BUILDING OF NEW BRIDGE TO COMMENCE - Mpumalanganews Epaper
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
446749NH
Tel: 013-754-1600
Thursday March 25, 2021
Nsikazi – your voice, your people express
Page 3 Mrs Mpumalanga shows what hard work can do for success
BUILDING OF
NEW BRIDGE
TO COMMENCE of the main bridge that was washed away
Mbekezeli Mbuli
may take up to six months to finish and
TEKWANE SOUTH - A certifiably safe this could prove disastrous for motorists
and reliable low bridge on the D2296 is and the affected communities. “Our people
coming soon. So promised the City of cannot afford to wait that long for the main
Mbombela Local Municipality. bridge to be constructed. Already they are
The bridge on this particular road, frustrated that they have to pay more and
linking communities such as Tekwane are always late for work, because the N4 is
South, Entokozweni and KaNyamazane, also under construction. This bypass will
was damaged recently in the heavy rain help us in many ways,” continued Ngala.
the Lowveld and parts of the province had After these areas had been cut off
experienced. following the
These communities collapse of the main
have since been cut ‘We have decided to speed up bridge, community
off, forcing motorists
to use the N4 to travel
the process and commence members approached the
to Mbombela or other with the construction soon to City for help with
destinations outside material to build a
their own areas. allow these communities to temporary bypass
Confirming the
construction of the
travel with ease’ bridge.
“The current
low bridge was the temporary bridge
council’s spokesperson, Joseph Ngala, who was a community initiative and we could
exclusively told Lowvelder Express that not stop them, because we understood
designs of the low bridge have already been the pressure they were under. We helped
made and a tender process was under way. them with material and a TLB to help
“It has always been our plan that we put up a temporary bridge. But we said
must have a low bridge linking these to them safety precautions should always
communities especially for instances like be adhered to. Yes, we cannot take
Shisaboy brings these. And with the current situation, we responsibility for the temporary bridge, but
it home have decided to speed up the process and our residents' safety is our concern. It is
commence with the construction soon to for this reason that we would like to appeal
Kwaito and house music sensation, Shisaboy, who recently clinched the 2020 Best allow these communities to travel with to motorists to be safe and always use that
Music Video during the annual Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards, has finally ease. This will also give a breather to temporary bridge when it’s safe to cross.
received his trophy. This talented muso took the industry by storm when his music video the already overstretched N4. So, yes, a But yes, the municipality is continuing with
was voted the best by the public. Shisaboy outshone some of Mzansi’s musical darlings bypass is coming and is coming very soon. the bypass that will be safe and certified
and heavyweights, such as Master KG feat. Zanda Zakuda and Makhadzi, Oskido feat. Construction will start soon,” confirmed for traffic use. And we will try as a City to
Winnie Khumalo, Stiff Pap and GP MaOrange, to bring the award home. Shisaboy was Ngala. move with speed and finish the bypass in
nominated for his music video, “Mele Kufe Bani”. He also revealed that the construction no time,” committed Ngala.
2 LOWVELDER EXPRESS - NEWS Thursday March 25, 2021
SAPS launch manhunt for murder suspect
Mbekezeli Mbuli
ZWELISHA - The provincial police have
launched a manhunt for a suspect who had
gunned down and killed a Fidelity guard
during an attempted robbery near Pienaar last
Wednesday.
According to the provincial police
spokesperson, Brig Leonard Hlathi, the guard
and his colleague were escorting a truck
from Clover for deliveries when they were
approached by two unknown suspects.
“The suspects, both armed with firearms,
cornered both the passenger and driver's sides
of the Fidelity vehicle, but one of the guards
reacted swiftly and shot one of them.
"The other suspect retaliated and shot the
guard on the passenger's side before fleeing.
All role players were summoned to the
scene, where both the guard and suspect were
certified dead,” explained Hlathi.
He went on to state that preliminary
investigations revealed that the vehicle
belonged to the deceased suspect's parents,
and it was later found abandoned near
KaBokweni SAPS.
“We would like to appeal to the public for
anyone with information that may lead to the
arrest of the remaining suspect to contact
Det Capt Vusimuzi Thobela on 082-469-1956
or call the Crime Stop Number on 08600-
10111,” appealed Hlathi. Brig Leonard Hlathi.
