Blood donors honoured for gift of life
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) celebrated Nicholas Prinsloo (78) by presenting him with a Donor for Life award for reaching his milestone of donating 400 units of blood.
In this manner, Prinsloo has saved many lives.
He was recognised at the Donors For Life awards ceremony held at the University of the Free State (UFS) on Saturday, 15 February.
Other recipients had their donation listings start with 50, whereas Prinsloo stood out with his number of 400.
Prinsloo’s commitment to donating blood to save lives began while he was enlisted in the army in 1964.
Thereafter, he continued with his efforts and went on to encourage family members to also donate their blood for this worhty cause.
Prinsloo was honoured by the SANBS for his continual efforts in inspiring both present and future generations to donate their precious blood. His remarkable feat of donations equates to the potential saving of 1 200 lives through his contributions.
Remarkably, this Bloemfontein resident still boasts a clean bill of health.
“This a blessing from the Almighty God, continuing to donate blood and helping to save lives.
“The Heavenly Father has blessed me with a healthy life. I still do not take any chronic medication at my age. Blood, and especially healthy blood, is a must to have, over a nice cellphone or any nice material things. We can do nothing without blood, and this is what encourages me to continue donating blood,” said Prinsloo.
He received a standing ovation from the 85 donors in attendance.
These attendees form part of the 322 blood donors the SANBS has recognised for their contribution to saving the lives of their countrymen.
HIS REMARKABLE FEAT OF DONATIONS EQUATES TO THE POTENTIAL SAVING OF 1 200 LIVES
Prinsloo is closely followed by fellow donors who have donated up to 325 times. They are Dirk van Heerden, Bertie Visser and Basil Kingston. The 322 donors celebrated their success in reaching their respective donation milestones.
) According to the SANBS, less than 1% of South Africans are active blood donors. The blood bank aims to collect 3 000 units of blood per day to ensure a safe and sufficient blood supply in the health care system. Every unit of blood can save a minimum of three lives, as blood is separated into red blood cells, plasma and platelets.
South African poultry industry in running for significant growth
The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) is optimistic about the significant growth of the industry during 2025, whilst continuing to grapple with challenges and uncertainties.
The organisation pointed out that the contagious pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) remains the most pressing concern in addition to high costs and power supply.
Sapa is projecting the country’s poultry market to grow by 5,8% annually, driven by the rising demand from households and the food service sector. It attributes to significant investments made to increase its slaughter capacity from 19,5 million birds per week, to 22,5 million birds per week, although it is currently only slaughtering 21.5 million each week.
The positive outlook is further to a significant recovery from the 2023 HPAI outbreaks.
According to Sapa, the domestic poultry industry is a R65 billion strategic national asset, the second largest agricultural sector, employing almost 58 000 South Africans across the value chain – making it the largest employer in the country.
To date, no farm has been able
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to adhere to the stringent biosecurity protocols required for vaccination approval, creating a dilemma for the industry. Without vaccination, the sector remains vulnerable to the devastating effects of renewed outbreaks of HPAI.
With the risk indicator in red, influenza is affecting most of the European countries and most of the states in America at present.
In terms of poultry production and contribution nationally, the Free State is fourth with 13%, with the North West leading with 25% of the entire broiler in South Africa. Mpumalanga is second with 23%, and the Western Cape at 14%. Limpopo and the Northern Cape are producers with the lowest rates, producing only 3% of South Africa’s broilers.
show promises to be a spectacle
This year’s Bloem Show will run for nine days: from 25 April to 3 May. The theme for this year is “Carnival”, and it will be the 142nd instalment of the consumer event.
Elmarie Prinsloo, Bloem Show’s chief executive officer (CEO), said the public holidays 27 and 28 April, as well as 1 May, falling within the span of the show this year offered an opportunity for everyone to visit.
She said the agricultural championships were fully booked, with 23 participating breeds – from horses to sheep, goats and cattle.
