has been hit with a hefty R1 million administrative penalty and handed a 15-year debarment for instructing an independent broker to process payments without a client’s consent the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) released a statement announcing its regulatory action against van Wyk the FSCA imposed a R100 000 penalty on Wenru (Pty) Ltd (FSP 45153) the financial services provider involved in the case The FSCA’s actions followed an investigation into van Wyk and Wenru’s conduct “The findings of the FSCA investigation include that Van Wyk instructed Wenru to process payments without the relevant client’s consent and Wenru failed in their duties to observe the utmost good faith and to exercise the care and diligence required of them,” the Authority states van Wyk is prohibited for 15 years from providing financial services acting as a key person for any financial institution or offering certain financial services through outsourcing arrangements The order also stipulates that she has 30 days from 4 September – the date the administrative penalty order was issued – to pay the R1 million Failure to comply with this order could trigger the provisions of Section 170 of the Financial Sector Regulation Act (FSR Act) which allows the FSCA to file the unpaid penalty with the registrar of a competent court the order would hold the force of a civil judgment and could be enforced accordingly The same enforcement measures will apply to Wenru if the R100 000 administrative penalty is not settled within the prescribed time The FSCA also issued Wenru with a directive to strengthen its systems and processes to minimise the risk of clients suffering financial losses due to theft Wenru is required to submit a detailed report to the FSCA within 30 days (also from 4 September) outlining the measures it has implemented to address these risks and enhance its operational safeguards the independent brokerage was founded in 1998 by Peet Wentzel and has since grown into “the largest independent insurance broker in Middelburg Although the website highlights the brokerage’s “experts” Moonstone reached out to Wentzel to clarify Van Wyk’s relationship with Wenru and if either Van Wyk or Wenru plans to contest the FSCA’s findings by taking the matter to the Financial Services Tribunal (FST) Wentzel stated that Wenru will appeal the FSCA’s decision with the Financial Services Tribunal News24 reports that company records show Van Wyk was a director at Wenru until her resignation in 2020 Wentzel confirmed that the incident involved a single client Wentzel told News24 that the client contacted Wenru to make inquiries He said Wenru immediately investigated the matter and followed regulations to alert authorities Wentzel also noted that the client had filed a claim in court seeking reimbursement for losses from Van Wyk View Now View Now Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" +27 21 883 8000 AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale MIDDELBURG - Reinhardt Steyn and his three co-accused appeared in court on Wednesday WATCH: Middelburg farmer allegedly paid for aid in double murder It's believed the farmer accused Thembeni Mnguni and Wanda Mahlangu of stealing sheep Mining and Technical Exhibition (MTE) will drive innovation to the coal face on 14 May 2025.The annual MTE Middelburg/Emalahleni (Witbank) Mining & Industrial Expo will take place in Middelburg this year at Steelcrest High School on 14 May 2025 – rescheduled due to the fact that COALSAFE 2025 takes place on 8 May this year Last year 115 companies booked stands and 400 visitors came through to see innovation in action Historically this is MTE’s main coal exhibition the company has added a general industrial element to the focus on mining houses “Last year 115 companies booked stands and 400 visitors came through to see innovation in action and this year we expect an even greater turnout!” says Andrew Macnamara MTE always customises the expertise exhibiting at the tradeshow to answer the call of the industry operations and commodity focus in the area making sure that the exhibition “speaks” to the challenges of industry in the area through relevant exhibitors Macnamara notes that in his recent conversations with the operations in Middelburg in preparation for the show so its time to concentrate on maintenance and efficiency as producers streamline their operations to remain competitive in the current market environment.” month-on-month coal production contracted (-8.8%)1 Transnet rail and port inefficiencies remain a major constraint despite a notable improvement in the tonnages of coal railed in the latter stages of 2024 Coal railed to the privately owned and