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Dihlabeng Rekord records 23% increase in readership CLOCOLAN: The Dihlabeng Rekord continued it’s rise in readership after recording a 23.7% increase in readership on a year on year basis. It’s believed reason changes in the local media in the town is the main contributing factor to the increase. Rekord Media released it’s audited statistics for the year 2020 on 6 December 2020. The paper had 11571 readers in 2019 and a year later the paper has 15171 readers.

Bethlehem Museum – Veteraan Brandweerwa erg geplunder Bladsy 2

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Bethlehem museum lei groot skade BETHLEHEM: Daar was nog ‘n terugslag vir Bethlehem se erfenis, dié keer is dit die diefstal en plundering van die Brandweerwa wat al ‘n geruime tyd in al sy glorie in die Bethlehem museum staan en pronk. Dié pronk-wa is ook in verskeie projekte in en rondom Bethlehem aangewend. Daardié trots, wat deel was van elke Bethlehemiet is nou geskend. Rekord het so paar uitgawes terug ‘n berig geplaas oor ‘n diefstal by Goble Park. Hierdié was nie ‘n soortgelyke geval nie. Daar is twee faktore wat polisie en ‘n verteenwoordiger van die museum, Tertius du Preez, oortuig dat die items wat van die wa af gestroop is, doelgerig was. “Die items is van chroom, en daarom

kan dit nie herverkoop word as skroot-metaal nie!” Die items is sorgvuldig verwyder en hulle kon daarin slaag om die alarmstelsel te oorbrug?” Die items wat gesteel is, is die hoofligte, agterste spreiligte, Mack brandblussers, agterste handreëlings, byl houers en ‘n groot klok (soos gesien kan word op die foto’s links en op die voorblad). Daar word ‘n belonging van R5000 aangebied aan enige iemand wat inligting kan verskaf wat verband hou met die diefstal die naweek. Tertius kan gekontak word op: 082 899 4294. Plaaslike inwoners het hulle skok oor die gebeure op Facebook uitgespreek. (TDP – Facebook)

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Police in FS are concerned – School Bus theft rising

Five foreign nationals appear in court last week in Warden WARDEN: Five suspects, Dercio Comassio Muchanga(34), Fernando George Chilamba(20), Jeralo Anthony Nkomo(31), Tino Fochero (20) and Santos Zungisa appeared at Warden Magistrate court last week on charges of attempted murder, attempted burglary residential, robbery with a firearm, assault GBH and assault common. Suspects, all Mozambicans, were arrested by

FREE STATE: About six Quantum school buses were reported stolen from schoolyards since March 2020 and five were recovered. The preliminary investigation discovered that Toyota Quantum minibus taxis used as school buses were targeted in the Free State and were stolen whilst parked inside the schoolyards. All school buses are branded with school names written on the sides. Two were stolen in an Old Age Home and in Ladybrand children’s home, one in Zastron school, one in a Clocolan school, one in a Harrismith school, and one from a school in Marquard. A White

Toyota Quantum minibus that was stolen on the 17th of November 2020 from Clocolan High school has not been found. Members of the public are urged to report any minibus or school bus belonging to a school that is driven or spotted in the early hours of the morning or late at night. The vehicle might be stolen or be used without the school’s knowledge. In any such eventuality, the nearest police station can be contacted or contact Ladybrand Vehicle investigation Service Commander Lieutenant Colonel George Tshabalala at 082 301 9521 or Crime Stop 08600 10111. (SAPD MEDIA - RELEASE)

farmers on Friday the 27 November 2020 after they earlier that day tried to break into Karkloof farm, Verkykerskop area where a 63 years old was alone at the time, then assaulted and robbed workers. They are all remanded in custody to appear again on the 8 December 2020 for bail application. (SAPS FS – Media Release)

New Speaker elected in Dihlabeng Local Municipality BETHLEHEM: During an interesting turn of events last week in the Dihlabeng Municipal Council meeting, the candidate proposed for Speaker, Councillor Eric Motloung, was elected by a majority of councilors. Factionalism in the Dihlabeng Council (Bethlehem, Rosendal,

Clarens, Fouriesburg, and Paul Roux) prevented two previous council meetings from taking place during which a new Speaker was meant to be appointed to replace the late Councillor, David Lengoabala. (Roy Jankielsohn - Facebook)

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Phumelela Local Municipality subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and need to appoint suitably qualified and experienced people in the under mentioned positions. People with the skills and expertise to discharge the duties of the under mentioned positions are invited to apply. Position: HR & OHS OFFICER Directorate: CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Remuneration: R 235 904.28 pa, excluding benefits

Requirements: A National Diploma in Human Resources Management or NQF level 6 Advance Certificate in Human Resources Management Computer Literacy-office applications. At least 2 years’ experience in the Human Resources Environment, Understanding of legislation applicable to Local Government BCEA, LRA, EEA

Job Purpose: Co-ordinates specific Human Resources administrative sequences and attends to the general applications and interventions associated with the functionality in order to ensure adequate guidance and support is made available to employees with respect to comprehending and understanding organizational and legislative procedures related to their employment, benefits and development. Responsibilities Preparing notifications using pro-forma types associated with the confirmation of employment, contracts, regret letters, termination of services. Compiling reports on specific personnel related items (medical boarding, study loans, etc) and seeks approval prior to forwarding for inclusion on Committee and Council Agenda. Completing standardized forms and documentation reflecting details/ information and/ or descriptions in respect of medical boarding, injury on duty, appointment/ termination instruction and/ or leave applications and forwarding to specific internal / external departments for processing. Verifying details of post recorded on approved vacancy requisition forms and/ or referring to the job description to establish role boundaries and specifications for inclusion into advertisements. Ensure everyone has a job description Receiving and referencing applications from prospective candidates, checking and confirming references and related information and preparing short-list of candidates qualifying specific appointment criterions/ standards. Scheduling and confirming the date of the interview and informing representatives and applicants accordingly. Phumelela Local Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and appointment will be made in accordance with the Phumelela Local Municipality’s Recruitment and Selection Policy. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Applications will not be acknowledged and only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews • Canvassing, fraudulent qualifications, information and documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant • If you do not receive a response within 3 months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Applications for the Vacancy should be forwarded to the following Address: Phumelela Local Municipality Private Bag X 5 Vrede 9835 Or Hand delivered at Vrede Municipal Offices No 52 Cnr. Kuhn & Prinsloo Street Vrede 9835 Enquiries: Mr. RT Tshabalala: Human Resources Manager Tel. (058) 913 8300 Closing date: 14 December 2020 ________________ Mrs. NF MALATJIE MUNICIPAL MANAGER