“The entertainment programme is finalised, and final preparations for the fun fair – with one or two new rides –are in process. The show experience is great for children and a special memory for life,” said Prinsloo.
She confirmed a few exhibition areas
were open for booking, as well as entries for the dairy product competition, for dairy manufacturers; and the creative arts, crafts and handwork section. Those interested in entering can visit bloemskou.co.za, with the closing date for the dairy section being Wednesday, 19 February, and that of the creative arts, crafts and handwork section being 19 March. Last year 2 342 entries were received for the latter section, a 13,3% increase compared to the 2 067 entries received in 2023.
Prinsloo said children could enter in large numbers to participate in the arts, baking, writing and needlework sections of the show.
Last year’s show reportedly attracted 126 327 visitors over a ten-day period, more than in 2023 when about 93 722 people attended.
Bloem Show is regarded as the largest event of its kind in central South Africa, being the only in the country combining entertainment, agricultural championships, and commercial activities on a large scale. The economic injection of the event to Mangaung is calculated to be more than R35 million per annum.
Ticket sales are already open, which creates a great opportunity to budget for show cost and fun fair tickets. Ticket sales at computicket.com opened on 1 February.
Early birds can be on the lookout for specials and the April Fool special that applies to 1 to 4 April. An early bird special on fun fair tickets is also open until 24 April.
Season tickets are available at the Bloem Show office.
Teboho Setena
TEBOHO SETENA
These donors rejoiced after receiving a medal each for a record number of blood donations. From the left are Boitumelo Mogoje, Mokgosi Jonas and Marelize Swarts. They are part of the group of 322 donors the South African National Blood Service celebrated at a function held on Saturday. PHOTOS: TEBOHO SETENA
Donors the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) presented a special award to for reaching their milestone of donating blood. From the left are Dirk van Heerden, Bertie Visser, Nicholas Prinsloo and Paul Goetham (zone donor services manager for the SANBS).
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Growth stimulated
The Free State Petroleum Distributors (FPD), a Astron Energy-branded marketer in the Free State, held its Corporate Social Investment Initiative on Wednesday, 12 February, at the Marallaneng Secondary School in Ficksburg.
Thabo Seretse, managing director for the FPD, grew up in Ficksburg and said the reason behind choosing Marallaneng was inspired by the slew of challenges faced by its learners and community.
The Social Investment programme is centred around a “dignity pack” for disadvantaged girls across the Free State.
Wife sentenced
The tax fraud case amounting to millions of rands against a couple formerly of the Free State, has concluded with the sentencing of the wife to direct imprisonment, while the husband walks free.
The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein has sentenced the guilty party, Jessica Marieka Janse van Nieuwenhuys (35), to 12 years’ imprisonment, acquitting her husband, Petrus Willem Janse van Nieuwenhuys (35).
Jessica was sentenced on Wednesday, 12 February, after being found guilty of fraud and contravention of the Tax Administration Act.
to Gr. 12 girl learners all received a Mina cup at the event last week.
The Mina cup is made from 100% medical grade silicone. It is bio-compatible, and lasts up to five years.
As Astron in the Free State, they have decided to support young girls who cannot afford sanitary products and end up missing school during their monthly cycles, which clearly sets these girls back from their growth and development.
The Mina menstrual cup is a sustainable solution to stop them from missing school, simply because these disadvantaged young girls cannot afford what is called a “dignity pack.”
The Gr. 8 learners received a Mina journal, and 512 Gr. 9
As a branded marketer of Astron Energy, the FDP’s social investment programme in the Free State promotes sustained socio-economic growth through two key focus areas which is education and health. It is very clear that due to increasing levels of unemployment, low levels of economic activity, and low-income levels it has become even more critical for organisations, big or small, to be good corporate citizens particularly in the communities where they operate.
The local government which includes the office of the mayor’s programmes, the Department of Health, and the Department of Education were invited to attend the event.
This branded marketer of Astron Energy also invested in the school’s feeding programme for the day. In total, 1 049 children of Marallaneng were fed through this initiative.
