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THE TRAIN OF HOPE IS NOW IN MPUMALANGA PAGE 2

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TRANSNET’S PHELOPHEPA TRAIN ARRIVED IN THE PROVINCE LAST WEEK

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ERMELO: The Mpumalanga public healthcare system received a welcome boost with the arrival of the Transnet Phelophepa train last week in the province. Health MEC, Ms. Sasekani Manzini, welcomed the mobile clinic which is set to deliver much-needed medical services to residents living in rural areas. These mobile clinics travel to areas of South Africa where having only one doctor available for every 5000 people is nothing new. It runs for 36 weeks of the year and travels to 70 remote communities; bringing hope to citizens who are in need of access to healthcare facilities. Residents are delighted to be on board the Phelophepa train in a province where people have to wake up in the wee hours of the morning to start queueing for medical services at public clinics and hospitals. One resident said she had to leave her home at midnight to be first in the queue to have her eye problems seen to. “If I had to go to an optometrist, I would have paid more than R3 000. These glasses I received will last at least two years. I am very happy with the service on the train and I hope it will reach others.“ Another resident also said that he was very impressed with the service he received. “I want to salute the government for this Phelophepa train which is helping so many people. What really touches my heart is how hospitable these people are towards us. They are treating us with respect and dignity so everyone is happy,” he said. The Phelophepa train is a breath of fresh air for residents who are helped within a day and are not…(continue on page 3)

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(from page 2) …sent from one clinic to another. They also have access to top-notch facilities and services which are either free or offered at a reasonable price. Patients only pay R5 for their medicine prescriptions. Services include eye and dental consultations as well as access to healthcare education, comprehensive physical assessments, treatment for cancer, pap smears and testing for prostate cancer. The eye care clinic offers free eye tests, spectacles which cost only R30 and eye drops which can be bought for R5. All services are free to children who are 15 years and younger and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Residents need to bring their clinic cards as well as immunization certificates for children. Transnet Phelophepa train manager, Bheki Mendlula, said they are bringing a complete bouquet of services including mental health and pharmaceutical services. He also urged the public to make use of the cancer screening services and get vaccinated against COVID-19. “With the ongoing pandemic, we have started to assist with the COVID-19 vaccination rollout program. The turnout has been good but at the moment, the demand for eye care is overwhelming. But it’s good to see that people are willing to be vaccinated,” said Mendlula. He added: “We will provide more clarity around the issue of vaccines because there is so much fake news and unfortunately some people tend to believe some of it. They are discrediting the use of vaccines and in the long run, it. If the majority of us take the vaccine, the sooner we can get back to normality and the longer we take, the more chance there is of new variants developing. We encourage our people to take the vaccine and to be safe and protected.” Manzini joined Mendlula in urging citizens to get vaccinated. “We are still in the middle of the pandemic and we would like to urge everyone to get vaccinated. People must also not forget to continue to adhere to COVID-19 protocols,” she said. The train is currently in Carolina, Ermelo and Bethal where it will be stationed for two weeks at a time.

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IT BROUGHT HOPE FOR OUR PEOPLE FROM RURAL AREAS…

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ERMELO POLICE LOOKING FOR MURDER SUSPECT ERMELO: The SAPS in Ermelo is busy investigating a case of murder following an incident during the early morning hours of Sunday, 24 October 2021 next to the N11 at the entrance to Extension 7. It is alleged that a male had been shot standing next to a parked vehicle. He was taken to hospital, but succumbed to his wound. Any person with information which might help the SAPS in the investigation are requested to contact Detective Sergeant MN Zwane at 017-819 2321/8 or 082 373 8389

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ERMELO SKOOL SE RUGBY-MANNE VAAR GOED TYDENS TOERNOOI

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ERMELO: Op Vrydag 15 Oktober het Hoërskool Ermelo se o/15A-7's rugbyspan aan Die Wilgers Hoërskool se 7's toernooi deelgeneem. Die Erries het goed gevaar en eindig algeheel derde. Die poel-wedstryde se uitslae is as volg: Die Erries wen 34 - 0 teen Hoërskool Eldoraigne. Ermelo Hoërskool wen 50 - 0 teen Hoërskool Erasmus en Divan Mulder word aangewys as man van die wedstryd. Ermelo Hoërskool wen Hoërskool Wagpos 14 - 10 en hier word Njubo Zwane as man van die wedstryd aangewys. Die Erries verloor ongelukkig teen Hoërskool Marais Viljoen met 15 - 7. Tydens die uitspeel-wedstryd wen Ermelo Hoërskool 15 - 12 teen Hoërskool Eldoraigne. “Baie geluk aan die seuns met die uitslae! Die Erries kyk na julle met trots!“

