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Recentlysome dedicatedvolunteers and a team of abseilers assisted one of Endangered Wildlife Trust’ (EWT) members, Ronelle Visagie, to assist with the ringing of a Verreaux’s eagle The eagle chick nested on the cliffs outside DeAar Theyhadtouseakayak tocross thequarryonthesideofthecliff These quarries are man made and for the past years there was minimum water in It was used to mine ballast for the railway linesinthearea Goodrainsrecentlyhad filled the two quarries The last time it was full of water was after the floods in 1988 For the past years there was little water in these man made quarries that wereusedtomineballastfortherailway lines in the area The abseiling and rescue team of De Aar, has according to Visagie, assisted her since 2009 “They abseil tothe nestonthe cliffsto pick up theVerreaux’seaglechickformetoring, andafterwardsputitbacksafelyintothe nest As far as we know, all the chicks havesurviveduntilthey fledged andleft thearea“TjaartvanderWaltwhoisthe leaderoftheabseilgroup,alwayschecks on the chick to ensure it is healthy until it leaves the breeding area In the past, he has seen how the adults teach the chick to fly He also once saw the adults catch a reedbuck lamb ”This year offered a different experience The quarry was full of water after the good rains and the group had to implement new measures It is estimated that the depth of the water may be about 30 m, as it is currently fed by an underground fountain “The area in and around the quarry is used for 4 X 4 driving, and many people go there for a picnic or braai The eagles are used to people being in the area “To reach the other side of the quarry near the cliffside where the eagles’ nest is, we used a small kayak Cleon Lameyer rowed me over and brought all the other team members back when they were finished with the task We wore safety jackets whilst in the boat and used two way radios to communicate with each other” The nest is not accessible without abseiling, because the cliff is very steep The team uses rescue techniques, which means that everyone and everything is doubly secured and attached at two places Jonas Mthimunye is an experienced abseiler who also ensured theanchorropesweresecure Thechick is put in a bag on ropes and lowered to Visagie,whoweighs,measuresandrings the chick before she puts it back in the bag The abseilers then bring the bag back up, returns the chick to the nest and leave “Over the years many people havejoinedusontheringingouting Itis alwaysanamazingexperienceforothers to see the chick and to listen to our conversations about the eagles and our experiences over the years We used to publish it in the local newspaper, and from there it was shared with other newspapersandontheinternet Wealso haveaWhatsAppgroupwhereweshare thenewsabouttheeagles After14years it is still worthwhile to share information about the eagles to make people aware of their responsibility towards nature,” she says media@veldbrandmediasacoza
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What does she feel about experience versus training? For her, experience is the best teacher. So how can we use Natasha’s advice to recommend careers to others? Again, Natasha has clarity: the job you should choose? “Anything that a person has both skill and passion for.” When discussing accounting type careers specifically, Natasha says that “I believe every career requires different personalities but at the same time every person must be driven, motivated and dedicated to succeed in their respective field of choice.” Her biggest challenge as she mentioned above is finding enough time. “Time management it has been a major adjustment for me to it in a full time job with my studies that requires time and dedication.” To grade 11’s and grade 12’s that are investigating career options, she says: “Choose wisely, it will save you a lot of time and effort”. As with most careers, continuing education and gaining new skills helps you progress in accounting. That’s why while time is short when you work full time, having an institution like Boston that is customer focused, available to assist with all queries, and motivating you to complete assessments and exams, is such a bonus for the Welkom community. What was Natasha’s experience like as a Boston Student? “Amazing, I have to commend Boston Welkom on their friendly, helpful and courteous staff. I would choose them over and over again.”
Various careers in accounting –Natasha Sewpersadh’s story
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Natasha Sewpersadh, graduate of Boston City Campus in Welkom, is thrilled that she chose Boston as her campus, to further her studies and career. Natasha is happy in her chosen career, and explained why she chose to work in Accounting: She says: “Actually, I always enjoyed numbers, and it is something that I am passionate about”. This makes complete sense to the staff at Boston, as we have always seen that those who follow their passion and select a career that involves their passion, are way more likely to succeed, and to succeed as well! Today Natasha works at Ablon Construction, where she has recently started doing payroll. This is a position that demands integrity and confidentiality, as do most accounting positions. However, if you ask Natasha what her job entails she responds “working with numbers and problem solving”, she does see everything very clearly. It’s so refreshing to chat with someone who is happy at her place of work and happy in her job. What does she enjoy the most? The fact that “I am able to put the skills I have acquired through my studies at Boston City Campus to good use”. However, it’s not all a bed of roses, Natasha does lament the fact she feels she does not have enough time to study. It’s a huge advantage having your coursework online, and being able to study anyplace and anytime, but you still do need enough hours in the day to make sure the studies get enough attention. Luckily the Boston lecturers are available via email or video call if any academic queries arise. Natasha describes an average day for us, to give us a fuller picture, and show how truly dedicated she is to all her responsibilities: “An average day would be where I would study from 5am to 6am,prepare and come into the office where I would make sure the time transactions for the previous and current day are in order, close from work at 4:30pm, get home at 5h00…relax and do a few household chores, check my phone and got to bed around 10pm.” 1. Natasha says that in all accounting jobs, there are 3 essential qualities that a person must have. These are 1.) attention to detail; 2.) focus and 3.) problem solving skills. Her job is simple, yet very demanding.