Seretse went on to encourage the girl learners in attendance with these words: “You might struggle now, but everything will come together through perseverance, determination, faith, courage, hard work, and study.
Challenge draws near
LIENTJIE MENTZ
A pleasant route through the streets of Bloemfontein, including the grounds of Tempe, the University of the Free State (UFS) and Grey College, awaits runners taking part in the Mimosa Mall Marathon on Saturday, 1 March.
Participants can enter the marathon and half marathon either online or at Mimosa Mall on 27 and 28 February, from 14:00 to 19:00, where registration will also take place. Entries for these two races close on 28 February. Runners can also take part in a 10 km an 5 km race.
All participants will receive goody bags at registration.
The marathon is inspired by the race presented by Mimosa Mall in 2024, which proved to be a huge success. More than 1 000 runners took part in last year’s event.
Jaco Ebertsohn of Bloemfontein Striders says there are plenty of enquiries about the Mimosa Mall Marathon.
The timing of the marathon is well planned, as it is the last opportunity for runners to qualify for the Two Oceans ultra marathon (5 April) and half marathon (6 April) in Cape Town.
The marathon is also a provincial qualifying event for the Comrades. Furthermore, the half
marathon forms part of the Free State championship.
There are R32 500 of Mimosa Mall gift vouchers up for grabs for race winners in various age categories.
The Mimosa Mall Marathon is presented in association with the Louzanne Coetzee Foundation. Coetzee will start the races on 1 March.
Entry fees are: R200 (42 km), R150 (21 km) and R120 (10 km). A temporary licence of R50 can be bought before the race. The entry fee for the 5 km fun run is R80.
Entries for the 5 km and 10 km races can still be done before the races start at the Mimosa Mall outdoor parking, which will be the race park on the day of the event.
André Rossow, Mimosa Mall marketing manager, says they are looking forward to this prestigous race, and call on all Free State athletes to enter and be part of the fun.
“As a key gatekeeper of the Bloemfontein community, relationships, collaborations and partnerships remain of utmost importance to us when planning and executing events of this nature,” he says.
“We are partnering with Bloemfontein Striders, who has been setting an unmatched pace in executing events like this, as one of the oldest running clubs in Bloemfontein.”
Her sentencing was the outcome of probing by the Welkom Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team and the South African Revenue Service (Sars), after uncovering discrepancies in tax returns between 2018 and 2022.
Arrested last year at their current location in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), the couple have been appearing in court since May last year following their arrest. They were both granted bail of R50 000 each during their first appearance in the Kroonstad Magistrates’ Court on 27 May.
WO Fikiswa Matoti, provincial spokesperson for the Hawks, said the court had found Jessica guilty of 174 counts of fraud and 24 counts of money laundering.
“All counts were taken together for the purpose of sentencing, resulting in 12 years’ imprisonment. She was declared unfit to possess a firearm,” said Matoti.
Evidence presented in court revealed that Jessica, an accountant, had been responsible for bookkeeping at four freight companies based in Parys, and had made fraudulent submissions.
“She submitted fraudulent tax returns on behalf of these companies, and further
submitted fraudulent returns on behalf of her husband, who was at the time employed by a company doing projects at different mines.
“As a result of the fraud committed, Sars suffered a loss amounting to over R9 million,” confirmed Matoti.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), in counts one to 26 the accused unlawfully and with the intent to defraud, gave out and misrepresented to the Commissioner of Sars that the value added tax (VAT) returns for the tax periods submitted on behalf of the vendors and entities represented the trading activities of the said entities, and that the said entities were entitled to VAT refunds claimed.
Previously, the NPA estimated the tax fraud had cost the revenue service about R45 million, and R75 million to the public purse.
Maj. Gen. Mokgadi Bokaba, head of the Free State’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (or Hawks), has welcomed Jessica’s sentencing and also commended all state agencies for their involvement and for ensuring a lengthy sentence.
She said it would send a stern message to other criminals.
