Bloemhof is onlangs as die streekfinalis vir Noordwes en Gauteng in Kwêla op kykNET se jaarlikse Dorp van die jaar-kompetisie aangewys. Ongeag daarvan dat die dorp onlangs (vroeg April) weer deur ’n vloed getref is, het die gemeenskap saamgestaan en steeds voorberei om die Kwêla-span vir die maak van die TV-insetsel te ontvang. Tydens die vloed is gastehuise, die gholfbaan, asook ander huise en geboue, oorstroom. Weens die hoë watervlak is minstens twee nasionale hengelkompetisies uitgestel. Van die 1 500 beddens wat die gastehuise as verblyf kan aanbied, is 800 deur die vloed onbeskikbaar gestel. Tog het ’n heropbou-poging tussen die gemeenskap en die plaaslike munisipaliteit sedertdien ’n groot verskil gemaak. “Ons help mekaar deur moeilike tye,” sê ’n inwoner. Bloemhof is oor die wêreld heen by hengelaars bekend, en wêreldhengelkampioenskappe vind by die dam plaas. “As jy nog nie in Bloemhofdam visgevang het nie, het jy nog nie visgevang nie,” sê inwoners van dié Noordwes-dorp. Foto: Facebook: Bloemhof Dorp en Dam / Wouter en Sunet Liebenberg
Taps dry to allow for leak repairs
Five days to fix it
HELENA BARNARD
Repairing 16 major leaks will be a focus area during the five-day planned water supply interruption awaiting residents of Kimberley.
The interruption commences on Thursday, 29 May, at 18:00 and is scheduled until Tuesday, 3 June, at 18:00.
These repairs are part of the grant of R2,5 billion by the National Treasury allocated to the Sol Plaatje Municipality for the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI). Previously it was said that this comprehensive BFI programme consists of 35 projects to be implemented in three phases over approximately eight years.
At a briefing on Wednesday, 21 May, executive mayor Martha Bartlett addressed the media on the upcoming interruption.
She said the previous water shutdown addressed, amongst others, 14 of the identified 27 major leaks. The remaining leaks, coupled with new leakages identified, need to be attended to. These affect the water supply to the city.
Some of the identified major leaks are on the 600 diameter line towards Newton, the military base, downstream of Midstream and Newton reservoirs, and near Douglas Road. Installation of pipework and fittings in chambers on the bulk pipelines will
also be done.
Isolation valves need to be replaced, and the new 10MWA electrical transformer at the Riverton Water Treatment Plant (WTP) be connected and tested. The existing reservoirs at the old WTP at Riverton will be cleaned of sludge. Three raw water abstraction pumps will be removed and serviced. A variety of electrical work will also be done.
To execute these tasks, the pipeline needs to be emptied, which will take approximately a day, with the repairs and work planned for three days. After that, it takes time to fill the pipeline.
For nearly the past two weeks the municipality has urged residents and businesses to begin storing water. The municipality also embarked on an effort to inform residents about the planned interruption by dropping pamphlets at businesses, police stations, and key government service delivery points. Information boards have also been mounted on lampposts.
In the meantime, the short unplanned water interruptions in the city are making it difficult to properly prepare for the five-day planned interruption.
On Monday, 26 May, the municipality informed residents that due to an electrical cable fault at the high-lift pumpstation at the Riverton Treatment Plant, pumps at the Newton reservoirs in the city were switched off. This was done to avoid "draining the reservoirs to unrecoverable levels that might necessitate water shedding or an ongoing interruption of supply.”
Although pumping and water supply were expected to be restored during Monday late evening, high-lying areas were still without water late on Tuesday morning.
The previous Friday, parts of the CBD, Kimberley North and De Beers were without water due to a leakage on a 315mm pipe in Phakamile Mabija Road. At the same time, the Beaconsfield area was without water while the municipality attended to a burst pipe in Pulinger Street.
For the duration of the water-interruption, ten roving water tankers wil supply water to each ward. Barlett said ten more trucks will be secured, with 23 flats beds utilised. Water tanks will also be placed in different wards. For enquiries on roaming water tankers, or the location of water-tanks, contact the call centre on 053 830 6111 or the toll-free number 080 122 9010, or send an SMS to 44204.
Mayor Martha Bartlett Photo: Helena Barnard
Fresh start for Mugg & Bean
The newly opened Mugg & Bean in the Diamond Pavilion Mall in Kimberley does not only have new owners but is also occupying a convenient location for visitors to this popular shopping destination.
Dr Alf Bennett and his wife, Rolene, are the owners of this brand-new Mugg & Bean.
“Mugg & Bean is all about customer service and good food, and well-known for its generous portions,” says Bennett.
The couple, both former learners of the Diamantveld High School, are the owners of the same name restaurant in the North Cape Mall, as well as the Milky Lane outlets in the two shopping centres.
“We are keeping with the popular Mugg & Bean norm, and want this restaurant to be a preferred destination for residents and visitors.”
The restaurant can seat 102 customers, who can look forward to the new winter menu.
Mugg & Bean’s menu changes twice a year, resulting in an upgraded summer and winter menu.
“Mugg & Bean observes food trends all over the world, and use this in the planning of the new menu. However, 80 to 85% of the dishes stay the same.”
To maximise customer-experience, the staff –some new in the industry – received training for more than a month.
“Consistent improvement is part and parcel of our offering,” remarks Bennett, who obtained his doctorate degree in Business Management and Marketing Management at the University of the Orange Free State. Previously, he gained experience in the academic field, as well as in the motor and hospitality industry.
Also attending the opening was Chef Mokgadi Itsweng, who has been working in the food industry for more than 20 years.
She learnt cooking skills from both grandmothers and mother, and acquired culinary training in New York City.
Upon her return, a vibrant career followed, including being featured on TV, developing recipes for magazines, working as food editor, being in-
COLLISION CLAIMS LIVES
Four occupants of a Mitsubishi SUV died on Saturday evening during a head-on collision between this vehicle and a truck on the R31 road near Platfontein outside Kimberley.
Lt. Col Sergio Kock, police spokesperson, said the police in Kimberley are investigating a culpable homicide case after this accident on 24 May at approximately 20:40.
Kock said the occupants of the Mitsubishi – a family including the father (35), mother (38) with two children – died while another child was taken to hospital for further medical treatment.
It was noted that the truck driver was traveling alone and escaped from the accident seemingly unscathed.
Anyone with information on this accident can call WO Thabang Kamolane on 082 302 0407 or contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or utilise the MySaps App. All information will be treated confidentially.
Toestande skok
Die toestand van die Kuruman-hospitaal is by die Suid-Afrikaanse Menseregtekommissie (SAMRK) aangemeld. Dit volg op 'n oorsiginspeksie deur die DA waartydens skendings van die regte van pasiënte en werkers om gesondheidsorg in ’n gunstige omgewing te lewer en te ontvang, bevestig is.
Rdl. Braam van der Westhuizen van die Ga-Segonyana-munisipaliteit, sê die inspeksie is uitgevoer nadat ’n video wat in die hospitaal gemaak is, op sosiale media versprei is en opslae gemaak het.
volved in various international events, and known as a food activist.
As she was struggling with her health, she started learning how plant-based food can heal the body and gut.
“Everything start with the food we eat,” she says, emphasising the power in food.
Her niche is plant-based foods, and Mugg & Bean an ideal platform. Her debut cook-book, Veggielicious, won the international Gourmand Award in 2023.
She is constantly inventing plant-based dishes for Mugg & Bean to make sure people with allergies and certain preferences are taken care of.
“At Mugg & Bean we are generous: With choice and portions,” she says.
She concludes by saying, “For me, there is good memories of Mugg & Bean; there is nostalgia around it. It feels like home.”
The Mugg & Bean is open Mondays to Thursdays from 09:00 to 18:00; Fridays from 09:00 to 19:00; Saturdays from 09:00 to 17:00; and Sundays from 09:00 to 14:00. It is situated on the second level, in the vicinity of Edgars and Truworths.
Tydens die oorsiginspeksie het pasiënte vertel dat hulle in die koue op komberse op die vloer moet sit en dae lank wag om gespreek te word. Sale is vol en pasiënte lê op trolliebeddens in die gange. Sommige pasiënte moet op matrasse op die vloer lê. ’n Pasiënt het ’n drup in haar arm gewys wat twee dae lank nie hervul is nie, sê Van der Westhuizen.
Een van die verpleegsters het aangedui dat sy ’n masker dra omdat baie pasiënte met tuberkulose (TB) in die oorvol hospitaal is.
“Dit veroorsaak gevaarlike werksomstandighede. Ongeag die hoërisiko-omgewing, is daar nie aan pasiënte maskers aangebied nie.”
In die kraamafdeling het ’n baba op ’n masjien gelê en huil sonder enigeen in die nabyheid, met geeneen wat sou kon keer indien die kind grond toe val nie. Die mediese voorraadstoor is wawyd oop gevind, met
Twee gestraf vir moord
Twee mans is onlangs in die hooggeregshof in Kimberley tot 18 jaar tronkstraf gevonnis vir die moord op die 60-jarige Attie Jooste, ’n boer van ’n kleinhoewe by Jan Kempdorp. Renier Adriaan (Attie) Jooste is rondom 7 Januarie 2018 op sy kleinhoewe erg aangerand en vermoor. Sy liggaam met ’n steekwond is later deur ’n werknemer ontdek, sê lt. kol.
Sergio Kock, polisiewoordvoerder. Die beskuldigdes het met onder meer ’n bakkie, ’n beursie met bankkaarte, ’n wisselrigter, boor, luidsprekers, en ’n boks Harrier-whiskey op die vlug geslaan.
