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                                                   Friday September 7, 2018

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                                                       The Williams family. Photos supplied by
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                                                       the family.                                                                                          tyre chewing lions
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Mother and son critical after
giraffe attack in Hoedspruit
A female giraffe who had recently given birth attacked Hoedspruit               Sam Williams has conveyed his gratitude to all emergency personal,
                                                                                                                                                            50 KM FOR DANIEL
                                                                                                                                                            Local duo take on Greek
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resident Katy Williams (35) and her three year old son, Finn on Monday        ER24, the medical team of Busamed Modderfontein Hospital, the                                        - page 3
late afternoon just a mere 150 metres from their home.                        management team and residents of Blyde Wildlife Estate as well as
   According to a press release that the HOEDSPRUIT HERALD received           the community of Hoedspruit for their assistance and support in this
from the property where the incident occurred, Blyde Wildlife Estate, the     difficult time for him and his family.
mother and child were found by the woman's husband whilst they were             The estate manager of Blyde Wildlife Estate, Riaan Cilliers, confirmed
still under attack from the animal at approximately 18:00.                    the incident,“We are all in shock about this very sad incident and we
   The husband, Sam Williams, managed to chase the Giraffe away. Katy         ensure the family that they are in our prayers".
Williams and Finn were treated on the scene by Hoedspruit Medical               Cilliers confirmed that the giraffe in question has a two month old calf,
Rescue as well as a medical doctor from Hoedspruit, Dr Victor Loftie-         which might had an influence on her behaviour.
Eaton.                                                                          Sam Williams, a resident of the United Kingdom, and his wife,
   The patients were transferred to a local airfield and the medical team     originally from the United States of America, are both scientists with
worked relentlessly to stabilise mother and son while waiting for two         post PhD experience in animal related fields.
helicopters to arrive from ER 24.                                               Williams confirmed that he understands nature and with the                  BE MORE
   The helicopters arrived later in the evening and Finn was the first to     information available at the time of going to press, he regarded the
be airlifted to Busamed Modderfontein Hospital in Johannesburg. The           incident as an unfortunate act of nature, where the giraffe saw his wife
                                                                                                                                                            Locals roar with the
mother then followed shortly in the second helicopter.                        and son as a threat to her young one.                                         hearts of lions
   An operation was performed on Finn during the early hours of Tuesday         The family has asked the public and media to kindly respect their                                  - page 8
morning to release pressure on his brain due to injuries sustained. At the    privacy during this very difficult time that they are going through. Any
time of going to press, both mother and son were stable but in a critical     further queries will be handled by their family lawyer, Me Marina Botha
condition.                                                                    from Botha & Lovegrove Attorneys situated in Hoedspruit.
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                                                                                                                                                                                 Delegates at the
                                                                                                                                                                                 conference.

                                                                                                  Recognising biodiversity
                                                                                                  economy during conference
Help SANParks
                                                                                                  KRUGER to Canyon Biosphere Region                   the national system of innovation, including
                                                                                                  environmental monitors attended the                 national imperatives, such as, job creation,
                                                                                                  Biodiversity Economy Innovation and People          unemployment and inequality, which are
                                                                                                  and Parks Conference in Venda on Saturday,          guided by the principles of sustainable

identify ‘tyre chewing’
                                                                                                  August 25, which was a turning and learning         utilisation and conservation of the country’s
                                                                                                  point for them.                                     biological indigenous resources by hosting a
                                                                                                    Daddy from the Lekgalemeetsi CPA                  National Biodiversity Economy Innovation
                                                                                                  said, "Government ministers, provincial             Conference in Limpopo Province, which is in

