforcement agencies to stay away from corruption or involving themselves in criminal activities. The words of the General came after an incident where on Wednesday, 19 February, some members of the police in Nkomazi were reportedly involved in allegations of corruption. They allegedly solicited bribes from citizens of Mozambique who were travelling on the N4 National Road. According to reports, on Wednesday, 19 February, a team of police officials were in the Nkomazi area on a mission to investigate corrupt activities in the area that have been going on for some time. The investigation revealed from complaints by the taxi industry that police forced them to pay R100 per undocumented person found in their taxis for them to pass through. When the team carried out their probe, they spotted a police vehicle which was ferrying foreign nationals, however, reports unveiled that those people were released upon payment of a certain fee. The team set their eyes on those cops and when they realised that they were followed, they drove off in a high speed where they abandoned the state vehicle and ran into the bushes. The team then proceeded to a different area on the same day whereby another member also stopped a certain vehicle that was ferrying people from Mozambique. This time it was at Kaapmuiden. R200 was demanded by this official and the bribery was allegedly paid. The team appeared after witnessing it all and the member was searched and found with a large amount of cash in his possession believed to have been proceeds of corrupt activities. The police Sergeant was immediately arrested. The determined team aims at tackling all forms of corruption committed by security formations. General Zuma indicated that custodians of the law cannot be the ones who are hunted by other members but should operate within the confines of the law. This team was established after authorities received numerous allegations of police officials as well as other law enforcement agencies abusing state vehicles to ferry undocumented persons and receive bribes for their unlawful efforts. General Zuma said that the team will make a huge impact in rooting out corruption and it is just a matter of time before all these members, who are tarnishing the image of law enforcement agencies, are brought to book to face their day in court. “We welcome the arrest of people who use our uniform for personal
gain and we hope the law will take its course and an example will be made out of such people so that others are deterred from following suit. I also order the Detective Team to prioritise their investigation with a view to arrest the remaining suspects. It has come to our attention that corrupt activities are being carried out by some of our members on the N4 Road and these members conduct their illegal business as if there is nothing wrong with it. The countless complaints that we have received from the public show that corrupt elements within law enforcement agencies take advantage of undocumented persons between neighbouring countries and South Africa. This has now become a daily norm that these corrupt officials would let undocumented nationals to pass through as long as they get bribes. Such members are not fit to be in our system,” said General Zuma. Sergeant France Mathabela has since appeared in the Lowscreek Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 21 February, on allegations of Corruption and he was granted bail of R1000. He is expected to appear in the same court on 16 April 2020.
Mpumalanga pair sentenced for counterfeit money case
A 28-year-old Johannesburg woman, Temwa Lisa Masoka, will spend six years in prison for the role she played in peddling counterfeit money in Mpumalanga and Gauteng. Her accomplice, Andrew Hopkins Mzaliwa (56), escaped with a suspended sentence after the Evander Regional Court found both of them guilty on 21 counts of fraud, theft and other statutory laws related to the selling of fake bank notes on Monday, 17 February., In July last year, the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation received information about the suspects counterfeit operation in Secunda. The operation entailed the selling and distribution of fake of South African and other foreign currencies to a prospective buyer. The currencies, which were good enough to beat the counterfeit pen, were meant to scam tourists. The scam was nipped in the butt after the Hawks in collaboration with SAPS arrested the suspects. The two were found with counterfeit Euros and US Dollars. Further investigations revealed that Mzaliwa and Masoka committed the same offences in March 2017 at Muldersdrift, in Tarlton in June 2014 and in Roodepoort in April 2013. The combined value of the theft in the three areas amounted to about R300 000. Masoka was sentenced to ten years imprisonment with a five-year suspension on the condition that she is not found guilty of committing the same offence during the period of suspension. She was also sentenced to four years for peddling fake bank notes. She was also sentenced to five years in jail for dealing in foreign currency, a further six years for theft and twelve months imprisonment for incitement to commit an offence wholly suspended for three years on the condition that she is not found guilty of committing the same offence during the period of suspension. Her sentence will run concurrently whilst serving her six years prison term. Meanwhile, Mzaliwa was sentenced to four years imprisonment for fraud which was suspended for five years on the condition that he is not found guilty of committing the same offence. In addition, he was sentenced to
28 February 2020 twelve months imprisonment for conspiracy suspended for three years on condition that he is not found guilty of committing the same offence. Mpumalanga brothers sentenced for defrauding SARS June Maphanga (46) and Godfrey Maphanga (45) were found guilty and sentenced by the Nelspruit Regional Court on Tuesday, 18 February, for fraud, money laundering, forgery and uttering. They were each were each sentenced to ten (10) years direct imprisonment. In May 2009, the Maphanga brothers defrauded and prejudiced the South African Revenue Services (SARS) by submitting false tax returns to the total amount of R1 548 119,19. The matter was reported to the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in 2009 and the suspects were arrested and charged on 33 counts of fraud and money laundering amongst others. The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Mpumalanga, Major General Zodwa Mokoena has welcomed the ten-year sentence handed the down by the court “We encourage even after such a long time to see at the end of the day the efforts of the investigation team and judiciary for making sure the two brothers have been punished for their criminal activities. We hope that this sentence will send a good message to would be fraudsters that the long arm of the law will eventually catch up with them,” said Major General Mokoena.
