Zoutpansberger 17 February 2023

Dit het gesous!

Ná dae van swaar reën en onweer het die son Woensdagoggend deurgebreek om die streek bietjie “af te droog”. Hierdie pragtige foto is deur Francois Viljoen in die Waterpoort-omgewing geneem. Foto verskaf.

Reënmeters loop oor

Deur Andries van Zyl

Die Soutpansberg is lekker deurnat ná bykans ‘n week van harde, deurdringende reën en die goeie reën is klaarblyklik nog nie klaar nie.

Die afgelope week se reën is volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens veroorsaak deur ‘n stadigbewegende bolug laedruk afsnystelsel wat swaar neerslae oor die oostelike en noord-oostelike dele van die land tot gevolg gehad het. Die ekstreme reënval in sekere dele van die land het wydverspreide vloede veroorsaak, veral by riviere in die suidelik dele van die Kruger Nasionale Park. Foto’s van die vloedwaters het die afgelope week sosiale media platforms soos Facebook oorheers. Nader aan die huis is ‘n ongelooflik 294 mm reën vanaf Vrydag tot Saterdag by die

Tshivhase teeplaas gemeet. In Louis Trichardt het een inwoner sedert Vrydag tot Woensdagoggend 173 mm gemeet, met ‘n totaal van 225 mm reeds vir Februarie sover.

Is die boere nou tevrede?

Ná die afgelope week se goeie reën kan die vraag beslis gevra word of die boere nou tevrede is na aanleiding van die bekende AG Visser gedig. “Dit het wyd gereën in ons gebied – noord, oos, suid en wes van die berg. Dit het nou wel wisselvallig gereën, maar ons is tevrede. Letterlik kilometers uit mekaar is daar honderde millimeters verskil van mekaar. In Levubu verskil dit van 260 mm tot 400 mm reën wat die afgelope week geval het. So, daar is noemenswaardige verskille. (Vervolg op p.2)

Hierdie onweerswolke oor Louis Trichardt verlede Woensdagmiddag was letterlik ‘n voorbode van die reën wat op pad was. Die Soutpansberg is ná dae van hewige reën deurnat. Meer suid het oorstromings voorgekom, soos in die suidelik dele van die Kruger Nasionale Wildtuin.

Weens die hewige reën die afgelope week oor die streek is Maandag begin om van die Albasinidam se sluise oop te trek. Dinsdagoggend het hierdie gesig besoekers by die dam begroet, nadat die dam reeds die vorige dag die 99,9% vlak bereik het. Foto: Laurie Bannatyne.

Hemel se sluise oop oor Soutpansberg

“Op Alldays het die een plaas 130 mm gekry en ‘n ander plaas slegs 10 km weg slegs 30 mm,” het Fanie Havinga, voorsitter van die Soutpansberg Distrikslandbou-unie, Woensdag gesê.

In antwoord op ‘n vraag rondom die ramptoestand wat in sewe van die land se nege provinsies (insluitend dele van Limpopo) afgekondig is vanweë vloede het Havinga gesê geen vloedskade is aangemeld in die Soutpansberg-omgewing nie. “Ek dink dit was heeltemal oortollig en onnodig gewees. Dit is net ‘n manier vir sommiges om vinnig geld in die hande te kry. Vir landbou is daar geen voordeel daarin nie. As jy ‘n eis insit, gaan jy jare wag om ‘n reaksie te kry. Dit is dalk nodig vir ‘n brug of twee of pad wat seergekry het,” het Havinga gesê.

Is die goeie reën normaal vir dié tyd van die jaar?

“My persoonlik gevoel is ja, dit is normaal. Februarie is ons hoë reënvalmaand. Dit is nie buitengewoon nie, alhoewel die volume en intensiteit waarmee dit reën die laaste paar jare vir my bietjie abnormaal begin raak. Die intensiteit van die reën is baie hoog, bedoelende daar val ‘n ongelooflik hoeveelheid reën in ‘n kort tydjie, en dit is waar dit gevaarlik raak,” het Havinga gesê.

‘n Paar interessante statistieke

Volgens Louis Nel van Louis Trichardt, wat reënvalsyfers byhou sedert 1987, is die gemiddelde reënval vir die dorp vir die afgelope 36 jaar vir Februarie net meer as 148 mm. ‘n Paar uitskieters het egter voorgekom, waar meer as 200 mm gemeet is, naamlik 1989 (231 mm), 1993 (238 mm), 1996 (300 mm), die vloede van 2000 (862 mm), 2001 (268 mm), 2009 (357 mm), 2018 (243 mm), 2019 (287 mm) en 2021 (309 mm).

Rob Milton van Levubu hou reënvalsyfers vir dié area by sedert 1946. Volgens sy syfers

is die gemiddelde reënval vir daardie area vir Februarie die afgelope 77 jaar 255 mm. Hierdie gemiddeld is reeds oorskry. In 2020 en 2021 het Levubu onderskeidelik 572.7 mm en 578.85 mm ontvang. Sedert 1 Februarie vanjaar het hulle reeds tot op 12 Februarie 279.13 mm gemeet, met die helfte van die maand wat nog oor is.

Daar is altyd ‘n gevaar

Wat die gevaar van te veel reën in ‘n kort tydjie betref, het Havinga gesê dat sou hulle binnekort nog sulke hoë-intensiteit reënbuie kry, die gevaar van afloopwater al groter word. “Dit gaan gevaarlik raak, want hy gaan vinnig loop en dadelik begin loop, omdat jou grondwater reeds baie hoog is. Die grond is versadig,” Havinga gesê.

Kan te veel reën ‘n probleem wees?

Volgens Havinga hou die goeie reën van die afgelope tyd nie tans ‘n gevaar in vir boere se gewasse nie.

“Ons bome (avos, makadamias ens.) behoort oraait te wees. Levubu is skuins genoeg. Daar is egter plekke wat kan versuip. In ander dele waar ouens met tamaties en aartappels boer, is die aanhoudende reën nie ideaal nie. Reën en sonskyn, reën en sonskyn is beter, anders sit hulle met baie roes en die ouens kan nie inkom om te spuit nie,” het Havinga gesê.

“Wat my voorspelling vorentoe betref, sal dit fantasties wees as ons Maart en April nog bietjie opvolgreën kry, want die seisoen is nog nie verby nie. Dan kan ons in ‘n groen winter ingaan, wat ons bees- en wildboere in ‘n baie goeie posisie sal sit. Selfs ons ouens met langtermyn gewasse, soos neute en avos, as ons daardie tyd [Maart en April] nog bietjie reën kan kry, sal dit goed wees, alhoewel ons nie te veel wil hê nie, want ons begin in oestyd ingaan. Hulle wil nie regtig reën op die avos hê as dit geoes word nie. Maar ‘n bietjie normale reën gaan nie seermaak nie,” het Havinga bygevoeg.

Survivors point finger at bus driver for fatal crash

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The death toll in Monday afternoon’s horror bus accident on the N1 north just before the Hendrik Verwoerd tunnels had risen to 21 by Wednesday morning. The deceased were mostly commuters returning home after work, with survivors now claiming that the accident could have been caused by reckless and negligent driving on the part of the bus driver.

The accident occurred just after 17:00 on 13 February. According to a media statement issued by the provincial Department of Transport and Community Safety shortly after the accident, the driver of a cash-in-transit vehicle had allegedly lost control and collided head-on with the Mabirimisa bus. The bus capsized and rolled down a steep embankment into a nearby river, trapping many of the passengers underneath it.

Following the department’s press release, several people (including survivors of the accident) have come forward, claiming that the bus driver was indeed at fault, accusing him of speeding and reckless overtaking.

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serious injuries,” he said. When contacted about the allegations, Mr Robert Mabirimisa (speaking on behalf of the bus company) firstly stated that they were shocked about the loss of so many lives. “We are deeply concerned when the lives of our commuters are lost,” he said and expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

As for the allegations about the driver, he said that he was not able to respond. “I am not in any position to give you a comment as we are still going to conduct our own investigation,” he said. He did, however, add that he had worked with the specific driver (who survived the accident) for more than seven years. “Never once was he involved in an accident. This is the first one,” Mabirimisa said. “When God gave us these buses, we prayed that we would not have accidents as we are carrying the lives of the people. We are very saddened that so many people died in our bus, but this is beyond my powers and we cannot even question why it happened in our bus,” said Mabirimisa.

