5 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father’s wife.
2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.
3 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,
4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?
13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.
Bethal SPCA hosts sterilisation day with state veterinarian Dr Franciosné Nortjé
Thursday 9 September was a hive of activity as pet owners flocked to the Bethal SPCA premises to have their animals sterilised.
9 Veterinarians and Trainee vets participated in the day.
The day was organised to help those that cannot afford to go to a normal vet. The pet owners had to book their animals and had to follow a process to show that they cannot afford normal sterilisations at a vet.
People could make donations if they chose to do so.
31 animals were sterilised.
Why do you need to sterilise your pet?
Unwanted litters
Spreading of disease.
Decrease cost expenses.
Decrease possible animal cruelty.
Decrease unwanted emergencies (c section, difficulties, possible deaths, etc)
Laerskool Kruinpark leerders blink uit tydens Radikale Redenaars.
Laerskool Kruinpark se Kekkelkouse het behoorlik gekook tydens die Radikale Redenaars en Leesfees, met nie minder nie as 34 deelnemers wat kwalifiseer vir die streeksfinaal!
Baie geluk ook aan die twee Kekkelkouse wat kwalifiseer vir die Radikale Nasionaal. Simeon Coetzee, Graad R, het uitgeblink in die Radikale Leesfees, Poësie. Amelia Shaw praat haar plek oop na die Nasionale Finale met Redenaars. Hulle is die ENIGSTE DEELNEMERS IN MPUMALANGA wat in hulle AFDELINGS KWALIFISEER vir die NASIONAAL.
Die volgende leerders het gedurende 2021 die wêreld aan die brand gepraat.
Graad 2: Dine-Mari Grobler (Redenaars); Eckard Beelders (Redenaars); Sebastian Botha (Redenaars en Prosa); Ava Blaauw (Prosa); Markus Coetzee (Prosa).
Graad 2 uitblinkers
Graad 3: Jani Nel (Redenaars); Milan Zwarts (Redenaars, Prosa en Poësie); Anél Grobler (Poësie).
Graad 3 uitblinkers
Graad 4: Abigail Zwarts (Redenaars, Prosa en Poetry); Aiden Olckers (Redenaars Public speaking en Prose); Alexander Botha (Redenaars en Poësie); Anru Aucamp (Redenaars); Lianke Obermeyer (Redenaars, Public speaking, Poësie en Poetry); Miané van Niekerk (Redenaars).
Graad 4 uitblinkers
Graad 5: Imke van der Lith (Redenaars en Prosa); Ju-Ané du Plessis (Redenaars).
Graad 5 uitblinkers.
Graad 6: Janno Wolmarans (Redenaars).
Graad 6 uitblinker.
Graad 7: Estian Knoetze (Redenaars).
Graad 7 uitblinker.
RADIKAAL NASIONAAL VIR ONS KEKKELKOUSE!
Baie geluk aan ons twee Kekkelkouse wat kwalifiseer vir die Radikale Nasionaal. Simeon Coetzee, Graad R, het uitgeblink in die Radikale Leesfees, Poësie.Amelia Shaw praat haar plek oop na die Nasionale Finale met Redenaars. Hulle is die ENIGSTE DEELNEMERS IN MPUMALANGA wat in hulle AFDELINGS KWALIFISEER vir die NASIONAAL.
Radikale Redenaars kwalifiseer vir Nasionaal.
Maak seker dat jy op geen nuus uitmis nie, deur Laerskool Kruinpark se amptelike FB Blad te volg deur hier te kliek.
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER WELCOMES THE ARREST OF A SUSPECT AND RECOVERY OF UNLAWFUL RIFLE AND AMMUNITION
Nelspruit – The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has welcomed the arrest of a 67-year-old male suspect as well as the recovery of an AK-47 rifle with ammunition. The man was arrested by SAPS members in the early hours of today, Thursday, 09 September 2021 around 00h45 am at Tonga near Komatipoort.
