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Kersgroete en seënwense aan lesersMET die son wat stadig oor 2013 sak, wil die Kalahari Bulletin graag al sy lesers ’n geseënde Kersfees en ’n voorspoedige2014 toewens. Blaai gerus na bll. 7 tot 10 vir ’n spesiale Kersfeesfokus. Foto: Anena Burger

Elise Tempelhoff

DIE toekoms van dieKgalagadi-oorgrenspark isin die weegskaal nadatdie regering van Botswa-na tientalle konsessies virprospektering of dieontginning van skaliegasóf metaan in die oostelikedeel van dié natuurreser-vaat aan mynmaatskap-pye toegeken het.Dr. Jeff Ramsay,

woordvoerder van dieBotswana-regering, hetbevestig die regering hetkonsessies in die Kgalaga-di-oorgrenspark aanmynhuise beskikbaargestel.Die suidoostelike deel

van die park wat inSuid-Afrika geleë is, worddeur SANParke bestuur.’n Woordvoerder van

SANParke wou niekommentaar oor dietoekoms van die Kgalaga-di-oorgrenspark lewer nieen het Volksblad, moeder-koerant van die KalahariBulletin, na die departe-ment van omgewingsakeverwys.Sy het wel gesê hoewel

SANParke en Botswanadie Kgalagadi saambestuur, is Botswana ’nonafhanklike land.Ná talle e-posse en

oproepe het die departe-ment van omgewingsakenog nie gereageer nie.Ramsay het vroeër

vandeesweek gesê hymeen die Suid-Afrikaanseregering is bewus vanBotswana se planne indie ooste van die park.Hy kon egter nie

bevestig dat samespre-

kings tussen Suid-Afrikaen Botswana oor diéaangeleentheid plaasge-vind het nie.Botswana het ook

konsessies toegeken virprospektering in dieChobe- Nasionale Park,die Sentrale Kalahari-na-tuurreservaat en in dieNxaipan- Nasionale Park.Exxaro, Suid-Afrika se

grootste mynmaatskappyin swart besit, hetonlangs bevestig hy is bymetaanprospektering inBotswana betrokke.Die maatskappy het vyf

boorgate “hidrologiesgestimuleer”, het HiltonAtkinson, woordvoerdervan Exxaro, gesê.Exxaro se prospektering

vind nie in enige natuur-reservaat in Botswanaplaas nie, het hy gesê.Kitso Mokaila, Botswa-

na se minister vanminerale, energie enwater, het in ’n verkla-ring gesê geen lisensiesvir die ontginning vanskalie- of metaangas is totdusver uitgereik nie.Altesaam 88 permitte

vir prospektering is weluitgereik.Mokaila het gesê die

internasionale media voer’n smeerveldtog oorhidrobreking en dieontginning van gas inBotswana. Hy het gesêbuitelanders moet besefBotswana is ’n soewerei-ne land en sal sy onaf-hanklikheid met alles totsy beskikking beskerm,veral weens die soektogna energiebronne tot diebeswil van dié land en symense.

Kgalagadi in gevaar

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DIE Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika(Kansa) op Upington het sy takke opAskham, Welkom en Lennertville besoekom aan al die vrywilligers dankie te sê viral die harde werk wat hulle in 2013 gedoenhet.Sonder vrywilligers is Kansa niks omdat

hulle hul harte en tyd beskikbaar stel omkankerpasiënte en hul families te help.Die vrywilligers is met koek en tee bederf

om hulle so te laat weet wat hulle virKansa beteken.Die Kansa-tak op Upington se Relay for

Life vind op 8 Maart 2014 plaas.Kansa nooi alle ondernemings, skole en

organisasies uit om ’n span in te skryf omaan die pret deel te neem en so heelnagteen kanker te veg.Dit is ’n prettige, deurnag-geleentheid wat

fokus op bewusmaking van kanker en waargeld ingesamel word om te help in diegeveg teen kanker. Gedurende die aflos isdaar spanne van 10 tot 15 lede wat deel-neem en die idee is dat een lid ten minsteom die baan loop deur die verloop van dieaflos. Daar word beurte gemaak deur dienag, maar die idee is dat daar altyd tenminste een lid om die baan sal beweeg,want kanker slaap nooit.Elke span betaal ’n registrasiegeld van

R500 as inskrywing vir die Relay For Life.Hulle koppel dan ’n bykomende R3 000

bedrag per span wat hulle dan moetinsamel op enige manier soos hulle goed-dink. Dus beloop die totale bedrag per spanR3 500 wat dan bydra tot die projek se geld

wat dan weer teruggegee word aan dieUpington/Kalahari-streek se kankerpasiën-te.Die rede hoekom Kansa moet staatmaak

op sulke geldinsamelingsprojekte is omdatKansa geen hulp van die staat ontvang nie

en dus alle geld self moet insamel om sydienste in stand te hou en ook uit te brei.Kansa het verskillende dienste wat

gelewer word in streekverband (Upington/Kalahari-streek) naamlik pasiëntondersteu-ningsgroepe, opleiding aan vrywilligers,besoeke aan pasiënte deur vrywilligers,onkologiekliniek-ondersteuning, tussentuis-tes vir pasiënte in groot sentra, borsproste-sebank en pruikbestellings, gratis hulpmid-dels aan kankerpasiënte, klinieke reël virvroeë opsporing, inligtingspraatjies hou,uitstallings en bewusmaking van kanker enkankersimptomebewusmaking aan diepubliek.Benewens dat die geleentheid plaasvind

om geld in te samel is dit ’n ongelooflikegebeurtenis waar die hele gemeenskap kansaamkom om fees te vier vir ’n goeie saak.Hulle het elke persoon se ondersteuning

nodig.Vir meer inligting oor die vrywilligers-

program of die Relay for Life bel ChrisnaRoos by 054-332-4937.

Help sovirKansa

DIE Kankervereniging van SuidAfrika (Kansa) se vrywilligers op Lennertville. Kansa het al sy vrywilligers met ’n gesellige teeparty bederfom vir al die harde werk in 2013 dankie te sê. Foto: Verskaf

Lees vorige uitgawes van dieKalahari Bulletin by

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Die Kansatak op Upingtonse Relay for Life vind op 8Maart 2014 plaas.Kansanooi alle ondernemings,skole en organisasies uit om’n span in te skryf om aan diepret deel te neem en so heelnag teen kanker te veg.

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Anena Burger

“MAAR die (meer)kat komweer, glo vir my dis waar,die anderdag môre was die(meer)kat weer daar!”Groot blydskap het Dinsdag

in die natuurreservaat KalahariTrails by Andriesvale en op diesosiale netwerk Facebookgeheers toe die wêreldbekendemeerkat Kirri eindelik weerhaar opwagting ná bykans tweeweke gemaak het.Honger en uitgeteer het sy by

die huis van haar aanneem-ma,prof. Anne Rasa, aangekom.Kirri het sowat 14 dae gelede

hoog dragtig skielik een oggenddie hasepad gekies.Rasa en die veldgids André

Labuschagne, wat vir haarwerk, het dié oggend hul handevol gehad om haar keer op keerna die werf naby die huis terugte bring waar sy voorheennesgeskop het om vir diegeboorte van haar eerstewerpsel gereed te maak.Sy het hulle later die dag

ontglip en is toe nie weergesien nie.Rasa het oor die afgelope

weke belangstellendes opFacebook op die hoogte gehouof hulle haar al gesien het.Maandag, die 11de dag, berig

Rasa: “Nog niks. Ten minsteweet ons nóú waarom sy (Kirri)die gat-stelsel agter die huisverlaat het. ’n Twee meterlange geelslang het gister uiteen van die gate geseil en isdeur ’n swerm voëls aangeval.’n Belangrike rede om jougeboorte-gat te verander.”Maar toe daag Kirri Dinsdag

sonder veel erg net ná 11:00 bydie huis op.“Sy was net ’n skaduwee van

haar ou self. Haar heupbenesteek uit en jy kan min of meerhaar ribbes tel,” sê Rasa.“Sy het geëet asof die dag van

môre nie gaan aanbreek nie.Dankie tog. Daarna het sy virdrukkies en ’n bietjie pamper-lang gevra. Dis so anders as myvorige meerkat, Poppet, watstukke uit my gehap het nadatsy teruggekeer het.”Rasa sê die meerkat het tot

14:15 geslaap voordat sy na haarkroos wou terugkeer en sy konnie glo waar die meerkat toegaan nesskop het nie.

Volgens Rasa het Kirri haartuiste in ’n ou springhaasgatsowat 1,5 km weg van dieKalahari Trails se werf gaanmaak. Rasa sê sover haarkennis strek, was Kirri nognooit in daardie deel van diereservaat nie.“Dit was ook glad nie aange-

naam om haar spoor in diesnikhete son te sny nie. Sy hetelke nou en dan onder ’n bos indie skaduwee gaan rus terwyldie son my gebak het.“Ten minste weet ons nou

waar sy is en ons kan ’n ooghou.”Maar Kirri en haar kroos se

avonture en veiligheid is in diegedrang en nog ver van verby.Rasa sê sy weet nie hoe die

meerkat die trek oor so ’n langafstand veilig tot by die huissal maak wanneer sy gaanbesluit om die kleinspan teskuif nie. Sy sê as sy na diesuigmerkies aan Kirri se tepelskyk, behoort daar vier tot seskleintjies te wees. Hul ogiesbehoort nou oop te gaan enhulle sal binne die volgendetwee weke hul verskyningmaak.