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GROOT PRYSE VIR JONG KUNSTENAARS TE WEN BY SKOLEKUNS-KOMPETISIE NASIONAAL: AfriForum bied vanjaar in samewerking met AfriForum Sakenetwerk die Skolekuns-kompetisie by die Prag en Praal Kunskraal by AfriForum Teater aan. Hierdie kompetisie het ten doel om skoliere aan te moedig om hulle talente te ontwikkel en om diegene wat met hulle talente woeker te beloon. Kunstenaars is entrepreneurs in eie reg daarom hoop AfriForum en AfriForum Sakenetwerk om met hierdie kompetisie kinders aan te moedig om hulself uit te leef in die kunste. Die Prag en Praal Kunskraal is deel van AfriForum se gemeenskapsteater en enige kunswerk is welkom sonder ’n vooraf goedkeuringsproses. Inskrywings is oop tot 16 November 2021 en die openingsdag is 25 November 2021. Die tema is “Hoop” – Is jy ’n draer van hoop? Skep jy hoop? Het jy hoop? Waarvoor hoop jy? Vertel ons deur jou kunswerk wat hoop vir jou beteken. Deelnemers kan hul gunstelingmedium gebruik. Die kompetisie is oop vir kinders in Suid-Afrika en Namibië wat tussen ses en 18 jaar oud is. Daar is vier kategorieë: 6 tot 8 jaar oud, 9 tot 11 jaar oud, 12 tot 14 jaar oud 15 tot 18 jaar oud. Pryse op die spel: 6 tot 8 jaar: Eerste plek R4 000, tweede plek R2 000, 9 tot 11 jaar: Eerste plek R6 000, tweede plek R3 000, 12 tot 14 jaar: Eerste plek R8 000, tweede plek R5 000, 15 tot 18 jaar: Eerste plek R10 000, tweede plek R7 000. Meer inligting is hiér beskikbaar: https://www.afriforumsakenetwerk.co.za/skolekuns/.

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WIE IS ONS?

Solidariteit Helpende Hand se roeping is gemeenskapsontwikkeling. Dit is wat ons wil doen, moet doen en ons mee besig hou. Mense is verbonde aan mekaar. Ons het ’n verantwoordelikheid teenoor mekaar en teenoor die gemeenskap. Ons leef binne ’n gemeenskap en wil die gemeenskap ontwikkel waarbinne ons leef. Ons is geskoei op die beginsels van die 1949 Afrikaner Helpmekaarbeweging waar die fokus val op help, saam en ons. Jy is nie alleen nie, maar deel van ‘n gemeenskap. Om ’n gemeenskap te ontwikkel en die uitdagings van die dag aan te spreek moet ’n mens strukture bou en volhoubare oplossings bied. ONS STRATEGIE EN VOLHOUBARE OPLOSSINGS: Om hulpbronne, energie en tyd te spandeer aan oplossings wat nie volhoubaar is nie, maak nie sin nie. Daarom was Solidariteit Helpende Hand se strategie van die begin af sterk strukture wat volhoubare oplossings bied. Armoede moenie net draagliker gemaak word nie, maar moet voorkom en verbreek word. By monde van Flip Buys was die beste helpende hand nog altyd dié een aan die einde van elke mens se eie arm. Daarom is dit Solidariteit Helpende Hand se doel om mense te help om hulself te help. ONS PROJEKTE: Ons is besig met verskeie projekte. Vandag deel ek graag een daarvan met julle: BEMAGTIG ’n KIND; Kinders is ŉ kwesbare deel van ons samelewing – hulle kies nie in watter huis of in watter omstandighede hulle grootword nie. Soms verg dit net ŉ klein verskil in so ŉ kind se lewe om vir hom of haar ŉ brug te bou na beter omstandighede, hetsy dit koshuisgelde, vervoer na en van die skool, remediërende onderrig, terapie of iets anders is wat hulle benodig. Elke aansoek wat ingedien word, word deur ŉ paneel bespreek en op meriete beoordeel, en elke kind se individuele behoeftes word in ag geneem wanneer hierdie aansoeke oorweeg word. Die administrasie en finansies van suksesvolle aansoeke word deur Helpende Hand se maatskaplike en finansiële afdelings behartig en geen betalings word direk aan ouers gemaak nie – dit word slegs aan die betrokke instansie self oorbetaal. Die fondse wat vir die Bemagtig-ŉkind-projek aangewend word, vorm deel van die JD Kestellgedenkfonds. Dié fonds is vernoem na dr. John Daniel Kestell, oftewel Vader Kestell, soos hy bekend was – een van die merkwaardigste figure in Afrikaanse geledere. Vader Kestell was in sy eerste bedieningsjare as predikant só geraak deur die verarming van die Afrikaner dat hy besluit het om sy lewe daaraan te wy om verarmde Afrikaners geestelik, kultureel en maatskaplik op te hef. Vir Vader Kestell was onderrig die sleutel om die kringloop van armoede te verbreek. Solidariteit Helpende Hand volg ook, soos Kestell, ŉ benadering van opheffing deur opleiding om die armoedesiklus te verbreek. Ons nooi jou om ŉ bydrae tot die JD Kestell-gedenkfonds te maak sodat meer kinders deur die Bemagtig-ŉ-kind-projek bygestaan kan word. WIE WORD GEHELP? Die Bemagtig-ŉ-kind-inisiatief voorsien in ŉ wye spektrum behoeftes van kleuterskool-, laerskool- en hoërskoolleerders, insluitend: • Skoolklere • Ekstra klasse • Na-skool-gelde • Terapie (spel-, spraak- en arbeidsterapie) • Vervoer na en vanaf skool • Koshuisgelde. Besoek gerus ons webwerf by www.helpendehand.co.za vir meer inligting. Uitgereik deur: Tanya Rossouw - SOLIDARITEIT HELPENDE HAND