Escapee sentenced to three years,
other charges to be trialled later
BUSHBUCKRIDGE - The Nelspruit
Regional Court sentenced Norman
Sylvester Mokoena, also known as
"Dallas" (23), to three years' direct
imprisonment on Wednesday March 17
for escaping from lawful custody.
Mokoena was circulated as a most
wanted suspect on July 8 for escaping
from lawful custody at the Calcutta
Magistrate’s Court's holding cells on
November 5, 2019, after he had been
denied bail for a series of armed robbery
and murder cases. Mokoena's crimes spree
was committed in Marite, Bushbuckridge
where he had targeted delivery trucks.
He had been on the run from the
police since, until he was rearrested by
members of the Mpumalanga Directorate
for Priority Crime Investigation, Tactical
Response Team and Crime Intelligence
on August 20 in Bushbuckridge. Upon
his arrest, the accused was found in
possession of unlicensed firearms and
ammunition.
Mokoena had appeared in the Mhala
Magistrate’s Court on several occasions Norman Sylvester Mokoena.
for a chain of armed robberies and
escaping from police custody. He pleaded and a case of unlawful possession of an
guilty on the charge of escaping from unlicensed firearm against him pending in
lawful custody on March 10, hence his court, which are scheduled for trial at the
sentence on March 17. Mbombela High Court between May 31 and
The accused still has a murder case June 11.
MW33404R
*$2$
MW3792R
Contact us Code of Conduct Publisher Audit
Group general manager Sales Manager
Buks Esterhuizen Roché Esterhuizen This newspaper subscribes to the Code of Ethics and Published and printed by Lowveld Media, The distribution of
013-754-1667 Conduct for South African Print and Online Media 12 Stinkhout Crescent, Mbombela, a division this ABC newspaper
Assistant branch roche@lowvelder.
manager co.za that prescribes news that is truthful, accurate, fair of CTP Limited, 16 Wright Street Industria. is independently
Leonie Jordaan
Marketing and PR
and balanced. If we don’t live up to the Code, within All rights and reproduction of all reports, audited to the
Tel: 013-754-1600 20 days of the date of publication of the material, photographs, drawings and all materials professional standards
Editor: Julia Burger
Email: mbekezeli@lowvelder.co.za Mbekezeli Mbuli please contact the Public Advocate at 011 484 3612, published in this newspaper administrated by
013-754-1600 Classifieds
Address: PO Box 246 Sonita Steyn fax: 011 4843619. You can also contact our Case are hereby reserved in terms the Audit Bureau of
Mbombela 1200 Distribution manager
Monya Burger
013-754-1666 Officer on khanyim@ombudsman.org.za or lodge a of Section 12 (7) of the Copyright Circulations of South
12 Stinkhout Crescent Mbombela 1200 Accounts complaint on our website: Act No 96 of 1978 and any Africa.
013-754-1655 www.presscouncil.org.za amendments thereof.
Thursday March 25, 2021 NEWS - LOWVELDER EXPRESS 3
Mrs Mpumalanga shows
what hard work can do
Thobile Mlangeni education as if she is somebody who has
a doctorate. Our dad was an all-in-one
MBOMBELA - A 35-year-old beauty person. There was nothing that could be
with brains, an engineering technologist, done by hand that he would fail to do. He
the runner-up to Mrs Mpumalanga 2021, would always say let your hands work for
Ntombi Ngobese, has taken over as the you, which helped me and my sisters in all
reigning Mrs Mpumalanga from Cindy types of jobs. My parents taught us how to
Bezuidenhout. be strong and to focus on our goals and be
Lowvelder Express (LVX) brings you determined to achieve. Laziness was not
an exclusive interview with the newly part of the lessons I learned from them.
crowned beauty queen. LVX: What may the province
LVX: Congratulations! Will you tell us expect from you as the reigning
more about yourself? Mrs Mpumalanga?
Ntombi Ngobese: I am married to Ntombi Ngobese: I will continue to
Musawenkosi Ngobese. We are blessed give back through outreach programmes,
with a son who is seven years old. I am career guidance and motivation of
the fourth daughter of SP and Grace learners. I will continue being a voice of
Mahatlani. I am a qualified chemical hope and advocate for issues like gender-
engineering technologist, currently based violence. I will collect and give
employed as a manager in the power clothes to schools through my Spring
industry. My further studies include a Clean My Wardrobe project. I will also
BTech in chemical engineering, business support young scientists with their projects
management, supply chain and logistics, and any provide other generic support that
and project management. I am currently is needed.
busy with my postgraduate diploma with LVX: How do you spend your spare
Regenesys. time?
