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9 MARCH 2018
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Mayor gets the boot Flora Maboa-Boltman, Mayor of Govan Mbeki municipality has resigned. An extraordinary council meeting was called by the majority councillors as per the standing orders of council. “Flora chose to hand in her resignation instead of facing a motion of no confidence and to save face in a party that is increasingly falling apart” says Democratic Alliance Cllr Hein Badenhorst. It became very clear that the mayor was under instructions from within the ANC to resign or be removed through a vote of no confidence. A number of high ranking provincial ANC dignitaries attended the meeting. In her speech, Maboa-Boltman heaped praises on her party, her MMC’s as well as herself. “I’m standing here in front of you all with no regrets. This is where I learnt good practices” says Flora and continued to tell the council and members of the public “I think I have done what I could.” Flora also said that she loves Govan Mbeki and would still like to see the city become a model city and a city of excellence. Flora stated that the ANC has decided to redeploy her and that she has accepted the redeployment. “I believe that I have played a meaningful role in the quest of stabilising the municipality in some areas, it won’t be in all areas I understand that. But the meaningful contribution that I have done, I think I have done what I could,” says Flora, “I remember meeting with Eskom, we spoke and reached some agreement.” “People were crying about water and one took the initiative to speak to Rand Water and reached some agreement” Flora said, “I will continue as a disciplined cadre” Flora also thanked her staff for their support. “There are two people that I was with daily and I think you won’t throw them out, Municipal Manager, because they still have to continue as the organisation (ANC) did not redeploy them but they redeployed me.”Flora got very emotional and asked the MM, “are you going to throw them out? If so why?” Flora said that if they were thrown out they would not have bread on their table. The EFF and Sopromo immediately said that the process is unconstitutional
as the extraordinary council meeting is not in line with the standing orders. A heavy argument ensued with both the EFF and Sopromo accusing the speaker of misusing his powers. The speaker had Cllr Hlolweni heavy handedly removed from council. The EFF staged a walkout in protest to the extraordinary council meeting and the procedures. The Democratic Alliance also seized the chance to tell the ANC that they did a poor job of running this municipality. “Flora should have been acted against a long time ago” says councillor Hein Badenhorst, “under Flora’s leadership
this municipality has gone from bad to worse. This is the worst administration ever!” The DA objected to Cllr Ngxonono’s nomination as new Mayor. The DA stated that she was the worst MMC for Finance ever and that she was instrumental in creating this mess that the municipality finds itself in. The DA also said that the ANC is always redeploying their culprits, using DD Mabuza as an example as their leader Mmusi Maimane said, “Tsotsi no 1!” The DA staged a walkout in protest to proceedings of the day saying that this
is a gross misuse of power. They also protested the nomination of Thandi Ngxonono as mayor. “Only time will tell if this will bring more looting and bad management or it will actually improve the municipality” says Hein Badenhorst, “Flora had not once taken responsibility for the demise of Govan Mbeki Municipality. Under her rule, GMM’s shortfall in their management of the Eskom purchase/ payment account was approximately R40m. Rand Water money was used to pay Eskom and now we have water restriction.”
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Woza 2019 (come 2019) is the clear message that the Democratic Alliance (DA) is bringing to the people. The DA Mpumalanga held their 7th Provincial congress at Graceland on Saturday the 3rd of March. A number of members of parliament attended the congress, including Ivan Meyer (Western Cape minister of finance), James Selfe (Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council) and Mmusi Maimane, leader of the Democratic Alliance. The main arena was packed with delegates, dignitaries and observers, all wearing blue in DA tradition. The congress marked the end of an era as James Masango, Leader of the DA in Mpumalanga, was to step down as leader, paving the way for a new era as Jane Sithole becomes the first female leader of any political party in Mpumalanga. The congress was characterised by singing and dancing to the beats of political songs, “The time has come for Mmusi” being a very popular song. James Selfe said in his address to the congress “Both the EFF and the ANC have sold out to racial solidarity. Both are doing the cynically and for the short-term gain, now more than ever we have the opportunity and the duty to tell South Africans that only together will we solve the problems of this country.” In her address, Refiloe Ntsekhe, DA National Spoksperson, said “This province (Mpumalanga) will play a crucial role in achieving the objective of bringing about total change. When we talk about total change we talk about bringing the ANC below 50% nationally. Coalition governments can then be formed with people that understand that the people come first.” Rifiloe then went on to say “When we talk about total change we mean a total shift from liars and looters to a caring and corrupt free government.” “The Constitution is the fundamental pillar of the South African people and
should be subscribed to fully.” This message was echoed throughout the day by all speakers. “David Mabuza completely destroyed this province and enriched himself and his friends, Cyril Ramaposa believes that the poor must fund his larger than life cabinet,” says Refiloe, “Why must we have such a large cabinet at the expense of the people?” Total change means that the politicians should be servants of the people and not the other way around.” Mmusi Maimane did not mince words when he said “We have had a Jacob Zuma problem, but it is not just a Jacob Zuma problem. It is an ANC problem.” “Not only did we have rising stars from Mpumalanga we also had rising Tsotsis from Mpumalanga! Mashodu, Detsodsi, SKELMS! They call themselves DD,” says Mmusi “How do you as a premier spend millions of rands, buying coverage in the New Age and think that is not corruption?” “How do you manipulate matric results and hope they will improve because you haven’t taught the children, now you try and change the marks. When they stole money in the 2010 worldcup, we knew them and they were championed by DD Mabuza.”