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LIVE LESOTHO MAKES FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE MOTUL ROOF OF AFRICA 2021

PICTURE: Start of Round the Houses at 2019 Motul Roof of Africa (Supplied)

This year’s Roof is now just a month away (24 – 28 November 2021) , and organisers are putting the finishing touches to what will be a very welcome return for one of Africa’s most iconic Hard Enduro events. The buzz around the return of the Motul Roof of Africa – after only it’s second-ever postponement – can be judged by the fact that over 400 entries have already been received for this year’s event. Alongside the established Gold, Silver and Bronze Classes, a new Iron Class has been added to give ‘weekend warriors’ the chance to experience the mountains of Lesotho from the saddle. As the event approaches, organisers Live Lesotho have further refined the format to achieve a perfect balance between challenging elements and striving to ensure the safety of riders and their support crews. This will see each rider limited to just five support crew members. The format this year will be similar to 2019, but with the notable exception of the EnduroX component. This decision was taken by Live Lesotho in an effort to avoid mass gatherings while COVID-19 is still a consideration. On Wednesday 24 November, riders will need to go through the required documentation and scrutineering sessions. The process will take place at the Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino (top hotel) and will be streamlined to facilitate social distancing – without being in any way less rigorous. On Thursday 25 November, the program will run as follows: Round the Houses through the streets of Maseru; Followed by a Time Trial at Thaba Bosiu, for all classes. Friday 26 and Saturday 27 November, will be Race Day 1 and 2 respectively, and the start/finish will be a Thaba Bosiu,

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PICTURE: Epic trails and meticulously marked routes await, taken by ZCMC at the 2019 Motul ROA (s) (Supplied)

headquarters for the event. “This year’s Motul Roof of Africa will be the result of two years’ planning and plotting new routes, so we’re certain that riders will feel it was worth the wait,” commented Charan Moore, Motul Roof of Africa Route Director and Manager of Live Lesotho. “We can confidently promise both Roof rookies and returning riders a rewarding, challenging course – something they will never forget,” he added. Speaking of returning riders, this year’s field will be headed by defending Roof champion Wade Young of the Sherco Racing Factory Motul Team. When he lines up at the start of the Mother of Hard Enduro, Young will be hot off the international circuit – he’s reportedly delighted to have the chance to try and retain his crown in the face of stiff Gold Class competition from the likes of Travis Teasdale (Trax GasGas), Brett Swanepoel (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna), Matt Green (Matthew Green Racing), Luke Walker (McLarens bLU cRU Yamaha), Kerim Fitzgerald (Red Bull KTM) and Heinrich Aust (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna). Kirsten Landman (Brother Leadertread KTM) will be tackling the Gold Class as training for next year’s Dakar Rally. Confirmed participants in other classes include riders from the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Egypt, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia and Swaziland, as well as a strong showing of Basotho riders. The Roof is therefore providing a welcome boost to a local tourism sector that has been hard hit by the pandemic. To make life a little easier for competitors, Motul will be sponsoring the Bike Wash facility in partnership with Eco Tanks and Goscor

Power Products, with Craig Kruger and his team providing facility management. While motorcycle manufacturers will endeavour to support teams and individual competitors during the event in ways that are aligned with COVID protocols. “We are very much looking forward to reconnecting with our friends in the Enduro community – whilst still respecting social distance guidelines,” commented Mercia Jansen, Motul Area Manager for Southern and Eastern Africa. “Last year’s postponement left a gap in our diaries, so we’re especially looking forward to returning to Lesotho and the Maloti Mountains,” she added. Lesotho’s management of COVID-19 has led to borders being re-opened for tourists (and riders). Only one negative PCR test is required for entry into Lesotho, and this must be within 72 hours of crossing the border. This negative result is then valid for 14 days, meaning that no second test is required within Lesotho. Rapid tests are available at the border, but this needs to be repeated on exit. Lesotho has also implemented drive-through border formalities, although South Africa has yet to follow suit. The hard work of all stakeholders, including sponsors and the Lesotho Government has contributed significantly to the excitement that is building around the Motul Roof of Africa 2021. For more information about this year’s Roof, including the COVID-19 measures that will be in place, visit the official Motul Roof of Africa Facebook page. For further information and to enter the event, visit the official Motul Roof of Africa website: www.roofofafrica.co.ls Issued by Listen Up on behalf of MOTUL South Africa