“A process to recoup what was benefited from this crime is underway,” she said.
The Mimosa Mall Marathon – as well as a half marathon and a 10 km and 5 km race – will take place on 1 March. PHOTO: REBLEX
Jessica Marieka Janse van Nieuwenhuys PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Petrus Willem Janse van Nieuwenhuys, acquitted of all charges.
At the event in Ficksburg are, from the left, Charlene Edwards (procurement and promotions coordinator), Teboho Zulu (FPD), Heidi De Gouveia (personal assistant), Thabo Seretse (managing director), Trevor Elie (executive director), and Michelle Zerwick (business consultant). PHOTO: COLEEN CILLIERS
TEBOHO SETENA
Bittersweet emotions linger
TEBOHO SETENA
There is a sense of great relief for the parents and family of Tennique Joubert (6), the only surviving learner of the tragic accident on the N8 highway in Bloemfontein, while grief still lingers for her three peers who died.
The incident occurred when the Chevrolet Spark transporting the young learners to the Dr C.F. Visser Primary School was involved in an accident with a Toyota Hilux bakkie at an intersection on the highway, on Friday, 24 January.
Relief followed Tennique’s recovery after being comatose and undergoing a successful surgery. Upon her discharge from the Netcare Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, 12 February, there was a guard of honour for her where the accident happened.
Tennique survived alongside Adri Jonck, whose daughter, Leané van Papendorp (8), also died in the fatal crash. Jonck, who was driving the Chevrolet Spark, escaped with minor injuries and was treated at the hospital. The driver of the bakkie escaped unharmed from the fatal crash.
Tennique’s family could not contain their joy. “It is unbelievable what happened to my daughter. I am very happy,” said Toine Joubert, who shared in the moment of embracing Tennique with Brendin Berry, the girl’s father.
“It means a lot to us seeing Tennique alive, considering the other three children could not
survive the accident. I am thankful to all people who prayed for her recovery and also took the time to come and witness my grandchild returning home,” said Johan Joubert, grandfather.
The grief-stricken families of the three deceased victims, Ryan (6) and Ayden (8) Smit, as well as Leané were not present. Ryan and Aiden were the children of Yolandé and Martin Smith, manager of the Maselspoort Resort and Conference Centre.
The Bloemfontein police have since confirmed they were probing a case of culpable homicide. Details about the accident are still sketchy. According to eyewitnesses, the crash reportedly occurred in the middle of the intersection.
Bank card fraudster given a sentence
A Bloemfontein man has been found guilty on a charge of fraud, and was slapped with a sentence of either paying a fine or spending three months in prison.
The Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court sentenced Mabone Julius Moshopje (34) on Thursday, 23 January, for the crime he was accused of committing in 2013. Moshopje’s sentencing was the result of an investigation by the Bloemfontein Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team.
This probing revealed he went on a spending spree with a stolen bank card, purchasing clothes at a men’s fashion
clothing store at Bloemfontein’s Twin City shopping complex. The victim is a woman.
WO Fikiswa Matoti, provincial spokesperson for the Hawks, said the court has ordered Moshopje to pay a fine of R6 000 or serve three months in prison.
She said the sentence is wholly suspended for five years on the condition the fraudster is not convicted of the same offence during the period of suspension.
“He was sentenced after pleading guilty to the charge of fraud,” said Matoti.
She said the victim reported the case in 2013.
“On 15 May 2013, the complainant
The Free State premier, Maqueen LetsohaMathae, is set to deliver her second State of the Province Address (Sopa) on Friday, 21 February. She will speak in the dome venue at the Lemo Mall Green Park in Bloemfontein. This will coincide with the official opening of the Free State Legislature for 2025.
A media statement has confirmed that Letsoha-Mathae is expected to outline key policy goals and deliverables for the coming year, stating the province’s effective response to the challenges met during the period under review.
In her maiden address on 8 August last year, Letsoha-Mathae committed her executive council to prioritising the critical goals of driving inclusive growth and job creation; reducing poverty; and tackling the high cost of living and building a capable, ethical and developmental state.
