Wednesday 13 November 2019

TOP SCHOOL IN MALELANE CIRCUIT BEACON COLLEGE & KIDZ PARADISE 2020 ADMISSION STARTED MALELANE. | Gr R - 12. | HOSTEL FACILITIES | 013 790 1730/071 579 0972 & 013 790 1534 Email: [email protected] Nelspruit’s Orton shares world stage with winning Springboks Adriaan de Beer the play-off for third and fourth places respectively, which the All Blacks won 40-17 in Tokyo. But in the end, Orton THERE were 24 players, some offi cials was there when Cheslin Kolbe slipped and one photographer from South Africa past England’s Owen Farrell and three on the rugby fi eld at the 2019 Rugby other defenders to put the fi nal nail in the World Cup fi nal between England and English coffi n in the fi nal game. South Africa on Saturday 2 November in Indeed, Kolbe’s brilliance underlined Yokohama. a sparkling Springbok performance from And that photographer, Johan Orton, is a team who played for their country and a Nelspruit born and bred resident, who again managed to unite people all over the did Nelspruit, Mbombela, Mpumalanga spectrum in South Africa. and South Africa proud at the world’s As one rugby commentator rightly largest rugby spectacle. said: “Kolbe will sidestep you inside a The Rugby World Cup, which takes telephone booth”. place every four years, was won 32-12 But the same applies to Orton, a man in spectacular fashion by coach Rassie who openly states his love Erasmus’ Springbok squad under the for God and giving Him all leadership of captain, Siya Kolisa. the glory and honour for He is South Africa’s fi rst black Orton his achievements, despite captain and like Orton, a reborn was being “only human” and also Christian. Growing up in there “having many faults”. the Lowveld town, Orton “But this is as good as it completed his school career when gets,” he said hours before at Laerskool Nelspruit Cheslin leaving for Japan. (Nellies) and Nelspruit Kolbe slipped Having been aside the pitch Hoërskool where, in his past England’s of 26 rugby tests, before own words, he was “just a the start of the Japan Rugby mediocre student”. Owen Farrell World Cup, including four But after completing and three other tests against Nieu-Zealand his studies and a stint defenders to put over the past decade, Orton overseas, Orton returned is bound to reach even bigger to his home soil where he the nal nail in heights. Other Springboks is employed at Nellies as the English co n from Nelspruit in the fi nal were media liaison specialist at scrumhalf, Faf de Klerk and Man Laerskool Nelspruit, and of the Match, Duane Vermeulen. NEWSHORN freelance photographer. Orton concluded by giving honour to Speaking to NEWSHORN, he became the principal, Mr Arrie Henn, teachers, overwhelmed when asked about his children and parents of Laerskool family. Nelspruit, who he said, were the anchor The humble, world-class photographer in his and Monique’s life and the pillar of said his wife, Monique, was not only his strength in the community. biggest supporter, but besides God, also His love for rugby and his greatest inspiration. photography started when he was “I cannot thank Monique enough, she a young boy. During his high was and is my biggest supporter, the school career, Orton played biggest present God could ever have given for Hoërskool Nelspruit’s me. Also, my family who supported me third team and also put on the through thick and thin. I want to thank rugby boots in hostel rugby at them for their unequalled support and varsity. love,” he said. “However, I fi rst want to thank God Orton’s advice and for the opportunity He gave me to be gratitude … able to go to Japan and cover the Rugby “If you have a dream, never World Cup, which was one of my biggest give up. Put your energy into dreams. Without Him, nothing would your dream and continue until it have been possible. realises. God has given everyone Other games he covered during the with a talent to use for His glory and to World Cup were fi rst round matches make disciples of people. between South Africa and New Zealand “Every chance I was aff orded through at Yokoyama, Scotland and Ireland in photography was due to the Lord and Yokoyama, Wales vs Georgia in Toyota Saviour, Jesus Christ. Without Him, I City and South Africa against Namibia am nothing. Although I sometimes feel in Toyota. He also covered the game unworthy of His blessings, He continues Nelspruit’s pride at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Johan Orton, behind one of his canons at between New Zealand and Wales in to bless me out of my socks.” Yokohama in Japan. 2 Wednesday 13 November 2019

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“Soon the wicked will disappear; you may look for them, but you won’t nd them; but the humble will possess the land and enjoy prosperity and peace.” Psalm 37:10 and 11 Sales Manager: Amanda on 074-950-2616 or [email protected] Wednesday 13 November 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS 3 N4 upgrade in Nkomazi is on ‘TRAC’ Sta Reporter

SIGNIFICANT progress has been made in the upgrade and rehabilitation project between Kaapmuiden and the Kaalrug Intersection in Nkomazi, Mpumalanga. The project got off the ground in August this year and 5% has already been completed, according to Trans African Concessions (TRAC) communications manager, Solange Soares-Nicholson. The project is handled by Tau Pele Construction and will see this 15,5km stretch of the carriageway upgraded to four lanes and will also include the rehabilitation of the current road. The installation of high mast streetlights at the Kruger Malelane Gate/Jeppes Reef Interchange and a footpath between Stentor and Kaapmuiden Primary School are only some of the specifi c safety issues raised by the Nkomazi Local Municipality that will be addressed in the project. The project is valued at approximately R340 million and is expected to take 24 months to complete. Road users are advised that traffi c fl ow will be aff ected throughout the roadworks as lane Inside the new High Court building in Mbombela are President Cyril Ramaphosa (right), Justice and Correctional Services minister reductions and/or deviations will be in Ronald Lamola (left) and Judge President Frans Legodi, Behind them is Mpumalanga Premier Ri lwe Mtshweni-Tsipane. eff ect. “TRAC would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding at construction zones and we assure you of our continued commitment to maintaining High Court opens in Nelspruit the N4 Toll Route on par with world standards,” Soares-Nicholson said. Sta Reporter the people of Manyeleti, Bushbuckridge, commercial lawyers and boost access for Mbombela and Kromdraai in the Chief female litigants. Albert Luthuli Municipality. They will no “We must see black professionals doing PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa longer have to incur huge travel costs for commercial law. For us as government, YOUR offi cially opened the Mpumalanga division legal assistance in Pretoria. it’s very important that we groom a new of the High Court in Nelspruit last week. The court seals the last phase of the generation of legal professionals. Accompanied by the Minister of Justice programme that ensures that a High Court “We have heard the cry of women GUARDIAN and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola is established in each of the nine provinces practitioners across the country. They are and Public Works and Infrastructure in South Africa. complaining that their struggles are very ON THE Minister Patricia de Lille, Ramaphosa said Also in attendance was the National diffi cult,” Lamola said. the offi cial opening of the court was the Prosecuting Authority’s National Director With courts as the vanguards of fulfi lment of the government’s promise to of Public Prosecution, Advocate Shamila communities’ needs and concerns, N4 ensure access to justice for all. Batohi, Acting Deputy Chief Justice, Sisi Khampepe lauded the opening of the court The President said while the launch Khampepe and Mpumalanga Division of as assurance that the notion of access to marked a milestone, more needed to be the High Court, Judge President Frans justice for all is taking shape. done to broaden access to law. Legodi. “The establishment and opening of “Among these are the costs of In addition to improving access to this court is a refl ection of our steadfast obtaining legal representation, linguistic justice, Ramaphosa said the court must commitment to the Constitution and accessibility as well as accessibility for etch its mark on the jurisprudence of the its values. It is the manifestation of the people with disabilities. Also, lengthy country. constitutional promise. It is the symbol of delays and case postponements, backlogs “This court must be seen as an agent of access to justice,” said Khampepe. in the court roll and people having to transformation and it must set a high bar Legodi, who will head the Mpumalanga travel long physical distances to reach for jurisprudence. It must make its mark Division of the High Court, assured the courtrooms, as has been the case here in throughout the country,” he said. public that the rule of law will be ensured Mpumalanga, must be addressed,” he said. Lamola backed the President, adding without fear or favour. The Mpumalanga High Court came into that the newly launched state-of-the- “To the people of Mpumalanga, let me operation on 1 May this year. art court, which was built to the tune assure you that we will implement the law Situated on Samuel Machel Road, of more than R1 billion, must refl ect without, fear, favour or prejudice. In other between the R40 and KaapscheHoop the demographics of the country and words, we will not be captured,” Legod Road in Mbombela, the court will serve eff ectively play a role in grooming black said. Mpumalanga’s water shortage fast deteriorating

