Bloemhof is op Sondagaand 3 Augustus as Kwêla Dorp van die jaar vir 2025 aangewys, ’n eerbewys wat vir dié inwoners simbolies is dat die son weer nuut oor die dorp skyn. Daleen Steyn, projekleier van Bloemhof se Dorp van die jaar-veldtog, sê albei lewensare van die dorp, die N12 en die Vaalrivier, was deur die jaar “verstop” weens omvattende konstruksiewerk en vloede. Tog het hulle stille vrede gehad en hard aan die projek gewerk. Hoewel dié dorp in die Noordwes-provinsie geleë is, is dit in NoordkaapBulletin se verspreidingsgebied. Lees die berig op bl.3. Foto: Daleen Steyn
Patients ‘literally froze to death’ Negligence lethal
CHARNÉ KEMP
A damning investigation report revealed that patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital “literally froze to death” due to systemic failures and infrastructure breakdown.
The investigation, conducted with the Human Rights Commission (HRC), examined patient deaths and treatment conditions at the Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital (RMSH), both in Kimberley.
In the report released last week by Prof. Taole Mokoena, Health Ombudsman, “shocking” examples of clinical negligence were pointed out.
Two patients died under alarming circumstances, directly linked to exposure to extreme cold and inadequate medical care. The root cause of these deaths was the Mental Health Hospital’s prolonged electricity outage caused by cable theft and vandalism of the electrical substation. This also affected adjacent facilities including Mediclinic Gariep, who fixed the problem within days, as well as the Careline Clinic private psychiatric hospital, Mokoena said.
During the power outage nurses worked in complete darkness, using their mobile phone torches to navigate the facility. Electromagnetic door locks became non-functional, creating major security breaches as staff improvised by keeping doors open with heavy objects.
The telephone system was inoperable.
Essential medical equipment was not functioning. Emergency resuscitation equipment had flat batteries and could not be charged, preventing life-saving interventions.
Profound management and clinical care failures at both institutions were revealed. The Mental Health Hospital operates at only 53% of its commissioned capacity due to acute staff shortages. Some shifts operate without any professional nurses, with enrolled nurses and assistants inappropriately placed in charge of high-acuity units.
Poor record-keeping practices were found, with patient records incomplete, lacking proper identifiers and often featuring illegible handwriting without proper signatures. Clinical notes remained vague. Medical staff consistently violated guidelines of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Nursing Council (SANC) through documentation failures.
It was found that the hospital purchased golf carts, inappropriate hospital beds, and superfluous furniture while lacking essential medical equipment. Poor-quality pyjamas and garments were supplied, failing to provide warmth for patients in winter. The mental hospital suffers from poor infrastructure maintenance such as broken windows, blocked sewage systems, leaking roofs and sagging ceilings.
Mokoena’s report includes extensive
recommendations. In his response, Maruping Lekwene, Northern Cape Health MEC, has committed to implementing it. At a media briefing on 31 July he said a task team had been appointed to fast-track improvements and initiate forensic investigations.
“The key actions include monitoring progress and reviewing monthly updates from hospital leadership, ensuring compliance with financial and healthcare regulations, disciplining implicated staff with referrals to professional bodies, investigating suspect procurement and inflated costs, and overhauling clinical governance and standard operating procedures across provincial hospitals.
The department emphasises system-wide accountability and learning from failures to improve patient care.
“We are committed to rooting out mismanagement and the misuse of public resources. A top priority is the accelerated review of contracts that do not serve the department’s interests. In consultation with the Provincial Treasury, we are initiating the appointment of a forensic investigation team to scrutinise all procurement processes at the affected hospitals.
“The Ombudsman’s report underscores that financial austerity, alongside mismanagement and malfeasance, has contributed to the current state of our facilities. These findings will guide our corrective actions,” Lekwene said. Continues on p.2.
Motor tref diep gat
’n Sedanmotor is verlede week erg beskadig nadat dit ’n diep gat in ’n straat in Kimberley getref het.
Werkers van die Sol Plaatje-munisipaliteit was in dié gat op die hoek van Schmidtsdrift- en Silsonweg besig om ’n gebarste waterpyp te herstel toe die ongeluk omstreeks 23:30 op Dinsdag 29 Julie gebeur het.
’n Munisipale werker wat in die gat van ongeveer 1,5m diep en 1,5m breed gewerk het, is deur die motor getref. Hy het geringe beserings opgedoen "te midde van wat ’n noodlottige ongeluk kon gewees het," sê Thabo Mothibi, woordvoerder van die munisipaliteit. Die bestuurder van die motor, wat glo alleen gery het, is blykbaar nie ernstig beseer nie.
Volgens omstanders was enkele oranje verkeerskegels as waarskuwingstekens in Schmidtsdriftweg – vanuit die stad se rigting – opgerig om motoriste oor die gat en herstelwerk in te lig. Die motoris het vanuit die teenoorgestelde rigting – die N8 – gery en vanaf dié rigting was geen waarskuwingstekens glo
opgerig nie. Mothibi sê die veiligheidsmaatreël van kegels met walle grond as ’n versperring, is rondom die uitgrawing aangebring. Volgens hom het dié grond die voortsnellede voertuig tot stilstand gebring.
Sers. Molefi Shemane, polisiewoordvoerder, sê die polisie was omstreeks 23:49 op die ongelukstoneel in Schmidtsdriftweg. Die voorval word ondersoek.
Inligting en foto’s: Gustav
Improvement project comes to a standstill
HELENA BARNARD
An infrastructure improvement project at the Anderson Primary School in Griekwastad “has been hanging for more than a year now”.
Work on a double-storey building at the school has not been completed yet, while it was supposed to be handed over in March.
“Currently, the teachers and learners have to make use of the premises in the state it is,” says a person involved at the school.
The incomplete work, building rubble and equipment not only is a sight for sore eyes, but also poses a safety risk for the more than 900 learners at the school. It also has an influence on performance.
“Local enterprises and other local labourers have been waiting for their payments for more than three months now.
“Security personnel that are still on site only received payment for May, yet the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) keeps telling us about their processes," says an informed person.
“The main contractor was terminated three months ago, yet no clear answer was given as to what the way forward is,” the person says.
“And what about all those labourers who worked without a contract on site?
“Also, expenses for the ramp for children with a disability and school furniture are being cut because of other expenses. How many materials are going to waste because of their mismanagement?”
Geoffrey van der Merwe, spokesperson for the Northern Cape Department of Education, says the project is being implemented through the DBSA, which was appointed as the implementing agent by the Department of Basic Education as part of the Accelerated School Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (Asidi) programme.
“The Northern Cape Department of Education is aware of the delays
currently affecting the project and is in regular communication with the DBSA to monitor progress and mitigate risks.
“According to the DBSA, the original contractor was formally terminated due to non-performance, following due legal process.
“All payments due to the terminated contractor were processed, and as such, any outstanding payments to subcontractors and enterprises contracted under the main contractor, fall under that contractual agreement,” he says.
The DBSA is working with its legal department to assess payment requests to avoid instances of potential double payment.
Also, the DBSA has submitted additional documentation for legal review and is awaiting internal approval to release payments where possible.
Apparently, the procurement process to appoint a replacement contractor has already commenced.
A site briefing was held last week, and work is expected to resume in September, pending the appointment of the new contractor.
“The department acknowledges the impact these delays may have had on local workers.
“We continue to work closely with the DBSA to expedite the next phase of the project and to ensure that the Anderson Primary School receives the necessary infrastructure improvements as soon as possible.”
REMEDIES MANDATED
Continuing from p.1:
The report of the Health Ombudsman mandates emergency infrastructure repairs and medical equipment procurement within three to six months at both hospitals.
Hospitals must immediately end the practice of allowing unsupervised junior nurses to manage entire wards without professional nurse oversight, where they were left to make life-threatening decisions. Emergency response teams and comprehensive safety protocols must be established urgently, whilst disciplinary action proceeds against all implicated staff members.
Additionally, the investigation demands comprehensive nursing retraining focusing on risk assessment and care planning competencies. Healthcare workers must complete Advanced Psychiatric Nursing courses to properly manage high-risk patient populations.
All medical professionals require basic life support training from accredited bodies, alongside mandatory training in proper documentation and handover procedures to ensure continuity of care.
Within six to nine months, hospitals must appoint a permanent quality assurance manager and develop comprehensive standard operating procedures with mandatory staff training.
A proper supply chain management system must be established with qualified permanent personnel to prevent future procurement failures. Regular clinical audits and systematic performance monitoring will ensure ongoing compliance with national healthcare standards.
The investigation concluded that both hospitals showed gross negligence and systemic failure, violating patients’ constitutional rights to dignity and healthcare. ■
Lombaard
Die voorkant van die motor ná die ongeluk. Foto: Gustav Lombaard
Uncompleted construction work and building rubble at the Anderson Primary School in Griekwastad. Photo: Supplied
Son skyn nuut oor Bloemhof
HELENA
BARNARD
Nie ’n hoofstraat waarin maande se konstruksiewerk plaasvind, of ’n rivier wat sy walle oorstroom en erge vloedskade in die dorp veroorsaak het, het Bloemhof-inwoners verhoed om nié vir die Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar-kompetisie in te skryf nie.
