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Friday August 26, 2016

Narda Vermaak

Squatters are ticking time bomb LYDENBURG - Matšentše, an unlawfully

occupied piece of municipal land opposite the Skhila extension, is growing larger by the day. The illegal settlers have also now begun to erect permanent structures

as a residential dwelling by Thaba Chweu Municipality (TCM).

Residents on this land told the newspaper that they allegedly “bought” the stands from a man who apparently had a “nice connection,” with TCM (sic).

Not only is this latest occupied land a huge headache for people adjacent to the Frischgewaagd Road, but these dwellings are also now making use of illegal electricity

and water connections. Taking into account that TCM again

had to reach a new agreement with Eskom regarding its outstanding account of millions earlier this year; it could have a devastating impact on the increasing debt. There is also no refuse removal taking place and this forced AfriForum to step in in July to do a clean-up along the refuse-scattered road. The civil rights organisation removed 140 tons of illegal waste along this road and said if the municipality did not step up and start removing the rubbish scattered by the illegal

dwellers, it would hold TCM responsible for the expenses of the next clean-up.

Steelburger/Lydenburg News contacted the municipality about the unlawfully occupied land and asked whether there was any plan in place to remove the dwellers.

Mr Puleng Mapheto, communications manager at TCM, had told the newspaper that the municipality had had a lengthy management meeting last week regarding the issue of land invasion.

“We, as the municipality, agreed that people should not be allowed to continue taking council’s land without proper

procedures and processes. It is illegal to use land before that particular area has been declared habitable. We urge people to refrain from occupying land without involving the

have an interest in purchasing a piece of land. We will resort to legal routes if people decide to ignore laws.

“Council still has to pronounce on township establishment and formalisation or proclaim other informal settlements. Our town planners are hard at work.

“Those who occupy land illegally will face the arm of law. We view unlawful occupation of land in a very serious light.”

The owners of Jolie, a two-year-old Great Dane, were astounded when a local vet delivered a staggering 19 puppies via C-section this past weekend.Ms Natalie van der Merwe told the newspaper that Jolie experienced swelling and severe discomfort on Sunday. They took her to the vet and an emergency C-section was performed where local veterinarian Dr Marietjie Malan of Longtom Animal Clinic delivered the litter. Read the story on page 3.

Don’t count your pups before they’ve been delivered!

Those who occupy land illegally will face the arm of law. We view unlawful occupation of land in a

very serious light

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Gilbert Motseo

GTM traffic lights now upgraded

BURGERSFORT - Motorists can now manoeuvre with ease through town as

the Greater Tubatse-Fetakgomo Local Municipality (GTM).

Speaking to Steelburger/Lydenburg News,

department said this was aimed at limiting accidents in town.

and are timed for busier periods of the day.

I believe motorists will obey the road rules

changed.” Mosoma added that this will have a

improvements on roads and road signs,” he promised.

Taxi driver, Mr Kabelo Phala thanked the municipality for the upgrades. “I was concerned last week when I noticed that they were all out of order. It shows the municipality did their homework. Conducting business will now be easier for the taxi industry, “ Phala said.

Narda Vermaak

Man lig beseer na ongeluk in reservaat

Municipality vows to stop squatters

LYDENBURG - ‘n Uitstappie in die Gustav Klingbiel Natuurreservaat het ‘n slegte nadraai gehad, nadat ‘n man vermoedelik beheer oor sy voertuig verloor het naby die Aasvoël-restaurant.

Mnr. Herman Greef het saam met vriende in die reservaat gery toe hy, na wat verneem word, beheer verloor het oor sy Jeep. Daar was vier voertuie, insluitend Greef se

Jeep, wat op die 4x4-grondpaaie van die reservaat gery het. Plaaslike brandweerman, mnr. Deon Broekman, was van die eerstes op die toneel. “Greef het swelling op sy nek gehad, gekla van rugpyn en het ‘n groot

sny op sy kop gehad. Ek wou as voorsorg hom nie met die ambulans op die grondpad vervoer nie.”

Broekman het dadelik die EMS-helikopter van Mbombela laat invlieg ingeval Greef se graad van beserings kon vererger indien hy met die ambulans vervoer sou word.

Dit het die helikopter slegs 20 minute geneem om die toneel te bereik. Hy is gestabiliseer en is na Rob Ferreira Hospitaal gevlieg.

Volgens Broekman het Greef wonderbaarlik geen ernstige beserings opgedoen nie. “Hy het niks gebreek nie, maar het wel ‘n harde hou teen sy kop weg en is baie lyfseer.”

Gilbert Motseo

Police clamp down on illegal mining dens

mining equipment worth millions of rand at the den of illegal mines on August 22.

The mines that operated in Tjibeng, Sefateng, Phasha Kraal and other neighbouring villages around the Atok area, were also shut down. Burgersfort cluster commander, Maj Gen Masipha Maepa said they had previously warned the miners to stop their atrocious behaviour.

“We issued them with a court order, after a complaint of illegal mining was reported to us, but at night they would proceed with their activities. We were left with no choice but to conduct an operation that would ensure that no illegal mines operate.

“We went with the ‘operation clean-up’, which involved the police from our cluster, the police special unit (Hawks), the Limpopo Department of Mineral Resources and our legal team, to ensure we got rid of

the bogus miners for good.”Maepa said that to their disappointment,

the miners were nowhere to be found. It seemed as if they had been tipped off.

“We were left with no choice but to

because they were used in the commission of a crime,” he added.

ranged from trucks, excavators, tippers, drilling machines, front loaders and other mining machines. It was kept at a place known by the police.

A reliable source from the area said there was an open-cast mine that was abandoned more than four decades ago. Recently, residents in the area started mining with and without machines, digging chrome with their spades and iron shovels,” our source said.

The chrome is reportedly sold to rich investors that frequently visit the Atok area. Police were monitoring the area to see if no one was trying to mine illegally.

The team that upgraded the robots, Messrs Michael Mokota, Clarence Tau, Moses Mosoma, Malakotse Maretsele (Kopse Projetcs), Samuel Kgwetiane and Zico Mnisi.

According to the Southern African Legal Information Institute, an organ of state may institute proceedings for the eviction of an unlawful occupier from land which falls within its area of jurisdiction, except where the unlawful occupier is a mortgagor and the land in question is sold in a sale of execution pursuant to a mortgage. The court may grant such an order if it is just and equitable to do so, after considering all the relevant circumstances, and if the consent of that organ of state is required for the erection of a building or structure on that land or for the occupation of the land. Also if the

unlawful occupier is occupying a building or structure on that land without such consent having been obtained; or if it is in the public interest to grant such an order. For the purposes of this section, “public interest” includes the interest of the health and safety of those occupying the land and the public in general.In deciding whether it is just and equitable to grant an order for eviction, the court must take into consideration, the circumstances under which the unlawful occupier occupied the land and erected the building or structure, the period the unlawful occupier and his or her family have resided on the land in question, and the availability to the unlawful occupier of suitable alternative accommodation or land.