KIRRI lê plat op haar pensie op die koelstoep van die gastehuis op die privatenatuurreservaat Kalahari Trials kortvoordat sy die hasepad gekies het omhaar kleintjies te kry. Foto: Anena Burger

Kirri wys gesig

‘Sy het geëet asof die dag‘Sy het geëet asof die dagvan môre nie gaan aanvan môre nie gaan aanbreek nie. Dankie tog. Daarbreek nie. Dankie tog. Daarna het sy vir drukkies en ’nna het sy vir drukkies en ’nbietjie pamperlang gevra.’bietjie pamperlang gevra.’– prof. Anne Rasa

KERSTYD kom nader en die kopkrap oor geskenke koop bereik ’n hoogtepunt. Volksblad se 2014kalender bestaande uit 75 pragfoto’s is ’n nuttigeoplossing. Die foto’s is deur amateurfotograwe in Volksblad se lesersgebiedgeneem en beeld die streek uit. Dit is A3grootte en is op glanspapier vangoeie gehalte gedruk. Elke maand is op ’n afsonderlike bladsy en vakansiedae en skoolkwartale word aangedui. Januarie 2015 is ook ingesluit. Slegs500 kalenders teen R70 elk is beskikbaar. Die kalenders is by Volksblad sekantore in Bloemfontein, Welkom en Kimberley en op Kroonstad, Bethlehem,Kuruman en Upington beskikbaar.

Kies dié Kersgeskenk


Leef ’n dagop ’n slag

TERWYL ons aan die eindevan 2013 staan en begin uitsienna die groot Kersvierings watom die draai is, blyk dit die13de jaar van die 21ste eeu was’n jaar wat gestand gedoen hetaan sy getal se reputasie as ’nongelukkige een. Aan die beginvan die jaar was die vraag ofdit wel ’n ongelukkige 13 gaanwees vinnig beantwoord.

Dié jaar het aangegaan metdie ekonomiese resessie watdie wêreld en Suid-Afrika al ’npaar jaar in ’n wurggreep het.

Hoewel die Noord-Kaapekonomies beter gevaar het asdie ander provinsies, het menseoor die algemeen swaardergetrek om die jaar te oorleef.

Die Noord-Kaap is ook verdergetref deur die opspraakwek-kende Griekwastad-moorde watalmal oor die jaar heen aan diepraat gehad het.

Die uitspraak wat nou eersin 2014 gelewer gaan word, salhopelik die antwoorde op baiemoeilike vrae verskaf.

Dit was egter nie die enigste

opspraakwekkende moord nie.Hoewel die moorde op

Harrismith in die buurprovin-sie plaasgevind het, het dieraakpunte met die Griekwa-stad-moorde ou wonde oopge-krap. Ouers veral is getref deurdie ou vraagstuk oor wat diegrootste rol in die opvoedingvan hul kinders speel.

Is dit nature of nurture watdie vorming van jong volwasse-nes die meeste beïnvloed?

Daarby het die jaar met diedood van Suid-Afrika segrootste staatsman geëindig.

Oudpresident Nelson Mande-la se dood het alle Suid-Afrika-ners geruk en laat besin oorwaar ons vandaan kom enwaarheen ons van hier af moetbeweeg. Die herbevestiging vansy versoeningsboodskap hetegter ’n ligpunt aan dié donkerwolk geheg.

Nou staan Suid-Afrika aandie voet van 2014. Gaan diekomende jaar ekonomiese enpolitieke verligting bring? Wieweet . . . ons sal dit maar dagvir dag moet aanpak.

Stadiger, rusDs Philip van Vuuren

JESAJA 40 vers 29-31: “Hy gee dievermoeide krag en vermenigvuldigsterkte vir dié wat geen krag hetnie. Die jonges word moeg en maten die jongmanne struikel selfs;maar dié wat op die Here wag, krynuwe krag; hulle vaar op metvleuels soos die arende; hullehardloop en word nie moeg nie;hulle wandel en word nie mat nie.”

Die pas van hierdie lewe is nette vinnig. Die tempo waarteen onsleef, maak dat vele van ons op dierandjie van uitbranding en selfssenu-instortings is.

Hier aan die einde van die jaarkan ons nie wag om net ’n ruskanste kan gaan geniet nie. Vir andereis dit nie beskore om weg te breeken te gaan rus nie.

’n Atleet moet hardloop teen ’nsekere pas. Indien hy die pas salversnel, sal hy nie die wenpaalhaal nie; hy sal homself uitbrand.Ons sal moet leer om meer aandagte gee aan ons lewenstempo .

God se tempo is “WAG”. Diemens leef teen ’n tempo van“NOU”. Uitgebrande moeë mens,leer om jouself tot stilstand tedwing. Aanvaar dat die lewe vereisons moet ook STOP. Jy kan nie netaangaan en aangaan sonder om joukrag te vernuwe nie.

Wanneer ons leer om by God setempo aan te pas sal jy soms voeljy hardloop, soms voel dit of jyvlieg en ander kere stap jy of staanjy net stil. Om dan in Sy pas tekom, sal ons in Sy krag beweeg,dan word ons nie moeg nie, dan isdie lewe vir ons ’n uitdaging.

Die STOP-oomblik, die WAG-oom-blik is nie om passief agteroor tesit nie. Dis oomblikke waar jy bid,na Hom vra, en dit is ook dan datSy wil aan ons openbaar gemaaksal word. Koop die tyd uit om SyWoord te lees en laat toe dat Hy totjou spreek deur Sy Woord.

Wanneer Hy deel word van onslewenstempo, dan sal die kleur vanons lewe weer terugkom. Sal onsweer energie kry en sal ons weerdie lewe kan geniet. Matt. 11 vers28: “Almal wat vermoeid en belas is,kom na My toe en Ek sal julle rusgee.” Die lewe behoort vir ons ’nreis te wees en nie ’n wedloop nie.Ons is vry om die lewe te gebruiken as ons wys is, sal ons dit leefmet die ewigheid in gedagte. Genietu vakansie, geniet u ruskans, enpak 2014 met nuwe krag aan.

En volgende jaar draai die koerantwiel weer . . .Ilse Watson

VIR eens het ek geen benul wat omvir ons Kameeldoring-rubriek teskryf nie.

Want dit is die einde van diejaar en ek verwys gewoonlikdaarna as die silly season.

Want baie mense is moeg,gestres, oorwerk, emosioneeluitgeput en ’n mens se verstandwil ook nie meer so lekkerfunksioneer nie.

As ek terugkyk na die afgelopejaar sien ek ’n mengelmoes-deur-mekaar-vrugteslaai – partykeer isdie vrugteslaai met salige vanielje-

roomys voorgesit en ander kere isdie vrugteslaai met suurroombedien.

Elke jaar het sy hoogte- enlaagtepunte. Dit is ’n gegewe. OpNuwejaarsdag glo ’n mens kinder-lik dit gaan nét ’n goeie jaar wees.Maar dit gebeur nie altyd so nie.Die grootste deel van my 2013 isdeur my werk (en lewe) in diekoerantbedryf ingesluk. Sommervroeg-vroeg het ek na die koerant-lewe as ’n hamsterwieletjie beginverwys – want dit hou net nooitop draai nie.

Soms het ek gewens daar wilelke dag ’n bietjie nuus gebeur

sodat ek ordentlike aandag daaraankan skenk, maar nuus kies nie ’ntyd nie – sommer vier goed sal opeen dag gebeur en jy hardloop joubeentjies stomp om by alles uit tekom. En die volgende dag is ditweer doodstil.

Maar dit is ’n lewe wat ek nievir enigiets sal verruil nie – skryfis in my bloed.

My oupa het as subredakteur by

een van die groot koerante inJohannesburg afgetree.

My pa se kunstige streep het indie teken van spotprentjies (oorhomself) gelê. Hy het ook graagpotloodsketse gedoen.

My dogter sing en doen kreatie-we dagboeke oor haar lewe. Sohier en daar skryf sy iets (meestalin Engels) wat my mond laatoophang. En dan wens ek dat ekook sulke mooi kreatiewe storieskan skryf.

Ja, ons het almal ’n kreatiewetalent.

En so sal ek 2014 ingaan metnuwe moed en hoop vir nog ’n jaar

propvol interessante nuus.Ek wil ook van dié geleentheid

gebruik maak om die gemeenskap-pe van Kathu en Kuruman (enomliggende dorpe) te bedank vir aldie nuus wat vir my gestuur isen/of al die dringende oproepe oor“groot nuus” wat pas gebeur het.

Ek wil ook vir al die mense byons hoofkantoor in Bloemfonteindankie sê vir hul geduld, hulp enondersteuning – sonder julle saldaar ook nie elke week ’n KalahariBulletin op straat verskyn nie.

