Kathu Gazette

Lief en Leed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:42:07 +0000

POSTMASBURG Hospitaalgevalle

Mev Elmien Keller van Fonteinstraat, Postmasburg het ‘n suksesvolle oogoperasie in die Louis Pasteur Kliniek in Bloemfontein ondergaan. Na verneem word gaan sy hierdie week vir ‘n operasie aan die ander oog. Baie sterkte!

Jacques Cloete wat al so lank in die intensiewesorgeenheid in Bloemfontein was en nou . . . → Read More: Lief en Leed

Nuwe Aanstelling

News Room - Reporter 4 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:11:06 +0000

Saxan Jonas, ‘n oud-leerder van Hoërskool Blinkklip op Postmasburg wat verlede jaar matrikuleer het, het besluit om by die Toyota-familie aan te sluit. Sy is onlangs aangestel by van der Linde Toyota as Ontvangsdame. Baie welkom Saxan! deur Edward Smit

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Mej Volksblad Feessprankel Finaliste Aangewys

News Room - Reporter 4 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:48:52 +0000

UPINGTON Die 10 finaliste wat op 23 September 2010 vanjaar om die gesogte titel van Mej Volksblad Feessprankel tydens die Kalahari Kuierfees gaan meeding, is Woensdagaand 18 Augustus 2010 op Upington in Plan B aangewys. Hulle is vlnr Nicole Christians, Su-Mari Horn, Mache Coetzee (sy is deur die toeskouers aangewys), Farren Visagie, Elizma Nel, . . . → Read More: Mej Volksblad Feessprankel Finaliste Aangewys

Ou Postmasburger Oorlede

News Room - Reporter 4 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:31:47 +0000

POSTMASBURG Mnr Louw Fourie van Casper Venterstraat, Postmasburg, wat in November 76 jaar oud sou wees, is op 26 Augustus 2010 na ‘n lang siekbed oorlede. Mnr Fourie is een van die ouer inwoners van Postmasburg. Hy laat sy vrou. Sara, met wie hy 44 jaar getroud was, agter, asook twee getroude dogters en ‘n getroude seun. Die dogters is . . . → Read More: Ou Postmasburger Oorlede

Hysertoring Val Om in Dorpsgebied

News Room - Reporter 4 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:04:52 +0000

POSTMASBURG Na die middagete op ‘n Sondagmiddag is alles rustig en ook die mense in Water- en De Bruinstraat, Postmasburg. Die meeste was waarskynlik oorgehaal vir ‘n rustige middagslapie, toe dit gebeur: ‘n lang knal soos wat die myne, veral vroeër jare, skiet. Huise het gebewe, honde en kinders het skuiling gesoek, en selfs die voëls in hokke . . . → Read More: Hysertoring Val Om in Dorpsgebied

Electri City Expo Groot Sukses

News Room - Reporter 4 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:18:44 +0000

Electri City, groothandelaar in elektriese en mynbou produkte wat takke in Kuruman en Kathu het, het op Woensdag 18 Augustus 2010 hul jaarlikse Expo aangebied by die El Dorado Hotel op Kuruman. Verskeie gaste uit die omliggende industrieë is genooi. Dit was die vyfde agtereenvolgende jaar dat Electri City hierdie suksesvolle uitstallings aanbied in . . . → Read More: Electri City Expo Groot Sukses

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:36:03 +0000

Patricia Tatas, die dogter van Andries (Pex) en Griet Tatas het haar 21ste verjaarsdag swierig gevier in die skoolsaal van Hoërskool Blinkklip op Postmasburg op Vrydag 27 Augustus 2010. Baie . . . → Read More:

Wyk gee terug aan Gemeenskap

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:26:38 +0000

Mev Lydia Mienies, ‘n ge-stremde in-woner van Welgeleë, Olifantshoek se dag is gemaak toe Raadslid Maria Diniza en haar wykslede van Wyk 4, op Dinsdag 24 Augustus 2010 die huis waarin sy moet intrek, uitgeverf het. Die wykslede het dit hulle taak gemaak om hierdie huis spesiaal vir Lydia reg te maak. Die huis . . . → Read More: Wyk gee terug aan Gemeenskap

World Water Week 05 – 10 September 2010

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:23:35 +0000

Focus on Water Quality Progress

Progress in efforts to improve water quality as a response to challenges facing the global water sector will be in the spotlight when delegates meet for this year’s World Water Week (WWW) in Sweden. Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi on Friday 03 September 2010 departed for Stockholm, . . . → Read More: World Water Week 05 – 10 September 2010

Stasiebevelvoerder doen Beroep op Gemeenskap

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:23:04 +0000

KATHU Die onlangse inbrake op Kathu toon ‘n positiewe afname en die Stasiebevelvoerder Luitenant Kolonel Cecelia Kgobe is trots op die gemeenskap vir hulle samewerking. ‘n Suksesvolle inhegtenisname van vyf mans tussen die ouderdomme van 18 – 22 jaar is gemaak in verband met huisbraak en diefstal. Hierdie mans is nie van die area . . . → Read More: Stasiebevelvoerder doen Beroep op Gemeenskap

Oudste Opvoeder Groet

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:21:01 +0000

Juffrou Magrieta Eilerd, die oudste opvoeder by Laerskool Postdene op Postmasburg, het die Onderwys verlaat op Dinsdag 31 Augustus 2010 na 21 vrugbare skoolhou jare. Juffrou Eilerd is gebore op Queenstown in die Oos-Kaap waar sy haar skoolloopbaan voltooi het. Daarna verwerf sy haar Onderwysdiploma op Graaf-Reinet. Juffrou Eilerd se eerste aanstelling as opvoeder . . . → Read More: Oudste Opvoeder Groet

Vakbonde Ruk Op in Groot Getalle

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:20:59 +0000

Verskillende vakbonde wat insluit SADOU, DENOSA, Nehawu, POPCRU, die Vereniging van Staatsamptenare (VSA): PAWUSA en SATAWU het op 26 Augustus 2010 in duisende buitekant Skaapland slaghuis byeengekom, in weerwil van ‘n groot polisie teenwoordigheid, vir hulle beplande optog na die provinsiale gebou waar hulle ‘n versoekskrif met ‘n klomp eise aan die Noord-Kaapse LUR . . . → Read More: Vakbonde Ruk Op in Groot Getalle

Motiverende Vrouedag

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:19:36 +0000

OLIFANTSHOEK Op Vrydag 27 Augustus 2010 is ‘n suksesvolle vrouedag op Olifantshoek by die NG Kerk gehou. Die GPF, Youth against Crime, Women against Crime en lede van die SAPD Kathu cluster was teenwoordig by die geleentheid. Die tema was “Wanneer ‘n vrou huil, hoor die Here – Spreuke 31”. Ongeveer 200 vrouens het . . . → Read More: Motiverende Vrouedag

Kumba Kolomela& Tsantsabane Celebrate Women’s Month

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:15:48 +0000

POSTMASBURG With August being Women’s month and the theme, “Working Together for Equal Opportunities and Progress for All”, Mayor Hazel Mothibi of Tsanstabane local municipality, together with Kumba Kolomela mine, invited all women in the Tsantsabane area to celebrate this occasion on Sunday 22 August 2010. Women from all the Tsantsabane communities ensured they . . . → Read More: Kumba Kolomela& Tsantsabane Celebrate Women’s Month

ARM Financial Year Earnings Down

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:12:05 +0000

South African diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals, 50% shareholder of Assmang Ltd, on Monday 30 August 2010 reported a 26 percent drop in full-year headline earnings, hit by a strong Rand and lower prices for iron ore and manganese. ARM, which has interests in nickel, coal, iron ore, platinum, chrome and manganese, said headline . . . → Read More: ARM Financial Year Earnings Down

Kumba Alleges Papers were ‘Fraudulently Manipulated’

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:11:23 +0000

The board of Kumba Iron Ore may find itself obliged to lay a criminal charge against Imperial Crown Trading after documents obtained in the legal process aggravated initial suspicions that its documentary submissions for mineral rights at Sishen Iron Ore were “fraudulently manipulated”. It emerged on Monday 30 August 2010 that Kumba submitted supplementary . . . → Read More: Kumba Alleges Papers were ‘Fraudulently Manipulated’

Mining Charter Review to be Released this Month

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:10:33 +0000

South Africa will release the results of its Mining Charter Review, which started last year, in the next ten days, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said on Wednesday 01 September 2010. The review was completed in November, and has been referred to all the relevant stakeholders for comment. The purpose of the charter was . . . → Read More: Mining Charter Review to be Released this Month

Raak Betrokke by Watergebruikersvereniging

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:09:36 +0000

Na `n lang en uitgerekte konsultasie proses wat gestrek het vanaf Julie 2006 en gesamentlik gefasiliteer is deur die Departement Waterwese en Bosbou en Octagonal Development is die stigting van die Tshiping Watergebruikers-vereniging (WGV) in die Staatskoerant van 22 Februarie 2008 gepubliseer. Hierdie proses is begin deur bekommerde water-gebruikers in die gebied en is . . . → Read More: Raak Betrokke by Watergebruikersvereniging

Support People with Disabilities ~ Casual Day

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:07:37 +0000

South Africans have been urged by the Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, to demonstrate their support for persons with disabilities by participating in Casual Day on Friday 03 September 2010. “It is critical that South Africa takes the lead on issues of disability globally. We demonstrate as a nation that we . . . → Read More: Support People with Disabilities ~ Casual Day

GCIS Meets with the Media

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:05:25 +0000

KURUMAN Government Communications Information Services (GCIS) hosted a media session on Friday 27 August 2010 in Kuruman to strengthen ties with the media. The main purpose of the GCIS is to disseminate important information released by government to the media and other channels. Marius Nagel, Provincial Director of GCIS and Charles Moeti the Deputy . . . → Read More: GCIS Meets with the Media

Lohatlha Celebrates Women’s Month

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:03:17 +0000

LOHATLHA On Friday 27 August 2010 , the Lohatlha Military Combat School , 35km from Postmasburg celebrated women’s month in a creative and motivational way. Approxamatly 380 ladies were treated to a breakfast together with Mrs Sylvia Lucas (MEC for Environmental Affairs and Nature Conservation), Major General L Dlulane (Chief of SA Army Force . . . → Read More: Lohatlha Celebrates Women’s Month

National Wills Week 06 – 10 September

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:59:46 +0000

Free Wills Drawn Up Members of the public will be able to get a basic will drawn up free of charge during National Wills Week. The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) said attorneys across the country will provide the service at no charge during the week which runs from 6 to 10 September. . . . → Read More: National Wills Week 06 – 10 September

Loslopende Diere word Beheer

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:59:28 +0000

Loslopende diere kan ‘n groot gevaar inhou vir motoriste, dus het die munisipaliteit op Olifantshoek stappe geneem en Mnr Hendrik Jacobs as Skutmeester aangestel. Sy werk is om loslopende diere van die pad te verwyder en na die skut neem. Die gemeenskap van Olifantshoek word versoek om Hendrik of Martin in kennis te stel indien . . . → Read More: Loslopende Diere word Beheer

Belastingbetalers Gee Terugvoering oor Dispuut met Munisipaliteit

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:57:25 +0000

POSTMASBURG Weens die belangstelling oor die dispuut wat die Belastingbetalersvereniging op Postmasburg ‘n paar maande gelede met die plaaslike Tsantsabane Munisipaliteit verklaar het, wens dié vereniging net die huidige posisie kortliks te verduidelik. Nadat ‘n hele tyd verloop het, is die eerste reaksie (skrywe) vanaf die Munisipale Bestuurder, Mnr M Moselane ontvang. Op die . . . → Read More: Belastingbetalers Gee Terugvoering oor Dispuut met Munisipaliteit

Eskom hou Suksesvolle Wetenskap Expo

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:55:14 +0000

Eskom Expo vir jong wetenskaplikes het plaasgevind op Donderdag 19 Augustus 2010 in die skoolsaal van Hoërskool Postmasburg. Leerders van verskeie skole het die geleentheid gekry om hul talent op die gebied van Wetenskap ten toon te stel. Mnr Rammonye het as Kringbestuurder ook gaan inloer en met Renzmarè Nel, ‘n Graad 10 leerder . . . → Read More: Eskom hou Suksesvolle Wetenskap Expo

Evaluasiekamp vir Voortrekkers

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:53:43 +0000

Om enige taak in die lewe aan te pak moet ‘n mens die regte gesindheid hê en oor die nodige kennis en vaardigheid beskik om dinge te laat gebeur. In Die Voortrekkers kry jy opleiding in al drie hierdie rigtings om aan die einde van die jeuglid se Graad 7-jaar die visie te bereik, . . . → Read More: Evaluasiekamp vir Voortrekkers

Kathu Perdeklub Doen Dit Weer

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:51:30 +0000

Op 14 Augustus 2010 is ‘n uiters geslaagde Bosresies op Kathu gehou waaraan verskeie resiesperde vanuit Noord-Kaap en Noord-Wes provinsie deelgeneem het. Hulle het meegeding om ‘n prysgeld van R25 000. Tussen die wedrenne is daar ook verskeie boeresport items vir kinderruiters aangebied. Die Kathu publiek het die byeenkoms baie goed ondersteun en die . . . → Read More: Kathu Perdeklub Doen Dit Weer

VEK Eeufees

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:50:44 +0000

Die breë Volle Evangelie Kerk van God is hierdie jaar 100 jaar oud en gemeentes dwars oor die land het verskeie feestelikhede aangepak om hul verjaarsdag te herdenk. Die Volle Evangelie Kerk het sy onstaan gehad in 1896 in die VSA en dis in 1910 in Suid-Afrika geregistreer. Die Volle Evangelie Kerk strek oor . . . → Read More: VEK Eeufees

VEK hou Gala Dinee

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:49:20 +0000

Die Postdene, Newtown en Boichoko gemeente van die Volle Evangelie Kerk in Postmasburg het ‘n Gala Dinee vir Saterdag 28 Augustus 2010 in die Blinkklip skoolsaal op Postmasburg beplan as deel van die breë Volle Evangelie Kerk se honderdste bestaansjaar vanjaar. Gemeentes dwarsoor die land is besig met feestelikhede om hierdie mylpaal te vier. . . . → Read More: VEK hou Gala Dinee

Operette op Olifantshoek

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:47:56 +0000

Die Hoërskool Olifantshoek Akademie vir CVO het op 20 Augustus 2010 ‘n baie geslaagde operette, Die trein na Sewefontein deur Lourens en Sophie Faul, opgevoer. Die hoër, laerskool en voorskool het deelgeneem en elkeen het sy beste gelewer en baie talent getoon. Mevv Esther Spangenberg, Hester Stans, Tarina van der Rijst, Adri Kruger en . . . → Read More: Operette op Olifantshoek

MIXED REACTION TO PROPOSED MEDIA TRIBUNAL

Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:46:02 +0000

The government’s proposed secrecy legislation was a “sickening” throwback to the apartheid era, writer André Brink said on Tuesday 31 August 2010. He was speaking in Cape Town at the launch of a statement opposing the Protection of Infor-mation Bill, endorsed by more than 180 civil society organi-sations and some 400 indivi-duals. Mr Brink . . . → Read More: MIXED REACTION TO PROPOSED MEDIA TRIBUNAL

Kathu Leerders Presteer by Expo

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:32:16 +0000

Op Donderdag 19 Augustus 2010 is die Noord-Wes Kaap streek expo gehou. James Garisch (links), ‘n Graad 6 leerder ook van Laerskool Kathu, het met “Impak van Asteroides en Meteoriete op die Aarde” ‘n goue medalje vewerf. Hy het ‘n merietetoekenning gekry en ‘n wetenskaplike sakrekenaar en ‘n 4GB “flash disk” gewen. Baie geluk . . . → Read More: Kathu Leerders Presteer by Expo

Veltie Projekte vir Nasionale Expo Gekies

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:29:18 +0000

Drie projekte wat deur Hoërskool Duineveld leerders op Upington by die jaarlikse Noord-Kaap Eskom Expo vir Jong Wetenskaplikes te Kathu ingeskryf is, is gekies om later vanjaar die Noord-Kaap by die Nasionale Expo te verteenwoordig. Die projekte is naamlik: “Bok se 2-in-1 Pypstoof” wat vir sy uitvinder, Charles Groenewald, ‘n silwer toekenning en die . . . → Read More: Veltie Projekte vir Nasionale Expo Gekies

Waarskuwing

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:24:07 +0000

KATHU Die SAPD van Kathu wil hiermee die gemeenskap waarsku om op hul hoede te wees vir moontlike motor diewe. Dit het onder die polisie se aandag gekom dat hul ‘n nuwe metode gevind het om motors se immobiliseerders te fnuik. Sodra u u motor se immobiliseerder druk, druk hul ‘n gewone hekmotor kontrole. . . . → Read More: Waarskuwing

Driven Under the Influence of Liquor

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:21:11 +0000

KATHU The SAPD OF Kathu is investigating a case of drunken driving after Jacobus Petrus Roos was arrested for driving under the influence of liquor. On 22 August 2010 at about 15:40 Constable Jonas received a complaint that there was a person allegedly driving recklessly on the Deben-Kathu road. He commanded the person to . . . → Read More: Driven Under the Influence of Liquor

Eskom Noordwes-Kaap Streeks Expo vir Jong Wetenskaplikes

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:17:46 +0000

Die jaarlikse Eskom Noordwes-Kaap Streeksekspo vir Jong Wetenskaplikes is op Donderdag 19 Augustus 2010, by Hoërskool Postmasburg aangebied. Dit was ‘n reuse sukses, met twaalf skole uit die streek wat deelgeneem het, naamlik Laerskool Hotazel, Laerskool Kathu, Laerskool Lime Acres, Laerskool Op die Voorpos (Upington), Laerskool Postmasburg, Hoërskool Daniëlskuil, Hoërskool Duineveld (Upington), Hoërskool Kathu, . . . → Read More: Eskom Noordwes-Kaap Streeks Expo vir Jong Wetenskaplikes

Succsessful Sentences

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:17:41 +0000

KATHU On 11 August 2010 Fanney Kgwenyapo Lesapo was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for House robbery which he commited on 28 July 2010 at Slovopark. The investigation officer in the case was Detective Constable Monnanyane. On 04 August 2010 Mcendisi Wilfred Nzondo was sentenced 18 months imprisonment for Shoplifting he commited on 30 June 2010 . . . → Read More: Succsessful Sentences

Polisie verskerp optrede met Feesprogram

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:14:41 +0000

POSTMASBURG Die Polisie het alreeds die onlangse naweek met hul Feesprogram begin wat sal bestaan uit verskeie misdaadvoorkomingsoperasies om misdaad die doodskoot te gee in die Postmasburg cluster, bestaande uit Lime Acres, Daniëlskuil en Postmasburg. Volgens die Kommunikasiebeampte, Sersant Nicklaas Papier van die Postmasburg SAPD, begin hulle met volle sterkte vanaf 3 September 2010 . . . → Read More: Polisie verskerp optrede met Feesprogram

Vroue gebruik sokker om misdaad te bekamp in Ntsekilelo

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:07:20 +0000

UPINGTON Die SAPS in samewerking met Regeringskommunikasie en Inligtingsisteem (GCIS) het samegespan met vroue uit die gemeenskap van Ntsikelelo (Straussburg) om sport te gebruik om die boodskap en bekamping van misdaad teen te werk. Adjudant Offisier Dimpane, Konstabels (v) C Strauss, C van Zyl en Wally Cloete (GCIS) het uitgereik na die landelike gemeenskap . . . → Read More: Vroue gebruik sokker om misdaad te bekamp in Ntsekilelo

Duineveld Gasvryheidstudie Eksamen

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:46:27 +0000

Die Graad 11 gasvryheidstudie leerders van Hoërskool Duineveld op Upington het onlangs ‘n praktiese eksamen afgelê. Hulle moes ‘n kinderpartytjie volgens ‘n tema reël. Die skeppende leerders het die heerlikste eetgoed voorgesit asook pragtige handgemaakte tafelversierings. Al hulle produkte is later te koop aangebied om fondse in te samel. Deur Megan Loots

Carien Oosthuizen, . . . → Read More: Duineveld Gasvryheidstudie Eksamen

Landlopers van Sishen Atletiekklub Presteer

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:36:53 +0000

‘n Paar van Sishen Atletiekklub se landloopatlete het gekwalifiseer om op 14 Augustus 2010 aan die AGW Landloop Kampioenskappe te Landbouskool in Jan Kempdorp deel te neem. Die atlete het baie goed gevaar en uitslae was as volg: Rika van Dyk eerste plek Senior Dames 35-39 (4km), Elridge de Koker vierde plek Senior mans . . . → Read More: Landlopers van Sishen Atletiekklub Presteer

Groenvingers – Deur Paul Visser (Tshimo Gardens)

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:33:10 +0000

Gesiggies (Viola tricolor hortensis)

Gesiggies is ‘n enkel blommetjie met 5 kleurvolle ronde blaartjies. Hulle hou van son, maar in warmer dele soos die Kalahari, kan dit eerder in halfskadu geplant word. Gesiggies kan in herfs, winter tot begin lente geplant word.