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LYDENBURG - A two-and-a-half-year-old Harlequin Great Dane by the name of Jolie, stunned her owners and a local veterinarian when 19 pups were born through C-section over the weekend.

On Sunday, owners Mr Ian and Ms Natalie van der Merwe noticed that Jolie’s abdomen was swollen and that she was in a lot of discomfort. “Her belly was rock hard and she couldn’t dilate. We immediately took her to Dr Marietjie Malan of Long Tom animal clinic where she performed an emergency C-section and delivered the 19 pups.”

Unfortunately, on Sunday at the veterinarian two of the pups died. On Monday another two of the weakest of the litter died. This still leaves the Van der Merwes with 15 new-born pups that need to be fed and cleaned every two hours. Natalie has to take care of them because Jolie is unattached to them on account of the C-section. The remaining pups include eight bitches and seven males.

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Some of the trees planted in the town.

Gilbert Motseo

Municipality plants seeds of change in the heart of town

BURGERSFORT - With spring season just around the corner, the Greater Tubatse Fetakgomo Municipality (GTFM) has done

Ms Clarissa Rossouw of Steelburger/Lydenburg News trying her hand at feeding one of the pups.

Narda Vermaak

Mother of 19 puts the ‘great’ in Great Dane

After seeing daily suffering encountered by needy people at the Alverton Disabled Centre, Mr Johannes Hlabati decided to act. With no farming skills, and without a source of income, Hlabati and local women started a garden at the centre. “I couldn’t stay at home and do nothing while some human beings are starving. I asked for donations for seeds and a borehole in order to help the needy,” he said. Today, the garden has various veggies including spinach, cabbage, potatoes and onions. Hlabati said they struggled with seeds and other gardening tools and hoped locals would help with donations. The 19 people at Alverton Disabled Centre also lack shelter as the one-roomed house cannot accommodate them. Management of the centre pleaded for donations from the people of Tubatse.

Vegetable garden for the disabled

the remarkable. The municipality has ensured thorn trees are planted all over town.

Motorists might have seen these trees on the R37 from Lydenburg. Others are next to the municipality’s chambers in the central business district. According to an insider, transgressors who remove or harm the trees will pay harsh penalties.

Environmental specialist, Mr Calvin Mojela said Tubatse had been a victim of illegal felling of trees in autumn.

“Those illegally removed from the streets include both indigenous and alien invasive trees.”

Mojela said street trees which were not felled, were damaged.

Mojela indicated that trees played a vital role in reducing the effects of climate change by absorbing air pollutants.

“They sustain the environment, in turn protecting food and natural medicines,” he added.

Steelburger/Lydenburg News tried to discover how the plants will be watered. At the time of going to print the newspaper did not get a comment from the municipality.

pregnant. The father of the pups is Nocca, a huge Merle Great Dane. Nocca’s father was imported from France and cost a whopping $15 000.

in her 15-year-long veterinarian career that she had to deliver so many pups. “When Jolie came in she was in a bad state and actually dying. She was in major shock and we had to perform an emergency C-section. I was almost 80 per cent sure that we were going to lose her during the anaesthesia, but fortunately she pulled through.”

Malan said that every time she thought that this would be the last one, she found another two. “What is astounding is that all the pups were of normal size and it was

give birth to a litter of between 10 and 14 pups. The whole C-section took about one and a half hours. It was a big process whereby each individual pups’ amniotic

but I had the help of my two daughters, my husband and Natalie and Ian.

“After the C-section, Jolie was also spayed because the owners didn’t want to put her through something like this again,” Malan said.

She said that Jolie was unattached to the pups because she did not go through the whole birthing process. “Even if she wanted to nurse them, she only had nine teats and the pups would still have to be bottle-fed.”

America named Velma made history when she also delivered an astounding 19 pups of which all lived.

Velma’s brood is nearly unprecedented

largest known litter of Great Danes.

The Van der Merwe pups will be sold when they are ready to be re-homed.

If anyone is interested to adopt

one of these special pups contact them on

079-878-5362.

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BURGERSFORT - Ever since Mr Mokganyeng Makofane’s RDP house was destroyed by rain, he has been knocking on doors, looking for a place of refuge.

The 87-year-old pensioner from Ga-Makofane, said he has been a frequent visitor to Greater Tubatse Municipality’s

seeking help, yet no one was willing to assist him.

“The house was destroyed last December because of shoddy building by contractors who erected the house in 2008. The roof was not

When Steelburger/Lydenburg News

discovered that the builders used soil and not cement, to build the it.

“When my house was built, it was rumoured that the contractor did not pay the workers, and because of that they sold the cement,” he alleged. He added that GTM

Mokganyeng Makofane outside the RDP house.

promised to help. “Daily I prayed that they would come

of this happening. The last time they came, they only brought me blankets.

“I am taking care of my four

to sleep. I wish this torture could end,” he pleaded.

The house is currently home to livestock.

Steelburger/Lydenburg News contacted the spokesman for the cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta), Mr Callies Matlala.

He said this was a nationwide problem and that the department was in the process

that the paper forward queries regarding the house to the GTM spokesman, Mr Thabiso Mokoena. However, Mokoena’s phone rang unanswered at the time of going to print. Tubatse has a host of faulty RDP houses with cracking walls and leaking roofs. Some were left incomplete by contractors, leaving

Faulty RDP house a concern to pensioner

Mr Piet Seboka has been repairing vehicles for 16 years.

Mariska Sadler

Roadside mechanics’ businesses are flourishing in Burgersfort

BURGERSFORT - Roadside mechanics are seen at every corner of town - are they simply entrepreneurs trying to earn a living,

Mr Piet Seboka has been repairing cars at roadsides for the past 16 years. He says he learned his mechanical skills from his brother and that he considers himself an entrepreneur. “I usually work on one to two cars per day, but when it is busy at the end of the month I do repairs on more than three vehicles at a time,” says Seboka. He adds that his customers know and trust him. “They come back every time when something is wrong with their vehicle or to get a full service.

Mr Tsitso Makoena whose working site is

cars for 12 years and also regards himself as an entrepreneur, using his skills to make a living. He received hands-on training

from an old friend, Mr Mabee Mathebula after he was suspended from one of the mines. Having no source of income he has succeeded in his mission and made a name for himself. “I love my job and I will do it till the day I die,” says Mokoena.

