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So is die Lewe: Karretjiemense

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Nog ‘n “So is die lewe” rubriek vanuit die pen van Ds Marius Britz. Titel is “Karretjiemense”

Hierdie is pure verbeelding. Of, dalk is dit ‘n storie, ‘n kykie deur die sleutelgat op die fenomeen wat lewe genoem word. Maar, dalk is dit die werklikheid, en, nog meer skrikwekkend, die waarheid.

Op die uitgestrekte N12 deur die karoo het jy hulle dikwels gekry, die karretjiemense: vanaf Hopetown, Strydenburg verby regdeur tot in die Moordenaarskaroo.  Donkiekarretjies gelaai met alles en nog wat. ‘n Vrou op die bankie voor, ‘n gryserige man langs haar, blas en seningrig, met ‘n verslete hoedjie op sy kop. Hulle keer die fel son af met serpe om hulle nek gebind, en die pet laag afgetrek.

lewe donkie

Hy hits die maer, moedelose en uitgeputte donkies aan met ‘n selfgevlegte swepie, hulle kinders agterop wat grootoog na die omgewing loer.  Die vrou het ‘n toegeknoopte Shopriteplastieksak met droë brood in wat eergister op Britstown gekoop is.  As die kinders te veel kerm omdat hulle honger is, kry elkeen ‘n homp brood en ‘n paar slukke uit die plastiekkan met water wat in die son staan op die karretjie.

Agter die donkiekarretjie draf ‘n hygende hond met ‘n tong wat uithang in die versengende hitte van die karoo.  Die waentjie kreun onder ‘n volledige trek, tafels, beddens, stoele, die raam van ‘n outydse BSA-dikwielfiets sonder wiele kartondose, blikke, sinkplate, ‘n sifdraadhok swaaiend onder die wa met ‘n paar kaalnekhoenders wat kloekend protesteer teen die hitte en dors en ongemaklike hokkie. Die karretjiemense van die karoo wat van plek tot plek swerf; hier vir ‘n paar oulap drade reggemaak, daar weer skaapskeer of krale bou. 

Maar altyd maar weer aan die beweeg, rusteloos op soek na ‘n meer permanente staning waar die lewe rustiger sou wees.  Dalk ‘n goewermentshophuis, of, indien dit nie moontlik is nie, ‘n selfaanmekaargeflansde pandok met sink en houtpale, dalk ‘n paar groot kalkklippe op die dak om te keer dat die spulletjie wegwaai in een van die karoo se stofstorms. Hunkerend na permanensie vir hulle oudag: ‘n wasgoeddraad waaraan die deurgewaste klere smors vroeg kon hang, ‘n houthok vir die hees hond wat sou waarsku as daar ongewenste besoekers in die nag aankom. 

En, wie weet, miskien. Net miskien, selfs ‘n televisieskottel teen die muur vasgemaak om te wys dat die bewoners van hierdie woning nie sommer enige hierjy mense is nie.  ‘n Outydse, tweedehandse swaar televisiestel wat op huurkoop lay-buy afbetaal is by die pandjieswinkel, toegegooi met ‘n oranje handdoek om dit te beskerm teen stof.  Ook ‘n goedkoop cd-spelertjie op ‘n houtkissie in die vertrek met ‘n rytjie cd’s wat gekoop is by Cash Crusaders teen R2-00 stuk. Greatest Gospel Hits en Country Hits of All Times. Meestal ingeskakel op RSG in die dag, waar Amorè Bekker en Ian Wessels en al die ander omroepers hulle huisgenote geword het.  ‘n Kleinnood in die huis.

Tekens van ‘n bestaan, ‘n lewe.  Tekens dat hulle darem nie heeltemal agtergebly het by die moderne lewe nie.  Die leefvertrek is afgerond met die linoleum wat die plaasvrou van drie stanings gelede uitgegooi het toe haar man die kombuis laat teël het, die kaggelhorlosie met die vermiste wysers wat een of ander familielid vir 25 jaar getroue diens iewers by een of ander maatskappy gekry het, die afdruk van Jesus met ‘n stralekrans om sy kop teen die muur, en dan ook die horde fototjie’s teen die muur aangebring van die karretjiemense se kinders, familie en werkgewers wat vir hulle goed was en baie ou klere en stukkende potte vir hulle gegee het. 

