Advent nooi ons uit na drie groot bewegings in ons lewe… hoe kan ons opnuut hierdie bewegings aanspreek en hoe kan ons anders na hierdie kerstyd kyk? ‘n Tyd van goeie nuus en van groot blydskap vir almal!
Balfour – Convicted rapist Hermanus Senekal was handed a lengthy sentence from District judge Graham Cupido, in the district court at Secunda on Thursday 9 December.
Hermanus Senekal was convicted of sexual assault and rape in November 2021. Senekal was convicted of raping Natanya Pienaar when she was 6 years old at the creche that they owned in Balfour.
Hermanus Senekal was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
Hermanus Senekal are taken to jail with other suspects after his sentencing
Miss Gibs appeared for the defendant Hermanus Senekal. The defence asked that the pre-sentencing report be scrapped. State prosecutor Tracy Keen-Horak did not oppose nor did the judge.
The defence acknowledged the guilty verdict as well as the prevalence of sexual assault and in particular rape in South Africa. Gibbs then argued that the advanced age of Hermanus Senekal, 81 years and 8 months, should be taken into consideration as well as the fact that his health is also deteriorating. The defence also complained about the lack of possible medical care for Senekal while he is in jail. In his sentencing, Judge Cupido said that there was no evidence that supports these claims nor is there any evidence that Senekal is terminally ill.
Senekal’s defence lawyer suggested that when all these factors were taken into account a lesser sentence should be imposed than the described life sentence and pleaded for correctional supervision or house arrest.
The state was then given to argue their view on an appropriate sentence for Hermanus Senekal. Tracy Keen-Horak then called the mother of Natanya Pienaar, who was the victim, to make a statement.
Jenny Pienaar read a moving and emotional statement asking for a hefty sentence. “He showed no remorse,” said Jenny to the Bulletin, “We have forgiven him but we are convinced that he should receive an appropriate sentence.”
Jenny wrote the plea in Afrikaans and read it to the court. While she was reading the plea her husband Johan struggled to keep his emotions under control and could be heard sobbing on several occasions. This family had suffered a lot in the past 17 years and even more so now that Natanya is a little older.
Jenny shared her plea with the Bulletin and we place the plea below (translated into English)
I stand here today and am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to address you about the effect and consequences of the old principal’s heinous acts on my child, not only on her but on us as a family.
Section 110 of the Children’s Act places an obligation on certain professionals, including medical and legal practitioners, teachers and ministers, to report child abuse. The convicted criminal took it a step further and not only failed to report it but indeed he himself, sexually and physically abused my child.
All children have the right to be protected from abuse which includes physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect, abuse or humiliation, this includes my daughter, Natanya. The convicted criminal physically injured her when he tied her hands behind her back and tied her feet. He sexually abused her when he raped her as a 6-year-old girl.
He abused her for his own enjoyment without considering her humanity, what harm it did to her, what trauma and humiliation it was for my daughter, or simply her very young age. He neglected her for these reasons and did not ensure that she was protected and safe. He even took it a step further by threatening to do it again if she asked for help or told someone.
All children have the right to human dignity, respect and safety. The convicted criminal had no respect for my daughter when he did what he was convicted of. On the contrary, he humiliated her and deprived her of her right to feel safe in a daycare centre where she was supposed to be safe.
All children have the right to privacy, the convicted criminal took her privacy away from her when he, as an elderly man of 64 years, lured her, at the age of 6 years, away from everyone, locked her in a pink room and raped her.
Various legislation imposes an obligation on the state to provide the necessary infrastructure in order to comply with children’s rights. I believe this is the structure we have experienced in this court for the past 7 years. I also believe that this court is not only fair and equitable but will also consider all aspects when sentencing.
I respectfully ask that you make no concession to the sentence you are giving the convicted criminal by looking at his age. The convicted criminal was already a 64-year-old man when he raped my daughter, he did not take her young age of 6 into account when he raped her. He did not take into account that she, as a toddler, was still a virgin, no, he came to take it violently from her. He did not take into account that he had come to steal what she wanted to give to her husband as a young woman one day.
He did not take into account that she was not, physically, mentally or emotionally ready for what he had done to her. He did not take into account the years of trauma and anxiety she had to contend with. He did not take into account the 5 times she wanted to take her own life. He did not take into account the many times we had to drive to a hospital or emergency services and did not know if my child would still be alive or recovering. He did not take into account the sleepless nights we had to sit next to a hospital bed.