Lede van die polisie se provinsiale georganiseerde misdaadeenheid het met die hulp van die K9-eenheid
en die misdaadbestuurinligtingsentrum inligting opgevolg. Drie verdagtes is op ’n hoenderplaas naby Jan Kempdorp in hegtenis geneem. Jooste se verlate voertuig is ongeveer 300 m van sy huis gevind.
Op Donderdag 22 Mei is die volgende uitspraak in die hooggeregshof in Kimberley gelewer:
Beskuldigde een, Lucky Bohelo, is van alle aanklagte vrygespreek.
Kerneels Persent, as beskuldigde twee, en Maxim (Nicardo Mark, ook Meksiko genoem) Hutama as beskuldigde drie, is albei tot 18 jaar tronkstraf vir moord gevonnis, en vyf jaar vir roof.
Die vonnisse sal gelyklopend uitgedien word.
Die Kuruman-hospitaal is oorvol, met pasiënte wat onder meer op matrasse op die vloer moet lê. Foto: Verskaf
niemand binne in nie.
“Dit skep die risiko vir diefstal van medikasie," sê Van der Westhuizen.
In die hospitaal het vullis rondgelê, insluitend leë bokse en brandwondverbande wat nie weggegooi is nie. Die tuin was ook onversorg en oorgroei, en is as ’n stortingsterrein gebruik. Verlede jaar het DA-woordvoerder, Isak Fritz, ook tydens ’n oorsiginspeksie die kollig op die haglike toestand van
sorg by die Kuruman-hospitaal geskyn.
“Dit is teleurstellend dat die Noord-Kaapse gesondheidsdepartement ’n jaar later nie daarin geslaag het om hierdie tekortkominge aan te spreek nie. Dit ongeag beloftes wat deur die distrikbestuurder en hospitaal se uitvoerende hoof gemaak is.”
Kommentaar deur die departement sal bygewerk word sodra dit ontvang is.
Bringing about elevation
At the opening are from the left Rolene and Alf Bennett (owners), Chef Mokgadi Itsweng (special guest) and Philadelphia Babi (marketing manager Diamond Pavilion Mall). Photo: Helena Barnard
Geskiedenis sy toekoms
CHARNÉ KEMP
’n Versamel-stokperdjie wat De Wet Lategan (21) van Kimberley op ’n jong ouderdom beetgepak het, het in enkele jare tot ’n motorhuis vol gedenkwaardighede gegroei.
Lategan het aanvanklik plakkers versamel. Dit het na boeke oor haaie oorgeslaan, en pillehouers omdat hy ’n dokter wou word. Toe, danksy ’n skenking van sy oupagrootjie se Tweede Wêreldoorlog- (WOII) medaljes vir diens wat in Italië verrig is, het dit in ’n volskaalse versameling van militêre gedenkwaardighede verander.
Hy het ’n motorhuis van sy pa oorgeneem, en kyk reeds langoog na ander vertrekke vir ’n versameling wat in net vyf jaar opgebou is. Dit beslaan allerlei van plaaslike en oorsese oorloë sedert die Anglo Boereoorlog (ABO), en bevat uniforms, vlae, pette, stewels, koerante, kentekens, medaljes, prente, foto’s en meer.
“Die vonk het in 2016 ontstaan met Fury, ’n wrede oorlogfilm oor ’n Amerikaanse gepantserde eenheid wat die Nazi’s in die WOII in tenks beveg. Die oorlogstonele was verstommend. Ek het onthou van ’n boek wat ek hieroor het en dit weer gelees. In die geskiedenisklas op laerskool het ek en my Afrikaans-onderwyseres land en sand oor Adolf Hitler gesels; ek was bekend vir my fassinering met die WOII.”
Die passie het bly sluimer.
“Op ’n dag het my ouma haar pa se oorlogsmedalje en ander artikels wat hy in die WOII gebruik het, vir my gegee. Dit
is in my kamer uitgestal. My pa het vir my ’n gasmasker uit die WOII gekoop, wat in ’n geseëlde glaskas uitgestal is.
“Naby ons huis was ’n winkel, Van Toeka tot Nou, waar ek ’n gereelde klant was, totdat ek al die kentekens gekoop het wat ek wou hê. Ek het op die internet begin navors en gedenkwaardighede gekoop.
“Later het die stof in my kamer te veel geword. Ek het dit op my ma se eetkamertafel uitgepak, wat haar nie beïndruk het nie. In 2022 het my pa sy een motorhuis aan my afgestaan en gehelp om dit te verf en rakke vir die moewiese versameling te maak.”
Een van sy gunsteling-spesialiswinkels is in Mosselbaai.
“As ek iets op die internet sien wat te duur is, soek ek totdat ek dit goedkoper kry. Ek het al my rieme styfgeloop met nagemaakte artikels. Na dese kan ek makliker sien wanneer iets nagemaak is.”
Lategan het heelwat medaljes van latere oorloë. ABO-medaljes is duur, veral wat aan oudstryders toegeken is. Hy het egter skenkings van koeëldoppies en fragmente wat van ABO-slagvelde kom, van skenkers ontvang.
Janré du Plessis, ook ’n oudleerling van die Hoërskool Diamantveld, en ’n versamelaar en handelaar van gedenkwaardighede, het Lategan inspireer en artikels aan hom geskenk. Lategan meen hy en Du Plessis is twee van min jong manne wat gedenkwaardighede versamel. Een van Lategan se medeversamelaars is Leon Victor, oudskoolhoof van Diamantveld.
“Ons ruil gereeld kentekens,
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geldnote of munte en klere uit. Daarbenewens kry ons skenkings van familie en vriende.
“Een van die kosbaarste skenkings is van ’n lugmagoorlogsveteraan wat onlangs afgetree het. Ek het met hom op Facebook begin kommunikeer.
Op ’n dag wou hy my adres hê om ’n boks vol goed te stuur. Ek het 50 kg se artikels van hom per pos ontvang. Hy het nog twee keer iets gestuur. Ek het hom verlede jaar ontmoet toe hy deur Kimberley gereis het. Dit was ongelooflik.”
Lategan versamel ook gedenkwaardighede wat met die Eerste Wêreldoorlog te make het, asook die tyd tussen die twee wêreldoorloë, die Koue Oorlog en die Suid-Afrikaanse Grensoorlog. Die lande waarvan hy die meeste het, is Suid-Afrika, Engeland, Duitsland, Rusland, Frankryk en Amerika. Sy hooftema is moderne militêre memorabilia.
Sy besoeke aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Museum vir Militêre Geskiedenis in Saxonworld en Suid-Afrikaanse Pantsermuseum by Tempe in Bloemfontein was aangrypend. Gelukkig het Kimberley talle museums en biblioteke waar hy navorsing kan doen. Hy is lid van Facebook spesialisgroepe, en die Suid-Afrikaanse Weermagvereniging en die Suid-Afrikaanse Museumsvereniging. Intussen studeer hy ywerig om sy BA-graad in onderwys aan die Afrikaanse Protestante Akademie te voltooi en ’n nagraadse kwalifikasie te verwerf. Geskiedenis is sy hoofvak waarin hy onderskeidings verwerf, en hy hoop om eersdaags as assistentonderwyser by sy
De Wet Lategan by sy versameling militêre gedenkwaardighede. Foto: Charné Kemp
A vetkoek stuffed with flavoured pork mince, or curry and rice, also with pork mince, will warm up any food lover’s winter’s day. Photo: Supplied
Geniet nektar wat natuur in laatherfs bied
Wat ’n gewone foto van ’n witpenssuikerbekkie (“white-bellied sunbird”) moes wees, het ’n behoorlike kopkrappery afgegee. “Ek was in die tuin besig en sien toe dié witpenssuikerbekkie-mannetjie al geselsend in die kanferfoeliebos rondspring,” vertel Leon Venter. Hy neem toe ’n paar foto’s van die suikerbekkie, en toe hy dit later op sy rekenaar bekyk, sien hy ’n rooierige voorwerp aan die voël se sy wat byna aan ’n bosluis of soort uitgroeisel herinner. Eers nadat hy die foto’s aansienlik op die rekenaar vergroot het, is die “misterieuse verskynsel” ontrafel. “Dit wil voorkom of die suikerbekkie met sy regterpootjie oor ’n gedeelte van die blomstam getrap en hoër op vasgeklou het. Nou steek ’n stukkie van ’n blom onder die beentjie by die liesgedeelte uit, en lyk dit soos ’n sakkie of iets dergliks.” Die suikerbekkie leef hoofsaaklik van nektar van blomme, maar sal ook insekte eet. Foto: Leon Venter
Juweeltjie
Heuning
■ Wie heuning wil eet, moet steke verdra: As jy iets besonders wil hê, wees bereid om daarvoor te betaal.
■ Heuning in die mond dra: Vol vleitaal wees.
■ Heuning in die mond, gal in die hart: Agter vleitaal skuil dikwels bitterheid of afguns.
■ Met heuning vlieë vang: Met vleitaal jou doel bereik.
■ Heuning op die tong hê: Vol mooipraatjies wees. Die kat uit die boom kyk ’n Afwagtende houding inneem; wag en kyk hoe ’n saak vorder; versigtig wees. Die spreekwoord verwys na die gewoonte van ’n hond om ’n kat in die boom in te jaag en blaffend onder die boom te sit, terwyl hy die kat aandagtig dophou, totdat die kat weer afklim.
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Stertvere is gepluk, maar waarheen lei pad?
Die Poubloues se stertvere is Saterdagaand in die eindstryd van die SA Beker-reeks deur die Pumas uitgepluk. Verlede jaar het dié NoordKaapse span die beker in die eindstryd gelig.