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In South Africa, August celebrates Women’s Month. It is also the National Organ Donor Awareness Month. The Organ Donor Foundation (ODF) is set on bringing awareness around organ donation. The ODF is a non profitable and public benefit organisation. Striving to promote Organ and Tissue Donation in South Africa. The aim is to raise public awareness of the critical shortage of organ donation in our country. The Mission of the Organ Donor Foundation is to educate South Africans on organ donation as well as to encourage them to become donors.
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To eliminate fears, negativity, misconceptions, inaccurate information that prevents one from becoming an organ and tissue donor. Organ Donation in South Africa is misconceived; hence the conversation and action are avoided amongst many. Organ Donation has saved many lives, globally. For some, an organ transplant is their only hope to continue living. There is a dire shortage of available organs. With so many people awaiting life saving transplants, the ODF urges more people to register as organ donors. The sad reality is the need for lifesaving organ transplants is increasing much faster than the organs are becoming available. By becoming an organ and tissue donor, a person has the potential to save up to 50 lives when they die. One often wonders, can one donate organs while alive and the answer is yes because one can donate either a kidney or a part of their liver while they are alive. This will make the donor a living donor. The recipient and the donor will have to be the same blood group and tissue match. However, this is a personal choice. It is encouraged that people consider donating their organs when they die. This way, when your life comes to an end, you can help others to continue living theirs. Becoming a donor is easy. Anyone is eligible to become an organ and tissue donor. All medical tests are done to see if you are eligible to be a donor are done at the time of your death. There is no age limit. Being an organ/tissue donor is a selfless act of kindness. Donations cost absolutely nothing, no financial compensation is received by the donor or their family. Trading or selling of organs and tissue is illegal. Here is how you can become an organ donor: Firstly, register online at www.odf.org.za or call the Organ Donor Foundation’s on toll free number 0800 22 66 11. It’s important to inform your family and make it known to them to honour your wishes. The most important part of organ and tissue donation is that you undertake to make it known: Ensure you have the conversation with your family, colleagues and your friends. The only way we can save those on the waiting list is to raise awareness
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GEE Week 1 Die pyn is duidelik sigbaar op sy gesig Daar waar sy in die idioot van 'n Jacques se arms lê sal dit wat kon wees net nooit vir hulle wees nie Daar waar hulle onder de boom buite die koshuis van Hoërskool Carpe Diem sit, staan, lê en vry en rook terwyl iemand pos vang dat ou Willemse hulle nie vang nie Terug by Zani wie se tong diep in Venter se keelgat wegraak Hy's 'n vriend niks meer nie Nie dat hy net 'n vriend wil wees nie Zani Pieterse sal hom nooit die kans gee nie Hy skrik toe hy sy naam hoor "Paul Ryk foon" Hy sug, kyk 'n slag weer in haar rigting voordat hy die stompie dooddruk en 'n lyn maak om die foon te antwoord Zani is in die sewende hemel Sy sterk hande met are wat soos 'n padkaart oor sy arms loop, daai six pack lyf daai package onder die stywe gilbert rugby broek Jacques van Eck en Zani Pieterse 'n item Vir jare was hy en sy eks die who's who van Carpe Diem Danksy 'n haar hokkie talent het sy nie twee keer gedink om die beurs by Carpe Diem Hoër te aanvaar nie Sy wonder vir 'n oomblik of hy nog aan sy eks Belinda dink Sy's bly die cheater het uitgekom en hulle nou publicly 'n item kan wees Die skelm gevryery agter die pawiljoene, in die skoolbus en sexting via whatsapp tot watter ure in die oggend was tog die moeite werd Belindagewees staan by die Koshuis venster en hou die twee lovebirds dop "Slet" dink sy terwyl sy Zani se hande stip dophou waar die te gemaklik bo daardie broek raak Sy raak naar as sy kyk hoe Jacques met haar hare speel dis sy ding om sy hande so deur 'n girl se hare te trek Net soos hy sy merrie roskam vir gymkhana Oh well, sy't genoeg op Jacques om hom te laat suffer maar dis daai klein merrie wat regtig die payback van haar lewe gaan kry Want jy sien Belinda de Klerk kry altyd haar sin Dit wat pappie se geld nie kan koop nie, kan altyd op ander maniere bekom word Zani het nie 'n idee wat op haar wag nie Lees volgende week verder Het jy die eerste hoofstuk geniet? WhatsApp ons by 060 405 8979 Vergeet van die shows op TV as jy vermaak wil word Gaan lees bietjie jou Facebook en besluit dan of die “Walking Dead” nog steeds so fassinerend is Jy het nie nodig om by die tannie op die hoek te gaan staan en tee drink om uit te vind of daar probleme in X se huis is nie Gaan kyk gou op Facebook Daar staan dit vir almal om te lees: “Grootste besluit van my lewe of ek my man vandag los of nie ” Ek bedoel, wat de hel! Hoekom deel jy dit met almal? Dit is ’n saak tussen jou en jou man Hoe moet hy voel? Ek imagine net hoe manlief gou vroulief se facebook posts lees om ’n idee te kry in watter mood sy vanaand gaan wees “O, ek kan maar ‘n dop gaan drink, sy’t al klaar weer ‘n kopseer vanaand ‘n Ander vriendin post oor die feit dat haar sestienjarige dogter agter die boyfriend aanloop en vra dan raad of dit reg is Die comments het Klitsgrassie laat bloos En dan die “skinderbekkies” van elke dorp wat die een storie na die ander uitspoeg oor die boer wat op die site sy vrou verneuk en dan die link bysit Tye het verander maar good old moral values nie
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• Season to taste with lemon juice and Robertsons Black Pepper.
