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’n WENAKKER inwoner, me. Maria Roets, het geskiedenis gemaak op Lydenburg, deurdat sy die eerste pasient was wat ’n heupvervanging op 17 Oktober in ons plaaslike hospitaal ondergaan het, sedert ongeveer 1998. Die operasie is deur die besoekende ortopediese chirurg, Dr. Troski en sy span gedoen. Besondere dank aan Dr.Troski en die hospitaal se teater en saal
personeel vir hulle diens aan Maria. Sy is na 4 dae ontslaan en sterk nou aan in die siekeboeg by Wenakker. Wenakker pasiënte moes vroëer weke lank by Rob Ferreira lê vir sulke ortopediese operasies, sonder enige kennisse naby. Deur die operasiespan Lydenburg toe te bring, word die pasient aan baie minder trauma blootgestel. Baie g e l u k W e n a k k e r, d i e mediese span en Lydenburg hospitaal.
Local beauty wow’s with costume Me. Maria Roets, ’n inwoner van Wenakker Lydenburg, was glad nie skaam dat ’n foto geneem word na haar heupvervanging nie. Sy was net te bly die Lydenburg Hospitaal kon haar opereer en dat die operasie ’n sukses was.
Natasha-Claire Pretorius, a former learner from Lydenburg and now an international model did exceptionally well at the Miss Humanity International 2011 in Barbados. She was the third runner-up overall. Out of all the international finalists, she came fourth. She wore a costume that highlights the colours and traditions of SA. Well done Natasha.
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Absa insident laat Malaria vaccine mense groot skrik promises relief DIE insident waar die plaaslike Absa bank verlede week deur polisie en sekerheidsmaatskappye “omsingel” is, is deur die wakker optrede van personeel gefnuik. Daar was skynbaar iemand in die dak, wat deur personeel gehoor is, vroeg die oggend, maar met die ondersoek was die persoon of persone skoonveld. Volgens bevestigde bronne is die alarmstelsel wel deur iemand buite werking gestel, wat bewys dat iemand daar gepeuter het. Aangesien dié tak al meer as eenkeer vantevore beroof is, deur toegang tot die gebou deur die dak, het personeel en die SAPD en sekerheidsmaatskappye vinnig en effektief opgetree. Niks is verlede week tydens die voorval geroof nie en die vermoede bestaan dat boosdoeners met “voorbereidende” werk besig was om wel die bank te teiken, vandaar die uitskakeling van die alarm. Kommer bestaan oor die herhaalde teikening van die Absa gebou, aangesien dit voorkom asof ’n patroon begin vorm.
M I L L I O N o f c h i l d re n ' s l i v e s c o u l d b e s a v e d b y a n e w v a c c i n e t h a t has been shown to halve the risk of malaria in the first larges c a l e t r i a l s a c ro s s s e v e n A f r i c a n c o u n t r i e s . T h e l o n g - a w a i t e d r e s u l t s o f t h e l a rg e s t m a l a r i a v a c c i n e s t u d y, involving 15 460 babies and small children, show that it could massively reduce the impact of the much-feared killer disease. M a l aria claims nearly 800 000 lives every year, most of them small children under the age of five. It damages many more. The vaccine, which has been in development for two decades, is the brainchild of scientists at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The British drug c o m p a n y h a s p r o m i s e d t o s e l l i t a t n o m o r e t h a n a f r a c t i o n over cost price, with the excess being ploughed back into further tropical disease research. "This data brings us to the cusp of having the world's first malaria vaccine, which has the potential to significantly improve the o u t l o o k f o r c h i l d r e n l i v i n g i n m a l a r i a - e n d e m i c r e g i o n s a c r o s s Africa," said GSK's chief executive, Andrew Witty. “The addition of a malaria vaccine to existing control interventions, such as bed nets and insecticide spraying, could potentially help p r e v e n t m i l l i o n s o f c a s e s o f t h i s d e b i l i t a t i n g d i s e a s e . It could also reduce the burden on hospital services, freeing up beds to treat other patients who often live in remote villages, with little or no access to healthcare.” Wi t t y s a i d t h a t s o m e o f t h e i r p e e r s t h o u g h t t h e v a c c i n e w a s a n impossibility when the scientists started work on it 25 years ago. “When the team was first shown the data, quite a number of them broke down in tears," he said. "It was the emotion of what they had a c h i e v e d - - t h e f i r s t v a c c i n e a g a i n s t a p a r a s i t i c f o r m o f i n fection.” T h e t e s t r e s u l t s o f t h e v a c c i n e , s t i l l k n o w n o n l y a s " RT S , S " , w e r e announced at a malaria forum in Seattle called by Bill and Melinda G a t e s , w i t h Wo r l d H e a l t h O rg a n i s a t i o n d i r e c t o r g e n e r a l M a rgaret Chan present. They were published at the same time online by the New England Journal of Medicine. Small-scale studies, in a few hundred children, have shown promising results in the past, but a trial of this size is needed to p r o v e t h e v a c c i n e ' s u s e f u l n e s s a c r o s s w h o l e p o p u l a t i o n s . I t i s b eing carried out in Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. This early data from five- to 17-month-old children is the first of three important results; the second outcome from the vaccination of n e w b o r n b a b i e s w i l l b e p u b l i s h e d n e x t y e a r. T h e s e a r e c rucial, because the malaria vaccine needs to be incorporated into the infant immunisation schedule, alongside the usual diphtheria and measles jabs, but earlier small-scale trials suggest the results in six to 12-week-old babies will also show around 50% protection. How long the vaccine lasts will not be known until 2014, with the protection rate appearing to drop from 47% to 35% for cases of severe malaria after 22 months. -- © Guardian News & Media 2011.
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Dankie Lydenburg: “jul dra ons in jul harte” Me. Tina Riekert (47) en Riekert Maritz (Krog) (15) is saam oorlede op Maandag 3 Oktober in die ongeluk op die Roossenekal-pad waarin 11 mense dood is.Na aanleiding van die ongeluk (Highlands Panorama Nuus Donderdag 6 Oktober, 11 Dood, Voorblad) het die familie van die twee slagoffers ’n huldeblyk geskryf en bedank ook graag almal in die Lydenburg-gemeenskap wat hulle bygestaan het. ~ Michelle Boshoff Marie Riekert (snr) en Mariaan Maritz Krog en hul uitgebreide familie, wil graag Lydenburg, Middelburg en sy inwoners bedank vir die liefde, onderskraging en finansiele bystand die afgelope drie weke. Ons wil ook spesifiek ons dank gee aan die volgende persone en instansies: 1)Dankie aan die burgemeester van Middelburg, raadslid Michael Masina en ander lede van die stadsraad vir hulp met die begrafnisse, die daarstelling van fondse, besoeke en woorde van bemoediging. Spesiale dank aan Dan & Jerry Vilakazi. Dankie ook aan die Verkeersdepartement vir die doeltreffende manier waarop julle die begrafnisstoet hanteer het. 2)Ook 'n spesiale woord van dank aan Johan Dyson en die DA (Mdb) vir jul hulp en onderskraging. 3)Baie dankie aan die dept. Van Omgewingsake (Werk vir Water) vir jul vinnige optrede aangaande Tina se sake. Ook vir die noodlenigingsfonds wat julle vir die begrafnis en vir die familie daargestel het. 4)Dankie aan al Tina se kontrakwerkers vir jul bemoediging en hulp. 5)Dankie aan Riekert se skool (Kanonkop Hoërskool) vir jul ongelooflike hulp en bystand. Spesifiek Martin & Gillian Fourie, Annetjie Linnekamp, Riekie, mev. Berry en Pieter de Lange vir jul ongelooflike bemoediging en onderskraging. Ook vir die ontwerp en druk van die begrafnisbriewe. Ons sal dit nooit vergeet nie. 6) Ons bedank ook die onderwysers van Lydenburg Laerskool waar Riekert vroeër 'n leerling was. Spesiale dank aan Ronel Lindeque vir die woorde van bemoediging. 7) Aan die Lydenburgers en Steelpoorters wat die begrafnisse bygewoon het,
Jy was sag, soos kasjmier – Jy was sterk, soos yster. Jy was smeebaar, soos lood – Jy was sensitief en skugter, soos enige tiener. Vir jou, het almal geken of van geweet – Vir jou, het maats hul liefde & vertroue gegee. Vir jou, was elke mens op aarde spesiaal – Vir jou, was niemand minderwaardig of “anders”. Met jou, het my drome tot vervulling gekom – Met jou, het my lewenspad sin gemaak. Met jou, was elke dag vol lig – Met jou, was die huis gevul met geluk. Oor jou, het my moederhart trots geklop – Oor jou, het my lewensfoute nietig geword. Oor jou kunstalent, het vriende geinspireerd geraak – Oor jou waardes, het grootmense verwonderd gestaan. Ek en Ouma onthou hoe jy groot drome gedroom het; hoe jy na die toekoms uitgesien het. Ons weet dat jou grootste droom nou waar geword het, jy is by Jesus. Dankie vir jou liefde en die geluk wat jy ons gegee het. Alhoewel ons harte diep bedroef is en ons jou nooit kan vergeet nie, dank ons God vir die jare wat jy vir ons gespaar was en al die mooi herinneringe vir ons nagelaat. Hoe bitter swaar dit ook mag wees, hoe leeg jou plekkie as mens sal wees, sal ons jou ewig koester in ons hart en dra ons jou op aan God, om te skitter in Sy Hemelse Koninkryk, soos by ons op aarde, ons engelkind, ons wonderkind. Riekert word oorleef deur sy ma, Mariaan en sy ouma Marie. Ook deur sy tannies & ooms, sy niggies en neefs en sy vriende.