Mr Nathaniel Jele who specialises in window tinting and trimming, says he can also do minor services on vehicles. His career as a self-taught mechanic started when he left high school seven years ago. “Clients trust me and come back because they know I do a good job. At the end of the month we are so busy that it’s hard to keep up,” said Jele.

Steelburger/Lydenburg News asked residents about their feelings regarding these mechanics. Most of the people say that as long as the entrepreneurs’ working areas are clean, they do not mind them doing business there. “It is better to create your own business instead of begging at street corners,” said Mr Ben Jordaan.

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loved sport which attracts hundreds of tourists to the town and surrounding areas each year.

A lesser known fact is that if it were not for a couple of locals back in the day, none of the trout rivers and dams would have existed today.

Trout are not indigenous to South Africa.

America, northern Asia and Europe. Trout are usually found in cool (10 to 16

degrees Celcius), clear streams and lakes. This makes the weather in and around

According to www.artefacts.co.za,

train from Potchefstroom. Half were released into the Sterkspruit and

the other 500 into the Dorpspruit. Two years later he caught a trout of three

pounds upon which, Mr HL Gurr, the then postmaster, decided to order more eggs which were put into the rivers surrounding his home, but with little breeding success.

Mr CI Rabie, who released them in the Potloodspruit.

Seven years later the Potloodspruit was swarming with trout.

Gurr was transferred and Mr FC Braun, a local watchmaker, perpetuated his interest.

In 1922 he received 2 000 trout ova

and released them into the Sterkspruit, Marambane River and in streams and dams in the Santa area.

Braun’s success raised public interest and

Lydenburg Trout Protection and Angling

Society in 1923.Eventually the number of trout anglers

visiting Lydenburg increased, and Braun took it upon him to protect the trout and ordered eggs and stocked the rivers with

so, sometimes on foot or on bicycle.In his 15 years devoted to this cause he

handled more than 600 000 eggs.In 1944 the provincial administration

realised the asset of trout angling for the province and in 1947 a special division for

When a space was needed to start a

Lydenburg offered the province 46 morgen for this purpose.

The mission of the Lydenburg Production Centre was to develop, implement and operate a range of intensive production systems to the public.

These would ensure the long-term, sustainable practice of natural trout

to the people of Mpumalanga.

closed down two years ago. Since then, the production line of trout

conducted today.

Bridget Mpande

Radio station is back on air

LYDENBURG - After seven days of not airing any news and daily shows due to an internal dispute, Mash FM is now back on air.

On Wednesday August 17 employees stopped working and only music was broadcast.

When the newspaper visited the station, indeed the workers were not working. According to some members of management, the employees boycotted the station because they were not happy with the work ethics.

A memorandum, written by the employees, stated that funds were going out of the station’s bank account without accountability, the station’s property was being used for personal matters and other internal issues needed to be resolved for the sake of the daily running of the station.

Team members said they wanted the station to be operated according to the rules which every community station abides by.

When the newspaper contacted the manager of the station, Mr George Maphanga, he admitted they were having internal issues. “We are currently trying to resolve the problems and we promise that we will conquer. We are committed to resolving our internal issues and to achieve all the objectives we set for ourselves.”

The management and employees decided to set aside the challenges and continued with their mandate of community broadcasting with effect from August 24 at 00:00. “We want to apologise to the community. Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience caused,” said Maphanga.

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More than just surprises are found in a glass of wine

LYDENBURG - The August Wine-tasting Guild meeting was a memorable event when it held a 75th birthday surprise for a member, Brian Whitehorn.

The guild met last Thursday at Café Crust. At every meeting, a speaker does a

presentation about the wines of the day. Under discussion were various wines such as a Lucca Prosecco, (a sparkling wine from Italy), Rainbow End Cabernet Franc 2014, Fairview Caldera 2008, Vergelegen DNA

2012, Thelema Muscat de Frontignan 2015, which was voted as “the value for money” wine, and Saronsberg Red Bordeaux Blend 2012 that was voted the wine of the evening.

The Wine-tasting Guild meets every third Thursday of a month at different venues in town. Every month a new topic is discussed and afterwards all attendees enjoy a meal together. Those who would like to join the group can call Rinska on 082-466-2201 or send an email to Lydwyngilde@gmail.com for more information.

Front: Brian Whitehorn, (back), Gerda Whitehorn, Tobie van Rensburg, Louise van Rensburg (from Somerset-West), Peet Visser and Marina Visser.

Lieta Prince, Koos Prince, Jan Steinberg, Liesbet Stoltz and Cobie Steinberg.

Denyssen van Rooyen, Bronwynne van Rooyen, Inger Chester-Brown, Brian Chester-Brown, and Philippa and Dave Huchzermeyer.

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New councillors Eddie Maile (ANC), Bongani Ngele (Sada), Lethabile Kgwedi (DA) and Tumelo Molapo (Sada).

Gilbert Motseo

new council is sworn inATOK - ANC’s Tubatse subregion

chairman, Mr Maudu Chorris Phokane was sworn in as the new mayor of the Greater Tubatse-Fetakgomo Municipality (GTFM) at the Moses Mabotha community hall on August 17.

The ANC’s, Ms Naomi Phala was elected as speaker of the council. She told the new councillors‚ “You need to focus your energy on putting the interest and welfare of people

Phala outnumbered the DA’s Mr Phineas Makofane in the votes. She garnered

total of 15 members from the EFF refused to participate in the election of the speaker.

There was a controversy as the EFF caucus raised multiple objections, indicating that it was “useless and worthless” for the GTFM to elect a chief whip. They also questioned the IEC’s decision to offer the ANC seven seats in the GTFM’s executive committee (Exco) while they were given two and the DA one seat.

The objections were directed to the new speaker who immediately took to the podium after being elected. “There is no need for a chief whip. It is time consuming and just a tactic of the ANC to divide the managerial positions. Speaker, there is no law that obliges the council to elect the chief whip.

“You are wasting the time of the elders and the traditional leaders in this house,” said

EFF member, Mr Walter Molapo.Phala seemed misplaced as the house

responded by telling Molapo that it was “common practice” for the municipality to have a chief whip. The EFF members also accused the new speaker of “being disrespectful and biased in the council”.

There was no elective process for the whip, with the ANC youth league leader, Mr Vincent Shoba being sworn in as the chief whip of the council. Phokane was inaugurated as

the merged GTFM. Phokane was elected unopposed, and will lead the municipality

seat amid cheers and ululations from the crowd.

He also revealed his Exco members who are dominated by ANC members, and acknowledged the attendees and traditional leaders who honoured the occasion. During his oath, the mayor vowed to work hard in

ensuring the GTFM becomes a better place, and promised acceleration of services.

EFF councillors Delta Madire, Suprise Malapane, Walter Molapo and Joseph Makola.

New GTFM mayor, Cllr Maudu Chorris Phokane.