Wees asseblief veilig op onspaaie – seënwense tot volgendejaar.

Dankie, Madiba, vir AfrikaansJAPIE GOUWS, Kuruman:

DIE ATKV verneem metleedwese van die afsterwe vanNelson Mandela, of Madiba, soosdie wêreld ná die eerste demokra-tiese verkose swart president vanSuid-Afrika verwys het.

Nelson Mandela het ’n besonder-se verhouding met Afrikaansgehad. As kind op die plattelandvan Transkei het hy dit nooitgehoor nie, maar in sy 27 jaar indie tronk is hy daagliks daarmeegekonfronteer. Hy moes dit ookverstaan en gebruik tydens dieingewikkelde onderhandelings vir

’n nuwe Suid-Afrika.Ons wil hom vandag daarvoor

huldig dat hy, in sy termyn aspresident en in sy hoedanigheidas leier van die nuwe Suid-Afrika,nooit toegelaat het dat persoonlikebitterheid die demokrasie onder-myn nie, ook nie as dit by taalkom nie. Ons wil dankie sê dat hydie moeite gedoen het om Afri-

kaans en Afrikaanssprekendes asdeel van Afrika beskou het, en dathy Afrikaners nie net as deel vandie apartheidsverlede van Suid-Afrika gesien het nie, maar ook asdeel van die toekoms en dieoplossing vir die land se proble-me. In Suid-Afrika, waar nasie-bou so belangrik is, het ons mensesoos Nelson Mandela nodig.

Hy het in ’n baie kort tydgrense en persepsies, soos dat onsnie saam kan bestaan nie, ver-skuif. Hy sal vir altyd deur alleSuid-Afrikaners en deur die helewêreld onthou word.

Ons gun u die rus, Madiba.

DIE boerbokke het lekker langs die pad op Deben gewei. Foto: Benneli Olivier van der Walt

Briewe mag nie langer as 400 woorde wees nie. Voorkeur word aan kort briewe gegeewaarin standpunte bondig gestel word. Laster en beledigings is nie aanvaarbaar nie.

Briewe moet die skrywer se naam, van en adres bevat asook ’n telefoonnommer waar diebriefskrywer bedags gekontak kan word. Dit geld selfs al skryf u onder ’n skuilnaam. Asdie brief na ’n berig verwys wat verskyn het, verskaf asseblief die opskrif van die berigasook die datum waarop dit verskyn het. Die Bulletin behou hom die reg voor om briewete keur, te verkort of te redigeer vir publikasie. Briewe wat per e-pos ontvang word, sal

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Smul aan ’n happie groen gras


WAKABERRY, the much-loved andmassively successful self-serve frozenyoghurt brand, opened their first storein Upington (and in the Northern Cape)on Friday.The froyo brand was the first self-ser-

ve frozen yoghurt bar on the SouthAfrican market and have always pridedthemselves on making sure theiryoghurt is 100% real dairy (no powderedyoghurt for these yoghurt fundis), fromsome of the best organic dairy farms inthe country.Customers, or Wakafans as they are

affectionately known, can swirl theirown yoghurt and then dispense theirown toppings from the famous andsumptuous Wakaberry toppings bars.There are over 50 froyo flavours tochoose from and these are rotatedweekly in each store.Wakafans can log onto the Wakaberry

website or mobi site to see what flavourstheir local store is swirling that week.“Wakaberry has always been about

more than just really good frozenyoghurt,” says co-founder MicheleFourie.“We have striven to create a brand

that inspires loyalty and fun. Our storesare destinations where families andfriends come to enjoy a top notch prod-uct at their leisure, in their own way.”Wakaberry Upington opened on Friday

13 December at 09:00 and the first 50people through the doors receivedWakaberry prize packs.This opening took their store count to

31 locations in seven provinces.

NC getsits 1styogi bar

LONGqueues formed in front ofWakaberry on Friday when the firstWakaberry in theNorthernCape had opened in the Kalahari Mall.

PROMOTION

KUMBA IRON ORE’S Sishen Mine investedR17 million in the Gamagara Municipality’sproject to upgrade the Hendrik van EckRoad between Ian Fleming Road and theR380 (Dibeng Road) intersections.This project included the widening of

Hendrik van Eck Road, a bell mouth at theR380 intersection, paving on the side of theroad, new street light poles, a bus bay andmedian islands.The road surface has also been overlaid

with a pre-mix tar surface.This project also sees Kathu’s first traffic

lights come to life.There is a set of traffic lights at the Ian

Fleming intersection, the R380 intersectionand at the entrance to the mine.“The traffic lights will be operational

after the demarcation of the roads iscompleted. The project was delayed by therecent rain but should be completed by 20December, weather permitting. Please takenote of this and adhere to traffic regulati-ons concerning traffic lights.“We are right on target and within

budget on this construction project,” saysHendrik Smit, civil engineer at the SishenMine’s Small Business Hub and projectmanager of the Hendrik van Eck Roadconstruction.“Kumba is proud to be an investor and

partner in this project to ensure a saferroad for our employees and stakeholders.“On behalf of the mine and the municipa-

lity I would like to thank the road users fortheir patience and co-operation during thisconstruction time,” concluded Smit.

Roadsupgraded

DIE Upington-kampus van die Noord-KaapseLandelike VOO-kollege (NCR FET) was diegasheer vir 85 dosente van vyf kampusse indie Noord-Kaap.Dosente van die vyf verskillende kollege-

kampusse in die Noord-Kaap het vir ’nweek lange indaba op Upington byeenge-kom.Dié dosente van die Kathu-, Kuruman-,

Namakwaland- en De Aar-kampus het saammet dosente van die Upington-kampussaamgetrek om te werk aan die voortgesettegehalte-onderrig wat op al die kampussegebied word.Petro Diedericks, hoofkoördineerder van

dié indaba, het gesê dit was ’n eerste in sysoort vir die kollege, maar dat dit ’nreuse-sukses was en dat die doelwitte vandie indaba beslis bereik is. Die indaba was’n projek om gehalte-onderrig en -opleidingaan al die kampusse van die Noord-KaapseLandelike VOO-kollege in die Noord-Kaap teverseker en om standaardisering tussen dievyf kampusse wat gehalte-onderrig, assesse-

ring en eksamens insluit, reg te kry.“Ek wil graag die passie vir onderwys

terugbring en daardeur ook ons kollege seslaagsyfer verbeter,” het Diedericks gesê.Daar is ook na al die knelpunte op die

verskillende kampusse gekyk, oplossings isgesoek en 2014 se jaarbeplanning is opge-stel. Al die dosente het met ’n volledige engestandaardiseerde jaarplan en gemotiveerdna hul onderskeie kampusse teruggekeer.Sprekers soos Nadine Pote, direkteur van

nasionale eksamens van die departementvan hoër onderwys, en Melanie Vermaak,akademiese hoof van die Valsbaai-kollege,was van die uitgelese sprekers wat diedosente toegespreek het.Tydens dié week het 40 administratiewe

personeellede van die onderskeie kampusseook opleiding ontvang. Die indaba is met ’nkleurryke spogaand afgesluit waartydens aldie kampusse se jaaroorsigte gelewer is enPercy Sago, uitvoerende hoof van dieNoord-Kaapse Landelike VOO-kollege, syvisie vir 2014 bekend gestel het.

Kampusse byeen vir indaba

DOSENTE van die vyf NoordKaapse kampusse van die NoordKaapse Landelike VOOkollegehet in Desember vir ’n week lange indaba op Upington byeengekom. Altesaam 85 dosente hetdié indaba bygewoon. Foto: Verskaf

Ilse Watson

KURUMAN. – Enkele ure nadat MokwalediAlbert Nthekeng (29) verlede Donderdag diepolisie gehelp het om ’n booswig vas te trekwat R25 000 in ’n winkel gesteel het, is hyop slag dood toe twee swaar voertuie, ’n witToyota-bakkie en ’n wit VW Polo in ’nbotsing op die R380 tussen Kuruman en

Hotazel betrokke was.Vier ander mense is beseer en na die

Kuruman-hospitaal gebring.“Dit is so ongelooflik tragies. Die man het

ons ’n paar ure gelede op die dorp gehelpom ’n verdagte in hegtenis te neem en nougebeur dít met hom,” sê kol. SampieKoopman, bevelvoerder van die Kuruman-polisie.

Bouwerk aan die pad duur nou al maandeen sekere gedeeltes van die pad is gesluit,wat dus net eenrigtingverkeer toelaat.“Die pad was vir verkeer van Hotazel af

na Kuruman gesluit.“ ’n Wit bakkie en ’n swaar voertuig het

by die verkeerslig gewag vir die aankomen-de verkeer van Kuruman af.“Nog ’n swaar voertuig het van agter

gekom, nie gestop nie en toe teen diestilstaande swaar voertuig en bakkiegebots,” sê Koopman.“Die bestuurder van die swaa rvoertuig

het met die impak beheer oor die voertuigverloor en teen die wit VW Polo vasgejaag.”Die oorledene was in die opgefrommelde

Polo.Die ongeluk het omstreeks 14:00 gebeur.

