‘Addresssystemicneglect’
TEBOHO SETENA
Although action has been taken in the matter, and circumstances show promise of improving, the Free State Department of Health’s decision to use a freezing temporary maternity ward at Bloemfontein’s National District Hospital to accommodate mothers and newborns has been described as a gross violation of human rights
Strong sentiments on the matter have been aired by gravely concerned workers, as well as the Public Servants Association (PSA) trade union
A crisis involving the department’s maternity service has been ongoing since last year, when fire destroyed the maternity ward at the National Hospital Ultimately closed by the provincial Department of Labour on Thursday, 10 July, the ward that has since been used as a temporary maternity ward previously accommodated adult females The department issued a prohibition notice because of the cold conditions and babies subsequently
developing hypothermia
This followed several complaints by staff, who said they too were suffering due to the conditions, apparently arising from the neglect of maintenance They raised grave concerns regarding the high safety risks involved in occupancy of the temporary maternity award
Lynsie Pelser, spokesperson for the PSA, says the ongoing deterioration of healthcare infrastructure in the Free State has reached a critical point At the time of the notice being issued, she confirmed that babies had been struggling to keep warm
“Communities are being denied access to essential services, and healthcare workers are operating under unsafe and unsustainable conditions The people of the Free State deserve a healthcare system that is functional, dignified and responsive We cannot allow systemic neglect to continue while lives hang in the balance,” says Pelser
Mondli Mvambi, spokesperson for the Department of Health, has confirmed that the notice for discontinued use of the 21-bed maternity ward at the National Hospital was issued due to low tem-
peratures He explains the intervention activated as the diversion of low-risk cases to the MUCPP Community Health Centre and high-risk cases to the Pelonomi Hospital
Five babies have since been discharged and are doing well at home
“The department is actively addressing the situation through the Infrastructure unit of the Provincial Department of Health,” he says
The department has further stated that it will be furnishing a different ward in the National Hospital to accommodate mothers and babies
The actual maternity ward at the National Hospital was destroyed by fire on 7 July last year The fire also damaged other areas of the hospital: ward 3, for paediatrics; ward 5, which is classified as a mixed ward; and ward 7, for male patients
The temporary maternity ward was created to alleviate the influx at the Pelonomi Hospital’s maternity ward Evidence of the unbearable situation there became clear with the sight of pregnant women sitting on benches and some sleeping on the floor, while for hours waiting to be attended to
The temporary maternity ward at the Bloemfontein’s National District Hospital, for which the Department of Labour issued a prohibition notice
Photo: Teboho Setena
Fraud case continues
The Free State police’s ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and fraud pertaining to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) at the Department of Labour has culminated in the appearance of 16 suspects in the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court.
The arrestees are set to reappear on 15 August following their appearance on Wednesday 9 July
The suspects are: Kelopa Bethuel Mahlatsi (42), Kamoho Letuka (47), Thembinkosi Meshack Nelani (41), Pogisho Isaacs Senakgomo (60), Molefi Douglas Mayoba (55), Vuyo Kati (36), Tshendo Motshabi (38), Dintlese Jenipher Motshabi (51), Lehlohonolo Motloung (38), Lucas Marumo Lecoko (41), Thabane Clifford Nkolonyane (32), Senjanamane David Ramatsoele (35), Thabang Benedict Thipe (46), Vuyane Albert Njonondwana (49), Teboho
Theron Thwani (38) and Bongani Radebe (41)
They were arrested on separate occasions, with Mahlatsi the first to be apprehended on 3 July
He was arrested at the Bloemfontein branch of the Department of Labour by members of Crime Intelligence, the Tactical Response Team (TRT) and the Public Order Police (POP), as well as the police’s Mounted Unit
Brig Motantsi Makhele explained that the arrest followed a five-month investigation into allegations of fraud and corruption within the Department of Labour
He said an investigation into a sophisticated scam involved false UIF claims It is alleged that the mastermind
behind the operation recruited unsuspecting individuals and used their personal information to register false claims with the department
The money obtained fraudulently reportedly enriched the recruiter and, in some cases, was shared with the person whose identity was used
Makhele said the department reportedly lost more than R1,5 million He has
confirmed that the police have arrested numerous suspects in the Free State and Gauteng, based on prima facie evidence
The suspects were granted bail during their appearance Mahlatsi’s bail was set at R10 000, while Letuka and Radebe were granted bail of R3 000 and R2 000, respectively The other 13 suspects were granted bail of R1 000 each
Kelopa Bethuel Mahlatsi (middle) being escorted by members of the police,Sgt Mathe Sefuthi (left) and Lt Col.Tieho,during his arrest in broad daylight at the Department of Labour’s office in Bloemfontein Photo: Lientjie Mentz
Youth make earth into art
The Oliewenhuis Art Museum’s Kiddies Holiday Workshops this year culminated in impressive creative work Presented from 8 to 11 July, the event was held under the theme “Earth”.