Ms Cindy Mathebula, Mr Eugene Malungane, Mr Gareth Mnisi, Ms Selinah Mashego, Ms Sephiwe Matsi Mr Lesley Mokoena and Mr Surprise Maebela.

He took his mayoral seat

amid cheers and ululations from

the crowd

Speaker of the council, Ms Tiny Mabuza.

Bridget Mpande

Brand-new mayor vows to improve interaction between stakeholders

LYDENBURG - Thaba Chweu Municipality (TCM) sworn in new council members at an inaugural council meeting on Wednesday, August 17 at the TCM council chambers. They will be responsible for governing the local municipality for the next

In various municipalities around the country, the council have changed drastically, however, this does not apply to TCM. ANC mayor, Ms Selinah Mashego who was sworn in after former mayor, Mr Michael Ncongwane was sacked in July 2015, was again awarded the mayoral position. According to Mashego, now that the votes had been cast and counted, it was time for all councillors to put their differences aside and unite in delivering services for the residents.

“People deserve only the best efforts from everybody, whether they are in political leadership, management, all positions within our administration, and across the spectrum of our partners in business, labour, the community and civil society.”

During her acceptance speech, she promised that the council would strengthen efforts to improve interaction with the residents and stakeholders. “We will hold our management and staff accountable to ensure the quality of services to people. Our primary focus will

human development and improving the quality of life of people in all communities.”

The DA, EFF and BRA congratulated the mayor on her new position and all agreed to work together for TCM.

The ANC’s Ms Tiny Mabuza is the newly elected speaker of the council. She was

elected unopposed. Immediately after she was nominated, the DA congratulated her on her new position. BRA and the EFF, however, did not want to comment.

Members of the ANC, Mr Idos Mokoena is the new chief whip, Ms Sabina Manzini, is a member of the mayoral committee (MMC)

for community service (local economic development), Mr Marcus Mashego is the MMC for

engineering services, and Mr Jonathan Kockthe is the MMC for corporate services.

The council has 27 ward councillors. The ANC took 17 seats, the DA seven, EFF two and BRA one. There are 13 proportional representatives. The ANC was awarded six, the DA four, the EFF two and BRA received one.

It is time for all councillors to put their differences aside and

unite in delivering services for the residents

GEMEENSKAPFriday August 26, 2016 Steelburger / Lydenburg News 9

Jurie Ras, Magda en Stefan Vorster skryf:

Vier weke gelede is ons lewens deur ‘n tornado omvergegooi. Om 03:00 was ons huisloos, magteloos en weerloos.

Vandag is ons terug in ons huis. Ons wil net dankie sê aan die

volgende mense:

Isak van Rooyen wat ons blyplek vir twee weke gegee het sonder enige vrae of kostes.

Dankie vir jou span wat ons huis se dak reggemaak het. Geen woorde kan ooit genoeg wees om dankie te sê nie. Pa - dankie vir die betaal van die sinke.

Familie vir julle bystand wat geen perke ken nie. Almal wat hulp,

blyplek en stoorplek aangebied het. Jana, dankie vir ons klere wat

jy gewas het; Oelof en oom Julius Ackermann vir die hout wat geskenk is en die belangrikste - dankie aan God - al het alles om ons vergaan,

nie. God het ons veilig in Sy hande

bewaar.

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Sonder hierdie ruimhartige bydraes sou die projek nie tot stand gekom het nie.

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LYDENBURG - Lizanne Barnard, pianis, toonsetter, sangeres en musiekskrywer, is ‘n lopende kunswerk.

Barnard gaan op 9 September om 19:00 by die De Ark Gastehuis verskeie gedigte van die legendariese Ingrid Jonker, wat sy getoonset het, sing.

Lydenburgers kan maar hulle vere regskud vir ‘n nostalgiese vertoning uit die boonste rakke.

Die opvoering, Poppemeester, is ‘n huldeblyk aan Jonker wat mitiese status bereik het met haar Afrikaanse digkuns.

Volgens Barnard gaan die opvoering uitsluitlik oor die

stringpop wat aan die genade van die poppemeester onderworpe is.

“Die poppemeester is die lewe wat met ons woer-woer speel as ons

nie mooi weet wie ons is nie. Dit is ‘n tema wat eintlik nog baie meer in die opvoering ontwikkel kon word.”

Barnard vertel dat haar passie vir Jonker se werk ontstaan het na sy so 20 jaar gelede as lid van Marimba saam met Lorinda Meyer en in samewerking

met RSG ‘n opvoering oor die digter se werk gehou het.

“Ons moes toonsette van haar gedigte maak en ek het net daar en dan verlief geraak op haar. Daar

is baie raakpunte. Ek kon myself absoluut met haar vereenselwig in baie aspekte van haar persoonlikheid en lewe.

“Ek verstaan haar net. Ek raak dié dinge aan in my opvoering. Van kleins af was my ma baie lief vir gedigte en het sy die liefde van digkuns by ons wakker gemaak.”

Barnard is ook ‘n oudinwoner van die dorp. Sy en haar gesin het in die eertydse gerestoureerde Lydenburg-

die Gemeente van Christus Kerk nou is, gewoon.

“Ons het ook in verskeie boshuise gebly voor ons na die teater-huis verhuis het. Ons het verskillende opvoerings daar gedoen met onder andere Jannie du Toit en Christa Steyn, net voor haar dood. Ons het later na Nelspruit verhuis.”

Moenie dié opvoering misloop nie. Kaartjies vir Barnard se vertoning kos R160 en sluit sop en sjerrie in. Skoolkinders betaal net R100.

Besprekings: De Ark by 013-235-1125.

Boredom is something of the past for a Liquor City customer, Abram Thokwane. This lucky shopper was recently announced as the store’s winner in its Table Soccer competition. A delighted Thokwane told Steelburger/Lydenburg News that he would put the soccer table in his lounge where he would play with his family and friends. “I am a soccer fanatic, I will perfect my playing skills with this soccer table.” Josias Nkoana, manager of Liquor City, said the store ran a competition where buyers who bought either a 12-pack of Black Label beer or a 24, stood a chance to win the gadget. “He is a regular client, it was no surprise when his name was picked by SAB as the winner,” Nkoana said. The competition started on July 1 and ended on August 12. Here are Abram Thokwane and Josias Nkwana.

Happiness is playing soccer in your living room

Bridget Mpande

Kom deel in die jolyt by die Doppermark

LYDENBURG - Hierdie naweek hou die Gereformeerde Kerk Lydenburg weer hul jaarlikse Doppermark. Al die verrigtinge vind op die terrein van die NG Moedergemeente in Kerkstraat plaas.

