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Vereeniging & Midvaal North Waarby ingelyf: Vaalster 3 AUGUST - 6 AUGUST 2021 TEL: (016) 454-0859 | FAX: (086) 541-1503 Gratis Verspreiding/Free Distribution: Midvaal, Vereeniging. Midvaal demolishes illegal houses in Elandsfontein MLM said it has a zero tolerance for illegal housing projects that take advantage of vulnerable people in need of housing. Photos: Supplied Midvaal Midvaal Local Local Municipality Municipality recently recently demolis- demolis- hed hed illegally illegally built built houses houses in in Elandsfontein. Elandsfontein. Moleboheng Chaha and risks associated with this develop- MIDVAAL. - Midvaal Local Municipality ment, the Municipality followed the (MLM) has demolished illegally built correct litigation processes and successful- houses on Portion 116 of the Farm ly obtained an order from the Court to Elandsfontein 334 IQ by Ntha Property demolish the illegal housing structures on Developers. site.” With the help of their attorneys, MLM MLM says it has a zero tolerance was able to obtain a court order granting towards illegal housing developments that permission to carry out demolitions at the take advantage of vulnerable people in illegal housing development in February need of housing. this year. “These developers do not want to Since July last year, MLM has been follow due processes that ensures the constantly informing residents about an safety of occupiers, availability of infra- illegal housing development which is structure and confirmation of structural taking place on Portion 116 of the Farm suitability of the buildings for occupation Elandsfontein. Development and Planning MMC Lynda Developers, was requested by the Munici- by the Municipality. MLM further warned residents against Parsonson says: “MLM has over the past pality to cease all construction activities “Members of the public are urged to making any purchases of such properties two years informed and warned members and comply with the necessary Town always confirm the status of any suspici- that did not comply with the Municipali- of the public about an illegal housing Planning and Building Control develop- ous housing developments with the ty’s Town Planning and Building Control development. The developer of this illegal ment processes but failed to do so. municipality prior to purchasing, so that processes. housing development, Ntha Property “Due to the non-compliance, illegality they do not fall prey to these developers.”
2 STER NORTH 3 August - 6 August 2021 Deur Raadsheer Phil C. Pretorius - positiewe aanwendings, byvoorbeeld sosiale verskille in opinies en interpretasies. U sal besluite in mens se lewe moet deeglike DA-Hoofsweep, Midvaal Plaaslike leer, modellering, informasie disseminasie die novelle Lord of the Flies (1954) deur gefundeerde navorsing gedoen word onder Munisipaliteit en vermaak. Die feit dat sekere mense Nobelpryswenner William Golding onthou geloofwaardige bronne om ‘n geldigheid en Die wêreld is in konflik oor ‘n inenting. sosiale media aanwend om ongeldige van skool voorgeskrewe werke en die films betroubare gevolgtrekking of voorspelling Vaksine of inenting of “jab” as u verkies. mediese raad, fyngeredigeerde propaganda- deur Peter Brook (1963) en Harry Hook te kan maak. Sosiale media, jou gunsteling Ek sien vriende wat mekaar aanvat en video’s en -foto’s, asook blatante liegstories (1990). Temas wat die funksionering van populêre tydskrif, Wikipedia en jou buur- slegsê oor die onderwerp. Ek sien vriende te skep en te versprei is egter ‘n hartseer beskawings asook magsbeheptheid, indivi- man is nie geldig en betroubaar nie. Nie en familie wat verhoudinge opbreek oor uitvloeisel van goeie intensies deur die dualiteit en vryheid van spraak aanspreek, omdat ek so sê nie, maar omrede eeuelange opinies m.b.t. die inentings. Ons ken teen skeppers van sosiale media. Met ‘n basiese kom wyd in die werke voor. Dit fokus in wetenskaplike navorsingsmetodiek dit die tyd die benamings “keyboard warrior” begrip van kommunikasie kan ek met ‘n groot mate op die konsep van GROEPS- bewys het. Ek wil dus vir ons gemeenskap en “online troll” vir persone wat uitgespro- redelike outoriteit (let wel nie ABSOLUTE DINK. Die idee van groepsdink is dat lede vra om verdraagsaam te wees en met ke op sosiale media selfs familie aanvat en outoriteit nie) praat van propaganda, van ‘n groep, vir welke rede ook al, nie respek en nederigheid met mense in goedsmoeds opmerkings en beledigings oorreding en assimilasie. hulle eie opinies vorm of kommunikeer nie, verhoudings te tree, al is dit vir ‘n drie- uitdeel. Hierdie fopnuus (fake news) kan lewens maar eerder die van die leier of die een woordplasing op Facebook. Almal rondom Weer eens is dit ‘n handjievol mense wat eis. Ek is nie hier om my uit te spreek oor wat die hardste skreeu aanhang. Dit kan ons veg oorloë waarvan ons niks weet nie. deur sulke aksies negatiewe opmerkings die effektiwiteit van die inenting nie (want wees dat daar nie begrip is vir die feite nie Trotse Midvaal Groete, Phil. maak en sosiale media se naam versleg. As dit sal skynheilig wees) maar bloot om of selfs dat daar groepsdruk is en dat vrees Web: www.midvaal.gov.za akademikus is ek op ‘n missie om mense basiese feite uit te lig. Dit bly elke persoon ‘n rol speel. Wat sosiale media en die Facebook: Midvaal Local Municipality bewus te maak dat die media as geheel ‘n se reg om self te besluit of hy/sy die inenting betref het ek die mees absurde en Midvaal News Network meer positiewe as negatiewe uitwerking inenting wil kry of nie. Dit is egter plasings en teorieë oor die inentings al Tel: 0861 643 8225 het. Vir dieselfde rede het sosiale media menslike natuur om mekaar aan te vat oor raakgeloop. Soos met enige belangrike MyMidvaal App Two suspects arrested for carjacking