‘n Panoramiese blik op ‘n deel van Suid Afrika.

Ek het aan karretjiemense gedink toe ek Saterdag met ‘n sleepwa my studentedogter se trek in Stellenbosch gaan haal het. Die laaste Saterdag van November, en meeste studentekontrakte vir verblyf het verstryk. Oral deur die boomryke strate van Stellenbosch sien jy hulle; die ander Afrika-karretjiemense met dubbelkajuitbakkies, SUV’s, Mercedesse en BMW’s met Ventersleepwaentjies agteraan gehaak wat by luukse landgoede in- en uitry. Meubels agterop wat eintlik nog min gebruik is omdat die meeste van die woonstelle die grootste deel van 2020 leeg gestaan het as gevolg van Covid19.

Lees ook: So is die Lewe: Onreg is soos ‘n Brullende Motorfiets

Duur dubbeldeuryskaste met kouewaterkrane vir Stellenbosch se hitte, draagbare lugversorgers, wasmasjiene wat 9 kilogram  wasgoed op een slag kan was, egte leerbanke, mikrogolfoonde, seilplanke, vierwielmotorfietse. Die groot plasmatelevisiestelle, die Blueray-spelers en die gesofistikeerde rekenaars, tablette en skootrekenaars is binne-in die voertuie gelaai. Op verskeie van die waentjies is wynrakke versigtig gelaai, die landgoedwyne wat sorgvuldig geproe en gekoop is verpak in kartonhouers. 

Die tuisgimnasium se trapmeule en die R50 000-00 bergfiets is vasgeketting aan die Ventertjie. Die meeste van die woonstelle se inhoud wat nie op die Ventertjie pas nie, word vir bykans niks verkoop aan pandjieswinkels, of bloot afgelaai by Hospice of die DBV se winkels om ontslae te raak daarvan.  Beddens, lessenaars, waaiers, lampe, rekenaars, hoëtroustelle, houers vol duur voorgeskrewe boeke wat tot R1000-00 stuk gekos het, kombuistoerusting. Die Venterkarretjies het nie plek daarvoor nie.

Voordat die uittog aangepak word na die dubbelverdiepinghuis by die see, of die groot plaas in die wyndistrik of die mansjoen in die Boland of elders, word daar eers geëet in Andringa- of Kerkstraat by ‘n straatkafee onder die akkerbome. Die gesinnetjie stap in nadat die 4×4 en Ventertjie geparkeer is en die student sy of haar jaaroue afslaandak Golfie GTI of Hyundaitjie langsaan getrek het (oulike studentemotortjie).  Al lyk hy soms verspot daar in die parkeerarea van De Goede Verwachting-meenthuiskompleks waar die ander studente se Toyota Prado’s en C-klas Mercedesse, Audi A4’s en 3-reeks BMW’s geparkeer is. 

Ons is almal maar karretjiemense.

Met hulle gemaklike ontwerperslenterdrag en hulle Rae-Bans op hulle kroontjies lyk hulle cool,  en sou mens nie sê dat die historiese Stellenbosch bak in ‘n 35-grade somersdag nie.  Hulle bestel die aanloklikste cocktails with crushed ice, in waatlemoengeur en helderblou bessiegeur, net vir die dors en lekker, voordat die landgoedwynlys gevra word. 

Dis ‘n bargain, sê hulle: die gesogte landgoedwyn wat soveel toekennings gewen het, is slegs R495 per bottel.  Hulle bestel sommer twee, net om moeite en tyd te spaar.  Die geregte op die spyskaart is amazing: 300-gram verouderde biefstuk met Belgiese fritte en gesmelte bokmelk-en-fetakaas met Griekse slaai vir slegs R350! Truly a bargain! Ook die nagereg is divine! Swartwoudkoek vir slegs R75-00 per porsie! Hulle bestel al die goed van die spyskaart af sonder om eers na die kelner te kyk. 

