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Potchefstroom Herald

admin November 27th, 2009

Arrive Alive skop af
Die inligtingsessie, bekendstelling en optog van die feesseisoen se Arive Alive-veldtog het Donderdag in Potchefstroom afgeskop. Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#1

Vuiste klap in familietwis
‘n Familietwis het glo tot die aanranding en naamskending van ‘n inwoner van Potchefstroom gelei. Lees meer..
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#11

Verkrag in Trimpark
Nog ‘n hawelose, ‘n 14-jarige seun wat ook in die trimpark langs die Mooirivier woon, is ‘n slagoffer van misdaad. Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#2

Investor claims against B3
A prominent businessman could not appear in the civil court on Tuesday because he had allegedly suffered a mild heart attack. Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#30

Stadsraadvoertuie onpadwaardig
Sestien voertuie wat aan die stadsraad behoort is getoets vir padwaardigheid, waarvan drie as onpadwaardig geklassifiseer is. Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#4

Spotlight on N12
The slump in civil road works post 2010 is the perfect time to put the N12 on the map. Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#5

Drie motors in botsing in Paryslaan
Drie voertuie was verlede Donderdag in Paryslaan in ‘n ongeluk betrokke. Lees meer… 
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#8

Spanish to inspect facilities
A delegation from the Spanish Soccer Federation will visit the university and the city council on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December. Lees meer… http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#90

Luiperds verloor staatmaker
Die Luiperds het een van sy groot seuns, die uithalerflank André Swanepoel, weens ‘n besering, wat die einde van sy loopbaan beteken, verloor. “Swannies’ het nie net die Luiperds vir ses jaar verteenwoordig nie, maar ook die Mielieboere menigte kere aangevoer. Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#9

Atletiek-raad ontbind
Atletiek Sentraal Noordwes (ASN) het verlede week ‘n spesiale algemene jaarvergadering in Potchefstroom gehou waar daar eenparig ‘n mosie van wantroue in die geskorste president van Atletiek SA, Leonard Cheuene en sy bestuur, asook in die ASN president Adam Motlagale en sy ASN-raad aanvaar is. Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#10

Potchefstroom Herald

admin November 13th, 2009

ANC officials masqueraded as task team?
The NW Provincial Legislature debated the annual report of the Department of Local Government on Tuesday.     Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#1

Kinders kom op vermoorde ma se lyk af
Kinders (jonger as tien) het verlede Sondag op die lyk van hul ma afgekom waar sy halfnaak en vermoor in haar bed gelê het.   Lees meer…
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Vrou met panga aangeval, toe verkrag
‘n Vrou en haar vriend is verlede Donderdag na bewering deur dié vrou se gewese kêrel met ‘n panga aangeval waarna die vrou verkrag is.    Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#2

Gru-vonds in water
Wat as ‘n visvang-uitstappie begin het, het vir ‘n visserman in ‘n nagmerrie ontaard toe hy ‘n ontbinde lyk in die water ontdek het.   Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#30

Government departments owe council R14 million
Tlokwe City Council is confident that debt to council by government departments will be resolved soon.    Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#4

Local traders fed-up with council
The situation in Sarafina turned ugly last week, as local traders are becoming increasingly impatient with Tlokwe City Council’s shifted deadlines.        Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#5

Eerste daar, eerste klaar
Ontevredenheid oor lang rye, ure se wag en swak diens om afsprake te maak vir leerlinglisensies en rybewyse is ‘n probleem wat al vir jare nog geen geen oplossing gebring het nie.    Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#8

Highveld, high drama
Confusion, division and frustration marked the special council meeting of 10 November, as councillors heatedly debated the long awaited Highveld Park, in full view of the public gallery.         Lees meer…
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Fietsryer trap die hele wêreld plat
Lizanne Naude, ‘n 25-jarige fietsryer van Potchef-stroom, het onlangs aan die Afrika-kampioenskappe in Namibië deelgeneem waar sy ‘n bronsmedalje losgery het.   Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#9

Top honours for local air show
At the Aeroclub Awards Evening, a glittering event in Johannesburg, the North West International Airshow took home the highest award for all the local airshows that took place in 2009 in the North-West.       Lees meer…
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People with Disabilities Parliament 2009

admin November 12th, 2009

In recognition of People with Disabilities in the North West, the North West
Provincial Legislature will be holding the People with Disabilities Parliament 2009
with a focus on evaluating issues wich affect People with Disabilities and what the
government can do to assist them.

18 November 2009

Ikageng Stadium - Potchefstroom - Dr Kenneth Kaunda District

09H00

The purpose of the event is to enable Members of the Provincial Legislature to
evaulate progress on issues raised previously during People with Disabilities Parliaments.

The objectives of Peopkle with Disabilities Parliament is to create a platform for People
with Disabilities to raise challenges on issues that effect them and makes recommendations
as well as to hold departments and all relevant structures accountable on matters related to
their competencies.