“I saw the driver of the bus driving at high speed when overtaking another vehicle into the lane of oncoming traffic. He tried to swerve but, unfortunately, it was too late. From there I just heard a loud bang, and moments later I found myself lying under the roof of the bus, trapped with the bus on top of us”

One of the survivors the newspaper spoke to was Ms Maria Thabeli. “I saw the driver of the bus driving at high speed when overtaking another vehicle into the lane of oncoming traffic. He tried to swerve but, unfortunately, it was too late. From there I just heard a loud bang, and moments later I found myself lying under the roof of the bus, trapped with the bus on top of us,” she said.

Another survivor the newspaper spoke to was Mr Freddy Salani. He had boarded the bus at 16:30, never suspecting his journey home to end in a deadly collision. He also claimed that the bus driver was speeding when he recklessly overtook the vehicles in front of him. After the impact, Salani said he did not know what happened next. “I only heard the bang when the bus crashed into other vehicles. I could not see, because I was seated at the back,” said Salani. He was thankful to be alive. “All I can say is that God is great, because He saved me from death or

Since the accident, messages of condolence to bereaved families have been streaming in. These include messages of condolence from the MEC for Transport and Community Safety and the executive mayor of the Vhembe District Municipality, Cllr Dowelani Nenguda.

The chairperson of the Zoutpansberg Community Development Forum, Mr Patrick Sikhutshi, also expressed his shock. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased during this time of grief, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured ones. This organisation shares the heartache and is saddened that so many lives continue to be lost on South African roads,” said Sikhutshi.

In the meantime, provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo urged motorists to be extra cautious when driving. He condemned any form of reckless driving, especially speeding, by drivers along the roads. “The cause of this accident is still not clear at this stage and investigations are still continuing,” said Mojapelo.

The scene of Monday’s horror crash just before the Hendrik Verwoerd tunnels on the N1 north was one of total carnage. Twenty people, mostly commuters returning home after work, were killed in the accident. Photo supplied.

(Vervolg van p.1)

Local golfer teams up with President in golf challenge

By Karla van Zyl

The 19-year-old Jimmy Takalani Musandiwa from Louis Trichardt had an experience of a lifetime on Friday, 10 February, when he teed off alongside the President of the Republic of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa, in the annual Presidential Golf Challenge.

The Presidential Golf Challenge takes place annually and followed the State of the Nation Address, which took place on 9 February. This year, the golf challenge was held at the Atlantic Beach Golf Estate at Melkbosstrand, Cape Town.

The Presidential Golf Challenge this year rallied support for the Adopt-a-School Foundation, which was established in 2002 to support the delivery of enhanced and conducive teaching environments. The model that the foundation focuses on is developing four critical areas within the school environment, namely leadership,

curriculum, infrastructure, and social and learner well-being in adopted schools.

Jimmy only found out the day before the tournament that he would be teaming up with the President for the tournament. This sent his stress levels through the roof. He stated, however, that although he had been quite nervous in the beginning - taking in the venue and other big names accompanying him - he had only needed a few shots to become comfortable and find his groove. He found the situation quite intimidating at first, considering that President Ramaphosa was playing with him, but soon realised that this was only “another day at the office” for him and settled into his game.

Jimmy said he saw himself in a new light after the game, setting new expectations and higher standards for himself.

The other two big names teeing off with Jimmy and the President were Bantu Holomisa

Amy Iris Cooper also has eye on prestigious Mrs South Africa title

By Pétria de Vaal

Amy Iris Cooper, contestant of the Mrs South Africa Pageant, is doing our community proud. She has also been chosen as one of the 100 semi-finalists at the National Casting event at Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg earlier this month. “I am elated and excited about receiving this news,” says Cooper.

“We are blown away by the number of high-quality entries that we received this year, and we are deeply appreciative to have met so many wonderful women from all walks of life,” says Joani Johnson, CEO of Mrs SA. She adds that the casting event was exceptionally difficult as a substantial number of entrants have what is necessary to make a success of the programme. “We are proud to work alongside so many strong, formidable, and inspirational married women, and to empower them through our pillars of community, self-development, and networking to be the leaders and social game-changers that we need in this country,” Johnson says.

year for work, and I decided to keep myself busy by entering.” As part of her journey, she hopes to learn new skills to forge a new future as an active participant in life.

Cooper was born in Eswatini (previously Swaziland) and was a first princess in the Miss Swaziland pageant in 2005-2006. She attended a modelling school during her high school career and worked as a model in the United Kingdom for approximately two years. She has an advanced diploma in hotel and restaurant management and worked as a banquet manager for several boutique hotels in Ballito and Durban. “This is where I met my husband,” she says. They have been at the Air Force Base Makhado since 2011.

“Women forget that they are always serving – serving their husbands and their children –but never themselves. They are the biggest cheerleaders of their families. We don’t always think of the women behind the curtains –these women and wives need to be empowered, they need to expand their service.”

“I realised that one can become very secluded by staying home. Women forget that they are always serving – serving their husbands and their children – but never themselves. They are the biggest cheerleaders of their families. We don’t always think of the women behind the curtains – these women and wives need to be empowered, they need to expand their service,” Cooper says.

Sharing more about her decision to enter, Cooper says: “Being a military wife and stayat-home mother to two beautiful kids has been something I have dedicated the past 11 years of my life to. I have decided to join Mrs South Africa to unlock the undiscovered greatness that is Amy. My husband is a fighter pilot and we reside at the Air Force Base Makhado. He is away for a

“On my agenda is to help women realise who they are. It is important to let them know not to forget themselves. I am passionate about being a master of ceremonies, public speaking, and motivational talks. Part of my goals during this journey as semi-finalist would be to highlight the role of spouses in the military. Too often the wives are overshadowed – we need to hold it together!” she says. Above all, she enjoys reading, doing puzzles, travelling and food. She loves to uplift women and is the “go-to” person for great advice. “Amy Iris Cooper fully embodies the values that Mrs SA holds most dear and is representative of our tagline for the year: #EveryWoman. We look forward to going on this journey with her and her fellow sisters,” concludes Johnson.

“It would be great if some small businesses out there would like to sponsor or support me during this journey. Any support, whether it be monetary, make-up, shoes, clothes, or hair, would be highly appreciated,” adds Cooper. Her journey can be followed on The Mrs SA Facebook page; Instagram: @ amyiriscooper ; on Facebook: Amy Iris Cooper - Mrs South Africa Semi-Finalist 2023 and on Tik tok @amyiriscooper. To vote for her, like, share and SMS Amy Iris Cooper to 47587.

(member of the National Assembly of South Africa) and Charles Molapisi (CEO of MTN South Africa). The most memorable moment for Jimmy was, however, shaking President Ramaphosa’s hand and enjoying a normal conversation with him about the day ahead of them. As for the President’s golfing skills, Jimmy (playing from a seven handicap) said that President Ramaphosa played an average came of golf, but that his game would improve considerably if he spent more time on the golf course.

Jimmy was born, raised and still resides in Louis Trichardt and matriculated from Louis

Trichardt High School in 2022. After taking an interest in the game of golf in Grade 4, he has grown to love the sport. Although he still lives in his home town, he is not wasting time as he spends most of it on the golf course at the Soutpansberg Golf Club, where he is a member, bettering his skills. Jimmy said that one would most probably find him there, because he was preparing for his next tournament and that he needed to be at his best when gameday came.

As for the Presidential Challenge, Jimmy finished fifth in the A Division on Stableford points.

Jimmy Takalani Musandiwa (right) with the President of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa (left). Photo supplied.

Amy Iris Cooper from AFB Makhado also has her eye on the Mrs South Africa title as one of the 100 semi-finalists. Image supplied.

Graad 8 Amelia Meintjies is vanjaar die derde generasie familielid wat haar skoolloopbaan by Hoërskool Louis Trichardt begin. Sy is die kleinkind van die bekende mnr. Pikkie Truter wat vanaf 1982 tot 1996 skoolhoof by die skool was. Haar ma Annemie was ook ‘n leerling van die skool. Van links na regs staan me. Martie Truter (Amelia se ouma), Amelia, haar ma Anemie en die huidige skoolhoof mnr. Theo Muller. Foto verskaf.

Heavy rain causes extensive damage to roads and bridges

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Several damaged bridges and many roads in Vhembe’s rural areas have had to be closed since Friday, 10 February, because of the heavy rain that fell over the area.

Residents who live in slippery mountain areas had to park their vehicles near the main tar roads because they were unable to reach their homes by car. The affected areas include Makwarani, Maraxwe, Vhutalu, Tshipako, Tshiwani, Tshidzivhe, Tshilungwi, Mudzidzi, Tshakhuma and others.

