NKETOANA REKORD by petrussteynrekord

FRIDAY June 5, 2020 | 072 757 0514 | editor@rekordmediafs.co.za | DEADLINE: Thursday 17:00 | Edition 14/2020

Reitz | Petrus Steyn | Lindley | Arlington

NOU WEET JY â&#x2014;? NOW YOU KNOW

02 |

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

VIR DIE REKORD Wat is besig om van ons land te word? Kan jy glo dat alles nou so deurmekaar kan wees nadat ons almal â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n paar weke terug nog die President geprys het vir sy leiding en uitmuntende leierskap gedurende die pandemie wat die wĂŞreld vir goed verander het. Skool sou â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n week terug begin het maar nou maak almal weer plan om die 8ste terug skool toe te gaan. Ouers was woedend (met goeie rede) nadat baie van hulle kilometers afgelĂŞ het om hulle kinders by die koshuis te kry net om te hoor â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kom haal jou kind ons maak nou eers oor â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n week oopâ&#x20AC;?. Ons kan kerk toe gaan maar net 50 op â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n slag hoor. Nie â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n probleem vir die meeste klein kerke in ons streek nie maar hoe dan as jy met baie meer lidmate sit? En dan verklaar die Konstitusionele Hof vlak 3 en 4 as ongeldig! Beteken dit noudat dat ek mĂ´re kan gaan hare sny of my mede kollegas â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n ordentlie pakkie sigarette teen die normale prys kan koop in plaas van R90.00 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n pakkie? Nee, die staat het twee weke om terugvoer te gee oor wat sy intensies is. En dan Afriforum wat die saak gewen het dat ons by die huis onder kwarantyn kan bly as jy COVID19 het. Wat â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n weekâ&#x20AC;Ś en dit lyk vir my of dit nog net die begin van nog hofsake en aangepaste datums gaan wees. Hoe kan jy die wat die land bestuur bly vertrou en glo dat hulle in die beste belang van jou en my optree terwyl die vrees soos â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n swaard oor ons kop hang vir die virus? Vertel my hoe jy voel whatsApp my op 061 593 4581. Tot volgende week Gerhard Olivier

editor@rekordmediafs.co.za

| MEESTER

| LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TALKâ&#x20AC;Ś

Smokers how are you coping with smoking during this lock down with tobacco not allowed to be sold? Annie Viljoen Rooibos, Five Roses en n pyp goedkoop en goed vir die gesondheid, en jy spaar krag Chantelle van Vuuren Getting a bit tired of the inflated prices but black market is black market I guess. Otherwise, coping just fine. Montiza Vs Monties Cigarette is available, the only issue is to adjust to new market prices Raquel Hankan Well my view is simple i buy cigarettes for me if i can not smoke because of health reason than diabetics should not eat as well. Than the government should just control and regulate everything and everyone Madelane Caroline Bruwer It is very bad because sometimes you cant control yourself and get frustrated because of not getting that nicotine your use to Marli Kruger Sleg. John Maxwell Sweeney Where there is a will, there is always a way.

Ogies Van Den Berg Flippen nie lekker. Adri Horn Nope i think im dying should open smokes section not liqour... Mariska van Tonder Sleg..... Probeer ophou en so duk soos n os geraak..... Nou betaal jy jou ore van jou kop af vir n sigaret.... Rook jy of wat gaan jy nie betaal nie. đ&#x;&#x2018;&#x20AC; Ingrid Verhoeven-de Ruiter Cannot wait that the đ&#x;&#x161;Źban will be lifted! My poor family members đ&#x;&#x2DC;&#x2019;, they'll have to cope with me Annetjie Raath Die ergste is verby kry nog so AF en toe nog BAIE Lus. Tahlita Nel My man is van 30+ sigarette per dag na die pyp en geen sigarette. Sal maar sien nĂĄ die lockdown. Sikander Kader U get on Street . Every thing u get with đ&#x;&#x2019;° Ann Engelbrecht Ek sien daar word op Facebook geadverteer vir sigarette is hulle dom of dapper

| JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

| ONS MISSIE

â&#x2013; Om ons lesers...

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/nketoanarekord/

volledig, betroubaar, objektief en geloofwaardig in te lig oor die nuusgebeure in ons gemeenskap.

072 757 0514

INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/rekordnow/

TWITTER

https://twitter.com/Rekordmedianow

â&#x2013; Ons verbind ons... tot geen politieke party of ideologie nie.

â&#x2013; Ons streef na... die waarheid, objektiwiteit en die belange van die gemeenskap in ons beriggewing.

â&#x2013; Ons beywer ons vir... persvryheid, menseregte en die ekonomiese en maatskaplike opheffing van die dorpe waarin ons digitale koerant versprei word.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Deadline Thursday 13:00 Advertising 072 757 0514 Editorial 073 847 2468

This publication is obligated to report news truthfully, accurately and fairly. Should you feel we do not adhere to the Press Code you can submit a complaint to the Press ombudsman at pressombudsman@ombudsman.org.za All rights and reproduction material published in this publication are hereby Reserved In terms of the copyright act.

Write to us at editor@rekordmediafs.co.za We welcome letters for publication. 300 words or less. Anonymous letters will be published on condition your real name and contact number appears in the letter and is known and verified by the editor. The opinion is expressed in letters is not the opinion of the editor or this newspaper. Rekord only accepts e-mails. No faxes.

COPYRIGHT The reproduction or broadcast without written permission of any material published in REKORD and its supplements is forbidden and expressly reserved to LIVERO MEDIA PTY LTD, under section 12(7) of the Copyright Act. 1978 and any amendment thereof. REKORD is published by LIVERO MEDIA (Pty) Ltd.

