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SEVEN men accused of operating drug manufacturing laboratories, who were caught in possession of R210 million worth of Mandrax tablets, are expected to appear in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court again on September 22. Tebogo Nkolwane (40), Mzingise Makoto (69), Rederick Barth (30), Jabulani Dladla (46), Bandile Zigane (35), Vuyo Zigane (32) and Tokologo Maimene (29) appeared in court last week where they were denied bail as their addresses Eskom’s power station in Kriel, . Photo: Sourced had to be verifi ed. They were arrested by the Mpumalanga Hawks and Crime Intelligence last ‘Mpu deadly global Wednesday.

The ght against crime, fraud air pollution hotspot’ and corruption is one of the government’s ESKOM BLAMED FOR HIGHVELD’S DIRTY AIR urgent priorities

Masoka Dube by Eskom. Greenpeace said Eskom’s Steele, senior Climate and Energy Highveld plants emitted more SO2 as Campaign manager for Greenpeace all the industrial emitters in the largest Africa. Mpumalanga Hawks spokesperson, A FRESH study by Greenpeace Africa emitting province in China, Shandong. “There are very real casualties from Captain Dineo Sekgotodi, said the men has revealed that Mpumalanga is topping “However, due to the number, size and Eskom’s chronic air pollution, with were arrested on a farm in Breyten near the chart as the world’s largest sulphur location of ’s coal fi red power disease and premature death the tragic Ermelo. She said drug manufacturing dioxide (SO2) hotspot. stations, it was possible that emissions outcome,” Steel said. equipment was also seized. This follows on the heels of a similar would result in the hotspot referred to in Activists arrived at dawn and set up a Meanwhile, another multimillion-Rand report by the environmental lobby group the report,” said Eskom spokesperson, full hospital scene with “patients” in beds clandestine laboratory, together with a at the end of last year, which indicated that Dikatso Mothae. to blockade the entrance. The beds and storage facility, was also dismantled in the Witbank area was the world’s worst She said Eskom remained committed to activists were chained together to prevent Soweto respectively. emitter of nitrogen dioxide (NO2). continually reducing emissions and had removal, while the makeshift hospital beds “This follows two Hawks project- Analysis of high tech NASA satellite an emission reduction plan, which was were labelled with a plethora of diseases driven operations in the early hours of data has shown that the coal-fi red power currently in execution. caused and exacerbated by air pollution. the morning where members raided stations of Eskom in the province were Nonetheless, anti-pollution activists “The air apocalypse begins here,” said simultaneously a clandestine laboratory in the reason for the dirty air. Kriel, on the from Greenpeace Africa protested at Steele. “Eskom must take responsibility Breyten and a Mandrax chemical storage Highveld, has now been named as one of Eskom’s Megawatt Park headquarters for this deadly air pollution and commit facility in Diepkloof. It is alleged that the the world’ worst SO2 hotspots. in Sunninghill in Gauteng last week, to full compliance with our Minimum laboratory takes the drugs to Diepkloof for In the previous report, Witbank was blocking the entrance to the already Emission Standards (MES). There is no packaging and then export them to other named as the worst aff ected area globally controversial state-owned enterprise. doubt that the levels of sulphur dioxide countries,” said Sekgotodi. of NO2, which is a dangerous pollutant Photos shared with NEWSHORN pollution in Mpumalanga are as bad as the Mpumalanga Community Safety, in and of itself and also contributes to the showed a makeshift emergency hospital levels of nitrogen dioxide and the common Security and Liaison MEC, Gabisile formation of PM2.5 and ozone, two of the scene to highlight the premature deaths denominator is Eskom’s 12 coal-fi red Shabalala, has applauded the Directorate most dangerous forms of air pollution. and diseases allegedly caused by Eskom’s power stations in the province.” for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) The new study corroborated existing polluting coal-fi red power stations in Kriel Steele said the protest was a reminder in the province for arresting the suspects. data, which indicated that Mpumalanga and surrounding areas. that real people were living in the midst of Shabalala said the police did outstanding was a “deadly global air pollution hot “Time after time, data analysis the air pollution crisis and are paying the work, adding that this would contribute spot”, in terms of nitrogen dioxide (NOx) confi rmed that South Africa is in fact in price with their health and in some cases, immensely in the government’s eff orts to and SO2 emissions, Geenpeace said. the midst of an air apocalypse. Eskom’s with their lives. combat drug and substance abuse. Mpumalanga is home to 12 coal-fi red coal addiction and its refusal to comply power plants with a total capacity of more with air quality standards are seriously than 32 gigawatts owned and operated damaging people’s health,” said Melita CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 2 COMMUNITY NEWS Wednesday 28 August 2019 Skukuza court sentences rhino poachers Air quality under Tumelo Waga Dibakwane His counterpart, Adolph Ndlovu, Mketeni, welcomed the prosecution and was convicted for trespassing, being in congratulated the SAPS, Ranger’s corps possession of an unlicensed fi rearm and and the Environment Crime Investigative severe threat THE South African National Parks ammunition as well as possession of a Unit. (SANParks) has welcomed the conviction fi rearm with the intent to commit a crime. He expressed his gratitude to the justice CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and sentencing of three poachers at the He was sentenced to 10 years system for stepping up and ensuring that Skukuza Regional Court last week. imprisonment. all hands are on deck in the fi ght against The three were given varying sentences, Abednigo Mahlabane, who was arrested wildlife crime. “Even one premature death from air relating to rhino poaching in the Kruger in 2017, was convicted for trespassing, “It is very encouraging to note that the pollution is one too many,” she added. National Park. being an illegal immigrant, being in perpetrators are not just arrested but they Meanwhile, according to Jeff rey Mathebula was arrested in 2015 possession of an unlicensed fi rearm and are also sentenced as it should be. Greenpeace, Limpopo’s air quality was and convicted for trespassing in a national pointing of a fi rearm. This is a step in the right direction and also under threat from Eskom’s coal- park and fi ned R10 000 or two years He received an eff ective sentence of 10 it goes to show how this poaching scourge fi red power stations, with the Matimba imprisonment, of which half is suspended years imprisonment. can be overcome if we all work together,” area ranked as the seventh worst SO2 for fi ve years. The CEO of SANParks, Fundisile said Mketeni. pollution hotspot in the world. “Greenpeace Africa believes that it is unfathomable that, as the picture of air pollution in South Africa becomes Three caught grimmer by the day, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy, was even considering with carcasses lowering the country’s SO2 limits,” Steele said. Tumelo Waga Dibakwane “South Africa has the most polluting cluster of coal-fi red power stations in the world, creating unprecedented THREE suspected poachers who levels of deadly air pollution. There were caught in possession of 17 can no longer be any doubt: this is an Suspects who were arrested during the raid in Mpumalanga lay on the ground with their animal carcasses, were denied bail by emergency. hands tied. the Graskop Magistrate’s Court last “It’s time for the minister and our communities. Many young lives have week. National Air Quality Offi cer, Dr been destroyed by heartless drug peddlers Surprise Mdluli (44), Civil Khoza Thuli Khumalo, to act by ensuring Urgent priority who do not care about the future of this (31) and Christopher Mkhantswa (40) compliance with the MES and stricter country,” Shabalala said. were caught between Graskop and air quality standards to protect people’s She has appealed to communities to Bushbuckridge in possession of the health,” Steele added. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 report crime to the police, especially drug- carcasses, a rifl e, live ammunition and Greenpeace Africa’s demands related incidents. She has also encouraged a spotlight. They were not asked to included that Eskom and Sasol, “the “The fi ght against crime, fraud and the police to meticulously investigate all plead and will appear in court again worst air off enders” must commit to corruption is one of the government’s drug-related cases and bring culprits to this week. full compliance with the MES or be urgent priorities; criminals have no place book. Security guards patrolling the area decommissioned and said no further in our communities. We are striving for a Shabalala said that through a speedy called the police when they saw the postponement of this should be crime-free society, “she said. prosecuting process, communities would suspects. granted. The organisation also said that “We are conscious of the devastating continue to have faith in law enforcement Kholofelo Nkambule, senior under no circumstances should the SO2 consequences of drug abuse on agencies. manager Communications at limits be weakened, but strengthened. Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), said the agency What is SO2? condemned any acts of poaching and welcomed all law enforcement SULPHUR dioxide (SO2) is created when agencies’ work in ensuring the fi ght burning materials that contain sulphur, against wildlife crimes continued. found in all types of coal and oil. It irritates “We will be monitoring this case the nose, throat and airways to cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or closely to ensure that justice is served. a tight feeling around the chest. By working together with various It’s a highly toxic pollutant, which can stakeholders and law enforcement cause lower respiratory infections, increased agencies, we will overcome this risk of stroke and raise the risk of death from poaching scourge” said Nkambule. diabetes. 