Die mark skop vandag (Vrydag) vanaf 16:30 met ‘n braai-ete af. Kom geniet aandete op die terrein of neem ‘n bord kos teen R50 weg om tuis te geniet.

Om 18:00 kan die manne (of vroue) hul staal in ‘n toutrek-

kompetisie kom wys. Maatskappye, personeel van skole en besighede word genooi om spanne saam te stel en in te skryf.

Inskrywings kan gestuur word na: witte@ecblaauw.co.za of skakel 082-927-4696.

Op Saterdag vanaf 08:00 kan Lydenburgers saam kom jolyt hou. Kom koop pannekoek, vetkoek, worsbroodjies, tuisgebak, kerrie-en-rys - en ja natuurlik is daar altyd basaarpoeding ook. Daar is lekker vars vleis teen billike pryse, vars groente en ‘n koektafel.

Jeuk jou vingers om jou somertuin

en saailinge om van te kies en te keur. Daar sal ook ‘n tafel wees wat tweedehandse ware en klere verkoop.

Deesdae sien mense so min van mekaar - kom kuier by die teetuin saam met vriende wat jy lanklaas gesien het. So verstewig Lydenburgers ook weer hul bande.

Vir die kinders is daar speletjies, ‘n springkasteel, en ‘n lekkergoedstalletjie, en Oom Karoolus en Lente kom ook sowaar weer kuier. Hulle sal om 10:00 daar wees en toegang is gratis.

Lizanne Barnard.

COMMUNITY10 Steelburger / Lydenburg News Friday August 26, 2016

Tielman Nieuwoudt, Charlene Coetzee, Etli van der Merwe and Francois Vermeulen.

Wessel Venter, Timothy Marobane, Theo Venter and Leon de Jager.

Front: William Maimela, Papana Morodz, Timothy Marobane, Victor Mashaba, Theo Venter, William Mashaba, (back) Leon de Jager and Leon Binneman.

Fanus and Thea Potgieter, Theo and Thilde Venter.

Bridget Mpande

Analyst talks on the way forward after electionsLYDENBURG - The recent municipal

elections left the public with some uncertainty about the future. To help clear the air the Lydenburg/Mashishing Business Chamber invited well-known political analyst, Theo Venter to elaborate on this at their annual general meeting (AGM) in town on August 16, at the NG Suid church.

local government election since 1994. During his presentation, Venter touched on

several topics. According to him, the highly successful management of the recent local elections and emergence of stronger political competition, sent a positive message to investors and credit-rating agencies at a time when the economy needed it the most.

democracy which is now developing a degree of political maturity.

“Businesses and municipalities’ new political leadership need to seize the moment, sooner rather than later, to forge stronger relationships in order to intensify

cooperation. A key issue will be the greater responsiveness of municipalities to the needs of business and the strong encouragement of local entrepreneurship to help with job creation.”

Venter reckoned the quality of governance made a big difference to the performance of local authorities and their capacity to address issues like poverty. “There is a high

and the degree of ‘dysfunctionality’ of municipalities. The more dependent the local authority is on subsidies, the worse it seems to perform.”

According to Venter, only 26 million people of a possible 35 million registered to vote and only 15 million actually voted.

“More than 20 million either stayed away or did not participate in voting.

“They stayed away for the following

political system which is part of a political culture from pre-1994; voting against the party of liberation is emotionally too

and this is also part of a voting apathy.”

COMMUNITYFriday August 26, 2016 Steelburger / Lydenburg News 11

Bridget Mpande

Hoërskool Lydenburg’s class of 2016 celebrates in style

LYDENBURG - Hoërskool Lydenburg’s class of 2016 paraded their elegant dresses and suits on Friday August 19 at the matric farewell. It was an exquisite and sophisticated event.

Fashion was not the only thing that marked the occasion - the extravagant cars ranged from the fastest, most vintage and most unique.

Continued on page 12

Mohammed Aadil Darsot and Amina Cassim. Amanda Mkhonto and Romeo Mokwena.

Chanel Barnard and Schalk Grobler.

Mohammed Aadil Darsot and Amina Cassim.

Gerra Camacho and Tayla Uys. Izak Erasmus and Marlize Comley. Jaques Brits and Michelle Swanepoel.

Samantha Maphanga and Joshua Kayemba.

Mcloud Mokwena and Nomsa Mokoena.

COMMUNITY12 Steelburger / Lydenburg News Friday August 26, 2016

Pupils’ walk to freedom Some of the cars even matched the

treated like royalty as they walked down the red carpet with their partners while their loved ones applauded to their hearts content.

The matric dance is one of the most important days for grade 12 pupils, and they

Continued from page 11

Tanya Bothma and Arian van Zijl.

Mabatho Mabelane and Thabang Flank.

Tanya Bothma and Arian van Zijl. JJ Brown and Chavorn Espag. Jomarie Otto and Jaco Erasmus.

Brendan Symington and Jean Pretorius.

Stefan van den Berg and Danette van Rensburg.

Stephanie Roos and Morné Mathews.

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done in glorious fashionall looked forward to it.

It is a proud and emotional moment for parents to see their children taking the walk that signals the end of years of hard work and growth.

The school was decorated for the affair and afterwards the pupils went to the Yellow Wood wedding venue at the Coromandel area to celebrate.

Siyabonga Lusenga and Renilwe Lusenga.

Hannes Cronje and Chanelle Oosthuizen.

Jeff Mlambo and Nthabiseng Mashilo.

Rosemary Johnson and Phumlani Nyalunga.

Phumlani Nyalunga, Rosemary Johnson, Jabu Khoza and Bridget Mkiza.

Johan Harmse and Chantell Botha.

Leandie Hamman and JJ Bietje.

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Friday August 26, 2016 Steelburger / Lydenburg News 15

Events Time

Potjiekos competition start 10:00Tjiff and Tjaff 10:15Chrizaan 10:50Soapbox Derby start 11:00Hans Drommedaris (MC) 11:30Potjiekos judging of stall/décor 12:00Country Chix 12:15Taboe 12:45Celeste 13:45Induna race start 14:00Jaco Briel 14:15Mona Lee 14:45

Will B 15:15Gert Koevert 15:45Richard vd Westhuizen & Andrew Roos 16:15Prize-giving 17:00Refentse Morake 18:00Kwaggabees 19:30Cool "The band" 20:30Lee Vaughn 21:30 till late Times subject to change

Adults R50Primary scholars R30 Children under 4 enter for free

COMMUNITY16 Steelburger / Lydenburg News Friday August 26, 2016

The new Toyota Aygo is tech

savvy, youthful and funkyToyota has unveiled its new Aygo X

play. The car is immediately available at Burgersfort Toyota on Dirk Winterbach Street.