According to the reports, the SAPS members from Tactical Response Team (TRT) in Pienaar as well as members from the White River K9 Unit received details through intelligence about a suspicious man in possession of a prohibited firearm. The astute members operationalised the said information where they cornered the man at his residential place. A search was then conducted where police discovered the said rifle as well as ammunition. The man was apprehended and charged for possession of unlawful firearms and ammunition.
The man appeared before the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court in Tonga today where he was granted bail and the case was postponed to 14 October 2021.
Lieutenant General Manamela further indicated that the proliferation of unlawful firearms has an extreme impact on violent crimes hence police in the province are focusing on removing all deadly weapons in order to address the situation. The General also encouraged members of the public to continue alerting the authorities about firearms being circulated in the society before such weapons are used by criminals to take an innocent life.
ANIMALS 101 – CHOOSING A PET FOR YOUR CHILD IS A BIG DECISION AND NOT ONE TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY!
Research shows that pets can contribute to a child’s development physically, by strengthening their immune system, and emotionally by creating an irreplaceable relationship. It is a great way to learn responsibility and compassion, however, it should never be at the expense of an animal and parents should be very involved in the care.
For many reasons, we discourage keeping wild/exotic animals as pets.
CHOOSING TO GET A PET
There are many factors to take into account including, but not limited to:
Your lifestyle. Do you have time to meet the needs of this animal? Children with busy schedules and families who travel a lot can’t spend enough time with their pets.
Your energy levels. If you are not very active, then getting a high-energy dog like a Border Collie or Jack Russell is a no-go.
Your resources. Most animals are very expensive to take care of and if you can’t afford veterinary visits, proper food etc., then please do not let the animal pay the price. This includes vaccination, deworming, annual check-ups, microchip STERILISATION etc.
Your commitment. Most of the time it is at least a 10 to 15-year commitment. If you are really committed, you will also do proper research about their needs before you decide on a pet. Are you willing to work on behaviour issues if they occur instead of just giving the pet away?
Your yard. All animals, including cats, should be kept safe in your yard. You need enough space for the animal to run and play. Small yards do not equal small dogs automatically!
OTHER FACTORS
Some pets are much noisier, messier, or need lots of attention.
Some need social mates of a similar species and some are more solitary and some should not be kept with a particular other species.
Some get stressed or depressed easily.
Some have sensitive digestive systems, are prone to specific health conditions, and are sensitive to household chemicals or even items like candles, cookware, etc.
You might need a permit to have this animal, which may differ between provinces.
If a child or parent is scared of the particular specie, it could have a detrimental effect on the animal and the humans, for life.
Not all vets are experts on all types of animals especially exotic pets! Do you have a vet close by for this particular pet?
You need a plan for your pet in your will or in case of an emergency.
Picture source: Pexels.com
CHOOSING A PET FOR YOUR CHILD (C-C-C)
COMPATIBILITY. Some people are cat people and some are dog people. You need to choose a pet for your specific child. The behaviour of the animal is important because if they are nocturnal for instance, it will limit the time your child has to spend with them. Chinchillas might need cooler temperatures so if your child/family gets cold easily, then they are not ideal. If the animal is a low-energy species/breed or doesn’t like noise then a busy or loud child will not be compatible.
CARE. The age and sense of responsibility of your child as well as time to care for the pet, are important factors. The animal’s health, environment, diet, enrichment, intelligence, behaviour and companionship are just some of the other factors to take into account. Some animals do not like cuddles or to be handled. Rabbits e.g., have a heavy backside in relation to their head so picking them up wrong can hurt them badly. They can even break their own back with a single kick. We strongly advise against rabbits as starter pets for kids!
COST. Food, enrichment and health care are just some factors when it comes to cost. No animal is “free”. Breeding cycles of some are a few days and inbreeding can happen in many species, so sterilisation is key! Never get a pet if you can’t afford to meet ALL their needs!
Picture source: Pexels.com
ANIMAL NEEDS
The five freedoms of animal welfare is a good test of whether you are a good caretaker. Freedom from hunger/thirst, pain/injury/disease, discomfort, fear/distress and freedom to express normal behaviour.