Maak so

Werk een sak kompos elke 2 m² in en spit dit 10cm in. Plant . . . → Read More: Groenvingers – Deur Paul Visser (Tshimo Gardens)

Sokkerspelers se Drome word Verstewig

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:31:43 +0000

Agter vlnr: Mnre Silo Mashawa, Schalk van Heerden, Doctor Mabila, Raadslid S M Segedi en Ayanda Biyo. Middel en voor (in geen volgorde): Simbruner: Maqui Coetzee, Keidebees: Derrick Blom, Olyvenhoutsdrift: Kewell Esau, Frank Biggs: Breyton Mathis, Vela Langa: Valentino Mokgatle, Lukhayiso: Steven Hanise, Kalksloot: Remarco Isaacs, Oranje Oewer: Brendon Prusent, Franciscus: Will Squire, Rosendal: Gershwin . . . → Read More: Sokkerspelers se Drome word Verstewig

Atlete Gekies vir die AGW Landloop

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:28:12 +0000

Die volgende atlete van Sishen Atletiekklub is gekies vir die AGW Landloop span: Rika van Dyk, Senior Dames 35-39 (4km), Zandria van Dyk Dogters, 16/17 (4km) en Leandré van Dyk, Dogters 14/15 (4km). Die atlete het voldoen aan die AGW Landloop standaarde en hulle gaan op 11 September 2010 deelneem aan die ASA SA Landloop . . . → Read More: Atlete Gekies vir die AGW Landloop

Laerskool Kathu Karate Presteerders

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:25:27 +0000

Die volgende leerders van Laerskool Kathu het die volgende karate prestasies behaal: Ere kleure - Waldo Wessels , Lourenco van der Merwe en Mar- Louise Pretorius. Half Ere kleure Jesmin April, Shanice April, Ziyanda Rasinous, Elzanno Koloi, Liché Prinsloo, Will Steenkamp, Ronald Moroni, Zander Smit, Juvanley Korabie, Hilary Daries en Ghether Fries. Baie . . . → Read More: Laerskool Kathu Karate Presteerders

Hoërskool se Hokkie en Netbal Nuus

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:16:06 +0000

Op Saterdag 14 Augustus 2010 het die tweede dogtershokkiespan en die tweede netbalspan van Hoërskool Kathu aan die PUK-liga vir medium skole se Wennerdag te Kimberley deelgeneem. Die hokkiespan het teen Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen 2-1 verloor, maar wen hul wedstryd teen Hoërskool Hartswater met 1-0. Die dogtershokkiespan eindig dus derde in die liga. Die . . . → Read More: Hoërskool se Hokkie en Netbal Nuus

Kings of the Northern Cape

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:08:22 +0000

With the Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape provincial soccer play-offs done and dusted, the emphasis moved to the Northern Cape and the North West Provinces respectively. On Saturday 28 August 2010, both provinces were out to impress during their respective provincial play-offs in the 2010 Metropolitan SASFA U16 Cup. The two finalists from each . . . → Read More: Kings of the Northern Cape

Kathu o/15 wen teen Kakamas

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:39:38 +0000

KATHU Die o/15 rugbyspan van Hoërskool Kathu het die afgelope Saterdag 7 Augustus 2010 gewys waartoe hulle in staat is, deur Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen van Kakamas met 34 – 5 te verslaan. Die voor- en agterspelers het goed gekombineer, en 6 drieë in die proses gedruk. Nico van der Westhuizen (agsteman) en Dylan Walsh . . . → Read More: Kathu o/15 wen teen Kakamas

Hoërskool Kathu Netbal

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:34:44 +0000

KATHU Op Saterdag 24 Julie 2010 het vier netbalspanne van Hoërskool Kathu ligawedstryde gespeel teen Hoërskool Hartswater. Die uitslae is as volg: o/15A verloor 22 – 9; o/15B wen 21 – 8; o/19B verloor 19 – 13 en o/19A verloor 29 – 21. Die o/19A span het puik spel gelewer in ‘n baie spannende . . . → Read More: Hoërskool Kathu Netbal

Velties gekies vir NK Skiet

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:30:23 +0000

Jan-Hendrik, Francois du Toit, Robert Young en Zander Beyleveldt is in die Noord-KaapB-skietspan opgeneem. Baie geluk!

Die volgende leerders van Hoërskool Duineveld is verkies tot die Noord-Kaap se A skietspan: Agter vlnr: Le Riche du Plessis, Gerhard Steyn en Zeann Conradie. Voor vlnr: Zane Dippenaar, Claire du Plessis en Marchant le Roux (Hanlo Hayes was . . . → Read More: Velties gekies vir NK Skiet

Leerders verteenwoordig Span in Parys

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:20:25 +0000

Heinrich Human (18) van Hoërskool Prieska en Elrieta Crous (16) van Hoërskool Upington is ingesluit in die junior Protea-ruiterkunsspan van vyf lede wat die eerste week in Desember internasionaal in Parys gaan deelneem. Dit is die eerste keer in jare dat Griekwas deur 2 spanlede in ‘n Protea-span verteenwoordig word.

Heinrich Human en Elrieta . . . → Read More: Leerders verteenwoordig Span in Parys

Local Resident wins Boerewors Competition!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:58:39 +0000

KATHU Thirty-one regional winners in the Shoprite Checkers Championship Boerewors Competition were announced for the first group of regional rounds held at selected locations countrywide on Saturday 14 August 2010. Carol de Jager from Kathu walked away as the winner of the regional round held at Shoprite Kathu. Piet Lesley from Wrenchville came in . . . → Read More: Local Resident wins Boerewors Competition!

Duinevelders Blink Uit in Olimpiades

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:50:36 +0000

Die volgende vier jong manne van Hoërskool Duineveld op Upington, Pieter le Roux, Abrie Visagie, Willem Steyn en Caro Uys, het almal silwer sertifikate ontvang vir hul inskrywings in die Bio-Science Olimpiade. Baie geluk aan hierdie . . . → Read More: Duinevelders Blink Uit in Olimpiades

Veltie Musikante slaag Eksamen

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:43:46 +0000

UPINGTON Die volgende leerders van Hoërskool Duineveld het onlangs die Royal Schools of Music eksamen geslaag. Die uitslae is as volg: Marinda Jonker – Sang Graad 4 (meriete), Ryna Evert – Klavier Graad 6, Anet de Kock – Sang Graad 5 (meriete), Klavier Graad 6, Nadia Nazaré – Alt Blokfluit Graad 3 (meriete), Joana . . . → Read More: Veltie Musikante slaag Eksamen

Kathu Blood Bank Clinic Opening

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:33:31 +0000

KATHU The SANBS Kathu clinic was officially opened on 18 August 2010 by Mr Mike Loubser, National Donor Manager from Durban. He cut the ribbon and the guests were welcomed by Sr Stephanie Fourie, Free State and Northern Cape Donor Zone Manager. She mentioned that opening a permanent donor centre at Kathu was a . . . → Read More: Kathu Blood Bank Clinic Opening

Nasionale Vrouemaand Vieringe

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:21:06 +0000

PABALELLO Die Sosiale Misdaadvoorkomingseenheid is ook gedurende Nasionale Vrouemaand vieringe besig met verskeie aktiwiteite in Pabalello en omgewing. Onder leiding van Adjudant-Offisiere (v) Marina Brewis, het sy en haar kollega, Student Konstabel (v) Cynthia Malo, op 5 Augustus 2010 meisies van Pabalello Hoërskool (Graad 10-12) toegespreek oor hul waardes en sin vir die lewe. . . . → Read More: Nasionale Vrouemaand Vieringe

Misdaadslagoffers Besoek Sirkus

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:13:30 +0000

PABALLELO Paballelo Polisie, onder leiding van Adjudant Offisier (v) Marina Brewis, Sersant OC Ockhuys en Student Konstabel (v) Cynthia Malo, het tesame met Departement Vervoer, Veiligheid en Skakeling, Lukas Van Der Westhuizen van Desert Palace Casino en McLaren Sirkus uitgereik na twaalf kinders wat ernstig geaffekteer is deur misdaad en selfs in misdaad betrokke was. Hierdie . . . → Read More: Misdaadslagoffers Besoek Sirkus

Veltie gekies vir Olimpiade

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:11:24 +0000

Bianca Karsten van Hoërskool Duineveld op Upington is in die Top 10 van die Afrikaans Senior Olimpiade opgeneem wat onlangs gehou is. Baie . . . → Read More: Veltie gekies vir Olimpiade

Hoërskool Kathu wys sy goue hart

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:07:00 +0000

Hoërskool Kathu se Uitvoerende Komitee is hard aan die werk om die DBV se honde in nood te help. Die UK het ‘n kos-insamelingsprojek by die skool geloods om voorsiening te maak in die behoeftes wat tans by die DBV bestaan. Daar is al heelwat kos ingesamel, maar hul kan doen met nog ‘n . . . → Read More: Hoërskool Kathu wys sy goue hart

Blinkklip Leerders Maak Musiek

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:03:31 +0000

Bertie Fourie, ‘n bekende inwoner van Postmasburg, het besluit om sy passie vir die trompet met verskeie leerders by Hoërskool Blinkklip te deel. Hy bied nou gratis musieklesse aan in verskeie blaasintrumente. Bertie ontmoet sy groepie opgewonde leerders elke Woensdag vir lesse en dan dreun die mure by Blinkklip! Bertie offer sy tyd op . . . → Read More: Blinkklip Leerders Maak Musiek

APK Kathu hou Basaar

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:52:16 +0000

KATHU Op Saterdag 4 September 2010 is dit weer tyd vir die APK Kathu se jaarlikse basaar. Die basaar word vanaf 09:00 die oggend op die kerkterrein in Kelkiewynstraat gehou. Soos gebruiklik word ‘n lekker Boerebasaar beplan, wat deur die jare al bekend geword het vir die heerlike kerrievleis en sosaties. ‘n Smaaklike ontbyt . . . → Read More: APK Kathu hou Basaar

N1- N3 Courses Reintroduced in Kumba Learnership Programme

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:51:10 +0000

Sishen Mine, which is the flagship of Kumba Iron Ore’s operations- has once more reaffirmed its position as a skills development-conscious mining company. During the recent visit by Dr Florus Prinsloo, the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)’s Chief Operating Officer at the end of July 2010, he visited the learners at the FET College Kathu. . . . → Read More: N1- N3 Courses Reintroduced in Kumba Learnership Programme

Ministerial Health Campaign

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:50:13 +0000

The Northern Cape MEC of Health, Mr Mxolisi Sokatsha, would like to inform the people of the Northern Cape of a planned Ministerial Health Campaign across the province during August-September 2010. All five districts will be targeted with specific communities to be zoomed upon in terms of health service delivery challenges. This campaign aims . . . → Read More: Ministerial Health Campaign

Assmang Khumani Supports “Take a Girl Child to Work Day”

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:48:36 +0000

Women’s Month Celebrations at Assmang’s Khumani mine included participation in the Annual Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day. The principle of the day is the exposure of girl learners in Grades 10-12 to the “world of work”, positive role models and the opportunity to make informed career choices. Khumani Mine partnered . . . → Read More: Assmang Khumani Supports “Take a Girl Child to Work Day”

Vroue Vereer vir Vrywillige Diens

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:45:04 +0000

UPINGTON Die vroulike gemeenskapsontwikkelingswerkers van die //Khara Hais bedieningsgebied het vroue in wyke vereer wie vrywillige werk onderneem. Hierdie vrywillige werkers is met geskenkpakkies en blomme verras vir hul on-baatsugtige diens aan hul onderskeie gemeenskappe. Dit sluit in vrouens wat diens doen in sopkombuise soos die van Rosedale outehuis, Thembelihle dienssentrum Progress, Sewe Dae . . . → Read More: Vroue Vereer vir Vrywillige Diens

Hoërskool se Rugby Uitslae

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:41:31 +0000

KATHU Hoërskool Kathu het verlede Woensdag 4 Augustus 2010 hul liga op ‘n hoë noot afgesluit deur hul laaste liga wedstryd teen Hoër Landbou Noord-Kaap met ‘n telling van 17-15 te wen. Dit was ‘n harde wedstryd met Kathu wat van die begin af opvang rugby moes speel, maar te danke aan die skopvoet . . . → Read More: Hoërskool se Rugby Uitslae

Geyser Ontplof in Huis

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:41:30 +0000

Op Vrydag 20 Augustus, kort voor 06:00 die oggend, het ‘n geyser ontplof in ‘n woonhuis op Kathu. Die Coetzee-familie wat in Mopanilaan 35 bly, het wakker geskrik van ‘n geweldige slag wat soos ‘n bom wat bars geklink het. Mnr Chris en Mev Annatjie Coetzee, eienaars van die huis, het saam met hulle seun Barend . . . → Read More: Geyser Ontplof in Huis

Netbalspeler Presteer

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:38:39 +0000

Na-Leth van Niekerk, ‘n leerder van Laerskool Kathu, het half-erekleure verwerf toe sy onlangs in Johannesburg deelgeneem het as lid van die Robyne netbalspan. . . . → Read More: Netbalspeler Presteer

Welkom by die Kathu Gazette span!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:36:32 +0000

Jessie Phillips

Jessie Phillips het vanaf 1 Augustus 2010 aangesluit by die Kathu Gazette span. Na haar studiejare in Gauteng, waar Jessie die top-student in haar klasgroep was, het Jessie teruggekeer na die Kalahari as bekwame joernalis. Baie welkom Jessie, ons sien uit na jou bydraes in die Kathu Gazette! Skakel haar gerus by . . . → Read More: Welkom by die Kathu Gazette span!

ArcelorMittal SA to Probe ICT’s Sishen Deal

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:34:40 +0000

ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd has appointed a team of lawyers to probe whether Imperial Crown Trading engaged in corruption in acquiring prospecting rights in Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.’s Sishen mine citing Chief Executive Officer, Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita. The team will soon interview key individuals at ICT on the Sishen transaction and ArcelorMittal SA will not . . . → Read More: ArcelorMittal SA to Probe ICT’s Sishen Deal

FNB Bankbestuurder Kry Toekenning

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:34:14 +0000

Mnr G P Goosen, Bestuurder van Eerste Nasionale Bank (FNB) op Postmasburg, was verlede week verras toe hy gehoor het dat hy een van die top takbestuurders in die streek is wat ‘n vakansie na Mauritius losgeslaan het vir goeie diens. Nege streke is betrokke, waarvan sewe persone gekwalifiseer het vir die toekenning. Diens . . . → Read More: FNB Bankbestuurder Kry Toekenning

NC Mine Workers Condemn ArcelorMittal SA’s Sishen Rights BEE Deal

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:33:59 +0000

Mine workers in the Northern Cape on Thursday 19 August 2010 added their voices to criticism of ArcelorMittal SA’s empowerment deal in Kumba’s Sishen mine in the province. The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) in the province said it was “totally disgusted” by the empowerment deal which would benefit a handful of individuals. . . . → Read More: NC Mine Workers Condemn ArcelorMittal SA’s Sishen Rights BEE Deal

Blinkklip se Trots!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:32:11 +0000

POSTMASBURG Dié vyf slimkoppe, verbonde aan Hoërskool Blinkklip, is beslis die skool se trots met hul uitnemende prestasies gedurende die onlangse Junie eksamens. Op die foto vlnr is Rolene Dyers (Graad met 73%, Rowin Ockhuys (Graad 9) met 74,56% , Carrisa Mogoto (Graad 10) met 65.86%, Gavin Agterdam (Graad 11) met 63,57 en . . . → Read More: Blinkklip se Trots!

Pikkie Pret Besoek Biblioteek

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:31:54 +0000

Pikkie Pret Kleuterskool op Kathu het op Dinsdag 10 Augustus 2010 die biblioteek besoek. Daar was groot opgewondenheid die oggend toe die kleuters gereed gemaak het om biblioteek toe te stap. Elke klassie het in twee rye gestap met hul tassies op hul rûe. Toe hulle daar kom, is hulle deur tannie Theodora vertel . . . → Read More: Pikkie Pret Besoek Biblioteek

Relaxation of NC Liquor Act Trading Hours for the Duration of Festivals

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:30:56 +0000

The MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, John Block, being convinced that it is in the public interest, has published notices in terms of section 17(7) of the Northern Cape Liquor Act, 2008 in the Provincial Gazette of 20 August 2010 to determine extended business hours for liquor outlets uring two special events . . . → Read More: Relaxation of NC Liquor Act Trading Hours for the Duration of Festivals

dti Returns & Refunds Awareness Campaign

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:28:33 +0000

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) embarked on a campaign to raise awareness about the provisions relating to “Returns and Refunds” in the Consumer Protection Act 2008. The campaign was held from 24-26 August 2010 and was aimed at, amongst other things, empowering consumers to understand their rights and obligations under the . . . → Read More: dti Returns & Refunds Awareness Campaign

Women Take Centre Stage at Enviro Conference

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:22:04 +0000

August ~ Women’s Month

Women from across the continent have gathered in Johannesburg to discuss the role they can play in preserving the environment and fighting poverty. The 4th Women and Environment Conference, which is currently underway under the theme “Towards a green growth path: Women at the forefront of poverty eradication”, has attracted women . . . → Read More: Women Take Centre Stage at Enviro Conference

Miekie & Mienie se Trollieloop

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:21:31 +0000

Miekie en Mienie Kleuterskool het ‘n baie suksesvolle Trollieloop gehad. Mev Christine Snyders, ouer van Benita in die Dolfyntjie-klas, het die trekking gewen en na ‘n baie vinnige minuut en met die nodige ondersteuning ‘n trollievol ter waarde van ongeveer R600 ingepak en gratis ontvang. Baie dankie aan Pick ‘n Pay wat weereens geborg . . . → Read More: Miekie & Mienie se Trollieloop

Laerskool Kathu Tennispeles Hou Naam Hoog

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:19:43 +0000

Twee leerders van Laerskool Kathu, Henry Wolstenholme en Mariné Vos het die Noord- Kaap span Augustus verteenwoordig in Welkom en baie goed gevaar. . . . → Read More: Laerskool Kathu Tennispeles Hou Naam Hoog

Leerder na Duitsland

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:10:36 +0000

KATHU Thalia van der Merwe van Hoërskool Kathu het ‘n maand lank as uitruilstudent na Duitsland gegaan. Sy het in die weste van Duitsland, Idar-Oberstein, by ‘n gasfamilie gewoon. “Dit was voorwaar ‘n openbaring en lewenservaring om die kultuur en mense van ‘n ander land te beleef. Ek sal die ondervinding nooit vergeet nie,” . . . → Read More: Leerder na Duitsland

Khumani Ontvang Nuwe Brandbestrydingsvoertuie

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:10:04 +0000

Op Woensdag 25 Augustus 2010 het Assmang Khumani ‘n splinternuwe brandweerwa en nooddiensvoertuig ryker geword. Die brandweerwa, die Warrior, is ‘n 4×4 voertuig wat ‘n maksimum van 280 perdekrag en waterkapasiteit van 3200 liter het. Die pompkapasiteit is 3 000 liter per minuut en het ‘n tweeledige drukfunksie: laedruk het ‘n maksimum van 16.5 . . . → Read More: Khumani Ontvang Nuwe Brandbestrydingsvoertuie

Kathu Classic Tennis Toernooi

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:05:02 +0000

KATHU Die Laerskool Kathu se jaarlikse tenniskampioenskappe het op Vrydag 30 Julie 2010 plaasgevind. Daar was 41 inskrywings in totaal. Dit is ‘n baie goeie begin vir vanjaar se tennisseisoen. Die volgende leerders ontvang dan pryse volgens die ouderdomsgroep waarin hulle gespeel het: Dogters o/14 Kampioenskapwenners: Annerie Steyn (1ste), Chantelle Botha (2de) en Chanté . . . → Read More: Kathu Classic Tennis Toernooi

NO END TO STATE WORKERS’ STRIKE

Editor — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:02:49 +0000

Cosatu Threatens “Total Shutdown”

South Africa’s biggest labour federation Cosatu on Tuesday 24 August 2010 threatened to expand the state workers’ strike next week to all of its members, which could deal a heavy blow to manufact-uring in Africa’s largest economy. A top Cosatu official said the expanded strike could take place from next Thursday . . . → Read More: NO END TO STATE WORKERS’ STRIKE

Prostyle Modelskool se Eksamen

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:47:19 +0000

KATHU Op 11 Augustus 2010 het die meisies van Prostyle Modelskool hulle loopplank- eksamen afgelê. Almal was baie opgewonde en het hul beste gegee. Daar was buiten vir Sonja Mostert, die skool se eienares, twee ander eksaminators van Upington wat die meisies geevalueer het. Op 8 September 2010 is dit die modelle se diplomaplegtigheid op Plot . . . → Read More: Prostyle Modelskool se Eksamen

Khumani Celebrates Women’s Month with Competition

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:08:52 +0000

KATHU Khumani Iron Ore Mine launched a Women’s Month Competition during August 2010 as part of the Company’s Diversity Awareness Campaign. Teams had to do a visual display of Women’s Month history. After weeks of hard work and painstakingly difficult judging, the winning team was announced on 19 August 2010. With their theme, Female . . . → Read More: Khumani Celebrates Women’s Month with Competition

Kathu se ouers Trots op Onderwysers

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:01:51 +0000

KATHU Trotse ouers van Kathu bedank graag die personeel van Laerskool en Hoërskool Kathu wat wel by die skool opofferings gedoen het gedurende die stakings om die kinders kwaliteit onderrig te laat ontvang. Baie dankie, die ouers waardeer dit! Ouers . . . → Read More: Kathu se ouers Trots op Onderwysers

Lief en Leed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:56:19 +0000

POSTMASBURG Met Innige Simpatie :Simpatie aan die Roselt en Oosthuizen families met die afsterwe van ‘n tweede seun en broer binne ‘n paar dae. Mnr Tommie Roselt, wat behandeling vir limfkanker in Bloemfontein ondergaan het, is ook oorlede. Sy broer, Gerrie, is op 5 Augustus 2010 skielik aan ‘n hartaanval oorlede. Mag Sy bystand aan u . . . → Read More: Lief en Leed

Biekiewoud Kleuteskool ingebreek

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:48:51 +0000

POSTMASBURG Juffrou Christa van der Walt , Skoolbestuurder van Biekiewoud Kleuterskool en Dagsorgsentrum op Postmasburg was op Maandag 23 Augustus 2010 begroet met ‘n oop skool voordeur. Kwaaddoeners het besluit om hulself oor die naweek te help deur in te breek, en die skool is wanorde gelaat. Die voordeur was met geweld oopgebreek, so . . . → Read More: Biekiewoud Kleuteskool ingebreek

Housebreaking and Theft

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:44:18 +0000

POSTMASBURG The SAPS Postmasburg are investigating a case of Housebreaking and theft that happened on 21 August 2010 between 08:21 and 20:05 at the surgery of Dr van der Merwe situated in Blinkklip street Postmasburg. Allegedly the suspects gained entry through the bathroom window and forced the burglarbars open. They then ransacked the place . . . → Read More: Housebreaking and Theft

Assault and GBH

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:41:28 +0000

POSTMASBURG The SAPS Postmasburg are investigating a case of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm after a 33 year old suspect was arrested. The crime occurred on 21 August 2010 at about 18:15 at Haakbosdraai Newtown. Allegedly the suspect and the victim had an argument during their drinking spree and the . . . → Read More: Assault and GBH

Verkragting

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:37:55 +0000

PABALLELO ‘n 22-jarige vrou is tydens die naweek van 7 Augustus 2010 na bewering verkrag in Sylviastraat, Pabalello. Die insident het plaasgevind toe die dame na bewering ‘n vriend (verdagte) in Upington ontmoet het en hy haar versoek het om saam met hom na Pabalello te ry. In Sylviastraat het die vriend homself afgedwing . . . → Read More: Verkragting