ons opregte dank. 8) Die polisielede van Maartenshoop & Lydenburg word bedank vir hul deernis en hulp by die ongelukstoneel. 9) Baie dankie aan die Ned. Hervormde kerk (Middelburg-Noord), ds. Colin Hertzog, die Sustersvereniging, Riek Riekert, oom Buks Sparks, Thea Venter, Eric en ook Marthie, vir jul wonderlike bystand, bemoediging en hulp. 10) Aan Marius & Morne de Beer en ook Edgar Britz van Avbob vir die emosionele & finansiele bystand, die begrafnisse en hulp met elke detail daaromtrent, ons opregte waardering. 11) Ons dank ook aan Peet & Yvette Riekert, Susan & Gideon van Zyl, Riek en Daleen Riekert, die Herbst-familie, die Otto-familie, Jaque & Elanza Riekert, Dries & Ronel Viljoen, Frank en Janet, Theo & Magdel Riekert, Hettie & Jacques le Roux, Theo (snr) en Magda Riekert, Stienie & Ken Cook, die Riekert-familie (van oral oor) en die ander familielede en vriende. Jul hulp met eetgoed, finansies, reelings en bemoediging, beteken vir ons so baie. 12) Aan die eienaars, bestuurders en werknemers van Solly's Delta, Wesbank en Autolink Motors, ons opregte dank vir die bystand en hulp. 13) Aan ons bure en liewe vriende vir bemoediging en besoeke, ons opregte
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Komplimente aan Westvaal Mashishing BAIE dankie aan Mnr Dawid Boshoff en sy werkswinkel span van Westvaal Mashishing. Met sulke puik diens en wonderlike mense wat jou wil help was dit ’n plesier om met julle besigheid te doen. Dankie ook vir jul vriendelikheid en hulpvaardigheid! Hennie van der Westhuizen
En ek lag hardop. ’n Glimlag begin vorm van die spreekwoordelike oor tot oor. Die groentewinkeluitstappie was net om die gewone aan te koop. Maar ek stop vas voor die soet tropiese vrugte met vesels wat die smaakpupille in my oë laat rek met afwagting. Nadat ek daarvoor betaal het dring iets tot my deur. Mango, soos mielies, is mos net-voorKersfees-kos. Hierdie tyd van die jaar begin al die vrugte my roep en heerlike vrugteslaai en meringue met vars room en mango. Hierdie vrugte is altyd net so voor Kersfees gereed. En as jy begin dink aan vrugte vir Kersfees kan jy ’n feesmaal, “die die ware-Jakob-soort” voorsit. ’n Jaar se smaakkliere word verras met die vermenging van tradisionele geure en tekstuur. Ek lees op ’n webwerf, www.gesondheidsport.co.za, dat vrugte soos mango’s ’n nuwe alternatiewe medisyne is wat antioksidante bevat en antifungale, anti tumor en antibakteriese aktiwiteit bevorder. Navorsers het gevind dis die "koningin van vrugte" vir sy gesondheidsvoordele en die heerlike smaak genoem. Mangos groei hoofsaaklik in SuidoosAsië, en saam met ’n paar ander vrugte sal so ’n kombinasie mense help om die stryd teen infeksie en baie ander dinge wat die stand van die immuniteitstelsel verswak, te beklemtoon. ’n Mango met sy nektar van die gode. ’n Veselperske wat my seisoen na somerseisoen ’n voedelselbegroting laat oorskry. As dit by mango's kom is geld nooit te veel nie. Sommiges sal weet waarvan ek praat, sny waatlemoen en mango’s in en gaan sit in die swembad op ’n warm somersmiddag - eet dat die sop spat.
Op soek na regte grafnommers, help asb. Blok D nuwe begrafplaas Karin van der Walt skryf: Ek vra die publiek se hulp. My man is in Lydenburg in die nuwe begrafplaas begrawe, blok D, eerste ry. Graag wil ek vra dat die mense wat ’n geliefde afgestaan het aan die dood, in dieselfde ry, my sal skakel (wat nog nie grafstene op het nie) i.v.m die graf- nommers. Ek wil ’n grafsteen laatop sit en die munisipaliteit kan my nie help met ’n grafnommer nie. Hulle het nr 12 en 16 oor, wat hulle nie weet wie se grafte dit is nie. Daar is ook ’n moontlikheid dat iemand verkeerde nommers het en dit dalk my man s’n kan wees. Die munisipaliteit is nie seker van party van die nommers nie, maar het wel ’n
naam in sekere rekords. Die dag met die begrafnis was ’n moeilike tyd en dit was die laaste ding waaraan ’n mens dink, wanneer jy iemand verloor. Dit was veronderstel om op rekord te wees wanneer jy jou graf koop by die munisipaliteit. Ek hoop om al die grafnommers te kry met name en dan so my man se grafnommer op te spoor. Ek vra mooi en weet dit is nie lekker vir mense om nou weer te onthou nie maar, ek probeer ook net om my man se grafsteen op te sit sodat ek kan gaan blomme opsit en my kinders daarheen te kan neem, na hul pa se graf. Skakel Karin van der Walt: 083 7011 829
Veels geluk aan hierdie twee egpare wat by Laske Nakke Vakansie Oord in die huwelik bevestig is. Foto links is Larney en Heinrich en (foto regs): Immanuel en Shani. ’n Betroubare egpaar wil graag op ’n plot of plaas bly in ruil vir verblyf, ’n ooreenkoms kan aangegaan word. Die egpaar het reeds baie ondervinding en getuigskrifte. Skakel hul dogter Christien vir navrae: 083 345 0399
Cellular phone lost LOST: A Blackberry phone was lost on 26 October, mid-morning in Checkers at The Heads Shopping Centre. It is : En mag God, die bron van alle black with an orange cover. If anyone standvastigheid en bemoediging, gee dat julle eensgesind onder has found it, please call 082 456 4294 mekaar sal wees soos Christus Jesus dit wil hê. or 082 596 9104.
