Wêreld se sterkste man ’n Noord-Kapenaar
‘Rhino’ wen
HELENA BARNARD
’n Oud-Upingtonner, die 30-jarige Rayno Nel, is die naweek as die sterkste man ter wêreld aangewys.
Nel, wat 191cm in sy sokkies staan, het dié titel op Sondag 18 Mei tydens vanjaar se SBD World’s Strongest Man-kompetisie in Sacramento in die Amerikaanse deelstaat Kalifornië verwerf.
Nel is die eerste Suid-Afrikaner en die eerste van die Suidelike Halfrond om die titel te wen.
In die kompetisie wat van 15 tot 18 Mei geduur het, het Nel vir Tom Stoltman van Skotland met ’n halfpunt gewen. Stoltman is drie keer vantevore as die wenner van dié kompetisie aangewys.
“Dit oortref my wildste drome”, het Nel kort ná sy oorwinning in ’n onderhoud gesê.
In ’n mediaverklaring het die organiseerders gesê Nel is die eerste nuweling sedert 1997 wat dié titel verwerf.
Volgens kommentaar op die Facebook-blad SBD World’s Strongest Man, het Nel se oorwinning as ’n verrassing gekom.
Nel, wat tot ongeveer drie jaar gelede “net rugby gespeel” het, word as ’n “underdog” in dié
kompetisie beskryf. Internasionale volgelinge van dié platform vra wie hy is en waar hy vandaan kom.
“I reckon he’d be able to juggle a few small elephants,” lui ’n inskrywing. ’n Ander een skryf: “Never heard of him!” Nog een beskryf hom as “WSM Rayno the Rhino Nel”.
Kommentaar van Suid-Afrikaners is maklik onderskeibaar: “Give him a Bok jersey,” waarop iemand reageer met: “Where would you get a Bok jersey to fit him?” ’n Ander een vra: “Can we get him to do farm patrols?”
Nog kommentaar met ’n
Suid-Afrikaanse smaak is: “Is this a Spur advertisement? Because I can taste it...” en “His strength is from all the Checkers bags he needed to carry,” ook “That’s what you get when you let the farmer loose…” en “Rayno does strongman on the side. He works a full time job as an electrical engineer. Impressive to say the least.”
Suid-Afrikaanse ondersteuners skryf ook: “Wow! Now that’s a shocker! I expected this to be a 4th title for Tom Stoltman. Really happy for my South African brother though,” en “Very proud of this. First time someone has represented my hometown of Upington, internationally.” Nog ’n Suid-Afrikaner raai Nel aan: “Please come
back home to boerewors, poikie kos, biltong, koeksisters. I don't trust Donald Trump, and your nickname is Rhino.”
Hoewel Nel dalk tot die naweek toe redelik onbekend in die wêreld-sterkmankringe was, is hy geen onbekende in Suid-Afrikaanse sportkringe nie.
Hy was onder meer drie jaar lank kaptein van die eerste rugbyspan van die Sentrale Universiteit vir Tegnologie (SUT) in Bloemfontein, waar hy elektriese ingenieurswese studeer het. Nel was ook op die veld as ’n Cheetah-speler.
Rondom die einde van 2022 en begin 2023 het hy besluit om sterkmankompetisies aan te pak.
Reeds met sy eerste deelname aan ’n sterkmankompetisie in Suid-Afrika is hy as wenner aangewys. Hy is hierna onder meer genooi om internasionaal aan Strongman Champions League(SCL) byeenkomste in Rusland, Nederland en Kaapstad deel te neem. In November 2024 is hy as die kampioen op ’n wêreldbyeenkoms van die SCL aangewys. Dié byeenkoms in Turkye het Nel met ’n agterstand van tien punte aangepak, maar hy het steeds gewen. Nel het in 2013 aan die Hoërskool Duineveld matrikuleer. Hy woon en werk in Gauteng en is op 15 Maart getroud.
Rayno Nel van Suid-Afrika is Sondag as wêreldkampioen in die SBD World’s Strongest
petisie aangewys. Foto: Facebook / SBD World’s Strongest Man
Man wil ‘huis toe’
HELENA BARNARD
’n Man, oorspronklik
van De Aar, wat sonder heenkome in Parow in die Wes-Kaap is, het ’n begeerte om na sy tuisdorp in die NoordKaap terug te keer.
Die 47-jarige Mannetjies Stefaan Huig het dekades gelede in die Wes-Kaap aangekom om te werk. Ná al dié jare het hy ’n begeerte om met sy familie te herenig.
“Hy wil graag huis toe gaan,” vertel André Isaacs, ’n inwoner van Parow wat gereeld met Huig in die verbygaan gesels.
Huig het Isaacs gevra om hom te help om terug te keer na De Aar. Volgens Huig is albei sy ouers oorlede, en was hy ’n enigste kind. Hy het ’n niggie met die naam Nooi, en sy het laas in ’n hostel in Kimberley gewoon. Hy is onseker oor die name van ander familielede.
“Ek is bekommerd oor sy veiligheid en sy gesondheid. Hy het nie skuiling nie, hy slaap buite en dit is baie gevaarlik,” vertel Isaacs. Enigeen van die De Aar-omgewing wat Huig ken of herken, of kan help om hom in De Aar te kry, word gevra om Isaacs by 073 520 1079 te kontak, of stuur ’n WhatsApp-boodskap.
FOCUS ON: GAMA BLANKETS
NC warmly welcomes offering
The Gamalakhe team is bringing their beloved blankets and teas to communities across the Northern Cape and Free State.
As the team had a phenomenal response at Bloem Show and the Langenhoven Market in Bloemfontein, they are preparing to visit Kimberley and surrounding towns, including Daniëlskuil, Barkly West, Kathu and Kuruman.
Gama’s mission has always been simple: to put a blanket on every bed in South Africa.
“We believe that every South African deserves a cosy, restful night, especially during the chilly winter months,” says the team, remarking that customers often say, “A great blanket is better than a good shoe.”
On this the team agrees.
Therefore, whether thick and cozy, or light and soft, Gama blankets come in all sizes and styles to suit every preference.
The signature two-ply and single-ply mink blankets, along with comfy throws, are now firm favourites across the country. These throws are perfect for movie nights, or power cuts.
Gama offers customers an online store with a difference, while its team hit the road, attending markets and exhibitions for people to experience the warmth in person.
The heart of the team is the cheerful couple Anastatia and Vikash. Friendly, approachable and passionate, they connect effortlessly with every customer.
Vikash is even learning Afrikaans – much to the delight of communities – and his charm and effort are always met with warm laughter and kind conversations.
“What a joy it has been to meet so many wonderful people who love our products and appreciate the unbeatable quality and value we bring,” says the team.
To add to the experience customers can expect form Gama, free samples of delicious imported teas from Mauritius will be offered. Think vanilla, caramel and other delightful flavours. This is the perfect winter combo: A soft, warm blanket and a comforting cup of tea.
Caregivers need caring
HELENA BARNARD
A food drive has been organised to assist the dedicated staff members at the Helen Bishop Orthopaedic Aftercare Home in Kimberley who have not received salaries since April, due to financial constraints.
These staff are taking care of 62 children with special needs and profound disabilities who require constant assistance and support for basic daily living. Staff members are on duty 24 hours a day.
Although a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the home and the Northern Cape Department of Health (DOH) was signed on Friday, 16 May, staff still do not know when they will receive payment. The last payment they received was on 9 April, when they were paid for March.
Wherever they go, the team is met with open arms, big smiles and stories that warm the heart.
“As we prepare to visit Kimberley and surrounding towns, we invite everyone to come meet us.”
The Gamalakhe team will be at the monthly Kimberley Market at the Big Hole on Saturday, 31 May, from 10:00. They accept cash, card and EFTs.
Local businesses interested in stocking Gama blankets can reach out to Vikash or Anastatia.
“We would love to work together to keep even more South Africans warm this winter,” the team says.
For more information, dial 066 012 5110 or send an email to info@gamabev.co.za. The website www.gamabev.co.za can also be visited.
WATERTOEVOER NÁ 18 MAANDE NOG NIE HERSTEL
Inwoners van Windsorton is al vir ongeveer 18 maande sonder watertoevoer. Die 40 inwoners is uitsluitlik van boorgatwater afhanklik, maar dit kan sedert Oktober 2023 nie benut word nie weens diefstal van ’n beheerkas. Die langdurige waterkrisis
• Na�onally and
benadeel die lewensgehalte van dié inwoners, sê Willem Potgieter, DA-raadslid van die Magareng-munisipaliteit. ’n Petisie met handtekeninge word saamgestel waarin die dringende herstel van die watertoevoer versoek word.
Potgieter sê volgens ’n antwoord wat van die verkrygingsbestuurbeampte van die munisipaliteit ontvang is, is ’n versoek om kwotasies in Februarie na die tegniesedienste-afdeling gestuur. Geen terugvoering is hieroor ontvang nie.