Vanjaar, behalwe een wedstryd tydens die duur van die reeks, was die Griekwas telkens die wenners. Dit is totdat die eindstryd met sy rooikaart wat ondersteuners rooi laat sien het, die bordjies verhang het.
Ná verlede week se veelbesproke ontmoeting tussen pres. Cyril Ramaphosa van Suid-Afrika en pres. Donald Trump van Amerika in die Amerikaanse Wit Huis, kan ’n mens steeds nie besluit wie se stertvere uitgepluk is nie.
Is Ramaphosa se stertvere uitgepluk, of is dit Trump wat nou stertloos rondloop?
Dalk het elkeen nou ’n handvol vere van die ander een as aandenking in ’n vaas op die kaggelrak?
Soveel mense as wat daar is, soveel menings bestaan oor dié ontmoeting. Tog kan genoem word dat albei presidente stellings kwytgeraak het wat ’n mens, namens hulle, wou laat inkrimp van skaamte.
Teenstrydig hiermee het elkeen ook stellings gemaak wat ’n mens wou laat uitroep van lekkerkry.
So ’n ontmoeting het diplomatieke en poli-
tieke waarde. Dit is nie te betwyfel nie. Uit ’n leke-oogpunt: Dit is jammer dat die kosbare tyd van so ’n gesprek gemors is met ’n getjommel en emosionele stellings. Van dié emosionele stellings, as die waarheid voorgehou, is later as feitelik verkeerd ontmasker. Waar was die statistiek wat deur internasionaal erkende organisasies bymekaar gemaak kon word; wat stilweg die woord kon voer? Ook, anders as Trump se soortgelyke gesprek met pres. Wolodimir Zelenski van Oekraïne vroeër vanjaar wat ’n vurige woordewisseling was, was die gesprek met Ramaphosa op die oog af rustig.
En waarskynlik vervelig vir die sofapokkels (met “couch potato” as die lieflike Engelse weergawe) wat na aksie en woordvonke in die Wit Huis uitgesien het.
Van aartappels gepraat: Die Wêrelddag van die Aartappel word juis vandeesweek, op 30 Mei, gevier. Die tema hiervan is “Shaping History, Feeding the Future”.
Die dag word gevier om die uiteenlopende waarde van die aartappel, as een van die vyf primêre voedselbronne te wêreld, te beklemtoon. Die aartappel is nie net voedsel nie, maar het ook ekonomiese, omgewings- en kulturele waarde.
Mag genoemde gesprekke soos die aardse aartappel wees, en wel die toekoms voed.
Ingesteldheid rig jou na positief of negatief
HANNES NOËTH
’n Mens se ingesteldheid bepaal darem baie hoe ’n mens iets hanteer en hoe ’n mens die uitdagings om jou bemeester.
Oupa Plaas kry drie keer ’n week dialise – elke Maandag, elke Woensdag en elke Vrydag. Van sesuur tot tienuur die oggend.
Dit is gewoon die pakkie wat hy nou moet dra en gewoond aan moet raak. Nou draai die seisoen.
Dit word later lig en die Vrystaat-luggie knyp maar so ’n bietjie in die oggende.
Ek vra vir hom is dit nie nou moeiliker om op te staan en die koue aan te durf nie. Dit is immers maar ontwrigtend.
Dit is darem kwaai: vroegoggend uit die bed, die koue aandurf, en dan daar gaan lê vir die proses.
Maar nee wat, sy hart is reg, sy kop is reg, hy hanteer hierdie soort ding met grasie.
Hy antwoord sonder om te dink: Die somer is langer as die winter.
So ja, natuurlik is dit nou koud en donker en vroeg opstaan is nie so lekker nie. Maar die somer is langer as die winter.
Die winter kan koud en donker wees, maar die somer kom en dan is alles weer makliker.
Potpourri
Breek tog die roetine
KARIN MULLER
Eersdaags het ons die voorreg om ’n vriendskap van 20 jaar met kosbare vriende te vier.
“Ons moet iets anders doen wanneer ons ons 20-jarige vriendskap vier,” sê sy ’n paar weke gelede. “Ons kom by julle braai, maar ons moet iets anders as altyd doen.”
Ek lag hardop.
Sy kyk my fronsend aan.
“Ons doen al vir 20 jaar elke keer presies dieselfde wanneer ons by mekaar kuier, ek weet nie of ons in staat gaan wees om dit anders te doen nie.
“Dit is altyd spesiaal wanneer ons kuier, wat meer wil jy hê?”
Sy lag. Dan sak daar ’n oomblik ’n ernstige stilte oor ons toe terwyl elkeen se brein aan die werk spring.
“Ek weet! Ons kan eers die nagereg eet en dan braai.”
Ons albei bars uit van die lag. Soms moet ’n mens die roetine breek.
Daar is nie altyd tyd of geld of geleentheid om iets drasties te verander nie.
Ons gaan nie in hierdie geval die stadsaal huur nie.
Soms het ons nodig om eers die nagereg en dan die hoofgereg te eet.
Iewers moet ons die volgorde van dinge herrangskik – net omdat dit ons menswees goed doen. Dit hoef nie noodwendig met kos verband te hou nie.
Moet asseblief nie in die toekoms net nagereg eet en sê ek het skriftelik toestemming daartoe gegee nie.
Die lewe bestaan uit slaap en opstaan. Werk toe gaan. Huis toe gaan. Skoolwerk. Aandete. Wasgoed. Skottelgoed. Slaap en opstaan.
Verander dalk iets kleins en nooi iemand spesiaal om deel daarvan te wees – net om die herinnering ekstra spesiaal te maak en jou menswees te voed.
Ek weet nie of ons daarin gaan slaag om iets anders te doen tydens ons beplande herdenking-kuier nie, maar ons gaan beslis probeer.
Vir hom is dit dialise wat hy met ’n positiewe ingesteldheid moet benader. Hy het nie ’n keuse nie. Sy manier van dink, maak die pakkie wat hy dra wel ligter.
Almal van ons stoei met so baie dinge. Daar is soveel verskillende uitdagings, soveel dinge wat ons wil oorweldig.
Ons kan maar by Oupa Plaas leer. Kry jou kop reg, kry jou denke reg, fokus op die positiewe. Jou ingesteldheid maak moeilike tye makliker. Jy hoef nie. Jy kan kies om te fokus op die donker, op dit waaroor jy wil en kan kla, en jy kan oor en oor fokus op dinge wat jou aftrek. Of jy kan kies om te sê die somer is langer as die winter. Twyfelhoekie
Kameeldoring
Taal skatryk, bemind
GERDA-MARIÉ VAN ROOYEN
Rooyma word opnuut deur haar moedertaal bekoor. Sy pleeg die rooitaal as dit moet, met aarsel en hakkel, maar Afrikaans is haar voorkeur- en hartstaal.
Die eeuviering van die taal maak haar opnuut dankbaar vir en bewus van die ryke woordeskat van dié destydse kombuistaal.
Hoewel die Rooymiere hanskakies blyk te wees, het hulle ’n sterk Afrikaanse onderbou en -toon. Hulle geniet dit om in Afrikaans kwaad te word. Die plofklanke knetter met: “Dooie d*nner, tog”. Jongste sal afhaak met “o, gaats” of “o, grot” ná ’n aspris-ongeluk. Saans voor die wasbak toets
Oudste idiome en jaag sy pa in die proseslyn aan met “die son trek water.” Wanneer die honde oorgretig is, word “stop dit,” of “nee-a” geuiter.
Wanneer Rooyma saam met Ouma Lappies stap, dink Ouma met heimwee aan haar Bloemjare en roep unieke sêgoed van haar
skoonfamilie op. Frases soos “vier vingers deur die kuif” (iemand wat dronk is) en “dr*lletjie drie en sy orkes” laat haar skater. Ook skoonsus wat “vat so jou katvis” uitroep wanneer sy moerig raak of die blinde sambok klap.
Rooyma se pa sou haar beskuldig van “die tyd hang” of “hanna-hanna” wanneer sy koffiebestelling sloer of wanneer sy sleepvoet is en haar blus of gô kapoet is.
Onlangs het Rooypa vir Rooyma gesê die rooitaal leen haarself nie tot intensiewe vorme nie, slegs uitdrukkings. Daar is g’n Engelse weerga vir “bloedrooi” of “stroopsoet” nie.
Tot sy skok leer Rooypa, Afrikaansspreker van formaat, heel dikwels Afrikaanse woorde danksy die Wortel-woordspel en die ViVA-toep.
Dit is vir Rooyma ’n riem onder die hart dat haar Rooymiere se maniere, soms afwesig, in Afrikaans uitgedruk word. “Dankie”, “asseblief” en “jammer” is bekende woorde in die pastorie. Maar ook “pouse”, “nou-nou” en “later” is bekend en bemind.
NK-koor voel soos wenners
HELENA BARNARD
Vir die kamerkoor van Onseepkans in die uithoeke van die Noord-Kaap was dit ’n belewenis om op die verhoog van die Kunstekaap-operahuis op te tree.
"Ons het nie gewen nie, maar ons voel soos wenners omdat ons geskiedenis gemaak het," vertel Maria Dhana, koorleier. Nie net was die kamerkoor wat Dhana in 2023 begin het, die eerste uit dié geweste om aan die ATKV Suidoosterfees-koorkompetisie deel te neem nie, maar het ’n hooforganiseerder van die
Diary
31 MAY
Kimberley Markets presents its market at The Big Hole from 11:00 to 16:00. Enjoy live entertainment, and browse through stalls with food, arts and crafts, and homemade good. Call Marais Tesner on 082 309 7885.