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 DEUR THARINE HURTER

REKORD VERSKONING: REKORD HET IN VERLEDE WEEK SE UITGAWE (22 OKTOBER) PER ABUIS ‘N GEDEELTE VAN THARINE HURTER SE SKRYWE UITGELAAT. ONS WIL GRAAG OMVERSKONING VRA AAN THARINE HIERVOOR. ONS MAAK GRAAG DIE REGSTELLING DEUR DIE SKRYWE WEER EN KORREK TE PLAAS. - RED

Hoe om te toets of jy dalk 'n boer se vrou is: Boer se vrou Surette van Niekerk is 'n knap onderwyseres én boervrou. Sy het die paar punte oor hoe jy jouself in die rol as boer se vrou kan geniet. Hoe om te toets of jy dalk 'n boer se vrou is: 1. Die oom by die koöperasie se onderdele-toonbank ken jou op jou voornaam en vra gereeld uit oor jou kinders se welstand. 2. Jy weet hoe om jou kar se wiel te ruil sonder om 'n nael te breek. 3. Jou tweede voertuig is 'n bakkie, wat in elk geval jou eerste keuse is. 4. Jy weet van watter kant af kom die reën, al weet jy nie regtig watter kant oos of wes is nie. 5. Die eerste lammers/ bokkies/ kallers van die nuwe seisoen stoot 'n knop in jou keel. 6. In jou opinie kan die reuke van Dior, Chanel, of enige Franse parfuum, nie kersvashou by die reuk van die eerste somerreën óf 'n vars, omgeploegde land nie. 7. Jy weet hoe om diesel uit die dieselkar te tap, hoe om 'n trekker te "jump start" en hoe om die kragopwekker aan die gang te kry. 8. Jy dra 'n Leatherman in jou handsak. (Vir 'n duisend verskillende redes, wat insluit om gou op pad dorp toe 'n draad reg te maak nadat jy skape uit die pad uit gejaag het) 9. Jy kan enige siekte by die plaaswerkers diagnoseer. Hulle glo eerder in jou behandeling as in die dokter op die dorp. 10. Jy sien die vreugde in jou man se oë as hy soggens vroeg sy

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khaki's aantrek en jy sien die moegheid as hy saans tuis kom en sy oliebesmeede khaki's op die badkamervloer los. 11. Jy ken 'n draadhek en weet om hom nie te onderskat nie. Dieselfde geld vir die grondpad en die stoor se deure. 12. Jy weet hoe om skielik vir 'n spul kuiergaste 'n ete aanmekaar te slaan met 6 eiers, 'n halwe brood en twee tamaties. 13. Jy weet presies hoe groot jy rolletjies wors moet pak, sodat dit mooi in die worspan pas. 14. Jy swaai nie uit vir 'n jakkals nie. 15. Jy kan tot in die fynste detail jou roete deur die dorp beplan, want jy moet bearings koop, meel laai en kruideniersware kry. 16. Jy't 'n

Meester

pistool en jy's nie bang om hom te gebruik nie. 17. Die vooruitsig van 'n veiling maak jou meer opgewonde as Woollies se uitverkoping. 18. Jy weet jou man se "etensuur" is enigiets tussen 10:00 en 16:00. En jy's gereed met kos as hy instap, of net glad nie opdaag nie. 19. Die kom en gaan van die reën stel die reëls op. Jy weet om nie langtermynplanne te maak nie. As dit reën moet ons plant en as dit droog is moet ons stroop. 20. Daar gaan nie 'n dag verby sonder dat jy die Here dank vir die voorreg om 'n boer se vrou te kan wees nie.

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Heuning

 DEUR WILLEM BOTHA

Druppels

As ek nou vir jou sou vra om regtig eerlik, uit die diepte van jou hart te antwoord of jy soms nie net so effe bang is dat jy in die ewige verdoemenis sal beland nie, wat sal jy sê? Ja ons praat van geloofsekerheid, maar soms wanneer ons voel of ons net eenvoudig nie regtig nougeset die reguit pad stap nie, kan daar dalk twyfel wees. Wel, dis vir my so. "Dit alles is 'n bewys van die regverdige oordeel van God, naamlik dat Hy julle geskik geag het vir sy koninkryk, waarvoor julle nou ook ly. God is tog regverdig: die mense onder wie julle nou so ly, sal Hy as straf ook laat ly; en aan julle lyding, en ons s'n, sal Hy 'n einde maak wanneer die Here Jesus met sy magtige engele in 'n vuurvlam uit die hemel verskyn. Dan sal Hy die mense straf wat nie vir God ken nie en dié wat die evangelie van ons Here Jesus nie gehoorsaam nie. Die ewige verdoemenis

