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Power stays on, BUT… Residents in the Govan Mbeki Municipality can still expect load shedding despite Eskom’s announcement that it will not go ahead with its intended electricity supply cut offs. Executive mayor, Flora MaboaBoltman said in an extraordinary council meeting on Tuesday that the municipality itself will implement load shedding as an internal matter to reduce the Notified Maximum Demand. This is one of several points on a repayment plan Govan Mbeki Municipality will implement to ensure Eskom receives the payments as per the latest agreement reached between the electricity supplier and the municipality on 9 March. The agreement was reached in the nick of time as Eskom was ready to interrupt the bulk electricity supply from 13 March. The new agreement stipulates that Govan Mbeki Municipality will pay R100 million towards its main Eskom account within the next two weeks. The municipality hopes to adhere to this by paying its current account of about R41 million on 16 March (today), paying over the money from equitable shares that the council expects to receive from the National Treasury on 17 March, and then to pay the outstanding balance by 30 March. Govan Mbeki also agreed that the balance of the arrear debt be rephrased until 31 December. All future accounts will be paid in full and on time, and the municipality will also consider making daily payments as money becomes available through the council’s collection project. The municipality’s repayment plan
is structured to include its current monthly Eskom bill, as well as instalments of between R20 million and R80 million per month on the arrears account of R352 million. If the council stick to this plan, they estimate to have paid off all the debt by the end of December. Highlights of the repayment plan include: • That equitable shares will be used to guarantee payment • That Smart Meters be implemented • That load shedding and control will be implemented to reduce Notified Maximum Demand. Although thankful that an agreement has been reached, opposition parties took this chance to clobber the ANC councillors. The EFF’s Thabiso Mofokeng called the council unjust and misleading for not allowing the community to buy their electricity directly from Eskom. Encee van Huyssteen, Caucus leader of the DA could not help to say: “We told you so!”. “In 2012 we had already warned this council that we were heading for disaster due to bad financial management. However, every time we come up with an idea or good plan, the ANC disregards it as a matter of political principle.” He accused the ANC for a lack of political will. The ANC accepted the DA’s Marietjie Fourie’s proposal for a monthly progress report to council on the debt repayment to Eskom. Several ANC councillors said the council must stand or fall in unity and that finger pointing is not resolving the problem. - Arisja Misselhorn
PJ Pretorius will be making his appearance this Sunday on The Voice South Africa which is aired on DSTV channel 101 at 17:30.
PJ has the voice A worship leader from Secunda will be making his debut this Sunday on the second season of SA’s latest and hottest new singing competition, The Voice South Africa. The 26 year-old PJ Pretorius will appear on the show for a blind audition (where the four coaches have their backs turned to the talent performing on stage). PJ hopes to learn from this experience. He tried out for Idols several years ago, but never made it past the first audition. In 2013 PJ made it to the boot camp round of The X Factor SA. “I did not want to enter another competition, but friends persuaded me to try again,” he said. PJ is a self-taught musician with a heart rooted in gospel music. The story of how he discovered his music talent is quite remarkable, considering that he was turned down for the school choir when he was in primary school. “I was a naughty and troubled teenager, but in Grade 10 at Hoërskool Oosterland, I was sent off to a Christian Camp, called Ek’s Derde. Here I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour
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and my whole life changed.” PJ made new friends who urged him on to join their youth band. “For lack of musical knowledge and instruments, I took up a percussion drum set. It just came naturally. Soon I realised the guitarists received more favour from the soundman, so I tried my hand at it. This too flowed from somewhere deep inside me.” Donovan, the worship leader at Kruik at the time, encouraged PJ to sing. This led to him being accepted into the church band. “I believe that Jesus anointed me with a musical talent at the time of my acceptance of Him. I did not choose music, it chose me.” After matric PJ spent a service year reaching out to the youth, and then decided to go into full-time ministry. He has since learned to play keyboard. PJ now also teaches music school for Swallow 15. He hopes to wow the judges and the country on The Voice SA. “I know I will not be singing gospel, but I will stay true to me and my first love. I want to move people with the talent God has given me,” he said.
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GMM cracks down on makers of “junk” snacks A recent discovery of an illegal snack manufacturing factory in Evander is giving a whole new meaning to the term “junk” food. Officials of Govan Mbeki Municipality came across this business last week while working on Project Kodiko. Govan Mbeki Municipality’s Compliance and Law Enforcement Section shut down the illegal factory where “snacks” were being manufactured and packed in despicable conditions. According to a post on the municipality’s Facebook page, the
factory did not adhere to health standards and other government regulations. Cats, rats and dogs were allegedly found sleeping on bags of “snacks”. There are toilets, beds and a dirty kitchen near the area where the snacks were being manufactured. The factory is apparently selling these “snacks” to informal traders. Bheki Kubheka, acting head of Communication and Marketing in the Govan Mbeki Municipality warned the public not to buy food items from illegal factories.