Say Mmusi, “Tsotsi number one! DD Mabuza makes Jacob Zuma look like a nursery school teacher!” He went on to say “DD is tsotsi original! “What deal did DD Mabuza have with Cyril Ramaposa that DD Mabuza is today the deputy president?” asks Mmusi. One of the most important statements that Mmusi made is regarding farmers and expropriation of land without compensation. “If you are a farmer, and you are a white farmer, I want you to know that in the DA you will have security of tenure.” Said Mmusi “I want you to know that your job in this country of providing food for our people is important and I will fight and make sure that your right is as protected as every other citizen in this country. Otherwise we will have what Zimbabwe have today” Mmusi went on to say that the only reason the EFF is choosing Nelson Mandela Bay is because at the core of the EFF they can’t stand white people. They are fighting against Athol Trollip, not because of any failure, but because he is white. “They are a racist party”. James Masango gave an emotional farewell and thanked his colleagues for their support.
Jane Sithole with star performer Ciska Jordaan.
Mmusi Maimane addressing the congress.
OUTA is coming During a meeting with concerned citizens late last year, Leon Haywood of the Secunda Rate Payers group, introduced the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) to everyone. The message was clear. The mismanagement of Govan Mbeki Municipality could no longer be tolerated. At the meeting OUTA explained what was needed for them to establish presence in GMM. OUTA also outlined the financial implications of taking institutions such as GMM to court. OUTA has started their local Branch rollout and identified GMM as one three initial branches. “We are now excited to share with you that OUTA has employed its Local Government manager and taking on additional staff, in preparation for the roll-out to three towns over the next month or so. “Secunda / Govan Mbeki Municipality will be part of our initial launch and we will have committed to meeting with you and the relevant community organizations/leadership within the next three weeks.” Says OUTA in their letter to Leon. “The establishment of an OUTA branch in Secunda will surely help to fight the
corruption and mismanagement in Govan Mbeki Municipality” Says Leon Haywood. O’Keeffe & Swartz Building 318 Oak Avenue, Randburg PO Box 2627, Northriding, 2162 +27 (87) 170 0639 • info@outa.co.za www.outa.co.za
28 February 2018
Attention: Leon Haywood BY E-MAIL: haywood.leon@gmail.com Dear Leon
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Further to our meeting with you today and in addition to the meeting we held with some of the business / community leadership at the end of last year, OUTA has been preparing its local Branch rollout. This has unfortunately taken longer than we initially expected and the recent national political events have occupied our time, placing the Local initiative on the back burner for a few weeks.
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We are now excited to share with you that OUTA has employed it’s Local Government manager and taking on additional staff, in preparation for the roll-out to three towns over the next month or so. Secunda / Govan Mbeki Municipality will be part of our initial launch and we will have committed to meeting with you and the relevant community organizations / leadership within the next three weeks.
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The objectives of the OUTA Local Government Initiative is to ensure the requirements of the local sphere of government takes place, through the following focus areas and initiatives: 1. To ensure a democratic and accountable government for local communities; 2. To ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner; 3. To ensure social and economic development within the framework of local government; 4. To ensure a safe and healthy environment within the jurisdiction of the local government; 5. To ensure community and business involvement in the matters of local government.
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Through our proven methodologies and functional departments of litigation, investigations, research and communications, the OUTA structures will hold local municipal officials to operate in accordance with the above objectives, thereby ensuring that supply chain management processes, tender transparency and all other obligations of municipal management are met. In addition, we will also hold local authorities to account for poor fiscal management, maladministration, wasteful expenditure and corruption. OUTA’s work will be conducted on behalf of and with the input of local taxpayers in each town that we operate in and in line with sound policies and procedures.
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The OUTA Local Government HQ structures have already been set up in Randburg and we will now appoint the committees and management structures within the Govan Mbeki municipal area in due course. Accordingly, we look forward to presenting and rolling out the OUTA Local Government strategy in your area in the very near future and will engage with you accordingly. Thank you for your patience and engagement on this matter. Yours sincerely
Michael Holenstein OUTA – Local Government Manager Copied to: Wayne Duvenage – OUTA CEO; Julius Kleynhans – OUTA Organisation Development Manager oRgAniSATion undoing TAX ABuSE (ouTA) Co Reg: 2012/064213/08 NPO #: 124381NPO diRECToRS: Wayne L Duvenage, Leopold J J Pauwen, Benjamin Theron NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS: Phumlani M Majozi, Ms Ferrial Adam (Chair)
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Jaco “Ponzi” Jordaan refused bail Alleged fraudster, Jaco Leon Jordaan, was refused bail in the Secunda Magistrate’s Court during his formal bail application on Friday. It is alleged that Jaco swindled over 100 investors out of more than R100 mil through a Ponzi scheme. He promised mainly Secunda and Kriel residents that their investment will double. When payment was due and investors
didn’t receive the promised funds, they went to his office in Gauteng only to find that it closed down and phones are disconnected. “The first few months went well, but come November, the payments stopped and Jaco was nowhere to be found. I lost R800 000,” a victim, attending court for Jaco’s first appearance in Secunda, said last Tuesday. Jaco is/was the
owner of Access Properties in Heidelberg. His fraud stretches further than Mpumalanga and according to Brig. Leonard Hlati, SAPS Provincial Communication Officer, he is also expected to face similar operandi accusations in other provinces. Jaco was arrested on Monday, 26 February, and remained in custody for a formal bail application on Friday. He will remain in custody
and is expected to appear in Secunda Magistrate’s Court on 13 April. Lt. Gen Mondli Zuma, Mpumalanga Provincial Police Commissioner, hailed the investigation team for the selflessness and sterling work they have done in bringing the suspect to book to account for his deeds. The investigation by the Commercial Crime Unit of the HAWKS continues.