sal hulle straf wees, altyd geban uit die teenwoordigheid van die Here en van sy wonderbaarlike mag." (2 Tes. 1:5-9) Hier lees ons dat daar vir seker 'n oordeel sal wees as Jesus terugkom. Ons lees ook in ons geloofsbelydenis "... vanwaar Hy sal kom om te oordeel, die wat nog lewe, en die wat reeds gesterf het.“ Jy sien, die konsep van "genade" bly vir my so effe onverstaanbaar. Maar soms kom iemand op jou pad en sê vir jou iets wat jou asem half wegslaan, soos wat hierdie week met my gebeur het. Nou kan ek sê: "toe drop die pennie". Dink mooi na oor wat jy nou gaan lees. Dieselfde Persoon wat gaan kom om te oordeel, is die Een wat vir jou gesterf het! Wow, dit tref my tussen die oë. Die Redder en die Regter is een en dieselfde persoon! Kyk nou hoe kort en bondig stel Paulus dit. "Daar is dus nou geen veroordeling vir dié wat in Christus

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Jesus is nie." (Rom. 8:1). Dus, Jesus kom om te oordeel, maar omdat ons "in Christus" is, trek dit 'n finale streep deur die oordeel vir diegene wat Hom aangeneem het. Geen enkele ander ding is nodig nie, niks! Ja, natuurlik gaan daar 'n vars nuwe lewenswyses saam met die "in Christus" gedagte en ons moet inderdaad soos gereddes lewe, maar toe Hy vir jou gesterf het (meer as 2000 voordat jy eens geleef het), is daar 'n streep deur die oordeel vir jou getrek. Dié Een wat kom om te oordeel, is presies dieselfde Een wat vir jou gesterf het. En net daar verstaan ek so 'n aks beter van genade. Jy kom in 'n hof en die regter gooi jou saak uit die hof uit, want hy het reeds jou vonnis uitgedien. Só eenvoudig, maar so ongelooflik kragtig. Dus, loop die pad so reguit as moontlik, maar hou op vrees. En vind geweldig baie troos in sy wederkoms!

Christianity Works

Slipping on the banana peel…

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26-27

 BY BERNI DYMET

Sin. The same one seems to trip us up over and over again. It’s almost like you walk out the front door and step on the same banana peel in the same place day after day, and fall flat on your face. Again! Why is that? I know that you know exactly what I’m talking about. We each have that one temptation that entices us; that one sin that entraps us over and over again – a short temper perhaps, or passiveaggressive behaviour. Maybe it’s gossiping or sexual immorality. It’s as though you’re completely powerless to break the cycle. You know Jesus came to set the captives free, but He just doesn’t seem to want to set you free. Ever felt like that? Perhaps you know the story of Job. He was one of the good guys, and yet God allowed the devil to attack him like nothing on this earth. He lost pretty much everything and whilst he often asked God “Why?” he never turned his back on God. He made it through many years of trials, and God blessed him. How did he make it through? What was it that gave him the strength to resist the temptation to curse God (which was the bet that the devil made with God right up front – I bet you I can get Job to curse you to which God replied – Bet you can’t. Do your darndest!) Well, here it is … the source of Job’s power: Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food. (ESV) He treasured the Word of God even more than his food. And with the Word of God given such powerful sway in his heart, he was unassailable to the worst that the devil could throw at Him. That’s where the power is.

LOCAL Government Elections

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SA youth voting for the first time in local government election Voting can be daunting and intimidating for those doing it for the first time, however, it is considered the most democratic tool of power vested by governments to their citizens. The most surprising information concerning voting is the lack of participation from young South Africans which is attributed to the absence of adequate knowledge that can enable them to feel that their vote matters in the election process. A research conducted by the Institute of Security Studies states that the importance of voter and civic education cannot be overstated. Furthermore, these initiatives can be used to create a better understanding for young voters on their rights and responsibilities to better view the country’s election process and political system. Amidst the efforts and processes put in place by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) which include the distribution of voter education through social media platforms to ensure young and first-time voters are eligible and registered, statistics of their participation in the election process is still in decline. The research also notes that political maturity through education is a vital part when emphasizing the importance of voting to young people, specifically between the ages of 18 and 19. This age group has been observed as uncertain who to vote for or whether to participate at all in the voting process due to a lack of insight and experience about politics. Some interesting data and statistics from Statistics South Africa concerning youth participation can be observed: 1.) Of the 26.2 million registered voters for the upcoming 2021 Local government election, the age group between 18- 29 make up 4 599 467 (17.54%). 2.) When looking at youth participation in previous elections like the 1999 elections, the youth turnout was between 43% and 44.5% and for the 2004 elections, just over 9 million of those aged 18-35 representing a total of 44% of registered voters in that year. 3.) When comparing registered voters between the ages of 18- 34 during the 2009 elections, the figures showed a total of 9 820 251 young people registered for the elections. The Election Day turnout between the ages of 18 – 19 was 490 875 of the 669 421 registered voters and the age group between 20 – 29 was 3 568 875 out of the 5 995 055 registered voters. Academics observed major events in the country that led to the youth turning out in number to cast their vote during the 2009 elections. Moreover, the turnout was influenced by Barack Obama’s ascendance to the White House which indirectly helped political parties accelerate campaigns at the time. Following those major turnouts was a disengagement of young people from the electoral process unlike the class of 1976 era, who were most politically active and conscious from an early age. Reports state that the decline was due to a lack of involvement in political and social issues affecting the country, but rather focus on the new digital age of gadgets such as video and the internet. However South African young people share a different sentiment to the above notion, they attribute the decline due to a lack of opportunities afforded to them. With unemployment on the rise in South Africa, many young people were demotivated to vote as they strongly believe their government has neglected them and their dreams. Political scholars have since termed this youth apathy as premature conclusions because they have lost interest in political processes and their participation has since shifted.

