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Suspect arrested on Cash in Transit Charges

Crime

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May 2, 2021

Suspect arrested on Cash in Transit Charges

SUSPECT LINKED TO A FOILED CASH IN TRANSIT HEIST

MPUMALANGA – A 31-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Mhala Magistrate Court on Monday 5 May 2021. This follows his arrest by members of the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Mpumalanga on Thursday 29 April 2021.

The suspect was allegedly linked to a failed cash in transit heist that happened on Thursday, 01 April 2021. A G4S armoured vehicle was travelling from Dwarsloop to Thulamahashe escorted by the police.

The police vehicle was allegedly rammed by a gold Mercedes accompanied by a silver Subaru. The police returned fire in the ensuing shootout and suspects fled the scene on foot abandoning their getaway vehicles. Along the way, they reportedly hijacked two other vehicles as they fled.

Also read: Annica Van Staden Re-Arrested

The two vehicles used in the commission of crime were taken for further investigation, whilst the armoured G4S vehicle proceeded without further attack. One police member was wounded in the gun battle and taken for medical treatment.

A preliminary investigation by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime team revealed that the Subaru was stolen in Brooklyn in December 2020 and the Mercedes Benz had been stolen in Bushbuckridge in February 2021.

Read more on the Hawks HERE

Further probe linked the suspect to other cases including that of car hijacking committed in July 2017. The suspect had been released on bail and a warrant of arrest was issued against him as he absconded a High Court appearance on the hijacking cases.

Secunda Reformed Church morning service 2 May 2021

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May 2, 2021

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Welcome to the Secunda Reformed Church morning service, 2 May 2021

“Choices” by Anton Knoetze

Secunda Reformed Church Morning Service 2 May 2021

Genesis 13 – King James Version

13 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.

²And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

³And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Hai;

Also read: Secunda Reformed Church morning service 25 April 2021

⁴Unto the place of the altar, which he had make there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the Lord.

⁵And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

⁶And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.

⁷And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

⁸And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

⁹Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

¹⁰And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

¹¹Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

¹²Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.

¹³But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly.

¹⁴And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:

¹⁵For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.

¹⁶And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

¹⁷Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.

¹⁸Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the Lord.

Kruik se Oggenddiens, 2 Mei 2021

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May 2, 2021

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Welkom by kruik se oggenddiens van 2 Mei 2021

Vanoggend se tema is: “Watter verskil het Jesus al gemaak in jou lewe?”

Kruik se Oggenddiens 2Mei 2021

Watter verskil het Jesus al gemaak in jou lewe? Vanuit Jesus se verskyning aan Paulus, kan ons vandag herbesin oor belangrike uitnodigings wat Jesus ook vir ons maak om op te reageer en transformasie daarin te beleef.

Lees ook: Kruik se Oggenddiens, 25 April 2021

Preeknotas + Besprekingsvrae: http://bible.com/events/48689653

Maak ‘n finansiële bydrae op 2 verskillende maniere:

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

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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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HIGHVELD PARK HIGH – GIVING BACK

Schools

Encee van Huyssteen

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April 29, 2021

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Highveld Park High is on a mission – to play a significant caring role in and around the community.

As a school, they have plans to expand their outreach programme to all in need.

For more than 10 years, HPHS has adopted Marietjie School as their project for giving back, which meant every year, HPHS learners put together, care packages for children in need. This year, along with their adopted school, HPHS would like to broaden their scope of community upliftment. It’s refreshing to note Highveld Park learners are being taught that no matter how difficult their personal circumstances may be, someone else may have it worse.

Also read: FOREIGN NATIONAL ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF CHROME IN OGIES

They are also being shown that everyone has something to give – even if it means simply playing a supportive role in an outreach programme. The school aims to teach learners to be upholding charitable citizens.

Certainly, life skills are not taught in a day, but with this positive start, we know we will see great things to come.

Visit Highveld Park Highschool’s website HERE

Annica Van Staden Re-Arrested

Crime

Encee van Huyssteen

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April 28, 2021

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REAL ESTATE AGENT, ANNICA VAN STADEN, LINKED TO FRAUDULENT SALE OF RDP HOUSES RE-ARRESTED

MPUMALANGA – Annica Van Staden (46), a real estate agent sought by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team was re-arrested by the team from her hiding place in Boksburg Gauteng Province on Monday 26 April 2021.