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Sales Manager: Amanda on 074-950-2616 or [email protected] Wednesday 28 August 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS 3 Farmers o to Cape for national awards Farm manager murder Masoka Dube on August 16. Commercial - Nomvula Maya (R150 000); suspects still in jail The overall winner, who also won the Top Entrepreneur: Export Market - Jillian Female Entrepreneur award, Small Holder White (R150 000); Ministerial Special Dex Sibiya FEMALE farmers from Mpumalanga, and Ministerial Special Award: Youth, Award: Youth - Thelma Mgiba (R70 000), who won in the Department of was Khulile Mahlalela from Middelburg. Ministerial Special Award: Disability - THE fi ve men arrested in June last Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries She received trophies, a tablet and prize Merloa Maebela (R70 000). year after the death of Simonsvlei farm (DAFF) entrepreneurs competition, money to the value of R390 000. The MEC for Agriculture Rural manager, Deon de Bruyn (25), are still will be representing the province in the The winners in other categories Development, Land and Environmental behind jail bars. Rawun Mhlanga (28), national awards on Friday (August 29) in are (with prize monies in brackets): Aff airs, , honoured women Derrick Makamo (24), Sifi so Madonsela the Western Cape. Best Female Worker -Sylvia Mnguni in agriculture for contributing to food (33), Oscar Chauke (36) and Solomon The team comprises all the winners (R60 000); Best Subsistence Producer security, economic growth, fi ghting Msimango (33), stand accused of fatally from the awards ceremony, formally - Phethiwe Sithole (R90 000), Top against poverty and joblessness. shooting De Bruyn and seriously injuring known as the Female Entrepreneur Entrepreneur: Smallholder Award - Addressing the gathering, Shongwe Estelle Jansen in a farm attack at her home Awards’ (FEA), diff erent categories. Khulile Mahlalela (R150 000); Top said the awards ceremony deepened the at Simonsvlei Farm in Strydomblok on 17 The award-giving ceremony was held at Entrepreneur: Processing - Thandi Cynthia recognition of the role of women in the June. Jansen (60), De Bruyn’s employer, Nutting House, in the City of Mokoena (R150 000); Top Entrepreneur: historically male-dominated agricultural survived being shot several times. She sector. was admitted to Mediclinic Nelspruit and “Most of these women are farming afterwards spent some time recovering at and have grown from subsistence to a family member’s home. The suspects smallholder and commercial farmers. were arrested three days after the shooting Some are exporting their products through in various locations in the Tonga area. established export markets. As we take They were remanded in custody time to recognise our female farmers for and have since been denied bail in the their hard work and commitment to tilling Komatipoort Periodical Court. They have the land to feed the nation, we also need to appeared in the same court on murder and appreciate the struggles and sacrifi ces they attempted murder charges and another made”, he said. four charges relating The FEA programme is an annual to the attack on de competition which takes place during Bruyn. From left are Department of Agriculture HOD, Lucky Monareng; MEC Vusi Shongwe; Women’s Month, starting with nomination Komatipoort 2019 FEA overall winner, Khulile Mahlalela; acting mayor for Gert Sibande District of projects, followed by a robust physical police spokesperson, Municipality, Bheki Buthelezi and Msukaligwa Municipality mayor, Joseph Mkhaliphi. verifi cation and adjudication process. Sergeant Natacia Mbuyane, said the suspects were Broers van Mpumalanga naliste in Jongboer-kompetisie expected back in The late Deon de court in April next insae in die boere se lewens en boerderye Alex Rose-Innes Bruyn. year. te kry as deel van die beoordelingsproses. Video’s van die boerderye is geneem en TWEE broers van Ermelo in kan op https://www.tlu.co.za/jongboere/) Mpumalanga tel onder die fi naliste vir gesien word. die Transvaalse Landbou Unie (TLU) se Die publiek word vir die eerste keer YOUR Jongboer van die Jaar-kompetisie. by die stemproses betrek, deur te kan George (29) en Stephan (28) Cloete van stem op TLU SA se webblad of deur die die plaas Holbank boer met skape, mielies gunsteling-boer se naam na 34855 te sms. GUARDIAN en sojabone. “Dit is belangrik om ons jong boere die Drie fi naliste kom uit Limpopo en nodige erkenning en aanmoediging te gee ON THE vanjaar is daar ook ‘n vrou, Azelle Uys om landbou se toekoms te versterk,” sê van Heidelberg, onder die agt fi naliste. Bennie van Zyl, hoofbestuurder van die Haar man, Neels, is ook ‘n fi nalis. TLU. Die wenner en twee fi naliste sal Broers, Stephan (links) en George Cloete N4 Die beoordelingspan het reeds einde aanstaande maand tydens die organisasie van Holbank is onder die nalsite vir die Junie by die fi naliste besoek afgelê om se kongres aangewys word. Jongboer van die Jaar-kompetisie. DA calls for Msibi’s removal from executive council Masoka Dube Mbombela’s local municipality. “Msibi was sworn in as member of The latest cases involve Msibi’s alleged the provincial legislature earlier this involvement in the violent beating, year and was appointed to the Cogta THE DA in the province has called injuring, disfi guring and attempted murder portfolio, even though the premier knew on Mpumalanga’s premier, Refi lwe of 34-year-old Mcolisi Sithole Mcolisi he was facing these serious charges,” Mtshweni-Tsipane, to dispose of Co- Sithole in Pienaar outside Nelspruit, the she said. operative Governance and Traditional attempted murder of Given Madonsela, Mtshweni-Tsipane promised the Aff airs (Cogta) MEC, , as a who became partially disabled after he people of Mpumalanga that her tenure Member of the Executive Council (MEC). was brutally attacked and his luxury car as premier would see her focus on This is until the court clears him of almost destroyed, the vandalising of tackling corruption head-on, Grovè- serious criminal charges levelled against councillor Themba Bulunga’s car on two Morgan said. him. Msibi is expected to appear at the separate occasions and malicious damage In response, Mtshweni-Tsipane said: Nelspruit Regional Court in September to the home of Foja Nkosi. “According to the constitution of South and October to face charges of attempted “The charges against Msibi are serious Africa, each citizen has the right to a murder, malicious damage to property, and if the premier is serious about ridding fair trial and to be presumed innocent robbery and assault with the intent to do this province of corruption, she cannot until the conclusion of a legal processes. grievous bodily harm. keep Msibi as MEC until he clears his The MEC is no exception, therefore we Charges date back to August 2017, name,” the DA’s Trudie Grovè-Morgan must allow the court processes to take TRAC IS while he was still the Speaker of said. their course.” ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU ALONG SASSA pay-outs not transferable after death of bene ciary THE N4 TOLL ROUTE Sta Reporter Assistance Act. If the grant is not stopped after one SASSA warned family members who month, a nominated family member can withdraw money of a deceased benefi ciary visit any SASSA local offi ce to cancel it. facebook.com/TracN4 @TRACN4route THE South African Social Security that they are committing a serious criminal If the money is not withdrawn for instagram.com/TracN4 www.tracn4.co.za Agency (SASSA) said it has noted with off ense. If the money is withdrawn, three consecutive months, the grant will TRACN4 shock that family of benefi ciaries who SASSA has got the legal right to approach automatically be cancelled and the money died before the beginning of the following the family to recover the money. will be returned to SASSA. month’s payment cycle still withdrew The Home Aff airs population register People who want more information can money. is linked to SASSA’s SOCPEN database. contact SASSA’s Customer Care Unit on Social grant payments are not When a death is registered at Home 013 754 9439/9428 or hotline number: transferable without following legislated Aff airs, SASSA will automatically be 0800 60 10 11 from 08:00 – 16:00 during procedures as prescribed by the Social notifi ed and then cancels the grant. week days, Monday to Friday. For sales: Raylee on 072-796-2936 or [email protected] 4 NATIONAL NEWS Wednesday 28 August 2019 Farmhouse Register for destitute farmers THE Transvaalse Landbou Unie have a refuge, but some don’t. The (TLU) SA has started a register of empty, organisation cannot support all of these habitable farmhouses to support farmers in farmers fi nancially and is looking at our need of housing. The Farmhouse Register community to fi nd solutions.” TLU SA’s will be kept to help destitute farmers fi nd head offi ce will manage the Farmhouse a temporary home. Register in order to protect the personal “It is a given that many farmers are in information of farmers and benefactors. the process of eviction,” says Bertus van When a farmer contacts TLU SA der Westhuizen, the chairperson of TLU in regards to emergency housing, the SA: Free State. organisation will act as the middle man “It is also a given that no-one can to connect the relevant parties, who will Bosasa boss, Gavin Watson’s mangled vehicle is seen near OR Tambo airport on Monday. fi ght against the forces of nature or have then negotiate with each other. TLU SA (Photo supplied) indemnity against natural disasters. will not accept any responsibilities for the Disasters can hit any farmer, big or small, process and views it as a private matter. with devastating eff ects. Any interested parties can contact the Bosasa boss killed in car crash According to a press release, “TLU secretary of general manager of TLU SA, SA is deeply concerned about the Elanza Joubert, on 012 804 8031 or send Adriaan de Beer “His car literally disintegrated. There is future of these farmers. Some of them an email to [email protected]. absolutely nothing left of it. It’s smashed into millions of pieces. I can’t even begin A CASE of culpable homicide has to imagine what led to this accident,” been opened following the fatal car crash Leshabane told the media. Denel is High Court victory for Solidarity on Monday of controversial company “It is with profound sense of loss and THE trade union Solidarity welcomed employees’ salaries for June and July. Bosasa, now African Global Operations’ deep sadness that we confi rm the passing the High Court ruling that the arms Certain statutory compulsory payments boss, Gavin Watson (73). of Gavin Watson,” he said, adding that the manufacturer, Denel, must fulfi l its such as PAYE, UIF and the skills Watson died after his Toyota crashed Watson family had identifi ed his body at statutory obligations to its employees on development levy were indicated on salary into a concrete pillar holding up a the mortuary. an urgent basis. slips, but have not been paid over. highway bridge near the OR Tambo Watson has been embroiled in a Denel will be compelled by the court Johan Botha, deputy general secretary International Airport. controversial donation to President Cyril to pay over the unemployment insurance of the professional industry in Solidarity, “The man was driving into the airport Ramphosa’s ANC presidential campaign and the taxes deducted from employees’ said although it was a major step in the precinct, when he allegedly lost control when R500 000 was donated to the ANC salaries over several months. right direction for the greater fi ght against of his vehicle and collided with a campaign by Bosasa. This was exposed Anton van der Bijl, head of Solidarity’s the misuse of taxpayers’ money, Solidarity concrete pillar holding up a highway after DA leader, Mmusi Maimane, asked Legal Services, said it was a major victory was still concerned about Denel’s bridge. The victim was certifi ed dead the President about the donation in for Solidarity and the Denel employees. continued survival. on the scene by paramedics and a case Parliament. Public Protector Busisiwe “However, it is regrettable that we had to Solidarity said that the steps against of culpable homicide has been opened Mkhwebane is investigating the matter. go to court just to draw Denel’s attention the struggling arms manufacturer formed for investigation,” the police said in a Watson and some top managers at his to payments that it should have made a part of a much greater campaign, namely statement on Monday. company, including former COO Angelo while ago,” he said. Solidarity’s lawful tax protest. This Company representatives told the media Agrizzi, were also implicated as having Solidarity’s urgent application came protest included at least six legal actions that they did not know why Watson’s was given government offi cials money and after Denel announced earlier that it was against state-owned enterprises and tax driving to the airport. “What we do know other lavish gifts in exchange for favours. only able to pay a certain portion of its plunderers, he said. is that he was alone in the car,” Papa His company is alleged to have pumped Leshabane said in a statement on Monday. millions of Rand into ANC campaigns.

