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‘n Voorblad wat nie woorde nodig het om die mooi te beskryf nie. Sneeu tussen Clarens en Bethlehem het gesorg vir ‘n koue wintersweek. Vir nog foto’s kliek op die skakel: Dobre Salzwedel de Beer

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VIR DIE REKORD Die toe deur hou nie koue buite nie. Hulle praat van -8 vanaand en hier waar ek sit en skryf voel ek die koue in my bene opkruip. Intussen word daar wyd en syd op die TV gepraat oor die 100 000 mense wat reeds in Amerika dood is aan COVID19. Iewers buite blaf ‘n hond en ons almal gesels net Corona om die tafel terwyl die woorde die leĂŤ spasies voor ons volmaak soos ons bladsy vir bladsy, koerante vir koerant voltooi. Die onsekerheid oor die virus het die norm geword in ons alle daagse lewens. Die feit dat siggarette nog steeds nie toegelaat word nie word kort kort in detail bespreek en ek kan nie help om te wonder of daar dalk waarheid steek in die gerug dat tannie Zuma voordeel trek uit die storie nie. Maar ek is gatvol om in die onsekerheid te leef. Let wel ek is nog steeds versigtig en maak soos Oom Cyril gesĂŞ het was hande, hou mense op ‘n afstand en dra die maskertjie. Maar ek is gatvol om my ma nie ‘n drukkie te kan gee nie of om by my favorite tannie in die ouetehuis te gaan kuier nie. Mis daai rooibos tee en gemmerkoekies‌ Die virus gaan nie binnekort weg nie ek het reeds daarmee vrede gemaak en ek dank die “Groot Manâ€? elke aand dat almal naby my nog veilig en gesond is. Ek kry die wat nou sonder werk en die wat sonder huis is jammer. Ek help hondekos pakkies uitdeel en ek sien die seer in mense sĂŞ oĂŤ oor hoe bly Wagter vanaand is vir die bietjie kos wat hy vir die eerste keer in dae kry. Ons almal suffer saam terwyl die toe deur nog steeds nie die koue buite hou nie. Groete tot volgende week Gerhard Olivier

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Would you like your child to go back to school this year or would you consider keeping your child at home and repeat the grade in 2021?

Sunelle Van Niekerk Ek sal my kinders by die huis wil hou en volgende jaar oor begin. đ&#x;˜Ź David En Carmen Exley Ek sal ook my kinders tuis wil hou en dan 2 grade in 1 jaar doen volg jaar.

Ons kan nou so aanhou met die tuisonderrig en die 1ste kwartaal van volgende jaar gou hersien......

Dis net my opinie maar ek gaan nie my kinders of ander kinders in gevaar stel nie Sanette Botha Oorbegin Anna Britz Te gevaarlik om terug te gaan veral gestremde kinders Julie Lefu Kinders bly by die huis volgende jaar begin ja hulle kan by

die skool gaan baie dankie Alison Oates The simple fact is that our schools won't cope. But why must we finish school.in December? Finish the academic year in Feburary.

Chantelle van Vuuren My daughter is in Gr8 which eans she is only scheduled to go back end July. I am not happy sending her back and am planning on speaking to her principal to continue to help me to facilitate schooling her at home with assistance and then letting her write exams at school.

Johnny B. Goode Keep them at home for this year and next year they should be in the next grade

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Bethlehem SAPS open Free State police commissioner Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane has announced that the Bethlehem and Batho police stations in the province are now fully operational and that the public can access services at these stations. The stations were temporarily closed after officers tested positive for Covid-19. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele, all health protocols have since been followed and the affected officers have been quarantined or isolated. Bethlehem started operating again on Wednesday

FS Licensing centres to open 1 June The Free State Department of Police, Roads and Transport announced that licensing offices will open on 1 June to render services to the public. High capacity offices (servicing up to 180 clients per day) will open on 1 June and these are Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Bothaville, Virginia, Welkom, Kroonstad, Parys, Sasolburg, Bethlehem, Harrismith and Phuthaditjhaba. Medium capacity offices (servicing up to 90 clients per day) will open on 8 June in the following towns: Ladybrand, Thaba Nchu, Boshoff, Hoopstad, Ventersburg, Zastron and Steynsrus. Low capacity offices (servicing up to 20 clients per day) will open on 15 June. Motor trade number licences that expired during the lockdown period, 26 March to 31 May, are deemed to be valid and are extended for a further grace period of six months.

THARINE HURTER Die verlies van jou werkstabiliteit breek 'n mens se waardigheid, geloofwaardigheid en selfvertroue. Hoeveel broodwinners is onseker oor hul werk of is direk of indirek die trekpas onder die Covid 19'pandemie se dekmantel reeds die trekpas gegee. Ek is 'n woordeboer. Om jou byline by 'n berig gepubliseer te sien, is lekkerder as jou gunsteling trooskos on die winter. Al sê jy wat ook al vir mense wat my naam in hul huise in ink op papier mis, jok ek vir myself as ek sê ek is okay. Dis daai gipsgesiggie wat mens opsit. Ek mis my lesers en koerant. Dít ten spyte van 'n wonderlike nuwe uitdaging as 'n sakevrou. (Ag man, ek smous nou erg met ougoed, mooigoed, tooigoed en wat jy ook al na soek).

Die werklike inkeer in my lewe is die dag toe ek van daai glas rooiwyn verlos is. Ja, ek getuig vreesloos oor die ongelooflike verandering wat 'n alkoholvrye lewe vir my beteken. Niemand kan namens iemand anders 'n lewensbesluit neem nie. Ek, die pessimistiese self, kan geen oordeel oor enigiemand spreek nie. Ek kan net openlik die waarheid oor die seën van Bo praat. 'N resep of voorskrif vir selfaanvaarding kan nie op enige soekenjin (dis nou google) ingetik word nie. Onlangs roep 'n senior persoon my eenkant. Hy herinner my van 'n geselssessie oor baie koppies koffie met my so paar seisoene gelede. Ek het tóe, aldus die man en wat ek verkies om nie te identifiseer nie, getuig van my 3 weke in 'n rehabilitasiesentrum. Hoe ek dáár besef het dat my probleempies wat ek in roetine met 'n kristalglas vol rooiwyn in my kop probeer verdoesel het, eintlik nietig is. Hy het daai aand na ons gesprek die daaglikse drankie vaarwel geroep.