BETALINGS AAN SKOLE AGTERWEË
Slegs drie van die nege provinsies het teen 15 Mei die wetlik-verpligte oordragbetalings aan skole gedoen.
Dié betalings moet twee maal jaarliks gedoen word – teen 15 Mei en 15 November. Net die onderwysdepartement van die Wes-Kaap, Vrystaat en Limpopo het hieraan gehoor gegee.
Só sê dr. Jaco Deacon, uitvoerende hoof van die Federasie van Beheerliggame van Suid-Afrikaanse Skole (Fedsas).
“Skole kry reeds swaar, en baie het geen geld om selfs basiese uitgawes te dek nie. Dié onderwysdepartmente vertrap kinders se grondwetlike reg tot basiese onderwys. Geen-skoolgeld-skole is die hardste getref,” sê hy.
Due to previous MoUs, the DOH paid a subsidy for staff support and administrative needs. The latest MoU signed will be valid for a year, commencing on 16 May. Still, when the first payment can be expected, is unsure. For the children, the Helen Bishop Home gets a subsidy from the Department of Social Development. Most of the staff members at the home are the bread-winners of their families, with school-going children. They have to come to work hungry, knowing they cannot provide for their families. They are assisted by the Helen Bishop Home as far as possible, but with the home’s limited income, it is a constant struggle for survival while proper care for the children with severe disabilities remains a priority.
To assist these staff members, an urgent request is made by the Helen Bishop Home management board to donate non-perisable food products, as well as any other items, which the staff can use to support their families.
“We are reaching out in a time of need. We kindly ask for your support to show them love and appreciation. These selfless caregivers work tirelessly to nurture our vulnerable children, often sacrificing time with their own families. Your kindness would mean the world to them,” the management board said. Cash can also be donated. Visit the Facebook page Helen Bishop Orthopaedic After-Care Home for bank details.
Donations can be delivered at the Helen Bishop Home at 34 Church Road, Utility, Kimberley. Alternatively, dial 053 831 2447.
public.
Some of the Gama sherpa mink blankets.
A two-ply cozy blanket.
Vikash and Anastatia.
Staff members at the Helen Bishop Home need the support of the
Photo: Helena Barnard
Mannetjies Stefaan Huig (47). Foto: Verskaf
‘Genade groot’ ná siekte
Opgewondenheid was die oorheersende gevoel toe die Suid-Afrikaans gebore Ebrencia Fourie op 24 Maart haar reis vanaf Londen na Suid-Afrika aangepak het.
Sy en haar 17-jarige dogter Belle was op pad na Ebrencia se suster se troue. Hulle het uitgesien na kuier met die familie, feesvieringe en opdiep van herinneringe in Upington, waar Ebrencia grootgeword het.
Ebrencia is ’n 48-jarige enkelouer en teatersuster by 'n hospitaal in Noord-Engeland, en woon in die dorp Morpeth.
Kort ná die vliegtuig opgestyg het, het Ebrencia siekerig begin voel. Sy het dit as 'n gewone verkoue afgemaak.
Kort nadat hulle in Suid-Afrika geland het, het sy ’n dokter besoek omdat haar simptome vererger het. Sy is met sinusitis diagnoseer. Haar toestand het egter versleg en sy kon nie die troue geniet waarna sy so uitgesien het nie.
Haar gevoel, verskerp deur haar mediese agtergrond, het vir haar gesê iets is ernstig fout. Sy is in ’n hospitaal opgeneem.
Op 13 April het haar gesondheid agteruitgegaan: Sy het gevoel in haar bene verloor en gesigverlamming opgedoen.
Ebrencia is per ambulans na die Mediclinic Gariep in Kimberley gehaas, waar sy met die Guillain-Barré-sindroom diagnoseer is. Dit is ’n seldsame neurologiese siekte wat 20 jaar gelede ’n suster van haar se lewe geëis het.
Weens die invloed van die siekte is Ebrencia gedeeltelik verlam gelaat, en kon sy nie sonder hulp asemhaal nie.
Sy moes dringend na die waakeenheid (ICU) oorgeplaas word.
Maar ’n volgende krisis het ontstaan: Haar internasionale mediese versekering, waaraan sy vir meer as 18 jaar betaal het en wat miljoene se dekking belowe het, het geweier om goedkeuring te gee vir haar hospitaalversorging in die ICU.
Dié versekeraar het ’n deeglike hersiening van haar mediese geskiedenis geëis voordat goedkeuring verleen sou word. Dit sou tyd neem –tyd wat sy nie gehad het nie.
Vir haar ouers was die gebeure traumaties, juis omdat hulle reeds ’n kind weens dié siekte aan die dood moes afstaan. Omdat Ebrencia se lewe in
Ebrencia Fourie en haar dogter, Belle, by die Kimberley-lughawe met haar vertrek terug na Engeland. By hulle is onder andere personeellede van ER24 en die lughawe, asook vriende en familie. Foto: Verskaf
die weegskaal was, het vriende en familie ’n BackaBuddygeldinsamelingsveldtog begin wat haar 48 lewensbelangrike uur in ICU gekoop het.
Hospitaaladministrateurs het intussen onverpoos met haar mediese versekeraar in Engeland kommunikeer en die lewe-of-dood-situasie beklemtoon.
Dokters en verpleegsters het onvermoeid geveg om Ebrencia aan die lewe te hou. Dag vir dag is haar verblyf gefinansier deur goedgunstige vreemdelinge en die vasberadenheid van diegene wat haar liefhet.
“Dit was meer as ’n mediese krisis – dit was 'n stryd om tyd, waardigheid en die reg op sorg,” sê ’n familiewoordvoerder.
“Die vriendelikheid van vreemdelinge en onwrikbare toewyding van hospitaalpersoneel het haar lewe gered.”
Danksy kundige mediese sorg, ondersteuning van oor die wêreld heen en die uiteindelike samewerking van haar versekeringsverskaffer, het Ebrencia begin herstel.
Deur dit alles het een gedagte haar krag gegee: Haar dogter Belle het haar nodig gehad. Sy kon nie opgee nie.
Sy is op 12 Mei ontslaan en het teruggevlieg Londen toe, met Belle en ’n professionele verpleegster aan haar sy. Op dié stadium kon sy met hulp loop, maar het steeds gedeeltelike gesigsverlamming gehad.
’n Lang proses van herstel en rehabilitasie lê voor, maar Ebrencia is dankbaar.
Denise Coetzee, kliënt-ervaringbestuurder by Mediclinic
Gariep, deel wat Ebrencia aan die hospitaalspan geskryf het:
“Aan die kliniese personeel, jul kundigheid, professionaliteit en onwrikbare toewyding tot uitnemendheid het my die selfvertroue en krag gegee wat ek nodig gehad het om elke dag aan te pak. Die behandeling van hoogstaande gehalte en noukeurige monitering het my letterlik uit van my donkerste oomblikke teruggebring.
“Aan die administratiewe span, dankie dat julle onvermoeid agter die skerms gewerk het om my versorging te koördineer, foutlose kommunikasie te verseker en met my vriende en ondersteuningsnetwerk in Engeland te skakel. Jul werk het verseker dat alles glad verloop. Ek kon ten volle op my herstel fokus, sonder bykomende stres.
“Aan die huishoudingpersoneel, jul vriendelikheid, hartlikheid en aandag aan die klein dingetjies het ’n wêreld se verskil gemaak. Die moeite wat julle gedoen het om vir my ’n skoon en gemaklike omgewing te skep, het tot die behoud van my waardigheid bygedra. Dit het ’n gevoel van normaliteit tydens ’n ongelooflike uitdagende tyd gebring.
“Elkeen van julle in jul onderskeie rolle het nie net professionaliteit getoon nie, maar deernis. Dit is iets wat nie geleer kan word nie, maar wat diep beleef word.
“Ek sal dit altyd met my saamdra.”
Ebrencia beskryf die ervaring in geheel as “genade onbeskryflik groot”.
– Verwerk, Helena Barnard
GRATIS WEBINAAR LEI GEMEENSKAPPE IN RAMPE
Met die meeste rampe wat onverwags plaasvind, is die vraag: Tot watter mate is gemeenskappe voorbereid en in staat om rampe te hanteer? Navorsing toon dat gemeenskappe wat strukture en aksieplanne ingestel het, beter vaar met die hantering van rampe. Met toenemende aardverwarming word die waarskynlikheid van rampe ’n groter werklikheid, ook in die Noord-Kaap en Noordwes. Uitmergelende droogtes, vloede, verwoestende veldbrande en springkaanplae is enkele voorbeelde hiervan.
Mense wat meen dat in hul gemeenskap geen organisasie of struktuur is nie, en wat ’n verskil wil meebring, kan die Respond Netwerk-webinaar bywoon.