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ROMEINE 15:5
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Vies SO nou en dan publiseer ons ’n storie wat ’n klomp mense skielik laat regop sit, laat saamstem, of erg vies maak. Ons is ook nie uniek in die verband nie. Ander koerante kry dit ook nogal dikwels reg om iemand die josie in te maak. Veral as daar politiek gepraat word, of slegmaak stories vertel word in ’n klein gemeenskap. In ons geval moet ek sê die meeste terugvoer is positief. Ten spyte van die feit dat ek die ANC en die regering dikwels erg aanvat (dis een van my stokperdjies) moet ek sê dat die gemeenskap my altyd baie goed behandel en vriendelik groet. Almal ken my as die outoppie en noem my ook so. Ek dink dit is omdat ek soms dinge sê wat gesê moet word, maar wat nie deur hulle gesê mag word nie. Dit maak ook regtig nie saak of ek reg of verkeerd is nie. Ek is nie sensitief daaroor nie. Wanneer mense dit lees en hulle reageer of vat my aan is dit goed, want dan stimuleer ons denke en debat. Ek hoef nie polities korrek op te tree nie, omdat ek onafhanklik is en omdat
ek kan. Ander stories in die koerant maak egter ook van tyd tot tyd opslae. Een so ’n storie was die onlangse berig oor dwelmmisbruik en hoe maklik dit is om die gemors in die hande te kry in ons dorp (Lydenburg en dwelms - Highlands Panorama Nuus van 20 Oktober 2011). Oor hierdie storie het ons sekerlik meer as tien mense gekry wat gebel, eposse en SMSe gestuur het om ons geluk te wens. Dit was volgens hulle ook hoog tyd dat ouers van dié euwel bewus gemaak word. Ons het egter ook hier en daar op tone getrap, omdat ons verwys het na sekere geografiese gebiede in die dorp waar die probleem voorkom. Besigheidseienaars is kwaad omdat hulle sê hulle besighede kan so geïdentifiseer word en hulle verloor dan besigheid. Reg. Ek verstaan net nie wat se besigheid nie. Ek doen graag besigheid op plekke waar dinge reg loop. As mens besigheid verloor wanneer die besigheid nie reg loop nie, moet mens aandag daaraan gee. Jammer, dit was dus nie die bedoeling om enige besigheid seer te maak nie. Die bedoeling was dat
ouers hulle kinders moet beskerm en help. Die konteks van die storie gaan oor ’n enorme dwelmprobleem wat ons gemeenskap as ’n geheel seermaak. Baie van ons het groen koring op die lande. Kom ons vat eerder hande en slaan dié euwel hok. Nou dat ons weet waar ons moet skoonmaak, kan ons dit mos doen. Kom ons vee voor ons eie deure en help mekaar op die wyse. As mense sien ons tree op, behoort ons besighede in werlikheid beter te doen, en nie slegter nie. Net so het die anonieme brief oor Entheos, wat 80% positief was, ’n negatiewe aanmerking oor die verhouding tussen die skool en die kerk bevat, wat die skool se bestuur, ouers en die kerk erg vies gemaak het en daartoe gelei het dat ons oorval was met oproepe van alle kante. Dié skrywer word nou gesoek (ons verskaf egter nie die name van mense wat verkies om anoniem te skryf nie) en daar is baie kommentaar oor hierdie brief. Miskien moet ons, sonder om die koerant te gebruik om vuil wasgoed uit te hang, aan beide partye die geleentheid bied om kortliks objektief hulle kant van die saak te stel. Dit behoort enige negatiewe persepsies wat die brief veroorsaak het, reg te stel. So, as jy vies is, sien die groter prentjie en bou ’n brug! Dankie aan almal vir julle terugvoer - hetsy positief of negatief.
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03 November 2011
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Wenakker fire - the facts WENAKKER had an unfortunate fire in one of their houses on Monday 24 October 2011, at around 19:20 the evening. Director Chris Jankowitz says: “We are very thankful that there were no injuries during the fire. An investigation was launched on 25 October by a team consisting of Mr. A. Blignaut - N3 Fire Chief, Mr. C.K. Smith - Deputy Director Wenakker and Mr. P. Smit Grounds Manager Wenakker. I quote from this report:”“Investigation / Summary of incident: The possible cause of the fire in House D on 24 October 2011 was probably caused by a resident. He may not have fully extinguished his pipe. He may have placed his pipe under his pillow, which may have let to it reigniting due to breathing on the pipe, supplying it with air. The curtain and headrest caught fire, causing a lot of smoke which alerted the other residents, who then investigated the smell and found his room to be on fire. Another resident then pulled him out of bed and at that stage left the door open, causing the fire to spread. During that process the rest of the residents in House D were evacuated by the housemother and stronger residents. Mr Piet Smit was notified at around 21:25 and he was on the scene within three minutes. He then extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. By that time (21:45) N3 Fire arrived on the scene to do the dousing. All the residents where assembled at a central assembly point. The ER 24 ambulance service examined all the residents and oxygen was given to two residents. The evacuation drills implemented by Wenakker helped in the evacuation of the residents.
Factors that are being considered now are as follows: 1. Wenakker will keep available all checklists (inventory list) for inspection by the local authority. A record of the maintenance of fire-fighting equipment and protection equipment (SABS 0400-1990 Sec TT 32) will be kept. 2. Each duplex house must be equipped with a second 9 kg fire-extinguisher . 3. Ensure that equipment is in a workable condition. 4. Emergency exits: All emergency exit keys must be replaced when locks are changed. 5. A total assessment of all buildings with recommendations from N3 Fire and rescue will be implemented. 6. Determine a safe assembly point for the residents of each house. This will avoid residents from interfering with rescue workers doing their work. Housemothers will be able to determine the number and names of residents present. 7. N3 Fire proposes a basic fire training course for residents and staff of Wenakker.” Mr Jankowitz thanked N3 Fire and rescue for their quick reaction, help and advice, also to ER24 ambulance service for their thorough and friendly service to residents, and to the Thaba Chweu Fire Department for their involvement and advice. To our staff and residents that stayed calm and helped with the evacuation a very big thank you. J.C. Jankowitz - Director.