Unions Given Deadline to Sign Wage Offer

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:14:53 +0000

On Wednesday 18 August 2010, government gave labour unions until Thursday 19 August 2010 to sign on the current public sector salary increase offer of 7 percent, failing which the offer would be implemented. Following weeks of marathon talks, Public Service and Administration Minister Richard Baloyi on Wednesday said government would no longer afford . . . → Read More: Unions Given Deadline to Sign Wage Offer

Jaarlikse Sakekamerdinee Groot Sukses

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:13:57 +0000

POSTMASBURG Die Sakekamer (Nokki) op Postmasburg het op 14 Augustus 2010 hulle jaarlikse dinee op Beeshoek in die klubsaal aangebied. Lede van die publiek het ook die geleentheid bygewoon waaronder die myne Assmang, Khumani en Kolomela se Bestuurders. Sekere inligting ten opsigte van die Postmasburggebied is deurgegee wat meer lig op sekere aangeleent-hede werp . . . → Read More: Jaarlikse Sakekamerdinee Groot Sukses

Kumba Loses Appeal over Sishen Rights

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:11:21 +0000

Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has rejected Kumba Iron Ore’s appeal against the granting of a prospecting right over part of the Sishen mine to Imperial Crown Trading 289. The country’s largest iron-ore producer, Kumba, is left with the courts as its only recourse to contest the Department of Mineral Resources’ decision to grant . . . → Read More: Kumba Loses Appeal over Sishen Rights

Kakamiet deur na die Provinsiale Gemeenskapsbouer van die Jaar

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:09:44 +0000

Lenard Mackey is deur na die provinsiale uitdunne van die Gemeenskapsbouer van die Jaar toekenning. Hy doen op ‘n vrywillige basis jeugontwikkeling in drama en skilderkuns in Kakamas en omliggende omgewing. Lenard se droom is om ‘n positiewe verskil in die gemeenskap te maak. Wally . . . → Read More: Kakamiet deur na die Provinsiale Gemeenskapsbouer van die Jaar

New Tea-Bag-Like Water Filter Patented

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:07:28 +0000

A high-tech, low-cost disposable water filter that fits into the neck of a water bottle and delivers clean water as one drinks from it, has been developed and should be commercialised in the next few months. Professor Eugene Cloete, Microbiologist and Dean of the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University (SU), together with researchers . . . → Read More: New Tea-Bag-Like Water Filter Patented

Mothibistad Bulk Water Challenge

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:06:19 +0000

The Ga-Segonyana local municipality has been attending to the problem of shortage of water in Mothibistad. After conducting a thorough water study demand for Mothibistad, the municipality revealed that the summer daily demand for this area was 74.25 l/s or 3 208 KL/d when the supply of water was 30 l/s or 2 592kl/d . . . → Read More: Mothibistad Bulk Water Challenge

Latest AG Findings on NC Municipalities for 2008/9

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:02:47 +0000

The Congress of the People party has released the latest Auditor General’s findings on municipalities in the Northern Cape province for the financial year 2008/9. According to these findings, 19 municipalities (66%) in the province received disclaimers, the worst possible audit opinion. This figure indicates that no progress has been made in the last . . . → Read More: Latest AG Findings on NC Municipalities for 2008/9

Interjol Groot Sukses

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:01:25 +0000

Die Interjol tussen Hoërskool Duineveld en Hoërskool Upington op Upington het vanaf 10 – 14 Augustus 2010 plaasgevind. Die geleentheid was ‘n groot sukses. Hierdie jaar het Duineveld uitstekend presteer en is dit weer die eerste keer sedert 2007 dat hulle wen. Besoekers het van heinde en verre gekom en die gees onder die . . . → Read More: Interjol Groot Sukses

MINING LEGISLATION TO BE REVIEWED

Editor — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:58:39 +0000

South Africa’s “ambiguous” minerals legislation would be subjected to a “major overhaul” and issues relating to Kumba Iron Ore, ArcelorMittal South Africa and platinum miner Lonmin would be dealt with “immediately” and taken to the Cabinet “soon”, Minister of Mineral Resources Susan Shabangu said on Tuesday 17 August 2010. From September 01, information on . . . → Read More: MINING LEGISLATION TO BE REVIEWED

Klas van 2000 Reünie Groot Sukses

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:56:53 +0000

KURUMAN Hoërskool Kalahari se 2000 matriekklas het die naweek van 8 Augustus 2010 hul 10 jaar reünie gevier. Klasmaats het van so ver as Barberton en George gereis om hierdie geleentheid by te woon. Die geleentheid was ‘n reuse sukses en almal het dit baie geniet.

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Nooit te Oud vir Penneproduk

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:30:01 +0000

POSTMASBURG

deur Mimi Swart

Mnr Latie Bredenkamp van die plaas Anders in die Postmasburg distrik, boer nie net met sy skape nie – hy is stil-stil besig om sy herinneringe uit vergange se dae op skrif te stel, en is baie suksesvol daarmee! Verlede jaar, op 81-jarige leeftyd, is sy debuutbundel Jan Leendert gepubliseer en het . . . → Read More: Nooit te Oud vir Penneproduk

Helikopter Slagoffer Begrawe

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:25:33 +0000

Op Vrydag 13 Augustus 2010 om 11:00 is Mnr André van Wyk in die Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerk op Postmasburg onder groot belangstelling begrawe. Hy is op die familieplaas Aucampsrus, buite Postmasburg, ter ruste gelê. In die stampvol kerk was daar naas die familie, kennisse en belangstellendes ook Griekwarugbyspelers, met hulle bekende streepbaadjies en fietsklubvriende teenwoordig. . . . → Read More: Helikopter Slagoffer Begrawe

Selfoon Diefstal

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:24:40 +0000

PABALELLO Sersant Beerwinkel van Misdaadvoorkoming Pabalello, het inligting ontvang van ‘n persoon wat na bewering ‘n selfoon het wat nie aan hom behoort nie. Die inligting is dadelik opgevolg en die persoon is in Vulindlelastraat gekry. Die persoon is gevisenteer en ‘n Nokia N97 is in sy besit gevind. Hy kon nie enige redelike . . . → Read More: Selfoon Diefstal

Lief en Leed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:19:38 +0000

POSTMASBURG

deur Mimi Swart

Mev Issie Fourie, wat 23 jaar aan die plaaslike biblioteek op Postmasburg verbonde was totdat sy en haar man Albie (wat ‘n paar jaar gelede oorlede is) na Stellenbosch verhuis het, se oudste seun Advokaat Jan Fourie (60) van Pretoria is ook onlangs oorlede. Hy was ‘n oudleerling van Postmasburg Hoërskool. Hy het . . . → Read More: Lief en Leed

Nuwe Prokureur op Kathu

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:59:40 +0000

Domonique Hornsby Attorney Conveyancer & Notary is ‘n nuwe prokureursfirma op Kathu. Die firma se deure is sowat drie weke gelede geopen. Domonique Hornsby is ‘n oudleerder van Hoërskool Kathu en was in 1999 onderhoofdogter. Daarna het sy haar vlerke gesprei na Pretoria, waar sy LLB (‘n vier jaar regsgraad) en LLM (Meestersgraad met . . . → Read More: Nuwe Prokureur op Kathu

Brand

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:57:40 +0000

PABALELLO Daar was onlangs ‘n brand in die nuwe plakkerskamp, New Heaven. ‘n Woning het totaal en al afgebrand. Twee persone het ernstige brandwonde opgedoen. Die man en vrou is beide in Gordonia Hospitaal opgeneem en die vrou het die swaarste onder die vlamme deurgeloop. Sy het ongeveer 70 % brandwonde opgedoen en is . . . → Read More: Brand

Groot Interjol: Velties vs Uppies 10-14 Augustus 2010

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:56:27 +0000

Morne Swanepoel en Hannes Maritz

Veltie Push-up boys

Anel Myburgh en Tonia Ferreira jaag die bal

Francois Kuys en Francois Hugo

Elandie Hanekom en Natasha . . . → Read More: Groot Interjol: Velties vs Uppies 10-14 Augustus 2010

Vroue in die Slag

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:54:38 +0000

PABALELLO Twee vrouens sterf en ‘n ander is ernstig beseer en lê in Gordonia Hospitaal. In die eerste voorval was ‘n 42 jarige bruinvrou se liggaam in die veld gevind agter KWV. ‘n Persoon het die dame onder ‘n boom met klippe gevind en daar was oral bloedkolle. Daar is oorspronklik vermoed sy kon . . . → Read More: Vroue in die Slag

Dwelms in Vragmotor Gevind

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:50:56 +0000

Adjudant-Offisier (v) Marina Brewis berig dat groot sukses die week van 9 Augustus 2010 in Pabalello bereik was deur lede van die misdaadvoorkomingseenheid, onder leiding van Kaptein Zaaiman. Inligting is ontvang dat ‘n vragmotor in Pabalello rondbeweeg en die moontlikheid bestaan dat dwelms afgelaai of opgetel sou word. Die vragmotor is later die betrokke . . . → Read More: Dwelms in Vragmotor Gevind

Kleuter Wenke

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:42:32 +0000

Sosio-Emosionele Vaardighede

Kleuters kan net bedagsaam teenoor ander optree as daar bedagsaamheid aan hulle bewys word. Alle kinders het struktuur nodig. Met struktuur word bedoel roetine, reëls, norme en waardes. Hierdie struktuur moet egter van so ‘n aard wees dat dit ruimte skep vir die kind om te ontdek, foute te maak en uit foute te leer. Daar is . . . → Read More: Kleuter Wenke

Tennisspeler Skitter

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:38:03 +0000

Henry Wolstenholme van Laerskool Kathu het op 10 – 12 Junie 2010 deelgeneem aan die Vrystaat Mini 3 Junior Ope tennistoernooi te Bethlehem. Ongeveer 90 spelers het aan die toernooi deelgeneem van o/12 tot o/18. Henry het in die o/14 ouderdomsgroep gespeel (daar was nie o/13) en het die derde plek behaal in die . . . → Read More: Tennisspeler Skitter

Kathu Landlopers Presteer

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:23:25 +0000

Tydens die ASA Landloop Liga 5 te Hartswater op 31 Julie 2010 het Zandria van Dyk ‘n eerste plek in die 4km dogters o/17 in ‘n tyd van 16 minute en 53 sekondes verwerf. Leandrè van Dyk het ‘n tweede plek in die 4 km dogters o/14 in ‘n tyd van 17 minute en . . . → Read More: Kathu Landlopers Presteer

Duineveld Netbal Skitter

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:09:48 +0000

UPINGTON Op 14 en 15 Augustus 2010 het die provinsiale netbalspelers van Hoërskool Duineveld op Upington aan die SA Skole Netbaltoernooi op Boksburg deelgeneem. Hulle het uitstekend gespeel – baie geluk!

O/14 Diamante Anshin Potgieter

O/15 Robyne Anmari Hugo

o/16 Robyne Jeane Botha, Anell van Wyk, Maresa du Toit en Anel Myburgh

o/17 Robyne . . . → Read More: Duineveld Netbal Skitter

Kathu Martial Arts Academy Blink Uit by Nasionale Kampioenskappe

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:09:13 +0000

Shihan Pieter met die deelnemers van Kuruman. Foto: Marizaan Verster

Na twee uitmergelende dae van kompetisie gedurende die naweek van 6-7 Augustus 2010, het die karatekas van Kathu Martial Arts Academy teruggekeer met uitstekende prestasies. 33 van die klub se lede het aan die SA Nasionale Martial Arts Kampioenskappe in Stellenbosch gaan deelneem. Daar . . . → Read More: Kathu Martial Arts Academy Blink Uit by Nasionale Kampioenskappe

Plaaslike Inwoner in Curriebeker Wedstryd!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:51:27 +0000

Baie geluk aan De Goede Haasbroek, een van die “local boytjies” wat op Saterdag 7 Augustus 2010 sy eerste optrede as Assistent-Skeidsregter vir SARFU in die Curriebeker kompetisie gemaak het! De Goede was een van die Assistent-Skeidsregters vir die wedstryd tussen die Westelike Provinsie en die Griekwas op Kimberley. Hy het hom baie goed . . . → Read More: Plaaslike Inwoner in Curriebeker Wedstryd!

Butchery Awarded Prestigious Accolades

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:42:05 +0000

Skaapland Meat Emporium in Upington was recently awarded two prestigious acco-lades. The first was the Cleaver award. The winners of the 2009 Cleaver Awards were announced at a formal luncheon attended by senior members of the meat production and retail industry at the Southern Sun Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport Hotel in Johannesburg . . . → Read More: Butchery Awarded Prestigious Accolades

Landelike Vroue Herdenk Nasionale Vrouedag 2010

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:37:04 +0000

Ter viering van Nasionale Vrouedag 2010 het nagenoeg 60 vroue met die ondersteun-ing van mans saamgetrek in die plaaslike gemeenskapsaal om dit te herdenk en die rol wat vroue gespeel het om gelyke geleenthede vir almal daar te stel. Die byeenkoms het plaasgevind onder die tema: Kom laat ons saamwerk vir gelyke geleenthede en . . . → Read More: Landelike Vroue Herdenk Nasionale Vrouedag 2010

Kalahari Kuierfees Media Ontbyt

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:33:07 +0000

Op 30 Julie 2010 het van die Kuierfeesbestuur tydens ‘n tradisionele ontbyt by The Mill op Upington, die media wat betrokke is by die Kuierfees, ingelig. September is Kansa se bewusmakingsmaand vir vroue kankers. Van die 1 uit elke 28 mense wat borskanker kry, is daar 1 uit 20 mans wat dit kry en . . . → Read More: Kalahari Kuierfees Media Ontbyt

Kumba Settles Faleme Dispute

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:27:51 +0000

JSE-listed Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) has settled a dispute over the Faleme iron-ore deposit with Senegal, the South African company said on Friday 06 August 2010. KIO initiated arbitration proceedings after the Senegalese government gave world number-one steelmaker ArcelorMittal permission to mine iron-ore deposits to which the company believed it held rights. KIO said . . . → Read More: Kumba Settles Faleme Dispute

President Demands Swift Transformation in the Workplace

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:27:10 +0000

President Jacob Zuma has demanded quick action to address the country’s slow transformation in the workplace, saying South Africa was not achieving the kind of gender parity required by its democratic rule. Addressing a packed Women’s Day event at East London’s Absa Stadium on Monday 09 August 2010, Mr Zuma pointed to a recent . . . → Read More: President Demands Swift Transformation in the Workplace

ArcelorMittal SA to Buy ICT Pending Aquisition of Sishen Rights

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:26:14 +0000

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa on Tuesday 10 August 2010 announced that a subsidiary company would acquire Imperial Crown Trading 289 (ICT) for R800-million, with the shareholders in ICT also to be included in ArcelorMittal South Africa’s R9,1-billion black economic empowerment (BEE) deal. ICT had controversially been awarded the iron-ore mineral rights, which ArcelorMittal . . . → Read More: ArcelorMittal SA to Buy ICT Pending Aquisition of Sishen Rights

Bold Gender Equality Bill to Set New Standards

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:25:12 +0000

A new Bill is in the pipeline that will see gender parity measures being enforced across all sectors of society. While strides have been made in various sectors, men still occupy top management positions in the private sector. An analysis of various studies available indicate that if South Africa was to continue at the . . . → Read More: Bold Gender Equality Bill to Set New Standards

Padgebruikers Lug hul Ontevredenheid

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:24:20 +0000

POSTMASBURG ñ Afvaardiging van ontstoke padgebruikers, hoofsaaklik boere uit die omgewing , wat daagliks die R309-pad (die Bermoli en Matsap omgewing se pad) gebruik, het op 04 Augustus by die Kumba Kolomela kantoor ‘n afspraak met die Bestuurder van die myn, Mnr Aardt Van Den Brink, gehad. Die swak toestand van die pad was . . . → Read More: Padgebruikers Lug hul Ontevredenheid

NC Premier Reported for Using Public Funds

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:20:00 +0000

Northern Cape Premier Hazel Jenkins has been reported to the Public Service Commission for “using public funds to campaign for the ANC”. The complaint was laid by the Congress of the People after the provincial government’s Women’s Day commemoration, held in Petrusville on Monday 09 August 2010. Fred Wyngaard, COPE MPL, said the event . . . → Read More: NC Premier Reported for Using Public Funds

Provincial Female Entrepreneur of the Year Announced

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:19:18 +0000

MEC Shushu Encourages Women Compensations

The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development MEC Norman Shushu says compensation for women must be encouraged at all times. MEC Shushu was speaking at the Provincial Female Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Marchand near Augrabies on Thursday 05 August 2010. The Female Entrepreneur of . . . → Read More: Provincial Female Entrepreneur of the Year Announced

Kumba Assists Gamagara Municipality

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:17:36 +0000

Seconded at full cost to Sishen mine, Lategan Botha’s role is to assist the Gamagara municipality to fast track its service delivery to the people in critical areas such as water provision, electricity, sewage, building controls and street services management. . . . → Read More: Kumba Assists Gamagara Municipality

Public Servants Embarked on National Strike over Wage Increases

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:15:14 +0000

Public Service Managers had to leave the comfort of their offices to perform priority duties when a million public servants went on strike on Tuesday 10 August 2010. Dumisani Nkwamba, Public Service and Administration Ministry spokesman, said part of the contingency plans in place to deal with the work stoppage over stalled wage negotiations . . . → Read More: Public Servants Embarked on National Strike over Wage Increases

Pikkie Pret hou Rugbydag

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:11:11 +0000

Pikkie Pret Kleuterskool op Kathu het op Vrydag 30 Julie 2010 ‘n rugbydag gehou. Die geleentheid het afgeskop met die Pikkie Pret pom-poms se helderkleurige optrede. Hierna het die rugbymanne in vier spanne teen mekaar meegeding in ‘n taai rugby wedstryd. Selfs die pappas het hul staal probeer wys teen die taai rugbymanne, maar . . . → Read More: Pikkie Pret hou Rugbydag

KUMBA ADOPTS ANGLO AMERICAN BRANDING

Editor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:10:18 +0000

Kumba Iron Ore has been incorporated un-der the Anglo Ameri-can brand. It was announced by the CEO of Kumba Iron Ore, Chris Griffith. This brings Kumba in line with the other business units in the Anglo American plc group. The Kumba Iron Ore Board agreed to adopt the Anglo American brand as from 01 . . . → Read More: KUMBA ADOPTS ANGLO AMERICAN BRANDING

Moord

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:45:48 +0000

OLIFANTSHOEK Op 30 Julie 2010 het Ivan van der Westhuizen (18) saam met sy nefie Jacobus Tatas (18) omstreeks 23:00 gestap. Volgens inligting het die twee oor geld gestry en Jacobus het vir Ivan twee keer teen die regterkant van sy kop gesteek met ‘n skroewedraaier. Ivan het die volgende dag om 14:40 beswyk. . . . → Read More: Moord

Rape

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:41:14 +0000

POSTMASBURG The SAPS Postmasburg are investigating a case of rape after a 20 year old woman was raped on 7 August 2010 at about 21:00 in the vlei near the taxi rank. Apparently the victim visited the tavern in town where she met with the suspect. Allegedly the suspect bought a beer for the . . . → Read More: Rape

Operation Diliza Terminated

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:38:57 +0000

KIMBERLEY The Northern Cape Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigations put a significant dent in drug trafficking during the termination of Operation Diliza. Members from Kimberley Organised Crime, Upington Organised Crime, Public Order Police, Kimberley Dog Unit, Crime Intelligence Gathering, Asset Forfeiture Unit, Legal Services and Local Criminal Record Centre swooped down on identified hot . . . → Read More: Operation Diliza Terminated

Lief & Leed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:21:48 +0000

POSTMASBURG Simpatie aan die volgende Inwoners

Die Van Wyk familie en naasbestaandes.

Die Pretorius familie en naasbestaandes.

Mnr Hennie en Elsa van Schaick met die afsterwe van Hennie se stiefpa in Theunissen.

Veels Geluk!

Pinokio Personeel (en leerlinge) met julle 40-jarige mylpaal.

deur . . . → Read More: Lief & Leed

Gesinne Treur na Helikopterongeluk

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:13:49 +0000

POSTMASBURG Die nuus dat Mnre Andre van Wyk (45) van die plaas Aucampsrus, Postmasburg en Jandré Pretorius (20) van die plaas Nelsbosch by Olifantshoek Donderdagaand 5 Augustus 2010 vermis is, was ‘n skok, maar die bekendmaking die volgende oggend dat die klein helikopter van André waarin hulle gevlieg het, neergestort en albei oorlede is, was . . . → Read More: Gesinne Treur na Helikopterongeluk

Laerskool Ontvang Klimtoestel

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:46:18 +0000

POSTMASBURG Op Woensdag 28 Julie 2010 is ‘n klimtoestel (jungle gym) amptelik deur Kolomela Myn aan Laerskool Postmasburg oorhandig. Op die foto verskyn van links na regs Gosego Lekgetho, Lynette Stander (Skoolhoof), Cindy Ramnarayan en Kobus Kruger – almal verbonde aan Kolomela myn. Volgens Mev Stander gaan hierdie toestel gebruik word gedurende die Liggaamlike Opvoeding . . . → Read More: Laerskool Ontvang Klimtoestel

Oorlede na Operasies

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:43:10 +0000

POSTMASBURG Mnr Bart du Preez (53), eienaar van die Silver Fox Pub en Grill op Postmasburg, is op 8 Augustus 2010 in die hospitaal in Bloemfontein oorlede. Hy was voorheen aan die weermag op Lohatlha verbonde. Toe hy ‘n tydjie gelede siek geword het, was hy eers plaaslik onder medikasie; daarna is hy in . . . → Read More: Oorlede na Operasies

Gesonde Broer Sterf aan Hart

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:39:32 +0000

POSTMASBURG Die 50-jarige broer en seun van Mev Nerine Oosthuizen (suster) en Mev Drienie Roselt (ma) van Postmasburg, is skielik aan sy hart oorlede. Hy is Mnr Gerrie Roselt van Kuruman. Mev Roselt se oudste seun, Tommie, is in Bloemfontein in die hospitaal; hy is ernstig siek aan kanker en is 55 jaar oud. Mev Roselt . . . → Read More: Gesonde Broer Sterf aan Hart

Pinokio Kleuterskool vier 40ste Bestaansjaar

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:34:37 +0000

POSTMASBURG Tydens ‘n geselligheid in die Laerskoolsaal op 6 Augustus 2010, met Pinokio Kleuterskool op Postmasburg se veertigjare vieringe, het ou maatjies weer klein gedink en die huidige klein maatjies en ouers kon saam met vorige en huidige personeel oor veertig dekades heen herinneringe opvryf. Mev Rina Snyman, wat die skooltjie begin het en tans . . . → Read More: Pinokio Kleuterskool vier 40ste Bestaansjaar

Medi-Clinic gesels oor Borsvoeding

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:17:17 +0000

KATHU Medi-Clinic het as deel van Wêreld Borsvoeding week op Donderdag 5 Augustus 2010 ‘n interessante praatjie vir swanger vroue aangebied. Die doel was om vroue meer bewus te maak van borsvoeding. Die leersame gesprek het oor die belangrikheid sowel as die voordele wat borsvoeding bied gegaan. Suster Christa Jacobsz het genoem dat borsmelk . . . → Read More: Medi-Clinic gesels oor Borsvoeding

Bana Hou FAMSA Muntlegging

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:01:13 +0000

KATHU Op Vrydag 30 Julie 2010 het die kleuters van Bana Development Centre op Kathu ‘n muntlegging ten bate van FAMSA gehou. Elke kind het geld vir die geleentheid ingesamel – ‘n R5 plus ‘n handvol bronsgeld. Die kleuters het die geld uitgepak op poppies wat op Bana se plaveisel geteken is. “Bana is . . . → Read More: Bana Hou FAMSA Muntlegging

Opvoeder leer meer oor die koerant

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:52:51 +0000

POSTMASBURG Edward Smit ,‘n opvoeder verbonde aan Hoërskool Blinkklip, het op 5 en 6 Augustus 2010 ‘n indiepte kursus oor joernalistiek en fotografie bygewoon by Kolomela Myn se Opleidingsentrum. Die kursus was aangebied vir die myn se redaksiespan om meer omtrent joernalistiek, fotografie en skryf as kunsvorm te leer. Edward was die enigste buitestaander . . . → Read More: Opvoeder leer meer oor die koerant

Loslit Dag!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:48:48 +0000

Vrydag 3 September 2010 is Loslit Dag! Sonder jou ondersteuning kan dit nie ‘n sukses wees nie. Koop ‘n plakker vir R10, ‘n T-hemp en plakker vir R55 of ‘n pet met ‘n plakker vir R30. Kontak Cornay Grové by 054 331 1190 of 084 266 7755 indien u mense met gestremdhede op hierdie . . . → Read More: Loslit Dag!