072 757 0514

| 03

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

THARINE HURTER

DIE SUITCASE. ‘n Rooi suitcase. Sommer op die sypaadjie weggesmyt. Ek vertel nou van die suitcase. Nee nie die ene op die foto langs die aftreeoord in Kroonstad nie. Ene wat altyd agterop die bakkie was. Die 4x4. Almal moet 'n suitcase hê. Die oues is vir die winterskomberse en eendag se klere of vergeelde trourok of dooprok of pak of versteekte bodem vir warm geld. Voor ek my storie vertel: iets myns insiens oor 'n vrou met 'n suitcase. Jy sien baie van hulle. Mooi vroutjies met blink ogies en baie hoop. Nie hoop om self hul eie ding te doen nie, maar hoop op 'n lifesaver (arme mans!). Daai vroue met net 'n suitcase wat 'n man soek. Amper soos die Boer soek 'n vrou-tipe in die Fortuner wat tjank as die man wat hul nie eens 48 h ken nie, hul nie op die cattle parade gekies het nie. Daai vroue soos in Steve (Hofmeyr) se Pampoen wat net met die suitcase opdaag. Punt gemaak. Die rooi suitcase en die kleiner bloue. Die rooi suitcase kon nie regop agterin die kattebak van die Merc staan nie. Té groot en styf van 'n saamgesperste karton met geruite Skotse materiaal ekstra versterk. By die knippe is die papiermache (pampier) al ingeleef en maak 'n hobbel of bult. As die knippe kis toe is, deug 'n tou net so goed. Die tas weeg 'n ton. Beslis meer as die inhoud

. Werkskepping was in die ou Suid-Afrika die norm. Op Kransfontein, die familieplasie aan die hange van die reënboog-sandsteen in die Oos-Vrystaat, het Mariki in 'n stroois gebly. Ene met 'n gras dak. Prentjiemooi met die geur van stronkerook en konkavuur wat bly hang in die modderhut. Sy het al die Ficksburg se Kersielaan 1-linne met die hand gewas. Kransfontein het steeds nie die Eskom-krag nie- al loop die lyne oor die plaas en ontsier die mooi omgewing. Met twee ysterstrykysters op die Primus verhit, wat Mariki met soveel sorg kon pomp en 'prime' om te brand en die swaar parafienreuk, is die lakens silwerskoon met groen seep (darem nie boerseep nie, omdat daar nie genoeg vet was om boerseep self te fabriseer nie) met die hand gewas en blink en sekuur gestryk. Die voue was al ingeleef. As die lakens te oud geraak het, het dit die laken geword waarom die slagskaap (die mooiste tweetandhamel) op die einste bakkie toegedraai en gelaai is. Met 'n doekspeld vasgesteek. Nota aan nie-vleiskenners: 'n karkas vars geslag sonder koelgeriewe in 'n steenkool ''safe'' kan nie in 'n swartsak toegedraai word nie. Dis 'n resep vir vrot vleis in 'n uur. Elke dag 'travel' die rooi suitcase met die groter linne in saam met ou Mpe, die drywer van die Ag-Catgrondspan met die Datsun 4x4 Tractor, dorp toe. Die blou suitcase is dan met die vuil linne terug plaas toe gestuur. Daaglikse roetine. So is dit koöperasie toe vir 'n O-ring. 'n Ag-Cat het baie parte wat verweer en die funny-ste sizes O-rings of goetertjies wat en nie altyd kon verstaan word nie. Jy is per tweerigting-radio opdrag gegee om oom Coenie van Niekerk by die onderdele-afdeling te vra vir 'odd sizes whatever', dit te gaan oplaai en al gister te bring. Ja, as "bush pilot"se kind het jy sonder liksens koerierwerk gedoen en al die aanloopbane in die omgewing geken. Die aanloopbane met die ou Volke (hisroriesw sonkykerreptiel) wat jou skrik maak. Op die spyskaart was ALTYD 'n pak Eet Sum More en 'n 2 liter Coke en soms Brugslaghuis (bekende slaghuis in Ficksburf) se string wors. Dié wors is sommer op twee bakstene op 'n stuk ogiesdraad in die natuur se 'micro wave '('n wit charcoal stronkevuurtjie langs die AgCat gebraai). Memories! Dan vra almal waarheen jy op pad is omdat daar 'n suitcase agterop die bakkie staan. Antwoord: weg! Mense sal nie handwas op die plaas sommer verstaan nie. Terug by die suitcases: daar is nie een mens wat nie al ''tasse gepak en ge&^%$ (hier is kinders so die leestekens moet instaan) het nie. En as jy dit nog nie gedoen het nie of nog nie self verjaag is nie, lieg jy soos 'n tannetreker. Vandag se suitcases het wieletjies. En besonders duur en kan met 'n pinkie opgetel word. Hoe ligter en met "air pockets" gevoer, hoe beter. Nou dink ek aan die plaasskoolkindertjies wat op Hope se plaas naby Hammonia die alfabet geleer het. Daar was nie skootasse nie. 'n Checkers moes doen. Op skool het jy een tas aan die begin van Standerd 6 gekry en dit moes jou enduit sien. Vandag se kinders soek Totems waarvan die 'zips' heeltyd die gees gee. Waarborg of nie! Hoe lyk jou suitcase vandag: 'n trommel vol eina of klippe van die verlede waaraan jy tog te hard vasklou of 'n skatkis vol herinneringe en 'n vergeelde liefdesbrief? Ag en as ek jou tyd gemors het deur na die suitcase-storie te luister (lees): jy het dit tog geniet en aan daai een suitcase gedink. Sorry aan my taalvriende en subs: die anglisismes en ander opmaakwoorde vertel soveel lekkerder. Dis soos 'n plug wat lekkerder op die oor val as 'n muurprop. Of 'n prop (van 'n vliegtuig) wat tog net nie 'n skroef kan wees nie. https://www.facebook.com/Kroonstad-Times-368326463896514/