Man sterf kort nadat hy help om verdagte aan te keer

DIE hele ongelukstoneel waar ’n mens duidelik al die voertuie kan sienwat in die grusame ongeluk betrokke was. Foto’s: Ilse Watson

REGS op die foto is die opgefrommelde Polo waaruit die man wat oorlede is, gehaal moes word.


Geseënde KersfeesGeseënde Kersfees

Meris Kocks

KERSFEES het deur die eeueheen ’n belangrike plek in diehart van families, kerke engemeenskappe gekry, maar togis die feestyd een van frustra-sie, hartseer en ’n grootlawaai. En aan die eindedaarvan wag die skuldberadersom hulp weens dié onverant-woordelikheid te verleen.

Kersfees is veronderstel omgesinstyd en ’n diepe bepein-sing te wees oor die Wonderwat in Betlehem plaasgevindhet. Maar hedendaags ontbreekdie egtheid van Kersfees inharte en gemeenskappe.

Geen wonder nie dat jaar nájaar soveel ellende, padsterftes,sedeloosheid, selfdoodneigings,losbandigheid, onvergenoegd-heid en leegheid in huise engemeenskappe oor die Kerstydheen inkruip.

Dan wonder ek of Jesus trotssou wees op sulke feesvieringewat in skrille kontras staanmet die eenvoud en betekenisvan die Betlehem-gebeure.

Andersyds word die Kerstydgekenmerk deur die skiet vanvuurwerk. Herhaaldelik is daargeskryf en gewaarsku oor diegevare wat die onwettige skietvan vuurwerk vir troeteldiereen mense inhou, maar skyn-baar val dit op dowe ore.

Slegs mense wat gelisensi-eerd is om vuurwerk te mag

skiet kan dit doen.Wetgewing vereis dat die

skiet van vuurwerk ondertoesig geskied. Dit moet ookongeveer 500 m buite diebeboude gebiede geskiet word.Hier moet die munisipale radehul regulasies in plek hê enmet die polisie saamwerk omdie geraasoorlas te onderdruk.

Myns insiens is dit onverant-woordelik van ouers omvuurwerk te koop sodat hulleen hul kinders op dié manierdie “Stille Tyd” kan geniet.

Hierdie onverantwoordelikeindividue besef nie watterinvloed hul optrede op troetel-diere, bejaardes, babas enfamilies het nie wat ver gereishet om gehaltetyd saam methul geliefdes deur te bring.

Diere word so die skrik opdie lyf gejaag dat hulle oorheinings en mure spring en sóerg beseer word wat grootuitgawes vir eienaars mee-bring.

In demokratiese gemeenskap-pe, gerugsteun deur humanis-tiese wetgewing, het hierdieonverantwoordelike individuedinge soos respek vir joumedemens, eerbied en waardevir geestelike dae vergeet.

Aan die vooraand vanKersfees word baie plannegemaak – sommige edel, maarook ander wat die Christusfeesin ’n aardse fees gaan veran-der.

Moenie diere vergeet

HONDE en katte kry baie swaar oor die Kerstyd wanneer hul eienaars op vakansie gaan en mense vuurwerk opOujaarsaand skiet. Lees dié berig vir wenke oor hoe jy seker kan maak jou troeteldier kry die beste sorg oor Kersfees.

Foto: Verskaf

Lizette Slabber

“BAIE mense maak nie voorsie-ning vir hul troeteldiere terwylhulle met vakansie is nie.”

Só sê Sharon Minders van dieAnimal Welfare Society vanUpington.

Die Kalahari Bulletin het byhaar gaan hoor hoe mense vir hultroeteldiere kan sorg terwyl hulleby die see is en vuurwerkOujaarsaand afgeskiet gaan word.

Volgens Minders is dit niegenoeg om net ’n kosbak metbaie kos in vir die diereagter te laat nie. “Somseet die diere die kosbinne die eerstetwee dae op en lydan vir die res vandie vakansiehonger.”

Dit gebeur ookdikwels dat hulledie waterbakomstamp en dan van

die dors vrek.Eienaars moet hul diere in die

sorg van ’n betroubare persoonlaat wat ten minste daagliks by diediere sal inloer om seker te maakhulle het genoeg kos en water.

Maak ook seker alle honde enkatte kan maklik geïdentifiseerword.

Plaas jou nommer van jouveearts, enige dierebeskermings-vereniging en ander noodnommersop die yskas sodat jou diereversor-

ger vinnig hulp kan verkry indienjou troeteldier siek of weg is.

Vuurwerk is onwettig, maarword steeds jaarliks geskiet.

Maak seker jou hond word in ’nklein, veilige kamer of die motor-huis toegemaak sodat hy nieweens skok oor die heining ofdeur ’n venster kan spring nie.

Maak vensters en deure toesodat hulle nie die flitse kan siennie en speel sagte musiek om dieknal te verbloem.

Kalmeermiddels is by veeartsebeskikbaar.

Katte reageer niegoed op kalmeer-

middels nie,maar kan in ’n

klein, donkerkamer gesitword.

RignavraeaanMindersby079-986-3635.

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Lizette Slabber

BAIE mense gebruik die weke rondomKersfees en Nuwejaarsdag om ’n welver-diende vakansie te geniet of familie tebesoek.Die groot aantal huise wat dan leeg

staan, is ’n groot versoeking vir diewe omby in te breek. Die Kalahari Bulletin hetby kapt. Jacques September van dieSuid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) opUpington gaan kers opsteek oor hoe ’n

mens jou huis kan beveilig terwyl jylekker op die strand lê.September versoek huiseienaars om in

die feesstyd misdaadbewus te wees, omdatinbrekers gewoonlik die tyd van die jaarbaie bedrywig is.Huiseienaars wat met vakansie vertrek,

word versoek om hul wonings by dienaaste polisiekantoor aan te meld sodatdie wonings deur die polisie besoek kanword.Gereelde aflewering van byvoorbeeld

soos koerante moet vooraf gestaak word,omdat onafgehaalde koerante ’n teken isdat niemand tuis is nie.Eienaars kan hul wonings beveilig deur

veiligheidshekke by alle toegangsdeureen diefwering by alle vensters aan tebring.Enige gereedskap wat inbrekers kan

gebruik om toegang te verkry tot diewoning moet weggebêre word.’n Buurman of familielid kan ook

versoek word om ’n ogie oor die woning

te hou en dit daagliks te besoek om pos teverwyder en om die sproeiers en ligte aanen af te skakel om die idee te skep datdaar mense tuis is.Mense wat doelloos in woonbuurte

ronddrentel, se teenwoordigheid moetonverwyld by die naaste polisiekantooraangemeld word.Gereelde patrollies sal in die woonbuur-

te gedoen word om inbrekers af te skrik.Rig verdere navrae aan September by

054-337-3442.

Beveilig só jou huis en ontspan die vakansie

MIAMARIE HALL staar verwonderd na die ster boop die reusekersboom in die Kalahari Mall. Foto: Lizette Slabber

In verwondering

Lizette Slabber

SO many Kalahari Bulletin readers will beon the road over the Christmas seasonvisiting family or going on holiday.Bulletin asked Kia Motors Upington for

advice on making sure your car is road-worthy and your family safe while drivinglong distances on very busy roads.Ismail Karrim, regional manager of Kia

and a father himself, suggests that motoristscarry out a quick 101-point check at anauthorised dealer before departing.This will ensure all basic items such as

brakes, wipers, tyres, all engine fluids andall electrical components as well as all safetyitems are checked for the long trip.“I would always get my car booked in at

an authorised car dealer for the safetycheck . . . be it for a trip more than 100 km ora 1 000 km. The lives of my family as well asother motorists and pedestrians are mostimportant,” he said.When you are on the road, especially

during a long journey, plan breaks inbetween and make sure those breaks arelonger than 15 minutes. When you stop at afilling station, check basic items such as thetyre pressure, wipers and all engine fluids.Make sure your vehicle is not overloaded

and try to use the given capacity of loadingfor your vehicle.When towing a trailer or caravan make

sure to check all towing accessories are inworking order and the trailers and caravansmust be roadworthy and licensed.“Please remember the baby seat and make

sure all passengers are wearing theirseatbelts at all times,” he added.We wish all our readers a safe journey.

Drivesafely

Lizette Slabber

SON, see en Kersfees. Geen tydgedurende die jaar is só lekkersoos die somerdae rondomKersfees nie.Dit is egter nie net waatlemoen-

eet-tyd en ooreet-tyd nie, dit isook dié tyd van die jaar datmense versigtig vir die gevarevan sonbrand moet wees.Die Kalahari Bulletin het by

Chrisna Roos van die Kankerver-eniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa)op Upington gaan uitvind hoe

mense hulself teen die gevare vansonbrand kan beskerm.Gebruik altyd ’n sonskerm met

’n sonbeskermingsfaktor (SBF)van 20 tot 50. Mense met ligtevelle moet eerder ’n SBF van 30tot 50 aanwend en maak seker jousonroom dra die Kansa-seël vanerkenning.Die Kansa-seël verskyn op alle

goedgekeurde sonskermprodukte.Dit waarborg dat die vervaardi-gers van hierdie produkte aanstreng kriteria soos deur Kansabepaal, voldoen.

