A multidisciplinary team of the Mangaung Metro is conducting building regulation inspections in the Bloemfontein CBD
Sibongile Tsoleli, member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for Public Safety and Transport, said in a statement that those who disregard municipal regulations would be fined Three of Mangaung’s DA ward councillors, Hennie van Niekerk (ward 26), Tjaart van der Walt (ward 23) and Corize van Rensburg (ward 20), say this is a step in the right direction, but they urge the metro to take a stronger stance on illegal student accommodation in Mangaung On 22 April, they handed over a petition with 900 signatures from their respective wards to ask the metro to urgently address the issues posed by the ongoing uncontrolled and illegal building of student accommodation in Mangaung, especially in Park West and Universitas
Van der Walt says the memorandum, handed over to the Office of the Executive Mayor, Gregory Nthatisi, as well as die municipal manager, Sello More, has been compiled with input from concerned residents, university representatives and other stakeholders
“It outlines critical recommendations for immediate and long-term actions, including the establishment of a multi-stakeholder task force, strict
enforcement of existing building and zoning regulations, development of on-campus high-density student housing, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced community safety measures and policy revisions to better manage student accommodation
“We urge the metro, in collabora-
Driven to bust ghost worker fraud
TEBOHO SETENA
The fraudulence of “ghost workers” within the Free State government departments is a reality that Moses Makume, MEC for Finance, Tourism and Economic Development, pledged to tackle during the delivery of his departmental budget vote on 15 April
He said the provincial Treasury and the premier’s office would spearhead the verification of staff through a campaign themed “Where’s Who, Who’s Where?”
Makume said to address the persistent issue of staff verification, the provincial Treasury is mandated to manage and maintain the Persal system – an integrated human resource, personnel, and salary system – within the province
He said as part of the mandate, the Treasury provides technical support across all transversal systems and continues to build capacity within provincial departments to ensure these systems are used effectively and efficiently
“To help departments align their personnel compensation budgets with the actual staffing reflected on the Persal system, the Treasury has committed to assisting with the implementation of head count exercises
This strategy is a critical tool to ensure that personnel budgets correspond with verified staffing structures, enabling departments to plan and make decisions based on accurate and reliable workforce data
This initiative aims to accurately verify the placement and existence of personnel across the provincial administration, to identify and significantly reduce the number of possible ghost employees, thereby promoting efficiency, accountability, and the prudent use of public resources, said Makume
The provincial Department of Health has since emerged as the
“fertile ground” for ghost workers who were fraudulently placed on the department’s payroll Following this discovery in March last year, the department immediately suspended at least 4 civil servants, 3 human resource (HR) officials, and 1 administration clerk
The department’s initial findings revealed that three such ghost workers were all fictitiously appointed as medical interns
Subsequently, the department opened a fraud case with the police, which was handed to the Bloemfontein Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team for further probing
tion with the surrounding universities and all relevant stakeholders, to consider and implement the proposed measures to restore order, safety, and sustainable development in our communities,” he said
Some of the actions called for in the petition include the establishment of a multi-stakeholder task force comprising representatives from the municipality, university, residents' associations, student bodies and property owners, to develop and implement a comprehensive long-term strategy for effective management of student accommodation on campus and in Mangaung
They also call for the strict implementation and enforcement of existing regulations and the enforcement of bylaws related to building regulations, zoning, noise, waste management and safety standards for all properties
Van der Walt says they call for action when illegal building activity is reported
He says the memorandum also calls for the orderly development of high-density, affordable student accommodation enclosed on the main campus of the University of the Free
State (UFS)
“There are 40ha of abandoned land adjoining the UFS, owned by the Free State Province, along Furstenburg Road that should be investigated for this purpose, ” it is stated in the memorandum
“Such a development could be funded as a public-private partnership Further high density-development in the CBD and on the UFS South Campus should be investigated and could yield more than 10 000 beds in Bloemfontein”
Before any development, a thorough assessment of infrastructure capacity in affected areas needs to be done
Van der Walt says this is a huge issue
“Upgrades to sewage, water and road systems to support the current population and any further developments envisaged must be done before planning starts”
Van der Walt says the academic institutions in Bloemfontein are ideally positioned to conduct thorough action research on the impacts and mitigation of student accommodation in local communities and best practices for managing these