Mpumalanga attempted child kidnapper sentenced to five years direct imprisonment The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Major General Zodwa Mokoena has welcomed the sentencing of Sthembiso Amon Mchumu (36) for the attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl in Aerorand, Middleburg two years ago. Major General Zodwa Mokoena said that the DPCI is encouraged by Mchunu’s sentence and welcomed the criminal justice system response to the challenges of child kidnappings which nearly engulfed the province. “We hope that such a sentence will send a strong message to all those who may be thinking of embarking in nefarious activities that there are severe consequences for inflicting pain to innocent children. I also was to commend the investigating and prosecuting teams for the hard work that led to the arrest and conviction of Mchunu,” she said. Mchunu was found guilty in the Middelburg Regional Court on Monday, 17 February and sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for attempted kidnapping. He was also sentenced to a further additional five years imprisonment which is wholly suspended for four years on condition that he is not found guilty of kidnapping or attempted kidnapping during the period of suspension. The court further declared Mchunu unfit to possess a firearm. On 21 August 2018, Mchunu attempted to kidnap the 13-year-old girl by dragging her into a VW Polo. The girl screamed and her cries caught the attention of a group of bricklayers who swiftly rushed and came to her aid. The suspect fled the scene abandoning the vehicle. It was established that the vehicle was rented from Johannesburg. The provincial Serious Organised Crime Investigation was immediately tasked to investigate the incident and later arrested Mchumu on 31 December 2018 in Ladysmith.
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SAPS Community Safety Tips Captain Gerhard Elmes, Corporate Communcation Official of Secunda, recently informed The Bulletin of an influx in house robberies in the area. The following are some safety tips from SAPS to keep you and your family safe. Safety Awareness at Home Fences/Walls A high fence around the house with lockable gates, is much safer than a high wall due to the advantage of the improved visibility it provides. The primary aim of the fence is to make access/intrusion difficult and to allow dogs to move freely around the house. Ensure that your gates are locked at all times and that the keys cannot be reached easily and are not lying around uncontrolled. Security gates with sturdy locks in front of each outer door as well as burglar proofing covering all windows, are recommended. The following devices prevent easy access: Window bars Security doors Security gates Razor wire Additional locking devices on doors Strengthening of doors Peepholes in the doors Safety chains to doors Intercom system between the home and gate, front door or garage Alarm Systems An alarm system, preferably connected to an armed response company, can act as an effective deterrent. In the rural environment a siren/ alarm on the roof that can be heard over a long distance and that can be activated by means of a switch/panic button in the house, is recommended. A few switches/panic buttons in different rooms of the house should preferably be installed. An alarm must also have the capability to warn the occupants of any intrusion into the house. Examples of alarm systems: Mechanical and/or electrical (purchased types) Improvised systems Threaded tins Threaded pieces of iron Gravel on window pains, pathways or around the home Obstacles that can make a noise when moved Biological Systems: Dogs Geese Ostriches Security Lights Security lights on the outside of the house improve the physical protection of a house, farm or smallholding. The lights must be directed away from the house and must allow the occupants to use the windows without being observed from outside. Be aware of possible shadows and blind spots. Safety Precautions Ensure that all doors are locked at all times, and that windows are closed when you are not at home. Large dogs serve as a deterrent. At least one dog should be trained to sleep inside the house. If you leave your residence, inform your family/ neighbours of your intended destination, time you expect to return and the route you will be driving, especially if you reside in a