Dié dorp teen die Vaalrivier is op Sondagaand 3 Augustus as wenner in dié gewilde kompetisie aangewys.
‘‘Vir ons is dit simbolies dat die son weer nuut oor die dorp skyn,’’vertel Daleen Steyn, projekleier van Bloemhof se Dorp van die Jaar-veldtog.
Sy het op 7 Maart ’n logo, wat die son oor die dam uitbeeld, op die nuutgeskepte Facebook-blad Bloemhof Dorp en Dam - Bloemhof Town and Dam geplaas.
Dié Facebook-blad sou gebruik word “as ’n positiewe ruimte om die omgewing van Bloemhof te geniet” en ook om inligting oor die kompetisie
Met die aanwys as Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar is van links Hannes van Wyk (aanbieder van Kwêla), René Wentzel (sakevrou en gemeenskapsleier in Bloemhof), Daleen Steyn (projekleier van die veldtog), Albert Nel (gemeenskapsleier), Maryke Haywood (bemarkingbestuurder van Lottoland SA) en Waldimar Pelser (direkteur van M-Net se premiumkanale). Foto: kykNET
bekend te maak.
Benoemings vir die kompetisie het op 14 Maart gesluit, en daardie oggend het Steyn per toeval ’n foto (sien voorblad) van die sonsopkoms,
regoor die brug by die Bloemhofdam, geneem.
‘‘Dit was vir my simbolies dat ons voluit vir die kompetisie gaan,’’ sê sy, en ook dat sy vanaf 14 Maart ’n ‘‘stille
Yonder Hartsfees om die draai
Ná vyf jaar is die Yonder Hartsfees steeds deel van verrigtinge in die Frances Baard-distriksmunisipaliteit, met meer as 24 000 besoekers.
Die hoofdoel van die fees, wat van Donderdag 4 September tot Sondag 7 September plaasvind, is bewusmaking van die behoeftes en omstandighede van die persoon wat met ’n gestremdheid leef. ’n Bykomende doel is om ’n inkomste te bekom vir finansiële volhoubaarheid van dié instelling. Dit bly ’n uitdaging om die persoon met ’n gestremdheid in die samelewing te integreer, werk vir hulle te skep en hul produkte wat in beskermde omstandighede vervaardig is te koop aan te bied.
ruimtes. Baie aandag en tyd is bestee om ’n rustige omgewing te skep, met ’n koffiestasie. Die wedstryd tussen die Springbokke en die All Blacks word tydens die fees op ’n groot skerm van 2mx3m vertoon, met ’n plaasontbyt voor die wedstryd. Met rustyd vind prystrekkings plaas. Die ouer-kind-braaigeleentheid vind die Sondag om 11:00 plaas. Dit is die ideale geleentheid vir ouers om bande met hul kinders te verstewig. Alle bestanddele word voorsien. Prettige vermaak sal gedurende die braaiery gebied word. Kinderland word ook vanjaar verbeter en uitgebrei, met ’n groot verskeidenheid springkastele en stampkarre.
vrede’’ gehad het dat Bloemhof gaan wen.
Ongeag daarvan dat die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Padagentskap (Sanral) die N12 deur die dorp, wat ook die hoofstraat is, herbou, of dat die Vaalrivier vroeër vanjaar twee maal erge vloedskade in die dorp veroorsaak het, het die veldtog volstoom voortgegaan. ’n ‘‘Rimpelspan’’, wat elk soos ’n klippie ’n rimpeling op water veroorsaak, is saamgestel. Enkele
aksies het ’n reeks rimpels veroorsaak en dit is deur die hele gemeenskap versprei.
‘‘Skielik is daar ’n beweging, ’n gevoel van saamhorigheid en ’n positiewe verandering wat almal raak," skryf Steyn op die Facebook-blad. Met die aanwys van die wenner het Waldimar Pelser, direkteur van Premium Kanale, vertel dat die volhoubaarheid van die planne oor ’n langtermyn wat deur die Bloemhof-span ingeskryf is, hom beïndruk het.
‘‘Dit is geweldig inspirerend,’’ sê hy oor dié dorp se gedetailleerde besigheidsplan, terwyl Maryke Haywoord, bemarkingsbestuurder van Lottoland, sê dit is wonderlik hoe mense weer eienaarskap van hul dorpe neem. Behalwe ’n groot makietie wat vir inwoners wag, ontvang Bloemhof R1miljoen prysgeld van Lottoland en ’n verdere R1miljoen lugtyd van kykNET. Die prysgeld moet volgens vaste riglyne tot voordeel van die dorp bestee word, met die opknapping van die hoofstraat een van die projekte.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER PROMISES SUSPENSE
A first-of-its-kind Murder Mystery Dinner will very soon be hosted at the historic Rudd House in Kimberley.
This is part of the McGregor Museum’s vision to deviate from static and formal visits to museums.
The dinner will be prepared by daughter and mother team, Cassi
Warren and Gayle Kotzé, of Slice of Nice at the McGregor Museum in Atlas Street. Limited space is available to attend the dinner and help solve the “murder mystery” in this house, which is renowned for its well-preserved Victorian architectural features − and a live-in ghost.
’n Groot toevoeging tot vanjaar se Yonder Hartsfees is die loopbaan-uitstalling van verskeie instellings, onder meer Standard Bank en die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD). Leerlinge kan die interessante aanbiedinge besigtig wat moontlikhede vir die jeug bied. Nog ’n toevoeging is die verbeterde uitstal-
ENJOY FINE DINING IN ELEGANCE
Two Vintage Pop-up Experiences, hosted by Andrew Benjamin, takes place at the historic Rudd House in Kimberley, which is a satellite of the McGregor Museum.
Benjamin, who recently won a second place in the TV series Kokkedoor: Vuur & Vlam, will be preparing a three-course menu, with drinks included and wine carefully selected from Northern Cape cellars.
The events commence at 15:00 and are described as “an unforgettable afternoon of fine dining in timeless elegance”. The dress code is smart casual. No vegan or lactose intolerance will be catered for.
Benjamin said currently the event for Saturday, 16 August, is fully booked, with a few places left for Saturday, 30 August.
Call Benjamin on 083 783 2821.
Alle kaartjies is op Open Tickets beskikbaar, of kan by die hekke gekoop word. Let op na die weekpakkette wat beskikbaar is teen ’n spesiale prys. Besoek die Facebook-blad Yonder Hartsfees vir meer inligting.
Jannie van Zyl, feesdirekteur NoordkaapBulletin is die gedruktemediaborg van die fees.
This event takes place on Friday, 15 August, from 18:00 to 21:30.
Tickets cost R325 per person, and booking is essential to avoid disapointment.
Contact Warren by dialling 082 839 7237 for more information about the event, as well as to book.
Die logo van Bloemhof Dorp en Dam.
Skep komposisie met ritme, herhaling van unieke verskynsel
Versamelvoëlneste wat die oog ritmies van een telefoonpaal na ’n volgende laat beweeg, is die tema van vele van die Noord-Kaapse kunstenaar Karen Knop se kunswerke. Een van haar weergawes hiervan het in 2022 ’n wêreldbekende komponis en pianis van New York, Margin Alexander, musiek laat hoor. Alexander het dié skildery op Instagram gesien en Karen gekontak, want hy het dit gekies as een van enkele kunswerke van oor die wêreld heen waarvoor hy ’n musiekstuk vir ’n konsert wou komponeer. Die konsert het in Maart 2022 in New York plaasgevind. Versamelvoëlneste kom slegs in dele van die Noord-Kaap, Namibië en Botswana voor; nêrens anders ter wêreld nie. Dit kan tot 4m diep wees, met ’n deursnit van 7m en ’n gewig van 1 ton, aldus dr. Doug Harebottle van die Gariep-voëlklub. Hierdie neste is net buite Groblershoop afgeneem. Foto: Helena Barnard
Juweeltjie
Smokkeljaart is Pharos Woordeboeke se Afrikaanse woord vir Julie. Dit is ’n huis waar, sonder die toepaslike lisensie, drank (en soms dwelms) verkoop word.
Van die ander kandidate was manosfeer (’n internetplatform waar tradisionele manlikheid propageer word, en waar dikwels op vroue neergesien word); en smakie (positiewe reaksie op ’n plasing, kommentaar, foto, video of ander inhoud deur ’n duim omhoog op Facebook, hartjie op Instagram en X, of ander ikoon wat goedkeuring simboliseer).
Pharos Dictionaries’ English word for July is AI Companion (an AI-powered assistant that offers social or emotional support).
Other candidates include clapback (a quick, clever reply to criticism or insult); and dirty money (money gained through illegal or unethical activities).