LVX: What is the reason behind your Ntombi Ngobese: I don’t have spare
success? time, every minute counts and I create
Ntombi Ngobese: I was not born into time for the things I am passionate about.
a wealthy family; the reason behind my LVX: What are your future plans?
success is the fact that I have wealthy Ntombi Ngobese: I see myself owning
brains. a non-profit organisation that will look
LVX: What is your motto? at two things: Rehabilitation for the
Ntombi Ngobese: It is simple, if you persons suffering from substance abuse
think big you will receive or achieve big and bursary funding for less privileged
things in life. I want young people to look students.
at me and see possibilities.
LVX: Who is your role model and from Entries for Mrs Mpumalanga 2021 and
where do you draw your inspiration? the provincial MS have been extended
Ntombi Ngobese: I always looked to April 20. For details, follow Mrs
up to my parents. My mom never had a Mpumalanga on Facebook.
qualification from school, but she values The new Mrs Mpumalanga 2021, Ntombi Ngobese. > Photo: Alexri Photography
FOAM
4 LOWVELDER EXPRESS - NEWS Thursday March 25, 2021
Below are tributes
shared on social
media
The late Trompies
Matsane.
SBU COLBY KANTULI
Ride on, leadership. Wherever you are,
may you always have the sun on your
back. Death is the last chapter in time, but
The late Trompies Matsane. the first chapter in eternity. Rest in peace.
Bikers mourn the death of
Ngwato mfo kaMatsane.
president Trompies Matsane and sisterhood, which is what biking is all
Thobile Mlangeni
about, loving and supporting one another
MBOMBELA - Tributes are pouring in and the community. He promoted the spirit
for a well-known biker, Thabo "Trompies" of ubuntu and respect for one another. He
Matsane, the president of Sun Riders was also a perfectionist in everything he
Motorcycle Club and the deputy chairperson did,” said Dhlamini. NTOMBI EUGENIA
of the Africa Bikers Council. In honour of Matsane’s charity events,
His sudden death was announced by the bikers from various clubs in the country, Rest in perfect peace, cousin. You will
club on its Facebook page on March 20. hosted a surprise birthday celebration forever be missed.
He would have been 45 on May 16. on March 21 for one of their fans and
“We are saddened to announce the supporters, Mathapelo Patricia Nkambule, a
passing away of our president, our member, heart condition and kidney failure survivor
our brother, our mentor, our soldier, our in Elukwatini.
leader, Thabo 'Trompies' Matsane. We are Bikers rode in honour of Trompies Matsane They also rode to pay homage to
speechless, because it was too sudden. One over the weekend. Matsane’s family in Alexandria Trust,
minute you are talking to him, planning a Bushbuckridge, on the same day.
charity event, the next minute you get a call belonged to all of us,” read the Sun Riders Matsane’s memorial service will be held at
that he is no more. Facebook page. Emjindini Stadium today at 10:00.
“We have all lost a leader and a brother. Mabandla "Hlubi" Dhlamini, spokes- He will be laid to rest at his home village
As much as he was a Matsane, he was also person for the club, said Matsane would be after a funeral service at the sports ground
for Sun Riders MCC, for Bikerville, for remembered as a unifier with a giving spirit. behind Alexandria Primary School on
the community, for charity, for ubuntu. He “He promoted the spirit of brotherhood Saturday. The funeral service starts at 07:00.
PEARL MANDISA NKAMBULE
This feels so unreal. Yoh.
LUCIA BUSISIWE MNGOMAM
Eish, it is painful that he won’t see that
charity event as he was also in a planning
team. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
INNOCENT LETHUXOLO SIMILO
May the president’s soul rest in peace.
#HelmetUp.
447090R
Thursday March 25, 2021 LOWVELDER EXPRESS 5
RM_447110A
6 LOWVELDER EXPRESS - COMMUNITY Thursday March 25, 2021
Fisokuhle needs your help to donate toiletries to boys
Thobile Mlangeni
KANYAMAZANE - Fisokuhle
Magagula (24) is one of the top 15
finalists of Mr Mpumalanga 2021.
He aims to be the next handsome man
in the province.
