Masilonyana Now you know! Nou weet jy!
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Masilonyana district well prepared for dry season fires WINBURG: Residents of Winburg have seen numerous devastating running-away veld fires in the past. Usually when the season turns and winter approaches, the area becomes dry and vulnerable to these fires. Working on Fire Winburg has already prepared for the dry-season and helping, especially landowners and farmers for this. According to a spokesperson: fuel load reduction and fire breaks in the Masilonyana Local Municipality. The Working on Fire Winburg team in the Free State has been very productive
in assisting landowners with fuel load reduction and fire breaks in the Masilonyana Local Municipality. This type of proactive approach to Integrated Fire Management in the area will ensure that the risk of runaway veld fires is minimized in the area.” On behalf of all Masilonyana residents, landowners and farmers, we would like to thank the team from Working on Fire for their dedication and hard work in ensuring we prevent damage due to fires and also for protecting our eco-system.
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R416 million allocated for Free State ailing municipalities FREE STATE: More than R416 million has been allocated to the Free State Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to help ailing municipalities. According to Finance MEC Gadija Brown the department will have to ensure the improvement of audit outcomes, the establishment of water laboratories in municipalities, and make provision for the House of Traditional Leaders. Tabling the province’s 2021/22 Budget at Gariep Dam on Tuesday, Brown confirmed that the state of municipalities in the province is still a cause for concern. She further confirmed that the challenges experienced in many municipalities are aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Her statement on the state of municipalities comes amidst growing concerns over their escalating debt to Eskom and water boards. This, coupled with their inability to generate revenue, fill key vacant
positions and provide services to residents. “We note with appreciation the financial recovery plans and the administrative stabilization that have been achieved as part of your intervention in Mafube and Mangaung municipalities. The intervention of COGTA in Maluti-A-Phofung, Mafube and Masilonyana in relation to the catch-up plan on the submission of Annual Financial Statements is highly appreciated” she said. Brown’s statements regarding municipalities in the province comes just a day before the Public Account and Finance Committee is set to brief the media on municipalities’ reports. The Committee led by the Chief Whip of the Free State Legislature, Vusi Tshabalala, is on Wednesday expected to outline audited financial statements of various municipalities including the troubled Mangaung Metro Municipality and Maluti-APhofung Local Municipality among others.
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Free State will start losing analogue television signal
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FREE STATE: In March, the more rural parts of the Free State will start losing analogue television signal, the Department of Communications says, as part of an "aggressive" new approach to getting digital migration done. According to Business Insider, South Africa had originally intended to move to fully digital television signals before the end of 2010, and had an international commitment to complete the process by no later than mid2015. Digital TV signals use scarce radio spectrum far more efficiently than analogue signals, yielding a dividend of frequencies that can be used for "high demand" services, most notably next-generation mobile data systems such as 5G. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the first switch-off "from next month" in his State of the Nation Address last week, saying the anticipation was for it to be completed before April 2022. On Thursday he cited digital migration, alongside moves to increase renewable energy generation and monitoring water quality, as "concrete demonstrations of progress". In the first details to be shared of this new progress, communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams and her department told Parliament this week that the Free State would be first on the list, and Gauteng last. In between, cities would be passed over at first in favour of more rural areas, so that Bloemfontein is likely to be the last part of the Free State to have
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its analogue signal turned off. The government started to distribute set-top boxes, which convert digital TV signals for older analogue television, in 2015. That process has seen stops, starts, and a number of missteps. There are now 7,000 such boxes installed in the Free State, said Ndabeni-Abrahams. But the Department of Communication expects to speed up the process of getting analogue TVs ready for digital signals by switching off the analogue signal, in what directorgeneral Nonkqubela Jordaan described as an "aggressive but controlled hard switchover process" to create demand. The parliamentary oversight committee being briefed about this plan had some concerns. In a statement, chairperson Boyce Maneli pointed out that the department of communications is still waiting for the Cabinet to finalize a "project rapid response team and the governance structure". The committee said it would like to have a clear roadmap of the switch-off sequence, and "encouraged" various parts of the government to sort out funding for digital TVs "so that learners from disadvantaged backgrounds can have access to online learning." The Universal Service and Access Agency of SA (Usaasa) believes it may be handing out up to 3.2 million free or at least heavily subsidized, television sets to indigent households, in a massive voucher scheme.