For News: Masoko Dube on 071-545-0895 or [email protected] Wednesday 28 August 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS 5 Kabokweni hosts male Msibi on road trip to sort out depression campaign traditional leadership disputes Masoka Dube engaged in ongoing disputes. Mpumalanga is only one of the Tumelo Waga Dibakwane have depression. It is normal to have it, country’s provinces in which members of but it becomes abnormal when people do THE MEC for Co-operative Governance royal families are at loggerheads over the not go to places where they can get help,” and Traditional Aff airs (Cogta) in traditional leadership and Msibi’s aim is to THE patron and founder of Depression he said. Mpumalanga, Mandla Msibi, is on a resolve the ongoing fi ghting. Awareness South Africa, Boitumelo During the event, a candlelight session road trip, visiting royal families who are Msibi recently visited the Siboshwa Mogane, hosted the second annual was held to remember those who royal family in Malelane concerning a depression awareness campaign at the committed suicide due to depression and dispute about a legal successor for the late Mpumalanga College of Nursing in also to give hope to those who are still Shushu Ngomane of Kamaqhekeza. He Kabokweni last week. in need of help. Thereafter an awareness expressed confi dence that members of the Mogane said the campaign was march was held from the college to royal family will co-operate and support launched last year after they realised Kabokweni Complex. the outcome of the joint decision to move that most communities were lacking Among the dignitaries who attended forward. information on mental health and were Princess Buthelezi from the The meetings were part of Msibi’s depression was not taken seriously in the Buthelezi clan in KwaZulu-Natal, Queen undertaking to implement the resolutions communities. Nombulelo Ngomane from Hhoyi of the Provincial Committee on traditional She said the initiative aimed to use Traditional Council and Queen Nandipha leadership disputes and claims, which was every platform to educate the public to Mahlangu from Ndzundza Phungujwa decided during a provincial parliament deal with the stigma associated with the Traditional Council in Katjibane. sitting. illness. Also in attendance were the college “Our responsibility is to implement “Mental health is one of the issues that management, Mrs Mpumalanga 2019 the recommendations of the committee the community must be informed about Charity - Kgau Ntini, Mrs Mpumalanga tasked with this issue. The fi rst step in any manner, on any platform and daily. 2020 fi nalist Shirley Ngutsane, Eullender would be to inform the families about When we launched this awareness last Nanni, various speakers including clinical the recommendations and allow them to year, we promised to take a stand to fi ght psychologist Moses Mkhabela, Dikeledi meet and decide on who the successor and win the battle against depression,” Tolo from the Lighthouse Support Group should be. The next step is for members Mogane said. in Johannesburg, workers unions, the of the inner royal family to submit the “This year our Theme is #Males you National Education, Health and Allied name to the government for a certifi cate of Matter. We chose the theme because men Workers’ Union and the Democratic recognition to be issued,” Msibi said. are always expected to carry the load, no Nursing Organisation of South Africa. When asked about the details of matter how heavy it seems,” she said. Nursing students also attended in the committee’s resolution, Cogta “If men speak out, the community call numbers. Mpumalanga MEC for Co-operative spokesperson, George Mthethwa, refused them names. Men are being abused and Governance and Traditional A airs (Cogta), to comment on the grounds that it was too they go through a lot, but the stigma GET HELP HERE: Mandla Msibi. early to make the report public. that surrounds the strangeness of men in communities is way too much as they OTHER organisations to assist with mental suff er in silence because of uninformed problems for free: communities. For a person to function • Dr Reddy’s Help Line - 0800 21 22 23; normally every day, it all begins in the • Cipla 24 hour Mental Health Helpline- mind,” explained Mogane. 0800 456 789; • Pharmadynamics Police &Trauma Line - The president of the student 0800 20 50 26; representative council (SRC) at the • Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety college, Sfi so Shabangu, advised students Helpline - 0800 70 80 90; to love each other so that they would • ADHD Helpline - 0800 55 44 33; be able to notice when their friends • Department of Social Development were going through diffi culties. He also Substance Abuse Line and 24 hour helpline encouraged men to attend events of this - 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 32312; nature. • Suicide Crisis Line - 0800 567 567; “I am appealing to all men to always • SADAG Mental Health Line - 011 234 4837; attend such events because it will help • Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour - 0861 435 787. BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Cllr Ruth Raganya, Council Speaker them to know where to get help when they