Masoka Dube are not expecting serious rainfall any time Sand) and its tributaries are extremely soon. low.” TRAC IS That is why we are calling the public to Domestic and irrigation water use ALWAYS THERE MPUMALANGA is facing a serious use water wisely. There was no enough restrictions are in place in the Crocodile, water shortage and while levels of dams rainfall last month,” Sawunyama said. Sabie-Sand, White River, and Lomati FOR YOU ALONG and rivers are dropping, the situation is He said the water situation in the catchment areas as per systems operating THE N4 TOLL ROUTE fast deteriorating. Crocodile and Sabie-Sand catchment rules since February. So says Dr Tendai Sawunyama, area was still below normal, compared “All eff orts to improve the situation a senior employee at the Inkomati- to previous hydrological years, while must be implemented by aff ected and facebook.com/TracN4 @TRACN4route Usuthu Catchment Management Agency the Komati and Usuthu catchments were responsible parties and the restrictions are instagram.com/TracN4 www.tracn4.co.za (IUCMA) who spoke to NEWSHORN normal. to remain in place until further notice,” TRACN4 this week. “Drought severity is worsening in the Sawunyama urged. Sawunyama said the situation had Inkomati-Usuthu Water Management Irrigation boards and municipalities mainly been caused by a lack of rainfall, Area as major dam levels continue to drop are still encouraged to ensure that these which led to dams and rivers drying up, rapidly following the very dry winter in restrictions are adhered to by water users, badly aff ecting major towns, irrigation and the region. while the IUCMA continues to monitor other strategic water users. “Consequently, the river fl ow levels usage and ensuring compliance and “The situation is getting worse as we in the main rivers (Crocodile and Sabie enforcement where necessary.”

For sales: Raylee on 072-796-2936 or [email protected] 4 COMMUNITY NEWS Wednesday 13 November 2019 Rags to riches life story now in print Ochan to represent Africa Tumelo Waga Dibakwane Buscor, which operates in the Lowveld part of Mpumalanga, with an estimated annual turn-over of R1.2 billion. Fakude- THE biography of well known business Nkuna also hit media headlines when in a global pageant woman, Dr Nora Fakude-Nkuna, has she built a shopping mall just outside Alex Rose-Innes clothing boutique are going strong. She offi cially been launched in Mbombela last Mbombela at a cost of R250 million. is also an active member of the South week. Her shopping mall was offi cially opened African Health and Skincare Association. The book, titled the Humble Beginnings by former president, Jacob Zuma and ONE of Mpumalanga’s best exports As a ANC Progressive Business Forum gives full details on how this struggle icon South Africa’s deputy president, David would soon be on her way to China to member, Ochan had been part of the ANC and mega businesswoman turned a life of Mabuza. represent Africa in the Mrs Globe pageant. business delegation to the Forum Trade rags into riches. It was written by a well- Mbuli said Fakude-Nkuna inspired The world’s most beautiful and infl uential Mission in China and had lent her skills to known journalist, Mbekezeli Mbuli. him to turn a 300-word newspaper article women annually compete for this an international tourism programme with “I feel deeply honoured by the gesture into a book because he believed the story prestigious crown. government. of the writer and the publishers for having would inspire many others, especially Lucia Ochan wears many hats – As a dialogue partner with the had an interest in telling and sharing my those coming from disadvantaged philanthropist, successful business BRICS delegation, she is heard in the story in this fashion. I have never for a backgrounds. woman, youth mentor and social activist. hallowed halls of national government single day thought someone would be “I have known Fakude-Nkuna for over She is also a well-known concept on governmental, municipal and private interested in writing my story in a book 10 years, and throughout the years I have developer and brand ambassador. Besides issues. Her advisory and consultancy format like this. I am deeply honoured and realised we shared so many similarities her full programme in supporting the services to the Mpumalanga Youth had feel blessed,” Fakude-Nkuna said during and hence my voice can be heard in communities, women and youth in seen collaborative partnerships and the launch. this biography. It is purposely crafted in Mpumalanga, she is also a mother and turnaround strategies come to fruition. She made a name for herself shortly plain and simple English for everyone to wife to a successful medical practitioner Ochan had established various non- after she had bought shares in one of comprehend,” he said. in Mbombela. governmental organisations across Africa’s giant public transport companies, “What makes this book and her story Ochan’s journey started in Ermelo as many industries and had huge success in interesting is the fact that it is set during one of three sisters to a mine worker father supporting various drives benefi tting the the apartheid era when black people, and a retail worker mother. continent and Mpumalanga’s peoples of especially women, were restricted and had Among the many awards she received all race and colour. no opportunities to succeed in life or in is a special recognition from the United business,” said Mbuli. Nations when she claimed the UN Women The book tells how Fakude- Nkuna of Infl uence Global Award earlier this grew up in poverty and had to share a year. room with rats and walked barefoot about She lends her voice and beauty to Brand 15km to school daily. After school she South Africa and is the spokesperson for had to sell fruit and vegetables to help her the African continent’s WIN Foundation. unemployed mother and epileptic father, Among her many titles, this inspirational Mbuli said. woman also lends her many talents to Mpumalanga businesswoman and icon, The book is available at selected book CANSA in the Lowveld and empowers Dr Nora Fakude-Nkuna. stores throughout the country. less fortunate women in marginalised rural communities. In accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for the African continent, she advocates gender equality, while at the same time practises as an advanced medical aesthetician. After a remarkable career in government, working in various high- profi le positions in law and home aff airs, The beauty and brains of Lucia Ochan had she ventured into the beauty industry. seen her change the lives of many less Today, her hair studio, beauty salon and fortunate women and children. TRAC concerned about truck backlogs Sta Reporter accommodated at the Lebombo border. Clearing lanes and human resources urgently need to be improved. TRANS African Concessions (TRAC) Although some measures have been has received numerous complaints and implemented to alleviate the problem, been repeatedly questioned about the truck they have not been as eff ective as backlog between the Komati Load Control expected. Centre and the Lebombo Border Post, TRAC has also approached SANRAL, over the past few weeks, which is having a via the Department of Transport, to negative impact on the N4 Toll Route. assist as the situation is expected to Truck traffi c volumes have escalated get worse over the festive season when considerably since September following traffi c volumes to the border post are Transnet’s temporary halt of its rail traditionally very high. service to Maputo Port. “TRAC believes that the backlogs will This has resulted in a 30% increase in decrease if the clearing of trucks at the trucks going through the border post. border post improves. We are also of the Road users, local landowners and opinion that an expansion is overdue at businesses have approached TRAC about the Komati Load Control Centre, which the problem as the excessive truck traffi c is managed by TRAC and owned by causes queues of up to 7kms long. SANRAL. These queues obstruct traffi c fl ow and “This should include the expansion create safety hazards. of the facility through the addition of a Standing trucks also block farm and second lay-bye and improvements to the business entrances, creating major access road. TRAC off ered to assist with frustration for the local community. a project of this nature a few years ago, “As border and road users ourselves, but this was declined,” Soares-Nicholson TRAC fully understands the frustration as said. we are not immune to the problem. Our TRAC urged all road users to take own truck recently took over 54 hours to care when driving on this section of the be cleared at the border, which indicates route. They appeal to all to respect road a serious problem,” communications regulations and signage to avoid further manager, Solange Soares-Nicholson, said. complications. In a bid to understand the matter, TRAC To alleviate some of the frustration, recently met with Lebombo Border Post TRAC has agreed to erect a four-way management and other stakeholders stop at the Komatipoort/Sasol Garage who confi rmed that the truck traffi c is intersection in order to improve vehicle /WWW.RACUS.CO.ZA simply too excessive to be adequately movement across the intersection. For News: Masoko Dube on 071-545-0895 or [email protected] Wednesday 13 November 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS 5 Stokvel members targeted as festive season draws near Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