Times KROONSTAD

083 647 0076

04 |

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

HEUNINGDRUPPELS Ek lees vandag die wonderwerk van die verlamde man vir wie Jesus genees het by die bad van Betesda in Joh. 5:1-17. Ek het dit in ’n Engelse vertaling gelees en daar sê dit: “One man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years...” Ek spreek toe per ongeluk “invalid” uit as in-valid wat ongeldig, nie aanvaarbaar, sonder waarde beteken. En toe besef ek dit is dalk hoe baie mense gestremde persone sien: as iemand wat niks kan doen nie, niks beteken nie en nie waarde het nie. Ai, hoe verkeerd is dit nie. Jesus het dit nie gedoen nie en ons durf dit ook nie doen nie. Moenie dink as iemand in ’n rolstoel sit, hy is dom en kan nie ’n intelligente gesprek voer nie. Moenie dink as iemand sukkel om verstaanbaar te praat, hy kan nie homself wonderlik uitdruk as hy sy woorde kan neerskryf nie. As jy dalk met ’n bietjie geduld, bietjie langer probeer om te hoor wat hy sê sal jy agterkom daar skuil dalk ’n wonderlike humorsin, fantastiese woordeskat en groot intelligensie. Moenie dink as iemand nie kan sien, hulle is hulpeloos nie – hulle “sien” dikwels baie dinge wat ek en jy heeltemal miskyk deur hulle ander sintuie. Moenie dink as iemand doof is jy kan nie met hom kommunikeer nie – jy kan maar praat en ’n paar gebare byvoeg, jy sal verstaan word. En indien nie, sal ’n glimlag en ’n handdruk van jou kant af boekdele spreek. Moet asb. nie neerkyk op ’n gestremde persoon nie, moenie bang wees om aandag te gee aan ’n gestremde persoon of ’n geselsie te probeer aanknoop nie, moenie skaam wees om jou hulp aan te bied as jy sien ’n gestremde persoon sukkel nie – gewoonlik waardeer hulle dit baie. .. en moet beslis nie hulle parkeerplekke gebruik nie! Een van ons gestremde vriende het lank gelede hierdie “Ode aan vriende van gestremde mense” vir my gegee: Geseënd is julle wat tyd afstaan om na ons weifelende spraak te luister, want julle help ons besef dat ons verstaanbaar kan wees as ons net volhard daarmee. Geseënd is julle wat saam met ons in die ope loop en die gestaar van vreemdes ignoreer, want in julle geselskap vind ons ’n veilige hawe. Geseënd is julle wat ons bystaan wanneer ons nuwe paaie aandurf, omdat ons mislukkings geheel oorskadu word deur dié geleenthede wanneer ons onsself en julle verras. Geseënd is julle wat ons nooit aanjaag nie en nog meer julle wat dinge nie uit ons hande neem en dit vir ons doen nie, omdat ons meestal eerder tyd as hulp nodig het. Geseënd is julle wat ons om hulp vra, omdat ons grootste behoefte juis is om te weet dat iemand ons nodig het. Geseënd is julle wat ons deur al die dinge verseker dat dit wat ons is nie in ons gebrek lê nie, nie in ons gekweste senuwees nie, maar in die Godgegewe self wat geen gebrek kan inperk nie.

editor@rekordmediafs.co.za

Vanaf Bladsy 1 ’n Taakspan wat uit AfriForum, Saai en Solidariteit Helpende Hand bestaan, is op die been gebring om die verspreiding van voedsel na gemeenskappe op ’n georganiseerde wyse te bestuur. Die takke in die distrik – Bethlehem, Frankfort, Harrismith, Kroonstad, Odendaalsrus, Reitz, Senekal, Steynsrus en Welkom – het ook meer as 550 liter handreiniger en 200 gesigmaskers versprei om gemeenskappe teen COVID-19 te help beskerm. “Dit is wonderlik om te sien dat gemeenskappe saamstaan en mekaar in dié moeilike tyd ondersteun. Baie van die kospakkies wat versprei word, is moontlik gemaak danksy skenkings wat ons van mense in die gemeenskap ontvang het. Dit sou nie moontlik gewees het om dié projek sonder die hulp van die gemeenskap van stapel te stuur nie,” sê Jp Nel, AfriForum se distrikskoördineerder vir die Hoogland. “Ons weet daar is nog baie mense wat hulp benodig en ons sal so ver moontlik almal probeer help. Ons hulpbronne is egter soms beperk, maar ons vertrou dat ons met hulp vanuit die gemeenskap soveel moontlik mense sal kan help,” voeg Nel by. AfriForum het ook ’n noodfonds vir elke tak geskep wat gebruik word om dié projekte volhoubaar voort te sit. Lede van die publiek kan skenkings aan die noodfonds maak, wat gebruik word om noodsaaklike produkte vir die behoeftiges aan te koop. Mense wat skenkings wil maak, kan hul naaste tak vir meer inligting kontak of besoek die taknoodfonds-blad op AfriForum se webtuiste Sluit vandag nog by AfriForum aan en help ons om ’n daadwerklike verskil in mense se lewens te maak.

072 757 0514

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

Some special Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day gifts on our

| 05

Kontreiwinkel Facebook page!

06 |

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

KHALIPHA NTLOKO

editor@rekordmediafs.co.za

NANKI DU PLESSIS

REMEMBER, YOU’RE WORTHY OF LOVE This is still a lesson in progress actually. Going to Joburg and speaking to Hakeem was what I needed to do. No friend or family member could understand the inner workings of what I was experiencing, and so only he could really make me listen by giving me some tough love… And while I still struggle to accept this and truly believe it in the depths of my soul, I know that I am worthy of love and my trip to Joburg was that reminder. It’s a lot easier to believe the negative of a situation sometimes – to tell yourself how unworthy and undeserving you are of love based off of someone else’s actions saying that. But that’s all it really is – their actions, which only reflect their own character. It has nothing to do with you. While I knew this was going to be a tough pill to swallow on my flight to Joburg, it was undeniably satisfying to also know that Hakeem was being as truthful and honest as he always is. Knowing that I had someone who wanted nothing more than to see me thrive on the other side of the pain that was my roadblock, gave me the reassurance to believe him when he said “Khalipha, you are worthy of love.” If there is another thing you should take away from this post, it is to surround yourself with people who genuinely want to see you win. I’ll forever be grateful to Hakeem for being that light for me in my moment of darkness, and I encourage you to do the same. I don’t have a wide circle of friends but the few that I do have, I know that I can trust them to be little lights in my life and truthfully remind me of the value I have. It may seem silly, or a great idea, to take a flight to a different city that’s provinces away, but it was what I needed to do to get back to being the woman I know I am and who I am becoming. It’s not so much the flight to Joburg that I hope inspires you – rather, the brave act of being spontaneous enough to do what I needed to do to heal and remember how worthy I am.