Legislation to bene t local musicians NOTICE OF COUNCIL SITTING Tumelo Waga Dibakwane them against their passing into law. “However, we at the dti are of the view that both legislations will go a long way THE Deputy Minister of Trade and to ensure that our musicians maximise Notice is hereby given in terms of Chapter 4, Section 19 (1) of the Industry, Nomalungelo Gina, says the the opportunities available to them to Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 that Bushbuckridge Local amendment of the Copyright Act of exploit their talents and to form part of the Municipality Council will convene an Ordinary Council Sitting arranged 1978 and the Performers’ Protection Act mainstream economy,” she added. of 1967 will signifi cantly benefi t South “Mention is made of these laws as follows: African musicians. because today is about the recognition of Gina was speaking at a ceremony aimed traditional music and musicians in this Date: Thursday, 29 August 2019 to announce the 2019 South African genre and their talents as well as their Traditional Music Achievement (SATMA) creativity. This is a special annual event Awards nominees in Mbombela last week. that recognises the creative expressions Venue: Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Council Chamber “The dti is the custodian of the of the musicians in South Africa who (Bushbuckridge) Copyright Act of 1978 and the Performers’ specialise in traditional music,” said Gina. Protection Act of 1967 that recognise the She added that, if well regulated, rights of musicians to their musical works supported, protected and commercialised, Time: 10H00 A.M and their performances and provides the cultural industries, which include economic benefi ts,” said Gina. musical, literary, artistic, dramatic works, All members of the public and stakeholders are hereby invited to “Both these Acts are outdated and not as well as fi lm and television, could lead in line with international best practices to an economic boom. attend the Council Sitting and should be seated in the chamber at least as well as the digital era, hence the She mentioned studies in the US that 30 minutes before the meeting commences at 10H00. department engaged in an initiative to show that copyright-based industries grow amend them,” said Gina. exponentially even if the economy was All enquiries should be referred to Mr Aubrey Mnisi, Communications She said the bills to amend the two under depression as core copyright-based Acts have undergone a parliamentary industries add about $1.3 trillion (R19 738 Manager at 079 874 3334 or 013 004 0292 during o ce hours. process and were now with President trillion) to the American economy. Cyril Ramaphosa for his signature “This happens when the sector is well- after having been approved by both the regulated with a progressive copyright National Assembly and National Council regime. The laws that protect and promote www.bushbuckridge.gov.za of Provinces. The Bills elicited diff erent traditional music must be an enabler for Notice No: 15/08/2019/63 views with some stakeholders supporting traditional music to thrive. Sales Manager: Amanda on 074-950-2616 or [email protected] 6 Wednesday 28 August 2019

