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Kruik se Oggenddiens 6 Junie 2021

Welkom by kruik se oggenddiens van 6 Junie 2021

Vanoggend se tema is: Pak jou tas en seis saam.

Kruik se oggenddiens, 6 Junie 2021

Pak jou tas en reis saam. Hoe lyk hierdie reis en waarna toe nooi hierdie reis my?

Lees ook: Kruik se Oggenddiens 30 Mei 2021

Preeknotas + Besprekingsvrae: http://bible.com/events/48709787

Maak ‘n finansiële bydrae op 2 verskillende maniere:

1. Gee Aanlyn – Kruik Gemeente, ABSA, Tjek, 632005, Rek nr: 1510140016

2. Gee deur Zapper App – vind ons QR code in die diens aankondigings.

Kontak ons gerus op Kruik Gemeente se Facebook Messenger en Whatsapp lyn (0721336130) of besoek ons webtuiste by: https://www.kruik.co.za/​​​​​​.

Ons sal graag met jou gesels.

Geniet die diens saam met ons!

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Abusive emails – Rand Water to take action

RAND WATER TO LAY CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE

Rand Water intends laying criminal charges against members of the public for using abusive language and insults to its employees during water shortages.  

This follows a series of email correspondences received by Rand Water’s Customer Service

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Centre (CSC), in which a members of the public uses profanities to express their frustrations. 

The latest email was sent to the organisation’s CSC on 30 May 2021. Rand Water views the tone and the abusive language used in the email as unacceptable, undesirable and malicious to its brand.

The sender of the email implied that water shortages in his area were a result of the incompetence of Rand Water employees. These accusations are unfounded and baseless since the water supply is dependent on interlinkages with other service providers in the water value chain.

However, Rand Water acknowledges that sometimes it encounters challenges in the process of supplying water to its customers. When it happens the organisation always communicates the challenges it encounters to communities through traditional media and social media platforms until the problems are resolved.

Also read: In gesprek met Hendie Grobbelaar by haar boekvrystelling

Although Rand Water appreciates it when members of the public report water interruptions in their respective areas but it will not tolerate abusive language and insults meted against its employees.

Members of the public are urged to report water-related problems to the Rand Water Customer Service Centre: 0860 10 10 60 or customerservice@randwater.co.za.

Visit their Website HERE

Afriforum control rooms in the fight against crime

AfriForum’s control room for Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga helps to curb crime

AfriForum’s control room Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga (the northern region) attended to more than 235 incidents in May 2021 and supported the organisation’s neighbourhood watches in these provinces. The purpose of the control room is to support AfriForum neighbourhood watches by ensuring that support and the necessary resources can be sent for faster.

Incidents that were attended to include among others 25 missing persons, a murder, four farm attacks and one ATM bombing. The AfriForum neighbourhood watches in these three provinces held more than a thousand patrols in May:  389 in Gauteng, 191 in Mpumalanga and 442 in Limpopo. About 1 030 people participated in these patrols.

“The control room offers overarching support to AfriForum neighbourhood watches. Neighbourhood watch members on ground level focus more on tactical aspects – problems that are experienced and solutions to these problems – whereas the control room functions on a more operational level to inform emergency services of the problems,” explains Llewellynn Hemmens, AfriForum’s Provincial Safety Coordinator for the northern region. 

“A trend that increased significantly this month is vehicle theft. This meant that we had to adapt the patrols, because these types of crime put a lot of pressure on state institutions with limited resources. We thank every member who sacrifices their time day after day to make a difference.”

“AfriForum warns the public not to leave valuables in their vehicles and to ensure that they park their vehicles in a safe location,” Hemmens concludes.

Join your nearest AfriForum neighbourhood watch today and become part of the solution:  SMS your town’s name to 45353 (R1).

In gesprek met Hendie Grobbelaar by haar boekvrystelling

Maskermense, Hendie Grobbelaar se nuutse boek is nou beskikbaar.