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Who knows Sipho Mavuso? The police are looking for the family of a man who was found dead near Transnet on 6 December. Capt Bettina Zondo, spokesperson for the Secunda Police, said the body was found in the field next to Transnet. The deceased was wearing a white striped T-shirt and a long sleeve Sasol jacket. “We suspect his name is Sipho Themba Mavuso from Swaziland, but it is not yet confirmed. The police are looking for his family or anyone who knows his family.” Warrant officer Karin Nel can be contacted at 017 6242020 under Cas No. 56/12/2016.
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Go Green with GMM Govan Mbeki Municipality is calling businesses and residents to partner with the municipality by showcasing all their green initiatives, such as the use of solar or alternative energy, re-use of waste water, recycling of waste, development of green buildings, and many more. By knowing where and who those businesses are, we can all learn from them and encourage others to do the same. We are encouraging the community to join hands to beautify our towns and to keep it clean and safe. Projects that the community
can take ownership and be involved in, includes; adopt a specific area or spot such as the duck pond, an entrance to town, an open space in their neighbourhood, etc. The community will take ownership of the park or area by cleaning and maintaining it with the support of the municipality. If there are any interested parties, youth groups, community groups, etc. whom are interested in joining hands with the municipality, they should contact 017 620 6316 or 017 620 6319.
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Consumers have the right to legal assistance A Consumer Court is now open at the Secunda Magistrate’s Court. Similar courts are already fully operational at the Magistrate’s Courts in Evander and Bethal. Retired Judge, Josia Mathebula, is presiding over the cases brought to this court. He is assisted by a legal panel comprising of local legal practitioners Thulani Kgomo and Velaphi Msibi. According to Nation Nkosi, Consumer Protector, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in Mpumalanga has formed these Consumer Courts to offer the consumer the chance to have proper legal representation and to be heard. Many South Africans daily face consumer-related problems. These problems range from bad service, poor quality products and misrepresentation, which results in service providers not delivering what they promised to deliver. As a result, consumers lose millions of Rands every
year. What many consumers are not aware of is that they have the right to redress to many of these problems because they have certain consumer rights. These rights are enshrined in the Consumer Protection Act that regulates issues such as disclosure, product liability and certain marketing practices. The government has set up Provincial Consumer Affairs Offices in all nine provinces to provide consumers with protection, information and advice. These Provincial Consumer Affairs Offices are tasked with establishing Provincial Consumer Courts to adjudicate and resolve all consumer complaints of unfair business practice free of charge. The Consumer Protector who resides within the Office of Consumer Affairs investigates cases of alleged unfair business practices and prosecutes unscrupulous service providers on behalf of consumers. Decisions taken by members of
the Consumer Courts are of a binding nature. You as a consumer can approach any of these offices to intervene in disputes you may have regarding contracts, quality of products or services. The Consumer Affairs Office refers all unresolved matters to the Consumer Affairs Court for adjudication. Categories of complaints generally include: • Second-hand motor vehicles; • Hire-purchase agreements; • Medical aid; • Cell phones; • Housing; • Telkom and Eskom; • TV licences; • Direct selling; • Fitness centres; • Furniture industries; • product quality; • Transport contracts; • Timeshare. According to Nation Nkosi, this court has for instance, recently ruled over a case where a Ford Kuga burned out, and presently a new case has been opened against the Govan Mbeki Municipality regarding consumer accounts. Consumers can contact the Provincial Consumer Affairs
Eight Basic Consumer Rights in South Africa 1. The right to be heard – A financial services provider (FSP), retailer, supplier or anyone else providing goods or services must listen to consumers when they complain. 2. The right to safety Consumers must be protected against flaws or hidden dangers in products or services that they buy. They also have the right to physical safety while they are buying. 3. The right to redress When you are sold an inferior product or service, you have the right to go back to the seller or service provider and demand a replacement or a refund. In some instances, this
right is protected by law and consumers can take their cases to the courts to exercise their right to redress. 4. The right to a healthy environment - Consumers have the right to a physical environment that will enhance the quality of life. 5. The right to be informed Consumers have the right to be given all the information they require about a product or service. For example, they have the right to request a list of ingredients that go into making a product that is being sold,detailed information of a contract that they might sign, etc. 6. The right to choose -
Consumers must insist on a variety of products and goods to choose from based on personal taste, quality or price. Competition in the market allows you to buy what suits your circumstances. 7. The right to consumer education - Consumers have the right to demand education in consumer matters. Both the State and private sector have a role to play in this. 8. The right to satisfaction of basic needs - Consumers have the right to basic goods and services which guarantee survival. This includes adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, education and sanitation.