CENTLEC APPROVES OF SENTENCING
TEBOHO SETENA
Two electricity thieves found guilty on counts relating to essential infrastructure damage were sentenced to longterm imprisonment
The Bloemfontein Regional Court sentenced Tumisang Sello Khosi (31) and Pitso Donald Molalenyane (34) each to 25 years’ direct imprisonment on 14 April
The sentencing was the culmination of the police investigation following the arrest of the pair during November 2022 Sgt Martin Xuma, provincial police spokesperson, said the court had sentenced the two men to 15 years’ imprisonment on a count of damage to essential infrastructure and 15 years on a count of theft from essential infrastructure
“The court further ordered five years of the sentence imposed on a count of theft from essential infrastructure, with the sentence imposed on a count of damage to essential infrastructure
“The two accused unlawfully entered a Centlec substation and, during this incident, they stole electrical panels crucial for the provision of electricity
“The stolen panels were valued at R500 000
“The total damage to the infrastructure amounted to R2,5 mil-
lion,” said Xuma He said the accused were arrested after being found in possession of the stolen electrical panels
“This significant sentencing underscores the commitment of the police and the justice system to combat infrastructure-related crimes that negatively impact essential services and the community,” said Xuma Lele Mamatu, Centlec spokesperson, said the R2 5 million for repairs of the damage and theft of equipment by the convicts, Khosi and Molalenyane, was a significant blow to the entity He added that Centlec has welcomed the sentencing Apart from electricity theft, the power supplier also battles a high rate of copper theft
The entity’s workers have also been implicated in incidents
During September last year, an employee was arrested by the Hawks for the alleged selling of electricity copper cables
It is alleged that the suspect approached a customer, offering to sell him samples of electrical copper cable and wire
The customer had visited the entity’s office to apply for the threephase meter connection when the offer to sell him an electricity copper cable was made
Crash claims less, but risk remains
According to the latest data of the South African Insurance Association (Saia), there has been a notable decline in vehicle accident claims during the Easter period over the course of the past two years
The highest amount of accident claims by Saia members since the Covid-19 pandemic is reported to have been in 2022, at 42%
The latest data reveals a significant drop of 18% in 2023, and a further 4% decline in 2024
During the Easter period in 2022, there was a significant spike in motor accident claims, at 89 655, which followed the easing of Covid-19 restrictions
The lowest amount of claims recorded since the pandemic was in 2021, at 62 963
While this downward trend is encouraging, Saia strongly warns that holiday periods remain the most dangerous for the country’s road users, making road safety messaging and preparedness critical
“Easter and other holiday periods traditionally present the highest risk for road accidents, as roads become more congested with holiday travellers,” said Lebohang Tsotetsi, insurance
risks manager at Saia He has further stressed the importance of motorists pledging to make South African roads safe
“Road safety is a shared responsibility By understanding the risks, motorists can make informed and positive decisions to reduce accidents
“The holiday season should be for making cherished memories, not dealing with preventable accidents
“Remember to prepare your vehicle, update your insurance, stay alert and drive defensively,” advises Tsotetsi
According to the 2024 State of Road Safety report for the Easter weekend, there were 236 fatal crashes, resulting in 335 fatalities, translating to a 32,9% increase in fatalities, and a 14,01% rise in fatal crashes compared to 2023
Human factors reportedly contributed to 94,6% of the fatal crashes and a strong emphasis has been made for a need for vigilance during this busy period
Motorists are implored to improve their driving habits and obey the rules of the road
In front of the Bram Fischer Building,the headquarters of the Mangaung Metro,are from the left councillors Hennie van Niekerk (ward 23),Tjaart van der Walt (ward 26) and Corize van Rensburg (ward 20) Photo: Lientjie Mentz
Moses Makume (MEC for Finance,Tourism and Economic Development),with Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae Photo: Supplied
Municipal troubles appear worse
TEBOHO SETENA
A visit to the trouble-ridden Mafube Local Municipality by the Free State premier, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, on Wednesday, 23 April, came in the midst of a full-scale investigation, ordered by a judge of the Free State High Court
Confronted with the same unresolved issues of poor management, she addressed the poverty-stricken community and current municipality executive in what proves to be a desperate attempt to fix this ANC-governed municipality
The meeting was in Frankfort, one of the towns that forms part of the municipality Among the problems is authorities’ dismal failure to pay workers’ third-party contributions, which prompted Judge J Opperman to order an investigation into the matter by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Free State
The prosecution authority was ordered to report to the court within 60 days on the progress of the investigation, in writing
