Newsletter 8/ January 2014
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NEW YEAR NEW CHALLENGES NEW BEGINNINGS HERE’S TO 2014!
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Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, interior designer, writer and educator, who designed more than 1000 structures and completed 532 works. Wright believed in designing structures which were in harmony with humanity and its environment, a
Most people become too comfortable with their current situation. God however wants us to have a greater influence on the world than ever before! This means that if you are an electrician, you have not yet fixed your most complex electrical problem, if you are in
philosophy he called organic architecture.
Customer Care, you have not yet made the biggest difference in the community, if you are in construction, you have not yet built your best powerline, if you are in finance, you have not yet concluded your best transaction. There is always room for improvement and to become the best version of yourself you could possibly be!
At the end of his career, a journalist asked him in an interview: “Which one of your amazing designs is your favourite?” Without hesitation Wright answered: “My next one”. He fully understood how important it is important to grow, to progress and fully pursue life. One should not be content with the success of the past. The world is your oyster! Too many people live below their potential, whilst they have the gift and talent to go so much further.
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With our eyes set on 2014, let us strive towards becoming the best employees, colleagues, parents, siblings, spouses and children we could possibly be! Your best days are certainly not behind you. The best is yet to come!
The world is your oyster!
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. Harriet Tubman 3
Getting to kn
We have all heard the name Baby Twala. But do any of us really know who Baby is? Where does she come from? What does she do? 4
now Baby Twala by Ian van Rooyen Baby grew up in Betlehem until the age of two, when she moved to Phutaditjhaba in Qwa Qwa with her parents. In 1996 they moved to Tshiame, and she has been staying there ever since. She matriculated in 1997 at Beacon High School, and started studies in Information Technology at the University of Qwa Qwa, where she obtained her National Diploma in 2000. Baby is a woman of many talents. In 2001 she started working at the municipality as secretary of the Director of Municipal Infrastructure. She moved to Pretoria in 2007, where she started working for the Human Science Research Council as Events Coordinator. Her main duty was to coordinate events which included workshops and conferences for the presidency. She returned to Qwa Qwa in August 2011 because of family responsibility, where she took up her old position at the municipality again. While working at the municipality, she completed several other courses, which include the following: • Professional Office Administration • Finance for Non-Financial Managers • Course in Rough Diamonds • Secretarial • Data Capturing • Management • Advanced Project Assistant
Baby joined the Remig Group in September 2013, and has really been pulling her weight from day one. Her winning the WOW for the fourth quarter in 2013 is proof of this. She’s been heading Local Control Maluti from Harrismith, with the new control room that is in the process of being set up in 28 Stuart Street, Harrismith. She enjoys a challenge, and she is certainly very excited to make a success of this new project! Baby has two sons. Her eldest is 18 and now doing matric at the New Horizon College in Harrismith. Her youngest will be turning 10 in April and is currently in Grade 4 in Harrismith Primary. Baby enjoys light reading, and is passionate about work, which explains why she is always working! She believes that one should always be challenged in the workplace in order to grow as a person, and at Rural this is certainly the case. She experiences Rural as a big family who knows how to make teamwork happen. Well Baby, we officially welcome you to the Remig Family!
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Wel Rural Free State Marie Mpheteng
- Control Room Operator
Sam Moloi
- Control Room Operator
Nobuhle Ngeubeni
- Control Room Operator
Abram Mahlaba
- Control Room Operator
Busisiwe Maduna
- Control Room Operator
Maria Tshabalala
- Control Room Operator
Petunia Ntheli
- Control Room Operator
Jonas Dakile
- Control Room Operator
Julia Khookhoo
- Receptionist
Rural Maintenance Themba Masina
SELCo Percy Maasdorp
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- Meter Reader
lcome to all the new
REMIG
employees!
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Out with the old
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As we stand at the end of the first month of the year, it is astounding to think that 31 days have already past and that there are only 334 days left until the end of the year. The beginning of the year is not only the time to make resolutions (which usually fades away after the first two weeks), but also the time for a fresh start.
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in with new!
The future starts today, not tomorrow. Pope John Paul II
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Reflecting upon 2013, REMIG has achieved a great deal with the Redefine Sale, the commencement of Maluti-a-Phofung, the new powerline over the N3 highway and another successful year with the ABSA Energy & Utility Management Project, to name but a few. If there is one thing we know, it is that REMIG is always evolving and 2014 is no exeption! Without neglecting our current projects, our focus for 2014 include the commencement of the Netelek Training Facility, the upgrade/rebuild of 3 substations in QwaQwa and several Hardware and Software developments on Netelek’s side.