Accidents claim lives! A pedestrian was hit by a Mahindra SUV around 17H45 Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, the pedestrian was declared dead on the scene. Reports indicate that the pedestrian tried to cross the N17, near the Syferfontein turnoff, and misjudged the oncoming traffic.
Johno Walker called for justice in front of Secunda Magistrate’s Court during Jaco’s first appearance on 27 February.
An accident occurred early Saturday morning on the Graceland/ Emba rd when three vehicles collided. It appears as if a Toyota Yaris hit a Nissan bakkie from behind. The Yaris then hit an oncoming taxi. There were several injuries. One person was seriously injured and unfortunately passed away at the hospital, four with moderate injuries and several with minor injuries according to reports.
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WHAT’S UP Sasol Hydra-Arc Rugby Practice @ Sasol Club - Every Tuesday and Thursday @ 18:00 to 20:00. Contact: Theuns Kruger Club Captain on 082 602 4035. Tydlose treffers. Hoërskool Secunda bied aan: Tydlose treffers met Laurika Rauch. Saterdag 24 Maart. Sluit gekookte ete in asook wyn op tafel. R500p/p of R5000 vir tafel van 10. Besprekings by Paul 079 358 9035 of bemarking@hssec.co.za 9 March - Sasol Highveld Photography club will be meeting in the “scrum in” at Sasol Club 10 Maart - PWC Kosmos 3-in-1 Contact Tersia at 083 320 9119 17 March - Little Swimmers Swimming School will be hosting CPR classes at the Sasol Club. Ages 10 and above. Call Tanja 076 847 9465. 24 March - Cosmos 3-in-1. 3 Races in 1 day. Ultimate 100km - Lake Umuzi. 084 804 8749. 24 Maart - laerskool Secunda/ Lynco bied ‘n vroue oggend aan met gas spreker Ian Wesselsen vermaak deur Dieter Uken by Graceland arena. Toegang:R150. kontak Lizelle by 0176347612
Vanaand dink ek aan die oom wat by die biddag vir reën in ‘n uurlange gebed vir die Hemelse Vader ‘n volledige verslag oor die droogte op sy plaas gegee het, met ‘n beskrywing van elke kamp, elke bees en skaap se toestand, en toe sommer ook Hom herinner het aan die vereistes van die koöperasie oor voggehalte voordat hulle mielies en koring aankoop. Hy het in detail in sy gebed ‘n reënvalverslag van die afgelope vyf jaar gegee, uiteindelik gevra: “Here, wat het ons dan aan U gemaak? Kom ons praat ‘n slag reguit!” (Uit Chris Barnard: Chriskras) Daar is deesdae ‘n ander oom wat preek met ‘n groot Stetsonhoed op sy kop wat sê dat die Here kwaad is vir die mense van die Wes Kaap oor hulle baie sondes, en daarom reën dit nie hier nie. Maar dit verstaan ek nie, want daar is baie mooi kinders van die Here ook hier in die Wes Kaap. En vir die sondaars se skuld het die Vader in Sy genade mos al klaar plan gemaak op Golgota. En daar waar die reën so lekker val, in Mpumalanga en Gauteng en Kwazulu-Natal, daar is tog ook seer sekerlik hier en daar ‘n sondaar? Vanaand voel ek net soos daardie oom by die biduur. Veral nadat ek deur my tuin geloop het hier by my huis op die Weskus. Meer so omdat ek gister Kaapstad toe gery het en gesien het hoe die veld lyk. Die skaap en bees staan beteuterd en kyk na mens, jy kan amper sê met moedelose oë, in droë wit sand. Daar is net hier en daar die oorblyfsel van ‘n stoppel wat uitsteek. Hulle wag vir boere om hulle te kom voer. Want dit is die enigste kos wat oorgebly het. Geen natuurlike weiding bestaan meer nie. Jeremia 14:4 is tans ontstellend van toepassing op die Wes
