‘Griekwastad killer’ faces parole bid
CHARNÉ KEMP
The convicted “Griekwastad killer” is making his second attempt at freedom 13 years after the horrific events that shocked South Africa. The now 29-year-old convict will face the parole board again following a failed bid in 2024, bringing the tragic events of Good Friday 2012 back into sharp focus
The brutal killings remain etched in public memory: Deon, Christel, and young Marthella Steenkamp were murdered in their home at the Naauwhoek farm The perpetrator, then just 15 years old, is serving an effective 20-year sentence for murder, rape, and defeating the ends of justice
As the Department of Correctional
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Services reviews his case, haunting expert testimony from his 2014 trial casts a long shadow over his potential release The parole board faces a crucial dilemma regarding the offender’s psychological profile During sentencing, defence and state experts were sharply divided
Dr Larissa Panieri-Peter, a forensic psychiatrist, suggested the killings were a disorganised “shambles” requiring cognitive therapy However, state psychologist Major Bronwynn Stollarz painted a far darker picture
Stollarz identified “emerging psychopathic tendencies,” highlighting the extreme violence described as “overkill” and the calculated coldness the teenager displayed Most damning was his persistent denial of guilt
Stollarz’s analysis concluded: “Rehabilitation cannot occur if a person does
not take responsibility for their actions”
Former Judge President Frans Kgomo reinforced these concerns in his judgement, noting the chilling detail that the boy appeared to smile when news of his arrest was broadcast on radio The court determined the motive was self-preservation – killing the adults to conceal the rape of their daughter
According to Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo, all necessary interventions have been completed and the applicant’s profile will now be assessed by the parole board
South Africa’s parole system emphasises restorative justice A victim-offender dialogue has already taken place in Upington, where the offender’s willingness to accept responsibility may prove decisive in the board’s final decision
Centre offers major boost
The opening of the Segonyana Mall on 27 November marked a major milestone in the retail landscape of Kuruman
This eagerly awaited new shopping destination developed by the Moolman Group
is a community-focused centre designed to provide a safe and convenient shopping experience that brings together national brands and essential services under one roof
Construction of the mall began on 2 December 2024 and this project reflects the Moolman Groups ongoing commitment to helping the local area grow by creating jobs, supporting small businesses and uplifting the community Strategically located at the corner of Tsening Road and Breë Street directly opposite the main taxi rank Segonyana Mall occupies approximately 11 000 m² of retail space The design prioritises accessibility and comfort, with single-level parking and comprehensive on-site security
Shoppers can look forward to anchor tenants such as Shoprite and Boxer alongside household names such as Mr Price, Pep, Markhams Sheet Street, Home Choice Total Sports Sportscene and Choice Clothing
With essentials such as
Capitec Bank and Arrie Nel Pharmacy providing daily convenience and local favourites like Roots Butchery and Boxer Liquor adding community character the mall’s line-up of 34 stores offers a well-balanced tenant mix
To commemorate this milestone an event was held on 26 November, bringing together municipal manager Martin Tsatsimpe development partner Velaudan and key delegates from local authorities Retailer partners and other important stakeholders also attended Guests were treated to a choir performance by the
Kuruman Primary School, along with a vibrant marimba showcase by the Agisanang Arts Ensembles
This project symbolises the power of collaboration between government and the private sector Our partnership with the Moolman Group and their partner Mr Velaudhan reflects a shared vision for sustainable development job creation and economic opportunity
This mall rises from an area once overshadowed by crime transforming it into a vibrant and safe economic node that gives Kuruman
renewed hope and possibility, Tsatsimpe added Segonyana Mall prioritises local participation During construction, significant opportunities were created for local contractors and workers
The opening of Segonyana Mall is a proud moment for Kuruman ” said John Valtyn
Being part of this journey has been an incredible experience and I am proud to see this vision come to life
Segonyana Mall is more than a shopping centre; it is a space that brings people together It marks a new chapter for Kurumans CBD
Honoured at end of holding office
The Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) second vice-chancellor and principal, Prof Andrew Crouch,was honoured at a ceremony that marked the end of his tenure at the university Milestones highlighted during his tenure include the launch of the Lesedi la Afrika Endowment Fund,establishment of the Talent Pipeline Programme,and working with Justice Steven Majiedt acquiring the iconic Harry Oppenheimer House through a donation from De Beers At the event on 26 November,Crouch said he was filled with hope for the future of the SPU He said the presence of the university in Kimberley was there for everyone to see and experience,with growth in student numbers,staff,infrastructure and its acceptance by the community At the event are,from the left,Prof Yunus Ballim (first vice-chancellor and principal of the SPU),Crouch,Prof.Debra Meyer (vice-chancellor and principal designate) and Justice Majiedt (former SPU chancellor and current Constitutional Court Judge) PHOTO: Sol Plaatje University
Twee vermeende
‘meelopers’ kry borgtog
CHARNÉ KEMP
Die Hooggeregshof in Kimberley het onlangs borgtogappèl-uitsprake in die aansoeke van drie vermeende meelopers van George Peters, bekend as Barney, gelewer
Peters is die vermeende bendeleier van die Hollanders-bende waarin 16 aangeklaagdes tereg staan op 117 aanklagte wat met bende-bedrywighede verband hou
Waarnemende regter T Tyuthuza het in uitsprake einde November borgtog aan twee appellante toegestaan terwyl ’ n derde in aanhouding moet bly
In drie van die beskuldigdes se hernude poging om op borgtog vrygelaat te word, het regter Tyuthuza bevind die laer howe wat borgtog aanvanklik geweier het, het in die geval van Tshepo Malambi en Micheal Peters regsfoute gemaak, en sy het borgtog van R5 000 elk aan hulle toegestaan
Britney Arends se borgtogaansoek op nuwe feite en aansoek om appèl teen die weiering van haar eerste borgtogaansoek is verwerp
Die regter het in twee gevalle bevind die Kimberley streekshof het versuim om die getuienis behoorlik te ontleed
Die laer hof se bevindings oor
risiko’s is nie met duidelike feite gestaaf nie
Malambi se suksesvolle appèlaansoek was gegrond op verskeie faktore: hy het geen vorige vonnisse nie, hy het stabiele en verifieerbare gesinsverbintenisse en het by sy ouers in Kimberley gewoon Hy is in aanhouding sedert Januarie 2022
In Arends se mislukte aansoek is bevind dat haar geloofwaardigheid bedenklik is Arends word van uiters ernstige Skedule 6-oortredings soos moord en afpersing beskuldig Dié skedule vereis dat sy uitsonderlike omstandighede moet bewys om vrylating te regverdig Regter Tyuthuza het bevind sy het versuim om voldoende getuienis te lewer In haar aanvanklike borgaansoek het sy onder eed verklaar dat sy saam met verskeie mede-beskuldigdes woon
In haar daaropvolgende aansoek om borgtog op nuwe feite het sy verklaar sy het voor haar inhegtenisneming na haar siek moeder omgesien
Arends het glo gebieg oor ’ n moord wat gepleeg is, maar regter Tyuthuza het bevind dat selfs al was die belydenis vals, soos sy nou beweer, dit alles op regsverydeling mag dui
VERDAGTE BEWEER VELE KOMPLOTTE
CHARNÉ KEMP
Die regsverteenwoordiger van ’n vermeende verkragter is verlede week in die hooggeregshof in Kimberley in sy slotbetoë met vrae gepeper oor wat die motiewe agter die beweerde komplot sou wees om die beskuldigde van verkragting aan te kla
Douglas Mthukwane (45), op sy dag ’n departementele woordvoerder en joernalis, ontken skuld op vier aanklagte van verkragting vanaf 2016 tot 2019 in Kimberley Volgens adv Kenneth Kgatwe wat vir Mthukwane optree, is daar vele motiewe vir die polisie en die klaers om hom valslik van verkragting te beskuldig Die klaers is almal enkelgetuies, en hy vind die ander getuies se stawende weergawes en motiewe verdag
In sy slotbetoë het Kgatwe aangevoer die meisie wat minderjarig was ten tyde van die voorval, het aan die beskuldigde gesê sy is 16 Sy was ook reeds seksueel ervare Mthukwane het die familie wat “armlastig” was bygestaan en aangebied om die
meisie skool toe te bring Omdat sy honger was, is hulle eers by sy woonstel aan om kos te kry Daar het die meisie hom verlei Volgens Kgatwe het die tweede slagoffer die klagte teen hom ingedien omdat hy haar net R30 vir seks betaal het en nie R50 nie Die derde slagoffer wat glo twee keer verkrag is, was ’n vriendin van hom Haar beweerde motief vir die “vals” klagte is dat sy kwaad was dat Mthukwane, lid van ’n Christelike kerkgroep, nie as ’n geneser opleiding wou hê nie Waarnemende regter Sharon Erasmus het Kgatwe oor die motiewe vir die beweerde sameswering uitgevra, waarop Kgatwe geantwoord het daar is net een bevelvoerder by die polisie-eenheid wat gesinsgeweld, kinderbeskerming en seksuele oortredings ondersoek Mthukwane meen die sameswering teen hom is omdat hy as ondersoekende joernalis dié eenheid vir korrupsie ondersoek het Boonop is mense jaloers op Mthukwane wat ‘n “bekende in politieke kringe” is het Khatwe aangevoer Die saak duur voort
An aerial view of a part of the Segonyana Mall in Kuruman. PHOTO: Supplied
Tollend en rollend onder belowende wolke