lions in Kruger
                                                                                                  premier and other government dignitaries            attendance by the President of the Republic
                                                                                                  were addressing the citizens about the              of South Africa.
                                                                                                  importance of biodiversity, material remains          Some of the anticipated outcomes of
                                                                                                  on archaeological sites and economic                the Biodiversity Economy Innovation
                                                                                                  development, to mention a few."                     Conference are that the innovation potential
                                                                                                    He continued stating that, "Financial             of the biodiversity economy is recognised
HEADING to Kruger this weekend? Well            understanding of this strange behaviour and       assistance was orally requested from our            and promoted, the potential of the
there’s a ‘tyre chewing’ lion gang on the       whether it is one individual responsible or       honourable president to improve our                 biodiversity economy to yield a salient return
prowl and SANParks need help identifying        whether the whole pride is exhibiting this        economy through green initiatives. In his           on investment is recognised and considered
the perpetrators.                               behavioural issue. This is where SANParks         speech, the president seems to be passionate        for promotion in high level investment
  A pride of ‘tyre chewing’ lions have been     needs your help.                                  about biodiversity conservation and he stated       summits of the country and the job creation
reported north of Satara in the Kruger             Visitors are being encouraged to take pics     that our country is ranked number three             opportunities of the biodiversity economy are
National Park and SANParks are requesting       of the pride and share these to SANPark’s         worldwide for having diversity of human             acknowledged and considered for profiling in
assistance in identifying the perpetrators.     social media platforms such as Facebook,          species and natural resources with Brazil           the high level jobs summits of the country.
  KNP Managing Executive, Glenn Phillips        Twitter, Instagram.                               being number one, followed by Indonesia."             The Biodiversity Economy Innovation
says, “We have received information from           Guests are requested to photograph               South Africa has a long history of formal         conference brought together stakeholders
various tourists who have witnessed this        the lions in such a way so as to capture          and informal initiatives linked to innovation       from the wildlife industry, academia,
behaviour. We would like to appeal to the       unique identifying features such as scars,        in the biodiversity economy. The domestic           traditional leadership and government.
open safari vehicle operators specifically to   ear notches and even the unique pattern           and international trade of biodiversity             The stakeholders deliberated on innovative
be on the look-out as the behaviour of the      of whisker spots. Guest safety remains            economy innovation products contributes             ideas that promoted sustainable utilisation
pride is of concern and might pose danger to    paramount so visitors are only asked to assist    3 billion to national GDP, and by the               and conservation of the country's biological
occupants”.                                     if it is safe to do so.                           year 2030, the sector aspires to grow the           resources. The conference aimed to ensure
  Visitors are advised to be cautious if they      “We also request visitors not to get too       economic stream at ten percent per annum,           that the biodiversity economy produces
do come across this pride and witness the       close to any animals for footage at a sighting,   and add an additional 110 000 new jobs.             healthy returns on investment. The scope
behaviour.                                      or refrain from placing any items on the            The purpose of the Biodiversity Economy           of innovation products in the biodiversity
  Veterinary Wildlife Services aims to          vehicle exterior or tyres which might attract     Innovation Conference was to profile the            economy included bio prospecting and
collar one of the pride members in order to     and encourage animals to approach the             Biodiversity Economy with the People and            bio-trade products such as cosmetics and
monitor its movements and gain a better         vehicle,” says Phillips.                          Parks Programme as an investment-ready              pharmaceutical; wildlife and ecotourism
                                                                                                  platform and as a significant contributor to        products.

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Brother and sister duo
swim 50 km for charity
LOCAL residents and brother and sister,         with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD).
Troy and Lilly Otto are currently undertaking   Through the Benjamin Osmers foundation
a marathon of a swim in Greece, all in the      and in memory of Benjamin Osmers, Troy
name of charity.                                and Lilly hope to raise enough funds to get
  Their unaided 50 km swim will take them       Daniel a much needed high-tech adjustable
on an unforgettable journey through crystal     standing frame to make his life a little easier.
clear waters of the Ionian Sea.                   In addition, Daniël's Lion Heart Challenge
  They are carrying everything with them in     took place in Hoedspruit last weekend and
order to tackle the self-assisted swim, along   local residents took part in challenging
Zakinthos and Kefalonia’s eastern shorelines.   obstacle races in order to raise funds for
  The swim is done to raise awareness and       Daniël. See back page.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Allen Mabaso, on behalf of the Learner
    Harry Moyo handing over a                                                                                                                                                                                                           Representa ve council together with School principal
    cer ficate of apprecia on to Wikus                                                                                                                                                                                                  Harry Moyo, explaining how difficult it is trying to
    Viljoen.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            study from home.