Don’t become a victim to online scams Secunda Police receive almost weekly complaints from local Internet users who have been scammed. Capt Bettinah Zondo, spokesperson for the Secunda Police Station, warned the community to be aware when buying or selling goods online. “You must obtain the full details about the person
you are dealing with and you must also confirm those details. “Also, ensure that you have the full detail and description of the item you are buying or selling,” she said. Zondo advised online users to insist on physically seeing the item before purchase. “It is best to have a direct exchange: the money for the item.” The South African Council of Business Women (SACBW) in Secunda recently held their monthly meeting at Minute Man Press, where the owner, Anita de Beer emphasised the importance of branding. Janeke Greeff, a specialist in marketing strategies, discussed the various on-line platforms, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of online marketing. Here are Ancois van Zyl (chairperson), Anita and Janeke.
Offices in Nelspruit on (013) 766 4952 or send an email to Nation Nkosi on
consumer@mpg.gov.za or to Stella Mnisi (Clerk of the Court) on stellam@mpg.gov.za.
The team responsible for the cases in the Secunda Consumer Court. In front are Velaphi Msibi and former judge Josia Mathebula. At the back are Stella Mnisi (clerk of the court), Thulani Kgomo, Gloria Shiba, Nation Nkosi (Consumer Protector), Nongoloza Masina (interpreter) Dominic Matsime.
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Aardetyd is genadetyd
Laerskool Krielpark se leerlinge het verlede Donderdag ‘n muntlegging vir Hein Vermaak van Laerskool Onverwacht gehou.
Krielpark help Hein Laerskool Krielpark het verlede Donderdag hul harte, hare en beursies oopgestel vir ‘n kankerlyertjie in hul buurskool, Laerskool Onverwacht. Hein Vermaak (9) was verlede jaar nog in graad 2 aan Laerskool Onverwacht. Hy is in Januarie gediagnoseer met Neuroblastoma graad vier, wat beteken ‘n kankergewas wat by die bynier ontstaan het, het reeds versprei na limfknope elders in die liggaam, bene, beenmurg, die vel en ander organe soos die lewer. Sy ouers Yolande en CJ het op 11 Januarie Hein se negende verjaarsdag in die Steve Biko-hospitaal se onkologie-afdeling gevier. Hy is hul
enigste kind. Laerskool Krielpark se hoof, Max Nel, sy personeel en die ‘n groepie ondersteunende vroue het Donderdag ‘n muntlegging by die skool gehou. Van die leerlinge het ook betaal om hulle hare verskillende kleure te spuit of om dit af te knip. Aan die stuur van die groepie vroue is Priscilla Marais. Haar dogtertjie, Michaella (10), ‘n leerling van Laerskool Krielpark, is ook in Januarie gediagnoseer met Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Priscilla en Michaella het Donderdag vir Yolande en Hein bygestaan. Lesers wat meer oor Hein wil lees, kan sy Facebook-blad Hein’s Journey besoek. Max Nel (hoof van Laerskool Krielpark) is hier saam met twee kankerlyertjies van Kriel, Hein Vermaak (9) van Laerskool Onverwacht en Michaella Marais (10) van Laerskool Krielpark. Die skool het Donderdag ‘n geldinsamelingsdag vir Hein gehou.
Terra Nova has mega power With power cuts looming for the residents of Secunda, and the greater Mpumalanga, residents of Terra Nova Private Town can rest assured that they will not be affected. Every home in Terra Nova is supported by back-up electricity generators. These generators supply dependable power during outages, ensuring that in Terra Nova the lights will be kept on this winter. In addition to the generators, all homes are connected to Terra Nova’s gas reticulation and come standard with a gas stove & oven, a gas geyser and a gas heater. These unique features contribute to more efficient energy use and contributes to a lower monthly energy bill, in conjunction with the use of power saving lights and the excellent thermal properties of the insulation installed in every unit. Terra Nova Private Town is situated close to the N17 and only minutes away from Secunda. Residents enjoy all the amenities and luxuries of a vibrant town, nestled in the rolling hills of the countryside. Residential units and homes are available in three different estates, starting from as little as R465 000 for a one bedroom
Terra Nova’s massive generators. apartment. In addition to residential properties, Terra Nova has also grown to include the very popular Crawdaddy’s restaurant, Hotel@Secunda, conference and wedding facilities and a gym. By the end of 2017 a shopping centre comprising more than 20 stores will be open to serve the community of Terra Nova and surrounds. If you have any questions about any of the developments within Terra Nova, visit the Sales Office at the offices of Terra Nova or call 074 000 0009 or visit www.terranovahoa.co.za
Jana du Plessis is die gasspreker op vanjaar se vroue-oggend wat deur Laerskool Secunda en Lynco aangebied word. Die funksie vind op 25 Maart in die arena by Graceland-hotel, -casino en -buiteklub plaas. Jana is meer as net ‘n kankeroorwinnaar. Dié voormalige skoonheidskoningin en onderwyser wat met gestremde kindjies gewerk het, is weens kanker gestremd gelaat, het nie dat dit haar onderkry nie. Sy beoefen steeds sport, was aangewys as Finesse se Inspirasie Vrou van 2013 en is een van vier ambassadeurs vir Vroue wat glo in SuidAfrika. Haar passie is om haar
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During the SASA-II Summer Games held in Polokwane from 20-24 February 2017, Nhlanhla Mahlangu was selected to represent South Africa at the World Championships for Indoor Rowing to be held in Johannesburg in November 2017.
