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Secunda Reformed Church morning service 4 July 2021

Welcome to the Secunda Reformed Church morning service, 4 July 2021

“The cure for heart trouble” by Anton Knoetze

Secunda Reformed Church morning service 4 July 2021

John 14 – King James Version

14 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

Also read: Secunda Reformed Church morning service 27 June 2021

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?

10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.

16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.

21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.

25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.

26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.

30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

Kruik se Oggenddiens 4 Julie 2021

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Vanoggend se tema: Die stories van Jesus

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Hoe kan die stories van Jesus ons lewens verryk en vorm?

Kom luister en ontdek saam wat Jesus se stories ons kan leer.

Preeknotas + besprekingsvrae: http://bible.com/events/48723885

Lees ook: Kruik se Oggenddiens 27 Junie 2021

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So is die Lewe: ‘N Lewe!

Geniet nog ‘n aflewering van “So is die Lewe” uit die pen van Marius Britz.

Die vlug in die beknopte sitruimte van die Kulula-vlug vanaf die Kaap het die man moeg gemaak. Om, hoewel lyfseer, van die vliegtuig af te klim, is ‘n groot opgewondenheid. Tafelberg is nou op ‘n ander planeet.  Die sintuiglike waarneming van die Hoëveld op die trappe van die vliegtuig is eensklaps soos koue water wat op hom gegooi word. 

Dit word ‘n poort na ‘n ou geleefde wêreld. Bekende reuke en gesigseinders is bykans oorweldigend.  Die soel lug en die deinserigheid van die Magaliesberge in die verte, maak diè wêreld ‘n heimat, ‘n roering van lank vergete gevoelens. Dis steeds net onder die oppervlak, al is dit lank reeds deel van gister.   Asof sy sintuie hulle aanslag op sy gemoed wil versterk, begin Neil Diamond in sy kop dreun:

Well I’m New York born and raised /

but nowadays I’m lost between two shores /

LA’s fine but it ain’t home /

New York is mine but it ain’t home no more /

I am I said /

to no one there.”

Niel Diamond, I am I said

Wanneer hy die bekende dorp waarheen hy op pad was  binnery, is hy verstom om te sien hoe groot, maar hoe vervalle dit geword het.  Daar waar mielielande was, is nou die een meenthuiskompleks na die ander.  Die bekende het onbekend geword. Maar die onbekende is steeds bekend. Elke straat, elke gebou word eensklaps ‘n storie, ingekleur deur name en gesigte.   

Stories wat herhalend onthou en herleef word.  Een gedagte begin loskom in sy kop: wat maak ek met die stories van gister en eergister? Want baie van sy stories is geweef rondom die huise, strate en mense van hierdie dorp.  Ook die klanke, die treine wat rangeer in die nanag, die trokke se hake wat slag-teen-slag gekoppel word, die eentonige druising van SASOL dwarsdeur die nag wat hom herinner aan die see by Langebaan.

Lees ook: So is die Lewe: Karl Marx die Tweede

Mooi storie, dink hy. Soet, nostalgiese stories. Soms hartseer, soms bitter, meestal mooi. Maar is dit nodig om dit oor en oor te lees?  Baie van die kiekies in daardie stories is in elk geval reeds weg. Hulle het aanbeweeg. Hulle pronk nou in ander plakboeke, hang teen ander hartsmure, word in ander geselskappe aangehaal en geniet. ‘n Nuwe gedagte begin by hom posvat:  Lees mens nie die ou, bekende stories van jou lewe so herhalend, dat jy die kans verbeur om nuwe stories te skryf nie? Is jy nie verantwoordelik daarvoor dat die narratiewe van jou lewe steeds na gister en eergister bly terugdwaal nie?

Die wêreld waarin jy leef, bestaan uit baie stories, besef hy nou, asof vir die eerste keer. Vele daarvan ongeskryf. Gister se verhale is goed, dit is mooi.  Maar as jy aanhou dit vertel, verloor jy dalk baie stories wat net so mooi kan wees, indien nie beter nie.  Dit is jou keuse of jy die ou hoofstukke wil lees, tot vervelens toe, en of jy nuwe hoofstukke wil begin skryf, met onontdekte ervarings, nuwe horisonne wat getrap moet word.