Learners to benefit from donated portable showers
                                                                                                                                                                        stated Harry Moyo, the Moses Mnisi High school principal.                                     the Learner Representative council explained how difficult it
Refiloe Matome refiloe@herald.co.za
                                                                                                                                                                          The school principal further elaborated that when                                           is trying to study from home, "I am a grade 12 learner, and it
                                                                                                                                                                        companies or individuals recognise their efforts and see what                                 is very difficult trying to study at home and coming to school
TRAINING Force together with Working Force handed
                                                                                                                                                                        they are trying to achieve and extend a hand to help them                                     we feel better around one another, we are united like a family.
over three portable showers to Moses Mnisi High School in
                                                                                                                                                                        achieve their goals, that on its own is a great contribution that                             I have learnt one thing today, and that is 'if you really want
Cottondale, Acornhoek on Thursday, August 30.
                                                                                                                                                                        anyone can make to their movement.                                                            to go far in life you need to take some people with you and
  “As a Group, we decided to donate three portable showers
                                                                                                                                                                          "Moses Mnisi Secondary School will never disappoint,                                        the only reason why you live is to improve the lives of others
to the school in order to help their grade 12 learners with
                                                                                                                                                                        regardless of all forces that are around. We shall keep on                                    and not yourself. If people who do not even know us or where
better hygiene facilities. The showers cost just over R50 000,”
                                                                                                                                                                        producing great results and make sure that the community of                                   we come from can do this for us why can’t I improve my own
said Wickus Viljoen, Training Force’s Regional Manager.
                                                                                                                                                                        Cottondale is occupied by professionals," he concluded.                                       community’,” concluded Mabaso.
  "I would like to extend my gratitude on behalf of Moses
                                                                                                                                                                          Viljoen further stated: "We are very privileged to hand
Mnisi Secondary School to thank Training Force for what
                                                                                                                                                                        over the portable showers to the school. We believe that
they have done for our our school.
                                                                                                                                                                        these showers will aid the learners not to only excel in their
  “We are the living testimony that we can indicate that the
existence of Training Force is to improve the lives of other                                                                                                            examinations but to reach
people. The reason I am encouraged to come to school every                                                                                                              beyond the stars. This

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Meet Mark Peters, Nelson
morning is because I have one sole goal, to improve the lives                                                                                                           projects lies closely to our
of my people and I can only do that by working very hard                                                                                                                heart as at Training Force we
at the school so that each and every learner enrolled at the                                                                                                            work closely with learners."
                                                                                                                                                                          Allen Mabaso, on behalf of

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Arbor Week in the first week           are attractive to herbivores.                                         Belastingadvies.               for families,groups or
of September, it is a time to          In the evolutionary arms                                              Boedelberedding.
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economic value in South Africa         tannins.                                                              Hersienings.
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associated with them.                  higher tannin levels.                     service from from           walls (new & repair),         Baobab from R300 p
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the sex of an unborn child can            As they feed away on mopane            and     our        Major                       GN001772                   GN001736
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6                                                                                                                             SCHOOLS                                            HOEDSPRUIT HERALD Friday September 7, 2018

                                                                                                                 Laerskool Mariepskop se Graad 6 leerders,
                                                                                                                 leer prakƟes hoe die stemproses tydens ‘n
                                                                                                                 verkiesing werk.
                                                                                                                 In die foto stem Tihandré Reynecke en
Die Graad 5’s beoefen Argeologie in                       Riepies se Graad 1’s het verlede week                  MarƟn Schoeman is die onaĬanklike
die Sosiale Wetenskappe klas.                             gebak en brou.                                         kommissaris.