Sakekamer hou Bal

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:43:22 +0000

POSTMASBURG Op Saterdag 14 Augustus 2010 hou Nokki, die Postmasburgse Sakekamer, ‘n bal in die Ammasol Klubsaal op Beeshoek. Die koste beloop R400 per paar en die drag is streng formeel. Die Blouklip orkes sal die vermaak tydens die geleentheid verskaf en ‘n kontantkroeg sal beskikbaar wees. Kontak Kotie by 053 313 0373 / . . . → Read More: Sakekamer hou Bal

NK Skaaktoernooi Groot Sukses

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:12:59 +0000

o/12 – Vlnr: Christian Janse van Rensburg (2), Mason Adams (1) en Lize Myburg (3).

KATHU

Die Noord – Kaap kwalifiserende skaaktoernooi wat deur Hoërskool Kathu in samewerking met Noord–Kaap unie aangebied is, was ‘n reuse sukses. Een en vyftig skaakspelers in die ouderdomsgroepe o/8, o/10, o/12, o/14, o/16, . . . → Read More: NK Skaaktoernooi Groot Sukses

Hoërskool Kathu Hokkie

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:06:54 +0000

KATHU Die eerste dogtershokkiespan van Hoërskool Kathu het die hokkieseisoen goed afgesluit teen Hoërskool Kalahari op 5 Augustus 2010. Hulle het 1-0 verloor in ‘n harde wedstryd. Hulle het goed verbeter na Interskole. Die skool is trots op elke speler. Die tweede- en beginners span het saam gespeel en ongelukkig 2-1 teen Kallas verloor. . . . → Read More: Hoërskool Kathu Hokkie

Luxor Supports Green Skin Initiative

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:01:13 +0000

KATHU Learners and teachers at Luxor Academy in Kathu were all dressed up in green on Thursday 5 August 2010 to show their support to the Green Skin Initiative, an anti- racism group. The learners were informed about this initiative and the organizer, Mrs Michelle Isaacs, said that it was to create awareness amongst . . . → Read More: Luxor Supports Green Skin Initiative

Ruiters Presteer Uitstekend!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:59:57 +0000

KATHU Die Noord-Kaap en Vrystaat Dressage Kampioenskappe het die naweek van 24 en 25 Julie 2010 in Bloemfontein plaasgevind. Drie van Kathu se ruiters het uitstekend presteer. Phillip Jacobs het op Razdi’s Crack On die Junior Prix St George Kampioenskappe 2010 gewen. Dit is die hoogste vlak waarop juniors in die land deelneem en . . . → Read More: Ruiters Presteer Uitstekend!

Toddler Tips

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:53:12 +0000

Fine-Muscle Development, Creativity and Art Activities

Colouring books and worksheets must be avoided. Rather hand out ordinary white paper and soft pastels for drawing. Look and talk about textures, form and colour. Art is founded in good observation. Involve your preschooler in food preparation. Let him/her help to cut up tomatoes, set the table and wash dishes. . . . → Read More: Toddler Tips

Laerskool Kathu se Top 10

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:20:45 +0000

KATHU Op 22 Julie 2010 is die jaarlikse Top 10-aand by Laerskool Kathu in die Stoffel Fouché saal gehou. Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders!

Graad 4 1: Mariné Vos, 2: Farron Eland, 3: Cornelia Reyneke, 4: Aldo Jensch, 5: Lisa Coetzee, 6: Nadine Botha, 7: Natasha Swart, 8: Anria Wolstenholme, 9: Herman van . . . → Read More: Laerskool Kathu se Top 10

Gereformeerde Kerk hou Kermis

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:38:08 +0000

POSTMASBURG Die plaaslike Gereformeerde Kerk se jaarlikse kermis het weer met al die kenmerkende lekker geure en kleure gepaard gegaan op 30 Julie 2010. Hier staan Ds Nikla du Plessis (regs met blou sweetpak) agter die kleurvolle tafel vol lekkergoedpakkies en ballonne. Links staan Mnr H T Snyman wat op pad was om die veiling . . . → Read More: Gereformeerde Kerk hou Kermis

Healthy Snack for Children

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:31:45 +0000

Snacks are small meals that help provide building blocks and fuel your children’s needs to grow, play, and learn. Most children like snacks and that is good news for parents. Children have small tummies therefore they eat smaller meals than adults. Smart snacks can help your child to eat and drink enough during the . . . → Read More: Healthy Snack for Children

Kroning van Miss Little Me

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:14:19 +0000

UPINGTON Op Saterdag 24 Julie 2010 het 44 “finaliste” op Upington meegeding om die titel, Miss Little Me. Die dogtertjies het ‘n nuwe kinderklerereeks van Marine en Diana Nel van Upington gemodelleer en het in twee kategorieë deelgeneem. Meer as 70 dogtertjies het vir die kroon ingeskryf, maar slegs 44 het in die finale . . . → Read More: Kroning van Miss Little Me

Bloedskenkers Bo

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:10:03 +0000

Mnr Andrew Motolong van Beeshoek myn het by die nuwe bloedskenk kliniek op Kathu, wat by die ontspanningsaal gehou is, kom bloed skenk. Gereelde maandelikse klinieke sal daar . . . → Read More: Bloedskenkers Bo

Nuwe FAMSA Swangerskap Krisissentrum

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:02:59 +0000

KATHU & DINGELTON Die dienste van FAMSA op Kathu en Dingleton is van die begin van hierdie maand af uitgebrei met die totstandkoming van die Hope Swangerskap Krisissentrum. In samewerking met die Nasionale Welsynsraad van die AGS, is daar onlangs opleiding aan 18 persone verskaf, wat as leke-beraders opgelei is. Die oogmerk met die . . . → Read More: Nuwe FAMSA Swangerskap Krisissentrum

Nuwe Kommando Jeugleiers

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:52:52 +0000

KATHU Op Vrydag 30 Julie 2010 is die Kommando Jeugleiers by ‘n spesiale geleentheid aan die Voortrekkers bekend gemaak. Die Graad 7’s het ‘n spesiale voorbereidingsnaweek bygewoon waar hulle vir kundigheid en vernuf deur Schalk Kruger voorberei is vir die toetsing wat sal plaasvind die naweek van 3 en 4 September 2010. Die kinders gaan . . . → Read More: Nuwe Kommando Jeugleiers

Mannekoor Bekoor Met Nuwe CD

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:44:07 +0000

DANIELSKUIL Die mannekoor, Spiritual Voices van Danielskuil, het pas hulle eerste CD vrygestel. Die CD is beskikbaar by die volgende nommers: Vivian de Koker 083 533 7878 en David Cloete 082 486 7849. Kontak hulle gerus ook vir besprekings.

. . . → Read More: Mannekoor Bekoor Met Nuwe CD

Troeteldiere word bederf op Kuruman

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:34:32 +0000

KURUMAN Deesdae is dit hemel-op-aarde vir die meeste troeteldiere op Kuruman. Menige hond het ‘n ekstra krul in sy stert en die miaauende kat het ewe skielik ‘n aristokraat met sterk en stewige snorbaarde geword! En die meeste van hulle loop met ‘n ekstra huppel-in-die-draf die straat af! Dis alles die gevolg van die onlangse . . . → Read More: Troeteldiere word bederf op Kuruman

Press Release About Traffic Lights in Postmasburg Questioned

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:28:23 +0000

POSTMASBURG In the Kathu Gazette of 31 July 2010 a press release from the Communication Officer of the Tsantsabane municipality appeared with the heading Tsantsabane Mayor Launches Important Social and Labour Plan Project. When released information to the media , there are a few important aspects to be aware of which are to be relevant . . . → Read More: Press Release About Traffic Lights in Postmasburg Questioned

Ontevredenheid in Postmasburg

News Room - Reporter 4 — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:22:58 +0000

Ek lees nou Elizabet de Waal se brief (Kathu Gazette 31 Julie 2010) oor haar ontevredenheid rondom beskikbare poste. Ons het nou weer ‘n ander tipe ontevredenheid hier in Postmasburg. Omdat werk so skaars is, is daar so 20 dames uit die swart woongebiede wat vir ‘n inkomste Tupperware verkoop. Dit het vir ‘n paar . . . → Read More: Ontevredenheid in Postmasburg

Tant Sylvia Ross word 99

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:49:59 +0000

POSTMASBURG Mev Sylvia Ross van die tehuis vir bejaardes op Postmasburg, Huis Jan Vorster, het op 29 Julie 2010 amper ‘n eeu oud geword – sy klop aan die deur van die hMev Sylvia Ross van die tehuis vir bejaardes op Postmasburg, Huis Jan Vorster, het op 29 Julie 2010 amper ‘n eeu oud . . . → Read More: Tant Sylvia Ross word 99

Famsa Hoof gaan na Upington

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:04:25 +0000

POSTMASBURG Mev Selma Adelante, vroeër van Assmang myn, het vir die afgelope 15 jaar gewerk by die maatskaplike investeringsafdeling. Die afgelope jaar was sy die hoof van Famsa op Postmasburg. Sy lig nou haar ankers op Postmasburg en is nou op Upington gevestig waar sy steeds by Famsa betrokke sal wees. Sy sal sekere dae steeds . . . → Read More: Famsa Hoof gaan na Upington

67 Minutes for Madiba

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:18:59 +0000

A soldier from Lohatla giving his 67 minutes to Madiba.

LOHATLA

Soldiers commited 67 minutes for Madiba on his 92nd birthday. With the initiative of Brigadier General Nontobeko Mpaxa, the Commandant of the South African Army Combat Training Centre in Lohatla, all the members of the Lohatla Military area joined the . . . → Read More: 67 Minutes for Madiba

Naasteliefde prakties bewys

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:02:11 +0000

Truie is oorhandig aan die leerlinge van Learamele Special School. Agter staan Mev Mariana Venter van Kuruman Biblioteek, Me Cynthia Ntwaeagae, Skoolhoof, en Mev Sarie Hanekom wat die truie gebrei het. In die middel met die sokkerballe is Kabo Ditlhoiso en Dale Klaaste van Laerskool Kuruman. Voor is Onkgomoditse Phiri van Learamele, Celesté . . . → Read More: Naasteliefde prakties bewys

Gemsbok Rally Groot Pret

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:48:45 +0000

UPINGTON Op 23 – 25 Julie 2010 is die Gemsbok Rally, aangebied deur die Wild Bulls, op Upington gehou. Foto’s: . . . → Read More: Gemsbok Rally Groot Pret

Namibian Congo Fever Patient Discharged from Hospital

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:01:14 +0000

Although not back on his cattle and sheep farm yet, Namibia’s Congo fever patient, Andries Hoffman, has been discharged from hospital. Mr Hoffman was discharged from the Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic on Friday 30 July 2010. According to his wife, Louisa, they decided that Andries should stay behind in South Africa for the rest of the . . . → Read More: Namibian Congo Fever Patient Discharged from Hospital

SMME Buzz Teaches the Know Hows to Small Businesses

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:00:25 +0000

A SMME (small, micro and medium enterprises) Buzz was held on Thursday 15 July 2010 at Ga-Segonyana Municipality to give SMME’s in the Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana and Moshaweng areas an opportunity to network and receive additional business information. The event was organised by Dia-Plus Managing Consultants, the SMME mentoring company contracted by the Kumba Iron . . . → Read More: SMME Buzz Teaches the Know Hows to Small Businesses

NC Liquor Amendment Bill Introduced

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:55:22 +0000

The MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism John Block, introduced the Northern Cape Liquor Amendment Bill to the Provincial Legislature on 03 August 2010. This was a result of an undertaking that had been made by the MEC during his engagements with the representatives of the industry, that the process to amend the . . . → Read More: NC Liquor Amendment Bill Introduced

Provincial Community Builders of the Year Appointed

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:53:59 +0000

Being selfless, volunteers should be a contagious lifestyle reminiscent of the examples set many decades ago by South Africa’s humble statesman, former President Nelson Mandela.” So said Northern Cape Social Development MEC Alvin Botes at the provincial department’s 2010 Community Builder of the Year Awards gala in Kimberley at the weekend. “July is a . . . → Read More: Provincial Community Builders of the Year Appointed

Kurara FM Airwaves to Hit John Taolo Gaetsewe Soon

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:52:43 +0000

District Municipality to get a Community Radio Station

After over a decade of trying and trying, the district has finally been granted a five year community sound broadcasting licence. Kurara FM, the section 21 company that is going to run the station, was granted the licence by ICASA a few weeks ago. This follows the . . . → Read More: Kurara FM Airwaves to Hit John Taolo Gaetsewe Soon

Eskom Signs IEA Clean Coal Agreement

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:44:28 +0000

Power utility Eskom would now represent South Africa on the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) Clean Coal Centre, which is a subsidiary of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Eskom signed a contracting partnership with the IEA, which upgraded Eskom’s existing sponsor membership to the organisation, to that of national contracting party status. . . . → Read More: Eskom Signs IEA Clean Coal Agreement

New Beneficiation Plant at Nchwaning Improves Production

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:43:39 +0000

Two years ago Assmang decided to increase the mining and processing of manganese ore from its Nchwaning II and III mines, located at Black Rock in the Kalahari, about 80 kilometres from Kuruman. Sechaba Letaba, the Senior General Manager of Black Rock Mining Operations (BRMO) said that Assmang plans to produce more than five . . . → Read More: New Beneficiation Plant at Nchwaning Improves Production

DTI Task Team to Investigate Viability of Local Steel Industry

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:43:08 +0000

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Mineral Resources, have formed an inter-departmental task team to ensure the viability and cost-competitiveness of the local steel industry. The DTI on Monday 02 August 2010 said that it remained “extremely concerned” over the high steel prices in . . . → Read More: DTI Task Team to Investigate Viability of Local Steel Industry

Jaarlikse Eisteddfod Sukses

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:42:43 +0000

Leerlinge van Laerskool Kuruman wat besonder goed gevaar het tydens die Eisteddfod verlede week. Agter is Bea Wiid, A-Jay van Zyl, Wian van Niekerk en Louis du Plessis. Voor is Keagan Joseph, David Bezuidenhout en Flavio Leeuw. Die deelnemers het almal meer as 85% vir hul voordrag ontvang. Foto: Hester Engelbrecht

KURUMAN Laerskool . . . → Read More: Jaarlikse Eisteddfod Sukses

De Beers puts Finsch & Namaqualand Mines Up for Sale

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:42:33 +0000

De Beers is considering offers for two of its South African mines up for sale. “We have had approaches from companies interested in discussing the future of Namaqualand mines and Finsch mine in the Northern Cape,” said Barend Petersen, acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM). “De Beers has decided . . . → Read More: De Beers puts Finsch & Namaqualand Mines Up for Sale

New Carbon Emission Tax to be Introduced on New Vehicles

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:41:49 +0000

Treasury turns down request to exempt bakkies from carbon tax

The National Treasury on Tuesday 03 August 2010 denied a request by the local automotive industry to exempt double cabs and small pick-ups (bakkies) from a new carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions tax, to be implemented on September 01. Estimations were that this tax would add . . . → Read More: New Carbon Emission Tax to be Introduced on New Vehicles

President Admits that Farm Workers’ Conditions are Not Ideal

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:40:49 +0000

It is a fact that working conditions for many farm workers still remain far from ideal, President Jacob Zuma said at the National Farm Workers Summit held in Somerset-West. He urged farm owners and the entire agricultural sector to commit actively with farm workers to ensure that they also enjoyed their basic rights. “They . . . → Read More: President Admits that Farm Workers’ Conditions are Not Ideal

SA Royalty ~ Only Six ‘Real’ Kings in SA

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:39:47 +0000

A commission appointed to probe issues of traditional leadership in South Africa has found that there are only six “legitimate” kingships in the country, President Jacob Zuma announced on Thursday 29 July 2010. The announcement follows recommendations made by a panel of experts appointed by former President Thabo Mbeki in 2003 to investigate traditional . . . → Read More: SA Royalty ~ Only Six ‘Real’ Kings in SA

Statistics Reveal NC has Highest National Unemployment Rate of 30% ~ Cope Reacts Sharply

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:36:16 +0000

The Congress of the People has called for “fundamental reforms” to provincial and local government in the wake of the Northern Cape’s latest unemployment statistics. The stats revealed that unemployment in the province stands at 30%. Neville Mompati, Leader of COPE in the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, said on Wednesday 28 July 2010 that . . . → Read More: Statistics Reveal NC has Highest National Unemployment Rate of 30% ~ Cope Reacts Sharply

Gamaraga Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:34:27 +0000

Middelburg 2 Jaar Oud 465 km: D Barnard 1, 2, 8; P Van der Heever 3; Alex Familie 4, 5; Roodt Hokke 6; M Kotze 7; E Roodt 9 en Barnard Hokke 10. Middelburg 2 Ope: W Loock 1, 7, 9; D Barnard 2, 4; E Roodt 3, 6 ,10; Barnard Hokke 5 en . . . → Read More: Gamaraga Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

World Breastfeeding Week ~ 01- 07 August 2010

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:33:32 +0000

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from 01 – 07 August to raise awareness on the importance and benefits of breast-feeding amongst our communities. Research shows that the best feeding option globally is initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life, exclusive breastfeeding for a full 6 months, safe, age-appropriate and adequate complementary foods . . . → Read More: World Breastfeeding Week ~ 01- 07 August 2010

LeadSA Initiative Launched Rekindles SA’s Patriotic Spirit

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:32:04 +0000

With the World Cup behind us, South Africans are being urged not to shelf their patriotic spirits but to instead direct it into a new initiative. The Lead SA initiative, which was launched on Wednesday 04 August 2010, challenges ordinary South Africans to do the right thing on a daily basis and to counter . . . → Read More: LeadSA Initiative Launched Rekindles SA’s Patriotic Spirit

Opgradeerde Postmasburg Kruising Amptelik Geopen

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:30:56 +0000

Op Dinsdag 03 Augustus 2010 is die R325/385 kruising (Beeshoek/Kimberley/Kathu/Postmasburg kruising) amptelik geopen. Assmang, in samewerking met Kolomela en Tsantsabane munisipaliteit, was verantwoordelik vir die projek. Die geleentheid is deur verskeie belanghebbendes, soos Mev Hazel Mothibi (Burgemeester van Tsantsabane munisipaliteit), Me M Z Mjila (Uitvoerende Burgemeester van Siyanda distriksmunisipaliteit) en die gemeenskap bygewoon. Die . . . → Read More: Opgradeerde Postmasburg Kruising Amptelik Geopen

SA TO HONOUR WOMEN STRUGGLE ICONS

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:12:48 +0000

In a move that is set to put the struggle of South African women in the forefront, the Department of Arts and Culture announced on Tuesday 03 August 2010 that the graves of struggle icons Helen Joseph, Lillian Ngoyi and Charlotte Maxeke will be declared as national heritage sites. Arts and Culture Minister Lulu . . . → Read More: SA TO HONOUR WOMEN STRUGGLE ICONS

Trinity Academy’s Joyful Soccer Match

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:11:53 +0000

Postmasburg Trinity Academy in Postmasburg built a sand ’soccer field’ in their back yard to practice their soccer skills. The students initiated it and much of the work was done by the students. The students celebrated the new field with their first match on Saturday 31 July 2010 when “the Netherlands and Spain” had a replay . . . → Read More: Trinity Academy’s Joyful Soccer Match

Kleuter Wenke

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:50:10 +0000

Konstruksiespel

Wiskunde is deel van die alledaagse lewe. Beplan die volgende aktiwiteite:

· Maak ‘n groot kartonboks oop aan albei kante en sit dit langs u kind neer. Jy hoef niks te doen nie jou kind se optrede is ‘prysloos’, soos die advertensie sê! · Gebruik verskillende voorwerpe tydens badtyd. Sommige kan dryf, ander nie. Maak terloopse opmerkings soos: . . . → Read More: Kleuter Wenke

Mini Rugby Dag

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:48:57 +0000

Kathu The annual Kumba Griquas Mini Rugby day took place on the rugby fields at Kathu on Saturday 31 July 2010. Over 200 tiny little rugby players took to the playing fields to show off their prowess with the oval ball. The under 7, 8 and 9’s of Sishen Primary, Kathu Primary, Noord-Kaap Primary, . . . → Read More: Mini Rugby Dag

Turke van Laerskool Kathu wen!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:40:41 +0000

Die o/13B Remax Kathu Turke van Laerskool Kathu het op Vrydag 23 Julie 2010 die rugby wedstryd teen Wrenchville uitstekend gewen. Hulle het deurgedring na die Van Druten-finale. Baie geluk aan die Turke en hul afrigters met ‘n . . . → Read More: Turke van Laerskool Kathu wen!