Hy dink aan die Duitse volksverhale oor Tyl Uilspieël wat elke dag van sy lewe sy ervarings sorgvuldig met sy vulpen in ‘n groot boek met ‘n deftige leeromslag geskryf het.  Op die leer was in goue letters gedruk: My Lewe.  Hy het die boek oral waar hy gegaan het, saam met hom gedra. Op ‘n dag is hy in stormweer met ‘n wankelrige hangbrug oor die Rynrivier.  Die brug het so geswaai dat hy sy balans verloor het en in die rivier geval het. 

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Tyl Uilspieël

‘n Visserman met ‘n boot het sy benoude geskreeu gehoor, en hom uit die malende, kolkende  water gaan red.  Sy eerste vraag was: “waar is my boek?  Na ‘n gesoek het hulle die uitgespoelde boek gekry.  Die swierige leeromslag was steeds daar, met die goue woorde: ”My Lewe”  Maar binnekant was daar niks. Elke letter, elke woord en sin was weggewas deur die water van die Rynrivier.  Tyl Uilspieël moes op lyn een van bladsy een begin om ‘n nuwe verhaal van sy lewe te skryf. 

Die man dink daaraan dat dit nie beteken het dat Uilspieël die ou verhale vergeet het nie, maar dat hy met die nuwe verhale wat hy opskryf, kan seker maak dat hy nie die ou stories se slegte dele weer sal opskryf nie.  Mense wat hom seergemaak het, hoef nie weer genoem en opgeskryf te word nie.  Die foute wat hy gemaak het, kan nou vermy word. 

Dis klaar vertel.  Dit hoef nie weer te gebeur nie. Gesigte, drome en name is in sy geheue ingegraveer.  Dit hoef nie langer in sy boek te wees nie.  Daar is nou baie plek vir die opskryf van nuwe name, nuwe stories.  Stories oor lag en liefde en vriendskap.  Nuwe onthou-oomblikke kan nou gekoester en opgeskryf word.

Op die vliegtuig terug draal dit deur sy kop.  Hy is inderdaad “nowadays I am lost between two shores”, soos Neil Diamond sing.  Nog hier, nog daar.  Hy sit weereens in die beknopte ruimte van die vliegtuig, en begin inventaris neem van die stories in sy boek “My Lewe.” 

Die beskrywings van slegte ervarings, die mismoediges, die teleurstellendes, die onvoltooides skeur hy een-vir-een uit. Frommel die blaaie op.  As tipe van ‘n soort binnepret verbeel hy hom nog ‘n storie.  Hoe hy vroegoggend met sy sleepwaentjie gelaai met uitgeskeurde, opgefrommelde bladsye vol muwwe stories na Langebaan se munisipale ashoop ry, so vroeg en gretig dat hy moet sit en wag dat hulle die hekke oopsluit. Hoe die wag by die hek nuuskierig in die waentjie sal loer en vra: “Wat het meneer hier?”  Hoe hy met ‘n groot glimlag sal sê: “’n Lewe.”

Toe kom die son op in sy verdonkerde oë.

ANIMALS 101 – PET POISONING

ANIMALS 101 – HOW TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OR HANDLE POISONED PET SITUATIONS.

There has been many recent cases of animal poisoning reported in and around the Secunda area and therefore it is important to know, in advance, what to do if this happens or how to minimize the risk. Poisoning is probably one of the worse deaths a pet can experience.

Your pets are living beings and they are your responsibility, including keeping them safe from any danger.  It is sad too see how many people see pets as disposable objects and just use them for “protection”, instead of protecting them.

COMMON TYPES OF POISON

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  • Temik also known as Two Step or Aldicarb.  It is a black granular pesticide fed to dogs inside a form of food and thrown over the fence.
  • Rodenticides like Rattex or Finale
  • Accidental poisoning with corrosive or petroleum-based toxins like spirits, thinners, petrol, or diesel.
  • Accidental poisoning with non-corrosive toxins, medication or poisonous plants.

Also read: Animals 101 – REPORTING ANIMAL EMERGENCIES & CRUELTY.

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animals

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms may vary depending on the type of poison, but generally can include the following:

  • salivation
  • lacrimation (excessive tearing)
  • excessive urination
  • diarrhea 
  • vomiting
  • muscle tremors
  • loss of appetite
  • depression
  • panting
  • bleeding from nose or skin
  • pale gums
  • burns on the lips and mouth
  • rapid heart beat
  • convulsions
  • disorientation
  • anxiety
  • paralysis and more

These pet poisonings can be prevented, or the risk can be minimized with certain measures.