                                                                                                                                                             BrigeƩe Ntuli who came third in the three kilometre cross country event
                                                                                                                                                             for girls U/12.

Die Riepies se Graad 7’s leer van naaldwerk en ontwerp en maak hul eie pennesakkies.

Akademie is Riepies se hoogste prioriteit
AKADEMIE is Laerskool Mariepskop se hoogste                                                    Die Riepies gebruik bekwame, kundige personeel wat
prioriteit.                                                                                  bydra tot die skep van ’n positiewe selfbeeld by elke
  Dit is die een aspek wat die grootste verskil in ’n kind                                   leerder.
se toekoms kan maak.                                                                           Die leerders van Laerskool Mariepskop geniet elke dag
  By Laerskool Mariepskop pak ons akademie met                                               by die lekker plek.
entoesiasme en pret aan.

                                                                                                                                                             Thapelo, Dimpho and Kananelo (U/13) competed in the three kilometre
                                                                                                                                                             cross country event aŌer playing in the elite league hockey game on
                                                                                                                                                             Saturday.

Riepies se ywerige onder 0/11A’s staan gereed om die korthoekie te                                     Pippa Bierman is op spoed en vasberade om die bal
verdedig en wen 2-0.                                                                                   weg van haar opponent te kry.

Riepies hokkiespelers doen hulle ding
LAERSKOOL Mariepskop het die afgelope Vrydag teen                                              Die Riepies hou styf duimvas dat al die spanne sal
Laerskool Dr. Annecke en Laerskool Tzaneen gespeel in                                        vorder tot by die semi-finale.
die plaaslike hokkieliga.                                                                      Met hul durf, ywer en deursettingsvermoë behoort die
  Die spanne het uitstekend gevaar en met drie wenne                                         spanne hulle goed van dié taak te kwyt.
terug gekom.                                                                                   Die Riepies staan bankvas agter hulle.

    VACANT STAND
    BLYDE WILDLIFE ESTATE
    HOEDSPRUIT
                               THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2018
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       :0                                                                                                                                                    The Drakie cross country team who competed for a place in the LLSV team.
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                                                                                                                                                             Drakies cross country
      VENUE: STAND 6 BLYDE WILDLIFE ESTATE, HOEDSPRUIT
                                                                                             MA 995                                                          season finishes at Unicorn
                                                                                                                                                             ON Saturday, the Cross Country        to do their best.
    Portion 6 of the Farm Blyde Wildlife Estate 619 Registration Division KT                                                                                 athletes from Drakensig Primary         Drakies are very proud of
    Limpopo - Extent: 3 055m²                                                                                                                                went to Unicorn to compete in         Brigette Ntuli who came third
    VACANT STAND IN THE BEAUTIFULL BLYDE WILDLIFE ESTATE.                                                                                                    their last event of the season.       in the three kilometere race for
    Directions: On R527 from Hoedspruit towards Strydom Tunnel,                                                                                                The learners who participated       girls U/12.
    ±20.8km.                                                                                                                                                 had a change to make the LLSV           Drakies are so proud of all
    R10 000 REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION DEPOSIT PAYABLE!
                                                                                                                                                             team.                                 the cross country runners who
               5% Deposit Plus Commission : Bidders to register & supply proof of identity and residence.
               Regulations to Consumer Protection Act: www.vansauctions.co.za                                                                                  They were excited to                participated in this year’s cross
               Tel (013) 752 6924 | Jaco 072 252 4380 jaco@vansauctions.co.za                                                                                participate and looked forward        country season.
                 ALSO TO BE VIEWED ON “WWW.VANSAUCTIONEERS.CO.ZA”
Mother and son critical after giraffe attack in Hoedspruit - Letabaherald ...
HOEDSPRUIT HERALD Friday September 7, 2018                                                       SCHOOLS                                                                                                  7

The grade RR’s in front of the big yellow fire truck.                                                   Riepies spog graag met hul grondslagfase leerders wat aan die Afrikaanse Eisteddfod deelgeneem het.