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URGENT NOTICE: Readers, let us know when your end-of-the-year functions are, and your events for December. We only have six newspapers left for the year. You are welcome to send it in for the Diary. Limpopo Valley Toy Run PROGRAM OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2011 – PRE-TOY RUN PARTY
Take part in Toy Run fun We invite all riders to join the mass ride and the celebration at Mapochs Club, Roossenekal after the ride, where the donated toys are collected for distribution in the weeks following the Toy Run®. Participation in the Toy Run® requires only that you bring toys! Entry is Free! All donations gratefully accepted. Spectators are welcome to take up position at one of the many vantage points along the route, to truly appreciate the biggest parade of motorcycles ever held in Lydenburg and surrounds
and later to join the motorcyclists at Mapochs Club to contribute toys. ALMAL IS WELKOM! The Toy Run® is open to all, provided they donate toys which will be collected at the end venue. The toy (or toys!) is both an entrance fee and a ticket to Mapochs Club. The Toy Run® is administered by the Charity Toy Run® Trust to protect its good name – the Toy Run® has attracted its fair share of imitators, hoping to share in the status of South Africa's premiere motorcycle charity event. The Trustees of the Charity Toy Run® Trust support any initiative that brings toys to needy children, but we'd like to point out that the words "Toy Run" are a registered trademark, as is the Teddy Bear logo and may not be used without specific permission from the Trust As the teddy bear insignia is so closely identified with the Toy Run® , every year we receive a vast majority of soft toys suitable for young children but there is a desperate need for older children (teenage girls and boys) toys/gifts, Any sports equipment - cricket sets, basketball hoops, including balls of any type ~ soccer, tennis, basket, rugby Costume jewellery & craft kits, toiletries & make-up for older girlsPuzzles & board games Fun stationery, drawing & art equipment(Please no toy guns of any sort – these cannot be distributed) Please note that no private persons or organizations have been granted permission by the Toy Run® trustees to collect toys in the name of the Toy Run® or on its behalf. Should you wish to donate toys or contribute a cash donation, but are unable to attend on the day, please contact the Conveners directly: Information can be obtained from any member of the Toy Run® Committee: Joggie Bikers That Care 072 192 8276 joggie@BikersThatCare.co.za Julia Bikers That Care 083 233 8399 julia@BikersThatCare.co.za Hester Eliminator 073 983 3879 hmstrydom1962@gmail.com Jeanette CMA 082 555 3181 dmaartens@webmail.co.za
Burgersfort – Meet at BIG 5, depart for Lydenburg at 10h00 Steelpoort – Meet at MamaKhaya, depart for Lydenburg at 10h00 Lydenburg – Meet at Legends at 11h00 Marshalled Mass Ride to leave Legends at 13h00 to Mapochs Club, Roossenekal. Roossenekal – Meet at the venue from 14h00 onwards CAMPING AT MAPOCHS CLUB IS FREE! Saturday – Mapochs Club *Potjie cook-off between Big5, Mamakhaya and Mapochs Club. Judging to take place at 19h00, thereafter, potjies will be on sale to all of you hungry people *Wheelie machine, Dyno machine, Tattoos, beer tent and trade stalls *Lekker music all afternoon and evening *Pool party (Bodies only… No bikes in the pool, please!!) and spit braai *Your entertainment for the evening will be provided by “INSATIABLE FLAMES” SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2011 – MAIN EVENT Sunday – Main Event *Gates open at 08h00 – Entries on main stoep *Badges, T-shirts etc will be sold from the main stoep *Memorial wall for our fallen brothers – please feel free to put up names / photos *Church service by CMA prior to the mass ride * A short (Marshalled) Mass ride (parade) will commence at 10h00 * Wheelie machine, Dyno machine, Stunt riders, Tattoos, beer tent and trade stalls * Jumping castle etc. for the little ones * Prizes for: Miss Toy Run, Mr Boepens, Little Miss Toy Run, Little Mr Leathers THE PROCESSION Motorcycle clubs attending the Toy Run® are encouraged to fly their flags and banners. The ride will not exceed 60km/h inside town and 120km/h outside of town and overtaking is not permitted. Members of Think Bike, wearing "official" armbands and reflective vests, will function as marshals. The officers of both traffic departments and Think Bike will show no leniency with any dangerous behavior during the Toy Run®. With over 300 motorcyclists expected to participate in the 2011 Toy Run®, please observe the following safety precautions: All conditions, laws and requirements of the Road Traffic Act must be adhered to as normal Only licensed riders on licensed roadworthy motorcycles may ride in the Toy Run® No quads, ATV's or off-road motorcycles are allowed. No riders under 16 years old are allowed. All riders and passengers to wear motorcycle crash helmets. NO "DOUGHNUTS" OR WHEELIES ARE ALLOWED. Keep to the parade speed during the procession. Overtaking during the run is not permitted. END VENUE – MAPOCHS CLUB This is an event designed to thank the motorcyclists for DONATING TOYS for our cause. Please respect the rules of the Club and it's grounds and facilities. Riding motorcycles inside Mapochs Club is NOT allowed, except in designated areas.
Kim Matadors 073 319 9292 chantelleg@burband e.co.za
Plan your dates and events and we will ad vertise it free of char community diary. The ge diary of the Highlands Panorama News has alw in our comprehensive datab ays been a ase for everything tha t happens in this ar highlandspanorama@ ea. Email yahoo.com, or michell eboshoff@yahoo.com info to 013 235 3076 , fax the event or write it down on a piece offices. Remember the golden rule of where, wh of paper and hand it in at our en, what and who appli all the relevant informa es. Include tion and a contact perso n. ~ Thank you Michelle Boshoff, editor. Beplan jul datums en funksies. Ons sal dit gratis in die gemeensk adverteer. Die dagboe apsdagboek k van die Highlands Panorama Nuus was volledige databasis van nog altyd ’n alles wat in die gemeen skap Epos of faks die funk sies se inligting na hig gebeur. michelleboshoff@yaho hlandspanorama @yah o.com of faks na 013 23 oo.com, 5 3076. Dit kan ook op papier geskryf word en ’n stukkie by ons kantore ingehan dig word. Onthou die go van toepassing... wie, wat, waar en wannee ue reël is r. Verskaf asseblief al inligting en ’n kontakp die relevante ersoon. ~ Baie dankie Michelle Boshoff, redak teur.
Brandende Bos (Sonsondergang naby Satara): “Ek het werklik gevoel asof ek, soos Moses, heilige grond betree by aanskoue van hierdie toneel,” het Annatjie P. du Toit geskryf oor haar foto van die pragtige sonsondergang.
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'n Kort profiel van Gawie Grobler Makelaars – Spesialiste in Korttermyn- en Oesversekering Gawie Grobler Makelaars is in 1994 deur Gawie Grobler gestig. Met tyd het die makelary uitgebrei met die toetrede van onderskeidelik Wessel Davel en Gerhard Nel. André Nel, seun van Gerhard, het hom ook onlangs by die besigheid aangesluit. Gawie Grobler het in 2009 afgetree. Wessel Davel beskik oor 'n B Comm Bemarking graad, Gerhard Nel oor 'n BSc Landbou graad en André Nel oor 'n B Comm Bemarking graad. Die drie makelaars is in hulle vrye tyd ook boere en is betrokke in die saai en veebedryf sowel as georganiseerde landbou. Die makelaars is al twaalf jaar in die versekeringsbedryf en hanteer komplekse en gespesialiseerde kommersiële wessel@verseker.co.za portefeuljes tot die standaard persoonlike portefeulje en kan die kliënt dus van kundige 082 808 0431 advies voorsien. Daar word vir 'n hele aantal maatskappye as makelaars opgetree waarvan Mutual & Federal, Santam en Zurich (die ou S.A Eagle) die grootstes is. Gawie Grobler Makelaars het groot boeke by bogenoemde versekeraars en het dit die gevolg dat baie goeie premies by versekeraars vir kliënte beding kan word. Ons is ook oesversekering spesialiste waar André Nel ook dan baie betrokke is by hael assesserings eise, veral in die Laeveld. Gawie Grobler Makelaars het ook 'n uitstekende andre@verseker.co.za en bekwame personeelkorps bestaande uit Petro 082 847 4775 Warricker, Amanda Nel, Mariska Strydom, Leandri Lange & Sarah Mogola wat eise, onderskrywing en administratiewe take hanteer. Al die makelaars is ten volle geakrediteer en gelisensieër by die Finansiële Dienste Raad en behoort ons ook tot die Versekeringsmakelaars Raad. Ons beskik ook oor Professionele Aanspreeklikheids dekking van R20 000 000. Ons is 'n toegewyde, bekwame en entoesiastiese span vir wie ons kliënte uiters belangrik is. Geen moeite is te veel om kliënte tevredenheid te verseker nie. Ons is trots daarop dat eise vinnig en bekwaam hanteer en afgehandel word. Ons beskou dit as 'n voorreg gerhard@verseker.co.za om 'n kliënt se versekeringsportefeulje te 083 253 3320 hanteer.
