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Brandfort residents are on their knees
BRANDFORT: Residents of Brandfort, are dissatisfied with the ongoing state of service delivery. The town was without electricity last week Wednesday to Saturday, with more power cuts being anticipated due to faulty wiring, says Brandfort Forum spokesperson, Frans Posthumus. Brandfort residents are complaining ceaselessly about the countless power outages they have been confronted with. The main concern is that it’s directly affecting their jobs, homes, and their sustainability. The constant power cuts means that if the town's electricity is off, the water pumps will be off too. Posthumus adds that he has attended countless number meetings with various stakeholders and government officials pleading for electricity and water provision. Posthumus says that as Brandfort residents, they agreed that they would be willing to pay their electricity through prepaid systems but only if it means paying it directly to Eskom. However, the municipality was reluctant to hand over their license. To conclude, Posthumus highlights that the Masilonyana Municipality experienced electricity and water challenges almost every day for the last few weeks.
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Another electricity increase rejected NATIONAL: The decision taken by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to allow Eskom to recoup over R6 billion from consumers through tariff increases is highly rejected. It is projected that this decision will result in a 10,95% increase in tariffs, an above inflation increase that will increase the economic pain of consumers who have been hard hit by an underperforming economy and job losses due to Covid-19. South Africans are requested to write directly to NERSA and ask that the regulator reconsiders its decision to burden them with high electricity tariff costs, which will potentially be above the affordability range of most consumers. While Eskom and NERSA argue about the correct allocation and implementation, the bottom line is that Eskom’s model is broken – along with much else in terms of operations, maintenance and governance. The utility seeks to cover “efficient costs”
from the consumer in line with past practice where Eskom borrowed money, charged consumers for electricity, and use the difference between finance costs and consumer income. It used that surplus to pay for operational costs, new investment and even dividends. This is no longer possible – crippling debt, an inability to borrow in the market and a continued reliance on bailouts make the taxpayer and consumer the funder of last resort for a utility that is in a death spiral. The proposed divisionalisation of the entity into Distribution, Transmission and Generation must be accelerated to pave the way for private sector involvement. In the absence of this, the death spiral will continue unabated and the brunt will be borne increasingly by consumers. “It’s time for government as the shareholder to wake up, lest we slide into increased debt and darkness.” (DA – Press Release)
Emergency Contact details Police Brandfort 051 821 8200 Soutpan 051 831 1122 Theunissen 057 733 6409 Verkeerdevlei 051 841 8416 Winburg 051 881 0001
Ambulance Brandfort 10177 Soutpan 082 454 3262 Theunissen 082 671 8389
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Skoolbusprojek goed op dreef DEALSVILLE: Die Dealsville Primêre Skool se hoof, Mnr. Johann Smit het op sosiale media terugvoering gegee oor die onlangse projek, waaroor Rekord Koerant ook in verskeie van sy koerante oor berig het. Hy sê: “Ons skoolprojek saam met die Guardian & Angel NPO om 30 kinders uit behoeftige gesinne van Bloemfontein in Dealesville Primêr en in die koshuis te akkomodeer is goed op dreef. Baie dankie aan almal wat ons al op verskillende maniere ondersteun het. Ons kort tans nog R35000 om die bus van R80000 te kan aankoop. As u ons hiermee kan ondersteun sal dit opreg waardeer word. Ons moet die koop van die bus binnekort finaliseer voor die skole begin. Artikel 18A belastingsertifikate kan vir u bydrae uitgevaardig word indien u dit sou verkies. Kontak my gerus op 081 006 9589 vir meer inligting.” (Facebook)
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Mielieskatting 6,35% meer as vorige seisoen VRYSTAAT: Die hersiene aangeplante oppervlakte en produksiesyfers sal deur die Oesskattingskomitee op 25 Februarie 2021 vrygestel word en sal hoofsaaklik gebaseer wees op inligting verkry vanaf die “PICES”-opname vir die Vrystaat, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng en Noordwes provinsies. Die voorlopige skatting van die oppervlakte onder mielies beloop 2,776 milj. ha, wat 6,35% of 165 700 ha meer is as die 2,611 milj. ha wat verlede seisoen aangeplant is, en ook 1,11% of 30 500
ha meer as die voornemens om te plant syfer van 2,746 milj. ha soos vrygestel in Oktober 2020. Die voorlopige oppervlak onder witmielies is 1,702 milj. ha, wat ’n toename van 5,27% of 85 200 ha verteenwoordig vergeleke met die 1,616 milj. ha die vorige seisoen. In die geval van geelmielies is die oppervlakteskatting 1,075 milj. ha, wat 8,09% of 80 500 ha meer is as die 994 500 ha geplant die vorige seisoen. (Oesskattingskomitee)
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Traffic Department Brandfort new operating hours BRANDFORT: The Department of Police, Roads, and Transport (DPRT) in the Free State has adjusted working hours at all its testing stations in order to adhere to Covid-19 alert level 3 regulations. The spokesperson for the Department, Hillary Mophethe, says the implementation of Covid-19 alert level 3 regulations across all workplaces in the country has had a negative impact on the effective rendering of services. The department had to develop measures that would ensure the workplace meets the standards of health protocols, and that there is adequate working space for employees and social distancing for members of the public, Mophete adds. The Department is further required to implement measures for employees over the age of 60 and those with co-morbidities. In compliance with Covid-19 alert level 3 regulations, the Department has adjusted the working hours at its testing stations in Brandfort to 07:30 to 15:00 and the other testing stations in the Masilonyana Local Municipality will only be open until 12:00 Monday to Friday.