Dít was nie my toedoen nie. Werklik nie. Daar is mense daar buite wat werklik hartseerslote/-erosie in hul harte het. Mense wat "rock bottom"-eina het en in 'n dwaalkolk reik na die verkeerde dinge soos drank en dwelms. Jy kan self die lysie aanvul. Ek getuig onomwonde dat God my en jou wat hier lees, lief het. Voetstoots! Ja-ja- al koop ek grootvrouklere of blaker soms 'n f*k uit of is maar net 'n holderstebolder deurmekaarmens met 'n wavrag vol kommerklippe in my knapsak en sonde. Vergifnis vir jouself moet eerste geskied om werklik te besef wat dit is. Dit beteken ook nie versoening nie. Status, 'n luukse huis en kar kan nie lewensvreugde bied nie. Sonder dat ek dit werklik besef, sê iemand die ander dag vir my dat ek deesdae so maklik God se seën aan die einde van 'n gesprek uitspreek. Dit gebeur net. Ek deel my ongeredigeerde gebed: My liefdevolle Verlosser, Drie-enige God, Baie dankie vir lewe. Hou my hand styf vas. Help my om U te bly dien. Gee my wysheid om uit te reik na U kinders deur te kan getuig. Dankie vir 'n tweede kans in 'n ander beroep. Ek bid vir U seën oor Kroonstad Times.

Amen Nota: ek is voormalige redakteur van Kroonnuus en is in 2019 deur herstrukturering deur Volksblad (Media 24) ná byna 15 jaar se diens afgelê. https://www.facebook.com/Kroonstad-Times-368326463896514/

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HEUNINGDRUPPELS Toe die inperking 'n paar weke gelede ingestel was vir 21 dae, het ons almal dit vol moed aangepak, toe dit verleng word met nog twee weke het die gevaarligte vir vele begin flikker, maar die situasie is nou in intensiewe sorg. Ek is oortuig dat vele van die meer as 3000 lede van Heuning, ernstig in die knyp begin raak. Werksverlies, besighede wat onder gaan, spanning en swaarkry is nou ernstig aan die orde van die dag.

Selfs die teksverse wat sê jy moet jou nie bekommer nie, werk nou nie meer nie. Vertrou op die Here was 'n goeie handvatsel, maar ons hande begin nou gly. Ons eie besigheid voel dit ook ernstig soos baie ander, maar ek kry mense jammer wat hulle werkers moet laat gaan en hulle deure sluit.

Op die ou end sal elke mens hierdeur geraak word, al is dit dalk nie nou al so erg nie, maar soos die spreekwoord sê: The Cheque is in the mail. Kom ek sê vir jou eerlik, ek weet nie meer watse raad om te gee as ek daarvoor gevra sou word nie. Maar tog vind ek bietjie hoop in hierdie insident in Johannes. Joh 21:4-6 "Toe dit al lig was, het Jesus daar op die strand gestaan, maar die dissipels het nie geweet dat dit Hy is nie. Jesus vra toe vir hulle: “Mense, het julle nie iets gevang om te eet nie?” “Nee,” antwoord hulle Hom. Hy sê toe vir hulle: “Gooi die net aan die regterkant van die skuit uit, dan sal julle iets kry.” Hulle het die net toe daar uitgegooi, en vanweë die groot klomp vis kon hulle hom nie weer intrek nie."

Gooi die net aan die anderkant uit, so maklik soos dit, en toe gebeur die wonderwerk. Ek haal so paar gedagtes vir myself hier uit.

1) Moenie ophou glo nie, jou ouers en voorouers was deur die boere-oorlog, die tweede wêreld oorlog, die groot depressie en ander reuse krisisse, maar hulle het deur die bank voortgebeur en opgekyk na die Here. Ek dink nou sommer so: Ps. 121:1-2 " Ek kyk op na die berge: waarvandaan sal daar vir my hulp kom? My hulp kom van die Here wat hemel en aarde gemaak het." Waarheen gaan jy anders kyk?

2) “Walk by faith – not by sight”. Hulle kon nie die vis sien nie, hulle het in geloof die net aan die ander kant in gegooi. Jy sien, dis nie die Here wat opgee nie, dis ons. Opstaan, weer probeer, nog 'n keer, sonder ophou en opgee, geloof in die Here, maar ook in jouself en jou eie vermoëns.

3) Hoe ver was dit van die een kant van die skuit na die ander kant? Enkele meters! Soms is die oplossing nie ver nie, dis dalk baie nader as wat jy dink. Dis dalk nodig om anders na dieselfde situasie te kyk, maar met nuwe oë en nuwe kreatiwiteit.

4) Doen iets! Jesus het nie die net uit hulle hande kom vat en die werk vir hulle gedoen nie, Hy het van hulle verwag om steeds die werk self te doen. Iemand het eendag hierdie waar woorde gesê: Doen alles wat jy moet en kan doen voor jy vir iets bid, dan sal die Here die res doen.

5) Aanvaar ook dat daar soms net 'n paar vissies sal wees, en vertrou die Here om dit te vermeerder. Hy het dit blykbaar al in die verlede gedoen, met vyf brode en twee vissies.