Hoërskool Louis Trichardt het Maandag, 6 Februarie, hulle Graad 8 leerders amptelik verwelkom met ‘n klokseremonie waartydens elke Graad 8 die klok op die skoolterrein moes lui. Dominee Corné Burger het vroeër die oggend die leerders met ‘n erediens in die NG Kerk Soutpansberg verwelkom. Ná die klokseremonie het elke Graad 8-leerling ’n skooldas ontvang om te wys dat hulle nou volwaardig deel is van die Triegie-familie. Foto verskaf.

Hierdie week, 25 jaar

gelede in die Zoutpansberger

Soos vandag die geval is, was misdaad ook reeds ‘n groot probleem 25 jaar gelede, met die Zoutpansberger se voorblad van 13 Februarie 1998 wat oor verskeie ernstige misdade berig het.

Die hoofberig het gegaan oor ‘n bejaarde egpaar van Harperweg, Musina, oom Neels (66) en tannie Sarie Klopper (58), wat deur twee gewapende mans by hulle tuinhekkie oorval is. Die twee mans het daar opgedaag onder die voorwend sel dat hulle ‘n koek wou koop. Tannie Sarie was bekend vir haar kookvernuf. Die egpaar is die huis in geboender en erg gekarnuffel.

In ‘n stadium kon tannie Sarie deur ‘n venster ontsnap, met oom Neels agterna. Buite het hulle ‘n aankomende voertuig gestop en gelukkig vir hulle was twee plaaslike polisiemanne daarin. Die twee polisiemanne het dadelik gaan ondersoek instel, maar die twee verdagtes was reeds weg. ‘n Astra-pistool en .303-geweer is gebuit.

Die polisie op Louis Tri chardt het daardie week ook gesoek na inligting wat hulle sou kon help om ‘n moord by die destydse Midnight Spe cial-nagklub op te los. ‘n Man, die 35-jarige mnr. Samuel Baney, is vermoedelik twee weke vantevore buite die nagklub doodgeslaan, nadat hy daar ingegaan het en deur ‘n groep mans uitgeforseer

is. Twee mans is weens die moord ondervra, maar is weer vrygelaat.

Ook daardie week is die gevangenis op Louis Trichardt se trotse rekord gebreek nadat ‘n man ontsnap het. Die man, die 22-jarige Josef Manganyi, het ontsnap deur bloot by ‘n hek uit te stap wat in daardie stadium deur kontrakteurs gebruik is te midde van konstruksiewerk by dié gevangenis in

Motorists who use the main road from the mentioned areas had to drive with great caution as parts of the roads were badly damaged by the rains. Trees were uprooted in some of the hilly areas along the roads.

Learners from Tswinga and Muledane were forced to cross the still-flooding Dzindi River on foot. Many parents accompanied their children to help them cross the river, out of fear that they might be swept away by the current. “The water was above our knees, and we just clung to each other’s hands,” said one of the learners, Takalani

Mushiana.

The spokesperson for the Vhembe District Municipality, Mr Matodzi Ralushai, said that all four municipalities under Vhembe had been greatly affected by the rains so far. Some areas have no water as pipes were washed away. He said that the affected communities were now forced to use alternative roads to get to work or school and run daily errands.

“Most of the bridges have structural problems, while others are under water. We have sent out a disaster team, and we are visiting the different areas affected by the floods. We are pleading with parents to warn their children not to swim in the dams or play near the rivers, because there are a lot of crocodiles,” said Ralushai.

He warned residents who live close to rivers and streams to evacuate to a safer place or higher spot when the water level rises. “When you cross a flowing river where water reaches above your ankles, turn back and use an alternative route. Never try to walk, swim or drive in swift-flowing water as it can sweep you off your feet. Do not drive over a low-water bridge if the water is flowing strongly across it,” he cautioned.

Eleven alleged cigarette smugglers arrested after high speed car chase

Crime Prevention

Limpopo police arrested 11 cigarette smugglers during the early morning hours of Thursday, 9 February, following a car chase along the Piesanghoek road.

Members of the Limpopo Tracking Team and Capricorn Highway Patrol received information that 10 vehicles travelling in a convoy between Musina and Louis Trichardt were smuggling illicit cigarettes from Zimbabwe to South Africa. The police caught up with the convoy along the Piesanghoek road after the smugglers had taken a detour to avoid police detection.

The suspects then sped off at a high speed and a car chase ensued. Five vehicles were stopped by the police with the

help of members of the Louis Trichardt Farm Watch. Unfortunately, the occupants of the other five vehicles managed to evade arrest by escaping.

The 11 suspects arrested were found to be undocumented Zimbabwean nationals who initially tried to engage in a fistfight with the police, but they were ultimately subdued and apprehended.

Upon further investigation, the five vehicles were found loaded with illicit cigarettes to the value of just over R426 000. The vehicles (two BMWs, a Ford Territory, a Nissan Pathfinder and an Audi A4) were seized by the police, along with the cigarettes.

Provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe commended the members for a well-coor-

dinated operation that led to the arrests and thanked the members of the Farm Watch for assisting the police in the fight against crime.

The 11 suspects, aged between 24 and 43, were scheduled to appear in the Louis Trichardt Magistrate’s Court on 10 February, on charges of dealing in and being in possession of illicit cigarettes, contravention of the Immigration Act, reckless and negligent driving, driving a motor vehicle without a driving license (against the drivers) and resisting arrest.

In the meantime, the hunt for the other suspects is continuing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola on 082 749 2233 or phone the Crime Stop number 086 001 0111.

The suspects, four of the vehicles seized and some of the illicit cigarettes that were confiscated. Photos: Limpopo SAPD.

The Dzindi bridge between Muledane and Tsingwa after recent heavy rains. Photo supplied.

Tyd raak min om foto’s in te stuur

Kompetisie

Tyd is besig om uit te loop vir die streek se fotograwe wat hulle wenfoto’s wil inskryf vir die Zoutpansberger se gewilde kalenderfotokompetisie vir Februarie.

Soos verlede jaar sal die streek se fotograwe tot en met die laaste week van elke maand hulle foto’s vir daardie maand kan inskryf waaruit een wenfoto vir elk maand gekies sal word. ‘n Maksimum van vyf foto’s per fotograaf per maand kan ingestuur word, maar fotograwe kan vir meer as een maand inskryf. Oudergewoonte soek ons na daardie spesiale foto wat die uniekheid van die Soutpansberg-streek uitbeeld, van unieke landmerke en besienswaardighede tot die natuurlewe. Die foto moet egter binne die afgelope 24 maande geneem gewees het en moet die fotograaf se eie werk wees.

‘n Prys van R600 sal vir elke maand se wenfoto betaal word. Elke maand se wenfoto sal in die laaste week van die maand gepubliseer word, tesame met ‘n paar ander goeie foto’s wat daardie maand ontvang is.

Wat beoordeling betref, sal gekyk word na tegniese aspekte soos beligting, skerpheid en komposisie. Ten opsigte van die tegniese aspekte van fotografie kan aandag gegee word aan die volgende paar aspekte: Slegs hoë-resolusie digitale foto’s (verkieslik landskap-formaat) sal aanvaar word. Die foto’s (wat goeie kwaliteit selfoonfoto’s ook kan insluit) kan in hoë resolusie per e-pos gestuur word na news@zoutnet. co.za, of op CD of geheuestokkie ingehandig word by die kantore van die Zoutpansberger te Joubertstraat 16B in Louis Trichardt. Elke inskrywing moet vergesel wees van die fotograaf se naam, kontakbesonderhede, waar die foto geneem is en met watter kamera dit geneem is.

Die 12 wenfoto’s sal aan die einde van die jaar in ‘n groot-formaat muurkalender vir 2024 saamgevat word. Die kalender sal dan onder meer deur die Zoutpansberger gebruik word vir bemarkingsdoeleindes.

Vir meer inligting oor die kompetisie, skakel Andries by tel. 082 603 2419 of 015 516 4997 (tydens kantoorure).

Bo: Wie sê ‘n selfoon kan nie ‘n mooi foto neem nie. Annemie Meintjes van Louis Trichardt het hierdie foto geneem op ‘n plaas in die Weipe-omgewing met haar Samsung Galaxy S20. Sy het geen filter gebruik nie en hoop haar foto is goed genoeg om as Februarie se wenner aangewys te word.

Right: This photo of two elephants having a bit of a disagreement was taken by Sydney, Australia, resident Michelle Page while on Christmas holiday visiting her father Rob Milton from Levubu. She took the photo in the Kruger National Park on 29 December using a Canon EOS 70D camera with 24-105 mm USM lens. Her shutter speed was 1/320 of a second with a lens opening of f7,1 at an ISO of 200.

Fotograaf Gehard Oosthuizen het hierdie pragtige foto van die onweerswolke wat saampak oor die streek op 8 Februarie op die plaas Welmac naby die Albasinidam met sy Samsung S21 geneem.