Kaap: In die hele land het daar geen reën geval nie. Omdat die grond niks oplewer nie, is die boere moedeloos, hulle koppe hang. Ek voeg by: pistool aan die sy. Ek wil vanaand ook pleitend met die Vader praat- mèèr as ‘n gebed, eerder ‘n smeekkreet of ‘n klag. Want die droogte is erg hier in die Kaap. Ongelooflik ernstig. Erger as wat enige wetenskapsfiksieskrywer sou kon beskryf. Vir jare lank reeds hoor ons dat toekomskundiges voorspel dat ‘n Derde Wêreldoorlog sou kon uitbreek as gevolg van water. En nèè, dis heeltemal te vergesog, het baie mense gedink. Dis nie eens moontlik denkbaar nie. Selfs sterker gedagtes daaroor is geopper. Dis verspot. Belaglik. Maar in die Wes Kaap begin daardie voorspellings al hoe meer sin maak. In die winkelsentrums is daar nie meer water in die openbare badkamers nie. Jy moet maar jou draaie loop by die huis, voor en na jy winkel toe gaan. Dis maar swaar vir ons waterpilverbruikers. En in baie winkels is die rakke met gebottelde water leeg. Alles uitverkoop. Hulle wag vir nuwe voorraad. En daar waar wel bottelwater is, is daar kennisgewings: Slegs twee per klant. Sommige restourante gee nie meer ys nie. Hulle toilette is droog. Teen elke paal en in elke openbare gebou en winkel word jy gebombardeer met plakkate: Ons het ‘n krisis! So jy leer maar om elke tweede dag vir ‘n minuut en ‘n half te stort, om jouself nat te maak, die krane toe te draai en dan in te seep, en vinnig af te spoel. Want in totaal is daar maksimum vyftig liter water per dag per persoon. Vir alles: stort, kos maak, toilet, wasgoed was, skottelgoed was. En die water word opgevang om die toilette vier keer ‘n dag mee te
spoel. Dis al wat toegelaat word. Motors is nie meer geel en wit en rooi en groen nie, maar almal bruin van die vuil. Baie motorwasbesighede se deure hier het gesluit. Swembaddens is of halfpadvol en lyk soos ertjiesop, of heeltemal leeg. Almal vrees Dag Zero, wanneer die krane gaan opdroog. Ek dink aan PG du Plessis se storie in sy reeks Koöperasiestories oor die meisietjie wat die bome kon hoor huil. Ek sou vanaand aan die Vader wou vertel dat ek ook die plante in my tuin hoor huil. Hulle stemmetjies het een-een minder geword. Die drie wat nog heserig geroep het, is my lieflike twee broodbome en my boomvaring wat ek nog met hergesirkuleerde grys water natgegooi het. Die groot boomvaring wat ek so gekoester het, het al maande terug opgehou probeer. En die afgelope twee dae het die een broodboom ook stil geraak. Sy eens trotse blare wat elke jaar ‘n nuwe kroon met groot afwagting uitgestoot het, het geel geword, gaan lê en asem uitgeblaas. Die laaste broodboom veg nog dapper. Maar die tekens is almal daar: sy blare word geler en geler, en hang al hoe meer. Die grasperkie voor die huis, wat een jaar terug twee keer ‘n week gesny moes word, lyk nou soos Langebaanstrand. Onthou dat jou kinders emmertjies en grafies saambring as jy by my kom kuier. Hulle kan sommer sandkastele voor in die gewese tuin bou. Gelukkig stuur die Here engele op ons pad, mense wat omgee en help waar hulle kan. Soos mense in Secunda en Trichardt wat 150000 liter water ingesamel en gestuur het met vragmotors deur SASOL voorsien. Ek sou my gebed kon afsluit: Dankie Here, dat ons U kan sien in die hande van ons naaste. Dankie! Baie dankie.
EFF demands better healthcare EFF picketers took to the gates of Evander Hospital on Wednesday, 28 February. Protesting the healthcare standards of the hospital, the members of the EFF marched to the hospital, where they handed a memorandum to the hospital’s CEO, Mr Aphane. This memorandum pinpointed issues with the operations of the hospital, while also listing the demands of the protestors. Thabiso Mofokeng, EFF regional coordinator, said that the EFF has “declared that 2018 is the year of health services”. As such, their demands included hiring more doctors, and ceasing the mistreatment of patients. Mofokeng was also concerned about the lack
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of specialising doctors such as gynaecologists, as well as the safety of patients who are discharged late at night without being provided with transport. “The standards of these hospitals are really not bearable at all,” he said. Evander Hospital was given seven working days to respond to the memorandum. Although seven working days have not yet passed, Mofokeng noted that the response seemed positive enough and that the hospital was willing to work with them. The EFF plans to extend this work throughout the region. “We started with Govan Mbeki but we’ll be visiting a lot of other hospitals in Gert Sibande”, Mofokeng said.