rural area. Ensure that tools such as axes, spades, picks, ladders, etc that can be used in an attack, are locked away when you do not use them. Vary your daily routine. Get into the habit of not immediately falling asleep after switching off the lights. Remain awake for a while. You should not be visible in the bedroom from the outside when you are asleep. Always keep a torch nearby at night and when you use it, ensure that you do not give away your position. If you are unsure about the security status of your home after returning from work/a visit, eg your dogs do not come to the gate, do not enter your home. Contact your neighbour to assist you in securing your home. Identify relatively safe places of refuge, ie: bathroom, toilet or storeroom. The fewer windows and doors these rooms have, the better. Involve employees as they are part of the family/team. Employees must be involved in maintaining security on an equal footing. Report suspicious behaviour and information to the South African Police Service. Clear the areas around the gates of bushes and other hiding places. Take photographs of all employees. It could be to your advantage to identify them, if required. Remunerate your employees when useful information is provided that contribute to the prevention of crime. Do not employ casual workers without a reference. Keep copies of all your employees: Identity Documents (ID’s). Ensure that you have a good relationship with your neighbours so that you will be in a good position to support and help each other. Access and Key Control Do not allow strangers on your premises or in your house without having properly identifying the person, especially at night. Implement proper key control measures. Identify keys by means of codes instead of indicating in writing on labels to which gate/door access can be gained. Keys to the safe must be kept on the person. Never hide any keys in traditional places, such as in pot plants or under doormats. Keys in the keyhole on the inside of the front or back door should be turned to avoid easy removal. Never allow strangers to handle keys or look at key numbers. Change locks when keys are lost. Insert barring devices in door locks. Remove keys from doors when leaving. Communication There should be two systems for alternative back up: Telephone Cellular phone Have the telephone installed where it is easily accessible from anywhere in the house. Inform your children not to give an indication that adult supervision is not available when they answer the phone. Be crime conscious - be aware of
crime opportunities at all times! Never walk around alone and don’t talk to strangers. Be on the lookout for strange cars or people. Walk in well-lit busy streets and in a group, if possible. Make sure your home is secure, and become a member of an armed response service. Be sure that you know all the emergency numbers or have them displayed in an accessible area. Always let someone know where you are going and how long you will be gone. But think twice before advertising your impending absence on social media. Criminals also have access to Facebook and Twitter. Know all emergency numbers. Trust your instinct. Avoid going onto a congested street where you cannot even walk properly, that is where you will find criminals pick pocketing. Avoid displaying valuables where criminals can see them. On the street Avoid an ostentatious display of expensive jewellery, cameras, mobile phones and other valuables. Keep your handbag with you, keep it closed or zipped, and do not leave it unattended. Keep your mobile phone with you and do not leave it unattended. Do not carry large sums of money with you.
Exchange your currency at a bank or at the hotel – never exchange it on the street. Carry your wallet in an inside pocket – never in the rear pocket of your trousers. Credit card transactions must be processed in your presence. At night, stay away from dark, isolated areas. It is always better to explore in groups and to stick to well-lit, busy streets. Plan your route beforehand and, as far as possible, do not ask directions from strangers. A police officer or traffic officer will be happy to direct you if you get lost. In your vehicle Plan your route in advance. Keep the doors locked and wind the windows up at all times. Do not leave your mobile phone or other valuables where they are visible from outside the vehicle. Lock valuable items in the boot (trunk) before your departure. At night, park in well-lit areas. Never pick up strangers or hitchhikers. If in doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice and help. Make sure you have the number of the car rental company at hand in case you get stranded. Source: https://www.saps.gov.za/ alert/safety_tips_tourist.php