Moleboheng Chaha then approached by three unknown African front, as he was getting cold. stopped it. He relayed what had transpi- DE DEUR. - The police have arrested males who asked to hire his Bakkie to “While on the way, the man pointed at red and the police immediately gave two suspects for carjacking while a third fetch wooden poles and deliver them to the victim with a firearm and gave a chase to the vehicle. “Members were suspect got away on foot. Lenasia. “They all came to an agreement firearm to the other suspect that was sitting able to apprehend the suspects at Fine The suspects are alleged to have and two suspects sat at the back of the with them in the front, forcing him to Town Taxi Rank in Ennerdale. A toy tricked a victim who transports goods by bakkie and one in front to give directions. drive. The suspects took his cell phone and gun was found in the car.” Anyone who asking him to assist them. 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3 August - 6 August 2021 STER NORTH 3 Fire sweeps through 4 000 hectares at Suikerbosrand Christiaan Cloete A fire swept through about 4 000 hecta- res at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve recently. Friends of Suikerbosrand, a group dedicated to protecting and publicizing the reserve in partnership with the Gauteng department of agriculture and rural development, reports that while uncontrolled fires have the potential to destroy lives and infrastructure, some of the area was ready for ecological bur- ning. Highveld sour grassland benefits from burning every 3-5 years as it quickly loses its nutritional value for animals. The reserve is currently open for visitors. Members of the public are urged not to smoke in the veld or discard cigarette butts, so as to avoid uncontrolled fires within the reserve. Smoke or fires within the reserve can be reported on the numbers (011) 439 6400 and 074 836 1721.. The fire destroyed about 4 000 hectares of vegetation. Luckily the area was ready for ecological burning. Photo: Friends of Suikerbosrand Facebook Group/Johnny Smith. Rainwater harvesting to be used as water source SEDIBENG. - With the Spring Season millions of litres of clean water. may be used for multiple purposes, rainwater from their roofs and to store a few months away, Rand Water urges “Some of the activities include washing including irrigation, washing, cooking and it for later use. customers to consider rainwater cars and pavements with hosepipes, drinking.” “The scarcity of raw water has harvesting as an additional source of filling swimming pools, watering their The organisation says however, water prompted Rand Water to continually water. lawn and gardens.” for cooking and drinking must first be urge consumers to use water sparingly The organisation is said to experien- According to Rand Water, these leisure treated, thus, boiled before it can be as demand exceeds the supply. Some ces high water consumption from activities always lead to high water consumed. South Africa is the 30th water of the advantages of rainwater harves- Spring leading up to the end of the consumption at critical times. scarce country in the world. With the ting include the reduction in the Summer season. Spokesperson Justice “Rainwater harvesting has been practi- changes in global climate conditions, demand for municipal water supply, Mohale says: “During this period, most ced for centuries around the world as water tanks have become a popular therefore, leading to the low water people are engaged in outdoor activi- consumers collected and stored rainwater option for a large rainwater harvesting. bills. It may also prevent the storm ties that may lead to wastage of in large containers and ponds. Rainwater Water tanks allow users to collect water runoff into a property.” Man SPACE ‘n Man is dood toe sy voertuig gerol en in die veld te lande gekom het. Foto: Verskaf dood toe voertuig THAT GROWS YOUR rol VEREENIGING. - ‘n Man is Woensdagog- gend, 28 Julie dood toe hy op die R54 beheer oor sy voertuig verloor en dit gerol het. Volgens Russel Meiring, ‘n woordvoerder MAJOR BED BRANDS @ FACTORY LOW PRICES DIRECT BRAND TO THE PUBLIC!!! Call to advertise vir ER24, het nooddienswerkers die voertuig WINTER SPECIAL! omstreeks 08:00 ‘n entjie van die pad af in die veld aangetref. “Daar was ‘n man in die voertuig en nood- dienswerkers het gou vasgestel dat hy reeds BAMBOO PILLOW TOP in this space aan veelvuldige beserings beswyk het,” sê DOUBLE / QUEEN NOW ONLY Call: R3 699!!! Meiring. Hy is op die toneel dood verklaar. PLUS !! 016 950 7000 GET 2 PILLOWS AND 1 BLANKET ABSOLUTELY FREE! + PROMOTION ENDS 31 AUGUST 2021 WE NOW Headboards, Pedestals, Storage bases, Storage boxes, Bunk beds, Sleeper ALSO couches, Lounge suites, Chest of drawers, Wardrobes, Wingback chairs, STOCK: Pillows, Mattress & pillow protectors - All @Factory low prices! RAND VAAL: C/R BATOLIET & LAWA STS, DE DEUR: 17 MAIN RD (R82 – OLD HENLEY OFFRAMP VEREENIGING RD) NEXT TO NEXT TO R59 HIGHWAY 079 153 3452 FRED’S HARDWARE 071 134 7309 *Prices, specials, material and colours on products are subject to change without prior notice*
