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Presidential Imbizo a Success! 03 November not only marked the start of “International Day for No violence against Woman and Children”, but also a special visit by President Thabo Mbeki to Khuma. Mbeki and other Premiers, Mayors, Ministers and MEC's, addressed and interacted with local members of the community during the Imbizo held at Khuma. The community were given a chance to raise their issues to the President and offer solutions. Many issues were brought to light by members of the community, such as Governments Promises that have not been kept, Housing, Sanitary, Transport Roads and Water problems. Corruption in higher and local government and how it affects the citizens. The high cost for Municipal services. Police services not efficient and some being corrupt. Unemployment in smaller rural areas. Woman and child abuse. Crisis in Alabama. Unjustified dismissals to name but a few. The Premier, Edna Molewa and other ministers, in turn responded to questions raised and addresses the people on how they would approach these matters. As President Mbeki spoke to the crowd, they listened in silence. He thanked them for being there; he applauded our Mayor, China Dodovu with the initiative of AGENDA 16 and the involvement of the community. He assured the people that they were there to listen to them and not to speak, to listen to their advice and to hear how they saw things. “Mbeki expressed his concern about woman and child abuse. He said that they did not fight for freedom so that they could abuse woman and children, but so that woman and children could lead a better life.” He closed off by saying, “That it does not matter in which town or city he sleeps tonight, because he would be sleeping in South Africa, and as we go away here today, we now know about the needs of the people and will reply by fixing and paying more attention to the matters raised” - By Inge Olivier FLAMWOOD WALK ROCKS - “Great Walk, Great Times” Photo’s right: Flamwood Walk’s Unite Against Crime was a huge success where bands like Chil and Imagine entertained the crowd. The evening ended in a great finale with spectacular fireworks. Photo’s taken by Dewald Fourie. Thomas Hodgson Silver Years Lunch Thomas Hodgson recently held their annual Silver Years Christmas Lunch for all the Pensioners, Voluntary workers and the Sponsors that have supported them throughout the year. The NG Kerk Meiringspark Choir entertained the folk with their array of carols. Photo left top: The Beautifully Decorated hall at the lunch. Photo left bottom: Jenny and Jose De Gouveia Fruit and Veg, Garry Gomes Schoonspruit Supermarket, Jaco Nel Vision Meat, and Michelle van Niekerk, Klerksdorp Service Centre. After a busy year of never failing to have its ups and downs, they serve the community and follow their calling. The Methodist Woman's Auxiliary the Methodist Church South Africa gathered in Love and Peace on Wednesday for their end of the year lunch. The Lunch was held at Pickles and Peppers out on the Ventersdorp road. Local Chairlady, Maggie Greyling and the members of the WA, does a lot of charitable work within our district and Margaret Haylen holds the portfolio for General Secretary for The Methodist Woman's Auxiliary. Civil Union Bill in the hands of the NCOP Gay and lesbian people may soon be able to marry under the current Marriage Act if Parliament does not meet the December 1 deadline set by the Constitutional Court to legalise same-sex unions. The National Assembly approved the Civil Union Bill with 230 votes for it compared with 41 against it. However, the bill still needs to be reviewed by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) before it is endorsed. They are expected to vote on the bill on Thursday this week. If the NCOP votes to legalise the bill it will be taken to President Thabo Mbeki to sign into law. Melanie Judge, of OUT LGBT Well-being, says Parliament needs to set an example to give effect to the requirements of the highest court in the land. While welcoming the spirit of the bill, Judge says there are still some reservations about the bill that need urgent attention. For example, Section 6 of the bill states that civil marriage officers may object to marrying lesbian and gay people on the grounds of conscience. “We have no objection to religious denominations only marrying people according to the dictates of their faith. We do, however, object strongly to allowing civil marriage officers to decide who they will marry or who they won't. This is particularly problematic when the basis for exercising conscience is limited to sexual orientation," Judge said. Steve Swart, spokesperson for the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), says his party hopes the NCOP endorses the bill without referring to it as marriage. He says the bill is "sufficient" in being recognised only as a civil union in order "to preserve the traditions of marriage". Newly refurbished coach to meet 2010 passenger demands Transport Minister Jeff Radebe has unveiled a newly refurbished coach to enhance customer services ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup as well as to meet future passenger demands. According to Mr Radebe, the revitalised 10M5 train would help address the ongoing overcrowding in trains and trip cancellations which often leaves commuters frustrated. "This 10M5 coach is a milestone in the South African Rail Commuter Corporation (SARCC) coach upgrading programme. We cannot be complacent until our economy is aggressively driven by an overall competitive and sustainable public transport system," said Mr Radebe. As part of meeting 2010 passenger needs, over the next three years, the department and Metrorail will renovate a further 1 600 operating coaches. The minister said while he welcomed and acknowledged the rational behind standardising trains into 10M4s and 10M5s, there was a need to look into the future beyond 2010. Metrorail CEO Lucky Montana said they were aware of the