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LEBONE Mashego (21), the winner of the Mkhabela. newly launched Miss Marite Market beauty “I believe that after the event people will pageant, has promised to ght against teenage change their perceptions about our area pregnancy, substance abuse and other related since it is rather known for its criminal social ills. activities,” she said. “Even the princesses She was crowned at a lavish event in Marite, promised they would use this platform to Bushbuckridge, which was attended by make sure that Marite as a whole becomes prominent businesspeople and dignitaries, a better place and break stereotypes including Bushbuckridge mayor Sylvia associated with it. Nxumalo. They would become in uencers assisting Event organiser, Locracia Mkhabela from discouraged youngsters to get their lives Esther Modelling Agency, said the reason they back on track.” presented the pageant was to bring the people Mayor Nxumalo pleaded with the youth of Marite together and give young talent a of Marite to refrain from criminal activities platform to showcase their talent. and start their own businesses instead of “The beauty contests also serve to create waiting for handouts. She also urged school a sense of togetherness and a ord young children to do well as they “are the future of ladies an opportunity to address social ills. I the region”. was happy to see the community support the The event was sponsored by Delvinal event. Local artists, poets and dancers also Decorations, Baru-Baru Bar Lounge, Tshepo got a chance to showcase their talents,” said Big T and Dan Matsane. Pictured from left is rst princess, Deneo Maseko, Miss Marite Market Lebone Mashego and second princess, Michel Magagule, during the crowning of Miss Marite Market. Neighbours rescue sleeping woman from burning house Tumelo Waga Dibakwane saw fl ames everywhere and her bed was use candles as we have electricity. The was on his way to town at the time but already burning. She managed to escape unfortunate part is that we lost everything was extremely happy that his daughter from the house. in the house, we are left with only the managed to escape unharmed. A 19-year-old woman from Cork Village Neighbours who rushed to her aid clothes that we are wearing,” said Nkuna. “We lost everything, but I am glad that in Bushbuckridge escaped death after the managed to douse the fi re with buckets of “But I am grateful that am still alive and people from the village and churches house that she was sleeping in caught fi re water. They said they did not call the fi re unharmed. came to our rescue by donating some of and burned down. brigade “because we are far from rural For now, my wish is to have at least a the necessary stuff so that we can survive. Dimakatso Nkuna, who is staying with areas and even if we call them they do not house because we are now staying with We are now pleading with the public to her 65-year-old father, said she was saved pitch”. neighbours and we are depending on our donate whatever they can,” said Nkuna. by neighbours who shouted her name “I still do not know what might have father’s grant to survive,” said Nkuna. when they saw the house was alight. caused the fi re because I switched off Her father, Madala Nkuna, was not at Nkuma said when she woke up, she the stove after cooking, and we do not home when the fi re broke out. He said he CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 2 COMMUNITY NEWS Wednesday 17 July 2019 Municipality terminates Rand Water contract

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane for the transferred staff has been carefully considered and we want to assure them This is what is left after the Nkunas’ house caught re. and their families that their employment EXECUTIVE mayor Sylvia is safe and their condition of services and Nxumalo has offi cially terminated the salaries are safe. No employees will lose Bushbuckridge Local Municipality’s their jobs or be negatively aff ected by the Church takes family under its care contract with the Rand Water Board, take-over,” said Nxumalo. them, but as the father cannot share a saving R23 million per month in the A reporting system will be introduced, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 room with his daughter, we need more process. which will allow residents to report water resources so that they can have a better This, despite the fact that the leaks, service delivery breakdowns, burst Pastor Donald Matsane from Jehovah house,” he said. municipality still owes Rand Water R283 pipes, illegal connections, blocked sewer Shamma Bible Church said they