7 JUNE
The monthly Market for Charity takes place from 09:00 to 14:00 at the McGregor Museum in Atlas Street, Kimberley. This market is pet-friendly, with more parking available from the entrance in Egerton Road. Dial 079 981 1240 for more information.
9 TOT 16 JULIE
Geniet ’n verskeidenheid rolprente in die Apollo-teater, met sy unieke art deco-styl, in Victoria-Wes. Op 16 Julie tree Jannie du Toit in die magiese vertoning, De Wals van de Liefde, op. Volg die Apollo The-
kompetisie erken dat sy nog nooit van Onseepkans gehoor het nie. Nege van die tien koorlede het tydens die koorkompetisie in Mei opgetreedie tiende lid moes ’n eksamen aflê.
"Ons was ongeveer agt minute op die verhoog en almal was so bietjie angstig, want dit was ons eerste keer op die verhoog van die operahuis," vertel Dhana.
Die koor beplan om volgende jaar weer vir dié koorkompetisie in te skryf, en ook vir die Choral Celebration Festival, wat waarskynlik in Kimberley gaan plaasvind. Hulle wil ook
atre Victoria West op Facebook vir meer inligting.
22 EN 23 AUGUSTUS
Die Victoria-Wes Toneelfees vind in die Apollo-teater in die dorp plaas. Talentvolle amateur-akteurs van oor die Noord-Kaap heen tree op. Besoek Apollo Theatre Victoria West op Facebook vir meer inligting.
INSKRYWINGS AFGEWAG
Die Con Spirito-eisteddfod word weer in die Noord-Kaap aangebied. Leerlinge kan inskryf in afdelings in Afrikaans of Engels vir onder meer sing, dans, instrumentaal, redenaars, drama, lees, kuns en kreatiewe skryf. Die sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings in die Kimberley-omgewing is 14 Junie, met deelname op 31 Julie en 1 Augustus by die Hoërskool Diamantveld. Besoek conspirito. co.za, volg die Facebook-blad of skryf aan lizelle@conspirito.co.za.
by koorkompetisies en feeste in die Noord-Kaap betrokke wees. Hulle bedank die borge, wat hul verblyf- en vervoeruitgawes help dek het, en ook vir Jontas-vervoerdienste. Die ander borge wil anoniem bly.
Enigiemand wat die koor wil ondersteun, en ook die musiekafrigting, wat Dhana gratis aan kinders van die omgewing bied, kan vir Doreen Hendricks, skakelbeampte, by doreen@oskdevco.co.za of by 073 424 4740 kontak, of vir Dhana by mariadhana87@ gmail.com of by 063 972 7162. Koordrag is van die benodigdhede vir dié kamerkoor.
Visit the William Humphreys Art Gallery (Whag) in Kimberley to view the Double Bill exhibitions My Cup Runneth Over by Bongi Bengu (photo), and Spirits and Souls by Usen Obot. Although part of celebrating Africa Month during May, both exhibitions are on view until the end of June. The gallery is open Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 16:30, and Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00. Photo: Facebook: William Humphreys Art Gallery
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM
No�ce in terms of sec�on 5(3} of the Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Act, 2024 {Act no.6 of 2024)
INVITATION TO INTERESTED PARTIES TO NOMINATE ONE (X1) PERSON TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE NORTHERN CAPE GAMBLING AND LIQUOR BOARD
Interested par�es are hereby invited to nominate a suitable person falling within one or more of the categories of persons men�oned in sec�on 5(1) of the above Act and who are eligible to serve as a member of the board of the en�ty in compliance with the provisions of Sec�on 7 of the Act.
The term of the already established and appointed board will be a period not exceeding three years and may be reappointed at the lapse of the ini�al term. The successful candidate will therefore be appointed in line with the remaining term of the Board.
A nomina�on made in terms of this gaze�e must be made in wri�ng within fourteen (14} days from the date of his gaze�e and must contain the full name, address, telephone number and curriculum vitae.
Preference will be given to a person who is admi�ed to prac�ce as a legal prac��oner in the Republic and has for a cumula�ve period of at least five (S) years a�er having so qualified, prac�ced as a legal prac��oneror performed services related to the applica�on or administra�on of the law
Wri�en nomina�ons made may be submi�ed to the office of the MEC for Finance and Economic Development and Tourism and must be directed to:
Mr A T.M. Mabija, Head of Department, Metlife Towers 14th Floor Cnr Knight and Stead Street. Kimberley 8301.
Tel: 053 839 4002
Email: TMabija@ncpg.gov.za
Celebrate Africanism
Skool slyp sy klippies tot diamante
Sedert die begin van vanjaar, is Francois de Kock die hoof van die Hoërskool Diamantveld in Kimberley. Charné Kemp het met hom gesels.
1. Hoe word die skool se kern missie en visie elke dag uitgevoer?
Die visie is uitnemendheid; die daarstelling van gesonde waardes om toegerus te word vir die samelewing. Ons glo aan diversiteit en om almal te respekteer. Ons glo aan opening elke dag, en streng dissipline waar voorkoms en die skooluniform netjies moet wees. Leerlinge word uitgedaag om na hul beste te presteer, en ons ontwikkel ’n omgewing waar elke individu uniek is. Ons moedig elkeen aan om betrokke en deel te wees van die skool.
2. Watter nuwe projekte is sedert u aanstelling van stapel gestuur?
Die bou van ’n astrohokkiebaan het begin. Sport speel ’n belangrike rol in leerlinge se opvoeding. Soms verlaat leerlinge die Noord-Kaap na ander provinsies waar hulle moontlik meer geriewe en blootstelling kan kry. Die opknapping van die skoolgeboue en terrein is belangrik omdat leerlinge trots moet wees op die instelling, en
om te verseker dat die skool vir nog 90 jaar ’n belangrike rol kan speel. Diamantveld en die Kimberley Boys’ High School het 'n ooreenkoms op beheerliggaam- en skoolbestuurvlak om saam te werk.
3. Wat is die skool se grootste uitdagings?
Die beperkte ruimte om almal te akkommodeer. Uitdagings wat ouers het om skoolgeld te betaal raak al groter. Die skool is aangewese op borge om gehalteonderwys te verseker. Die voorbeeld van die wêreld is nie altyd na wense nie. Vir
die rede is ons besig met 'n beleid rakende selfone en sosiale media om ons leerlinge te beskerm en die gevare hiervan te beperk.
4. Hoe word inklusiwiteit bevorder en gelyke geleenthede verseker?
Ons moedig leerlinge aan om die verskeidenheid aktiwiteite by die skool te beoefen. Ons het meer sportspanne by sportsoorte en is nie net op A-spanne gefokus nie. Inklusiwiteit bevorder ons met sportdae waar ander skole by ons kom deelneem. Diamantveld en Kimberley Boys’ en Girls' High beoog ’n geesvangdag by ons. Leerlinge kry die geleentheid om dae soos Menseregte- en Vryheidsdag te vier.
5. Noem enkele onlangse prestasies of suksesse?
Diamantveld het akademies ongelooflik goed presteer aan die einde van 2024, en nege matriekleerlinge is in die 20 topleerlinge van die NoordKaap. Ons was weer die beste skool in wiskunde en fisieke wetenskap in die provinsie. Verskeie leerlinge is in provinsiale spanne in atletiek, swem, netbal en tweekamp ingesluit. De Wet Gouws het tydens die nasionale swemkampioenskap in April die eerbewys as victor ludorum ontvang.
Fighters deliver stellar execution
The Northern Cape kickboxing team made a powerful statement at the 2025 South African (SA) Kickboxing Championships.
Led by head coach and seasoned martial artist Shihan David Mac Vay, the squad consisted of 18 fighters, of which 17 of them stood on the podium at the event in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, from 26 to 30 April.
The medal tally for the SA Open and national championship is 21 gold medals, 14 silver, and 8 bronze.
“This is a reflection of the team’s skill, discipline, and preparation,” says Mac Vay.
The team walked away with 15 SA Championship titles across various categories, including tatami and ring events.
The Northern Cape also claimed second place place in the SA Open Tournament and secured fourth place overall in the national standings, which is described as an outstanding achievement considering the size of the team.
The fighters displayed exceptional sportsmanship throughout the tournament, serving as role models on and off the mat. Their conduct, passion, and perseverance captured the spirit of true martial artists and left a lasting impression on peers and spectators alike.
The team members who represented the Northern Cape, in categories point fighting (PF), light continuous
(LC), kick light (KL) and musical forms (MF) are:
Ezzray Julius (2nd PF); Tristan Julius (1st PF; 3rd KL, LC and MF); Liya Magadlela (1st PF and KL; 2nd LC and MF); Jannie Strauss (1st MF; 2nd KL, LC and PF); Sithe Magadlela (1st LC, PF); Luan Buys (1st PF; 2nd LC and KL); Aiden Erasmus (1st LC and KL; 2nd PF); Zian van der Merwe; Louise Lotter (1st LC and KL; 3rd PF); Duan Erasmus (3rd KL); Liam Pieterse (2nd LC and KL;3rd PF); Jayden Jacobs (1st KL; 2nd LC); Lourens Jacobs (1st LC and KL); Alicia Kock (1st KL and LC;
2nd PF); Jacques Kühn (1st ring K1); Jeandré Kühn (1st ring low kick – LK); Lylle Pieterse (1st LC and KL; 2nd PF; 2nd Champ of Champs); and David Mac Vay (3rd PF, LC and KL).
The coaching team consisted of Ian Strauss, Natasja Mac Vay, Shone Pieterse, Sivuyesiwe Magadlela, Jacques Kuhn, Lylle Pieterse and David Mac Vay, with Werner Buys and David as referees.
