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Bus of Jim van Tonder School is stolen BETHAL | MARLITA CLAASSENS A bus belonging to Jim van Tonder School in Bethal, was stolen at around 02:00 in the morning recently at a school in Secunda. According to information, the driver of the bus lives in Secunda and Jim van Tonder School has an arrangement with one of the schools in Secunda to leave the bus at the school at night so that the driver can begin with the Secunda route at 06:00 every morning. He allegedly discovered the bus was missing when he went to the school in Secunda where the bus is kept to begin with his route. The area where the bus is left overnight at the school is a secure area
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and there is a security guard at the gate. Jim van Tonder School’s management team informed Secunda Police as well as border control to be on the lookout for the bus. The bus is marked with stickers that reads ‘Oppibult Plaasjuppie Jim van Tonderskool – Bethal’. The vehicle has not yet been recovered. Anyone with information can contact the school at 017 647 5987. The registration number of the bus is FCF 629 MP. newsroom@rekordmediafs.co.za
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Laerskool Trichardt se landsdieners gaan kamp TRICHARDT | LAERSKOOL TRICHARDT Laerskool Trichardt se landsdieners was onlangs Kwasinungu toe om te gaan kamp. Dit was die eerste kamp vir die afgelope drie jaar. Vir baie van hierdie leerders was dit 'n heel eerste skool kamp. Dit was ‘n reuse sukses en die kinders het dit sowaar baie geniet. newsroom@rekordmediafs.co.za
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06 | Rekord | COLUMNS | HEUNINGDRUPPELS Kits-God Ek haat dit om laat te kom as ek 'n afspraak met iemand het, of op 'n bepaalde tyd iewers moet wees. Ek raak ook nogal omgekrap as mense nie betyds is as ons 'n afspraak het nie. Ons het altyd gewag in die weermag, maar ek het geen idee waarvoor ons gewag het nie, seker vir beter dae. O jitte en om te wag vir 'n brief was wreed, en dan moet jy boonop 'n klomp push-ups doen vir elke brief. Gewag vir die bus, gewag vir kitskos wat glad nie kits is nie, gewag vir naweke om aan te breek, gewag as die kinders laat is as ons skool toe moes ry. Maar toe kom tegnologie en foeter ons persepsie van tyd heeltemal op. Die internet is altyd stadig! Alles raak net so verskriklik stadig! En nou is die Here ook gewoonlik effe stadig, volgens ons. Ons bid, dan wag ons lank, sommer baie lank, so lank soos 'n uur, of 'n dag, of dalk selfs 'n week, maar dan maak ons ander planne. Nee wat, die Here gaan nie reageer nie, kom ons soek 'n ander teksvers wat vinniger resultate belowe. Of kom ons begin 'n ellelange gebedsketting, want dan "hoor" die Here dalk vinniger. Of wat van die "profeet" hier onder in die straat, want kyk dié ou laat dinge blitsvinnig gebeur! Of nog beter, ons begin sommer self solank die dinge in plek kry wat ons glo die Here in elk geval gaan laat gebeur, want die nuutste teksvers (van die Here af natuurlik) bevestig dit. Genade, sou jy kon uithou soos Abraham en Sara? Hulle moes verskriklik lank vir 'n kind wag, maar die Here het sy woord gehou, net soos Hy steeds sy woord hou en dit tot in ewigheid sal doen. Wag op die Here. "Uit die dieptes roep ek na U, Here, luister tog na my, Here, hoor tog my hulpgeroep. As U ons sondes in aanmerking sou neem, Here, wie sou dan nog bestaan? Maar by U ís daar vergifnis: daarom word U steeds gedien. Ek stel my vertroue in die Here, ek vertrou op Hom, ek wag op die vervulling van sy woord. Ek wag op die Here meer as wat die wagte op die môre wag, wagte op die môre. Wag op die Here, Israel, want by die Here is daar troue liefde, by Hom is die verlossing seker. Hy alleen sal Israel verlos van al sy sondes." (Ps. 130) Wag nog, glo nog, vertrou nog, byt nog vas, maar bid steeds, en doen wat jy moet doen, maar moenie sy werk wil oorneem nie. Sy tyd is sy tyd en Hy verduidelik nie sommer vir ons waarmee Hy besig is nie, maar as jy terugkyk in jou lewe, sal jy saamstem dat Hy altyd betyds was. ~ Willem Botha
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SABOTAGE - THE ONSLAUGHT ON ESKOM | KYLE COWAN | R280.00 | 073 847 2468 TO ORDER
About the book: After unknown saboteurs toppled a strategic pylon near Lethabo Power Station in the Free State in November 2021, almost causing the country to plunge into stage 5 load-shedding, Eskom’s chief executive officer André de Ruyter declared: ‘This was clearly now an act of sabotage and I think we can call it as such.’ It was not the first such incident, but it was the clearest indication to date that there are individuals out there intent on causing maximum damage to the ailing power utility, and more specifically, to its corruption-busting CEO, De Ruyter, and straight-shooting COO Jan Oberholzer. In Sabotage: The Onslaught on Eskom, award-winning journalist Kyle Cowan unravels the history, corruption and politicisation of the state power utility to explain how and why those entrusted with turning it around are being systematically targeted in what can only be described as a sustained and vicious onslaught designed to protect political patronage networks and those intent on robbing the country. Drawing from interviews, documents, court cases and testimony at the Zondo Commission, this is a shocking account of an orchestrated campaign that affects the daily lives of all South Africans and the survival of the country’s economy.