May this post encourage or inspire you to take your own brave, bold act towards doing the same for you! Love & Light,

www.khaliphantloko.blog

GREYHOUND In gesprek met Lyndall Kemp 1) Hoekom het jy op hierdie ras besluit? Om te jag 2) Wat is die doel van jou hond: Hardloop en jag 3) Wat vind jy is die sterkpunte in hierdie ras? Gehoorsaamheid Geduld Beskermd teen oor kids. 4) Wat is die swakpunte van hierdie ras? Veral as hulle Kleintjies kry. Die Kleintjies vrek maklik want hulle is maar pieperig. 5) Is die onderhoud van hierdie ras hoog? Ja, veral hulle opreg is. En goeie kondisie is. 6) Hoe vinnig leer die ras. Baie inteligente ras 7) Hoe reageer die ras op bedreiging? Veg, vlug of vries jou hond? Veg 8) Op wat is hierdie ras die meeste ingestel? Is maar jag 9) Is opleiding nodig? Nee, dis natuurlike instinkte. 10) Is hierdie ras vernielsugtig en stout? Stout 11) Is die ras bang vir donderweer en ander harde geluide? Nee 12) Hoe hoog kan hierdie ras spring? Sal hy oor mure kan spring? Hulle kan tot en met 1.8m tot 2m spring. 13) Blaf die ras baie? Nee. 14) Is hierdie ras agressief? Nee 15) Raad aan iemand wat beoog om hierdie ras aan te skaf: Skaf die tipe ras aan vir die regte redes en dierlike eienskappe.

072 757 0514

| 07

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

AfriForum-takke help gemeenskappe tydens COVID-19-pandemie AfriForum se plaaslike takke in die Hoogland-distrik het die afgelope maand meer as 9 ton voedsel aan verskeie gesinne uitgedeel. Dié aksie is in samewerking met kerke en verskeie ander organisasies aangepak om gemeenskappe tydens die staat van inperking te ondersteun. Groot nood het in gemeenskappe ontstaan nadat sommige mense nie tydens die inperking salarisse ontvang het nie of selfs hul werk verloor het omdat ondernemings hul deure moes sluit. ’n Taakspan wat uit AfriForum, Saai en Solidariteit Helpende Hand bestaan, is op die been gebring om die verspreiding van voedsel na gemeenskappe op ’n georganiseerde wyse te bestuur. Die takke in die distrik – Bethlehem, Frankfort, Harrismith, Kroonstad, Odendaalsrus, Reitz, Senekal, Steynsrus en Welkom – het ook meer as 550 liter handreiniger en 200 gesigmaskers versprei om gemeenskappe teen COVID-19 te help beskerm. “Dit is wonderlik om te sien dat gemeenskappe saamstaan en mekaar in dié moeilike tyd ondersteun. Baie van die kospakkies wat versprei word, is moontlik gemaak danksy skenkings wat ons van mense in die gemeenskap ontvang het. Dit sou nie moontlik gewees het om dié projek sonder die hulp van die gemeenskap van stapel te stuur nie,” sê Jp Nel, AfriForum se distrikskoördineerder vir die Hoogland. “Ons weet daar is nog baie mense wat hulp benodig en ons sal so ver moontlik almal probeer help. Ons hulpbronne is egter soms beperk, maar ons vertrou dat ons met hulp vanuit die gemeenskap soveel moontlik mense sal kan help,” voeg Nel by. AfriForum het ook ’n noodfonds vir elke tak geskep wat gebruik word om dié projekte volhoubaar voort te sit. Lede van die publiek kan skenkings aan die noodfonds maak, wat gebruik word om noodsaaklike produkte vir die behoeftiges aan te koop. Mense wat skenkings wil maak, kan hul naaste tak vir meer inligting kontak of besoek die taknoodfonds-blad op AfriForum se webtuiste.

BRAAM BOTHA

DIE “DIGI-BALANCED” LEEFSTYL Ons het twee weke gelede enkele inleidende gedagtes oor hierdie belangrike onderwerp neergepen en neem ons kuberreis ‘n bietjie verder. Wetenskaplike navorsing het bewys dat die impulsiewe en oormatige gebruik van elektroniese skerms en die kuberruimte passiwiteit bevorder en dat dit mense maklik kan isoleer en persoonlike interaksie ondermyn. In besonder is daar al bevind dat sosiale media daartoe kan bydra dat kinders onseker, onwaardig en depressief voel. Die meeste ouers is maar te bewus van die feit dat kinders in ‘n veeleisende tydsgleuf grootword en dat die kuberruimte-en kultuur sy eiesoortige uitdagings het – selfs al is hulle onbewus daarvan. Ouers en kinders moet deurlopend belangrike besluite neem wat die rigting van hulle lewens radikaal kan beïnvloed – en al hoe meer word daardie besluite op ‘n kuber-sosiale kultuur gebasseer. Een van die belangrikste dinge wat ouers kan doen, is om hulle kinders toe te rus om beginselvaste en wyse besluite te neem. Ons kinders se vermoë om sulke besluite te kan neem, hang baie af van ouers se inbou en kennis oor die kuberruimte. In die volgende paar berigte sal die potensiale gevare van die kuberruimte en ouers se opvoedingstaak, onder die loep geneem word. Bygedra deur Braam Botha, ‘n plaaslike prokureur en stigter van Imagine122 wat sy doktorale studies aan die NWU in 2020 voltooi. Kontak hom by 082 8295 190 of per epos by smart@jabattorneys.co.za of 122imagine@gmail.com

IRON CAST BATH AND BASIN FOR SALE

Original set from 1950’s. ● Can be collected in Clocolan.● R2500.00 ● Call 073 847 2468