The commitments are aligned with what is envisaged for her five-year premiership tenure, the start of which she termed a moment of great re-awakening and the ushering in of a completely new society.
Letsoha-Mathae explained that prioritisation of these goals by government had been outlined by Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa in his
Love bears all things
DR MAFOLE MOKALOBE
If falling in love were a person, then tragedy will be his or her name. The volcanic eruption of emotions. The thunderous sound of your heartbeat. The speak in tongues that will leave the divine in awe. With that look, the smile, the touch, you lose yourself – never to return to yourself. Just fireworks. This is the fall and not the rise.
Nothing ever prepares us for the fall.
You meet a stranger and give them the power to damage, hurt and break you, but with the hope that they never do.
Imagine. You strip down to the core of yourself and let others look inside the windows of your soul with a patient eye.
Slavoj Žižek, Slovenian philosopher, describes the act of falling in love as violent.
You feel helpless, torn, fearful and broken. Not surprising, according to the Greek philosopher, Plato. There is plenty of madness that changes the state of our being in the idea of love.
If anything, “love is a serious mental disease.” So, do not stress. It is okay, and you are not alone.
Beneath the tragedy of falling in love is the mysterious, intriguing and transformative beauty of love. It is a reminder that love lives and we love it.
As mere mortals, we surrender to the desires of love.
We are weakened by the endless storms that are our emotions. How flawed we are to subject ourselves to this tragedy. Crazy, right?
Pieces of our souls need to be connected to others to complement us. And when the opportunity to love comes knocking on our hearts, we should say, I receive. This is the tragic complexity of falling in love.
received an alert from her bank that her bank card had been used to purchase clothing items amounting to R2 005 at Markham stores in Bloemfontein, whereas she was in Pretoria at the time.
“She reported the matter to the police and a case docket was registered, then referred to the Bloemfontein Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team for further investigation,” said Matoti.
She said the accused had breached the conditions of bail, failing to reappear in court, resulting in a delay to finalise the case.
“A warrant of arrest was issued,” said Matoti.
Opening of Parliament address on 18 July. In committing to the task she said: “We will implement these priorities with renewed vigour.”
The provincial government is under pressure from the public and opposition political parties, owing to factors of deteriorating infrastructure, the state of economic development and growth, and unemployment.
As Rumi, the great 13th century Islamic Sufi mystic, advised: “You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens.” So, falling in love sets us on Aladdin’s magical carpet ride through things unseen, feared and unheard.
We dig deep in ourselves. Suddenly, we begin to discover the meaning of us and how to let go of ourselves to others. This is a leap of faith into the unknown. But it is good and holds the key to our happiness. We hope that those we fall for will enrich the experience of our existence.
They will fill empty spaces in our hearts and light the dark corners of our souls. All this will be done with sincerity, compassion, respect and understanding.
We should also never exaggerate our place in others. We should know that there will be disappearing acts, numbers blocked, feelings hurt, opposite-sex friendship entanglements, betrayals, and gates shut on you.
You will be hurt.
But there will also be endless forgiveness. We are, each of us, a work in progress meant to be broken and repaired, constantly. This is the testament of time. But we will also learn to be afraid of losing ourselves and not others. This is the impermanence of our love experiences. The need to give us back to ourselves when we have to.
So, falling in love is not just the storm before the hurricane, it is the whole tsunami. Who then wants to fall in love, really?
Well, we do. Because falling in love is the fate of us all. So, long live the fall with all your tragedies.
) Dr Mafole Mokalobe writes in his personal capacity.
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Tennique Joubert being embraced by Toine Joubert (left, mother), Cornelius Berry (grandfather), Brendin Berry (father), and Madeline Berry (grandmother) after being discharged from the Netcare Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein. Visit news24.com for more photos. PHOTO: TEBOHO SETENA
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Adri Jonck, laying flowers in honour of the passing of her daughter, Leané van Papendorp (8). Leané is one of the three learners killed in a fatal accident at an intersection with traffic lights on the N8 highway in Bloemfontein, on 24 January. Jonck is one of the two car crash survivors, recovering from her injuries.