In ’n kookwarm Kimberley het skaatsplankryers van vier vastelande die afgelope naweek by die Kimberley Skate Plaza byeengekom vir die eindronde van vanjaar se Kimberley Diamond Cup.Hoewel dit drukkend warm was, met belowende wolke wat dig en blou aan die horison saamgepak het,het onweer nie die byeenkoms beïnvloed nie Vir die komende dae,van Woensdag tot Dinsdag,word effens laer temperature vir Kimberley en omgewing voorspel,met ’n gemiddelde minimum van 17°C en ’n gemiddelde maksimum van 29°C.Vir die Upington-omgewing is die voorspelde gemiddelde temperature,aldus die weerwebwerf yr no,onderskeidelik 18°C en 32°C,met die kwik wat op Woensdag en Donderdag tot naby 40°C styg,met ’n drastiese daling na 22°C vir Vrydag Vir die Kuruman-omgewing is die temperature onderskeidelik 17°C en 28°C Verspreide donderbuie word vir Donderdag, Vrydag en Dinsdag oor dié gebiede voorspel. FOTO: Helena Barnard
Juweeltjie
Water
■ Wanneer die water tot aan die lippe kom: In die uiterste geval
■ Water in 'n mandjie dra: Die onmoontlike probeer doen
■ Dis water op iemand se meul: Dis net wat iemand wil hê
■ Water loop altyd see toe: Iemand wat geld het, kan geld maak
■ Water in jou wyn gooi: Minder hoë eise stel
Boikot: Iemand doelbewus ignoreer; iemand uitsluit, iemand nie ondersteun nie
Kapt Charles Boycott, 'n 19de eeuse Britse agent in Ierland, het huurders wreed behandel Uit protes het die gemeenskap hom uitgesluit Niemand het met hom gepraat, saamgewerk of iets aan hom verkoop nie Dit was so doeltreffend sy naam het bekend geword; en dit het eindelik "boikot" geword
Bron: Facebook / VivA Afrikaans
Leef en beleef só
HANNES NOËTH
Met die voorbereiding van hierdie week se Twyfelhoekie besef ek dit is die tweede laaste een van die jaar Met die oordenking van hoe die jaar gevlieg het, besef ek dit is net ’n paar dae dan is dit die langste dag en die kortste nag van die jaar
Daarna begin die dae weer korter word en die nagte stelselmatig langer Ek besef net weer hoe ’ n voorreg is die gawe van tyd – ure, dae, weke, maande en jare ’ n Mens weet om tyd tot jou beskikking te hê,
Nuwe insigte verskyn so staande, sittend, wagtend
Die verwarring op elkeen se gesig wat by die deur instap, is opmerklik: In watter lang ry moet jy wees om jou spesifieke kwessie aan te roer? Waar is die rye se begin en einde?
Inligting op inligtingsborde is nie meer toepaslik nie, en die elektroniese bord was dalk eens in sinvolle gebruik
Vertikale blindings uit die 1990s hang uittand voor dowwe ruite, of is met ’ n tou aan diefwering poniestert gemaak
Kennisgewings en plakkate van gebeure lank reeds verby pryk skeef-skeef en af-oor aan mure
Maar jy het geweet – van die oomblik verby die sonverbleikte kennisgewingsbord, deur die hek die lisensiekantoor se terrein in, verby gestoffeerde kantoorstoele in wind en weer – dat ’ n sak vol moed en geduld, en ’ n bottel drinkwater en glukose-lekkers, vir die lang wag nodig gaan wees
Daarsonder gaan jy opnuut jou heiland leer ken
Te danke aan mede-landsburgers wat saam met jou in dié verdrukking sit – of leun teen ’ n muur, want daar is nie genoeg stoele nie –vind jy wel jou ry en sy agterpunt
Al wagtende om ’ n bestuurslisensie te hernu (dankie tog dat voertuiglisensies in die
meeste gevalle aanlyn hernu kan word) raak jy ’ n speurder en binnenshuise versierder
Jy probeer die doel van die geselsers bepaal: By elke amptenaar op ’ n stoel is twee tot drie geselsers Is hulle raadgewers, die geesvangspan, of ruil hulle resepte uit?
Jy vermoed bomenslike vermoëns, want om tussen soveel geselsery deur die ry wagtendes te verkort en deur hul dokumentasie gewerk te kry, is nie enigeen beskore nie
Jy vermoed egter dat rye drie keer vinniger sal vorder indien daar minder geselsers by die stoele is
Jy werk uit hoe die wagruimte se uitleg met bykans geen uitgawes kan verbeter, en eenvoudige dog doeltreffende kennisgewingsborde verwarring sal verminder
Dit wat van die blindings oor is, kan afgehaal word, want dit dien geen doel nie; seep en water sal die dowwe ruite se sake werk; en die afhaal van ou kennisgewings sal ’ n reuse-verskil maak
Wanneer jy ná ure by die deur uitstap met die nodige afgehandel, is jy dankbaar dat die proses net een maal in vyf jaar deurloop moet word
Jy hou duim vas dat die soveelste poging om bestuurslisensiehernuwings na een maal in agt jaar te verander, eindelik deur die staat uitgevoer gaan word
dat elke dag voluit benut word
is nie vanselfsprekend nie
In hierdie tyd dat die dae amper weer korter begin word, wonder ek of ons genoeg moeite doen om ons dae goed deur te bring en met dinge wat goed is, vol te maak
Die dae aan ons elkeen uitgetel, verskil; hoe ons dit deurbring, verskil; en wat ons daarmee doen, verskil
Tog, namate die seisoene nou draai, besef ek net weer hoe versigtig ons ons dae moet deurbring
Wat jy met jou dae doen, gaan in ’ n groot mate jou holistiese welstand bepaal
Aan die einde van hierdie dag moet ons kan antwoord – ja, dit was ’ n goeie dag
‘Dit gaan goed, dankie’
KARIN MULLER
Ek skakel een van my kliënte “Middag, hoe gaan dit met jou?” vra ek. Daar heers ’n oomblik se stilte “Fisiek gaan dit regtig baie goed” Hierdie vreemde antwoord laat my wonder. Ek glimlag. “As dit fisiek so goed gaan, hoe gaan dit met jou ander dele?”