BEFORE IT HAPPENS

Save your veterinarians emergency number and one or two alternatives in case yours is not available.  You do not want to be searching for numbers in the moment when time is of the essence.

Buy your poison rescue packs from your local welfare organisation for as little as R30.  This could possibly win a few life-saving minutes to take your animal to the veterinarian. It usually includes charcoal, salt, syringes and gloves.  In addition to this we also bought Pet-e-med on Takealot for around R200.  Read through the instructions prior to an emergency, so you are prepared.

Your animals are safer in the house or away from the front gate where others have access to your yard. 

Always check your yard for foreign object before you let the pets out. Make this a daily ritual.

Rescue packs

IF IT HAPPENED

Keep calm!

If the animal is still alive, take them to the veterinarian as soon as possible after administering the poison rescue pack. Withholding medical care is an act of cruelty!

Use towels, plastic bags or gloves and do not touch the poison.

You still need to take your pet to the veterinarian even if you administered a rescue pack. The veterinarian can possibly safe them or end the excruciating suffering humanely.

If possible, take a sample of the poison to the veterinarian too.

Inducing vomiting will depend on timing. Read the instructions in advance!

Keep your other animals and kids away from the affected areas.

Follow Bethal SPCA’s Facebook page HERE

AFTER IT HAPPENED

If your veterinarian confirms poisoning, please inform your neighbourhood, local organisations, SPCA (as it is a case of cruelty) and open a case at your nearest SAPS.  Even if you believe nothing will come from it, it creates a paper trail!

Contact one of the businesses that specialize in the removal of the corps and neutralizing the affected areas. Agricall pest control secunda / Monteviro environmental services

Although there are those who poisons with malicious intent, poisoned pets are usually an indication of possible break-ins.  There may be various animals in your street poisoned around the same time frame, so share this information with your neighbours.

Dr. Rudolph Zinn from UNISA’s School of Criminal Justice conducted research into understanding and preventing house robbery in South Africa. 

Based on in-depth interviews with convicted robbers, the following was part of what he found. These security measures are a major deterrent to crime:

•Electric fences 

•Detection beams

•Circuit Television (CCTV)

DOGS THAT SLEEP INSIDE THE HOUSERobbers consider this to be the biggest deterrent of all

So not only will you be alerted by your dog that is inside, but you can also protect them. Many animals get killed, hit, cut, poisoned during or prior to these robberies.  You need to protect them!

Next week we will look at the rising pet thefts risk and what you can do to keep them safe.

WHEN YOU KNOW BETTER, DO BETTER!

ANC votes in favour of tariff increases while DA opposes.

ANC votes in favour of tariff increases, once again failing residents of Govan Mbeki Municipality

“The DA in Govan Mbeki Local Municipality is once again disappointed that the ANC has voted in favour of electricity tariff increases despite the unemployment crisis during a state of disaster,” said Terry-Lee Kleynhans, DA ward 30 Councillor, “It is becoming more evident that the citizens of this municipality need justified answers to the lifting of the administration in the municipality by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA).”

“Despite the changes that have been affected as per the advice of the National Treasury, it is clear that the budget remains underfunded,” said Terry-Lee, “Even if by some miracle the municipality managed to collect all debt owed to them, we will still not be able to settle the enormous debt of Eskom and Rand Water that has accumulated, leaving an insolvent municipality regardless of tariffs being increased or not.”

Da Councillor Terry-Lee Kleynhans, Ward 30

“As a nation in a state of disaster, we find ourselves back to a level 4 lockdown which makes an increased unemployment rate inevitable – in addition to those that have lost loved ones and are struggling to get by.”

Communities cannot be punished for the municipality’s insolvency due to financial incompetence, maladministration or inability to successfully deal with water and electricity losses.

Follow the DA Govan Mbeki Constituency Facebook page HERE

Debt incentive schemes and indigent programs are initiatives that have been promised to the community. However, this faces a possibility of failure due to lack of correspondence and feedback to the community on their applications, leaving the DA with little faith in this initiative.

In addition, public consultation has shown us that members of the community cannot cope with tariff increases considering numerous integrated development planning (IDP) consultations ended with members of the public who did not condone or accept the budget that was formerly presented.