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Na ete vertrek die Venterkonvooi-karretjiemense na hulle bestemmings, wonings afbetaal en verkoel met lugreëlaars en swembaddens, met jacuzzi’s en saunas.  ‘n Panoramiese blik op ‘n ander deel van Suid Afrika.

Ons is almal maar karretjiemense.  Dis net genade wat bepaal hoe jou karretjie lyk.

Fraudster sentenced after submitting false documents

ASSET FINANCE FRAUDSTER SENTENCED FOR NEARLY R800 000

MPUMALANGA –Themba Wilson Lushaba (28) appeared at the White River Magistrate Court for sentencing on a charge of fraud worth R793 158.48 on Wednesday 02 December 2020.

Fraudster sentenced
Themba Wilson Lushaba 28

Lushaba was arrested in May 2018 by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team after he submitted fraudulent documents in an attempt to secure a favourable result on his vehicle finance application at a local car dealership in White River.

Also read: Tax evasion Suspects appear in court

He was found guilty of fraud and fined R5 000.00 with an alternative six month imprisonment.

Visit the HAWKS HERE

Tax evasion Suspects appear in court

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FOUR SUSPECTS APPEARED IN COURT FOR TAX EVASION

MPUMALANGA – Simangaliso Ennocent Khoza (36), Nhlanhla France Nyambi (42), Marcus Madala Mdluli (43), and Sabelo Given Khumala (34), appeared before the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court for alleged fraud and tax evasion on Wednesday.  

Tax Evasion
Smangaliso Innocent Khoza (36)

The four were arrested earlier on the same day following a Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation which revealed that they colluded and defrauded the South African Revenue Service (SARS), through misrepresentations.

Also Read: Bail granted to alleged fraudster

Their modus operandi was that around 2017, they registered dormant entities including; Khuzumdumo General Trading and Smangalisobusisiwe General Trading. Fictitious tax returns were then submitted to SARS resulting in actual losses of approximately R3.8 million.

Rax evasion
Nhlanhla France Nyambi (42)

About a week ago, Simangaliso Ennocent Khoza was initially arrested with his partner, Busisiwe Prudence Nkosi (35), a sole director of Madam and Eve General Trading. The pair was charged in for fraud, theft and money laundering in contraventions of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act as well as the provisions of the Tax Administration Act. They were both released on R10 000 bail each.

Sabelo Given Khumalo (34)

Further investigation has linked Khoza to other entities established for a common purpose of defrauding SARS through fraudulently tax returns. The money would then be paid into the other arrested syndicates’ accounts and further laundered into family and friends’ bank accounts.

Tax evasion
Marcus Madala Mdluli (43)

The Court has extended Nkosi’s bail from his previous appearance. Nyambi was released on R3000 bail, Mdluli was released on R5000 bail whilst, Khumalo was released on warning. The group is expected back in court on 14 December 2020.

Visit the HAWKS HERE

SA needs 365 days of activism to tackle gender-based violence

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John Steenhuisen released the following statement on gender-based violence

South Africa’s coronavirus pandemic has highlighted, in gruesome detail, the rising scourge of gender-based violence in our country.

For the many women and children in South Africa who were forced into isolation with their abusers, our country’s national lockdown was a time of terror.

As much as 51% of South African women have experienced violence at the hands of an intimate partner, and the worrying spike in gender-based violence under lockdown serves as a reminder of the crucial work we must all take up to bring a swift end to this crime in our country.

The Bulletin spoke to Annerie Weber, DAWN Mpumalanga Chairperson about gender-based violence

Today as we observe the United Nation’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Democratic Alliance recommits itself, both where we are in government and in opposition, to bring an end to this prolific crime which robs women and children of their basic rights and freedoms. South Africa does not need 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we need 365.