INVITATION ONLY

Contact Lindy and Mothusi on 018 392 7114 or 082 779 4643 for information

Witrand Hospital - Fete

admin November 12th, 2009

14 November 2009

Witrand Hospital Hall - C/o Deppe Street and Ventersdorp Road
Linda van der Schyff (018) 294 9100 x 9156 / 83 340 4044

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Curry & Rice /  Pap & Wors

Sweet Treats / White Elephant

Hamburgers / Cakes

Cold Drinks / Needle Work

Russian & Chips / Pancakes

Entertainment / Pudding

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Nicolas Louw

admin November 12th, 2009

28 November 2009

18:30 vir 19:00

Trimparksaal Ventersdorp

084 602 5197

Volwassenes     R100.00

Skoolkinders      R70.00

School of Music & Conservatory

admin November 12th, 2009

POSTGRADUATE PERFORMANCE EXAMS

A number of postgraduate performance exams will be held at the Conservatory towards the end of November. As they are presented as public exams, anyone may attend these performances for free.

Tuesday 24 November 2009, 11:00
M.Mus. exam : Elsabé Louw (soprano)
with Bernarda Vorster (piano)
Bach * Cantate No. 84, Ich bin vergnügt
Mozart * Exsultate Jubilate
Schubert * Der Hochzeitsbraten
Bellini * Care compagne … Come per me sereno (from La Sonnambula)
Puccini * Quando me n*vò (from La Bohème)

Wednesday 25 November 2009, 11:00
D.Mus. exam : Liesl van der Merwe (bassoon)
with Bernarda Vorster (piano) and several instrumentalists
Poulenc * Trio for piano, oboe and bassoon
Auric * Trio for oboe, clarinet and bassoon
Frnçaix * Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano
Chabrier * L*invitation au Voyage for voice, bassoon and piano
Françaix * Divertissement for bassoon and strings

Wednesday 25 November 2009, 14:30
M.Mus. exam : Catrien Mulder (piano)
Bach * Prelude & fugue no. 14 in f-sharp minor, Book 2
Bach * Prelude & fugue no. 18 in g-sharp minor, Book 1
Beethoven * Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major
Chopin * Fantasy in f minor
Bartók * Suite

Wednesday 25 November 2009, 16:00
M.Mus. exam : Ashan Peiris (piano)
Scarlatti * Sonatas in G major & B-flat major
Mozart * Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
Liszt * Funérailles / Les Cloches de Genève / La Valée d*Obermann

Thursday 26 November 2009, 11:00
M.Mus. exam : Henning Rüst (piano)
with Chris Mostert (tenor)
Schubert * Die schöne Müllerin

Jaco van der Merwe <jaco.vandermerwe@nwu.ac.za>
Director : School of Music & Conservatory
North-West University : Potchefstroom Campus
South Africa <http://www.nwu.ac.za/music/>
Tel. +27.(0)18.299-1699 | Fax. +27.(0)18.299-1707

Varsity unveils R3m high-performance computing facility

admin November 9th, 2009

The North West University (NWU), Campus Potchefstroom, has launched a R3-million high-performance computing (HPC) facility.The HPC field deals with cutting-edge computing technology. It incorporates processing, networking, storage and visualisation, and is a critical enabler in numerous applications that advance the frontiers of science – from the simulation of nuclear reactions to data mining the human genome.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Derek Hanekom says that research and development is essential to the attainment of South Africa’s socio-economic aims.

“We need to look to the abilities of com

puters to accelerate our work. The concept of HPC adds another building block to our capability to compete at the forefront of progress. To be successful, current and emerging research techniques increasingly require access to powerful computing capabilities. HPC capabilities have become a critical requirement in many fields of research in which it is impossible to remain competitive without access to HPC facilities,” Hanekom said at the launch.He noted that the new HPC resource would enable the university to remain one of the top research institutions in the country and extend its capacity to deliver excellent research.From government’s point of view, the main aims of HPC are to enhance South Africa’s globally competitive position and to help accelerate Africa’s socioeconomic upliftment through the effective application of high-end cyber infrastructure.Hanekom added that these aims were attainable, but only if they were supported by relevant advanced research techniques in research and development efforts – both academic and business focused – in all aspects of science, engineering, technology, medicine, finance and the humanities.He added that HPC ranked as one of three primary pillars in the national cyber infrastructure intervention that the department supports and that the South African National Research Network and Very Large Database programmes complement the HPC effort through the provision of high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity, and the effective management of a variety of notably large databases.
“This will support research initiated in other areas, such as our bid to host the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope, the National Bioinformatics Network, the Global Earth Observation System of Systems, and other international initiatives, including the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.”

Hanekom urged the university to use the HPC facility to fast-track the process of

improving the quality of life of all citizens.