The new Aygo has been given a complete makeover. It is more dynamic, boasts a striking design ethos geared towards youth, is feature-rich and comes complete with a whole range of personalisation packs so buyers can really stamp their own identity on the car.

It is very economical to run and boasts some great interior trims. It also has a touch screen infotainment system. The Aygo X play is easy to park. With the recession affecting budgets, the car is indeed a fuel saver.

The infotainment system is one of the best available in any small car. Its icons are crisp, bold and colourful and working through the menus is extremely simple.

Connecting your mobile phone via hands-free Bluetooth is particularly easy. It also

boasts audio jack and USB port. Even the entry-level model comes complete with features such as LED daytime running lights,

anchors, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. It’s worth spending the extra on X-play, the second trim level in the range, because it adds a leather steering wheel and gear lever over entry-level X trim’s plastic items. X-play trim and above also get more

which can be personalised to taste.Whichever trim you go for, the Aygo

feels solidly built and the ancillary controls. Two adults can sit comfortably in the front. There’s certainly enough head-, leg- and shoulder room. There are good-sized door pockets, while ahead of the gear lever is a large cubby hole incorporating two cup holders. Considering how small the Aygo is,

more than the handbook. The boot is larger than the old Aygo - from 29 to 168 litres with the seats upright.

Another plus factor is how well it coped on the motorways.

Acceleration is impressive and it could easily hold its

own with fast-moving

Interested buyers can simply visit the Burgersfort Toyota for a test drive. Enquiries: 013-231-7207/8/9

or 086-099-5179.

Legendary Hilux raises the barThe eighth-generation Hilux 2.0 VVTi ,

together with the New Hilux range, boast a new platform, engines, technology and design. Prices start from R238 400 (incl VAT) for the entry-level single-cab petrol, to R570 600 for the top-of-the-range, double-cab diesel.

When it comes to pricing, Toyota has remained competitive. It is a rare thing when a model is cheaper than its outgoing version it replaces. The 2016 Toyota Hilux has a more assertive, angular design compared to its chunky predecessor. The Hilux is longer and wider than the outgoing bakkie.

The Hilux is equipped with a new generation GD turbodiesel engine. The range comprises of 23 derivatives, with either petrol or diesel engines, including single-cab, double-cab and xtra-cab derivatives. Its 3.0-litre diesel unit has been replaced by a 2.8-litre diesel and the bakkie sports a new six-speed auto for the 4.0-litre V6 4x4 and 2.8 diesel 4x4 models. Hilux is known for its off-road capabilities and Toyota has merely made things simpler for their customers. The new Hilux is available in part-time four-wheel-drive derivatives, building on the acclaim of its forefathers.

A highlight of the new system is the

electronic rotary 4WD switch housed within the dashboard, which replaces the previously employed ‘second gear lever’. The driver can select between 2WD, 4WD and 4WD with low range, up to speeds of 50 km/h. The bakkie has an all-new rigid frame with enlarged side sections and cross-members that are larger and thicker and a mix of off-road performance and comfort.

driver assist features such as active traction control, Hill-Start Assist, and Downhill Assist Control. The exterior design, although recognisably Hilux, is clean and sleek. The grille is wider, tail lights larger and it comes in two new colours, namely Arizona Blue and Cosmic Red.

There is a new audio system with a tablet-

which is user friendly. It also has a multi-

and it has USB, AUX, a dual compartment glove box with cooling and heating (on higher grade models) and multiple cup and bottle holders.

Visit Burgersfort Toyota on Dirk Winterbach Street or call 013-231-7207/8/9 or 086-099-5179, to book a test drive.

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Local businesses donate gifts to Sunrise Crèche

Some of the trophies awarded by Leboeng SAPS.Miss Leboeng, Jessica Mnisi, with Leboeng SAPS station commander, Capt Sam Maholane and Mr Leboeng, Eric Nkoana.

Gilbert Motseo

Leboeng police force celebrate local schools and their hidden gemsLEBOENG - The Ga-Moraba Village was

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Jessica Mnisi, a pupil from Tshabelang Dinoko High was crowned Miss Leboeng SAPS 2016, and Eric Nkoana from Baroka High clinched the Mr Leboeng title.

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LYDENBURG - ‘n Baie belangrike les wat kinders al van kleins af moet leer, is hoe om afval te herwin.

Klopkloppie se kleuters het verlede week hul jaarlikse kreatiwiteitsweek gehou.

Die tema vir vanjaar was “herwinning”. Volgens die skool het die kleuters geleer hoe om afvalmateriaal soos papiersakkies, blikke, polistireenkoppies, plastiekbottels, lepels en selfs koerante soos Steelburger/Lydenburg Nuus te herwin.

Die kunswerke was pragtig en kleurvol en beslis iets om te aanskou. Elke kind het die geleentheid gekry om van feitlik niks iets moois te maak.

Kleuters het deur die kreatiwiteitsweek geleer dat dit sin maak om te herwin.

Voor: Xander de Lange, Jodine Senekal, Chrizell Engelbrecht en Anel Venter, (middel) Moleseng Mashego, Chane Solomon, Erick Swart, (agter) Deon Roussouw, JG van der Merwe, Shanike Mare, Renier Swart, WJ Kraft, Zivan Boshoff, Duhan Barkhuizen en Mickayla van Wyk.

Voor: Alika Theron, Mia Erasmus, Ewan Boshoff, (agter) Lenay Pretorius, Naythan Oosthuizen, Lamay Kroon, Richard van Greunen, Kesha de Beer, Mari-Anke Geyser, Linsley Coetzee en Ziaan Vermeulen.

Lika O’Graday, Jarigh Pienaar, Roux de Beer, Jacques Muller, me. Jana Pieterse en Ruben de Beer.

Dr Eric Matlakala examines Mpho Mohlabane’s teeth.

Gilbert Motseo

Pupils’ teeth get some love and affection

BURGERSFORT - Children from Calvin College’s preparatory school received free education on how to take care of their teeth when they visited the local dentist, Dr Eric Matlakala on August 18 and 19.

Matlakala ensured that they understood the importance of preserving healthy teeth from a young age. The kids then had their teeth examined, free of charge.

What was interesting and informative was when the young ones had opportunities to ask the dentist some questions regarding their teeth.

“After realising that our pupils’ teeth looked unhygienic, we decided to talk to Matlakala, who did not hesitate to help. He is such a compassionate person,” said grade one teacher, Ms Ida Esser.

“I check the condition of these children’s teeth free of charge, because I love kids. I showed them around my surgery, so they see how a dentist works,” said Matlakala.

“I love working with kids, they bring the best out of me. I spoke to the kids about

demonstrated to them how it is done,” he added.

To top it all off, the pupils received kiddie toothbrushes and toothpastes from this dentist.