Dra ook diggeweefde materiaal-hoede met wye rande. Vermypette en hoede wat nie die nek enore beskerm nie.Dra sonbrille met ’n UV-besker-

mingsfaktor van 400.Die Kansa UV-Slim-armbande

kan ook by die Kansa-kantoorgekoop word. Die bandjies worddonkerder soos die bestralingsge-vaar verhoog en is beskikbaar inverskillende groottes sodatkinders dit ook kan dra.Rig navrae aan die Kansa-kan-

toor op Upington by 054-332-4937.

Beskerm teen son

OM nou in die stratevan Upington rond tery is soos om in ’n feetjiewêreld te beweeg.Baie huise is pragtigmet Kersliggies versier. Hierdie mensehet hul tuinmuur in ’npragtige reënboogverander.

Foto: Lizette Slabber


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DIE Kabouterland-kleuterskool het verledeVrydag vir die jaar gesluit en Kersvadergenooi om die laaste dag ekstra spesiaal temaak.Terwyl al die kabouters vir Kersvader

gewag het, het hulle vir die KalahariBulletin vertel Kersvader bly daar waardaar baie sneeu is. Grindlee Feris hetgeweet Kersvader gee vir al die kinderspresente uit sy groot, rooi sak.Gene du Toit was baie slim en het geweet

dat ons vir mekaar presente gee omdatLiewe Jesus vir ons as ’n geskenk gegee is.Al die meisietjies wou graag pophuise en

oorringe hê, terwyl Grindlee eerder ’n Xboxen Jaydee Visagie ’n regte egte leeu wil hê.En die leeu mag nie ’n pop wees nie. ZadayCoetzee wil graag ’n quadbike hê waarop hybelowe het hy sal nie wild ry nie.Toe Kersvader met sy wit baard en groot

rooi sak vol verrassings inkom, het dieogies gestraal.Dis beslis die lekkerste manier om ’n

skoolafsluiting te vier.

Kersvader komkuier

AL die kabouters van Kabouterlandkleuterskool voor die Kersboom. Foto’s: Lizette SlabberWILLIAM KELLAN staar in verwondering naKersvader wat by die deur instap.

Lizette Slabber

DIE personeellede van die departe-ment van ekonomiese ontwikkelingen toerisme se Upington-kantoorhet die resep uit die tydskrif Kuierproef gestel.Volgens hulle is dit die ideale

vleisgereg om aan die Kersete ’nbietjie oemf te verleen.3 eetlepels olyfolie1 groterige lamsboud3 groterige knoffelhuisies, geskil,gekneus en fyngekap

1 rooi brandrissie, in stukkiesgekap, pitte en al’n gemmerknol van ongeveer 3 cm,geskil en in stukkies gekapgerasperde skil van 1 suurlemoen13 geskilde klein uitjies of 3 tot 4groterige uie, in kwarte gesny1 koppie sterk swart koffie1 eetlepel room1 eetlepel bruinsuiker½ koppie rosyntjiesSout en varsgemaalde peperVerhit die olyfolie in ’n swaar-

boompot en braai die lamsboud

alkant bruin.Voeg die knoffel, rissie, gemmer,

suurlemoenskil en uie by en braaiso ’n rukkie.Maak die koffie met die room en

suiker aan.Gooi die koppie roomkoffie by

die boud en voeg die rosyntjies by.Geur met sout en peper.Bedek die pot met ’n styfpassen-

de deksel en sit in ’n voorverhitteoond van 180°C vir 1½ tot 2 uur oftotdat die boud gaar na jou smaakis.

Kies lamsboudmet skop

DIE personeellede van die departement van ekonomiese ontwikkeling en toerisme se Upingtonkantoor wens almal ’nbaie geseënde Kersfees en ’n voorspoedige Nuwe jaar toe. Foto: Lizette Slabber

Lizette Slabber

DALENE NEL van die Upington-slaghuisdeel graag die volgende drie resepte met dieKalahari Bulletin se lesers. Sy maak dit aljare uit haar ou, geliefde staatmaker-kook-boek. Die gevulde skaaprol is eie aan dieKerstyd met sy feestydspeserye en diemousse is perfek vir ontbyt of nagereg. Diemosterdvrugte is veral lekker saam met kouevleis.

GEVULDE SKAAPROLVulsel:Braai 2 gekapte uie in 30 ml olyfolie. Voeg 1vet, gekapte knoffelhuisie en ’n knippie soutby en braai tot sag en deurskynend.Voeg by:75 g basmati-rys2,5 ml borrieknippie fyn kruinaeltjies2,5 ml fyn koljander1,25 ml fyn gemmer5 ml fyn komynsap van 1 suurlemoen150 ml waterKook 10 minute teen ’n baie lae hitte.Verwyder van plaat.

Berei voor:125 g gekapte dadels40 g neute60 g bessiesMeng vulsel deur met vurk. Geur vleis metmengsel van meel, komyn, sout en peper envul vleis.Verhit saam in oondpan:125 ml wit wyn125 ml water1½ teelepel sout30 ml olyfolie4 knoffelhuisies2 lourierblare1 kaneelstokkiePlaas vleis in warm mengsel – bedek mettinfoelie.Bak in warm oond teen 200 ºC.

JOGURTMOUSSE MET BESSIE-KOMPOTSpons:18,75 ml gelatien oor50 ml koue waterVerhit in mikrogolfoond om op te los.Meng:200 g volroom-jogurt50 g suikergelatienmengsel

Vou in:150 g room, geklitsKompot:Kook saam:50 ml wit wyn50 ml water30 ml suiker½ kaneelstokkie250g bessiesRoer 5 ml mielieblompasta by en kook.Verwyder kaneelstokkie en voeg 250 g bessiesby.Verhit totdat dit kook en laat afkoel.Bedien lepelsvol mousse met kompot.

MOSTERDVRUGTEKook saam:1 kg gemengde vrugte, bedek met water30 ml heuning1 suurlemoen se skil en sapKook 30 minute oor matige hitte en dreineer.Laat heeltemal afkoel.Kook:250 ml wit wyn720 ml heuning met 1/3 tot stroop verminder.Voeg by:60 ml fyngemaalde mosterdsade by.Laat afkoel en voeg by vrugte. Bottel.

Feestelike kos vir die Kerstyd

MAZURKASTRAAT is weer prentjiemooi. Elke jaar versier die inwoners vanMazurkastraat hul huisemet die mooisteKersversierings. Die Kersliggies verander die straat in ’n feetjiemooi towerwêreld. Dié Kersvader wink boop een vandie huise in die straat.

Foto: Lizette Slabber


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DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENTSERVICES

SALARY: R771 306 - R908 571 PER ANNUM (LEVEL SMS GRADE A - LEVEL 13)REFERENCE: BIODIV01/01/2012 (CENTRE: KIMBERLEY)

Requirements: • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences/Environmental Managementor equivalent qualification • Sound knowledge of environmental-related legislation is essential: which includethe National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act 107 of 1998) and its Regulations of 2006 and 2010• Air Quality Act (AQA) (Act 39 of 2004) • National Environment Management: Waste Act (NEM:WA) (Act59 of 2008) • Good managerial, organizational, planning, communication, interpersonal and administrativeskills • Knowledge of financial management and HRM • Experience in or an advanced knowledge of the TheSouth African Constitution (Act 108 of 1996) • Public Service Act (PSA) (Act 103 of 1999) • Public FinanceManagement Act (PFMA)(Act 1 of 1999) and Treasury Regulations • Promotion of Administrative Justice Act(PAJA) (Act 3 of 2000) • Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) (Act 2 of 2000) • Be in possession ofa valid driver’s license.Duties: • Development, alignment and review of the Directorate’s Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plan,Operational Plans and budgets • Effective and efficient supervision, allocation, utilization, care and or devel-opment of all resources allocated to the Directorate • Effective performance management of the Directorate• Provision of all Directorate specific services at national, provincial, district and local levels • Coordination,support and guidance regarding inter-governmental and inter-sectoral integration, cooperation and collabo-ration on EQM and related matters and services in the Northern Cape Province • Development, alignmentand review of the Directorate’s Plans and budgets • Organizing, supervision, allocation, utilization, care andor development of human, financial, technological, physical and logistical resources • Performance man-agement of reporting and communication on the Directorate • Manage, guide and direct the provision ofEnvironmental Impact operations, services and functions • Manage, guide and direct the provision of AirQuality and Climate Change management operations, services and functions • Manage, guide and direct theprovision of Pollution and Waste management operations, services and functions • Undertake coalface visitsaimed at improving service delivery in the spirit of the Batho Pele Strategy and Khaedu ProgrammePlease note that successful candidates will be subjected to the SMS competency assessment test.Enquiries: The Head of Department: Mr D. van Heerden at (053) 807 7300

DIRECTORATE: CHIEF DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICESDIVISION: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

REGIONAL MANAGER (5 POSITIONS)SALARY: R495 603 – R 583 800 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 11)