Women are signi cant The beauty of a woman Buyisiwe Ngwenja (AGCI Shabalala Church) Daisy Makaringe (Marite Assemblies of God)

THERE are numerous human of love that God has Proverbs 31 v 10-31: “Who can fi nd verses speak about service. perspectives towards women, infl uenced for the all people in a virtuous woman? For her price is far A woman with a good heart, who by customs and personal experiences. the world. He gave above rubies.” is ready to serve her family and Naturally, some would be negative and his only begotten When life is faced unrealistically, community, is virtuous, indispensable some positive. I am intending to show son that whosoever confusion follows. This statement suggest and awesome. Gold, silver and that women’s signifi cance is of uttermost believes in Him shall that we all should strive and discover diamonds cannot be compared to this importance in scripture and it does not never perish but the truth about our lives. God is the only type of a woman states the Word of mean it is only confi ned to the Bible. It have everlasting life. source of our true lives, so we should take God. Heroes and heroines are those who should be observed across cultures and In order for that son from the Word of the God if we desire impact our world with service. Some cannot be undermined. to be born, a woman peace and tranquillity among us. woman can attest to the statement; “the In Genesis1:26-27 God created a man was needed so that We are misled and regard physical way into a man‘s heart is through his and a woman in His image and likeness. she will carry a child appearance as the most important stomach.” God made men and women to have in her womb until thing than what God wished we should I am inviting women to focus on the dominion over the fi sh of the sea, over the Buyisiwe Ngwenja. birth. embrace. We consider our looks a priority. inner beauty that does not rot or vanish. birds of the air, the cattle and over all the Luke 1:31 says; Proverbs 31:30 says “charm is deceptive I suggest we stage beauty contests and earth and every creeping thing upon the “behold you shall conceive in your womb and beauty disappears”. Going to the fashion parades based on what people do earth. There are various scriptures in the and bring forth a son and shall call His salon, having our rather than how they look. Word of God showing women’s diff erent name Jesus. Matthew 1:21 tells about nails done and Legacy is an aspect we should work roles; such as being a helper to her the meaning of the name of Jesus, which buying beautiful towards, but we fail as a result of our husband, going to the well to draw water means that He will save people from their clothes with the aim actions. Our main thing should be to for her family, asking her son to kill an sins (that is preventing them from failing of making ourselves respect the women of our country, animal so she can prepare a meal for the and missing the true end and scope of life, beautiful is not a encourage and appreciate their inner father to eat. She is seen in a judicial role, which is God). problem, but the beauty instead of only their physical as well as one who delivers benefi ts to her Women are loved, favoured and used problem is when we beauty. Love, kindness, dedication and family and taking on a leading role where by God to fulfi l His purposes. It would make these things passion, zeal, enthusiasm, sympathy, necessary. be a great joy to me when people would our focal point. God empathy, perseverance, persistence, In Deuteronomy 27:16, honour to learn to give respect, honour, love and sees a woman of patience and gratitude should be our women as mothers was mandatory and protection to all women. honour as the one outlook to ensure all women of the failure to do that was punishable. The WOMEN ARE SIGNIFICANT. who has a good world of their beauty. Word teaches us about the highest form God bless you. Daisy Makaringe. heart (v12), the other GOD BLESS YOU.

For sales: Raylee on 072-796-2936 or [email protected] Wednesday 28 August 2019 ESWATINI NEWS 7 Annual post-harvest losses eSwatini to host 2020’s mega event Alex Rose-Innes 70 global and local performing acts are to be seen on three stages. in eSwatini amount to R50m Not only music, but also art expo’s WITH the popularity of MTN’s Bushfi re are held alongside various genres of event and the large amount of artists workshops and fi lms. Alex Rose-Innes more than 40% of all fresh produce went to waste annually. This includes all fresh applying for gigs, applications are now The 2020 edition of this mega event products, as well as meat, eggs and diary. open until October 31. will take place from 29 to 31 May in the eSWATINI He said lack of knowledge in cold chain As Africa’s largest and most inclusive Malkerns Valley of eSwatini. reported a post- management was the reason for these festival of music and the arts, MTN To apply, click https://mtnbushfi re. harvest loss of E50 losses. Bushfi re has earned its global reputation howler.co.za/artistapplicationform2020. million (R50m) “Proper cooling, transporting and as a distinctly African, yet globally- Only successful applicants will be during the Cold warehousing systems are critical if we infused, festival experience. As many as contacted. Chain summit held want to grow the economy. We want by the National to upgrade eSwatini’s operations with Agricultural new innovations to embrace the highest Marketing Board effi ciency standards for increased exports. (Nam Board). This is in line with government’s focus of Dr Mike turning around the economy,” he said. Dr Mike Mathebula, Matsebula, chairman Matsebula was hoping that the recent chairman of of the board, said in summit suffi ciently addressed these issues NamBoard. developing countries for the industry to grow.

Tender applications not yet on par King Mswati III joined the festivities ahead of the hunt. Alex Rose-Innes information, while those who off ered tenders also did not keep within the time line. Butimba Hunt gets king’s blessings ELIGIBILITY and transparency are the “It is defi nitely a skills shortage Alex Rose-Innes regiments set out for this major cultural main factors hindering compliance with and if we wish to benefi t the country, event. tender applications in eSwatini. all tenders should adhere to stringent Armed with knopkieries, fi rearms This is according to eSwatini Public regulation,” Dlamini said. WITH His Majesty King Mswati III’s and spears, regiments from across the Procurement Regulatory Agency Training sessions had been started to blessing, the fi rst Butimba Hunt since country convened for the libutfo where (ESSPRA). address this issue and Dlamini added 2015 occurred during the fi nal week of the king, cabinet ministers and various Acting CEO, Buhle Dlamini, said last that ESSPRA hoped that it would be to last month. senior royal members of various tribes week that compliance was not up to the benefi t of eSwatini and those who This year’s expedition took place in the joined them in song and dance to prepare standard and tenders lacked important tender. Hlane Royal National Park and various for the event.