08 |

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

JEANNE-RIETTE MARTINS

editor@rekordmediafs.co.za

Buurt- en plaaswagte mag weer patroleer VF+ verwelkom aankondiging

DENNY MINI MUSHROOM FLATBREADS INGREDIENTS 250 g Denny portabellini mushrooms sliced 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic finely diced 1 tsp sea salt flakes 4 mini naan or flatbreads 1 x 400g Denny Alfredo Pasta Sauce 1 cup cheddar cheese grated 1 cup mozzarella sliced ¼ cup sundried tomatoes torn into smaller pieces Fresh rocket & chilli for serving

Die VF Plus se leier, dr. Pieter Groenewald, het die polisie se aankondiging dat buurt- en plaaswagte weer toegelaat gaan word om gebiede te patrolleer, verwelkom. Hy sê dit is egter steeds frustrerend dat die polisie dit só laat bekend gemaak het. Volgens hom is dié betrokke regulasie meer as nege dae gelede deur die minister van samewerkende regering en tradisionele sake, dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, uitgevaardig. Hy sê buurt- en plaaswagte sou ingevolge dié Covid-19-regulasie weer voortgaan met patrollering, maar daar het verwarring daaroor geheers, wat nou eers met dié polisiekennisgewing uit die weg geruim is.

Besoek ons

Facebook blad en kyk wat word te koop aangebied of bied jou items te koop aan

INSTRUCTIONS Prepare your braai to medium heat. In a large cast iron on the braai cook the mushrooms in a drizzle of olive oil. Once cooked down add the garlic and salt and cook until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside. Grill flatbreads on a medium braai until golden brown on both sides. To each flatbread add two tablespoons of Denny Alfredo Pasta Sauce. Top each one with grated cheddar and then slices of mozzarella. Scatter the cooked mushrooms evenly over the cheeses along with the sundried tomatoes. Season well. Return to the braai and put the lid down. Cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Remove from the braai and top with fresh rocket. Slice up and serve hot with fresh chilli if desired. http://www.mammachefjozi.com

Get your business out there

FOR R120 PER MONTH YOU GET 4 WEEKS OF ADVERTS IN THIS PUBLICATION AND ON FACEBOOK. MAKE THE CALL 072 757 0514

072 757 0514

| 09

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

RACKS & RAILS

Post Office open for vehicle licence renewals Motorists and fleet-owners, whose car licences expired during the lockdown, can skip the long queues at the Traffic Department by renewing them at their local Post Office during level 3. According to the Post Office’s spokesperson, Johan Kruger, the service has resumed at all Post Office branches that offer it. He reminded people to carry their identity document and that both cash and card payments are accepted. However, motorists are advised to avoid the period between the 4th and 7th of every month, as branches are usually packed with South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) customers. “Another date to avoid is the 21st of every month. Car owners receive 21 days grace after the expiry of their car licences, and Post Offices find that customers flock to the branches on this day to renew at the last minute,” he explained. Kruger said most branches also do renewals offer a bulk renewal service for fleet owners, however, customers are advised to enquire with their local branches first. He said the service was available in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, North West and Limpopo.

3 SHOCKING BOOT TRENDS THIS SEASON! Bet you didn’t see this coming? We aren’t far off from the moment Mother Nature decides to #fliptheswitch which forces us into a spin that results in everyone uttering the following words like a mexican wave through the nation .... “OMG its freezing!” Tad dramatic? Oh well, don’t act surprised about it either - I am a little dramatic. I think the thing that really set off this tone in me today is the shock and slight horror of these three boot trends that we’re mean’t to see this coming winter. Needless to say - I’m not a fan. But for what’s its worth and for you trendy cool cats out there, here they are:

WHITE BOOTS. While this immediately takes me back to my ‘baby spice’ wannabe days - the truth is that this trend could be a little intimidating for most. But if we really think about it.. it wasn’t long ago that the ‘white sneaker’ made its massive come back and we managed that perfectly fine. So perhaps if we almost swop the ‘white sneaker’ with the ‘white boot’ - we could have something going for us. Whatever you do, do not pair this trend with anything brightly coloured. Stay in the neutral lane. Please!

CHUCKY BOOTS. This one we can swallow a little better. If paired correctly with winter staples and styled with a ‘Dr Marten’ in mind - you’re on to something. Some of the most loved designers have exposed their love affair for the chunky boot this season. With brands like The Row, Bottega Veneta, Chanel and Balenciaga - showing us the reasons to keep this chunky trend alive this winter.

SQUARE-TOE BOOTS. OK, While this is not a new trend, brands are stepping up the anti and adding in a mixture of colours, details and embellishments. So brace yourself - and have a little fun if your OCD allows it. Afterall, what’s that famous saying? “These boots were made for walking..”

10 |

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

editor@rekordmediafs.co.za

HAMILTON JANSEN In baie gevalle is ons , ons eie vyande I mean if there is no devil within you then the devil from outside kan jou niks maak nie. You will never be ready for something unless you do it. Our comfort zone is the one that tells us we are not ready. Ons bly sê when the time is right. Nou luister hier each day has the same 24 hours. And from the 24 hours there are no hours written the right hour or the wrong hour. When Peter walked on the water it wasn't the right time. The bible says there was a storm but he believed that if there is no enemy within then the enemy from outside can do him no harm, and he said Lord if you call me I will come. Is dit nie so nie ... So many of us are sitting in our comfort zones waiting to be called into jobs or businesses. You need to go out there and start saying if You give me a chance for just this 1 thing I won't disappoint. Ons luister te veel na what if " we fail more than what if we don't fail. We only fail when we dive up, but when we continues try we don't fail but learn. You can never concur the world if you are still battling with your own fears. You can never expect people to believe in you if you don't believe in yourself. Always remember that you as a person you are your own brand. Happiness doesn't come with a lot of money but it comes with building a life for yourself. Make a habit of making a success of everything you do. https://www.facebook.com/hamilton.jansen

JACO DE VILLIERS

SWYE Deur Jaco de Villiers diep donker nag ingevou in ure se wag stil, soos die swye van 'n sterwende seisoen van ver het 'n uil stilte laat wankel al nader, nader tot vlak by my venster ek het geweet wat daardie roep sou sê wysheid vir nog 'n dag of meer is 'n wens vir my gebring gee vir my 'n nuwe dag vol klank en liriek van duiwe koer en beeste bulk is my gebed in stille stem https://www.facebook.com/Woorde-Beperk-482460418558022/