Tristan, Liya, Jannie, Sithe, Luan, Jayden, Lourens, Alicia and Lylle are Tatami SA champions, while Jacques and Jeandré are Ring SA champions.
Die aanbied van die Absa Wildeklawer-sporttoernooi op ons terrein bly ’n prestasie en voorreg. 6. Hoe skakel u met ouers en die breër gemeenskap om leer en ontwikkeling te bevorder? Met 'n oopdeur-beleid is ouers, leerlinge en personeel welkom om hul probleme of uitdagings persoonlik of per e-pos te stuur. Inligting word op WhatsApp-groepe gedeel om te verseker dat ouers op hoogte is van skoolaktiwiteite, en D6 word ook gebruik om met ouers te kommunikeer
7. Hoe word geestesgesondheid en -welstand vir leerlinge en personeel bevorder?
Diamantveld het ’n heeltydse berader wat na leerlinge se geestesgesondheid omsien. Die skool bied ’n verskeidenheid buite-kurrikulêre aktiwiteite aan vir leerlinge om van klaskamer-frustrasie ontslae te raak. Kwartaallikse aktiwiteite word vir personeel gereël. Sprekers soos Pierre Spies en Myan Subrayan word genooi om sekere aspekte te bespreek. Die skool is in noue kontak met onder meer onderwysersunies om personeelontwikkeling te bevorder en na hul gesondheid om te sien. Deur “Adopt a cop” is die polisie betrokke.
8. Hoe word tegnologie en inno-
vasie gebruik?
Elke klas is met ’n rekenaar, data-projektor en internetverbinding toegerus.
9. Hoe word veiligheid en sekuriteit op die terrein verseker?
Kameras is in die klaskamers en op plekke op die terrein opgerig, en ’n hekwag is aan diens. Klem word op die waarde van respek gelê sodat leerlinge veilig voel en selfdissipline handhaaf. Beleide beskerm leerlinge en personeel.
10. Hoe word leerlinge vir toekomstige uitdagings voorberei, hetsy in hoër onderwys, arbeidsmag of in die algemeen?
Kritiese denke word aangemoedig en geleenthede soos op die sportveld en kultuurverhoog berei leerlinge voor om spanning, tydsbestuur, sukses en teleurstelling te hanteer. Nuwe vakke, soos landbou, bied ekstra geleenthede. Die skool word deur tersiêre instellings besoek, en ons bied uitstappies aan om prakties sekere werksomgewings beter te verstaan.
11. Watter eienskappe word in personeel waardeer?
Die vermoë om onder druk as ’n span te werk, sowel as veerkragtigheid.
Empowered to make a change
was a new experience to her, but it was a challenge she accepted with
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FUNDS RAISED FOR BRIGHTER FUTURE
A gala dinner, serving as a key fundraising initiative for the Lesedi La Afrika Endowment Fund, was recently hosted by the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) in Kimberley.
This event on 16 May was held under the theme “Enabling brighter futures for all”.
The fund is a long-term initiative to sustain SPU’s future, empower its students and staff, and drive academic and institutional growth for generations to come.
In her keynote address, acting vice-chancellor and principal, Prof. Debra Meyer, reflected on the transformative power of education and the shared responsibility to support it.
“At SPU, many of our students arrive with bold dreams, but limited resources. Through funding, they gain access to the quality education they deserve , but we cannot do it alone.
“Your support enables us to change lives, strengthen research and innovation, build human capital, and expand
our footprint.
“Your investment uplifts families, empowers communities and inspires generations. Together, we are enabling brighter futures for all.”
Chair of council, Prof. Randall Carolissen, said since its establishment, the SPU has played a catalytic role in the Northern Cape; from its academic offerings to revitalising the local economy.
A vibrant auction also took place during which guests could bid on a variety of items.
Also, raffle tickets offered guests the chance to win prizes.
“Tonight marks the beginning of a deeper commitment to SPU’s long-term viability and excellence.
“Sustained giving is not only an investment in education – it is an investment in our collective future.
“Partner with us to grow this fund and amplify the impact we can achieve together,” said Kashini Maistry, director of Institutional Advancement.
Francois de Kock Foto: Charné Kemp
The Northern Cape team are from the left, front: Sithenkosi Magadlela, Luan Buys, Zian van der Merwe, Jannie Strauss, Tristan Julius, Ezzray Julius, Liyanelisa Magadlela, Aiden Erasmus and Liam Pieterse; middle: Sivuyisiswe Magadlela, Jayden Jacobs, Louise Lötter and Duan Erasmus; back: Ian Strauss, Loretta Pieterse, Alicia Kock, Lourens Jacobs, Lylle Pieterse, Jacques Kühn, Shone Pieterse, Jeandré Kühn, Shihan David Mac Vay and Werner Buys.
Four Northern Cape fighters recently received their Protea colours from the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc). From the left are, front: Liam Pieterse and Sithenkosi Magadlela; back Shihan David Mac Vay, Lylle Pieterse, Jacques Kuhn, and Shihan Aslam Mohamed. Photos: Supplied
Resego Tsolo from Kimberley was crowned as the first princess of the Miss Teen Glam South Africa pageant. This 17-year-old learner of the Kimberley Girls’ High School received her crown and sash on Saturday, 17 May, at the Oaklands Inn and Conference Centre in Randburg, Johannesburg. Resego is passionate about making a difference, especially when it comes to mental health awareness and literacy. Walking the stage
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Adasa encourages dignity, respect
Charné Kemp talked to Emsie Malan, regional manager of the Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa (Adasa) in the Northern Cape (NC). This non-profit company (NPC) was founded as Alzheimer’s South Africa in 1985. It was managed by a national executive council and registered as a non-profit organisation (NPO) on 5 April 2001.
On 10 May 2023, the name was changed to the Association of Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa NPC.
Adasa is the South African representative of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people living with dementia and those affected by it.
What inspired the creation of this organisation?
It was initiated by volunteers due to the suffering of their loved ones with dementia. Families and carers of people living with dementia needed more information, awareness, training and consultation. Our mission is to provide education, advocacy, and support services to those affected by dementia while raising awareness to reduce stigma and improve care.
How do you identify the communities or causes that need your support the most?
21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day and September is World Alzheimer’s month. During September awareness will focus on the theme determined by ADI. This is to address the stigma of the disease among all communities, resulting in protection and care of the person living with dementia, while erasing the myths about the disease.
Community awareness programmes are priority to educate the community on dementia and to prevent elderly abuse.
All referrals received or request for individual psycho-social support and counselling will be followed up by the social workers.
Can you share details about major ongoing projects or initiatives?
During Purple parkrun in September, participants wear purple for the Run for Dementia at the Rooifontein game farm next to Kimberley.
Adasa NC hosted the third Golden Oldies Championship in October last year at the Acacia Retirement Village. During this event, 20 teams of six members each participated in exercises, sing-alongs, games, and a light lunch, fostering social connections among older persons from various towns. With dementia care training during 2024, two-day training sessions were conducted at multiple locations. More are planned for this year, also at new venues across the province.
A WhatsApp support group is available for those affected by dementia. In-person meetings occur monthly at the Belgrave Lodge and quarterly at the Acacia Retirement Village, offering a safe space to share experiences and gather information.
On Madiba Day last year, on 19 July, Adasa NC dedicated 67 minutes to community service at the Seochoareng Assisted Living Centre, treating 35 residents and seven caregivers with soup, sandwiches, and warm knitted
Ontwerp PSSA se nuwe embleem en wen
Die internasionaal-erkende organisasie wat fotograwe in Suid-Afrika verteenwoordig, Photographic Society of South Africa (PSSA), nooi ontwerpers om ’n nuwe embleem vir die organisasie te skep. R15 000 is op die spel vir die ontwerper van die wen-embleem.
Met dié nuwe embleem wil PSSA sy prestasies oor die afgelope 70 jaar, asook die kameraadskap en genotvolle leergeleenthede wat lede nou geniet, uitbeeld. Die kompetisie is oop vir alle belangstellendes, hetsy of hulle opgeleide ontwerpers is, of nie. ’n Vereiste is wel dat die wen-embleem dadelik herkenbaar moet wees as verteenwoordigend van ’n fotografiese organisasie wat aan Suid-Afrikaanse fotograwe ’n tuiste bied, waar hulle saamwerk om fotografie en fotograwe se belange te bevorder.
PSSA is in 1954 gestig omdat geglo is dat een
Die huidige
verteenwoordigende liggaam Suid-Afrikaanse fotograwe se belange en hoër fotografiese standaarde beter kan bevorder as klubs wat individueel werk. Die stigters het geglo aan die beginsel “Saam is ons sterker”. Gedurende die afgelope 70 jaar is PSSA deur al die belangrike internasionale fotografiese organisasies erken en van die PSSA direkteure is met eerbewyse beloon vir hul bydraes en PSSA het nege jaar opeenvolgend ’n prominente internasio-
nale kompetisie gewen. Die PSSA jeug-afdeling is besonder aktief en leerlinge so jonk as sewe jaar oud ontvang gereeld medaljes. Sy meer as 1 000 lede word op hoogte gehou van die jongste fotografiese tegnieke en genres. Tydens jaarlikse kongresse en maandelikse opleiding by geaffilieerde klubs kan hulle van kenners leer. Lede word ook uitgedaag om hul fotografie tot nuwe hoogtes te neem deur panele in te dien vir eerbewyse en deel te neem aan die strafste Afrika-kompetisie om die Impala-trofee te verwerf.
Die 116 geaffilieerde klubs geniet die beskikbaarheid van gekwalifiseerde beoordelaars vir hul klub-kompetisies wat deur PSSA tydens ’n jaarlange kursus opgelei is.