COMMUNITY20 Steelburger / Lydenburg News Friday August 26, 2016

Pupils from Tubatse Primary with the colouring books they received.

Gilbert Motseo

MANOKE - To honour the life of Nelson Mandela, Burgersfort SBV Services recently donated colouring books and crayons to children in the area.

A team from SBV visited Tubatse Primary School to deliver the books and spend some quality time with the children.

As part of its ongoing support, it will be raising funds to purchase uniforms for some of the pupils.

Its employees have also become familiar faces at the Burgersfort Community Home-based Care Centre, where they regularly donate food.

that provides services for those who are ill, as well as give support to their families.

It runs monthly support groups for TB and HIV/Aids patients, and also assists school-going orphans and vulnerable children with their homework.

“We are appealing to the Burgersfort business community to join us in assisting the school and centre in any way possible.

The kids at the centre are in need of food and clothes,” said Patrick Mondhlane, SBV Services’ manager. Mondhlane highlighted

that Tubatse Primary School had several disadvantaged pupils in need of help and support. “We would like to thank our loyal

and generous client, Supa Save Supermarket, for its contribution to the home-based care centre,” he concluded.

COMMUNITYFriday August 26, 2016 Steelburger / Lydenburg News 21

(middle), Fridah Nkadimeng,Virginia Qwabe, Clara Shabangu,Rosemary Themba, (back), Pinky Shongwe, Veliswa Ndlovu and Magdeline Khoza.

Bridget Mpande

Women urged to take hands to raise the nation

LYDENBURG - August is Women’s Month and local women held a prestigious event in celebration at Dankhof Guest House on Saturday.

The theme was “Ask until God unveils something tangible”.

This was the brainchild of Veliswa

The aim was to bring women of all ages, backgrounds and personalities together to support one another through the journey of womanhood. It was well attended and boasted local well-known speakers including Member of Parliament, Fridah Nkadimeng, and newly appointed speaker for TCM, Tiny Mabuza.

During the event speakers shared their life experiences.

According to Ndlovu, women need to start working together to conquer life’s challenges.

“When the idea crossed my mind, I shared it with my two friends and it became a common vision.”

Each speaker had a story to tell. According to Jane Sekhukhune, women need to stand up for themselves and work together so that they can raise a nation.

“As women, we need to realise that those days of being told our place is in the kitchen are long gone. Our place is anywhere we want it to be. During her presentation, Mabuza urged women to start praying for one another.

Let’s stop celebrating when others are going through challenges and lend a helping hand instead,” she said. The trio plans to hold more events in the future.

Some of the guests at the session.

Gilbert Motseo

Young entrepreneur shares her knowledge and vision with others

STEELPOORT - As part of Women’s Month celebrations, a young local entrepreneur, Tebogo Molapo (30) invited fellow young and aspiring entrepreneurs to a business session on August 17. The gathering was hosted at Steelpooort’s Mining Supply Park, from where Molapo operates her Waltons franchise.

The theme of the event was, “Empowering women in business”. Addressing the entrepreneurs, she emphasised that she had a vision in which young women would

“I have garnered experience in operating and running businesses, and believe it’s high time that I share this knowledge with other young black women.

“When starting a business, partner with people who will strive for the same goal as you. Don’t do business with someone who will be a burden and won’t add any value to your partnership,” she suggested.

urged younger business owners to be

will you expect buyers to purchase it with

that their products are top class. “In conclusion, Molapo arranged to meet

with the young entrepreneurs every three months to help pave the way for them to be successful business owners in the future. They were also given tips on how to manage their business and how to do the administration. They were advised not to rely on tenders but instead strive to built their legacy as entrepreneurs.

Waltons stationery store, which she opened in 2014. Her business operates as Waltons Independent and is solely run by her.

Her advice to the youth, who dream of becoming entrepreneurs is: “Prepare yourself for the opportunities that will come your way. Do things you love and earn money that way.”

“Being a woman means embracing your womanhood, and your responsibility towards your womanhood is God-given,” said business woman, Ms Candy Makutle. “When it comes to inspiration, I have to say that what inspires me is making a

change in the lives of others. I believe that this comes natural to all women. Makutle registered her company for compliance in 2013 after resigning as a laboratoroy analyst on the mines.

“I consulted with the Department of Labour

for information about placements,

minimum wages

Given the opportunity and a lot of hard work, amazing women can do amazing things. Jeanette Kruger-Hibbens is one of those extraordinary women who exceeded despite setbacks in life. “I started working at my parents’ company, Kruger Konstruksie, as a clerk and worked myself up to general manager of the company.” My daughter, Marinette, was born on 26 August in 2001 and died

2001. My life was never the same after that.” Jeanette married the love of her life in 2009 and is still married to Shayne Hibbens. “We decided to start up our own company, Krukon Elektries CC in 2010. I am to this day still involved in its basic day-to-day operations. In 2015 myself and Fransie Maluleka established Mosomo Construction.” Although being a busy business woman, Jeanette also found the time to devout to charity and was crowned as the 2012 Mrs United Nations second runner-up. She was also crowned as Mrs United Nations Mpumalanga in the same year. “In 2013 I was awarded the title Mrs World International (MWI) SA. At the international competition, I was the

Icon). In 2016 this year I was crowned as Mrs MWI International 2016.” In the same year Jeanette was nominated as one of the Top 100 Difference Makers

and placements regulations. I did my research, compiled modules and after securing a working space, I started with training. I did my marketing research because it’s very crucial in business to prepare yourself before you look for opportunities. When preparedness meets opportunity great things happen. It’s

if money comes of it, it’s just a bonus. I do all the day to day management of the business, and is hands on working closely with my team. This assists me in getting

staff come across.”Makutle said that she made sure that her clients get a personal experience with their services. “Their feedback assists us on how to improve our services. My company, Helping Hand For You, is a company focused on woman. We do laundry, cleaning and also professional domestic placements. We, as women, experience many challenges in the industry of owning our own business. People tend to think only men can be regarded as professionals. It sometimes feel like we as women have to proof ourselves. The truth, however, is that we don’t need to, your work speaks for yourself.”

you can conquer the world. When

your business, they notice that

International SA where they invited her to do training in America in October.

Mpumalanga) for the Business Woman of the Year 2016. Jeanette is the epitome of what is possible if you set your mind to it. To her, nothing is unreachable.