operated Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) “improved to around 52 million tonnes in 2024 up from 47.9 million tonnes in 2023…This is still significantly below the levels of more than 70 million tonnes Transnet railed annually to RBC between 2017 and 2020” 2 Although recent collaborative efforts by the Transnet Freight Rail Industry Recovery Team have provided some relief criminal activity and aging infrastructure remain significant obstacles to achieving efficient rail performance “Coal companies continue to work closely with Transnet to secure the 600km rail line from the coal fields to Richards Bay aiming to mitigate the impact of cable theft and vandalism that act as a constraint to exports.” With an annual output reaching approximately 235 million tonnes in South Africa coal is the country’s most significant mining commodity by production volume and it remains the backbone of South Africa’s energy sector – employing approximately 174 515 people directly in 2024 Minerals Council has noted that the global narrative on coal has been more nuanced after the European energy crisis in 2022 when the continent scrambled to find alternative energy sources after being cut off from Russian gas amid the Ukraine war There is now greater recognition that although the energy transition is an absolute imperative coal will still have a role to play for some time in providing baseload power where it is now considered to be a “critical mineral” because of the important role it plays in sustaining the economy Register for free to gain access the digital library for African Mining publications Click here to send us a message Bodies were recovered in two separate incidents after heavy rains caused flooding in Ladysmith A vehicle was washed away along the N11 between Ladysmith and the Bergville off-ramp last night. Northern Natal News reports that he and a passenger were driving in heavy rain when an oncoming vehicle seemed about to hit them plunging off the road and into the bush next to what is normally a small creek but had turned into a massive river of stormwater The car was sucked into the torrent and pushed along in darkness The driver recalled undoing his seat belt while the vehicle was submerged and managing to surface where he scrambled to safety and hailed a passing motorist A search-and-rescue operation for the passenger was launched and continued until the early hours of this morning before being called off K9 Search & Rescue divers Captain Chris Maree and Warrant Officer Jacques Meyer returned later this morning and located the body of the passenger still trapped in the vehicle A local farmer used a tractor to rotate the submerged vehicle there were emotional scenes as the family of a man who drowned three days ago gathered at the scene at around 11:00 His body was retrieved from the Klein Olifants River by SAPS divers at Protea and Walter Sisulu streets near the municipal infrastructure building Middelburg Observer reports a search party had been launched after reports were filed about a person drowning on Friday evening the man drowned after allegedly attempting to cross the Koppie Street low-lying bridge the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality had opened the sluice gate at Middelburg Dam after an intake of more than 700mm was reported Paramedics and police officers were present at both scenes and investigations continue into the incidents The body of the man who drowned on Friday evening was retrieved from the Klein Olifants River by SAPS divers on Protea Street in Middelburg This comes after a search party was launched after reports were filed of a person who drowned on Friday evening Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal Read original story on www.citizen.co.za JOHANNESBURG - Middelburg farmer Reinhardt Steyn and his co-accused are also back in court They face charges of kidnapping and assault Murder charges are expected to be added after the bodies of their victims were found The remains were discovered last week after police got a tip-off assaulted and set alight after being accused of stealing sheep Middelburg farmer Reinardt  Steyn and his two co-accused MIDDELBURG - In a murder case that has gripped two communities police are under pressure to produce key evidence Middelburg farmer Reinardt Steyn and his co-accused continue their bail application They are accused of burning two men alive after accusing them of stealing sheep The bail bid was postponed to allow the state to obtain outstanding evidence A payment of R50,000 allegedly ties four men to the brutal killings of suspected stock thieves questions have emerged about whether that payment was ever made MIDDELBURG - The state has added 