Kruinpark het aan die Podiumpret kometisie deelgeneem en uitstekend gevaar.
Hier is hulle uitblinkers
Kekkelkouse
Hierdie vier Kruinpark Kekkelkouse maak Kruinpark geskiedenis in 2020!
Katelyn Shaw wen beide die Redenaars en Lees afdelings tydens die Podiumpret Nasionale finaal!
Abigail Zwarts dring deur na die Podiumpret Redenaars en Lees Nasionale finaal en behaal die eerste plek met die item Lees (prosa) tydens die Nasionale finaal. .
Heike de Klerk dring deur na die Podiumpret Nasionale Finaal en haal die Top Tien vir Redenaars. Sy behaal ‘n Eerste plek vir Lees (prosa)
en MilanZwarts dring deur na die Podiumpret Nasionale Finaal en behaal ‘n tweede plek vir lees (prosa) en ‘n eerste plek vir Redenaars!
Hulle name word op plaatjies aangebring op die Keur- en Olienhoutbome by die Taalmonument in die Paarl. Voorwaar ‘n uitsonderlike prestasie!
Graad 2 Groepredenaars
Die Kruinpark Graad twee Groepredenaars, Lerisha Swiegers, Milan Zwarts en Natascha Jonck, dring deur na die Podiumpret Nasionale finale en stap weg met die Eerste plek! Hulle name word op plaatjies aangebring op die Keur- en Olienhoutbome by die Taalmonument in die Paarl. Voorwaar ‘n uitsonderlike prestasie!
Graad 2 Groepredenaars
Lerisha Swiegers
Lerisha Swiegers dring deur na die Podiumpret Redenaars Nasionale Finaal en behaal ‘n derde plek.
Lerisha Swiegers
Amelia Shaw
Amelia Shaw behaal by die Podiumpret nasionale finaal ‘n derde plek vir Redenaars en ‘n tweede plek vir lees.
Amelia Shaw
Lianke Obermeyer
Lianke Obermeyer dring deur na die Podiumpret Nasionale finaal vir die items Redenaars, Afrikaans lees (prosa) en stap weg as die Nasionale wenner vir Engels lees (prose).
Aiden Olckers dring deur na die Podiumpret Nasionale Finale vir Redenaars, Lees (poësie) – tweede plek en Lees (verhaal) – derde plek.
Aiden Olckers
Pieter van Niekerk
Pieter van Niekerk behaal op die Podiumpret finaal ‘n tweede plek vir sy Redenaars (Humoristies) en eerste plekke vir Onvoorbereid en ‘n nuwe kategorie – Verwelkoming. Pieter se Verwelkoming was sò goed, dat dit vir die Graad Een Opedag gebruik is!
A house robbery took place in the early hours of Friday 30 October 2020
On 2020-10-30 at 02:30 the complainant (Mrs) was asleep in her bedroom when she heard some movement in the house.
She was still busy trying to figure out what was going on when an unknown African male entered her room. As she shouted the man pointed at her with a torch.
The man then grabbed her, closing her mouth, while wearing gloves. Two more males appeared and she was instructed to keep quiet.
The men then demanded money and valuables, she was also instructed to open the safe in the other room.
An undisclosed amount of Zim dollars were taken. Two cellphones, jewellery, 1x Sony TV, 4x laptop computers, 1xlg TV, handbags and purses and 2x tablet phones all to the value of R81 000.00.
Entry to the house was gained from the side sliding door. The 3x African males that spoken broken Zulu were unidentifiable due to wearing balaclavas.
Sasol Mining operates multiple coal mines around Secunda that supply feedstock to our integrated value chain.
They also export some of their coal. Sasol is now looking for Miners and Electro-Mechanics to join their underground teams.
Miner:
Production, Stoneworks, Belts (REF 82269)
Achieve performance targets in sections, through planning, organising and control of the day-to-day operations. Responsibilities range from improving performance and reducing costs to coaching and developing subordinates.
To apply, you will need:
A National Senior Certificate/full N3 (with Maths and English/Business English)
A valid Blasting Certificate (for Fiery Mines)
A valid First Aid Certificate
A valid Red Ticket
A valid driver’s licence
2-4 years’ experience of underground coal mining
Experience in and knowledge of Safety, Health and Environment and relevant legislation
A Certificate in Gas Testing (8 gasses)
Competent A
Leadership skills
Conceptual ability
Sound communication and good interpersonal skills
The ability to function without supervision.
Artisan / Senior Artisan:
Electro Mechanic / Millwright (REF 81342)
Manage the maintenance process in the area of responsibility, to enable mining teams to reach production targets within the principles of the QCDSM.