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Toeskouers word toegelaat

Johanco Faihst “Ongelooflike naweek by Blouputs in die Noord-Kaap. Die babers het geloop, viskop is die baas. Grootste een vir die naweek was 26kg”

Sportaktiwiteite by skole mag nou weer deur toeskouers bygewoon word. Toeskouers word ook nou weer toegelaat by kuns- en kultuurgeleenthede. Daar word in die media berig dat die Minister van basiese onderwys, Angie Mothshekga gister die gewysigde regulasies in die staatskoerant gepubliseer het. Sportaktiwiteite is Mei vanjaar opgeskort en weer hervat in Augustus as gevolg van die Covid-19 pandemie. Die getal mense wat toegelaat word by skoolgeleenthede word beperk tot 750 of minder binneshuis, en 2000 buitenshuis. Alle Covid-19 regulasies soos onder andere die dra van maskers, sosiale distansiëring, temperatuurmeting, sanitering en toegagsbeheer moet steeds streng toegepas word volgens die Minister.

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Delight

3 Ingredient Fruit Cake You are going to love this delicious and beautifully moist 3 ingredient fruit cake! It is such an easy recipe you will want to make it again and again! Serves: 30 INGREDIENTS  1kg of mixed dried fruit  600ml chocolate milk  2 cups self-raising flour

INSTRUCTIONS  Place the mixed fruit into a large mixing bowl, add the chocolate milk and stir to combine.  Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate overnight.  Line a 20 cm (8 inch) square cake tin with baking paper and preheat oven to 160 °C (320 °F) or 150 °C (300 °F) if fan forced.  Fold the flour through the fruit mixture and then transfer it to the cake tin.  Bake for 2 hours then turn off the oven and leave the cake in the oven for a further 30 minutes.  After removing from oven, allow the cake to cool completely before cutting and serving.

Colorful DIY River Rock Garden Markers Want to mark your different plants and veggies with something more than just run-ofthe-mill markers or wooden stakes? Then this DIY Garden Markers project is the ultimate solution! This is a great DIY Garden Project to involve your kids in. You can teach them about the different kinds of flowers, fruits, and vegetables growing in your garden. Try to find rocks of different shapes and sizes, and draw the fruits and their names on each rock, or even spray them with a clear finishing spray to make them weatherproof!

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New Volkswagen Caddy for SA Soon Volkswagen South Africa has confirmed that the new Caddy will arrive locally in November 2021. Here’s what you can expect from the popular MPV. The Volkswagen Caddy serves as both a family MPV or cargohauling business vehicle and the new 5th-generation Caddy is due to arrive in South Africa in November 2021. The Caddy is built on Volkswagen’s highly scalable MQB platform and rather than redesigning the wheel for its new Caddy, the Volkswagen design approach is more evolutionary. The face of the new Caddy and the grille in particular is much slimmer than before with newly-designed LED headlights and a honeycomb mesh design for the lower grille completing the front-end design. The Caddy’s rear end gets slim vertical LED headlights. The Caddy will be offered with either a single large tailgate or dual rear doors as well as single or double side sliding doors. These doors can also be opened or closed electrically if you wish. Optional features will include a panoramic sunroof, removable tow bar and 16-inch Wien alloy wheels. A total of 12 body colours will also be on offer. When it comes to market, the Caddy will be offered with a new naming convention including Caddy, Caddy Maxi, Caddy Kombi, Caddy Maxi Kombi, Caddy Cargo and Caddy Maxi Cargo. The short wheelbase Caddy has seating for 5 passengers while the long-wheelbase Caddy Maxi is a 7-seater. As for the Caddy Kombi, it can be used as both a personal leisure vehicle or as a work vehicle and is offered in both short-wheelbase (7-seater) and long-wheelbase (5-seater/optional 7-seater) configurations, Seats can be removed to make more space and both feature easy-access sliding doors. The short wheelbase Caddy Cargo and long-wheelbase Caddy Maxi Cargo will serve your business needs with loading space of 3.1m3 and 3.7m3 respectively and up to 6 lashing rings make it possible to secure your load. The Caddy’s interior has been redesigned and infotainment screens will range from between 6.5-inches to 10-inches and a Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit will also be on the options list. A new multifunction steering wheel and automatic transmission lever are fitted and the new ergonomic seats should provide higher levels of comfort. Keyless Access will also be offered. A host of driver assistance systems will also be on offer including Travel Assist adaptive cruise control, Trailer Assist and Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert.