Also read: Positive developments at GMM cause Provincial Exco to uplift intervention

It has to be noted that the municipality then blatantly ignored public opinion that arose out of public consultations. Tariff increases will kick our people while they are lying down. The fact that the budget remains underfunded without any hope of seeing a turnaround in the finances of the municipality, is a reason for concern and we object to the recommendations of the Executive Mayor, Nhlakanipho Zuma, and do not accept the budget.

7 Suspects appear on drug charges

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SEVEN SUSPECTS APPEARED IN COURT FOR DEALING AND POSSESSION OF DRUGS

MPUMALANGA – Male Mkolo(33), Mukembani Justin Kasindo(34), RudeA ngeKishuke(24), Bongiwe Manengela(41), Enewere David (34), Mwambaza Hamisa(31) and David Chicoloko(26) were arrested for dealing and possession of drugs and appeared before the Bethal Magistrates court on Tuesday, 29 June 2021. The case is postponed to 2 July 2021, for the appointment of the interpreter. 

Suspects appear in court
Bongiwe Managela

This follows the arrests made by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team Mpumalanga, Forensic Science Laboratory, Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Team, Public Order Policing and SAPS Bethal during the clamp down operation which emanated from a major investigation by the Hawks and Crime Intelligence since June 2020 addressing drug challenges in Bethal.

Suspects appear in court
David Chikoloko Illegal Immigrant

It is alleged that in June 2020, information was received by the team about the suspects who are dealing in drugs around Secunda and Bethal. Intelligence-driven information gathering was conducted and presented before court resulting in a warrant of arrest being issued. During the arrest, cash and drugs were confiscated for further investigation.

Also read: Six suspects arrested in Bethal for dealing and possession of drugs

Read more on the Hawks HERE

The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Major General Zodwa Mokoena applauded the team and the public for working together in the fight against drugs abuse within the community. Major General Mokoena urged the public not to get tired in reporting crime which is happening around their neighbourhoods.

Se the gallery below of the remaining 5 suspect on the webpage

Bulletin Soccer tournament showcased local talent

The Bulletin hosted an U/15 Soccer tournament on Saturday at Sasol Club in Kinross With Evander Gold Mines as the main sponsor.

The month of June is Youth month in South Africa. In celebration of this, The Bulletin hosted a soccer tournament at Sasol Club in Kinross.

Eight teams entered and the excitement was high. Unfortunately, COVID regulations put a damper on proceedings with a 100 person restriction at an outdoor event. After consultation with the Club manager, we managed to stay within the COVID regulations.

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The Bulletin Soccer Challange
Trophies and medals sponsored by Evander Gold Mines. Soccer Balls by The Bulletin

There are a large number of the u/15 boys that played in the Lake Umuzi Soccer Challenge and it was only fitting that Johan Rosslee, Lake Umuzi owner, handed a small bakkie to Jacob Mtakwende, organiser of the Lake Umuzi Soccer challenge, at the tournament.

The Bulletin soccer tournament
Johan hand the keys for the bakkie to Jacob.

The teams started at a high note and the scores keep ticking.

The weather started as a nice day but the wind picked up and it was difficult to control the ball at times. But the young stars made it all look easy as they controlled the ball in the difficult wind.

During the mornings play 4 teams were eliminated leaving four teams for the semifinals.

After the mornings play all the players were treated to “Boerewors rolls” that were arranged by Evander Gold Mines. Tee’s Cooking Addiction prepared the food. Thank you to Evander Gold Mines for sponsoring the food by Tee’s Cooking Addiction.

Tee’s Cooking Addiction, sponsored by Evander Gold Mines, dishing out food during the break.

The players were also treated to cultural dances by the Umdzabu Cultural Dance Group.

Umdzabu Cultural Dance Group

The two semi-finals were nail-biting stuff as the teams battled it out for a spot in the finals. In the end it was eMbalenhle against Thistle Grove. Carara Cicks against Thistle Grove.

The game was played in high spirit and no quarter was given. Tempers flared but were quickly quelled as the teams played in good spirit.

The teams ended with a 1-1 score and the result had to be determined by penalty shootout. Thistle Grove won the penalty shootout with 5-4 and were crowned winners of the inaugural soccer tournament hosted by The Bulletin.

The Bulletin with some of the winning team players (Thistle Grove)

Thank you once again to Evander Gold Mines for their huge contribution of Trophies, Medals and Food for 200 people, Super Spar for the contribution of bread rolls, Kisme for their contribution with sanitisers and Max Metals for their contribution towards transport costs.