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Wat soek julle? ““Toe Jesus omkyk en sien dat hulle Hom volg, vra Hy vir hulle: “Wat soek julle?”” (Joh. 1:38) Ek het by myself gewonder: ek volg Jesus, sê nou maar Hy kyk vandag om en vra vir my: Wat soek jy? Wie soek jy? Wat wil jy hê? Wat sal my antwoord wees? Wat sal jóú antwoord wees? Soek jy ’n leermeester, iemand wat die Skrif vir jou kan uitlê en kwelvrae oplos? Soek jy na kennis en wysheid? Soek jy dalk ’n vriend, iemand wat jou kan help in tye van nood? Soek jy dalk vis en brood en wil jy wonderwerke beleef? Volg jy Hom omdat almal anders dit doen of omdat jy so groot geword het, omdat dit die “regte” ding is om te doen? Soek jy ’n gemaklike lewe, vry van probleme en bekommernisse? Volg jy Hom sodat Hy in al jou behoeftes kan voorsien en aan al jou eise kan voldoen en jou gebede verhoor? Volg jy Hom dalk net uit nuuskierigheid? Of dalk sodat jy kan kyk waar jy Hom kan “uitvang”, soos ’n Fariseër of Skrifgeleerde? Dié twee waarvan Joh. 1:38 praat, was volgelinge van Johannes, maar hy het na Jesus gewys en vir hulle gesê: “dáár is die Lam van God wat die sonde van die wêreld wegneem.” (Joh. 1:29) Toe hulle dít hoor het hulle Jesus gevolg. Volg jy Hom omdat jy ’n Verlosser soek, Iemand wat jou sonde kan wegneem, Iemand wat jou die ewige lewe kan gee? Soek jy God se guns en genade? Soek jy aanvaarding en ’n nuwe geestelike familie? Volg jy Hom omdat jy so desperaat is vir Sy aanraking soos die vrou wat net aan die soom van sy kleed wou raak? Dié twee van Joh. 1:38 se antwoord was: waar gaan U tuis? Miskien wou hulle nie sommer net so in die verbygaan met Hom praat nie, hulle wou lang en diep gesprekke met Hom hê, hulle wou in sy binnekring kom. Jesus nooi hulle uit na sy woonplek waar hulle sommer ook kon oornag. Dit het my laat dink aan die teks in Jak 4:8 wat sê: nader tot God en Hy sal tot julle nader. Volg Hom en Hy sal omdraai en sê: kom bly by My! Dié twee was natuurlik die eerste dissipels en hulle het nooit opgehou om Hom te volg nie. Om Jesus te volg vra ’n prys, dit vra opofferings, dit vra toewyding, dit vra deursettingsvermoë. Jesus sê self in Matt. 16:24: “As mense my volgelinge wil wees, moet hulle hulle hele lewe vir My gee. Om My te volg is baie moeilik. Dit is net so moeilik soos om jou eie kruis na die plek van jou teregstelling toe te dra. As jy net vir jouself wil lewe, sal jy uiteindelik jou lewe verloor en in die doderyk beland. As jy egter bereid is om jou lewe aan My te wy, sal jy beslis ’n plek kry in God se nuwe wêreld.” Bereken weer die koste en besluit of jy Hom enduit sal volg en wat jou antwoord sal wees as Hy sou vra: Wat soek jy? ~ Wilna Botha
Sun gazer Pilgrimage This photo was taken by photographers Lizette and Glenda Kemp who is currently doing the Sun gazer Pilgrimage . The photo was taken between Slabberts Farmer's Association Hall to Willowdene Guest Farm. The Sun Gazer Pilgrimage is an opportunity to break away from routines, away from the constant hustle and bustle and stresses of modern life. A chance to slow down, breathe and meditate. A circular walk of 170kms that begins, and ends, in our small village, Paul Roux. Follow the sandstone markers from one overnight stay to the next. Walkers will pass through such small towns as Slabberts, don’t blink else you might miss it, and quaint Rosendal. Sleep in comfortable bed and breakfast lodges such as Malutizicht and Uniondale Game Farm. More back packer style at Holhoek Game Farm and Moolmanshoek. Earthrise is an eco tourism farm that offers such things as picking fresh vegetables in season at the time of your walk and visit the local bakery for some homemade bread. Our lives are filled with moments of brilliance often overlooked. Meaningful travel illuminates those moments. Want to expierence the Free State like never before? Email: sungazerjourney@gmail.com for more information
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Vaccinations Vaccinating your pets is a vital component of responsible pet care. Soon after welcoming your new pet into your home, schedule an immunization appointment. During your first visit, the vet will set up an immunization schedule for your little pup or kitten to protect them from illness and disease. Vaccinations for puppies should happen early in your puppies first few weeks after you bring him home. Talk to your vet at your first appointment, on when a good time to schedule that visit. They help prevent diseases such as rabies, Lyme disease, and distemper. Cats benefit from vaccines that prevent feline herpes virus, feline leukemia, and rabies. If you've adopted an adult or senior animal, make sure they are immunized, too. Vaccinations do need renewal and aren't just for young pets.