It made provision for 80 children from the ages of 5 to 12 years, allowing aspiring artists to fully showcase their talent and creativity
KINDNESS ENCOURAGED
This year, The Love Trust invites South Africans to give of their time to support quality education and dignity for learners and future educators
A passionate advocate for education, Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world ”
Using Mandela Day, 18 July, as a catalyst for sustainable change, The Love Trust challenges all South Africans to move from moments to movements The message is: Whether you paint a wall host a workshop, or donate R67, your contribution is part of a bigger journey, a journey of hope, that supports learners from pre-primary through to high school and beyond
This year’s Nelson Mandela International Day will be celebrated under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity” Communities are called upon to organise events in the spirit of Mandela Day during July and to make a positive impact on their communities and contribute to a better world
The participants were encouraged to create and explore texture through sand and mud art
They could get in touch with the earth by drawing inspiration from and creating art made from stone, sand, soil, rocks and mud
Experienced visual artist Sonya Rademeyer taught these young artists how to create unusual snail art, using interesting prints made from paper “prepared” by live snails and creative recycling ideas
Participants were taught to make an insect using recycled materials; decorating and then shaping recycled materials into their favourite or fantasy insect
The art workshop also afforded them a chance to experience the creativity of ceramicists
“We took inspiration from the world around us to create our own unique clay artworks,” said
Marais, senior exhibition officer at the
With their trophees as the IDO African Championships in Sun City are from the left,front: Sereena De Gouveia (17),Jaydene Barnard (17),Mariana De Almada (10),Denise Breytenbach (10) and Tholoana Mabope (14); back: Elné Mostert (13),Leané Swart (17),Sizolwethu Ngidi (12),Anzel Raath (17),Ewané de Bruyn (13), Feliciana De Almada (17),Senicia du Toit-Breytenbach (Dance Domination coach),Hayley van Wyk (15),Sedi Mosala (15) and Fundokuhle Molaba (15)
Flowing poetry
LIENTJIE MENTZ
Dancers from Bloemfontein excelled in dance-offs, from as far as Poland and England to Sun City, these past few weeks
They first competed in the Disco Dance World Championship that was held in the Polish town of Grodzisk Mazowiecki from 19 to 22 June
In this showdown, Sizolwethu Ngidi was the only South African to reach the final stage, walking away with a fith place in the 13 to 14 year disco dance solo category
From there, a group of Free State dancers went to Blackpool, England, from 27 to 29 June
The TRI-BAL group, coached by Senicia du Toit-Breytenbach and Nadine Lahoud van Dance Illusion, won in the adult championship freestyle formation category of the World Dance Championship, and are the new world champions in this category
At the Freestyle World Championship in Blackpool Tholoana Mabope (14) received a third place in the U16 street dance solo female category
Sizolwethu Ngidi (12) took double silver, in the U14 boys world championship freestyle solo and the slowdance solo
Along with dance partner Nthati Theko (15), Sizolwethu reached a fifth position in the U16 freestyle pairs
All are coached by Du Toit-Breyten-
bach
Three Bloemfontein
coaches formed part of a group of 58 judges at the championship in Blackpool This included Du Toit-Breytenbach, Marilize Griffiths and Liezl Luyt Du Toit-Breytenbach was an adjudicator (one of 11) at IDO Disco World Champion
She and Griffiths also rece their Protea colours as coach Du Toit-Breytenbach and al of the dancers returned to Africa to take part in the IDO Championships from 29 Jun July at Sun City
Five dancers took 14 Afric at this championship
Fundokuhle Molaba took the 15 to 16 years disco solo slowdance, duo and small gr to 16 years) categories
Ewané de Bruyn took gold 13 to 14 years solo female, sl duo and small group (13 to 1 categories
Jaydene Barnard took gold 17 to 20 year age group in so slowdance and freestyle
Sizolwethu is champion in to 14 year solo male, slowda smallgroup (13 to 16 years) Denise Breytenbach (U12) and Mariana de Almada took gold in the duo children category of this championship
Wage tweaks hinge on many factors
LINDIWE SEBESHO
South Africans who are formally employed in either the government or private sector, expecting potential salary reviews and raises this mid-year, are advised to, at first, understand and consider the economic factors at play.