BVK Agente BK verbind tradisie met die innovasie van vandag. Die firma is 45 jaar gelede op 22 Oktober 1966 gestig deur die destydse bekende inwoners van Lydenburg, Mnre Bosch, Venter en Kruger wat gestalte gegee het aan die naam BVK. In 1983 neem Dennis van Renen die leisels oor en in die jaar 2001 word Elize & Christo Mulder die trotse en toegewyde eienaars van BVK. Die finansiële dienste aangebied deur die span van BVK bestaan uit vier interaktiewe dele. Mediese versekering, lewensversekering & beleggings BVK is geregistreer by die Raad van Mediese Fondse en 'n geakrediteerde verteenwoordiger van die volgende mediese skemas: Discovery, Liberty, Momentum, Fedhealth & Medihelp. BVK is ook 'n geakrediteerde verteenwoordiger van die volgende Lewensversekering maatskappye: Momentum, Liberty & Discovery Life Tielman Nieuwoudt begin in 1993 in die lewensversekeringsbedryf, waar hy die grootste gedeelte van sy ondervinding as konsultant by Momentum opdoen. Hy was ook in hierdie tydperk vir 5 jaar 'n onafhanklike makelaar en in 2006 voltooi hy sy CFP® as Gesertifiseerde Finansiële Beplanner®. Op 1 Julie 2011 besluit Tielman om by die BVK span aan te sluit as lewensmakelaar. Kontak hom gerus by 083 227 4625 / 013 235 1331 vir enige navrae in verband met jou persoonlike- en/of besigheids finansiële beplanning. tielman@verseker.co.za Linda Hamman begin in 2002 haar beroepslewe by BVK Agente en is in totaal ongeveer 7 jaar verbonde aan ons maatskappy en beskik oor die nodige krediete en kennis om u van hulp te wees met u mediese, lewens of beleggings behoeftes. Kontak haar gerus by 082 377 9662 / 013 235 1331 / linda@verseker.co.za Korttermynversekering: Elize Mulder is al 10 jaar in bestuur van BVK se persoonlike en kommersiële korttermyn versekering. U kan ter enige tyd verseker wees van haar toewyding om na u behoeftes om te sien. Kontak haar gerus by 082 854 4768. elize@verseker.co.za Die formidabele span wat haar bystaan om aan ons kliënte die beste moontlike en vinnige diens te verskaf is Pamela Du Plessis, Thea Posthumus & Equaline Mulder. U is welkom om hulle enige tyd te kontak by 013 235 1331 / elize@verseker.co.za Elsabe Grobler sluit aan by ons wakker korttermyn span op 1 Oktober 2011. Gebore en groot geword op die platteland van Natal en as makelaarskonsultant vir Mutual & Federal op Nelspruit vir die laaste 13 jaar kan jy verseker wees dat Elsabe as korttermyn makelaar na jou behoeftes sal omsien en verstaan waar jou prioriteite lê. Kontak haar gerus by 082 334 0882 / 013 235 1331 / elsabe@verseker.co.za BVK bedien hoofsaaklik die Lydenburg, Ohrigstad, Steelpoort, Burgersfort & Hoedspruit areas. Ons is ook onlangs vir die derde keer aangewys as die Santam makelaar van die jaar in die Mpumalanga area. BVK is verbind tot die effektiwiteit en spoed wat hedendaagse kommunikasiesisteme bied, gebalanseer met 'n ou wêreldse styl van persoonlike kliënte-ondersteuning.
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’n Ryke ouderdom van 96 jaar Dit was ’n jeuglike dag toe me. Espach van Lydenburg ’n volle 96 jaar oud geword het op Dinsdag 25 Oktober. Sy het in die Badfonteinarea grootgeword en bly nog haar hele lewe in Lydenburg en die omgewing. Sy het haar verjaardag met goeie vriende gevier, soos mnr. Klein Klaasen (agter).
Kompetisie plaas Elmari onder top kandidate Elmari Furstenburg, ’n haarstilis by Majestic Look Haarsalon is as een van vyf finaliste gekies in die “Avant Garde” afdeling van die Paul Mitchell Hair Stylist of the Year Kompetisie. Die Avant Garde afdeling is gemik op die kreatiwiteit van die haarstilis. Elmari moes ’n portifeule van haar werk saamgestel en vir hulle gestuur het. Die mense van Paul Mitchell het haar op 21 Oktober gebel om te sê sy is gekies as een van die finaliste. Die finale kompetisie word op 4 Desember gehou te Gold Reef City en Elmari moet 5 modelle gebruik. Sy moet die verhoog beplanning self uitwerk, asook die hare, kleredrag, grimering, beligting en musiek. Die kompetisie is vanjaar 22 jaar oud en wys wie die beste haarstiliste in die industrie is. Die kompetisie word beoordeel deur leiers in die haarindustrie en die wenner kry ’n kaartjie om Las vegas toe te vlieg om die “Paul Mitchell Signature Gathering” by te woon. Elmari sê sy is baie opgewonde en almal moet asseblief duim vashou vir haar. Ons wens haar alle sterkte toe.
ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine HRD Facilitators obtain Foundational Learning Curriculum (FLC) Competency FLC stands for Fundamental Learning Competency. It is part of the foundational learning competency for occupational related qualifications. FLC is applicable to employees who are employed with qualifications at NQF Levels 2-4, which is Mining, Engineering, Production qualification, etc. FLC spans across NQF Level 2-4, and is registered under SAQA. It may replace some of the fundamentals, and is compulsory for qualifications ranging from NQF Level 2-4, with ABET Level 3 as an entry level to FLC. MQA is the first sector to have 80 trained and qualified FLC facilitators who have completed the FLC training qualification in various provinces. We are the first in the Eastern Limb to obtain this qualification. Competent Learners will obtain a part Certificate. Strictly trained FLC facilitators will be able to offer the FLC training. Congratulations to our three HRD Facilitators, Maria Mashilo, Harrison Kgwetiane and Daniel Mabelane for obtaining this outstanding level of competency. We at ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine are proud of these employees and wish them all the best in their career paths.
Daniel Mabelane
FLC stands for Fundamental Learning Competency. It is part of the foundational learning competency for occupational related qualifications. FLC is applicable to employees who are employed with qualifications at NQF Levels
Harrison Kgwetiane.
Maria Mashilo.
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PNA, Lydenburg skuif na groter winkel PNA, Lydenburg het die afgelope week na 'n groter winkel geskuif. Hulle is nog steeds in The Heads Shopping Centre maar nou reg langs Vodacom. Me Adri Taljaard, eienaar van PNA het gesê dat hulle al geruime tyd die skuif oorweeg want die winkel het net te klein geraak. Nou met die groter winkel en meer rakke kan jy nou al die skryfbehoeftes, boeke, cd's, dvd's, geskenke, selfdoen projekte en rekenaar bybehore sien. Kontak PNA gerus vir enige navrae by 013 235 1276
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Dr Brian Chester Brown and Ezekial Kgoete
Children bringing their dogs and patients to Skhila.
From left (back): Petrus Masibi, Elana Bester, Marietjie Malan, Hestia Brink, Fran Solomon, Ezekial Kgoete; (front): Olga Magetla and Brian Chester Brown.
Dr. Hestia Brink met een van die Rogz bande wat deur Rogz geborg is.
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Dr. Marietjie Malan en Fran Solomon ent ’n hondjie in by Skhila .
ets from Lydenburg joined forces again to hold another Community Veterinary Clinic, this time at Skhila Primary School.
Olga Magetla en Annelie Verster het hard gewerk en 70 mense se vorms ingevul by Skhila.
Record of 70 animals treated at Community Vet Clinic
They reached a record number and successfully vaccinated and treated 69 dogs and one cat. It is always a very enjoyable and rewarding experience to help these animals and their owners. We find the pets generally in a very good condition and healthy. They would like to thank Dr Colly from Sterkspruit Veterinary Clinic for finding all the sponsors, C&F Printers from Lydenburg for always being willing to make very creative posters. ROGZ collars for sponsoring collars
harnesses and leads, Intervet, Pfizer and Merial for sponsoring the medicines and vaccines. South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) for donations towards the CVC. Thank you to all the vets and staff from the following practices: Sterkspruit Veterinary Clinic, Lydenburg Diere Spreekkamers and Lydenburg StateVet Offices. Donations to the Mashishing CVC can be made to Sterkspruit Vet Clinic, Lydenburg Animal Consulting Rooms or directly into the bank account of CVC Mashishing ABSA Lydenburg acc no. 915 684 6745. The CVC initiates primary health care in animals, thereby promoting the all important human-animal bond.
R2 vir Kansa met elke Brunfelsia Imbali Tuinsentrum, Lydenburg in samewerking met “Life is a garden” projek maak dit nou vir jou moontlik om jou bydrae lewer tot Cansa se tagtigste verjaarsdag fondsinsamelings. Koop by Imbali Tuinsentrum jou Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow en R2 van alle aankope gaan na Cansa. Elke keer as jy verby jou bos loop en sy geur jou omsirkel weet dan dat jy ook ’n goeie daad verrig het! Kontak Imbali Tuinsentrum by 013 235 4062.
Moeg vir teels en matte?