WITH the festive season drawing closer, Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Jackson were incidents in which stokvel members are being attacked are speedily increasing in granted leave to appeal in the high pro le MEC Mandla Msibi’s department is co n case. the province. In a recent incident, Amelia Khoza (45) reluctant to comment about the councillor from Cunningmore B in Bushbuckridge who is expected to appear in court for was attacked by three men near her home allegedly selling RDP houses. late in the afternoon. They robbed her of the money she collected from the stokvel. “Just a few metres from my house, I Councillor nabbed was approached by three men who were travelling in a black VW Golf. They demanded the money that I collected after alleged RDP The victim, Victor Mlotshwa from from the stokvel. I told them I did not Middelburg. Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier have money on me, but they insisted, Leonard Hlathi. threatening me that I would die for money houses deals Middelburg men that did not even belong to me,” Khoza return and harm her or her family. said. Provincial police spokesperson, Masoka Dube Khoza said the criminals then undressed Brigadier Leonard Hlathi, said it was granted leave to her and searched for the money. important that members of the public “They were convinced that I had the pressed charges against criminals because AN ANC councillor accused of selling money on me. The worst part of it is that the they otherwise continued to attack RDP houses in Amersfoort, and pocketing appeal in coffi n case my daughter was witnessing the whole innocent people. the money, is expected to appear in the incident, screaming for help can as they “People must remember that we are Amersfoort Magistrate Court on Monday Tumelo Waga Dibakwane were ripping off my clothes “ she said. nearing the festive season and criminals (November 18). She believes that the criminals were are also busy. People must make sure they Obed Shabangu (42), who is a ward 7 tipped-off by one of the members since don’t carry large amounts of cash on them. councillor in the Pixley ka Seme Local VICTOR Mlotshwa from Middelburg they knew that she was handling the They must rather use electronic means Municipality, is facing charges of fraud expressed his displeasure upon hearing fi nances of the group. (EFT) to transfer money and to pay for and corruption. that the men who assaulted him and Khoza did not report the matter to the goods when they buy in bulk, “ Hlathi He was fi rst arrested in December last put him in a coffi n, would appeal their police, out of fear that the attackers might said. year and released on bail. However, he sentence in the Supreme Court of Appeal was re-arrested in July after he allegedly in Bloemfontein. violated his bail conditions. Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Jackson UIF offi cer found guilty of fraud Shabangu’s bail was set at R50 000, but were granted leave to appeal after fi ling a has been revoked in July after he allegedly petition against their sentence of 11 and Sta Reporter “The Hawks’ Serious Commercial attempted to bribe a witness to drop the 14 years respectively. Crime Investigation unit investigated charges against him. The high profi le case saw them being the matter and arrested Skosana. This Mpumalanga Co-operative Governance found guilty for assaulting and shoving AN employee of the Department of followed statements from people who and Traditional Aff airs (Cogta) Mlotshwa in a coffi n and threatening to set Labour, Thokozani Percy Skosana (42), were falsely registered to receive UIF spokesperson, George Mthethwa, refused him alight in 2016. They videotaped the has been found guilty of 15 counts of benefi ts and subsequently turned to state to comment on the matter and referred all incident which went viral on social media fraud last week. witnesses,” she said. inquiries to the municipal spokesperson, causing widespread outrage. Skosana, who appeared at the Witbank Following a series of court Sibonelo Ndlela, who was not available Their application for leave to appeal Regional Court, was sentenced to three appearances, Skosana was also declared for comment at the time of going to Press. failed at a High Court sitting in years imprisonment, suspended for fi ve unfi t to own a Middelburg in October 2017, but their years. The court also ordered him to pay fi rearm in terms of application to appeal has now been back the monies he had stolen. the fi rearms control granted. Skosana is an employee at the Act. Mlotshwa told the media that he department’s Unemployment Insurance The provincial suff ered a lot of humiliation in the eyes of Fund (UIF). head of the Hawks, the public and he was still struggling to “During 2012, he fraudulently started Major General come to terms with what had happened to a company named Simajale Transport Zodwa Mokoena, him. and General Dealer and registered ghost applauded the “It is diffi cult to believe and accept that employees, and claimed UIF benefi ts on investigating and they are going to challenge the sentence their behalf, resulting in the department the prosecuting meaning that they say they are not guilty losing R63 033,” said Mpumalanga teams for the of the acts they did to me,” he said. Hawks spokesperson, Deneo Sekgotodi. conviction. Mlotshwa said his family, especially his mother, Lonia Mlotshwa, was left in great distress by the incident. “She is still struggling to come to terms with what happened. It had aff ected her health,” he said. A National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson in Mpumalanga said the sentence was appropriate and equalled the crimes committed. “They were sentenced based on the evidence presented in the court.” For Sales: Gugu Nkambule on 072-829-4886 or [email protected] 6 ADVERTISEMENT Wednesday 13 November 2019

PAN AFRICAN RESOURCES PLC: BARBERTON MINES PTY LTD: FAIRVIEW MINE APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED FAIRVIEW TSF AND RECLAMATION OF MATERIAL FROM HISTORIC DUMPS FAIRVIEW GOLD MINE REFERENCE NUMBER: MP/30/5/1/2/2/191MR

Barberton Mines (Pty) Ltd (BML), which forms part of Pan African Resources PLC, owns and operates the Fairview Mine near the town of Barberton, Mpumalanga. Mining in the Fairview area commenced in the 1880’s.