Uitruilstudente Besoek Duineveld

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:35:40 +0000

Aaron Welsh en Tommy Hutchison, afkomstig van Loretto Skool Musselburgh in Skotland, kuier tans by Hoërskool Duineveld op Upington. Hulle bly in die seunskoshuis, woon klasse by en speel rugby in die middae. Die seuns is glad nie aan die Noord-Kaapse wintersonnetjie gewoond nie en kry taamlik warm. Duineveld en Loretto het ‘n uitruilooreenkoms wat ‘n paar . . . → Read More: Uitruilstudente Besoek Duineveld

Laerskool se Fifa Wêreldbeker Wenners

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:35:38 +0000

Kathu Laerskool Kathu het in die twee weke van die tweede kwartaal ‘n Sokker Geesdriftige-kompetisie geloods waar elke klas ‘n land in die Wêreldbeker, asook ‘n Bafana Bafana sokker speler verteenwoordig het. Laerskool Kathu het die kompetisie met geesdrif aangepak. Geluk aan die Graad 3.2 en Graad 4.4 wat die klaskompetisie gewen het. Daar . . . → Read More: Laerskool se Fifa Wêreldbeker Wenners

Duineveld Rugby Presteer

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:22:36 +0000

Op Saterdag 31 Julie 2010 het Hoërskool Duineveld teen Hoërskool Diamantveld gespeel. Duineveld het die wedstryd 30-24 gewen. Dolf du Plessis van Hoërskool Duineveld keer. Agter is Louis Steyn, John McLean (Diamantveld) en W M Blaauw.

Deur . . . → Read More: Duineveld Rugby Presteer

Hoërskool se Sportuitslae

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:19:14 +0000

Rugby

Kathu se o/19B rugbyspan het op Saterdag 24 Julie 2010 teen Hoërskool Hartswater se o/19B span gespeel. Beide spanne het hulle goed van hulle taak gekwyt en die eindtelling van 8 punte elk het dit weerspieël. Die o/15 span van Kathu het die span van Hartswater in ‘n klipharde wedstryd geklop. Die voor- . . . → Read More: Hoërskool se Sportuitslae

Laerskool Kathu se Gholfster

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:18:39 +0000

Kathu Christof Swanepoel het drie toernooie in Bloemfontein gespeel die afgelope wintervakansie waar hy in al drie toernooie tweede plek gekry het. Hy het ook ‘n interprovinsiale toernooi in Worcester gespeel waar hy vir die o/13 seuns in die Noord–Kaap/Vrystaat span gespeel het. Hy het ‘n tiende plek verwerf uit 42 spelers. Baie geluk!

. . . → Read More: Laerskool Kathu se Gholfster

Duineveld Redenaar Vaar Goed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:16:12 +0000

'n Graad 8 leerder aan Hoërskool Duineveld, Carla Kruger, is die wenner van die Hoërskool Junior ATKV Redenaars Halfeindrondte in die Noord-Kaap. Sy sal op 20 Augustus 2010 aan die eindrondte te Buffelspoort deelneem.

Deur . . . → Read More: Duineveld Redenaar Vaar Goed

Sishen Atletiekklub Naellope Kursus

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:00:29 +0000

Kathu Drie van Sishen Atletiekklub se naellopers het vanaf 5 Julie tot 9 Julie 2010 aan die Bloemfontein Excellentè Atletiekklub se afrigtingskliniek deelgeneem. Dit was ‘n baie leersame en genotvolle kamp, waar hul saam met van die land se room geoefen het. Al drie atlete, Tanieta Olivier (400m, 400m Hekkies), Jean Pretorius (400m, 400m . . . → Read More: Sishen Atletiekklub Naellope Kursus

Sishen Atletiekklub Landloop

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:55:46 +0000

KATHU Op 17 Julie 2010 het ‘n paar van die atlete van Sishen Atletiekklub aan die Talent ID te Andalusia deelgeneem. Die atlete het baie goed gevaar en uitslae is as volg: Rika van Dyk het eerste plek behaal in die afdeling Senior Dames 35-39, Elridge de Koker derde plek en brons medalje by . . . → Read More: Sishen Atletiekklub Landloop

Duinevelders Gekies vir Bokkiespan

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:48:40 +0000

Henna van Wyk en W M Blaauw is tydens die onlangse AVS Bokkie-week gekies vir die Nasionale AVS Bokkie Rugbyspan wat op 26 September tot 6 Oktober 2010 deur die Verenigde Koninkryk gaan toer.

Deur . . . → Read More: Duinevelders Gekies vir Bokkiespan

Hoërskool Duineveld se Sportnuus

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:38:32 +0000

UPINGTON Op 24 Julie 2010 het Hoërskool Duineveld se eerste netbalspan teen Upington se Dorpspan gespeel. Die telling was 32-18 in Duineveld se guns. Duineveld se eerste rugbyspan het teen Sentraal gespeel en hulle het 33-24 gewen. Franselle Rossouw (Hoërskool Duineveld) mik vir ‘n doel terwyl Elzanne Holzhausen (Dorpspan) haar verdedig. Deur Megan Loots

. . . → Read More: Hoërskool Duineveld se Sportnuus

Hoërskool Vier Mandela Dag

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:46:19 +0000

Die volgende Graad 12 dogters van Hoërskool Daniëlskuil het pryse ontvang vir uitstaande opstelle wat hulle geskryf het oor die waardesisteem in die nuwe Suid-Afrika. Die kompetisie is deel van die Moral Regeneration Movement. Vlnr is Tashline Coventry, Marghon Snyders en . . . → Read More: Hoërskool Vier Mandela Dag

Mandela Dag Vieringe

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:45:04 +0000

DEBEN: Op Sondag 18 Julie 2010 het lede van die Deben gemeenskap kragte saamgesnoer om Oud-President Nelson Mandela se wens van 67 minute vir gemeenskapdiens te bewaarheid. Die kinders het die area by die Deben begraafplaas en voor die gemeenskapsaal skoon-gemaak. Die kinders kon daarna hul vingerafdruk-kies plaas op die begraafplaasmuur wat spesiaal vir . . . → Read More: Mandela Dag Vieringe

Department Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling rol Moue op in Rietfontein

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:43:37 +0000

Departement Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling het as deel van Mandela Dag vieringe hul moue opgerol en die senior burgers van Rietfontein mooi uitgedos asook ‘n skenking gemaak aan die Sonstraaltjie Kleuterskool in Rietfontein. ‘n Suksesvolle program onder leiding van die Streekdirekteur, Advokaat Mervin October, die Hoof van Maatskaplike Dienste, Mev. Charmaine Vos, plaaslike politieke leiers, kerklei-ers, . . . → Read More: Department Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling rol Moue op in Rietfontein

Maak elke Dag van jou Lewe ‘n Mandela Dag

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:38:54 +0000

Staan steeds 67 minute van jou tyd af om die wêreld te verander . . .

GCIS wil alle lesers en inwoners in die verspreidingsgebied van die Kathu Gazette bewus maak van Mandela Dag wat op Sondag 18 Julie 2010 gevier is. Van individue word steeds verwag om 67 minute van hul persoonlike tyd af . . . → Read More: Maak elke Dag van jou Lewe ‘n Mandela Dag

Namibian Farmer Contracts Congo Fever

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:37:36 +0000

A Namibian farmer has been admitted to the Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic with Congo fever. Andries Hoffman, 44, from the Aroab district was admitted to the hospital on Monday 19 July 2010. Hoffman was admitted to the Medi-Clinic in Upington on Sunday 18 July 2010, and airlifted to Bloemfontein on Monday. Medi-Clinic Bloemfon-tein spokeswoman Amanda Appelgryn . . . → Read More: Namibian Farmer Contracts Congo Fever

Assmang Agrees to 10% Wage Increase at Beeshoek & Khumani Mines

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:36:52 +0000

Trade union Solidarity said on Monday 26 July 2010 that it had negotiated a 10% wage increase for its members at Assmang Ltd’s two iron ore mines in South Africa’s Northern Cape region. The Johannesburg based company – which is equally owned by African Rainbow Minerals Ltd and Assore Ltd – will also give . . . → Read More: Assmang Agrees to 10% Wage Increase at Beeshoek & Khumani Mines

De Beers Declares Net Profit of $348-Million for H1

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:36:12 +0000

Diamond-miner De Beers on Friday 23 July 2010 reported a 134% increase in its output to 15,4-million carats in the first six months of this year. The group highlighted that the first half of this year had seen a strong recovery against the lows of the first half of 2009, with demand for rough . . . → Read More: De Beers Declares Net Profit of $348-Million for H1

ArcelorMittal SA Announces New All-In Price for Local Steel

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:35:25 +0000

Africa’s largest steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA), which is embroiled in a bitter dispute with Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) over iron-ore supply and prices, reported on Wednesday 28 July 2010 that it would, from August 01, suspend a controversial iron-ore surcharge and begin charging a “single all-in price”, reflecting the higher cost of iron-ore . . . → Read More: ArcelorMittal SA Announces New All-In Price for Local Steel

Government Intervenes in KIO & ArcelorMittal SA Supply Battle

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:34:14 +0000

South Africa’s iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) has confirmed that it is considering a “conditional” value-sharing arrangement for the 6,25-million tons of iron-ore that it mines for ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and has previously supplied to the steel producer under a cost-plus 3% arrangement that flowed from the 2001 unbundling of Iscor. The . . . → Read More: Government Intervenes in KIO & ArcelorMittal SA Supply Battle

NC Premier Visits China

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:32:44 +0000

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Hazel Jenkins, who is also a National Executive Committee (NEC) member of the ANC, formed part of a twenty-two NEC member delegation led by the National Chairperson Baleka Mbete that travelled to China on an educational trip. This visit aims to educate the delegation around the Chinese . . . → Read More: NC Premier Visits China

Tsantsabane Mayor Launches Important Social & Labour Plan Project

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:31:46 +0000

Traffic Lights Installed at Crossing: The installation of traffic lights at a crossing in Postmasburg was the third biggest infrastructure project that had been launched by councillor Hazel Mothibi – Mayor of Tsantsabane, since the implementation of social and labour plans at Tsantsabane. As a result of the additional work that needed to be . . . → Read More: Tsantsabane Mayor Launches Important Social & Labour Plan Project

Veld Fire Warning

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:28:39 +0000

The Northern Cape Department of Agricul-ture, Land Reform and Rural Development urges all farmers and land users to prepare themselves in combating possible veld fires occur-ring throughout the province. Large parts of the Northern Cape province are prone to veld fires, especially this time of the year. These sporadic blazes are in the main . . . → Read More: Veld Fire Warning

Summit Aims for Better Working Conditions on Farms

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:27:51 +0000

Farm workers and those living on farms will use the upcoming National Farm Workers Summit as a platform to influence future legislation governing their working conditions and their security of tenure. The two-day summit to be hosted by Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Tina Joemat-Pettersson will kick off on Friday 30 July in Somerset West . . . → Read More: Summit Aims for Better Working Conditions on Farms

COPE Demands Enquiry into Death of 22 Babies

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:24:37 +0000

In a press statement released on 15 July 2010, the Congress of the People (Cope) in the Northern Cape legislature demanded that Health Department officials account to the Provincial Legislature regarding the death of 22 babies in June 2010 alone at the Kimberley state hospital. The deaths were documented in the monthly mortality report . . . → Read More: COPE Demands Enquiry into Death of 22 Babies

Community Development Trust Close to Redeeming Shares

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:23:41 +0000

Mining Communities to Benefit Greatly: Iron-ore miner Sishen Iron Ore Company’s (SIOC’s) Community Development Trust Project is nearing the redemption of all its preference shares held by mining company Kumba Iron Ore (KIO), the conclusion of which will free up millions of Rand more each year to fund several new community development projects in . . . → Read More: Community Development Trust Close to Redeeming Shares

Train Derails on Iron Ore Line

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:19:28 +0000

Transnet Freight Rail closed its iron ore rail line from Sishen to Saldanha after 107 of 342 wagons of a loaded ore train and two locomotives derailed last Thursday 22 July 2010 near Vredenburg north of Saldanha in the Western Cape. No-one was hurt in the accident but the damage to the locomotives and . . . → Read More: Train Derails on Iron Ore Line

KUMBA DECLARES EXCELLENT INTERIM RESULTS

Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:18:37 +0000

Kumba Iron Ore on Thursday 22 July 2010 announced their interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2010. Commenting on the results, Kumba Iron Ore CEO Chris Grif-fith said “The exceptional performance we achieved this half resulted from a focused execution of the Group’s produc-tion and sales growth plans as well as . . . → Read More: KUMBA DECLARES EXCELLENT INTERIM RESULTS

Rugbyspanne word Bekendgestel

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:09:52 +0000

Die o13/A en B rugbyspanne van Laerskool Kathu word aan die skool voorgestel wat te Kuruman in die liga finale gaan speel het op 23 Julie 2010.

Die 0/13B Remax Kathu Turke rugbyspan

Die . . . → Read More: Rugbyspanne word Bekendgestel

Hokkiestok Sakke Geborg vir Hoërskool

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:04:03 +0000

Mev Leona Roos van LG Oogkundiges, het aan Hoërskool Kathu se eerste dogterspan, sakke geskenk. Vlnr: Alexandra van Niekerk, Eileen van Zyl, Leona Roos, Rina Myburgh en Carina . . . → Read More: Hokkiestok Sakke Geborg vir Hoërskool

Top Wetenskaplike Besoek

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:02:11 +0000

Hoërskool Kathu Dr Gillian Arendse was die gasspreker by die Yster-toekennings op 22 Julie 2010 waartydens Hoërskool Kathu hulle toppresteerders vereer het. Dr Arendse het ‘n Ph.D in Eksperimentele Kernfisika en na 10 jaar se klasgee aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch is hy tans die bestuurder van opleiding en gemeenskapsinteraksie by iThemba Labs te . . . → Read More: Top Wetenskaplike Besoek

Hoërskool se Top 10 Toekennings

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:30 +0000

Die Top 10 akademiese presteerders in elke graad van Hoërskool Kathu is op 20 Julie 2010 saam met hulle ouers onthaal by ‘n spoggeleentheid in die skoolsaal. Die Top 3 leerders in elke graad het elkeen ‘n Yster-klip beeldjie ontvang wat simbolies is van die leerders wat uitgestyg het in die skool en ware Ysters is! . . . → Read More: Hoërskool se Top 10 Toekennings

Bloedskenkers is Ware Helde

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:52:20 +0000

Persone wat bloed skenk is ons stille helde. Hulle gee iets van hulself en ‘n bietjie van hul tyd, ongeveer 30 minute vir die hele proses, om ‘n geskenk van lewe te gee. Van die 285 verskillende bloedgroepe wat daar by mense voorkom, praat ons meestal net van A, B, O en AB. Diere . . . → Read More: Bloedskenkers is Ware Helde

Ontevredenheid Rondom Aansoek om Beskikbare Poste

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:45:11 +0000

Aan die Mynbestuurders – Khumani en Kumba Myn:

Hiermee wil ek graag my brief van ontevredenheid aan elkeen van u, sowel as enigeen in die publiek wat soos ek voel, rig. Ek is gebore in Kaapstad maar woon al ‘n geruime tydjie in die Noord-Kaap. Ek het by Saldanha Staal die pos beklee van weegbrug-beampte . . . → Read More: Ontevredenheid Rondom Aansoek om Beskikbare Poste

Jy is Genooi!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:43:18 +0000

Opgewonde begin ek my gastelys opstel, ek maak flink planne van hoe die tafels gaan lyk, wat ons gaan eet en ai, al daardie lekker tintelopgewonde regmaak vir ‘n groot do! Ons doen moeite met die kaartjies, die aflewering daarvan, die opvolg en vra of jy kom… en intussen wikkel ons soos miere om . . . → Read More: Jy is Genooi!

Vier Gesinslede in Ongeluk Dood

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:41:47 +0000

POSTMASBURG

deur Mimi Swart

Dit was ‘n hartseer dag toe vier lede van die Meintjies familie van Postdene op Postmasburg in ‘n botsing teen ‘n groot weermagvoertuig dood is. Mnr Henry en Mev Anna Meintjies, wat onderskeidelik onderwysers aan die primêre skole op Deben en Asmandia in Postdene was, was op pad terug . . . → Read More: Vier Gesinslede in Ongeluk Dood

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:40:45 +0000

Colette Bauermeister, oudleerling van Hoërskool Kathu, is na 10 jaar in Johannesburg terug in die Kalahari. Colette is aangestel as Tau Mining se Personeelbestuurder. Haar ouers is Pierre Bauermeister wat oorlede in 2004 is, en Rina Bauermeister, wat steeds as onderwyseres betrokke is by Laerskool Kathu. Welkom terug Colette!

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Kommunikasie Inligting Ontvang

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:35:25 +0000

POSTMASBURG

Deur Mimi Swart

Op 20 Julie 2010 het Me Karin Foutie, Senior Amptenaar van Kommunikasie Nasionaal wat op Kuruman gestasioneer is, vir aanwesiges uit verskillende wyke uit die gemeenskap, inligting oor die belangrikheid van kommunikasie deurgegee. Sy het onder andere gesê dat die klem in die media nie net altyd op die negatiewe dinge gefokus . . . → Read More: Kommunikasie Inligting Ontvang

Sportorganiseerder Nou Super 14 Grensregter

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:26:02 +0000

KURUMAN Mnr De Goede Haasbroek, Sportorganiseerder van Laerskool Kuruman, is die naweek van 25 Julie 2010 aangestel op die Nasionale Assistent-Skeidsregterspaneel. Dit beteken dat hy voortaan as grensregter in Super14- en Curriebekerwedstryde sal optree. Sy eerste aanstelling is vir 7 Augustus 2010 in die Curriebeker-wedstryd tussen Griekwas en WP in Kimberley. Dit is vir . . . → Read More: Sportorganiseerder Nou Super 14 Grensregter

Medi-Clinic Maak Skenking

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:23:19 +0000

Kathu Medi-Clinic het onlangs ‘n bakkie-vrag linne geskenk aan die NG Kerk Kathu, wat dit sal versprei aan die kinderhuis. Die linne is geskenk namens die Graad 1 en 3 klasse van die Rehoboth Christian School wat die hospitaal genader het vir die donasie. Op die foto is vlnr Louise vd Merwe (Rehoboth), Annelize . . . → Read More: Medi-Clinic Maak Skenking

Vyf Geslagte by Dieselfde Tandarts

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:18:00 +0000

Vyf Van Der Walt geslagte het onder Dr Benade, die plaaslike tandarts te Postmasburg, deurgeloop: oupagrootjie Johannes Lodewikus van der Walt, oupa Nicolaas van der Walt, pa Johannes Lodewikus van der Walt, seun Jacques van der Walt en kleinseun J P van der Walt. Op die foto is J P saam met Dr Benade. Wat . . . → Read More: Vyf Geslagte by Dieselfde Tandarts

Voortrekkers se Dierebewustheidsdag

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:14:05 +0000

Die Kathu Voortrekkerkommando bied op Saterdag 31 Julie ‘n heerlike dierebewustheid dag aan vir een en elkeen met ‘n mooi hond, of die hond wat die meeste na sy baas lyk. Alle nie aggressiewe mooi honde aan ‘n halsband kan inskryf om groot pryse te wen. Die amptelike opening sal 10:00 begin, waarna ‘n . . . → Read More: Voortrekkers se Dierebewustheidsdag

Vrywilligers Reik Uit na die Vervolgde Kerk

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:04:40 +0000

Die plaaslike groep, wat binnekort wil gaan uitreik na die lande waar mense nog aktief vervolg word en selfs dood gemaak word vir hulle Christelike geloof, is druk besig met finale beplanning en voorbereidings en hulle is gemotiveerd vir hulle beplande uitreik. Hierdie tipe sendinguitreike fokus op die sogenaamde 10/40 Venster, wat lê tussen . . . → Read More: Vrywilligers Reik Uit na die Vervolgde Kerk

Pinokio Kleuterskool se 40-jarige Reünie

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:53:02 +0000

POSTMASBURG

Deur Mimi Swart

In 40 jaar se tyd het menige belangrike en onbelangrike kleutertjies al deur die hande van lekker en minder lekker juffrouens in elke kleuterskool gegaan. Met dié reünie van Pinikio Kleuterskool op Postmasburg, gaan daar menige weersiense wees, as daar deur die boeke van die verlede geblaai . . . → Read More: Pinokio Kleuterskool se 40-jarige Reünie

Lief en Leed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:49:04 +0000

POSTMASBURG

Deur Mimi Swart

Mnr Hendrik Ross van die plaaslike Munisipaliteit, het ‘n knie-operasie in Bloemfontein ondergaan en is weer in die tuig. Mnr Bart du Preez van Silver Fox het ‘n operasie in Bloemfontein ondergaan.

Mnr Jacques Cloete, wat maande lank in die intensiewe sorg eenheid is as gevolg . . . → Read More: Lief en Leed

Bekendes Oorlede

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:47:34 +0000

POSTMASBURG

Deur Mimi Swart

Verskeie families uit gemeenskappe is die afgelope weke in rou gedompel met die afsterwe van hulle geliefdes.

Mnr Takkie Barnard (74) van Barnardstraat 51 in Boichoko, wat aan hartversaking oorlede is, is op 17 Julie 2010 vanuit die AGS Kerk deur Pastoor Moses Barnard begrawe. Hy laat sy vrou, . . . → Read More: Bekendes Oorlede

Die Sirkus was Hier!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:46:13 +0000

KATHU McLaren Circus het Kathu van Maandag 26 Julie 2010 tot Woensdag 28 Julie 2010 besoek. Die vertonings was baie populêr en is binne minute uitverkoop – daar is tot inderhaas ‘n ekstra vertoning die Woensdagaand gereël! Oud en jonk het die toertjies van die diere, akrobate, hansworse en ander vermaaklikheidsterre terdeë geniet. Op . . . → Read More: Die Sirkus was Hier!