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Cul de sac… Doodloopstraat. As jy by so 'n padteken kom weet jy daar is nêrens heen om te gaan nie, dis net omdraai of niks. Maar soms kom ons in hierdie lewe in omstandighede wat maak dat daar nie links, regs, vorentoe of agtertoe gegaan kan word nie en dis uiters vreesaanjaend. Geldsake, werk verloor, huwelik op die rotse of sommer net omstandighede wat onhoudbaar geword het. Dis wat met die Israeliete gebeur het met die uittog uit Egipte toe hulle voor die Rooi see te staan kom. Daar staan in die Bybel hulle was bevrees, want die Egiptenare was kort op hulle hakke, maar die Here het reeds 'n plan gehad. Exodus 14 : 21 - 22 "Moses het sy hand oor die see uitgesteek, en die Here het daardie hele nag die water met 'n sterk oostewind weggedryf, sodat die water oopgekloof en die see daar drooggelê is. Die Israeliete het op droë grond deur die see gegaan, en die water het weerskante van hulle soos 'n muur gestaan.“ Dit wat totaal onmoontlik was, waaraan niemand kon dink nie en wat op sigself ook vreesaanjaend was, het die Here gedoen. Kan jy dink jy stap deur die see en die water staan soos mure aan weerskante? Wel, dit is hoe groot en "onmoontlik" die Here dinge doen. Dalk staan jy, of iemand wat jy ken so voor die spreekwoordelike Rooi see en jy weet nie watter kant toe nie, en omdraai is geen opsie nie. Dan moet jy maar vorentoe! Destyds met die Groot Trek het die boere net vorentoe gebeur, ten spyt van wat voorgelê het, maar hulle het heel anderkant uitgekom. Moses en die volk het ook hulle bestemming bereik. So sal ons ook, ons moet net vorentoe beur, altyd vorentoe. Die Here is daar, hy wag daar en Hy het reeds die wonderwerke in plek. Ons kan maar net soos Moses-hulle in geloof voortbeur en wag vir die see om oop te kloof. ~ Willem Botha
Biltong Stokbrood Ingredients 500ml white bread flour 200ml water 1 pkt instant yeast 50g biltong dust 4ml salt 45g soft butter 250g soft goats cheese to serve Fresh thyme, leaves pulled off the stalks Method In a medium bowl, combine cheese and thyme, place in a large piping bag and set aside. Mix the yeast and the water. In a large bowl mix the remaining ingredients and add water to form a soft dough. Knead dough for about 5 minutes and set aside, covered with clingfilm for 45mins till it has doubled in size. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide it into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a long
sausage shape and shape it by wrapping it around a 'stok'. Repeat to make remaining stokbroode. Braai by placing sticks with dough on a grid over a medium heat. Turn every two minutes until the bread is golden brown and cooked through. (it should take about ten minutes) Remove from heat and fill your stokbrood with the herby cheese mixture. Serve and devour immediately.