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Sales Manager: Amanda on 074-950-2616 or [email protected] 8 SKOLE / SCHOOLS Wednesday 28 August 2019 Hoërskool Nelspruit debatspan presteer DIE Hoërskool Nelspruit (Nellies) se debat teen Hoërskool Die Punt gewen. debatspan het vyfde algeheel geeïndig in Die seniors moes argumenteer dat die ATKV se nasionale debat-kompetisie. klimaatsveranderingpraktyke deur Twee van Nellies se debatspanne het op nasionale wetgewing gereguleer moet 4 Augustus aan die ATKV se nasionale word. Hul afrigter, Theo van der debatsfi naal in Goudini deelgeneem, Westhuizen, sê hy is in sy skik met die waarvoor 14 skole ingeskryf het. prestasie. Twee seniors, Danté van der Westhuizen Die junior debatspan, bestaande uit en Ernst Pieterse, in graad 11, het hul Niandi Coetzee, Cornelis van Dyk en Ziné Maree, was die enigste graad 8’s tussen die 14 junior spanne. Hulle het Grey Kollege van Bloemfontein oortuigend gewen met hulle bekkige argumente Agter, van links, is die Hattingh drieling, Flip, Julius en Mardus (o/10) en Sheba Sithole dat nasionale (o/12). Voor is Jandri van Zyl (o/9), Ciska van der Merwe (o/7), Janke Steenkamp (o/9), vakansiedae in Suid Damian Botha (o/9) en Francois Jacobs (0/8). Afrika afgestel moet word. Hul afrigter, Laerskool Witrivier atlete gaan SA’s toe advokaat Maritza Uys, het haar NEWSHORN Verslaggewer Witrivier wat nege landloopatlete in die uitstekend van Mpumalanga-span het wat volgende haar taak gekwyt maand aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Landloop en die skool is DIT gebeur nie aldag dat een skool nege Kampioenskappe in Pretoria gaan baie trots op die atlete na nasionale kampioenskappe stuur deelneem. jong spannetjie se nie, nog minder dat ‘n drieling onder hulle Die drieling is Flip, Mardus en Julius talent,” sê Magda tel. Hatting, wat in die o/10 ouderdomsgroep van der Merwe, Dit is juis die geval met Laerskool gaan meeding. Nellies se debat- en redenaars- organiseerder. Agter is Ernst Pieterse en Danté van der Westhuizen, met Ziné Maree, Niandi Coetzee en Cornelis van Dyk, voor. NHS digs deep to help poorer schools Alex Rose-Innes provincial pass rate, Nelspruit Hoërskool (NHS) aided Diwiti and Lehawe Secondary schools. IN an ongoing initiative to assist With dedicated teachers (giving up their formerly disadvantages learners to reach weekends), better resources and facilities, their full potential and increase the NHS will continue to off er extra classes. The latest subjects to be addressed and additional classes included Maths and Life Sciences. “We have gained new knowledge in subjects we are struggling with and we can now use the information to pass the record exam,” learners said afterwards. “We are now hopeful for the exams ahead.” NHS also hosted another winter school for the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union members’ grade 12 children. “The purpose of the winter school was to prepare learners for the upcoming record and fi nal matric exams,” said NHS deputy head master, Willie van der L inda Spasimante shares her knowledge Merwe. with some of the learners. These are two of the projects NHS assist needy schools with. The programmes also involve the development of academic, sport and education.

Mrs Yvonne Vorster teaching learners from Lehawu Secondary School. Lehawu learners hard at work. For News: Masoko Dube on 071-545-0895 or [email protected] Wednesday 28 August 2019 SKOLE / SCHOOLS 9

Nellies landlopers op pad na SA kampioenskappe

LAERSKOOL Nelspruit se landlopers het weer puik presteer en nie minder nie as 19 atlete is in die Mpumalanga landloopspan ingesluit wat op 7 September aan die SA Kampioenskappe in Pretoria gaan deelneem. Op die foto is, agter van links: Julian Middel, Mariette Jones (afrigter), Dian Venter, Kacey Fincham, Christian Tryhou, Lana Theron, Tanya Pieterse, Joshua Fincham, Milnie du Toit, Ethan Green en Mieke Pauer. Voor: Matthias Odendaal, Nina Du Toit, Kyle Robinson, Ihwan Pretorius, Kamea Fincham, Mia Maree, Luka Visagie, Leney Maree en Louis Odendaal. Hoërskool Nelspruit se senior debatspan kán  ink dink

Adriaan de Beer redenaars het tydens Afriforum se Dink Augustus by Hoërskool Montana in Die Nellies sterre is na ‘n naelbytstryd as of Sink onvoorbereide debatkompetisie as Pretoria plaasgevind, waar NHS teen 43 naaswenners gekroon. naaswenners uit die stryd getree. spanne van vooraanstaande debatskole Die span se afrigter, advokaat Maritza DIE Hoërskool Nelspruit (NHS) se Die Noordstreek uitdunne het op 16 meegeding het. Uys, sê sy is trots op die drie Nellies se Vyf senior spanne van NHS het vermoë om binne vyf minute drie sterk deelgeneem, maar spanmaats Milda van argumente ter stawing van hul standpunt Dyk, Jana Ingwersen en Ernst Pieterse het voor te hou. Hulle toespraak het slegs die ander spanne gewys waar Dawid die twee en ‘n half minute geduur, waarna ‘n wortels gegrawe het. Hulle het tydens die debatsgesprek van sewe minute tussen die gala-aand die fi nale debat teen Afrikaans twee spanne gevoer is. Hoër Seunskool van Pretoria gevoer en Hoërskool Nelspruit was in 2017 die moes hulle bewys dat om te boikot nie ‘n nasionale wenners van dié kompetisie en sinvolle vorm van burgerlike protes is nie. in 2018 die Noordstreekwenners.