One of his build-up projects is his
Help a Boy with Toiletries Campaign.
He will be collecting toiletries to
distribute to needy boys around his
community.
“They always say cleanliness is next
to godliness. It important that boys love
their bodies and take care of theirs from
a young age,” he said.
He asked anyone willing to help
to donate toiletries, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, roll-on deodorants, body
sprays, body lotions and facecloths.
Magagula hopes to use various
platforms to motivate, educate and
inspire young people in the province to
pursue their dreams regardless of their
background.
“Provided I win this pageant, I am
sure I will bring a new sense of what
it means to have beauty with heart and
brains. A lot of people think pageants
are about beauty, but there is more to
pageants than that. We stand to educate,
innovate and we are the voice of our
communities,” he said.
He is pursuing a diploma in supply
chain management at the Tshwane
University of Technology.
To help him win the public choice
category and to secure a spot in the top
5 finalists, send an SMS with ABMF18
to 40439.
For more details, contact Magagula
on 076-059-1848. Fisokuhle Magagula.
NELSPRUIT - THE GROVE
WE’RE BACK
AND HERE FOR YOU!
Nelspruit, The Grove - Riverside Lifestyle Centre
20 Weir Street, Cnr Gorge & R40 White River Road
Trading Hours:
Weekdays: 09:00 - 18:00 • Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00 • Sunday & Public holidays: 09:00 - 14:00
Call: 013 757 9383 • Services available: Wellness & Baby Clinic
SHOP ONLINE Delivered to your door OR collect from any
24/7 Dis-Chem store nationwide - dischem.co.za
365
Free delivery on orders of 60000 or more
GO Advertising 39737
Thursday March 25, 2021 COMMUNITY - LOWVELDER EXPRESS 7
Ligwalagwala FM makes some changes for the better
Mbekezeli Mbuli changes to the programme line-up mainly Hlengiwe Sindane, who has a long
on the midday and graveyard shows this career in radio, will drive the midday
MBOMBELA - Late-night radio will year. In the pipeline is a couple of presenter show, with The Prince as her producer,
never be the same again. shifts aimed at bringing some flair to the and together they are tasked with
The SABC-owned siSwati broadcasting on-air offering of Mpumalanga’s leading bringing fresh and innovative content
station, Ligwalagwala FM, made some radio station. ideas to serve the needs and interests of
changes to its line-up, introducing Introduced changes will see Sweet Mike consumers.
automated programming for the graveyard bidding farewell to the midday show The station has had to release the
shift. (12:00-15:00) and heading to the Hit midnight duo Afrotellus after a nine-year
“We are repackaging the brand in line Parade on Saturdays from 07:00 stint with the station.
with operational cost containment measures to 09:00. Ligwalagwala FM turns 39 on
to attain financial sustainability. The past He will also continue doing what he does April 1, and according to Madubandlela
year has been hard globally due to the best; serenading audiences with soulful interesting programming and on-air
Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on sounds every Sunday between 12:00 prizes will celebrate this landmark in the
businesses; the station is no exception, and 15:00. growth of the siSwati station.
hence the basis for rationing some time
channels and exploring automation for the
first time. This will definitely not impact Advertorial
our on-air delivery; listeners can still rely
You’re approaching
on the station for credible content, news
and everything entertainment,” said Thembi
Madubandlela, Ligwalagwala FM's acting
retirement… now what?
station manager.
It has become the norm that radio
reinvents itself continuously, hence the
changes implemented in April every year.
Every person is different, with needs and or a living annuity.
challenges unique to their circumstances and Often, combining two or more of these options
The station’s listeners can lifestyle.
This is especially true when facing retirement.
will provide a more sustainable outcome for
the client.
expect some changes to Those working in the public sector have a choice
to either retire in the Government Employees
The choice of solution, or combination of
solutions, will depend on the needs of the client,
the programme line-up Pension Fund (GEPF) and receive a pension
(depending on years of service), or to resign, in
whether that be the ability to leave a legacy, the
flexibility to change income level, tax efficiency or
mainly on the midday and which case they leave the Fund and take their
benefit in cash or transfer their benefit to an
even further growth of the capital amount. There
is a solution to suit everyone, but by far the most
graveyard shows approved private retirement fund. important consideration is to focus on retirement
There are many options and selecting the right income stream management to ensure the client
vehicle for one’s needs is not an easy decision. has a dignified retirement.