Engines for the new VW Caddy: The new Caddy will be offered with a petrol or diesel engine. The 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated engine will offer 81 kW and 152 Nm of torque and will be mated with a 6speed manual transmission. Volkswagen claims 7.3L/100km for this engine and it will be offered in the Caddy, Caddy Kombi (SWB) and Caddy Cargo (SWB). As for the diesel engine, it’s a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 81 kW and 300 Nm of torque and it will also be paired to a 6-speed manual transmission and carry a claimed fuel consumption figure of 5.5 L/100km. It will be offered in the Caddy, Caddy Maxi (LWB), Caddy Kombi (SWB), Caddy Cargo (SWB) and Caddy Maxi Cargo (LWB). The passenger Caddy and Caddy Maxi will be sold with a 3-year/120 000km warranty while the Caddy Kombi, Caddy Maxi Kombi, Caddy Cargo and Caddy Maxi Cargo come standard with a 2-year / unlimited km warranty. A 12-year anticorrosion warranty is also standard across the range. Local pricing details will be confirmed closer to launch in November 2021.

If you are looking for a stylish panel van to haul goods, or people, the new Caddy is probably a good bet.

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End-Of-Life-Care

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Nursing at Hospice:

It is a family affair We are Mortal. We’re born, we live, we make our mark and, when it’s time, we die. Though the time and circumstances are particular to each of us, we bear the prospect of death in common. We suffer as we watch our loved one decline and feel we are powerless to spare him or her. If you have chosen to read this article, you and your family are probably facing some challenging healthcare decisions. It may be hard for you to talk about death or know what to do next. Perhaps you feel alone and like you are losing control: you are confused by the information you are getting, medical interventions happen before you have a chance to understand them, and you are probably worried about money. It is unclear who is in charge… but it certainly doesn’t feel like you are. When we feel overwhelmed, we reach for what we know best and what is most dear to us. Families are our safety nets and sources

of strength. Hospice programs help family members understand, prepare for, and support each other through a final illness. With sound medical advice, hospice helps families make the choices that are right for them. It teaches family members how to confidently give the best care possible. When death comes, hospice continues to care for family members in their grief. Knowledgeable nurses are hands-on clinicians as well as the communication bridge to physicians and other healthcare providers. Hospice professionals assisting vulnerable patients and patient family members are often seen as “angels” and are trusted explicitly as they help families to make sense of the unknown, console them during times of burden and loss and step in where others may not be able to. Hospice care depends on your family members coming together, each doing their part. Hospice staff, ideally, are not

there to “take over;” rather, they are to teach and support. Although many may not know it, you and other family members can give amazing care, and hospice nurses assist in unlocking this potential, whilst supporting. In moments of a medical crisis, you can be confident that you can reach a hospice nurse and get a prompt response. When stress mounts, hospice staff provide practical assistance and assist you in finding the help you need. Focused support during grieving lasts as long as necessary after the death of a loved one. Our Nursing Staff, assisting during acute times of stress and vulnerability, can start to feel like members of the family. Should you have any queries about how we operate or wish to give feedback on your personal experience with Hospice and our staff, please feel free to contact management@stbh.org.za

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 30 Oktober 2021 FRANKFORT (VRYSTAAT) ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS – Frankfort Straatmark, van 10:00 tot 15:00. Gratis Ingang. 30+ Uitstallers en heerlike kos stalletjies. Kinder vermaak, gesigverf en springkastee; Beperkte spasie vir Kinder Entrepreneurs beskikbaar. Vir ‘n stalletjie, bespreek by Ané 076 548 5087  20 November 2021 Fouriesburg (FREE STATE) CHERRY ON THE TOP THIS YEAR - Demi-Lee Concert With guest artist Rita Li (Barnstyle), Venue: Constantia Cherry Farmstall, Time: Gates open at 17:00, Show: 18:30, Cost: R200.00pp including Lamb Spit Pita, Gin Bar & Bar, Food Stalls, Fresh Cherries, Music Tickets available: https://constantiafarmstall.shopstar.co.za or Clocolan Laerskool & Constantia Cherry Farmstall, Any queries: Ansie 066 253 0658 / 051 943 7180. constantiacherryfarm@gmail.com  18 – 21 November 2021 FOURIESBURG (FS) IONIA CHERRY CROP CELEBRATION on Ionia Cherry Farm. Save the date. Fresh cherries, Cherrie tours, Cherrie products, beer tent, camping site, gourmet food, Belgian waffles, tea garden, horse riding, Christmas market, fun for kids & adults. Live music and lots more. Find more info on Facebook or Instagram  02 – 04 Desember 2021 SENEKAL (FREE STATE) DIE SENEKAL SKOU; stalletjies, skoon toilet geriewe, ‘petting zoo’ vir die jongspan met hoenders en nog ander diere. Veilige parkering. Stalletjies nou reeds beskikbaar – email: senekalskou@gmail.com of WhatsApp 082 854 4546