The Mining operation comprises underground gold mining, as well as surface reclamation of Tailings material, and on-site processing. Flotation Tailings and CIL Tailings are produced by the Fairview Processing Plants. Tailings are currently being deposited on a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) known as the New Bramber Tailings Dam, or BTRP TSF.

The New Bramber/BTRP TSF does not have su cient capacity to facilitate ongoing production. BML therefore proposes to construct a new TSF at the site of the original Bramber TSF which has since been reclaimed. The new TSF will be referred to as the Fairview TSF and will be adjoining the current New Bramber TSF.

Furthermore, historical gold mining in the area has resulted in several waste dumps throughout the Fairview Mining Right Area (MRA). Many of these dumps still contain high percentages of gold. BML wishes to obtain the necessary authorizations to recover material from these historic dumps via mechanical methods and re-process the material in the existing Fairview Plant. This reprocessing has two main objectives, namely gold recovery from the deposits and environmental clean-up.

To implement the proposed projects, BML is required to apply for authorisation in terms of the following mining and environmental legislation: • Amendment of the existing Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in terms of Section 102 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002) (MPRDA); • Environmental Authorisation for Listed Activities in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA), and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended); • A Waste Management License (WML) in terms of the National Environmental Management Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008) (NEMWA), and the Regulations Listing Waste Management Activities that have, or are likely to have, a detrimental e ect on the environment (as amended); • Destruction permits for heritage resources (the historic dumps are all older than 60 years) in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999) (NHRA); • Relocation Permits for Protected Plant Species in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) (NEMBA); and • An Integrated Water Use License (IWUL) in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) (NWA), and the Water Use License Application (WULA) and Appeals Regulations, 2017.

PROPONENT: Barberton Mines (Pty) Ltd: Fairview Mine

LOCATION: The Fairview TSF is proposed at the footprint of the reclaimed Bramber TSF and adjoining the current New Bramber/BTRP TSF, at approximately 25°43’44.26”S; 31° 4’2.87”E, on the Farm Fairview 542 JU over which BML holds surface rights. The historic dumps targeted for reclamation are located at various locations within the Fairview MRA, on the Farm Sheba 940 JU, about 10km north-east of Barberton.

APPLICATION PROCESS: There are new Listed Activities associated with the proposed Project, that are identi ed in terms of Listing Notice 1, 2 and 3 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) and Category B of the List of Waste Management Activities that have, or are likely to have, a detrimental e ect on the environment (as amended). A Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process is therefore relevant to the application. Cabanga Environmental has been appointed as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to complete the necessary environmental applications and the Public Participation Process.

Fairview Mine has an existing approved Water Use License (WUL) issued by the Inkomati-Usutu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA), Reference no: 04/X23F/ABEFGJ/4725. No person is allowed to engage in a water use activity unless permissible under section 22 of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998). ESCON Consulting (Pty) Ltd has been appointed to apply for the Mine’s WUL to include both existing and proposed water uses, and apply for exemption from certain provisions of the Regulations on the use of water for mining and related activities aimed at the protection of water resources (Government Notice 704):

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Please register as an Interested and A ected Party (I&AP) to receive information on the Scoping & EIA and WUL Application Process. Registered I&APs will be invited to attend public meetings and review reports compiled in terms of the applications. Furthermore, all comments that registered I&APs submit in terms of the Applications will be included in the relevant reports, and addressed throughout the process. For more information on the project, contact: For more information on the Water Use License, contact: Cabanga Environmental: Lelani Claassen ESCON Consulting: Mr Phumudzo Morris Mavhunga Tel: 011 794 7534 / Fax: (011) 794-6946 Cell: 072 763 0725 or 081 340 3086 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.cabangaenvironmental.co.za Postnet Suite 470, P/Bag X3, Northriding, 2162

I-PAN AFRICAN RESOURCES PLC: BARBERTON MINES PTY LTD: SICELO SEMAYINI I-FAIRVIEW SEKUGUNYATWA NGESIMONDZAWO SE-TSF YASE-FAIRVIEW LEPHAKANYISIWE KANYE NEKULUNGISWA KABUSHA KWEMFUCUTA KUMIGODZI YEMLANDVO INOMBOLO YEREFERENSI YEMAYINI YEGOLIDE I-FAIRVIEW: MP/30/5/1/2/2/191MR

I-Barberton Mines (Pty) Ltd (BML), yenta incenye ye- Pan African Resources PLC, ingumnikati kantsi isebentisa Imayini i-Fairview dvutane nelidolobha i-Barberton, eMpumalanga. Imayini endzaweni yase-Fairview yacala ngeminyaka yabo -1880.

Kusebenta kwemayini kufaka kusebenta ngaphansi emgodzini wemayini yegolide, kanye nekulungiswa kabusha kwematailing emhlabatsini, kanye nekucubungula kwangekhatsi. Ema-Flotation Tailings kanye ne- CIL Tailings akhicitwa yiplanti yekucubungula ye-Fairview. Ema-Tailings kwanyalo afakwe ku - Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) leyatiwa nge Bramber Tailings Dam Lensha, noma i-BTRP TSF.

Le- Bramber lensha/BTRP TSF ayinawo emandla lenele ekuchubeka njalo nekukhicita. Ngako-ke, i-BML iphakamisa kwakha i-TSF lensha endzaweni ye-Bramber TSF leseyalungiswa. I-TSF lensha itawukhonjiswa njenge-Fairview TSF ibuye ihlanganise i-Bramber TSF lensha yanyalo.

Lokunye, kumayina igolide ngekwemlandvo endzaweni kube nemtselela wekulahlwa kwemfucuta lenyenti kuyo yonkhe Indzawo Leneligunya Lekumayina i-Fairview (i-MRA). Leminyenti yalemigodzi isesenemaphesenti lasetulu egolide. I-BML i sa kutfola emagunya ladzingekile ekutfola umkhicito kulemigodzi yemlandvo ngetindlela temekheniki kanye nekupolisha lomkhicito kuPlanti ye-Fairview Lekhona. Lokucubungula kabusha kunetinhloso letimbili, kk. Kutfolakala kwegolide kulemigodzi nekuhlobisa simondzawo.