Read about Evander Gold Mines’ 8 Shaft HERE

Also read: Six suspects arrested in Bethal for dealing and possession of drugs

Man attacks colleague with grinder

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MAN DUE TO APPEAR FOR MURDER AFTER ATTACKING COLLEAGUE WITH AN ELECTRIC GRINDER

NELSPRUIT – A 36-year-old man is expected to appear at the Kwamhlanga Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, 29 June 2021, on a charge of murder. It is alleged that the man killed his colleague using an electric grinder, the incident occurred yesterday, Sunday 27 June 2021, at Magodongo Moloto in Kwamhlanga.

According to information received, the two men were hired to do roofing at a certain house in the area. While working, an argument broke out between the two, where the suspect accused the victim of stealing his cellphone. It is then that the suspect, who had a grinder in his hand, allegedly attacked the victim and cut him on his upper body in the process.

Also read: Six suspects arrested in Bethal for dealing and possession of drugs

Police and medical personnel were summoned and the victim was certified dead at the scene. The suspect was swiftly arrested thereafter and is due to appear in court tomorrow.

Visit the SAPS Facebook page HERE

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga Major General Thulani Phahla strongly condemned this heinous act and applauded the swift arrest of the suspect. “People should learn to solve matters in an amicable manner to prevent unnecessary loss of life,” said General Phahla.

Six suspects arrested in Bethal for dealing and possession of drugs

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SIX SUSPECTS DUE TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR DEALING AND POSSESSION OF DRUGS

MPUMALANGA – Six suspects, five foreign nationals and a local aged between 31 and 34 are due to appear before the Bethal Magistrates court  on Tuesday, 29 June 2021. This follows the arrests made by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team  Mpumalanga, Forensic Science Laboratory, Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Team, Public Order Policing and SAPS Bethal during the clampdown operation which emanated from a major investigation by the Hawks and Crime Intelligence since June 2020 addressing drug challenges in Bethal.

Read more on the Hawks HERE

suspects arrested

It is alleged that in June 2020, information was received by the team about the suspects who are dealing in drugs around Secunda and Bethal. Intelligence-driven information gathering was conducted and presented before court resulting in a  warrant of arrest being issued. During the arrest, cash and drugs were confiscated for further investigation.

Also Read: TRIO APPEARED IN COURT FOR OVER R2 MILLION FRAUD, THEFT AND CORRUPTION

The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Major General Zodwa Mokoena applauded the team and the public for working together in the fight against drugs abuse within the community. “Drugs usage through the exchange of needles( so-called Bluetooth)  might become a super spreader of many diseases including the current pandemic crises because there are no observations and adherences to the current regulations to fight against the pandemic”, said Maj Gen Mokoena.  Major General Mokoena urged the public not to get tired of reporting a crime that is happening around their neighbourhoods.

SANRAL – First-ever rate adjustment for Rest and Service Facilities

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Pretoria, 23 June 2021 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has revised its rest and service facilities rates for the first time since its inception in 1998. The new rates took effect from 28 January 2021.

SANRAL’s long-term strategy, Horizon 2030 is the blueprint for its development over the next ten years and among the key strategic interventions is the adoption of an Integrated Funding Model which entails the generation of its own revenue.

Furthermore, the diversification of revenue sources and the development of sustainable revenue streams from the identified business areas are among the key strategic objectives. SANRAL’s Business Development Strategy identifies key pillars and key focus areas through which SANRAL can derive or significantly increase its revenue. One of these is that of rest and service facilities.

“The previous levy/rate structure had been in existence since 1998 when SANRAL was officially formed. The revised rates were developed with the intention of ensuring fairness to the market for all parties,” explained Thabiso Malahleha, SANRAL’s Head of Strategy. 

Also read: Covid-19 transgressors arrested in Emalahleni

There is also an approved Rest and Service Facilities Policy that outlines potential developers’ planning and technical requirements. The revised rate card considers factors such as traffic, Gross Lettable Area, and location of the facility with regards to rural or urban. The intention is to also let out opportunities for development on SANRAL owned land through an open and competitive tender process.

Read more on SANRAL HERE

“Noting that there may be cases where access to the facility is not direct, in the strict definition it is accessed through a SANRAL interchange which needs to be maintained accordingly,” continued Malahleha.

SANRAL will at intervals review both the policy and rate card to ensure reasonable alignment with the market. Noting that there are existing facilities with direct access off the national road network that do not have an agreement in place. A process to engage these facility owners or operators will be followed.