Ek hoor hoe hy sug
“Ek baklei met mense wat nie wil saamwerk nie Emosioneel gaan dit glad nie goed nie,” antwoord hy moedeloos
Ek herkou ’ n oomblik aan sy antwoord
Iemand anders wat ek ken, vra altyd met die intrapslag hoe dit gaan “Dit gaan goed, dankie,” is die deur-die-bank-antwoord van mense, myself ingesluit
Dan talm hy ’ n oomblik en vra
weer hoe dit gaan
Dit is vreemd hoe so iets die balans aan jou kant ontwrig
Dit neem ’ n oomblik om hieroor
na te dink
Die antwoord is dan gewoonlik nie so algemeen en sonder nadenke nie ’ n Radio-omroeper het baie jare gelede gesê daar is twee groot leuens in hierdie wêreld: “Dit gaan goed” en “Die tjek is in die pos ”
Daar word nie meer van tjeks gebruik gemaak nie, maar die eerste een is dalk steeds die mees algemene en maklikste leuen
My kliënt se opbreek van waar dit met hom goed gaan en waar nie, het my laat besef dat ons nie werklik lieg as ons goedsmoeds sê dat dit goed gaan nie
Iewers is daar ’ n deel van ons waar dit waarskynlik wel goed gaan
Emosioneel Fisiek Geestelik Finansieel
Dalk gaan dit met al die dele goed Dalk met een of twee
Die moontlikheid is daar dat dit met al die dele sleg gaan
Dan kan ons erken dat dit nie met ons goed gaan nie
Maar tot dan kan ons in alle eerlikheid sê: “Dit gaan goed, dankie”
So ook aan die einde van die week en aan die einde van die jaar
Hierdie jaar is amper verby, en die seisoene vertel ons tyd stap aan, dit gaan by niemand verbygaan nie
Die probleem kom in dat ons so meegesleur kan word met die eise van die dag en die dinge van ons tyd dat ons die tyd laat verbygaan wat ons het om die dae wat ons het te waardeer Daarom is dit wyse raad om te leer om jou dae só te leef dat jy dit ten volle ervaar
So baie mense vergeet om hul dae te geniet –moenie!
Leef elke dag, ’ n kort dag of ’ n lang dag – leer om jou dae voluit te geniet en te deurleef
Kameeldoring
Weerklinkende woorde
GERDA-MARIÉ VAN ROOYEN
Ouma Lappies lag altyd skelm wanneer Rooyma haar ma se woorde dekades later aan die Rooymiere eggo
Dalk is sy net so dankbaar haar gesproke woorde het tog iewers neerslag gekry
Nog groter is Ouma Lappies se tevredenheid en behae wanneer ’ n kleinkind dié oorgeërfde wyshede uiter
So sal Jongste haar ma waarsku “moenie dit aframmel nie” wanneer sy spaghetti met tamatiesous meng
Of Oudste sal trots Rooypa aan die huisreël, as jy dit oopmaak, maak dit toe, herinner (tot Rooyma se toonkrullekkerte)
Soms word geykte sêgoed verdraai óf holderstebolder gebruik
Rooyma sal Sussie herinner om nie te skree of in die huis te hardloop nie
Al hardlopende sal sy dan om verskoning vra
Jongste wat nie op haar mond geval is nie en ’ n streep van beterweterigheid van moederskant het, help graag mense egter “ reg ” Haar broer, wat al hoe meer met Afrikaans gemaklik raak en idiome leer, seg eendag trots dit reën katte en honde
“No, it rains raindrops,” tjip sy in Aan tafel kondig die eens doodhonger tienjarige aan hy is ná sy tweede maal versadig Sy ma-juffrou probeer Afrikaans in praktyk aanwend en vra wat die intensiewevorm van vol is Jongste spring Ouboet voor en antwoord met selfvertroue “vet” –waarskynlik na aanleiding van haar ma se onoordinkte uitlatings Maar soms laat die kinders se oorgeërfde sêgoed Rooyma stywelip wanneer sy aan die ontvangkant daarvan staan, totdat sy besef die Rooyes het tog haar gesanik gehoor Oudste herhaal “elke ding het ’ n plek” wanneer Rooyma alweer haar foon versit het, en Sussie sal nogal met haar arm op die heup sê “die son trek water,” wanneer haar Ma draal
Iconic play staged in great theatre
HELENA BARNARD
And the girls in their Sunday dresses tells the story of many women, and the story of sisterhood regardless of differences that may be present
This iconic play by well-known South African writer Zakes Mda was on stage at the historic Hull Street Theatre in De Beers, Kimberley, from 4 to 7 December
Director Evelyn Maruping says that, since the play was written in 1988, they adapted the script here and there to make it more relevant for contemporary audiences
Two characters, The Lady and The Woman, wait in line, spending long days together righting the world’s wrongs and leaning on each other in more ways than one
This play is described as a humorous commentary on social and economic inequality, and an observation of relationships that can be formed in unlikely places
Starring in the lead roles were Retlametswe Moses and Bonolo Nteo, with Poppy Thebe and Nthabiseng Pasmeni in supporting roles This is a women ’ s play, about women, performed by women, and directed by a woman
of the
Maruping was approached by the artistic director of the Hull Street Theatre, Thabo Mothlabi, to direct the play For Maruping, a prominent digital media entrepreneur, this was a dream come true Since childhood she loved performing in front of an audience, and only in high school did she put a name to it: theatre