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Masoka Dube Phindile Mashaba, said she was excited to be part of the event. “I am very excited because SOME of South Africa’s most popular it gives me an opportunity gospel singers will be on stage at the to display my talent. I am Shachah worshiping event in White also pleased to know that I River next month. will be sharing a stage with Award winning and much- Takie Ndou,” Mashaba loved gospel star, Takie Ndou, will said. According to the be among the artists that will be event organiser, Joseph dazzling the crowd on 7 December. Gbenle, Shachah is Other big names include local an event aimed at artists, Mpumalanga songbird giving everyone a Phindile Mashaba and Zakes chance to worship Mahlangu. Zanele Mathebula, and enjoy their Mtho Mtshali, Mangaliso favourite artists Goje, ReshenMusic, Tebello on stage at no Khanye and Pastor charge. Ndabenhle Khoza will “People do also spread the gospel of not have to pay Jesus Christ. money if they “Mpumalanga gospel want to praise music lovers, who will God and enjoy be attending the event, their much beloved can expect a lot of energy gospel music. During from my performance as I am much the event there will be a prepared for the event,” Takie told number of motivational NEWSHORN. speakers and other He is one of the most stakeholders who will successful gospel artists in the be addressing the country and has bagged many attendees,” Gbenle awards in his short career. said. These include the Metro Awards, “The fi rst event, Crown Gospel Awards, Mzansi that was held in Gospel Awards, Ingoma Gospel August, was well Awards, Tshima Award and The attended. That is why Fame Award. we are expecting a lot of Gospel star, Takie Ndou, is one of the artists that will be Phindile Mashaba will be part of the Shachah Another artist that promises people at the upcoming performing at the Shachah worshipping event in White worshiping event in White River next month. an outstanding performance, event,” he said. River on 7 December .

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The KLCBT/ SAPPI Limited Nelspruit Community Service Award. The KLCBT/ Performance Booster Young Entrepreneur (Below 35) Award.

Liz Mac Kintosh from Nel 3, Melody Tomlinson from Symphonia for SA (winner) and Melody Tomlinson from Performance Booster, Qoli Mlambo, Fumani and Austin Naresh Naidoo from SAPPI. Ngomane and Travor Kubayi from Welverdiend Chef Academy. The KLCBT /Buscor Township and Rural Enterprise Award. KLCBT annual awards

Sta Reporter Kruger Lowveld region. To celebrate the chamber’s 21st birthday, the theme of fi re and ice, THE 21st annual award ceremony of the symbolising the organisation’s Kruger and Lowveld Chamber of Business rollercoaster ride, was present in the food and Tourism (KLCBT) was held at a on the custom-created menu, the trophies glittering event in Mbombela. handed out to the winners, as well as the The prestigious event, with the theme rock band, Ultimate Rock Productions, of fi re and ice, was attended by the who’s providing the life entertainment. who of the Lowveld at the Emnotweni The showcase of excellence was an Arena. opportunity to award outstanding business Representatives of all the chambers achievements, sound business practises in the region attended the event, which and recognising business and individuals was co-hosted , by KLCBT chairman, who make a diff erence in the Kruger past TJ Mare. Also in attendance Lowveld community, Mare said. were government dignitaries and past In his speech, KLCBT president, presidents. Oupa Pilane, said he was proud of all Dr Norah Fakude from Buscor, Tsakani Mabunda from Mpfuxeleto Wa Marimisi and Sizile The lavish event was a celebration of the fi nalists, who “continue to excel, Ndlovu from the KLCBT. that which is good and fun about in the despite the hard economic challenges and The KLCBT/Halls Properties Alan Bachelor Sustainability Award. The KLCBT/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Emerging Entrepreneur Award.

Schalk Barnard from PWC, Andrea Els from Barberton Adventures (winner), Martin Joe Izeboud from Halls Properties, Jack Magongo, Lindiwe Mncina and J Sambo from Pieters from Barberton Mines Transformation Trust and Senzo Mamiza from Barberton Africa Green Earth Projects. Adventures. The KLCBT /City of Choice Travel & Tours: Large Tourism Enterprise Award. The KLCBT/ Tshwane University of Technology Innovation Award.

Brenda Roopai from City of Choice with Michelle Higgo and Aphiwe Nomvulo from Stay Dr Annemarie Breytenbach from TUT, a representative from the Mpumalanga Show and Easy Emnotweni. Lyzelle van Wyk, also from the Mpumalanga show. For News: Masoko Dube on 071-545-0895 or [email protected] Wednesday 13 November 2019 9

The KLCBT/ Hotels.com Tourism SMME Award. The KLCBT/BUCO Nelspruit Large Business Enterprise Award.

Pratik Stephen from Hotels.com and Erika Meier and Dylan Tholet from Happy Pottie Potgieter from BUCO and Barry Herbst from Pronto Computer Solutions. Hound B&B. made at glittering event The KLCBT/ Konica Minolta SA Customer Service Award. diffi cult conditions that the country is received the award on behalf of the experiencing, with declining revenues”. Kishugu Group. The tough competition saw only 15 “It was totally unexpected, but awards given this year, of which 14 were extremely gratifying to be able to contested. After an extensive adjudication share this recognition with all our past process, the fi nalists and winners were and present colleagues who made this selected. possible. Thank you all very much,” The coveted President’s Award, the Grobbelaar said. only special award given at Pilane’s He commended the staff who have sole discretion, went to Kishugu worked at Kishugo and built the company for its unrivalled contribution to the to where it is today, and said he was proud Kruger Lowveld economy over several to be part of such a winning team. generations. “Their contribution to the community THE KLCBT team proudly announced and the economic growth of the region the winners in the 2019 KLCBT goes above and beyond the criteria and annual awards, which is a platform to requirements of any of the other awards,” showcase excellence in every aspect of Pilane said. a business. Gerhard van Tonder from Konica Minolta SA and Lyn and Kurt Mulder from Hamilton The CEO of Aviation, Emile Grobbelaar, The winners are: Parks Country Lodge. The KLCBT/ Mopani Pharmacy Company The KLCBT Tracker Connect Medium The KLCBT/Crossing Superspar Social Health and Wellness Award. Business Enterprise Award. Investment and Philanthropy Award.

Simon Sutherland from Premier Hotel The Winkler and Mitch Terblanche from Mopani Pharmacy and Jacques Danie Snyman from Tracker Connect and Leon van Linda Grimbeek, COO of the KLCBT on behalf of Crossing van der Westhuizen from Centurion Systems. Rooyen from Hinterland Afgri. Superspar. The KLCBT/ MMC President’s Award. The KLCBT/ Nelspruit Fasteners Small Business Enterprise Award.