My koskas was nog nooit dolleeg nie, en dis net genade, daarom kan ek nie saampraat met groot swaarkry nie, maar ek het by my ouers gesien hoe hulle 'n R10 noot kon rek dat Jan van Riebeeck se oë traan. Gooi die net aan die anderkant uit, gooi weer en weer, sonder ophou, probeer nog, en moenie te trots wees om hulp te vra nie, maar doen alles wat jy kan. http://www.heuning.co.za/

Domestic workers may return to work After a long wait, domestic workers are finally allowed to return to work and generate an income. Patel also mentioned that most other industries would make a return under Level 3.

Apart from restaurants, entertainment and recreation facilities, most other industries will return to the grind. Restaurants can sell food, have it delivered and customers may collect but they cannot host a sit-down meal. Local governments can operate close to full operation. Council meetings and gatherings can also resume with strict social distancing, hygiene and health measures. “Almost our entire workforce will be back at work, but those who can work from home are encouraged to do so,” said Patel. “Special care must be taken for those over 60 and those with comorbidities,” he added. Patel also encouraged citizens to continue to order online and to work from home where possible.

WORKPLACE PROTOCOL Patel says what needs to be done at workplaces should be clear to everybody. The following protocols must remain in place for workplaces under Level 3. Some of them will also be applicable to the return of domestic workers. Employers must ensure that the 1.5 metres distance is maintained amongst employees; Limit the number of people in the workplaces, so that we minimise the chance of infection; Continue on Page 5

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From Page 4 Health and sanitation services must be readily available to employees; Masks must be worn and surfaces must be disinfected; and Businesses must have a dedicated sanitation officer responsible for ensuring compliance with health guidelines.

UIF COLLECTIONS On 15 May, the Department of Employment and Labour was making all efforts to reach domestic workers and farm labourers so that they could benefit from the COVID-19 relief scheme — this, obviously because they were not permitted to work.

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SCOTTISH TERRIER In gesprek met Elloise Van Der Walt 1) Hoekom het jy op hierdie ras besluit?

Toe ek en my man nog net "gekys" was was daar mense onder in die straat wat een gehad het, die dingetjie het oor die muur gespring om vir ons te kom hallo sê,en was so oulik en mooi, toe het ek besluit ek soek een. Sy was ook my verjaarsdag geskenk 10 jaar terug.

2)Wat is die doel van jou hond: Sy is my gesels maaitjie.

Die een wat my oppas soos goud. My 2 poot kind.

3) Wat vind jy is die sterkpunte in hierdie ras? Hulle is baie lojaal, en hulle maak net soos hulle wil. En kan baie vinnig hardloop vir sulke kort beentjies.

4) Wat is die swakpunte van hierdie ras? Hulle magies is nie altyd lekker nie. Mens moet maar kyk wat hulle eet.

5) Is die onderhoud van hierdie ras hoog? Ek sou sé ja, sy word geskeer en gebad en die hare moet gekam word.

Anders lyk hulle onnet. Kry ook gereeld inspuitings soos al die ander diere maar hulle inspuitings ook moet kry.

6) Hoe vinnig leer die ras? Hang af wat sy leer. Hulle leer nie gou toertjies nie. Kyk jou net vuil uit en draai om en loop.

Behalwe as daar iets is om te eet dan kan sy lank op haar agter pote staan.

7) Hoe reageer die ras op bedreiging? Veg, vlug of vries jou hond? Sy veg tot die dood toe. Hulle het vreeslike lang en groot tande. Mens sou dit nie dink nie,maar dit lyk nogal rof.

8) Op wat is hierdie ras die meeste ingestel? Katte, hulle hoor katte in die kaap aan kom en enige iets wat loop en beweeg of ry in die straat.

9) Is opleiding nodig? Nee,dit gaan nie werk nie. Hulle luister nie na jou nie. Hulle het hulle eie attitude.

10) Is hierdie ras vernielsugtig en stout? Nee glad nie.

Hulle hou van gate grawe,baie grawe,maar dis al.

11) Is hierdie ras agressief? Nee glad nie.

12) Raad aan iemand wat beoog om hierdie ras aan te skaf: hulle raak gou depressed. Mens moet maar tyd saam hulle spandeer. Hulle is baie trotse hondjies, floreer op komplimente en hou niks van raas of baklei nie,dan gooi hulle jou net 'n ignore vir dae aanmekaar. Hulle smile vir jou en gesels met jou. Hulle is net oulik en mooi fris hondjies. https://www.facebook.com/nanki.lingenfelder

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KHALIPHA NTLOKO

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF If you’re reading this, it’s very likely that you are well aware of how different the world is right now. Our lives have taken this spin that we didn’t see coming, and now we have to make all these quick adjustments and do something that isn’t quite human – stay away from each other.

Having studied both Sociology and Psychology, I can already imagine the effects that this time is having on our society, both individually and collectively. You may find yourself with a loved one for extended amounts of time that you just aren’t used to.

Or, you could be finding yourself alone – like me – and absolutely loving your new found sense of freedom. And while we don’t know exactly how long this may last, one thing is certain. Life just won’t be the same after this.

This is a reality we’ll all face at some point. But for now, we’re showing up for the world by staying indoors. It’s not the norm, and there are some of us who may not know what to do. Can I offer a suggestion?

Take care of yourself.

No, I mean it. I really do mean it.

If ever there was a time to be still and rediscover yourself in the space you find yourself in, it’s now. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and while we’re all missing how much we used to physically connect with people in social settings, let this time be one where you take a moment to appreciate one thing that makes us human – connection through interaction.

I’ve been watching the way that we’ve maneuvered social distancing through digital interaction. It’s been great to witness, but for me, I know that I still need to limit the amount of screen time I get because I’m also getting information overload on every platform I find myself on. So I know I need to step back. And if that’s something you need to do to, please, do it. We may all be physically showing up by staying home, but this also includes showing up for yourself, and doing what you can to take care of yourself holistically during this time. We’ll see each other again. We’ll enjoy the company of our friends and family again. We’ll appreciate the sound of waves crashing onto the shoreline again. There are so many things that we will get to do again once it’s safe to do so. Don’t be saddened by that – rather, get excited for all the new ways that you will rediscover they way to live your life. Plant seeds of hope in your mind that will produce a mindset that knows that this too, shall pass.

