Nominasies ingewag vir beste 'Diensverskaffer'-kompetisie
Die Malmesbury Sakekamer se Diensverskaffer van die Jaar-kompetisie ontvang nou nominasies.
Hierdie jaarlikse geleentheid bied 'n wonderlike platform vir plaaslike besighede om erkenning te kry vir hul uitmuntende dienslewering en bydrae tot die gemeenskap.
Die kriteria is soos volg:
Indeling van Besighede
Besighede sal in vier kategorieë ingedeel word, gebaseer op die aantal personeellede:
Klein besighede: 1 – 10 personeellede
Medium besighede: 11 – 25 personeellede
Groot besighede: 26 en meer personeellede
Individuele diensverskaffer: 'n Persoon wat self dienste lewer of in diens staan van 'n diensverskaffer
Stemprosedure
Die verkiesing sal deur 'n nominasie- en stemproses plaasvind. Inwoners van Malmesbury word uitgenooi om hul gunsteling diensverskaffers te nomineer. Ná die nominasies, sal die genomineerdes aangekondig word en die publiek sal dan kan stem vir hul gunstelinge in elke kategorie.
Die vyf besighede met die meeste stemme in elke kategorie sal as finaliste aangewys word. Die wenners sal tydens 'n gala-aand op 26 Oktober aangekondig word, waar al die finaliste, vriende en belangstellendes welkom is.
Belangrike Inligting
Elke persoon het net een stem. Slegs inwoners en werkers van Malmesbury mag stem. Welsynsorganisasies soos Jo Dolphin en Sinethemba, wat voorheen gewen het, kwalifiseer ook as besighede en kan genomineer word. Die wenners word tydens die galadinee op 26 Oktober bekend gemaak. Vir meer inligting, besoek asseblief www. sakekamer.co.za.
Damvlakke in die Wes-Kaap
Octavoscene: Die toegewyde span van Octavoscene op Malmesbury is Dewald Vrey, Dr Ida Glover, Genene Homan, Louise Jansen Van Noordewyk, Nonnie Hendriksz en Dr Carla Van Der Merwe. Voor is Alda Rabie en Philinda Kitshoff.
Swartland
Support & Funeral Services: Die hulpvaardige span van Swartland Support & Funeral Services is 24 uur per dag tot jou diens in die tyd wanneer jy hulle die nodigste het. Hulle sal jou bystaan en ondersteun met begrafnisse, verassings, grafstene, kranse en ruikers. Vir meer inligting, kontak Cedric van der Westhuizen op 072 540 6785 of stuur 'n epos na cedric@swartlandfunerals.co.za.
Tiere klop Rockies:
Die tennisspan van die Hoërskool Dirkie Uys op Moorreesburg het Maandag kragte gemeet teen die span van Hoërskool Swartland van Malmesbury. Die Tiere het oorwinning gekraai in die eerstespan, asook die tweedespan se wedstryde. Dirkie Uys wen die kragmeting met 18-6.
Wesbank Motor Spares vier 35 jaar van diens
Wesbank Motor Spares op Malmesbury vier vanjaar hul 35ste bestaansjaar.
Die besigheid, wat in 1989 deur Gammie Snr oorgeneem is, het oor die jare gegroei van 'n klein onderneming tot 'n gevestigde naam in die motoronderdelebedryf.
Aanvanklik het Gammie Snr steeds sy voltydse werk behou, terwyl sy vrou Mienie en kinders, Naz en Armien, die besigheid daagliks bestuur het.
'n Paar jaar later het Gammie Snr voltyds by die besigheid aangesluit.
Ongelukkig het beide Gammie Snr en Armien kort na mekaar oorlede, maar die besigheid word vandag suksesvol bestuur deur Nazier en Naz.
Ghakeem, die egpaar se ander seun, was ook vir 18 jaar by die onderneming betrokke, maar bedryf nou 'n suksesvolle onderneming in Kaapstad.