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Ds Marius Britz Die volgende So Is Die Lewe kan aanlyn by www.thebulletin.co.za gelees word. ‘n Mens vermoed dat iets verander. Nie heeltemal so skielik nie, niks dramaties of begeleid deur trompetfanfares nie, maar desondanks. Die lang dae op die weskus raak korter, die son gaan nie meer negeuur in die aand onder nie, die oggendstond het ‘n traagheid om aan te breek. Jou vermoedens word bevestig as jy begin ekstra komberse op die bed gooi, soek na ‘n warm ding as jy uitgaan, en opgekrul sit om jou liggaamshitte te behou. Herfs is op pad. Johan Myburg skryf: “die dae het onrustig geword / met die pote van duiwe op die windgrys dak / dit het onherroeplik winter geword.” Maar hierdie jaar is die vermoedens vir my veel wyer. Jy begin dit veel nader ervaar. Jou eie lyf vermoed dat herfs vir jou begin aanbreek as jy in die oggend sukkel om jou lyf regop te kry in die bed. Jy het pyne waar jy nooit beseer is nie. Jou rug en heupe klap soos klaterende geraamtes as jy hinkepink badkamer toe strompel. Jy staar na jou gesig in die spieel en dink aan die woorde van ‘n onderwyser op laerskool wat jou en jou maats altyd aangespreek het nadat julle drooggemaak het met die woorde: “Dis ‘n lelike ding wat sy kop hier uitsteek!” Jy vermoed jy word oud as jy nie meer skoene wil aantrek nie, omdat jou voete brand, en dan waaghalsig genoeg is om SPAR toe te gaan met jou skaapvelpantoffels. Jy kry ‘n sardoniese glimlag as jy sjloef-sjlaf tussen die rakke, en onthou hoe jy op jou dag baie gesteld daarop was om netjies aangetrek te wees waar jy ookal gaan. Jou openbare beeld was vir jou belangrik. Nou is jy net nog een skuifelende gedaante tussen klomp ander
wat negeuur in die oggend niks anders het om te doen as om die pryse van geblikte tamatieen-uiesmoor te vergelyk nie. Jy doen dit verbete, asof jy die totale ekonomie van die land sal omkeer as jy uiteindelik met sekerheid kan bepaal op watter blikkie Jan Publiek die meeste sal bespaar. Vir ‘n vlietende oomblik is jy bly dat jou pa jou nie nou sien nie; want eintlik het jy jou kleredragreëls by hom geleer. Hy het ‘n baadjie en das gedra as hy gaan hare sny, as hy vendusie toe gaan, en selfs as hy op Durban se strand sit op ons vyfdaagse vakansie elke Desember. Dan het hy op ‘n stadium opgestaan, sy baaikostuum gaan aantrek en ‘n paar duike gaan vat in die see, en dan weer sy baadjie en das en netjiese broek gaan aantrek. Jy onthou ook die baie streng reëls in die weermag vir offisiere as hulle in die openbaar verskyn. Jy mag nie pakkies gedra het nie, of ‘n trollie of waentjie gestoot het nie, jou skoene moes blink en jy mag nie jou vrou se hand vasgehou het nie. Dit tref jou skielik dat jy nie hare gekam het voordat jy winkel toe gegaan het nie, en dat jou paar hare wat oor is nou elkeen in sy eie rigting gaan op jou kop. Jy hoop maar dit sal wees soos die titel van die fliek : “Every which way but loose.” Gelukkig is Langebaan baie meer laid-back as sê-nou-maar Waterkloof of Sandton, en dis nie vreemd om sesuur in die middag iemand in die winkel raak te loop wat alreeds ‘n fleurige nagrokkie, pienk japon met wit hartjies en oop pantoffels raak te loop wat vinnig kom melk en brood koop nie. Jy vermoed jy word oud as jy moet kies tussen ‘n nuwe tang en ‘n nuwe anti-inflammatoriese salf op die rak wat help vir jig. Wat sal jy in elk geval met nog ‘n tang wil maak? Jy vermoed jy word oud as ‘n grys man met sy kleinkind op die arms jou vriendelik groet in die hysbak, daar waar jy omring is deur perskoppe, en sê: “hoe gaan dit met oom?” Jy vermoed jy word oud as die petroljoggie jou groet met: “more Oubie!,” in plaas van “hoesit my Lanie”! Jy vermoed jy word oud as jy na baie dae se wik en weeg jouself met moeite op jou BMW 1100 motorfiets gelig kry, en dan met euforiese vreugde afry strand toe,
om daar tot die werklikheid teruggeruk te word: waagmoedig en heldhaftig sit jy voor die opelugrestaurant vol vakansiegangers, wat met toenemende belangstelling sien hoe jy sukkel om die motorfiets in die sand agteruit te stoot. Jy is ook nie dapper genoeg om op die strand self vorentoe te ry nie. Almal vergeet van die garnale en kreef op hulle borde, en staar jou openlik geamuseerd aan. Totdat twee jong kelners uiteindelik aangehardloop kom, en een-twee-drie-hup jou motorfiets agteruit sleep sodat jy kan ry. “Moenie worrie nie
oom!” Gelukkig het jy ‘n valhelm op en word jou gesig nie op die toneel gesien nie. Jou vermoedens word al meer bevestig. Uiteindelik vind jy troos in die bekendheid van jou studeerkamer, as jy Breyten Breytenbach lees: “vriende, medesterwendes, / moenie huiwer nie; nou hang die lewe / nog soos vlees om ons lywe maar die dood beskaam nie; / ons kom en ons gaan…/ ons béne sal die vryheid kén – kom saam / in my sterf in na my vader gaan / Wellington toe waar die engele / met wurms vet sterre uit die hemel hengel; / laat ons sterf en vergaan en vrolik wees: / mý vader het ‘n groot bôrdienghuis.”