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Beauty shines through
TEBOHO SETENA
A Bloemfontein-based woman has been chosen to vie for the coveted crown as one of the semifinalists for the Mrs South Africa 2025 beauty pageant.
Siyasanga Mophethe was selected at the national casting of the contest held on 31 January in Pretoria.
The contest is exclusive for legally married South African women, aged between 25 and 55 years.
First time’s the charm According to Mophethe, this is the first time she ever tried her hand at a beauty contest.
“I have never participated in any pageantry before; this is my first-ever participation in a contest of this nature. I challenged myself to get out of my comfort zone,” said Mophethe.
She revealed she had hesitated entering the competition.
I did not expect to make the semifinals on my first attempt, but I am grateful for the chance...
- Siyasanga Mophethe
empowerment, equipping participants with life skills such as leadership development.
A strong foundation built Mophethe’s involvement in such programmes through her non-profit organisation (NPO), the Siyasanga Qomoyi Foundation, appears to have stood her in a good stead to be selected to become one of the change makers in her community.
Database advances the rights of those struggling
The two Disability Data Initiative (DDI) databases launched are envisaged to advance disability rights and drive datainformed decision-making. They aim at addressing the lack of reliable, disaggregated data.
It is led by the Fordham University, in collaboration with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC).
Sophie Mitra, founder of the DDI, said databases provide critical insights into inequalities affecting persons with disabilities worldwide. She said the SAMRC, through its Gender and Health Research unit, played a critical role in developing the DDI.
discrimination, and systemic barriers,” he said.
Covering 40 countries and 6 584 subnational locations, these databases reportedly offer interactive maps, tables, and globally comparable disability statistics. For the first time, users can easily analyse disability prevalence and disparities in education, economic security, health, and poverty.
“I was initially hesitant to enter and only applied on the last day. I did not expect to make the semifinals on my first attempt, but I am grateful for the chance to be part of something bigger and to use this experience to inspire and uplift others,” said Mophethe.
Pageant holds promise She said the contest presented exciting prospects.
“I am excited by the potential this platform offers, the promise of personal growth and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the women in my community,” she said.
Mophethe said she was inspired to discover that behind the glamour of the contest and its contestants lied leadership and empowerment prospects that women could aspire to.
The pageant has programmes that set out to prepare candidates for a life of purposedriven success and self-
This organisation sets out to provide support to the most vulnerable members of society (often women, children and the elderly) with food donations or the renovation of homes.
“I actively empower women in my community, by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and resources to start and grow their own businesses. Through mentorship, skills training, and financial literacy initiatives, I foster independence and generational transformation,” said Mophethe.
“The organisation analysed thousands of international surveys and was instrumental in designing the databases’ user-friendly platforms, ensuring accessibility for policymakers and advocacy groups alike. By equipping policymakers, researchers, and advocates with comprehensive statistics, these databases lay the foundation for more inclusive policies and tangible improvements in the lives of persons with disabilities,” said Mitra.
“If we are serious about inclusion, we need to measure inequality and act on it. These databases provide the evidence base necessary for policymakers to prioritise disability-inclusive strategies.”
According to Bradley Carpenter, a scientist at the SAMRC, said disability data is more than just numbers.
“It reveals who is being left behind in society. Without accurate statistics, governments and organisations cannot effectively tackle education, employment, healthcare, and social participation disparities. People with disabilities face disproportionate challenges due to stigma,
The Disability Statistics – Questionnaire Review (DS-QR) Database evaluates over 3 000 national surveys and censuses, tracking whether countries include internationally recognised disability-related questions, essential for generating consistent, comparable data.