raised The police were called and a case were 670 037, according to Rand Water Board drains, water supply interruptions and any funds to assist the family to get a shelter, opened last Wednesday at Culcalter Police spokesperson, Justice Mohale. other related service delivery issues to the food and clothes. He appealed to residents Station. Communication offi cer, Patience Nxumalo said the money could be better municipality. to join hands with them to help the family. Sibuyi, said they would investigate the used to maintain water-related issues and Meanwhile, Mohale confi rmed that the “I am grateful for what the community matter to fi nd out what might have caused increase the municipality’s capacity in contract ended on June 30 and had not has already done for the family. We are the fi re. Those willing to assist can contact supplying water to its communities. been renewed. trying to build a two-roomed house for pastor Matsane on 082 298 6187. “The termination of the contract was He said that 142 Rand Water employees done in the best interest of the community have been absorbed by the and the fi nancial viability and municipality under section 197 ‘Police, CPF in cohesion with criminals’ sustainability of the municipality of the Labour Relations Act because our fi nancial forecast and conformed a closing Tumelo Waga Dibakwane fearing for their lives. indicates that the municipality balance of R283 670 037 “The problem is that you report the will be saving a fortune when this was still outstanding. matter to the police and before you even function is done in-house,” said “Included in the balance is RESIDENTS of Bushbuckridge and get home the criminals will start calling Nxumalo. an amount of R 86 077 988, surrounding areas are accusing police you and threatening you. They tell you She said the municipality which is a historic debt and members of the Community Policing that they will not be arrested, instead, they would absorb some of the Rand and is being disputed by Forum (CPF) of protecting criminals. will deal with you,” one resident said. Water employees to ensure the municipality. An They say that they are scared to report Some criminals allegedly told residents uninterrupted distribution arrangement is yet to criminal activities because some police that they had informers within the police and supply of water to be signed by both and CPF members alert the criminals, ranks and the CPF. communities. This parties on how placing their lives in danger. “We know a few of the CPF members includes all the the municipality Residents, who asked to remain who are on the payroll of the criminals, workers who were is going to anonymous out of fear of victimisation, that is why they always know when the performing tasks settle the told NEWSHORN that when they report police will raid their houses and also avoid including water outstanding those criminals to the police, they (the roadblocks every time,” the source said. purifi cation and balance,” criminals) “attacked us and accuse us of Acornhoek police cluster distribution. Bushbuckridge Local Municipality executive mayor said Mohale. being snitches”. It is alleged that some communication offi cer, Captain Mpho “Job security Sylvia Nxumalo. residents were forced to leave the village, Nonyane, dismissed the allegations. She said there were many platforms where cylinder heads cabeça do motor community members could report their For Bakkies Vans grievances anonymously. 4x4 SUV “We are calling all those people who Amarok 2.0 Hilux 2.4/2.7/3.0 Pathfinder 2.4/2.7 claim that our members are working with BT-50 2.5, 3.0 LandCruiser 3.0 Pajero 2.5/2.8/30 Colt 2.5/2.8 LandRover 300Tdi Qashqai 1.5 the criminals to come forward because if Condor 2.4/2.5/3.0 K2500 / K2700 Rav4 1.8/2.0/2.4 they do not report them they will continue Corsa 1.7 KB 2.3/2.5/2.8/3.0 Santa Fe 2.4 Discovery TD5 Navara 2.2/2.5/3.0 Sportage 2.0 to terrorise them,” said Nonyane. Drifter 2.0/2.5/2.6 Nitro2.8 Triton 2.0/2.4/2.5 Bohlabela CPF chairperson, Jupiter Fortuner 2.5/3.0 NP200 1.5/1.6 Tucson 2.0 Malomane, also dismissed the allegations Hardbody 2.0/2.7 NP300 2.5 X-Trail 2.2 / 2.5 T 013 752 3015 - C 065 915 6247 saying those who have evidence must 49 Bester St, Nelspruit come forward. 