Tannie Poppie se Broodpannekoek Tannie Poppie se resepte kan van nou af by www. thebulletin.co.za gevind word. Pannekoekbeslag 250 ml koekmeel 10 ml (2 t) bakpoeier 2,5 ml (½ t) sout 1 eier 375 ml (1½ k) melk 5 ml (1 t) gesmelte botter Gerasperde skil van 1 lemoen 250 g vars of bevrore rooi bessies 1 rosyntjiebrood, in dik snye gesny 200 g 70% donkersjokolade, gekap en gesmelt (op die ontvriesstelling vir 1-2 min.) 1 x 375 g-blikkie karamel 60 ml (¼ k) botter vir bak Metode 1. Meng die koekmeel, bakpoeier en sout. Klits die eier en melk goed saam. Voeg die botter en lemoenskil by.
Die boek word deur Human & Rousseau uitgegee
2. Voeg die eiermengsel by die droë bestanddele en klits tot glad. Laat die beslag vir 30 min. rus. 3. Verhit die bessies in ’n middelslagkastrol oor matige hitte. Bring tot kookpunt en roer deurentyd. Verlaag die temperatuur en prut vir 5 min. Trek van die hitte af en laat heeltemal afkoel. 4. Meng die gesmelte donkersjokolade en karamel in ’n groot mengbak. Hou eenkant. 5.Smeer 4 van die snye van die brood met die karamelmengsel, gevolg deur skeppies van die bessies. Sit die res van die snye brood daarop om toebroodjies te vorm. 6.Verhit die botter in ’n kleefwerende pan oor matige hitte. 7. Dompel die toebroodjies in die pannekoekbeslag. Bak vir 2-3 min. aan elke kant of tot goudkleurig.
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Introduction to the “new” wave of South African metal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqgwbJUAy74
Part 1
Nu-metal, a subgenre of alternative metal with elements from heavy metal, thrash metal, grunge and industrial metal as well as hip-hop. Characterised by its fast, repetitive guitar riffs that will melt your face off, along with a certain type of aesthetic, almost “sloppy” drums, overlaid by screams, growls, psychotic-sounding clean vocals, whispers and of course clean singing. Despite its similarities to thrash metal and heavy metal, within the genre guitar solos are very seldom, for its more focused on the riffs and vocals. DJ’s were also featured in some of the bands, introducing a fresh new sound, that included catchy hip hop lines and turntable scratching with heavy metal, something truly unique. My term of “New wave of South African metal” is derived from the movement between 1990’s stretching across the
mid 2000’s. Some bands started as early as late 80’s and is still categorised within the movement called “New wave of American heavy metal” (or NWOAHM) and the term itself is borrowed from a movement in 1979 called “new wave of British heavy metal.” “Although the term is used by the media with increasing frequency, the definition has not been finished completely. This is due in part to the growing addition of bands that assimilate to common styles in NWOAHM (as defined above), yet have not differentiated greatly enough as to garner a new genre moniker. One description by long time metal author Garry Sharpe-Young helps classify the NWOAHM as a “marriage of Europeanstyle riffing and throaty vocals.” Several of the bands within the NWOAHM are credited with bringing heavy metal back into the mainstream.”
Captain Khumalo retires after 36 years and 33 days
Two bands that really stood out and made an impact in the South African metal community within the time frame mentioned above was RhutZ and Boargazm, brilliant musicians and brilliant people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in the past. Rhutz formed a unity of musical genius which they used to write and play the best in their creative and physical capabilities. In the mid to late 2000’s, RhütZ had made a bold statement in the underground SA music scene, in my personal opinion they are still a massive influence to musicians everywhere. They released two albums but has been quite
dormant for the last couple of years. Rhutz, please make a come-back. Your music is incredible and I hope there will be more of your glory in the future. Boargazm, the intergalactic space pigs. The most amazing and in-your-face band to ravage your earholes to date! Do you like brutal chaotic madness, pig squeals and crushing guitar riffs but also smashing hard rock solos? Then I definitely urge you to go check them out! They have 3 albums and a tribute album to date. Recently the members have scattered, will we ever witness the overtaking of the space pigs once more? Or has the band forever seized? - Henco
number of interesting courses throughout his career such as: Dangerous Weapons Act, Electoral Officers Course, Electoral Act, various firearm training, Informer’s Handling Course and Street Survival: Legal Principles. Captain Khumalo will be missed by his colleagues but we wish him and his family the best for the future!
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Captain Khumalo and Captain Elmes at the farewell.