A realistic understanding potentially leads to constructive and better-informed salary conversations
It helps fostering a healthier employer-employee relations environment with focus on driving much-needed productivity for the country
However, the economic landscape is a complex and ever-shifting terrain
Whilst the inflation outlook has improved over the last few months, with the consumer price index (CPI) averaging 3,0% as at April, there is a lot happening both locally and globally that impacts employers’ ability to meet everyone ’ s salary increase expectations
Employers’ ability to increase salaries is influenced by several factors, including national and global economic growth prospects, company performance and affordability, as well as skills market trends
However, even with recent cuts, interest rates remain high, making debt expensive for individuals and organisations alike, and leaving both employees and employers under financial strain
While we dodged the VAT bullet, the increase to the fuel levy will still hit everyone hard, from individual motorists to company and public service fleets
This cost might be offset by expectations of lower fuel prices, but will still have an adverse impact on expenses
Additionally, rising food costs due to droughts and other climatic factors will put further pressure on budgets
Employers will also be hampered by weaker gross domestic product (GDP) growth than previously predicted, as well as global economic instability fuelled by American president Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs Tariffs on South Africa’s trading partners could create unwelcome local inflation, making organisations wary of committing to higher labour costs
A balanced approach is crucial to salary adjustments
This, considering the present economic circumstances
The intention is not to undervalue employees, but rather to explore comprehensive strategies for improving the overall employee value proposition in a manner that ensures business sustainability and job security
■ Lindiwe Sebesho is a master reward specialist and executive committee member at the South African Reward Association (Sara)
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Oliewenhuis Art Museum
Sonya Rademeyer showing children how to explore the process of creative art Photos: Supplied
Examples of the art created by some of the 80 children who participated in the Oliewenhuis Art Museum’s Kiddies Holiday Workshops
Orefile Kgamanyane at the world championship in Poland Photos: Supplied
Agriculture in the FS soars amid strain
TEBOHO SETENA
The DA in the Free State has applauded the province’s agricultural sector for its constant contribution to food security in South Africa.
This praise followed the latest report by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), “Agricultural Industry 2023: An Overview of the Results,” which revealed the Free State remains in second place regarding total economic contributions
Dated 26 June 2025, the report indicates that out of a national agricultural sector contribution of R424,5 billion in 2023, the province’s contribution was R68,2 billion, second only to the Western Cape, with R84,7 billion
Furthermore, the Free State’s national agricultural sector contribution to employment is 10,5%
The province’s agricultural sector consists of, among others, 42,5% livestock, 51% field crops, and 6,5% horticulture
“The DA regards the agricultural sector, which includes the entire agricultural value chain, as a provincial asset that must be protected and nurtured The sector provides employment and sustains small towns and rural economies
“The agricultural sector in the Free State continues to punch above its
weight regarding contributions to national food security, the national agricultural economy and employment, despite challenges,” said Roy Jankielsohn, DA spokesperson on agriculture
He referred to little support from the provincial government or mu-
nicipalities during the devastating fire seasons that cause injury and deaths, add to costs, damage property, and destroy livestock and grazing
According to Jankielsohn, prolonged challenges cripple the sector in reaching its full potential
“Negative political rhetoric and political threats with no consequences; constant threats of expropriation without compensation and poor roadsinfrastructure add to already high production costs”
He also mentioned high levels of rural crimes, which include farm attacks; stock and other theft; incidents of vandalism and the maiming of livestock; and a porous Lesotho border
These factors also lead to this sector incurring additional costs, it being a sector responsible for providing its own security
“
The DA remains the only party with a comprehensive rural safety policy,” said Jankielsohn
■ In general, the agricultural sector has lamented the Eskom tariff hikes for electricity usage that have been approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)
The sector is of the opinion that this impacts on its ability to water crops effectively and efficiently
The approved 12,7% increase became effective on 1 April to all Eskom customers, which is applicable to most farmers
Entrepreneurs can win by inspiring big change
TEBOHO SETENA
Social entrepreneurs stand a quality chance to take their business to another level by entering the Iwisa No 1 Community Champions competition
Applications close on 31 July, having officially opened on 15 June
This flagship competition aims to bolster township, rural and peri-urban upcoming businesses that are quietly solving South Africa’s most pressing challenges
It also serves as a platform to be seen, supported and celebrated: honouring everyday South African heroes and heroines driving extraordinary change and their small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) bringing about positive change in their communities
Entrants stand a chance to win their share of R240 000 in funding, with R30 000, R20 000 and R10 000 being allocated to the first, second and third place winners respectively
Emmanuel Mothae of Bots Bakers, the 2024 national winner, provides a testimony of the impact of the competition in terms of providing much-needed growth