The shift to automation has necessitated We therefore urge fund members to obtain advice
an adjustment to the lengths on some shows before making a decision. Please contact Catalyst BlueStar Financial
Advisory Services on 013-880-0061 or visit
(00:00-04:00 on weekdays and 00:00-05:00 What are the options? our offices at Shop 3, Pinnacle Building,
on weekends). As stated previously, fund members in the 1 Parkin Street, Nelspruit, to discuss your
“Listeners may, however, rest assured public sector have the option to remain within the pre- and post-retirement plan or needs.
that daytime slots will retain their duration Government Employees Pension Fund.
and show names,” added Madubandlela. They can also choose a private retirement fund Glacier Financial Solutions and Sanlam
The station’s listeners can expect some and once they retire from it, they can select an Life Insurance are licensed financial
annuity solution such as a guaranteed life annuity service providers.
Sweet Mike.
447180R
RM_447183A
447188R
LOWVELDER EXPRESS - COMMUNITY
8 Thursday March 25, 2021
Delicious street food to make your mouth water
Thobile Mlangeni
WHITE RIVER - Serving scrumptious
meals with a smile is what Rose
Malwane does.
After years of looking for employment
and not being lucky enough to secure
herself a dream job, she started her own
business. The energetic woman, in her early
30s, started by saving part of the money
she received from the government’s child
grant. Bit by bit she finally opened her
small kitchen behind the White River taxi
rank, adjacent to the main road to the bus
terminals.
Malwane comes from Mkhuhlu. She
commutes every day from her home village
to White River where she runs her small
business.
“I cannot afford to pay rent, because
I still need to look after my children at
home and save as much as I can for their
well-being. I use the Buscor bus, the fares
of which are a bit lower than taxis. I buy
weekly tickets and I wake up before 04:00
every day, prepare meals for my family, and
catch the early bus to come here,” she said.
“Working for myself is far better than
doing nothing. I am glad for the support I
receive from people working around town,”
she said.
Malwane prepares mouth-watering
roasted beef, pork and chicken. She also
cooks cow's head, pap, pasta and a variety
of salads.
“Nothing beats dedication and preparing
your meals with love and serving your
clients in a clean environment,” she said.
She urges unemployed women to buy
and resell anything they can to afford to
make a living. Her dream is to own a decent
Rose Malwane preparing her meals. restaurant and create more job opportunities
for the unemployed youth.
52%
off
brakes
52%
off
shocks
T&M/0371/01/SPARK Copyright © 2021
nelspruit cnr emnotweni drive & madiba 013 752-4388
drive (r40), riverside park
riverside
www.tyresandmore.com
• terms & conditions apply • promotion only valid in sa • promotion valid 15 March - 31 May 2021 • while stocks last • fleet cards welcome • errors & omissions excepted
• shocks are quoted per set of 2 & excludes mounting & protection kits & alignment • brakes are quoted per set of 2
Thursday March 25, 2021 NEWS - LOWVELDER EXPRESS 9
Graduate a prime example
of a future in agriculture
Mbekezeli Mbuli a vision to create job opportunities
to the youth of Middelplaas and
MBOMBELA - The Ehlanzeni TVET surroundings.” he said.
College continues to bridge the gap Zulu said he chose to study primary
and address the skills shortage in South agriculture because of his passion for
Africa as mandated by government. farming.
According to the college’s The qualification has prepared him
spokesperson, Mxolisi Nzimande, the in his career to the point where he has
provision of quality education and a established himself as a powerhouse
conducive learning environment has businessman. He said he gained his
become the stepping stone to producing experience when practical classes were
skilled graduates who would actively conducted while he was a student at
take part in the development of the Mthimba campus.
country’s economy. “I chose primary agriculture because
“I want to believe that we are on the I realised it had a lot of opportunities
right track to fulfilling our mandate in the industry. However, it only
as an institution. Take a look at one of requires a hard-working, dedicated
our campuses, Mthimba, which offers and committed individual to become
education and training in green produce successful, especially in the business
and livestock farming. This campus sector,” said Zulu.