2 murder charges against Middelburg farmer The trio are accused of burning two men alive for allegedly stealing sheep WATCH | Limpopo pig farm murder case postponed to October The accused were originally facing only assault and kidnapping charges with a charge of malicious damage to property also being added Boodskap van die Hoof/Headmaster’s Message Dit is weer tyd vir die jaarlikse kragmeting tussen Hoërskool Kanonkop en Steelcrest High School Hierdie is ’n geleentheid vir elke leerder om ons waardes op die sportveld uit te leef I wish all learners who will represent our school all the best I also call on all parents to come and support please remember: It’s not the will to win that is important; it is the will to prepare to win that is more important As we approach the highly anticipated sports Derby against our historical arch-rivals I want to take a moment to wish all our players the very best of luck and the incredible talent that Steelcrest High School is known for or track is an opportunity to demonstrate not just your skills You are representing not only yourself but your school and the entire Steelcrest family Let your passion and commitment shine through and always strive for excellence in everything you do To our supporters – thank you for your unwavering encouragement Let’s stand united behind our teams and show the spirit of Steelcrest High The Hoërskool Kanonkop first team hockey boys may be a young team but they are proving that passion and determination outweigh experience With unwavering zeal and a burning desire to succeed they give their absolute best every time they step onto the field and hunger for victory make them a force to be reckoned with On fire and ready to take on any challenge these boys are setting the field ablaze with their energy and commitment Vriendskappe en respek word deur gesonde kompetisie gekweek Ons skaakspan streef daarna om ons vaardighede te slyp en in die proses ons skool met trots te verteenwoordig Ons tennisspan is nie net ’n groep spelers nie akkuraatheid en ook ’n onstopbare dryfkrag Ons is ’n span wat vas staan in ons integriteit Ons is altyd daar om mekaar te motiveer en te help waar ons kan Ons koester ook die liefde wat ons as span vir ons sport deel ons is ’n familie wat bymekaar staan en elke uitdaging hand aan hand aanpak Our tennis team isn’t just a group of players We are a team that stands firm in our integrity We’re always there to motivate and help each other where we can We also cherish the love we share as a team for our sport Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game With a young but dedicated cross-country team we are excited to run the race where endurance is the ultimate winner fuelling the fire within to go further and faster Every stride is a step towards conquering greatness challenges – is all an opportunity for us to rise Our public speaking team is a dedicated group of confident and articulate speakers who strive for excellence in communication We support and challenge each other to refine our skills With a strong commitment to preparation and creativity making our team a dynamic and inspiring force and leave a lasting impact on every audience we address Middle: Boni Mtsweni (onderkaptein/vice-captain) we are incredibly proud to introduce our first team—a group of dedicated athletes who embody hard work proving that success is built on unity and determination We have no doubt that this season will be one to remember filled with thrilling performances and unforgettable moments We are proud to be Hoërskool Kanonkop’s first netball team and we encourage our community to come and watch our derby game Second row: Kiara Eggberry (afrigter/coach) Our first team hockey girls are strong-willed and work well together making sure they play as one during every game They are close friends who support and motivate each other to do their best on and off the field Front: Lelethu Mokgolomotho (vice-captain) Our first team rugby Lions are the heart and soul of our school they always strive to play to the best of their ability They never seem to back down from any challenge To each Steelcrest representative: Good luck with the upcoming Derby I know each one of you has the heart of a warrior and will not give up until the very end Remember why you stepped onto the field in the first place * 23 April -Afrikaanse Inligtingsaand vir graad 7’s * 7 May English Information evening for grade 7’s It seems you cannot keep Gavin Genis out of the spotlight WATCH LIVE, RELIVE THE ACTION AND MUCH MORE ON SUPERSPORT SCHOOLS For a third time in the 2024 cricket season it was Hoërskool Middelburg and Genis who came out on top against Hoërskool Nelspruit this time in the playoff round of