Debat-sterre, Jana Ingwersen, adv Maritza Uys (afrigter), Ernst Pieterse, Magda van der Merwe (onderwyseres) en Milda van Dyk. NHS motivates Ehlanzeni matrics for upcoming Record exams Adriaan de Beer

HOëRSKOOL Nelspruit (NHS) has stepped out to help matrics in the Ehlanzeni district by motivating learners for the upcoming Record exams. The school prides itself on its achievement of maintaining a 100% matric pass rate over more than the past decade and aspires to assist other schools in Ehlanzeni to reach their academic goals as well. NHS started the Nellies Care outreach programme to share their knowledge, Lentsa Motau with Lihawu pupils, inspiring skills, time and facilities to uplift and them to work hard in their matric exams. empower the community and province. Nellies Care is involved in a number of study programme. ongoing projects with motivational talks “You will only reach your full potential being just one aspect of the programme. if you work hard. Through hard work, The fi rst motivational talks were commitment and determination nothing recently presented to the Thembeka can prevent you from achieving your full Secondary School, Lihawu Secondary potential and your dreams”, she said. School, Mthombo Secondary School and With these motivational talks the school Sabane Secondary School, to encourage want to inspire learners that anything can and uplift matric pupils before the be done, regardless of their background upcoming Record exam. or the school they attend. It also seeks Lentsa Motau, a past pupil of Hoërskool to build long lasting relationships Nelspruit, shared her personal story from with fellow teachers and pupils in the her high school days where she fi nished Ehlanzeni district. with good results in matric. She also “We would like to invite businesses shared her experiences when she went on and schools that would like to be part of to study at university and completed her the Nellies Care initiative to make contact degree in marketing. with us. Working together with the circuit Motau further elaborated about her offi ce we would not only like to help career as a coach and marketer, while empower learners but also their educators, still playing professional netball. She as well as principals with methods, WWW.RACUS.CO.ZA encouraged the matrics to set goals, systems and tips to improve education in / manage their time well and work out a Ehlanzeni,” the school said in a statement. André Brummer on 081-704-8591 or [email protected] 10 WOMEN’S MONTH FOCUS Wednesday 28 August 2019 For women - ensure your own nancial wellbeing RESEARCH by the World Health Live within your means. Organisation (WHO) suggests that women Have an open discussion with your could live up to eight years longer than spouse. As women, we have a right to their male counterparts. know what is going on with the family While having greater longevity than a and household fi nances. Participate as a The Working on Fire women in Mpumalanga in good spirits after a Women’s Day Forum man may seem great, but it means that team and have healthy discussions about at the MTPA Auditorium. investment or retirement funds would future savings and expenses. A spouse have to last longer too. may need to reshuffl e their personal However, many women often take a fi nances to be able to support the whole Mpumalanga re ghters attend break from their jobs to raise children or family if there is going to be a break in care for ageing parents, which mean a service to raise children. It is vital that one break in income. Healthcare is expensive does not cash in their retirement funds Women’s Day Forum at MTPA and incidences such as divorce and death to be able to support the family through of a partner can leave a woman in dire this time. You will be taxed on amounts Masoka Dube of funding available to entrepreneurs. fi nancial straits. that you withdraw and will diminish your Sheila Makhubela, What women should do: retirement investments. educational specialist, gave Start saving as early as possible. It is Plan for emergencies. An emergency WITH more than 30% of Working a motivational talk on the important to put money away from your fund will give you peace of mind that on Fire (WoF) employees being ability of attitude to get very fi rst pay cheque. Save more when you can support yourself and will not women, it was only apt that they ahead in business and life. you are able, particularly when you are be fi nancially stranded. This sometimes were part of Mpumalanga’s “It is never too late to young and have fewer responsibilities. occurs with the death of a spouse when Tourism Parks Agency (MTPA) It is begin doing what you The power of compounding growth over funds are tied up and cannot be accessed commemoration of Women’s dreamed of, so, stop planning time is too big to ignore. If you have not readily. Furthermore, you could have Month. never for your funeral and focus on started saving yet, speak to a fi nancial unexpected medical expenses or even Various bases across too late to the future,” Makhubela said. adviser to put a savings plan in place as have to pay for mundane but necessary Mpumalanga sent 23 women begin doing The women also soon as possible. maintenance to your car or house. who were hosted as guests of what you participated in a debate on Make saving a priority. Have a positive Delay retirement. Do not be tempted to honour. WoF provincial staff “Women in Business” and attitude towards saving. When the retire early. Work for as long as possible and head offi ce personnel also dreamed of received various goody bags fi nancial concerns of the family become even if this means working when your celebrated this special day from WoF. the primary concern, women tend to spouse or partner has retired. with them. The day concluded with save less to meet these demands and are Meet with a fi nancial adviser. This will Nobuhle Hleza from lessons in self-defence by Sensei therefore poorly prepared for retirement. provide you with a holistic and eff ective the Youth Development Comfort Mavuso from the Take an active role in your own fi nancial plan to provide for your needs. A fi nancial Agency talked about the diff erent levels Mpumalanga Kyokushin Karate Club. planning. Do not leave this up to your adviser can assist in securing your future spouse or partner. and building your wealth so that you Settle your debt. Try paying off debts as are able to fulfi l essential investment fast as you can aff ord. It is normal to owe objectives that every person should have. money on a car and house, but pay cash Source: Alexander Forbes. (Edited for as far as you can and do not live on credit. style and length). Task Force gives goods to anti-poaching unit

Masoka Dube On the morning of 8 August, Newman, Lesley Jansen van Vuuren, Pauline Tennant and Colleen Venter set off to meet THE Wildlife Task Force (MWF), the Black Mambas. sponsored by residents of Marloth Park They drove through the Kruger, in co-operation with friends and families, stopping for some amazing sightings, both local and overseas, celebrated and arrived at Balule Bush Camp in Women’s Month by donating much- Hoedspruit in time for sundowners. While needed goods to the female members of gathered around the fi re they met two the Black Mambas anti-poaching unit in of the team members and learned a bit Hoedspruit. about the Black Mambas and some of The Voluntouring Africa team has been the individuals and how and where they instrumental in many projects that have fi t into the team, not forgetting the dog, been done as well as ongoing projects in Sasha. Marloth Park. The Black Mambas were set up in 2013, “We had a phenomenal response to our originally to protect the Olifants West appeal, which we launched in April and Region of Balule and later expanded, now subsequently received more than R8000 protecting all boundaries of the Balule 52 in donations towards this project,” said 000 ha reserve (part of the Greater Kruger MWF secretary, Mary Newman. Park). They are the fi rst line of defence “In addition, we were given 36 scarves responsible for the early detection of and beanies, enthusiastically knitted by a poaching in KNP. group of ladies co-ordinated by Colleen In addition to the anti-poaching patrols, Venter and Nicci Burger,” she said. the mambas are role models and an Debbie Altenkirk tirelessly stitched integral link into educating the nearby together 36 bags, into which the goodies communities. were placed, ready for the journey to MWF volunteers thanked everyone who Hoedspruit, said Newman. played a part in their project.

From left are Colleen Venter, Pauline Tennant, Lesley Jansen van Vuuren and Mary Newman with members of the Black Mambas anti-poaching unit in Hoedspruit.