Vaal Meander - The Vaal’s premier tourism information centre

admin November 9th, 2009

Events in the Vaal:  November 2009

Every Friday Night        Friday Night Entertainment at Stonehaven on Vaal, Vanderbijlpark

Every Saturday Night    Dinner Dance at Riverview Restaurant, Riverside Hotel, Vanderbijlpark

Every Sunday              Sunday Cruising Buffet and on the hour cruises at Stonehaven on Vaal, Vanderbijlpark

Every Sunday              Sunday Spring Lunch with Jazz Afternoon at Riverview Restaurant, Riverside Hotel, Vanderbijlpark

5 November 2009         “Veldfliek” at Henley High and Preparatory School, Henley on Klip

6 - 8 November 2009    Dome Adventure Festival in Parys, Free State

7 November 2009         J-Life Sports Ministry Mashie Golf Day Fundraiser at Riviera on Vaal Country Club, Vereeniging

8 November 2009        Julian Laxton & Jiana performing at The Wharf Pub, Vaal Oewer

15 November 2009       Sunday Lunch Cruise aboard the Liquid Lounge, Vanderbijlpark

21 November 2009       “Op die vrou af 2″ at Etienne Rousseau Theatre, Sasolburg

22 November 2009       Sunday Lunch Cruise aboard the Liquid Lounge, Vanderbijlpark

26 November 2009       Globetree (Carols by Candle Light) visit the 90.6FM website (www.906fm.co.za) to see where you can make your contribution!

29 November 2009        Christmas Market & Christmas Carols at Boswell Wilkie Circus

 
All event details at www.vaalmeander.co.za/events.htm.  For awesome specials see www.vaalmeander.co.za/specials.htm.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF TALENT, MODELLING AND ENTERTAINMENT

admin November 9th, 2009

SOUTH AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS OF PERFORMING ARTS 2010
 

We are proud to announce that the 13th Northwest Semi-final Rounds of the Annual South African Championships will take place on the 26 and 27 February, 2010 at Potchefstroom Town Hall .  Often called the “Olympics of the Performing Arts” Provincial Semi-final Rounds

This is our golden opportunity to be discovered. Lets be proudly South African and unite through music.

Talented South Africans in Dancing, Singing, Acting, Instrumentalists, Choirs, Rhythmical Gymnasts and Models may enter for this exciting event.  Ages from 5 years and upward entered, Males and Females.  Prizes that will be awarded at the SA Championships of Performing Arts  is Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in all Events and styles, Overall Category Trophies in all events, Grand Champion Cash Awards, males & females.  Both the Junior and Senior Grand Champion Award winner will receive a fully paid trip to Los Angeles to participate at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles,  July 2010.  Prizes valued at more than R200,000-00.

This will be the 13th Year that this event is hosted in South Africa.  It has grown into a very exciting and extensive event.  People are coming back year after year to celebrate the phenomenal talent we have in South Africa.

Will you be the next Worldstar in South Africa, we are inviting all dancers, singers, models, actors and instrumentalists to enter for this prestigious event.  You can contact us via e-mail at our office hennieh@potch.co.za   or phone us on the following numbers:

 
Provincial Agent:   Blue Moon Dance Studio

Hennie Heathcote   

Tel No: 082 8592871  or Email : hennieh@potch.co.za

Head Office : b2000@iafrica.com or by phone (012) 735 9902

Potchefstroom Herald

admin November 6th, 2009

Skootrekenaars om guns te wen, sê VF+
“Dit is duidelik dat Potchefstroom se burgemeester goedgunstigheid by sy mede raadslede probeer werf”, sê die Vryheidsfront Plus nadat besluit is om skootrekenaars vir deeltydse raadslede aan te koop.     Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#1

City council on the road again
Tlokwe City Council has re-launched the citywide bicycle project that started in 2007.   Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#11

Handseine veroorsaak glo ongeluk
Twee motors was Sondag in ‘n ongeluk betrokke nadat ‘n militêre polisieman na bewering verkeer vanuit sy motor probeer reguleer het deur onbeduidende handtekens te wys.    Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#2

12-jarige ontvoer en glo verkrag
Maandag is die lewe van ‘n fyn 12-jarige meisietjie onherroeplik verander toe sy deur ‘n “doodgewone Afrikaanse omie” ontvoer en vermoedelik verkrag is   Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#30

Tailings dam in the balance
North West’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and Rural Development has announced its intention to withdraw its environmental authorisation for a tailings dam at Buffelsfontein. The decision is subject to a fourteen-day period for representations and appeals.    Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#4

Dronkbestuurders loop rieme styf
Sewe en dertig motoriste is die afgelope naweek in Potchefstroom in hegtenis geneem, Primosa en Ikageng op aanklag van dronkbestuur.       Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#5

Karp konings
Andries Maree (39) ‘n finansiële beplanner by Sanlam in Potchefstroom, het saam met die Protea-hengelspan van 21 tot 25 Oktober in Barbaton, Frankryk aan die Wêreld Karp-hengelkampioenskappe deelgeneem.    Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#8

Curriebeker was ‘n enorme ervaring
Die Platinum Luiperds se seisoen het Vrydagaand met ‘n 18-17 nederlaag teen die SWD Arende tot ‘n einde gekom.         Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#90

Light developer. heavy levy
Small developers are being crippled by the massive increase in bulk service contributions for Potchefstroom developments. This follows Tlokwe City Council’s resolution in July 2007 to increase the levies by a hefty 450 percent.   Lees meer…
http://www.potchefstroomherald.co.za/top10.htm#9

Lopiefees!
Daar is iets in Gimmies se water, die vet weet, daar is.       Lees meer…
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