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Salvation is not based on certain churches, Evangelist Vally Shakoane (Marite God always speaks through His Word it is the plan of God Assembly of God) Pastor Fanie Ngwenya (Mountain View Assembly) Jesus came on earth for the fi rst time life through salvation that we may not GOD’S special revelation of Himself in as God, housing a Jewish body of a man perish, He has prepared a special place His Word is an incredible picture of His to save all mankind (John 1:14). ( As a for us for rest; He shall wipe away all grace. We could not know God if He did pastor, please check this paragraph for tears from our eyes; and death shall not take the initiative to reveal Himself. me). be no more neither shall there be any David used several words to refer to It is, therefore, salvation came fi rst to more sorrow nor crying nor pain; for God’s Word - law, testimony, precepts the Jews and then to the Gentiles (Romans the former things will be done away and commandment. It also refers to the 1:16) and Jesus also said it in the Gospel (Revelation 21:4) referent fear of Him and certain rules. of Matthew 20:16 that the fi rst will be the This is an invitation to respond unto With each reference to God’s Word, last and the last be the fi rst. God’s call for salvation and we will live David lists an accompanying characteristic In concern with the salvation of men, forever without with Him (Rev. 21:3) - perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, enduring, the focus of God is now shifted to the May the Lord richly bless you and true and righteous. Finally, David lists the Gentiles before the event of Jesus’ meet your heart desires at an appointed eff ects of God’s Word. It revives, brings second coming. The message preached time of need. wisdom and rejoicing and also enlightens. currently is to restore men to God since It is important to remember that God’s Adam, the fi rst man fell. We are all from Word is His revelation of Himself to us. Pastor Fanie Ngwenya. one bloodline (Acts 17:26) and through As such, we do not worship the Bible, but one man (Adam) “... all have sinned and rather the One who gave it. The reason the considered apart from the God of the are made destitute of the glory of God” Bible is perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, Word. God did not reveal Himself in His (Romans 3:23 JUB) and through one man enduring, and righteous is because God Word so that we might treat the book as (Jesus Christ) salvation is brought to all is. His revelation reveals, refl ects and is our greatest treasure. Instead, He gave us men (Acts 4:12) consistent with His character and nature. His book so we might know how to regard «For the times of this ignorance God The reason we can become revived, wise, and worship Him as our greatest treasure overlooked, but He now commands all joyful, and enlightened by God’s Word is in Spirit and truth. The reason God’s Word men everywhere to repent» (Acts 17:30 that it points us to the One who can ensure is more desirable than gold and sweeter JUB) those characteristics also in us. than honey is that through it God leads us Jesus is the only way, truth, and life God does not give life, wisdom and to Himself, the One who is pre-eminently (John 14:6) joy as gifts outside of Himself. He gives desirable and who alone is worthy of our He was crucifi ed and died on the us Himself and we fi nd all those things adoration. Growing love for the Word of cross for our sin, He is the perfect Lamb in Him. It is the Word of God that points God should naturally lead us towards a sacrifi ced for our sin (John 1:29) us to the God of the Word, who then growing love for the God of the Word. This world without Jesus is doom. Thus completely satisfi es our soul with Himself. the reason God destined us to eternal Evangelist Vally Shakoane. The Word of God should never be God Bless you. Vrae wat God jou NIE sal vra nie in partnership with Indian Evangelis Adriaan de Beer and Italian Universities EK kom onlangs af op ‘n klompie geklee? waarhede en vrae daarin vervat, wat God gaan jou ook nie vra hoe groot God jou nie sal vra nie, wat soveel sin jou salaris was nie, maar Hy gaan jou maak, veral in ag genome die moeilike vra of jy jou karakter gekompromiseer lewe waarin ons onsself bevind. Baie het om dit te verkry? mense kla, baie kry swaar, baie gee God gaan jou nie vra wat jou moed op, maar God gee nooit moed op werkstitel was of hoeveel grade jy gehad oor ons nie. Hy bly getrou, Hy is die het nie, maar of jy jou werk na die beste ow Een wat lewe gee en dit in oorvloed. van jou vermoeë uitgevoer het? ly N pp y Abba Vader wil jou vandag help, Hy God gaan jou nie vra hoeveel vriende A tud o S wil jou situasie verander, maar daar is jy gehad het nie, maar Hy gaan jou vra T IA & ND voorwaardes aan verbonde …. 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Tumelo waga Dibakwane before removing the horns. The vet ensured that no cut was made close to any nerve. The remaining horn was then IN AN eff ort to stave off poaching and smoothly ground and the animals were save the rhino population from extinction, back on their feet within half an hour later. Nkombe Rhino partnered with the While not an ideal solution, dehorning Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency had already proved to be successful in (MTPA) to safeguard the iconic creatures. diverting poachers. The Manyeleti Game Reserve in Nkombe Rhino is a South African Mpumalanga is one of the hardest hit NPO providing support and protection of rhino poaching areas in the world, and this endangered wildlife species. It provides is where the organisations took the fi rst funding and provisions to the dedicated step last week in curbing rhino poaching. men and women at the forefront of this This is also a ground breaker whereby scourge. Due to the increasing demand for non-profi t organisations (NPO’s) and rhino horn in the East, Nkombe had so far Tydens die opening van die nuwe Caltex vulstasie in Badplaas is van links, Cindy Gouws government reserves could work together. focused a large amount of its resources on van Forever Resorts, die Caltex-haas, Siyabonga Masina, hoofseun van Laerskool Rhino de-horning is painless, similar this species. Badplaas, Greg Moldenhauer van Caltex, Riaan Opperman, die skoolhoof van Laerskool to humans clipping their fi ngernails. The By protecting these animals, it would Badplaas en die hoofmeisie, Andiswa Mwale. rhinos were located by the air wing before be possible to safeguard other species as being sedated by a veterinarian. well. Manyetleti is part of the MTPA’s A ground crew stabilised the animals, tourism products. Caltex open nuwe vulstasie in Badplaas met fanfare DIE opening van die nuwe Caltex Barrel en The Snack Box binne die vulstasie in Badplaas is ‘n bewys van vulstasie, sê hulle het sterk bande harde werk, toewyding en ‘n positiewe gesmee met Caltex, wat hy glo nog vir gesindheid teenoor die gemeenskap. baie jare gaan strek en talle generasies Te midde van die moeilike ekonomiese gaan dien. tydperk het die ondernemings, Caltex en Hulle het ook aan die Laerskool Forever Resorts, steeds daarin geslaag om Badplaas ‘n R10 000 brandstof uit te brei en werk te skep vir plaaslike koopbewys geskenk as deel van Ground crew and a veterinarian at work, dehorning a rhino in the Manyeleti Game inwoners. hulle ondersteuning aan die plaaslike Reserve last week. (PHOTO supplied) Kobus Tait, die eienaar van Stock & gemeenskap.