Oorwinning: DlaminiZuma se gedwonge kwarantynregulasies geskrap AfriForum het vandag ’n oorwinning behaal in die NoordGautengse Hooggeregshof in Pretoria toe Regter J. W. Louw die burgerregteorganisasie se dringende aansoek toegestaan het om dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister van Samewerkende Regering en Tradisionele Sake, se kwarantynregulasies (wat self-isolasie verbied) ongeldig te laat verklaar. Dié regulasies, wat volgens AfriForum irrasioneel en drakonies is, was daarop gemik om almal wat positief toets vir COVID-19 onder verpligte staatskwarantyn te plaas. Die Minister het toegegee dat AfriForum se aansoek ’n bevel van die hof gemaak word wat bepaal dat die regulasies só gelees moet word dat persone wat doeltreffend kan self-isoleer, toegelaat moet word om dit te doen. AfriForum se aansoek het berus op die feit dat dié regulasies volgens die organisasie ongrondwetlik, onwettig en irrasioneel sou wees. Die regulasies het onder meer bepaal dat almal wat positief toets vir COVID-19 – ongeag of hulle simptome toon – in die regering se isolasiefasiliteite geplaas sou word. Die departement het versuim om AfriForum se aansoek teen te staan. Dié regulasies sou aan die staat die mag gee om mense sonder hul toestemming in kwarantyn te dwing – selfs in omstandighede waar die persoon in staat sou wees om doeltreffend te self-isoleer. Dit sou gevolglik aan wetstoepassers en die staat té veel mag gegee het onder die vaandel van die bekamping van die verspreiding van die virus. “Die belangrikheid van burgerregteorganisasies en instellings wat outokratiese en irrasionele regeringsbesluite teenstaan, het tydens hierdie inperkingstyd al hoe duideliker geword. Wanneer die regering sy mag misbruik en die publiek probeer boelie deur mense se regte te skend, sal AfriForum daarteen opstaan – ten bate van almal in die land,” sê Monique Taute, hoof van veldtogte by AfriForum. Hierdie is die tweede hofoorwinning wat AfriForum teen die regering behaal het met betrekking tot kwarantynregulasies. Dieselfde hof het vroeër in Mei beslis dat die haglike Zithabisenikwarantynkamp naby Groblersdal gesluit moet word en dat die mense toegelaat moet word om huis toe te gaan. “By monde van die Verenigde Nasies is Suid-Afrika se inperkingsregulasies toksies. Dit blyk dat hierdie regulasies lankal nie meer vir die regering oor die stryd teen die koronavirus gaan nie, maar eerder ontaard het in ’n poging om die ANC se eie kommunistiese agenda te bevorder,” sluit Taute af.

| 11

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

072 757 0514

15 THINGS EVERY MOM SHOULD KNOW

HELENE OLIVIER

Motherhood is fun, funny and hard. Here’s what I’ve learned so far: 15. Laugh at yourself (a lot) The next time you realise that the weird smell that’s been following you around is a smear of poo across your cheek or you talk in a baby voice to thank the waitress for your takeaway cappuccino. Laugh. It. Off. 14. Tell The Occasional White Lie I know it’s wrong, but you are a Mom not Pinocchio! Get over yourself and tell the damn lie (if it means that your kids will finally take a bath, brush their teeth or eat some broccoli). 13. Stop Competing Leave the competitive sport to the Springboks! Find your tribe of Moms that support you no matter what. The ones helping you through all the ups and downs of parenting (along with a cold glass of sauvignon blanc). 12. Take A Time-Out I’m talking about you – not the kids. Me time is important for your body and soul. Read your favourite magazine, watch The Bachelor or take a nap. Ask for help and just do it . 11. Stop Obsessing Over Your Mom-Bod Also remember that spanx are like chocolate, it makes everything better. 10. You’ve Got Super Boobs They might be sagging or drooping but if you are breastfeeding you are providing food for your baby. And nobody really cares about your chest right now except baby… That said, go out and find a bra that fits the size you are now.

9. Keep Your Partner Happy When you both feel happy and connected the world is a better place. So hire a babysitter, watch The Walking Dead when the kids are finally asleep and if all else fails find a way to make your man happy in 5 minutes or less. Hey, a Mama needs her sleep and there are reality shows to be watched. www.prettybelle.co.za

8. You Will Sleep Again (Someday) The Sleep Foundation recommend that adults sleep 7-9 hours per night. After you stop laughing, realise that you can survive on 2 hours sleep each night for 12 months. 7. Do Not Listen To Every Opinion Motherhood is a learning curve. Everybody will throw advice at you but that does not mean you have to listen to them all. Choose your advisors carefully (someone as wise as Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones). 6. You Love Your Mom More Than Ever You finally understand what she went through. The Struggle Is Real. Tell her that every time you call her! And ask her advice about the kids, again. 5. Stop Feeling Guilty Make a choice that is right for you and your family. Then make a conscious decision to drop the guilt. 4. Be Proud! You made a human being. He could be the next president or Derek Watts. Charlize Theron or Ellen Degeneres. Make people laugh (like Howie Mandall) or saves people’s lives. He is on earth because of you. You are working harder than you’ve ever worked in your life. All day and all night long. Becoming a mother is life changing but know this: 3. You Won’t Ruin Your Child’s Life 2. Your Mommy-Instincts Are On Track 1. You Are A Good Mom. XOXO Helene, Minki & Joshua www.instagram.com/prettybelle.co.za