The DA recognises that tackling gender-based violence in our country requires a multifaceted and comprehensive approach including victim support and empowerment programmes, violence prevention initiatives and, more importantly, education and public awareness campaigns to bring about behavioural change which is the root cause of this crime. Here are just come of the initiatives we have rolled out where we govern:

  • The Western Cape Department of Community Safety has tasked Advocate Leslie Morris to monitor gender-based violence and domestic violence cases in the Court Watching Brief Unit;
  • The Western Cape Department of Social Development currently funds 20 shelters in the province which can accommodate victims and their children for up to 3 months, and 4 emergency shelters which accommodate victims for up to 3 weeks; and
  • The Western Cape Department of Education’s Safe Schools holiday programme creates safe spaces and activities for children during the holidays and includes content on gender-based violence, sexual abuse and gender equality to empower learners.

For a full breakdown of how the DA is fighting the scourge of gender-based violence in South Africa, visit our website at www.da.org.za.

stop gender based violence

Tackling gender-based violence isn’t a convenient campaign or a catchy slogan, it is a pledge to which we must recommit ourselves each and every day, for the women of our country, and for the basic freedoms of which they are robbed by crippling fear of harassment, violence, and rape. It is these basic freedoms that we as the DA fight to uphold and protect as a liberal party.

I am recommitting myself to bringing an end to gender-based violence, and I call on each and every male DA public representative, member, and activist to do the same.

Because women deserve the freedom and the right to feel as safe as we do in our homes and places of work, on our streets, and in our cities. Let’s #CommitToEndGBV

Also read: 16 Days of Activism kickstarted by peaceful march

DA women’s network (DAWN)

DAWN is a growing network of women across South Africa. If you are passionate about addressing issues affecting South African women today- such as rape, gender based violence, maintenance and access to Anti-retroviral drugs join DAWN and be a part of the solution.

Get involved HERE

A message from the Executive Mayor on the World AIDS Day

Message of the Executive Mayor on World AIDS Day

Greetings to all citizens of Govan Mbeki Municipality. I am Councillor Nhlakanipho Zuma, the Executive Mayor. I would like to take this opportunity and give a commemorative message for all those that have lost their lives as a result of HIV/AIDS related illnesses; a message of support to all those that are living with the virus; a message of caution to all those that are practising unsafe sexual intercourses and a word of support to all families that have been affected by the pandemic.

message from the Executive Mayor
Councillor Nhlakanipho Zuma, Executive Mayor of GMM

The modern society has been riddled by this unforgiving pandemic in a form of HIV and AIDS. Families have been ripped apart, perished and gotten devoured by this silent mass murderer. We have endured the pain of stigmatization, isolation, brutalization and so many other forms of torture by one human being to another based on misinformation or having no information at all about the virus.

Also read: Zuma elected New Executive Mayor for GMM

Today we are happy with the progress that this country has made in fighting all forms of discriminations both those that relate to the virus and all other forms of discrimination. The interventions made by the government and other progressive stakeholders is acknowledged and appreciated. This progress is however not enough as there is still some form existence of oppression of one being by another.

The continuous abused that women and children find themselves subjected to, which leaves some of the women and children with the virus is just uncalled for, purely evil and must be stopped. We are from time to time comforted by the fact that evolution of society and the advancement of humankind has proven to us that living with the virus cannot be taken as a death sentence anymore as there are now means to live a long, happy and healthy lifestyle after having been diagnosed with the virus.

We call on those that are affected and find themselves not coping, to reach out so as to receive the necessary support for themselves. There is no need for anyone to die in shame while support is out there and available to everyone.

The South African Government has come a long way in ensuring that we are putting up a good fight against the virus. The provision of free, accessible health care that has been put in place for all is a milestone that very few countries in the world have been able to achieve. As Govan Mbeki Municipality, we remain committed to giving support to all those that are affected and assist the department of health in creating continuous awareness campaigns to the people.

Govan Mbeki Municipality is currently having 28 273 while Gert Sibande District Municipality is currently situated at 144 527 confirmed cases of HIV/AIDS. This then culminates to the district being number 7 which is a positive as it was number 1 at some point. We call on all to support the initiative of the National Health Insurance so as to build sufficient capacity in our public health system.

Let us love each other so as we can protect each other!