the Fain Noordvaal competition on Saturday in Middelburg the allrounder terrorised Nelspruit with his right-arm off-spin bowling Genis ripped the heart from the Nellies' top order snapping up four wickets in no time at all before adding another a while later to walk away with match-winning figures of 5-43 Eduan Strydom was also impressive in the seven overs he bowled while opening bowler Hendré Nel did further damage with his 2-11 helping to restrict the side from Mbombela to a disappointing 118 all out The fight from Nelspruit was by no means over the top run-scorer in the Nellies' innings took it upon himself to try to single-handedly spur his team to victory He made a significant impact with the ball The experienced duo of Shaun Taljaard and Herman Potgieter saved the day for the home side to smash an unbeaten 43 from only 24 balls while Potgieter anchored the innings with a mature 37 to see Hoërskool Middelburg across the line in the 28th over The clash between Hans Moore and Hoërskool Garsfontein's Ysbere was which owed a lot to stalwart Xavier Coetzee's 43 after great bowling performances from Sebastian Bouwer (3-29) and Stefan van Staden (3-29) the Moories knew they were in a bit of trouble with a strong Garsies' batting line-up heading their way Reuben van Zyl got the visitors from Pretoria up and running and well on their way to victory with a well-played 51 Henré Everleigh and Kyle Wratten threw a spanner in Garsfontein's charge to victory Shaw spearheaded the Hans Moore attack by snapping up four vital wickets for 21 runs while Everleigh returned 3-32 and Wratten 3-34 as Garsfontein's challenge dissipated fell apart and they were bowled out for only 104 Merensky Landbou Akademie rolled Hoërskool Bastion for only 51 in an impressive bowling performance led by offspinner Rinaldo Borman's 4-27 after setting the hosts a challenging total The visitors from Limpopo also showed character with the bat as Logan Janse van Rensburg stepped up to the plate by contributing a timely half-century to boost the Plasies' total to 217 Kyle Crous bowled with good pace to assist Borman by snapping up 3-6 while Luka Heinlein was among the wickets again Hoërskool Dr Malan impressed by pushing Die Hoërskool Menlopark all the way but the Parkies eventually came out on top by three wickets Their win owed plenty to a wonderful innings of 76 from Matt van der Westhuizen Van der Westhuizen stood out with the ball snapping up 3-40 to complement the Menlopark spearhead Dokkies' Qihan Swanepoel impressed with a composed innings of 52 not out and helped the the side from Meyerton to a competitive total of 223/9 returning his side's best bowling figures of 3-31 but that wasn't quite enough for them to pull off an upset Hoërskool Nelspruit 118/10 (John Duncan 21; Gavin Genis 5/43 Hendré Nel 2/11); Hoërskool Middelburg 121/5 (Shaun Taljaard 43* Jared Carr 2/2); Garsfontein 104/10 (Reuben van Zyl 51; Kenan Shaw 4/21 Merensky 217/10 (Logan Janse van Rensburg 55 André Schoeman 2/39); Bastion 51/10 (Bennie 12; Rinaldo Borman 4/27 Matt van der Westhuizen 3/40); Menlopark 227/7 (Matt van der Westhuizen 76 MIDDELBURG - The case against farmer Reinhardt Steyn returned to the Middelburg Magistrate's Court on Thursday Their bail application was postponed to next week The pair face charges of kidnapping and assault after allegedly killing two men Steyn and Masilela abducted them believing they had stolen sheep Police continue to search for the men’s bodies MIDDELBURG - Police must now provide proof of their claim that Reinardt Steyn paid Dumisane Masilela R50,000 to help him kill Thembeni Mnguni and Wanda Mahlangu Captain Sipho Khumalo said their investigations showed a payment between the two men and two others are accused of assaulting and setting Mnguni and Mahlangu alight eNCA reporter Hloni Mtimkulu was at the Middelburg Magistrate's Court as the bail application for three of the accused continued.  JOHANNESBURG - Two bodies burned beyond recognition have been found by police following a tip-off The bodies are believed to be those of Wanda Mahlangu and Thembeni Mnguni They are believed to have been assaulted and killed by farmer Reinhardt Steyn and security guard Dumisani Masilela READ: 2 bodies believed to be Middleburg murder victims found The suspects appeared in court on Thursday for a bail application Mpumalanga's acting Police Commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi said a lot of processes need to be performed to identify the victims "We will allow the investigation to take place and we hope without doubt more information will come forward," he said SuperSport Schools Plus will be a special day for Hoërskool Middelburg‘s 1st XI regardless of the