Captain Khumalo is going to be missed at the Bethal Police Station after he retires after 36 years and 33 days! On Wednesday, 19 February, one and all came together to celebrate his retirement at Genade Plaas. Colonel Willie Nel also shared the retirment party with him as he is also retiring. Captain Khumalo completed a
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GS College launches Driver Ed programme Gert Sibande TVET College launched the Driver Education programme at Evander Campus on 17th of February 2020. The College initiated a driver education programme with the aim of empowering every Transport and Logistics student with a drivers licence upon the completion of their NQF level 4 Transport and Logistics qualification. It also aims at assisting the community by equipping drivers with the skills and knowledge needed to be safe on the roads, which will in the long run reduce the number of accidents on the roads. The day began with a warm welcome which was given by the Acting Assistant Director of Business Innovations and Partnerships at GS College, Jabulile Mhlabane. She introduced Maggy from China to the students who have been selected to be part of the Driver Education Programme. “Maggy will be your Mandarin teacher, she will be teaching you how to speak the language. Once you have successfully completed this programme, you will be given the opportunity to go to China,” said Jabulile. David Nkonzweni, the Assistant Director at Road Safety Education Gert Sibande Region, then addressed the student’s. David was accompanied by Mumsy Mtsweni a Road Safety Ofiicer. He gave the students an introduction to Road safety, he started off by mentioning that the name of this
Top: Business Unit Manager, Bongane Kubheka and Acting Assistant Director Governance Business Innovation and Partnerships, Jabulile Mhlabane welcomes the students. programme is Driver Education Programme. “This programme will ensure safety on the roads. Your licence will be obtained properly and you will be provided with all the necessary study material. The books do not belong to you and must be returned when you complete the programme.” said David. He explained that there are two ways of writing the tests in this programme. Firstly is hand written and secondly it is electronical. “The test is in the form of multiple choice and it may seem quite simple
but it is actually very tricky, as you will see when you start going through your question papers.” David further mentioned: “It is not just about acquiring your driver’s licence, but about driving safely. An accident is not just an accident as they say, but it is a crash or a collision between two moving objects (vehicles) that could be avoided.” He warned everybody about the dangers of drinking and driving, driving without a valid driver’s license and negligence on the roads as he concluded.
David Nkonzweni, the Assistant Director at Road Safety Education Gert Sibande Region
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Laerskool Kruinpark open Kruintjie Pre-Primer en eerste atletiekdag Laerskool Kruinpark het offisieël hulle nuwe Kruintjie Pre-Primêr ge-open Saterdag, 22 Februarie. Hulle het dieselfde dag die Kruintjie Pre-Primêr atletiekdag aangebied. Oumas, oupas, mammas en pappas
het hulle gate uit geniet en die jong kinders gewys hoe dit gedoen moet word. Almal het die dag terdeë geniet. Baie geluk met die opening en alle sterkte vir die toekoms!
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Marietjieschool Hydroponic Tunnels
Mariane Ueckermann and Pieter de Villiers Graceland, with the support of the Southern Highveld Community Development Trust, built two Hydroponic Tunnels for Marietjieschool, including the drilling of a borehole and construction of a proper trench. Manger Care Centre for Social and Entrepreneurial development, based in Johannesburg as well as Lorum Construction, based locally, handled the construction side of things. Marietjieschool accommodates children from various ages with special physical and mental needs. The school acquired extra land for further development of their children, implementing additional attempts to educate them to become selfsustainable adults upon reaching an
age where they are required to leave the school. The project is already running full steam, with many children growing their own crops. The food that will be produced in the tunnels will help to feed the children of Marietjie who rely on donations and their own yearly fund-raising initiatives. The new agricultural subject has raised a lot of exciting prospects for the children and with more involvement outside of the classroom, the children have just a little bit extra to look forward to each day. The official handover was attended by teachers and children from Marietjieschool with The Bulletin invited to cover the event. Graceland did the catering and Johan van Zyl, Head Chef at Graceland, presented
mouth-watering platters. Pieter de Villiers spoke to the dignitaries and said that he knows that the learners at Marietjieschool loves three things: “They love music, they love to be loved and they love to work with their hands and that is why we will continue supporting them as long as Graceland is here.” The tunnels are neat and shows the love that goes into growing things, especially if it is for consumption. Mariane Ueckermann, Marietjieschool principal, expressed the school’s appreciation towards Graceland’s involvement. The tunnels are surely going to help the school with their needs. Thank you to Graceland for a wonderful project!
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Oosterland is baie trots op ons atlete wat deurgaan na die Mpumalanga Kampioenskappe op 7 Maart 2020. Die volgende atlete is opgeneem in die Gert Sibande span. Andy Krause, silwer medalje vir verspring, Sibeko Nhlanhla, Silwer medalje vir 400m hekkies seuns
0/17, Lunga Mhlungu, goue medalje 110m hekkies 0/19 seuns, Ompha Mutshinyali,goue medalje 100m seuns onder 19. Van die ander atlete het ook plekke verwerf, baie geluk aan elkeen wat tydens die atletiek goed presteer het! Links bo: Mpumi Sibanyoni het ‘n goue medale gewen vir die Seuns 0/15 Driesprong item.