He did not take into account the powerlessness and helplessness with which we had to constantly struggle. He did not take into account the skewed looks we had to endure. He did not take into account the hours my husband and I had to spend with our employers to look after our daughter and take care of her. He did not take into account the anxiety and uncertainty when I was on my way to pick up or assist my daughter after an anxiety attack at school or her job.
He did not take into account the humiliation of having an anxiety attack in front of a school of 1,200 children and the months of mockery thereafter. He did not take into account that with his selfish actions by doing what he did to my child, he came to change her and our whole life in the blink of an eye.
Natanya never had the benefit of asking for an adjournment, or of asking that the awful situation she was in be first evaluated, that a report be compiled. NO he was the proverbial prosecutor and the magistrate. And he single-handedly gave her the heaviest punishment imaginable for any woman, let alone an innocent 6-year-old girl.
Hermanus Senekal during a previous appearance. (Photo provided)
The convicted criminal has to date never shown remorse for what this court found him guilty of, nor has he ever acknowledged his actions and share. On the contrary, he maintains his innocence, even though the contrary has been proved in this court. He has also never apologised to my daughter, Natanya or us as parents. He also never said that he was sorry for his actions or gave an explanation as to why he could do what this court found him guilty of, and especially as an elderly adult man with a 6-year-old daughter.
I would have sympathy and respect for him if he could give an explanation for his horrible deeds and admit it, but he persists in his innocence and even after this court found him guilty said that “one day there will be right and be justice ”. I agree with your statement and know that day is today.
I believe in the law of nature that says: You reap what you sow. Today is one of your harvest days. The convicted criminal must reap what he has sown. He has sown grief, violence, trauma, anxiety, humiliation and abuse and can not expect anything other than that in his harvest back. Everyone has the right to do what you want, but you are not immune to the consequences of your actions.
Although we as a family have forgiven the convicted criminal, it does not indemnify him for the heaviest punishment the law allows this court to punish him with. Instead, we respectfully ask that this court will sentence the convicted criminal with the heaviest possible punishment. He deserve nothing less, even if it means he has to spend the rest of his life in prison. There where he can never again lay his horrible hands on any innocent child.
State prosecutor Tracy argued for the maximum sentence stating that Hermanus knew what he did, he was already of advanced age and that he showed no remorse. She argued that both Hermanus and his previous legal representatives chose to rather subject the victim to cross-examination in open court for several years. This can only be seen as punishing the victim again.
Judge Cupido said at the beginning of the judgement that “this part is the most difficult for me as you cannot please everybody. I have, however, a duty to fulfil without fear or favour.”
Judge Cupido continued to recap the guilty verdict and pointed out that on the charge of sexual assault (count one) there are no prescribed minimum sentences but on the charge of rape (count two) there is a prescribed minimum sentence of life imprisonment.
There are, however, several factors that need to be considered when deciding on a justified sentence. Factors such as the crime committed, the circumstances surrounding the crime, the interest of society and the interest of the defendant. Also, the aim of the punishment and the possible mercy factor.
The sentence was long and thorough with several references to other cases. The judge referred to the fact that the Victim was only 6 years old at the time of her being raped. He also made mention that the age of Hermanus when he committed the crime was 64 years. Judge Cupido eluded that Hermanus misused his position of authority to intimidate the victim.
Judge Cupido also said that Senekal took away several rights from the victim when he locked her in a room and raped her. Although the physical scars healed the emotional scars never will.
During the sentencing, Judge Cupido also used the case of Bob Hewit that was also of advanced age at the time of his sentencing.
“I believe that direct imprisonment is the appropriate sentence for the crimes.” Said, Judge Cupido
The sentence for the sexual assault is 4 years imprisonment and the sentence for the rape is 15 years imprisonment. Both would be running concurrently.
“We are very happy with the sentence,” said Johan and Jennie Pienaar, parents of the victim Natanya Pienaar, “ he will stay in jail until the end of his life.”
Secunda – Armed robbery at Bala Bala in central CBD
Armed robbers stormed the Bala Bala shop in central CBD (next to Sasol Gym). The robbery occurred around 17H30 on Thursday December 9
An unknown number of men entered the shop run by Chinese locals and robbed the shop.