• Now make the slaw. Brush the cobs of corn lightly with oil and cook them under a hot grill or in a frying pan until they are tender and lightly charred all over. Cut the kernels off the cobs and place them in a bowl. Add the cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise and lemon juice, and mix well.
• To assemble the dish, place the tortillas on a flat surface. Top each one with a spoonful of the chicken tinga, followed by the slaw and slices of avocado. Fold the tortillas in half and serve immediately. Ingredients: 15 ml olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, sliced 15 ml tomato paste 5 ml Robertsons Cumin 15 ml Robertsons Paprika 15 ml chipotle spice (optional) 1 x 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 375 ml water 50 g (1 sachet) Knorr Chakalaka Soup 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded the juice of 1 lemon 2.5 ml Robertsons Black Pepper, to taste 2 cobs of corn 1 cup shredded red cabbage 3 grated carrots 50 ml mayonnaise 15 ml lemon juice To serve: 4 large or 8 small tortillas 1 avocado, sliced
Method • Heat the olive oil in a pot over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft. Add the tomato paste, Robertsons Cumin, Robertsons Paprika and (optional) chipotle spice. Sauté for a further minute. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, water and the contents of the sachet of Knorr Chakalaka Soup. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and simmer for a further five minutes.
Is Lemon water good for your kidneys?
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Lemon water is rich in sugars, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Drinking some lemon water every day can supplement the nutrients the body needs New research also found that drinking lemon water can prevent the formation of kidney stones, which is very beneficial to kidney health. After the minerals in the urine crystallize and accumulate inside the kidneys, kidney stones can occur. Lemon water contains a lot of citric acid, which can inhibit mineral crystallization, thereby reducing the incidence of kidney Instones.addition, lemon water is rich in vitamin C, 100 grams of lemon juice contains about 39 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant, with anti oxidation, anti inflammatory, anti viral, anti bacterial and other functions.
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Basil may seem like just another well known herb sitting on the shelf at you local grocery store but there is so much more the this honored plant Most shoppers don’t realize that there are different types of this herb and the one you use can make a vast impact on the taste of a dish Genovese or savory basil is the most commonly found version however with a little bit of perseverance you and also find sweet basil Sweet basil has a more appealing taste and will be less overpowering in sauces and simple dishes Want to know the difference? Check the back of your bottle of basil, the type is usually listed somewhere in all that fine print Having antioxidants and anti bacterial properties, basil helps maintain skin health, boosts digestion and detoxifies the body It also helps in the prevention of diseases like cancer, diabetes and other heart conditions Fresh basil contains Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and essential oils If you can get it fresh, that’s definitely best
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Perhaps, but given Chinese brands’ rapid progress, they’ll soon use powertrains that will rival the best legacy brands can produce As far as ride and handling go, again, our on road evaluation was very brief, but by virtue of being underpinned by a ladder frame chassis, the B40 Plus cannot be expected to deliver the same levels of composure and refinement as off road capable unibody products such as the Subaru Forester Still, the BAIC should be much more capable when the tarmac ends As the Toyota Fortuner and other bakkie based SUVs have shown, a ladder frame is what you want for serious off roading capability The cabin was reasonably damped, but the chunky off road tyres generated quite a bit of road noise Off road, the BAIC B40 Plus performed acceptably We couldn’t see a button for a differential lock and assumed the vehicle didn’t come with it, but the spec sheets suggest the vehicle has this feature and it’ll come into play automatically We had a few moments where the BAIC got stuck with one wheel spinning in the air, only to free itself with a lurch as the car’s electronics shuffled the power about and the diff lock engaged The ground clearance, fair approach/departure angles and 4H will keep you going in most tricky situations, while 4L should keep the B40 Plus moving in treacherous sand and Impressively,mud we also had a go in the pre production homologation unit that had tallied up over 10 000 km across the Republic on a variety of surfaces; it still felt solid with minimal rattles and squeaks