4 STER NORTH 3 August - 6 August 2021 Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) recently recovered items alleged to have been looted during nationwide unrest. Photos: Lazarus Dithagiso Police confiscate looted goods Lazarus Dithagiso at the Thabong Mall. SEBOKENG. - Many of the residents of Those who were not home during the the Boiketlong squatter camp who partici- raid, told Ster North that important items pated in recent looting, are using poverty were taken from their homes in their and unemployment as an excuse for their absence. actions. Tshidi Lisbeth Dlamini, mother of two, This comes as the South African Police said she is a Born-again Christian. “I will Service (SAPS) and the South African never put fingers on someone else’s National Defence Force (SANDF) recently belongings without permission. I am going embarked on a campaign to retreive stolen to lay charges against both the Comman- property from homes of residents of ders of the police and the army.” Boiketlong. Her neighbour known as Molelekeng, Some residents complained that the said the chain and lock of her burglar police and soldiers forced their way onto gate had been cut off. their property, using bolt cutters to “Even money that I had hidden under remove chains. my bed is gone. It is back to square one Complaints were also raised of police for some of us,” she said. Mandla Modise acting without search warrants. (45) also complained that money she had A legal expert told Ster North however, hidden in a sofa is gone after the police that the process of obtaining a search had raided her home. warrant would have taken up too much She is among many people whose time where it was of the utmost importan- belongings were taken after they could not ce to retreive the stolen goods as soon as show receipts for it. Many residents were possible. linked to acts of looting after items were Codenamed Operation Buisa, the seen being loaded in to their vehicles, operation saw the police confiscating most which included double cab bakkies and of the items reported to have been stolen BMW’s. Police load property suspected to have been stolen into a truck. Photo: Lazaru Dithagiso. Residents warned against fake housing allocation messages Moleboheng Chaha MIDVAAL. - The Midvaal Local Municipality (MLM) has issued a warning to residents about fake messages doing the rounds regarding Savanna City housing allocations. This is after the municipality was notified of a syndicate sending out messages to residents and beneficiaries informing them that they are approved as benefici- aries for the next housing allocati- ons at Savanna City. “These messages further indicate when the alleged beneficiaries should be on site to collect the keys to their houses. “The municipality will like to bring it to the attention of resi- dents that these messages are fake and misleading.” MLM further said that the syndicates are taking advantage of people in dire need of housing opportunities.“Residents who need to verify their Housing Subsidy Application status are urged to visit www.hssonline.gov.za and enter their ID number.” The Midvaal Local Municipality has warned residents about fake housing allocation messages at Savanna City.
2 3 August - 6Vaalweekblad, August 2021 12 Februarie - 14 Februarie 2020 News STER NORTH www.vaalweekblad.com 5 R6.40 Die Vaal vries vas in ysige koue Die Vaaldriehoek het die week van Maan- Magda van den Berg het laat weet dat perdestalle aan die buitewyke van Sasol- gebarste geisers en waterpype te kom dag, 19 Julie sy laagste temperature tot hulle op 23 Julie -8 grade op die hoewes burg gemeet. vervang. dusver hierdie winter aangeteken. Daar was by Riversdal gemeet het. Deon Swart van ChahaAdelle Gordon en talle ander inwoners Moleboheng Volgens die SA Weerdiens sou dit die reeds vanaf Maandag ‘n byt in die lug, wat Meyerton het om 07:06 Vrydagoggend -9.5 Rust-ter-Vaal. van die Vaaldriehoek - Tensions are rapporteer dat hul hele week nog koud bly met minimumtem- toenemend kouer geword het. in Meyerton aangeteken. mounting aftergeisers the collapse of yet gebars het. ‘n Veree- en waterpype perature van onder 0 grade, maar die Teen Vrydag was dit so koud dat die another ceilingnigingse Vanessa Pretorius het -11 in Vereeniging in one of the loodgieter het laat weet dat hy dagtemperature sou stelselmatig begin styg classrooms at Rust-ter-Vaal hele gebied gebibber het. Vaalweekbladle- gemeet en Laurie Poolman -11.5 Secondary in Parys. School, teen 10:00 Vrydagoggend which took reeds versoeke totdat dit teen die Vrydag gedurende die sers het talle foto’s ingestuur wat duidelik Tussen Deneysville en Vereeniging, place op van agthours during school huisbewoners last af gekry het om hul dag rondom 17 grade sou wees. toon dat die kwik tot ver onder vriespunt pad na Groenpunt, het die kwik tot -13 week. gedaal het. gedaal. Odette de Kock het ook -13Apparently, by hul this is not the only problem experienced at the school. Learners state that they have to sit on tables or even sit on the floor during classes as there is not enough furniture. “This is further proof on how dangerous the building is for our children. It is pure luck that the Children have to make means to try study, as they are collapse of the ceiling took place affected by the lack of furniture in some of the classes at during a lunch break, otherwise Rust-ter-Vaal Secondary School. the children could have been injured,” says one parent. It is further reported that not only is the situation unpleasant for lear- ners, but for educators as well. Several educators are even considering leaving the school because of the current situation. “The Principal told us (the parents) that he ordered the furniture last year. We are shocked that our kids still don’t sit on chairs during classes”. Adding salt to the wound is The collapsed the slow progress of the building of the new school in the area. “At this point we are hesitant that ceiling at the deadline will be met, the project is progressing very slowly. It has been on a standstill nume- Rust-ter- Vaal rous times since the commencement.” Secondary * No comment was received from the Gauteng Department of Education. School. New ELM top official - in power or only in office? Craig Kotze Department did not respond to written stream, ignited payment revolts in both for Nkoane - or any Provincial deployee Fear and confusion seem to be reigning at requests for clarification on Nkoane. suburb and township and left huge for that matter - at top management level Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) after “If Nkoane is still there in any capacity, municipal debts and unauthorised contracts. could only undermine a new Municipal the appointment of a new Municipal it means ratepayers and customers of Despite his dismal performance, ELM Manager and ignite a vicious power Manager - at a salary of almost R2 million Emfuleni are paying two people a huge councillors voted twice to extend his struggle. per year - without any formal clarification salary to do the same job or functions. contract last year and Nkoane was accused Split reporting lines and payroll confu- on the role of his predecessor who still Even if this happens for only a month it is of meddling in party politics and influ- sion are seen as the Provincial Govern- seems Labuschagne Karen to be in place het at the dié municipality. koue toneel in entirelyStols Freda unacceptable,” said GTCoC van Arconpark CEO,in se voëlbad ence-peddling to get his contract extended, ment’s manner of “divide and misrule”, At the heart Kragbron of a power struggle now vasgevang. Klippies die Kritzinger. tuin het ook gevries. accordingMarais Chanae to political sources. was betower whilst van Sasolburg escaping deur die accountability ystorinkies at the same op die gras. replicating again at the impoverished and Kritzinger added that poor families Lucky Leseane has been appointed as time - and Nkoane is clearly seen as dysfunctional ELM, is the role of former living without electricity due to Nkoane’s ELM Municipal Manager from 1 February COGTA MEC Maile’s puppet and place- acting Municipal Manager, Oupa Nkoane. chaotic estimation-based billing system and but Nkoane is apparently still managing holder at ELM. The Golden Triangle Chamber of who were cut off when they could not pay things at the embattled municipality in Nkoane’s incompetence and mismanage- Commerce (GTCoC) has called on ELM wildly inflated accounts, could live off one both meetings and WhatsApp groups. ment have severely set back ELM’s and Gauteng Province to immediately month of his salary for years. Executive Mayor, Gift Moerane, on 3 Financial Recovery Plan which is known clarify Nkoane’s official role and position “Yet there is absolutely no performance February appointed Thabo Ndlovu as to be a top priority for Mayor Moerane. as well as to “fully support the legal and from ELM or its top management thus acting Municipal Manager until 16 Februa- “The question now is whether Lucky legitimate Municipal Manager, Mr Lucky righteous anger is building at an alarming ry, but no clarity has been forthcoming Leseane is in power or merely in office as Leseane in all respects”. rate throughout Emfuleni,” said Kritzinger. from either Gauteng Province or ELM on Municipal Manager. This situation needs to ELM has itself not responded to Nkoane is a provincial deployee - sent whether Nkoane is staying on in any clarified now, so that ELM as an institu- Vaalweekblad’ request’s for clarification three years ago to supposedly turn ELM capacity. tion does not have divided loyalties over and the Provincial COGTA (Cooperative around - but whose mismanagement has Fears have been expressed in both who is really in charge,” said one senior Governance and Traditional Affairs) destroyed the entire smart meter revenue political and official circles that any role official. Security largely in place for Vaal River sewage pollution Craig Kotze ERWAT, last year issued a tender for controlled by the Department of Water Security companies started work on security relating to the Vaal River and and Sanitation Die watervalletjie (DWS). Nienaber se tuin was in Marianne protecting sewage infrastructure throug- Emfuleni sewage pollution project, with As much as R1,5 million will be Een van die baie spuitfonteine wat deur die nag verys het. teen 11:30 steeds vasgevries. hout Emfuleni, even before the SA one criteria being public order capacity. spent on security in February, according Army withdrew its troops from the As far as Vaalweekblad could to the same budgetary projections - and region at the end of last month. establish, none of the three successful it is expected the overall sewage Two companies, Sakhile Ezweni tenderers is a local Vaal-based company, pollution project could last as long as Group and Vast Protection Solutions, but an ERWAT spokesperson was WE Onot three years. commenced work on 21 January 2020. available to comment. THE BFFER The Golden Triangle Chamber of A third company, Zabalaza Security, Both ERWAT and the National PRICEEST Commerce (GTCoC) has said it was S! has not yet started, an ERWAT spoke- Government promised to use local Vaal vitally important that local companies sperson confirmed this week. companies and labour wherever possible and labour be used, wherever possible, Noeline Venter het dié ysige wintertoneel in Vereeniging geneem. Security for the project is seen as and only use outside capacity if specific from the Vaal as the sewage pollution essential, as both criminals and disgrunt- skills were not available from the project was also seen as the key to led community members have been sabotaging and vandalising municipal region. or According to official documentation unlocking economic investment in the region. The SA Army was deployed in infrastructure almost at will, and have in Vaalweekblad’ possession, R6 million December 2018 on both an engineering already caused delays costing an has been budgeted for security in the and security mission at the project, but estimated R79 million. official Project Budget for the current was finally withdrawn at the end of Wastewater specialist company financial year, until end-March 2020 - January 2020. Só het Cornelia van der Bern se motorruit op die oggend van 23 @CashCrusadersSA @Cash_Crusaders cashcrusaders_sa Julie gelyk.
