Hoërskool Oosterland is hosting a Mini Golf Open and turning it into a Major Championship
Lake Umuzi & Hoërskool Oosterland are presenting a major putt-putt championship with R5000 prize money and spot prizes! Family, friends and colleagues can try their hand at mini-golf, grab a bite and stroll through the Boeremark. Covid-19 regulations are in place to make this a fun day! Funds for this event go toward completing the Multi-purpose centre at the school – for the use of the well-known Oosie-band.
What Covid -19 compliance measures are in place? This is an event in the open air of Rocky Waters Lake Umuzi. Bring your mask, we provide sanitiser. Screening questions and temperature will be taken. The 18 holes course will not be filled to capacity. Compliance officers will be on site.
How will this work? Teams of 2-5 people per team can enter and play 18 holes at Rocky Waters Lake Umuzi mini-golf course. Two hours are allocated for each round. The individual winners will be contacted to play a championship round.
Where do I book and when do I play? Bookings can be done by sending a message or phoning Line de Vries 082 786 1034 or the school 017 631 1091.E-mail enquiries can be sent to bemarking@oosterland.co.za. Timeslots are available on Friday 27 March 15:00-19:00 and Saturday 10:00 – 16:00. Sixteen slots per session are available. R60 entry fee per person. Contact us if you want to be a sponsor or you want to advertise.
Who can win prizes? Individual scores will be considered for the championship prizes. Anyone between 3-100 years old can play. The fun and games will be in the teams – so choose wisely! There are prizes for the best dress team! After the last round of golf on Saturday, the judges will phone the finalists. The best 16 players will be in the final on Saturday for a championship round from 19:00-21:00. There will be live coverage and the winners will be announced on the Bulletin live stream Facebook channel. Prizes include spot prizes during the day and prize money to the value of R5000.
The DA in Mpumalanga is fighting Climate Change by planting trees
On Saturday 27 February 2021 the DA Provincial launch of the “plant trees to fight climate change” campaign started in Middelburg. The first tree was planted by Provincial leader Jane Sithole, Provincial Chairperson Bosman Grobler and Annerie Weber Member of Parliament serving on the Environment, Fisheries and Forestry portfolio and manager of this campaign.
The Bulletin speaks to Mariaan Chamberlain
Today, 10 March 2021, the DA GMM constituency planted trees in Emzinoni.
Trees remove carbon dioxide from the air, storing carbon in the trees and soil and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. So when we cut down trees for firewood, to make a place for infrastructure or any other reasons, the trees are not replaced and we have a lot more CO2 in the air than there should be. Therefore planting trees is one of the primary strategies to fight climate change.
It is also important that the right type of trees are planted. It is always good to plant indigenous trees in the area where you live. The trees that were planted on Saturday was “Wit Karee, Swart Karee, Olienhout en Wit Stinkhout”. Today a few fast-growing trees were planted such as peach and birchwood.
AS the community we have all felt the effects of climate change namely increased heat, drought and insect outbreaks, declining water supplies, flooding and erosion.
The DA asks the community that where they can to get involved and plant a tree wherever they see the need.
Thank you to “Garden Terrace” for your donation of trees as well as the compost for planting the trees.
Let us all take hands and give as Govan Mbeki Municipality our contribution to fight climate change and make a difference.
Graceland was a hive of activity as the “Return of the Big Guns” was launched on Tuesday 9 March 2021.
Boxing fans are in for a treat with a six-bout tournament coming to Graceland Casino, Secunda on March 20 that features the likes of Hector “Hekkie” Budler and Xolisani “Nomeva” Ndongeni.
The tournament has been dubbed the Return of the Big Guns because the sport returns to its spiritual home in Mpumalanga after a long absence and it will also be the first time in two years that Hekkie squares up in a competitive bout.
The former WBA and IBF world light flyweight champion is involved in the main bout against Mushin Kizota of Tanzania. The diminutive pugilist will want to mark his return to the ring with a win in the 10-round International Flyweight match against the Tanzanian.
Other mouthwatering fights on the bill include: Xolisani “Nomeva” Ndogeni against Byson Gwayani of Malawi in a 10-round International Lightweight bout. In the only female bout of the day, Noxolo Makhanavu will defend her national title against Smangele Hadebe in 10 rounds. In a 10-round Mpumalanga Derby, Sam Sithole will fight Xolani Mgidi. The boxing spectacle will conclude with two four-round bouts. The first one will feature Talent Baloi against Sando Jackson of Malawi in a lightweight bout and conclude with Njabulo Merile squaring up against Nkululeko Mdletshe in a junior lightweight bout.
MEC THANDI SHONGWE said at the media launch of the “RETURN OF THE BIG GUNS TOURNAMENT” at Graceland Casino that they are excited to be part of a historic and groundbreaking Boxing Tournament in Mpumalanga
As the Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation, we are excited to be part of a historic and groundbreaking Boxing Tournament in Mpumalanga.