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Sales Manager: Amanda on 074-950-2616 or [email protected] Wednesday 17 July 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS 3 MEC urges communities to blow the Don’t miss rst whistle on corrupt health o cials trade show at Emnotweni NURSE NABBED AFTER ABORTION BRIBE Sta Reporter Masoka Dube allow such illegal acts to spread in our “Corruption undermines good health facilities,” she stressed. governance and the rule of law to the Manzini said the department has already detriment of economic growth,” Mokoena THE Nelspruit/Mbombela Local THE MEC for health in , started to investigate the matter internally. concluded. Tourism Organisation will host the fi rst Sasekani Manzini, has urged residents “I urge people to come forward and trade show of this kind in Mpumalanga to report illegal activities committed at speak out about any ill-discipline of our on 30 July at Emnotweni. health centres. workers so that we are able to curb bad Forty exhibits have already booked Manzini’s appeal follows an incident habits,” she added. stalls and great prizes and lucky in which a male nurse from Bethal was The pregnancy was also over 12 draws, special event speakers and live arrested for corruption after allegedly weeks. Although the Choice on demonstrations are also on the cards for demanding a R700 bribe to perform Termination of Pregnancy Act allows the day. an illegal abortion at a clinic, as the for termination on demand by women For food fundi’s, there will be chefs’ pregnancy was over 12 weeks. In terms of up to the 12th week of pregnancy, demonstrations and various animal the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy a decision to terminate from week NGO’s will make up an entertaining Act such abortion is not allowed. 13 to 20 must be taken by a medical day for the entire family. The woman reported the matter to the practitioner in consultation with the The show will start at 10am and a police and the Hawks accompanied her mother. special networking cocktail at R100 per to the SEAD Community Health Centre The Provincial Head of Directorate KLCBT member and R150 for non- (CHC) in Bethal (Emzinoni) and arrested for Priority Crime Investigation, members will be held at 5.30pm. the nurse on 2 July . Major General Zodwa Mokoena, RSVP to [email protected] or call Martin Mandla Mlotshwa (57), who was said corruption had a negative Noleen at 013 755 1988. released on R 500 bail, appeared in the impact on development and service Bethal Magistrate’s Court the next day. delivery. He said victims were So you want me to The case was postponed until Friday (July deprived of their 19) for further investigation. rights because of GET IN TOUCH “I am very disappointed with the greediness and illegal acts of the professional nurse. he encouraged to address your advertising needs? The department’s mandate is to serve the communities to Phone Amanda on 074-950-2616 or public with health services at no costs. report any acts Raylee on 072-796-2936 What happened was unacceptable and of corruption. actions must be taken if the employee is found guilty, said Manzini. “We do not have a policy that says people should pay for services of YOUR pregnancy termination. I would like to thank the patient who reported the matter Health MEC Sasekani Manzini appeals to the public to report corrupt health to the police for her bravery. We cannot o cials. GUARDIAN ON THE Mpumalanga police winning cash-in-transit ght N4 Dex Sibiya “This unit will extend its mandate and Meanwhile, Cele said the success rate deal with other crimes of fear that are of the 72-hour Activation Plan was also terrorising our communities. This would gaining momentum. THE police in Mpumalanga have had include murder, rape, car hijackings, “This plan mobilises maximum enough of cash-in-transit (CIT) heists. house robberies, house burglaries and resources to ensure that preliminary This was made clear again when cops cash-in-transit heists,” Cele said. investigation is done thoroughly and to killed three robbers in Bushbuckridge While a Bushbuckridge-based police guarantee that no evidence is lost and during a foiled CIT heist, while another offi cer who reacted to a CIT in progress perpetrators are expeditiously brought to robber was killed by security guards was shot and wounded, three criminals book. This was done at the backdrop of when robbers attacked a CIT vehicle were shot and killed during botched CIT the spike in a cash-in-transit heist which near the Boschfontein Periodical Court in heists. dropped drastically in 2018,” Cele said. Nkomazi. Police are also investigating the Speaking to NEWSHORN last week, The provincial police have also foiled robbery which happened near National Commissioner spokesperson, successfully achieved two foiled CIT the Boschfontein Periodical Court in Brigadier Vish Naidoo, said the police attempts and made arrests in others. Nkomazi, when a suspected robber was have made a signifi cant breakthrough in