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NOTICEMPUMALANGA LIQUORLICENSING ACT (ACT No. 5OF 2006). INVITATION FORPUBLIC COMMENTS INAPPLYING FOR A LIQUORLICENSE IN TERMS OFSECTION 35(2)(a) OF THEMPUMALANGA LIQUORLICENSING ACT, 2006.PERSONAL DETAILS:Applicant Name: Christelle deWet. ID No. 6203310026087.Trading Name: RALLZET CCTRADING AS LONGTOMSUPERSPAR. Full Names ofJuristic Person: LONGTOMSUPERSPAR. RegistrationNumber of Juristic Person: 2008/182568/23. LICENSE TYPE:The retail sale of liquor forconsumption off the premiseswhere the liquor is sold.BUSINESS PREMISES:Physical Address of thePremises: SHOP NR. 2, SPARCENTRE, C/OVOORTREKKER & VILJOENSTREET, LYDENBURG. PostalAddress of the Premises: P.O.Box 810, LYDENBURG, 1120.ADDRESSES TO WHICHCOMMENTS MUST BESUBMITTED: MunicipalityName where comments mustbe submitted: Thaba ChweuLocal Municipality. District:Ehlanzeni. Municipal Address:CORNER CENTRAL &VILJOEN STREET,MASHISHING. ApplicantAddress where comments mustbe submitted: C/OSWANEPOEL & PARTNERS,P.O. BOX 1300, MBOMBELA,1200. Advertiser Name:SWANEPOEL & PARTNERSINCORPORATED. AdvertiserAddress: SUITE 601, THEPINNACLE BUILING, 1PARKIN STREET,NELSPRUIT. Advertiser Email:christelle@swanvenn.co.za.Date Submitted: 2016-08-15.Advertiser Telephone:013-753-2401.

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SCHOOLSFriday August 26, 2016 Steelburger / Lydenburg News 27

The CSIR team, Mr Lucas Gailele, Mr Prince Mredlana, Ms Rudzani Malabi, Mr Chemist Mabena and Mr Charles Maphanga. Insert: Mr Charles Maphanga talking to the pupils.

Gilbert Motseo

Schools participate in National Science WeekSEKHUKHUNE - As the

biggest science council in Africa, the Council for

Research (CSIR) shared its knowledge of science with local pupils as part of the National Science Week (NSW) celebrations. CSIR visited two local schools, Kgahlanong Secondary in Longtill and Jane Furse Comprehensive in the Sekhukhune district and taught pupils about science experiments during their visits. At Kgahlanong, those from neighbouring schools like Makopole, Mashupje, Seokgome and Kgobetse secondaries joined in the lessons. At Jane Furse Comprehensive School, St Marks College, Leap Science and Maths School, and Rebone Secondary School attended the lectures. Among the attendees at both venues were representatives from the Limpopo Education Department and the Sekhukhune District Municipality’s emergency medical team (EMS) who also encouraged the pupils

Speaking at the events, Mr Charles Maphanga, CSIR’s outreach coordinator and also an MSc biophotonics candidate, said the council aimed to put the promotion of science and technology at its forefront.

such as defence peace safety and security, bio-sciences, high-performance computing, information communications and technology (ICT), human-capital development, materials science and manufacturing, Hydrogen South Africa infrastructure and the New Partnership For Africa’s Development - Southern Africa Network for Biosciences (Nepad-SANBio).

“This year’s NSW theme was, ‘Science

for Sustainable Development and Improved Quality of Life’. Scientists from different entities showcased at a number of workshops and exhibitions in conjunction with science talks to different audiences around the country,” Maphanga informed us. Ironically, Maphanga is a former pupil of Kgahlanong Secondary School. He also motivated schoolchildren to work hard and to not let their backgrounds determine their future. The event allowed more than 300 pupils the opportunity to experience interactive demonstrations and be exposed to different science, technology, engineering, mathematical and innovation

and exhibitions. The NSW is one of the Department of Science and Technology’s initiatives to celebrate and raise awareness of the role of science in society. The event was sponsored by the Optics Society of America (OSA) for its centenary celebration, and also the African Laser Centre (ALC). Gift bags and brochures for different courses that were related to maths and science were handed out.

Voor: Rea Masola en Levi Breytenbach (tweede ry) Marius Ahlers, Jaco Naude, Bongolwethu Lukhele, Charlie Rothman, Zianca Bekker en Alrese du Preez, (derde ry) Kganya Sedidi, Kwena Makola, Derik Botha, EJ Mulke, Zander van der Walt, Larené Viljoen, Thlompho Sekome, (agter) Mvelo Siswana, Kwakho Mfazwe, Gnolaum Sigauke, Thabang Mashilo, Ona Mashilo en David Jordaan op die skoot van me. Annelize van Aarde (onderhoof). Die personeel wat hulle vergesel het, is mee. Ezel Mtombothi, Lindiwe Mokwena, Annerie van Wyk, Meldah Selahle saam met dr. Maureen Kritzinger.

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Kleuters leer oor tandemuis, tandeborsels en noodsaaklikheid van tandartse

LYDENBURG - Die jongspan is bewus van die tandemuis wat snags insluip en tandjies vir randjies ruil. Maar waarom

Kleuterskool was Maandag en Donderdag op ‘n uitstappie na die tandarts om meer oor tandversorging uit te vind. Volgens me. Annalise van Aarde, onderhoof van die skool, was die uitstappie deel van die tema wat hulle tans in die klas behandel.

“Die kinders het geleer van die belangrike werk wat ons tande verrig, wat om te eet en nie te veel van te eet nie, watter belangrike werk ‘n tandarts doen en watter instrumente gebruik word.

“Elkeen het ‘n tandeborsel as geskenk ontvang en kleuters het baie pret gehad om op die tandarts se stoel

te ry.” Die kleuterskool wil graag vir

dr. Maureen Kritzinger bedank vir die tyd wat sy afgestaan het om die maats te ontvang en te leer van hul tande.

Some of the pupils at the event.

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Die rugbyveld was die ene bedrywigheid met spelers van verskeie skole wat aan Laerskool Burgersfort se KFC-minikrieketdag deelgeneem het.

Voor: Roniwana Manngo, Oarabile Mohlala, Thakgalo Molobela, Celain Havenga, Kamogelo Chilwane, Thorisho Phasha, (middel) Yayah Murkardam, Dawid Fouché, Potego Thobakgale, Nare Sebopela, Handre Coetzee, (agter) Dirk Engelbrecht, Marlie Erasmus en Karel van Niekerk.

Voor: Tshepang Malapane, Tumi Selala, (agter) Bonolo Maunye, Dylan Esterhuizen, Leago Motimele, Keamogetswe Kaloshi.

Niks keer dié mini’s om ’n ses te slaan nieLaerskool Burgersfort het op Saterdag 13 Augustus hul jaarlikse KFC-minikrieketdag gehou. Verskeie laerskole soos Drakensig, Atokia en Ohrigstad het deelgeneem. “Die spelers het die dag baie geniet en almal wat deelgeneem het, het medaljes ontvang,” vertel Anna

Botha van Laerskool Burgersfort. Die skool bedank KFC wat die dag moontlik gemaak het.

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