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17 March 2017 Henro Bruwer, ‘n graad 6 -leerling van Laerskool Goedehoop, het op die Mpumalangaatletiekkampioenskap vir Laerskole wat op 4 Maart op die Secundastadion gehou is, die provinsiale spiesgooi-rekord van 33,84m verbeter na 34,76m. Henro het met hierdie nuwe rekord gekwalifiseer om aan die Suid-Afrikaanse kampioenskap deel te neem.
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Phillip Matfield of Hoërskool Secunda takes part in the high jump for BU/17 at the Mussa Athletics Championships at Secunda Stadium on Saturday, 11 March.
Arno Jordaan took part in the annual club champsionships held at Graceland Golf Club on Saturday (11 March).
Manelisi Nkosi of Hoërskool Hoogenhout takes part in the high jump for BU/17 at the Mussa Athletics Championships at Secunda Stadium on Saturday, 11 March.
(regs) Johan Roarty in aksie op mans-rolbalklubkampioenskap wat die naweek by die Sasol Secunda-rolbalklub gehou is. Die kampioenskap is deur Gustav Kruger (links) gewen. Dawie van Zyl het tweede gekom.
Teboho Leepile took part in the annual club champsionships held at Graceland Golf Club on Saturday (11 March).
Daniel Nyatela won the annual club championships of Graceland Golf Club on Saturday, 11 March. Here he receives his trophy from André Blom.
Nicholeen Smit, ’n onderwyseres by Laerskool Goedehoop, in aksie Saterdag (11 Maart) tydens die Mussa Atletiek-kampioenskappe by die stadion. Sy het eerste in die 100m geëindig en gekwalifiseer om aan die verspring-item by die Suid-Afrikaanse Atletiek-kampioenskappe in Potchefstroom dele te neem vanaf 22 tot 24 April. PHOTO: Jana Oosthuizen
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25th Kosmos 3-in-1sets record The 25th PwC Kosmos 3-in-1 reached new heights this year as thousands of runners from all over the country entered the three individual races on Saturday, 11 March. Bradley Davies, chairman of the race committee, said almost 1 500 runners
completed the 42km race, more than 1 600 finished in time with the 21km race and almost 1 800 runners crossed the 10km finish line before the cut off time. Craig Cynkin is this year’s overall winner of the 73km race (42km in the morning, 21km at noon and 10km at
17:00). He is also the winner of the 42km race which he completed in 2:35:30. Cymkin ran the 21km race in a time of 1:23:45 and the 10km race in a time 37:56. Nandi Zalaumis-Mitchell from KwaZuluNatal is the overall winner among the women.
Graham Malinga won the 21km race and Colin Khoza the 10km. Yolande Maclean won the 42km race for women, Eunice Nhlapho won the 21km race and Wendy Msezane is the 10km winner. Laerskool Secunda received the prize for the best waterpoint of the Kosmos 3-in-1.
Fighters excel at Fight Star 22
Paul “Piksteel” Ronge (assistant coach), Andries “Delta 1” Lee, Cedric “The Dominator” Doyle (Head coach), Smit “Malboer” Steyn and Rudolf “Bizkit” Pretorius from The Dominator’s Den. Tico “The Sniper” van der Berg was absent when the photo was taken. Photo: Encee van Huyssteen
Three fighters from Dominator’s Den fight club excelled at the Fight Star 22 tournament held in Benoni on 11 March. Rudolf “Buzkit” Pretorius, Smit “Malboer” Steyn and Tico “The Sniper” van der Berg won their respective fights. Buzkit won with a verbal submission from his opponent, Malboer beat his opponent with a technical knockout and Tico The Sniper won with a rear naked choke. Cedric “The Dominator” Doyle thanked their main sponsor, Roman Alarms.
He also praised his fighters for their hard work and dedication. “Their results this weekend is proof of their determination to be the best and applying their God-given talent,” he said. The Dominator made it very clear that he will not tolerate his fighters getting involved in public brawls. “If anyone sees a fighter from Dominator’s Den involved in a fight outside of the ring, I urge them to phone me on 076 834 7083,” said Cedric. The Dominator Doyle invites all to support his fighters at the next Fight Star 23 in Benoni in May.