These latest incidents come in the wake shot and killed in a shootout with security the fi ght against CIT heists since it was of Police Minister Bheki Cele’s deploying offi cers. initiated in May 2013. of the newly established Anti-Gang Unit No money was stolen or security guards “CIT robberies have been stabilised to the police’s fi ght against CIT crimes. killed in either incidents. and we have made a positive impact on it by reducing the numbers. Continuous gathering of evidence and intelligence helps us with intercepting and quickens our response to CIT such as the one in Bushbuckridge,” he said. TRAC IS Naidoo has called on members of the ALWAYS THERE community to assist the police in its fi ght FOR YOU ALONG against the CIT heists that are rampant in the country. He wished the injured police THE N4 TOLL ROUTE offi cer a speedy recovery and thanked the teams for their bravery and swift action. The police have also partnered with facebook.com/TracN4 @TRACN4route the department of health by requesting instagram.com/TracN4 www.tracn4.co.za them to alert them should any person seek TRACN4 medical attention from unexplainable gun wounds. Police have also requested communities to stop protecting suspects and to report suspicious looking perpetrators by calling Pictures from the crime scene of the foiled cash in transit robbery that happened in the SAPS Crime Stop number Nkomazi last week. 08600 1011.

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Unwavering trust in the Sovereign God The Word of God in the life of a believer Pastor Mthandeni Mazibuko (Dwaleni Assemblies of God) Pastor Mzwake Jezile (The Alter Ministries)

MTHANDENI Mazibuko has recently to trust God through stormy seasons and THE Word of God is the foundation in released his fi rst book titled “Unwavering fi nding purpose in the midst of trials. the life of a believer. trust in the Sovereign God”. All these aspects encourage us to Jesus said whoever hears His words and Mazibuko says the aim of the book is fi rmly rely and have an unchangeable, does according to it, is like a wise man to encourage people in “this last days” to unstoppable trust in the Sovereign God. who built his house upon the rock. That trust in the Lord. Unwavering trust in the Sovereign house could withstand all the storms and Mazibuko, who was born and grew up God book is available. The writer can winds that came against it. at Dwaleni in Ngodini outside Mbombela, be contacted on 076 396 7554 or at The believer whose life is founded upon believes that he was chosen by God to [email protected] the Word of God can withstand the storms present scriptural concept and patterns of life. We should not build our lives on according to the will of the Almighty worldly counsel and ungodly principles. God. He is dedicated to do the work of the Our lives would be destroyed in times gospel and to also teach and preach the of attacks and trials. The safe and secure Word of truth. foundation is the Word of God. “Trust in the Lord is a valued character The Word of God is faithful and attribute lacking in today’s world in a trustworthy. The promises of God are a sense that certain conditions and life source of strength in times of diffi culty struggles have caused our faith to waver. and affl iction. When encountering life struggles we tend The Word of God will not return to Him to doubt the love and the power of God in vain but will accomplish the purpose upon our lives,” said Mazibuko. for which He sent it for. Pastor Mzwake Jezile (The Alter Ministries). He says in his book he is also teaching The Lord promises to help us and the current generation that we need to remove our fears. We must trust in the We must remember who we are in Jesus have a persistent trust that even in our faithfulness of God’s promises and face Christ whenever we look into the mirror struggles in life, God will take us through. every situation with faith and confi dence. of the Word of God. We must have an unwavering trust in The Word of God must be followed and We must be fi lled with the Word of the Sovereign God, faith, knowledge obeyed. We must not stop with hearing the God. Those who delight in the Word of of the One we trust, the power of God, Word of God but must obey it. God and meditate day and night on His the wisdom of God, leaning on God’s We must be doers of the Word and not Word would experience success in all their unlimited understanding. We must learn Pastor Mthandeni Mazibuko. hearers only. endeavours. Every time we hear the Word of God it The Lord told Joshua to fi ll his heart and is like looking in a mirror where we see mind with the Word