Die Boekspens het vanoggend (Vrydag 4 Junie 2021) reggestaan vir die bekendstelling van Hendie Grobbelaar se nuutste boek Maskermense.

Die Bulletin was daar om haar bietjie te pols oor haar boek en sommer ook oor haar radiodramas wat sy geskryf het.

In gesprek met Hendie Grobbelaar by haar boekbekendstelling in Die Boekspens

Maskermense, ‘n titel wat mens onwillekeurig bietjie laat dink aan die huidige omstandighede in die land waar elkeen van ons maskers moet dra. Maar dit is nie noodwendig so nie, dra mens nie maar maskers om iets weg te bêre nie? Dalk bietjie seer, dalk bietjie skaam?

Hierdie boek bevat ‘n paar stories oor verskillende mense, lees dit gerus. Maskermense is by Alma Swart Tel no: 0836575411 beskikbaar of by Naledi uitgewers aanlyn. Kliek HIER om direk na die boek te gaan

Hendie het ook ‘n Facebook blad waar sy van haar ander stories plaas. Hier is die Skakel vir “Potskerwe & Striksvye woordstories

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Hendie Grobbelaar

More oggend bied Kobus Burger ‘n aanlyn Radiodramaslypskool aan. Hendie het juis nadat sy Kobus ontmoet het en ‘n rukkie na hom geluister het besluit om self haar hand aan ‘n Radiodrama te slaan. Dit het haar 3 maande geneem om haar eerste drama, Johanna se Elvis, te skryf. Die drama was een van die finaliste vir daardie jaar.

Sy het besluit op nog een. Dit het net twee weke geneem en het tweede geeindig in die RSG Sanlam Radiodrama kompetisie.

Die volgende beskrywings kom van RSG se webblad af by www.rsg.co.za:

JOHANNA SE ELVIS

Johanna Apolis is ‘n voorslag as dit kom by die uithaal van blinklywe. Dis haar ambisie om gereken te word onder die vistermanne deur die heel grootste vis van almal te vang. Sou dit haar beskore wees? En teen watter prys? Jy hoor Simoné Benjamin as Johanna. Dann-Jacques Mouton van Noem my Skollie-faam maak sy buiging voor die radiomikrofoon as haar sagmoedige man, Gert. Zenobia Kloppers speel Mattie. Denver Vraagom is Jan Baartman. En jy hoor die stem van Neels Coetzee as Oumeneer. Johanna se Elvis was ‘n finalis in die RSG/Sanlam Radiodrama Skryfkompetisie van 2019.

Johanna se Elvis

STERREREËN

Die drama het die tweede prys ingepalm in die RSG/SANLAM Radiodrama-skryfkompetisie  van 2020. ‘n Student se ma vra hom om haar huis op te pas terwyl sy oorsee is met vakansie. Dis ‘n gulde geleentheid vir sy pêlle om die huis op horings te neem. Waarop hy egter nie gereken het nie is ‘n beeldskone, eksentrieke meisie se bekoring met die misterie vir die buitenste ruim. Dit lei daartoe dat hy ‘n klap van die heelal kry, en selfs met ‘n pratende kat sit… of is dit alles die uitwerking van eksperimentele daggarokery?! Die akteurs is Luan Jacobs, Claudia Jones, Donovan Pietersen en Christo Compion.

Sterrereën

Johan Allers het van haar stories opgeneem. Hier is “As die Klipdagga blom” luister gerus hoe Johan Allers dit vertolk

Hendie Grobbelaar se As die Klipdagga blom. Opgevoer deur Johan Allers

Op Hendie se Linkedin blad skryf sy die volgende: Believer in the ever-changing communication environment whilst embracing the basic fundamental need for clear and concise information. Love to influence change. Being fortunate to live close to the ocean, I write my stories and try to live in harmony with the environment while looking for opportunities to improve and be the change I want for the world.