But for now. Take care of yourself.

Show up for yourself.

Be kind to yourself.

And stay safe…

With love, Khalipha Ntloko www.khaliphantloko.blog

Churches may resume services but limited to 50 people In an announcement that followed a lot of criticism from the religious sector, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that church services may resume under Level 3 of the national lockdown. In his address on Tuesday evening, leading a call for a National Day of Prayer, Ramaphosa said the government understood the great impact that the closure of places of worship have had on members of the faith community, which he says has worsened the distress of communities who are unable to worship in congregation.

“Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other recognised places of worship may resume services, but these will be limited in size to 50 people or less depending on the space available,” says Ramaphosa.

He has, however, cautioned that social distancing will have to be observed and all worshippers and participants will have to wear face masks in line with the current regulations. “All religious organisations must put protocols in place for, among other things, thoroughly cleaning and sanitising places for worship before and after services.” One of the proposals the government has received from the religious sector is that there should be a Continue on Page 6

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BRAAM BOTHA Churches may resume services but limited to 50 people From Page 6 National Day of Prayer. Ramaphosa says this will take place on the 31st of May. “I therefore urge all South Africans to heed the call of the leaders of our various faith communities for a National Day of Prayer on Sunday, the 31st of May, when we will once again come together to pray for the healing of our land and the protection of our people.” Since the lockdowns began churches have had to be shut down and annual Easter gatherings cancelled. However, with the government’s decision to ease the regulations under Level 3, allowing schools to reopen and certain products like alcohol to be sold for home consumption, criticism was piling on the government to reopen churches too. Various churches are yet to respond and give indication on how they are going to go ahead with holding services with the eased regulations. President Ramaphosa addressed the media where he led a call for a National Day of Prayer.

TE VEEL DIGITALE BLOOTSTELLING BY KINDERS LEI TOT VERSLAWING Soos wat ons almal weet, speel die wonder-wêreld van rekenaars, selfone, Ipads ensovoorts ‘n bykans onontbeerlike rol in ons almal se lewens. Maar gebruik en bestuur ons dit op ‘n verantwoordelike en Digi-Smart manier - of beheer dit ons?

Imagine 122 is ‘n nie-winsgewende maatskappy wat die publiek, maar veral ouers en kinders, met kennis wil bemagtig om selfone, tablette, Ipads, skootrekenaars en soortgelyke toestelle op ‘n verantwoordelike en Digi-Smart manier te gebruik. In hierdie reeks artikels wil ons graag die leserspubliek bewus maak van sekere feite maar terseldertyd ook praktiese wenke gee hoe om ‘n Digi-Smart leefstyl aan te leer. Navorsing bewys dat baie min Suid Afrikaners van die volgende wetenskaplike feite bewus is: Die oormatige gebruik van selfone, tablette, Ipads, skootrekenaars ensovoorts gee volgens wetenskaplike navorsing aanleiding tot of vererger toestande soos ADHD, “Electronic Screen Syndrome”, “Digital Dementia”, “Internet Addiction Disorder”, “Facebook Depression”, “FOMO Syndrome” (“fear of missing out”), “Nomophobia” (“separation anxiety”) en talle ander toestande en sindrome.

Die voorkoms van hierdie toestande het die afgelope 15 jaar eksponensiëel met 3 400% toegeneem en kinders se fisiese, kognitiewe en gedragsontwikkeling word baie nadelig deur hierdie toestande beïnvloed. In Korea en China alleen is daar meer as 500 digitale verslawingsentrums (“cyber detox centres”) wat etlike duisende verslaafdes probeer rehabiliteer - en dit groei daagliks. In Frankryk is die gebruik van selfone vanaf 1 Julie 2018 in kleuter-en laerskole verbied. Streng wetgewing word al hoe meer deur die Westerse lande ingestel om verbuikers, en veral kinders, te beskerm.

Die oormatige blootstelling aan elektromagnetiese bestraling van selfone, tablette ensovoorts en selfoontorings kan of gee volgens wetenskaplike navorsing en regspraak aanleiding tot verskeie siektetoestande soos kanker, lae bloedsuiker, versteurde slaap (“insomnia”) en vele ander versteurings.

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SASSA processes 75 000 COVID-19 social relief grant applications …but only half to get grants

LOW CARB COCONUT LIME CHICKEN INGREDIENTS

4 chicken breast fillets 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 red onion chopped 1 cup chicken stock 2 tbsp lime juice about 1 lime 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped 1 whole red chilli finely sliced (optional) 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional) 1/2 cup coconut milk or coconut cream

INSTRUCTIONS Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of cling wrap and flatten them to even thickness. Sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Melt the coconut oil in a large pan over medium high heat on the stove. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until nicely browned. Then remove from the pan and set aside on a plate. Wipe the pan with a paper towel to remove brown bits.

Add a little more oil into the pan along with the chopped onion and sauté for a few minutes to soften. Add the chili, if using.

Sauté another minute. Add the chicken stock, lime juice, parsley and chili flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce. Add the coconut milk and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken back into the sauce, cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is to your liking.

Serve with rice or cauliflower rice with the sauce spooned over the top. Add an extra sprinkling of parsley & chili for garnish and serve! This may not be the prettiest looking dish, but it makes up for that in taste! Try the recipe, save it, share with your friends! http://www.mammachefjozi.com

Sassa says those who qualify for the R350 grant will be paid at the end of this month The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it has so far processed around 75 000 applications for the R350 social relief grant meant for millions of unemployed South Africans during the COVID-19 lockdown. But only half of that number have qualified to get the grant. Sassa says those who qualify will be paid at the end of this month. Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi says, “On the 15th we paid about 10 people and those 10 people who were paid it was just to test if the system is working. But there is a category of people of about 75 000 which made applications as well.” “Out of that 75 000, half of it unfortunately we disqualified because they are getting one kind of a grant or the other because some of them are getting social grants, some are getting the UIF or some of them are on National Student Finance Aid Scheme (NSFAS),”explains Letsatsi.