By making these tools publicly accessible, the DDI is empowering researchers, activists, and policymakers to drive change. Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame, Chair of the United Nation’s (UN) Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), said the databases are available on the DDI website alongside detailed analyses, infographics, and policy briefs to support advocacy efforts.
“With these new resources, governments and organisations can move from rhetoric to results, ensuring that disability rights are acknowledged and actively advanced,” said Fefoame.
The databases are available on the DDI website alongside detailed analyses, infographics, and policy briefs to support advocacy efforts.
“With these new resources, governments and organisations can move from rhetoric to results, ensuring that disability rights are not just acknowledged but actively advanced,” Yongyi Min, chief of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Monitoring Section at the UN.
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Women’s healthcare comes to the forefront
LIENTJIE MENTZ
Dr Mohamed Ghodhbani, a trusted gynaecologist in Bloemfontein, recently opened new rooms at the Emoyamed hospital in Frans Kleynhans Avenue, Groenvlei.
He brings expertise in women’s healthcare, including a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MMed) degree.
He deals with all aspects of women’s health at all ages, with a
special interest in urogynaecology, hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery.
Ghodhbani is qualified to deliver caesarean and vaginal deliveries at all major hospitals in Bloemfontein.
His practice provides a range of services including contraceptive counselling, management of infertility, prenatal care, gynaecological care, gynaecological surgery, as well as pap smear and colposcopy procedures.
At the practice, led by Ghodhbani,
they offer comprehensive contraceptive counselling designed to navigate the complexities of birth control. Regardless if you are exploring contraception for the first time or need to change from your current method, the team will guide and support each patient.
Infertility can be a deeply personal and often distressing issue for couples struggling to conceive. The utmost care and support is provided to individuals and couples navigating this challenge, focusing
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on understanding, diagnosing, and effectively managing infertility.
During the profound journey of pregnancy, the practice specialises in providing pregnant women with comprehensive prenatal care to make sure they are healthy and safe.
At the heart of women’s healthcare, gynaecology is essential for maintaining overall health and wellness. Ghodhbani offers personalised gynaecology care that is compassionate as it is comprehensive.
Ghodhbani can assist with a wide range of laparoscopic surgeries including laparoscopic hysterectomy, cystectomy, myomectomy (removal of the fibroid), treatment of endometriosis for ectopic pregnancy, and sterilisation.
He offers screening for gynaecological cancers including, but not only, pap smear and video colposcopy.
Ghodhbani gives compassionate and expert care tailored to each patient’s needs.
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Address: 67 President Paul Kruger Avenue, Universitas, Bloemfontein
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In die boedel van wyle LIMAKATSO THERESIA MOLOI, gebore 18 Maart 1950, ID nr: 500318 0704 081, 'n meerderjarige vroulike pensionaris van Motshabistraat 4036, Botshabelo, wie oorlede is op 15 November 2021, met boedelnommer 9682/2022, word hiermee kennis gegee aan die krediteure en debiteure om hul vorderings in te lewer en hulle skulde te betaal by ondergemelde Eksekutrise binne 'n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf publikasie hiervan 21 Februarie 2025.
NAAM EN ADRES VAN EKSEKUTEURS: HJC DU PLESSIS ROSENDORFF, REITZ, BARRY PROKUREURS
6 DERDESTRAAT BLOEMFONTEIN 9301 (VERWYSING: HJC DU PLESSIS/cl/YLK-001)
M.V. PHATSOANE Debitors and creditors Estate notice
In the estate of the late (full names and surname) MANTHATI VERONICA PHATSOANE Identity number 090298222226, born 20 JUNE 1963 died of (last address) SEKANTSING, LOWER MOYENI, QUTHING, LESOTHO Estate number 7131/2022, Debtors and creditors in the above estate are hereby required to lodge their claims with and pay their debts to the undersigned within thirty (30) days from date of publication hereof
Name and address of executor or authorised agent: TSIE THEODOSIUS MOKHOMO MOKHOMO ATTORNEYS 119 ST ANDREWS STREET PRESIDENT BUILDING ,SUITE 310B, BLOEMFONTEIN CONTACTS: 061 406 7014/081 307 7932 EMAIL: legal@mokhomoattorneys.co.za; tsie@mokhomoattorneys.co.za
In terms of section 35 (5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (amended first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later and at the offices of the Masters of the High Court and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.