Dit word deur die taakspan Gemeenskapsversorging van die NG kerk in Noord-Kaapland, in samewerking met Caritas, aangebied. Die webinaar help deelnemers om beter voorbereid op rampe te wees en veerkragtig op te tree deur ondersteuningsnetwerke in te stel. Gemeenskaps- en kerkleiers wat reeds by ramphulp en veiligheidsorganisasies of -strukture betrokke is, word ook genooi om
dit by te woon. Dit vind as ’n tweedag-webinaar deur Zoom plaas, met Lester Sedras as aanbieder. Goeie internetverbinding word aanbeveel.
Met registrasie word ’n Zoom-skakel ontvang, asook ’n skakel na ’n handleiding. Dit vind op 26 en 27 Mei van 09:00 tot 13:00 plaas. Dit word op 5 en 6 Augustus herhaal. Bywoning is gratis.
Om hulle vir bywoning te registreer kan belangstellendes skryf aan ds. Kobus van Tonder by kobusvt04@gmail.com of Estie Botha by estie@caritas.org.za.
‘Kommetjie gaat vir jou?’
Die beskeie immergroen witgatboom of matoppie (Boscia albitrunca) word die “Boom van die lewe” genoem vanweë sy vele gebruike vir mens en dier. Dit is ’n kleinerige boom met ’n wit stam en kom in die warmer en droër dele van die land en in Suider-Afrika-lande voor. Van die stamme groei redelik regop, soos dié een in die Mokala- Nasionale Park. Ander stamme vervorm kunstig tydens die groeiproses. Die boom is skaduryk, en temperature in sy skaduwee is drasties koeler – dalk vandaar sy Engelse naam, “shepherd’s tree” omdat dit skuiling bied. Die voedsame blare maak dit ’n gunsteling vir wild en vee, en die stam en wortels het medisinale en voedselverwante gebruike. In die suidweste van die land was dit algemeen om gesnyde of gerasperde wortels te rooster of braai vir ’n aftreksel wat ’n plaasvervanger vir koffie is. Besoekers is met “ ’n kommetjie gaat” verwelkom. Volgens wyle prof. Hans du Plessis spreek inwoners ’n enkel “a” as ’n lang klank uit. “Gaat” is hul uitspraak van “gat” en verkorting van “witgatboom.” Foto: Helena Barnard
Juweeltjie
Hierdie vergelykings is nie baie bekend nie, maar dui op die veelsydigheid en groeiwaarde van Afrikaans:
■ So doof soos ’n klipsteen.
■ So droog soos ’n bokkom.
■ So gierig soos ’n stronkvuur.
■ So maer soos ’n kapstok.
■ So rooi soos ’n kalkoen.
■ So seker soos amen in die kerk.
■ So skaars soos leeuvere.
■ So vas soos ’n muis in ’n kalbas.
■ So welkom soos ’n kat in die melkkamer.
■ So sout soos brem. “Brem” is ’n immergroen struikgewas waarvan die gepekelde blomkoppe as bykos geëet word. Die woord is ’n vervorming van die Nederlandse woord “brijn” (pekel) deur klankassosiasie met die woord “brem”.
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Twyfelhoekie
‘Sakkrappers’ se stryd het verskeie kante
Elke “asbliksak-dag” weet jy wat wag. Honde blaf reeds van voor sonopkoms af, want die geluid van trolliewiele wat in die vroegoggend-stilte oor strate vibreer, jaag hulle op.
Asbliksak-dag is wanneer die spanne met trollies in woonbuurte opdaag om enigiets herwinbaar, en vir hulle van waarde, uit asbliksakke te delf wat op die sypaadjies neergesit word.
Dié trollies op sigself is ’n studie werd. Dit wissel van duidelik herkenbaar as ’n trollie van ’n kettingwinkelgroep, tot ’n aanmekaargeflansde gedoente met wiele wat perfek vir sy doel werk.
Sommige is slegs met glasbottels gelaai, ander met plastiek of karton, nog ander se inhoud is so verbloem dat dit nie geëien kan word nie.
Onwillekeurig beleef ’n mens ’n gevoel van frustrasie en irritasie. Want talle van dié “sakkrappers” of informele rommelherwinnaars laat ’n behoorlike gemors agter nadat hulle deur die sakke gekrap het. Hulle sê graag: “Dis ’ie ons nie. Dis ’ie anner spanne wat so mors.”
Ander, gelukkig, grawe dit waarna hulle soek uit en knoop die sakke weer toe. Miskien is die grootste frustrasie dat dié mense meer van jou weet as die bure. Hulle leer jou ken deur dit wat jy weggooi of gebruik het.
’n Frustrasie of nie, hierdie rommelherwinnaars verrig ’n taak wat briljant kan wees met beter regulering. Dit is ’n informele sektor wat soveel werksmoontlikhede inhou, en dié mense verrig harde handearbeid waarvoor min van ons kans sien.
Verskeie bronne sê daar is meer as 90 000 informele rommelherwinnaars in die land. Hulle maak 80% tot 90% van dit wat in Suid-Afrika herwin word, bymekaar en is hoofbetrokkenes in die land se herwinningsyfer van 57%. Dit aldus Waste Integration in South Africa (Wisa) en ’n studie van die Wetenskaplike en Nywerheidnavorsingsraad (WNNR).
Boonop bespaar dié mense munisipaliteite miljoene in die verwerking van rommel by stortingsterreine: ongeveer R750 miljoen per jaar, aldus die WNNR. Hulle doen dit deur onder meer plastiek, karton, papier, glas en metale uit huishoudelike rommel te verwyder voordat dit op stortingsterreine beland.
Ongeag die rommelherwinnaars se reuse, dog ongesiene, rol in die ekonomie en herwinning, voer hulle ’n stryd.
Nie net ’n stryd teen natuurkragte, lang en gevaarlike ure van werk in onhigiëniese toestande, teistering en die argwaan van die publiek nie. Hulle voer ook ’n stryd om erkenning en ondersteuning.
Woorde ontaard in euwel as optrede uitbly
HANNES NOËTH
As daar nou een ding is waarvan daar in hierdie ou wêreld van ons heeltemal te veel is, is dit praat.
Te veel praat en te min doen. Nie dat daar ’n probleem is met praat nie; die probleem kom in wanneer baie praat, doen begin vervang.
Deesdae wil elke mens op hierdie aarde mos ’n video maak, ’n belangrike onderhoud hê, ’n meningsvormer wees, motiveer en aanspoor.
Laat dit so wees.
Maar behoed ons tog dat ons ’n punt bereik
Potpourri
waar almal wil praat en min wil luister – en nog minder wil doen.
Geen wonder nie organisasies kla vrywilligers wat hande, voete, tyd en liefde gee, word al hoe minder.
Wanneer ’n mens eers vir homself mooi klink, dan gaan staan die wêreld stil.
Uiteraard is praat belangrik en op sigself nie verkeerd nie, of dit nou ’n preek is wat gehoor moet word, of ’n mening, of ’n stuk motivering.
Daar is baie mense wat maar sommer ’n klomp nonsens ook praat. (Hierdie mening is natuurlik subjektief en hang af van waarna jy oplet.)
Die werklikheid is, die eintlike punt is: Ons
Loop lig vir krummels
wat gestrooi word
KARIN MULLER
Wanneer so iets my pad kruis, wonder ek waarom dit moontlik is om mense te manipuleer.
Uit die terugblik lyk dit logies dat iemand van beter moes weet as om vir hierdie twak te val. Dit is ongelukkig nie so eenvoudig nie.
As ek my eie ondervinding moet uitpluis om te sien hoe so iets moontlik is, sou ek sê die manipuleerder lê baie geduld aan die dag. Die oog bly op die prys. Die sogenaamde prys is om iemand só te manipuleer dat hulle geen ander weergawe van gebeure sal glo nie. Dit begin by krummelgrootte inligting. Mikroskopiese klein stukkies – iets wat skaars met die blote oog gesien of met die blote oor gehoor kan word. ’n Suggestie. ’n Sug op die regte tyd. ’n Traan wat gestort word. Ek het onlangs iemand leer ken wat haar trane soos ’n kraan kan
oop- en toedraai. As ek nie dadelik aandag gegee het nie, het die trane opgehou. Wonderbaarlik. Nadat die eerste paar krummels gestrooi is en hulle sien dat dit goedsmoeds opgepik word, word groter brokkies uitgesit. Hier en daar ’n sin. Iets wat aandui dat hulle baie sleg behandel word. Iets wat aandui dat iemand nie hul werk reg doen nie. Iets wat aandui dat ’n betrokke persoon nie vertrou kan word nie.
Teen die tyd dat die krummels en brokkies deur die slagoffer verorber is, raak dinge maklik.