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Agri SA appeals to government to investigate and act on illegal trade of tobacco products â–şAgriSA The illegal trade of tobacco products has gained irrefutable momentum during the past few weeks. The broader public takes notice and is being informed by the media of the illegal trading of tobacco products on an unprecedented scale.

According to News24, police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele confirmed that a 39-year-old man was caught transporting illicit cigarettes worth R636 800 on Friday 22nd May in Botshabelo, Free State. The police found eight boxes filled with illicit cigarettes in a vehicle. The news agency IOL stated that on Thursday, 7th May, metro police officers recovered cigarettes valued at R750 000 in Bellville.

According to a SAPS news report, police officers from the eThekwini Central Cluster Task Team arrested three men aged between 29 and 36 after a large quantity of cigarettes were discovered on 3 May 2020. During the operation 71 boxes of tobacco, prescription drugs and illicit cigarettes were recovered. The recovered items are estimated to be approximately R800 000-00 in value. The suspects were charged for dealing in illicit cigarettes. The examples cited above, indicate that the decision to ban the formal and legal tobacco trade has not had the necessary health and social benefits. Smokers are now buying illicit cigarettes at an unprecedented scale. Much of the illicit traded cigarettes do not adhere to industry and Government safety standards and has been found in instances to contain foreign particles and chemicals that pose even more health dangers for smokers.

Agri SA is also urgently calling on government to lift the ban on the formal trade of tobacco products. It is now clear that the ban serves no purpose, as consumers have not stopped using tobacco. What is clear is that the legal tobacco value chain and the workers employed, are suffering tremendous economic hardships. The state loses taxes to the tune of R1,5 billion monthly. The only winners are those benefitting from the illicit trade. Surely this is not assisting our efforts to prevent the virus from infecting more and more people and the economy from recovering from the lockdown. Agri SA remains committed to play our full part in all efforts and regulations to help curb the further spread and deadly impact of the Covid-19 virus.

However, such efforts and regulations must be rational, common sensical and must be benchmarkable to global best practice. This currently is not the case in South Africa.

Government must now act boldly to regain its credibility with the South African people.

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3 FOOLPROOF WAYS TO STYLE LEGGINGS Lets have a look at how you can elevate your #WFH legging looks. But first, the all time favourite fashion debate of: are leggings legitimate pants? Or not? Our opinion? Well we believe it really comes down to the fabrication of the leggings.

Without getting too technical on product intrinsics, if it holds firm - it is a pant. If it holds light, it is not. However for the sake of not being fashion policed when those video calls are on, lets have a look at what we believe are the top 3 points to adhere to when styling leggings.

1. Business Casoool as we like to say Nowadays being business-presentable, is a fine line between being business and being casual-cool. So when dressing for a day of back to back video calls and possibly a pop into the supermarket, consider your business casoool look. By adding a structured shirt and a oversized cardigan for a cute preppy look, add some brogues and some cute accessories and you are good to go.

2. Snuggle Up Inbetween the #WFH vibes, the chill in the air and everything else, remember to keep it cute... Buddle up & snuggle up with your fav leggings and a cropped knit or oversized knit. Keep it simple, keep it comfy, keep it cute!

3. Sport Luxe Ok ok, sport luxe is a fan fav right now - so we saved the best for last. Whether you like high waisted leggings with a vibrant puffer jacket, or you are more of the head-to-toe black ensemble persona, remember you can always make it pop with an easy denim jacket. Undoubtedly athleisure wear is one trend that is going to grow for the remainder of this year at least. So keep em popping, keep em styling, keep em firm!

PS: Another trend to mention is the reboot of logomania- so the bolder the better.

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HAMILTON JANSEN IT IS BECAUSE YOU ARE OUT OF TOUCH. There are people who feels like nothing is happening with their lives. They feel like their lives are stagnant, they are not progressing and for that reason they feel that they need to take their lives. When a cellphone can't receive or make calls we check the our network connections. Sometimes we even move from one network to another so that we can connect with the network that is covering the area.

A complete person is made out of 3 things: body, mind, and spirit. The 3 needs to connected or in sync for one to be fully functioning. Our bodies are like cellphones, minds are like our discards, and our spirit is our network.

You can never progress if you are connected to the wrong network. Are you on the same wave that is created by vibration of your position?

Did you asked yourself that the people that you have surrounded yourself with, are they the right people who you need to increase your spiritual growth with? Are they on the same spiritual connection that you are in?

Check your spiritual connection before you start accusing people of witchcraft, check your spiritual connection before you accuse people of being jealous, check your spiritual connect before you see yourself as useless.

You are not the problem, your location or network is the problem. Fix that and you will progress in life. Your are out of touch that's all. https://www.facebook.com/hamilton.jansen

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South Africa will now have 3 different coronavirus ‘hotspot levels’ – here’s how it works ► Courtesy BusinessTech Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has explained how government will determine the country’s hotspots areas as part of the country’s new district-based lockdown. Presenting to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Tuesday (26 May), Mkhize said that high-risk areas will be classified as hotspots and that these districts will remain at level 4 with intensive implementation of screening, testing and restrictions.

He added that the country’s districts will effectively be designated in one of three ways: Areas of ‘vigilance’ (less than 5 cases per 100,000 people); Emerging hotspots (less than 5 cases per 100,000 people, but rapid rise); Hotspots (more than 5 cases per 100,000 people).