12 |

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

editor@rekordmediafs.co.za

LERATO NGUBANE

HOW TO BE PRODUCTIVE WHEN WORKING FROM HOME Following the Covid-19 pandemic many of us are forced to work from home. But many people face challenges when it comes to staying productive while working from home. It’s no new news that there are many distractions at home especially if this is new to you. If you relate, lolittah is here at your rescue with the following tips on how to be productive at home. DRAFT A SCHEDULE As much as many of us work on a schedule/time-table, it makes sense that we do the same at home. It’s quite simple. You can start with a daily to-do-list. If you like planning way ahead then work on a weekly basis. GET READY Treat your work from home as formally as work. Your time schedule might be flexible but try take it seriously. Wake up and prepare. Working in your Pyjamas might be fun. However it make activate lazy ness after a while and you don’t want that. RID YOURSELF OF DISTRACTIONS It might be nice to have the TV on or Netflix however those breed distractions. Find a distraction free zone. If you have a study room then work from there. If not, create your home workspace. Find a study desk or counter to work on. Some people find music relaxing, for those that work well when there’s music on. Try calming sounds. TRACK YOUR TIME Time management is very important so that you track your progress. Especially when working on deadlines. Often tracking your time helps you avoid procrastinating. It also allows you to see if work is actually getting done. For this you can jot down a list and set time available for each task. To make things simpler, you can search for available digital APPS in store. MIND YOUR FOOD HABITS As much as you take lunch at work. It is important to be mindful of when and what you eat. Try to take in foods that are known to boost your energy and productivity. Take in fruits as your snacks and be sure to hydrate regularily. REMEMBER TO TAKE BREAKS Try not to over work yourself. Give your self at least 15 minutes break depending on your work schedule. This is to help you regain strength. There’s no point in overworking yourself when nothing really gets done.

Protecting children during COVID-19 and beyond The Department of Social Development, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, aims to improve the standard of Early Childhood Development (ECD) across the country, as part of this year’s Child Protection Week campaign. This year’s campaign is being held under the theme: ‘Let Us All Protect Children, During Covid-19 and Beyond’. The partnership between the department and the Nelson Mandela Foundation will culminate with the launch of Vangasali-Every Child Counts Campaign, which is targeting unregistered ECD centres, with the view of assisting them to meet the minimum norms and standards for registration, as stipulated in the Children’s Act (Act No. 38 of 2005). A nationwide audit of ECD centres conducted by the department on the nature and extent of ECD provisioning, services, resources and infrastructure across all nine provinces revealed that a considerable number of centres were unregistered. Vangasali, which means “leave no child or ECD centre behind” in Xitsonga, seeks to change all that by encouraging members of the public to participate in finding ECD centres in their local communities. Members of the public are encouraged to find ECD facilities in their local communities. Once a centre has been identified, members of the public are advised to send the word “ECD” to 082 046 8553 on WhatsApp. The name, details and the geolocation of the centre will be entered into the Govchat database for mapping purposes. This will also assist in determining the coverage of ECD services, particularly in poor and vulnerable communities. The campaign will be rolled out nationwide in three phases, namely find and count (phase 1), categorise (phase 2) and intervention (phase 3). The goal is to provide support packages to all identified ECD centres to progressively register and enhance the delivery of quality ECD services, including nutrition, health and safety of children. The package of ECD registration benefits include amongst other things, access to basic social services such as access to government subsidy in the form of a R15 per child a day for 365 days a year

| 13

072 757 0514

Colour and complete the Quiz and stand a chance to wIn R100! This competition is open to children between 7 – 13 years. Two prizes will be awarded R100 for age group 7 – 10 and R100 for age group 11 – 13 WhatsAPP your picture to 072 757 0514 before 11 June 2020. NAME: ________________________________ TOWN: ________________________________ AGE __________ years CELLPHONE NUMBER ________________________________

14 |

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

editor@rekordmediafs.co.za

GO TREND

Basic Education gazettes new regulations on schools reopening

THEN AND NOW: NOSTALGIC GAMES THAT ARE JUST AS EPIC TODAY AS 30 YEARS AGO! Reminiscing about the 2D-animated, bulky video, arcade and Gameboy games not only takes us to days back when, but also shows how far our favourite games have come over the years, allowing us to celebrate the technologically-advanced takes on those incredible old classics.

Pac-Man The iconic yellow face that’s loved in arcades around the world to this very day could very well have been one of the first to popularise video gaming among young people in the 80s. Every Pac-Man experience was inevitably accompanied by onlookers either cheering players on or shouting out instructions on which direction players should go: “Go left! No, the other left!” Aside from a few new and contemporary takes on Pac-Man games, toy releases and shows, the basic Pac-Man game hasn’t changed much since it was first released – and why would it? PacMan remains a cultural icon that will live on through the ages and continued to be loved (and played) by old and young alike.

Mario Everything about Super Mario brings waves of nostalgia – from the famously catchy earworm of a theme song to the satisfying ding! of collecting coins and boing each time Mario jumps. Today, parents are introducing their own kids to the wonders of Super Mario through games like Mario Kart and the epic Super Mario Maker series that allows players to create their own courses. Choose the Super Mario 3D World theme for a new school take, keep it retro with 2D elements, or combine both worlds for the whole family to enjoy.

From classic combat games to the loveable round yellow faces and Italian plumbers we all know and love, the nostalgia of our favourite video games and characters continues to live on – even as our favourite video game take on new and exciting modern twists to keep the next generation of gamers entertained.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has gazetted new regulations that will see the phased return of other grades from 6 July - 3 August 2020. Following the return of grades 7 and 12, the Basic Education Department (DBE) said it would monitor the adherence of schools to the stipulated health and safety guidelines before moving to return learners in other grades to the classroom. Schools were shut as the country went on lockdown from 27 March 2020 in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety guidelines for the reopening of schools state that teachers and learners must have adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), social distancing of 1.5 metres must be adhered to and screening must take place at schools. In the regulations published on 29 May 2020, the department outlines that grades R, 3, 6, 10, 11 and Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres will return to the school grounds on 6 July 2020. Learners in year 2 and 3 of schools of skills will also return on 6 July 2020. Also returning on 6 July are schools for learners with severe intellectual disabilities, starting with Grades R, 1, 2, 3 and 6. Special care centres for learners with severe and profound intellectual disabilities will also return on 6 July, with learners in year 1 - 3. From 3 August 2020, grades 4, 5, 8 and 9. Schools of skills will also welcome back learners in year 1 on 3 August. Grades 4 and 5 at schools for learners with severe intellectual disabilities will also make a return on 3 August 2020. While the department has mapped out the dates of return, it emphasised that this will only take place if schools have complied with the minimum health, safety and social distancing measures on COVID-19. “A school or office that has failed to comply with the minimum health, safety and social distancing measures on COVID-19, as contemplated in these directions and regulations, will remain closed until all the health, safety and social distancing measures are in place,” the regulations state. According to the directions in the gazetted regulations, parents who choose not to send a learner to school, must apply to the Head of Department, who may exempt a learner either entirely, partially or conditionally, from compulsory school attendance, if it is in the best interests of the learner. A parent who chooses not to send their child to school is also obliged to apply for home education. All events at schools, including sport, choral eisteddfods or choir rehearsals, arts and culture festivals remain suspended. Officials, teachers and learners, who commute between provinces, metropolitans and districts for school, will be allowed to move, provided they have the relevant permit.