Velties Wen NK Mintek MinQuiz

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:43:46 +0000

Hoërskool Duineveld op Upington het ‘n span van 3 leerders ingeskryf vir die Noord-Kaap Mintek Minquiz wat op 16 Julie 2010 in Kathu plaasgevind het. Hierdie leerders het as groep eerste plek gekry onder die Noord-Kaap skole se vasvrakompetisie wat Wetenskap, Wiskunde en Algemene kennis vrae ingesluit het in die Platinum-kategorie. Hulle wen dus prysgeld van R1 . . . → Read More: Velties Wen NK Mintek MinQuiz

Successful MinQuiz 2010 Held

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:41:11 +0000

On 16 July 2010 the annual MinQuiz competition was held at Kathu High School. The competition is sponsored by Mintek and organized by Sishen Mine. On the day 66 Grade 12 learners of 22 Schools of the Northern Cape, 3 per school participated. The competition is divided in two categories: Platinum and Gold. The . . . → Read More: Successful MinQuiz 2010 Held

Kersfees in Julie

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:33:39 +0000

Enchanted Restaurant, by Kuruman Tuinsentrum, het op Sondag 25 Julie 2010 ‘n ete met die tema “Kersfees in Julie” aangebied. Met die aankoms kon gaste hulself met vrugtesap in die tuin bederf. Die Kersliedere in die agtergrond en die rooi en wit gedekte tafels het die gaste alreeds in die Kersstemming laat kom. Dié . . . → Read More: Kersfees in Julie

Nuus van Hoërskool Kalahari

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:07:26 +0000

Husselman in AVS Nasionale Bokkie Span

Leandri Husselman, ‘n Graad 12-leerling van Ho?rskool Kalahari is gekies as eerste reserwe (nie-reisende lid) vir die o/19 AVS Bokkie hokkiespan wat na Spanje gaan. Sy is die eerste Griekwaspan hokkie-dogter wat die prestasie behaal het. Husselman was verlede jaar ook verkies as speler vir die . . . → Read More: Nuus van Hoërskool Kalahari

Laerskool Kathu Lewer Gehalte Rugby

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:04:26 +0000

Vier van Laerskool Kathu se rugbyspanne het deurgedring tot die Van Druten semi-finale. Die o/9, o/11, o/13A en o/13B rugbymanne word deeglik voorberei deur die afrigters. Baie geluk!

Die o/9 rugbyspan van Laerskool Kathu

Die o/11 rugbyspan van Laerskool Kathu

Die 0/13A rugbyspan van Laerskool Kathu

Die o/13B rugbyspan van . . . → Read More: Laerskool Kathu Lewer Gehalte Rugby

Hoërskool Kathu se Sportnuus

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:50:09 +0000

Tennis

Hoërskool Kathu, Upington, Kalahari en Postmasburg se senior en junior tennisspanne het op Vrydag 16 Julie 2010 dubbels ligawedstryde gespeel op Kathu se bane. Die uitslae was as volg: Hoërskool Upington het eerste geëindig met 165 potte, Hoërskool Kathu met 112 potte, Hoërskool Kalahari met 91 potte en Hoërskool Postmasburg met . . . → Read More: Hoërskool Kathu se Sportnuus

Nuwe Onderwysers by AJF

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:48:20 +0000

UPINGTON Drie studente van NIHE in Kimberley is tans besig met proefonderwys by die Hoërskool A J Ferreira op Upington. Vlnr is R Klein, W Z Assegaai en M M Papier. Die skool waardeer die bydraes wat die studenteonderwysers lewer tot die heil van die skool. Hulle geesdrif en toegewydheid jeens hul toekomstige beroep maak . . . → Read More: Nuwe Onderwysers by AJF

Blue Chip Mining & Drilling Borg Skool

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:45:25 +0000

Die personeel van Hoërskool Kathu met hulle nuwe sweetpakke.

Die personeel van Hoërskool Kathu het ‘n groot borg ontvang van Blue Chip Mining and Drilling. Splinternuwe sweetpakke is aan die hele personeel gegee. Die sweetpakke is verlede Vrydag oorhandig deur Mnr Martin van Zyl van Blue Chip Mining . . . → Read More: Blue Chip Mining & Drilling Borg Skool

Kleuter Wenke

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:39:30 +0000

Musiek en Beweging

Daar is ‘n besliste verband tussen deelname aan musiek en wiskundige vaardighede. Beplan die volgende aktiwiteite daagliks:

Luister na ‘n groot verskeidenheid musiek. Gesels oor waaraan die musiek jou laat dink: wat sien jy as jy na die musiek luister (stimulering van verbeelding)? Hoe laat die musiek jou voel? Speel CD’s wanneer julle . . . → Read More: Kleuter Wenke

Gamagara Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:37:25 +0000

Middelburg 1 Jaar Oud 465 km: M Kotzé 1; E Roodt 2,9; W Loock 3,5,6,10; Alex Familie 4,7 en P van den Heever 8. Middelburg 1 Ope: M Kotzé 1,3,4; Roodt Hokke 2,8,10; P van den Heever 6,7 en W . . . → Read More: Gamagara Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

Bloodhound Supersonic Car Design Unveiled

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:36:31 +0000

Bloodhound Supersonic Car

After three years of planning, the full design of the first 1000 mph car was unveiled in Britain last week. It is named the Bloodhound SSC (Super Sonic Car) and is 12.8 meters (42 feet) long and will weigh an astonishing 14 160 pounds (6422.86 kg) when fully fuelled. Three engines . . . → Read More: Bloodhound Supersonic Car Design Unveiled

Duineveld Rugby Manne Presteer

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:34:34 +0000

Ekkerd Thomas

Deur Megan Loots

EKKERD THOMAS VIR SARFU SPAN GEKIES

Ekkerd Thomas, voorryman van Hoërskool Duineveld se eerste rugbyspan, is by die SA Cravenweek gekies as lid van die SARFU o/18 High Performance Squad. Hy val onder die top 32 o/18 rugbyseuns in Suid-Afrika. Ekkerd gaan Dinsdag vir hierdie span op . . . → Read More: Duineveld Rugby Manne Presteer

Kathu Fietsryer Kry Kleure

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:29:49 +0000

Armin Snygans, ‘n leerder van Hoërskool Kathu en lid van Kumba Kathu Fietsry Klub, het die afgelope tyd baie goeie prestasies op die fiets behaal. Armin het tydens die afgelope Griekwaland-Wes kampioenskappe algeheel vyfde geëindig. Hy kwalifiseer vir sy provinsiale kleure vir die vierde agtereenvolgende jaar en het die afgelope vakansie aan twee wedrenne . . . → Read More: Kathu Fietsryer Kry Kleure

Madiba se Verjaarsdagpartytjie op Kathu

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:21:21 +0000

KATHU: Die biblioteek van Gamagara Munisipaliteit en die Departement van Sport, Kuns en Kultuur het Oud-President Mandela se verjaardag op 16 Julie 2010 gevier toe leerders van Hoërskool Kathu by die biblioteek ‘n bespreking gehou het van sy boek, Long Walk to Freedom. By Butterfield Bakery het twee yslike verjaarsdag-koeke gewag wat Danny en . . . → Read More: Madiba se Verjaarsdagpartytjie op Kathu

Kolomela Mine & Tsantsabane Municipality Celebrate Madiba Day

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:20:11 +0000

POSTMASBURG

When one thinks of Nelson “Madiba” Mandela one associates this name with democracy, humanity, respect and pride. Sunday 18 July 2010 manifested a remarkable day. Our former President Nelson Mandela celebrated his 92nd birthday with the rest of the world and particularly the rest of South Africa. A man of great leadership qualities, a . . . → Read More: Kolomela Mine & Tsantsabane Municipality Celebrate Madiba Day

Mandela Day Celebrations in Kgatelopele ~ a Model of Cooperation

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:08:34 +0000

DANIËLSKUIL

The Mandela Day celebrations for the Kgatelopele local municipal area held on Sunday 18 July on the sports grounds of Daniëlskuil High School, was a telling example of the success that cooperation between the different sectors of society can lead to. This event was arranged by the Moral Regeneration Movement Committee of the Kgatelopele . . . → Read More: Mandela Day Celebrations in Kgatelopele ~ a Model of Cooperation

Steel War between Kumba & ArcelorMittalSA Intensifies

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:01:56 +0000

AMSA Threatens Closure of Salhanha Steel

Within hours of Anglo American-controlled Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) dropping the bombshell that it wanted payment in advance for higher interim iron-ore prices, South Africa’s largest steelmaker ArcelorMittal (AMSA) announced that it was taking immediate steps to close its Saldanha export steel works and to cut domestic steel production . . . → Read More: Steel War between Kumba & ArcelorMittalSA Intensifies

Kumba Provides Alternative Energy to John Taolo Gaetsewe Communities

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:56:54 +0000

In the midst of the soaring electricity costs and difficulties in power supply, Kumba Iron Ore has taken it upon itself to keep the lights on for poorer communities. Through an endeavor known as the Zinc Air Fuel Cells Project, which falls under the Kumba funded Bomme Itsoseng Initiatives, a total of 250 rural . . . → Read More: Kumba Provides Alternative Energy to John Taolo Gaetsewe Communities

Workers Reject KIO Pay Offer

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:55:49 +0000

Workers at Kumba Iron Ore Ltd, South Africa’s largest producer of the steelmaking ingredient, have rejected the company’s offer to boost wages by between 7% and 9%, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Thursday 15 July 2010. However, thousands of members of the country’s largest trade union have lowered their demand to . . . → Read More: Workers Reject KIO Pay Offer

Gigantic Crane Deployed at Sishen Mine

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:54:54 +0000

The Sarens AC650 is a 720 ton fully hydraulic all terrain crane. According to Sarens Sales Representative Kallie Burger, it is the big-gest hydraulic crane currently in Southern Africa. It has a 60m main boom, a 96m luffing boom, can reach a height under hook of 142m, has 160 ton counter weight and has . . . → Read More: Gigantic Crane Deployed at Sishen Mine

R2.3 Billion Investment in Hotazel Manganese Mine

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:51:18 +0000

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) will invest nearly R2.3-billion this year in the Kalagadi Manganese mine near Hotazel in the Northern Cape. The mine, with a targeted output of three million tons a year, is expected to be operational by the end of 2011. Work on a sinter plant at the mine has already . . . → Read More: R2.3 Billion Investment in Hotazel Manganese Mine

Big Clean Up on Mandela Day

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:50:14 +0000

Mention the name Nelson Mandela and the world automatically pictures the iconic man who brought freedom and democracy to South Africa. His selfless acts over the years have instilled a sense of humanity and compassion in the countless people he inspires around the world. On his birthday on Sunday 18 July, people were urged . . . → Read More: Big Clean Up on Mandela Day

SOLAR POWER PLANT PROPOSED FOR THE KALAHARI

Editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:46:38 +0000

JSE-listed Group Five is studying a concentrated solar power (CSP) project near Kathu, in the Northern Cape, which could produce as much as 600 MW of electricity, a company official said on Friday 16 July 2010. A public meeting regarding the proposed Kalahari CSP project was held on Tuesday 20 July 2010, at the . . . → Read More: SOLAR POWER PLANT PROPOSED FOR THE KALAHARI

Sokker Kompetisie

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:23:52 +0000

Kathu Locksmith & Signs het tydens die Sokker Wêreldbeker 'n kompetisie geloots wat aan deelnemers die geleentheid gegee het om 'n kans te staan om 'n spesiale Jabulani sokkerbal te wen. Deelnemers het vir elke sokkerhemp wat hulle laat druk het, 'n inskrywing verwerf, en die gelukkige trekking het plaasgevind op Maandag, 19 Julie 2010. . . . → Read More: Sokker Kompetisie

Kinder Kuns Kook!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:22:01 +0000

Die personeel van Beaux-Arts Kidz Krafts is vlnr: Sylvia Tlhaole (kleikuns juffrou), Hanlie Viviers (Franchisee) en Pikkie van Niekerk (kleikuns juffrou).

KATHU

Beaux-Arts Kidz Kraftz was deel van die span wat die afgelope wintervakansie saam met FAMSA ‘n vakansieprogram in Kathu en Dingleton aangebied het. Beaux-Arts het ook onlangs ‘n nuwe personeellid ryker geword. . . . → Read More: Kinder Kuns Kook!

Olifantshoek SAPS Sukses

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:16:56 +0000

Mnr Willem Olyn is vir R6 000 of 6 maande gevangenisstraf wat opgeskort word vir 3 jaar gevonnis op voorwaarde dat hy nie weer vir die tydperk van opskorting vir dronkbestuur gearresteer . . . → Read More: Olifantshoek SAPS Sukses

Yster en Sandfees

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:15:58 +0000

Gaan maak jou oë toe en laat jou gedagtes met jou weghardloop…… Waaraan dink jy as jy aan Yster & Sand dink…… Aan ‘n mengsel tussen vervloeë dae en vandag met al sy nostalgie en met ook al die nuwe vars uitdagings….. Maak dan oop jou dagboek en begin skryf….. sodat jy miskien nie . . . → Read More: Yster en Sandfees

Hoërskool vier Mandela Dag

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:14:30 +0000

DANIËLSKUIL Die personeel en kinders van die Hoërskool Daniëlskuil het besluit om ter viering van Mandela Dag ‘n bydrae te maak tot die Kgatelopele Gemeenskapsforum in Daniëlskuil. Die skool het toiletware vir die Tsholofelo Kinderhuis ingesamel. Die totale waarde van die toiletware wat geskenk was het R5 800 beloop. Op die foto oorhandig Mnr . . . → Read More: Hoërskool vier Mandela Dag

Besige Kruising kry Robot

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:10:04 +0000

POSTMASBURG Met die groot verkeer wat uit vier windrigtings die dorp, Postmasburg kruis, het Assmang myn die essensie waargeneem en het ‘n bedrag geskenk om die kruis wyer te maak en op te gradeer. Sedert middel April is sekere paaie gesluit en ompaaie is deur die woonbuurt van Wes-Einde gemaak om die verkeer te . . . → Read More: Besige Kruising kry Robot

Huweliksklokkies

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:03:14 +0000

Op Saterdag 10 Julie 2010 is Linda Fourie en Alberich Kastner in die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk op Postmasburg in die huwelik bevestig. Linda se ouers is Mnr en Mev Petrus en cecilia Fourie van Postmasburg en Alberich se ouers is Mev Rosa Kuyler van Oudsthoorn en Mnr Horst Kastner van Kroonstad. . . . → Read More: Huweliksklokkies

Stasiebevelvoerder Waarsku oor Inbrake en Misdaad

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:54:40 +0000

POSTMASBURG By besighede is daar weer ‘n opwaartse kurwe van misdaad wat voorkom; inbrake deur dakke kom algemeen voor. Die stasiebevelvoerder, luitenant kolonel Klaassens, het gewaarsku dat winkeleienaars en ander besighede onmiddellik moet optree wanneer hulle alarmstelsels afgaan. Die bewyse is daar dat misdadigers dan makliker vasgetrek word as die reaksie vinnig is. By handelsbanke . . . → Read More: Stasiebevelvoerder Waarsku oor Inbrake en Misdaad

Baie geluk Alcor!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:53:44 +0000

POSTMASBURG Postmasburg se enigste groothandelaar – Megasave- was op 17 Julie 2010 agtien jaar oud. Mnr en Mev Boet en Alta Lourens, wat steeds elke dag van vroeg tot laat die besigheid beman, het in die agtien jaar menige toekennings ontvang vir prestasies wat baie groter groothandelaars op hulle neuse laat kyk het. Omdat daar . . . → Read More: Baie geluk Alcor!

Lief & Leed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:52:47 +0000

POSTMASBURG

Deur Mimi Swart

Siekes & Hospitaalgevalle

Jacques Cloete van Postmasburg, wat al byna drie maande in die Medi-Clinic hospitaal in Bloemfontein is, se toestand het effens verbeter nadat vloeistof en bloederigheid van sy brein getrek is. Hy kan steeds nog nie kommunikeer nie, maar toon geringe herkenning van persone by hom. Hy . . . → Read More: Lief & Leed

Nog Een van die Ouer Bome Val

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:51:38 +0000

POSTMASBURG Mev Susan Fick (74) wat die afgelope twee jaar ‘n inwoner in Huis Jan Vorster was, is op 15 Julie 2010 skielik oorlede as gevolg van hartversaking, word verneem. Mev Fick en haar oorlede man, Frikkie Fick, wat nege jaar gelede oorlede is, het een van die eerste elektriese sakeondernemings in Postmasburg begin, PMG . . . → Read More: Nog Een van die Ouer Bome Val

Toddler Tips

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:50:06 +0000

Balance

• Limit your child’s TV viewing.

• Three to four year olds should spend very little time in front of the TV.

• Playing games with balls, cycling, climbing-and-clambering and running.

• Balance is important for later school readiness and takes long to develop well. • At this . . . → Read More: Toddler Tips

Hotazel Laerskoolnuus

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:49:02 +0000

Laerskool Hotazel spog met nòg twee nuwe personeellede. Mev Elma van Wyk (links) is aangestel as musiekonderwyser en Mej Marthani Roux (regs) as kunsonderwyser. Die skool en gemeenskap is baie dankbaar en opgewonde om hulle te verwelkom by die skool. ‘n Aangename verblyf in die Kalahari word julle toegewens!

Mev Rina Maloney was die . . . → Read More: Hotazel Laerskoolnuus

Veltie Rekenaar-Boffin Behaal 1ste Plek

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:43:57 +0000

Christiaan Kruger, ‘n Graad 11 leerder by Hoërskool Duineveld, behaal ‘n eerste plek in die Noord-Kaap in die Suid-Afrikaanse Rekenaar-olimpiade wat op 14 Mei 2010 geskryf is. Hy is ook onder die top 150 uit 2 700 deelnemers landwyd. Baie . . . → Read More: Veltie Rekenaar-Boffin Behaal 1ste Plek

Duineveld Seuns Skitter in NWK Rugby

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:39:14 +0000

Tydens die afgelope vakansie het die volgende Duineveld seuns aan Inter-Provinsiale toernooie deelgeneem.

Akademiespan o/18 - Vryheid: Darius Blaauw (onder kaptein) en Franco van Wyk (kaptein).

Cravenweek o/18 – Welkom agter: André Esterhuyse, Hannes Maritz, Juan Booysen (kaptein) en Heini Neels. Voor: Danny Booysen, Derek Botha, Dolf du Plessis, Johan Myburgh en Gavin . . . → Read More: Duineveld Seuns Skitter in NWK Rugby

Gamagara Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:27:38 +0000

Hanover 2 Jaar Oud: W Loock 1,5; E Roodt 2,9; D Barnard 3; Roodt Hokke 6; Barnard Hokke 7 en M Kotzé 4,8. Hanover 2 Ope: W Loock 2,5,7,10; E Roodt 3; Roodt Hokke 1,4,9; P van der Heever 8 en M . . . → Read More: Gamagara Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

Fauresmith Uithourit

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:26:50 +0000

Vir die perdeklublede wat aan die SA Nasionale Kampioenskappe te Fauresmith deelgeneem het, baie geluk, sowel as aan die “grooms”

wat hard gewerk het! Julle het voorwaar hoë prestasies behaal.

Lizzie Zietsman is ook in die Noord-Kaap Griekwaland-Wes liggewigspan opgeneem en het ook haar Noord-Kaap Griekwaland-Wes kleure verwerf. Hannes Liebenberg was as liggewig . . . → Read More: Fauresmith Uithourit

Zuma Congratulates Oosthuizen

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:04:26 +0000

President Jacob Zuma has congratulated South Africa’s new golf champion Louis Oosthuizen after the 27 year old won his first major title on Sunday 18 July 2010 at the British Open at St Andrews. Mr Zuma said the win placed the country on the map among the sporting nations of the world. Oosthuizen won . . . → Read More: Zuma Congratulates Oosthuizen

Plaaslike ‘Wêreldbeker’ Reuse Sukses!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:57:02 +0000

KATHU Op 11 Julie 2010 het Kathu gemeenskap hul eie informele sokker Wêreldbeker op die rugbyveld gehou. Meer as 25 spanne het deelgeneem – 5 spelers aan ‘n kant (met 2 reserwes) het op ‘n kleiner sokkerveld gespeel. Dit was bibberkoud maar die spangees en samewerking was warm! Vanaf 13:00 tot 19:15 het ons “Wêreldspanne” meegeding. Die wenspan was . . . → Read More: Plaaslike ‘Wêreldbeker’ Reuse Sukses!