Waarom nie nou jou huis met houtvloere opkikker nie? As iemand houtvloere noem was ek groen van jaloesie,want houtvloere het altyd vir my groot geld in gemeen gehad. Toe nie! Ek het Tile Direct gekontak en hulle het opmetings en ’n kwotasie vir my reg gehad in een dag. Eers het ek pryse vergelyk vir die installasie van matte sowel as teels (wat ook by Tile Direct beskikbaar is) maar die houtvloere het bly wen! Omdat ek ’n knotty pine plafon, wat so oud soos die huis self is, reeds het, het die kleurkeuse (wye verskeidenheid) vir die vloer geval op Kronopol Constantia First Choice se Wild Cherry. Dankie Tile Direct vir jul flinke diens en raad. Met jul Burgersfort-tak kan julle nou ook daar jul vaardigheid gaan ten toon stel! Kontak hulle gerus by 013 235 1233 .
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Onderskeidelik Pieter Joubert en Petrus Mulder saam met mnr. Johan Loots. Pieter het die Trofee vir Dienslewering ontvang en Petrus die Trofee vir Toegewydheid. Beide Michelle Boshoff, Redakteur Highlands seuns het tydens hul skoolloopbaan uit hul Panorama Nuus, saam met Jan-Harm pad gegaan om ander te help en hul bydrae Steenekamp met die oorhandiging van Afrikaans met trots te lewer. Huistaal, hy het 86% verwerf. Die HPN het soos
Al die Top Presteerders by die Matriekprysuitdeling 2011
altyd met hul boekpryse gefokus op tale.
Tjaard Marais het die Thys Cronje Trofee vir Uitnemendheid ontvang.
Die Top Gr 12's (in geen spesifieke volgorde op die foto) is: Ra’eesah Dada (80.7%), El-Joné Kuit (80.7%), Rinda-Marie Beukman (81.3%), Marika Vermeulen (82.4%), Jaco van Deventer (83.1%), Dedré van der Linde (84.4%), Natasha van Tonder (84.7%), Albert Myburgh (85%), Lukas van Eck (85.7%) en Juandré de Beer (86%) en die Dux Jan-Harm Steenekamp. Jan-Harm Steenekamp het in 2011 sewe onderskeidings en ’n gemiddels van 87.1% verwerf. Hy het onderskeidings in Afrikaans Huistaal, English First Additional Language, Wiskunde, Fisiese Wetenskap, Geografie, Lewenswetenskap en Lewensoriëntering verwerf.
Mnr. Johan Loots, skoolhoof Hoërskool Lydenburg, oorhandig die trofee aan Jan-Harm Steenekamp, wat as Dux leerder 2011 aangewys is.
Mnr. Johan Loots, skoolhoof Hoërskool Lydenburg, saam met Maria van der Merwe. Dié skrander leerling is aangewys as die Veelsydigste Dogter. Sy het aan alle skoolaktiwiteite deelgeneem, was op die Jeugraad 2011, het erekleure en merietekleure verwerf, ’n gemiddeld van 80.5 % van graad 8 tot graad 12 verwerf. Boonop het sy vanaf 2007-2011 aan die Midmar myl deelgeneem, vir twee jaar die Maselspoort Swim Challenge en die Ebenezer myl geswem, aan die Heya Safari Mile deelgeneem en die Longtom Halfmarathon twee keer gehardloop.
Die Hoërskool Lydenburg het al die borge en personeel bedank tydens die Matriek Prysuitdeling wat tot die sukses van die aand bygedra het.
Lerato Mphahlele het 87% in Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal verwerf. Sy het die Highlands Panorama Nuus boekprys verwerf en ander toekennings ontvang.
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Motoring Editor / Motor Redakteur: Andre Coetzee andrec@intekom.co.za 083 626 6305
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New Isuzu KB in 2013
THERE has been much speculation regarding the future of South Africa’s secondmost popular bakkie, the Isuzu KB, and with the launch of the D-Max in Thailand, the next-generation KB appears much more aggressive and luxurious than before. The bakkie has been designed in co-operation with General Motors. Early speculation hints at a local production facility and export to the rest of Africa. The exterior features a much more aggressive front-end compared with the current KB. The cabin has also been redesigned and makes use of upgraded materials. Exact technical and specification details have not been made public, but the D-Max in Thailand will be launched with the option of three turbodiesel engines (two 87 kW and 101 kW 2,5-litres and a single 132 kW 3,0-litre unit). The new KB is expected to be launched locally in 2013. carmag.co.za
Some people say the forthcoming Isuzu is based on the new Chevrolet Colorado and some say the Chevy is based on the Isuzu. To us it does not matter much, as long as the bakkie is tough, looks good, is economical, has enough power to tow and is comfortable over long distances. These are all attributes we have come to appreciate from Isuzu over the years. Ed.
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Honda covers 1.6 million km Quads unsafe SACO, Maine - A dedicated driving man in this small American town has got himself a brand-new Honda Accord but is stuck with his old car. The new car was, in fact, a gift from the local Honda dealer and the whole town turned out for the event last Sunday. The old one still looks pretty smart, even though it's a 1990 model - no dents, good wheels, clean body - but there's one small problem. It's allegedly covered a million miles (about 1.6-million kilometres) on one engine and gearbox, so who's going to buy it third-hand? After all, you never know - the engine could disintegrate tomorrow, that gearbox fall out of the chassis. So, for Lucky Joe LoCicero, the car he bought in 1996 with 74 000 miles on its clock, is still standing in his garden. But he's celebrating the million-mile milestone that clicked over on his odometer a week ago. A Honda spokesperson told the Portland Press Herald that Lucky Joe's car is the first (as far as Honda knows) to have covered a million miles and we're sure the automaker wouldn't like it to happen too often or they're going to be out of business. Or maybe Honda should hire Joe: he's an ex-mechanic and did most of the maintenance work on the car himself. He swears the transmission and the engine are the originals and that the secret to their longevity was diligent adherence to maintenance schedules, using quality replacement parts - and driving safely. Wheels24.co.za
Nog net ses koerante vir 2011 NA vandag se koerant, is daar nog net ses koerante oor vir die jaar! Ja, die jaar is amper verby. Ons beoog om ons laaste koerant vir dié jaar teen 15 Desember op straat te hê. Daarna gaan ons almal ’n bietjie van ’n breek vat en sal ons DV weer in die nuwe jaar (12 Januarie) op straat wees. Lesers en adverteerders word daarop gewys om asb nou julle materiaal vir kersadvertensies ens. voor te berei en betyds aan ons te stuur. Bespreek ook sommer nou al julle eerste twee weke se advertensies by Reinet, sodat julle bemarking in plek is, wanneer julle terugkom van vakansie af. Andre Coetzee
A QUAD bike is more likely to kill its rider than an off-road motorcycle, according to researchers - a fact they found "surprising". A victim of an ATV crash is more than 50% more likely to die than somebody injured in an off-road motorcycle event. “There's a belief that four wheels must be safer than two," Cassandra Villegas of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore reported, "but we found the opposite. A person involved in an ATV crash is more likely to die or suffer serious injury.” The study involved 60 000 patients injured in an ATV or trail bike crash from 2002 and the report was presented in Washington to the American College of Surgeons. The rider of an ATV was 55% more likely to end up in an intensive care unit. An ATV is often bigger and heavier than a trail bike and can crush its rider. Villegas said helmets may be another factor - 60% of motorcyclists wore one, but only 30% of those injured on an ATV were so protected. Wheels24.co.za ED: In SA the wearing of helmets is required by law. Quads are however banned from public roads, so when out in the sticks, riders of quads, and often dirt bike riders as well, do not wear helmets. Parents also think quads are safer, because they have four wheels. Clearly not. If you want to play in the dirt, buy an offroad bike, or better still, buy an adventure bike.