Kontak NoordkaapBulletin se ombudsman oor klagtes. Stuur alle klagtes, navrae of voorstelle oor die inhoud van die koerant aan ons ombudsman, George Claassen, by 021-8513232 of na mediaombud@novusmedia. co.za Geen redaksionele materiaal of advertensie mag gereproduseer word sonder die toestemming van Novus Media nie (artikel 12(7), Wet op Kopiereg 1978). NoordkaapBulletin
Twyfelhoekie
Hoofartikel
Raak betrokke, al wil jy nie met ’n tang daaraan vat
’n Mens is allermins lus vir mooipraatjies wanneer jy met ’n ou braaitang, wat lank reeds vir dié doel eenkant gehou word, ander se gemors op die sypaadjie voor jou huis optel. Want jou erf is presies daar waar die halfjackie, pakkie skyfies, braaihoender of ander eetding klaar verorber is, en waar swaartekrag as’t ware die leë verpakking uit ’n willose hand dwing.
Dan oorstroom ’n mangat van ’n hoofrioolpyp, wat knus teen jou huis verbystrek, dae aaneen.
Wanneer dit uiteindelik ontstop is, loop jy vies-vies en tel die onnoembare goed wat die munisipaliteit uit die rioolpyp gegrawe en net daar gelos het, met dieselfde tang op. Al wil jy nie eens met ’n tang daaraan raak nie.
Maar as jy dit nie doen nie, gaan niemand dit doen nie. En sienende blind dit systap.
Dan word die vuilgoedsakke in die straat, wat een maal ’n week reg oorkant jou hek opgestapel word, eers dae later deur die munisipaliteit afgehaal. Teen daardie tyd is die sakke bykans leeg gekrap, met die rommel omtrent die hele
straat en sypaadjie volgewaai.
Dan kom jy in woonbuurte en dorpe waar bogenoemde die norm is; waar mense elke dag in sulke omstandighede leef en dit op die oog af aanvaar. Hier is soveel kwessies waaroor ’n mens só vuisvoos voel dat jy jouself opgekrul in ’n hoek bevind: pasiënte wat in staatshospitale omkom weens swak sorg en powere infrastruktuur; nepotisme nog ’n onbevoegde, of een met ’n ellelange misdaadrekord, in ’n sleutelpos aangestel (gepaardgaande met ’n hengse ampsbenaming en ’n nog groter salarispakket); beloftes van beter omstandighede wat nooit ’n werklikheid word nie; die kontras tussen amptenare met duur Duitse motors en ontwerpersklere, teenoor wanhopige, honger kinders wie se kanse op ’n beter lewe weens korrupsie van hulle weerhou word; infrastruktuur wat uitmekaarval; werkloosheid; al hoe meer haweloses op straat; geweldsmisdaad; gesinsgeweld.
Die lys is byna eindeloos.
Al is dit hoe moeilik: Tree weg uit jou wegkruiphoek en takel ’n kwessie wat jou na aan die hart is, stukkie vir stukkie al voel dit of jy nie eens met ’n tang daaraan wil raak nie.
Atmosfeer se effek kring onverwags wyd uit
HANNES NOËTH
“Alles gaan oor atmosfeer.” Dit is die slotsom waartoe ons kom ná ’n dag se saampraat en wonder oor die saamstel van ’n program waarin belangrike inhoud gedeel moet word.
Mense onthou atmosfeer, reageer op atmosfeer en word ingebind deur ’n positiewe atmosfeer.
Wanneer ’n mens tussen mense is, wil niemand ontuis voel nie. Wanneer ons in die kerk is, verwag ons ’n bepaalde atmosfeer. So ook by die bruilofsmaal en so ook by die begrafnis. Dikwels is daar al verwys na die gedagte dat
Potpourri
mense onthou hoe jy hulle laat voel het. Goed of sleg. Positief of negatief. Dit is verseker só. ’n Vraag wat nou daarby aansluit, is: Watter atmosfeer skep jy of help jy skep?
Ons weet iemand kan in ’n omgewing inkom en net ’n reuse-verskil maak aan die atmosfeer wat daar heers of andersom natuurlik ook. Iemand wat negatief is, kan maklik ’n hele geselskap of geleentheid omdraai.
Dit geld vir die werksplek, die huis, die vriendekring, die spesiale geleentheid, die sommer net saamwees en wat ook al. ’n Negatiewe atmosfeer word presies só onthou: negatief. En ’n positiewe gesindheid word presies so onthou: positief.
’n Blommetjie in ’n vertrek maak die atmosfeer vrolik, goeie kos kleur die geleentheid in, vriendelikheid dra oor van een na ’n ander, en ’n sagte woord keer grimmigheid af. Daarom is dit geen geheim nie dat mense maklik plekke, mense en geleenthede met negatiewe konnotasies vermy; en maklik na positiewe plekke, mense en geleenthede gryp. Die vraag oor atmosfeer wat heers en geskep word, is dus nogal belangrik. Voel jou kinders by jou tuis? Is jou huis warm? Wat is die atmosfeer in ons erediens, in ons vriendekring, in ons kantoor en in ons werksplek?
Hoekom nog hier bly?
KARIN MULLER
Sy herken hom dadelik toe hy by die deur van die koffiewinkel instap. Nadat hy sy koffie bestel het, stap hy na haar toe. Hy twyfel of dit een van sy hoërskoolonderwyseresse is en vra haar daaroor uit. Sy bevestig sy vermoede.
Sy vra hom uit oor sy werk en hoe die afgelope paar dekades in sy lewe verloop het.
“Hoe is dit dat jy nog nie uit die Noord-Kaap weggetrek het nie?”
vra sy. “Dit voel of al die jongmense ons provinsie verlaat.”
Hy vertel haar dat hy onlangs eerste op ’n ongelukstoneel afgekom het. Uit die aard van sy beroep het hy dadelik noodhulp op die bestuurder van die voertuig toegepas.
Die man was baie ernstig beseer en hy het die noodhelikopter ontbied.
Kort nadat hy met die noodhulp begin het, het ’n ouer dame langs
hom kom stilhou.
“Wil jy nie varsgemaakte toebroodjies hê nie?” het sy deur die oop motorvenster geroep.
Hy het sy kop geskud en so hoflik moontlik beduie dat hy besig is om ’n man se lewe te probeer red. Daar is nie nou tyd vir toebroodjies nie.
Hy het met die noodhulp voortgegaan.
Ná wat soos ’n ewigheid gevoel het, het die noodhelikopter geland, en hy het gehelp om die bestuurder van die voertuig in te laai.
Met die opstyg van die helikopter het ’n moegheid hom oorval.
Hy het baie stadig na sy voertuig toe gestap, ’n paar lappe en ’n waterbottel uit die bagasieruim gehaal en sy hande begin skoonmaak.
Nadat hy die lappe en water gebêre het, het hy besluit om weer in die pad te val.
Op die enjinkap van sy voertuig het ’n fles koffie en varsgemaakte toebroodjies vir hom gewag.
“En dit is juis hierdie soort optredes wat my hier in die Noord-Kaap hou,” het die jongman sy vertelling afgesluit.
En watter atmosfeer skep jy of laat jy na? Wil mense by jou wees? Of eerder nie? Alles gaan oor atmosfeer. Wat is die gevoel en die stemming wat jy los?
Kameeldoring
Reik baie letterlik uit
CHARNÉ KEMP
“We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” Virginia Satir
’n Eensame ouma sit in haar leunstoel, haar arms om haarself gevou. Die stilte druk haar asem uit haar longe, die bloed uit haar hart. Sy smag na ’n omhelsing.
Dink aan die jong man wat ná ’n lang dag by die werk tuiskom na ’n leë huis. Geen reuk van ’n bredie, niemand wat hom verwelkom nie.
In ’n hoëtegnologie-era vergeet ons maklik van een van die mens se mees dringende behoeftes: fisieke aanraking. So natuurlik soos asemhaal, speel dit ’n onmisbare rol in fisieke en emosionele welstand. Navorsing toon dit is nie net ’n luukse nie, maar lewensbelangrik. Wanneer ons iemand aanraak of aangeraak word, stel ons liggaam oksitosien vry die “liefdeshormoon” wat stres verminder en ons immuunstelsel versterk. ’n Omhel-
sing kan kortisolvlakke verlaag en endorfiene vrystel. Vir babas en kinders is aanraking letterlik lewensbelangrik. Studies toon dat vroeggebore babas wat gereelde massering ontvang, vinniger groei en beter ontwikkel. Kinders wat in ’n omgewing met gereelde fisieke aanraking grootword, ontwikkel sterker emosionele intelligensie en beter verhoudings. Die sielkundige voordele van aanraking strek veel verder as wat ons besef. ’n Hand op die skouer in moeilike tye kommunikeer empatie op ’n manier wat woorde nie kan nie. Selfs vlugtige aanraking, soos ’n vriend wat jou arm saggies raak, kan jou gemoedstoestand lig. Ons leef in ’n tyd van armoede van aanraking. Sosiale afstandhouding, lang werksure en groeiende afhanklikheid van tegnologie ontneem mense. Dit dra by tot depressie, angs, ’n gevoel van isolasie. Jy kan bewustelike keuses neem om betekenisvolle fisieke kontak in jou lewe in te sluit. Omhels jou geliefdes langer. Aanraking is nie ’n luukse nie, dit is noodsaaklik.