Hoërskool Secunda se Graad 11-finaliste vir Mej. Sprankel en Mnr. Sjarmant
Hoërskool Secunda het die Graad 11-finaliste vir die jaarlikse glansryke Mej. Sprankel en Mnr. Sjarmant aangewys. Die funksie vind vanjaar op 20 April plaas. Die leerlinge wat om die gesogte titel gaan meeding, is: Shuaib Allee, Danae Bouwer, Jason Baay, Caley Ellish,
Waldu Bakker, Jen Hitge, Jaedan de Beer, Macaila Horne, JP du Plooy, Nicole Lindeque, Luke Nobrega, Rochè Lourens, De-Clerq Stoltz, Marisa Moodley, Keithan Titus Danè Steyn, Nolan van den Heever Jean-Mari van Zyl, Wessel van Zyl Carla Vermaas, Jano Viljoen, Clarize Winkler.
Landsdiensleerlinge werk in ouetehuis se groentetuin
Leerlinge van Hoërskool Secunda se Landsdiensklub, het op Saterdag, 22 Februarie, ‘n handjie in die ouetehuis se groentetuin gaan bysit.
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Follow us on Twitter: @thebulletinsa Laerskool Oranjegloed het op Saterdag, 22 Februarie ‘n vriendskaplike atletiekbyeenkoms aangebied. Vier skole het deelgeneem aan hierdie byeenkoms naamlik Laerskool Secunda, Laerskool Oranjegloed, Laerskool Ermelo asook Laerskool Hoëveld. LNR: Ruben Meister (0/12) en Matshidiso Makgato (0/13) van Laerskool Secunda het die volgende toekennings ontvang: Ruben is aangewys as die beste seunsatleet van die dag. Matshidiso het die trofee ontvang vir die senior victrix ludorum en die beste dogtersatleet. Sy is ook aangewys as die “Champ of Champs”.
De Wet du Plessis hardloop angstig vir die wenstreep tydens die seuns 0/7 naloop by Laerskool Oranjegloed se Vriendskaplike Atletiekbyeenkoms op 22 Februarie.
Anika Storm van Laerskool Secunda het die afgelope naweek aan ‘n plaaslike Taekwondo kompetisie in Secunda deelgeneem waar sy vier goue medaljes verwerf het.
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LTR: Mabuyakhulu Melokuhle (U/10, high jump), Sonia Tivane (U/12, 100m, 150m, 75m hurdles), Mr Mossie Ourique (principal), Siyanda Mhlana (U/12, 75m hurdles), Evelina Msibi (U/11, 70m hurdles). On Saturday, 15 February, athletes from various schools in the area took part in a meeting held at the Secunda Stadium. Performances of a very high level were seen.
The following athletes from TP Stratten qualified to go to the next round. This meeting took place on 29 February, at the Secunda Stadium.
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Graceland hosts Mpumalanga Closed Amateur Championship
Cold weather and high winds with an occasional shower did not deter some of the best amateur golfers in Mpumalanga to descend on Graceland Hotel, Casino and Country Club for the Mpumalanga Closed Amateur Championship. The day started with a few bursts of rain and high winds. The winds continued but the rain subsided. The course, however, was designed for our adverse weather and produced some excellent golf. 84 players entered the tournament that was played in two sections. One for Seniors and one in the Open category. The winning score for the Open category was 144 points and won by Jarryd Elliott. Jarryd previously played as a junior and has now moved into
the open ranks. The winning was not all plain sailing though, as a playoff was on the cards at one stage but Ian Jacobs missing a put gave Jarryd the win. Jarryd said to The Bulletin: "I have never won an open tournament before. I always played well but only managed in the top 5." Jarryd just finished matric and is hoping to secure the necessary sponsorships to be able to play golf in America. He already secured a scholarship there. Jarryd plays from the Bankenveld Golf Estate near Witbank. Ermelo Golf Club boasted with the first and second place under the seniors with Brian Naidoo being crowned the winner and Eddie Daniel securing second place. Thank you to Graceland for being excellent hosts!