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A bus full of ugly people had a head-on-collision with a truck. When they died, God granted each one a wish. The first person said, “I want to be gorgeous.” God snapped his fingers and it happened. The second person said the same thing and God did the same thing. This went on and on throughout the group. God noticed the last man in line was laughing hysterically. By the time God got to the last ten people, the last man was laughing and rolling on the ground. When the man’s turn came, he laughed and said, “I wish they were all ugly again.”
| KITCHEN DELIGHT "Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy and savory, made with a seasoned cheddar cheese base and broccoli in ONE POT and ready in under 30 minutes! We love making comforting foods when it’s cold outside, and this week we’re making Ultimate Slow Cooker Pot Roast, Slow Cooker Beef Chili and Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Broccoli Cheese Soup is my go-to cheese soup recipe in the winder, made with broccoli, carrots, and celery in a cheddar cheese base. It’s creamy, savory, and really hits the spot on cold winter days. Plus it’s a one-pot dinner, which means less cleanup later! Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy and savory, made with a seasoned cheddar cheese base and broccoli in ONE POT and ready in under 30 minutes! Yield 8 servings Prep Time10 minutes Cook Time20 minutes Total Time30 minutes INGREDIENTS • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 yellow onion chopped • 1/2 cup celery minced • 1/4 cup flour • 2 cups chicken broth • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper • 6 cups broccoli chopped coarsley • 1 cup carrots grated finely (about 2 carrots) • 2 cups whole milk • 3 cups sharp cheddar 12 ounces shredded from a block
Broccoli cheese soup
PREPARATION Add the butter to a large oven on medium heat with the onions and celery and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally then add in the flour whisking well for 1 minute. Add the broth (very slowly) while whisking well until completely smooth then add in the salt and pepper. Add in the broccoli and carrots and cook on low heat for 10 minutes before adding in the milk and cheddar, whisking well and bringing to a low simmer (do not boil).
World Hypertension day is celebrated annually on the 17th May. The main aim of the day is to educate the public and increase awareness of hypertension, which is also commonly known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is a major cause of a range of health problems such as strokes, heart attacks and kidney disease, and can also contribute to dementia. Many people who suffer from hypertension are not aware that they have it as there can be no symptoms, often people only find out after suffering a heart attack or stroke. The day is organised by the World Hypertension League (WHL) which is an umbrella organisation composed of 85 hypertension societies and leagues from all over the world. The theme for this year is Know Your Numbers, and the WHL would like to encourage as many people as possible to get involved in May Measurement Month. In this initiative which started in 2017, volunteer manned screening sites will be setting up in a range of venues around the world to check the blood pressure of as many people as possible. More information about World Hypertension Day can be found at www.whleague.org and those interested in taking part in May Measurement Month can register interest at www.maymeasure.com. Further information and advice about Hypertension can also be found at your local pharmacist or GP surgery.
08 | Rekord | BONUS FEATURE
How Boston rose to the challenge, emerging as a leader in Distance Education Studying through a pandemic has been a challenge for students. Some institutions (like Boston!) managed to take their students from classroom to dining room table seamlessly, while others battled to create a virtual classroom. Boston has always relied on technology as an effective learning methodology as technology ensures: academic consistency, quality, delivery and validity of all materials and knowledge transfer. Students learn at their own times and at their own pace, anywhere and anytime. Absent students do not miss lectures – they pick up where they left off. Learners who start with less understanding of a topic can repeat lectures until they are comfortable with the topic. Says student Eunice from Welkom, “I will highly recommend Boston. I had a wonderful experience and the lecturers and staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Never had any problems. Quick responses to enquiries and questions. They always checked up on me and asked if I needed any form of help or assistance. They truly care about their students and want them to succeed. I am very happy with the experience and made new friends along the way.” What is unique about Boston? Says Alida Hattingh of Boston
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Welkom, “We have been educating tertiary students for over 31 years. We have always preferred a technology-based methodology as this has increased the success rate of our students. Why? It enables self-paced learning yet with individual mentoring and personal attention from our educators and lecturers. Boston also gives easy access with over 47 convenient locations and a student body in excess of 25 000. External institutions such as CompTia rate us highly - We are rated amongst the top in Africa and globally by CompTIA. We have accredited International Examination Centres, and win awards annually! These include: • Coolest College in South Africa (Sunday Times 2021) • Best College for 13 Years (The Star “Your Choice” Awards) • Best Online Provider (new category) by the Star readers in the Your Choice Awards 2021. • Best College for 8 Years (Pretoria News “Your Choice” Awards) During the COVID-19 epidemic Boston colleges created WhatsApp groups to keep students informed and updated. Boston offered its students an MTN 30gig data package at a hugely discounted rate, in order to assist students without access to the internet. Boston