Also read: World AIDS Day 2020 message from UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima

The following is found at https://www.gov.za/WorldAIDSDay2020

World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on the 1st of December and is an opportunity for every community to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have died.

The theme this year is: “We are in this together. Checka Impilo”

HIV and AIDS in South Africa

South Africa has been relentless in its mission to turn the HIV, AIDS, and TB epidemics around and there are notable achievements to celebrate. A review of our efforts in addressing the HIV and AIDS epidemic over the past 20 years, paints a mixed picture. There have been many scientific advances in HIV treatment and we now have a much better understanding of the virus More people are receiving antiretroviral treatment, which means HIV infection rates are decreasing. There is also a scientific optimism around the benefits of treatment as prevention, and progress towards a cure and vaccine.

However, despite these advances, stigma and discrimination still persist for many people living with, or affected by HIV. World AIDS Day 2014 is an opportunity for all South Africans to remind themselves that HIV is still a reality and that it is incumbent on all of us to continue fighting prejudice, stigma and discrimination.

South Africa has come a long way in the fight against HIV and AIDS. In 2012 government implemented the National Strategic Plan on HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Tuberculosis 2012 – 2016.

In 2010 government also scaled up its antiretroviral treatment programme. A further expansion is planned from January 2015 to bring South Africa in line with World Health Organisation treatment guidelines. As part of this, the Department of Health will start HIV-positive patients with a CD4 count of 500 or less on antiretroviral treatment, as opposed to the present CD4 count of 350.  All HIV-positive pregnant women will also receive lifelong treatment, regardless of their CD4 counts. Currently, HIV-positive pregnant women receive treatment until they stop breastfeeding.

Despite our many advances we still struggle to eliminate the stigma associated with HIV infection and the resultant discrimination. There are still people with limited knowledge of the facts about how to protect themselves and others.

Former President Nelson Mandela said: “Many people suffering from AIDS and not killed by the disease itself are killed by the stigma surrounding everybody who has HIV and AIDS.”

The devastating effects include abandonment by spouse or family, social ostracism, job and property loss, school expulsion, denial of medical services, lack of care and support, and violence.

It also results in a lower uptake of HIV preventive services and postponing or rejecting care. Women tend to experience greater stigma and discrimination than men and are more likely to experience its harshest and most damaging effects.

World AIDS Day is important as it reminds the public that HIV has not gone away and that collectively, there is the need to increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education to maintain and achieve the aims and objectives of the country as set out in the National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB 2012-2016.

Why stigma and discrimination matter

Stigma and discrimination can be as devastating as the illness itself and may mean abandonment by a partner or family, social exclusion, job and property loss, school expulsion, denial of medical services, lack of care and support, and violence for those affected by them. These consequences, or fear of them, mean that people are less likely to come in for HIV testing, disclose their HIV status to others, adopt HIV preventive behaviour or access treatment, care and support.

Every sexually active South African is at risk of contracting HIV. We call on all South Africans to recognise that HIV and AIDS are chronic diseases, and that people living with HIV can have full and happy lives. We each have a responsibility to treat those who are struggling with an HIV-positive diagnosis with compassion, those struggling with AIDS with care, and ourselves and our sexual partners with respect. Addressing stigma and discrimination is important in mitigating the impact of HIV.

Kers Boeremark in Bethal uitgestel na 12 Desember

BETHAL- Coniforest Kwekery, Bethal, bied op Saterdag, 12 Desember ‘n Kers Boeremark aan.

Swaar reën word voorspel vir die 5de Desember en die organiseerders het dit goed gedink om die mark aan te skuif na die 12de toe.

Die Kersmark vind plaas vanaf 8:00 tot 15:00.

Hierdie mark stel hom ten doel om ‘n platform daar te stel om plaaslike inwoners, en ander instansies, ‘n geleentheid te gee om hul produkte te verkoop.  Die afgelope jaar was moeilik vir alle besighede en het veral hierdie sektore hard getref.