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Motoring
Motor van die jaar finaliste
MH: Dis ’n netjiese buksie. Sy goeie prys en hope toerusting kan van hom ’n gewilde keuse maak, maar sy stuur is gans te vaag om vertroue te kan inboesem. Alfa Giulietta 1.4 MultiAir Distinctive: JH: Wonderlike voertuig, maar het hy die doelpale genoegsaam verskuif? MH: Puik, vernuwende tegnologie maak dat hy tegnies een van die sterkste aanspraakmakers DIE finaliste in die 2012 Motor van die Jaar-kompetisie is onlangs aangewys. behoort te wees. Die Giulietta stel nuwe maatstawwe in sy segment. Die kompetisie word deur die Gilde van Suid-Afrikaanse Motorjoernaliste aangebied. Peugeot 5008 2.0 HDI: Die finaliste word in Februarie in die bestek van twee dae by die Gerotek-toetsterrein, naby JH: Lekker wa, maar ek sukkel om aan hom as die beste te dink. Pretoria, deur die beoordelaars deur hul passies gesit en daarna word gestem vir ’n wenner, MH: Peugeot se bussie moes nie eintlik dié lysie gehaal het nie. Netjiese wa, maar nie wat in Maart aangewys word. klasleidend nie. Jannie Hennop en Marnus Hattingh gee hul aanvanklike indrukke van die finaliste. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Trend-sedan: Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS: JH: Ford is altyd ’n sterk aanspraakmaker en ondanks sy voorkoms moet die Focus nie JH: Ek dink dit is die Koreane se beste kans tot nóg toe om te wen. onderskat word nie. MH: Netjiese ontwerp, maar sy meganika is nog ouderwets en kan nie saamgesels met sy MH: Die nuwe Focus behoort gewild te wees, danksy ’n mooi voorkoms en die goeie waarde vir mededingers s’n nie. geld wat hy bied. Kia Picanto 1.2 EX: Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro: JH: Ditto my opmerking oor die Elantra. JH: Verlede jaar het dié Audi se direkte mededinger, die BMW530d, gewen. MH: Die nuwe A6 is goed, maar net so is die 5-reeks en die E-klas. Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 SDLX: JH: Interessante een dié. Sy direkte mededingers soos die Honda Accord het al gewen. Is die Kizashi beter as ’n Accord? MH: Die Kizashi bied goeie waarde vir sy prys. Sy voorkoms is egter polariserend. Citroën DS4 THP 200 Sport: JH: Die DS3 het verlede jaar beter gevaar as wat aanvanklik verwag is. Die DS4 is weer ’n perdjie van ’n ander kleur. Dalk ’n buiteperd? MH: Die Fransman het ’n goeie enjin en bied boonop ’n nis-proposisie aan die mark. Maar dalk is hy net te veel van ’n nismodel vir die beoordelaars. Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 BlueEfficiency: JH: Die SLK moet ’n sterk mededinger wees. Dit is in sy gene. MH: Die 3,5 liter-V6 is een van Merc se sterk punte. In die nuwe SLK-gedaante kan hy ’n buiteperd wees, maar sy prys kan ongelukkig teen hom tel. Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Highline: JH: ’n Katgeveg kom tussen die Jetta, die Focus en die Elantra, wat in dieselfde segment is. Enige Volkswagen is altyd ’n sterk aanspraakmaker. MH: Die Jetta behoort te wen. Puik enjin met slim tegnologie; ’n goeie, gevorderde ratkas; en ’n netjiese, veilige rit sal sorg dat hy goeie punte in elke afdeling behaal. BEELD
Vanjaar se tien finaliste vir die motor van die jaar titel is almal sterk verteenwoordigers. My geld is op die Hyundai Elantra, met die nuwe Jetta ook ’n sterk aanspraakmaker. Andre Coetzee
Motoring
03 November 2011
Sonic almost here IT looks like an Aveo with a sporty body kit, has the benefits of the Spark’s funky interior, and is rather fun to drive; Chevrolet’s new Sonic is here! Chevrolet has launched some increasingly popular models through the past two years. The Cruze arrived in 2009 and though the automatic was a dud, the manual sedan continues to be a volume seller. The Spark, originating from the Beat concept, continues to fly off showroom floors. What the brand’s been missing, apparently, is a larger hatchback. Job done...Chev has bypassed the Aveo and instead introduced a high-end version in the form of the Sonic hatchback. it comes in two derivatives, 1.4 and 1.6 petrol, with optional extras offered on both models. A 1.3 diesel hatchback and sedan version are in the works but more on that later. Prices for the hatchback are yet to be set but expect them to fall into the R155 000 R158 000 band for the 1.4 LS and R168 000 - R172 000 for the 1.6. The Sonic has some striking design features, especially at the front and along its flanks. Chev's new bowtie logo and grille coupled with it’s quad exposed headlights give the Sonic an assertive look. The rear is rather humdrum except for a sporty spoiler. I’m not sold on the exposed headlights; it looks sporty but up close it seems like something is missing... er, the headlight housing? The "hidden" rear-door releases and sporty wheels tucked into the body ar eye catching, if not more so than its Spark sibling. Overall the car looks like an Aveo with a sports kit and is priced and positioned as a more high-end model but has an identity all of its own. Curiously, General Motors has no plans to get rid of the Aveo and it is positioned as the middle child between the Spark and Sonic. If you’re looking for a new car, a R30 000 price difference, as is the case between the Aveo and Sonic, will make a big impact on your instalments. The 1.4 petrol engine produces 74kW/130Nm at 6000 and 4000rpm respectively. Fuel consumption is rated at a claimed 5.8 litres/100km (combined cycle). The 1.6 engine is a also new-generation quad-valve four with two overhead camshafts but produces 85kW/155Nm at 6000 and 4000rpm. Fuel consumption is listed as 6.5 litres/100km (combined cycle). On the road the Sonic is let down by fiddly gear changes and, like the larger Cruze, suffers from a rather short fifth gear. Overall it’s pleasing to drive and rather neutral
The new Chevy Sonic looks like an Aveo on steroids. The interior also seems nice. Let us hope that it has the performance to match the looks. Ed.
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in terms on handling – sure it can handle bends but it's jarring on irregular surfaces. Ultimately it proved to be a fun city runabout and kudos to Chev for making such a relatively inexpensive vehicle handle corners so well. As for power, it’s "meh" – adequate for city driving and cruising on the open road but decidedly lacking if speed is what you’re after. I was dreading the grey-on-black bland interior of the Aveo and Cruze but the Sonic's cabin is a comfortable space to be in; the materials aren’t luxury grade but it is roomy and attractive enough to please any driver. The fascia has dials and gauges borrowed from the Spark and, like its little brother, they look rather funky. I liked the little storage areas on each side of the dashboard and they serve as an excellent storage spot for your iPod, with aux ports mounted in the glove compartment. At least you don’t need to worry about dangling cables anymore... The interior is surprisingly spacious and the boot large, considering the vehicle’s size. Standard on both models are alloy rims, power-assisted steering, height and reach adjustment for the steering column, aircon, powerfront windows, power external mirrors and a radio/front loading CD with MP3/aux input and four speakers. For an extra R7500 you can get the Comfort package: an upgrade to the sound system (six speakers, a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity and audio controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control is another option. SONIC SEDAN The Sonic 1.6-litre sedan will arrive early in 2012 and will be offered in a choice of either five-speed manual or six-speed auto. Also available will be a 1.4-litre version mated to a five-speed manual transmission. For those who prefer an auto, a 1.3 diesel auto hatchback will arrive in 2012 along with the new Spark. So, the Sonic does exactly what it says on the tin; provide a comfortable road experience and more than a customer might expect. The B-segment is a tough market that includes Suzuki’s Swift, Ford’s Fiesta and stylish newcomer the Hyundai Accent. It’s hard to fault any of them, so much will come down to brand loyalty. The Sonic isn’t as high-end as the Fiesta (at least in the interior department) and not as striking as the Accent but if you’ve loved the Spark and feel like trading up, the Sonic shuld prove good value. The cars come with a three-year or 60 000km service plan (service intervals 15 000km). The warranty is good for five years or 120 000km and comes with roadside assistance. SERGIO DAVIDS Wheels24.co.za
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Plaas van die week / Farm of the week 172 Ha plaas, 5km buite Lydenburg. Verdeel in 2 kampe. ’n Spruit loop deur met 'n plaasdam. Verskeie tipes wild kom vrylopend voor. Hierdie is ’n geleentheid soos min. Prys – R1 300 000.00 Kontak: Minnaar – 082 775 6370 of Werner – 082 776 9347 by Marula Eiendomme.