Lees ook: ANIMALS 101 – FOUND ANIMALS

Ons kort gesprek het vinnig langer en langer geword. Daar is soveel nog wat ek wou vra maar die tyd het ons ingehaal. Hendie sê ‘n paar slim dinge in haar gesprek met Die Bulletin. “Lees baie as jy wil skryf,” sê sy, “en as jy radiodrama wil skryf moet jy na baie luister.” Kweek ‘n liefde vir lees en luister. “Neem waar wat om jou aangaan en observeer,” sê Hendie, “hou ‘n notaboekie byderhand en maak altyd notas.”

En dan vir die heel belangrikste “begin skryf, gaan sit net en skryf!”

Katelyn Shaw wen brons in internationale kompetisie

Katelyn het onlangs deelgeneem aan die Performing Arts International Stars 2021 se redenaars kompetisie.

Haar redenaars reis het begin toe sy in 2020 aan die Podiumpret kompetisie deelgeneem het en verskeie items se nasionale wennner vir haar graad was.

Katelyn was een van 11 Podiumpret deelnemers, wat gekwalifiseer het om deel te wees van Team SA. Daar was slegs twee laerskool deelnemers in die SA span.

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Katelyn Shaw

Die kompetisie het aanlyn plaasgevind, waartydens verteenwoordigers uit 26 lande, onder andere die VSA, teen mekaar deelgeneem het.  Katelyn het haar praatjie in Afrikaans gedoen en moes toe ‘n Engelse vertaling van die toespraak indien.

Lees ook: So is die lewe: Tyd vir stilte in hart van stormwind

Katelyn het tydens die kompetisie, met ‘n brons medalje weggestap – voorwaar ‘n reuse prestasie!  Katelyn sê sy het nooit gedink dat sy, toe sy haar eerste opname tydens 2020 se grendeltyd gemaak het, hierdie wonderlike ervaring sou hê nie.

Laerskool Kruinpark is baie trots op hierdie pragtige prestasie van Katelyn Shaw, ‘n Kruinpark Kekkelkous in murg en been!

Besoek Laerskool Kruinpark se webblad HIER

So is die lewe: Tyd vir stilte in hart van stormwind

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

Slegs iemand wat totaal kop-in-die-sand leef, soos ‘n volstruis, sal op hierdie spesifieke tydstip van ons geskiedenis, voor ‘n komende belangrike verkiesing wat ons toekoms as Suid Afrikaners drasties kan beinvloed, nie weet dat dit maar turbulente tye is nie, dat ons daagliks voel asof ons in ‘n vliegtuig is wat opstyg in stormweer, Zumafikasie en Zondofrustrasie, stygende lewenskostes, politieke dreigemente oor die wysiging van Art 25 van die grondwet, voorgestelde wetgewing om wapens van wetttige eienaars weg te neem, leuens, onthullings oor astronomiese korrupsie, skelmstreke en sulke groot bedrae wat gesteel is, dat jy nie eens die bedrag kan uitspreek nie.

(Terloops, dit wek ‘n bietjie simpatie by my as ek dink aan ‘n vorige staatsleier wat dieselfde onvermoë as ek ervaar om ‘n massiewe klomp syfers korrek te kan lees. My banksaldo het boonop nog ‘n minus vooraan.)

Dit is asof daar daagliks nuwe onthullings en berigte oor baie sonde wat oor ons uitgestort word, soos ‘n dame wat verklaar dat as sy haar man se (geborgde) kredietkaart gebruik, is R30 000-00 nie geld nie. Sy is gewoond aan R300 000-00 vir een handsak. Almal lag en die drie manne uit die Ooste (nie wyse manne nie), betaal met goud, poste en drasakke vol geld. Diè goed besoedel mens se gemoed, soos wanneer jy ‘n emmer vuil water by die deur uitgooi en die onskuldige Woefie tref. Hy skud dan die water van sy lyf af, en gee jou ‘n vies kyk.