“To determine the levels per district, the prevalence and incidence rates of each area should be calculated. However. this is currently not possible because of low testing rates and a lack of serological tests,” he said. To accommodate this, Mkhize said that the government will be taking more of a statistical approach. “In the absence of test coverage data, active cases and changes in active cases over 14 days will be used to determine the changes in rate of infection,” he said.

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MOTHERHOOD IS BEAUTIFUL CHAOS AND THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD BE THANKFUL Breathe in. Breathe out.

I wish I could tell you I was busy meditating, getting in touch with my inner self but lets be honest – this breath in, breath out episode is just one of a hundred sighs I tend to give these days.

WARNING: I’ve noticed that I’m sighing a lot these days.

Because raising kids is busy and full of interruptions and well quite frankly damn hard work.

I’m sleep deprived‌ sigh!

Waking up every hour because of a grunting (and hungry) baby is exhausting. Just when I thought my 3-year-old is sleeping through the night we signed up for sleepless nights all over again. Oh, how I long for 8 hours uninterrupted sleep!

Breastfeeding is hard‌ sigh!

We’ve all heard that #breastisbest but let me tell you this: Breastfeeding is hard work. Tears, sweat and blood goes into it. Literally.

Not to mention the horror of watching your once perky boobs go downhill. My house is in a constant state of terror‌ sigh!

My once beautiful living room is now a playroom. Lego’s, Barbie and a million unidentifiable objects are literally everywhere. There are bits of food, an old Simba chippie and a half-eaten rusk under the couch.

Cleaning (with kids in the house) is useless because guess what in 5 minutes you will have to do it‌ again!

My hygiene level has reached an ultimate low‌ sigh!

I can’t remember the last time I’ve shaved my legs. Why? Because taking a bath with a 3 year old does not leave any room or time to shave your legs.

Making sure Ariel finds her voice (and her prince) are way more important than your hairy legs Mommy! Duh! There’s no time to curl my hair let alone straighten it. Dry shampoo is my new best friend. Make up is a luxury and when I remember I brush my teeth. This is considered a good day.

Keeping the spark alive is a challenge‌ sigh!

Leaking breasts, maternity pads and a messy bun do not exactly scream sex! It’s undoable to stay awake after 21:00, spit up is not sexy and did I mention I’m tired?

My house is dirty. My hair is dirty.

The house is a mess. I’m a mess.

Then I hear a voice inside my head (that’s you Mom) and it says I must try and see things differently because‌ There’s beauty in the chaos.

I’m sleep deprived but I get to take care of tiny humans. They will only need me for a small amount of time.

For now, I’m the only one that can comfort them and that’s kind of amazing. www.prettybelle.co.za

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Breastfeeding is hard but so rewarding.The way he turns his head and nuzzle my neck when he wants some more. The way he gives this little giggle when he’s finally full. The way he falls asleep with a smile on his face. The way his tiny body feels against my skin. The late night and early morning feedings when it’s dark outside and its just him and me against the world. I’m giving my baby the best and I’m also doing some cardio! My house is in a constant state of terror but it’s a nice state of terror. If you are craving a snack, but you are stuck breastfeeding, you can literally just lift a cushion and you are guaranteed to find a snack!

It’s a mess but it’s a beautiful mess.

They are playing. They are learning new skills and maybe someday they will learn another one: To tidy up.

My hygiene level has reached an ultimate low but who cares? I know how important appearance is, but I’ve just had a baby. And a c-section.

The fact that I’m still standing and I’m taking care of two tinies are a huge accomplishment.

Keeping the spark alive is difficult but seeing hubby take care of our babies is enough to melt my heart all over again.

We may not be jumping the couch anytime soon, but man when we work together as a team those kids they don’t stand a chance!

We bath, feed, play and dance with them and when we finally put (two happy kids) to bed it’s time for our reward‌ Watching The Walking Dead of course! đ&#x;˜‰ Raising kids are hard.

Add a newborn in the mix and it gets even harder.

But it builds strength, it builds character and it is making our marriage stronger.

One day‌ One day my breasts will be my own again, my house will be squeaky clean and “Let it goâ€? will not play in the background.

There will be no sticky arms around my neck, no face that lights up when I walk into the room.

It will be quiet. Oh, so quiet‌ Motherhood is chaos but it’s a beautiful chaos The messy house, the quick showers, the sticky hugs and the overall constant NEED for you.

It’s chaos. But it’s beautiful. One day all of this will be 20 years ago, and you will long for those messy days.

It’s a beautiful, busy, messy life and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Sigh. XOXO Helene & Minki & Joshua www.instagram.com/prettybelle.co.za

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FOCUS TOP TIPS ON BUILDING A CONTAINER HOME PART 1

This special feature has been divided into a 2 part section..

Here are the top tips for every stage of building your dream container home.

Get council approval Most councils are open to innovative types of building and recognise that alternative housing adds diversity to their town.

Do thorough research on property restrictions before you buy the land. Have detailed plans drawn up professionally and develop a good relationship with your council; this will save you time and help you to deal with any hiccups along the way.

Purchase your container Buy your container through a reputable company. They will help you choose the right kind of container for your needs, as well as ensure the container is structurally sound, waterproof and has not transported anything dangerous. There are two types of shipping containers: one that has reinforced square tubing side top rails and one that has flat bar side rails. Buying the reinforced side railed container will ensure that your home is better structurally sound, and you don't have to pay extra building costs to reinforce the container sides later. Building with a refrigerated container is ideal as they already have insulation but comes with different challenges. Most purchases require an upfront payment after you have seen the container and have the appropriate documentation with a container reference number. A SARS/customs EDI release (SAD500) is very important as it give assurance that the container is legally in South Africa has not been used for any illegal activities and is not part of any investigation.