Bala Bala in central CBD
Shots were fired and one of the people inside Bala Bala was injured. It is unclear to the identity of the injured and also to the extent of his injuries.
Someone raised the alarm and emergency/security personnel responded. “I was first at the shop,” Said Jaco Horn, “I saw them walking past me nonchalantly. I knew that they would all shoot at me if I approached them at that stage.”
Suspects on the run
When they started driving Jaco fell in behind them. Eben Fourie from JTR joined the chase at the Taxi rank. They followed until Evander where the robbers lost control of their vehicle in Rotterdamdam street. They left their vehicle and fled on foot.
Scene in Rotterdam road, Evander
They fired shots at Jaco but fortunately did not injure him. “I lost a bakkie in the chase as they shot out the bakkie’s front tire and it was struck by another vehicle,” said Jaco.
Several security companies joined the persuit as well as SAPS. Secunda Flying Squad also joined the chase.
While searching for the suspects shots were fired at the security personnel. Three suspects were apprehended by members of the Security cluster. At least two more suspects are afoot at the moment.
ANIMALS 101 – YOUR HOUR OR TWO OF FUN, MEANS A LIFETIME OF ENSLAVEMENT FOR THEM.
In light of the circus making their rounds across our country, we remind the public to make ethical choices when choosing their entertainment. Circuses that force animals to perform, are some of the most cruel shows on earth! Don’t support circuses that exploit animals for entertainment and greed.
While the sight of a lion jumping through fire, an elephant standing on its head, or a monkey riding a bicycle may seem entertaining to some, these animals have to suffer a lifetime of abuse, confinement, and stress.
Cruelty comes in many forms. Ever had a problem with someone chaining their dog, yet you take your children to the circus? Cruelty is not only physical abuse and you might be cruel to animals through neglect or by supporting certain practices, products or industries like the entertainment industry (circus, aquariums, petting farms, animals rides etc.)!
People tend to not think about the “behind the scenes” and welfare aspect of the animals when they go to enjoy the circus. No matter what the owners tell you and whether you think they are pampered or not, animals do not belong in the circus. It is what you can’t see that is the problem!
Photo by the Animal Justice Party
REASONS TO NOT SUPPORT THE CIRCUS!
BORN IN CAPTIVITY & LACK OF OPPORTUNITY FOR NATURAL BEHAVIOUR.
Elephants, lions, tigers, and chimpanzees are all very social animals by nature, yet in the circus, these animals are taken away from their mothers at a very young age and brought up in a solitary environment where they cannot exhibit many of their natural behaviours. It removes animals from their natural habitat and social structure.
It involves the animal in performances that are foreign to their natural behaviour. It is not normal for a lion to jump through fire nor for an elephant to stand on its head. Many animals develop behavioural and/or health problems as a direct result of the captive life that they are forced to lead.
Training circus animals are often deliberately misrepresented to make it appear as though they perform because they like it, when in reality it’s because they have been conditioned to do so as the trainer commands, or face some form of abuse. Circuses and trainers may claim to uphold the best practices and to have the animal’s best interests at heart, but those of us in animal welfare, don’t buy that for one second. Big cats learn to obey commands because they’re afraid of being whipped.
The training of circus animals is a dark and disturbing world which is hidden from the public eye, however, many investigators have been able to film secret footage of the horrific ways in which trainers force their animals to learn the tricks they perform on stage. Bull hooks, whips, tight collars, muzzles, electric prods, and other barbaric tools are used to physically punish the animals until they learn to get it right. Bleeding, bruising, and even broken bones have been witnessed by investigators.
Picture from Circus Protest
TRAVEL, CHAINED & CAGED WITH LITTLE SPACE
While they’re being hauled around the country from venue to venue, animals may be crammed into tractor trailers for days on end. These trucks are usually cramped, filthy, sweltering, and poorly ventilated. An elephant named Heather died from heat exhaustion in a tractor trailer. When they are not training or performing, animals are kept chained or caged with little space to move in. Circus animals easily spend more than 90 percent of their lives behind bars.
The average circus travels for 48 weeks of the year, and during this time, the animals are all confined to tiny cages, only just big enough to stand and turn around in. In the wild, an elephant walks on average of 25 km per day, but can walk up to 195 km per day, highlighting the immense disparity between their cruel circus lifestyle and their natural one.