The arrest follows Annica Van Staden’s recent publications on the media as a wanted suspect dating back to 20 April 2021. It is alleged that the suspect was selling Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) houses without the knowledge of the owners.

The buyers allegedly paid money into her business trust account, trading as “Housing First Eiendomme”. As soon as the money was received into her account, it would be transferred to her accomplices.

It is further alleged that Annica Van Staden was arrested in Protea Glen, Soweto in August 2019 for fraud and she was released on bail and the matter was postponed to 11 November 2020 but she evaded court. Consequently, a warrant of arrest was issued against her.

A further investigation linked her with other cases of fraud worth a total value of approximately R184000,00. These cases are in Orange Farm, Nelspruit, Lydenburg and Piet Retief, where more than 36 potential witnesses laid complaints against her.

Also read: Frantic manhunt for farm murderers

The Hawks swiftly acted on information from the community about her hiding place. The team proceeded to the address and found her with all her luggage packed and ready to flee. The suspect was arrested and appeared before the Middelburg Magistrate Court on Wednesday, 28 April 2021.

During the investigation, it was established that the suspect was allegedly using different modus operandi to crook the victims. In Middelburg, Annica was allegedly selling RDP, repossessed and private owners houses. In Protea Glen she was allegedly selling bricks and building cement and air-conditioners. In Piet Retief and Cape Town(Brackenfell), she was allegedly selling vehicles. In Lydenburg, she was allegedly selling containers.

The amount involved is appropriately over R3Millon rand. She was advertising her business on Social media, Facebook page. During the court appearance, she was given an opportunity to look for a representative, she was sent back to the cells until 05 May 2021 by the same Court. Investigation continues and more arrest is imminent.

Read more on the Hawks HERE

The Provincial Head of the Hawks in Mpumalanga, Major General Zodwa Mokoena applauded the team for their quick response to arrest the suspect before evading. She further appreciated the work done by the Communication Officer in the partnership with the media for publishing information to the public who responded positively leading to the arrest.

Radiodrama-Slypskool Secunda

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April 26, 2021

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Wil jy graag leer hoe om ’n radiodrama te skryf?

Kobus Burger van RSG bied ’n dag lange, praktiese skryfkursus aan waarin hy die geheime en tegnieke van goeie drama en radiodrama verklap. RSG bied vanjaar weer die RSG Sanlam Radiodrama-skryfkompetisie aan en die prysgeld beloop R115 000. Kom leer op ’n vermaaklike manier hoe om jou teks vir hierdie kompetisie te skryf en te slyp.

Leer wat word gereken as goeie radio-dialoog (en hoe dit klink!), hoe om spanning te skep en hoe ander skrywers daarin geslaag het om in die kompetisie uit te blink. Deelnemers sal ook hoor wat die mees algemene foute is wat beginner-skrywers maak en wat die beoordelaars vir nuwelinge aanbeveel.

Lees ook: Frantic manhunt for farm murderers

Daar sal genoeg klankvoorbeelde wees om na te luister asook tyd om te skryf en te luister.

Die bekroonde radiodramaturg Hendie Grobbelaar sal ook vertel hoe en waar die radiogogga gebyt het en hoe sy haar twee gewilde radiodramas aangepak het.

Deelnemers sal ’n handleiding ontvang – wat nie algemeen beskikbaar is nie – en verskeie hulpbronne sal met kursusgangers gedeel word.

SPERTYD vir aansoeke is Vrydag 28 Mei.

Die slypskool is op enigiemand van 16 jaar en ouer gemik. Geen vorige ervaring in skryf is nodig nie.

Lees die oorspronklike artikel op Lake Umuzi HIER

Kobus Burger

Kobus Burger is die uitvoerende regisseur: drama by RSG. Sy debuut-drama, Mara wie?, het in 2008 die top 5 van die Nagtegaal-tekskompetisie gehaal en is in 2011 met die ATKV Mediaveertjie vir beste radiodrama bekroon. Hy is in 2020 met ’n ATKV Mediaveertjie bekroon vir sy radiowerk en het ook die Cordis Trust se Orde van die Beiteltjie ontvang vir sy bydrae tot die Afrikaanse letterkunde en woordkuns.