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‘n Pienk kar vir kanker “As mense my kar in die dorp sien, moet hulle weet hul moet omgee vir mense met kanker.” So het Tracey van Wyk, voorsitster van ATKV Kosmosrand gesê. Haar vriend, wat ‘n plaaslike paneelkloppers besit, het dit as ‘n guns vir haar gedoen om mense meer bewus te maak van kanker. Haar reis het ongeveer 9 jaar gelede begin toe die ATKV dames planne beraam het om ekstra geld in te samel om kankerpasiënte wat met fondse sukkel, by te staan. “Een van my vriendinne in my gebedsgroep het borskanker gekry en my ander vriendin se seun is oorlede aan kanker. My suster is ook met borskanker gediagnoseer,” het Tracey gesê. Sy en’n vriendin het toe Cancer friends begin wat besoek aan onkologiese eenhede afgelê het. Die twee het ook as CANSA vrywilligers aangesluit. “Ek het gesien wat my sussie nodig het en waarmee sy sukkel. So het ons begin om sakkies te maak waarin dreineringssakkies kan kom. Die projek het net gegroei en gegroei, maar toe hoor ek van kankerpasiënte wat stad toe moet gaan vir behandeling, maar nie oor die nodige fondse beskik nie. Die ATKV Kosmos
het besluit om jaarliks te beoog om die prys vir Mpumalanga se mees omgee tak te wen, iets wat al meer as een maal gebeur het. “Ons werk vreeslik hard deur die jaar sodat ons fantastiese goed kan doen om sodoende meer geld te hê om kankerlyers te ondersteun met die prysgeld wat ons wen,” het Tracey opgewonde vertel. “My dogter, Yolandie, het eendag vir my gevra of ons nie iets moet doen om geld in te samel nie toe droom ek een nag dat die hele Secunda vol pienk strikke is. Ek het die volgende dag ‘n rol pienk organza gaan koop en ons het begin strikke maak. My man het gevra wat my visie is en ek wou net so 200 of 300 strikke verkoop en toe ons weer kyk is dit ‘n ontploffing en ons omset van die strikke was daardie jaar R80 000.” “Die kankerprojek is nie net ‘n projek nie, ek glo dit kom uit God se hand. Hy wil hê ons moet vir ander omgee en ek sou dit nie kon doen sonder die gemeenskap nie.” Hulle verkoop jaarliks strikke en daar is verskeie kleure vir verskeie kankers. Septembermaand se strikke is geel en verteenwoordig kinderkanker. Blou strikke is vir mans, geel vir kinders, pienk vir borskanker, pers verteenwoordig enige kanker. Sy het ook met plaaslike dokter, Dr Raman gereël om gratis papsmere vir mense
Tracey van Wyk by haar Hyundai i10 wat sy laat oorverf het om mense bewus te maak van kanker. te doen wat nie medies het nie. “Hy het die hele dag uitgeboek en ons het drie kankerpasiënte opgetel in dié proses,” het Tracey huilend gesê. Tracey het ook baie ander projekte vir kanker georganiseer en dit is ‘n vooruitsig om te sien waaraan sy volgende gaan dink. “ God se
wonderwerke is so groot. Ek het al baie pasiënte vroegoggend stad toe gevat vir behandeling en sover soos ons ry het die mis opgelig tot ons deur is, net soos die Rooi See voor die Israeliete oopgemaak het,” het Tracey vertel. “Al die dank en eer kom God toe...”
Een dorp, een aand, twee nuwe kuierplekke Inwoners het nou die geleentheid om te gaan ontspan by een van twee nuwe kuierplekke wat Vrydagaand hul deure in Trichardt geopen het. Die Bulletin het gaan inloer om te kyk hoe dit lyk. Stoepstories Honderde mense het Vrydagaand na die opening van Stoepstories in Trichardt gestroom om Jan Blohm en Jan Raap in lewende lywe te siene te kry. Met die eerste drankie wat gratis was, ‘n ontspannende atmosfeer en
vingeretes op die tafels, was die opening ook ‘n reuse sukses. Terwyl gaste aan die twee Janne se lippe gehang het, het kroegmanne (en dames) rondgeskarrel om dorstiges by te staan. Wat eers ‘n ou slaghuis was, is omskep in ‘n kuierplek met twee kroeë, ‘n dansbaan, braaifasiliteite en natuurlik ‘n stoep met tafels en stoele wat uitkyk op die hoek waar bekendes nog baie te sien sal wees. Trichardt het al baie klubs en
kuierplekke gesien kom en gaan, maar dié een is hier om te bly want die eienaar, Jeandré Venter, ken van bestuur. Hy is ook mede eienaar van Buddies, ‘n kuierplek in Bethal wat bekend is vir groot name soos Karlien van Jaarsveld en vele ander. Dis die plek waar nog baie stories gemaak gaan word, dis voorwaar stoep stories en iets om na uit te sien! Mynland Op ‘n plaas, ongeveer ‘n km buite Trichardt staan ‘n nuutgeboude skuur. Op die terrein is ‘n ou mynskag te sien en voor die deur staan ‘n groep mense en klets om ‘n vuur. Binne in die skuur is dit stampvol soos mense na dié unieke kuierplek se opening gestroom het. ‘n Magdom tafels met stoele begroet jou as jy die deur instap en die skuur
is toegerus met ‘n kroeg en verhoog. Die dansbaan se vloere is blink gevryf met verliefde paartjies wat danspassies uitvoer, veral toe Bok van Blerk en sy orkes begin wegtrek. Dié kuierplek se atmosfeer verskil weer van ander en dit is beslis ‘n eerste vir Trichardt.
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Pupil robbed, dragged by a car Secunda – A 15-year-old high school learner sustained injuries after being assaulted, dragged by a motor vehicle and robbed of his Huawei P10 lite phone. Ethan Venter walked to the shops on Sunday afternoon to buy himself a chocolate. Upon his return, however, three coloured men, allegedly in their 20’s and driving an Emerald Green VW Polo, slowed down, opened the doors and started assaulting him. “One of the occupants hit him on his head and forced him to the ground. They robbed him of his phone which was in his pocket,” his mom, Chantal, said. According to her, Ethan started fighting back and the fight led back to the car. They tried to force him into the car, but when they realized it was no use, they started driving off, with Ethan still clinging to the car. About 100m further Ethan let go and asked a man who was in his car at the side of the road to follow them. However, Ethan’s parents aren’t sure if this man knows where they live and they have no way of making contact with him. Ethan went home to call his parents, whereafter his dad took a car to try and locate the crooks and his mom took him to hospital. Ethan sustained injuries and scrape wounds to his back, elbow, tailbone, right knee and hip. His left knee sustained serious injuries and he is also full of bumps. According to Chantal, he has one wound that is too deep for stitches. A case was opened at Secunda SAPS on Sunday evening and is currently under investigation.
The three male suspects are apparently all skinny, in their 20’s and the driver of the VW has a goatee beard.