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REKORD 20 OVK, BKB & VLEISSENTRAAL

Auctions Report Beefpower Brafords het op 16 September ‘n baie geslaagde veiling by Sundown Lodge, Aliwal-Noord aangebied. Pieter en Marna Stofberg (Houmoed Trust) is die koper van die duurste bul teen ‘n prys van R95 000. Hulle is al die pad van Villiersdorp in die WesKaap. ‘n Gemiddelde prys van R52 291.67 is op 12 bulle behaal. 15 Dragtige verse is vir 'n gemiddelde bedrag van R16 583.33 verkoop. 'n Gemiddelde prys van R11 250 is vir 20 oop koeie behaal. “Baie dankie aan al ons kopers en wil ons ook vir Van Aardt en vir Faan Greyling (Beefpower Brafords) baie gelukwens met 'n goeie veiling.”

On Wednesday, 20 October 2021, Merga Stud held its annual auction at Klipplaatdrif Bothaville (Free State). The average price of the rams was R14 750. The most expensive ram, Lot 6, was sold for R30 000 to Jan Fouche from Wolmaransstad. BKB thanks all buyers for an excellent auction. BKB Kroonstad hosted the auction with Jan Mostert as auctioneer. Photo left to right: JD Steyn (Special Auctions Manager), Marieta Fouche, Jan Fouche (Buyer), Jimmy e& Tumi (Sheep Handlers), Augusta Minnaar (Seller), Theuns Barnard (BKB Sheep & Wool Advisor), Front - Leane Fouche, Hendrik Fouche.

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OVK Clocolan (FS) het op Woensdag 20 Oktober 2021 'n baie suksesvolle Landbou Expo aangebied. Demonstrasies van Massey Ferguson en Fendt - produkte het plaasgevind. Verskeie landbouverskaffers het hul produkte ten toon gestel. Wat 'n fees vir die landbouer! Om meer van die dag te sien, besoek gerus FarmSpace se Facebookblad vir video's van die dag.

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TABLE MANNERS 16L - Comedy eMovies, Wednesday at 8:00 PM Housewife Megan's idyllic life is thrown into turmoil when it emerges that her husband, Lloyd, faces a heavy prison sentence for tax evasion. Megan caught completely unaware is sent into a tailspin as she, not only loses her husband, her home, and her comfortable suburban life but also finds herself implicated in the tax fraud and facing jail time. Down

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on her luck and with nothing to her name Megan has to rediscover who she really is. With the help of her son and her best friend, Lindiwe, she finds solace and hope in her life-long love and affinity for cooking. She learns that the path back home begins with realizing that she is enough and all she needs is her family, food, and love. Life's 3 courses made easy. (2018)

THIS WEEK ON DRAMA/TELENOVELA

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eExtra Weekdays 6:30 PM Elif – 16V - Telenovela Zeynep tells Selim she's pregnant. Muhsin surprises Seher at work. Arzu orders a hit on Nurten and Elif. Veysel finds out about Zeynep's pregnancy. (2015)

eExtra Weekdays 07:30 PM As Die Skoen Pas - PG13 Defne makes a life-changing discovery during Sinan and Seda's wedding, but is uncertain how to break the news to Omer, much to Neriman's chagrin. (2016)

eTv Weekdays 05:30 PM eExtra Weekdays 12:25 PM Deur Dik en Dun - PG13VL Sureyya is excited to surprise Faruk at his hotel, but her plans fail once she catches Ozgur kissing Faruk after he accidentally sent her a text meant for Sureyya. (2018)

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eSports Thursday 3:00PM The Inside Line PG - Magazine Weekly Formula 1 program with comprehensive coverage of the F1 World Championship. Including previews, analysis of every race, news from every team and every racer. (2021)

eSports Thursday 01:30 PM Arena eSports PG13VL – Magazine A weekly program that covers everything in the popular world of professional level gaming. Get the news on game developments and updates that will change your game.

eSports Friday 01:30 PM PG – Magazine The big stories in European football, innovative, provocative and bold reviews of the results and developments in all European leagues and internationals.