Hy is die voormalige kunsredakteur van Beeld en was ook vir sowat 18 jaar ‘n toneel-, musiek- en kabaretresensent. Hy was vir ‘n hele paar jaar die voorsitter van die Absa KKNK se Kunstekabinet en later die fees se programbestuurder. Hy skryf steeds weekliks vir die webblad SKROP, sy gedigte en kortverhale is al in die Tydskrif vir Letterkunde en Ons Klyntji gepubliseer en pleeg ander skrywes onder ’n skuilnaam wat hy weier om te verklap.

Naas die toneelverhoog en popmusiek, is kreatiwiteit sy ander passie. Hy is reeds in 2007 deur dr. Eric Maisel, die VSA se voorste kreatiwiteitsafrigter, opgelei om kunstenaars in bykans alle kunsdissiplines te help om hulle talent en kunstenaarskap uit te leef. Kobus se kreatiwiteitslypskole is al tydens die Nasionale Kunstefees in Grahamstad en die Moshito-musiekkonferensie aangebied. Hy was ook tot ‘n deeltydse lektor in die joernalistiek aan die Universiteite van Johannesburg en Pretoria

Hendie Grobbelaar

Hendie Grobbelaar woon op Gouritsmond en is ‘n kortverhaalskrywer wat twee selfgepubliseerde kortverhaalbundels, onderskeidelik in 2016 en 2017, die lig laat sien het. Haar derde bundel “Maskermense” verskyn eersdaags by Naledi Uitgewers.

Sy het ook al stories in Vrouekeur en op verskeie platforms soos LitNet gepubliseer asook in twee van die Toyota US Woordfeesbundels. In 2019 word haar verhaal “Die ruimteskip” aangewys as die wenner van daardie jaar se kompetisie.
In 2019 debuteer sy as dramaturg met haar radiodrama “Johanna se Elvis” wat een van die finaliste was in RSG en Sanlam se radiodrama-skryfkompetisie. ‘n Tweede radiodrama “Sterrereën” verower die tweede plek in dieselfde kompetisie in 2020 en is onlangs uitgesaai

Frantic manhunt for farm murderers

Crime

Encee van Huyssteen

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April 25, 2021

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SUSPECTS SOUGHT FOR DOUBLE MURDER ON A FARM

NELSPRUIT – Police in Mpumalanga have launched a frantic manhunt following a heartless incident in which two people, a 56 year old mother as well as her son aged 34, were murdered during a robbery. The sad incident occurred at a certain farm outside Nelspruit yesterday, Saturday 24 April 2021.

According to the report, the Emergency Services received a complaint around 18:30, about the incident at Valley farm and upon arrival, a male and a female were found lying motionless. The two seemed to have been hit with an object and unfortunately, they were certified dead at the scene. Police opened a murder case and preliminary investigation revealed that several items were stolen from the house hence an additional charge of robbery. A search for the suspects was immediately sanctioned. The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage.

The two victims were identified by the family as Anna-Marie Botha, 56 years of age and Rohn Britz, aged 34.

The Police management in the province is concerned about the senseless killings that take place in the farming sector and have strongly condemned this incident. The management indicated that this unfortunate incident occurred during the time whilst the country is still in shock after two people were recently murdered in Piet Retief.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Major General Thulani Phahla, said that ” These killings in the farms should immediately stop because that sector is the one that gives a boost into our economy. Even during the hard Lockdown, the sector was allowed to continue working so that there is no shortage of food as well as other supplies. All relevant resources in terms of the 72 Activation Plan have been mobilised and a solid investigation team has been established to bring the perpetrators to book.”

Also read: Allegations of rape against Official and his wife

Police appeal to anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of the suspects to call the Branch Commander, Detective Colonel Ernest Maoka at 0823189843 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All information received will be treated as confidential.

The Bulletin received the following press statement just after 15H00 this afternoon.

MEC Shongwe condemns family murders near Mbombela

Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe has condemned the latest incident where two family members, a mother and son, were killed on a farm near Mbombela this weekend.

