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Albie’s Wireless partners with Fixed Mobile Telecoms to deliver reliable rural broadband Albie’s Wireless, a wireless internet service provider (WISP) based in De Aar, is partnering with Fixed Mobile Telecoms (FMT) to bring reliable rural broadband services to around 3,500 clients. FMT’s carrier-grade core backhaul network enables Albie’s Wireless to offer a highly available service to its customers, most of them in areas with no fibre connectivity. Albie’s Wireless is a member of WAPA (Wireless Access Providers Association of South Africa). Albie’s network comprises 250 high sites and spans 800 kilometres at its furthest points. It covers most of the Northern Cape and touches
the borders of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Free State. According to Albie Augustyn, owner and MD of Albie’s Wireless, his major challenges include getting bandwidth to all the network endpoints and protecting network sites from theft and vandalism. Unreliable service from backhaul network providers has been a constant headache for the business since it was founded in 2012. One key provider to the business has gone as far as to make it Albie’s problem to monitor its rural nodes and towers and to repair faults or start-up generators when there’s a problem. The cost of technicians and vehicles to
service this network to ensure availability has become expensive. That’s one reason Albie’s is partnering with Fixed Mobile and is planning to move all of its core backhaul business to the company in the months to come. FMT is providing Albie’s Wireless with around 2.5Gbps of backhaul capacity. One major advantage of working with Fixed Mobile is that it offers highly competitive pricing while maintaining a high level of availability and redundancy. Augustyn also prefers working with FMT because it does not tie him into a long-term contract. Once Albie’s Wireless moves entirely onto the Fixed Mobile
network, it will be able to shut down its Cape Town point of presence (POP). "I will no longer need to have this POP, which was a high cost to my business," says Augustyn. Says Ed du Plessis, CEO of Fixed Mobile Telecoms: "Partnering with WAPA members like Albie’s Wireless creates wins for both parties. We get reliable last-mile connectivity for our corporate customers, with footprints in the most remote parts of the country. In turn, we offer WISPs access to one of South Africa’s best carrier-grade core networks, so they can deliver top-class services to their local customers. "
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Life in prison for father who raped teenage daughter After a family funeral, the teen fell asleep in her father’s shack, where the 38-year-old man found her, and raped her. A father has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his 19-year-old biological daughter last month. After a family funeral, the teen fell asleep in her father’s shack, where the 38year-old man found her and raped her. After the sexual assault, the teen managed to escape and reported the matter to the police. Soon after, the father was arrested and, following a confession, pleaded guilty in the De Aar
Regional Court to the charge of rape. "He was sentenced to life imprisonment and his name was included in the National Register for Sex Offenders. "He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm," said NPA spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane. The Regional Court Prosecutor Advocate Corrie Jonker stressed that the accused knew that what he was doing was unacceptable since he was the victim's biological father and he had the propensity to commit violent crimes.
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A cleaning operation was conducted in Hanover Photo: Facebook
On Friday, October 21, 2022, Emthanjeni Municipality employees were up and about resurfacing speed bumps as well as cleaning certain areas within the community. It is their intention to keep their surroundings clean, but they cannot do this alone. They need the community members to partner with them in doing
this by not dumping refuse illegally and ensuring that their refuse bins are taken out for collection on the allocated days. The community had been asked to report to the relevant authorities those who are dumping illegally or vandalising their infrastructure.