After scooping the prize of R30 000, he reinvested this in the business, for it to become sustainable
The expert judging panel voted Mothae’s Bots Bakers as most deserving for his innovative thinking and vision
Mothae has five young men in his employment, using five tricycles to distribute freshly baked products like bread, buns, pies and muffins
“The competition is inspired by
the fundamental belief that each of us is able to do good and bring positive change This is made even more powerful when we do it together,” said
Sibongile Mooko, premier executive of marketing of the sponsor “Through this competition, we want to find them, engage with them and give them tools to scale their impact
“We want to shine a spotlight on their contributions and the challenges they face so that others can put up their hand to help and support them too”
The competition is open to social enterprises that have been operating for more than two years and are based in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng and Western Cape
For the link to the Iwisa No 1 online page where applications can be submitted, go to this story on the free page of bloem-express co za
The link has been made available at the end of the story
Roy Jankielsohn Photo: Supplied
Julian Singonzo (left) with Emmanuel Mothae of Bots Bakers,the winner of the 2024 competition. Photo: Supplied
Creativity on full display
TEBOHO
SETENA
A creative initiative for youths launched on 28 June, in Bloemfontein’s Bloem Plaza, is envisaged to unleash budding fashion designers’ full potential
The Talent Spotlight makes provision for the showcasing of creativity ranging from fashion design displays to entertainment performances It is the culmination of a collaboration between the plaza and Pacofs
According to Davian Weimers,
founder of Creative Pulse, this initiative is aimed at shining a light on the untapped creative potential within the Free State, transforming Bloem Plaza into a hub where talented youths can showcase South Africa’s rich heritage
“This is an innovative platform dedicated to empowering young artists, models, dancers and performers by giving them real opportunities to showcasing their skills,” said Weimers
“The Talent Spotlight is a perfect platform to celebrate and support young creative voices
With this powerful collaboration, local talent finally has a stage as bold and brilliant as their potential”
The launch was in the form of a dynamic celebration, showcasing both creativity in fashion and style, as well as lively entertainment performances by youth dance groups Weimers said that in the build-up to the official launch, a series of flashmob events were hosted during May at venues including Mimosa Mall, Hoffman Square, and Bloemfontein’s Eduvos campus
The live performances included
the talented guitarist David Stassen (11), the energetic group Forbidden, and the musicians Southside Blocboy, Jae, and Gwijo Diamond
In addition to the flair on display, was the vintage-inspired costumes styled by the Pacofs costume department, aimed at inspiring the flow of even more creative juices
According to Weimers, BloemPlaza Talent Spotlight will be ongoing throughout the year, presenting and hosting a series of creative events to empower and inspire the next generation
A modelling pair showcasing costumes designed for women.
Photos: Teboho Setena
Models display a range of vintage yet fashionable costumes for men and women during the launch of the Talent Spotlight campaign at the Bloem Plaza in Bloemfontein
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Top players bred locally
The Free State is again represented in two groups selected for a rugby tournament taking place in Middelburg in Mpumalanga, starting on Thursday, 17 July.
The province boasts five of the eight players of the two South African (SA) Schools squads of last year
The Western Province’s Josh Neill, Markus Muller, Briint Davids and Jordan Jooste, as well as Ethan Adams and AJ Meyer from the Free State, along with the Sharks’ Zekhethelo Siyaya and André Poulton of the Golden Lions all featured in 2024, and were again included in the two squads of 26 players each
The Western Province has the most representatives in the two groups eight players in the SA Schools team, and 12 in the SA Schools A squad
The annual showpiece between the two sides will kick off at 15:00 at the Hoërskool Middelburg, hosts of the FNB U18 Craven Week tournament Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby, congratulated all the players selected for the SA Schools and SA Schools A teams
“Your hard work, dedication, and performance have earned you this honour,” said Alexander
“We also acknowledge those who missed out, and remind you that your journey is far from over We celebrate not only the selection of these teams, but the promise of a pathway that nurtures excellence, resilience, and opportunity
“These young athletes represent the future of South African rugby, and while we honour those selected, we encourage every player to remain committed to their journey”
Lwazi Zangqa from Border has been named as the head coach of the SA Schools side and will be assisted by the Bulls’ Cobus van Dyk The SA Schools A team will be coached by Flash Malinga of the Sharks, with Clinton van Rensburg of the Western Province named as his assistant
26 JULY
The Kimberley Harriers Running Club presents a 10km women s race commencing and ending at the rugby field of the Diamantveld High School Enter to compete in the 10km or 4 5km event starting at 08:00 Visit the club on Facebook for more information
The Diamond Generation Invasion Spinshow is hosted in Kimberley at the Monstermob Raceway Gates open at 09:00 A line up of spinners will be in action Dial 072 847 5586 or 063 156 4843 for more information
16 AUGUST
The Vaalharts Proman 150 off-road racing event takes place at the Proman hanger in Hartswater Dial 082 881 1464 or 061 006 8715 for more information and enter on racecontro co za
30 AUGUST
The Race2TheKaroo MTB Challenge commences and ends at the Witput Country Lodge, Hopetown, taking cyclers on a 160km journey through the Northern Cape Visit oryxendurance co za for more information
