Bethal Fun Fest gave back to 5 charities after a successful festival
The Bethal Fun Fest was a huge success. Well done to the organisers. This sentiment was echoed by everyone that visited the Bethal Fun Fest.
The cold weather of the Friday played a little with the attendance figures but approximately 5000 people visited the Festival over the two days.
25 Sponsors made sure that the festival could go ahead and a big thumbs-up for them. What is such an event without stalls? There were 70 stalls in total that offered a variety of goods to festies. From food to toys, handmade items to clothing, jewellery to sweets, shoes, Animal feeds, motor accessories and lots more!
Entertainment was by Pieter Koen, Piet Pompies & Band; Ampie; Anton Botha & DJ Kallie and other activities included 4×4 Track; Mountain Bike Track; Helicopter Flips; Paintball; Car Show & Shine; Merry-Go-Round; Beer Tent & Golf.
The Bethal Fun Fest were able to give each of the following charities R25000 each
Lentreis… Hoe kan ons met die laaste 40 dae voor die kruis vereenselwig met Jesus se pad? Hoe kan ons deel word van hierdie pad? Om teenwoordig te wees in hierdie reis en deel te word van wat hierdie pad bring. Reis saam ons, reis saam Jesus op die pad na die kruis.
Maak ‘n finansiële bydrae op 2 maniere: 1.Gee Aanlyn (Kruik Gemeente, ABSA, Tjek, Rek nr: 1510140016) 2.Gee deur Zapper – vind ons QR code in die diens aankondigings.
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SUSPECT IN COURT FOR CONTRAVENTION OF THE MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT
MPUMALANGA – Micheal van der Linde (22) was arrested by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Secunda together with Ermelo Local Criminal Record Centre, Crime Information Gathering and local police on Thursday, 07 April 2022 for contravention of the medicines and related substances Act.
Information was received and followed about a person who was selling steroids at Muscle Mecca in Ermelo. During the investigation, it was established that the suspect does not have valid documents to possess the said medicine. The court was consulted and a warrant of the search was authorised and executed at the said address. Upon the search, numerous steroids to the value of R200 000.00, and electronic equipment were seized for further investigation.
Michael van der Linde.
During his court appearance, he was released on R5000.00 bail. The case was postponed to 27 June 2022 for further investigation.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks in Mpumalanga Major General Zodwa Mokoena appreciated the multidisciplinary police action by different units within the South African Police Service. She further expressed gratitude to the members of the community for the information provided. Investigation continues.
Police urge anyone with any further information to 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.
SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR THE ROBBERY OF DR ESTHER MAHLANGU
Nelspruit: 07 April 2022 – The Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has appreciated the sterling work done by the established team of detectives who arrested and charged two suspects, aged 32 and 37 years of age in connection with the robbery of a renowned Ndebele Artist, Dr Esther Nostokana Mahlangu, aged 87.
A total of seven (7) suspects were brought in for questioning and five (5) were released after obtaining statements from them, as they could not be linked with the robbery.
According to the report, Police pounced on the first suspect at around 02:00 in the morning at Mogononong in Siyabuswa. He was found with the firearm and its serial number filed off, hidden in the toilet cistern, wrapped in plastic.
He then pointed to the second suspect whom he bought the firearm from. The second suspect bought it from the third suspect. The third suspect pointed to the fourth suspect where he also bought it from. The fourth suspect (37) confessed to being the one who broke into the house and took the firearm, money and safe.
The safe was found open at Ramokgeletsana, a few kilometres from Siyabuswa.
Dr Mahlangu was robbed and attacked at her residential place in Weldervrede near Siyabuswa on Saturday, 19 March 2022 around 15h00.
During the robbery, the defenceless pensioner was reportedly assaulted and strangled where her hands were tied with a cord. The suspect then searched her bedroom and took a safe containing a 7. 65 mm pistol as well as an undisclosed amount of cash and bundles of keys then fled the scene. She was left helpless and she sustained some injuries on her face but was later found by her granddaughter who alerted the neighbours.
The two suspects are charged with possession of an unlawful firearm and house robbery. They are expected to appear before Mdutjana Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, 08 April 2022.
Police urges anyone with any further information to 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.
ANIMALS 101 – GO ORANGE IN APRIL IN SUPPORT OF PREVENTING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
When was the last time you heard of anyone tuning themself in for animal abuse? It just doesn’t happen often, if at all. Preventing animal cruelty is in all of our best interests. Animal cruelty is not only abhorrent in its own right, but it is often a gateway crime to violence against adults and children.