Vervaard soek baie mense na innerlike vrede, na orde en ‘n asiel teen die alledaagse geraas. Jou eie veilige plek, waar jy die rumoer in die wêreld weer in perspektief kan kry. Dit kry ek toe een aand laat in my studeerkamer.

Dit het alles begin toe ek my lyf rangskik op oupa se 100-jaar oue Art-Deco leunstoel, ‘n Jacques Brel-plaat op die Pioneer-hoëtroustel se draaitafel opsit, en ‘n boek oor Baruch Spinoza oopmaak, ‘n rasionalistiese filosoof wat sy denke neergepen het omtrent dieselfde tyd toe Jan van Riebeeck en sy makkers op die Rijger, die Tijger en die Titanic (Bron: Tolla van der Merwe) by die suidpunt van Afrika aangekom het om ‘n snoepwinkel oop te maak, en toe die Waterfront, die N1-stad winkelsentrum, die Metrotreine, die kabelkarretjie bo-op Tafelberg en die naglewe so geniet het, dat hulle dit sommer vir die Hollanders gevat het.

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Baruch Spinoza

Met sy Duits-Joodse agtergrond het Baruch Spinoza ‘n logies-mistieke siening oor die heelal, en oor God. Sy denke oor parallelisme tref my: die musiek in hierdie wêreld is soos die punte van ‘n simfonieorkes se vioolstrykstokke: alhoewel hulle nie verbind is nie, beweeg hulle in harmonie om die mooiste melodieë te speel. Die harmonie word bepaal deur die Dirigent voor hulle wat hulle lei.

Ek besef dat my sensitiwiteit oor die kakofonie in Suid Afrika my gemoed laat reageer met ‘n opstandigheid, ‘n siniese pessismisme, selfs ‘n woede oor ‘n klomp dinge wat gesê en gedoen word. Die klanke in my gemoed moet gesinchroniseer word; die heelal en sy stormagtigheid met geherrangskik word tot ‘n harmoniese geheel. En net ek kan dit doen.

En so word dit ‘n ontdekkingsreis. Die plate en cd’s van Pink Floyd en Led Zeppelin, waarvan ek ‘n groot aanhanger is, sal nie deug nie. Dit sal net die gedruis groter maak. Terwyl Brel sing: “Ne me quitte pas”, haal ek ‘n Mozartplaat uit sy plastieksakkie uit. Sy konsert vir Klarinet in A-majeur, K 622, het dieselfde effek as wanneer die troepe uit pas raak op die paradegrond, en die korporaal gee die bevel: “Herstel!” Die strykstokke in my gemoed hou onmiddelik op om elkeen sy eie wysie uit te krys. Die klarinetmusiek voer my na Openbaring 21. So moet dit klink as jy in die hemel aankom. Verhewe en vredig.

Ne me quitte pas, Jacques Brel

Die warm vinielklanke van die plaat vloei soos soet, goue stroop wat ‘n gevoel van welgeluksaligheid deur jou laat vloei. Dit moet ‘n plaat wees, opgeneem van meesters soos die Berlynse Filharmoniese orkes, nie ‘n ghetto-blaster met ‘n sintetiese orkes nie. ‘n Snaakse ding kan dan met jou gebeur. Die groot, wrede wêreld daarbuite krimp tot die knus ligkring om jou, gevul met hemelse musiek. Een na die ander plaat laat die strykstokke van jou harts- en kopmusiek volmaak begin harmonieer.