Meaningful projects bring joy
After visiting the Helen Bishop Home in Kimberley earlier the year, two matriculants of the Diamantveld High School realised how big the need is at this orthopedic aftercare facility.
Helen Bishop cares for approximately 60 children and young adults with physical disabilities. After their first visit, Conduard Katzke and Wiandie Botha, finalists in the school’s Mr and Miss Diamantveld competition, engaged in several projects to improve the children’s quality of life.
One of their biggest projects was equipping the volunteers’ accommodation facility with a fridge, microwave and kettle.
A specially designed walking frame was donated, which supports children with disabilities to walk. This promotes their mobility, encourages independence, and boosts self-confidence. This was made possible through funds raised by the entry fees of a competition, as well as a donation from an anonymous individual.
A second project undertaken by Conduard and Wiandie was the creation of a play area. Although toys were regularly
made a donation.
As soon as the balls were handed over, the children immediately started playing. The project addressed a practical need, but also brought joy to these children.
During one of the visits to the home, the staff mentioned that five of the children attend school, but do not have the necessary school supplies. This led to a third project.
Matric learners were approached to donate school bags, and the community generously contributed. Enough donations were received to compile a complete “back to school” package for each child. Each package included a school bag, water bottle, book bags, portfolio files and a pencil case.
"Like" en volg: NoordkaapBulletin is op Facebook. Kry saam met meer as 67 000 volgelinge skakels na stories op die koerant se webwerf. Inligting oor spesiale aanbiedinge en kompetisies verskyn ook hier. Besoek noordkaapbulletin. co.za vir topstories van die dag, wat nasionale en internasionale nuus insluit. Besoek die nasionale nuusplatform by novanews.co.za. Die gebruik van albei platforms is gratis.
MUNICIPALITY / MUNISIPALITEIT
VOORGESTELDE ONDERVERDELING EN KONSOLIDASIE OP GEDEELTE 1 (HOPEFIELD) VAN DIE PLAAS 267 EN RESTANT VAN DIE PLAAS 268, BARKLEY WES AFDELING, KGATELOPELE PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT NOORD-KAAP PROVINSIE. Kennis geskied hiermee dat 'n aansoek om onderverdeling en konsolidasie ingevolge Ar�kel 7.8 van die Kgatelopele Handleiding vir die Grondgebruikbestuurstelsel en Aansoekprosedures vir Grondgebruikbeheer Aansoeke (2019) dat die Kgatelopele Munisipaliteit 'n aansoek ontvang het ooreenkoms�g met Ar�kels 3 (iii), 3 (v) en 3 (vii) van die Kgatelopele Grondgebruiksbeheerverordening (2019) saamgelees met die Wet op Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur 16 van 2013 vir die volgende. 'n Afskrif van die aansoek en stawende dokumentasie is gedurende kantoorure (vanaf Maandae tot Vrydae tussen 07:30 tot 13:00 en 14:00 tot 16:30) by die Munisipale Kantore beskikbaar vir besig�ging. Lede van die pubiek word genooi om voor of op Vrydag, 08 September 2025, skri�elike kommentare, besware of vertoë te rig en voor te lê, tesame met die redes daarvoor aan die Munisipale Bestuurder ten einde Mnr Wanga Madavhu (E-pos: townplanner@kgatelopele.gov.za, Faks: (053) 384 86001) by die Ruimtelike Beplanning Grondgebruikbestuur en Boubeheer afdeling te bereik. Enige persoon wat nie kan skryf nie, kan die Munisipale Kantore by bogenoemde adres besoek waar Mnr Wanga Madavhu, die Stadsbeplanner van die Munisipaliteit, daardie persoon sal help om hul kommentaar beswaar of voorlegging te registreer
Besonderhede van die aansoek is soos volg:
1. Aansoeker: Macroplan (verteenwoordig deur Jacobus Ma�heus Kühn) namens Nel en Seuns Boerdery Trust (Reg. No. IT241/2001/K) [Plaas 267.1] & Gert Johannes Hermias Wilhelmus Nieuwoudt (Id. No. 600116 5054083) [Plaas 268.0]
received as donations, most were not suitable for children with physical disabilities. The children enjoyed playing with balls, but few were available.
A community campaign was launched requesting the donations of any type of ball. The response was overwhelming. Various types were collected, including nine rugby balls, ten each for netball, soccer and mini soccer, as well as a netball hoop. Griquas Rugby also
The aim was to provide basic school items and to boost the children’s self-confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
Additionally, story, music and Christian DVDs, games and puzzles were donated to enhance free-time activities and leisure time.
Stickers, which are sold as part of the annual national Casual Day campaign, can be purchased at Helen Bishop. Dial 062 543 5900.
2. Grondbeskrywing en oppervlakte: Gedeelte 1 (Hopefield) van die Plaas Nommer 267: 1027.5829ha Restant van die Plaas Nommer 268; 1761.1526ha
2.1 Huidige Sonering: C.A.2 Landbou
2.2 Eiendom adres: ±28km suidoos van Danielskuil geleë.
3. Aard van die aansoek: Die eienaar van die Plaas 267.1 beoog om 'n gedeelte van die aangrensende Plaas 268.0 te koop en dit met eersgenoemde Plaas te konsolideer, ten einde bogenoemde moontlik te maak, moet goedkeuring verkry word vir die volgende:
• Die onderverdeling van `n ±670ha gedeelte van die Restant van die Plaas Nr 268 Die konsolidasie van die onderverdeelde gedeelte met Gedeelte 1 (Hopefield) van die Plaas Nr 267;
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION AND CONSOLIDATION ON PORTION 1 (HOPEFIELD) OF THE FARM 267 AND REMAINDER OF THE FARM 268, BARKLEY WEST RD, KGATELOPELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE.
No�ce is hereby given that an applica�on for subdivision and consolida�on in terms of Sec�on 7.8 of the Kgatelopele Manual for the Land Use Management System and Applica�on Procedures for Land Use Control Applica�ons (2019) that the Kgatelopele
9 AUGUST
A CANSA Shades of Pink Walk takes place from 08:00 in the parking area of the Mediclinic Gariep in Kimberley. Several free health scans and exams will be available on the day.
A Shavathon also takes place, and stalls will sell refreshments.
Call Denise Coetzee on 076 351 0065 for bookings.
’n Vrouedag vind vanaf 10:00 in die NG kerksaal in Victoria-Wes plaas. Die tema is "Wat is jou lewenspakkie?" Musiek word verskaf, en ’n blommedemonstrasie vind plaas.
Bel vir Elize Perrin by 082 774 3824 vir meer inligting.
11 AUGUSTUS
Die jaarvergadering van die ACVV Kuruman vind om 14:00 in die saal van die Heuwelsig-aftreeoord plaas. Alle skenkers en belanghebbendes word genooi om die vergadering by te woon. Skakel 053 712 1862 vir inligting.
30 AUGUST
The Kimberley Markets are at The Big Hole from 10:00. A wide variety of stalls with an assortment of food, arts and crafts, home-made goods, and more, will sell their products. Live entertainment, as well as entertainment for children, will be available. Call Marais Tesner on 082 309 7885.
Municipality has received an applica�on in accordance with Sec�ons 3(iii), 3(v) and 3(vii) of the Kgatelopele Land Use Management By-law (2019) read together with the Spa�al Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 for the following: A copy of the applica�on and suppor�ng documenta�on is available for inspec�on at the Municipal Offices during office hours (Mondays to Fridays between 07:30 and 13:00 and 14:00 and 16:30). Members of the public are invited to submit wri�en comments, objec�ons or representa�ons, together with the reasons therefor, to the Municipal Manager on or before Friday, 08 September 2025 to Mr Wanga Madavhu (Email: townplanner@kgatelopele.gov.za, Fax: (053) 384 8600) at the Spa�al Planning, Land Use Management and Building Control Division. Any person who cannot write may visit the Municipal Offices at the above address where Mr Wanga Madavhu, the Town Planner of the Municipality will assist that person to register their comment, objec�on or submission. Par�c�lars of the applica�on are as follows:
1. The Applicant: Macroplan (represented by Jacobus Ma�heus Kühn) on behalf of Nel en Seuns Boerdery Trust (Reg. No. IT241/2001/K) [Farm 267.1] & Gert Johannes Hermias Wilhelmus Nieuwoudt (Id. No. 600116 5054 083) [Farm 268.0]
2. Land descrip�on and extent: Por�on 1 (Hopefield) of the Farm Number 267: 1027.5829ha Remainder of the Farm Number 268: 1761.1526ha
2.1 Exis�ng Zoning: C.A.2 Agriculture
2.2
FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
21 August 2025 at 12h00, 51 Drakensberg Avenue, Carters Glen, Kimberley 8300 80/20 Where
(053) 8380 928. For SCM matters Mr E. Tlhageng at (053) 8380 946.