is known as a ‘mother institution of He also mentioned that as an
agriculture’ and is also accredited infant in the poultry business he
and working closely with AgriSETA. looks up to other young successful
It has given birth to so many local commercial farmers who he reads
agricultural enterprises which in turn about in magazines and newspapers for
continue to supply their livestock and inspiration. Zulu went on to share that
crop products to the entire community the college has empowered students
of South Africa,” said Nzimande. by providing relevant study materials
He said one notable graduate and quality equipment for practical
from the Mthimba campus is Lucky skills and that made learning easy
Zulu who graduated in 2020. He for them.
established his own poultry enterprise, His long-term goal is to grow
Maswembane Chicken Farm, in Maswembane Chicken Farm to supply
Middelplaas, Nkomazi. supermarkets in Mpumalanga and
Zulu completed his qualification in create employment opportunities to
primary agriculture level 4. more young people while contributing
“We sell broiler meat and live positively to the country’s economy. He
chickens to local and neighbouring further advised the youth to start saving
communities and other small in order to generate income by starting
enterprises. This idea came after having small enterprises.
Ehlanzeni TVET College graduate and businessman, Lucky Zulu.
10 LOWVELDER EXPRESS - OPINION Thursday March 25, 2021
We’ve got mail
An Easter attitude a new start to your life
Bishop Mduduzi Khoza writes: the world that He gave His only begotten phenomenon., the earth shook, the sun hid
son that whosoever believeth in Him should and gross darkness enveloped the world, the
It is that time once again in the year that not perish, but have everlasting life.” When dead also bowed to His death, when tombs
we all should “hold on a sec”, and pay I was still inundated with innocence as a opened and the dead was raised.
homage and reverential respect and worship child, this verse made very little meaning, With the benefit of being a child of God
to the one and only Christ our king and but as I grew and became sinfully aware and and the written word, I now know that the
most importantly, my lord and saviour. active I started realising the deadly toxicity single thing that kept my King going, was
Friends, ladies and gentlemen well over two and power of sin, no matter how nice it may His love for His own brothers. The Bible
thousand years ago, the greatest universal look, and its deception. I also noticed the says Christ is the first born and we are His
engineer and architect of all physicalities helplessness of those caught and bound by brothers through salvation. Ask me what
and all spiritualities, the greatest redeemer it. Needless to say that man before the devil thoughts were racing in His mind and my
of redeemers, faced the greatest trial that is paralysed and cannot redeem himself from answer will be “my people, my brothers”,
ever was in the history of physical existence. the clutches of eternal damnation and demise i.e you and me when He thought of you and
We have seen and appreciated the trials that are consequences me, the whippings
of perpetrators of brutality regarding the of sin in man’s life. were nothing, the
Nazi holocaust, most recently we have Easter then becomes With the benefit of being a cross was nothing,
seen the much-hyped trial of one of South such an opportunity child of God, I now know Calvary was nothing,
Africa’s political luminaries. In all trials for all of us to not the thorny crown was
we have seen there are common threads only walk the journey that the single thing that nothing. You and I transformed and put on the King’s highway
that run through them all. The threads are that began when the is the very writer of this article, myself,
the high probabilities and perceptions of treacherous Judas kept my King going, was His kept Him going. Oh,
how I love Jesus, how Mduduzi Khoza. When I seriously ponder
the accuser’s possibility to have sinned or Iscariot betrayed our love for His own brothers I love Him. on Jesus, tears roll down my cheeks in
transgressed., the second thread is that the master, but more There is nothing as humble adoration and surrender in the
accused is always allowed the privilege of importantly to ponder beautiful as knowing presence of His greatest favour and love I
legal representation. Jesus Christ faced the on the results and everlasting spin-offs that that anything that Jesus touched, any place have never received from anybody before. I
most ruthless of a trial without any defence came as a result of His suffering and death. which Jesus used, anyone to whom Jesus cannot understand why a poor, weak, failure
whatsoever. Have you ever paused to reflect An undertaking of that journey with Christ talked never remained the same thereafter. and sinner like myself came to be found
on the exact charge that Jesus was facing carrying a cross which would be used to He came in contact with a dead Lazarus and meritorious of His love and salvation.