You need to meet their needs with regards to food, water, enclosure (light, substrate and flooring, humidity, right size vertical and horizontal, temperatures, ventilation etc.), safety, medical care, behaviour, enrichment (social, physical, food, cognitive, habitat, sensory) and more.
SAFETY
Safety needs to be one of the primary goals when mixing children and animals and should never be unsupervised!
NEVER LEAVE a young child alone with an animal, for any reason. Any dog can bite; any cat can scratch.
Provide feedback to children by pointing out signs that the animal is uncomfortable or scared. This helps develop a child’s understanding of the animal’s body language and maintains safety for all involved.
Encourage your child to be gentle when touching pets. Never allow children to pull tails, ears or roughhouse with any animal. Never sit on or ride animals.
Don’t encourage hugs, most animals do not enjoy hugging and this could easily end in a bite.
Never punish a growl. The growl is a way the animal communicates that they are uncomfortable. When you punish the growl, they might skip it next time and go straight to a bite.
Never allow a child to approach an unknown animal alone. Ask the animal’s guardian if they are child-friendly and then instead of approaching further, call the animal into your space for physical contact. If the animal does not approach, leave them alone.
OTHER CONSIDERATION
Teach your child that they are guardians not owners because animals are sentient being with feeling and not objects or commodities to dispose of when they are inconvenient. It creates a deeper level of compassion, respect and responsibility for these sentient beings we choose to share our lives with.
Choosing the wrong pet for your child could have a lifetime effect on your child as well as on the pet themselves, especially when being passed on from one home to another over their lifespan. Some animals like parrots and tortoises can grow to be 60-plus years old.
Pet shops, in our experience are rarely experts on animal needs and behaviours. They also fuel the animal trading industry. Just because they sell a cage as an “African grey” cage, does not make it the right cage.
ADOPT, DON’T SHOP. Please do not support breeders. Please sterilise any and all pets. We have a massive overpopulation crisis and many pets are euthanized annually because of it.
A great place to start is to visit various reputable animal rescues or sanctuaries with your children to learn more.
If you can no longer take care of the animal (may this never happen), please surrender them to the nearest SPCA or re-home only through a reputable organisation.
See the video in the link below on what will not be good pets for children due to cost and care requirements. Note this video is not from SA so degrees are Fahrenheit and laws may differ. The ones in the video are just some of the most common pets that are not ideal for children. We will also add rabbits to the list. https://youtu.be/ynGzvz6j-Ec
Next week we will look at some compelling reasons why pets should not be given as gifts!
The legal action by residents in Bethal is supported by the FF+
The electricity problems only seem to worsen even with the intervention from the Gert Sibande District Municipality. Residents started legal action a while ago and the action was heard in court recently. The Judgement is still outstanding and is expected soon.
The FF Plus in Mpumalanga wholeheartedly supports the efforts of Bethal and eMzinoni residents who have applied to the court to hold the useless Govan Mbeki Local Municipality (GMM), which serves Bethal, Charl Cilliers, Embalenhle, Evander, Kinross, Leandra, Secunda and Trichardt, accountable for the current electricity crisis in this municipal area.
The court proceedings, aimed at holding the GMM, the Gert Sibande District Municipality and Eskom accountable for the current electricity crisis as well as the failure to provide basic services to paying consumers, commenced on the 31st of August 2021.
Meanwhile, the GMM plans to continue its negotiations with Eskom on the 26th of September in an attempt to reach a settlement regarding the Municipality’s outstanding debt and to enter into a payment agreement.
“While the GMM is disputing that it owes Eskom R1,2 billion, on the one hand, Eskom, on the other hand, is refusing to increase Bethal and eMzinoni’s reported maximum demand,” said FF+ Cllr Aranda Nel-Buidendag, “As a result, residents sometimes do not have power for between four and 20 hours per day.”