Meanwhile, BAIC also has considerable off road vehicle experience the company has, inter alia, engineered its own military off roader In the most recent instalment of the gruelling Dakar Rally, BAIC fielded 3 entries, which completed the event in 13th, 14th, and 15th places overall The B40 Plus adds an off roader component to BAIC’s local line up; an updated model and bigger B80 are due in 2022
What’s on offer? While BAIC describes the newcomer’s styling as “bold and unapologetic”, there’s no denying the B40 Plus takes a lot of inspiration from the Jeep Wrangler, right down to the detachable roof mechanism It may not have the trademark Jeep grille or round headlights, but judging by some social media reaction to the new BAIC, the Chinese and American models “could have been separated at birth” Let’s not even talk about the B80 which bears a striking resemblance to the ‘Benz G Class Perhaps the joint venture between BAIC and its Stuttgart based partner allows for some sharing of design elements? There are two engines on offer A 2 0 litre turbopetrol engine punches out 160 kW/320 Nm and is paired with a 6 speed automatic, while the 2 0 litre turbodiesel produces peak outputs of 110 kW and 350 Nm of torque in combination with a 6 speed manual gearbox The newcomer’s off road credentials are decent on paper, with a ground clearance of 210 mm, an approach angle of 37 degrees, a departure angle of 31 degrees and a breakover angle of 23 degrees BAIC claims its B40 Plus has been put through the wringer; the model has undergone in excess of 7 500 km of off road testing, the firm says The cabin architecture looks upmarket at first glance and, upon closer inspection, instantly familiar Based on what we can see, the Mercedes Benz/BAIC joint venture makes allowances for components of the Three pointed Star to be implemented directly in the Chinese product The start button appears to have been lifted from the E Class, while the air vents look sourced from Benz’s compact car range There are 5 derivatives on offer in 3 levels of trim: B40 Plus, B40 Plus City Hunter, B40 Plus Champion At this price point, the list of standard features is acceptable and the mid spec City Hunter seems to offer the best value for money in the range There are some fun colour choices too; the Military Green and Sky Blue hues are especially likely to grab people’s attention! What is it like to drive? Our choice of vehicle was the BAIC B40 Plus City Hunter (petrol automatic) Having experienced the technical layout of the ADA before in a Suzuki Jimny we were not keen to have to deal with the additional complexity of low range driving with a manual ‘box! Good thing we opted for the petrol auto, as some of our peers suggested the diesel engine suffered from a touch of turbo lag That petrol engine is impressive and, during our very short on road assessment (about 20 km), it felt eager and responsive The transmission shifted smoothly too, but we noted the instant fuel consumption numbers fluctuated wildly depending on throttle application, with numbers popping into the late teens on 75% throttle applications Will the B40 Plus suffer the same ailment as some of the Chinese vehicles in our market in that it’s notably thirstier than its European counterparts?
How much does the new BAIC B40 Plus cost in South Africa? The new BAIC B40 Plus range starts from R549 500 and goes up to R629 500 for the top of the range derivative The newcomer is sold with a 5 year/120 000 km warranty and the brand says “competitive service plan options are available ” Service intervals are 15 000 km/12 months for both the turbopetrol and diesel derivatives Verdict Our first taste of the BAIC B40 Plus was brief, but consider our interest piqued With the prices of other off roaders reaching astronomical heights (Jeep Wranglers start at R750k these days), the Chinese newcomer appears to offer strong value and is more off road capable than you might think The cabin is modern and has some nice looking fittings, but we do wish there was some form of connectivity like Apple CarPlay/Android Auto on offer There’ll be a slightly facelifted version touching down in 2022 and that will likely come with a few more features, as well as an 8 speed automatic transmission
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was founded in 1958 and it has produced vehicles for private and commercial uses (including buses)? It’s one of the top 5 automobile manufacturing groups in China and has joint venture agreements and shared factories with Mercedes Benz and Hyundai Interestingly, BAIC is a state owned company, with Beijing Municipality Government holding the reins Within the South African context, BAIC has been assembling D20 hatchback and sedans and X25 crossovers from semi knocked down (SKD) kits in Gqeberha since July 2018 SKD means the parts are all pre manufactured (in China) and then the vehicles’ final assembly takes place in South Africa BAIC’s Eastern Cape production facility is said to have a claimed annual capacity of 50 000 vehicles
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