NK Polisiekantoor Beste in Suid-Afrika

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:10:02 +0000

Die personeel van die Rosedale-polisiekantoor op Upington is onlangs aangewys as die beste in die land en die Noord-Kaap. Kolonel Sampie Koopman, bevelvoerder van die kantoor, glo die prestasie is aan hulle toegeken omdat daar ‘n goeie verhouding tussen die verskillende afdelings en met die publiek gehandhaaf word. 1 114 Polisiekantore oor die land . . . → Read More: NK Polisiekantoor Beste in Suid-Afrika

Door to Door Campaign KATHU

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:08:40 +0000

The South African Police Service of Kathu is busy with a door to door campaign in Kathu to do a survey in town of the residential infrastructure as well as the satisfaction of the public of the services of the SAPS. We urge the community to be helpful and assist us in this project . . . → Read More: Door to Door Campaign KATHU

DAGGA Kathu

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:07:27 +0000

The South African Police Service of Kathu is investigating a case of Dagga. Nnayang Mothubi was fined R200 for the possession of dagga after 120g of dagga was found in his possession on 06 July 2010 at about 17:00 in the parking area in front . . . → Read More: DAGGA Kathu

NK se Beste Veediefstal Speurder aangewys

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:06:16 +0000

Speurder Adjudant-Offisier Gilbert Van Schalkwyk van die SAPD De Aar is onlangs as die beste veediefstal speurder aangewys in ‘n kompetisie geborg deur die Rooi Vleis Produsente. Die toekenningsgeleentheid het by die Desert Palace op Upington plaasgevind. Adjudant Offisier Van Schalkwyk se werk is van hoogtaande gehalte en hy het uitstekende speurvernuf, veroordeling en . . . → Read More: NK se Beste Veediefstal Speurder aangewys

Murder MOTHIBISTAD

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:03:41 +0000

The SAPS Mothibistad, near Kuruman, is investigating a case of murder after the body of a female, me Veronica Tau (27), was found buried in a house in Mothibistad. The discovery was made by the mother of the deceased and one of her friends after they came looking for her. It is alleged that . . . → Read More: Murder MOTHIBISTAD

Hospitality Industry Salary Increase

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:01:19 +0000

Salaries of employees in the hospitality industry across the country are set to increase as from today through the Department of Labour’s annual adjustment of the sector’s minimum wages. Through the revised Hospitality Sectoral Determination, employers whose establishments have more than ten workers are expected to pay their employees a minimum wage of R2 . . . → Read More: Hospitality Industry Salary Increase

Retail Centre in the Heart of Upington to be Sold on Auction

News Room - Reporter 1 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:59:43 +0000

The building at 54 Scott Street in Upington will be auctioned on July 21 by Savile Row Auctions at Summer Place in Johannesburg. The 5 633m² building is in the heart of the Upington CBD between the two main roads through town within the Khara Hais Municipality, and according to the town planning scheme, . . . → Read More: Retail Centre in the Heart of Upington to be Sold on Auction

NK Polisiekantoor Beste in Suid-Afrika

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:52:25 +0000

UPINGTON Die personeel van die Rosedale-polisiekantoor op Upington is onlangs aangewys as dsie beste in die land en die Noord-Kaap. Kolonel Sampie Koopman, bevelvoerder van die kantoor, glo die prestasie is aan hulle toegeken omdat daar ‘n goeie verhouding tussen die verskillende afdelings en met die publiek gehandhaaf word. 1 114 Polisiekantore oor die . . . → Read More: NK Polisiekantoor Beste in Suid-Afrika

Fiks- en Gesondheidsprogram

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:44:48 +0000

KATHU Op Woensdag 14 Julie 2010 het die Kathu Cluster polisiedepartemente begin met die Wellness & Fitness Launch Beyond 2000 program. Die program behels dat lede van Kathu, Deben en Dingleton polisiemagte weekliks bymekaar kom om fisiese oefeninge te doen. Stap, draf, naellope, opstote en maagoefeninge is van die oefeninge wat die polisielede hierdie . . . → Read More: Fiks- en Gesondheidsprogram

FAMSA Vakansieprogram Vet Pret!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:33:58 +0000

KATHU & DINGLETON Die afgelope wintervakansie se FAMSA Vakansieprogram was ‘n reuse sukses. Baie dankie aan die gemeenskappe van Kathu en Dingleton vir die hulp en ondersteuning om hierdie program moontlik te maak, inbesonder die NG Kerk Kathu en die VGK Dingleton vir die lokale wat gebruik is; Hanlie Viviers en Mari-Lois Nel wat . . . → Read More: FAMSA Vakansieprogram Vet Pret!

SA Army Combat Training Centre Receives Medals

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:56:52 +0000

Brigadier General Mpaxa answering the “General Salute” with Colonel L J Buys (CoS) and H S Uithaler (SSO Force Training) as the entourage on the background.

The President of the Republic of South Africa, President Jacob Zuma, has been pleased to award the following medals to the Commandant of SA Army Combat Training . . . → Read More: SA Army Combat Training Centre Receives Medals

FAMSA Beraders Opleiding in Kathu

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:48:29 +0000

Donderdag 8 Julie 2010 was die laaste dag van die vier dae-lange opleidingskursus wat FAMSA saam met die AGS Welsynraad aangebied het vir leke-beraders. Vrywilligers van Kathu en Dingleton het die kursus bygewoon om opleiding te ontvang met die hantering van krisis-swangerskappe. Daar word beoog om later ‘n beradingsentrum vir krisis-swangerskappe te open in Kathu. . . . → Read More: FAMSA Beraders Opleiding in Kathu

Kalahari Bruidskou 2010

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:43:48 +0000

UPINGTON Die Kalahari Bruidskou is die eerste Bruid Expo in die Noord-Kaap wat op Upington gehou sal word. Hierdie glansgeleenheid strek oor twee dae, Vrydag 30 Julie 2010 en Saterdag 31 Julie 2010, te Hoërskool Duineveld Suidsaal, Upington. Die Bruidskou is ‘n eerste vir Linx Graphics en daar word beoog om dié Expo ‘n . . . → Read More: Kalahari Bruidskou 2010

Sakekamer Vergadering

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:42:02 +0000

KATHU Op ‘n onlangse vergadering is berig dat die aangeleentheid oor karwagte by die Shoprite winkelkompleks uitgestel is. Die SAPS se sektor B bestuurder vir Kathu wat die sakesektor insluit, Adjudant Offisier Maryna de Klerk, het gepraat oor veiligheid. Inbrake in besighede vind meestal deur die dak plaas en daar word aanbeveel dat ogies . . . → Read More: Sakekamer Vergadering

Lief en Leed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:40:54 +0000

deur Mimi Swart

POSTMASBURG

Huweliksklokkies

Op Satedag 10 Julie 2010 is Linda Fourie en Alberich Kastner in die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk op Postmasburg in die huwelik bevestig. Linda is werksaam by Van der Linde Motors en Alberich by Assmang myn. Linda se ouers is Mnr en Mev Petrus en Cecilia Fourie . . . → Read More: Lief en Leed

Nuus vanuit Postmasburg

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:39:16 +0000

deur Mimi Swart

Inbraak by Restaurant-Kroeg

Koue en sokker verhoed nie dat misdadigers hulle stokperdjie beoefen nie. By die Silver Fox is verlede naweek deur die grasdak ingebreek (net soos ‘n vorige keer); die alarmstelsel is beskadig, drank is gesteel en ander skade is aangerig. Na verneem word is ‘n volwassene en . . . → Read More: Nuus vanuit Postmasburg

Nuwe Evangelis in Kathu

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:37:29 +0000

Evangelis Thomas Collen het homself onlangs kom vestig in Kathu. Hy sal binnekort begin bedien en sal ook berading doen. Verskeie getuienisse bevestig die sukses wat hy met die berading bereik het. Vir enige navrae skakel gerus 084 584 . . . → Read More: Nuwe Evangelis in Kathu

Weldoener Gee Terug aan Gemeenskap

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:30:13 +0000

KATHU Anesan Naidoo, weldoener van Kathu, het onlangs gesorg dat meer as 500 rolstoele in die Noord-Kaap versprei word na behoeftige gestremdes. Dit is die derde agtereenvolgende jaar wat Anesan, ingenieur wat in Postmasburg by Kolomela Myn werk, by hierdie projek betrokke is en sosiale opheffingswerk in die gemeenskap doen. As alleenloper is Anesan . . . → Read More: Weldoener Gee Terug aan Gemeenskap

Kathu Perdeklub se Pretrit

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:26:28 +0000

Ansie van der Merwe, Dion van der Merwe en Dewald van der Merwe ry deur die water met hulle perde tydens die Kathu Perdeklub se Pretrit wat by die wildkamp gehou is op 10 Julie 2010. Foto: Kobus de . . . → Read More: Kathu Perdeklub se Pretrit

Oudleerling Presteer in Stoei

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:23:44 +0000

Cassie die stoeier.

KURUMAN

Cassie, oudleerling van die laerskool Seodin, wat tans by Grey Primêr in Bloemfontein skoolgaan, het die afgelope naweek aan die Suid- Vrystaat Cheetah ope stoei toernooi deelgeneem in Bloemfontein. Cassie het ‘n brons medalje verower. Hy stoei tans vir die Van Rooyen Stoeiklub in Bloemfontein onder die leiding . . . → Read More: Oudleerling Presteer in Stoei

Sishen Rugby Soars

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:17:49 +0000

Sishen 1 rugby team.

Sishen 1 played Upington 1 on 26 June 2010. Sishen lead 33-12 at half time and won 57-36. Sishen scored 9 tries and converted 6. Upington scored 6 tries and converted 3. Congratulations to Leon Poolman – 2 tries, TJ Moller – 1 try, Elias Laubscher – 1 try, Nico Peenze – . . . → Read More: Sishen Rugby Soars

Gamagara Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:10:12 +0000

Reddersburg 2 Jaar Oud: Alex Familie 1,2,5; D Barnard 3,4,7,8,9,10 en P van den Heever 6. Reddersburg 2 Ope: D Barnard 1,2,3,6; Barnard Hokke 4; E Roodt 5,9,10 en P van den Heever 7,8. Reddersburg 2 was ook die einde van die kortpad. E Roodt het eerste plek behaal, W Loock tweede plek en . . . → Read More: Gamagara Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

Oribis Hou Reünie

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:08:43 +0000

KATHU Die Oribis van 1975-die eerste Suid Afrikaanse onder 21 rugbyspan wat gekies is, het die naweek van 8 tot 11Julie 2010 die span se tweejaarlikse reünie gehou te Kathu. Die span het gedurende 1975 vir ses weke in Suid-Amerika getoer en teen die nasionale spanne van Chili, Paraguay, Uruguay en gekombineerde spanne van . . . → Read More: Oribis Hou Reünie

Spain Crowned World Cup Champs

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:06:10 +0000

A late goal by Andres Inestia ensured the first ever World Cup victory for Spain as the La Roja battled it out with the Netherlands in the final of South Africa’s first ever FIFA World Cup on Sunday night 11 July 2010. It took an extra 15 minutes for the more than 84 000 . . . → Read More: Spain Crowned World Cup Champs

Iron Ore Dispute Gains Momentum

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:05:12 +0000

The three-way battle between the Kumba Iron Ore, ArcelorMittal South Africa (Amsa), and Imperial Crown Trading (ITC) is gaining momentum as legal processes get under way. The legal teams of Kumba, Anglo American’s iron ore subsidiary, and Imperial Crown Trading will soon be meeting to discuss ITC’s demand for access to the Sishen mine . . . → Read More: Iron Ore Dispute Gains Momentum

Bloedbanktye

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:04:46 +0000

Die nuwe kantoor van die Bloedbank op Kathu ontvang graag skenkers by die Progressus Gebou (langs Ou Mutual) as volg: Maandae en Vrydae van 08:00 tot 16:00 en Woensdae van 10:00 tot 20:00. Op Dinsdae en Donderdae besoek hulle buite klinieke: op 22 Julie 2010 by Lohatla 09:30 tot 15:00, 29 Julie 2010 Beeshoek . . . → Read More: Bloedbanktye

Labour Inspectors Target Iron & Steel Industry

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:04:32 +0000

Department of Labour inspectors have embarked on a week-long workplace inspection in the iron and steel industry in all provinces to ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to. The inspections come after the agriculture and forestry blitz that uncovered worrying levels of non compliance by some employers. This was however, softened by . . . → Read More: Labour Inspectors Target Iron & Steel Industry

SANDF Salary Increases

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:02:16 +0000

Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are to receive their salary increases, ranging from two, to 65 percent this week. In December last year, President Jacob Zuma announced that the salary adjustments would be backdated to 01 July 2009. About 55 000 defence personnel are expected to receive their salary increases. . . . → Read More: SANDF Salary Increases

Blatter Rates SA 9/10 for Hosting the Soccer World Cup

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:01:47 +0000

FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, has given South Africa 9 out of 10 for organising a successful World Cup. As compliments continued to pour in for South Africa on Monday 12 July, Mr Blatter called on the country’s people to use the success of the World Cup as an example of what the African continent . . . → Read More: Blatter Rates SA 9/10 for Hosting the Soccer World Cup

Kies Reg, Leef Reg: ‘n Fokusreeks vir Kathu

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:01:30 +0000

Al ooit gedink jou lewe is saai en vervelig? Al ooit gesê: “My lewe is ‘n gemors. As ek nie vinnig iets doen nie, gaan ‘n ramp my tref!” Miskien sê jy: “My lewe ís ‘n gemors. Hoe sal ek ooit hier uit kom?” Moenie moed verloor nie! In die komende kwartaal kan jy . . . → Read More: Kies Reg, Leef Reg: ‘n Fokusreeks vir Kathu

Kleuter Wenke

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:00:18 +0000

Konstruksiespel

Wiskunde is deel van die alledaagse lewe. Beplan die volgende aktiwiteite:

Maak ‘n groot kartonboks oop aan albei kante en sit dit langs u kind neer. Jy hoef niks te doen nie – jou kind se optrede is ‘prysloos’, soos die advertensie sê! Gebruik verskillende voorwerpe tydens badtyd. Sommige kan dryf, ander nie. Maak terloopse opmerkings soos: ‘kyk . . . → Read More: Kleuter Wenke

Hospitality Industry Salary Increase

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:17:25 +0000

International Mandela Day ~ 18 July 2010

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:16:39 +0000

South Africans Called on to Emulate Madiba

South Africans have been called on to emulate former President Nelson Mandela’s life by participating in this year’s Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July 2010. South Africans should embrace the noble values of selflessness, compassion, generosity and love by dedicating their time doing something good . . . → Read More: International Mandela Day ~ 18 July 2010

Labour Inspectors Target Iron & Steel Industry

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:11:58 +0000

KIO First Half Earnings to Exceed R6,6 Billion

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:11:05 +0000

South African miner Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) expects to report earnings and headline earnings of between R6,1-billion and R6,6-billion for the six month ended 30 June 2010, nearly double its earnings in the first half of 2009. The miner, which is a subsidiary of Anglo American, had reported basic earnings and headline earnings of . . . → Read More: KIO First Half Earnings to Exceed R6,6 Billion

Assmang Beeshoek Behaal Fenominale Veiligheidsprestasie

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:10:24 +0000

Beeshoek ysterertsmyn het op 02 Julie 2010die besondere prestasie behaal om 8000 fatale ongelukrye produksieskofte te werk. Hierdie mag dalk na ‘n alledaagse prestasie lyk, maar as mens bietjie agtergrond kry, besef mens die waarde van hierdie syfer. Juis omdat veiligheid op myne vandag so ‘n uiters delikate en kritieke onderwerp is, is daar . . . → Read More: Assmang Beeshoek Behaal Fenominale Veiligheidsprestasie

Chinese Companies Urged to Invest in SA Mining

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:09:39 +0000

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies called on Chinese companies to invest in South African mining. Mr Davies was speaking at China-South Africa Business Seminar in Shanghai China on Wednesday 07 July 2010, where he called on companies to invest in mining beneficiation, capital equipment and metal sectors. “The success of Soccer World Cup . . . → Read More: Chinese Companies Urged to Invest in SA Mining

Murder Investigation

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:39:08 +0000

The South African Police Service in Mothibistad, near Kuruman is investigating a case of murder after the body of a female, me Veronica Tau (27), was found buried in a house in Mothibistad. The discovery was made by the mother of the deceased and one of her friends after they came looking for her. . . . → Read More: Murder Investigation

Door to Door Campaign

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:38:22 +0000

Dagga Case

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:37:49 +0000

The South African Police Service of Kathu is investigating a case of Dagga. Nnayang Mothubi was fined R200 for the possession of dagga after 120gr of dagga was found in his possession on 6 July 2010 at about 17:00 in the parking area in front . . . → Read More: Dagga Case

Kathu Perdeklub hou Pretrit deur Wildkamp

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:36:41 +0000

Die Kathu Perdeklub het op 10 Julie 2010 weereens ‘n onvergeetlike pretrit deur die wildkamp aangebied. Die 14 perde en ruiters het by die dam aangekom waar ‘n bakkie met koeldrank vir hulle gewag het. Nadat daar met die perde in die water baljaar is, is die res van die tog om die ander . . . → Read More: Kathu Perdeklub hou Pretrit deur Wildkamp

PREMIER PROUD OF SUCCESSFUL SOCCER WORLD CUP

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:33:25 +0000

In a press statement released on Monday 12 July 2010, the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Hazel Jenkins, expressed her sincere appreciation to all the people of South Africa, especially the police, for ensuring the safety of all during the 2010 World Cup. She also thanked the religious community for their prayers and . . . → Read More: PREMIER PROUD OF SUCCESSFUL SOCCER WORLD CUP

Health Dept to Curb Circumcision Related Deaths

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:01:54 +0000

The national Department of Health would like to express its concern with the unnecessary deaths of young boys while undergoing traditional circumcision in various parts of the country. Reports so far indicate that 39 boys have died in the Eastern Cape alone while others are undergoing treatment in various hospitals some with prospects of . . . → Read More: Health Dept to Curb Circumcision Related Deaths

Moral Regeneration Month ~ July 2010

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:01:07 +0000

In a bid to ensure a caring and peaceful nation, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Paul Mashatile has called on South Africans to participate in Moral Regeneration Movement activities throughout the country. Speaking at the launch of the 2010 Moral Regeneration Month in Mafikeng, on Monday 05 July 2010, Mr Mashatile encouraged South Africans . . . → Read More: Moral Regeneration Month ~ July 2010

Gamagara Youth Centre Receives a Donation from the Botswana Consulate

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:59:21 +0000

KATHU The Gamagara Youth Development Advisory Centre is one of the centres in the Northern Cape province that was identified by the provincial office of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) to become a beneficiary of the Botswana government’s youth program. A number of stakeholders were instrumental in the establishment of the centre within . . . → Read More: Gamagara Youth Centre Receives a Donation from the Botswana Consulate

Government, Labour & Business Support Mining Declaration

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:55:17 +0000

The joint mining declaration over which Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu presided on Wednesday 30 June 2010 was “a very important step in the right direction”, Regulatory Lawyer Peter Leon said. Mr Leon, who co-heads the law firm Webber Wentzel’s mining practice group, said that the important aspect of the historic 13-point declaration was . . . → Read More: Government, Labour & Business Support Mining Declaration

Kuruman Reservoir Feared might Collapse

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:51:35 +0000

Fear that the Kuruman reservoir feeding the town and suburbs of Kuruman might collapse flooding the town have emerged following the detection of leaks in the walls of the reservoir and the erodasion of the earth surrounding the reservoir which consists mainly of dolomite. Spokesperson of Ga-Segonyana local municipality explained that the water supply . . . → Read More: Kuruman Reservoir Feared might Collapse

Over a Million Visitors to SA

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:49:28 +0000

Over a million visitors have come through South Africa’s gates from 1 June to 1 July, says the Department of Home Affairs. According to the country’s Movement Control System which is deployed in 34 priority ports of entry, the number of visitors who descended on the country reached 1 020 321, said the department. . . . → Read More: Over a Million Visitors to SA

Positive World Cup Coverage a Boost for SA Tourism

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:47:22 +0000

The positive global media coverage South Africa has received during the 2010 World Cup has exceeded all expectations and will benefit the country’s tourism industry long after the tournament ends. According to the Department of Tourism, the Soccer World Cup has showcased the country to an international audience of approximately 32 billion viewers and . . . → Read More: Positive World Cup Coverage a Boost for SA Tourism

Soccer World Cup Benefits for SA Enormous & Far Reaching

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:43:46 +0000

As the FIFA World Cup draws to an end next weekend, the economic and social benefits created by the event will continue to benefit South Africa long after the visitors have left the country, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Friday 02 July 2010. “I think as South Africans, we need to remember that . . . → Read More: Soccer World Cup Benefits for SA Enormous & Far Reaching

Koperdraad Diefstal

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:41:51 +0000

Koperdraad ter waarde van ongeveer R100 000 is Donderdagnag 01 Julie 2010 by Assmang se Khumani myn gesteel. Lede van Dingleton SAPD het na aanleiding van ‘n wenk wat ontvang is, die ondersoek begin. Die koperdraad is eers verkoop aan ‘n skrootwerf op Kuruman, en daarna weer aan ‘n skrootwerf in Kimberley. Die koperdraad . . . → Read More: Koperdraad Diefstal

SOCCER WORLD CUP PUT SA ON THE MAP

Editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:32:23 +0000

The Soccer World Cup has helped to market the country as a key world player, President Jacob Zuma told about 80 Portfolio Fund Managers from across the world on Tuesday 07 July 2010. “They have seen the warm friendly people of our country, they have seen the precision when it comes to planning and . . . → Read More: SOCCER WORLD CUP PUT SA ON THE MAP

Bloedbank Open op Kathu

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:27:18 +0000

Die SA Nasionale Bloeddiens het op 20 Junie 2010 hul nuwe kantoor in die Progressus gebou op Kathu betrek. Hierdie kliniek op Kathu dek die volgende plekke in die Noord-Kaap streek en bedien Lime Acres , Daniëlskuil, Postmasburg, Olifantshoek, Lohathla, Kuruman, Black Rock en Hotazel. Beeshoek en Deben sal ook binnekort mobiele klinieke kry. . . . → Read More: Bloedbank Open op Kathu

International Substance Abuse Day

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:15:20 +0000

International Substance Abuse Day was celebrated in Postmasburg on 30 June 2010. On the photo are the following people: (back) Mr G Toronyane (Councillor), Mrs H Mothibi (Mayor of Tsantsabane Municipality), Mrs G Esau (Councillor) and Mrs M Mothiwa (Development Officer at the Municipality). (Front) Ms S Diemeng, Mrs M Adonis (Department of Social Development, . . . → Read More: International Substance Abuse Day

Plaaslike Stoeier Styg Uit

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:13:27 +0000

Enrico de Koker.

DEBEN Enrico de Koker (19) is ‘n talentvolle stoeier van Deben wat vanaf 22-28 Junie 2010 aan die Afrika Spele deelgeneem het. Tydens die kompetisie het hy baie goed gedoen, maar ongelukkig in die rondte teen Egipte uitgeval. In 2009 het hy goud verwerf in tydens die Junior SA Kampioenskappe, . . . → Read More: Plaaslike Stoeier Styg Uit

Hannon Agent Besoek Kathu

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:11:40 +0000

Annagret Mostert, grimeerkonsultant en Hannon agent vir die Vrystaat en Noord-Kaap, het op 30 Junie 2010 Beauty Concepts in die Kathu Village Mall besoek. Sy het 12 dames grimeer en die Beauty Concepts dames opgelei in die gebruik van Hannon skoonheidsmiddels. Hulle het elkeen ‘n sertifikaat ontvang vir die opleiding. Die volledige reeks skoonheidsprodukte . . . → Read More: Hannon Agent Besoek Kathu

Bekende in Huis Jan Vorster Oorlede

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:07:51 +0000

POSTMASBURG Mnr Ben Wiese (76) wat die afgelope drie jaar, saam met sy vrou, ‘n inwoner van Huis Jan Vorster op Postmasburg was, is skielik op 29 Junie 2010 na ‘n hartaanval oorlede. Mev Wiese was na ‘n beroerte terugslag in ‘n rolstoel en totaal afhanklik van die versorging van haar man. Mnr Wiese . . . → Read More: Bekende in Huis Jan Vorster Oorlede

Toddler Tips

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:06:33 +0000

Visual Perception

• Limit your child’s visual perception. Discovering the world in a playful movement and in contact through the senses is much more important than television. It has been found from recent research that children’s progress in reading, writing and mathematics is significantly impeded when they become early TV viewers.