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Cloud Computing As we progress at a rapid pace into the fourth industrial revolution, it has become increasingly critical to understand how to make use of the vast computing resources available on the Cloud to adapt to changing business needs. The days of creating and servicing internal Information Technology infrastructures are rapidly fading in the wake of Virtual Computer infrastructures to make IT environments more flexible, scalable, and affordable. What is Cloud Computing? “The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.” This course on Virtual Computing will equip you with not only the knowledge to understand the most fundamental Cloud computing concepts, but also provide physical practical exposure to configure a variety of Virtual Computing technologies such as Oracle Virtual Box, VMware Workstation, Microsoft Hyper-V, and more. As a cloud computing consultant you can offer your services to a company, with the unique selling point that “a high-performing private cloud can help cut up to 60% of operational expenses”. Boston prepares people, whether new to
the workplace or employed in an industry, to offer services in Cloud Computing and its configuration, set-up, and networking, to any large or small to medium enterprise. Course Layout: • Introduction to Virtual Computing • Working with Oracle VM Virtual Box 5 • Working with VMware Workstation 12 Pro • Data Centre Virtualization and Cloud Computing • Working with Microsoft Hyper-V • Working with Virtual Machine Manager • Working with VMware vSphere • Implementing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure • Introduction to Cloud Computing The online structure of this course provides guided access to live server environments for configuring Virtual Computing platforms from anywhere. No dedicated hardware or software is required! Use the knowledge and skills gained in this course to effectively function as a: • Cloud Solutions Technician • Cloud Technology Consultant • Data Centre Support Technician • Virtual Systems Administrator Duration: The course can be completed in 70 Hours or less over a time period of one-year flexible self-paced learning. Students can attend online as either full-time or part-time learners.
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New careers new world and a new you - Preparing for a future that matters By Natalie Rabson on behalf of Boston City Campus.
You can’t predict the future, none of us foresaw a pandemic that’s for sure! But data experts can strongly recommend what job you should pick for a successful future. When looking for one of the best jobs of the future, two considerations will be crucial: What jobs are or will be well-paying? And what jobs will expand dramatically as the world recovers from Covid19? There was already a tendency for redundancy as certain jobs were being phased out due to new tech and IT innovations. So we all need to upskill and upgrade our CVs. Have a look below at the jobs with the strongest and weakest growth rates (Using data from the USA Bureau of Labour Statistics), as predicted over the next 10 years. The 10 best jobs for the future include App developer, Computer systems analyst, Nurse practitioner, Physical Therapist, Health Services Manager, Market Research Analyst, and Personal Financial Adviser. These predictions take into consideration a world post Covid19, providing a good salary, as well as the job having manageable entry requirements. The 10 worst jobs for the future mention careers such as floral designer and furniture finisher, door-to-door sales person, and gaming cashier. Not coincidentally, these jobs cannot be done remotely, and also many involve handwork and craft work that may eventually become automated. Says Alida Hattingh of Boston Welkom, “We encourage the learner to stay ahead of the curve by ensuring they acquire valuable skills, stay relevant in their workplaces, and learn to operate the new tech.” “Automation has helped us shop, work, and learn from home, many people do not want to go back to a world where everything had to be done ‘in-person’. Grocery and clothes shopping
online boomed, and while many were ordered back to work, some employers appreciate the increased productivity of having people work from home and have adapted a fluid approach to ‘office hours and ‘office desk workspaces. Online education helped people adapt to a new world of remote learning, remote working, and digitization of jobs," she says. Computer systems analysts analyze data processing problems to develop and improve computer systems. With 53 000 new positions projected by 2026, and an average salary of up to R700 000 per year, IT seems a great place to start to develop a lucrative career. Software systems developers develop operating systems, and network software. The projected new positions for developers are double that of computer analysts in the USA. Computer and information systems managers plan, direct, and coordinate computer systems. With a Systems Development Diploma or Network Systems Diploma from Boston under your belt, you are looking at entering one of a projected 43 000 new jobs by 2026, and an earning potential starting at close to R200 000 per year. An alternative to studying for a medical degree would be to study business and then enter the medical industry as a Medical and Health services manager. With the explosion and regulation of healthcare services and medical insurance, there is a need for these graduates to plan, direct, or coordinate health services. Alida concludes that there is an appropriate career for every learner, and believes in matching skills and interests to your career path. “This is the formula for success. A motivated student becomes an ambitious graduate”, she says. Visit www.boston.co.za
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Hoërskool De Aar Hokkiemeisies toer na Nederland
Hoërskool De Aar Hokkiemeisies toer na Nederland, Welmy Erasmus (16 jaar) en Vuyisa Mata (17 jaar) het ’n onvergeetlike ervaring gehad toe hulle van 2-10 Oktober saam met 104 Suid – Afrikaanse kinders in Nederland gaan hokkie speel het. Ouderdomme seuns en meisies 0.14, 0.17 en 0.19 het deelgeneem. Hulle het in Amsterdam begin en volle afrigting ontvang en wêreld bekende afrigters soos Maarten Bosman, ook nommer 2 in Nederland. Na afloop van afrigting wat tussen drie en vier ure per dag was, het hul wedstryde teen onder andere
Rood-wit en Isseloever hokkie klubs gespeel. Welmy Erasmus het ook in Den Hague haar staal gewys en vir haar span ’n doel geskiet. Daar is baie hard gewerk maar ook tyd gemaak vir ontspanning. Kanaalritte, fietstoere en die Efteling Theme Park was besoek wat groot pret veroorsaak het. Hulle het ook tyd gekry om na professionele hokkiespanne te kyk terwyl hul meeding. Buiten dat hulle met soveel nuwe tegnieke na SA toe teruggekeer het, is daar ook kosbare vriendskappe gesmee en het hulle Nederland in volle glorie beleef.