Involved in the programme are from the left,front: Motlamedi Jood (programme monitor); back: Eugene Absolom (director of the Tiger Brands Foundation),Oumakie Kiwanuka (National School Nutrition Programme coordinator),Henriette Andreas (regional coordinator of the Tiger Brands Foundation),Phenyo Neville Lekgetho (Mahikaneng Primary School headmaster) and Sandisiwe Mntonintshi (economic development manager of the Kathu Solar Park) PHOTO: Supplied
Breakfast programme strenghtens learners
Partners and funders of an inschool breakfast programme serving approximately 4 500 young learners in and around Kuruman, visited participating schools one year after implementation The aim was to review progress and strengthen collaboration to ensure the initiative continues to meet learners’ needs
The programme is delivered by Kathu Solar Power and the Tiger Brands Foundation in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, and complements the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) which supports learners in quintile 1 to 3 schools across the country
During visits to the Bankhara-Bodulong, Gaegake, Mahikaneng, Maruping, and Seupe primary schools, principals shared the positive impact on learner attendance, punctuality, concentration, and overall wellbeing – particularly for children facing socio-economic challenges
“Had it not been for this programme, we would possibly be counting an increased learner dropout rate from our school This breakfast programme has not only benefitted the learners in terms of
“Directing this play feels like the rebirth of Evelyn It awakened something in me that I had forgotten,” she says The Hull Street Theatre, built in 1899, experienced decades of decline, neglect and vandalism In 2024 local artists, community members and businesses launched significant restoration efforts to revive this provincial heritage site
The theatre’s restoration symbolises renewal, mirroring Maruping’s artistic rebirth through this production Despite ongoing restoration challenges, the space embodies creative potential and community revitalisation, and all those involved in the play wish to foster a love for theatre amongst the Kimberley audience
The opening night of the play on 4 December was described as “the production burst onto the Hull Street Theatre stage with a force that can only be described as revolutionary It was bold It was unflinching It was utterly magnificent
“This opening night revealed a production that is both timeless and urgently now – a piercing commentary wrapped in unforgettable performances, sharp humour, and emotional truth The theatre pulsed with laughter, tears, and moments where the entire audience held its breath”
Moses and Nteo’s performance was described as “truly breathtaking, raw Their chemistry on stage is electrifying, and they have brought unique emotional honesty to these beloved characters”
A Kimberley resident, who attended the play with her daughter, said it was their first theatre attendance, and it did not disappoint
“We didn’t know what to expect, as with everything being done for the first time, but we had decided to go in fully open to the entire experience Which was the best decision we could’ve made It was an experience like none other”
Visit Hull Street on Facebook, also to find out more about next performances
Smile Week restores possibility
After months and sometimes years of waiting for specialised care, children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other reconstructive needs have received surgery to improve feeding, speech and development
This was made possible through the Smile Foundation in partnership with Smart Business Systems (SBS) on their return to the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital (RMSH) in Kimberley for a Mini Smile Week The initiative brought life-changing reconstructive surgery to children across the Northern Cape
Taking place on 24 and 25 November and on 1 and 2 December, the week marked a long-awaited turning point for many families who travelled from rural towns It offered them relief and renewed hope amid financial and emotional strain
starting the day on a non-empty stomach, but it also encourages learners to attend school early, regularly and it has also assisted, encouraged and motivated even learners from disadvantaged backgrounds to cope with their everyday morning school activities,” explained principal B G Magome of Bankhara-Bodulong
By partnering with the foundation, Kathu Solar Park’s beneficiary schools receive highly nutritious, fortified porridges made from sorghum, maize, or oats These meals are prepared by trained food handlers in clean, well-equipped kitchens to ensure quality and safety Each learner is provided with their own plate and utensils, allowing them to enjoy their meal with dignity The porridges meet World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for optimal micronutrient levels and help address key health challenges