Design your home To achieve amazing things with your modular build, simplicity and great design is key. The more ambitious the designs are, the more time and resource-intensive it will be to build. When deciding on how many containers to use make sure you have considered how much space you need to live comfortably on a daily basis. Many holiday homes make use of only one container; however, you may need more space for daily living.

Be clear on the vision for your home to simplify the whole building process. A great way to do this is to look at showhouses. They will give you a good physical indication of how effective use of space can transform a container, as well as provide inspiration for your design. Get a professional to draw your design in 3D. It will give you and your builder a better feel for the space. A professional designer will be able to arrange your living space in the best possible way for your needs.

Next week we will look at planning your construction, phasing your build and how to budget

South Africa will now have 3 different coronavirus ‘hotspot levels’ – here’s how it works From Page 10 “To determine an ‘area of vigilance’ (less than 5 cases per 100,000) and ‘hotspots’ (more than 5 cases per 100,000), the average active case data per 100,000 population was used for the period 16 May to 22 May.” To determine ’emerging hotspots’, Mkhize said that government will look at whether a district, which currently has fewer than 5 cases per 100,000 population, has seen a notable increase in cases over the 14 day period.

Districts As part of his presentation, Mkhize provided a list of districts across the country which have currently been defined as needing ‘vigilance’, are an ’emerging hotspot’ or are currently defined as a ‘hotspot’. The latest data shows that 14 of South Africa’s 52 districts are considered hotspots, while nine have been identified as emerging hotspots. Mkhize said that this is based on a number of active case per 100,000 between 16 May and 22 May. His department calculated ‘the delta’ or new positive cases by subtracting the number of cases reported on 15 May from the reported cases on 22 May. It also calculated the % change in new positive cases between the same two days.

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This competition is open to children between 7 – 13 years. Two prizes will be awarded R100 for age group 7 – 10 and R100 for age group 11 – 13 WhatsAPP your picture to 072 757 0514 before 31 May 2020.

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GO TREND Level 3 lockdown: Here's what's allowed from June 1 and what isn't

HOW TO: DISINFECTING YOUR HIGH-TOUCH SURFACES With many South Africans now working remotely – one of the most crucial aspects of practicing good personal hygiene is ensuring that the devices used on a day-to-day basis for work, such as laptops, cellphones and WiFi routers are thoroughly cleansed and looked after as much as your hands are – as the surfaces on these devices’ have the ability to hold onto germs just as much as your hands do. UNICEF (The United Nations Children Fund) has also highlighted the importance of cleansing and disinfecting these hightouch surfaces using the following protocol: If a high-touch surface is dirty, first clean it with soap, or a detergent and water; Use a disinfectant product containing alcohol (at least 70%) to wipe down your device with; Ensure you leave your cleaning solution on your device for several minutes before wiping it off. This will give the solution enough time to ‘soak’ and effectively remove any existing germs from your device; Always read the directions to make sure you’re using the products as recommended to avoid damaging your sensitive electronic devices; Another solution would be to use wipe-able covers for your laptops and other electronic devices, as this will make the cleaning process much simpler and time-effective.

In addition to these guidelines, Lenovo has also come up with some simple yet effective steps on how you can easily keep your devices clean to ensure optimal personal hygiene; Remove and debris (crumbs, dust particles etc) from your device by gently turning it upside down or using compressed air; Apply a cleaning agent* to a lint free towel or cloth; Wring excess liquid out of your towel/ cloth to avoid damage to your device; Thoroughly wipe down all surfaces of your device, and subsequently allow to dry for the specified time on the cleaning agent label; Wipe off any remaining residue or liquid from the surface of your device

► Courtesy IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of the move to level 3 lockdown on June 1 brings with it the opening of most sectors of the economy as well as the relaxation of a number of regulations which governed the movement of individuals under levels 4 and 5. In his address on Sunday night, Ramaphosa apologised to the nation for the restrictive measures that government had put in place from the start of the national lockdown, but stressed the measures were necessary in order to prepare the country's health systems and slow the spread of the virus. "I am sorry that these measures imposed a great hardship on you – restricting your right to move freely, to work and eke out a livelihood," he said. "As a result of the measures we imposed – and the sacrifices you made – we have managed to slow the rate of infection and prevent our health facilities from being overwhelmed.“ Ramaphosa announced the opening of a number of industries which will help stimulate South Africa's ailing economy, but some businesses where social distancing might not be practical will remain closed for now.

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WHEELS From page 14 WHAT'S ALLOWED * Restaurants may open for delivery, takeaway and drivethrough only. * The retail and wholesale sector opens up in full for goods not prohibited under level 3. * The curfew will be lifted, allowing people to leave their homes at any time to procure essential services and goods. * You will be able to exercise at any time of day, provided that you do not do so in groups. * Domestic air travel is permitted, as long as it is for the purpose of business. * Meetings at work are allowed, as long as physical distancing protocols are observed. * The restrictions on types of clothing available for purchase will be lifted. * You will be able to shop for all types of household appliances. • The sale of alcohol will be allowed, but only for consumption at home.

NOT ALLOWED * The sale of cigarettes, tobacco and vaping products and ecigarettes is prohibited. * You are not permitted to be out in public without a mask. * Interprovincial travel is not allowed. * Hair and nail salons are not allowed to open. * Gyms and fitness centres are not allowed to operate. * All social gatherings remain prohibited, except for funerals which are capped at 50 people.

While religious gatherings remain prohibited, Ramaphosa said that he is continuing consultations with the interfaith religious community on their proposals for the partial opening of spiritual worship and counselling services. * If you think you have been exposed to the Covid-19 virus, please call the 24-hour hotline on 0800 029 999 or visit sacoronavirus.co.za

VOLKSWAGEN'S WECONNECT GO APP NOW AVAILABLE IN SOUTH AFRICA Volkswagen has taken the first step on the journey towards the connected car by launching the WeConnect Go app in South Africa. The app which is compatible with both iOS and Android, is now available for download and use by Volkswagen customers. The WeConnect Go app forms part of the "Volkswagen We" ecosystem which offers a growing range of vehicle-related digital services and mobility offerings that can be used in-car or via smartphones. The WeConnect Go app, which replaces the MyVW app, has a host of new innovative features which are designed to simplify the experience for Volkswagen customers.