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Rubrieke Voorbrand!
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CORNÉ VAN NOORDWYK In die afgelope paar weke, of liewer die afgelope paar dae, het Suid-Afrika afskeid geneem van verskeie groot name in die vermaaklikheidswêreld. Jy self het seker reeds of gelees of gehoor van bekende akteurs en sangers wie ons moes groet? En vanoggend vroeg toe ek my sosiale media oopmaak, die nuus van die bekende radio-persoonlikheid, Jeremy Mansfield, wat sy stryd teen kanker verloor het. Dit bring my dadelik by die gedagte dat ons lewenslyntjie maar hier op aarde binne ‘n oogwink vir ons geknip kan word. In ons weeklikse Christelike kolom, lees ek Wilna Botha skryf dat ons moet vrede maak met ons vyande en die strydbyl liefs moet neersit. Ek wil nie haar onderwerp die week oorneem of oor dieselfde ding praat nie, maar dink daaroor. Gaan slaap elke aand met ‘n skoon gewete en weet jou saak is oral reggestel, by jouself en almal om jou. “Life is short, and every moment is precious. Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.” Ek hoop julle geniet dié week se Veldbrand… ‘n mooi week vir JOU!
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“As jou vyand honger is, moet jy sorg dat hy iets te ete kry. As hy dors is, moet jy hom iets gee om te drink. As jy dit doen, sal jy hom verskriklik skaam maak.” (Rom 12:20, Die Boodskap) Ai ja, mens kan mos nou verwag om iets só ongewoon in die Bybel te lees! Wie wil dít nou doen? Die menslike en natuurlike optrede teen jou honger vyand sal dalk wees om jou te verlekker in sy situasie, jy kan dalk dink (en sê!): Jy wil mos! Kry nou vir jou! Ly nou maar lekker honger, jy wou my mos te na kom. Die Here se verwagting vir sy kinders is egter om téén die natuurlike gevoel op te tree. Dalk is dit tyd om die strydbyl te begrawe met daai familielid en hulle uit te nooi vir ’n ete. Dalk is dit tyd om dinge uit te sorteer met jou moeilike kollega by die werk – dit sal makliker wees rondom ’n koffie en ’n lekker skon. Dalk is dit tyd om dinge reg te stel met jou buurman wat jou te nagekom het – bedien hom met iets om te eet. Ek dink dis moeilik om nog kwaad te bly vir iemand wat na jou uitreik met ’n bordjie eetgoed, of saam met jou om ’n tafel sit en eet. Wanneer mens sáám eet, ontlok dit gesprekke. Wanneer mens sáám rondom ’n tafel is, kom daar dalk ’n nuwe perspektief en ’n nuwe verstaan en medelye met die ander persoon. Kyk wat sê die teks sal die uiteinde wees: jou vyand sal skaam kry! Hy sal selfondersoek doen oor sy houding, hy sal vergewensgesind wees, hy sal sien dat jy hom respekteer ten spyte van sy optrede of gevoel teenoor jou. Is dit ’n maklike opdrag? Beslis nie. Is dit moontlik? Ek dink so. Kom ons gaan probeer dit. “Doen van julle kant af alles in julle vermoë om in vrede met ander mense te leef. Laat staan al julle wraakplanne, my liewe broers en susters. Dit plas glad nie by gelowiges nie.” (Rom 12:18-19)
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Rubrieke Klitsgras Die dorpie van ons het nou maar vir jou ‘n paar tertjies wat behoorlik die koek vat! Vir die een tertjie (kom ons noem haar sommer ‘n peppermint crispie) kan nie genoeg kry om haar oneindige liefde vir ‘n getroude Eva te betuig nie. En sommer so terwyl Eva se Adam pool speel. En dis nie die eerste keer nie hoor. Die peppermint crispie wil nie ophou nie en Klitsie het nie nodig om te wonder wanneer die peppermint crispie ‘n paar klappe gaan kry nie. Los die Eva uit wat gevat is en gaan soek ‘n ander gewillige tertjie waarmee jy saam ‘n stukkie koek kan eet. Die ander tertjie (kom ons