negotiated with Game stores to offer a discount on laptops!!!. That is phenomenal. Also, Boston campuses are involved in community projects. Boston is a cohesive, integrated facilitator of Higher Education principles”. IT students should be the quickest to take up the challenge of purely online learning, “So far I have had a great experience. I have received more than enough support and I’m glad I chose Boston to study for my Diploma in IT Network Systems. I have gone from having zero confidence in myself to being so proud of what I have achieved in such a short time with the support of peers and the tutors in the college. The academic support is fantastic, my first year of study I was nervous”, but “the tutors have always been available to speak to and reply via email very quickly. During the pandemic, the contact was there near 24/7. Personal support is also superb. All-round great team” Training Advisers at Boston ‘close the gap’ in distance studies: “Starting my studying journey hasn't been easy but because of my student advisor Wesley it hasn't been difficult and since the lockdown started I am sent an email twice a week to check on my progress and for assistance. Help is just a call away”. Semeno
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Phuti agrees, “In this lockdown, things aren't simply the way we thought, and it is a privilege and honour to see how our facilitators are trying their best to communicate with us in order to solve all problems that we face through our studies. I appreciate all the hard work from our facilitators during this difficult time.” Students have managed during the pandemic and lockdown due both to their own perseverance, as well as systematic management of all issues that arose due to Lockdown regulations. "I love receiving good customer service, especially during times like these. Imagine being special enough to receive a call on a weekly basis from a Boston employee just to check up on you. Then to receive an offer from Boston for such affordable data. Now, this is one of the organizations going out of their way to ensure their students feel valued and not forgotten. Thanks to Boston Orange Grove you guys clearly know what customer service means! Keep it up", says Shazelle Pillay. newsroom@rekordmediafs.co.za
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Jurassic Park III eTv on SUNDAY at 01:20 PM
- 13V - Adventure - Jurassic Park III is a 2001 science fiction-adventure film and sequel to The Lost World: Jurassic Park and the third entry in the Jurassic Park franchise. Four years have passed since the events of The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The public is aware of the existence of cloned dinosaurs on Isla Sorna but humans are now prohibited from making contact with the island. Taking advantage of this an illegal boat-towed paragliding operation "Dino-Soar" has been set up to give "safe distance" coastal tours of the island. Young dinosaur enthusiast Eric Kirby (Trevor Morgan) and family friend Ben Hildebrand (Mark Harelik) decide to go parasailing. However, the boat is seemingly attacked by reptiles and left unmanned, heading towards a cluster of protruding rocks. Eric and Ben then detach the tow rope and drift towards Isla Sorna. (2001)
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TELENOVELA WEEKDAYS - 07:30 PM FENIX
- 13VL - Telenovela -The flames that changed all the lives they touched. Fenix, Launched on Wednesday, 10 May on eExtra at 7:30 pm. After the flames subside, nothing will ever be the same. Three women whose stories are very different from one another, cross paths during a fire. Cemre, along with her little daughter, tries to escape the violent nightmare of marriage she has fallen into after fondly getting married. Then there’s Rüya who has never faced the bitter side of truth in her beautiful, privileged life. And Çiçek, who is on the verge of losing her identity and her beauty equates with her existence while trying to start a happy life with a clean slate.
WEEKDAYS - 08:30 PM Dokter Ali
WEEKDAYS - 06:30 PM Elif
- 13V - Telenovela - Ali is keeping a secret from Nazli and it's tearing him up. After a student is attacked on campus, the doctors need to treat her, her attacker and her saviour. Doruk helps Ali to stand his ground. Ali comes close to breaking point, but instead saves the day.
- 16V - Telenovela Melek helps a brother and sister and hopes to right a wrong. Umit is fascinated with Arzu, and Aysel finally gives in to Kazim's demands. Murat and Veysel make a killing. It's Elif's first day of second grade and she is in more danger than she realises. (2016)
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WEEKDAYS at 07:00 PM MasterChef UK
WEEKDAYS at 04:45 PM Family Feud - PG13L - Game Show As one of television's longest running, highest rated and most loved gameshows, Family Feud reveals that the simplest question can generate the most outrageous answers. (2014)
- PGL - Reality - The contestants are given just one hour and fifteen minutes to dazzle the judges when they are asked to cook their Calling Card, a practiced dish that represents just who they are as a cook and showcases their talent.
MOVIES
E Movies Extra 107 Flushed Away SAT at 08:00 PM - PG10 - Comedy Roddy, a pampered mouse gets flushed away into the bustling sewers of Ratropolis, where he meets Rita, a street-wise rat and enlists her help to get back to his posh lifestyle. Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet (2006)
Lucy Sun at 08:00 PM
Sun, 22 May
- 13VL - Action Ethan and his team must eradicate The Syndicate, an International and highly skilled rogue organization committed to destroying the IMF. Jeremy Renner, Tom Cruise (2015)
Sat, 21 May
Fri, 20 May
Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation FRI at 08:00 PM
- 16V - Action – Lucy is accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Morgan Freeman, Scarlett Johansson (2014) Luc Besson