One year ago, South Africa looked a lot different than it does today. The country recorded its first Covid-19 case and it was the beginning of a long journey in the fight against the pandemic. Life changed as we knew it. Subsequently, all sporting activities were suspended in an effort to preserve lives and deliver a TKO victory against the virus.
Ladies and gentlemen, credit goes to the National Government for putting mechanisms in place to avoid a health crisis. It was not easy but the Government has done a sterling job in the face of the pandemic.
Programme Director, it is for this reason that The Return of the Big Guns Tournament is a historic and groundbreaking Tournament as a year ago a gathering of this nature looked impossible. Truth be told, we were not sure if normalcy would ever return. The boxing extravaganza was scheduled for last year but it could not take place because of the outbreak of Covid-19.
We wondered if we would ever hear the sound of the bell signalling the start of a boxing bout? We wondered if we would ever see boxers throwing punches at each other inside a ring? We shall wonder no more as we are on the cusp of witnessing a boxing tournament, although in different conditions than we are used to.
The Return of the Big Guns is not just any tournament but one that features the best in the sport and it will go a long way in satisfying all the needs of boxing fans. The tournament features both professional and amateur boxers. It is also encouraging to note that the tournament has female and Mpumalanga boxers in the bill.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Return of the Big Guns is a six-bout tournament, which is headlined by an International Flyweight bout between Hector “Hekkie“ Budler (South Africa) and Mushin Kizota (Tanzania). Hekkie is a national boxing icon and it is an honour to have him take part in the tournament at an iconic venue for boxing in the province, that is, Graceland Casino in Secunda. It is also exciting to note that the tournament features a female bout between Noxolo Makhanya and Smangele Hadebe, who will be fighting for top honours in the SA title bout.
Government espouses the values of International Women’s Day, which was celebrated yesterday, of raising awareness about women’s equality in all sectors of life and celebrating their achievements. Malibongwe igama Lamakhosikazi! Malibongwe!
International Lightweight: Xolisani Nomeva Ndongeni v Byson Gwanyani (Malawi)
Mpumalanga Provincial Lightweight Bout: Sam Sithole v Xolani Mgidi
Lightweight Four-round Bout: Talent Baloi v Sando Jackson (Malawi)
Junior Lightweight Four-round Bout: Njabulo Merile v Nkululeko Mdletshe
It is only fitting that the return to boxing happens in Secunda, which is the spiritual home of the sport in this part of the country. Over the years, it has hosted some of the best fights and I have no doubt that what is in store on March 20 will find a place in the highlights reel of the best fights of all-time.
The Return of the Big Guns is more than a sporting tournament. It offers us a platform to restart the sport and also grow the local economy. Hosting it on our shores will provide much-needed cash injection into the local and help to keep jobs in the tourism sector, which has been adversely affected by Covid-19.
In conclusion, I want to thank the media for making time to hear what the Department had to say. The members of the Fourth Estate are integral in the success of the Return of the Big Guns Tournament. Thank you very much for showing interest in what the Department is doing to take sport in Mpumalanga to the next level.
AfriForum’s Teks branch in Secunda fills up potholes
AfriForum’s Teks branch in Secunda kicked off the first phase of their pothole repair project on Saturday 6 March.
More than 1,5 tonnes of tar have already been used to fill up potholes. Ronnie Rudolf and Rudie van der Merwe, AfriForum branch members, weighed in and filled up potholes at the Duck Pond traffic light.
Photos supplied
“We want to encourage the community to get involved and help us to fill up the other potholes in the town. As management, we will communicate the relevant dates to the public,” says Jan du Plessis, Chairperson of AfriForum Teks branch.
“We want to thank various businesses and people for their contributions in making everything possible. These include Seeff, Mass Hire, Dr Cobus Visser, Trichard Crushers and the community for the delicious sausage rolls and cold drinks. Without you, it would not have been possible,” says Bronwen Pretorius, AfriForum’s District Coordinator for the Highveld.
Join AfriForum’s Teks branch in Secunda today: SMS “Secunda Teks” to 45350 (R1).
Hier het sy dan ook haar HOD kwalifikasie voltooi met Wiskunde as hoofvak.
Haar eerste skool was Hoërskool Ermelo waar sy in 1992 begin skoolhou het. Elna is later na Laerskool Hoëveld in Evander waar sy as wiskunde juffrou 12 jaar lank skool gehou het. Met wiskunde as haar spesialiteit het sy dan ook vir 13 jaar by Laerskool Oranjegloed Primêre Wiskunde vir die Graad 6 en 7s gegee voordat sy haar uiteindelik by Laerskool Secunda aangesluit het.
Met Barnie, haar man, en haar twee kinders in die gesin is onderwys elke dag deel van hulle lewe het Elna gesê.