challenges of safety, security, and passenger comfort. "The 10M5 coach will address the issues of safety, comfort and sustainability as its life span runs into 30 year and more," said Mr Montana. Speaking on behalf of the Tshwane Regional Commuter Forum, Thabo Morukhuladi said they welcomed any initiative to improve service delivery in terms of rail transport. He also appealed to government to make public transport more effective and reliable. "As commuters we want simple things such as safety, comfort, reliability and trains that are always on time," said Mr Morukhuladi. – BuaNews A lifetime's hard work going up in smoke! This was the sight as we arrived on the scene of José from Overland Cash and Carry burning after a fire erupted inside, setting the whole store ablaze. No release has been made as to the cause of the fire. Overland will still do business from their distribution office across ABI, where you can place your order. ABSA has quashed claims by a circulating e-mail indicating that ATM users can type their pin numbers in reverse to alert police of suspicious people waiting to rob them of their cash. ABSA spokesperson Errol Smith said the circulating e-mail was incorrect and disappointing. "We have become aware that there's a circulating e-mail claiming that if ATM users type in their pin in reverse the police would come and assist them at a specific ATM," he said in a statement on 28 November. "We want to warn our customers that this ATM pin reversal functionality does not exist at ABSA ATMs. By entering your pin number in reverse you will not notify the police in anyway, nor will cash be dispensed from ATMs." According to the e-mail, when ATM users suspect any unbecoming behaviour, they can simply use their pins in reverse and still get their cash knowing that help is on its way. But Smith warns that doing so could result in the ATM refusing the transaction or a restrictive hold being placed on the account holder's card. "If a pin number is entered in reverse, the ATM will decline the transaction and display the error message: Invalid pin entered." He also refuted claims by the e-mail that this pin information was broadcast on TV. "ABSA has no knowledge of such a broadcast which informed people that the pin function was seldom used because people did not know it existed." The bank was investigating the origins of the e-mail. It was a jam-packed weekend, starting off Friday evening with Hospice and Chil Band, joined by friends, families and supporters, singing carols by candlelight. They all united to pay tribute to family and friends whom they had lost during the year with the symbolic releasing of brightly coloured balloons and heartfelt messages tied to them. Saturday started off with a March against Crime and ended off with a lovely display of fireworks. The message of Unite against Crime was certainly acknowledged and supported by the people of Klerksdorp and with that message in place a 16-day crime free 'City of People', will be … By Inge Olivier JUANITA EN NICOLIS BEKOOR KLERKSDORP Ek dink almal sal saam met my stem dat Juanita du Plessis een van ons veelsydigste sangeresse is, sy het 'n stem van goud. Sy erken self dat sy mal is oor Country musiek en daarvan hou om dit te sing. Juanita het met haar vertoning baie van haar liedjies gesing wat beskikbaar is op haar nuwe CD, Jou skaduwee. Sy het ook op 24 November 'n nuwe Christelike CD vrygestel. Foto regs: Juanita du Plessis sing terwyl die toneel agter haar afspeel. Ek was ontrent warm onder die kraag toe Nicolas Louw op die verhoog stap. Hy het die girls se bene lam gehad en kon diep in 'n paar se oë kyk, want al was jy 16 of 60 kon jy reg voor die verhoog gaan staan, saam sing en saam dans. Tot my dogtertjie van 4 het elke oomblik geniet en “rock daai lyfie” was weereens 'n hit. Dit het gevoel asof hy elke lied aan ieder en elk opgedra het, sal beslis weer wil gaan kyk as hy 'n draai in Klerksdorp maak. Foto regs: Die meisies het omtrent gestamp en gestoot om ‘n foto van Nicolis te neem. Skills needed to address water issues Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Lindiwe Hendricks says appropriate skills and reliable information are needed to support decisions made on water resources. Dysfunctional information systems or systems that were in a state of disrepair limited informed decision making processes, Ms Hendricks said recently at the opening of the 4th Tiger workshop.The workshop is looking into ways of using space technology to manage Africa's water resources.Minister Hendricks explained that the availability of adequate water was crucial for good health, economic development and growth, poverty eradication and national empowerment, all of which pertained to the entire continent."It is therefore logical for all of us to take advantage of various initiatives that are aimed at addressing some of these needs." Minister Hendricks quoted the 2006 United Nations Human Development Report, which found that the water crisis facing the globe was not as a result of scarcity, but of poverty, power and inequality."The report states that 1.2 billion people across the globe are without access to safe water, that high infant mortality rates are directly attributed to lack of access to safe water, with up to 1.8 million child deaths being directly related to unclean water." The report argued that providing water and sanitation gave people dignity and offered them the opportunity "to lead a healthy, dignified and productive life."According to the report, said the minister, current levels of technology allowed complex research such as exploring the possibilities of life on another other planet, while "on our own planet there is still so much suffering." "However, it is this very technology that can provide some of the solutions to the water challenges that face us," the minister said. – BuaNews SABC unveil high definition unit for 2010 The SABC is gearing up for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. The national broadcaster has unveiled