A 56-year-old woman along with her 34-year-old son was killed during a robbery. The incident occurred on Saturday, 24 April 2021.

According to the report, the Emergency Services received a call around 18h30 yesterday about the incident at Crocodile Valley farm and upon arrival, a male and a female were found lying motionless. The two seemed to have been hit with an object and they were certified dead at the scene.

The police are investigating the matter and the preliminary investigation revealed that several items were stolen from the house.

The two victims were identified by their family.

The MEC appeals to the police to work around to ensure that culprits are urgently brought to book.

“What is worrying is that the incident happens shortly after the killing of two farm dwellers in Pampoenkraal farm near Mabola. “

“The police must bring these senseless murderers to face the law. We are also calling on communities who may have information regarding the case to come forward and assist the police,” says Shongwe.

Read about the Department Community Safety, Security and Liaison HERE

The MEC is sending condolences to the affected families. He is also calling for calm adding that the police should be given space to pursue this case and all other cases that affect farming communities.

He also indicated that Rural Safety Strategy implementation will continue to be high on government’s agenda.

Shongwe once again appealed to all farm owners, dwellers and workers to live peacefully together and to also be united against crime.

Allegations of rape against Official and his wife

Crime

Encee van Huyssteen

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April 25, 2021

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Allegations of rape against Official and his wife

A LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL AND HIS WIFE DUE TO APPEAR BEFORE COURT FOR ALLEGATIONS OF RAPE

NELSPRUIT – A senior Local Government official and his wife are expected to appear before the Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, Monday, facing a case of rape involving two minors aged between 13 and 15 years old. The 49-year-old suspect who is the uncle to the minors is employed as a Director at a certain municipality in Gauteng. It is alleged that his 36-year-old wife, hereinafter referred to as an aunt to the victims, forced the victims to have sexual intercourse with her husband in exchange for meals. The suspects were eventually exposed by a concerned citizen which led to the man as well his wife brought to book on Friday 23 April 2021.

Reports suggest that between 2019 and 2020, the two girls who are cousins, were reportedly lured from Mozambique by their aunt under the false pretence that they were going to receive a better education in South Africa. When they arrived in the country, they were allegedly subjected to rape, as well as gross human violations. According to allegations, the girls were literally kept as slaves by their own aunt and uncle in a house at Shatale near Bushbuckridge, which was supposed to be a warm home for them.

Also read: Taxi owner shot and killed. SAPS launch manhunt.

The sequence of events indicates that their aunt would often change the girls each at the time to sleep with her husband. She would allegedly often excuse herself from the bedroom and when the girls refused to obey, they would be severely assaulted and starved. When the elder girl narrated the ordeal, she said one night she hid inside a wardrobe out of fear and for those few hours, she was at least safe. However her freedom was short-lived as the next morning, she was severely assaulted and sadly no one came to her rescue.

The girls also alleged that other members of the family back in Mozambique were not aware of their ordeal. Their aunt is said to have ensured that each call made between the victims and their family at home in Mozambique, was personally monitored by her as she sat close to hear all the conversations.

Finally, the girls managed to escape their horrific circumstances on Friday 23 April 2021, when their aunt and uncle went away for a while. They then got a chance to sneak out of the house and reported the matter to the good Samaritan who in turn alerted the police.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that the girls were illegally brought into the country without proper documentations hence an additional charge of contravention of the Immigration Act was added. The suspects are also facing a charge of human trafficking as well as conspiracy to commit a crime.

To read more about the SAPS click HERE

Meanwhile police, in collaboration with the Department of Social Development, removed the children to a place of safety where they will receive all care needed.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Major General Thulani Phahla, has voiced his concern over incidents in which defenceless children are subjected to gross violation of their rights. “This alleged incident shows a degree of moral decay in our society. Adults should protect children not abuse them, however, be that as it may, the law will definitely take its course, ” concluded General Phahla.

Taxi owner shot and killed. SAPS launch manhunt.

Crime

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April 25, 2021

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Taxi owner shot and killed. SAPS launch manhunt.