Dopper soek steeds na Kremetart lêer

Mnr. Dopper Kruger van Louis Trichardt is dringend op soek na ‘n geskiedkundige lêer van hom wat verlede jaar vermis geraak het.

Hy het die boogkniplêer met die geskiedenis, foto’s en koerantuitknipsels van die jaarlikse Kremetart fietsren by die tent waar deelnemers

verlede jaar kon registreer agtergelaat, sodat mense daardeur kon kyk. Vandaar het die lêer verlore geraak.

Indien enige iemand weet waar hierdie lêer is of wat daarvan geword het, kan Kruger geskakel word by tel. 083 419 4524.

Die vroue van Ladies Circle 4 (LC 4) en Agora Club Amarula het op Valentynsdag, 14 Februarie, weer heelwat “ou” harte bly gemaak tydens hul jaarlikse Valentynsbesoek aan die inwoners van Ons Tuiste Ouetehuis in Louis Trichardt. As deel van die twee diensorganisasies se werk is die tehuis se inwoners getrakteer op lekker eetgoed en geskenkies. Uitgevat in mooi rooi is van die inwoners saam met drie van LC 4 se dames. Sittend voor, van links na regs, is Cherise Hamman (LC 4 voorsitster), Tania Botha (LC 4 ondervoorsitster) en Tanya van der Merwe (LC 4). Heel regs staan Kittie de Bruin, bestuurder van Ons Tuiste.

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Louis Trichardt

KERKE/CHURCHES

• Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (LTT)

Tshirululunistraat 28, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 516 2272

• Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (Musina)

Cass Straat 16, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 534 2126

• Agapé Gemeente (LTT)

Sondae: Afrikaanse diens om 08:30 insluitend Peuter-, Kinder- en Tienerbedieninge. Sundays: English service at 10:30 including Toddler-, Children- and Teen Ministries, phone Pastor Chris Mattheus Tel (082 696 2619).

• AGS Louis Trichardt

Munnikstraat 70, Sondae om 09:00, past. J. Wilkins (071 161 9254), J. Victor (073 799 8479), M Struwig (083 400 2511).

• AGS El-Shaddai (Musina) Watsonlaan 17, Sondag 10:00 en 18:00, Past. Boetie Visser, Tel: 015 534 3361 / 084 456 6959

• AGS Levubu

Sien Levubu Christelike Gemeente (Hatfield)

• All Nations for Jesus Christian Centre (LTT) 93 Burger Street (Maranatha Centre), Sunday 09:30 & Wednesday 18:00, Past Benjamin Sithole, Tel 083 532 9492/ 015 516 2275

• Anglican Church / St Marks (LTT)

128 Munnik Street, Sunday 10:30, Rev Robbie Novella, Tel: 015 516

5165

• Baptist Church (Musina) Corner of Whyte & Limpopo Street, Sunday 09:30, Rev Paul Richardson, Tel: 015 534 0479 or 082 446 1728

• Baptist Church / Baptiste Kerk (LTT)

1st Sunday of the

Humid; a morning thundershower. Thursday, 16

Musina, Tel: 015 534 2085)

• Chapel of Grace Church Sunday 09:00 - 11:00 at Forestry 165 in Louis Trichardt (temporary)/ Siloam/Nzhelele Past Oke Tel 083 461 6455.

• Corpus Christi Christian Church Corner Tarentaal and Tuva Street (Makhado Park, Extension 8), Sunday service 09:30, School of Ministry at 13:30 on Sundays. Pastor

Peter Thovhakale Tel 082 691 9943.

• St Peters Church (LTT)

33 Breda Street, Sunday 09:00, Tel: 083 377 0984 (Iain Purdon), 084

404 0050 (Soekie Bierman)

• Emmanuel Christelike Kerk (LTT)

Koraalboomstraat 3, Sondae 09:00 & 18:00, Jeug Vrydae 19:00, Past.

Andries van Heerden, Tel: 015 516 4282 / 083 357 1658

• Evangelies-Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT)

LTT Lodge-saal (Hlangananistraat), Sondagoggend erediens 08:00, kontak ds. Herbie Lyon Tel: 082 906 0288

• Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT)

H/v Anderson & Songozwistraat, Sondag 09:00 en 10:45, leraar ds. Innes Nagel, Tel. 082 701 5602

• Gereformeerde Kerk (Musina) Wilsonlaan 1, Sondag 09:30, Ds. Hannes Lee, Tel 081 043 0910 of 015 534 2253.

• Hervormde Gemeente Louis Trichardt (Musina & Alldays)

H/v Stubbs & Forestryweg, Louis Trichardt, Sondag 08:30, Alldays (09:30 elke tweede Sondag). Kontak dr. B.J. van Wyk by tel. 082 629 9851 vir meer inligting.

• Hervormde Gemeente Zoutpansberg (LTT)

H/v Stubb & Forestry, Elke tweede Sondag om 08:30, Dr. B.J. van Wyk, Tel: 082 828 5711

• Hervormde Kerk Zoutpansberg: Geloofsbond van Hervormde Gemeentes (LTT)

H/v Stubb & Forestry, Sondag 10:15, Ds. Ronel Eckard, Tel 072 122 7956

• Hervormde Kerk (Geloofsbond Musina)

H/v Van Zyl & Celliersstraat, Sondag om 09:00, ds. Eddie Eckard, Tel: 015 534 2519 of 082 958 9095, Kerkkantoor 015 534 2756.

• Lede in Christus Kerk (LTT)

Joubertstraat 29, Sondag oggenddiens 09:30, evangeliediens om 18:00. Past. T. Gilfillan, Tel 082 465 8774

• Lewende Woord Louis Trichardt

Sondag erediens 10:00 te 49 Rissikstraat. Past. Andrew Bezuidenhout (071 078 1631).

• Levubu Christelike Gemeente (Hatfield)

Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Craig Whitcomb, Tel 015 583 0134 of 084 400 8937

• Methodist Church (LTT)

79 Munnik Street, Sunday 09:00 (English service) 10:00 (Multilingual service), Past. Alan Molyneux, Tel. 082 428 7980.

• NG Kerk (Levubu) Perseel 316, Sondag 08:30, Ds. Petrus Kriel Tel: 015 583 002 / 082

898 2081

• NG Kerk (LTT)

Erasmusstraat 23, Sondae: 09:00 oggenddiens & kinder- en kleuterkerk; 10:15 kategese; 11:00 Soekmekaar (1 x pm); 11:00

Waterpoort en Bandelierkop (1x pm); en 14:00 Kutama Sinthumule

Gevangenis; ds. Jan Pretorius (079 881 9673), ds. Corné Burger (073 759 0451), Kerkkantoor 015 516 3902.

• NG Kerk Soutpansberg (LTT)

H/v Stubbs & Andersonstraat, Sondag 09:00, ds. Etienne van Staden (083 274 3227), Kerkkantoor 079 116 1700.

• NG Kerk (Musina)

Ds. Henricostraat, Sondag 09:00, ds. André van Rooyen, Tel: 082 468 7640 / E-pos: ngkmsa@lantic.net of alvanrooyen@gmail.com

• New Covenant Kerk/Church (LTT)

115 Krogh Street, Sondag 09:00 en 18:30, Louis Trichardt, André van Niekerk, Tel 015 516 5305 or 082 926 7313.

• Ou Apostoliese Kerk van SA (LTT)

Kroghstraat, Sondagdienste 09:00 tot 10:00 en aanddiens 17:00 tot 18:00, Priester JJ Janse van Rensburg, Tel. 072 544 7505.

• Reformed Church Songozwi

Corner of Songozwi and Anderson Street, Louis Trichardt, Sunday

11:00, Rev Paul Mushayabasa (076 860 0669)

• PPK Bet-El Gemeente (LTT)

Rissikstraat 50. Sondag: 09:00 Hoofdiens & Kinderkerk, 17:00

Connect Groups. Vrydae 19:00 Jeug. Past Anthony Hees 084 418

3803.

• Sewendedag-adventiste (LTT)

Groblerstraat, Saterdag 09:00 en 11:00, leraar Johan Steyn, Tel 082

372 7362

• Sewendedag-adventiste (Musina)

H/v Turner & Whytestraat, Saterdag 11:00, Marguerite Sindon & Marietjie Diener, Tel: 015 534 3240 / 082 358 2526

• Volle Evangelie Kerk (LTT)

H/v Rissik & Burgersraat, Sondae 09:00 & 17:00, Past. Philip de Jager, Tel: 015 516 0758 / 071

DEURLOPEND

Ondersteuningsgroep

Elke Maandag om 17:30 vind ‘n byeenkoms van die Christelike Ondersteuningsgroep vir alkoholen dwelmafhanklikes plaas.