Both Kathu Solar Park and the Tiger Brands Foundation remain committed to supporting learner wellbeing, strengthening educational outcomes, and ensuring that every child begins the school day with the nutrition they need to thrive
Young patients from Kimberley, Pampierstad, Upington, Douglas and Steinkopf were treated by specialist surgeons Dr Maria Giaquinto Cilliers and Dr Gert Steyn, alongside their skilled multidisciplinary team Giaquinto Cilliers has served at the RMSH since 2005
The hospital’s chief executive, Mkhululi Ntintelo, highlighted the impact of the partnership between the RMSH and Smile Foundation, which has provided surgery to more than 200 children with congenital abnormalities and burn-related deformities since 2017
The RMSH remains the Northern Cape’s only tertiary centre for plastic and reconstructive surgery Its burns
Erika Ekkerd is deur die VLV Kuruman-tak as die Dankie-Persoon vir 2025 vereer Dié eerbewys word aan iemand oorhandig wat nie aan die VLV behoort nie en ’ n groot verskil in die gemeenskap meebring Kuruman-inwoners ken Ekkerd as die vriendelike vrou wat by die NG Moedergemeente se kantoor gewerk het Sy werk nou by die Mimosahof-tehuis vir bejaardes Dié wat haar ken, sal dadelik sê dit is waar sy hoort, want sy is ’ n omgee-mens en vredemaker
Ekkerd doen al meer as 20 jaar vrywillige werk vir die ACVV en was lank die ACVV-voorsitter, sy het ook op die bestuursraad van Heuwelsig en Mimo-
unit serves as the provincial referral hub for children needing specialised, multidisciplinary burn care
Through the partnership with Smile Foundation, two phases of the burns unit refurbishment have already been completed, creating a modern, stateof-the-art facility that serves thousands of children A third phase is planned for completion by April, supported by Smile Foundation, the Northern Cape Department of Health and multiple generous donors
Smile Foundation continues to raise essential funding that drives this work
sahof gedien Boonop help sy altyd op vendusies, Mimosahof se basaar, met pannekoekverkope-geldinsameling en elders om geld vir die ACVV in te samel Ekkerd is bekend daarvoor dat sy haar middae deurbring deur ACVVprobleme uit te sorteer, ’ n bejaarde te besoek en ’ n gebed te doen vir dié wat dit nodig het Die ACVV het haar vroeër vanjaar met ’ n Veertjie-eerbewys erken vir meer as 20 jaar vrywillige bydrae Op die VLV Kuruman-tak se jaarafsluiting op 26 November het sy met die ontvangs van haar mees onlangse eerbewys John Wesley aangehaal: “Doen goed hoe jy ookal kan, waar jy ookal kan, wanneer jy ookal kan, aan
forward and enables world-class care to reach the children who need it most
“Every child we meet shows us what courage looks like,” said Tshidi Chabane Xaba, chief operating officer at Smile Foundation
“These families have waited and hoped through so much uncertainty
Thanks to SBS and the dedicated team at the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, these children now step into their futures with dignity and confidence
“Our mission is not just to restore smiles, but to restore possibility,” stated
Chabane
Arina Beukes (voorsitter van VLV Kurumantak,links),Erika Ekkerd (middel) en Zelda Lombaard (vise-voorsitter) FOTO: Verskaf
soveel mense as wat jy kan, so lank as wat jy kan” Dit is iets wat sy elke dag uitleef
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Hull Street Theatre are, from the left,Phemelo Sediti,Evelyn Maruping,Thabo Mothlabi,and Rienie and James Lee PHOTO: Helena Barnard
Retlametswe Moses and Bonolo Theo in the lead roles on stage in the Hull Street Theatre in Kimberley PHOTO: Supplied
One of the young patients who recently received cleft lip surgery in Kimberley PHOTO: Supplied
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Career choices demystified
More than 640 learners gained valuable insights into understanding themselves, identifying their interests, and mapping out their academic and career journeys through a series of engaging training modules and interactive sessions
These Gr 9 learners of six local high schools across the Sol Plaatje and Dikgatlong Local Municipalities participated in the Career Guidance and Leadership Development Programme, which aims to equip young people with the confidence and knowledge needed to make informed subject and career choices
The programme focused on three key developmental modules, namely “Knowing Yourself” , “Subjects and Career Choices” , and “Journey Mapping” , each designed to promote self-discovery, informed decision-making and goal-setting
“It is important that our beneficiary learners are guided well into making the right subject choices in Gr 9, as this directly influences eligibility for tertiary education and future career paths By fostering self-awareness and equipping learners with practical decisionmaking tools, we are investing in long-term success of youth across our beneficiary communities,” said
Lesego Mosiane, social performance practitioner for Matla A Bokone Solar, programme funders