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Focus on Rooibos
Ditch detoxes and rejuvenate your body with Rooibos in 2021 Many claim that tea can help flush out toxins, enhance the immune function and boost energy levels, but how effective is it really? Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) explains that when we eat healthily our bodies can detoxify efficiently, but when we consume food with additives, preservatives, artificial flavours and colourants, and drink too much alcohol, this function is hampered. “Tea-drinking may aid in the detox process by encouraging adequate fluid intake, provided that it’s complemented by a healthy diet and cutting out other harmful practices, such as smoking and excessive drinking. Our bodies naturally detoxify via the kidneys, liver, skin and gastrointestinal tract – in which the water component of tea plays a major role. “For generations, our indigenous Rooibos tea has been used to treat a variety of ailments ranging from colic to allergies, but it’s also a great way to rejuvenate your body.” Here’s why: Low in calories Rooibos is low in calories and is naturally sweet, so you don’t need to add any sugar to it. May curb your appetite The tea has been proven to decrease the body’s production of cortisol. These stress hormones can increase one’s appetite for comfort food – ultimately leading to weight-gain.
Regulates blood sugar Aspalathin – a polyphenol unique to Rooibos may help to keep blood sugar levels stable. Green Rooibos is especially effective at doing so. Up to six cups of Rooibos tea is recommended for optimal benefits. Removes free radicals It is packed with antioxidants which help to rid the body of free radicals caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits. Caffeine-free It is 100% caffeine-free and has a soothing effect, which can aid in a good night’s rest. Supports vital functions Rooibos aids in digestion and supports bladder, liver and kidney function. Protects your heart Rooibos may help to protect the heart by improving blood circulation, blood pressure and cholesterol. Soothing effect The tea also has a calming effect, relaxing tense and aching muscles. Keeps you hydrated Every cell in your body needs water to function optimally. Drinking Rooibos is a healthy way to stay hydrated with the added benefit of consuming antioxidants without compromising with sugary drinks. “Many typically turn to drastic diets or major detoxes to get their bodies back on track, without success. Fasting, skipping
meals and living off juices for a week are not the answer and will only leave you hungry and irritable. “If you really want a long-term solution, you are far better off making a series of small, sensible and sustainable changes such as: · Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables · Cutting back on saturated fat, sugar and salt · Limiting your alcohol intake · Giving up smoking · Exercising daily · Getting enough sleep · Switching coffee, soft drinks or fruit juice for water or healthy herbal teas, such as Rooibos. “This way you are much more likely to stick to your new health regime, while reaping the rewards,”
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Toyota Gazoo Racing Introduces Gr010 Hybrid Hypercar TOYOTA GAZOO Racing begins a new era of endurance racing with the launch of its all-new GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar, which will compete in the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The reigning world champions and three-time Le Mans winners will defend their titles against new manufacturer competitors using the racing version of Toyota's upcoming hypercar road car. Team President Hisatake Murata said WEC participation under the new Racing Hybrid branding would enhance Toyota's understanding of hypercar technology and help deliver more exciting sportscars to customers. "The GR010 HYBRID is a preview of our road-going cars," he said. "What we learn on the WEC racetracks will directly benefit our customers.“ Team driver Brendon Hartley from New Zealand said the GR010 HYBRID previews a car that customers will soon experience on the road. "Endurance racing has always been a proving ground for new technology and now it is even more roadcar relevant," he said. The GR010 HYBRID prototype racer was developed over the past 18 months by engineers at the team's headquarters in Cologne, Germany, and the electric hybrid powertrain experts at Toyota's HigashiFuji technical centre in Japan. It incorporates a powerful four-wheel-drive racing hybrid powertrain, with a 3.5-litre V6 twin turbo engine, providing 500kW to the rear wheels and combining with a 200kW motor generator unit, developed by AISIN AW and DENSO, on the front axle. Total output is capped at 500kW, meaning the GR010 HYBRID's sophisticated electronics reduce engine
power according to the amount of hybrid boost deployed. The striking new look of the racing prototype reflects the appearance of its inspiration, the GR Super Sport hypercar, which made its public debut with a demonstration run at the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours and is currently in development. To mark this new era for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, a fresh livery includes the iconic GR lettering to indicate the strong link between race and road cars. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing enters its ninth season in WEC with the same driver line-up which brought Le Mans and World Championship glory to the team in the 2019-2020 campaign.Newly crowned world champions Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López will drive the #7 GR010 HYBRID while Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Brendon Hartley will race with the #8 car. Nyck de Vries continues in his role as test and reserve driver. They have already started an intense program of developing the GR010 HYBRID, with three three-day tests already completed as the team adapts to new regulations which are a significant shift in terms of performance and philosophy. As part of cost-cutting initiatives incorporated in WEC regulations, the new GR010 HYBRID is 162kg heavier and has 32% less power than its TS050 HYBRID predecessor, with Le Mans lap times expected to be around 10 seconds slower. It also has larger dimensions: 250mm longer, 100mm wider and 100mm higher. For the first time since the beginning of its WEC project in 2012, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will participate without a rear motor generator
unit (MGU), with the single permitted MGU located on the front axle. This means a starter motor and fully hydraulic rear brakes must be fitted to the GR010 HYBRID. The new racer features state-of-the-art aerodynamics, optimised for efficiency, and developed using powerful Computational Fluid Dynamics software and wind-tunnel testing. The new technical regulations permit only a single homologated bodywork package, with only one adjustable aerodynamic device. The GR010 HYBRID will therefore compete in the same specification at both low and high downforce circuits, with an adjustable rear wing modifying the aerodynamic characteristics. For the first time, the top class of WEC and Le Mans will feature a balance of performance, allowing organisers to modify the performance of each car in a bid to ensure identical performance potential from each Le Mans Hypercar. That should ensure close racing between TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and its hypercar competitors. Those battles will be fought over six races on three continents, beginning with the 1000 Miles of Sebring on 19 March prior to the 6 Hours of Spa-Francor champs on 1 May and the season highlight, the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 12-13 June. The first world championship endurance race in Monza since 1992 takes place on 18 July before trips to Fuji Speedway on 26 September and Bahrain on 20 November, all of which are six-hour contests.