Judge Opperman ordered this on 17 January this year, in the matter brought forward by the Municipal Workers’ Retirement Fund (MWRF) against Mafube as the first respondent, plus four additional respondents They are: Adv Mothusi Lepheana (municipal manager), Dimakatso Tryphona Tau (chief financial officer),
Tlhoare Motsoeneng (executive mayor) and Thomas Mkaza (administrator of the municipality)
The judge ordered that all five respondents are liable, and made the order that all the respondents make a payment to the applicants’ Workers Fund in the amount of R14 723 639,52, at the rate(s) which have been
prescribed in terms of section 13A(7) of the Pension Funds Act
In addition, the respondents were ordered to pay the costs of this application on attorney-client scale, including the costs of two counsel
“The municipality has become a faceless and untouchable perpetrator of the Pension Fund Adjudicator (PFA), to the detriment of the constitutional rights of the affected employee-members,” Judge Opperman stated
“The municipality has evaded accountability for many years, and illegitimately so
“The individuals comprising the governing body and who were regularly in control of the financial affairs, have not been held legally liable and answerable to the neglect of their duties to pay the statutory imposed monthly retirement contributions to the fund”
The court found history of the litigation by the fund against the municipality, owing to ignorance of any legal means to pay workers’ third-party contributions
The court stated that the conduct of the respondent was criminal, according to the PFA
Evidence of the municipality’s ongoing non-payment of contributions and non-compliance with court orders obtained by the Municipal Workers’ Retirement Fund date back to 2011
Letsoha-Mathae repeated the same sentiments that the municipality was severely crippled by problems, and that it was merely one of the many municipalities in the province facing challenges
She further reminded the officials of the grave concerns the Auditor-General (AG) raised about the state of the municipality, and further reiterated her commitment to assist the municipality as part of the provincial government leadership
“It is not interference and should not be seen as such It is intervention to help the municipality get back on its feet
“The AG raised several issues regarding the Mafube Local Municipality, one of them being whether people appointed have the capacity to execute their duties
“The team that will be established by the Office of the Premier will therefore help to build capacity,” said Letsoha-Mathae
Adv.Mothusi Lepheana,municipal manager of the Mafube Local Municipality. Photo: Supplied
Thrills delivered once again
Joy for Charity, in association with Bloem Show and Carnival Funfair, made it possible for about 410 children to have an unforgettable experience
Scores of children from various welfare organisations and public schools were treated to the fun and excitement of joy rides on Thursday, 24 April – thus becoming the ones to open the spectacle event
This group of children were of Engo Free State’s children’s homes, while others were of the Heidedal-based Club-X-Society, which was established 29 years ago by ten members to aid needy children
Bloem Show hosts Joy for Charity annually and partners with various community organisations to enable children to share in the joy of the consumer exhibition
This year ’ s show marks its 142nd year of existence
Artists encouraged to enter
South African artists aged 18 years and older are invited to enter the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts competition, offering more than R150 000 in prize money
This premier competition is for emerging visual artists who have not yet held a solo exhibition, except for academic exhibitions such as those for a master’s degree
The competition is open for artists working across all visual media, from traditional painting and drawing to printmaking, sculpture, photography, video, and installation
Artists who are represented by established galleries or agents, or who are employed as full-time lecturers in visual art or design, are not eligible
The overall winner is guaranteed R100 000, as well as the opportunity to present a solo exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum in 2026
The runner-up will take home R25 000, and five merit award winners will each receive R10 000
Now in its 35th year, the competition remains the most prestigious platform for emerging artists to break into
challenge, and connect
Many former winners and finalists have gone on to establish themselves nationally and internationally, having their work showcased in leading galleries, museums, and biennales
Some of the most notable names to emerge from the past, Miné Kleynhans, a Bloemfontein-based sculptor, won the 2024 edition of this art competition
Her winning installation piece is titled Meditations on Resentment
Kleynhans, a project coordinator at the University of the Free State (UFS) Art Gallery, has a solo exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum for this year
Entries must be submitted on 10 and 11 June, between 10:00 and 16:00 Those interested in entering should take note that no late entries will be accepted
VAT targets the poor most
TERRANCE MOLOBELA
The reversal of the proposed 15,5% hike in value-added tax (VAT) came as a big relief to poverty-stricken South Africans, who were about to be charged R15,50 for every R100 spent, starting on 1 May 2025
VAT remains unchanged, though Enoch Godongwana, finance minister, announced the first rate increase of 0,5% would apply from 1 May with the second hike of 0,5% from 1 April 2026
The media coverage of the controversy on the VAT increase has been extensive, with rage and concerns from various impoverished communities across the country