Die vergadering is in die Jesus Kroon lokaal by die NG Kerk Louis Trichardt-gemeente.

Alhoewel die byeenkoms by die NG-kerk aangebied word, is persone van enige denominasie welkom. Vir meer inligting skakel Johan by 064 682 9725, Friede by 082 657 8602 of ds. Jan by 079 881 9673

Soutpansberg Kofukan Karateklub

Die Soutpansberg Kofukan Karateklub oefen elke Woensdag vanaf 18:00 tot 20:00 by die Emmanuel Christian School net buite Louis Trichardt. Die klub se Musina-tak oefen Maandae ook vanaf 18:00 tot 20:00. Vir meer inligting, skakel Tommy by tel. 083 346 6600.

LTT Shukokai Karate-

klub

Die Louis Trichardt Shukokai Karateklub oefen elke Maandag en Donderdag vanaf 17:30 tot 19:15 by die stoeisaal in Louis Trichardt.

Vir meer inligting, skakel sensei De Wet van Wyk by tel. 083 654 8869.

Kerk se fasiliteite nou beskikbaar

Die NG Kerk Moedergemeente (Stad op die Berg) in Louis Trichardt stel tans van hulle fasiliteite beskikbaar vir uitverhuring.

Die Ferdie Beyersaal kan 600 persone akkommodeer, en 100 persone in die Kiepersol-lokaal en 50 persone in die Jesuskroon-lokaal.

Vir meer inligting en pryse, skakel die kerkkantoor tussen 08:00 en 13:00 by tel. 015 516 3902.

Gimnastiek oefentye

Die Louis Trichardt Gimnastiekklub se beginnersklasse vir voorskoolse gimnaste vind plaas op Maandae en Woensdae vanaf 13:00 tot 14:00. Daarna is dit meisiesgimnaste se beurt wat Maandae en Woensdae vanaf 14:15 tot 15:15 oefen. Die seunsgimnaste oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag vanaf 15:30 tot 16:30.

Vir meer inligting, skakel Elize van der Goot (voorskoolse gimnaste) by 081 888 1371, Elzabé Stewart (meisies) by 082 566 3493 of Gerrie Vorster (079 245 2766) of Nadine Bezuidenhout (082 390 6849) vir die seuns.

NOODNOMMERS

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Friday, 17 February High: 26oC Low: 19oC

Humid; a stray a.m. thunderstorm. A bit of morning rain; humid.

Saturday, 18 February High: 27oC Low: 18oC

What is happening?

Soutpansberg Muurbalklub

Die Soutpansberg Muurbalklub het belangstellende spelers uitgenooi om by die klub aan te sluit. Jaargelde beloop R1 800 per jaar. Vir meer inligting kan die klub se voorsitter, Ronel Welman, geskakel word by tel. 084 581 4868 of stuur ‘n e-pos aan haar na admin@ zoutnet.co.za.

Rugbyoefening begin vir die 2023 seisoen

Die Louis Trichardt Rugbyklub het amptelik hulle weeklikse oefening vir die nuwe seisoen vervat en sal voortaan elke Dinsdag vanaf 17:30 oefen. Vir meer inligting kan Armand Stander geskakel word by 078 199 3830.

OPKOMEND

Vrydag 17 Februarie

Dopperkuierkafee

Die Gereformeerde Kerk in Louis Trichardt se volgende Dopperkuierkafee vind op Vrydag, 17 Februarie, plaas en die spyskaart sluit in Dopperburgers teen R25 elk, kaas-, rib-, of hoenderburgers teen R30 elk, ‘n Russian en slaptjips teen R25 elk, Hake en slaptjips teen R30 elk en slaptjips teen R10 per pakkie.

Plaas jou bestelling by Nanette voor Vrydag 12:00 by 015 516 4007 of 084 304 4764. Bestellings kan Vrydagmiddag vanaf 17:00 by die Dopperkerk afgehaal word.

Saterdag 24 Februarie

Western Barn Dans

Die nuwe Untamed Perdryklub op Louis Trichardt nooi inwoners uit na hulle Western Barn Dance op Vrydag, 24 Februarie.

Die klub word met Western Mounted Games geassosieer, maar fokus nie uitsluitlik daarop nie. Hulle brei hulle aktiwiteite ook uit na uithouritte en skouspring - eintlik enige perdrydissipline waarin daar belangstelling is, selfs om net in die veld te gaan ry.

Maar waaroor gaan Western Games? Dit behels 13 verskillende afwisselende speletjies wat tydens kompetisies gespeel word. Jy neem op verskillende vlakke en in sekere ouderdomsgroepe deel teen tyd.

WEEKLY DAM LEVELS

WEEKLIKSE DAMVLAKKE

Albasini Dam 99.9% 98.1%

Ebenezer Dam 102.5% 98.1%

Flag Boshielo Dam 108.5% 107%

Glen Alpine Dam 113% 102.7%

Luphephe Dam 89.9% 82.9%

Middel Letaba Dam #0.7% 0.7%

Nandoni Dam 106.1% 101.7%

Nsami Dam 61.2% 39.8%

Nwanedzi Dam 88.3% 80.5%

Nzhelele Dam 104.1% 98.7%

Tzaneen Dam 105.7% 82.4%

Vondo Dam #101.5% 101.5%

Soos met enige ander sportklub is finansies maar altyd ‘n probleem. Daarom reël die klub die dans op 24 Februarie om 18:30. Die dans vind plaas in die Gereformeerde Kerk se saal (Fransie Vermaak) met DJ Jonty wat die musiek sal verskaf.

Kaartjies kos R200 per persoon, wat ‘n lekker ete insluit. Die geld wat ingesamel word, sal direk gaan vir die aankoop van toerusting vir die klub. Enige iemand wat belangstel om deel te word van die klub, hetsy hulle perde het of nie, kan die klub skakel vir meer inligting.

Skakel Rachael (voorsitter) by tel. 083 664 6918 of Elize (ondervoorsitter) by 081 888 1371.

SPB Mountain Race Saturday 25 Februarie

The Soutpansberg Athletics Club will once again be hosting the popular Soutpansberg Mountain Race on 25 February.

The races (a 10km, 21km and 32km race) will start and finish at Triegie Park (Louis Trichardt High School) with entries opening at 05:30. The race will start at 07:00.

Entry into the 10km race will cost R80 (minimum age 15), R150 for the 21km race (minimum age 16) and R200 for the 32km race (minimum age 18).

ASA licenses are required with a temporary license available at R30.

For more information, phone Ferreira at Tel 082 749 0413 or Priscilla at 083 770 0118.

Saturday 4 Maart

SPCA Farmers’ & Craft Market

On 4 March, the SPCA Louis Trichardt team once again invites you to join them for their Craft & Farmers’ Market at their premises along the Vondeling Road, from 09:00 until 14:00.

The usual variety of stalls selling food, homemade produce, arts and crafts, jewellery, books, etc. will be available. The Legacy vet shop can provide all your pet’s requirements too.

Your support of the market stalls enables the stall holders in turn to support the SPCA. If you wish to book a stall for a small donation, contact Grietjie on 072 516 6895.

“See you there,” said the SPCA team.

100th Parkrun Saturday 4 March

On Saturday, 4 March, the Louis Trichardt parkrun is due to hold its 100th parkrun, and to mark the milestone, they want to try for 100 parkrunners to take part.

All businesses, clubs and originations are invited to enlist a team and swell the numbers. The 5km parkrun takes place at 07:00 every Saturday in the Tree Park and is a free community event open to everyone and run entirely by volunteers.

Dopperontbyt Saterdag 4 Maart

Die Gereformeerde Kerk Louis Trichardt bied op 4 Maart 2023 hulle baie gewilde Dopperontbyt aan, vanaf 08:00 tot 10:00.

Kostes beloop R80 per persoon vir volwassenes en hoërskoolleerlinge, R40 vir laerskoolleerlinge, en voorskoolse kinders eet gratis.

Die spyskaart is gelaai met allerhande lekkertes, soos vrugtesap, muesli en jogurt, hoenderlewertjies, maalvleis en sampioene, spek en roereier, boontjies gebak in tamatiesous, Weense worsies, kouevleis, kaas en beskuitjies, roosterbrood plus ander brode en smere, en ’n lekker koppie koffie om alles af te rond.

Hierdie is ‘n ware winskoop, en die aantal kaartjies is beperk. Mense sal moet gou speel om te bespreek by Nanette by die kerkkantoor by tel. 015 516 4007 of 0843044764. Alternatiewelik, stuur ‘n e-pos na gereflttkantoor@gmail.com.