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Grondbesit: Regering se opregtheid moet bevraagteken word Die regering se grondbeleid, as instrument om individuele grondbesit in Suid-Afrika te verhoog, kan nie ernstig opgeneem word nie. Dit is die mening van Vrystaat Landbou (VL) na die onlangse publikasie oor die Wetsontwerp op Onteiening. Volgens VL-president, Francois Wilken, bedreig die nuwe onteieningswetsontwerp alle Suid-Afrikaners se regte op eiendom. Spesifiek die eiendomsreg van arm en gemarginaliseerde gemeenskappe sal ondermyn word. Wilken meen dit is belangrik om te verstaan dat die verklaarde doelstellings van die nuwe Wetsontwerp op Onteiening daarop gemik is om die staat toe te laat om enige eiendom sonder vergoeding te teiken en te onteien. Met ander woorde, deur hierdie wetgewing wil die regering nie eiendomsreg uitbrei nie, maar dit probeer beperk. Geskiedenis het ons gewys dat wanneer regerings inbreuk maak op eiendomsreg, dit die armes en gemarginaliseerdes is wat die uiteindelike prys betaal. Die regering het nie die onteieningswetsontwerp in sy huidige formaat nodig om die basis van private grondbesit in Suid-Afrika uit te brei nie. As breë grondbesit ‘n prioriteit by die regering is, moet dit ‘n proses begin om die eienaarskap van die 5 300 plase in staatsbesit aan die individuele begunstigdes (voorheen benadeelde individue) oor te dra. VL meen dit is problematies dat wettige voorheen benadeelde individue en opkomende boere slegs as ‘n ‘huurderboer’ op die grond kan aanbly wat deur die staat besit word. Die
onteieningswetsontwerp sal nie hierdie gevalle aanspreek nie – dit sal bloot die regte van die regmatige grondeienaars en die lewensbestaan van plaaswerkers en landelike gemeenskappe in die algemeen vernietig. VL is besig om ‘n volledige verslag op te stel om te dien as reaksie op regering se versoek om kommentaar op die Wetsontwerp op Onteiening. Die organisasie is steeds heftig gekant teen sekere bepalings in die onteieningswetsontwerp. Van die spesifieke geskilpunte is dat die wetsontwerp: 1. Dit moontlik maak om eiendom te onteien sonder vergoeding, 2. Sluit enige eiendom in (nie net grond nie), en 3. Laat toe dat ‘n te vae en breë definisie van ‘openbare belang’ as rede vir onteiening gebruik word. Die geleentheid vir skriftelike openbare insette oor die Wetsontwerp op Onteiening sluit op 10 Februarie 2021. VL doen ‘n beroep op alle besorgde persone om hul stemme teen die wetsontwerp te laat hoor. Ten einde hulp te verleen, het VL ‘n portaal op hul webwerf geskep waar die publiek die kritieke afdelings van die wetgewing kan teëstaan (https://vrystaatlandbou.co.za/stopexpr opriation/). Vrystaat Landbou glo dat eiendomsreg uitgebrei moet word na alle SuidAfrikaners. Die onteieningswetsontwerp sal egter hierdie reg, wat sentraal staan in werkskepping en ekonomiese groei, beperk indien nie totaal vernietig nie.
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