Crime snippets Thieves caught red-handed
Ethan sustained painful injuries when he was robbed of his cellphone by 3 coloured males.
Secunda/Trichardt: Several suspected thieves were caught redhanded while stealing household goods last Wednesday. A Secunda 911-assist member saw four suspects exiting a field onto the N17 with a curve TV and surround sound. The member followed them while calling for assistance on Zello. GTR, JTR and Stratcon responded. They chased and caught two suspects while the other two suspects fled. The robbers’ vehicle, a white Toyota Condor, was found with the household goods. The suspects were detained at Trichardt SAPS.
Suspects fire shots at security officers Evander: In the early hours of 26 February two security officers were patrolling around Evander Gold Mine properties when unknown suspects fired shots at them According to the witnesses, the suspects approached the security personnel in the patrol vehicle that was parked at 7# main store. They pointed a firearm at the driver and demanded their firearms and cell phones. After the driver told them that they don’t have cell phones or firearms, they took him to the back of the bakkie, assaulted him. The suspects fired several shots at the officers. One of the officers died instantly. Police are looking for any person who can help with information to contact: W/O Gloy of Evander Police Station
5 Reasons not to miss the Kruik Night Market Secunda… A small but expansive town of industry. It can easily become monotonous and uneventful; and it is often said that there is not much to do that doesn’t involve eating and/or spending money. While that statement is fairly true, the Night Market offers an altogether differently packaged experience. If you fancy a fun evening out and the mall seems a little too much like a bustle, here’s why you should head to the market instead: 1. Quirky Businesses – Finding items and services that aren’t common in mainstream retail outlets is, for our consumer culture, quite exciting. The Night Market is a place to find handmade jewellery, unique clothing and natural cosmetics. 2. Contributing to Growth – On the topic of quirky businesses, it would be tactless to leave out the fact that in supporting small businesses, visitors of the night market are making important contributions to the livelihoods of individuals, as well as the local economy, as these businesses stimulate economic growth by employing those who aren’t employable by larger corporations. 3. Live Entertainment – The most recent market featured the voice of the immensely talented PJ Pretorius. If
you want to feel like you’re at a festival without shredding your pockets for a pricey ticket, then the enchanting effect of combining good food, live music and outdoorsy charm awaits you at the night market. 4. Homemade delicacies – Since its been established that a large part of entertainment and socialising in Secunda involves eating, you’ll be happy to be greeted by enticing aromas when you arrive at the market. Like any other market, most foods are prepared before your eyes, or freshly pre-made in the kitchens of those who serve them. Either way, its difficult to leave without having sampled a few treats. 5. Breathing space – Secunda is relatively small, which means that the few social spaces we have are mostly indoors and tend to fill up easily. The friendly, outdoors setting at the market means that you can be social and browse at a leisurely pace, without it being overwhelmingly busy and driven by anxiety. There are many reasons why one might attend the Kruik Night Market, and in one way or another, it is worth it. So if you’re in need of a relaxed outing to kick off your weekend, this might just be it.
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“Let’s get some men together and inform them about cancer” This were the words of Dieter Uken to the Bulletin at one of the several cancer awareness mornings held during last year. That saw the birth of a men’s breakfast at Lake Umuzi. It was held in the tent at Boesies last week. During the planning of the event, the advert design was discussed and it was decided to play a bit with words. The “men’s only with entertainment” advert was born. According to Martie Zerwick, our ticket co-ordinator, a number of people thought there might be more into the entertainment than meets the eye, all to the delight of everyone involved. Wednesday saw an early start to the event with Dr Dieter van Schalkwyk, Urologist, as the guest speaker. Dieter had some very interesting facts about men’s health that was shared with the men present. It became very clear that a lot of illnesses that men suffer from does not have clear symptoms and early detection is paramount in treating these illnesses. An interesting fact about colon cancer is that there is normally no symptoms leading up to the discovery and diagnoses of colon cancer. The colon does not normally give a lot of problems. A colonoscopy can
fortunately help with detection and also prevention of colon problems. The guidelines are that if you reach 50, you should have a colonoscopy and every ten years thereafter. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the 6th leading cause of death. Most men die with prostate cancer but not as a result thereof. The earlier the better. Erectile dysfunction is one of the few clear indicators for something else. “Erectile dysfunction is the canary for a heart attack within three years” says Dieter. Drinking pills to treat the dysfunction is not enough. Men have to check their cardio vascular functions as well. Diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure increases the risks for heart problems and one should be screened for it on a regular basis. There were a lot of interesting questions that were asked and the main theme was the earlier the better for detection. Entertainment was provided by Billy Brand and he said to the Bulletin that he has never been for a proper examination. “This morning, my eyes were opened” said Billy, “I will have to go for an examination.” The men’s breakfasts will continue with another one planned for later in
the year. Requests have been made to bring this to the older school children and plans will be put in place for that. Tracey van Wyk of the ATKV donated some books that were handed out randomly to some of the men. A blue ribbon was also handed to everyone. This is to remind everybody of men’s health. It should be used as a conversation peace to tell other men about men’s health problems. This breakfast was also dedicated to Dieter Uken in recognition for his personal fight with cancer as well as his contribution to the people of Secunda as a whole.