These features include; MyVolkswagen (displays the most important vehicle information like fuel level, mileage and battery voltage), Service Appointments (enables customers to send appointment requests to their preferred Volkswagen dealer), Get help (24-hour roadside assistance), Trip Monitor (digital logbook which is easily exported as a PDF and can be used for SARS vehicle claims) and Driving Challenges (points awarded for a safe and efficient driving styles). WeConnect Go offers an easy 'Plug & Play' car connectivity solution where the user receives all the car's information on their smartphone. The WeConnect Go app works hand-in-hand with the Data Plugs.

The Data Plug, which is connected into the vehicle's On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system, reads data relating to the vehicle and sends it to the vehicle owner's smartphone via Bluetooth.

Data plugs will be offered as standard on Volkswagen models from the Polo Comfortline and above, as from July 2020. Data plugs will be available as optional items for older Volkswagen models dating back as far as 2008, but excluding the previous generation Polo Vivo. The WeConnect Go and Data plug rollout commenced with T-Cross customers and is now being extended to the entire Volkswagen range. Volkswagen customers are able to get their Data Plugs fitted to their vehicles by their Volkswagen dealer.

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LANDBOU RADIO OVK WOLMARKVERSLAG

Drie van die belangrikste bene in n melkstal berus op produksie, langslewendheid en vrugbaarheid. n Ander been wat net so belangrik is, is die omgewingsbeen wat reg bestuur moet word, want eintlik is jy eerstens n grasboer en dan n veeboer. In ons program van 26 Mei gesels ons hieroor met Douglas Dickson van Rietbokspruit naby Lydenburg. Hy vertel ons meer van sy melkboerdery, wat alles op n daaglikse basis op n melkplaas gebeur en hoe hul seker maak dat biosekuriteit tot in die fynste besonderhede toegepas word.

Johannes Loubser van Welgegund in die Wes-Kaap, praat ook oor hul boerdery. Hul is al n vyfde generasie boere en Johannes verduidelik hoe die verskillende vertakkinge in mekaar pas. Hy hanteer die melkboerdery. Johannes verduidelik die werking van n roteermelktafel en sê dat presisieboerdery die antwoord is tot sukses. In hul melkery word tegnologie gebruik waar jy vroegtydig probleme in die melkstal kan opspoor voordat die koei weet dat daar n probleem is. Derick le Roux van Xourel Limousin Stoet naby Coligny in die Noord-Wes Provinsie, gesels oor die effektiwiteit van die Limousin beesras. Baie dankie vir die gebruik van jou mooie fotos Derick.

Dr Jakkie du Toit is Navorser Spanbestuurder by die LNR se Melkaantekeningskema in Stellenbosch. Hy verduidelik hoe aantekeninge gedoen is in die grendeltyd en die planne wat gemaak is om die melkprodusente tot diens te wees.

Gaan luister nou na Landbou radio op Sound cloud. Kliek net op die skakel: https://soundcloud.com/andbouadio/lr200525-elize-lundallmagnuson-mecki-schneider-anri-truter-kenneth-botha

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Die sterker wisselkoers van die Rand teenoor die VSA Dollar is een van die grootste faktore in die daling van die huidige wolprys/The strengthening of the Rand against the US Dollar is currently the biggest contributors in the decrease in wool prices MARKANALISE Die tweede gedeelte van die 27ste wolveiling van die 2019/20 seisoen het hierdie week plaasgevind. Die Cape Wools aanwyser het met 1.6% en 231 punte swakker verhandel en teen 'n skoonprys van R142.72/kg gesluit. Die Australiese EMI het met 1.3% versterk. Die Rand het 3.7% sterker verhandel teen die VSA Dollar, vergeleke met die vorige week en die eerste gedeelte van die veiling. Die aanbieding het hoofsaaklik uit medium lengtes wol bestaan, met weinig kort lengtes wol op die veiling. Die beter tipes Merinowol het goed presteer, met meer as 90% van die aanbod wat verkoop het.

Die grootste daling, van 5.4%, was in die 22.5 mikron segment. Standard Wool het op hierdie veiling die grootste hoeveelheid bale gekoop, gevolg deur Lempriere SA, Stucken en Modiano. Daar is in totaal 5,637 bale aangebied, waarvan 85.5% verkoop is. Op die OVK veiling is 1,049 bale aangebied waarvan 83.4% verkoop is. Die hoogste prys op die OVK veiling van R133.00/kg is behaal vir ‘n 1 baal lot BH van 16.5 mikron, uit die skeersel van Majupa Boerdery BK van Riversdale. Die koper was Stucken. Baie geluk met die prestasie!

VOORUITSIGTE Die sterker wisselkoers van die Rand teenoor die VSA Dollar is een van die grootste faktore in die daling van die huidige wolprys. Beperkte aankope uit Eurpoa en China dra ook hiertoe by en strem internasionale wolpryse. Wol ontvang in die makelaars se store hierdie week, is 2.25% meer as die ooreenstemmende tyd van die vorige seisoen. Dit is goeie nuus vir die bedryf en toon dat produsente weer begin wol lewer het na die vlak 5 inperkingsperiode wat einde April verstryk het. Die volgende veiling is geskeduleer vir 10 Junie 2020, en die beplande aantal bale wat aangebied word, word beperk tot ongeveer 7,500 bale. Die datum van die sluitingsveiling vir die 2019/20 seisoen se laaste wolontvangste is oor drie weke, naamlik 17 Junie 2020.

Hierdie verslag deur Pierre de Lange, Bemarkingsbestuurder: Wol.

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