Die grade RRE’s poses with a fire truck.

Drakies enjoy the fire department                                                                       Die senior leerders van Laerskool Mariepskop, is met goue lepels in die mond gebôre, en presteer
                                                                                                        uitstekend by vanjaar se Afrikaanse Eisteddfod.

THE grade RR's and grade RRE's from
Drakensig Primary School had the
                                                        making the day an exciting educational
                                                        experience for the learners.
                                                                                                        Riepies maak digters trots by Eisteddfod
opportunity to visit the air force base's fire            They enjoyed the outing and now
department on Thursday, August 30.                      understand the role of the fire department      RIEPIES het 'n beoordeelaar wat amper nie              Twee Riepies ontvang goue seëls.
  During the outing, the toddlers learned               better.                                         betyds opgedaag het nie, behoorlik gewys               Die beoordelaar was die gesoute Louise
the importance of the fire brigade in their               The learners got the opportunity to ride in   wat se talent versteek is in Hoedspruit.            Lachenicht.
community.                                              one of the fire trucks.                            Een-en-Dertig Riepies het aan die tweede            Die kinders het aan haar lippe gehang met
  The learners also got the opportunity to                The grade RR's and grade RRE's from           Afrikaanse Eisteddfod deelgeneem.                   al haar raad en aanbevelings.
touch the equipment.                                    Drakensig Primary would like to thank W/O          Nege leerders verower diamant,                      Sy was baie in haar noppies met ons
  Drakensig Primary School would like                   Mohabe for making the day possible.             vyf dubbelgoue, tien goue en vier                   Riepies se talent en sien uit om volgende jaar
to thank the fire department officials for                                                              silwertoekennings.                                  weer hier in die Laeveld te kom kuier.

Daar word hard gewerk om die pad skoon te kry.          Die ongeluk se wrakstukke word opgetel.

Almal saam met David met die vol vrag.

Hoedspruit Voortrekkers ruim op
HOEDSPRUIT Voortrekkers, het vir die                    opgeruim.
tweede keer hierdie jaar, die pad vanaf                    Dit is vir die Voortrekkers ‘n riem onder
Kamogelo tot by die Drakensig-afrit                     die hart wanneer die gemeenskap saam
skoongemaak.                                            betrokke raak ter ondersteuning van
  Binne 'n uur het die handjievol kinders en            plaaslike projekte.
volwassenes 15 vullissakke met afval gevul.                Die kinders kan nie glo dat mense nie
  David van Letaba wireless-internet, het               omgee vir hulle omgewing nie.
goedgunstiglik met sy voertuig gehelp om die               Hulle het die projek geweldig baie geniet
sakke op te laai en te gaan stort.                      en die roomys op die einde van die roete was
  Die wrakstukke van ‘n vroeëre ongeluk                 ‘n heerlike bonus.
op die hoek by Van Rensburgsaal is ook
Mother and son critical after giraffe attack in Hoedspruit - Letabaherald ...
LiƩle warriors ready to take on Daniel’s Lion Heart Challenge last weekend at the Blyde Adventure Camp.