Conduard Katzke and Wiandie Botha in the Helen Bishop Home, with one of the young residents testing out the new walking frame. Photo: Supplied
Nuance captured in old snapshots
CHARNÉ KEMP
At a recent workshop on Kimberley’s history, Robert Hart showcased his favourite photographs from the collection that documents Kimberley and Southern Africa’s mining heritage. Hart is the curator of the photographic collection at the Duggan-Cronin Photographic Gallery, which is a satellite museum of the McGregor Museum.
The workshop, “Mining lives and relations: Multi-species histories of mineral extraction in Southern Africa,” brought together historians, geologists, and archaeologists to share knowledge and discuss the region’s complex past.
“Photographs can tell us so much, but at the same time, they raise many questions,” Hart said.
“My chosen selection is somewhat random, but I have chosen images that I find particularly striking for their content and aesthetic qualities.”
When assisting researchers, Hart poses basic questions about each photograph: What does it show? Where and when was it taken? Who took the image? What was their purpose? Does it have a caption?
“How do you, as an individual viewer, respond to the photograph?” he asked.
“If an image is accompanied by a caption, it will affect the way that the viewer responds. So depending on the context, it is sometimes useful to display an image without
an accompanying caption, to let the image speak for itself.”
Hart used artificial intelligence (AI) to describe one famous image of the Big Hole, a large excavation showing mounds of earth at different levels and ropeways leading from the edge of the pit.
The AI described it as “a picture of a destroyed city.”
“The caption states the picture is about working on the Kimberley mine, but to me it is a startling image,” Hart said.
“It says so much about the scramble to get diamonds out of the earth. Colesburg Kopje was demolished by hand. The diggers in the picture are just tiny specks. To me, the scene is nightmarish.”
Anthony Trollope, in his 1878 book South Africa, wrote that places where men are attracted by the desire of gain “seem to be so repulsive that no gain can compensate for the miseries incidental to such a habitation”.
Kimberley in the early years was indeed a rough and ready place.
A 1917 picture taken at Riverton shows the Vaal River in flood.
“So we also have a record of climatic conditions. The strange colours make it aesthetically pleasing. The light effects create a certain mood. Some historic pictures are therefore also artistic.”
Water was a constant challenge in early Kimberley (as it is today). There was no piped water during the diamond rush, and water was brought in by the barrel. Kimberley only got a constant water supply in 1883, when the pipeline from Riverton was completed.
Hart particularly favours a street scene portraying well-to-do people with horse-drawn vehicles and corrugated iron buildings in the background.
“It is obviously carefully staged; nothing suggests the man is a digger. Look closer and you will notice
water barrels on the carts, and a dog underneath one of them.”
Another compelling image shows a young boy in a widebrimmed hat and frilled white shirt, seated at a garden bench reading a book. He was Jack Drummond Rudd, son of Henry Percy Rudd and grandson of Charles Rudd. The boy later became a director of De Beers.
“To me, the image conjures up a whole epoch about the classes that lived in Kimberley, from lower to upper,” Hart said.
He also highlighted a picture of corrugated buildings on Old Main Street under a heavy snow blanket, from 1876. These buildings, like the James Farrelly Criterion Bakery, were constructed of prefabricated material from England, shipped to South Africa and transported by wagon until the railway arrived.
The railway line from Cape Town opened on 28 November 1885, a significant occasion. Hart recalled reading about the ceremony in local newspapers: “The day was blazing hot. The crowd endured two extra hours in increasing heat as the train was delayed. By the time the governor gave his speech, the marquee was like an oven. The fire brigade was called to hose down the tent, soaking many of the exquisitely dressed VIPs in the process.”
“You can just imagine,” Hart chuckled, “all these very important people getting soaked.
“The newspapers describe everything in detail, so they really are useful if you can pinpoint a date and find the report on events.”
APPLICATION TO LEASE STATE LAND
Property description Portion 0 Rietvlei Nr 431, Portion 2 Rietvlei Nr 431; situated in the Hantam Local Municipality in the Namakwa District.
Total Extent 4623.8019 Hectares
Current Farm Use Breakdown Livestock Production (32 ha/LSU)
Category of lessee Category 3 (annual turn-over between R1 000 000.00 and R10 000 000 00)
Commodities Red Meat Farm location 45 km from Calvinia on the R27 road to Loeriesfontein LPID 460812; 860813
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Applicants must be Africans, Indians, and Coloureds, who are South African citizens. The African in this context includes persons from the rst nations of South Africa.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older and have a valid South African bar-coded identity document (ID). Applicants must indicate their current farming area, e.g., communal or commonage, if any
• Priority shall be given to women. The successful applicant must be willing to stay on the farm full time for the duration of the lease contract.
• Applicants must indicate the farming resources they have or submit proof of access to resources for the farming operation as own contribution, i.e., capital, equipment, machinery assets, etc. 3-5 years farming experience will be an added advantage.
MANDATORY DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES
• Completion of the application form in full and attachment of all mandatory supporting documents as indicated thereon.
• In the case of a natural person: a certied copy of the applicant’s barcoded South African ID. In the case of a juristic person: Unabridged egal entity registration certicate, a resolution appointing the representative and a share register
• A signed declaration form indicating that the applicant s not a public servant or a public of ce bearer In the case of legal entities, all members must sign the said declaration.
Shortlisted candidate/s will be required to submit a business proposal/plan.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of a livestock branding certicate registered in her /his own name.
• Applicants must indicate and provide proof of farming resources they have or submit proof of access to resources for the farming operation as own contribution, i.e., capital, equipment, biological assets (e.g., cattle, goats, etc.) and mechanisation.
• Shortlisted applicants falling within the prioritised target groups are expected to attend farm orientations & evaluation interview at a time & place determined by department.
• If shortlisted you will be required to avail yourself, your related farming machinery and equipment and your livestock (biological assets) for verication purposes and attend evaluation interviews at a time and place determined by the department.
• Successful candidate/s will be required to undergo a skills assessment to identify skills gaps, which the department will assist with the necessary training.
• If not contacted within 90 days after closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
• Correspondence will only be limited to the successful applicants.
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND POLITICIANS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE DO NOT QUALIFY
For further information, please visit www.dlrrd.gov.za/the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development office, New Public Building, Cnr Stead & Knight Street, 6th Floor at Registry, Kimberley 8301 and Department of Land Reform and Rural Development; 11 Robinson Street, Upington 8800. Applicants can also contact Ms. M Cloete on
forms may be downloaded from the department’s website http://www.dlrrd.gov.za or obtained from
must be hand delivered to the above departmental ofces no later than 25 August 2025, at 16h00. All
delivered. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants who previously
The opening of the railway line in Kimberley on 28 November 1885. Photos: McGregor Museum
An urban scene circa 1880’s. This photo was most possibly carefully staged, says Robert Hart.
Jack Drummond Rudd at The Bungalow, also known as Rudd House, circa 1912.
Old Main Street in a heavy fall of snow, circa 1876.
Robert Hart
Still serving strong after 97 years
CHARNÉ KEMP
The sound of clinking cutlery and warm conversation filled the Siege Shellhole in Cassandra, Kimberley, on a chilly July afternoon as members of the Memorable Order of Tin Hats (Moths) gathered for their annual Christmas-in-July charity lunch.
Amid the fellowship, one table setting remained untouched, a candle flickering beside an empty plate in memory of soldiers who never came home.
“That is very sacred to us,” said Herman Schwikkard, the Old Bill (leader) of the Siege Shellhole.
“We always do a little salute. It is to say we will remember all the comrades who have passed. Our ideals are true comradeship, mutual help for charity, and sound memory to remember the fallen.”
The Sunday roast was more than a meal. It was part of an ongoing charity drive supporting elderly residents in
he experienced in the trenches.
Working under the pseudonym “EVO” for Durban’s Mercury newspaper, Evenden established the Order based on principles of concord and harmony, operating independently of race, religion, or politics.
old age homes, people with disabilities, and children in care facilities across the region.
Founded in Durban in May 1927 by Charles Alfred Evenden, the Moths have been helping fellow veterans and community members in need for 97 years. Evenden, a London-born cartoonist who served with Australian forces at Gallipoli during World War I, envisioned an organisation that would preserve the front-line camaraderie
Today, the spirit of service continues through practical support that extends far beyond the veteran community. The organisation's charitable work includes funding prosthetics for soldiers who lost limbs in the South African Border War and paying for eye operations for veterans facing blindness. Their “jar of hope”, filled with a dried soup mixture sufficient to feed four people, provides emergency food assistance, while donations from local farmers allow them to distribute fresh vegetables.
“We take food donations to rest havens like old age homes, give presents to children, and help ex-servicemen or women in need,” explained Melvin Gouws, the Wee Bill (deputy leader).
“Because we are a non-profit organisation, we need community support.”
Plan lei maatskaplike sektor
“Ons leef in uitdagende tye, maar dit is nie uniek nie. Elke era het sy storms. Ons moet ophou om probleme aan die volgende geslag oor te dra. Daar is nie maklike antwoorde nie, maar daar ís antwoorde. Ons het die vermoë, geskiedenis en die roeping om dit te vind.”
Só het Hannes Noëth, uitvoerende direkteur van Solidariteit Helpende Hand, op die bekendstelling van die Toekomsplan van Solidariteit se Maatskaplikewerkersnetwerk in middel Julie gesê.