of God in order to an image of ourselves. We see our true make his way prosperous and have good condition. success. Therefore we must rectify whatever We should not fi ll our hearts and minds fl aws are refl ected in the mirror. We also with the fi lth and the evil of this world. have the assurance of our image in the Rather we must fi ll it with the truths of the mirror. Word of God. GENERAL NEWS Shoprite proposer in line for award Tumelo Waga Dibakwane Start-up Awards. Bushbuckridge-born Jubilation Magagule, known as Mr Shoprite THE man who became famous after his Proposer, posted a clip on social media in marriage proposal video went viral has which he proposed to his girlfriend, with been nominated for the Southern Africa an engagement ring, at a Shoprite outlet on Valentine’s Day. The Southern Africa Startup Awards is the fi rst annual award to celebrate and recognise the spirit of innovation and achievement in the start-up ecosystem in the Southern African Development Community. “Three weeks ago I received an e-mail from the Southern Africa Start-Up Awards committee, informing me that I was nominated under the three categories, Best Newcomer, Best Brave Founder and Best Social Impact of the Year 2019,” said Magagule. “I received the nomination because of my proposal video which went viral and it has touched so many hearts of people around the world,” he added. Magagule is a music promoter, digital marketer and also involved in other spheres in the entertainment industry. “God always work in mysterious ways, and I don’t know what I did to deserve this. The nomination means a lot to me, and winning the award would be a bonus Bushbuckridge-born Jubilation Magagule, for me. known as Mr Shoprite Proposer, has been “I thank Southern Africa Start-up nominated for the Southern Africa Start-up Awards for the platform and also the Awards that will take place in September. person who nominated me,” he said. His nomination came after he posted a The awards will be held in Cape Town video, in which he was proposing, on social on the 13 September. media.

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Sales Manager: Amanda on 074-950-2616 or [email protected] 6 COMMUNITY NEWS Wednesday 17 July 2019 Farmer grows passion to create jobs Tumelo Waga Dibakwane his back yard before he managed to secure four hectares of agricultural land where he is farming with diff erent vegetables. He A LOCAL farmer from Thekwane South sells his produce at the Mbombela market in Mbombela has urged young black and in Mozambique. people to consider farming as a business He now generates enough income to to make a living and grow the country’s support his family and created 13 jobs for economy. local people. Grievance Mbhalati started farming in “I have realised the potential in farming and since then I never looked back. It is a sustainable business that needs patience and love. The good thing about it is that it has an unlimited market because people want to eat every day,” he said. Mbhalati said young people must look into farming instead of focusing on job hunting or stay at home claiming that there were no jobs available. “Sometimes, you fi nd that there are people, who own land but there are not using it,” said Mbhalati. “Young people must know that farming Small farmer Ashly Mnisi and his son, Angelo, showing cabbages produced on his farm in is not only about plants but there are Nkanini Village, Bushbuckridge. diff erent kinds of farming that they can do and make a living while creating jobs for their families and other people,” he added. Land invasion threatens Local farmer, Grievance Mbhalati, at work He is adamant that in order to succeed on his farm. in farming, people must be dedicated and work hard. agricultural development “I must also warn those who want to start farming that they must be prepared Masoka Dube together with law enforcement agencies, to face the climate change orientated municipalities and traditional leaders to challenges, such as lack of water and bring this scourge to an end,” Msibi said. storms. We sometimes lose our vegetables THE land invasion that was taking place He said land invasion in rural areas was due to that, but that is not an excuse not to in Mpumalanga posed a serious threat to committed by people who were cashing in farm,” he said. food security, the Mpumalanga House of on unsuspected individuals by allocating He concluded by condemning those Traditional Leaders Chairperson, Chief them land for settlement. who sell their land to be developed as Sandile Ngomani, said last week. A memorandum of understanding residential areas. It interrupted