a high definition outside broadcast unit, which features the latest in broadcast technology. It is the first of its kind on the continent. The SABC is the official rights holding broadcaster for the 2010 Soccer World Cup and this comes with a huge responsibility. The public broadcaster has promised in the 2010 bid book that its broadcasts of soccer matches would be of the highest quality. With the acquisition of the first R50 million high definitions outside broadcast unit, the SABC will be able to live up to this promise. This is a new technology which brings with it a wider screen, high quality pictures and the audio using the surround sound to enhance the pictures. The unit's first broadcast was meant to be the washed-out international cricket match between South Africa and India on Sunday. Vogue Endermology Clinic finally here Melanie and Miana from Vogue Endermology Clinic recently held their opening function at De Rust to enlighten guests with the amazing, non-invasive and painless treatment for controlling cellulite, toning the skin and contouring the body. This Unique, whole body approach stimulates your body to reduce the appearance of cellulite while reshaping your figure. This reshaping technique efficiently produces results using a refreshing non-surgical procedure applied through a course of weekly sessions. They also presented their Koebana Spray Tanning and are looking to further their services in the near future. Matlosana Cultural Christmas Carnival is taking place between 14 - 16 December at Goud Koppie on the N12. You can do some Christmas Shopping, food and beverages will be on sale and there will be entertainment and a FUN FAIR everyday. We are calling all local entrepreneurs to come and sell their goods. On 15 December at 18:30 the carols by candle light will take place, there will be a dedication table where people can buy candles - or bring their own and light a candle in memory of friends/relatives and just before carols start, Nicola Habbeck will be there to perform a wonderful Christmas Medley. The Carols will be led by a band of several different instruments, carol sheets will also be handed out. After the carols, a local award winning band ENWI? will perform. On 16 December from 16:00 several top DJ's namely Christos, D. Mosadi, Nelson, Banele, Bux, Boya Mafikeng and Kelly Khumalo will take to the decks. We are also looking for any local talent who would like to participate. Entrance fee will be R5 for children under 12 years and R10 for adult's per day - except Saturday where entrance will be R5 and R10 until 15:30 and thereafter R25, to see all the top DJ's and Kelly Khumalo jam. For further info please contact 084 207 2766/018 462 4442. Renee's Dance School 100% Pass. Photo above: Renee Snyman with her Modern Ballet Dancers who recently passed their dance exams, Shelly Turner was their examiner. Heinz woo the crowd in Potchefstroom Carols by candle light with a bit of oomph, musical beat and great support can chase away any rainstorm. On the eve of 23 November people from near and far joined Heinz Winkler, OFM radio station, the BCC Serenade's and Spar at the annual carols by candlelight held in Potch. Entrance fee was “a gift for a child” which will be distributed to various organisations, homes for the homeless and other less fortunate children over the Christmas period.
Heinz
inspired the vast crowd to keep the chills out by reminding them how it
was to be 5 again and join in the singing of Jingle bells with an
African rock beat. He ended the sensational evening off with the breath
taking carol “Silent night Stille nag”. Mother Christmas and elves visits children The morning of 24 November was especially exciting for all the children at the Retabile Orphanage and the Maranata Pre-School, as Mother Christmas and her three Elves visited the children and handed out Christmas gifts. What can we say, Christmas comes early this year. - By Inge Olivier Liebeth Masigo, a 14 year-old, grade 7 learner of Bosworth Primary School entered a schools essay competition on Children's Rights and Responsibilities in the Age of Hope. Her essay won at National level whereby she represented the North West Province in Mpumalanga to celebrate “National Childrens day.” As the winner she walked away with a cheque of R70 000 for her school and some great prizes for herself. Ward 8 Stilfontein supports Community The Members from Ward 8 in Stilfontein recently showed their support and initiative to communicate with the community by handing out soccer balls to P.A Theron Primary school. Their aim is to involve learners of the community and are there for the community to assist and provide any services needed. They encourage residence to bring forward any complaints and ideas to the ward at their monthly meeting on every third Tuesday of the month at the Strathvaal Club in Stilfontein. Maandag tot Donderdag 18:30. Vir verdere navrae kontak gerus vir Willie by 082 342 9917 of Mark by 082 907 9022. Die trotse eienaars is Hannelie van der Merwe en Johan Kleinhans, daar is ook 'n tak in Johannesburg. Central Bikes bestaan al 6 maande alhoewel sy eienaars al 14 jaar ondervinding in hierdie bedryf het. Hulle spesialiseer in die koop en verkoop van twee en vierwiel motorfietse en doen ook reperasies. Meisie glo aan goeie kliënte diens en hulle is oop op Maandae tot Vrydae vanaf 07:30 tot 17:30 en Saterdae vanaf 08:30 tot 13:00, hulle kan gekontak word by 018 464 4229. Laerskool Saamtrek het op 24 November tydens hulle afsluiting mev Tella du Randt van die Klerksdorp Verkeers-departement vereer. Du Randt was in totaal 27 jaar aan die verkeersdepartement verbonde waarvan sy vir 23 jaar patrolliediens by Laerskool Saamtrek gedoen het. Sy sal by Saamtrek veral vir haar pligsgetrouheid tydens haar jarelange diens by haar dienspunte onthou word. Laerskool Saamtrek het dan ook vanjaar die 2de prys van die Klerksdorp verkeersafdeling se padpatrolliediens vir skole ontvang. |
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