Die duet “In hierdie heilige tempel”uit die Pêrelvissers van Bizet transformeer jou binneste tot ‘n gesuiwerde Umwelt, ‘n bestaansruimte tydelik afgesonder van die lewe buite die venster. Jy raak bewus van die Dirigent bý jou, vóór jou, ín jou. Jou eie, persoonlike, heilige tempel. Die wanklanke van pyn, van alleen, van stres en berou, vervaag. Dit het dieselfde effek as die pyninspuiting wat die verpleegster na ‘n operasie direk in jou aar inspuit. ‘n Welgeluksaligheid verlam jou, vloei deur jou hele lyf. Hier-en-nou word getransendeer tot ‘n ander bestaan, ‘n hoër modus van leef.

Mimi Coertze versterk die effek: “My hart verlang na die stilte / van die wye, wuiwende veld / ek is moeg van die rustelose lewe, van mense wat kom en gaan.” Beethoven se sesde simfonie, die pastoraal, in F-majeur, se laaste gedeelte demp finaal die onrustigheid in jou, gee aan jou asiel teen die lewe se verniel. Die doel van die hele ervaring raak duidelik. Die geraas in die wêreld is onteenseglik daar. Ek en jy het nie beheer oor andere se uitsprake en korrupsie en geweld nie.

Lees ook: So is die lewe: Musiekmakers

Ons kan nie man-alleen die sinloosheid in die wêreld omkeer, of die trane van ‘n menigte huilendes afvee nie. Maar ons kan ons eie perspektiewe, dat daar veel meer in die lewe is as wat ons dink, ons vrede, in stand hou. Ons kan ons eie binneste orden, deur eenvoudige opsies. Soos om die vals note in ons gemoed te harmonieer, vredig te lewe. Deur te kyk na die Dirigent voor ons.

En soos Edith Piaf kan ons luidkeels sing: “Non, je ne regrette rien.” Ek is oor niks spyt nie. Nie die goed of die sleg nie.

Covid Vaccinations. Can I go?

Confusion is everywhere when it comes to the current vaccinations against COVID.

The Bulletin spoke to Me Madala Ndlovu, CEO of Evander hospital, to see if we could obtain more clarity on the matter.

The current vaccinations are aimed at people over 60. You don’t even need to register, the very capable staff at the vaccination centres will be able to do for you but registering will take less time at the centre.

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Ms Nanana G Hlatshwayo, Chief Director, Gert Sibande health District (In green) with Me Madala Ndlovu, CEO Evander Hospital. Ms Hlatshwayo thanked the people for receiving their vaccinations

All you need to do is to go to the vaccination centre and follow the queue. Bring your ID to prove that you are 60 and older.

The line of people waiting for their vaccinations moves at a fast pace. When we visited the centre at Lilian Ngoyi (Secunda) today we waited for about 20 minutes to have a colleague vaccinated. While we were outside some came out and said that they only took 10 minutes to complete the process.

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DA Councilor Mariaan Chamberlain received her vaccination today. Standing behind her is Sister Mercy Masilela

“No reference number is required,” said Ndlovu, “any communication to show that you registered will do. If you did not manage to complete the process you can come to the centre and we will assist you.” There are computers at the centre manned by competent staff to assist.

Also read: SAPS Trichardt need your help as a body is found

The registration process is to generate a unique code for every person.

“This is the Pfizer vaccination; the second vaccination will have to be done after 42 days.” She continued.

No appointment is needed to obtain the vaccination.

Read more on the Corona Virus on the official page HERE

The first rollout of the vaccination was done for healthcare workers and that phase is almost done.

Vaccination schedule

As the people received their vaccinations there was a lot of praise for the efficiency and the manner that the vaccinations were done.

The centres are open from 09H30 until 16H00  

If you are travelling and need to have a vaccination done you have to ask your travel doctor for the vaccination.

ANIMALS 101 – FOUND ANIMALS

Animals 101 – What to do if you find a stray animal.

Many animals are roaming the streets and reported as lost!  There are always good Samaritans who take them in and keep them safe. Last week we looked at what to do if your pet is lost and how to prevent it. This week we will look at what can be done if you found an animal.