and even ended eff orts (MoU) was signed between the He said they should rather consider of small farmers, Ngomani told department, the SAPS, the South African using the land for farming or other NEWSHORN, saying that small farmers Local Government Association (Salga) commercial reasons to accumulate and community members no longer had a and the traditional leaders as signatories to revenue and grow the economy. place to conduct their farming activities. mobilise resources in the fi ght against land He also complained that the invaders invasion. According to the department the were cutting down indigenous trees and in MoU will soon be amended to include the the process destroy endangered species. Department of Rural Development and According to Ngomani, animals and Land Reform. community members are facing a dire “Land invasion is one of the serious situation as a result of the invasion. threats to food security. Communities in “What worries me is the fact that most rural areas depend on land for grazing of the people who invade the land do have and for small scale farming to feed their a place to stay. When they see people families. MALELANE TENDER building their homes at the new plots, they “Any allocation of land must be in also go there and illegally buy a piece of line with the provision of the applicable land, knowing very well that they are not legislation such as the Spatial Planning of ADMINISTRATION OFFICE going to use it,” said Ngomane. Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) “What these people do is wrong because that determines land for human settlement, We are open to serve they are just being greedy. We try to evict business and other purposes,” Msibi said. The Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury has them, but the police are not doing enough “Any occupation of land outside decentralised its tender administration offices to assist us,” complained Ngomane. the applicable legislation is illegal During a meeting that was held last and the department will ensure that to all regions in an effort to improve access to week in Mbombela, the traditional leaders the perpetrators are brought to book services and to reduce the cost of doing appealed to the Mpumalanga Department to face the full might of the law,” he business with the government. of Co-operative Governance and added, urging traditional leaders and Traditional Aff airs (Cogta) to assist them municipalities to work together for the The Provincial Treasury’s office in Malelane is in their fi ght against land invasion. proper allocation of land. intended to provide support to all prospective Cogta MEC, , said the He warned that failure to do so would suppliers of goods and services to the department would assist the traditional create a fertile ground for land invasion. Provincial Government who reside in Nkomazi leaders to confront the scourge of land A farmer from Hazyview, Ashley Mnisi Local municipality and surrounding areas. invasion head-on. said: “Small farms that are situated within “Land invasion is a criminal act and the communities benefi t everyone as they those who perpetuate it must be arrested The Office also provide technical assistance on sell their products at a very low price,” and face prosecution. We are working said Mnisi. the Central Supplier Database as well as advisory services on tenders/bids that are published by the Mpumalanga Provincial Schoemanskloof roadworks complete Government. Sta Reporter to locals. Numerous local labourers were also temporarily employed for the project. Mr. , MPL Visit Us 24 Air Street, Malelane MEC for Finance, Economic Development “During the 10 months of roadworks, and Tourism O/h 07h45 - 16h15 weekdays THE rehabilitation of Schoemanskloof, stop/gos had to be implemented and between Crossroads and the Mashishing TRAC thanks road users for their patience Call Us 013 790 0413 / 0403 Intersection, is complete and all stop/go’s and understanding during this time,” have come to an end. TRAC communications manager, Solange Let’s Grow Mpumalanga Together The R80 million project ensured that Soares Nicholson, said. the pavement on the 15,7km stretch of “TRAC prides itself on off ering Mpumalanga Treasury MPTreasury Schoemanskloof has been rehabilitated to quality road infrastructure and therefore improve driveability. continuously works on improving and It also benefi ted local communities as maintaining the N4 Toll Route to ensure provincial treasury the contractor, Tau Pele Construction, that it’s on par with world standards, for subcontracted portions of the initiative the benefi t and safety of our road users.”