We are committed to breaking the cycle and to help us stop animal cruelty, you need to understand the problem or how you might be contributing, recognize the signs, report it and help educate others to prevent it.
What you might see on Facebook and social media is not even the tip of the iceberg. Our hearts break every day for the hurt that is out there. A few facts about animal abuse:
The abuse of pets and animal companions is a daily occurrence.
Many animals suffer multiple forms of abuse, with the most common type of abuse being neglect and abandonment.
Cases of animal abuse include neglect, shooting, stabbing, fighting, beating, mutilation, torture, strangulation, rape, cannibalism, burning and poisoning.
Most animal abuse is never reported.
Dogs and cats are the most common victims, but abuse happens among other animal species, including domestic farm animals, wild animals, small pets, birds, etc.
Although there are bad people, the ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION is a massive problem, especially among cats and dogs. If there were fewer animals, with enough “good homes”, fewer animals can land in the wrong hands.
The Humane Society divides cruelty into two kinds: direct violence and neglect.
Direct violence. Signs include open wounds, multiple scars, limping, or difficulty walking. Many dogs that suffer direct violence will also display behaviours such as hiding, walking with their head down and tail between their legs, or cringing when people approach. Since those can also occur for other reasons, those behavioural signs alone shouldn’t be taken as definitive proof that a dog is being hurt.
Neglect. Most people don’t go so far as to lay hands on their dog to hurt them, but what happens with far too many owners is just as bad: they neglect the needs of their dog/pet.
11 SIGNS OF CRUELTY
1 – Poor body condition and noticeable trauma.
2 – Lack of food or water.
3 – Lack of shelter.
4 – Lack of sanitation.
5 – Abandoned.
6 – The animal is tied or caged.
7 – Chains, ropes, wire, or padlocks around the animal’s neck.
8 – Signs of an animal being trained to or having been used to fight.
9 – The animal’s behavior is abnormal.
10 – Too many animals living on one property/hoarding.
Now that you better understand the problem better, know what to look for and how to report it, let’s look at ways you can help us fight cruelty.
ALWAYS REPORT CRUELTY! If you notice an animal that appears to be suffering, call your local animal welfare agency (mainly the SPCA in SA) immediately! Do not send a message or email or do this through social media as we lose precious time! Call until they answer! It can always be done anonymously and even if you are unsure, rather report so the SPCA can investigate. Save your local SPCA office and emergency numbers on your phone. Also include the numbers of the areas where your friends or family stay or where you visit frequently. You can find an SPCA near your location by following this link.
TIPS TO HELP PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Be a responsible pet owner, including sterilizing your pets and keeping them safe in your yard.
Don’t support breeders (in any form), pet shops, zoos, aquariums, petting farms, or the circus.
Be an example of kindness to all animals.
If you can ADOPT!
Intervene if you witness animal cruelty, abuse, or neglect.
You can keep food, water and a blanket in your car to help animals in need.
If you find an animal that is injured, take them to your Vet or the SPCA.
Teach your children to have respect for animals. Set a good example.
Know the legislation & support legislation that promotes kindness to animals.
Educate people around you about cruelty.
Offer help to people who are overwhelmed with their animals.
Volunteer in animal welfare, whether it is by fostering, helping at kennels, sharing posts, or by donating to those that do the work.
Use cruelty-free products like skin/body/hair/make-up. The www.humaneguide.co.za are products brands endorsed by Beauty without Cruelty (South Africa), that do not test on or pay for testing on animals.
If you are not vegan or vegetarian, only buy ethically sourced animal products.
Rethink the products you buy like leather, down feather bedding, fur products, etc.
Cover photo for Facebook by The Paw Company
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN APRIL!
Download this cover photo above and add it to your profile.
Add a frame to your profile picture.
Tie an orange ribbon outside your home.
Share posts to educate about animal cruelty.
Wear an orange ribbon or clothing.
and more………
Preventing animal cruelty is no an easy task, but with your help, we CAN DO THIS!
Next week we will look at the animal issues surrounding Easter time.
GUNMAN SHOT THREE PEOPLE AT A TAVERN, ONE DIED WHILST TWO SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES
Voice note by Brigadier Mohlala
Nelspruit: 05 April 2022 – The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has strongly called for liquor business owners to operate within the ambits of the law and also make it a point that their patrons are not armed whenever they come for leisure at their premises. The sentiment by the General comes amidst a disturbing incident in which an armed man reportedly went on a rampage at a certain tavern near Hazyview where he allegedly shot three people, one died on the spot meanwhile the other two were taken to hospital after sustaining some injuries. The incident is said to have taken place in the early hours of Monday, 04 Apri 2022.