To apply, you will need:
A National Senior Certificate/full N3/NCV Level 4 with Maths, Science, and English/Business English
An NQF4 Trade Test (Electro Mechanic/Millwright)
A valid Red Ticket
A First Aid Certificate
A valid driver’s licence and own transport
2-5 years’ experience as Electro Mechanic/Millwright
A Flameproof Certificate
Gas Testing (Fiery Mines) will be to your advantage
Underground coal mining experience
Team building and coaching skills
The ability to plan, coordinate and control all activities as well as drive QCDSM
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Computer literacy
Conceptual ability
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strategic planning and risk assessment skills.
Want to know more?
Please visit www.sasol.com to view all current vacancies and apply online before 31 March 2021.
In line with our commitment to Employment Equity, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups.
If you aren’t comfortable showing too much skin, but don’t know what to wear for a Halloween costume, throw on a onesie and you’re good to go!
Onesies, of all shapes and sizes, have started to become more popular as Halloween outfits because you get them in all types of animals or characters and they’re perfect for a quick, conservative Halloween costume.
Pair your onesie with sneakers or even heels and you have a spectacular, yet simple Halloween costume!
The corpse bride is not only an easy costume to pull off, but everyone will immediately know who you are dressed as.
You simply wear any white dress, either paint or make-up your upper body to appear blue and throw on a blue wig (or use temporary hair colour or blue hairspray).
The first fight of night was: Stefan “Beserker” Diedericks vs Lucah Paoli.
The fight was a nail biter and had the coaches and crowd on the edge of their seats. These two fighters made sure they fought all three rounds but unfortunately, Lucah Paoli walked away with a decision win from the referees and judges.
Stefan “Beserker” Diedericks vs Lucah Paoli
Heindrich “The Hounddog” Wiese vs Jeremie Tshibala was the fifth fight of the night. Again, these two fighters did not give up and fought to the end with neither showing that they are ready to give in.
Heindrich walked away victorious with a unanimous decision from all.
Heindrich “The Hounddog” Wiese being checked before stepping into the cage
The fight between Vince “His Majesty Nkosi” and Raymond Acutt was called a No Contest as the canvas floor was too slippery because of the humidity in the air causing dew.
The evening was brought to an abrupt end after that.
Coach Cedric “The Dominator” Doyle said: “I’m very proud of Stefan as he showed tons of heart and grit against a tough opponent.”
He continued: “I’m also very proud of Heindrich as he showed his ever-growing maturity in the fight game. Thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ for blessing us with yet another fight night and thanks for the support we get from the community.”
Earlier this week The Bulletin reported on the resignation of the Govan Mbeki Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Thandi Ngxonono after she was implicated in the Section 106 (the Systems Act 32 of 2000) that was released by COGTA.
Cllr Yvonne Thandi Ngxonono Executive Mayor
Today, The Bulletin received word that the municipality was placed under administration and that the whole municipal council has been disbanded. These rumours proved to be not completely true. The municipality is still intact but intervention from the Provincial Government will now be instituted
Section 106 (the Systems Act 32 of 2000) explained: In terms of Section 106(1)(b) of the Municipal Systems Act the MEC must if the MEC considers it necessary, designate a person or persons to investigate allegations of maladministration, fraud, corruption or any other serious malpractices when it occurs or is occurring in a municipality.
In a media statement that was just released by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government in Mbombela, the Executive Council held a virtual sitting on yesterday, Wednesday, 28 October.
“The Executive Council has resolved to invoke the provisions of Section 139 (1)(b) at Govan Mbeki Local Municipality.”
Govan Mbeki is not the only municipality in the crossfire. The following municipalities are also in the line of fire:
Nkomazi Local Municipality Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Emalahleni Local Municipality Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
These municipalities were also investigated in accordance with the Municipal Systems Act of Section 106.
Speaking to Trudie Grové Morgan, the DA Spokesperson on COGTA, she said the following: “The Democratic alliance in Mpumalanga welcomes the placing of Govan Mbeki Municipality under administration.”
Trudie Grové Morgan, the DA Spokesperson on COGTA
She continued: “We have been pushing now for the past few years that this should happen. The reason for the administration is due to the fact that the municipality is not financially viable even when it was placed under the financial recovery plan it showed no progress.”
Section 139(1)(b) can be explained as follows: requires the provincial government to assume responsibility because the municipality could not fulfil an obligation or the provincial government invokes the provisions of section 139(1) (b) of the Constitution over the municipality, thereby intervening in the municipality and taking over all its executive powers.
It was made clear in the report that COGTA released that there were several high-ranking municipal council members implicated.
Trudie also told The Bulletin: “The release of the section 106 report caused the mayor to resign because she is implicated in the report and the DA in Mpumalanga will make sure that she is held accountable even if she has resigned. We cannot allow criminals to get away with wrong doings while the rate payers have to suffer without services.”