For News: Tumelo on 072-314-7925 or [email protected] Wednesday 17 July 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS 7 Premier promises economic growth, jobs and services Dex Sibiya industrialists in the manufacturing sector,” said Mtsweni-Tsipane. “We shall serve as their primary market THE Mpumalanga government is ready by off ering procurement opportunities in to roll out its plan to boost economic all our infrastructural programmes,” she growth, job creation and improve service added. Ken Maggs, Issac Phaahla and Jaco Mol from SANParks with Garmir da Costa and Clinton delivery, Premier Refi lwe Mtsweni- Mtsweni-Tsipane said the government Farla from Century Avionics at the handing over of aviation headsets. Tsipane said during the State of the had a fi ve-year plan for the development Province Adress (SOPA). of socio-economic infrastructure to boost Mtsweni-Tsipane delivered her SOPA faster economic growth and improve the New headsets to assist Kruger park speech in the Mpumalanga Provincial lives of the people of Mpumalanga. Road Legislature in Nelspruit infrastructure, bulk water earlier this month). and sanitation would also pilots in ght against poaching “Our economy has be prioritised. Tumelo Waga Dibakwane which is basically to the generations to contracted 3.2% in the “The fi rst phase of come,” said Phaahla, adding that the KNP fi rst quarter of 2019 the Moloto Corridor management accepted the donation as driven largely by declines Development THE South African National Parks a crucial tool to both ground and fl ying in mining, manufacturing Programme, which (SANParks) has received a donation of crew. and agricultural sectors,” entails the upgrading 34 Bose A20 aviation headsets from Bose Clinton Farla of Century Avionics said she said. of road infrastructure is Aviation and Century Avionics to be used they were proud to be able to lend a hand “Top of our agenda is to nearing completion. The by both fi xed wing and helicopter pilots in the ongoing fi ght against poaching and transform the economy to expansion of the road has operating in the Kruger National Park in support of conservation in the iconic serve all people, through helped in reducing the (KNP). KNP. shared and inclusive number of accidents. The SANParks KNP spokesperson, Isaac “We are pleased to hand the headsets economic growth, cost of the fi rst phase of Phaahla, said the donation of the state over to a unit that will utilise them to their expanding ownership in the programme is R3.7 of the art equipment would assist to fullest capacity and save our species for the economy to benefi t billion, creating 12 500 improve communication between aviators future generations,” said Farla. mostly the disadvantaged Mpumalanga Premier Re lwe job opportunities,” she and ground crews during conservation “The headsets are very comfortable sections of our society. Mtsweni-Tsipane during the said. operations including anti-poaching. and the quality of sound is very clear, This can only be achieved State of the Province Address She also said the Phaahla said the Park appreciated the which makes it easier for the pilot and through the collaborative at the provincial legislature in government would be donation and the involvement by the passengers to communicate while carrying action by government, Nelspruit. tending to overcrowded private sector in the collaboration to fi ght out their duties.” business, labour and civil school classrooms, poaching and wildlife crime. He said the quality of the headsets society,” said Mtsweni-Tsipane. shortage of skills and obsolete “We hope this support goes on as would make the job a lot easier for the She said her administration would infrastructure. long as we need to conserve our nature, pilots on duty. implement an investment promotion “We will accelerate the eradication of strategy that would hopefully attract new pit toilets in our schools and we will also investments and improve the level of make sure that the Thaba Chweu Boarding industrialisation and participation of the School starts operating. In September, the private sector. building of the Prince HR Nkosi Primary “As part of supporting and developing School in the City of Mbombela and the the township economy, we will build Mogalitoa Primary School in eMalahleni industrial parks that will house emerging will be completed,” said Mtsweni-Tsipane. Season heats up for re ghters Masoka Dube areas. A fi re also broke out in Nelshoogte and kept the Lowveld Escarpment Fire Protection Association and various FIREFIGHTERS have been working WOF teams busy throughout Sunday around the clock to deal with numerous till Monday morning, causing extensive runaway veld- and forest fi res in the damage,” she said. Mpumalanga Highveld during the fi re Five fi res have been recorded so far in season to date. July with many hectares destroyed after The Department of Environment, the recent Nelshoogte fi re, she added. Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) and Mthembu said WOF had 579 fi refi ghters Working on Fire (WOF) said last week in the province, who are ready and geared that 43 fi res have been recorded in to assist in fi ghting fi res during the current Mpumalanga in the month of June alone. fi re season. An estimated 1 539,8 hectares burnt “We urge the community at large to be down and WOF dispatched 18 teams more vigilant as the fi re season is at its to suppress these fi res. According to its peak and to not start unnecessary fi res, Mpumalanga spokesperson, Amanda particularly during dry days this winter,” Mthembu, the fi rst week of June was their she said. busiest time. Mthembu appealed to landowners in the “The Warburton team has been province to get into contact with WOF so hit hardest, battling an ongoing fi re they can assist with the development of throughout the whole week in the clear integrated fi re management services, Highveld areas and WOF aerial resources which includes among others, prescribed had to be dispatched to fi ght the blaze,” burning, fuel load reduction, community Mthembu said. fi re awareness, early detection and fi re “The Piet Retief, Dullstroom and suppression plans. Breyten teams have also been called to “Always check the Fire Danger Index assist fi re protection associations in their (FDI before starting any fi re,” she warned.