Picture shared by The Paw Company
MENTAL HEALTH
The wild animals commonly abused in circuses are extremely stressed by circus conditions. The loud noise of the music, the cheers of the crowd and the dizzying lights all disorientate and cause stress to these animals. These animals endure the rigors of transport, training and performances. With lack of space, socialization, training methods and stress of performing unnatural behaviour, it is very common for these animals to develop stress related illnesses, depression, anxiety, and extreme frustration when they are deprived of companionship.
Over prolonged periods this can result in abnormal behaviour patterns, which include, swaying, head-bobbing, and incessant pacing. Sometimes, they even harm themselves. They’re denied everything that gives their lives meaning, such as the opportunity to run, play, or socialize. Animals have snapped when they became overwhelmed by the stress of circus life, going on rampages and causing property damage and even human deaths and injuries. The animals often pay for this, with their lives.
PHYSICAL LONG-TERM DISABILITIES
In addition to the above, the captive state which these poor animals experience, often leads to shorter lifespans and physical disabilities, due to a lack of any natural exercise and the extreme daily confinement. Joint problems are particularly common among elephants, lions, and tigers as they would naturally roam for kilometres, something which circus animals never get to experience.
Picture by Animals Asia
When you purchase a ticket to a circus that exploits animals, you’re supporting their misery. Circus life is not good for animals and they should never be treated as products! They are sentient beings and deserve respect, care and most of all freedom. Taking your kids to the circus is not “just for fun or innocent”, it shows a lack of compassion and understanding. Captivity is not education!
WATCH this short video on the sad reality of animals in captivity.
What you can do – There are so many entertaining circuses that doesn’t exploit animals. Support them! Join a demonstration and encourage your friends and family members to shun animal circuses by sharing this information. Be an example for your kids.
DO THE RIGHT THING by not supporting this cruel industry and by reporting, to the SPCA, any welfare concerns you may notice when passing a circus.
Did you complain about lock down at any stage? This is how animals in the circus/captivity feel for their entire life! These animals have no voice and no choice. We will fight, not until cages are comfortable, but until they are empty!
Thanks for tuning in! Next week we will look at many reasons why you should sterilise your pets.
MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING TWO SIBLINGS AFTER ILLEGAL GAMBLING, ONE SUCCUMBED WHILST ANOTHER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
Nelspruit – 06 December 2021: An 18-year-old male suspect was arrested by police in Bushbuckridge on allegations of stabbing two brothers whereby one, aged 23 succumbed to his injuries meanwhile the other, aged 19 was taken to hospital for medical treatment after sustaining some injuries. The shocking incident occurred at Violetbank near Bushbuckridge around 05h00 in the morning of Sunday, 05 December 2021.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred inside a yard of a certain tavern which was reportedly closed at the time. It is said that whilst engaged in gambling (playing dice), an argument broke out between the young man and the two brothers which ended tragically whereby the siblings were both stabbed. The one who was fatally stabbed has since been identified by his family as Karabo Mathosi.
Photo for illustration purposes source: https://www.12newsnow.com/
The matter was reported to the police at Bushbuckridge where a case was opened with one count of murder and another count of attempted murder. Police began with their investigation and arrested the suspect as well as charged him accordingly. He is due to appear in the Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court today, 06 December 2021 facing the said charges.
POLICE FINALLY LOCATED THROUGH INVESTIGATIONS A DAUGHTER KIDNAPPED 20 YEARS AGO
Nelspruit- 06 December 2021: Police at Ermelo has finally located, through investigation a daughter that was reportedly kidnapped and never been seen by her family for a period of over 20 years.
According to the reports, on 23 March 2001 a woman, aged 16 at the time, gave birth to a baby girl and both were later discharged that day from Ermelo Provincial Hospital. As they were on their way home (to Breyten) in the company of the baby’s aunt, they met a certain woman who is said to have offered to assist by holding the baby as her mom was experiencing some pains and dizziness whilst the aunt had visited a shop nearby.
After a little while, the said woman then reportedly took the baby, promised to return and went towards the direction where the aunt headed to. The aunt returned but the said woman never did and after searching for the woman and the baby for a while, their attempts were futile.
The incident was then reported to the police at Ermelo and a case of child abduction was opened. Police commenced with their search but there was no information that came forth until 29 November 2021 when the team of Investigators got some leads into their investigation. Police conducted some forensic tests where DNA samples were collected and results came back which turned out to be a breakthrough into their case of child abduction. A 50-year-old woman was then arrested and charged accordingly as she is alleged to have been the one behind the said incident (kidnapping) that occurred 20 years back.