FF+ Cllr Aranda Nel-Buidendag
The FF Plus in the GMM was one of the main political drives that frequently brought the matter to the attention of the media and also took the matter up in the provincial Legislature.
The party is giving its full support to GMM residents and will continue to put pressure on Mpumalanga’s Premier, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, to take decisive action and resolve the crisis.
It is an absolute shame that residents have to approach the court to compel a municipality to fulfil its duties towards taxpayers.
This serves to substantiate the FF Plus’s view that the current system of mega-cities and local municipalities, consisting of various towns, must be done away with. Local government must be brought closer to communities.
GMM residents must make use of the opportunity they have in the upcoming local government elections to stand up and stand with the FF Plus and send a loud and clear message to the ANC: Mismanagement and poor service delivery will not be tolerated.
3 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon.
2 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
3 Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
4 Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages,
5 That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:
6 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
7 Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
8 Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.
9 They spake and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live for ever.
10 Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image:
11 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
12 There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
13 Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king.
14 Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?
15 Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
19 Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
20 And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.
21 Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
22 Therefore because the king’s commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flames of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire.
27 And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king’s counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.
28 Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.
29 Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.
30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon.
At the Appreciation of Life Handover Ceremony, Children Headed Households were blessed with food parcels donated by Mishael Mashele
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scot King. These words resonated with our donor Mishael Mashele to such an extent that he set upon an initiative to alleviate, albeit, for a short period, the burdens that befell child-headed households.
On the 22nd of August 2021, Mishael Mashele, a community leader and social activist hailing from within the streets of eMbalenhle, took it upon himself to donate food hampers to children in Children Headed Households at an event named The Appreciation of Life Handover Ceremony.
With the assistance of Elda Mahlangu from the Department of Social Services, 11 families were identified from across the length and breadth of eMbalenhle. The beneficiaries and guests were treated to a musical item by a local musical group and enjoyed complimentary quad-bike rides courtesy of S-Quads.
“The event was dubbed Appreciation of life because even though you have found yourselves in this unfortunate circumstance, the lord almighty has still granted you the gift of life. We are all given 24 hours in a day, a “present” from God, that is why today is called present, and within that, there are possibilities, opportunities and prosperity offered to whoever is brave enough to seek it, the onus is on you to keep fighting until your dreams manifest into your reality” said Mishael as he gave words of encouragement to the beneficiaries.
Some of the recipients
He further went on to say “Recently I faced extreme challenges and fortuitously I had my parents to run to and get advice. The revelation that some kids are not as fortunate spurred me to convey this message; not all things need financial aid, some challenges of life just need pearls of wisdom from an elder in society. There are great neighbours, pastors and community leaders that are excellent sources of guidance and wisdom you can run to for advice. Do not be afraid to ask from leaders as some situations could have been avoided had you reached out and sought sound council.” Mishael concluded.
Ntokozo Nzima of Ignite Academic Solutions shared his words of motivation by emphasising that the kids should not dwell too much on what they are deprived of and should rather focus on their strengths to help them tackle their future. Chief Patrick Mashele gave the vote of thanks to members of the community who take it upon themselves by working towards the improvement of the quality of life of their fellow neighbours.
When The Bulletin researched Child Headed Households we could not find any current research from South Africa. Child Headed Households is, however, a real problem and the struggles are very real. Children are forced to fend for themselves for various reasons that include abandonment, death and neglect and several others as well. Some research can be read HERE. It is dated 2010
The struggles are far worse than what adults would face as these children often don’t have the resources that adults have.
In 2015, Stats SA’s General Household Survey showed that there are about 90 000 children in 50 000 child-headed households. While this figure is not large in relation to the total number of children in the country, this is still a cause for concern. Child-headed households are at risk of having to cope without parental care or regular income and are located in areas where services are poor. In addition, this vulnerable group has to deal with emotional strain and is more likely to be abused and exploited. (Posted on the Parliamentary Monitoring Group)
If you would like to make a difference in these households you can contact us at The Bulletin and we will gladly assist. Our email address is: encee@thebulletin.co.za