Estate No 4693/2024 Surname BARTMAN Name(s) CHRISTIAN Date of Birth 06/01/1955
Identity No 550106 5031 08 2, Last Address 41 DAISY STREET
HEIDEDAL BLOEMFONTEIN 9306 Date of Death 12 May 2023 Marital Status Married in community of property to Maria Bartman
Executor/Agent TSIE THEODOSIUS MOKHOMO MOKHOMO ATTORNEYS, 119 ST ANDREW STREET, PRESIDENT BUILDING, SUITE 310 B, BLOEMFONTEIN legal@mokhomoattorneys.co.za & tsie@mokhomoattorneys.co.za
Marital status:WIDOWER Last address: 560 VORSTER STREET PHAHAMENG BLOEMFONTEIN 9323
The FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the abovementioned estate will be available for inspection for a period of 21 days from 21 FEBRUARIE 2025 at the Master of the High Court’s Office in BLOEMFONTEIN.
If there are no objections filed against the estate within this 21-day time period at the relevant Master’s Office, then the executor of the estate will proceed with payment of the account.
AL VISSER ON BEHALF OF ABSA TRUST KRAMER, WEIHMANN INC PO BOX 12322 BRANDHOF 9324
TEL:(051) 411 4000 Ref: LVISSER/MM/KA0073/362284
In terms of section 35 (5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (amended first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Masters of the High Court and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.
Estate Late, SILVESTER THUSO LEKOALA, ID NO: 063287127125, PASSPORT: RC579152, Last Address: LADY, FREE STATE and surviving spouse: MAMPOLOKENG ANCLETA LEKOALA, ID No: 063231223626, Estate No: 409/2019
Executor/Agent TSIE THEODOSIUS MOKHOMO MOKHOMO ATTORNEYS, 119 ST ANDREW STREET, PRESIDENT BUILDING, SUITE 310 B, BLOEMFONTEIN legal@mokhomoattorneys.co.za & tsie@mokhomoattorneys.co.za
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Players know they have to push their limits to attain rugby victory
Teams play to stay ahead
South Africa’s premier university rugby men’s competition, the Varsity Cup, is in full swing, having commenced on Monday, 17 February. This saw eight topseeded clubs ready themselves to take to the field, vying for the coveted title, and delivering mixed results in their opening fixtures.
The two local universities’ men’s outfits, the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Shimlas and the Central University of Technology’s (CUT), Free State, Ixias were no exception in the away matches.
The defending champions, the Shimlas, suffered a 37 - 41 loss to their arch-rivals, the Stellenbosch University’s Maties, while the Ixias collected maximum points against the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The UFS team’s only tries came from Kirwin du Preez and Marnus Winter.
The rejuvenated Ixias hope to build on their impressive start and improve on their previous performances when they fell by the wayside as the tournament progressed. The CUT men managed to score five tries, courtesy of Jan Hendrik Bessenger, Tokelo Ntaopane, Devinto Vergotine, Juan Smith, and Malcom Lamont. Smith deservedly won the Man of the Match title, in recognition for his excellent performance.
The wounded Shimlas are bound to show their champion pedigree against the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) on Monday, 24 February, at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein. The Ixias will also play host the Ikeys of the University of Cape Town (UCT).
As the log stands, the Ixias are in second position with five points, and the Shimlas fourth on account of a bonus point. The local sides are compelled to pull out all the stops for the tournament.
TEBOHO SETENA
Liam Pekeur of the Central University of Technology, Free State, team (blue), tackled by Asemahle Mafenyana of the University of Johannesburg during the Varsity Cup 2025 opening fixture played on Monday, 17 February. PHOTO SUPPLIED