Donderdag 16 Maart

Triegie Leeuloop

Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se welbekende Leeuloop gaan vanjaar op 16 Maart plaasvind.

Hierdie jaar se tema is Mardi Gras, met die inskrywings wat om 17:00 begin en die 8 km groep spring om 17:30 weg en die 4 km groep net na hulle. Die inskrywingsfooi is R20 vir die 4 km en R30 vir die 8 km. Daar kan by Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se atletiekveld (Leeupark) ingeskryf word.

Heerlike kos sal te koop wees.

Next outing for vintage vehicle lovers

Vintage Car News

The region’s vintage car and -motorcycle enthusiasts want to start the year’s activities with an outing to the Pecan Farm Guesthouse, situated on the Piesanghoek road, some 20 kilometres outside Louis Trichardt.

The trip to Pecan Farm is scheduled for Sunday, 19 February. The group plans on leaving from Louis Trichardt at about 10:00. They will travel in convoy along the Levubu Road. The guest farm is roughly three kilometres from the Piesanghoek turn-off, and the gravel part is in fair condition.

The venue is ideal, with huge trees creating shade where the cars can park on the lawns. A swimming pool is available and braai facilities can be arranged, should the motor enthusiasts feel like having a braai.

Lunch at the guest house can be arranged, but this will have to be done in advance. Participants are, however, welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks.

As usual, the event will be very informal and open to all vintage-vehicle enthusiasts. This is, however, a very broad concept as cars dating from the 1970s and even 1980s are nowadays considered “old”. The idea is, however, to get owners of these older vehicles to get them out

Vrydag 17 Maart

Plaasdans

Schyffontein boerdery nooi oud en jonk uit om hulle dansskoene af te stof en lekker te kom saam skoffel tydens ‘n opregte, egte plaasdans op Vrydag, 17 Maart, met DJ Jonty wat die musiek sal verskaf.

Kaartjies kos R80 per volwassene en R40 vir laerskoolkinders. Toegang is gratis vir kinders o.6.

Die dans begin om 18:30. “Pak ‘n kombersie vir die kinders om op te slaap, ietsie vir jou glasie en ietsie vir jou magie,” nooi die organiseerders.

Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Weldon’s Apteek in Louis Trichardt of die padstal langs Stepa-Stone.

of storage and out onto the road. For more information, phone Charles Leach

(083 228 3874) or Anton van Zyl (084 616 4997).

The Steyr Puch Haflinger of Charles Leach is a regular visitor to the local vintage car outings. This photo was taken during a pervious outing to Levubu.

Chery’s flagship Tiggo 8 Pro Max is quite impressive

By Andries van Zyl

and if you are looking for luxury at an affordable price, then the Pro Max is definitely worth a second look and test drive.

The Pro Max 390T was launched in December as Chery’s flagship Tiggo 8 model. The newspaper took it for a test drive last Friday and was quite impressed by it, both regarding engine performance and interior and exterior design. One thing is for sure – Chery has come a long way since launching its first entry-level models on the South African market.

The Pro Max was launched to compete against other luxury models such as the Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV, and it does not disappoint. The powerful two-litre engine is equipped with a seven-speed DCT automatic transmission with electric-assisted power steering and delivers an impressive 187kW of power at 5 500rpm and 390Nm of torque at between 2 000 and 4 000rpm. It has a gutsy engine with fast acceleration, almost no turbo lag and smooth gearbox transmission for both speed and towing (the Pro Max has a 1 500kg towing capacity). Fuel consumption is 7,4 litres per 100km on a combined cycle (claimed).

As mentioned, Chery have stepped up their game on both the body work and interior and exterior design with

sturdy body panels and luxury, stitched-leather upholstery. The cabin is spacious, with lots of backseat leg and head space, even for a six-foot-plus backseat passenger.

One of the cool selling points of the Pro Max is that everything is voice activated, from opening the sunroof, tuning to your favourite radio station or opening or closing a window. Keyless entry with remote and push-button start are more luxury features, allowing you to start your car from the comfort of your house and the Pro Max adjusting to your driving preferences, including climate control that comes standard.

Like other competitors in its class, the Pro Max also features three driving modes, including Eco, standard and sport mode – all controlled from your steering wheel or 12.3 inch digital instrument panel, as well as an 8-inch touch-screen ventilation control. It also has two wireless charging platforms for two cellphones and a top-of-the range 8-speaker Sony sound system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

The Tiggo 8 Pro Max also fea-

tures in impressive array of safety features, boasting a Euro NCAP safety rating of 5. The vehicle comes standard with six omnidirectional airbags to protect the occupants from frontal, roll-over and side-impact, with other safety features, including ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution, emergency brake assist, automatic emergency breaking, electronic stability control, traction control, 3D cameras all round and much, much more.

The Pro Max definitely features all the bells and whistles of more expensive brands of well over R1 million. Yet the Pro Max starts off at a very reasonable R599 000 to R639 000 for the top-of-the range model with sunroof. It comes with a 1 million kilometre or 10-year engine warranty, a five-year or 150 000km warranty, seven-year or 90 000km service plan and five year unlimited roadside assistance. All services are done inhouse at BB Chery Louis Trichardt.

For more information, phone BB Chery Louis Trichardt sales manager Johann Schoonbee at tel. 015 516 0294 of 066 319 0737.

Ridgeway College in Louis Trichardt held their Grade 8 induction ceremony to welcome the Grade 8 students officially into the Ridgeway College family on 7 February. During this ceremony, Grade 12 students pin a Ridgeway logo on the Grade 8 students, officially making them members of the Ridgeway community. Also as part of the induction, students sign in as Grade 8 students and light a candle to symbolise their entry into high school. In 2028, they will sign out as Grade 12 students and put out the candle’s flame to mark the conclusion of their career as Ridgeway College students, thus completing their journey. The induction ceremony was followed by a welcome braai on 10 February, hosted by the Grade 12 mentors. This function gives the Grade 8 students an opportunity to interact outside an academic sphere and officially concludes the Grade 8 orientation. “Although there were cries of joys as Grade 8 pupils could get rid of their ‘egg babies’ that they were parenting, we know our Grade 12 learners will miss insisting on being serenaded at a moment’s notice,” said Miss Micaela Shaw, the Grade 8 grade head. Pictured (front, from left to right) are Muimeleli Tseisi (Grade 12) pinning the logo of Jacinda Komana (Grade 8). Looking on at the back is head boy Thembu Tshimange. Photo supplied.

New to the Chery showroom floor is the brand new Tiggo 8 Pro Max 390T,

BB Chery Louis Trichardt sales manager Johann Schoonbee, standing with the impressive Tiggo 8 Pro Max 390T.

Like other competitors in its class, the Pro Max also features three driving modes, including Eco, standard and sport mode – all controlled from your steering wheel or 12.3 inch digital instrument panel, as well as an 8-inch touch-screen ventilation control.

Chery have stepped up their game on both the body work and interior and exterior design with sturdy body panels and luxury, stitched-leather upholstery. The 7-seater Pro Max’s cabin is spacious, with lots of backseat leg and head space, even for a six-foot-plus backseat passenger.

Ek is ... die Weg, die Waarheid en die Lewe

“As julle dan saam met Christus opgewek is, soek die dinge daarbo waar Christus is.” Kolossense 3:1.

Die dood en opstanding van ons Here Jesus is nie net gebeurtenisse van die vroeë geskiedenis nie, maar staan in die nouste verbintenis met die gelowige se lewe.

Net soos Christus in die graf was, so was ons in ons ongeredde toestand ook dood in die misdade en die sonde (Efesiërs 2:1).

Maar net soos Hy uit die graf opgestaan het, so het Hy ons lewend gemaak. “Ons is dus saam met Hom begrawe deur die doop in die dood, sodat net soos Christus uit die dode opgewek is deur die heerlikheid van die Vader, ons ook so in ‘n nuwe lewe kan wandel” (Romeine 6:4).

Die apostel Paulus bid vir die Efesiërs dat hulle verligte oë van die verstand mag hê, sodat hulle kan weet wat die uitnemende grootheid van sy krag is, na die werking van die krag van sy sterkte wat Hy gewerk het in Christus toe Hy Hom uit die dode opgewek het (Efesiërs 1:18-20).

Is jy al saam met Christus opgewek?

Ken jy Hom en die krag van sy opstanding (Filippense 3:10). Het jy die oorwinning, net soos Hy, oor sonde, die dood en die graf? Is jou vlees gekruisig, sodat jy sy oorwinning in jou lewe kan ondervind? Indien wel, laat dit dan aan die wêreld getoon word. Soek die dinge daarbo waar Christus is. Waarom is daar nog soveel aardsgesindheid en wêreldgelykvormigheid by Christene te bespeur?