6 STER NORTH 3 August - 6 August 2021 Taxi veers off road leaving ten children injured SASOLBURG. - Ten children were injured on Wednesday morning, 28 July, when the driver lost control of the taxi, causing it to veer off Bouwer Street in Sasol- burg. According to ER24 spokesperson, Russel Mei- ring, paramedics arrived on the scene at 07:00 to find the taxi on the side of the road. Meiring says several children, aged between 3 and 9, were seen walking around the scene. “Medics assessed the patients and found that ten had sustained minor injuries. Fortunately, no serious injuries or fatalities were found. “The children were treated and thereafter trans- ported to a nearby hospital for further care,” says Meiring. Local authorities were on the scene for further investi- gations. Several children were injured when a taxi driver lost control and veered off Bouwer Street in Sasolburg. Photo: Supplied Some inmates refuse vaccination PAC welcomes postponement Lazarus Dithagiso VEREENIGING. Some inmates of the inmates to save lives by taking the jab. He told Ster North that he still feels of elections Groenpunt Correctional Service recently good after having taken the jab two days Lazarus Dithagiso refused to take the jab, arguing that “the ago. SEDIBENG. - The secretary general of vaccine is a thin disguise for the mark The spokesperson of the Correctional the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania of the beast, 666.” Services in Free State and Northern (PAC), Appa Pooe, said his party While many inmates welcomed the Cape, Josia Ramokoena, confirmed that welcomes with open arms the recom- opportunity to get vaccinated, some had inmates have the right to refuse the mendation made by Justice Dikgang a mixed reaction. Others bluntly refused vaccine. Moseneke to the Electoral Commission to take a jab, some arguing that it went According to him at least 90% of (IEC) to postpone the Local Govern- against their religion and cultural belief. inmates of Groenpunt had opted to take ment Elections. Vaccination is done on a voluntary the jab voluntarily. Moseneke recommends that the basis. It is however, highly recommen- He said inmates are living in socially elections scheduled for 27 October ded so that everybody can be protected. distanced conditions to prevent the 2021 be postponed to February 2022. Hector Mdletye (46), a father of eight, spread of COVI-19. “We are obliged to Pooe said it would not be possible to from Emdeni, Soweto, is a Sangoma and offer the same medical treatment to hold free and fair elections while the believes that jab will “ultimately enable everyone,” he said. “By the same token, country is still under the COVID-19 governments to monitor and track those inmates are free to refuse vaccination pandemic and experiencing the third who accept it.” “Together with my according to their personal and individu- wave of the virus. family, we are not accepting the jab,” he al beliefs. The official vaccine rollout at Current regulations do not make for told Ster North. Groenpunt commenced on 21 July. To possible campaigning of political Some of the inmates said they were date, a total of 638 people have already parties and candidates contesting to be concerned about getting vaccinated after been vaccinated with the J&J vaccine. elected. Secretary General of the Pan Africanist reading about the J&J vaccine causing As of 26 July, over 4 081 inmates The PAC support the postponement Congress of Azania (PAC), Appa Pooe, blood clots in a small percentage of had been vaccinated at 12 vaccination of elections cognisant of the fact that speaks about the recommendation ma- people who had received the jab on sites in the region. communities are fed-up by current de by the IEC. social media. Rachel Phori, regional vaccination public representatives, who are not Thabo Joseph Ralejoe (38) from coordinator, says the process and responsive, accountable and do not refuse, sewer spillages and others. Thabong near Welkom, was one of possible side-effects is thoroughly provide much needed basic services. “We humbly implore our communi- many inmates who were excited to explained to inmates before administe- Lambasting the ruling party, Pooe ties that February is not too far. They received the jab. He encouraged others ring the jab. did not want to reserve anything for would still be able to remove these anyone. Councillors who have become demago- He adds that in most areas there is gues without compassion for all no electricity and / or electricity residents who are in dire need of basic supply. services.” Let’s all register to vote and “The cut-offs are random, no actually vote on the date to be determi- maintenance of roads, collection of ned,” he concludes. Laerskool DF Malherbe verwelkom ou gesig as nuwe hoof VANDERBIJLPARK. - Mnr. Willem Botha, voormalige adjunkhoof van Laerskool Midvaal is met ingang 1 Augustus as nuwe hoof van Laerskool DF Malherbe aangestel. Hy is nie ‘n Thabiso Malefane (34), an inmate from Sharpeville, receives the Johnson and onbekende by DF Malherbe nie. Hy was van Johnson vaccine from Fekile Menzi, operations manager at Medium Section at 2008-2017 departementshoof by die skool, Groenpunt Correctional Service. Photo: Lazarus Dithagiso waarna hy later die pos as adjunkhoof by Laerskool Midvaal beklee het. Foto: Verskaf.