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Daar is reeds ‘n verskeidenheid stalletjies wat ingeskryf is.  Kosstalletjies gaan sorg dat u nie honger hoef huis toe te gaan nie. Die DBV verkoop weer heerlike kos en ‘n gesellige Koffiewinkel gaan verseker sorg dat u heerlik in die kwekery kan  kuier.

Vir die kinders sal daar ‘n speletjiestafel wees.

‘n Radiostasie gaan die dag vir musiek sorg, en u moet ook van die geleentheid gebruik maak om bloed te skenk by SANBS se mobiele eenheid.

Lees ook: Blood levels are very low at the onset of the Festive season.

Daar is nog stalletjies beskikbaar, en as u dalk nog enige ander insette tot die dag wil lewer, is u welkom om vir Paul te skakel op 083 227 0820, of Rita op 083 560 1155.

Besoek Coniforest Kwekery se Facebook blad HIER

Blood levels are very low at the onset of the Festive season.

The Blood levels are critically low at the moment.

Blood stocks fluctuate throughout the year, and with just a short while until the festive season is in full swing, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has less than 3 days stock of group O blood, this is much lower than the 5 days’ stock needed to sustain the country’s need.

Blood levels are low

The SANBS is facing severe blood stock shortages, to the extent that there may not be sufficient available blood for patients in need over the festive season. The SANBS is urgently appealing to all potential and existing blood donors that are due to donate, to visit a SANBS blood donation site, to donate their precious unit of blood.

Although the festive season is fun for most people, it is a difficult period for doctors who work hard to save lives, needing blood and blood products to do so. “Traditionally, December is a difficult time for the SANBS, with limited access to corporate blood drives and availability of donors, impacting on the ability to collect the minimum of 3 500 units of blood a day that is needed to treat patients.

We approach this season with low stocks and we know that we have some tough times ahead if donors do not respond to our call to lend a hand,” said Ravi Reddy, SANBS Chief Operations Officer.

The SANBS’ inability to access venues for blood drives is also hampering meeting collection targets successfully. As a result, blood stocks continue to dwindle steadily.

“Our Group O blood stocks have dropped significantly and we are appealing to all South Africans to donate a unit of blood in aid of those in need of it” added Reddy.

The SANBS is, furthermore, appealing to the public to make venues available for blood drives. Suitable venues include spaces accessible and open to the public. “As we head into the busy holiday season, we are facing a particularly challenging situation.

All willing and eligible donors are urged to visit their nearest mobile and fixed donor centres.

Also read: Blood stocks are dwindling. The SANBS urges you to keep blood stocks up!

If you are able to host a blood drive, visit the SANBS’ website and book a blood drive.

For more information contact our call centre on 0800 11 9031 or visit our website on
www.sanbs.org.za.

Zuma elected New Executive Mayor for GMM

ELECTION OF THE NEW EXECUTIVE MAYOR AND THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE

The Govan Mbeki Municipality has a new Executive Mayor Honourable Cllr Nhlakanipho Zuma who was elected on the occasion of the Ordinary Council meeting that took place on 26 November 2020.

Executive Mayor
Executive Mayor Honourable Cllr Nhlakanipho Zuma

This development came as a result of the resignation of the former Executive Mayor Cllr YT Ngxonono. Subsequently, with the powers vested in the Executive Mayor, the newly elected Executive Mayor then appointed Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs) as follows:

1. MMC For Finance: Cllr Sakhile Mahlangu

2. MMC for Technical Services responsible for Energy: Cllr Dan Nhlapho

3. MMC for Water and Sanitation: Cllr Betty Ndaba

4. MMC for Corporate Services: Cllr Thandiwe Zulu

5. MMC for Planning and Development: Cllr Thandi Ngxonono

6. MMC for Community Services: Cllr Antony Makhaye

7. MMC for Special Projects: Cllr Nomkhosi Zulu

The election of the new mayor and the executive committee was not without its share of controversy.

The opposition parties was of the opinion that the timing for the election of the Mayor and MMC’s was not thought through. The municipality is currently under administration in accordance to Section 139(1)(b) of the constitution. This would mean that a Mayor would not be necessary and a waste of time, taking into consideration the financial state of the municipality.