The initiative, which reached learners of the Boresetse, Barkly West, Dikgatlong, Delportshoop, Vaalrivier, and Reakantswe High
Schools, helped to equip ers with the tools needed for their futures with con
“I enjoyed the Subject Choice module and foun informative It helped me understand myself and m
Talented local baker supported in expansion
Growing up in a family where baking and cooking were part of daily life, it was only natural that the 25-year-old De Aar local, Richardene Frolick, would one day start her own bakery
Her business, Nonhles Treats, has been baking and selling cakes and biscuits since 2022 and has now been selected as a beneficiary of a three-year enterprise development programme
Through this support, Frolick intends to strengthen her small business and is hopeful that she will soon be able to move into a more suitable and secure premises
Her vision for the bakery goes beyond her own success
She hopes to create two new jobs within the next year, helping to offer opportunities for other young people in her community
She also plans to expand her offering to include bread and rolls, alongside the popular cakes and biscuits she is already known for in De Aar and the surrounding areas
“I started baking during lockdown after my family encouraged me to turn my natural talent into something more
“I was unable to complete my studies due to the pandemic and financial constraints, so I had nothing to lose,” shared Frolick, when speaking about her decision to pursue a future as an entrepreneur
“Until now, I have grown the business with very little Becoming a beneficiary of this programme means I can expand my production, upgrade my equipment, and work towards longterm goals that will make Nonhles Treats more sustainable,” she added
Over the next year, the programme will support the establishment of a formal business premises, using a combination of a containerised structure and a small building
By the end of the three-year period, the goal is for Nonhles Treats to meet the required food-handling and processing compliance requirements, strengthen operational skills, secure key certifications, grow revenue, and build a stable financial footing
“We are inspired by Richardene’s commitment to building her business Since its launch, it has operated from a temporary space on local church land Even in these limited conditions, she has consistently improved the quality of her products and grown her customer base beyond De Aar,” said Harrisinah Theka, economic development manager at De Aar Solar Power, which funds this development programme for local enterprises
“As Richardene moves into this next phase, we are confident that the structure and support offered through the programme will give her the foundation she needs to grow a sustainable business
“Small enterprises like Nonhles Treats are at the heart of local development, and we look forward to seeing the impact her growth will have in the community,” Theka concluded
Richardene Frolick in the kitchen PHOTO: Supplied
ers seizing the day
A BARNARD
ssional skateboardesare, renowned is technical prowand extensive repertoire of flip tricks, has claimed victory in the male open category of the 2025 Kimberley Diamond Cup (KDC) Jeff joined ers from around the mberley Skate Plaza mber for the cham-
Thailand's Orapong Tongkongdescribed as one of her country's "most fearless and stylish skateboarders " - secured the female open title
Both champions take home R50 000 in prize money Durban-born Khule Ngubane finished second in the male open category, whilst Alex Decunha from the United Kingdom claimed third place In the female division, Kimberley-born Boipelo Awuah came second, with Portugal's Madalena Galante taking third Second and third-place finishers received R30 000 and R15 000, respectively
The U16 male category saw Mohau Mathisi claiming first place (R20 000), followed by Garth Philander (R10 000), and Luyanda Vukasi (R7 000) Karina Naldrett won the U16 female category (R20 000), ahead of Kaylon Booysen, known as "Nacho" (R10 000), and Alba Lingeveldt (R7 000)
Best trick awards across the various categories went to Nacho, Garth, Orapong, and Jeff
The finale concluded this year ' s championship series, boasting a prize purse of R200 000 and attracted elite skaters from America, England, Thailand, Austria, Portugal, and several African nations including Lesotho, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Eswatini
The championship represented the culmination of a qualification series spanning six South African cities throughout the year: Bloemfontein, Durban, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, and Johannesburg Only competitors finishing in the top three positions at each Grand Slam qualifier earned their championship berth
Alongside the skateboarding displays, spectators were treated to spectacular aerial stunts from motocross riders
Follow Kimberley Diamond Cup on Facebook for more photos
Lede in die kol met spel, jeugbemagtiging