3 August - 6 August 2021 STER NORTH 7 Ladies, it’s time to empower yourselves VEREENIGING. - The local favourite the need to help with this initiative. the “training” by giving advice on precau- Hertzog Road, Three Rivers, Vereeniging. pub, Cow & Bull in Three Rivers, in They would also like to get female tions to be taken or maybe knowledge To get involved or queries: cowand- association with Skydda Tactical Security business owners to get involved. about healing in terms of someone who bull2017@gmail.com or WhatsApp 083 have started a self-defence for women “When we host an event, the idea is to has gone through a traumatic event in the 395 6641. initiative in an effort to empower women have the students see the involvement of past. by providing the necessary tools and others and also see the network that is In the event of companies wanting to knowledge needed to be able to protect themselves. They are looking for involvement of available to them for support,” they explain. Skydda has approached #POWA as well join the initiative but you do not specialise in any of these, yet still feels strongly towards our initiative, any form of sponsor Enter your other companies or organisations that could assist with the fight against gender- as the Department of Social Development on the same initiative to have them in terms of printing, promotion or fiscal sponsor for us to build on this initiative little ones for based violence. They need the expertise of lawyers, approved and join. At this stage they are looking for will be absolutely great. The next training session is schedule for Baby and therapists, councillors, or anyone who feels people/companies who can contribute with 28 August at Cow & Bull, 137 General Toddler Illustration photo Competition 2021 It’s time again for Vaalweekblad and Ster’s annual Baby and Toddler Competition! Entries for this year’s compe- tition are open and parents can enter their little ones until 30 September. The age group that can be entered is newborn babies to toddlers up to 6 years old. See this week’s edition of Vaalweekblad for photos of the first entrants! The sooner a participant is entered, the sooner his or her photo will appear in Vaalweekblad. Two ways to enter: 1). Participants can enter by sending a photo of your boy or girl to nickychillipic- nic@gmail.com, or WhatsApp it to 083 744 7711. The cost is R80. Remember to provide your child’s name, surname and age. Bank details for the payment of the R80 will be provided by Nicky. 2). OR at a cost of R100, parents can have a studio photo taken by Chilli PicNic. Your child will then automatically be entered for the competition. The studio photos will be taken during August and September. Each participant’s photo will appear in the newspaper. Several prizes are at stake for the overall The Vaal Wine Route is winner as well as for each category winner. * The sponsors of this year’s Vaalweekblad and Star Baby and Toddler Competition are back from 7 to 29 August! Chilli PicNic, IFM 102.2, Autocare Carwash & Valet, 3 @ 1 at Die Palms Shopping Center, River Square, Vaal August is Woman’s Month - is there Pub that oozes fun and character; aboard Mall, Stonehaven-on-Vaal and Photo: Chilli PicNic any better way to celebrate than to sip, a luxurious Cruiser on Millionaire’s Mile; Swimkids. savour and enjoy some of South enjoy wine tasting with a delicious meal For more information on the Africa’s finest wines? or wine tasting with a bit of trying your competition, please contact The very popular Vaal Wine Route is hand at Lady Luck. Nicky on 083 744 7711. back offering weekend wine tastings There are also optional extras to add to within the Three Rivers Vereeniging your experience, such as food and wine and Vanderbijlpark areas. A dozen pairing, special spa treatment packages, venues will showcase, uncork and pour dining specials and more. Plan your own South Africa’s finest wines every wine tasting route by taxi, self-drive or Saturday, Sunday and on the Public via a river cruiser. Holiday on August 9. No entry fee or ticket required, simply Wine lovers can enjoy tasting eight pay the wine tasting fee at your chosen different wines for R50 - a very venues. Demand for this annual event well-priced wine treat to beat the should be high following the recent winter blues, considering that the fee alcohol ban, be sure to call and make a for tasting wine in the Cape region is table reservation for wine tasting as space priced much higher. is very limited. The Vaal Wine Route is not only The winter wine tasting experience ideal for experienced wine connois- starts at 12:00 and ends at 18:00. The last seurs, but is a great experience for table booking is at 17:00 as the wine those new to wine tasting. It is a tasting experience is one hour. Full relaxed and pleasant well-priced winter Covid-19 safety protocol are followed to outing, where anyone can learn to ensure the safety of guests and the staff at appreciate the wonderful wines South the venue. Wine tasting will be done at Africa boasts. individual tables with the appropriate The different wine tasting venues are social distancing of tables. so diverse and offer contrasting Go to www.vaalwineroute.co.za for the experiences as do their wines. You can full list of venues, their wines and the Lolita Daniels was the lovely overall enjoy sipping wine at a classy hotel on Vaal Wine Route map or contact The Vaal winner in a previous year’s Baby and the Vaal River; in front of a roaring River Wine Meander Association on Toddler Competition. Photo: Chilli fireplace in a cosy pub; in a quirky info@vaalwineroute.co.za for more info. PicNic
8 STER NORTH 3 August - 6 August 2021 Truck found with stolen copper to the value of R1.9 million Moleboheng Chaha DE DEUR. - Members of De Deur SAPS have Members of the De Deur SAPS recently been applauded for their diligent work after found this truck with stolen copper to the they recovered a trailer seized during a hijac- amount of R1.9 million. king incident in Kroonstad. According to police spokesperson Constable Maria Letsele, police were following a tip-off from members of the community who complai- ned about a suspicious truck at the corner of Plantation and Apple Orchards on the R82 in De Deur. “Members rushed to the scene and on arrival, the truck and trailer were searched. The trailer was found to have been hijacked in Kroonstad with blue lights where hijackers pretended to be Metro Police personnel. “On further investigati- on, members found stolen copper worth R1.9 million loaded inside the truck. Two suspects were arrested on the spot.” The Station Commander Colonel Lydia Landingwe and the Visible Policing Commander Lieutenant Colonel Cecelia Mokako applauded members for their hard work and thanked the community for standing up against crime. Pasop