072 757 0514

COMMUNITY | GEMEENSKAP

| 15

WHEELS

AARTO rollout date delayed due to COVID-19 The national rollout date for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act has been postponed as a result of the outbreak of the Coronavirus. In August 2019, the AARTO Bill was signed into law. Although no date was officially promulgated, it was intended to take national effect by mid-2020. The Transport department said the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak severely compromised the capacity of the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), which is the entity responsible for the rollout of AARTO. As a result of the outbreak, RTIA could not determine the rollout date and has suffered severe loss of revenue to support the preparatory activities. “For this reason, RTIA is in no position, at this stage, to successfully conduct the national rollout of AARTO. The situation will be reviewed in due course for further determination as to when the rollout date will be promulgated,” said the department

IS THIS THE TOYOTA HILUX FACELIFT FOR 2021? A month back we reported that Toyota was working on a facelift for its popular Hilux bakkie, and this is apparently how it's going to look. The pictures that you see here were allegedly leaked from an official source and recently appeared on the Milele Motors website. While one of them is a rendering, the others appear to be photos of the actual vehicle, although we won't know for sure until Toyota officially unveils the updated bakkie. While the new look is not a radical departure, the upcoming model does get a larger trapezoidal grille that gives it a more menacing stare, while new Bi-Beam LED headlights lend a more modern look. The renderings also show the redesigned halogen headlights, which will feature on the lower-spec models. At the back end we see fresh taillights, featuring vertically stacked ‘C’ shaped LED elements, as well as a redesigned tailgate with creases that flow into the lights. What else do we know about the facelifted Hilux? According to CarAdvice, the 2.8-litre flagship turbodiesel engine is getting an overhaul, which will also bring a power boost although no numbers have been mentioned as yet. For the record, the current 2.8 GD-6 motor produces 130kW and up to 450Nm depending on the gearbox. Dare we suggest Toyota will be playing catchup to the Nissan Navara 2.3D and the next-generation Isuzu D-Max 3.0, both of which offer 140kW and 450Nm. The Australian publication also mentioned that the interior update will include updated connectivity, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone mirroring becoming available. Toyota is also rumoured to be working on a more hardcore GR Hilux that will serve as a direct rival to the Ford Ranger Raptor. The revised Hilux is set to go on sale in Australia around August, but at this stage it’s not known when it will reach South Africa. But surely it can't be too far off...

16 |

AGRICULTURAL MATTERS | LANDBOU SAKE

LANDBOU RADIO Seleksie in byeboerdery is ontwikkel tot n fyn wetenskap. In vandag se byeboerdery is daar baie meer om die lyf as net bye, korwe en heuning. Sonder bye wat sorg vir bestuiwing van ons landerye en vrugteboorde, gaan daar nie veel geproduseer word nie. Maar hoe selekteer jy vir bye wat vir jou die beste heuningproduksie lewer, n gelykvormige jongbypatroon en bye wat teen droogtetoestande weerstandbiedend is? In ons program van 1 Junie, gesels ons hieroor met Robert Post, bekende byeboer en fasiliteerder van kursusse mbt n suksesvolle byeboerdery. Robert gesels oor die preservering van byekorwe, sterilisering van korftoerusting en die verantwoordelikhede van n byeboer. Louis van Zyl, byeboer van Yummy Honey Farm, verduidelik hoe heuning geoes word, en sê dat heuning nie n vervaldatum het nie. Heuning wat versandsuiker is nie oud nie, dit is net in n preserveringstadium. Coenraad Fraenkel, Stigterslid en Direkteur van Agri Motion het onlangs n besoek afgelê by hul Pekanneut en Sitrus kliënte in die land. Hy vertel dat hy aangenaam verras wat met die gesindheid en positiwiteit wat hy teegekom het ten spyte van die uitdagings tans in ons land. Hierdie is goeie nuus, ons landbouers verdien n staande toejuiging.... Baie dankie aan elkeen wat sy kop omhoog hou en sy oog op voedselproduksie. Wel gedaan. Frikkie Nel, Direkteur van River Foods, gesels oor hul produkte by kosse vir pluimvee en geveerdes asook hardekosse soos ertjies en bone vir soppe. Skakel gerus in op jou gunsteling gemeenskapsradiostasie of luister saam op jou selfoon of rekenaar dmv SoundCloud. https://soundcloud.com/andbouadio/lr

editor@rekordmediafs.co.za

Drought relief extension welcomed Assistance needed urgently ► ANA Agri SA has welcomed the announcement by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma that the proclamation of drought relief will be extended by a further month, but added that urgent assistance is needed. The summer rainfall season had passed without sufficient rain in most of the regions affected by the devastating drought conditions. The lingering drought had had far-reaching consequences for agriculture and had been catastrophic for local economies in the drought-stricken areas. On Friday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni issued another notice in the Government Gazette for the immediate provision of unallocated disaster relief funds. However, it was unknown to Agri SA if the R466.4 million referred to was for the coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic or drought disaster relief. Farmers urgently required assistance if their farming operations, workers, and communities and the fragile local economies were to survive. Agri SA was hopeful that some of the funds announced on Friday would be allocated to much needed drought relief, Symington said.