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For sales: Raylee on 072-796-2936 or [email protected] Wednesday 13 November 2019 ENTERTAINMENT 13 Mpu Cultural Xperience festival starts this month Masoka Dube “This festival continues to be popular building through culture and giving young It will be followed by a Street Carnival for its high impact performances for social and upcoming artists an opportunity to Xperience at the Promenade Centre and cohesion,” Ntshalintshali said during the showcase their talent,” she added. Kasi Xperience at Ebukhosini Resort CULTURE, Sport and Recreation MEC, offi cial launch of the fourth edition of the This year’s festival will start with in Nkomazi on November 29, featuring Lindiwe Ntshalintshali, has called on the Xperience, which was held at Emnotweni a Comedy Xperience at Emnotweni Madumane, AKA, Cassper Nyovest, people of Mpumalanga to support the Sun on October 31. Arena featuring Donovan Goliath, Trevor Dee, Uncle Mdu, DJ Zoe and annual Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience “South Africans need to support this Thenjiwe, Mduduzi Ntuli, Mathewu Boza, Sergio. festival starting on November 22 at the initiative for its intended purpose of Stopnonsons, Tsietsi Matlakala, Ngcozi On November 30 the festival will Emnotweni Arena. promoting social cohesion and nation Yebo and Salesman. off er a triple bill of excitement and entertainment. It starts with Traditional Xperience at Esigodlweni in Kahhoyi (Nkomazi), followed by Bubbly Lifestyle Xperience at the Botanical Gardens in Nelspruit and the day will end with Music Xperience at Mbombela Stadium featuring Kwesta, Dr Malinga, TP Zet and Chosen, Lil da Kid and Mlindo, The Vocalist. The festival will usher in the festive season with Soul Session and Bubbly Lifestyle Xperience on December 1 at the Botanical Gardens featuring Afrotraction, Samthing Soweto, Micasa, Musa, Karabo, Stimela, Wilson B Nkosi, Sweetmike and Princess Indlovukazi. This year’s Cultural Xperience will conclude with the Gospel Music Awards on December 8 at Communio Church featuring Vashawn Mitchell, Lebo Sekgobela, Sicelo Moyo, Godfrey Mondlane and Sbu Noah. “We need to acknowledge cultural diversity and cultural heritage and promote unity by affi rming, conversing and celebrating people’s way of life while establishing culture as an economic Culture, Sport and Recreation MEC, Lindiwe Ntshalintshali, tries her hand in playing the marimba at the launch function. investment,” Ntshalintshali said. Tourism festive season campaign launched

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane the unique tourism and heritage off erings available for tourists to explore in those small towns”, Mthethwa said. THE Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks The campaign kicks off with local media Agency (MTPA) has offi cially launched its houses hosted on an exploratory tour of annual festive season campaign last week, the town of Kaapsehoop to experience that will run until January 17 next year. some of the aff ordable activities available “The campaign is aimed at both trade in the province. and tourism consumers who travel to visit Other events during the festive season friends and relatives, for leisure and other include the Mpumalanga cultural purposes. The campaign further aims to experience on 30 November, Nabalabantfu get rid of the perception that travelling Picnic Festival in Nkomazi on 15 is expensive and only for the elite,” December and the Mbombela New Year’s explained Xolani Mthethwa, the Executive Eve on 31 December. Manager of Tourism at the MTPA. “As we welcome tourists to our This year’s festive season theme is province during the festive period, we “Mpumalanga, beyond wildlife”, which would like to urge our communities to talks to the many diverse tourism off erings stop seeing tourists as soft targets that can that visitors can enjoy in the province be robbed of their belongings. besides the wildlife experience. We condemn acts of violence and Some of those off erings include, but crime against tourists. We appeal to our not limited to, the Geotrail at Makhonjwa communities to report any crimes against Mountains, the 4x4 route at Songimvelo tourists to their local law enforcement Malolotja Transfrontier Conservation agencies. Area, the Samora Machel monument, Tourists contribute positively to the the liberation heritage route at the Gert provincial economy and create jobs in the Sibande District and the wild horses at hospitality sector. Let us work together Kaapsehoop. and protect them,” concluded Mthethwa. “During this period we will be profi ling To explore the aff ordable festive season small towns in the province as part of packages, visit www.mpumalanga. the “Know Your Small Town” campaign. com and follow the MTPA social media This will allow us to create awareness on platforms.

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THE government has promised to make a particular eff ort to the economic liberation of persons with disabilities. Minister in the Presidency: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, made this promise during the Disability Rights Awareness Month that was launched in Middelburg last week. The month-long campaign is aimed at raising awareness of the harmful eff ects stigmatisation, prejudice and stereotypes have on the disability sector. It also aims to celebrate individuals who have overcome prejudice, societal barriers and hardship to excel in their chosen fi elds. Nkoana-Mashabane said in the next fi ve years the department would focus on improving access to universal education, life skills, skills development and training. “This will be supported by targeted measures to ensure early development screening of all children for developmental delays and disability, with concurrent individualised early Some of the people who attended the Disability Rights Awareness Month launched in Middelburg last week. intervention services for children with disabilities,” Nkoana-Mashabane said. of Activism Campaign we also call on in the disability sector, to unpack the of persons with disabilities fi nd The theme for the campaign is the authorities to take action against the barriers that persons with disabilities expression at district level. “Together Building South Africa Inclusive abuse committed against persons with experience daily and to engage on She expressed appreciation for of Disability Rights”. disabilities,” Nkoana-Mashabane added. solutions that will deliver faster results the disability sector’s commitment “We believe there is a higher incidence Participating at the launch, Deputy over the next fi ve years. to play its part in mobilising local rate of abuse perpetrated against persons Minister, Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, Mkhize emphasised the need to ensure communities, in particular in rural with disabilities. During the 16 Days spent the day in conversation with leaders that responses to the daily struggle communities. Enthusiasm sparked at recruitment drive Masoka Dube welders’ clients are based within the areas they operate in, yet their exposure within the same areas is limited. THE Mpumalanga Stainless Initiative He said MSI and its partners would (MSI) and the Small Enterprise build the fi rst Mpumalanga Trade Market Development Agency (SEDA) have for steel, mild steel, stainless steel and off ered assistance to people who are aluminium products. interested in starting or growing a business The fourth industrial tools would be in welding. used to unlock the potential the sector had They have launched the Mpumalanga to change the status quo of unemployment Informal Welders Recruitment Programme in the province and the country as well, in Middelburg last week. Mashego said. The aim of the programme is to assist The successful candidates will undergo rural and township-based informal welders training, which will enable them to start to access the market and grow their their businesses and those who already businesses in order to create employment. started will be taught how to grow and “We are happy that we fi nally launched sustain their businesses. this much anticipated programme. “Institutions that wish to partner with President Cyril Ramaphosa stated the us in this empowerment programme importance and the central role incubators are welcome to interact with us. Their must play in assisting the country to deal fi nancial and non-fi nancial support will be with our ever-growing unemployment highly appreciated,” Mashego said. rate. As a direct response to the President’s “We already partnered with Small MSI, we decided to come up with Enterprise Development Agency, this initiative,” said MSI CEO, Victor MERSETA, Forek Institute of Technology, Mashego. the Department of Trade and Industry, “Our strategy includes to also create National Youth Development Agency and a welders and fabricators portal in the National Empowerment Fund. Two Mpumalanga as well as a cellphone easy- of our other major stakeholders in this to-use APP, which will assist our recruited project are Columbus Stainless and the small medium enterprises to access Department of Economic Development international and domestic markets,” and Tourism,” Mashego concluded. Mashego said. Interested people can call 013 246 1528 He added that most of the informal or visit mpstainless.co.za

Community members who attended the Mpumalanga Informal Welders Recruitment Programme write their names in the attendance register before they leave.