Dié plan dui aan dat die maatskaplike sektor van krisisidentifikasie na toekomsbou moet oorskakel. Dit dui op ’n duidelike verskuiwing weg van die blote uitwys van krisisse en ’n gekla na gefokusde toekomsbou en selfstandige optrede. Kundiges, gemeenskapsorganisasies en ander belanghebbendes het hiertydens die tema “Van krisis na toekoms: Die maatskaplike sektor neem beheer” bespreek en ’n nuwe rigting vir maatskaplike ontwikkeling in Suid-Afrika te bepaal.
Dit bevat aanbevelings en uitvoerbare stappe om die sektor te hervorm en versterk, en ook verskeie sleutelinisiatiewe. Die plan spreek ook kernuitdagings aan en bevat verskeie doelwitte om groter selfstandigheid, doeltreffendheid en professionele integriteit in die sektor te bewerkstellig.
Bianca Smit, netwerk-
koördineerder van Solidariteit se Maatskaplikewerkersnetwerk, sê die kern is gemeenskapsgedrewe verantwoordelikheid.
“Ons wag nie meer op die staat nie. Ons neem self die leiding vir ons gemeenskappe, deur ons mense, volgens ons plan,” sê Smit. Sy benadruk dat volhoubare verandering slegs moontlik is indien gemeenskappe self betrokke raak.
Dr. Dirk Hermann, bestuurshoof van Solidariteit, beklemtoon die rol van gemeenskappe en die belangrikheid van maatskaplike werkers.
“Maatskaplike werkers is die binders wat gemeenskappe versterk en byeen hou. ’n Gemeenskap wat bind, is sterk, soos ’n driedubbele tou dit breek nie maklik nie. Diensbaarheid, ondersteuning en lojaliteit is die drade wat gemeenskappe inmekaarvleg en maatskaplike werkers is die binders.”
Hermann wys daarop dat die verval van staatsverantwoordelikheid ’n werklikheid is, maar dat dit ’n geleentheid bied vir gemeenskappe om self verantwoordelikheid te neem.
Noëth beskryf die plan as ’n keerpunt rakende die manier waarop die gemeenskap krisisse benader.
“Die bedoeling was ’n beraad van hoop, wat sê daar ís ’n toekoms. Ons moet daarnatoe werk. Dit gaan nie vanself kom nie. Ons is nie aangewese op iemand anders nie. Ons kan nie wag vir die antwoorde nie; ons moet dit gaan haal,” sê Noëth.
“Verlede jaar het ons 67 krisisse geïdentifiseer. Hierdie jaar het ons begin om planne te beraam om dit op te los. Dit is nie kitsoplossings nie, maar dit is planne wat hoop en rigting gee,” voeg hy by.
Hy benadruk dat die beraad nie ’n kla-sessie was nie, maar ’n strategiese, doelgerigte poging om oplossings te soek.
Bursary fuels passion of uplifting young ones
Driven by her passion for nurturing young minds, Masego Eutricia Tlhageng, originally from Kimberley, graduated with a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase from the University of the Free State this year.
A beneficiary of the Matla a Bokone Scholarship Programme, Tlhageng’s dedication to education, especially Early Childhood Development (ECD), stems from her desire to help build strong foundations for young learners.
Established five years ago, the scholarship programme supports and impacts students within a 50km radius of the
The group organises monthly fundraising events throughout the year.
December marks a special milestone the Siege Shellhole’s 70th anniversary.
Beyond charity work, the Moths maintain a collection at their shellhole, preserving artifacts from various conflicts to ensure military history remains accessible in future.
“We are not just a military organisation,” Gouws emphasised.
“We remember the contributions of men and women in different wars. Imagine how our world would look if Germany had not been defeated in the Second World War.”
As the original ex-servicemen aged, the organisation has adapted to ensure its mission continues. A few years ago, membership opened to women, and non-veterans can join as “shellhole supporters”, taking on roles such as adjutant or Pay Bill.
“Our shellhole was the first to allow women, and we formed the Diamond Raiders,” Schwikkard noted.
The Raiders visit other shellholes in friendly “raids”, fostering interaction
and joint events.
The hierarchy within the Moths reflects military tradition the Old Bill leads each shellhole, supported by Bills and Blokes, along with specialised roles like adjutant, sergeant major, and Pay Bill. The heart of the organisation remains unchanged from Evenden’s original vision: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their community.
As the last plates were cleared from the July charity lunch and the memorial candle was respectfully extinguished, the Moths’ commitment to service, both to fallen comrades and those still fighting life’s battles, burned as brightly as ever.
New members, both veterans and civilians, are welcome to join this organisation where remembrance meets action, and where a Sunday roast becomes a powerful statement of community care.
The Siege Shellhole meets monthly and welcomes new members.
For more information, contact Gouws on 083 708 0116 or write to gouwsmelvin@icloud.com.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A WATER USE LICENSE
The Louw Steytler Family Trust, registered owner of Portion 1 of the Farm Bleskop no 1213, RD of Faurismith intends to apply for the renewal of a water use licence (License No: B31/3/77/12/2M) AND the transfer of water use in terms of section 25(2) of the National Water Act no 36 of 1998, from Portion 20 of the Farm Rust no 1160, RD of Fauresmith of which it is also the registered owner
3
(a) Authorised Licensed volume (for renewal): 28ha at 11 000m per 3 hectare for the abstraction of 308 000m for irrigation on the above property situated in the jurisdiction area of the Orange River (Van Der Kloof) Government Water Control Area.
3
(b) Volume to be transferred: 12ha at 11 000m per hectare for the 3 abstraction of 132 000m for irrigation on the above property situated in the jurisdiction area of the Orange River (Van Der Kloof) Government Water Control Area.
3 AREA TO BE IRRIGATED: 40ha at 11 000m per hectare per annum.
Any objections are to be lodged in writing within 60 days of the publication of this notice with the Department of Water & Sanitation at:
Address: WULA Manager (DWS)
Mr. Byron Fortuin P.O. Box 528
Bloemfontein 9300
Telephone: 051 405 0122
Email: FortuinB@dws.gov.za
Applicant: Louw Steytler Family Trust
C/O Groenewalds Attorneys P.O. Box 182
solar plant, providing them with necessary financial and academic resources to further their education.
“This came at a critical time when my family was struggling financially, especially after my parents incurred significant debt to pay for my first year of studies. Receiving this bursary lifted a tremendous burden off my parents’ shoulders, and I remain deeply grateful to Matla A Bokone for providing me with the opportunity to achieve my academic goals,” she said.
Humansdorp 6300
Tel: 042 2911 634
Email: uys@groenewalds.com
From the left are Melvin Gouws (Wee Bill, deputy leader), Herman Schwikkard (Old Bill, leader) and Marius Nagel (adjutant).
Die sprekers by die Toekomsberaad is van links Heinrich Hurter, dr. Llewelyn Curlewis, Connie Mulder, Marietta Kemp, Hannes Noëth, Bianca Smith en dr. Dirk Hermann. Foto: Verskaf
Masego Eutricia Tlhageng
T3505/2004 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
DADA BOTTLE STORE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY IN TERMS OFSECTION 96 OF THE ACT FOR A LICENCENorthern Cape Gambling and Liquor Act,Act 6 of 2024?
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: KAI GARIB MUNICIPALITY
2. Full name, street and postal address of applicant: SURESH KALIYAMURTHY
3. Kind of license applied for: BOTTLE STORE ?
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:
6. Extra items to be sold (section 4(5)(a) and (b))
T3505/2004 passed by MAGARENG MUNICIPALITY in favour of the DANIEL HAROLD NEL and LYDIA NEL in respect of certain: Erf 1990, WARRENTON Situated in the Magareng Municipality District of Kimberley Northern Cape Province 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 5 DAY OF JULY 2025.
C.L. TOWELL TOWELL & GROENEWALDT ATTORNEYS
T783/1978 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 Transportakte No T783/1978 gepasseer deur HENRY ERNEST KIRBY
(gebore 25 Mei 1923) ten gunste van ADRIAAN
JACOBUS JACOBS
(gebore 21 Julie 1926) ten aansien van Erf 685 ('n Gedeelte van Erf 146) Jan Kempdorp geleë in Phokwane Munisipaliteit Afdeling Vryburg Provinsie Noord Kaap. Groot 589 (Vyf Honderd nege en Tagtig) vierkante meter wat verlore geraak het of vernietig is. 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:
NOORD-KAAP te KIMBERLEY binne twee weke na datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing
Gedateer te Bloemfontein op hede die 30ste dag van JULIE 2025
T2982/1999 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 T2982/1999 passed by KOUMAS BOERDERY CC in favour of JOMANDIA BOERDERY CC in respect of certain
Portion 2 of the farm Merino number 550, situated in The District Hay, Province Northern Cape which has been lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection of issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge 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 7th day of August 2025
Duncan & Rothman PO Box 64, Kimberley, 8300 Ilene@duncan-rothman.co.za
Telnr : 0538384700
File Ref: FIR38/0764
TE4303/1993 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 CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP TE4303/1993 passed by the Municipality of the City of Kimberley in favour of Pogiso Daniel Nobengula, Identity Number 510503 5621 08 7 and Bothoboile Florence Nobengula, Date of Birth 2 December 1957, married in community of property to each other in respect of certain ERF 10890 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 Deed at Northern Cape within two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.