Photo for illustration purposes
The female suspect has since appeared in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on 30 November 2021 and she was granted bail of R1000. Her case was postponed to 18 January 2021. Meanwhile, the young lady has been kept in a place of safety whilst she receives some psychological support services and will hopefully be reunited with her biological family soon. The name of the suspect is withheld for the protection of the victim’s identity.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has taken the opportunity of this long-awaited breakthrough and urged parents to never allow a situation to put their trust in the hands of strangers especially when it comes to their children regardless of how genuine people can appear to be.
Tania Smit het onlangs uit haar boek, Hekelwoorde kom voorlees by Genade Plaas
Die koue en winderige weer het nie die groepie vrouens se geesdrif gedemp nie. Die saaltjie was mooi reggemaak en die koolstoof was lekker gestook om die hitte bietjie meer te maak.
Natuurlik was daar lekker warm koffie om die binnestes ook bietjie op te warm.
Genade plaas was ‘n gepaste lokaal vir Tania Smit se voorlesings uit Hekelwoorde en Heelword. Die platelandse omgewing het almal sommer lekker laat tuisvoel terwyl hulle geluister het na Tania se voorlesings.
Sommer met die staanspoor het Tania die dames aan haar lippe laat hang.
Sy het gepraat van egskeidings en nuwe liefdes. Swaarkry en lekker kry. Sy het ook vertel van die slegte medesyne wat Antoinette Pienaar vir haar gestuur het om maer te word nie. “Die pakkie lê al vier jaar daar,” het Tania geskerts, “ek glo nie ek sal daai walglike goed ooit weer drink nie.”
Die stories wat Tania voorgelees het het gewissel van lekker lighartige, skertsende stories na swaar, emosionele stories.
“Gewoonlik is daar ‘n paar wat ‘n traan of twee wegvee,” sê Tania, terwyl sy aan die Bulletin vertel dat sy graag aan oumense ook voorlees. Sy besoek graag ouetehuise en lees dan aan die inwoners voor.
Die stories is eg Suid Afrikaans en maak jou bietjie dink. Dit is stories wat met elkeen kon gebeur het, nie stories van daar vêr nie maar stories van hier naby mens.
Norma, van genade plaas het soos gewoonlik uitgeblink met die dingetjies om te eet. Elkeen het die HIGH TEE in ‘n Box baie geniet. Dit was pragtig versier en mooi uitgestal vir elkeen om hulle dalk eers visueel te verlustig aan die soet en soutighydjies.
Natuurlik is die dag afgesluit met die gebruiklike boek tekening. Dit was egter nie so maklik nie, Elkeen het die kans gebruik om eers ‘n bietjie met Tania te gesêls.
MPUMALANGA LIQUOR LICENSING ACT, 2006 (Act No. 5 of 2006)
Notice of applications for liquor licences in terms of section 35 Notice is hereby given that the applicants specified in the Schedule hereto have given notice of their intention to lodge applications for the grant of new liquor licences to the Secretary, Regional Liquor Licensing Offices in respect of premises situated in the local committee area indicated in the Schedule.
Comments should be made in writing and be addressed to the municipality concerned and a copy to the applicant, to reach the said addresses within thirty (30) days of this application. Invitation for public comments in applying for a Liquor Licence in terms of section 35(2)(a) of the Mpumalanga Liquor Licensing Act, 2006.
SCHEDULE
The undermentioned figures used in brackets in the Schedule, have the following meanings: (1) = Full name of applicant, ID Number of Applicant. (2) = Intended trading name. (3) = Notice given on behalf of: self or other juristic person/s. (4) = Type of licence applied for. (5) = Full address and location of the premises (6) = Municipality address where comments must be submitted (7) = Applicant address where comments must be submitted
GOVAN MBEKI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
(1) I, Thuto Mashiloane, ID No. 9709225995080, an adult male, hereby invite written public comments concerning the application for a Liquor Licence to the Mpumalanga Liquor Authority. (2) To trade under the name Tokyo Cafe. (3) I make this application on behalf of the juristic person: Tokyo Café, 2021/981747/07. (4) The retail sale of liquor for consumption on and off the premises where the liquor is sold. (5) Physical address: 8555 Extention Street, Extension 12, Secunda, Mpumalanga, 2302, being an address in the Republic of South Africa and within the boundaries of Mpumalanga Province. Postal address: 8555 Extention Street, Extension 12, Secunda, Mpumalanga, 2302. (6) Municipality address: Horwood Street, Secunda, Mpumalanga, 2302. (7) Applicant address: 4564 Extension 9, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, 2285.