Nog ‘n “So is die lewe” rubriek vanuit die pen van Ds Marius Britz. Titel is “Laataandbedenkinge op RSG”
‘n Groot vriend vertel met humor hoe hulle as kinders ‘n huisreël gehad het: in die aande seweuur moes almal aan tafel wees, die kos opgeskep en die radio aan. Dan sê die omroeper: “Dis nou seweuur op Radio Suid Afrika, en hier volg die nuus gelees deur Blomerus Niewoudt.” In daardie paar sekondes voordat die hoofberig gelees word, het sy pa dan vinnig ‘n Nederlandse tafelgebed gebid, wat alreeds uit sý kinderdae kom: “Zegen Heer wat wij eten, laat wij nimmer Uw vergeten. Amen.” Dan volg die nuus, en almal moes in stilte eet en luister.
So leer mens maar vele maniertjies aan soos wat jy ouer word. Baie van hulle kom alreeds vanuit jou kinderjare saam. Soos, onder andere, om nuus te luister op die nasionale uitsaaikorporasie se senders. Ook gereelde Saterdagprogramme soos Konsertinaklub en U eie keuse. Luister ek toe op ‘n keer na die laatnagnuus op RSG, en daarna Jacqui January se program “Werksoek.”
Skielik word, wat veronderstel was om ‘n laataandrustigheid vir my te wees, ‘n roerende, selfs ontstellende luisteraarservaring. Want ‘n klomp mense bel in, en hulle is in verskillende stadiums van moedeloosheid en desperaatheid. Agterna oordink ek die oproepe waarin mense hulle soeke na werk bekend maak, en ek besef dat dr. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross se fases van die rouproses duidelik onderskei kan word in die stemtoon van die verskillende inbellers.
Daar was diè wat nog in die ontkenningsfase is: om werkloos te wees, is nie só erg nie. Miskien is daar iewers ‘n pensioentjie, of kontantbedraggie wat uitbetaal is, of polissie wat betaal het. Maar dit blyk nou al meer dat dit nie genoeg is nie. “Jacqui, as mense iemand sou soek wat goed is met administrasie, kan hulle my kontak. Ek het dertig jaar ervaring van kantoorwerk, fakture en boekhouding.” Niks dringends nie, maar tog word die moontlikheid ondersoek om ‘n ekstra inkomste te verdien. Die bron van finansies word vinnig leeggetap.
Dan, die moedeloses in die depressiefase, diè wat vinnig begin hoop verloor. “Jacqui, ek is dringend op soek na enige werk. Ek kan ou mense versorg, en kook en wasgoed was. Ek soek inslaapwerk enige plek in die land, ek is bereid om onmiddelik te verhuis. Ek is 68 jaar oud, maar nog baie gesond.” My hart bloei vir die dame. Eintlik behoort sy self versorg te word.
Maar sy woon waarskynlik in iemand se buitekamer waar sy in ongerief en honger haar dae deurbring. Al haar SASSA-geld gaan vir huur. Of die gedempte stem, die ma wat êrens vanuit ‘n wegkruiphoekie in die huis, of dalk die tuin bel. “Jacqui, ek soek werk vir my seun, enige plek. Hy is baie goed met sy hande. Hy kan weld en boilermaking doen, en hy is ‘n mechanic ook, hy kan pype en dreins regmaak.
Hy kan verf ook. Asseblief, enigiets!” Die ma wat elke dag kyk na haar seun in wie se oë die lig van vreugde dowwer en dowwer skyn. Hoe sy skouers meer en meer hang, en hy stiller en stiller raak. Jy kry ook onwaarskynlike inbellers in hierdie kategorie: “Jacqui, ek is ‘n 58-jarige opgeleide, geregistreerde ingenieur met ‘n meestersgraad in meganiese ingenieurswese. Ek het gespesialiseer in die ontwerp van strukture. Ek is bereid om enigiets te doen!”
Dan drie oproepers op een aand, in een program, wat duidelik dit verloor het. Hulle aggressie en woede word op die arme omroepster uitgehaal. Die gesprek begin normaal. “Jacqui, ek is ‘n drywer. Ek het langafstandlorries gedryf. En dan, onverwags, totaal uit die bloute, skel hy die programaanbieder met die vieslikste woorde. “Jou f&@# so-en-so.” Asof hulle omstandighede haar skuld is.
Sy hanteer dit met groot waardigheid en professionaliteit, en sny die inbeller onmiddelik af. Ook die kansvatters wat werk aanbied. “Almal wat soek na werk, kan my bel. Veral kinders wat spesialeskool-onderrig gekry het. Ek het sweiswerk en so vir hulle. Ek sal hulle help.” Mens wonder onwillekeurig: Watse soort werk is “en so?”
Is dit nie dalk maar ‘n moderne vorm van slawerny nie?