result of their Fain Noordvaal semi-final Follow all the action live on SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com) The Middies face the tournament favourites in their first-ever trip to the final four Optimism about the Middies’ cricket programme is high with some of the school’s top performers still having a number of years in the 1st XI ahead of them Gavin Genis has been his side’s best player throughout the year In the seven 50-over matches in which he has batted the young all-rounder has scored a total of 456 runs at an impressive average of 76 hitting two centuries and three half-centuries He’s also stamped his authority with the ball snapping up 22 wickets at an economy rate of 4.75 He’s bagged successive five-wicket hauls in his most recent outings If Middies are to pull off a shock and upset Waterkloof the off-spinner will have to perform well with the ball a lot will fall on the shoulders of Eduan Strydom He’s developed a useful habit of snapping up wickets at just the right time His stats also speak for themselves: he’s taken 25 wickets at just 3.9 runs per over Playing away from home is never as comfortable as playing at home and the Klofies will be challenged by Hoërskool Middelburg’s lower and slower wicket apart from in one game against a high-class spin bowling attack from Grey College in the Westvaal North-South T20 tournament they welcomed back from injury their best player of spin Divan Behrens will be oozing confidence after his fantastic 173 not out against Merensky Landbou Akademie last time out He’s put together an outstanding 2024 look forward to the assistance he will get from a slower wicket Ferreira’s economical right-arm seam bowling has played an integral part in Waterkloof making early inroads into their opposition’s batting His consistency and accuracy might just be the right combination for the wicket in Middelburg Related News Sensational Rowles Puts SA u19 1-0 Up in Namibia Cricket SA 2025-04-28 WINDHOEK: Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set South Africa Under-19 Men on their way to a one-sided 10-wicket win over TSHWANE: Building on the momentum of previous SA20 U19 Women’s Camps the second instalment of the SA U19 Women’s national training JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the 15-player South Africa Under-19 Men’s squad set to tour Namibia for a TSHWANE: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is gearing up to host two national training camps for the South Africa Under-19 Women’s team smashing an unbeaten 117 runs against Saints Christian School WINDHOEK: Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set South Africa Under-19 Men on their way to a one-sided 10-wicket win over Photo: Hoërskool Middelburg.Hoërskool Middleburg proved their cricketing superiority in Mpumalanga throughout the 2024 calendar year Relive all the action on SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com) They underlined those credentials on Saturday once more when they capped off an incredible season with a second Mpumalanga title following on their success in the 50-over Mpumalanga League by winning the provincial final of the Schools SA20 on Saturday Playing away from home against Hoërskool Secunda whom they had lost to by eight wickets earlier in the competition scoreboard pressure could play a key role in the final of the T20 competition keeping the Middies’ openers quiet while picking up four wickets in the first 10 overs Secunda star and Khaya Majola representative was the pick of the home team’s bowlers Luan Swart produced a similarly good spell conceding only 10 runs from three overs while also removing the Middies’ top scorer inflicted significant damage before he was sent back to the pavilion the lower-order batsman added a match-winning 33 runs Hendre Nel seemingly loves the fight as he carrying his bat for an unbeaten 23 as the trio helped the visitors to 138-7 in their 20 overs the Middies’ strong bowling attack took matters into their own hands The partnership between Nel (2/19) and Gavin Genis (2/12) yielded success for the umpteenth time this year while Nel got rid of Blankenberg to leave the home side wobbling within the first two overs turned the screws even tighter as the scoreboard reflected a grim 18/4 for the hosts He blasted five sixes and one four in an innings of 39 runs before he fell victim to the pick of the Middies’ bowlers He put the final nail into the Secunda coffin by knocking over three of the four remaining wickets to guide the visitors to a 16-run victory Hoërskool Middelburg 138/7 (Wian van Heerden 33 Daryl Chirumitikwa 23*; Alonzo Blankenberg 2/12); Hoërskool Secunda 122/10 (Walt Vorster 39; Herman Potgieter 3/22