- Ds. Johan Marais (Louis Trichardt Baptistekerk)

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DEVELOPLAN TOWN PLANNERS

KENNISGEWING - Ek, Theo Kotze, as die agent van die eienaars van ondergemelde eiendomme, gee hiermee kennis in terme van die MAKHADO MUNISIPALITEIT RUIMTELIKE BEPLANNING, GRONDONTWIKKELING EN GRONDGEBRUIK BESTUURSBYWET 2016 dat ek aansoek gedoen het by die Makhado munisipaliteit vir die volgende: A) Wysigingskema 510Hersonering van Erf 165 Louis Trichardt (119 President Straat) vanaf “Besigheid 1“ na “Residensieel 3” (in terme van Artiel 63 van voormelde bywet), sodat wooneenhede

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

PUBLIC NOTICE

CALLING FOR INSPECTION AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS OF GENERAL

1 JULY 2023 TO 30 JUNE 2026 FINANCIAL YEARS (MAIN ROLL)

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 49 (1) (a) (i) of the Local Government Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act 6 of 2004) as amended, hereinafter referred to as the “Act” that Makhado Local Municipality’s General Valuation Roll for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026 is open for public inspection at designated Municipal venues from the 6th of March to the 19th of April 2023.

The General Valuation Roll for the financial years 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026 is open for public inspection at the Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado at Office number C027 from 7H00 -13H00 and from 14H00-16H00 and again on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays within the prescribed period. The General Valuation Roll can also be inspected at the Regional Administrators’ Offices at Waterval, Dzanani and Vleifontein Satellite office and in addition the valuation roll is available at website www.makhado.gov.za.

An invitation is hereby made in terms of Section 49 (1) (a) (ii) of the Act, that any property owner or other person who so desires should lodge an objection with the Municipal manager in respect of any matter reflected in or omitted from the General valuation roll within the above-mentioned period.

Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of Section 50(2) of the Act, an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the Valuation roll as such.

The Objection form for the lodging of an objection is obtainable at the Civic Center, 83 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt Town, Offices number C027 or the Regional Administrators Offices at Dzanani, Waterval, and Vleifontein Satellite and or at www.makhado.gov.za. The completed Objection forms must be returned to the same Offices or alternatively to the address below:

The Municipal Manager

Makhado Local Municipality

Private Bag X2596

Makhado

0920

For enquiries please contact the Director Development Planning Mr Aubrey Mabunda or Mr Tahulela Musandiwa or Mr NG Thanyani at 015 5193190/3105/3283 or email at aubreym@makhado.gov.za or tahulelam@makhado.gov.za or ndivhuwot@makhado.gov.za

Civic Centre

83 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt

File No 6/2/4/2

Notice Number: 18/2023

op die perseel opgerig kan word. Daarmee saam word ook aansoek gedoen vir die digtheid te verhoog na meer as 65 eenhede per hektaar, in terme van Klousule 22 van die Makhado Grondgebruikskema 2009.

B) Wysigingskema 511Hersonering van Erf 6084 Louis Trichardt (40 Burger Straat) vanaf “Residensieel

1“ na “Residensieel 3” (in terme van Artiel 63 van voormelde bywet), sodat wooneenhede op die perseel opgerig kan word.

Daarmee saam word ook aansoek gedoen vir die digtheid te verhoog na 65 eenhede per hektaar, in terme van Klousule 23 van die Makhado Grondgebruikskema 2009. Besonderhede van voormelde aansoeke lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Direkteur, Munisipale sekretariaat, 1 ste vloer, Burgersentrum, Makhado (Louis Trichardt), (128 Kroghstraat), vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 10 Februarie 2023. Enige beswaar/vertoë moet hetsy skriftelik of mondelings, by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder voor die sluitingsdatum vir die indiening van sodanige besware/vertoë by bovermelde adres of by Privaatsak x2596, Louis Trichardt, 0920 ingedien of gerig word, tesame met vermelding van ondergenoemde beskrywing van die aansoek en/of wysigingskemanommer, die beswaarmaker se belang in die saak, die grond(e) van die beswaar/ vertoë, die beswaarmaker se erfnommer en telefoonnommer(s) en adres. SLUITINGSDATUM VIR DIE INDIENING VAN

BESWARE/VERTOË: 12 Maart 2023. AGENT: DEVELOPLAN TOWN PLANNERS, BUS 1883 POLOKWANE 0700, TEL. 015-2914177. Email: tecoplan@mweb. co.za

DEVELOPLAN TOWN PLANNERS

NOTICE - I, Theo Kotze, as the agent of the owner of the properties mentioned below, hereby give notice IN TERMS OF THE MAKHADO SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT

BYLAW 2016 that I have applied for the following with the Makhado Local municipality: A)

Amendment scheme 510Rezoning of Erf 165 Louis Trichardt (119 President street ) from “Business

1” to “Residential 3” (in terms of Section 63 of the forementioned bylaw). The purpose of the application is to erect dwelling units on the erf.

Simultaneous application is also made in terms of Clause 22 of the Makhado

Land Use Scheme 2009 for consent to increase the permitted density to more than 65 units per hectare.

Amendment scheme

511 - Rezoning of Erf 6084

Louis Trichardt (40 Burger street ) from “Residential

1” to “Residential 3” (in terms of Section 63 of the forementioned bylaw). The purpose of the application is to erect dwelling units on the erf. Simultaneous application is also made in terms of Clause 23 of the Makhado Land Use Scheme 2009 for consent to increase the permitted density to 65 units per hectare. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Director, Municipal Secretariat, 1st floor, Civic centre, Makhado (Louis Trichardt), (128 Krogh street), for a period of 30 days from 10 February 2023. Any objections/ representations must be lodged with or made in writing, to the Municipal Manager, at the abovementioned address or posted to Private bag x2596, Makhado, 0920 on or before the closing date for the submission of objections/representations, quoting the below mentioned application description and/or amendment scheme number, the objector’s interest in the matter, the ground(s) of the objection/representation, the objector’s erf number and phone numbers and address. CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF OBJECTIONS/ REPRESENTATIONS: 12 March 2023. AGENT: DEVELOPLAN, P.O. Box 1883, Polokwane. Email: tecoplan@mweb. co.za

H LIEBENBERG INC

LOST OR DESTROYED DEED

Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer ST1657/2017 passed by THORNBIRD

TRADE AND INVEST 19

PROPRIETARY LIMITED

REGISTRATION NUMBER:

2006/003332/07 and VICKI

ANN RICHARDSON duly authorised hereto by a resolution of the directors, in respect of certain Unit consisting of (a) Section No. 23 as shown and more fully described on Sectional Plan No SS 1281/2005 in the scheme known as BERGRIDGE in respect of the land and building or buildings situated at ERF 5114 LOUIS TRICHARDT

TOWNSHIP, LOCAL

AUTHORITY: MAKHADO

LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, of which section the floor area, according to the said sectional plan is 130 (One Hundred and Thirty) square metres in extent and (b) An undivided share in the common property in the scheme apportioned to the said section in accordance with the participation quota as endorsed on the said sectional plan which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at 101 Dorp Street, Polokwane Central, Polokwane, 0700 within two (2) weeks after the date of the publication of this notice.

Dated at Louis Trichardt on this 8th day of February 2023 H LIEBENBERG INCORPORATED 31 Ruh Street, Louis Trichardt, 0920 P O Box 4451, Louis Trichardt, 0920 TEL: 015 516 0124

EMAIL: con@lpinc.co.za

REF: H LIEBENBERG/LB/ LP1688LB

HAMMANNMOOSA INC.

In terms of section 35(5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Masters of the High Court and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.

Estate No: 2084/2022

Surname: KUHN

First Names: PAUL ID No: 430912 5089 087

Last Address: 27 Wolmarans Street, Louis Trichardt, Limpopo Magistrate’s Office: LOUIS TRICHARDT Master’s Office: THOHOYANDOU

Advertiser Name:

JOHANNES HAMMANN

Advertiser Address: 131 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt, 0920 Email: deeds1@hmlegal. co.za Tel: 015-516 1427

MR KM NEMANAME

VALUATION ROLL FOR THE PERIOD OF

Koerant versprei bietjie Valentynsliefde

Die personeel van die Zoutpanserger het vroeg Dinsdagoggend besluit om bietjie Valentynsliefde te versprei met die uitdeel van hartjies en ‘n klein sjokolade aan motoriste by die besig Songozwi- en Andersonstraat-kruising. Die reën het gelukkig net lank genoeg weggebly om Valentynsdag hopelik vir een of twee persone bietjie lekkerder te maak. Van links na regs is Karla van Zyl, Luandi Smit, Andries van Zyl (agter), Ronel Welman, Leigh McCaffin, Denise van Bergen en Anton van Zyl. George Janse van Rensburg was ook daar, maar hy het die foto geneem.

kalender

Skryf nou in!