The report indicates that a scuffle broke out between four men in a tavern at Shabalala Trust (Hazyview area) around 06h30 am. One of the men is said to have then fired some shots at the other three men as well as torched two vehicles, a VW Golf and an Isuzu bakkie before he fled the scene. As a result, one succumbed to his injuries whilst two victims sustained gunshot wounds and were taken for medical treatment in hospital.
Police opened a murder case with two counts of attempted murder and arson. A manhunt has since been launched for the suspect. Part of the investigation will be to determine whether the owner of the liquor outlet was operating lawfully or not.
Police though, urge anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect to 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.
Meanwhile the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela warned owners of businesses, specifically those of liquor outlets to take responsibility and play their part in ensuring the safety of their customers. “There are regulations put in place for liquor businesses and these controlling measures should be adhered to by all operators in order to prevent similar incidents like these. Be as it may, the law should take its course,” said the General.
Kedi Art students took part in the Con Spirito art competition.
The Kedi Art Studio, run by Owner Adriana Uzunoğlu entered several students and they did very well.
Con Spirito is a unique Cultural Society, Culture with Enthusiasm, which was established in 2003. We are passionate about culture and would like to give every child the opportunity to live out his / her talents
We specialise in any form of culture and we aim to:
• Promote culture
• Create opportunities
• Discover and develop talent
Various kinds of cultural competitions are presented annually to offer opportunities to those who are not always presented with such a prospect in his/her school. Any school/organisation may participate in Con Spirito and private entries are also accepted.
“Kedi Art Atelier is a registered art school with Con Spirito. Kedi Art submitted 10 entries this year, of which 6 of my students took 7 winning places in the competition,” said Adriana.
The competition is open for school children country-wide and in Namibia and this first round’s standards are very high according to the Founder and Director, Mrs Lizelle van Staden.
As it is the Organisation’s 20th year anniversary, the theme was “Celebrations” and the participants had a choice of graphite, paint, pastels, mixed media, wax crayons, collage, colour pencils, charcoal and photography. The children could enter one artwork in every category. The entries opened in January and closed on the 17th of February this year and the physical artworks were to be sent in by the 28th. Judging took place during the first week of March and the results were released on the 8th of March.
“I encouraged my kids to think further than the normal celebratory images of balloons, fireworks and streamers but to be daring and creative and boy, did they show up at this ‘party’!” said a delighted Adriana, “I am very grateful that they’ve done so well and VERY proud of every single one of them who entered and worked so meticulously on their projects.”
The results for Kedi Art’s entries are as follows:
Juane Welthagen with her art that achieved 1st place
2nd Place: Mieke van Jaarsveld – Mixed Media Category (Cash Prize: R300)
Mieke van Jaarsveld showing her art that achieved 2nd place
Kedi Art held their prizegiving ceremony on Monday, March 21, which was attended by the students and family members including some very proud Grandparents, unfortunately, Liné Venter could not attend because they are away on holiday.
Please find individual photos as well as a group photo attached hereto. The individual photos’ file names indicate the children’s names.
For the group photo:
In the front is Ethan Vvan Vuuren Maciel Back Row from Left to Right: Juané Welthagen, Hannah Ritchie, Lente Hayward, Mieke van Jaarsveld. On the Easel behind them sit the two winning entries of Liné Venter, who was absent when the photo was taken
“It is important that we encourage the young artists of today to become the grown-up artists of tomorrow,” concluded Adriana.
Athletes from Curro Secunda excelled at the South African Championships.
Ethan Kapito participated in the boys under 10 High Jump at the South African Schools Championships. He placed 12th in South Africa by achieving a height of 1,30m.
Ethan Kapito
Tumaini Mahlangu participated in the boys under 17 Triple Jump at the South African Schools Championships. He did exceptionally well and placed 5th in South Africa with a distance of 13,27m.
Tumaini Mahlangu
Aobakwe Moeng participated in the boys under 13 Shot Put at the South African Schools Championships. He placed 8th in South Africa with a distance of 11,64m. This is also a new personal best for him.
Aobakwe Moeng
“We are very proud of our learners,” Said Paul van den Berg, Curro Marketer, “We congratulate every learner on their achievements.”
Lentreis… Hoe kan ons met die laaste 40 dae voor die kruis vereenselwig met Jesus se pad? Hoe kan ons deel word van hierdie pad? Om teenwoordig te wees in hierdie reis en deel te word van wat hierdie pad bring. Reis saam ons, reis saam Jesus op die pad na die kruis.