Travel safely this Festive Season if you are allowed to travel.
South Africans are fed up with staying at home. The (nearly) two years of restrictions have devastated the tourism industry in this country. It also pushed people to their limits. The worst of it is that no one knows how long this will still take and what future restrictions will be imposed on travelling etc.
It is expected that the President will have a family meeting tonight to discuss the new Omicron variant and the implications it will have on the December holiday season.
But, in the expectation that we may still travel, The Bulletin searched the internet for safety tips and would like to share some safety tips that we found for the road.
Obey the rules of the road and carry you drivers license with you
Plan the route to your holiday destination and give yourself enough time to reach the destination
Make sure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before departure. All lights and indicators, windscreen wipers, brakes, steering, exhaust system and tyres should be carefully examined for faults.
Do not overload.
Try to avoid driving after dark if possible.
Have a good rest before you embark on your journey
Take safety breaks every 2 hours or 200km
Do not drink and drive
Try to recognize potentially dangerous drivers on and pedestrians alongside the road and keep well clear of them
Be visible – drive with your lights on
Headlights should be dipped well before an approaching vehicle is within range of the main beam.
Always wear your seat belt and see that everyone in the car is wearing theirs.
Drive defensively
Stay within the speed limit at all times
Only overtake when it is absolutely safe to do so
Maintain at least a 2 second following distance – this distance should be increased at night, in foggy or rainy conditions and when the road is wet.
Expect others not to be as obedient to the law as yourself
Be courteous towards fellow road users – keep your temper and resist the temptation to retaliate
Keep left, pass right. A simple rule which should be followed by all moving vehicles. It’s also courteous to drivers to make way for them if they are moving quicker than you. Driving too slow in a lane when there are faster vehicles behind is dangerous and could lead to road rage incidents. The correct approach is to allow faster vehicles to pass when it is safe to do so. Don’t police other drivers, leave that to the authorities.
Take a detour, get off the beaten track, and explore our beautiful country. Make the journey part of your trip. For any accommodation needs visit qa.aatravel.co.za.
Ensure everyone in the vehicle (yes, front and back) is buckled up.
Drink or drive. If you are going to be doing one, don’t do the other, simple as that. It’s the same if you are walking: drink or walk.
If you are walking, be visible at all times, especially at night, and at dawn or dusk, and in poorly lit areas.
While on the road, take a breather every two hours or every 200kms; this will help you stay alert behind the wheel.
If you’re a biker, or riding on a bicycle, wear a helmet and other necessary protective gear.
Drive to the conditions of the road not necessarily to the indicated speed limit.
Distracted driving is dangerous, and means you aren’t focussed on the road ahead. Put your cellphone in the boot and use it only in an emergency.
Ensure your tyres (and spare) are in a good condition.
Ensure your windscreen wipers (front and back) are in good condition. Even relatively new wiper blades may deteriorate quickly if left in the sun for long periods. Streaking, skipping, slipping or squeaking wipers are telling you they need attention. Don’t’ discover mid-way through your journey that they don’t work properly.
Be prepared for any roadside, medical or security situation by downloading the AA RescueMe app (available on all platforms).
There are several more sites available to look at such as Arrive Alive and even the government sites.
Some of the biggest problems that The Bulletin have identified through our reporting on accidents are:
Driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
Being impatient on the road.
Taking chances with approaching vehicles.
Not paying attention to road signs and markings and misinterpreting the situation.
Accidents in the Govan Mbeki Municipal area have been particularly horrifying due to the type of vehicles on the road. The covid lockdown and restrictions played a huge role in lessening the number of accidents.
The Bulletin would like to wish all travellers this festive season safe travels and to enjoy their holidays.
Advent nooi ons uit na drie groot bewegings in ons lewe… hoe kan ons opnuut hierdie bewegings aanspreek en hoe kan ons anders na hierdie kerstyd kyk? ‘n Tyd van goeie nuus en van groot blydskap vir almal!
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