Did you know? ● Dogs only sweat from the bottoms of their feet, the only way they can discharge heat is by panting. ● Dogs have about 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with the ears ● Dogs have about 10 vocal sounds. ● Dogs do not have an appendix.
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Easiest fish cake recipe ever. It uses tinned tuna and a host of other pantry and fridge staples. It’s delicious and super quick to make. INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 cans tuna 1/2 chopped onion 2 tablespoons fresh parsley ( or 1 tablespoon dried) 2 teaspoons dill (optional) 3 tablespoons parmesan 2 tsp lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup sunflower oil (or your choice of cooking oil and use 1/2 cup oil for a very wide frying pan) INSTRUCTIONS First whisk the eggs and mayonnaise together until well combined (1 minute) Add the tuna, onion, parsley, dill, parmesan, lemon juice, zest, salt and breadcrumbs. Use your hands to mix until well combined. Use your hands to make 10-12 small balls and then flatten slightly to get a patty shape. In a medium-sized pan, heat the sunflower oil and fry the fish cakes until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Serve warm with a side salad or veg.
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EAAB under audit as REBOSA takes to court Having exhausted all other options to rectify ongoing service delivery issues from the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB), the Real Estate Business Owners of South Africa (REBOSA) has officially engaged in legal action against the regulator. Friday 5 March saw the parties face off in court for the first time, signalling much needed hope for hundreds of estate agents around the country still struggling to get their Fidelity Fund Certificates for 2021. Court isn't the only arena in which the EAAB will need to defend its actions, however. REBOSA has today been made aware of a forensic audit of the EAAB ordered by the Minister for Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu. "We are extremely thankful to see that Minister Sisulu is taking the EAAB's failures seriously, and that she has initiated investigations into the regulators consistent inability to fulfil their mandate," says Tony Clarke, Chairman of REBOSA.
"This is a very powerful demonstration of support for our industry – support we are grateful to have as we continue to fight for the rights of real estate professionals.“ The scope of the Minister's audit will cover the last 24 months of Fidelity Fund transactions, investments and processes; EAAB staff appointments; tenders and procurement processes; and legal matters attended and financed by the EAAB. Clarke is hopeful that this will finally reveal the root of the regulatory body's service delivery issues which have persisted despite costs over R1.5 million which REBOSA incurred for salaries of people placed at the EAAB to assist with REBOSA member queries. "REBOSA wholeheartedly supports the intended role of the EAAB in implementing the Estate Agency Affairs Act and promoting better transparency, disclosure, accountability and governance in our industry. In its current form, however, the regulator is effectively achieving the exact
opposite." By shedding light on the underlying cause of the situation, Clarke says Minister Sisulu's audit could become the catalyst needed to transform the EAAB into the positive force it was supposed to be and we hope that the minister will allow transparency in its audit findings and make such available to REBOSA. In the meantime, however, REBOSA will continue its efforts to secure a court order forcing the EAAB to issue all outstanding FFCs to qualified agents. "This is not a matter that can wait," he says. "Without current FFCs, qualified property practitioners are having to choose between committing a criminal offence by working as usual, or not earning a single cent in income until the EAAB gets its act together. It's an untenable situation. Resolving it must be our primary focus for now. After that, we can look towards solving the broader institutional problems at hand."