’n Paar weke of maande is nou al verby. Die slagoffer is nog heeltemal onbewus dat niks van hierdie krummels en brokkies die waarheid is nie. Hulle kry die manipuleerder jammer. Hulle ondersteun.
Soms speel die manipuleerder op hierdie manier ’n paar mense suksesvol teen mekaar af.
Wees bedag. As ons die krummels betyds kan eien, kan ons toekomstige hartseer moontlik vermy.
mense het te lief geraak vir praat en te bang vir doen.
Geen wonder ’n mens word gewaarsku om ’n wag voor jou mond te plaas nie. Dit gaan nie net oor vuil taal of lelik praat nie, dit gaan ook oor te veel praat. ’n Mens se woorde kan eerder min wees en jou dade baie. Eerder as dat jy baie praat en te bang is om te doen.
Samelewings word nie gedraai en geskuif en verander deur wat almal sê en waaroor almal praat nie. Dinge verander waar mense doen. Praat as jy wil praat, maak jou video’s en lewer jou kommentaar; maar as jy wys is, doen meer as wat jy praat.
Kameeldoring
Tas pak vir avontuur bly wetenskap én kuns
CHARNÉ KEMP
“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” – Terry Pratchett, A Hat Full of Sky
Elke keer dat hy beplan om oorsee te reis, belowe hy homself dat hy hierdie keer meer georganiseerd sal wees.
Tog, sonder uitsondering, eindig hy voor sy tas met ’n hoop klere, skoene, en ’n paar vreemde artikels wat hy regtig nie nodig het nie –want wat as hy skielik ’n spesifieke trui nodig het vir ’n ysige aand wat nooit gaan gebeur nie?
Tas pak is ’n wetenskap én ’n kuns.
Dit begin met ’n naïewe optimisme: “Hierdie keer gaan ek
minimalisties pak.”
Spoedig gee hy egter toe aan die vrees dat hy iets gaan misloop. Moet hy ses paar skoene neem?
Gaan hy regtig tyd hê om drie boeke te lees?
Moet hy dié een ekstra baadjie vat, net vir ingeval?
Moet hy iets formeels neem as daar genoeg geld is vir ’n duur restaurant?
Dan kom die strategiese fase. Rol hy klere op om ruimte te spaar of vou hy dit netjies?
Die stryd om vloeistowwe in te pak sonder om die hele tas in ’n chemiese ramp te verander, is ’n uitdaging op sigself.
En natuurlik, die gewigtige vraag: Gaan die tas binne die bagasie-limiet wees?
Uiteindelik, ná ’n stryd met ’n rits wat nie wil toe nie, sluit hy die tas en besef: Hy het waarskynlik ’n paar noodsaaklikhede vergeet, maar ten minste is hy op pad na avontuur. En as hy iets regtig nodig het? Wel, dit is waarvoor winkels daar is.
Books will stay, says author
CHARNÉ KEMP
Steve Lunderstedt, author, world-renowned military historian and tour guide, says his Saturday market at the Moth Centre in Kimberley is not just a treasure trove of books, but a gathering of like-minded souls.
“Printed books will never die. In fact, the book market is growing,” he says.
“I love the feel of paper, paging through a book, as well as the smell of the ink. So do thousands of other like-minded people. Kindle will never have the same fascination or satisfaction.”
He says Steve’s Bookstore was born out of necessity when the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown put a stop to his historical tours. He previously owned bookstores and antique shops, but the rent and other costs were inhibiting.
“I have attended markets on and off since the 1980s. I am down to 16 000 books now, although I have owned between 22 000 and 24 000 books. I would rather give books to the library than throw them out.”
It is not easy to prepare for markets – packing books out in the morning, only to pack it away four hours later. Some days no books find new owners.
“I concentrate on non-fiction, mostly Southern African, be it about wars, biographies, sport and so on. I regard the fiction books as the bread and butter and the non-fiction as the ice cream and jam.
“Depending on the condition, I determine the price. You might be a brilliant author, but if your book is in poor condi-
tion it will go for much less.”
He finds his stock at second-hand shops everywhere, or people call him when houses are cleared.
One treasure he found was at a second-hand shop in Cradock. It was the complete set of sought-after first edition, mint-condition books of Lawrence Green, whose father
“was the prince of journalists in South Africa, being the editor of the Diamond Fields Advertiser”.
“I bought the box for R50. That is probably the best buy I have ever done.”
Green was a renowned travel writer and investigative journalist, born during the Siege of Kimberley. He left Kimberley when he was ten years old. Green would travel extensively and interview old people while he was still reasonably young. He documented stories from the 1860s and 1880s from interviewing these people. Green travelled throughout the interior of Southern Africa and up the Atlantic seaboard.
Another good find was when Lunderstedt was informed on
ERRATUM:
books thrown out in an alleyway in Kimberley.
“I found an original copy of the science-fiction handmade book by William Timlin called The Ship that Sailed to Mars Timlin was a well-known architect and made about 20 of this particular book. He made all the sketches and did the calligraphy.”
Although the book was worth thousands of rands, Lunderstedt donated it to the William Humphreys Art Gallery (Whag), who had it restored.
“Each one of Timlins’ books is a work of art combined with literature.”
His Saturday markets are enjoyable, talking to people about interesting topics and history.
“We talk on a variety of subjects, which is good for the soul. Books will never die. Load shedding and the recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal, where there was no power for electronic devices, made me realise it again.
“With books you can still sit in the sun and read, or have a chat with people about the wonder of printed matter.”
GA-SEGONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PROPOSED SECONDARY USE OF ERF 4613, KURUMAN
Ga-Segonyana Municipality has received the following planning- and/or land use application for consideration:
Property: Erf 4613
Location: Glasogle Street, Kuruman
Owner: BENJAMIN BAGANNE CHOCHE and KAGISANO THEODORA CHOCHE
Applicant: Benjamin Baganne Choche
Current Zoning: Residential Zone I
Nature of Application:
To apply for Secondary Use on Erf 4613, Kuruman, in order to develop second dwelling unit and relaxation of the street building line on the said property
Full particulars are obtainable from the Town Planner of the Council, Telephone 053 712 9300, during normal office hours (Mondays to Fridays) and objections against the application, if any, must be lodged in writing to the Municipal Offices (Spatial Planning, Land Use Management and Building Control Unit) on or before Thursday 29 May 2025 Any person with objections against the application, who is unable to write, can, during normal office hours, on or before Thursday 29 May 2025 report to the Spatial Planning, Land Use Management and Building Control Unit (C/O Voortrekker and School Street), where such a person’s objections will be put in writing.
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
M. TSATSIMPE
Private Bag X1522, Kuruman, 8460
Publication Date: 08 May 2025
ERRATUM:
GA-SEGONYANA PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT VOORGESTELDE SEKONDÊRE GEBRUIK VAN ERF 4613, KURUMAN
Ga-Segonyana Munisipaliteit het die onderstaande beplannings - en/of grondgebruiksaansoek ontvang vir oorweging: Perseel: Erf 4613
Ligging: Glasogle Straat, Kuruman
Eienaar: BENJAMIN BAGANNE CHOCHE and KAGISANO THEODORA CHOCHE
Aansoeker: Benjamin Baganne Choche
Huidige Sonering: Residensiele Sone I
Aard van Aansoek:
Om aansoek te doen vir Sekondêre Gebruik op Erf 4613, Kuruman, ten einde tweede wooneenheid en verslapping van die straatboulyn op genoemde eiendom te ontwikkel.
Nadere besonderhede is verkrygbaar vanaf die Raad se Stadsbeplanner Telefoon 053 712 9300, gedurende normale kantoorure (Maandag tot Vrydag, 07:30 – 13:00 en 13:45 - 16:25) en besware teen die aansoek, indien enige, moet skriftelik by die Munisipale Kantore (Ruimtelike Beplanning, Grondgebruikbestuur en Geboubeheereenheid) ingedien word voor of op Donderdag 29 Mei 2025 Indien enige persoon wat teen die aansoek beswaar wil maak, nie kan skryf nie, kan sodanige persoon gedurende normale kantoorure, voor of op Donderdag 29 Mei 2025, by die Ruimtelike Beplanning, Grondgebruikbestuur en Geboubeheereenheid (H/V Voortrekker en Skool Straat, Kuruman) aanmeld, waar sodanige persoon se besware op skrif gestel sal word.
MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER
M. TSATSIMPE
Privaatsak X1522, Kuruman, 8460
Publiseereddatum: 08 Mei 2025
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Steve Lunderstedt at his Saturday market at the Moth Centre in Kimberley. Photo: Charné Kemp
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NOTICES OF SURRENDER OF A
DEBTOR'S ESTATE IN TERMS OF SECTION 4(1) OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT NO.24 OF 1936 AS AMENDED
Notice is hereby given that application will be made to THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH
A F R I C A ( N O R T H E R N C A P E D I V I S I O N , KIMBERLEY) on 20 JUNE 2025 at 9:30 or soon thereafter as the matter can be heard of the acceptance of the surrender of estate of:
NAME: GERHARD VAN WYK ID:850316 5003 083
OCCUPATION: OPERATIONAL MANAGER AND
NAME: KARISKA VAN WYK I D:840706 0032 082
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
ADDRESS: 4823 Lelie Street, Kathu, Northern Cape
MARRIED IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY
And that the statement of Debtor's Affairs will lay for inspection at the Master of the High C o u r t K i m b e r l e y a n d M a g i s t r a t e C o u r t Kathu for a period of fourteen (14) days from and including 23 May 2025
ALERS VAN AARDT BESTER
INCORPORATED c/o VAN DE WALL ATTORNEYS
Edith Mojela: admin@avab.co.za
Tel:012 004 0675
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Core values a guiding light
The Kimberley Boys’ High School (KHS) celebrated 138 years of existence during a Founders’ Weekend from 16 to 18 May. Recently, Charné Kemp posed a few questions to Xolile Taba, headmaster, who says they put the school’s motto, “Per Labores ad Honores”, into practice: “Through Labour come Honour”.
What is the core mission and vision? How is it implemented?
The KHS has a five-year strategic plan: “Transforming KHS from good to great in my space.”
This focuses on hiring quality staff, enhancing academic and extracurricular facilities, and modernising teaching and learning.
The Representative Council of Learners (RCL) and reintroduced prefect system helped rally learners, reinforce the school ethos, and promote positivity in and beyond the classroom.
Since your appointment, what new projects were launched?
Renovation and building projects commenced the minute l arrived at the school in 2021.
The infrastructure saw a complete school repainting, paved entrance, renovated hostel, swimming pool buildings, pavilion, and modernised classrooms. An astro-turf development with the Diamantveld High School is underway, the KHS hosts soccer for Absa Wildeklawer, and the Founders’ Weekend was redefined with the introduction of the KHS Half-marathon.
Prize-giving was revamped with
awards exceeding R200 000, benchmarking introduced, and discipline systems were strengthened. What are the biggest, current challenges?
Non-payment of school fees remains a challenge, prompting the creation of third-income streams to keep the school financially stable. School fee exemptions were redesigned to benefit truly deserving students.
How does your school promote inclusivity?
We have an LGBTQ+ community that is recognised as such. We have gained community respect by allowing the boys (Amakrwala) from initiation schools (Umoluko) to wear traditional regalia for a limited time.
Are there any recent achievements your school is proud of?
We just hosted the 2025 version of the Absa Wildeklawer Soccer
Tournament with a total of 20 schools. Our hostel that was renovated to international standards is a great part of our third economic stream, and the KHS introduced the biggest half marathon in the province in 2024. It attracted over 800 athletes in 2024 and pulled an even bigger crowd on Saturday, 17 May. The latest block of classrooms boasts a state of the art computer room and e-lab built in Victorian architecture. What steps are taken to prioritise mental health and well-being for learners and staff?
The school works closely with the Department of Education (DoE), Social Services, as well as Caritas and Famsa. It has measures such as internal SGB promotional posts to cater for exceptional educators who cannot be absorbed into the DoE. Branded staff regalia and social events boost staff morale. How is technology and innovation incorporated into the curriculum?
The KHS has adopted a multifaceted digital approach to modern education. Interactive learning encompasses a web-based platform used from Gr.8 to Gr.12, offering technical math, literature, science, and spatial skills. A Virtual Autumn Camp from 31 March to 4 April helped Gr.12 learners complete their syllabus early, enabling thorough revision before exams.
Teachers utilise projectors, Smart boards, and virtual whiteboards to enrich lessons.
Learners engage in the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Robotics Club,
gaining expertise in coding, design, and problem-solving.
How is safety and security ensured on campus?
With the help of the DoE, the school invested in a surround surveillance system, which has cameras all over the school to allow monitoring. The school appointed a security company to monitor and control traffic into the school, and the teachers, prefects, and the RCL are at all times alert to any adverse issues. During break, educators patrol the yard. Our police Adopt-aCop officer is on standby to support the school whenever assistance is needed.
How are learners prepared for future challenges?
From time to time, institutions are invited to talk on relevant topics, including career choices and social issues. Learners are invited to stakeholders such as the SPU where they engage with students and lecturers. Our Interact Club, KHS Science Club and Media Club are constantly invited into the community. What qualities do you value most in your teaching staff, and how do you support their growth?
We value task-bound, not timebound, employees; that take leave with consideration of the work and learners they are leaving behind. Our educators should be mentors, as well as teachers to our learners. Teachers are encouraged to take up next level work to aid their growth at school. Embracing the school vision is at the top of desired qualities in our teachers.
Xolile Taba, headmaster of the Kimberley Boys’ High School. Photo: Supplied
Come and experience freshness redefinedonly at Diamond Pavilion Shopping Mall.
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Mr Price Kids is coming soon!
Get ready for fun, affordable fashion for k ids of all ages From ever yday essentials to playful outfits, the new store brings vibrant style and great value per fec t for parents and little ones alike.
OPENING 23 May 2025
Sterns Reopens – 15 May 2025
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Brand-New Truwor ths Opening Soon!
Discover all your favourite Truwor ths brands under one stylish roof. From fashion-for ward looks to timeless classics, the new store offers ever ything from leisurewear to k idswear, accessories, and more designed to suit ever y style and occasion.
24 MAY
The Kimberley Academy of Music presents Songs of Praise at 18:00 at the St Cyprian’s Cathedral, Kimberley. Theresa de Wit, mezzo soprano, performs with conductor Richard Cock. School choirs take part, with
audience participation. Dial 083 746 8385 or get tickets on quicket.co.za.
31 MAY
The Kimberley Markets present its market at The Big Hole from 10:00 to 15:00. Enjoy live entertainment,
REEPA REREPA MINING (PTY) LTD
ACCEPTANCE OF A PROSPECTING RIGHT APPLICATION – (NC) 30/5/1/1/2/14328
In terms of Section 16 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002), the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has accepted an application by ‘REEPA
R
’DIAMONDS (ALLUVIAL AND GENERAL)’ on ‘ERF 1 DOUGLAS’ located in the Herbert District, Northern Cape Province.
Any Interested or Affected Parties are hereby invited to register as such and any objections or inputs should be lodged, in writing, within 30 days from publication of this notice for attention:
Mrs A. Mosikare
6813A Adam Nomakula Street
Mankurwane, Kimberley 8345 Tel: 071 157 0062 Email: alicemosikare55@gmail.com
and browse through stalls with food, arts and crafts, and homemade goods. Call Marais Tesner on 082309-7885.
Die Human Auto Ford-markdag vind van 09:00 tot 14:00 by Longstraat 110 in Kimberley plaas.
Brief
Doen jou deel; laat staan die sondes
Brian Kelvin Briesies, Kathu
Is die kerk nog die kerk wat mense bymekaar bring vir ’n erediens om God te loof en prys?
Vir my voel dit in baie kerke is dit die geval dat mense se geld meer werd as die mens se siel is.
In die Bybel is dit duidelik gestel God soek siele en stel nie in weelde belang nie.
Hoekom gehoorsaam sommige kerke dit dan nie?
Hoekom is ons as mens so ongehoorsaam deur dag op dag te sondig? Het dit deel van ons leefwyse geword deur te sondig, of is dit omdat ons wil sondig en nie die wetgewing van God wil gehoorsaam nie?
As ons wette wat deur en van die regering in die grondwet saamgestel is, kan gehoorsaam,
hoekom nie God se wette nie wat duidelik genoeg is om te verstaan? Wie is meer belangrik: ’n God wat nie die mens teleurstel nie, of ’n regering wat min omgee vir sy mense? Ons moet die alledaagse goed laat staan wat ons onsself mee besig hou, en tyd maak vir God. God stel dit so: “Laat die kindertjies na my toe kom en verhinder hulle nie.”
Die tyd is ryp om ons sondige lewe te laat staan. Span gedagtes in vir wat op ons wag by die wenpaal van God. Ek glo God is ’n regverdige God wat omgee vir ons almal.
Dit maak nie saak wie of wat jy is nie.
NOTICE FOR OBJECTION
In terms of section 3 (6) of the Northern Cape Land Administration Act No 6/2002.
Mmanape Private Technical College (Pty)Ltd has requested to lease the Old Doornhof Hostel in Warrenton, registered in the name of the Northern Cape Provincial Government for a period of Five (5) years with an option to review for a further five (5) years.
Property details - Erf 421 ,Warrenton
Physical address : Cnr Lubbe and Struwig Street Warrenton
The above-mentioned companies intends to deliver the following services at the premises: • Skills development, Education and Training.