U/19 ITP Action Netball team raises funds
Brian Naidoo, Senior Winner
Self defence class hosted at Action Sports
Cedric Doyle taught a self defence class Action Sports Secunda on Saturday, 22 February. The event was a community project for DA Activist, Terry Lee Kleynhans. A big thank you to Mariska Lubbe from Action Sports Secunda
On Thursday, 20 February, the U/19 Mpumalanga Action Netball team raised just over R6000 at Oregon Spur at Secunda Mall. These young ladies worked as waitresses for the evening and also had a “Pop-a-Balloon” competition. The Interprovincial Action Netball Tournament (ITP) will take place on 26 – 31 March tour at Hillfox Arena
in Roodepoort. 8 out of the 10 girls in the team will be trying out for the U/19 SA team who will be touring in New Zealand next year. The team is still looking for sponsors and the coaches are very proud of the girls. They are also very positive that the team will perform well in the upcoming tournament. - Ané Prinsloo
Jarryd Elliott won the Open Category with 144 points
for organising the event and sponsoring the venue. Mariska is aiming to change more than 120 kids' lives with this initiative and hopes that this will grow into something much bigger. - Ané Prinsloo
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Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge is rising The Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge is on the right track. This came after the Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge distributed 5 000 copies of soccer booklets around Gauteng. The PSL Legend players are interested in this challenge that are empowering the young stars of tomorrow in the Province and giving them the exposure they need. The Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge booklets are distributed in Gauteng in the following
places: Soweto, Dobsonville Nike sport Centre, Naledi, Johannesburg, Emmarentia, Markspark, Roodepoort, Randburg, Vaal, Daveyton, Vosloorus, Katlehong, Thokoza and Alberton. For more information or if you are interested in The Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge booklet, you can contact Mr. Jacob Mtakwende @ 082 70 51 24 7. Also follow The Bulletin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Lake umuzi players who are promoted Xolane Khama Savanguane and Mthokozisi China Mndebele
Alex Shakoena, Bafana Mashinini, Daniel Modau and Jacob Mtakwende
Top: Football legend Doctor Khumalo and Jacob Mtakwende Right: Legend Brian Baloyi Far Right: Mama Joyce
Sasol Juventus Junior Ladies still showing great progress For these young girls it is difficult to lose since they started the team in 2018. This team is also giving local U/13 and U/15 boys tough times on the pitch. On 21 February, they locked horns with Stars of Tomorrow from Gate 8. The Sasol Juventus Ladies walked off the pitch victorious: 2-0. Goals were scored by Ntokozo (Mbape) Mahlangu (Jersey 9) and Zain (Mshishi) Rhadebe (Jersey 11). Their manager, Mxolisi Lindokuhle Mngomezulu is very proud about the team’s progress. He said: “I am looking forward to see some of them representing Govan Mbeki on a national level. I am proud that the senior team is showing great results as they are preparing for the Sasol League that is going to start soon. The senior team won 5 - 0 at Morgenzon this weekend.”
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South African Tour Championships Stage 1 & US Open Qualifier, South Africa
Dino Nair, SA 9-Ball Captain and Aden Joseph (South African Tour Championships, Stage 1) Jason Theron won the US Open Global Qualifier, South Africa! What a fantastic end to the weekend for KZN based Jason Theron (Vadins) who carved his way through a tough field to win two honours at the US Open Qualifier. A difficult match against Darren Barnard almost cost him a spot as it went down to a decider. From that point Jason upped a GEAR. Jason came up against old rival and good friend Aden Joseph (Pandas) who currently seems to be
unstoppable on the 9-foot tables. The match was evenly contested at 6 - 6 as both players traded blows and took run out after run out. After a few careless errors by Aden, Jason took advantage and stamped his authority on the match running into a 10 - 6 lead and finally closed off the match with 11 - 7. Jason has earned himself a spot in the US Open valued at $1000 as well as R20 000 cash towards his flights and accommodation compliments of a generous sponsor from KWV.
We would like to thank KWV for the sponsorship and hope we can forge a stronger part-nership with them in the years to come. The 1st ever South African Tour Championship event was played as a pre-event to the US OPEN Qualifier, South Africa. With half the field made up from local players, Panda’s tried to make an impact. New Panda recruits, Darren Barnard and Shane Nolan made it into the last 8. Fellow Pandas who made it into the last 8 were Nicola Rossouw,
Vincent Halliday and Aden Joseph. Aden did it AGAIN! He won the first South African Tour Championship Stage 1 event. 1st Aden Joseph (Pandas) 2nd Craig Bouwer (Vadins) 3rd Jamiel Jacobs (Vadins) Congratulations to all who participated in this prestigious event! With new faces on the circuit like Johann Fourie, Suzette Boyens and Amy King. NEXT event on the calendar: 1-3 May 2020 at Panda’s. - Hendry Erasmus