The people held a strong view they were punished by the Government of National Unity (GNU), as the increase would add to deep-rooted socioeconomic problems like inequality, high unemployment rate and poverty The unprecedented decision to cancel VAT was owing to immense additional pressure from political parties, who took the legal route to stop the GNU implementing the VAT increase
According to the National Treasury, the initial proposal to hike the VAT rate was motivated by the urgent need to restore and replenish the funding of critical frontline services that had suffered reductions necessitated by the country’s constrained fiscal position
People need to understand that once the budget is passed by parliament, the minister cannot unilaterally reverse the VAT increase This is cemented by Section 30(2) of the Public Finance Management Act and Section 7(4) of the VAT Act
Despite the GNU deadlock and its fiscal crisis, several members within the ANC have unanimously admitted that the party has grossly failed to reach an amicable consensus to freely support the VAT hike It is unclear as to where and how Godongwana would find the money to plug the fiscal gap
What is clear is that the 0,5% increase would add distress to households already struggling to deal with the increased prices of goods, services and essentials More tax would kill jobs, resulting in reduced revenue generation by government
To avoid further inflationary hikes, the government needs to place strict rules and regulations on any government transaction that takes effect, and deal with corruption and mismanagement in every sphere of government
The government needs to change its ways of approaching industries, companies, and businesses to create jobs, and transfer some of their skills to the people of South Africa Youths yearn to be seen, supported, trained, and placed into the real world to unleash their potential, which might be something the economy needs to re-establish and position itself in the right direction to stir the desired economic growth
In dealing with the functionality of the GNU, both the ANC and DA knew ahead of time that forming the GNU with other parties this was what is commonly known as “ a marriage of inconvenience” You create this beautiful picture that only exists in your head, and hope that the other party shares a similar picture But after you have entered the marriage, you then realise that you each function on different levels and do not have complementary ideologies
The DA’s ideologies on governance and policy are the opposite of the ANC In this GNU marriage, the ANC has demonstrated their thirst for power and control, hence, their ability to share power equally remains a foreign language The ANC-led government, through coalescing with parties like Action SA, secured majority support for the approval of the fiscal framework
the professional art world
It is a launchpad for creative careers, a celebration of bold and fresh ideas, and a testament to the transformative power of visual storytelling and the ability of art to inspire,
Candidates in the Free State can submit their entries at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum at 16 Harry Smith Street, Bloemfontein
For information, they can dial 051 447 9609 or send email to oliewen@nasmus co za
However, parties such as the DA, EFF, and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) have rejected the budget The DA leader John Steenhuisen stated clearly that they would not sacrifice citizens’ votes, but would rather support a budget that caters for economic growth and job creation
With the VAT being suspended, this may have provided the party with a strong political footing for the upcoming elections
■ Molobela is a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration and Management at the University of the Free State (UFS)
Miné Kleynhans,a sculptor from Bloemfontein who won the art competition in 2024 Photo: Supplied
Children having fun at Bloem Show’s Fun Fair.
Club-X-Society from Heidedal were among the patrons at Bloem Show’s Joy for Charity Here are some of the members with a few of the children Photo: Lientjie Mentz
Children enjoying a joy ride against the blue sky at the Bloem Show during Joy for Charity
BMUNISIPALITEIT
NOTICE NO. 1855E/02
STEENBOK SOLAR PV FACILITY : NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 50, 51 & 53 OF THE MANGAUNG LAND USE PLANNING BY-LAWS (2021) READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SPATIAL PLANNING & LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT (ACT 16 OF 2013) (SPLUMA) :
The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality has received the following planning application for consideration:
Application: C o n s e n t U s e : S e c o n d a r y R i g h t (Renewable Energy Infrastructure), Registration of Long Term Lease & Registration of Servitudes (Access Roads, Powerlines & Substation Areas)
Location / Physical Address: Approximately 17 km north of Bloemfontein, along to the R700
Land Description: Remainder Farm Floradale No. 15, Bloemfontein RD
Applicant on behalf of Land Owners: Urban Dynamics Eastern Cape (Johan van der Westhuysen) (083 321 2299 or info@udec.co.za)
Development Proposal: The objective of this application is to obtain the necessary development rights in terms of the Mangaung Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law (2021) and Mangaung Municipal Land Use Scheme (2021) to implement, construct, operate and maintain a Solar PV Facility and associated infrastructure on the subject land portion known as the Steenbok Solar PV Facility for the generation of renewable energy.