All of these services are aimed at improving the lives of the Kimberley community Interested parties who believe they have reason or good cause to object to the aforementioned lease, are called upon to make written representations within 21 days from the date of publication of this notice to the Head of Department, Department of Roads and Public Works, Postal address: P.O. Box 3132 Kimberley 8300.
Physical address: 9 - 11 Stockroos Street , Squarehill Park, Tebogo Leon Tume Complex, Kimberley, who shall review the representations and make recommendations to the Premier in terms of section 3 (6) of the Northern Cape Land Administration Act No 6/2002.
Closing date:23/06/2025
Time : 12:00
NOTICE FOR OBJECTION
In terms of section 3 (6) of the Northern Cape Land Administration Act No 6/2002.
NM10012075-NK220525
The State Diamond Trader (SDT SOC LTD) has requested to lease portions of the Kimberley International Diamond and Jewellery (KIDJA) Building in Kimberley, registered in the name of the Northern Cape Provincial Government for a period of Five (5) years with an option to review for a further five (5) years.
Property details - Erf 22221 , Kimberley
Physical address: 25 De Villiers Street Kimberley
The above-mentioned companies intends to deliver the following services at the premises:
Cutting and polishing of diamonds and jewellery manufacturing.
• Job creation for graduates.
• Facilitate the buying, selling, exporting and importing of diamonds of local SMME’s through its Diamond Exchange and Export Centre.
All of these services are aimed at improving the lives of the Kimberley community
Interested parties who believe they have reason or good cause to object to the aforementioned lease, are called upon to make written representations within 21 days from the date of publication of this notice to the Head of Department, Department of Roads and Public Works, Postal address: P.O. Box 3132 Kimberley 8300.
Physical address: 9 - 11 Stockroos Street , Squarehill Park, Tebogo Leon Tume Complex, Kimberley, who shall review the representations and make recommendations to the Premier in terms of section 3 (6) of the Northern Cape Land Administration Act No 6/2002.
Closing date:23/06/2025
Time :12:00
28 of 2002) and Regulations 3 and 5 of the
no. 107 of 1998) as amended
in Gazette No. 40772, Listing Notice 2 of 2017, GNR 325 [Activity 19, (as amended, GNR517)] in Gazette no. 40772 & Listing Notice 3 of 2017, GNR 324 [Activity 4, 10 & 12] in Gazette No. 40772 and NEM:WA 59 of 2008: Category A: (15).
Project Description: Environmental Impact Assessment (Scoping & EIR-process) for the proposed Prospecting Right application with bulk sampling for Numeri 6 (Pty) Ltd to prospect for to prospect for Diamonds Alluvial (DA), Diamonds General (D), Diamonds (DIA) and including associated infrastructure, structure and earthworks on the Portion 5 of the farm Welgevonden 275 Registration Division: IO, within Mamusa Local Municipality in the North-West Province. DMRE ref: NW30/5/1/1/2/14881PR
Any meetings will be conducted physically or virtually via Zoom or Microsoft Teams upon request by the I&APs. The Environmental Authorization application was submitted to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). In order to ensure that you are identied as an interested and/or affected party please submit your name, contact information and interest in the matter, in writing or verbally within 30 days of this advertisement to the below-mentioned consultants: Milnex CC Environmental Consultants: Ms Sandra Kekana / Ms Aulicia Maifo Tel: (018) 011 1925, Postal Address: P.O Box 1086, Schweizer-Reneke, 2780, E-mail: sandra@milnex-sa.co.za / Aulicia@milnex-sa.co.za
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Notice is hereby given in terms of NEMA EIA 2014 Regulations for an application for a mining permit.
Nature of Activity Triple Glimmer Project Management and Consulting Pty Ltd is in a process of acquiring a mining permit & Environmental Authorization in terms of section 24 of NEMA respectively to mine for Diamonds (General), Dolomite and Limestone on portion 1 of Farm 250 within the Barkley West Magisterial District, in extent of 5 ha. As part of the application process, any person who is interested or affected by the proposed operation, are hereby invited to register as I&AP’s and comment in writing and
date of this notice. AVAILABILITY OF THE BAR AND EMPR FOR
Draft
and
are encouraged to request an electronic copy of BAR/EMP from Rock Engineering Africa.
For more details on the application contact: T Tshifhango, Cell/whatsapp:065 910 8128. tshisevhecynthia@gmail.com
NOTICE FOR OBJECTION
In terms of section 3 (6) of the Northern Cape Land Administration Act No 6/2002.
South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator (SADPMR) has requested to lease portions of the
Kimberley International Diamond and Jewellery (KIDJA) Building in Kimberley registered in the name of the Northern Cape Provincial Government for a period of Five (5) years with an option to review for a further five (5) years.
Property details - Erf 22221 , Kimberley
Physical address : 25 De Villiers Street Kimberley
The above-mentioned companies intends to deliver the following services at the premises:
Cutting and polishing of diamonds and jewellery manufacturing.
• Job creation for graduates.
• Facilitate the buying, selling, exporting and importing of diamonds of local SMME’s through its Diamond Exchange and Export Centre.
All of these services are aimed at improving the lives of the Kimberley community
Interested parties who believe they have reason or good cause to object to the aforementioned lease, are called upon to make written representations within 21 days from the date of publication of this notice to the Head of Department, Department of Roads and Public Works, Postal address: P.O. Box 3132 Kimberley 8300. Physical address: 9 - 11 Stockroos Street , Squarehill Park, Tebogo Leon Tume Complex, Kimberley, who shall review the representations and make recommendations to the Premier in terms of section 3 (6) of the Northern Cape Land Administration Act No 6/2002.
Closing date:23/06/2025
Time : 12:00
T360/1987
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
T 3449/2005
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LOST OR DESTROYED DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN TERMS OF REGULATION 68 OF THE DEEDS REGISTRIES ACT, 1937, OF THE INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE ISSUE OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF Deed of Transfer number T 3449/2005 passed by The Executor in the Estate of the late ANNA JACOBA ACKERMAN in favour of 1. ISABELLA JACOBA HERCULINA DE KLERK 2. ALBERTUS JOHANNES VAN BERGEN in respect of certain Erf 211 portion of erf 180 DIE ERWE, Situated in the Siyancuma Municipality, district Herbert, province Northern Cape which has been lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection of issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds : Northern Cape at Kimberley within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice.
OPPISTOEP NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY IN TERMS OFSECTION 96 OF THE ACT FOR A LICENCENorthern Cape
Dated at KIMBERLEY this 19th day of May 2025 Duncan & Rothman PO Box 64, Kimberley, 8300 yolande @duncan-rothman.co.za Tel nr 0538384700 File Ref INV7/0019/SBK/yg
T2671/2015 LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer Number
T2671/2015 passed by SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY in favour of FREDDY LESEGO MONCHO in respect of certain ERF 25881
GALESHEWE, Situated in the Sol Plaatje Municipality, District Kimberley, Province of the Northern Cape, which has been lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at KIMBERLEY within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice.
Dated at Kimberley this 15th day of MAY 2025
Applicant: Van den Heever
Attorneys Inc
Address: 40 Macdougall str, Monument Heights, Kimberley 8301
and (b)):
E -mail address: huibrie@vdhlaw.co.za Contact number: 053 831 5352
T12956/1996 VERLORE OF VERNIETIGDE TITELBEWYS
Hiermee word kennis gegee dat kragtens die bepalings van Regulasie 68 van die Registrasie van Aktes Wet, 1937, dit die voorneme is om aansoek te doen om 'n gesertifiseerde afskrif van Akte van Transport T12956/1996 gepasseer deur
EKSEKUTEUR: BOEDEL
WYLE COENRAAD
GELDENHUYS
BADENHORST NR 1265/1995 ten gunste van DANIëL BAREND RUDOLPH
BADENHORST
Identiteitsnommer
430803 5027 08 8 getroud buite gemeenskap van goedere ten aansien van sekere Plaas DE KIEL 405 geleë in die distrik JACOBSDAL PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT GROOT: 2279,5885
(TWEEDUISEND
TWEEHONDERD NEGE EN SEWENTIG komma VYF AGT AGT VYF) hekaar Alle persone wat teen die uitreiking van sodanige afskrif beswaar het, word hierby versoek om dit skriftelik in te dien by die Registrateur van Aktes: Vrystaat te BLOEMFONTEIN binne twee weke ná datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing.
Gedateer te FICKSBURG op 8ste dag van Mei 2025
Francois Carl Louw – LPCM 57656 Du Toit Louw Botha Inc 81 Piet Retief Street Ficksburg liezl@dlbprok.co.za / Tel 051 933 2351
Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937 of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Title Deed number T360/1987 registered in the names of JOHANNES FREDERIK
VISSER IDENTITY NUMBER
6105035034009 MARRIED OUT OF COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY in respect of ERF 86 HARTSWATER SITUATE IN THE PHOKWANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY DISTRICT
BARKLY WEST PROVINCE NORTHERN CAPE IN EXTENT 2554 (TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOUR) SQUARE METRES, which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds Northern Cape at Kimberley at New Public Building: Floors 9-10, c/o Knight & Stead Str, Kimberley, 8301within two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.