• . . . → Read More: Toddler Tips

Japan (3) vs Paraguay (5) – Loftus Versveld 29 Junie 2010

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:04:49 +0000

'n Japanse ondersteuner moedig sy span aan. Foto: Ruhan van den Berg

'n Emosionele oomblik vir 'n Japanese ondersteuner. Foto: Ruhan van . . . → Read More: Japan (3) vs Paraguay (5) – Loftus Versveld 29 Junie 2010

SuperSpar Hou Gelukstrekking

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:59:21 +0000

KATHU Op 26 Junie 2010 het Kathu SuperSpar ‘n gelukkige trekking gehou. Die prys was ‘n Jurgens sleepwa, en is gewen deur Annette Gouws van Kathu. Kliënte wat ‘n R150 of meer by Kathu SuperSpar spandeer het, het vir die trekking gekwalifiseer. Baie geluk Annette!

Annette Gouws (links) was die wenner van Kathu SuperSpar . . . → Read More: SuperSpar Hou Gelukstrekking

Nuwe Gholfklub Komitee

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:56:28 +0000

KATHU Baie geluk aan die nuut verkose Sishen Golfklub komitee. Die Voorsitter is Craig Barry (082 562 7506), Klub Kaptein: Brink Rautenbach (073 199 6142), Vise Klub Kaptein: Rias Rabie (082 651 6201), Sekretaris: Cobus Funk (083 447 0711), Tesourier: Wilhelm Kruger (083 415 4888), Addisionele lede: Lionel Pedro (078 263 4250) en Reandi . . . → Read More: Nuwe Gholfklub Komitee

Oranje Through to the Finals

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:55:32 +0000

The Netherlands have reached their first 2010 FIFA World Cup final in 32 years after beating Uruguay 3-2 at Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday. The Oranje will now face the winner of the semi-final match between Germany and Spain set to take place in Durban. Uruguay will now fight for a third place position . . . → Read More: Oranje Through to the Finals

Kumba Iron Ore Classic 2010

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:54:45 +0000

Die gewilde Kumba Iron Ore Classic wat oor 105km strek, vind vanjaar weer op 25 September 2010 tydens die Kalahari Kuierfees op Upington plaas. Hierdie padfiets wedren is baie gewild onder fietsryers en word jaarliks deur ryers oor die hele land ondersteun. Daar word deelnemers van so ver as Windhoek, Kaapstad en Johannesburg verwag, wat nie . . . → Read More: Kumba Iron Ore Classic 2010

NC Grapefruit takes USA by Storm

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:23:21 +0000

Consumers of grape fruit were in for a real treat when the first South African grapefruit arrived in the United States of America last week. The first South African grapefruit ever to be exported to the United States arrived in the port of Philadelphia on the American East Coast on Tuesday 22 June 2010. . . . → Read More: NC Grapefruit takes USA by Storm

Stowwerige Grondstrate

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:18:52 +0000

POSTMASBURG Inwoners ondervind in die droë maande uitermatige probleme met hulle gesondheid weens die toenemende stofstrate. As gevolg van die drastiese toename in verkeer met die mynuitbreidings wat kontrakteursvoertuie en ander dienste noodsaak, is die grondstrate letterlik “poeier” gery. Ompaaie word ook gebruik weens die opgradering van die kruispad buite die dorp op die . . . → Read More: Stowwerige Grondstrate

Gebrek aan Wetstoepassing van Verkeer

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:17:55 +0000

POSTMASBURG Verskeie klagtes word die afgelope tyd geopper oor voertuie wat roekeloos ry, spoed oorskry, onbedag optree as gevolg van selfone wat gebruik word wanneer bestuur word, ongeoorloofde parkering – veral regoor die onwettige straathandelaar in die hoofstraat- asook dubbel parkering by besighede. Die selfgemaakte skuins kruispad vanuit die verbypad voor Exel-garage na die . . . → Read More: Gebrek aan Wetstoepassing van Verkeer

Inwoners Steek Self Erwe Af

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:17:03 +0000

POSTMASBURG Inwoners het waargeneem hoe erwe agter die plaaslike hospitaal, teen die kop, deur individue uit die woonbuurt van Newtown-Marantang op eie inisiatief erwe afgesteek begin word. Die veld is ook skoongemaak en afmetings gedoen – na wat verneem word, nie eenvormig nie. By navraag is gesê dat die persone wie die erwe afgesteek . . . → Read More: Inwoners Steek Self Erwe Af

New SA Mining Charter Launched

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:13:35 +0000

South Africa launched a new Mining Charter on Wednesday 30 June 2010 to increase black ownership in the sector after the previous agreement failed to do so, the Department of Mineral Resources announced. “The leaders of government, business and labour signed a declaration as a sign of their support for the strategy,” the Department . . . → Read More: New SA Mining Charter Launched

Appointment of New Director-General & Heads of Departments

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:12:51 +0000

The Northern Cape provincial government was extremely pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director-General and Heads of Department, of which they are certain, will strengthen and enhance the operation-al capacity of the provincial administration. Mr Justice Bekebeke was appointed as Director-General of the Northern Cape province. Mr Bekebeke was the preferred candidate . . . → Read More: Appointment of New Director-General & Heads of Departments

Studio 88 Aviation se Vlugte Tops

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:01:03 +0000

Tertius Myburgh, Eienaar en Vlieënier van Studio 88 Aviation.

Studio 88 Aviation bied 5 dae per week daaglikse vlugte tussen Kuruman en Lanseria lughawe in Gauteng aan. Maandae tot Donderdae vertrek die oggendvlug 06:00 vanaf Lanseria en is 07:20 op Kuruman. Die middagvlug vertrek 17:00 vanaf Kuruman en land 18:20 op Lanseria. Dinsdae . . . → Read More: Studio 88 Aviation se Vlugte Tops

Train from Lime Acres Derailed

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:58:56 +0000

A train carrying dolomite derailed in Sprucewell, near Balfour in Mpumalanga, causing the closure of the railway line, according to the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR). “Fifteen wagons derailed, about two mast poles were damaged and 1400 sleepers were broken. The overhead line has also been affected,” it said in a statement. “Further to this, . . . → Read More: Train from Lime Acres Derailed

Sales at De Beers Surged in First Half

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:56:33 +0000

De Beers, the world’s largest diamond company, posted “much stronger” sales in the first half of this year as demand recovered, Executive Director Jonathan Oppenheimer said on Sunday 27 June 2010. “The extra demand is coming from a sense that people are keen to celebrate special events again,” he said at the Fortune Global . . . → Read More: Sales at De Beers Surged in First Half

Kumba Denies Imperial Crown Trading Access to Sishen Mine

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:55:08 +0000

A court interdict would be brought if mineral right holder Imperial Crown Trading (ICT) attempted to start prospecting at the Sishen Iron Ore Company (SIOC) mine, JSE-listed Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) said on Tuesday 29 June 2010. ICT contended on Monday 28 June 2010 that it was legally obliged to go on to the . . . → Read More: Kumba Denies Imperial Crown Trading Access to Sishen Mine

NC Aero Medical Services to be Continued by Red Cross

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:52:59 +0000

Spokesperson from the Northern Cape Department of Health Lulu Ntsie has announced that the NC Health Department and South Africa Red Cross Air Mercy Service have agreed on an extension of the existing aero medical services service contract for a period of six months from 01 July 2010. This was done to ensure service . . . → Read More: NC Aero Medical Services to be Continued by Red Cross

Keeping Diseases at Bay During the Soccer World Cup

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:51:55 +0000

Through its state-of-the art National Health Operations Centre (NATHOC) based at the South African Millitary Health Services (SAMHS) in Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town, the Department of Health is continuing to monitor the health situation around the FIFA Soccer World Cup. Apart from responding to routine incidents such as minor accidents, the Department is . . . → Read More: Keeping Diseases at Bay During the Soccer World Cup

Tsantsabane Plaaslike Munisipaliteit Begroting vir 2010/11

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:50:34 +0000

Tydens ‘n spesiale raadsvergadering op Vrydag 25 Junie 2010 is die Begroting en Geïntegreerde Onwikkelingsplan (GOP) vir die jare 2010/2011 en die aanduidings vir die twee opvolgende geprojekteerde jare 2011/12 en 2012/13, voorgelê en aanvaar. Op 31 Maart 2010 was die begroting tydens ‘n spesiale raadsvergadering aan die Raad voorgelê. Die jaarlikse begroting vir . . . → Read More: Tsantsabane Plaaslike Munisipaliteit Begroting vir 2010/11

SA to Benefit from Soccer World Cup in Long Run

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:49:07 +0000

South Africa will only directly recoup a fraction of the billions of Rand spent on staging the Soccer World Cup but should reap long-term economic benefits through the rebranding of a nation noted for violent crime. Businesses in Africa’s biggest economy have reported booming trade, including increased hotel bookings, car rentals and sales of . . . → Read More: SA to Benefit from Soccer World Cup in Long Run

SA Close to Organising a ‘Perfect’ World Cup

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:47:39 +0000

World football governing body FIFA says South Africa is half way through to organising a “perfect” World Cup and one of the best the world has seen. General Secretary Jerome Valcke even joked on Saturday 26 June 2010 that South Africa could now be seen as “plan B” for future organisers. “I mean we . . . → Read More: SA Close to Organising a ‘Perfect’ World Cup

Kumba Wage Negotiations Ongoing

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:34:11 +0000

Kumba Iron Ore has amended its original offer of 5,5 % to 7,5 for lower level posts, 7,0 % for medium level posts and 6,5 for top level posts. The trade union Solidarity demanded a roll over of last year’s increases which meant 8 % for higher level posts and 10 % increase for . . . → Read More: Kumba Wage Negotiations Ongoing

Two Earth Tremors Hit the Northern Cape

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:26:34 +0000

It has been confirmed by the Seismology Unit of the Council for Geoscience that the small town of Augrabies in the Northern Cape had an earthquake on Tuesday 29 June 2010. There were a few people who felt the quake in Augrabies, but it was felt more in Riemvasmaak and Kakamas. The Seismology Unit . . . → Read More: Two Earth Tremors Hit the Northern Cape

URUGUAYANS ENJOY NC HOSPITALITY

Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:24:57 +0000

The residents of the Northern Cape are en-joying the Soccer World Cup success of Uruguay’s soccer team almost as much as the South Americans them-selves. And the bonds forged are set to endure long after the excitement is over. The Uru-guayans set up base camp in the capital of the Northern Cape province, Kimberley, . . . → Read More: URUGUAYANS ENJOY NC HOSPITALITY

Vanjaar Kies jy Mej Volksblad Fees-Sprankel

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:02:42 +0000

Lede van die Kalahari Kuierfees Komitee is alreeds hard besig om te beplan aan die komende fees. Hier is vlnr Piet Swanepoel, Eleanor Esterhuizen, ET Thirion en Christa Marais. Regs agter staan Louise Lubbe, skakelbeampte by Kumba Iron Ore wat van so ver as Kathu kom om die vergaderings by te woon.

Kamele, “Arabiese” . . . → Read More: Vanjaar Kies jy Mej Volksblad Fees-Sprankel

Welkom by KANSA Chrisna!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:58:45 +0000

Welkom aan Chrisna Lotter, die nuwe Gesondheidsprogramkoördineerder vir KANSA . . . → Read More: Welkom by KANSA Chrisna!

Gelukkige Vadersdag, Pa!

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:54:54 +0000

Jan Swiegers van Kathu is onlangs deur sy gesin verras met ‘n Vadersdagpersent waarvoor enige pa sal wag. Al was Vadersdag ‘n paar weke gelede, het sy vrou en drie seuns hom op ‘n jagtog trakteer die naweek van 26 Junie 2010. Jan het ‘n blouwildebees by Beeshoek Assmang se wildkamp gaan skiet. Dit was ‘n . . . → Read More: Gelukkige Vadersdag, Pa!

VGK Rainbow hou Langarmdans

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:52:42 +0000

VGK Rainbow op Upington het die afgelope naweek 'n baie suksesvolle langarmdans in die Progress Gemeenskapsaal aangebied. Smartvision het die musiek verskaf. Berig en . . . → Read More: VGK Rainbow hou Langarmdans

Monitor Your Baby’s Growth Regularly

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:48:12 +0000

The growth of a child tells a great deal about the child’s health. If a child is sick or not eating properly, his or her growth is affected, which may also affect the development of the body and the brain. Regular visits to the nearest clinic will ensure timely correction of poor weight gain . . . → Read More: Monitor Your Baby’s Growth Regularly

Lief & Leed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:47:04 +0000

POSTMASBURG

Deur Mimi Swart

Hospitaalgevalle

Mev Anna du Plooy van Viljoenstraat, wat in Maart geval en haar heup gebreek het, beweeg darem weer met behulp van krukke.

Mnr Jacques Cloete van Postmasburg, wat al ‘n geruime tyd in die intensiewesorg eenheid in Bloemfontein is, toon beterskap; van die . . . → Read More: Lief & Leed

Buddy Aid Skenk Bloed

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:44:49 +0000

Op Donderdag 25 Junie 2010 het Buddy Aid op Kathu ‘n bloedskenkingsgeleentheid vir die gemeenskap gehou. Op die foto is Chantel le Roux, Neels Loots (skenker), Ansie Klemp en Lizanna Lucas van die Nasionale Bloedskenkingsdiens. Die publiek word uitgenooi om elke maand Buddy Aid se bloedskenkingsgeleentheid te ondersteun – die volgende geleentheid sal in . . . → Read More: Buddy Aid Skenk Bloed

Uitdaging aan Restaurante & Besighede van die Gemeenskap

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:42:37 +0000

Vir ‘n geruime tyd lank skenk Namakwari Lodge se kombuis kos aan minderbevoorregte kinders in die gemeenskap. Hulle het ook te hore gekom van behoeftige gesinne in Kathu waarvoor hulle ook nou maaltye voorsien. Alle ekstra porsies wat die restaurant voorberei het, word vakuumverpak en gevries voordat dit aan hierdie gesinne afgelewer word. Namakwari . . . → Read More: Uitdaging aan Restaurante & Besighede van die Gemeenskap

Het Jy die Persoon Gesien?

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:38:58 +0000

Op 11 Mei 2010 het die verdagte persoon ‘n plasmaskerm TV uit die manskleedkamers van die Kalahari Country Club in Kathu verwyder. As enige iemand weet wie hy is, kontak asseblief dringend vir Sersant Wiese van die Kathu Speurtak by 083 341 . . . → Read More: Het Jy die Persoon Gesien?

Kleuter Wenke

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:36:56 +0000

Taalontwikkeling

Lees elke dag stories, laat stories deel wees van die slaaptyd roetine. Gesels oor die stories. Lees ook nie-fiksie boeke. Speel ‘n speletjie waar die gesin in ‘n kring sit en een begin met ‘n storie, die volgende een gaan aan, totdat die laaste een die einde van die storie vertel. Sit om die tafel en gesels met . . . → Read More: Kleuter Wenke

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:35:27 +0000

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is 100% preventable if you don’t drink while you are pregnant. The risk factors involved with this disorder is tremendous. Children with FAS have a huge mountain to climb in order to try and live as much of a normal lifestyle as possible. The harsh reality is however that children living . . . → Read More: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Berg en Dal Staptoer

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:34:03 +0000

Droë Dap en Pedroskloof, Nouwrivier en Garies, Wallekraal, Honneklipbaai , Kleinzee en Koiingnaas. Voeg by Nababeep, Schaaprivier en Nigramoep, Bulletrap en Raap en Skraap. En voltooi dan weer die sirkel van 175km in Upington. Dit, in ‘n neutedop is die Namakwaland pad wat 10 vrouens op 18 Junie 2010 begin stap het. Dit is . . . → Read More: Berg en Dal Staptoer

Departement Onderwys se Winterskool

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:30:49 +0000

UPINGTON Die Winterskool te Saul Damon het vanjaar tydens die wintervakansie vanaf 21 tot 25 Junie 2010 plaasgevind. Die skool het ten doel gehad om ten minste 3 vakke waarin leerders leemtes ervaar, aan te spreek. 26 Aanbieders vanuit die Siyanda-Distrik is geïdentifiseer om ‘n verskil in hierdie leerders se kans op sukses te . . . → Read More: Departement Onderwys se Winterskool

Noord-Kaap Amateur Radio Klub bied Jeugdag Naelloop aan

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:26:07 +0000

Die Noord-Kaap Amateur Radio Klub het op 16 Junie 2010 van 10:00 tot 12:00 die Suid-Afrikaanse Radio Liga se Jeug Naelloop aangebied by die Kathu Tegniese Kollege. Tydens die periode het almal onder 26 die geleentheid gehad om met ander jeug (persone onder 26) te gesels deur middel van Hoë Frekwensie radio op die . . . → Read More: Noord-Kaap Amateur Radio Klub bied Jeugdag Naelloop aan

Germany Leaves England Speechless

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:23:14 +0000

An irate English side has exited the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being outplayed 4-1 by Germany in Bloemfontein on Sunday 27 June 2010. Just as in 1966, when the two sides met in a World Cup final, the game ended amidst controversy after Frank Lampard’s goal in the first half was disallowed. BuaNews. Photo: . . . → Read More: Germany Leaves England Speechless

Sanlam Kanker Gholf Vol op Dreef

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:20:40 +0000

Verskeie Sanlam Kanker Gholfdae is die afgelope tyd in die Upington/Kalaharistreek gehou. Sanlam borg hierdie dae ten bate van KANSA. Die naweek van 26 Junie 2010 het die spelers van Kathu die voorreg gehad om weereens in die pragtige natuurskoon hul deel vir die gemeenskap te doen deur vir KANSA te ondersteun. Die wenners . . . → Read More: Sanlam Kanker Gholf Vol op Dreef

Gamagara Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:17:19 +0000

Reddersburg 1 Jaar Oud: W Loock 1,3; E Roodt 6,9; P van der Heever 2; Roodt Hokke 4,7,8,10 en D Barnard 5.

Reddersburg 1 Ope: W Loock 1,6,10; E Roodt 4,9; Roodt Hokke 5,8; D Barnard 2,3 en M . . . → Read More: Gamagara Resiesduif Klub Uitslae

2010 Fan Fests Attract 3 Million in Two Weeks

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:16:35 +0000

More than three million fans world-wide attended the 16 FIFA Fan Fest venues since the start of the Soccer World Cup in South Africa two weeks ago, the football governing body said on Sunday 27 June 2010. It said 1.5 million people visited the ten Fan Fest venues in South Africa while similar figures . . . → Read More: 2010 Fan Fests Attract 3 Million in Two Weeks

FIFA to Debate Introducing Video Technology at Matches

News Room - Reporter 4 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:14:37 +0000

FIFA referees refuse to be drawn into the controversy that has surrounded refereeing at Soccer World Cup matches, saying they are in no position to speak on decisions taken by colleagues on match day. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday 29 June 2010, the referees from Asia, Europe and Africa said they will adopt a . . . → Read More: FIFA to Debate Introducing Video Technology at Matches

Rape

News Room - Reporter 3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:43:53 +0000

The South African Police Service of Postmasburg is investigating cases of house breaking with the intent to rape and rape after two elderly women were attacked on 15 March 2010 at approximately 04:15. The women are 59 and 95 years of age. Alledgedly the suspects broke a window pane to gain entry and then . . . → Read More: Rape

Head On Collision Claims 5 Lives

News Room - Reporter 3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:41:59 +0000

The road between Bendel and Kuruman is under construction and, according to locals, is uneven and covered in gravel. A Toyota Hilux bakkie was travelling toward Bendel from Kuruman with thirteen occupants, who all had shopping bags full of groceries with them. A large construction truck was travelling in the opposite direction when the . . . → Read More: Head On Collision Claims 5 Lives

Murder

News Room - Reporter 3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:39:11 +0000

The South African Police Service of Olifantshoek is investigating a murder that took place on 24 June 2010 at about 01:50 near Vodacom at Skerpdraai. Alledgedly the suspect, Moses Bout, stabbed his brother, Johannes Bout, with an unknown implement. He was found dead lying in the road. The suspect was arrested and the investigating . . . → Read More: Murder

Inquest

News Room - Reporter 3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:37:13 +0000

The South African Police Service of Olifantshoek is conducting an inquest after a 2 month old baby girl passed away in her sleep. According to the mother she bathed the baby and put her to sleep. After a few hours she went to check on the baby and found that she passed away. The . . . → Read More: Inquest

Stolen Property Recovered

News Room - Reporter 3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:35:32 +0000

The SAPS Postmasburg Detective Branch made a breakthrough in a case of housebreaking and theft that occurred on 3 May 2010 at Cam street. The Police seized a KIC refridgerator, a mountain bike, a microwave oven, a toaster, an ironing board and several cooking utensils that were stolen. Detective Warrant Officer Moroleng and his . . . → Read More: Stolen Property Recovered

Rape

News Room - Reporter 3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:33:48 +0000

The SAPS Postmasburg is investigating a case of rape after a 17 year old girl was raped on 19 June 2010 at about 01:15 in Boichoko location. Alledgedly the victim and her friend were on their way home from a local tavern in Newtown location when they saw the suspect following them. They recognised . . . → Read More: Rape

Copper Cable Theft

News Room - Reporter 3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:26:00 +0000

The South African Police Service Hartswater, seized stolen copper cable worth R130 000 which was found hidden in an orchard at Hartswater, Northern Cape, on 24 June 2010. Lieutenant-Colonel Mashay Gamieldien said police on patrol received information from a local farmer and searched a plot in the area. The hidden copper cable was found . . . → Read More: Copper Cable Theft

Armed Robbery

News Room - Reporter 3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:24:17 +0000

In another case of armed robbery the Police made two arrests after a Bangladeshi shop owner was robbed at gunpoint in his shop at Haakbosdraai Newtown location on 21 June 2010 at about 19:30. Alledgedly one suspect entered the shop while the other stood outside. The one who entered drew a pistol and ordered . . . → Read More: Armed Robbery

Armed Robbery

News Room - Reporter 3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:21:31 +0000

The SAPS Postmasburg is investigating a case of armed robbery after two Pakistani citizens were robbed at gunpoint on 18 June 2010 at about 21:00 at their gate in Second Avenue Stasie. Alledgedly the victims arrived at their gate after closing their shop in Newtown and one of them opened the gate to park . . . → Read More: Armed Robbery