“Dit is ‘n wonderlike voorreg om ‘n beroep te kan beoefen wat soveel vreugde aan ‘n mens se lewe toevoeg,” sê Elna.
Ons wens Elna alle voorspoed en glo dat sy net ‘n aanwins sal wees in die nuwe pos.
POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT AFTER SEVEN SUSPECTS ESCAPE FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY
NELSPRUIT – Police in Mpumalanga have launched an investigation and manhunt following an incident where seven suspects escaped from Volksrust police holding cells earlier today, Sunday 07 March 2021. However, four of the escapees have been rearrested whilst the other three are still at large.
The remaining suspects are Mduduzi Khumalo aged 27, Paul Sambo who is 19 and Bongani Sithole 30. The four other suspects who have since been rearrested are 34-year Nkosingiphile Zwane, 19-year Siyabonga Mbatha, 27-year Phumlani Khanyi, as well as 18-year-old Thando Mavimbela.
Mduduzi Khumalo (27)
Bongani Sithole (30)
The suspects were arrested for various offences including robbery, rape, possession of drugs, housebreaking and theft, as well as Contravention of the Immigration Act. An investigation regarding their escape is underway and the suspects will face an additional charge of escaping from lawful custody.
Police want to thank members of the public who provided information that led to the re-arrest of the three suspects. Police though still appeal to the public including the families of the remaining suspects, to assist with information that may lead to their rearrest to contact Detective Captain Dambuza Shikwambana at 0825790167 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.
Find all your SAPS Mpumalanga contact details HERE
POLICE CONTINUE TO CLAMP DOWN ON SUSPECTS WHO VANDALISE MINING INFRASTRUCTURE
NELSPRUIT: Police in Mpumalanga continue to clamp down on those who are vandalising essential infrastructure in the mines and Eskom, which has left the surrounding community without electricity.
The office of the Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma, issued a statement last month (February 2021), wherein 114 suspects were arrested on various charges, including trespassing, possession of suspected stolen property, contravention of the Disaster Management Regulations by failing to confine to their places of residence, as well as contravention of the Illegal Immigration Act, as in the main, these suspects are Zimbabwean as well as Mozambican Nationals.
However, these suspects continue with their illegal activities, wreaking havoc. Police are also relentless in their efforts to bring the suspects’ illegal activities to an end. At times the suspects were acting dangerously as a number of police and mine vehicles have been shot at. One police officer was robbed of her firearm.
The actions of these suspects prompted police to conduct a sting operation between Monday, 01 and Thursday, 04 March 2021, at which 79 suspects were arrested for Contravention of Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and other related cases.
The said suspects aged between 18 and 61, are alleged to have illegally entered Goedhoop mine premises in Blinkpan near Middelburg, stole items and further vandalised the mine’s infrastructure. Police confiscated 20 cars during the arrest of the suspects and they have already appeared before the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court where they were granted R1000 bail each. This brings now a total of over 80 cars that were seized by police so far.
The police management has indicated that such lawlessness will not be tolerated and operations around these affected areas will continue to be intensified.
Find all your SAPS Mpumalanga contact details HERE
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER ORDERS MANHUNT FOR COP-KILLERS
NELSPRUIT – The Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma, has ordered a manhunt following a heartbreaking incident in which a 43-year-old police Sergeant was shot and killed in the evening of Friday 05 March 2021, at Gamotibidi Trust in Bushbuckridge.
Reports indicate that last night, Sergeant Dominic Monana, who was off-duty at the time, was travelling in his vehicle with a lady friend. The two were then accosted by about four armed suspects who were driving alongside and disguised as if they needed to make a conversation with him. As he opened the window of his car, the suspects pointed firearms at him, demanded his firearm and cellphones. These ruthless assailants are said to have then fired several shots at Sergeant Monana. They then pulled him and his friend out of the car, took his state firearm and two cell phones, before fleeing the scene in his vehicle.
Sergeant Dominic Monana
Police as well as medical personnel were notified about the incident where Sergeant Monana was unfortunately certified dead. The member’s friend was unharmed though during the ordeal. A case of murder with an additional charge of car hijacking was opened and police immediately mobilised all the necessary resources to attend to the crime scene where a 72-Hour Activation Plan was implemented to track the suspects, hence the manhunt. The hijacked vehicle was later recovered at Violet Bank near Bushbuckridge.
Sergeant Monana was stationed at Calcutta Police Station before he met his untimely death. General Zuma conveys his condolences to the family and further indicated that they will be given the necessary support by the management. “I am confident that the prompt implementation of the 72-Hour Activation Plan which includes experts from various environments in the police will surely yield positive results and ensure that the suspects are put behind bars,” said General Zuma.
Police appeal to anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of the suspects to contact Detective Warrant Officer Mduduzi Aubrey Motubatsi at 0723203194, 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.
Find all your SAPS Mpumalanga contact details HERE
5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