DAWID JACOBUS VISSER
EXECUTOR IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JOHANNES FREDERIK VISSER (APPLICANT)
C/O MLR ATTORNEYS REF: A MULLER; EMAIL: legal @mlra.co.za CONTACT NUMBER: 0663989422; 135 Begeman Street Heidelberg Gauteng.
T45909/2000
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of DEED OF TRANSFER T45909/2000 passed by EDENBURG TRANSITIONAL LOCAL COUNCIL in favour of JACOBUS TE MICHAEL IDENTITY NUMBER: 460301 5284 08 3 UNMARRIED in respect of certain ERF 2182 HA-RASEBEI (EXTENSION 3) DISTRICT EDENBURG, PROVINCE FREE STATE which has been lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds: Free State at Bloemfontein, at the office of the Registrar of Deeds, Room B29, within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Edenburg this 19th day of MAY 2025.
J J C KOCK ATTORNEYS
ATTORNEY JACOBUS
JOHANNES CHRISTIAAN
KOCK
e-mail address: jjckock@mweb.co.za contact number: 0827723372
T711/1977
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer Number T711/1977 passed by ESTATE LATE THEUNIS JOHANNES CLOETE, Estate Number 946/74 and CECILIA CLOETE Born Ochse, Married in Community of property to each other in favour of WILLIAM LENNOX CLOETE, Born on 01 May 1931, in respect of certain:
REMAINDER OF PORTION 3 BEADLE OF THE FARM
CARTER BLOCK NUMBER 458, DISTRICT BARKLY WEST PROVINCE NORTHERN CAPE IN EXTENT 43,8565(FORTY THREE COMMA EIGHT FIVE SIX FIVE) Hectares Which has been lost or destroyed.
All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds Northern Cape at Kimberley within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice.
DATED AT KIMBERLEY ON THIS 15th DAY OF May 2025.
APPLICANT
MERVYN JOEL SMITH ATTORNEYS 13 OLIVER ROAD MEMORIAL ROAD AREA KIMBERLEY 8301 mjs@mjsnc.co.za TEL: (053) 832 6293 REF: R.SCHEFFER/CV /X22438/C788
T724/2018 LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the Intention to apply for the issue of a Certified copy of DEED OF TRANSFER NUMBER T724/2018 registered in favour of THE TRUSTEES FOR THE TIME BEING OF THE BANGALA SHARE 2 TRUST, Registration Number IT138/2011 in respect of 1. Portion 4 (Portion of Portion 1) of the Farm Magoloring 668, District Kuruman, Province Northern Cape Measuring : 221,4171 (Two Hundred and Twenty One Comma Four One Seven One) hectares and 2. Portion 5 (Portion of Portion 2) of the Farm Magoloring 668, District Kuruman, Province Northern Cape Measuring : 635,1153 (Six Hundred and Thirty Five Comma One One Five Three) hectares which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds : Northern Cape at Kimberley within 2 (Two) weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Kimberley on this the 23rd day of May 2025 Applicant : Adrian B Horwitz & Associates (Attorneys) Address : Ground Floor, Barnet House, 45 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8301 E-mail Address ahorwitz@lantic.net
Contact Number : 053 831 1051
KENNISGEWING VAN
AANSOEK VIR 'N
LISENSIE KRAGTENS DIE WET OP PETROLEUMPRODUKTE
WET, 1977 (WET NO 120 VAN 1977)
Belanghebbende of geaffekteerde partyde word met hierdie kennisgewing in kennis gestel dat ARCADIA SENTRUM (PTY)
LTD, hierin later verwys as "die applicant", n' aansoeknommer
C/2025/05/08/0001, 'n aangesoek ingedien het vir 'n KLEINHANDELLISENSIE ten opsigte van die perseel geleë by: ERF 202 ERF 146 33 OSSEWASTRAAT
PETRUSBURG
Die doel van die aansoek is dat 'n lisensie aan die applikant toegeken word vir die onderneem van die bedryf van petroleumkleinh andelaktiwiteite, soos na verwys in die aansoek. Reelings vir die inspeksie van die aansoekdokumentasie kan getref word deur die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte te kontak by:
• Telefoon: 057 391 1300 of
• Faks: 057 352 2673; of
• E-Pos: Kagisho.Mokae@dmre.gov.za
Enige besware teen die uitreik van 'n lisensie ten opsigte van die aansoek moet 'n duidelike verwysing na die bogenoemde aansoeknommer bevat en moet by die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte ingedien word binne 'n periode van (20) werksdae vanaf die datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing. Besware moet ingedien word by die volgende straat- of posadres: Straatadres Posadres Die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte Die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte
Departement van Minerale Hulpbronne & Energie
Departement van Minerale Hulpbronne & Energie
314 State Way Straat Privaatsak X3658 The Strip Building Welkom Welkom 9460
81
PRIVATE BAG X 1532
KURUMAN Cnr of JANFISKAAL & TINKTINKIE STREE T WRENCHVILLE KURUMAN 8460
G.E. MUTLANE
Estate Late GAONEWE EDWIN MUTLANE Identity number 571017 5827 087, born 1957/10/17, passed away 2021/09/12 Estate number: 005111/202 1 Creditors and Debtors of the above estate are requested within 30 days from 22/05/2025 to prove their claims and to pay their debts to the undermentioned office.
ATTORNEYS:
J.D. TLHAGENG
In the Estate of the late JOHANNA DIKELEDI
TLHAGENG, identity number
6809280838085, a widow who resided at 2405
Mpitsang Street Galeshewe Kimberley 8345, and who died on 06 August 2023, Estate No. 002671/2023.
All persons having claims against the above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims at the undersigned
Attorneys within 30 days after the date of publication hereof.
ELLIOTT MARIS ATTORNEYS.
Address: C/O OLIVER & POOLE STREET, KIMBERLEY,8300.
Ref: ELIZABETH KOTZE / B883 E- mail: estates4@elliott-maris.co.za/ estates@elliott-maris.co.za
Tel: 053 831 1521
T.S.
PAPACHRISTOFOROU
In the Estate of the late THEODORA SAVVA
PAPACHRISTOFOROU,
Identity Number 390201 0100 083, who was residing at MIMOSALAAN, KURUMAN. ESTATE NUMBER: 003474/2024
DATE OF DEATH: 7 APRIL
2022 Creditors and debtors in the abovementioned estate are requested to submit their claim and pay their debts at the offices of the undermentioned within 30 (THIRTY) days from 23 MAY 2025.
ATTORNEYS: DUVENHAGE & VAN DER MERWE
52B BEARESTREET
P O BOX 63
KURUMAN 8460
reve@dvdmprok.co.za
CONTACT NUMBER 053 030 0094 / 5
J.A.Keller
In die boedel van wyle:
JOSEPHUS ANTHONIE KELLER
Boedel nr: 003799/2023
Meesterskantoor: KIMBERLEY
Identiteitsnommer: 5904125024081
Sterfdatum: 2023-06-28
Geboortedatum: 1959-04-12
Laaste adres: 12 BLINKKLIP STREET POSTMASBURG 8420
Die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemede boedel sal vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 30 MEI 2025 ter insae lê by die kantoor van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof KIMBERLEY asook die Landdros POSMANSBURG . Indien binne gemeld e tydperk geen besware daarteen by die betrokke Meester ingedien word nie, gaan die eksekuteur oor tot die uitbetaling, ingevolge die rekening.
AL VISSER ON BEHALF OF ABSA TRUST
KRAMER, WEIHMANN INC PO BOX 12322
BRANDHOF 9324
TEL: (051) 411 4000 Verw: LVISSER/MM/ KA0086/365147
J.D. Fourie
Boedelkennisgewing
In die boedel van Jan Daniel Fourie, ID 311031 5005 08 6, 'n Pensioenaris van Lincoln Plaas, Kuruman, 8460 wat oorlede is te Kuruman op 07 Maart 2023, Die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening in bogemelde boedel sal ter insae lê vir 'n periode van 21 (Een en Twintig) dae vanaf datum van hierdie kennisgewing by die Kantore van die Meester te Kaapstad en die Landdros te Kuruman.