noem haar ‘n melktertjie) het ‘n gespierde Adam maar o nee dit wil voorkom of daar dalk ‘n te kort aan ander spiere is want onse melktert deel sommer haar nommer so op die slippie wat jy by die toonbank kry as jy klaar geshop het uit. Melktertjie het haar oog op ‘n sekere Adam en doen toe weer die slippie ding. Adam stel toe gelukkig nie belang nie en vertel vir Melktertjie dat hy allergies is vir melk en dit melktertjies ook insluit. Melktertie het nie opgegee tot die Adam se Eva haar mooi laat verstaan het om haar Adam uit te los of sy gaan wys vir die baas die slippie met die nommer. Nou ja toe. Melktert het hopelik die boodskap gekry om maar met haar Adam wat regtig gespierd en vreeslik sexy is te bly. Never a dull moment.. Klitsie
Kitchen delight
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 large red onion, chopped 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/8 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Bodacious Broccoli Salad
Recipe Method
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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What’s featured in 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc?
The T-Roc is designed to stand out. A streamlined silhouette with dynamic lines and curves, the T-Roc is made to push boundaries. To be at the forefront of excellence. In the intersection between practical and extraordinary, it deftly combines smart, functional features with a bold and innovative design to create an SUV that truly drives to defy.
4 motion With the 4MOTION® technology, the T-Roc allocates the engine’s power across all four wheels as needed. This prevents wheel spin and locking, making sure your T-Roc is confident and sure-footed on any road, over any terrain, and in any weather.
LED Performance Light LED Performance Light includes an integrated indicator with separate daytime running light that maximises visibility while you drive.
Interior - The luxury to defy The T-Roc’s plush seats slide back generously which, along with plenty of headroom, ensures a comfortable experience for both driver and passengers. The T-Roc has ample storage space in the centre cubby, door pockets, glovebox and under the front armrest. Its boot is designed smartly and practically to make for spacious and effortless packing. The Discover Media Navigation builds on the capabilities of the Composition Media Radio with easy music management, navigation data, and vehicle information. The system’s navigation data is displayed via 2D/3D map view on the touchscreen, offering a handy choice of three routes: Fast, Short and Eco. Dynamic navigation is based on TMC+, branded points of interest and Speed Limit Display. The Beats® sound system, includes six speakers, a subwoofer and an eight-channel digital amplifier with Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The sound system is controlled via your infotainment system and delivers a 300-watt output with Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.
Confidence to defy with IQ.DRIVE The T-Roc is a seamless blend of style, comfort, and convenience in one beautiful package that shows the world YOU’VE arrived. “Our vehicle technologies are how we make sure we stay connected to our vision of an intuitive and intelligent automotive future. All the cuttingedge technologies found in today’s Volkswagen vehicles are encompassed by our intelligent driver assistance system, IQ.DRIVE,” VW. T-ROC is optional on Design and R-Line models with Design price starting from R 563 800 and the R-line price starting from R660 400.
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