Dated at KROONSTAD on this 18TH day of July 2025
Applicant: DAWN BOTHA (LPCM – 60827)
Address: BOTHA
ATTORNEYS, 52 BRAND STREET
KROONSTAD
TL956/1988 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 Certificate of Registered Grant of Leasehold TL956/1988 passed by "Die Stadsraad van Galeshewe" in favour of KELATLHIKLWE IDA BOB, Identity Number 290629 0166 08 7, Unmarried in respect of certain ERF 6135 GALESHEWE 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 KROONSTAD on this 30TH day of July 2025
Applicant: DAWN BOTHA (LPCM – 60827)
Address: BOTHA ATTORNEYS, 52 BRAND STREET KROONSTAD
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES 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. Late estate: ELIZABETH MARIA ODENDAL, ID-no.: 350306 0016 086, date of birth: 06 MARCH 1935, date of death: 29 APRIL 2025, last address: ONS WONING OLD AGE HOME, PETRUSBURG Province of the Master's Office Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN. Estate-no. 3555/2025 TERBLANCHE ATTORNEY, DJ Terblanche, Executor, 9 Pretorius Street, Petrusburg, 9932. Email: legal @ditsim.co.za, Tel. 0739184442
DEWALD DU PREEZ (LPCM 61322) Rosendorff Reitz Barry Prokureurs
Rugby House 28 Roper Street Kimberley 8301 convey5@towellgroen.co.za TEL: (053) 832 6851 REF: ABS5/1487 BOEDELS: KREDITEURE EN DEBITEURE 4201 BOEDELKENNISGEWINGS
T617/2001 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 T617/2001 passed by PCC LIME LIMITEDREGISTRATION NUMBER 1907/002855/06 in favour of PIETER JOHANNES SMITIdentity Number 600106 5048 003 Divorced in respect of certain ERF 32 LIME ACRES 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.
A.A. OOSTHUIZEN IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE: ALWYN ABRAHAM OOSTHUIZEN IDENTITY NUMBER: 500327 5029 089 AND SURVIVING SPOUSE: JAKOBA OOSTHUIZEN IDENTITY NUMBER: 561117 0118 086 OF: 32 GOEDEHOOP AVENUE, ROYLDENE, KIMBERLEY, 8301 MASTER'S REFERENCE NUMBER: 167/2022
The Amended First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will lie open for inspection at the office of the Master of the High Court KIMBERLEY for a period of 21 (Twenty-one) days from date of publication. H P A VENTER Attorney for Executor DUNCAN & ROTHMAN P O BOX 64 KIMBERLEY 8300 Ref: MR VENTER/im/OOS60 /0001
E.S. Barnard IN die boedel van wyle ELSIE SOPHIA BARNARD gebore 3 April 1935 identiteitsnommer 3504030004087 en nagelate eggenoot/eggenote van 293 MAEDER STREET, VOSBURG 8780 Boedelnr. 001944/2024
Datum van afsterwe 12 May 2024
Enige persone wat eise teen die boedel het moet dit binne 30 dae vanaf 07 August 2025 by die eksekuteur by ondergemelde adres inlewer. Naam en adres van eksekuteur of gemagtigde agent Sanlam Trust 3rd Floor, Sable Corner, Conference Way, Century City, Cape Town Tel: 021 036 4179
M. VOSTER
In die Boedel van wyle MARTINUS VOSTER (ID 361224 5033 088) wie woonagtig was te COWBURNSTRAAT 21, KURUMAN, 8460
BOEDELNOMMER: 002923/2024
Skuldeisers en skuldenaars in bogemelde boedel word versoek om hul vordering in te lewer en hul skulde te betaal by die kantore van ondergenoemde binne 30 (DERTIG) dae vanaf 8 Augustus 2025.
PROKUREURS: GUSTAV DE VRIES PROKUREURS INC POSBUS 25 VREDENDAL 8160 renate@gdvlaw.co.za
In terms of Section 29 of the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate specified below to lodge such claims with the executor within such period of 30 days from the date of the latest publication of the notice as may be specified therein, further that all claims which would be capable of proof in case of the insolvency of the estate may be lodged under subsection (1) of the Act. Should no object thereto be lodged with the Master's concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. In the Estate of the Late: GALALETSANG EDITH PEME
Estate No: 3097/2024
Province: NORTHERN CAPE GALALETSANG EDITH PEME
Identity Number: 610712 0862 088
Date of death: 10 JANUARY
2024
Last Address: STAND NO. 1432, UNIT 2 MOTHIBISTAD, 8474
In die Boedel van wyle NICOLAAS DU PLESSIS (ID 521117 5062 080) wie woonagtig was te THOMPSON VIEW 21, KURUMAN, 8460
BOEDELNOMMER: 00651/2025
Skuldeisers en skuldenaars in bogemelde boedel word versoek om hul vordering in te lewer en hul skulde te betaal by die kantore van ondergenoemde binne 30 (DERTIG) dae vanaf 8 Augustus 2025.
PROKUREURS: GUSTAV DE VRIES PROKUREURS INC POSBUS 25 VREDENDAL 8160 renate@gdvlaw.co.za
C.E. VAN NIEKERK In die Boedel van wyle CATHERINA ELIZABETH VAN NIEKER K
Identiteitsnommer 261030 0051 087, in lewe 'n weduwee woonagtig te MANGAANSTRAAT 4, KURUMAN Distrik KURUMAN
BOEDELNOMMER: 003916/2022
Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in bogenoemde boedel ter insae lê by die Kantoor va die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te KIMBERLEY en 'n afskrif daarvan by die Landdroskantoor, KURUMAN, vir 'n tydperk van 21 (EEN EN TWINTIG) dae vanaf 8 AUGUSTUS 2025.
JOHANNES COENRAAD DE BEER gebore 03 APRIL 1960 identiteitsnommer: 6004035050083 van: 10 DUNBAR STRAAT, KIMBERLEY, 8301
Boedelnr.002136/2024
Datum van afsterwe 21 FEBRUARIE 2024
Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie – en Distribusierekening in bogenoemde boedel ter insae sal lê ten kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof, Kaapstad, en van die landdros, KIMBERLEY , vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae gereken vanaf 11 JULIE 2025.
Naam en adres Sanlam Trust van eksekuteur PO Box 1260, Sanlamhof 7532 of gemagtigde agent Tel: 021 0368613
Ref : CAROLE FESTER
Epos: carole.fester @sanlamtrust.co.za
M.M. VAN TONDER
In die Boedel van wyle
MARIA MARGHARETHA VAN TONDER
Identiteitsnommer 350801 0010 089, in lewe 'n weduwee woonagtig te
MIMOSAHOF VERSWAKTE
AFDELING, KURUMAN
Distrik KURUMAN
BOEDELNOMMER:
002896/2022
Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in bogenoemde boedel ter insae lê by die Kantoor van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te KIMBERLEY en 'n afskrif daarvan by die Landdroskantoor, KURUMAN, vir 'n tydperk van 21 (EEN EN TWINTIG) dae vanaf 8 AUGUSTUS 2025.
Liquidation and Distribution Accounts in Deceased Estates Lying for Inspection
In terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that a duplicate of the liquidation and distribution account (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estate mentioned below is lying open for inspection at the offices of the Master and Magistrate as stated, for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer, if specially mentioned) from the said date or from the date of publication hereof, whichever is the later, for all persons having an interest therein. If no objections thereto are lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the said account. Estate Number: 2090/2023
In the Estate of the Late: Johanna Susanna Wilke
Identity Number: 230508 0048 086
Date of Birth: 1923-05-08
Last Address: 180 Suikkerbossie Street, Van Der Kloof, Northern Cape, 8770
Date of Death: 2022-01-21
Master's Office: Kimberley
Name of Executor: Johanna Susanna Hepple Address: 4
Die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemede boedel sal vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 08 Augustus 2025 ter insae lê by die kantoor van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof KIMBERLEY
Indien binne gemelde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die betrokke
Meester ingedien word nie, gaan die eksekuteur oor tot die uitbetaling, ingevolge die rekening.
Identiteitsnommer 510511 5074 082, in lewe getroud binne gemeenskap van goed met ESTELL
VENTER Identiteitsnommer
550604 0158 082 woonagtig te PLAAS ROOIDAM, KURUMAN Distrik KURUMAN
BOEDELNOMMER: 0030981/4 023
Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in bogenoemde boedel ter insae lê by die Kantoor van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te KIMBERLEY en 'n afskrif daarvan by die Landdroskantoor, KURUMAN, vir 'n tydperk van 21 (EEN EN TWINTIG) dae vanaf 8 AUGUSTUS 2025.