on the cross? It was “love”. It was God’s crucify Him, will surely never leave you left him alive, He came to the cross and left Thank God for Jesus, thank God I am
indescribable love that drove Him to be with feelings and internal self-reflections it the most famous symbol of all times the saved, thank God for the bible, thank God
degraded and humiliated long before the of innocence and petty self-righteousness. world over, His body laid in an old rocky for the church, thank God for all of you
cross, the humiliation of God demoting As often as I have done it, friends, it has and rough tomb and it has since become because I know that one of these days you
himself voluntarily to a disgusting human always left me conscious of my sinful nature the world’s greatest tourist attraction of all shall open your hearts to this gentle giant
birth. and my loudest plea for His great salvation. in the Holy land. The little dusty footpaths and be wondrously saved. May I ask all of
Love is the single greatest force that The journey with Jesus to the cross may that He walked on, every Christian dreams my beloved readers to make up your mind
keeps the sun shining, the planet spinning, perhaps reflect one of the world’s darkest of walking on this, He stood before Pilate and consider starting a relationship with
and the sky not falling. I have discovered times when the created rose in revolt and and Pilate was changed over night. Surely Jesus and choose to go to a church that
that it is possible to give without love, but rebellion against the creator. It is the most anything that Jesus comes across never honestly and truly preaches the kingdom
it is certainly impossible to love without darkest moment indeed, because nature itself remained the same. The last person I of God and always desire to live lives that
giving. John 3:16 reads, “For God so loved couldn’t be spared the horror of this terrible know who met Jesus and was completely bring pleasure to God.
BARBERTON
013 110 2860
WE ARE now
OPEN
Jock of the Bushveld Shopping Centre
General St, Barberton,
1300Thursday March 25, 2021 COMMUNITY- LOWVELDER EXPRESS 11
Eddie Bhila of Touch a Million and Nathi Buthelezi of Vulindlela Secondary School.
Touch a Million launches Join SA’s
biggest online
chess club programme treasure hunt.
Bridget Mpande equipment that included 10 chess sets
(pieces and boards) per school, 10 manuals
KABOKWENI - Touch a Million recently and one demonstration chessboard with
launched its Dream Kids after-school chess magnetic pieces.”
programme at Emtfonjeni Combined School. Mthunzi Primary School, Bongamlambho
Eddie Bhila, the recreational coordinator Primary School, Gutjwa Primary School,
of Touch a Million, said, “There are Maphakama Primary School, Emtfonjeni
10 schools in the KaBokweni area that Combined School, Sabane Secondary
benefit from this initiative. They received School, Vulindlela Secondary School,
Khumbula Secondary School, Sibhulo
Secondary School and Zikodze Secondary
School are participating in this fun-filled
learning initiative.
During the launch school representatives
were present for the equipment handover.
Bhila said the programme’s aim is to
create an environment that is conducive to
learning and development within our local
schools.
“This is with regard to both personal and
academic development. This is why we
chose to start by introducing chess clubs
as it is one of the few sports known to help
improve cognitive development in kids that
is necessary for both personal and academic
development,” he explained.
Bhila said the Touch a Million Chess
Clubs League will begin in June.
“All 10 schools will compete for exciting
prizes as a way to keep the kids interested
and engaged. For this purpose, Touch a
Eddie Bhila of Touch a Million and Gugu Million will hire five chess coaches to train
Mashego of Gutjwa Primary School. the children.”
No to Solve the riddle.
gender-based Search for the property.
violence
Stand a chance to win weekly
Break the prizes worth R5000 each
silence
18 Jan -
9 Apr 2021
Play now at
Phone GRIP: privateproperty.co.za
083-310-1321LOWVELDER EXPRESS - COMMUNITY
12 Thursday March 25, 2021
Lowveld Walkers Shongwe leads crime-busting spree
pick up speed Mbekezeli Mbuli possession of firearm, to public drinking 14 liquor outlets and taverns in the area to
and many of the taverns and shebeens had ensure compliance while enhancing law-
Bridget Mpande MBOMBELA - The joint operation been disregarding the National Disaster enforcement visibility.
that was led by Mpumalanga MEC for Regulations for Covid-19 with regard to The Overall Friday was a campaign
WHITE RIVER - Lowveld Walkers had community safety, security and liaison, social distancing, wearing of face masks and that was launched by Shongwe when he
its first-ever competitive walk on Saturday. Vusi Shongwe, last Friday saw several sanitisation. had previously been at the helm of this
The group started walking from the people being arrested for offences ranging The operation saw the police and traffic department.
Sasol filling station outside White River from driving under the influence, illegal officers coming together to patrol and visit "Police must not service crime because
out on the road to Sabie. The walk was our communities deserve to live in peace.
titled the "Noluntu Challenge". The SAPS must be respected by all because
Tumelo Sedibe won this event and they are prime protectors of communities,"
received a trophy and R500. Simangaliso he said.