Die sluitingsdatum is einde Augustus, wat ook Wêreld Fotografiemaand is. Besoek pssa.co.za/ pssa-logo-competition/ vir meer inligting oor die kompetisie.
Africa’s largest and most remote province. This is done with a team comprising a regional manager/social worker, one social worker, and three social auxiliary workers across Kimberley, Upington, and Barkly West.
Social media and Zoom help expand outreach beyond Kimberley, including caregiver training in other towns.
A community developer in Pampierstad was contracted for service delivery and awareness projects, with new personnel dependent on financial viability.
Adasa NC receives subsidies from DSD for salaries, but none for projects. As an NGO, Adasa NC relies on donations and fundraising to support individuals with dementia and their families.
gifts.
Monthly activities for the elderly is held at Belgrave Lodge, which include games, sing-alongs, chair exercises, and fun-filled social engagement.
During awareness talks from April 2024 to March 2025, Adasa NC educated 6 679 people across the province about dementia.
How does your organisation ensure transparency and accountability in managing funds?
Regional managers report to the CEO and meet quarterly with advisory committees, who support finances, marketing, and fundraising. Minutes are kept. The teasurer presents financials; the manager reports on regional services. Quarterly reports with bank and financial statements are submitted to the Department of Social Development (DSD). Two signatures are required for transactions and Absa Business Integrator ensures an audit trail. Annual audits are conducted by an AGM-approved agency. Monthly purchases follow financial policies, made by the manager and treasurer or delegate.
What are some of the challenges faced in achieving goals?
We serve the Northern Cape, South
The organisation seeks volunteer fundraisers or teams to help raise funds. Current initiatives include selling Casual Day stickers and hosting a stall at Yonder Hartsfees.
How do you measure the impact of your work in the communities you serve?
Feedback received from caregivers who attended the dementia training, requests received for training, followers on Facebook and social media, people attending awareness talks, and feedback and recognition received from clients who receives support services from Adasa NC.
What role does collaboration with other organisations or government bodies play?
Adasa, South Africa’s representative of ADI, is committed to improving life for those with dementia. Its services follow global best practices and its training is internationally approved. Collaboration with organisations and government bodies is essential, with DSD funding needed for financial sustainability.
Referrals from elderly service providers help Adasa NC support those living with dementia. Caregiver training in retirement villages and old age homes ensures quality care and prevents elder abuse. Adasa NC also assists families with facility placements and hosts events.
How do you engage donors and encourage long-term support for your mission?
Getting donors is one of the challenges. We do receive donations from churches, and follow it up with a letter of thanks and offering our services to their church members. We forward the annual newsletter to possible donors to inform them about services rendered. We also contact possible donors and inform them about the Section 18A tax benefit being available.
Can you share a success story that highlights the difference your organisation has made?
Adasa's intervention at the Galeshewe Association for the Care of the Aged and Disabled (Gaasca) has positively impacted both staff and older persons, providing valuable insights into Alzheimer’s and caregiving. Workshops have been well received, with hopes for wider accessibility.
From 2024, Emsie Malan conducted a successful three-day Alzheimer’s training for eight staff members, transforming their understanding of dementia. A brief session with the Kokerboom Oord Trust further enriched their knowledge. With an established Alzheimer’s unit and trained personnel, the facility can now offer greater support to the community. Seochwareng Assisted Living Centre extends gratitude to the Adasa team, led by social worker Omphile Magau, for celebrating Nelson Mandela Day with warm soup, bread, and thoughtful gifts.
What plans do you have for a future growth and expansion of your organisation’s initiatives?
To expand service delivery and appoint more personnel. Adasa NC will continue hosting the Golden Oldies Championship. Also, it needs to support the Adasa national office with developing a national dementia plan. Furthermore, Adasa needs to start lobbying with Stats SA to be able to account for the number of people with dementia in South Africa. Visit adasa.org.za for more information.
Essentials help learners succeed
Kathu Solar Park continues its commitment to improving education in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) Municipality through its 2025 Back to School Programme, which launched at the beginning of this month.
This year’s initiative benefits over 1 000 learners and aims to reduce educational inequality by equipping financially disadvantaged learners.
The programme, rolled out in two phases, provides essential school items – including uniforms, backpacks, and scientific calculators to support learning in Mathematics and Science. The introduction of Scientific calculators reflects a focused effort to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) education and respond to recent curriculum changes.
“The Kathu Solar Park’s Back to School Programme seeks to address several key educational challenges in the JTG Municipality. It aims to reduce educational inequality by providing essential resources to financially disadvantaged students, ensuring they have the tools needed to succeed,” said Sandisiwe Mntonintshi, SED manager at Kathu Solar Park.
“This initiative also alleviates the financial strain on low-income families.
“Furthermore, the programme strives to boost student motivation and engagement, leading to improved attendance and academic results. By investing in education,
the programme hopes to increase graduation rates and create opportunities for socio-economic mobility in the long term.”
During phase 1, which was completed in March, 277 learners across seven schools were supported with uniforms and calculators.
The Sishen Intermediate School was also supported through collaboration between Kathu Solar Park, Sishen Solar Facility and Reisa; 200 learners benefitted from backpacks, full winter and summer uniforms,
school shoes and over 170 calculators for Gr.8 and Gr.9 learners. Phase two will reach an additional 13 schools, including three schools in collaboration with the Sishen Iron Ore Corporation Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT). The programme has shown steady growth. In 2023, 280 learners were supported. In 2024, the number rose to 434. With over 1 000 learners supported in 2025, Kathu Solar Park reaffirms its dedication to fostering brighter futures for young people.
Emsie Malan, iregional manager of the Association for Dementia and Alzheimer’s of South Africa (Adasa) in the Northern Cape. Photo: Charné Kemp
embleem van die Photographic Society of South Africa.
Learners receiving essential school items. Photo: Supplied
Thrilling action rewarded
HELENA BARNARD
The Frances Baard women’s rugby team, under coach Claudia Francke, was crowned as the winners of the recent women’s rugby regional tournament held in Kimberley.
At this event, hosted by the Frances Baard Rugby Region at the Suzuki Stadium on 17 May, Laurian Johannes-Haupt was the guest of honour. She is SA Rugby’s first full-time female coach at national level.
Not only did the event celebrate the growth and development of women’s rugby in the Northern Cape, it brought together regional teams to compete for the 2025 Griquas Regional Champions title.
After the event, Johannes-Haupt posted on Facebook that it was a day filled with thrilling rugby action and an outstanding showcase of talent.
“It was truly inspiring to witness the dedication of the players and their coaching staff, as well as the groundwork invested in creating meaningful platforms for the growth of women’s rugby. The commitment to developing and nurturing talent within the Northern Cape is deeply commendable.”
She congratulated all regions and teams.
Previously, Romeo Syfers, chairperson of the Frances Baard Rugby Region, said events like these are vital in growing the sport at grassroots level.
The results of the games played are as follows:
■ Namaqualand 46 – 0 Pixley ka Seme;
■ Van Druten 5 – 5 ZF Mgcawu;
■ Namaqualand 7 – 5 Logan;
■ Van Druten 0 – 65 Frances Baard;
■ Pixley ka Seme 0 – 63 Logan;
■ ZF Mgcawu 0 – 44 Frances Baard; and
■ Frances Baard 14 – 5 Namaqualand.
Quartet crowned champions in thrilling final face-off
The Bowls South Africa (BSA) Men’s Open, taking place in Port Elizabeth from 17 to 25 May, drew to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday with the fours team playing under the Wingate Park banner, clinching the national title after a nail-biting final.
The victorious side – CP Mathewson and Driaan van Niekerk of the Northern Cape Bowls (NCB), joined by Gauteng North duo Nikša Benguric and Wayne Perry – delivered an unforgettable performance to be crowned the 2025 BSA Men’s Open Fours champions.
The quartet went unbeaten in their section and continued their fine form through the knockout stages, dispatching opponents in the last-16, quarterfinals, and semifinals.
Facing a formidable Westville side from Durban, Wingate found themselves in early trouble, trailing 8 – 0 as their opponents applied relentless pressure. Skip Benguric reflected on the challenge saying that the surface was running beautifully, but the wind made things tricky. They adjusted quickly, fighting for every
14 AND 15 JUNE
The Trans Augrabies MTB two-day stage race takes place in the Augrabies Falls National Park and surrounding area, covering 172km of several types of terrain. Visit transaugrabies.co.za for more information.
28 JUNIE
’n Uitdaagwedren, aangebied deur die Upington Off-road Bike Club, vind by die Goerapan Lodge plaas, ongeveer 107km noord van Upington. Verblyf en kampeerplek kan bespreek word, en daar sal ’n kosstalletjie 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 take cyclers on a 160km journey through the Karoo landscapes of the Northern Cape. Visit Oryx Endurance Event Management on oryxendurance.co.za for more information.
ELKE DONDERDAG IN UPINGTON
Stap of draf elke week om 17:30 vanaf die Kameel-standbeeld voor die polisiekantoor in Upington. Die hele familie is welkom. Skakel 082 909 3143 of 072 215 0049 vir meer inligting.
commanding seven-shot lead.
The next end brought more drama. Westville’s front rank applied early pressure, but Mathewson produced one of his signature drives to clear the head. Benguric followed with another well-placed bowl, and Westville skip Paul White narrowly missed his attempt to recover the head.
With that, the Wingate team erupted in celebration after an intense battle. Spectators were treated to an extraordinary display of skill, precision, and mental toughness, with high-quality bowls from start to finish.