Wesbank Motor Spares bied 'n wye verskeidenheid nuwe motoronderdele aan, insluitend enjin- en suspensieonderdele, bakwerkonderdele, motorvensters, batterye en
diensonderdele. Hulle bedien kliënte van regoor die provinsie, insluitend die Noord-Kaap en Namibië, met daaglikse aflewerings deur koeriers.
Die besigheid se sukses kan toegeskryf word aan hul goeie pryse, kwaliteit produkte, eerlikheid, stiptelikheid en die ondersteuning 'van die Almagtige Heer' en hul 'lojale kliëntebasis'.
“Om 35 jaar in besigheid te kan vier, ongeag al die struikelblokke in die verlede, is 'n groot prestasie,” sê Nazier.
“Ons hoop om nog 35 jaar voort te gaan en verder uit te brei.”
Wesbank Motor Spares se besigheidsure is soos volg:
Maandae tot Donderdae: 08h00 tot 18h00
Vrydae: 08h00 tot 12h30 en 14h00 tot 18h00
Saterdae: 08h00 tot 14h30
Sondae: 09h00 tot 13h00
Vakansiedae: 08h00 tot 13h00
Vir meer inligting, kontak hulle by 022 486 4346.
Laastens wil Wesbank Motor Spares hul dank uitspreek aan die "Almagtige Heer" en al hul lojale kliënte vir hul ondersteuning oor die jare.
Why investing in solar and gas might be for you...
South Africans have been feeling the pinch as electricity prices continue to soar.
Eskom’s 2024/25 regulator-approved tariff increase recently came into effect, with electricity now costing 12.74% more. This follows an 18.65% increase in 2023, and Eskom is already signalling the likelihood of further massive hikes in the coming year.
With looming unpredictable increases,
households and businesses are looking for ways to mitigate their escalating monthly electricity bills, and there is one clear solution: investing in alternative energy sources such as solar power and gas products.
“With the ongoing uncertainty around electricity prices, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to protect themselves against rising tariffs.
becoming more unpredictable,” says Orlando Luis, CEO of Brights Hardware, a leading independent hardware retail chain.
The Case for Solar Energy
Solar power has become increasingly popular in South Africa, not only because it’s a sustainable, renewable resource but also because it offers long-term savings.
By installing solar panels, you can significantly reduce your reliance on the grid, cutting down your electricity bill.
While the initial capital outlay for solar solutions may seem daunting, it’s essential to consider the long-term return on investment.
“Many people are concerned about the upfront costs of solar installations, but what they often overlook is that financing options make it much more manageable,” says Luis.
“A very real benefit is in the predictability. Unlike electricity tariffs, which can increase unexpectedly, loan repayments for solar installations are fixed at agreed rates, which gives consumers more control over their household expenses.”
Added to this, the savings on the monthly electricity bill pay for the majority of the repayment on a solar loan.
After five years, when the loan is paid off, those solar panels are generating significant amounts of free electricity and making a real difference to household budgets.”
Gas Products: A Practical and Efficient Alternative
Alongside solar, gas products such as ovens, stoves, and geysers provide another highly effi-
cient way to cut down on electricity consumption. Gas-powered appliances are becoming increasingly popular for their reliability, especially during power outages, and their ability to significantly reduce household energy usage.
“Gas is a great alternative for homeowners who are looking for both efficiency and affordability,” explains Luis.
Much like solar, the initial investment in gas products might seem high, but the long-term benefits far outweigh the costs.
The price of gas is typically more stable than electricity tariffs, making it easier to budget and plan for monthly expenses.
With the possibility of power outages, having a gas-powered solution also means uninterrupted cooking and hot water, providing peace of mind when the electricity goes out.
“Rising electricity prices take a big chunk out of already stretched household budgets, which is why we encourage South Africans to explore
"Solar and gas solutions offer long-term stability and peace of mind in an environment where costs are alternative energy solutions.
"Whether you're looking to install solar panels, invest in a gas geyser, or upgrade your kitchen with a gas stove, now is the time to make the switch.”
As the cost of electricity continues to rise, these investments are not only smart choices for the environment but also for your wallet.
The savings in the long run, combined with the peace of mind that comes from predictable energy costs, make solar and gas products a worthwhile investment.
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