The Bulletin received the following statement from Cllr Ciska Jordaan, Caucus leader of the Democratic alliance in GMM:

The DA is severely concerned with the recent election of an Executive Mayor, who has also appointed a mayoral committee while the municipality awaits for the appointment of an administrator by the provincial CoGTA as stipulated by section 139 (b) of the constitution, which would make having an Executive Mayor and a Mayoral committee under the current circumstances, redundant and irrelevant.

The MEC for Cogta had categorically stated on video to the public, and I quote, “there’s collapse in governance, there is collapse in financial management, there’s collapse in service delivery” and that there is no need for an executive authority since the province has taken over the powers for the next 6 months.

Also read: GMM struggles with water supply amidst water restrictions

As the DA, we concur with this view and are of the opinion that appointing an Executive Mayor and a Mayoral Committee would only result in wasteful expenditure to pay out huge salaries and further political interference. The Democratic Alliance had therefore walked out of the council meeting on Thursday the 26th November as we refuse to participate in the continuous willful destruction of the Govan Mbeki municipality, and in the effort to work with other opposition parties to leave the council without a quorum.

All indications are that either the alleged intervention undertaken by the provincial legislature into the decrepit state of affairs of the Govan Mbeki Municipality is a ruse designed to calm the public, or the ANC in Govan Mbeki is suffering from a psychological difficulty which can only be described as delusions of grandeur in its search for more money to loot and a way to cover up pertinent aspects of ongoing investigations – when there is none, and reward all those same individuals who are implicated in the section 106 report with promotions.

The opposition also vehemently objected to the inclusion of Cllr Tandi Nxgonono in the Mayoral committee. Thandi resigned from her position as mayor in September after being implicated in the Section 106 report. This report was the findings of an investigation sanctioned by the MEC for COGTA.

Visit GMM’s web page HERE

Pa en Seun Survivor, lekker uniek van Laerskool Secunda

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Laerskool Secunda/National Cars Pa en seun Survivor 2020

Secunda, Mpumalanga –Laerskool Secunda het die afgelope Saterdag, in samewerking met National Cars, hul tweede amptelike pa en seun survivor geleentheid aangebied.

Die weer het gedreig om nie saam te speel nie maar het glad nie ‘n demper op die entusiasme van die Pa’s en seuns geplaas nie. Op die ou einde het die weer glad nie saak gemaak nie.

Die Bulletin het met Paul van den Berg, Verhoudings en Reklamebestuurder van Laerskool Secunda asook met Pastoor Werner Joubert, voormalige Survivor SA deelnemer gesêls oor die geleentheid

Hierdie unieke dag gee aan die pa’s en seuns die geleentheid om as ‘n span saam die survivor-bane aan te durf.

Die bane is spesiaal ontwerp deur Pastoor Werner Joubert, voormalige Survivor SA deelnemer en trotse ambassadeur van hierdie geleentheid.

Hierdie geleentheid was nie net uitdagend nie, maar het ook vir elke pa en seun die geleentheid gegee om kosbare herinneringe te bou.

Lees ook: Laerskool Secunda vat hande met ATKV Kosmosrand-tak

Laerskool Secunda bedank graag die volgende rolspelers: Pastoor Werner Joubert, National Cars, Supa Quick Secunda, Fireplace roadhouse, Sasol vulstasies en TWK Agri asook al die pa’s en seuns van Laerskool Secunda. Kyk uit vir ‘n groter en beter survivor in 2021!

laerskool secunda pa en seun survivor

Kruik se Oggenddiens 29 November 2020

Welkom by Kruik se oggenddiens 29 November 2020

Vanoggend se tema is: Advent Verhoudinge – Maria

Kruik se oggenddiens 29 November 2020

Hoe lyk die verwagtinge van jou volgende seisoen? Wat kan ons by Maria leer van vertroue en tot beskikking wees wanneer God met ons wil werk?

Lees ook: Kruik se Oggenddiens 22 November 2020

Preeknotas + Besprekingsvrae: https://bible.com/events/47750286 

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/.

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