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Sta Reporter they are willing to assist. They are not playing. People will be arrested,” he said. THE head of AfriForum’s private The police had questioned suspects prosecution unit, advocate Gerrie Nel after Meyiwa was killed and an arrest (known as The Bulldog), is to represent was made, however, the case was thrown Senzo Meyiwa’s family in the murder out due to a lack of evidence. The 2018 Alfred Dunhill champion, David Lipsky from the US, tees o during last year’s investigation into the Bafana star’s death Meanwhile, the NPA said in a tournament. fi ve years ago. statement last month that it had spoken The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was to the family. killed during a robbery fi ve years ago at “As part of promoting openness to Lipsky back to defend Alfred Dunhill title his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo’s home. victims of crime and their families, Five other people were present at the and after several enquiries about the and a two-ball contest on the last two days Dex Sibiya time. unsolved murder, the DPP (Director after the cut. Claiming that no progress was made by of Public Prosecutions) met with the For the past 19 years, the Alfred Dunhill the National Prosecuting Authority after brother of the slain soccer player to THE 2018 Alfred Dunhill champion, Championship had been one of the top the police investigated the case, Meyiwa’s explain why prosecution cannot proceed David Lipsky, will defend his title at the events in golf. Winners over the years family turned to AfriForum to take the at this stage,” NPA spokesperson, Phindi Leopard Creek Country Club outside included Adam Scott, Justin Rose and prosecution forward. Mjonondwane, said. Malalane from 28 November to 1 South African players, Charl Schwartzel “It is important that AfriForum gets “The DPP further related challenges December. and Ernie Els. involved in cases such as these as it is in that the prosecution has experienced with Lipsky, making his debut last year, Schwartzel holds the record for the the interest of the whole country,” CEO regards to the investigations conducted in ended a 50-month title drought by most Alfred Dunhill Championship Kallie Kriel said. this matter, including his request seeking winning in South Africa. titles under his belt, lifting the winner’s “AfriForum serves as a counterweight to the removal of the old investigation team He was the fi rst non-South African trophy four times. Fellow South African, the failure of the state and, as a civil rights as there was no cohesion between the Dunhill champion since Spaniard Pablo Branden Grace, remained the only player watchdog, it is our duty to prevent the investigating team and the investigation Martin in 2010, and achieved his only to have won both the Alfred Dunhill criminal justice system from collapsing, itself, hence the recommendation to previous EPGA victory at the 2014 Championship in South Africa and its he said. appoint a new team that can carry the European Masters in Switzerland. partner tournament, the Alfred Dunhill Speaking to the media recently, investigations forward.” The 30-year-old from Los Angeles Links Championship in Scotland. Meyiwa’s brother, Sifi so, said they It was reported last week that the closed with a four-under-par 68 at This year the Alfred Dunhill wanted answers regarding the lack of police will refocus their investigations on Leopard Creek for a total of 274 and Championship is also committed to keep development from the NPA. those who were in the house at the time a two-shot victory over Scot David its green footprint. “I have contacted AfriForum and of the shooting. Drysdale, who carded a 67. Single-use plastic would be kept at a This year the American will contest minimum during the Mpumalanga arm Nkomazi’s hot weather as well as 156 of the tournament. A new partnership professional golfers from all over the with Bluewater, Refi ll Co and Consol world. Prize money of R23 million will be would also encourage fans and golfers to at stake in the championship, which is part purchase Alfred Dunhill Championship- of the Sunshine Tour under the auspices of branded glass bottles or bring their own the European Tour. reusable ones. These can be refi lled free The 72-hole stroke play championship of charge at various points on the golf includes a three-ball on the fi rst two days course. This is a fi rst for the partnership. Billions paid out to students in error Sta Reporter He said this would not impact on their ability to fund students. “In our investigations, we found THE National Student Financial Aid that R7bn was accounted for irregular Scheme (NSFAS) said it would be able to expenditure and we are determining how fund students for the 2020 academic year much of that can be recovered. despite incurring R7 billion in irregular The recoverability of that R7bn we expenditure. estimate it to be R1bn and we have begun NSFAS administrator, Dr Randall to recover. So far we have recovered R350 Carolissen, told Parliament last week million from universities.” that incorrect payments to students had Getting money back from people who increased by more than 300% between are not yet working is a challenge, 2017 and this year. Dr Carolissen adds.

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Jasmin Muller, die SA kampioen, vlak 4, in aksie. Digitaal verwerk: Riaz du Preez Gimnaste presteer puik by SA’s MAJOR ROLE PLAYERS ON BOARD TO BENEFIT MPUMALANGA

Adriaan de Beer Mpumalanga is verteenwoordig deur 15 Sommige groepe het tot 120 gimnaste brug. gimnaste wat ,meegeding het op vlakke per groep gehad wat die Mpumalangers se Xi-Ane Roets was algeheel sewende vier tot sewe en die NGA gimnaste het prestasies des te meer merkwaardig maak. op vlak 4 (9 jaar) en het goud verower JAMIN Muller is ‘n naam wat onthou skitterend presteer. Die ander wenners is: op die balk. moet word. Muller is as SA kampioen in vlak 4 in Mieke Louw: algeheel tweede op vlak Chaney Prinsloo was algeheel Die 11-jarige gimnastieksensasie van haar ouderdomsgroep gekroon en het goud 6 (13 tot 16 jaar) met goud op spronge en agtste op vlak 5 (11 jaar) met ‘n puik Nelspruit het tydens die onlangse Suid- ontvang op die balk en brons op die brug, silwer op die balk. gemiddeld. Afrikaanse Gimnastiekkampioenskappe spronge met op die vloer. Iane Swart was algeheel derde op vlak 5 Isabel Prinsloo was algeheel agste op in Kaapstad gewys hoe ‘n toekomstige Agt van die gimnaste het onder die Top (10 jaar) met brons op spronge. vlak 5 (10 jaar) met silwer op die vloer wêreldkampioen lyk. 10 geeïndig, waarvan sewe goue medaljes Marlia Spreeth was algeheel vierde op en brons op die balk. Die land se beste gimnaste het teen huistoe gebring het terwyl vier silwer- en vlak 4 (10 jaar) met goud op spronge en Elisma de Villiers was mekaar meegeding oor drie dae by die ses brons verower silwer op die brug. algeheel 11de en het ‘n puik Universiteit van Kaapstad se sportsentrum het vir ‘n totaal van Andeline Grobler was algeheel sewende goue medalje verower op in Rondebosch. 17 medaljes! op vlak 6 (11 tot 12 jaar), met goud op die die balk.

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