vir skelmstreek, sê die poskantoor Die poskantoor kry al meer navrae oor is die afleweringsadres onleesbaar, terwyl neem dit hom na ‘n bladsy wat betaling e-posboodskappe en teksboodskappe ander boodskappe beweer dat die pakkie versoek – of selfs besonderhede van die wat daarop gemik is om die ontvanger net afgelewer kan word as geld oorbetaal ontvanger se bankrekening versoek. Lede te mislei sodat hulle geld in ‘n misdadi- word om die “doeane-aanslag” van die van die publiek wat enige e-pos of SMS ger se rekening inbetaal. pakkie te betaal. van dié aard ontvang, moet dit dadelik Die jongste SMS-boodskap sluit selfs Die e-pos en teksboodskappe lyk almal uitvee die naam van die persoon in wat die effens verskillend, maar hulle het almal ‘n Onthou die poskantoor vra nooit betaling boodskap ontvang. Volgens die boodskap skakel en sou die ontvanger daarop klik, vir ‘n pakkie voor die kliënt dit ontvang nie. Indien daar invoerbelasting op ‘n pakkie van ‘n ander land is, betaal die kliënt as hulle die pakkie by die poskan- toor se toonbank ontvang. Die poskantoor versoek nooit ‘n kliënt se bankrekeningnommer nie. Die spoornommer op die vals boodskappe werk ook nie as jy dit op die poskantoor se internetblad invoer nie. Die poskantoor stuur wel vir kliënte ‘n SMS of papierstrokie as daar vir hulle ‘n pakkie by die plaaslike poskantoor wag. Vir misdaad wat met die poskan- toor verband hou, skakel 0800 020 070. OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER NOTICE OF ADDENDUM BID 8/2/3/81 (2021-2022): FOR R6 725 000 (SIX MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND RAND) INSTALMENT SALE AGREEMENT/S FOR PURCHASING VARIOUS VEHICLES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT FOR MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AS PER THE 2021/2022 CAPITAL BUDGET & BID 8/2/3/82 (2021-2022): FOR R18 600 000 (EIGHTEEN MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND RAND) LONG TERM LOAN TO FINANCE VARIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AS PER THE 2021/2022 CAPITAL BUDGET Midvaal Local Municipality has taken note that bidders may have a challenge with the timeframes for the submission of the above-mentioned bids due to their nature and complexity. In the interest of being fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective, Midvaal Local Municipality is extending the closing date for submissions. The closing date of the bid has been extended from the 04th of August 2021 to the 20th of August 2021. The closing times have been changed to 11h00 for bid 8/2/3/81 & 12h00 for bid 8/2/3/82, respectively. Please Note: 1. This addendum bears no impact on functionality evaluation as the allocation of points remains the same. For any other queries relating to the above bid/s, please contact the SCM office at (016) 360 7630/ 5873/ 7572. ORIGINAL SIGNED MRS N S MHLANGA MN 3045 DATE: 28 JULY 2021
3 August - 6 August 2021 STER NORTH 11 Mediclinic weighs in on the use of Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19 While some studies have claimed that sufficient proof of its efficacy. out of three patients presenting for COVID- COVID-19 nor prophylactic medication. Ivermectin prevented progression to severe The South African Health Products 19 related care at Mediclinic Midstream Vaccination, along with regular sanitizing, disease or assisted in the recovery of Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in a during the third wave have been exposed to the wearing of a mask, avoiding closed COVID-19 patients, Mediclinic said in a statement issued on 9 April reiterated that Ivermectin as they believed it would spaces with poor ventilation and social statement issued recently that there is to date there is insufficient evidence on the prevent them from contracting COVID-19 distancing, are the only measures to reduce currently still insufficient clinical data to efficacy of Ivermectin for the prevention or or from progression to severe disease. the risk of infection by the coronavirus,” recommend that use of Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19. SAHPRA has Although some of the recorded side-effects states Dr Taban. Mediclinic says it supports prophylaxis or treatment of COVID-19. apprroved Ivermectin for compassionate use observed from the use of Ivermectin Dr Taban in his commitment to provide the The private hospital group said it is under the regulations of Section 21 and include deranged liver function tests, best possible care for patients and believe therefore not recommended in evidence-ba- individual doctors may apply for permission post-mortems were not performed on his that this must be done within the specific sed guidelines but rather in a research should they wish to follow treatment deceased patients who were using Ivermec- regulated environment that governs our setting untill such a time as there is protocol. Dr Emmanuel Taban observed that tin. “At this stage, there is no cure for industry. Prospective tenderers are invited to tender for the following: NWU TR100/2021VC – SUPPLY OF STUDENT HOUSING TO THE NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY, VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS Tender documents can be obtained from the undermentioned person. Closing date: Tuesday, 24 August 2021 Closing time: 23:59 Tender submission: Electronically via link on the tender documents Contact details: frikkie.herbst@nwu.ac.za 19512BKA/NS/E1 The University reserves the right to accept any tender, irrespective of price, or no tender at all. There is currently still insufficient clinical data to recommend that use of Ivermectin for the prophylaxis or treatment of COVID-19. Illustration photo
12 STER NORTH 3 August - 6 August 2021 Lynca Meats, Harvestfresh Farms and Midvaal donate food parcels Moleboheng Chaha MEYERTON. - Midvaal Local Municipa- lity through the office of the Executive Mayor, Bongani Baloyi, together with Harvestfresh Farms and Lynca Meats have once again touched lives. This is after they went out for their monthly food parcel donations at the Kanguru Institute For The Disabled. Kanguru accommodates 32 disabled children together with a crèche that educates both disabled and abled children from surrounding communities. The initiative which recently saw residents of Bloekomspoort receiving parcels is bringing a positive change to communities. “The food parcel recipients were elated as they received their fresh packs of vegetables as well as packets of meat. “This has become a monthly collabora- tion that yields positive results within Midvaal communities during these trying times.” The partnership between Midvaal Local Municipality, Lynca Meats and Harvest- fresh Farms is making a positive impact in the community. Ceramic Industries gives back to Ulusha Moleboheng Chaha part of Mandela