Boedel nr 001343/2023
N Crafford BVA Overberg Ing. Posbus 30 Veldkornetstraat 29 Swellendam 6740 Tel 028 514 1102 E-pos: nandi@bvsa.co.za
J.S. Liebenberg
Estate of the Late JOHANNA SUSANNA LIEBENBERG, died on 10 July 2022, Identity Number 480126 0005 08 4, of 32 Hummel Street, Oosterville, , Upington. ESTATE NUMBER: 003320/2022
J.C.Du Preez
In die boedel van wyle: JAN
CHRISTIAAN DU PREEZ
Boedel nr: 002634/2024
Meesterskantoor: KIMBERLEY
Identiteitsnommer:
4507235028081
Sterfdatum: 2024-05-29
Geboortedatum: 1945-07-23
Laaste adres: VENTERSTRAAT 9 DE AAR 7000
The First & Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of the High Court, KIMBERLEY and the Magistrate, Upington (NC), for twenty-one (21) days from date of publication hereof.
FNB Fiduciary (Pty) Ltd P.O Box 12619 Brandhof 9324
Nellie Oosthuizen +27 87 336 2888
M.J.Solomon
Estate of the Late MONICA JOHANNA SOLOMON, died on 22 August 2024, Identity Number 580209 0114 08 7, of 7 Caroluspoort Road, , De Aar.
ESTATE NUMBER:
3601/2024
The First & Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of the High Court, KIMBERLEY and the Magistrate, De Aar (NC), for twenty-one (21) days from date of publication hereof.
FNB Fiduciary (Pty) Ltd P.O Box 12619 Brandhof 9324
Anja Struwig +27 87 335 0976
CK INSOLVENCY RESTRUCTURING AND RECOVERY PRACTITIONERS
Notice of Second Meeting of Creditors, Members and Contributories RE : DVZ TRUCK AND TRAILER (PTY) LTD (IN LIQUIDATION)
MASTERS REFERENCE NUMBER: K26/2023
H.F. VAN DEN BERG
BOEDELKENNISGEWING
In die boedel van wyle
HENDRIK FRANCOIS VAN DEN BERG, met ID Nr. 620819 5006 08 8, wie gewoonlik woonagtig was te Bowker Straat 25, Douglas en wat oorlede is op 4 Junie 2024. Boedelnommer : 001983/2024. Kennis word hiermee gegee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie - en Distribusierekening in bogemelde boedel ter insae sal lê ten kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof KIMBERLEY en van die Landdros, DOUGLAS, vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae gereken vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan. Indien binne die genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die Meester /Landdros of ondergenoemde ingedien word nie, sal die eksekutrise /eksekuteur oorgaan tot uitbetaling daarvolgens.
LUBBE & LUBBE
Geoktrooieerd e Rekenmeesters (SA)
Die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemede boedel sal vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 30 MEI 2025 ter insae lê by die kantoor van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof KIMBERLEY asook die Landdros De Aar . Indien binne gemeld e tydperk geen besware daarteen by die betrokke Meester ingedien word nie, gaan die eksekuteur oor tot die uitbetaling, ingevolge die rekening.
AL VISSER ON BEHALF OF ABSA TRUST KRAMER, WEIHMANN INC. POSBUS 12322 BRANDHOF 9324
Verw: L VISSER/ KA0116/370132
K.V.Coghlan
Estate of the Late KENNETH VINCENT COGHLAN died on 24 July 2024, Identity Number 540505 5004 08 5, of 45 Dahlia Street , Bripaal , Douglas , married in community of property to Irene Coghlan, born on 22 September 1954, Identity Number 540922 0042 08 7. ESTATE NUMBER: 003289/2024
The First & Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of the High Court, KIMBERLEY and the Magistrate, Douglas (NC), for twenty-one (21) days from date of publication hereof.
FNB Fiduciary (Pty) Ltd P.O Box 12619 Brandhof 9324 Lize Vermeulen +27 82 339 9729
PURSUANT to Sections 399, 366, 375(5)(b) and 402 of the Companies Act, No.61 of 1973, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Statutory Second Meeting of Creditors, Members and Contributories will be held before the Presiding Officer, Master of the High Court, Kimberley on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 10h00, for further proof of claims against the company, to receive the Joint Liquidators' Report and to give directions to the Joint Liquidators regarding the administration of the estate.
C Cooper, c/o CK Trust, P O Box 3065, Tyger Valley, 7536. Telephone: 021- 910 2902
CK TRUST DVZ TRUCK AND TRAILER (EDMS)
BPK (IN LIKWIDASIE)
MEESTERSVERWYSING: K26/2023
KRAGTENS Artikels 399, 366, 375(5)(b) en 402 van die Maatskappywet, Nr.61 van 1973, soos gewysig, geskied hiermee kennis dat die Tweede Vergadering van Skuldeisers, Lede en Kontributante, gehou sal word voor die Voorsittende Beampte te die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te Kimberley op Woensdag, 18 Junie 2025 om 10h00, vir: a) die bewys van vorderings teen die maatskappy, b) om die Gesamentlike Likwidateurs se verslag te ontvang en c) om opdragte aangaande die administrasie van die boedel te gee. C Cooper, p/a CK Trust, Posbus 3065, TYGERVALLEI, 7536. Telefoon: (021) 910 2902
Diary
31 MAY
This year’s edition of the Sungazer 100 Miler cycle race starts at 07:00 from Tiffany’s in Bloemfontein, where it also ends. Enter the 160km, 84km or 44km race, over terrain catering to various levels of challenge and experience. Visit Oryx Endurance Event Management on oryxendurance.co.za for more information.
14 AND 15 JUNE
The Trans Augrabies MTB twoday stage race takes place in the Augrabies Falls National Park and surrounding area, covering 172km of several types of terrain. Visit transaugrabies.co.za.
28 JUNIE
’n Uitdaagwedren, aangebied deur die Upington Off-road Bike Club, vind by Goerapan Lodge plaas, ongeveer 107km noord van Upington. Verblyf en kampeerplek kan bespreek word, en ’n kosstalletjie sal oop wees. Skakel 071 720 5078 oor die
motorfietswedren, en 078 722 6685 om verblyf te bespreek.
11 EN 12 JULIE
Die Kalahari Red Dune-uitdaging, waarin atlete hulle vir die 5km-, 10km- of 20km-wedloop kan inskryf, vind tydens die jaarlikse Askham-boeresport plaas. Besoek Askham Boeresport op Facebook vir meer inligting.
30 AUGUST
The Race2TheKaroo MTB Challenge commences and ends at the Witput Country Lodge, Hopetown. This third edition takes cyclers on a 160km journey through the Karoo landscapes of the Northern Cape. Visit Oryx Endurance Event Management on oryxendurance.co.za.
ELKE DONDERDAG IN UPINGTON
Stap of draf om 17:30 vanaf die Kameel-standbeeld voor die polisiekantoor. Die hele familie is welkom. Skakel 082-909-3143 of 072-215-0049.
Jumping the queue in great outdoors
“An epic, unforgettable, and challenging wet weekend.” This is how the organisers of this year’s Klipspringer Challenge and Klipspringer Lite described these desert running events that took place on 3 and 4 May in the Augrabies National Park, with incredible sights along the scenic routes. The results of day one and two indicate that Thomas Miller won the full challenge (male category) in 4:53:57, while Marelie Meintjies won the female category in 7:06:00. The Lite event (male category) was won by Pieter Laubscher (3:11:34) and Hermine Smit (female category, 3:21:02).
Amália Aracena (photo), the third female to cross the finishing line in the Lite challenge, shows her klipspringer move. Visit Augrabies Falls Klipspringer Challenge on Facebook for more information. Photo: Facebook
Poubloues in eindstryd
HELENA BARNARD
Ná die Griekwas se oorwinning van 41 – 38 oor die Cheetahs op Saterdag 17 Mei in hul halfeindstryd van die SA Beker-reeks, meet die Poubloues eerskomende naweek as verdedigende kampioene kragte teen die Pumas in die eindstryd.
In Saterdag se aksiebelaaide halfeindstryd tussen die Griekwas en Cheetahs, is die eerste helfte met ’n gelykoptelling van 24 – 24 afgesluit.
In die tweede helfte was die telling nog twee keer gelyk.
Die Griekwas se sege is egter verseker deur ’n laat strafskop deur kaptein George Whitehead. Vrydag het die Pumas ook ’n
naelskraapse oorwinning van 31 – 29 oor die Sanlam Boland Kavaliers in hul halfeindstryd behaal.
Dié sege van die Pumas het hul plek in die eindstryd verseker. In verlede jaar se eerste SA Beker-reeks, het dié twee spanne ook in die eindstryd teen mekaar te staan gekom. Hiertydens is die Griekwas as die eerste ontvangers van die SA Beker aangewys – ná ’n sege van 46 – 24 oor die Pumas. Vanjaar se vier topspanne in die reeks – Pumas, Griekwas, Cheetahs en Boland Kavaliers – kwalifiseer om aan die Curriebeker deel te neem, saam met die vier topspanne uit die VodacomVerenigde Rugbykampioenskap (VRK).
Die SA Beker-eindstryd vind op 24 Mei om 18:30 in the Mbombela-stadion in Nelspruit plaas.