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The Toyota Urban Cruiser lands in South African showrooms in March 2021. Here's how much you can expect to pay, plus trim levels and specifications for the new model. Hard on the heels of the recently-launched Suzuki Vitara Brezza comes the Toyota-badged equivalent. It's called the Toyota Urban Cruiser and yes, it looks like the same situation we had with the Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Starlet. While at first glance there are some visual similarities, the Toyota Urban Cruiser does have a slightly different front end. Powering the Toyota Urban Cruiser is a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine. A quick glance at the technical data shows this is the Suzuki-sourced K15B engine, and it produces 77 kW and 138 Nm. Toyota SA is offering the choice of a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Toyota claims a fuel consumption figure of 6.2 L/100 km. All Urban Cruisers are front-wheel driven. Toyota is offering the Urban Cruiser in 5 derivatives with 3 levels of trim. All Urban Cruiser models are also equipped with the Toyota Connect telematics system which includes an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot and complimentary 15Gb data. Once linked to their profile, customers can manage their vehicle via the MyToyota App. This intuitive app allows on-demand service bookings, vehicle information and history, tracking data as well as Toyota Connect data recharge services and much more. When it comes to safety, the Toyota Urban Cruiser features 2 front airbags and anti-lock brakes with EBD across the range. he Toyota Urban Cruiser is sold with a 3 years / 100000km warranty and a 3 Services / 45 000km servicing plan. Intervals are every 12 months or 15 000km. Customers can purchase an additional service plan and warranty options via the 220-strong dealer network. Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XI Manual R247 900 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS Manual R267 800 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS Automatic R289 000 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR Manual R294 500 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR Automatic R315 700
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HEILBRON: On Wednesday, 24 February 2021, Wesdan Boerdery held their production auction in Canossa, Heilbron. It was an outstanding auction with top quality animals that came under the hammer. The top offer provided the following excellent average: Pregnant singles ewes were sold at an average of R 3 000. Pregnant twin ewes were sold at an average of R 3 450, The most expensive 3 rams were sold for R 21 000 each. They were sold to Mr Hugh Enslin, Mr Wessel Hattingh and Mr Koos Kruger, and the average on the rams was R 10 910. Cows with calves were sold at an average of R 22 500, Pregnant cows were sold at an average of R 19 333, Pregnant heifers were sold at an average of R21 900. Open heifers were sold at an average of R 13 250, Weaner calves between 200kg and 250kg were sold at R 10 062, Weaner calves over 250kg were sold at R 10 692. Wesdan Boerdery and BKB Louwid thank all buyers for a successful day. BKB Louwid Frankfort hosted the auction with Jan Mostert as auctioneer. Photo left to right back Wentzel Voster (BKB Louwid); Tsaats Hattingh (Wesdan Boerdery); Wessel Hattingh (buyer); Danie Hattingh (Wesdan Boerdery). Front JD Steyn (BKB Louwid); Frikkie Aucamp (BKB Sheep and Wool advisor).
Pro Genepoel Produksieveiling FOTO VAN DUURSTE RAM: (v.l.n.r) Piet Wessels (BKB Louwid, Kroonstad), Jan Mostert (Afslaer), Karel du Plessis (BKB Kroonstad, namens koper), Gerhard en Joey Hartman (Verkopers). Hoogste Prys (Ram): R 24 000 vir ram 9131 GLH Verkoper: Gerhard Hartman van Kroonstad Koper (Ram): Albert Rabe van Kroonstad Gemiddelde Prys (Ramme): 13 ramme verkoop vir R 11 346 gem. Afslaersfirma: BKB van Kroonstad. Afslaer: Jan Mostert
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