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MP from Standerton wants to see improvement

Jul 4, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

Angel Khanyile, a recently sworn-in DA MP, has sketched Lekwa’s situation in parliament numerous times. The Standerton Advertiser spoke to the MP at the airport the past week. “I have used various mechanisms made available to us,” Khanyile said on June 21. “Most issues I raised, unfortunately, have not received much attention.”According to her, Standerton’s biggest challenges are inconsistent water supply and inferior quality of water; unemployment; and an incorrect billing system.
Mario en Zodwa se saak gaan na streekhof op Standerton

Jul 2, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

Die hofsaak van Clement Skhosana op 26 Junie is na 29 Junie uitgestel om ’n datum vir die streekhof te bepaal. Skhosana staan tereg op aanklagte van strafbare manslag en roekelose en nalatige bestuur. Dit spruit uit ’n voorval op 4 Februarie waarin Mario Iyapian en Zodwa Patricia Molebatsi die slagoffers was van ’n tref-en-trap-ongeluk in Walter Sisulurylaan. Volgens Rinus Fourie, die vader van Mario, het dit omstreeks 01:00 gebeur terwyl die twee op pad huis toe was.
Grootdraai Dam in Standerton at 88.8% level

Jul 2, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

Water levels continue to drop in Mpumalanga. According to the reservoir report of the Department of Water and Sanitation dated June 24, the average dam levels recorded a further drop from last week’s 94.4% to 94.2%. Levels also dropped in the water management areas with the Olifants WMA dropping from 84.9% to 84.5% and the Inkomati-Usuthu WMA dropping from 94.9% to 94.8%.
Hawks trace Ndlovu to Standerton Correctional Services

Jun 27, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

The Hawks Nelspruit-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation (Hawks) re-arrested John Edward Ndlovu (36) on June 14 on two counts of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. According to a media statement, Ndlovu was part of the ‘Ellese’ gang. The gang’s cases were withdrawn, pending ballistic reports during 2022. Upon receiving the forensic report, it linked Ndlovu to four cases through ballistics. A warrant of arrest was authorised.
Grootdraai Dam is now on 89.5%

Jun 25, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

Water levels of the Grootdraai Dam in Standerton continue to drop, dipping below 90%. According to the reservoir report from the Department of Water and Sanitation, dated June 17, the dam recorded a further drop from last week’s 90.4% to 89.5%. Grootdraai Dam is in the Integrated Vaal River System in the Gert Sibande District of Mpumalanga. This statistic is in line with the drops in the average dam levels and water management areas in the province.
About 50 parkrunners arrive at Standerton River Park

Jun 24, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

Forty-eight people participated in the parkrun on June 22, with one athlete improving his time and three first-timers also in line. Timothy Hoop completed the 5km at the Standerton River Park in 24:52, while Zakkai Wessels recorded 26:56 and Gabriella de Oliveira 26:59. Eugene Viljoen registered a new personal best of 28:10, followed by Janke Draper, who competed in her 50th event in 28:11. Ayanda Dlamini clocked 29:42, Jose Joseph 31:05 and Petra Fischer 32:10.
Groentegnologie word beplan vir Standerton

Jun 24, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

Die beplande belegging in groenenergie vir Mpumalanga is in omstredenheid gewikkel. Tutuka Kragstasie en Majuba Kragstasie is op die drumpel van Standerton en menige inwoners durf die koue, digte mis op ’n wintersoggend aan om by hul werk aan te meld. ’n Franse maatskappy is van plan om $3b (ongeveer R53 878 200 000.00) te belê in groenenergie op Standerton. Hydrogène De France beoog om 1 500MW sonpanele, gerugsteun deur sonpanele met 3 500MW ure in hidrogeeninhoud te installeer.
Melony Shimane is at the helm of the fire brigade in Standerton

Jun 21, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

Lekwa Municipality appointed Melony Denise Shimane on July 10 last year as the chief at the Fire and Rescue Department in Standerton. Shimane has been an employee of the municipality for 11 months now. Her qualifications include an advanced diploma in fire technology with TUT and a disaster management certificate with Unisa. She is currently studying towards a Bachelors Degree in Disaster Management at Stadio. “I believe in humility, perseverance against all odds and teamwork.
Sasol Junxion in Standerton donates money to NPO

Jun 20, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

Sasol Junxion Filling Station in Standerton chose Inkazimulo Ka-Nkulunkulu Stimulation Centre for a donation of R10 000 towards their needs. This NPO aims to create a friendly environment and awareness of the needs and rights of children with disabilities. They also do home-based care for children with profound to severe disabilities.
Gholfspelers hou mekaar op die tone by Standerton Buiteklub

Jun 19, 2024 | citizen.co.za | Marina Schoombee

Gerrit Nel het op 12 Junie met ’n puntestand van 20 on gholf geseëvier by die Standerton Buiteklub. Neville Ritchie was tweede oor nege putjies, gevolg deur Deon Grimsell met 10 en Freddie Welmans met 6. Tertius Brits was onoorwonne oor 18 putjies met 41 punte, gevolg deur Gert du Preez, Louis Gravitt en Attie Mouton met 37. Gerrit Coetzee en Kobie Coetzee het albei 36 aangeteken, met Stephen Nortjé op 35. Nico Lombard, Herman Mynhardt en Patrizia Lombard het 34 op die telkaart ingevul.