The application, relevant plans, documents and information will be available for inspection during ofce hours (08:30 – 15:00) at the ofce of the Town and Regional Planning Sub-directorate of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Room 805, 8th Floor, Bram Fischer Building, Corner Nelson Mandela Drive and Markgraaf Street, Bloemfontein for a period of 30 days from the date of publication hereof.
Any person who has an interest in the matter and who wishes to object to the granting of the application or w h o d e s i r e s t o b e h e a r d o r w a n t s t o m a k e representations concerning the matter, must communicate in writing with the Town and Regional P l a n n i n g S u b d i r e c t o r a t e o f t h e M a n g a u n g Metropolitan Municipality at the above mentioned address or email: george.masuabi@mangaung.co.za or post to P.O. Box 3704, Bloemfontein, within a period of 40 days from the date of publication hereof, quoting your, name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for your comments The Municipality may refuse to accept comment received after the closing date. Any person who cannot write will be assisted by a Municipal ofcial by transcribing their comments.
Comments submitted after the said date will be considered invalid.
MUNICIPALITY
KENNISGEWING NR. 1855E/02
STEENBOK SOLAR PV FASILITEIT : KENNISGEWING IN TERME VAN ARTIKEL 50, 51 & 53 VAN DIE MANGAUNG GRONDGEBRUIKS BEPLANNING BY-WET (2021) SAAMGELEES MET DIE WET OP RUIMTELIKE BEPLANNING EN GRONDGEBRUIKS BESTUUR (WET 16 VAN 2013) (SPLUMA) :
Die Mangaung Munisipaliteit het die onderstaande beplannings aansoek ontvang vir oorweging:
Aansoek: Vergunningsgebruik : Sekondere Reg (Henubare Energie Infrastruktuur), Registrasie van Langtermyn Huur & Registrasie van Serwitute (Toeganspaaie Kraglyne & Substasie Areas)
Ligging / Fisiese Adres: Ongeveer 17 km noord van Bloemfontein geleë en aangrensend aan die R700 Grond Beskrywing : Restant van Plaas Floradale No. 15, Bloemfontein RD
Aansoeker namens Grondeienaars: Urban Dynamics Eastern Cape (Johan van der Westhuysen) (083 321 2299 of info@udec.co.za)
Ontwikkelingsvoorstel: Die doel van die aansoek is om die nodige ontwikkelingsregte in terme van die Mangaung Munisipaliteit Grondgebruiks Beplanning By-Wet (2021) en die Mangaung Munisipaliteit Grond Gebruiks Skema (2021) te verkry vir die implementering konstruksie, bedryf en instandhouding van 'n hernubare energie fasiliteit en gepaardgaande infrastruktuur bekend as die Steenbok Solar PV Facility vir die opwekking van hernubare energie.
Die aansoek tesame met die betrokke planne, dokumente en inligting lê gedurende kantoorure (08h00-15h00) ter insae in die kantoor van die Administrateur, Mangaung Metropolitan Munisipaliteit, Kamer 805 op 8ste vloer, Bram Fischer gebou, H/v Nelson Mandela en Margraafstraat, Bloemfontein vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf die datum van publikasie.
Enige person wat ‘n belang by die saak het en wat teen die toestaan van die aansoek beswaar wil maak of wat verlang om in die saak gehoor te word, of vertoë in verband daarmee wil indien, moet binne 40 dae na die datum van plasing hiervan sy beswaar / vertoë skriftelik indien by die Stads-en Streeksbeplanings Sub D i r e k t o r a a t o f p e r e - p o s a a n george masuabi@mangaung co za of per pos by P o s b u s 3 7 0 4 B l o e m f o n t e i n 9 3 0 0 M e l d j o u besonderhede aan soos, naam, adres, kontak besonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir sulke komentaar. Enige person wat nie kan skryf nie sal deur ‘n munisipale beampte bygestaan word met die opstelling van hulle komentaar.