Month celebrations in by the public. Centre Manager Mmone potential. VEREENIGING. - Ceramic Industries conjunction with the Department of Sebotsa says: “The centre is also home “Ceramic Industries was approached recently put wide smiles on young Sport, Arts and Culture. to RESA academy founded in 1998. Its for sponsorship and gladly came on faces after it helped refurbish the Ulusha is a sport, arts and culture main goal is to offer the best sport board and has been assisting the Ulusha Elite Sport Centre in Vereeni- centre with sport facilities including programs to young talented sportsmen Centre with renovations and upgrades ging. The initiative was carried out as many other facilities that can be utilised and women to help them reach their full of the facility. It has brought in their partners to donate materials needed for these upgrades.” Ceramic Industries recently helped The initiative which was carried out refurbish the Ulusha Elite Sport will benefit about 52 boys who are Centre in Vereeniging. housed at the Centre. In addition to the refurbishment of the premises, Ceramic industries also donated new bedding and mattresses for the boys.” Sebotsa said that this contribution by Ceramic Industries would have a positive impact on the boys and the centre, adding that it was helping to build towards the vision. “Thank you for seeing the potential in what we are building and establis- hing, for recognising our hard work and edifying on it to make it better and supporting this big vision and dream we have.” Talking about Mandela Day, Sebotsa said that it means inspiring, bringing unity and creating hope where there was once despair. Settlement in R499 million smart meter court case? Craig Kotze million. matter, but it is not known if this has yet meters instead of expanding the smart ELM council now wants to settle with It is understood that since the recent been done. meter programme, which allowed account- former smart meter service provider ELM council resolution to explore possible DA Councillor Edward von Bodenstein holders to monitor their accounts and thus BXCSA on the record R499 million default settlement, that ELM Executive Mayor Gift has said legal fees alone had cost ELM R6 exercise control. High Court judgment awarded against the Moerane has been tasked with engaging million. “Now almost everything ELM bills on municipality - and almost two years after with BXCSA on the matter. Neither Mayor Moerane or a BXCSA water and electricity can be considered an the short-sighted contract termination ELM Council also resolved to remove spokeswoman were prepared to comment. estimate thumb-suck and should really be caused revenue losses beyond another R500 the attorneys representing ELM on the The Golden Triangle Chamber of seen as theft,” said GTCoC CEO Klippies Commerce (GTCoC) has warmly welcomed Kritzinger. seeking a settlement with BXCSA on the ELM suffered catastrophic revenue losses default judgment, which has resulted in a after then Municipal Manager Oupa Nkoane swathe of bank account attachments and and CFO Andile Dyakala summarily seizures by BXCSA. terminated the smart meter contract in mid “It is high time to find a settlement 2019 - but only after forcing up to 200 because ELM has clearly acted in bad faith quality job losses and infrastructure closure since the beginning of this sorry legal saga due to non-payment over a long period. - first ELM pretended the contract was Nkoane and Dykala had no contingency illegal when it was only irregular and plans in place after the termination and the despite a recommendation by the Auditor- entire smart meter programme dissolved General to regularise they did not regulari- into chaos and an orgy of meter bridging ze. leading to even further revenue losses. “The whole matter was manipulated only ELM’s application to have the original to get the friends of certain people in place R499 million default judgment rescinded is to come and install backward pre-paid still on the court roll.
3 August - 6 August 2021 STER NORTH 9 Ons en die voëls om ons Deur Hansie Bekker van Feathers paar groot happe gevat. Binnekort sal die en op die grond gesien. Die koue het sy Voëlklub in Parys: Rooikophoutkapper ook sy deel kom haal tol op die plante in ons tuine geëis en dit Ons is aan die einde van nog ‘n maand en dan natuurlik ook die Rooioogtiptolle het ook die voëls geaffekteer. Die aalwyn- en steeds kan Feathers Voëlklub nie die Gariepglasogies en partykeer selfs die en vuurpylblomme het doodgeryp en dit byeenkom nie. Dit is reeds byna agtien Geelbeklyster en natuurlik ook die het veroorsaak dat ons nie onlangs die maande sedert ons laaste byeenkoms, Gevlekte Muisvoëls. Dit bly interessant Swart- en Witpenssuikerbekkies hier by Die Gariepglasogie. Foto: Verskaf maar ons is steeds vol vertroue dat hierdie om te sien hoe die seisoene ook die voëls ons gesien het nie. ‘n Gevriesde waterbak pandemie onder beheer sal kom en dat affekteer. skep ook probleme. ons ook al ry, dophou en geniet. Hou aan dinge sal verander. Intussen geniet ons Van die klomp Rooikopvinkies wat Ek het ‘n Glasogie gesien pik-pik aan daarmee en binnekort kan ons dalk weer steeds die voëls – al is dit ook sommer gereeld kom eet het, het net ‘n paar die ys en nadat ek water op die ys gegooi bymekaar kom en mekaar se foto’s geniet. net hier om ons. Nadat hulle lank nie in oorgebly. Ander het ander weivelde gekry, het, dink die duiwe sommer dadelik dit is Vir inligting oor Feathers Voëlklub kan vrugte wat ons uitgesit het belang gestel maar die verskillende mossies en duiwe badtyd. Hulle is gewis nie so bang vir die Hansie Bekker (056) 811 4754 / 082 820 het nie, verdwyn die vrugte nou vinnig. kom soek maar steeds ‘n bietjie kos. Party koue en koue water soos ons nie. Ons kan 4306 en Peter Killian, 083 625 8100 Ek het pas ‘n groot groen appel uitgesit mense voer meer en in die omgewing het mekaar nie by die voëlklub sien nie, maar geskakel word. Ons sal ook probeer om en die Kuifkophoutkapper het reeds ‘n ek sowat 50 Rooiborsduifies op die dakke ons kan steeds die voëls om ons en waar jul navrae oor die voëls te beantwoord. e r s MooiVaal Media and Media 24 have not ver- e a l ified whether any of the services or products l H advertised will have the desired effect or i on a outcome. Readers will note that some of the Tradi t promised results in the advertisements are ex- traordinary and may be impossible to achieve. Beware some of the procedures and claims advertised may be dangerous if not executed by a qualified medical practitioner. Readers are warned that they should carefully consider and verify the advertiser's credentials. MooiVaal Media and Media24 do not accept any liability whatsoever in respect of any of the services or goods advertised.
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