PROKUREURS: DUVENHAGE & VAN DER MERWE
BEARESTRAAT 52B, POSBUS 63
KURUMAN 8460
FOON: 053 030 0094 5
E-POS: In die boedel van wyle PETRUS TJAART
STEPHANUS VENTER
Identiteitsnommer 510511 5074 082, in lewe getroud binne gemeenskap van goed met ESTELL
VENTER Identiteitsnommer 550604 0158 082 woonagtig te PLAAS ROOIDAM, KURUMAN Distrik KURUMAN
BOEDELNOMMER: 0030981/4 023
Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in bogenoemde boedel ter insae lê by die Kantoor van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te KIMBERLEY en 'n afskrif daarvan by die Landdroskantoor, KURUMAN, vir 'n tydperk van 21 (EEN EN TWINTIG) dae vanaf 8 AUGUSTUS 2025.
PROKUREURS: DUVENHAGE & VAN DER MERWE
BEARESTRAAT 52B, POSBUS 63 KURUMAN 8460
FOON: 053 030 0094 / 5
E-POS: marlene@dvdprok.co.za
W. Scott
In the Estate of the Late: Surname: Scott
First names: Walter Estate number: 01333/2024
Identity number:501111 5118 087
Date of death: 1/01/2024
Last address: 23 Albatros Street, Roodepan The FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 days from 8 August 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court Master of the High Court Kimberley and the Magistrate's Office, Kimberley. In case of a marriage in community of property: First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse:Pedra
Annette Sophia Scott Identity Number:500827 0757 089
Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: Ruan Fourie as Nominee of Old Mututal Trust, Advertiser Name:Exactum
Executors Trust Postnet Preller Suite 16, Private Bag x 01, Heuwelsig , 9332
Email: Irene@exactum.co.za
Kwaste wil WP ore aansit
Mik vir wen
HELENA BARNARD
As deelnemers in vanjaar se Curriebeker-reeks het die Griekwas tot dusver een wedstryd gewen, en een verloor.
Dié nederlaag was op 25 Julie tydens die aanvangswedstryde van die reeks toe hulle met 28 - 49 teen die Pumas verloor het.
In hul tweede wedstryd, teen die Boland Kavaliers op 3 Augustus, is die bordjies verhang toe Griekwas met 48 - 39 van die veld gestap het. Hiertydens het hulle vyf deurslaggewende punte op die punteleer verwerf.
Teen halftyd was die puntetelling 34 - 19 in die Kavaliers se guns, maar die Poubloues het teruggekeer veld toe met nuwe moed om hul agterstand in ’n verowering om te keer.
Dié span se vermoë om onder druk aan te pas en die situasie om te keer, weerspieël die drif wat hulle het om te wen. Dit kan hulle op Vrydag 8 Augustus ’n voet in die deur gee wanneer hulle
Clinton Britz (links) van die Hoërskool Diamantveld se eerste rugbyspan tydens die naweek se kragmeting teen die Hoërskool Trio van Kroonstad, met Jaydrain Jacobs langs hom.
Die Poubloues se mikpunt is immers minstens ’n plek in die halfeindstryd.
kragte teen die Westelike Provinsie (WP) meet. Die Poubloues se mikpunt is immers minstens ’n plek in die halfeindstryd. Op die oomblik is WP sewende op die punteleer, terwyl Griekwas die sesde plek bekleë.
Dié wedstryd vind om 15:00 op die Suzuki-stadion in Kimberley plaas.
Besoek Griquas Rugby - G.W.R.U. op Facebook vir meer inligting oor die kaartjiepryse.
Kyk ook uit vir die groepkompetisie waarin R10 000 kontant op die spel is vir die groep of skool met die beste gees en ondersteuning in die volgende twee tuiswedstryde.
Ná Vrydag se wedstryd, is die volgende tuiswedstryd op Vrydag 15 Augustus teen die Haaie.
Die eersterugbyspan van die Hoërskool Diamantveld het as wenners van die veld afgestap tydens die naweek se Wesgrow-wedstryd teen die Hoërskool Trio. Keanu Metler het planne met die bal, terwyl Hennie Swanepoel en JG van Heerden hom ondersteun. Foto’s: Verskaf
Skole-aksie hou tot bitter einde
HELENA BARNARD
In die laaste ronde van vanjaar se Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sportreeks het die Hoërskool Diamantveld se eerste rugby- en netbalspan dié van die Hoërskool Trio van Kroonstad laat les opsê, terwyl Diamantveld se eerstehokkiespanne in die stof gebyt het.
Tydens dié wedstryde op Saterdag 2 Augustus in Kimberley, het slegs een rugbyspan van Diamantveld nié as wenners afgestap nie, terwyl al sy netbalspanne gewen het. In al die hokkiewedstryde het Trio hul staal as wenners gewys.
Volgens schoolboyrugby.co.za is Diamantveld in 2018 en 2024 as rugbykampioene gekroon. In 2019 was die Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool (BVHS) wenners, in 2022 was BVHS en Hoërskool Witteberg gesamentlike wenners, en in 2023 was dit die Hoërskool Fichardtpark se beurt. Die res van die naweek se uitslae
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT WITH
One of Kimberley’s most cherished sporting traditions is back as the William Pescod Hockey Club (WPHC) gears up to host the William Pescod Memorial Tournament.
This takes place from 8 to 10 August at the Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) astro turf and multi-purpose hall.
Now in its 43rd year, the WPHC has long been a beacon of both athletic and academic excellence.
Founded in 1982, the club is deeply rooted in community spirit and is especially proud of its many scholar-athletes who balance their educational commitments with their passion for the game.
Konoha Martial Arts, with teams in Kuruman and Kathu, has delivered an outstanding performance and improved records by receiving 147 medals at the recent Free State Provincials and Northern Cape Trials.
Held in Bloemfontein at the end of July, this Northern Cape-based academy once again proved its dominance and dedication to excellence.
This achievement of taking home 70 gold, 51 silver, and 26 bronze medals placed the academy firmly among the top martial arts institutions in the country.
From dynamic displays in karate and kickboxing to dominant performances in combat sports, boxing and grappling, the Konoha teams left no doubt about their skill and preparation.
Konoha also secured first place in the junior boys and girls U16 divisions, earning the top trophies in these categories. Adding to the glory, the seniors covered second place overall.
The academy extended its heartfelt thanks to the leadership team of Sensei Armand Grobler, Janko
Janse van Vuuren, and Andrea Daries for their dedication.
For Konoha, this achievement goes beyond podium finishes. It represents unity, perseverance, and the embodiment of martial arts values: Respect, honour, and determination.
Shihan Rainer Jacobs, chief instructor, says with this incredible milestone behind them, Konoha Martial Arts looks ahead to future competitions - stronger, prouder, and more determined than ever.
FOCUS ON YOUTH, EDUCATION, BETTERMENT MAKES ITS RETURN
The annual tournament is more than a competitive showcase. It is also a heartfelt tribute to former WPHC players who have passed on, honouring the lives and legacies of Patrick Moses, Alistair Fredericks, Peter Adams, Micheline Tricam, Tyra Hannie, Clayton Frederick and Finley Brooker − figures who helped shape the identity of the club and inspired generations of players.
This year’s event promises an exciting lineup of youth and senior teams from Kimberley, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein coming together in a weekend that emphasises sportsmanship, development and community engagement.
“As a community-based club with a strong focus on youth and education, this tournament is a cornerstone of what we stand for,” said a WPHC spokesperson.
“It is not just about hockey − it is about celebrating a legacy, bringing people together, and investing in the future of our young athletes.”
To make the event a success, the WPHC is seeking sponsorship and financial assistance.
The club is appealing to local businesses, institutions, and individuals to support this impactful event through sponsorships, donations or in-kind contributions.
Sponsors will receive high-visibility exposure through branding opportunities at the venue, social media mentions, and public acknowledgements during the tournament.
“This is more than just an investment in sport,” added the spokesperson.
“It is a commitment to education, community development, and the legacy of excellence we strive to uphold.”
For sponsorship opportunities or to make a contribution, dial 083 265 3359 or write to wpescodhc@gmail.com; or visit the William Pescod Hockey Club on Facebook for more information.
George Whitehead van die Griekwas tydens die wedstryd teen die Boland Kavaliers. Volgens sarugby.co.za is Whitehead derde op die lys van top-puntemakers in vanjaar se Curriebeker-reeks. Foto: Griekwas
Team members of Konoha Martial Arts Kuruman are from the left, front: Lian van der Westhuizen (3 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze), Bonolo Malgas (2 gold, 5 silver), and GJ Swiegers (3 gold, 1 bronze); middle: Alex Markram (3 silver, 1 bronze), Boako Malgas (3 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze), Shihan Rainer Jacobs (chief instructor), Wian Makram (3 silver, 1 bronze), and Estienne Scholtz (5 gold, 3 silver); back: Elbert Esterhuizen (3 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze), S.J. Everts (6 gold, 3 silver), Senpai Kyle Barendse (coach), Sensei Armand Grobler (instructor), Gert-Pieter Esterhuizen (2 gold, 4 bronze), and Eoghan van Wyk (2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze). Photo: Supplied