PUMAS TROEF GRIEKWAS
Die Griekwas het Saterdagaand 24 Mei in Nelspruit as verloorders uit die eindstryd van die SA Beker-reeks gestap. Die Pumas het oortuigend met 39 - 14 gewen, en het die reeks as onoorwonne en met 45 punte afgesluit. Vir die Griekwas, verlede jaar se wenners van die SA Beker-reeks, was dit ’n tweede wedstryd wat hulle verloor het. Hulle het met 42 punte geëindig. Hulle het wel kwalifiseer om aan die Curriebeker-reeks deel te neem.
shot. After clawing back to level the score at 13 – 13 after 15 ends, momentum shifted in their favour. The game turned decisively on the 19th end when Perry executed a brilliant running shot to move the jack and set up a scoring opportunity. With additional contributions from Mathewson and Benguric, Wingate emerged from the end holding four shots, giving them a
Braam van der Westhuizen, president of the NCB, congratulated the players from the Northern Cape who shown their worth in the SA Opens.
"This shows that the smaller Northern Cape Bowls must not be underestimated. Northern Cape Bowls, in comparison to the major provinces, consistently perform on national level, due to their dedication, and management that stands firmly behind them. - Driaan van Niekerk
PROVINCE FREE STATE THE PROPERTY IS ZONED: RESIDENTIAL A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING CONSISTING OF: ENTRANCE HALL, 3X BEDROOMS, 2X TOILETS, SHOWER, 1X BATHROOM, 1X FAMILY ROOM, 1X DINING ROOM, 1X KITCHEN, 2X GARAGES
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None The conditions of sale will be read prior to the sale in execution by the Sheriff and may be inspected at the Sheriff Xhariep’s Offices with address 12 David Street, Trompsburg and/or at the Offices of the Attorney
The Frances Baard women’s rugby team – winners of the women’s rugby regional tournament held in Kimberley. Photo: Supplied
The winners Driaan van Niekerk (left), Wayne Perry, CP Mathewson en Nikša Benguric. Photo: Supplied
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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 T2085/1980 passed by V.A.R. INVESTMENTS (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED, registration number Co. No. 61/1378, in favour of DAVID JACOBUS MEADES, identity number 460105 5045 08 3 unmarried, in respect of ERF 2981 KIMBERLEY, SITUATE IN THE SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY, DISTRICT KIMBERLEY, PROVINCE NORTHERN CAPE which has been lost or destroyed.
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Notice is hereby given that it is the intention to lodge the abovementioned application, particulars of which appear hereunder, with the Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board.
1. Municipality: Dawid Kruiper Municipality
2. Full name, street and postal address of applicant: Shots and Shooters Restaurant Tshisa Nyama, ID: 6309105456080 Cellphone Number: 0827297946, email: byronlinks25gmail.com
3. Kind of license applied for: RESTAURANT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE;
4. Kind of liquor to be sold: All kinds of liquor; 5. Name under which business is to be conducted and full address of premises: 77 King Street, Paballelo, Upington, 8801, BP Links Business Connections (PTY) LTD (2018/341627/07) and 6. Extra items to be sold (section 4(5)(a) and (b)):
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 Deeds Office Information Section, 10th floor, 2 Stead Street, Kimberley or by email unita.frazenburg @drdlr.gov.za within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at KIMBERLEY this 26th day of MAY 2025.
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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 T3022/1999 passed by the Municipality of Postmasburg in favour of SOLOMZI CASWELL TSHAKA, IDENTITY NUMBER 561022 5781 088 and PULANE SOPHIA TSHAKA, IDENTITY NUMBER 610801 0787 088, MARRIED IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY TO EACH OTHER IN RESPECT OF ERF 2323 POSTMASBURG, SITUATED IN THE TSANTSABANE MUNICIPALITY, DISTRICT HAY, PROVINCE 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: NORTHERN CAPE at KIMBERLEY within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice.
Dated at Kimberley this 29TH day of May 2025
Applicant: SC TSHAKA & PS TSHAKA C/O BOOYSEN MACLEOD INC.
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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 T2441/2024 passed by MATLOTLO TRADING 27 PROPRIETARY LIMITED, REGISTRATION NUMBER 2005/014423/07 in favour of ROOIPAD BOERDERY PROPRIETARY LIMITED, REGISTRATION NUMBER 1995/003444/07 in respect of certain ERF 2176 (PORTION OF ERF 2087) KAKAMAS SOUTH SETTLEMENT, SITUATED IN THE KAI! GARIB MUNICIPALITY, DIVISION KENHARDT, PROVINCE NORTHERN CAPE IN EXTENT 2,1592 (TWO COMMA ONE FIVE NINE TWO) 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 Deed at Northern Cape within two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.
Dated at Bloemfontein this 19th Day of May 2025 CONVEYANCER (LPCM – 60344)
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 T394/1987 passed by THE MUNICIPALITY OF KIMBERLEY in favour of TELKOM SA SOC LIMITED in respect of certain Erf 19844 portion of Erf 12497 Kimberley, Situated in the Sol Plaatje Municipality, district Kimberley, 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. Dated at PRETORIA this 26th day of May 2025
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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 T5448/1993 passed by THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE CITY OF KIMBERLEY, in favour of ERNEST PETER BRINK, identity number 4204055088011 and YVONNE DOROTHY BRINK, identity number 4109230138013, married in community of property to each other in respect of ERF 18001 KIMBERLEY, SITUATE IN THE SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY, DISTRICT KIMBERLEY, PROVINCE 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: Northern Cape at Kimberley at Deeds Office Information Section, 10th floor, 2 Stead Street, Kimberley or by email unita.frazenburgdrdlr.gov.za within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at KIMBERLEY this 26th day of MAY 2025.
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In die boedel van wyle: JAN DU PLESSIS
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Krediteure en debiteure in bogemelde boedel word hiermee versoek om hul vorderings in te lewer en hul skulde te betaal by die ondergenoemde adres binne 'n tydperk van 30 (dertig) dae vanaf publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing.
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All persons having claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate Number 002944 1/4024 Surname STEYL First Names JOHANNES LODEWIKUS
Date of Birth: 1962-01-04 ID Number: 620104 5081 088 Last Address: 10 Anderson Street, Hartswater. Date of Death: 2024-04-21 Master's Office: Kimberley. Name of Executor: Leana Steyl Address of Executor: 10 Anderson Street , Hartswater Email: leanasteyl@vodamail.co.za Tel: 082 091 2939
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DE BRUYN & STRAUSS ING.
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In the estate of the late, CORNELIA CAROLINA LEONARD
ESTATE NR : 2799/2025
IDENTITY NUMBER: 350811 0005 08 8
LAST ADDRESS: 45 LUBBE STREET, JACOBSDAL, 8710
DATE OF DEATH: 24-03-2025
All persons having claims against the above estate are hereby called upon to file their claims with the undersigned within 30 days from the date of the publication hereof.
DU PLESSIS & LE ROUX
ATTORNEYS 33 Steyn Street
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In the Estate of the late WILFRED COETZEE, Identity Number 740414 5220 080, who was residing at House nr. 112 Middelweg, Wrenchville, Kuruman. ESTATE NUMBER: 003472/2024
DATE OF DEATH: 14
NOVEMBER 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 30 MAY 2025.
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In the Estate of the late WILHELMINA VAN WYK, identity number 211121 0058 080, a widow who resided at 403 Neptune Street Rietvale Ritchie, and who died on 23 February 1998, Estate No. 1392/1998. 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.
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In terms of section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution account (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified of from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Masters and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.
In the Estate Late: RACHEL MARIA JACOBSZ Identity Number: 630515 0021 08 4 Estate Number: 003980/2023
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’n Fees van vleis, wyn en vreugde
LIENTJIE MENTZ
Oor net ’n bietjie meer as twee weke gaan die vleisbraaivure en die heerlike geure van gebraaide vleis besoekers van heinde en ver roep na die Vrystaat se gewildste en oudste WildsKOSfees.
De Oude Kraal bied op 7 Junie weer dié fees aan, wat aan besoekers die geleentheid gee om aan ’n verskeidenheid van wildsgeregte, skaap-, bees-, varkvleis en selfs krokodilvleis kan smul.
Die gourmet-geregte wat Marie Lombard, sjef en stigterslid van die WildsKOSfees voorsit, is van uitstekende gehalte en bevestig die veelsydigheid van organiese wildsvleis, wat so eie aan Suid-Afrika is.
Vanjaar spog De Oude Kraal weer met van die beste wynplase in die Wes- en Suid Kaap waarvan die eienaar of wynmaker self hul eie stalletjies kom beman en kom gesels oor hul wyn. Wynliefhebbers kan proe aan wyne van bekende landgoedere soos Anthonij Rupert, Babylonstoren,Beyers- kloof, Capensis, Cederberg, Diemersfontein, De Krans, Diemersdal, Glen Carlou, Jakkalsvlei, Kranskop, Kleine Zalze, Meerhof, Neil Ellis, Paul Clüver, Raka, Rickety Bridge, Sanniesrust, Warwick, Spier en Thelema.
Gerhard Lombard van De Oude Kraal sê hierdie plase van verskillende wynstreke, maak dit ’n ongelooflike ervaring van smake en keuses wat eie is aan De Oude Kraal se WildsKOSfees.
“Hierdie wynervaring beloof om feesgangers se wynkennis en smaak te verryk,” sê Gerhard.
“Die fees se uitleg is so dat besoekers maklik tussen stalletjies kan beweeg om verskillende wyne en wildsgeregte te proe.
“Elke wynstalletjie sal gepaard gaan met ’n gepaste wildsgereg of bykos, wat ’n heerlike kulinêre avontuur verseker.