POLICE LAUNCH A MANHUNT FOLLOWING AN INCIDENT IN WHICH A MAN FROM TAXI INDUSTRY WAS SHOT AND KILLED AT THE MILIVA TAXI RANK

NELSPRUIT – Police in Mpumalanga have launched a vigorous manhunt for ruthless suspects following a despicable incident in which a 42-year-old man who was working in the taxi industry as a taxi owner, also held an executive position within the leadership structure, was unfortunately shot execution-style, Friday 23 April 2021 at Miliva traffic circle few meters away from the Miliva taxi rank in Tweefontein.

The man was shot by a group of heavily armed men who were driving in a white Ford Fiesta who fired several shots at him while he was sitting in his car, a silver-grey Toyota Yaris. The assailants thereafter fled the scene, leaving him bleeding profusely. The victim was then taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Also read: Goeie veehantering nou belangriker as ooit vir produksie volhoubaarheid

Recently, 39-year-old France Oupa Manamela, a Taxi Marshall, was gunned down execution-style at the Miliva taxi rank. The incident occurred on 01 March 2021.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot by four suspects driving in a silver VW Polo. They fled the scene immediately after committing this heinous act and are still at large.

Meanwhile, 31-year-old Kenny Sipho Mahlangu, a taxi driver, was shot and killed at Tweefontein on 07 March 2021. Details around this incident reveal that Mahlangu was driving in a white Isuzu bakkie when he was attacked. On the said day, it is alleged that he was followed by a certain Toyota Run-X and shots were fired from the said vehicle which resulted in him being fatally wounded.

Two other victims were both gunned down on 15 March 2021. At about 17h30, Jeremia Nkosinathi Chabangu, aged 44 was shot and killed by a group of suspects whilst sitting inside a Mercedes Benz Minibus at Kwamhlanga Crossroad. The suspects then fled the scene in a white VW Golf 7.

Whilst 65-year-old Piet Mahlangu was shot and killed around 20h40 during the time when he was with his family at home. The incident occurred at Boekenhouthoek near Kwaggafontein and two suspects are said to have been seen wearing balaclavas earlier. They then fled the scene in a white Toyota Quantum after the incident. His wife also sustained some injuries on her leg.

Police urge anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Difaga John Malope at 0824417591 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

Goeie veehantering nou belangriker as ooit vir produksie volhoubaarheid

Community news

Encee van Huyssteen

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April 25, 2021

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Goeie veehantering nou belangriker as ooit vir produksie volhoubaarheid

VEEHANTERING NOU BELANGRIKER AS OOIT – NWKV BIED KURSUS AAN IN CAROLINA

Goedehoop plaas in die Carolina distrik was die bymekaarkomplek vir die aanbied van ‘n Veehanteringskursus vir plaasarbeiders en hul werkgewers.

Nasionale Wolkwekersvereniging van SA (NWKV) produksie adviseur Annelize Smit van Niekerk het haar goed van haar taak gekwyt om die belangrikheid van goeie skaapbestuurspraktyke aan die 12 deelnemers te verduidelik en het die vrae aktief voortgevloei.

Skeerhok higiëne, die belangrikheid om plase regdeur die jaar skoon te hou om besoedeling te bekamp is sterk beklemtoon en het almal die kans gekry om skape op die korrekte manier te vang en te hanteer.

Also read: Fraud accused Master of the High Court and companion back in court

As gevolg van die feit dat internasionale verbruikers vereis dat wolprodukte volhoubaar geproduseer en skape gelukkig en gesond moet wees, is die belangrikheid van biosekuriteit op plase beklemtoon en die uitdaging om volhoubaar, verantwoordelik, doeltreffend en winsgewend te bly, uitgespreek. Die deelname om plase te akkrediteer vir die Volhoubare Cape Wools Standaard (SCWS), sal vertroue skep en deursigtigheid verseker.

VIRBAC het die enting- en dosering van skape hanteer en die belangrikheid van die kalibrasie van spuittoerusting, lees van medisyne etikette en die koueketting verduidelik.

Die Mpumalanga NWKV bedank Eduard Smit vir sy plaas en skape wat hy beskikbaar gestel en die VIRBAC span Giel Steyn, Corne Mosterd en Zama Msiza vir die ruim borgskap wat bygedra het tot die sukses van die dag.

Read more about the National Wool Growers Association HERE