Hoeveel is die betaling vir hierdie “en so” werk? Is dit nie dalk maar ‘n moderne vorm van slawerny nie? Deesdae is daar baie sulke aanbiedings met ‘n politieke ondertoon, sommige daarvan laat jou verbysterd as jy hoor dat dit die werknemer meer kos vir vervoer, verblyf en medies as wat sy maandelikse aalmoes is.
Dan is daar die onderhandelaars in die rouproses: “Jacqui, ek werk baie hard, en het oral waar ek gewerk het, sukses behaal. Ek kan elke boer se produksie verbeter met my boerderymetodes.” Ook die inbellers in die aanvaardingsfase, met gelatenheid van diegene wat al aanvaar het dat daar niks is nie, dat hulle maar so sal sukkel tot hulle doodgaan.
Nogtans vat hulle maar wèèr ‘n kans, al was daar al vele vrugtelose oproepe op soek na werk. “Ag Jacqui, ek soek nog steeds werk as panelbeater en spraypainter.” Omdat hy al so baie sy storie op die lug vertel het, doen hy dit nie weer nie. “Mense kan my maar bel.” Dan rammel hy sy nommer af. In die manier waarop hy dit doen, hoor jy dat hy geen verwagting het nie.
Ek verstaan dit goed hier in die middernagtelike ure. As afgetredene wat self al deur al hierdie fases gegaan het, hoor ek die harte van elkeen van hierdie inbellers. Ek kan nog, ek wil nog. Maar die ergste is, al kan en wil ek nie, ek móet nog. Ek besluit terstond: Nooit, maar nooit, gaan ek weer die “like” knoppie op facebook druk van al die plasings van honde wat bene in die lug lê, of deur-die-slaap mense wat kerm: “Dis Maandag, ek moet al weer gaan werk” nie.
Ek wens al daardie aand se inbellers kon sê: “Halleluja, dis Maandag! Kom ons gaan werk toe!”
Daar was twee hoof borge vir die dag: SNC Lavalin en Daisy Business Solutions. Saam met dié borge was daar nog vele meer; Megchem, Spur, John Dory’s, Panarotti’s, Prima Stationers, WMPG en Komatsu, net om ‘n paar te noem.
Op putjie 4, maak Jacques seker hy hou sy kop af nadat WMPG hom en sy 4-bal bederf het met verversings
Met ‘n vol veld of eerder ‘n vol veld soos wat Corona dit toe laat, was die dag deur almal geniet.
As with many things in life, Little Paws Big Hearts started off as a dream.
Founding members and animal lovers, Sonja and Louis Kempen were regular tourists in Ponta do Oura, Mozambique.
During their many visits, they became acutely aware of the lack of animal welfare in the region and tried to help where they can.
One day, on a sunny Saturday morning in 2013, Louis and Sonja decided to take a closer look at the state of animal welfare in their own region – Secunda. What they saw was a real eye opener and left the two in shock. It was evident that animals closer to home were in need of urgent assistance as well.
Louis and Sonja met with two friends to discuss the situation and immediately plans of action were drawn up.
And so, on 2 November 2013, LPBH had its very first outreach in the surrounding townships of Secunda. They started off with one bag of 25kg dog food and seven years later, they are distributing between 575 and 600 kgs of dog food per outreach.
Since that day, they have made many friends, saved countless lives and watched animals grow into strong and happy animals – Foster, Stewie, Oliver, Joseph, Jasper and who can ever forget Sparka, the trolley dog!
There have been many tears, disappointments, heartbreaks and challenges. They also shared an abundance of joy and made many, many memories, some of which they would like to share with you.
First wine festival fundraiser at Graceland
The yearly Misty Waters beer tent and Paws in the park with Lake Umuzi
Donations from Good Morning Angels
Their charity shop
Coco Chanel, who was stolen twice by the same person, is still safe and happily living the good life with Sonja and Louis
Assisting with cats and kittens born at a nearby power station
Taking hands with Dean Bush from the South African Greyhound Association to rehome numerous greyhounds
3 vaccination drives in the camps during lockdown
Rehoming dogs locally and 2 in the Western Cape, of which the 3-legged Jasper was one
Saving Jackals and rehomed horses
During the drought stricken Western Cape with the help of the public managed to send litres and litres of water to animals
2020 has been the toughest year for the LPBH organisation to date. Due to the pandemic, all fundraisers had to be cancelled and they had to change the way they operate during times when movement was restricted.
This is the upcoming event!
Yet, despite all the obstacles this year, they managed to be victorious because of the kindness, love and support they have received from the public.
“We have managed to operate for 7 years and that would have been impossible without each donation, each helping hand, each word of encouragement and support,” said Sonja and Louis.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LPBH – may all your dreams and wishes come true!