Lede van die Kathu-veerpyltjieklub is onlangs tydens die klub se jaareindfunksie vir hul prestasies deur die jaar erken Dié klub, wat in 2020 ontstaan het deur spelers wat sosiaal by vriende se huise of motorhuise byeengekom het, is in November 2023 by Darts South Africa (DSA) registreer
Veerpyltjies is ’ n amptelike sportsoort en uitblinkers het geleenthede om provinsiaal, nasionaal en selfs internasionaal deel te neem en te presteer Dit is lank reeds nie meer net vermaak in ’ n kroeg nie en het ’ n integrale deel van die Suid-Afrikaanse sportkultuur met georganiseerde kompetisies en streeksverenigings geword
Vaardighede soos konsentrasie, hand-oog-koördinasie, spanwerk, selfvertroue, dissipline, geduld, respek en om ’ n veerpyltjie reguit te kan gooi, word in dié sportsoort aangeleer en is nodig om hierin uit te blink Dit is boonop ’ n individuele sowel as ’ n spansport
By die jaareindfunksie op 28 November by Doringdraad het die volgende vroue eerbewyse ontvang: Anna-Marie Esterhuizen: opkomende speler van die jaar; Zelda Janse van Vuuren: wisseltrofee en trofee vir “highest cherry close” op 67; wisseltrofee en trofee vir klubspeler van die jaar
Mans:
Theuns Potgieter: lapelwapen vir een 180; Edrich du Toit: wapen vir een 180; Abri Janse van Vuuren: wapen vir een 180; en medalje vir “high score close”: 100 - 120 (117, 100, 100); Stephan Maritz: wapen vir drie 180’s; en medalje vir “cherry close” op 66; Kurt Viewe: wapen vir een 180; wapen vir “high score close” 120 - 150 (146); medalje vir “high score close” 100 - 120 (105); en medalje vir “cherry close”; Paul Groenewald: wisseltrofee en trofee vir meeste 180’s (5); medalje vir “cherry close” op 67; trofee vir opkomende speler van die jaar; en Mark Smith: wapen vir vier 180’s; medalje vir “high score close” 100 - 120; wisseltrofee en trofee vir “highest cherry
close" (115); wisseltrofee en trofee vir klubspeler van die jaar
DSA-lede, Smith, Maritz, Viewe, Ronald Adams en Potgieter het ook elk ' n trofee ontvang
Die klub poog om kinders by dié sportsoort te betrek Só het die klub in November ' n geleentheid by die Laerskool Kathu aangebied waartydens kinders touwys hierin gemaak is ' n Totaal van 27 geesdriftige leerders het ingeskryf om meer te leer oor hierdie sportsoort, met sy oorsprong in Middeleeuse Engeland Die leerders is deur tien lede van die klub afgerig en gementor Basiese beginsels is aan diegene geleer wat nog nooit veerpyltjies gepeel het nie, en dié met ' n bietjie ervaring het ’ n paar verfynde tegnieke
aangeleer
Die voorsitter van die klub, Kurt Viewe, moedig jongmense wat veerpyltjies as ’ n sport wil opneem, aan om lede van die klub te word Behalwe dat kinders wat presteer ook die geleentheid het om wyer deel te neem, bied die klub ’ n veilige ruimte waarin dit beoefen word
Hoewel die spel van veerpyltjiesgooi in ’ n verskeidenheid ruimtes beoefen word, is die akkurate opstel van die veerpyltjiebord belangrik Dit moet ’ n sekere hoogte gehang word, en die afstand wat die speler van die bord af staan moet ook akkuraat wees om sodoende gewoond te raak aan provinsiale en nasionale standaarde ’ n Bord moet ook verkieslik binnenshuis opgestel word omdat wind die spel kan beïnvloed Klubbyeenkomste vind op Maandae, Woensdae en Vrydae in die ou FNB-gebou agter Shoprite plaas Die Kathu-veerpyltjieklub is ’ n nie-winsgewende organisasie wat daarna streef om uit te brei en die jonger geslag by ’ n sport te betrek waaraan oud en jonk kan deelneem, en om aan diegene wat ’ n talent in die sport het ’ n geleentheid te bied om wyer te presteer Vir inligting, bel die voorsitter, Viewe, op 073 376 8868, sekretaresse Zelda Janse van Vuuren op 071 264 8390 of die tesourier Ronald Adams op 082 677 0904, of besoek Kathu Dart Club op Facebook
Konoha Martial Arts hosted the Hidden Leaf Classic provincial and martial arts extravaganza, drawing clubs from across the Northern Cape and NorthWest Associations such as the National Martial Arts South Africa and International Sports Karate/ Kickboxing Association (NMA/ ISKA) Martial Arts South Africa (Masa) and World Union of Karate-Do Federations (WUKF) were represented
The event, which was hosted on 29 November, featured 197 divisions across martial arts and weaponry systems such as karate, sport karate, kick-boxing, grappling, kobudo, and combat weapons, with 139 competitors delivering a full day of high-energy performances
Konoha Martial Arts dominated the overall standings, finishing first with 816 points, while Shinobi Alliance Kuruman secured fourth place with 355 points
om a motocross driver.
Male open champion Jeff DeChesare, famous for his flip tricks,at the Kimberley Skate Plaza
Female open winner Orapong Tongkong at the Kimberley Skate Plaza. PHOTOS: Kimberley Diamond Cup
HELENA BARNARD
Ronald Adams (tesourier),Zelda Janse van Vuuren (sekretaresse) en Kurt Viewe (voorsitter) FOTO: Verskaf
Kathu-veerpyltjieklub se spelers van die jaar is Mark Smith en Zelda Janse van Vuuren FOTO: Verskaf