Before we list the possibilities, I want you to note the following:

  1. Always COMMENT and SHARE the ORIGINAL POST about the animal, not the shared version. If an animal is found the owner should UPDATE the original post.
  2. People are hesitant to take animals to the SPCA and many times, with good reason, however if you do not have an alternative, the animal is probably safer at the SPCA than in the street where they can be stolen or injured.  The SPCA, by law, may not refuse any animal. There is a pound period for a stray animal handed over to the SPCA. This is determined by the municipal bylaws and that SPCA’s policy.  It is usually around 5-14 days.  The SPCA is unlikely to advertise this animal during the pound period, so it is important to visit them and look for yourself, if you lost one or continue to share the “found” post with a note that they are at the SPCA.  After the pound period, the animal becomes the property of the SPCA and they can either euthanize (put to sleep) them or put them up for adoption.  Even though the local SPCA refuse to provide us with the statistics, they euthanize most of the animals brought in. This can easily be in the area of 80%. On a positive note, the SPCA policies usually can and should include that an animal can’t be removed from their premises, unless they are sterilised or microchipped (or collar ID) and pound fees are paid.  Some require up-to-date vaccination too, which is great.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND AN ANIMAL?

• If they are hurt, please take them to the local Vet or SPCA immediately. You can contact the emergency number of the local SPCA. 

• Scan for a microchip at the local Vets or SPCA.

• Some Vets may take in stray animals for a day or two.

• If the pet seems recently groomed, contact local groomers to see if they recognize them.

• If there are signs of a recent operations or medical procedures, contact local Vets. This can include healing wounds, stitches, Vet shaved areas etc.

• If you can, take care of the animal (foster) until you find the owner.

• Post on local social media. Once is not enough!

• We do not suggest sharing specific marks or the sex of the pet. Ask the person who claims the pet to provide this info as well as photos for proof. Watch the animals’ reaction when a person claims the pet. There are scammers!  If you are unsure about this, rather contact one of the local animal welfares to assist.

• If you can’t foster, try and find a foster home and after 7 days organise adoption through one of the responsible welfare organisations. We usually refer cats to Feral Watch & TNR or Because Dogs and CO for any other animal.

• Take the animal to the SPCA if you can’t foster or find a foster.  The SPCA does not support fostering.

• If you hit an animal with your car, please do not be a coward and drive away.  Lie if you have to and say you found the animal, instead of leaving them to suffer and die. CALL the SPCA emergency number immediately and keep trying until someone answers.  Otherwise, try a local Vet or one of the other animal welfare organisations. At least they could humanly end the suffering or help save them.

• Please DO NOT REMOVE kittens. You said that mom ran away and left them. No, she is scared of you and will return as soon as you just let them be. If the babies are quiet and content, the mom is around. She might be searching for food or busy moving her litter. Unless they are in immediate danger, including moving cars, dogs, humans to inflict pain, bad weather, etc., DO NOT REMOVE. Contact an organisation for advice first.

NOTE: None of the animal welfare organisations has the resources to drive up and down to pick up strays or foster and therefore needs the community to assist with this.

Thank you to each of the heroes who take in these lost pets!

We work with Bethal SPCA 066 397 1630 / office@spcabethal.co.za (emergencies 072 573 3122).   In the Secunda area, you will need to call Highveld Ridge SPCA 082 869 2350 / info@hrspca.co.za (emergencies 082 222 1122)

Follow Bethal SPCA on their Facebook page HERE

Next week we will look at what to do if you found Wildlife.

WHEN YOU KNOW BETTER, DO BETTER!

SAPS Trichardt need your help as a body is found

UNKNOWN BODY OF A MAN FOUND IN THE FIELD, SAPS TRICHARDT NEEDS YOUR HELP

On Tuesday 01- 06 – 2021 at about 08:00 police received an anonymous phone call at the community service centre, the caller reported that there is a dead body lying on the gravel road from N 17 towards Trichardt Dam. Police rushed to the scene and found the naked body of an African male with marks that looked like he was beaten with a shambok on the buttocks and upper back. It looked like the body was brought on that spot after the man passed away.