André Brummer on 081-704-8591 or [email protected] Wednesday 28 August 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS 11 Manzini condemns incompetence in Mpumalanga health sector MANZINI CALLS FOR SUPPORT OF THE NHI

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

The MEC for Health in Mpumalanga, , recently met with From left are Lina Msiza, Martha Moche, Merriam Boroko, Millan Mogane, Vinolia Nkangala district health workers, senior Sekgobela, Catherine Ken and Palesa Mashe. management, labour union representatives and staff from the Nkangala district offi ce, to discuss improvement in the health Female rangers demand sector. The meeting was held at the Emalahleni (Witbank) Local Municipality offi ces. Manzini said the primary motive of the equal treatment meeting was to engage health workers in the district and to encourage them Tumelo Waga Dibakwane equipped” with good fi rearms. to continue to strive for excellence and “Our old guns sometimes lock while we provide proper health care services. are chasing the criminals and when they Manzini, strongly condemned FEMALE rangers from the Mpumalanga retaliate, we end up being victims. incompetence in the health sector and Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) claim Our radios are not working well and said that health workers were there to that they are not being treated equal to that too has been causing us a lot of miss provide hope to patients. That could their male counterparts, saying men get communications and place our lives in only be attained by being dedicated preference with regards to promotions and danger,” she complained. and committed in ensuring that quality employment. Ken further appealed for better health care services were rendered in all Health MEC, Sasekani Manzini. This is according to senior fi eld ranger, protection from the justice system, provincial health facilities, she said. Catherine Ken, a speaker at the recent especially when they killed poachers. She also urged health workers, “Let us forge ahead and obtain health World Rangers Day and Women’s Month She said the law often took the side of communities, organised labour unions, care justice in our lifetime. The NHI is celebrations. poachers, who do not hesitate to kill the corporate and other health partners and overwhelmingly supported by the majority Ken said another problem was that rangers when they were arrested. stakeholders to embrace the proposed of our people and through the hard work those who have grade 12 and other Chairperson of the MTPA board, National Health Insurance (NHI), which of all health care professionals; the NHI qualifi cations were given fi rst preference, Thulani Nzima, said rangers were the would serve as a great equaliser to social would yield positive results for the benefi t while those who only have in-house guardians of the planet’s most precious inequality. of the people.” qualifi cations were being ignored. natural assets. “We are pleading with the employer He said it was frightening to think that to always consider those who have been every day when they go to work their lives in the fi eld for a long time instead of were at risk as a result of human greed, employing those with better qualifi cations, cruelty and disparate agendas. without experience,” Ken urged. “Without suffi cient protection, proper in partnership with Indian “My question is, why are they taking law enforcement and a strong support us to school and do not consider the network for these unsung heroes of and Italian Universities qualifi cations we received from them?” conservation, our eff orts to protect wildlife She said there were some of the rangers is a lost case. Any conservation action who have been working for more than 35 should start with supporting those who put years but do not hold matric certifi cates. their lives at risk to protect it every day,” Ken also complained about the lack said Nzima. He refused to respond to the of equipment, especially the use of old issues Ken had raised, but admitted that fi rearms, while poachers were “well most of what she said was true. ow ly N pp y Informal settlements to be upgraded A tud o S T IA & Tumelo Waga Dibakwane ND in I LY TA I THE upgrading of 93 informal settlements in Mpumalanga was gaining momentum, the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlement said. A session held recently at the City of Mbombela by both the national and provincial departments of human settlement on the National Upgrading Support Programme (NUSP), brought town planners from all municipalities in the province to share experiences and craft strategies to deal with the mushrooming Provincial forum champion, Buyisiwe IT’S TIME TO STUDY IN ITALY & INDIA and formalisation of informal settlements. Zuma. Provincial forum champion, Buyisiwe required to develop upgrading plans for Zuma, has lauded the government for all its informal settlements. She said the setting aside the budget that would be province was in the process of developing specifi cally used to upgrade informal 93 informal settlement upgrading plans in settlements. various municipalities, which were in an Zuma said she saw it as a progressive advanced stage. step that demonstrated the government’s She added that the development of determination to upgrade informal Informal Settlements Upgrading and settlements in the province. Management Strategy for the province is “This grant cannot be taken lightly set to be fi nalised in the current fi nancial since the government has prioritised the year. upgrading of informal settlements, so it The provincial NUSP forum is held demonstrates the drive from government. quarterly to share knowledge with The grant will also help the province to stakeholders with the view to improve on reach its set targets,” said Zuma. delivery and track on progress made in the As part of the conditions to access upgrading of informal settlements across grants, Zuma said the province was the province. For News: Dex on 071-418-9770 or [email protected] We cover Swaziland

Wednesday 28 August 2019

Sbu Nkosi makes Mbombela supporters proud

SPRINGBOK winger, Sbu Nkosi, scores his second try against the Pumas at Loftus Versfeld last Saturday. He underlined his Rugby World Cup credentials with a sparkling brace of tries as the Springboks registered a 24-18 win over Argentina in Pretoria. Nkosi, who hails from Barberton, was named Man of the Match after his brilliant performance against the Pumas. Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, con rmed that the two-try hero has penned his name in the Springboks Rugby World Cup squad. Photo: Johan Orton Mpu Cycle Tour is here

Masoka Dube stage races in the country and is getting a lot of publicity overseas as well. International riders have joined this THE fi rst stage of the fi fth well-established brand in the Mpumalanga Cycle Tour will take place cycling community.” on Saturday (August 31) from the One of the former Blyde Canyon to Swadini. participants of the More spectators than ever Mpumalanga Cycle Tour, before is expected at the various Willie Smit, signed for the stages of the race, which will be European Katusha-Alpecin cycled over four stages only. It is team after winning two It was a six-stage event until never consecutive races. last year. too late to “What makes Smit’s Speaking at the launch of achievement even sweeter the tour in White River, the begin doing is that he is a local MEC for the Department what you cyclist, who honed his of Culture, Sport and dreamed of skills in Mpumalanga,” Recreation, said. Ntshalintshali, said: “We “Smit’s rise to the European are excited to be part of cycling scene should act as the historic edition of the motivation to other cyclists, Mpumalanga Cycle Tour. who will be taking part in this year’s This year the tour turns fi ve and we tour to go all out in search of top could not have imagined when we honours,” the MEC said. She also said started this road race that it would grow the success of this event would benefi t Richard Mnisi, Pertunia Mdaka and Malumbi Sindane modelling the jerseys of this year’s so big within a short space of time. provincial tourism and would lead to job Mpumalanga Cycle Tour during the launch of the tour in White River. It now ranks among the biggest road opportunities for locals.

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