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Huis van die week / House of the week Hierdie lieflike meenthuis is naby aan die skool. Die simpleks bestaan uit 2 slaapkamers met 1 badkamer. Oopplan sitkamer en kombuis. Voorwaar 'n regte " Lock Up & Go ! " Prys: R800 000 Vir besigtiging skakel Wilma 082 921 9991 ERA Real Estate 013 235 2005 lydenburg@era.co.za
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PRIVATE SALE: 3 bed, 2 bath, open plan kitchen/ living area, lockup garage, small garden in secure A T L A S P A N E E L - complex. R845 000 (No K L O P P E R S - agents) 083 627 6874 Geakkrediteer. Kontak: PRIVATE SALE: 1ha 013 235 3423/ 082 454 stand R650 000. (No 8382 agents) 083 627 6874 BARGAIN BUY house for sale. Contact 082 496 4312
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•Anglican Church Lydenburg. Sun. 08:30. Tel. 013 235 1919.• Gereformeerde-kerk Lydenburg. Sondae 09:30. Tel. 013 235 4391. • Hervormde-kerk Lydenburg. Son. 09:30 en 18:00. Tel. 013 235 3554 • Methodist C h u r c h Ly d e n b u r g : S u n d a y service 08:30, Sunday School 08:30 Tel. 013 235 2936 • NG Moedergemeente Lydenburg. Sondae 09:30. Tel. 013 235 3101. • NG-kerk Lydenburg Suid. Sondag 09:00. Tel. 013 235 3329. • Volle Evangelie-kerk. Sondae: Oggenddiens met kinders 10:00, aanddiens 18:00. Woensdae 19:00 midweekdiens, Jeugdiens Saterdae 18:00. Tel. 013 235 2711/ 084 688 5007. Past. Andre Hanekom. • El Shaddai Gemeente Evangelie van Christus Netwerk. Rensburgstr. 41, Lydenburg. Woe. 19:00 Vry. 19:00 jeug. Sondagskool 09:00, diens Sondae 10:00 en 18:00. • New Apostolic Church. Sun. 09:00. Wed. 19:30. Grant Roode 082 886 2934. • Rehobot Gemeente (AGS van SA). Sondae 09:30 (kinderkerk), 18:00 (Engelse diens) Di. jeugsel 19:00 Woens. sel 19:00, j e u g b y kerk 18:30. Vry. Jeug 18:30. Kerkkantoor: 013 235 4905. • Lewende Woord Lydenburg. Sondae 09:30. Burgersentrum. Liana Esterhuysen: 013 235 2463.• Mooi Hawens Evangelisasie Sentrum (PPK). Wo. 10:00 vrouediens, biduur 19:00. Sondagskool 08:45, diens So. 10:00 en
18:00. Past. Wouter Deysel: 072 183 0004 en past. Jaco Deysel: 082 338 1570. • Ly d e n b u r g B a p t i s t Church / Baptiste Kerk co / hv Simmond en De Souzastrate Pastor / Ds Kallie Fourie 082 928 5075 lydenburg baptiste@isat.co.za Sunday mornings 09:30 Sondag oggend 09:30. • Shalom Church Centre. Services Coromandel. Sunday School 10:00, church service 11:00. Skhila Sunday School 10:00 and church service 11:00. Pastor Johannes Ramashala: 073 569 0635 or 073 420 7954. • A.G.S S t e e l p o o r t . Sondagoggende 09:00, a a n d e 1 8 : 0 0 , Woensdaeselgroep 18:30. Past Beukes: 083 291 8005/ kerkkantoor:087 808 5604. • Sewedag Adventiste Kerk. Saterdagoggende, Methodiste Kerk, B u r g e r s t r a a t Lydenburg. Bybelstudie 09:15, erediens 11:00. Navrae 082 466 5946/ 013 235 4049. • Volle Evangelie Kerk Burgersfort (Laerskool Burgersfort) oggend: Sondag 9 am aand: Sondag 5 pm. Woensdag: 7 pm Bid l y d e n b u r g baptiste@isat.co.za Sunday mornings 09:30 Sondag oggend 09:30. Vergadering. Pastoor Antonie Nortje - 084 818 0920. • Burgersfort AGS Gemeente, elke Sondag om09:00, selgroep elke Woensdag om 18:00. Pastoor Leon Labuschagne 084 512 9046 Kerkkantoor 087 808 5604.
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Staan saam vir Hervormde Kerk se gholfdag DIT het tyd geword om hande te vat sodat die nodige reëlings aangespreek kan word ten einde weer ’n heerlike golfdag op 5 November 2011 aan te bied. Spanne kan teen R1 500 per span inskryf. As die borg nie spelers het nie, is dit nie ’n probleem nie, ons het die spelers. Ons beoog om 20 spanne geborg te kry. Na 9 putjies moet spelers asb. die klub ondersteun en self eetgoed aankoop. Na afloop van 18 putjies gee ons weer ’n heerlike potjiekos ete vir spelers, die gades, of ander koop ’n ete. Skakel 013 235 3100 (t) / 086 675 1230 (f) / 082 470 3070.
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VACANCY - HYUNDAI LYDENBURG Hyundai Lydenburg is looking for a receptionist. Drivers licence and Matric is required. Candidate must have good customer relation skills and good interpersonal relations skills. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please find your application unsuccessful. CV must be sent to Andries Lerm: Tel : 013 235 2381 Faks 086 657 8752 Email : andries@hyundailydenburg.co.za
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Wenakker hou suksesvolle golfdag WENNAKKER GHOLFDAG – 29 Oktober 2011 te Lydenburg Gholfklub Die Wenakker Gholfdag wat die afgelope naweek plaasgevind het, was ’n reuse sukses. Wat eers gelyk het na ’'n vaal, nat dag, het in ’n sonnige en genotvolle dag verander. Me Neeltjé Brits, Bemarker by Wenakker en organiseerder van die gholfdag, sê dat hulle dit graag ’n jaarlikse instelling wil maak. Baie geluk aan Xander de Wet wat ’n “hole in one”
geslaan het. Die wenner van die dag was Pieter Brits. Die baan was heeltemal volbespreek en oud en jonk het opgedaag om te speel. Maar natuurlik sou die dag nie moontlik gewees het, sonder die wonderlike ondersteuning van al die borge nie, en Wenakker wil hulle graag bedank vir hulle vrygewige bydraes. Hulle is: Precrete, Nomcebo Printers, Beauty Box Salon, Beauty from Home, Creative Nails, Mike's Kitchen, Xstrata, Sarah & Charles van Wyk,
Samancor, ECM, Mauchsberg, Legends, Kruger Slaghuis, Pick 'n Pay, National Auto Glass, Tubatse Ferrochrome, SEW Eurodrive, Kenchington's, Fraser Alexander, Hi-Q, Lybasol, The Head's Service Repair Centre, Engel & Völkers, Mega Paints, OSC, Amani Boutique Hotel, Pam Golding, Silver Oaks Recruitment, Sylvania, Toyota, Yillies. Neeltjé Brits
Promising young rider has successful weekend Fanie Archer slaan af
Samancor ECM se Danie Ellis, Pieter Brits, Jaco Van Der Merwe en Johan de Jager
Above: Michaela van der Merwe and Prince of Arcole (Diezel) competed in their first Derby at GHS in Kyalami on Saturday and exceeded all expectations. Michaela and Diezel won a 3rd place out of 38 riders, missing out on the winning position by only 5 seconds. Owner of Diezel, Mrs June Lark of Letabo Perr, says that she is extremely proud of them. Michaela is one of 5 riders invited to compete at SA Champs in Natal for her Mpumalanga colours. Charles en Sarah Van Wyk. Sarah het die Beste Gekleede gholfspeler gewen.