Be more, be inspired...
MARINA Otto, the mother of Daniël Otto, wrote to the HOEDSPRUIT HERALD in order
to fill the Hoedspruit community in on how Daniël’s Lion Heart Challenge went last
                                                                                                 he plans to overcome this, by making Hoedspruit a priority on his calendar, and even
                                                                                                 though he is not physically in Hoedspruit at times he will continue to seek out corporate
weekend.                                                                                         investment to help offset travel, logistics and collateral that promotes Hoedspruit and its
  She reminds us all to be inspired, BE MORE...                                                  citizens through grassroots programs.
                                                                                                    WarriorRic’s vision for Hoedspruit is PRESENCE. Nothing happens till we show up.
   Hoedspruit hosted the very first annual Daniel’s Lion Heart Challenge at Blyde                Keep showing up, regardless of how difficult it is! Face your fears, overcome the naysayers
Adventure Camp on Saturday. This event attracted young and old, the fit and the not so           that reside in your head, and find your purpose. If you only take home one message
fit all in support of Daniel Otto, a courageous little local 5 year old boy who suffers from     WarriorRic delivered it is the following: “I want them to know that they are Great because
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, and other special needs children in our local area.               they are Grate-ful. And I want them to make their bed... like a Soldier” (If you attended
   The event consisted of 3 tailor-made obstacle courses, 400m Little Hero Race, 5km race        one of his talks you willunderstand this reference)
and for the brave the 10km race were participants got a bit dirty, but in most cases a lot          Organizers of this event would like to thank the following people or businesses:
dirty in the name of love!                                                                       WarriorRic, Blyde Adventure Camp, NTT Toyota, Tshukudu Decking, Letaba Timber,
   This event exceeded everyone’s expectations by far, over 400 individuals took part in         Little Bush, Hoedspruit Medical Rescue, Hoffmans Thatching, Blydevallei, Bundox,
this event and over 1000 people supported the event on the day. Our MC for the day was           Sausage Tree Safari camp, Leopardo electrical, Hi-Q, Jahara, Brondal Treated Timbers,
the amazing motivational dynamo WarriorRic.                                                      Oasis Water, Afrique Water, Pam Golding,Heidi Lee Smith, Kruger2Cayon, Deon J
   During his 5 day visit WarriorRic visited Hoedspruit High, Southern Cross, Lowveld            Breytenbach, Overbrug, Hoedspruit Plaaswag, Lowveld Academy, Total Hoedspruit,
Academy, Laerskool Mariepskop, Laerskool Drakensig, Jahara treatment centre and                  Laerskool Mariepskop, Forever Resorts Swadini, Hackett’s Hideaway, Badger projects,
the Black Mambas anti-poaching unit. Accord to WarriorRic one recurring aspect of                MTO Lowveld, Ludie Erasmus vervoer, Coastal Hire, Benjamin Osmers foundation,
Hoedspruit is how powerful our community is, which is a much needed gap in our society           Troy and Lilly Otto, PostNet, Steers, Agri Box, Hornbill, The Great Outdoors, Michael
today is the sense of community and camaraderie. Everyone in Hoedspruit knows each               and Lindsey Dickerson, Anri Smit,Lafras and Cora Tremper Mariepskop Kleuterskool,
other, they pitch in where they can and stuff just simply gets done- without a fuss, and         Annamie Meintjes, Godding and Godding, Moriah foods and everyone who sponsored
with a whole lot of hugs!                                                                        prizes.
   WarrorRic feels passion is something we all have and believes it is innate. Some of us           This event was so successful that we made R50 000 towards the cause. The Lion Heart
just choose to share more of our fire than others. WarriorRic is definitely one of those         Challenge already has commitments from individuals and companies to get involved
people who shares his inner fire until he is convinced that as many as possible can              again. Anyone interested in getting involved or donating to the Lion Heart Challenge
feel it, not just witness it. The passion our community displayed moved WarriorRic so            2019 for Daniel and other young warriors suffering from Muscular Dystrophy can contact
much that he has decided to visit Hoedspruit often, and continue to engage as many               Marina Otto on 082 823 8414 or m.vanheerden2@gmail.com
Educators, Parents, Learners and generally those in need of encouragement in order to               Look out for next year’s date soon.
help transform society through building personal brands with an accountable leadership              I will leave you with this, Sometimes real super heroes live in the hearts of small
acumen.                                                                                          children fighting big battles…. Be inspired, BE MORE!
   Although physical distance between Hoedspruit and where he lives is an obstacle
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