Fire ghters of Mpumalanga’s Working on Fire dealing with some of the res last week. For News: Raylee on 072-796-2936 or [email protected] We cover Swaziland

Wednesday 17 July 2019 Tavern netball sponsorships under scrutiny in Marite

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane “We did not have a sponsor, league during the tournaments. However, or fi eld to play. One of the local they conceded that there were schools off ered us their fi eld and people taking advantage of the THE self-proclaimed founders of other women in Marite started their tournaments “to do wrong things”, netball in Marite, Bushbuckridge, own teams and the games started over which they have no control. Ncobile Maphanga and Puseletso to grow without sponsorships until Some of the games were Malapane have dismissed allegations locals taverns off ered to assist us,” even played at open fi elds to that the sport contributes to criminal they said. accommodate the young children. activities and alcohol abuse. Because of the taverns’ support One of the residents who is Some members of the community are , they were now able to play every unhappy about tavern owners’ complaining that most of the netball weekend because the tavern owners involvement in the sport, Eddie venues are situated next to taverns. hosted the tournaments, which Matsane, told NEWSHORN: Maphanga and Malapane said the accommodated more than 10 teams, “When they play at taverns most reasons why the matches were played at they said. people do not just go there to watch or near taverns was because their only “We were shocked to hear that but instead they will be drinking sponsorships were derived from the there are people accusing the sport of and once they are drunk some will tavern owners while not all the matches aggravating crime and alcohol abuse start harassing the young girls. were played there either. in the area. Our main aim is to keep My wish is to see them playing Ncobile Maphanga and Puseletso They argued that local business people young girls busy with a sport that organised matches and have their Malapane who launched and run netball in were only interested in supporting they are familiar with. Our brothers own league, which the tavern Marite. soccer and were ignoring netball. are always there to support us and owners could be sponsoring,” he make sure that we are safe,” they said. said. He also admitted that the netball The duo added that crime and teams do not have sponsors beside alcohol abuse were being addressed that of tavern owners. WP dominates Rugby Grant Khomo Week

Sta Reporter Sharks 34-10. SWD was the only other team in u/16 division that did not taste defeat, THE U16 SA Rugby Grant Khomo playing to two draws and one victory. Week at High School Rob Ferreira in The U/16 Grant Khomo Week also White River was won by DHL Western saw the introduction of the SA Iqhawe Province (WP) while the Sharks’ u/13 side team, who won two of their three beat DHL Western Province in their fi nal matches. match. The massive crowds were treated to Both fi nal games were between DHL a magnifi cent display of skill, speed Western Province and the Sharks teams, and some brilliant tries in the two with the KwaZulu-Natal side edging the tournaments. boys from the Western Cape 26-24 in a A massive 1323 points were scored nail-biting u/13 SA Rugby Craven Week in the U/13 SA Rugby Craven Week fi nal match. The WP side played the better and 1471 in the U/16 SA Rugby Grant rugby in the u/16 tournament, beating the Khomo Week.

WWW.RACUS.CO.ZA / Suleiman Hartzenberg from the WP on his way to yet another one of his brilliant tries. (PHOTO: Johan Orton).