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Tracey van Wyk, Chairlady of ATKV Kosmosrand, receives cash from Dieter Uken. The money was collected from the entry fees from a mens’ breakfast that was held at Boesies on Tuesday morning. The funds will go exclusively to help cancer patients who do not have a medical aid. Tracey and her team also help patients with accommodation and petrol expenses when they have to go for treatment. “I am so excited, something amazing is happening in this town,” Tracey said.
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9 March 2018
VUT take action
Students of Vaal University of Technology’s Secunda campus took matters into their own hands on 1 March 2018. Expressing dissatisfaction with the functioning of the school, members of the EFF Student Command arranged protest action, during which classes were suspended. Protests resumed on Monday, 5 March. Andile Ndlovu, the leader of the movement, said that activities of the school could not continue while some students were suffering. “Die one, die all,” he said. Some of the complaints of the students include the fact that, while they are paying fees to the institution, there is a shortage of lecturers, which means they are often not being taught. Protestors also allege that management of the school has failed to provide transport
for students, which poses a safety concern since some classes end as late as 8pm. Students are also unable to have late night study sessions in conducive environments, as the library on campus closes early (6pm). Lastly, there are complaints regarding the lack of designated student accommodation, which leaves students staying in houses all over Secunda, regardless of how inconvenient this can be for a student. The protests have divided students into two camps: those who believe that this is a necessary course of action, and those who feel that timeconsuming activities such as these can only set them back further, especially academically. VUT management was unreachable for comment.
Laerskool Kruinpark atlete presteer
Laerskool Kruinpark het baie goed presteer tydens Saterdag se MUSSA Atletiekbyeenkoms wat op Secunda Stadion gehou is. Nege van dié skool se leerders het deelgeneem, waarvan, JC Oosthuisen (Gewigsstoot, Diskus en Spiesgooi), Johander van Rooyen (Spiesgooi) en Jessica van den Berg (Gewigstoot) in die MUSSA span opgeneem is.
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Oosies kook – letterlik!
Hoërskool Oosterland se Verbruikerstudieklasse het Saterdag hul Oosiesjef kompetisie in die skoolsaal gehou. Dit is die 5de jaar wat dié jaarlikse instelling leerders die geleentheid gebied het om op hoë vlak te kompeteer. 36 Leerders het aan die kompetisie deelgeneem en hul bak-en brou is deur Tannie Poppie Coetzer van Kokkedoor-faam beoordeel. Lindie Stander, funksie bestuurder van FNB, het slim voorstelle oor kos maak gegee en ook ‘n demonstrsie oor nagereg gedoen. “Sy reël funksies vir tot 6000 mense, so sy weet van effektiewe kostebesparings planne,” het Liné de Vries, bemarkingsbeampte van die skool, gesê. Hoërskool Oosterland kroon ook elke jaar 'n Oosie sjef. Vanjaar se tema was partytjies, wat ook saamgeval het met die skool se 30ste verjaarsdag.
Oosie sjefs hard aan die werk
Tannie Poppie Coetzer van Kokkedoor het die beoordeling behartig.
Hoërskool Secunda spanne maak skoonskip tydens NWU Pukreeks Hoërskool Secunda het Saterdag in die NWU Pukreeks Wintersport teen Hoërskool Linden te staan gekom. Die reeks het in Linden plaasgevind en het rugby, netbal en hokkie is gespeel. Hoërskool Secunda het besonder goed gevaar met rugby en die 0/14A span het met 19-5 gewen. Die 0/16A span het 33-13 gewen, die 2de span het 15 punte teenoor hul opponente se 12 aangeteken en die eerste span het met 48-7 koning gekraai. Die
0/15A span het die stryd 8-39 verloor. Die netbalspanne het ook goed gevaar en die 0/14A span het as wenners uitgestap met ‘n puntetelling van 23-10. Die B span het hul opponente 21-3 geklop en die C span het met ‘n telling van 6-7 netnet verloor. Die 0/15 A span het gewen met 18-13 terwyl die B span 15-18 verloor het. Die C span het 11-5 gewen. Beide 0/16 spanne het verloor, die A span met 4-34 en die B
span met 5-28. Die 0/17A span het 13-23 verloor terwyl die 2de span met 13-6 gewen het. Die eerste span het met 23-18 gewen. Die 0/14 meisies hokkiespan het met 8-0 gewen, terwyl die 0/15 dogters 2-3 verloor het. Die 0/16 meisies het skoonskip gemaak met 9-0, terwyl die 2de span 0-0 gelykop gespeel
het en die 1ste span ‘n wen van 1-0 aangeteken het. Die seuns se 0/15 hokkiespan het 7-0 gewen, terwyl die 0/16 seuns Linden se 2de span met 1-0 gewen het. Die 1ste span het gelykop gespeel met ‘n telling van 1-1. Die reeks duur Woensdag op tuisgrond voort.