REFERENCE/STATION: •CORP/01/2013 (KIMBERLEY: FRANCES BAARD) •CORP/02/2013(DE AAR: PIXLEY KA SEME) •CORP/03/2013 (SPRINGBOK: NAMAKWA) •CORP/04/2013

(UPINGTON: ZF MCGAWU) •CORP/05/2013 (KURUMAN: JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE)Requirements: • An appropriate degree/three-year recognised National Diploma in Administration orequivalent qualification with 3-5 years’ experience / Grade 12 with 10 years’ experience • 3 years' practicaladministration experience in a managerial position • Sound knowledge of the Public Finance ManagementAct, Public Service Act 103 of 1994 and Public Service Resolutions • Sound knowledge in development ofpolicies/implementation strategies • A good understanding of financial, budgeting and procurement systems,and the relevant policies • Computer skills and records keeping • Knowledge and acts that inform trainingand development • Management skills and problem solving skills • Client orientation and customer focus• Data system maintenance • Project management, research and analytical skills • Communication, inter-personal skills and networking skills • In-depth knowledge of the PERSAL, BAS and LOGIS system • A validdriver’s license.Duties: • Managing the regional office • Rendering of support services to the Directorates: BiodiversityManagement, Environmental Quality and Environmental Empowerment Services • The rendering of a Humanresource management services, Financial Management, provisioning of Corporate Support Services • Theoverall management of the regional staff and overseeing the work of the different directorates • The facilita-tion of regular liaison with the public stakeholders, political and community organisations • The coordina-tion and organising of events of the department, e.g. campaigns, national days and other public events• Acceptance of responsibility to manage human resources, administration, planning, execution, monitoringand evaluation of activities and contribute to sound financial and budget management • Analyse District andLocal Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) at municipal level for environmental content as per legislativerequirement • Facilitate intergovernmental coordination and ensure cooperative governance and integrationof DENC plans, programmes, projects, tools and legislation into IDPs • Reliablity to participate in Local,District and National Government Fora.Enquiries: Mr. PR Mogotsi, Tel. (053) 807 7300

DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENTSUB-DIRECTORATE: IMPACT MANAGEMENT

CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A: IMPACTMANAGEMENT

REFERENCE: IMPACT01/12/2013SALARY: R331 566 – R 379 107 PER ANNUM / STATION: KIMBERLEY

Requirements: • Relevant Degree in Environmental Management/ Environmental Science or equivalent innatural, physical, engineering and planning fields • A valid drivers’ license • Good working knowledge ofNEMA (Act 107 of 1998), ECA, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2006 and other related envi-ronmental regulations governing development impact, • Good working knowledge of impact managementbest practice, • basic knowledge of: public administration, financial management, human resource manage-ment, project management, • Presentation skills • Computer literacy • Interpersonal skills • Ability to workindependently and in a team • Good facilitation skills • Good verbal and written communication skills • Atleast 2 years’ experience in EIAs or environmental management or related fieldDuties: The successful candidate will be responsible to: • Review and evaluate environmental impactassessment reports and development control applications including EMPs and mining related EMPRs• Provide comments, recommendations, technical and specialist inputs on all environmental impact manage-ment aspects of project including complex and controversial projects • Undertake awareness and educationprogrammes related to environmental impact processes and amongst consultants, developers, governmentdepartments, local communities and the general public (i.e. procedural steps and description of legal man-date) • Initiate, plan, coordinate and participate in specially assigned projects (e.g. EMF, administrative guide-lines) • Liaise with the relevant provincial, national and international organisations and specialists groups onissues related to environmental impact management • Assist in undertaking administrative and supervisoryduties.Enquiries: Mr B Fisher, Tel. (053) 807 7470

DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENTSUB-DIRECTORATE: IMPACT MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION) GRADE: CSALARY RANGE: R 249 876 – R 317 076.00

REFERENCE: EQM03/12/2013 (CENTRE: KIMBERLEY)Requirements: • A degree in Environmental Management/Environmental Science or equivalent in the natural,physical, engineering and planning fields • A valid driver’s license • Good working knowledge of NEMA (Act107 of 1998), ECA, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2006 and other related environmentalregulations governing development impact • A good working knowledge of impact management best prac-tice • Basic knowledge of: public administration, financial management, human resource management, proj-ect management, presentation skills, computer literacy, interpersonal skills • Ability to work independentlyand in a team, and good facilitation skills • Good verbal and written communication skills • Must have at

least 2 years' experience in EIAs or environmental management or related field.Duties: Review and evaluate environmental impact assessment reports and development control applicationsincluding EMPs and mining related EMPRs • Provide comments, recommendations, technical and specialistinputs on all environmental impact management’s aspects of projects including complex and controversialprojects • undertake awareness and education programmes related to environmental impact managementprocess amongst consultants, developers, government departments, local communities, and the generalpublic(i.e. procedural steps and description of legal mandate) • Initiate, plan, coordinate and participate inspecially assigned projects (e.g. EMF, administrative guidelines) • Liaise with relevant provincial, national andinternational organizations and specialists groups on issues related to environmental impact management• Assist in undertaking administrative and supervisory duties.Enquiries: Mr B. Fisher, Tel. (053) 807 7469

DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENTSUB- DIRECTORATE: WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE C: WASTE ANDPOLLUTION MANAGEMENTSALARY: R 249 876 – R 317 076 PER ANNUM

REFERENCE: EQM01/12/2013 (STATION: UPINGTON (ZF MCGAWU REGION))Requirements: • Relevant Diploma / Degree in Environmental or Natural Sciences with 6 years appropriateexperience • Sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) • Administrative abilities• Computer literacy (including database management) • Knowledge of environmental management, includ-ing waste management • Knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, and regulations • Ability to planand organize activities • Report writing • Experience in environmental impact management and waste man-agement permitting / licensing • Knowledge of hazardous waste and / or chemical pollution management• Experience in facilitation of public participation processes • a Valid code 08 (EB) driver’s license.Duties: • Assist and support with developing and implementing measures and programs that give effect toIntegrated Waste Management Planning in a holistic and sustainable manner, thereby promoting IntegratedWaste Management • To develop, manage and facilitate the efficient and effective implementation of mea-sures and systems to regulate waste management facilities through licensing and auditing • To facilitate,assess, monitor and evaluate the development and the implementation of provincial, municipal and indus-try waste management plans • Assist and support the Department of Health on Health Care Risk WasteManagement.Enquiries: Mr B Fisher, Tel. (053) 807 7430

DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENTSUB- DIRECTORATE: WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A: WASTE ANDPOLLUTION MANAGEMENTSALARY: R 180 903 – R 200 769 PER ANNUM

REFERENCE: EQM02/12/2013 (CENTRE: DE AAR (PIXLEY KA SEME REGION))Requirements: • The applicant must be in possession of an appropriate three year tertiary qualification inthe Environmental Management or Natural Sciences or an equivalent qualification • 3 years’ experience inthe field of Environmental Management • Administrative abilities • Computer literacy (including databasemanagement) • Knowledge of environmental management, including waste management • Knowledge ofenvironmental legislation, policies, and regulations • Ability to plan and organize activities • Report writingskills • Experience in waste management permitting / licensing • Knowledge of hazardous waste and / orchemical pollution management • A valid code 08 (EB) driver’s licenseDuties: • Assist and support with developing and implementing measures and programs that give effect toIntegrated Waste Management Planning in a holistic and sustainable manner, thereby promoting IntegratedWaste Management • Manage and facilitate efficient audits to monitor and regulate waste management facili-ties and respond to pollution and waste incidents and complaints • Process applications for authorizations/ Permits / Licences related to pollution and waste management • Facilitate and conduct workshops withstakeholders on pollution and waste management processes and legislation • Perform Administrative relatedduties.Enquiries: Mr B. Fisher, Tel. (053) 807 7469

DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL EMPOWERMENT SERVICESDIVISION: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS RAISING

CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A:EDUCATION AND AWARENESS RAISING

REFERENCE: EES/ 01/12/2013SALARY: R331 566 – R379 107 PER ANNUM (CENTRE: DE AAR)

Requirements: • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification or equivalent qualification in natural science oreducational fields • 5 years’ relevant experience • Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation andpresentation skills; Office Administration; Human Resource Management and budgeting abilities • Computerliteracy, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher • Knowledge of environmental laws and thenational education system • a valid driver’s license and good driving skills are essential.Duties: • Manage and develop environmental capacity building programmes for formal and informal educa-tion structures • Ensure the promotion of environmental awareness programmes • Manage and develop edu-cational resource material • Develop and implement environmental capacity building and awareness strate-gies • Assist with strategic planning, annual planning, budget, expenditure control of the Unit • Superviseregional environmental officers • Liaise with relevant stakeholders, other government departments and pos-sible funders • Represent the Department and Unit on relevant committees.Enquiries: Mr. L. Abrahams Tel: 053 8077 430 (office hours)

DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL EMPOWERMENT SERVICESDIVISION: EDUCATION AND AWARENESS-RAISING

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: PRODUCTION GRADE A-BSALARY: R 180 903 – R 200 769 PER ANNUM

REFERENCE/CENTRE: • EES02/12/2013 (UPINGTON: ZF MCGAWU)• EES 03/12/2013 (KIMBERLEY)