R600 prysgeld vir elke maand se wenfoto!

Die twaalf wenfoto’s sal aan die einde van die jaar in ‘n groot-formaat muurkalender vir 2024 saamgevat word.

Hoe om in te skryf: Foto’s kan in hoë resolusie per e-pos gestuur word, of op CD of geheuestokkie ingehandig word by die kantore van die Zoutpansberger te Joubertstraat 16B in Louis Trichardt. Elke inskrywing moet vergesel wees van die fotograaf se naam, kontakbesonderhede, waar die foto geneem is en met watter kamera dit geneem is. Alle inskrywings moet die fotograaf se eie werk wees.

Die Louis Trichardt Rolbalklub se gewilde besigheidsliga het verlede Donderdag, 9 Februarie, weer afgeskop, met ‘n vol veld van 14 spanne. Hierdie is die eerste van die klub se besigheidsligas vir die nuwe jaar. Die volgende ronde wedstryde is op 16 Februarie, met die finaal wat op 23 Februarie beslis sal word. Ná die eerste rondte loop die span van Madie Tanks voor, met Thompson’s Motors in die tweede plek en die span van Johan Breytenbach derde. Afgeneem is van die spelers en spanne wat vir hierdie rondte wedstryde ingeskryf het ter fondsinsameling vir die klub en om die sportsoort aan die publiek te bemark.

Above: Sisters Nicole and Chantel van den Heever shared the Baobab Overall Best Swimmer trophy after the Baobab Aquatics Swim School in Louis Trichardt’s very first 50m FSL (freestyle swim league). Chantel also walked away with the best swim school swimmer trophy, while Nicole also won the most enthusiastic swimmer trophy. Pictured from left to right are coach Gert Nortje, Nicole and Chantel. Photo supplied.

Right: The Baobab Aquatics Swim School in Louis Trichardt held its very first 50m FSL (freestyle swim league) on 10 February. The league was a tough one, with swimmers having to compete in a 50m freestyle swim several times until being eleminated. Karien Cronjé (right) walked away with the FSL Trophy as overall winner of the league. Pictured with her is swimming coach Gert Nortje. Photo supplied.

Gewilde Brug-na-Berg

Fietsrit weer om die draai

Fietsrynuus

Die gewilde Brug-na-Berg fietsrit, waartydens groepe fietsryers in een dag die roete vanaf Beitbrug tot by Kaapstad aandurf, vind vanjaar op Saterdag, 6 Mei, plaas.

Volgens die koördineerder van die rit, oom Jakkie van der Colff, het die rit ten doel om fietsry te bevorder as ‘n gesinsport en vir die enkeling. Daarom kan enigeen deelneem. Oud, jonk, fiks, onfiks, bekwame fietsryer, beginner, professioneel of wie ook al. En dit is gratis.

Gelukkig hoef fietsryers darem nie die hele tog vanaf Beitbrug tot in die Kaap aan te durf nie. Elke groepie voltooi net die deel van die roete wat naby aan hulle en gerieflik is. In die Soutpansberg het groepe in die verlede by Beitbrug weggespring en tot in Louis Trichardt gery. Terselfdertyd het ‘n groep in Louis Trichardt weggespring, wat weer tot in Polokwane gery het. So het groepies fietsryers regdeur die land elk dele van die 2 000km roete voltooi.

Die fietsrit word aangebied as ‘n informele ontspanningsrit en vorm nie deel van enige amptelike beheerliggaam nie en word ook nie

geborg deur ‘n spesifieke maatskappy nie. Die groepies fietsryers is egter welkom om die geleentheid te gebruik om bewusmaking te kweek of fondse in te samel vir ‘n organisasie van hul keuse.

Vanjaar vind die Brug-na-Berg vir die sewende keer plaas en, soos in die verlede, gaan Pretoria FM, Groot FM 90.5 en Maroela Media weer betrek word, asook die plaaslike media. Vanjaar gaan ook probeer word om ‘n addisionele roete/ been by te voeg, naamlik vanaf George na Kaapstad via Mosselbaai, Albertinia, Riversdal, Heidelberg, Swellendam, Bredasdorp en Hermanus.

“Indien u enige verdere inligting nodig het, kontak my gerus. Help asseblief om vanjaar ‘n groot sukses van die poging om fietsry as gesinsport en die veiligheid van fietsry te bevorder. Beste wense aan elkeen wat gaan organiseer, help met organiseer en dié wat op hul fietse gaan klim,’ het oom Jakkie gesê. Oom Jakkie kan gekontak word deur ‘n e-pos te stuur aan jacvdc9@gmail.com.

Alternatiewelik, skakel Stanley Thompson by tel. 082 493 3897.

Ridgeway Preparatory outside Louis Trichardt held their annual Ridgeway Races interhouse athletics meeting on 4 February andthe event was a resounding success. The children, their parents and the community came out in numbers to celebrate this special event with them. Team Water were the victors on the day, with Earth and Fire not too far behind. “As proud residents of our beautiful town, we didn’t let a few drops of rain stop us from forging ahead with the track events. Luckily, the weather held up and we were able to celebrate our athletes achievements whilst sharing a few laughs and some great food that morning. Ridgeway Preparatory remains committed to ensuring that all our learners receive the opportunity to develop in the classroom, on stage and on the track,” said principal Mr Melvin Govender. Photo supplied.

Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se Anke Cronjé het tydens die Bosveld Jagters-en-Wildbewaringsverening se prysuitdeling op 1 Februarie in Musina talle toekennings ontvang. Sy ontvang Junior Skut van die Jaar 2022, asook eerste plekke in beide die Junior Senterslag en Junior Kantslag (.22) afdelings. Foto verskaf.

Musina apologise for three-day power outage

The Musina Municipality has issued an apology, following a three-day power blackout in some parts of the town after three electricity poles, a transformer and the whole line were swept away by heavy storms last week. The power was finally restored on Saturday night (11 February).

In the photo, a municipal worker is seen working to restore the damaged line. Photo supplied.

Agt van Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se o.14-hokkiespelers is deur na die finale ronde van die Limpopo hokkieproewe. Hulle is (voor, van links na regs) Ndamulelo Muthala, Leander Kotzee, Daniel Musekene, Daylan Maynier en Rhangi Baloyi. Agter is Amelia Meintjies, Wynand Benadé en Danae Schuch. Foto verskaf.

Soutpansberg Gholfklub

uitslae/results

Die CVO Skool Zoutpansberg het die afgelope naweek gasheer gespeel vir die Beweging vir Christelik Volkseie Onderwys (BCVO ) se Noord-Transvaal Atletiekbyeenkoms op Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se atletiekbaan. Die ander deelnemende CVO-skole was die CVO Vivo, Hardekool Akademie vir CVO (Ellisras), Waterberg vir CVO, Wolkberg Akademie vir CVO en CVO Skool Potgietersrus. Alhoewel die reën deelname moeilik gemaak het, het heelwat van die CVO Zoutpansberg se atlete uitmuntend presteer en gespog met podium plekke. Een van hulle was LC van der Merwe (voor) wat ‘n eerste plek behaal het in die 800m vir seuns o.13.

Die CVO Skool Zoutpansberg se Steph-Mari Viviers in aksie tydens die diskus vir meisies o.13 tydens die BCVO se Noord-Transvaal Atletiekbyeenkoms die afgelope naweek. Steph-Mari het die item gewen.

Klein Diazé Burger van die CVO Skool Zoutpansberg is die ene konsentrasie in die turbospies-afdeling vir meisies o.8 tydens die afgelope naweek se BCVO Noord-Transvaal Atletiekbyeenkoms by Hoërskool Louis Trichardt. Alhoewel sy nie ‘n plek in hierdie item behaal nie, is sy eerste in die 600m item van haar ouderdomsgroep met ‘n rekordtyd.

Ronél de Bruin, atleet van die CVO Skool Zoutpansberg, gee haar alles in die spiesgooi vir meisies o.16 tydens Saterdag se BCVO Noord-Transvaal Atletiekbyeenkoms by Hoërskool Louis Trichardt. Alhoewel Ronél vierde eindig in dié item, behaal sy ‘n tweede plek in die 100m hekkies en derde plek in die 200m. Sy eindig ook vierde in die verspring in haar ouderdomsgroep.

Langasem Lea Swanepoel van die CVO Skool Zoutpansberg het Saterdag, tydens die BCVO Noord-Transvaal Atletiekbyeenkoms by Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, ‘n derde plek behaal in