“Ons sien uit daarna om feesgangers te bederf met die beste kos- en wynkombinasies van die streek."
Feesgangers kan uitsien na 22 wynstalletjies en 24 kosstalletjies elk met vyf tot ses geregte van 16 soorte wildsvleis.
Daar sal vanjaar ’n eksklusiewe BBP-middagete met bypassende wyn bedien word vir gaste wat graag die volle ervaring van Marie se kulinêre vernuf wil proe.
Herman Kleinhans is die gaskunstenaar op vanjaar se fees, so verwag 'n dag van lekker kuier met heerlike kos.
Natuurlik is daar ook heelwat vir die kinders om te doen, asook ’n spesiale tarief vir kinders van 13 tot 16 jaar. Aktiwiteite vir oud en jonk sluit skiet met ’n .22-geweer asook kleiduifskiet, perdry of ’n rit op die trekker en wa, in.
Vir nog groter pret, kom neem deel aan die koedoe-spoeg-kompetisie.
Kry jou kaartjies vandag nog by De Oude Kraal se webwerf by deoudekraal.com, by Delta-drankwinkel op die hoek van Tweedelaan en Pres. Reitzlaan, by Crazy Daisy in Fleurdal Mall of by Daisy & Co in Prellerplein.
Notice is given in terms of Section 16(1), 10 & 20 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (Act 28 of 2002) and Regulations 3 and 5 of the Regulations published in Government Notice R527 of 2004 (as amended). Notice is also given in terms of Section 24N of the National Environmental Management Act (Act no. 107 of 1998) as amended and the EIA Regulations published in Government Notice no. 326 of 2017 under Section 21, 23 and 39-44 for the intent to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (i.t.o. Listing Notice 1 of 2017, GNR 327 [Activity 19, 20, and 27 (as amended, GNR517)] 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, including NEM:WA 59 of 2008 (as amended) (Category A: Activity 15) for the intent to carry out the activity mentioned above.
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Environmental Impact Assessment process (Scoping & EIR-process) for the proposed Prospecting Right application with bulk samples of Kimswa Mining (Pty) Ltd for the prospecting of Diamonds Alluvial (DA), Diamonds General (D), Diamonds (DIA), and Diamond (In Kimberlite) including associated infrastructure, structure and earthworks on a certain portion of the remaining extent of portion 1 (Annex Rittelmago) of the farm Probeerfontein 7 and the Remaining extent of the farm Rittelmago 8, Registration division: Hopetown RD, Northern Cape Province. DMRE ref: NC30/5/1/1/2/14420PR
Any meetings will be conducted upon request by the I&APs, using a virtual (Zoom or Microsoft Teams) or a physical meeting, whichever is preferred. The Scoping and EIR reports will be submitted to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).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: Milnex CC Environmental Consultants: Ms Deshney Mapoko/Ms Aulicia Maifo Tel: (018) 011 1925, Postal Address: P.O Box 1086, Schweizer-Reneke, 2780, E-mail: deshney@milnex-sa.co.za/aulicia@milnex-sa.co.za
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IN THE MAGISTATE'S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF FRANCES BAARD, HELD AT GALESHEWE
Case Number: 74/2024
In the matter between:PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPER INC EXECUTION CREDITOR [Registration Number: 1988/012055/21] and MANUEL ENTERPRISES (PTY) LTD EXECUTION DEBTOR (Registration Number: 2014/185401/07)
NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION
IN PURSUANCE OF A JUDGMENT of the above Honourable Court and a Writ of Execution, the undermentioned property will be sold in execution on TUESDAY, 10 JUNE 2025 at 10h00 at THE MAGISTATE'S COURT, RHODES STREET, DOUGLAS by the Sheriff of the High Court, to the highest bidder: 1 x WHITE CORSA BAKKIE MODEL 2010 REGISTRATION NUMBER: CXH576NC
The Conditions of Sale will be announced by the Sheriff immediately prior to the sale. The purchaser will be liable for VAT (if payable) and all goods are sold “voetstoots”.
The purchase price is payable in cash or by bank guaranteed cheque on the date of the sale. Further details can be obtained from the offices of the Execution Creditor ’s at DUNCAN & ROTHMAN ATTORNEYS INCORPORATED, OFFICE 66, SUITE 1, 1ST FLOOR, NORTH CAPE MALL, 31 JACOBUS SMITH STREET, KIMBERLEY, TEL: (053) 838 4700, ATTENTION: MR FRANCOIS VAN STRATEN, REFERENCE NUMBER: PRI56/0103,EMAIL: francois@duncan-rothman.co.za and or charmained@duncanrothman.co.za.
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Upington-span ontduik relegasiespook
Plek welverdiend
NICK PRETORIUS
Die tuisspan, die sokkerklub Upington City (UC), was in ’n titaniese stryd gewikkel in 'n relegasie-kragmeting met die gedugte 11-tal van Highbury van die Oos-Kaap.
Tydens die kragmeting op Sondag 18 Mei was dit ’n geval van weg of in vir die beleërde spanbestuur en spelers van die UC op die Dicky Jacobs-stadion in Upington.
Ná 95 minute kon die UC daarin slaag om die knoop deur te haak nadat hulle Highbury met 1 – 0 met die kous oor die kop teruggestuur het na die Oos-Kaap. Dit was ook die rustydtelling.
Die UC-span moes eenvoudig dié wedstryd teen Highbury wen om nie na die MTN-liga gerelegeer te word nie. Met hierdie naelskraapse oorwinning voor ’n groot tuisskare het UC seker gemaak dat hy sy deelname aan die prestige Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC)-liga vir die nuwe seisoen lewendig hou.
Vroeg in die vyfde minuut van die wedstryd is Highbury voor sy doelhok gestraf nadat een van sy verdedigers die bal met sy hand hanteer het. Die UC se doelskieter Givemore Khupe het die beslissende doel van die strafmerk aangeteken.
In die tweede helfte het Highbury die
span se relegasie-kragmeting teen Highbury van die Oos-Kaap aangeteken.
meeste aanvalswerk gedoen terwyl die tuisspan ingestel was om alle aanvalle met rotsvaste verdediging te kelder.
Albei doelwagters, Bongani Mpandli (UC) en Alessandro du Plessis (Highbury), het met briljante keerwerk verskeie dreigende bewegings voor hul doelhok gestuit. Toe die skeidsregter die eindfluitjie blaas, was vreugde en verligting duidelik sigbaar op die tuisspelers se gesigte.
Die sokkerklub Cape Town Spurs van Kaapstad wat 15de op die MFC-li-
ga se puntestand is, het in sy relegasiewedstryd die vorige Sondag, op 11 Mei, in Upington gelykop met een elk teen die Hungry Lions gespeel.
Die Cape Town Spurs het egter teen Durban City in Durban met 1 – 0 vasgeval en sal in die nuwe seisoen in die afgegradeerde MTN-liga speel. Durban City het bo-aan die puntelys geëindig en speel volgende seisoen in die Betway-liga. Upington City eindig 12de en die Hungry Lions beklee die 13de plek van altesaam 16 spanne.
Jong spelers meet kragte op die veld
Spanne van die Hoërskool Diamantveld het verlede week, as deel van die Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sportreeks, twee keer slaags geraak met spanne van onderskeidelik die Hoërskool Sentraal en die Hoërskool Fichardtpark. Die kragmeting teen Sentraal, op Woensdag 21 Mei, het in Kimberley plaasgevind, terwyl die ontmoeting met Fichardtpark op Saterdag 24 Mei in Bloemfontein afgespeel het.
Op die rugbyveld het Diamantveld seges met al sy wedstryde teen Sentraal ingepalm. Uitslae teen Sentraal is soos volg, met Diamantveld se telling telkens eerste: Rugby:
Meisieshokkie: Eerste span:1 – 2; o.18B: 0 – 3; en o.16A: 0 – 0.
Skiet barshou in
buiteland
Twee Noord-Kaapse skuts, wat deel van ’n Suid-Afrikaanse skietspan was en in verskeie internasionale kompetisies teen spanne van Europa en Brittanje meegeding het, het onder meer ’n goue en ’n bronsmedalje huis toe gebring. Piet de Jager van Kanoneiland naby Upington het ’n goue medalje verwerf, en Johan Karsten van die Upington-omgewing brons. Albei was lid van die South African Combat Rifle Protea-span wat van 9 Mei af 12 dae lank in Nederland was en aan verskeie internasionale kompetisies deelgeneem het. In ’n spankompetisie teen 23 deelnemende spanne het die twee Protea-spanne van die South African Combat Rifle Association (Sacra) onderskeidelik ’n vierde en ’n sewende plek behaal. In die individuele afdelings het die Suid-Afrikaners nege van die tien topplekke ingeneem, insluitend die eerste vyf plekke. In nog ’n kompetisie het die Suid-Afrikaners met sowat 40 punte gewen. Saam met die drie topskuts in die individuele afdeling is ’n basisbevelvoerder van Nederland. Die skuts is van links Johan Geldenhuuys (tweede), Piet de Jager (eerste) en Johan Karsten (derde).
Foto: Verskaf
Seunshokkie: Eerstespan: 1 – 1; en o.16A: 1 – 2.
Volgende kragmetings
In ronde sewe van die Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sportreeks wedywer Diamantveld se spanne op Saterdag 31 Mei teen die Hoërskool Jim Fouché van Bloemfontein. Dié wedstryde word in Kimberley gespeel, en toeskouers word genooi om dit by te woon en hul ondersteuning te bied.
Located just outside Bloemfontein on the N1.
Givemore Khupe, doelskieter van Upington City (in blou), het die enigste doel in sy