Requirements: • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification in the natural science or education field • Atleast 1 year experience in the field of Environmental Education and/or Education • Excellent communicationskills, including presentation skills • computer literacy • a Valid driver’s license and good driving skills areessential.Duties: • Implement environmental education programmes to assist with the integration of environmentaleducation into formal education structures • Identify, conduct and facilitate environmental awareness cam-paigns for the general public and relevant stakeholders • Facilitate/conduct the celebration of internationaland national environmental days • Assist with the development and implementation of environmental pro-grammes to the youth • Assist with the development and distribution of resource and learning material •Foster working relationships with other government departments and relevant stakeholders to promote envi-ronmental education and awareness • Perform administrative and relevant related functions.Enquiries: Mrs. E Groeners at (053) – 807 7430

DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, PLANNING AND COORDINATIONSUB DIRECTORATE: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, SPATIAL AND DEVELOPMENT

PLANNING

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A-BSALARY: R 180 903 – R 200 769 PER ANNUM

REFERENCE: ICSDP 01/12/2013 - CENTRE : DE AAR (PIXLEY KA SEME REGION)Requirements: • Relevant Degree(s)/National Diploma (s) in Environmental Management and/or NaturalScience • At least three years’ experience in environmental management • Possession of a valid unen-dorsed code 8 (EB) drivers’ license • Job knowledge of Intergovernmental Relations, Project Management,Sustainable Spatial and Development Planning, Millennium Development Goals, Environmental challengesat local, national and international level, • Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) Process, Nationaland Provincial SOE Report/Outlook, • Environmental Implementation Plan and IDP Environmental Toolkit,Environmental Law and Regulations [especially NEMA and Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act] andIEM Tools • Computer literate • Sound interpersonal and communication (written and verbal), report writing,organizational, planning and disciplinary skills • Ability to apply analytical and innovative thinking to the plan-ning, development and environmental processes.Duties: • Acceptance of responsibility to manage human resources, administration, planning, execution,monitoring and evaluation of activities and contribute to sound financial and budget management • AnalyseDistrict and Local Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) at municipal level for environmental content as perlegislative requirement • Facilitate intergovernmental coordination and ensure cooperative governance andintegration of DENC plans, programmes, projects, tools and legislation into IDPs • Reliability to participate inLocal, District and National Government Fora, • Compile DENC Action Plan and update progress on all rel-evant environmental matters raised • Provide hands on support to all municipalities in the N. Cape with theirIDPs and sector plans • Compile and submit good quality reports related to: Fora attended, EnvironmentalImplementation Plan, State of the Environment Outlook, Integrated Development Plans, Outcome 10,Programme of Action, Working Group 3 and others.Enquiries: Ms Raylene Nel, Tel. (053) 807 7300/35 or Mrs Elise Lameyer, Tel. (053) 8077300/74

DIRECTORATE: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENTSUB DIRECTORATE : ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT

CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A:ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT

SALARY: R 331 566 – 379 107 PER ANNUMREFERENCE: ENF01/12/2013 (CENTRE: KIMBERLEY)

Requirements: • A 3-year Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent qualification • 5 years' investigationsexperience • 5 years' supervisory experience • Excellent working knowledge of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act (107 of 1998) and Regulations, National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (39 of2004), National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (59 of 2008) and Regulations and other related actsand regulations • Good managerial, report writing , organisational, administrative and financial managementskills • Designation as an Environmental Management Inspector will be an added advantage • Possession ofan unendorsed driver’s license • Applicant must be willing to travel long distances.Duties: • Manage the Environmental Enforcement Unit • Undertake investigations of complaints/transgres-sions in respect of environmental law contraventions • Coordinate the undertaking of criminal prosecutionswith the SAPS and NPA • Plan and execute law enforcement operations • Ensure proper record keeping ofEnvironmental Crime Statistics and compilation of relevant National and Provincial reports.Enquiries: Mr O.T. Gaoraelwe, Tel. (053) 807 7437

DIRECTORATE: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENTSUB-DIRECTORATE: BIODIVERSITY COMPLIANCE MONITORING

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A- B: BIODIVERSITYCOMPLIANCE MONITORING

SALARY: R180 903 – 200 769 PER ANNUM - REFERENCE/CENTRE:•ENF02/12/2013UPINGTON (ZF MCGAWU) •ENF02/12/2013 (KIMBERLEY)

Requirements: • 3-year tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation or equivalent degree in Natural Science• Good working knowledge of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10 of 2004)and Regulations, National Environment Management: Protected Areas Act (57 of 2003), Northern CapeConservation Act (9 of 2009) • Good report writing, organizational and administrative skills • Training anddesignation as an Environmental Management Inspector will be an added advantage • Computer literacy• Possession of an unendorsed driver’s license • Applicant must be willing to travel long distancesDuties: • Perform administrative related functions • Conduct biodiversity related advisory services• Responsible for marking, tagging and micro- chipping of wild animal specimens • Provide inputs in relationto the processing and issuing of Biodiversity Permits • Render proactive and reactive Compliance MonitoringEnquiries: Mr L. Muller, Tel. (027) 341 8360

DIRECTORATE: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENTSUB-DIRECTORATE : ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A-B: ENVIRONMENTALENFORCEMENT (2 POSTS)

SALARY: R180 903 – 200 769 PER ANNUM - REFERENCE/CENTRE: •ENF/03/12/2013:KURUMAN (JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE) •ENF/04/12/2013: KIMBERLEY

Requirements: • A 3-year Bachelor’s degree in environmental management or equivalent qualification• Good working knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) and Regulations,National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (39 of 2004), 2010 EIA Regulations and NEMA S24Gadministration • Good report writing, organizational and administrative skills • Computer literacy • Excellentinvestigative skills • Training and designation as an Environmental Management Inspector will be an addedadvantage • Possession of an unendorsed driver’s license • Applicant must be willing to travel long dis-tances.Duties: • Undertaking of proactive and reactive compliance monitoring site inspections • Respond to publiccomplaints of non-compliance with illegal developments, pollution and waste legislation • Provide support tolocal municipalities on regulation of waste management activities • Report and follow up on non-compliancespicked up during compliance monitoring inspections.Enquiries: Ms T. Tsimakwane, Tel: (053) 807 7440

DIRECTORATE: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENTSUB DIRECTORATE : ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A-B: ENVIRONMENTALCOMPLIANCE MONITORING

SALARY: R180 903 – 200 769 PER ANNUMREFERENCE: ENF05/12/2013 - CENTRE: KIMBERLEY

Requirements: • A 3 year bachelor’s degree in environmental management or equivalent qualification• Good working knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) and Regulations,National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (39 of 2004), 2010 EIA Regulations and NEMA S24Gadministration • Good report writing, organizational and administrative skills; Excellent investigative skills• Training and designation as an Environmental Management Inspector will be an added advantage• Computer literacy • Possession of an unendorsed driver’s license • Applicant must be willing to travel longdistances.Duties: • Undertaking of site inspections and investigations • Drafting of legally sound Compliance Notices/Directives • Drafting of informed recommendations on NEMA S24G applications, more specifically the EIAreview of unlawful activities • Plan, coordinate and undertake Compliance Monitoring activities.Enquiries: Ms T. Tsimakwane, Tel. (053) 807 7440

DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTSUB DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

ASSISTANT MANAGER: PAYMENTSSALARY: R252 144 – R304 587 PER ANNUM

REFERENCE: FIN /01/12/2013 - CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE, KIMBERLEYRequirements: • Applicants must be in possession of a 3-year Diploma / equivalent qualification or SeniorCertificate with 5 years Financial Accounting Experience in Government • Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, • Knowledge of BAS and Supply Chain Management Systems (LOGIS) • Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills and the ability to work under pressure are a prerequisite • Knowledge of the PFMA,Treasury Regulations, Standard Chart of Accounts and all Financial prescripts and guidelines • Strong com-munication and listening abilities • People management skills • Computer literacy (MS office package, espe-cially Excel) • Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS) , PERSAL and LOGIS • Financial management• Performance management • Good analytical writing and reporting skills • Interpretation of financial dataand transforming it into management reports • Knowledge and application of relevant legislation/policies• Good knowledge of the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) • Knowledge of compilation of AnnualFinancial Statements • Personal attributes: • Strategic and visionary leadership, • Self-driven, Self-confidentand innovative • Ability to work under pressure.Duties: • Bank Reconciliations, miscellaneous payments and cashier functions • Administration of thebank account of the Department • Assist in the compilation of Annual Financial Statements • RevenueManagement functions • Expenditure Management functions. (payments) • Ensure that the “end of finan-cial year responsibilities” is met in accordance with prescripts • Ensure that ledger accounts always reflectfavourable balances • Establish measures with a view to efficient financial management and record keeping• Ensure effective management of the Basic Accounting System • Ensure compliance with financial pre-scripts i.e. Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions,Delegations and departmental policies • Interpret financial policy and provide accurate guidance and adviceover a broad spectrum of financial matters • Draft circulars, submissions and memorandums with regard toall aspects of financial matters •Supervision of personnel and responsible for Staff Performance within theunit.Enquiries: Ms K Mackay, tel. (053) 807 7300

DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

RISK OFFICER - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LEVELSALARY: R 252 144 – R 304 587 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 9)

REFERENCE: FIN /02/12/2013 (STATION: HEAD OFFICE, KIMBERLEY)Requirements: • An appropriate National diploma/Degree in Financial Management with 2 years relevantexperience • Good interpersonal, analytic thinking, negotiation, communication (verbal and written), orga-nizing and planning skills • Innovative thinking and creativity, • Computer literacy, • Knowledge of PFMA,Treasury Regulations, Public Sector Risk Management Framework • Public service Anti-corruption Strategyand Departmental anti-corruptions measures, Departmental policies and procedures, principles and practiceof Enterprise Risk Management, Internal control and assurance, ERM concepts, framework and methodolo-gies and Framework for managing Programme Performance Information • Ability to work individually and in ateam, • Ability to work under pressure, • Self-driven with problem solving, self-supervision and managementskills.Duties: • Develop, implement and maintain an ERM framework and supporting policies and procedures• Develop and implement a strategic and annual ERM plan • Develop and implement risk assessment meth-odologies, models and systems • Assess and maintain the risk maturity profile • Facilitate the identifica-tion of risks utilising appropriate tools and techniques • Facilitate and coordinate the compilation of strate-gic and operational risk registers • Facilitate the development of risk response strategies (mitigation plans)• Coordinate the activities of the Departmental Risk Management Committee.Enquiries: Ms B.B. Mashobao, tel. (053) 807 7300/08

DIRECTORATE: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTSUB-DIRECTORATE: LABOUR RELATIONS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONSSALARY: R 252 144 – R 304 587 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 9)

REFERENCE: HRLR/01/2012 (STATION: HEAD OFFICE - KIMBERLEY)Requirements: • An appropriate degree / Three-year recognised National Diploma in Labour Law, HumanResources Management or Public Management or an equivalent qualification • 3-5 years’ experience in asimilar position • Knowledge of labour relations legislative framework for the public service, including theLabour Relations Act 66 of 1995 , Basic Conditions of Employment Act of 1997, Employment Equity Act55 of 1998, Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act 103 of1994, amendments to these acts and Public Service Resolutions • Experience in negotiations, disciplinaryhearings, conciliation and arbitration • Management skills and problem solving skills • Project management,research and analytical skills • Communication, , interpersonal skills and networking skills • Client orientationand customer focus • Knowledge of the PERSAL system • An unendorsed driver’s license.Duties: • Facilitate the implementation of high quality labour relations services to line functions and theDepartment • Facilitate the implementation of strategic, dynamic and proactive labour relations programmes• Ensure compliance with labour relations policy and framework and procedures • Promote sound labourrelations within the department • Facilitate meetings between union representatives and Management• Conflict and dispute resolution • Case management in respect of individual and collective disputes• Co-ordination of individual and collective grievances • Interpretation of various labour statistics • Monitorand co-ordinate functions to collective bargaining • Represent the Department in conciliation and arbitrationin the CCMA and the GPSSBC • Assist the Director: Human Resource Management in drafting of submis-sions and labour relations policy in the Department • Provide expert advice regarding labour relations issues,including disciplinary and grievance matters • Represent the Department on relevant forumsEnquiries: Mr K.J. v/d Westhuizen 053 807 7300 or [email protected]

DIRECTORATE: CHIEF DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICESDIVISION: COMMUNICATION

ASSISTANT DIRECTORSALARY: R 252 144 – R 304 587 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 9)REFERENCE: CORP/06/2013 (STATION: KIMBERLEY)

Requirements: • Degree / diploma in communications, Journalism or Public Relations • Practical experi-ence in a communications related environment between 3-5 years’ experience • Experience in the manage-ment of resources 2-3 years’ experience • Change Management • Knowledge on policy research, analy-sis and development • Planning and organizing • Retrieval of information on Internet and other databases• Finance (category C) • Time management • Legislation and policy applicable to the Public Service• National and provincial institutional framework • Interpretation • Creativity • Interpersonal skills • Analyticalskills • Conflict resolution • Ability to communicate issues in a tactful manner • Well- develop report writ-ing skills • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines • Supervisory Skills • Computer skills• Numeracy skills • Literacy skills • Influencing skills • Research methodology • Leadership skills• Commitment • Integrity • Professionalism • Loyal • Tactfulness • Accountability • Innovative • Objectivity• Must be in possession of a valid driver's license (Code 08) and proven ability to drive • Must be able andwilling to travel and work long hours including weekends and public holidays • Ability to work well underpressure and in a team.Duties: • Overall management of the Communications unit • Ensuring the implementation of the departmen-tal communications strategy • Maintaining the website of the department. • Provide a media writing functionfor the Department (this includes; media invitations, media statements, fact sheets, briefing notes, articles forinternal and external publications) in hard copy and electronically • Media monitoring and liaison • Ongoinganalysis of the media environment. • Maintain regular contact with news organizations • Arranging of pressconferences and scheduling of interviews with media (radio stations, newspapers, new media, television etc.)• Writing and researching of articles for newspapers and magazines • Regular liaison with public stakehold-ers, political and community organizations. • Research and draft speeches of the MEC • Assist with theorganizing of events of the department, e.g. campaigns, national days and other public events • Marketingof the department and its services. • Conduct media research; draft media plans; assist with compilationof exit reports; Revise and update the media database; Manage audio recordings for media distribution• Branding of the department.Enquiries: Mr P.R. Mogotsi at (053) 807 7300

CLOSING DATE: 10 JANUARY 2014Applications must be forwarded to: The Department of Environment and Nature Conservation, PrivateBag X6102, Kimberley 8301. Applications can also be hand delivered to the receptionist on the T-floorMetlife Towers “Post Office Building” Kimberley, marked for attention: Mr V. Fredericks.NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the setEmployment Equity targets. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and dis-ability status is required. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Servicedepartment or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf and should be accom-panied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) [Matric cer-tificate must also be attached] and ID-document and Driver’s licence [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/herapplication. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluationcertificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). No faxed or emailed applications will beconsidered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after theclosing date of this advertisement, please accept that your appli-cation was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected toa personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenshipverification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study veri-fication and previous employment verification). Successful candi-dates will also be subjected to the security clearance processes.Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowl-edge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probationperiod of twelve (12) months. The Department reserves the rightnot to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

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Kleuters houKerskonsert

JANIE, ERIN (JR.) ENERINWALKERhet saamopdieBondeltjie Vreugdedagsorg se Kersaand konsert gehou.

HENNING BURGER, Henning (jr.) en sy ma, Martine, hetalte lekker op die Kerskonsert piekniek gehou.

KLEIN CRONJE ELS en sy ma, JoAnn, het die Kerskonsert terdeë geniet.


Kleuters houkonsert

Anena Burger

DIE Bondeltjie Vreugde-dagsorg het op 5 Desember syKersaand gehou. Die kleinste maatjies het alte lekkergesing en selfs ’n passie saam met hul mammas opAfrikaanse volksliedere gedans.

Die personeellede van die dagsorg sê baie dankievir die ouers se vriendelikheid en ondersteuning oordie jaar heen.

Hul seënwens aan almal is: “Wishing you thewings to fly, the vision to dream wildly, the heartto love deeply and the spirit to embrace the beautyin life. Wishing you not just a smile, but laughter– not just happiness but pure joy – not justwealth, but Heaven’s Treasure and not justsilence but God’s Peace in your heart.”

KLEIN ASTRID NAGEL ontvang ook haar graad en is darem van volgende jaar af ’n kleuter. Foto’s: Anena Burger

MARGOSTEYN en André van Niekerk by die baba Jesus in die Bondeltjie Vreugdedagsorg se Kerskonsert.

CHRISTIAAN MARITZ is net so ’n klein bietjiebekommerd. Hy het nou wel sy graad met lofontvang, maar wat hou die kleuterskool nou virhom in?

NET soos die ander kleuters van die Bondeltjie Vreugdedagsorg hetAndré van Niekerk ook sy graad met lof ontvang.


SES gimnaste van die Kalahari-Gimi-nas-gimnastiekklub op Upington het aandie Suid-Afrikaanse gimnastiek-kampi-oenskappe deelgeneem.Die kampioenskappe het in Pretoria

plaasgevind.Tobie Smith (vlak 4) was eerste met

die vloer, tweede met die spronge enalgeheel vyfde.Danel Wickens het aan die vlak 6-18 jaar

deelgeneem.Al-delene Grewar was 27ste in die vlak

5-13 jaar.Kyla du Plessis was 37ste in die vlak 4-13

jaar.Jana Olivier was 31ste in die vlak

4-12 jaar en Arina van Wyk was 39stein die vlak 4-12 jaar.Vyf van die ses gimnaste is gekies

om in 2014 in Skotland afrigting tekry.

Gimnaste presteerop kampioenskappe

TOBIE SMITH Foto: Lanie van der Merwe

VAN links is Danell Wickens, Aldelene Grewar, Kyla du Plessis, Jana Olivier en Arina van Wyk. Foto: Lanie van der Merwe

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