Kommentaar wat na die genoemde datum ingedien word, word as ongeldig geag
Running fuels twins’ ambition
TEBOHO SETENA
The identical Pule sisters, Neo and Mosa, are quietly building a reputation as a formidable force by participating in middle distance track events and 10km races.
They jump-started their promising career last year when they participated in the Mimosa Mall Family Run 2024
They again participated in this year ’ s instalment of the event, staged in Bloemfontein on 1 March and this time called the Mimosa Mall Marathon due to race distance additions, opting to take part in the 5km race
“Last year was our first-ever race We were encouraged by our aunt, Boitumelo Pule, to participate We did not have a running club affiliation at the time we started, but we later joined the Nedbank ByGrace running club,” said the pair
The sisters relish in improving their personal best (PB) in every event, accounting for 11 medals between them
Neo has earned five medals and Mosa six from the races they have featured in thus far
The pair’s PB is 60 minutes in 10km races, but both said their immediate target is to improve this even further
“Our main goal is to improve our PB, to run 10km in 30 to 45 minutes,” they said Mosa and Neo are both Gr 12 learners at the Dr Viljoen Combined School in Willows
The twins said the reason for their decision to opt for participation in the Mimosa Mall Marathon’s 5km race was, chiefly, to gradually improve their momentum for serious competitions
The siblings’ good start is spurred
on by their pursuit to be the best version of themselves
Neo and Mosa have taken their promising career one step higher, competing for the first time in this year ' s provincial track and field athletics championship staged in Bloemfontein
The sisters competed in the middle distance (1 500m) track event
They told BloemExpress that the decision to seriously compete in athletics was a result of motivation stemming from their current running coach
“We are inspired by our talented coach, Anna Moeketsi She is very dedicated in what she does and she empowers us to achieve our goal in every possible way, ” said Mosa
However, the sisters say they do not compete against each other, despite having the same ambition for athletics
“We motivate and encourage each other all the time,” said Neo Their enterprising progress inspires the twins to improve and compete nationally, and eventually go on to represent South Africa and the Free State internationally
They live by the motto “God is in control,” which is inspired by Isiah 40:23
Boitumelo, the girls’ aunt, said she is proud of Mosa and Neo, having closely monitored the sisters’ progress
The twins are the daughters of her late sister, who passed on in 2021
“Their mother passed away in 2021 I introduced them to running last year because I know running is very therapeutic
“I am super proud of their progress, efforts, and achievements My proudest moment was when Mosa won the junior title at the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, Marathon last year
“My dream is to see them living a joyful and peaceful life, and for them to be elite runners who are recognised nationally and internationally,” said Boitumelo
The twins’ coach, Moeketsi, is a winner of multiple middle and long distance races
Her illustrious career spans 25 years and she has won several races over the years despite being underrated Moeketsi’s journey started in 1997 at the Aurora Primary School in Welkom, competing in the 400m and 2km
“The twins are very talented and committed to running, though we have a lot of hard work to do to unlock their full potential I believe next year our hard work will start to pay off, and I believe the best of God is yet to come in their running,” said Moeketsi
The sisters are now part of a crop of 11 athletes who will receive their training directly from Moeketsi
“To me, athletes are all important and I want to see them become successful, and eventually compete in high level competitions
The running twins Neo (left) and Mosa,with mother Boitumelo. Photos: Supplied
Anna Moketsi in action during the recent Two Oceans Marathon
Crinums
TEBOHO
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RISING KNIG
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FOOTIE ON CHANNEL
SuperSport has announced that all 63 matches of the Fifa Club World Cup 25 will be available live on Your World of Champions, after acquiring the broadcast rights for Sub-Saharan Africa
The brand new expanded format will debut in America this year, with the tournament starting from 14 June to 13 July
This will be the 21st edition of Fifa’s flagship international club competition, and will be featuring some of the biggest clubs and the biggest names in the football universe
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BE PLEASED to take notice that in pursuance to the judgment granted in the above court and under a warrant of execution issued thereafter, the movable property listed hereunder will be sold in execution on the 06TH of MAY 2025 at 10h00 at SHERIFF AUCTION MART AND STORAGE FACILITIES, HILLSIDE STORAGE,