Prepare yourself for an exciting year of new projects, new challenges and hard work. A body requires all parts to function in order to work effectively. In the same manner, every employee contributes in their unique way to the success of the REMIG group. We need every employee of Rural Maintenance, Rural Free State, SELCo, Netelek, S&W Consulting and Village Ridge to work together as a group to reach our goals for 2014. Here’s to 2014! Here’s to the bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; here’s to the things that are yet to come and to the memories that we hold. Wishing you all a blessed 2014!
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Tis’ the season for giving In the spirit of giving and also to give thanks for everything we are blessed with, Rural and Netelek joined forces to help the 84 senior citizens of the Louis Trichard Old Age Home in Danville, located in the West of Pretoria. These pensioners receive a Government pension of about R1200 from which they still need to pay for their lodging. Nonetheless their “Wish-list” comprised of everyday items like toothpaste, soap and body lotion, items which we consider to be basic necessities, the items we so easily take for granted.
The star of the show was undeniably Father Christmas, aka Marius Botha, our very own Legal Advisor. The ladies definitely enjoyed the kisses which came with the presents they received and the men were in awe of his luscious beard and potbelly, which almost lost the war against the forces of gravity.
the men were in awe of his luscious beard and potbelly, which almost lost the war against the forces of gravity.
We at REMIG have committed ourselves to supporting the Old Age Home in spoiling them with a little gift at Christmas time. This year we decided to make it more personal by assigning an employee to a pensioner. This gift was sponsored by the employees who generously volunteered to be a part of this project. There were also a couple of employees who baked cookies in addition to also buying a gift. I must say that the employees truly went out of their way to make their gifts special and memorable.
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Supporting stars included the Technical Admin Department who offered their time to play the role of Santa’s Elves. They went out of their way to attend to each and every person, making them feel special and valued. We want to thank all the employees for your generosity! It may seem small, but it made a huge difference and it is greatly appreciated!
We rise by lifting others Robert Ingersol
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Streetlights Rural Free State is NOT responsible for the maintenance or management of the streetlights. This function has been out sourced to an independent service provider by MaP prior to Rural commencing its service delivery: • RURAL IS AWARE OF THE POOR STATE OF STREETLIGHTS • RURAL HAS ALREADY COMMENCED WITH MEASURES TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, BUT THE SORRY STATE OF AFFAIRS WILL NOT BE RESOLVED IN THE SHORT TERM.
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Disconnection of MaP Municipality Power Supply
REMIG NEWS
Rural Maintenance confirms that the electricity supply of the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality has been disconnected due to the Municipality’s continuous failure to pay for its electricity usage since 1 September 2013. The outstanding amount currently stands at R 14,170 million. Even though the municipality failed to honour its obligations, Rural Maintenance has nevertheless timeously paid the Eskom bulk account since the 1st of September 2013 and shall continue to do so in order to ensure that the paying consumers in the community of Maluti-a-Phofung will not to be affected and will receive uninterrupted power supply. Rural has to date paid Eskom R 92,389 million for this electricity. The failure by the Malutia-Phofung Municipality to pay for its electricity consumption is rather perturbing as the Municipality has received money from Central Government through the allocation of the Equitable Share in order to meet its obligations towards paying for its own electricity consumption and more importantly to provide and pay for the provision of Free Basic Electricity to the community, which has up to date been subsidised by Rural. Rural’s main focus is to deliver affordable and reliable electricity to the community, which can only be achieved with the cooperation of every consumer paying for the electricity used.
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The lighter side of
REMIG
Do not lose your
head in 2014!
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Pyper fr
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As the parents of an amazing baby girl, your life is going to be filled with excitement and all things pink and pretty. We are extremely happy for as you start this new chapter of your lives with your new little angel. Our best wishes and warmest congratulations on the birth of your new baby! May she bring you many years of sugar, spice and all things nice
of Bennie , daughter k & Sanet from Netele ce. Maintenan rom Rural
Maegan, daughter of Theuns Potgieter from Rural Free State.
Kate Sarah, daug hter of Ryan Felton from Netele k.
Funniest Employee Awards 1.
Duct Tape Award – For being able to fix just about anything
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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere Award – For most eager to quit working
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Swiss Army Knife Award – For most indespensable
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Loch Ness Award – For least likely to be found
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Running with the Bulls Award – For Biggest Risk Taker
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Bermuda Triangle Award – For the desk where things go in but
never come out
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Champagne Award – For most sparkling personality
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Coal to Diamond Award – For most Valuable under pressure
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