Also read: Sasol Rugby trumps Witbank 27-12

ER 24 paramedics were summoned to the scene and they certified that the person is dead. The police opened a case of murder as per case number 01/06/2021 and all role players were summoned to the scene.

The deceased might be on his thirties. At the moment he is unknown and the cause of death is also unknown.

Police are urging anyone from the community who might have information that can assist in solving this case, or any family that has someone missing with a similar description to contact Trichardt SAPS on 017 638 0241 on contact detective Detective Sergeant Mathipa Rachecky on 082 494 4729.

Find SAPS Trichardt contact details HERE

Sasol Rugby trumps Witbank 27-12

Sasol Rugby club beat Witbank 27-12 at Sasol Club on Saturday

Sasol rugby club beat their opponents in a game that showed the long break due to Covid. The game was marred by numerous unforced errors by both sides, although Sasol dominated the entire game.

The biggest problem plaguing the home team was fitness. It was clear that fitness needs to be worked on drastically and especially in the front eight. Too many errors were made when the heavier players decided to stand in the backline. This caused errors and broke the flow of the game. The flyhalf had to navigate around the group of props and locks to feed his backline on more than one occasion. This caused the team to play backwards before it moved forward. It also allowed the players from Witbank to move up and trap Sasol behind the advantage line. The home players then had to work hard to progress over the advantage line.

The backline showed a lot of promise when they played basic rugby and “let the ball do the work.” There were several brilliant breaks and runs that showed why they have been crowned Mpumalanga champions a few years in a row. Unfortunately, their tackling was rusty and this resulted in Witbank breaking through far too often.

The entire team can work on their commitment to tackling opposing players. At one stage there were three players watching their teammate trying to stop a Witbank player from moving forward, holding for dear life on his jersey.

The tries scored by Sasol were all brilliant tries that showcased Sasol talent. It also showed that if you let the ball “fly” it will prove successful.

Try from a scrum

The scrums did not seem to have any serious problems but the entire front eight should work on their fitness. Locks and props should be at all scrums and rucks when they happen, not when the ball is out and down the line.

A good scrum

Also read: ANIMALS 101 – LOST PET GUIDELINES

The one area that is very worrying is the lineouts. The lineouts improved as the game progressed, but one cannot wait until the second half to start winning one’s own balls. The throw-ins should be on target and the jumpers should ensure that they catch the balls. What is very pleasing though is that as the lineouts improved so did the Sasol dominance in that area. It was not overwhelming, but the home team started to win a few balls that put Witbank on the retreat. Sometimes the good work would be undone by poor handling, and it should be improved, but the rucks around the lineouts showed promise.

Lineouts

The best way to describe the skills level of both teams would be to say that it showed the brake due to Covid.

The team from Sasol showed at times that the team that dominated the Mpumalanga rugby scene is still there, but it needs a lot of polishing. Fortunately, the home team have shown in the past that they can improve and put bad games behind them.

Steyn van den Heever and Jannie van der Merwe were chosen as Man of the Match

Man of the Match

Sasol Rigby has shown in the past that they play with passion. It is this comradery that drew people back to their games and filled the stands.

It is with passion in mind that Sasol Rugby will be closely watched over the next few games. No doubt they will take this game, and win, to build on their future games.

The Bulletin will be there to watch and report.

Try scorers for Sasol :

  • Steyn van den Heever x1
  • Dalton Smit x1
  • Marinus van der Merwe x1
  • Jannie van der Merwe x1
  • Mark Jacobs x1

Steven Jacob succeeded with one conversion.

Unfortunately the 3rd and 2nd teams did not win their games. The 3rd team lost 3-10 and the second team lost 17-29

Congratulations Sasol 1st team on a well deserved win!

Visit their Facebook page HERE