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Secunda – still going green Going Green Secunda hosted a dropoff point for recyclables at the Duck Pond on Saturday. The recycle fundi’s parked a trailer for most of the day where residents could drop off their pre-sorted recyclables as they were not able to collect on Saturday. “We have been very quiet recently as we are trying to sort out our logistics. I will not, however, give up and we will succeed,” Kheya Samuels, founder of Going Green Secunda, said. “It is hard to say how many people came to drop off, as even people who spent the day at the dam contributed, but it was an amazing turnout and we collected that whole trailer and some,” Kheya said. Going Green Secunda will not be hosting a clean-up day this month as they decided to rather have the drop off point available every
weekend during March. “We want to give people the opportunity to get rid of their heaped up stuff,” Kheya said. During the month of April, there will be a trailer for recycling every second weekend and a clean-up day will be hosted on one of the alternate weekends. Gather your refuse, sort it and save yourself the dumping site horrors while saving the world, a plastic bottle at a time. What can be recycled? • Plastic bags, clear and colored • Cling wrap • Milk bottles • Plastic cold drink bottles and cap • Boxes • Magazines • White paper • Newspaper • Glass bottles and jars • Tins and cans
Drowning – know your CPR Drowning stays one of the leading causes of death and immediate medical attention can mean the difference between life and death. CPR can save lives and with a little training, anyone can do it! Little Swimmers swimming school is bringing a professional to equip residents with this life saving techniques at minimal cost. According to several studies almost 72% of drowning incidents happen at home. What happens in the seconds and minutes after the drowning is crucial. The owner of Little Swimmers, Tanja Obersohn, came up with the idea to get a professional to teach locals CPR when her friend’s disabled son drowned
and his life was saved when his brother administered CPR, with advice he received over the phone. It is because of this act that his brother is still alive today. “Our first priority will always be water safety,” Tanja, who is a registered swim instructor, said. There are two registered 3-hour courses on 17 March at Sasol Club. From parent to teacher and from nanny to child, everyone above the age of 10 can participate for R250. The first session starts at 08:00 and the second session at 12:00. The cutoff date for bookings is 12 March as the manuals must be ordered. Come and join them, it may save a life!
Laerskool Secunda & Remax Dryf met ‘n Doel Gholfdag Laerskool Secunda in samewerking met Remax, het op Saterdag 3 Maart hul jaarlikse ‘Dryf met ‘n Doel’ gholfdag by die Graceland buiteklub aangebied. Goeie weer, ‘n vol baan en lekker gees by die bemande putjies het gesorg vir ‘n dag vol pret. Laerskool Secunda is die oudste skool in Secunda en daarom word fondse van hierdie geleentheid vir die verbetering van die skoolterrein asook geboue gebruik. Die wenners van die dag is aangewys as Quinton Martin, Francois Hattingh, Juan Schoeman en Stanley Dodd. Die mini-gholf vaardigheidskompetisie was ‘n eerste vir Laerskool Secunda en sowat 40 kinders het ingeskryf. Die volgende wenners van die dag was aangekondig: Algehele wenner Kobus Vermaak Beste putter – Jay-D Rautenbach Beste chipper – Eagan Opperman Beste drywer – JP Gouws Lizelle van Zuydam, organiseerder van die dag, wil die gemeenskap bedank vir hulle lojale ondersteuning en positiewe gesindheid elke jaar.
Lizelle ontvang ‘n tjek vanaf MCR. Dit was die “hole in one” prysgeld wat niemand gewen het nie. Norman het die tjek oorhandig
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PwC’s Kosmos 3-in-1 details and results for pre-race There are only a few more days to go before runners can hit the streets of Secunda during PwC ’s annual Kosmos 3-in-1. The pre-race for runners who are working on the day took place on Saturday. Results for the pre-race: The Kosmos 3-in-1 saw much excitement with Colin Louw winning first place with a time of 6.07.54. Shaun Stander came second with a time of 6.54.25 and Jolene Carstens was third with a time of 8.03.29. A total of 16 athletes participated in this race. Neels Vermeulen ran his 20thKosmos 3-in-1 and Kevin Steyn his 5th while also receiving his permanent number. It was the first time for Daleen Venter, Denise Wolfaardt,and Dirk Wolfaardt. Wilna Jordaan ran her 505th race for Secunda Marathon Club on Saturday. 23 Athletes participated in the 42.2km and 33 in 21.1km. 34 Athletes ran the 10km. Here are a few details for athletes that are running on Saturday 3-in-1 Entries: Closed. No late entries or substitutions will be accepted. Registration: Friday 17:00- 21:00 or Saturday from 04:30 – 05:45 42.2km Entries: Closed. No late entries or
substitutions will be accepted. Registration: Friday 17:00- 21:00 or Saturday from 04:30 – 05:45 21.1km Entries and registration: On race day from 11:30 – 12:45 @ R140 Runners’ cut-off: 16:30 Age: 16 years or older. Temporary license: R30 Cost: R140 10km Entries and registration: On race day from 15:30 – 16:45. Runners’ cut-off time:19:00 Age: 14 years or older Temporary license:R30 Cost: R80 4.5km Fun Run Entries and registration: On Race Day from 11:30 – 12:45. Cut-off: No cut-off Ages: All Cost: R30 Interesting 2018 statistics for the PwC Kosmos 3-in-1 *The water points will use 180 000 water sachets, 1606 L of Coke, 1020 L of Cream Soda, 1102 L Energade and 58 000 disposable drinking cups. *180L PVA paint was used to paint the blue line that runners must follow. *There will be 7 water points for the 10km race, 12 for the 21km and 21 for the 42.2km.
*1800 entries have thus far been received for the 3-in-1 against the 1000 entries from 3 years ago. *Waterpoints are a very important part of the race and will be judged, among other things by theme, snacks, decor and their clean-up afterward. Water
point officers are expected to clean the street up to the next water point by the end of race day and the day after the race there will be another clean-up action to ensure that Secunda is left clean. An overall winner will be chosen on the 10km, 21.1km,and 42.2km.
Colin Louw en Johan Joubert
Shaun Stander