Mnisi took second place and Noluntu This operation was aimed at promoting
Madonsela was in third place. This makes law-enforcement visibility and also
her the first woman to complete the race enhancing working together of various
the challenge was named after. stakeholders within crime prevention and
According to Joseph Mashaba, founder security departments (JCPS) in order to
of Lowveld Walkers: "Noluntu is one of reduce crime and road crashes.
our fastest walkers and she is a woman. The programme was implemented in
For this reason we decided to challenge targeted areas on specific weekends.
everyone to take her on while breaking Shongwe said the programme will go
away from the whole thing of gender a long way towards ensuring that law-
stereotypes. With the gender-based enforcement officers are respected by all
violence issues in the country, we wanted communities.
to show the world that at Lowveld Walkers He expressed unhappiness about the
we value women. We want everyone to growing disrespect towards the police and
know that women are capable of doing traffic officers by many people. He has also
anything and everything.” called on law enforcers to do their work
The upcoming walk on March 27 will be without fear or favour to bring wanted
a normal walk and not a competitive event. suspects to book.
“We will rest on Easter weekend. This The MEC warned the police not to be
allows people to go to church or visit their friendly with criminals because if they are
loved ones. We will resume on April 10 associated with shady characters, they will
and the group’s competition will be on not be respected in their communities.
April 17,” Mashaba said. He has called for the return of the tactical
The group still adheres to lockdown response team saying the unit was key
regulations to curb the spread of Covid-19. towards securing communities and dealing
“Due to Covid-19 regulations, we have with crime especially in areas identified as
had to scrap our traditions of holding hotspots.
hands in a circle and sharing water "We all have a role to play to protect one
bottles.” another from Covid-19. This includes liquor
Visit Lowveld Walkers on Facebook or traders and those who visit taverns must
contact Mashaba on 076-444-2343. comply with the regulations," concluded
MEC Vusi Shongwe during an operation.
Shongwe.Thursday March 25, 2021 LOWVELDER EXPRESS 13
LOWVELDER EXPRESS - COMMUNITY
14 Thursday March 25, 2021
Pictured is Miss Mpumalanga, Nontokozo Ngwenya with members of Team Bomba. > Photo: Mbekezeli Mbuli
Team Bomba take to the road
The province witnessed the official launch of Mpumalanga’s newly established
cycling club, Team Bomba. This took place at KaNyamazane on Saturday and
saw throngs of riders from across the province taking part and confirming their
membership. Lowvelder Express captured some of the moments.Thursday March 25, 2021 LOWVELDER EXPRESS 15
Thursday March 25, 2021
express
up for next clash
Rockets to power
Mbekezeli Mbuli
Despite going down 2-0 at home this past
Saturday, at the hands of relegation-bound
Maritzburg United, TS Galaxy are still in
eighth position on the DStv Premiership
log.
The Rockets are tied on points with Cape
Town City which are in seventh place.
They both have 26 points after 20 games.
Hard on their tails are Kaizer Chiefs
which sprung a surprise win over Orlando
Pirates on Sunday afternoon to book a spot
in ninth place on the table with 23 points.
To remain and cement their place within
the top eight, Galaxy will need to collect
maximum points in their next outing
against Bloemfontein Celtic.
The two will tussle on Sunday April 4 at
the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium.
Tim Sukazi’s boys will also have to pray
that Cape Town City’s train gets derailed.
City will also be in action on Saturday
April 3 where they take on the
unpredictable Baroka at Cape Town
Stadium.
Kaizer Chiefs will be in action on
Tuesday April 6 against Stellenbosch at
FNB Stadium.
“We can’t drop the ball now. We
must not drop it at all,” said Galaxy’s
spokesperson, Mini Mkhize.
He said they will have to fight, not just
for them, but for the entire province.
“This team represents the entire
Mpumalanga’s soccer-loving people and
we dare not fail them. We will certainly go
back to the drawing board and start afresh.
I am sure that the coach will use this short
break to prepare the boys to keep up with
the pressure,” he continued.
With the season slowly reaching its
climax, every point counts and every game
matters. Mkhize promised his team will
fight till the end.
Fares Hachi and Bathusi Aubaas. Photo: BackpagepicsYou can also read
