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Laat die planke kreun Meer as 800 kinders het op Saterdag 5 September saam op die verhoog van die Primêre Skool Naudeville gesing op die Koordadig Koorfees 2026. Die massakoor het drie liedjies saam uitgevoer. Altesaam 15 skole het deelgeneem, waaronder St. Helena, Golden Park, Staatpresident Swart Brandfort, Grey-kollege, Welkom High, Wessel Maree, Voluit, Dagbreek, Welkom-Volkskool, Edmund Rice College, Koppie Alleen, Welkom-Gimnasium en Goudveld. Dit is die derde jaar dat die fees aangebied word. Die massakoor se dirigent was Frank Janse van Rensburg van die Goudveld-Hoërskool. FOTO: Verskaf
Youths asked to ponder MARTI WILL
The Free State team of six learners has taken top honours at the fifth Youth4SaferSA National Debate Championship, beating teams from across South Africa in a competition that challenges young people to think critically, research thoroughly, and debate solutions to the country’s challenges. This year’s competition was presented under the theme “50 Years On: Reimagining the Legacy of June 16 for the South African Learner of
Tomorrow.” The Free State team, made up of learners of the Lekgarietse Secondary School and Mamello Secondary School, claimed first place. The North West finished second, while KwaZulu-Natal took third. The championship, organised by the Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF), brought together 254 learners in Gr. 8 to Gr. 11 of 25 schools across all nine provinces. Pitso Mereko, SSAF Free State provincial coordinator, praised the champions for their preparation and performance. The Free State team comprised Kamohelo
Lebese, Palesa Lethaka, Mosa Malitjane (all of Lekgarietse), Dibuseng Nkoala, Boitumelo Tlhone and Vuyiswa Peter (all of Mamello). Team captain Dibuseng said they spent six weeks preparing intensely for these debates and seeing that hard work pay off with a national victory was an incredible feeling. “Researching this year’s theme taught us how policy decisions work and gave us confidence to offer practical solutions,” she said. The competition provided participants with an opportunity to engage with South Africa’s history while considering practical solutions for the future of education.
The participating schools included learners from townships and rural communities experiencing high levels of poverty and crime. Schools from Welkom, Polokwane, Kimberley, Cape Town, Soweto, East London, Klerksdorp and the Ehlanzeni District in Mpumalanga took part. Their proposals had to balance African history and local culture with the technical skills needed by learners preparing to participate in an increasingly interconnected global economy. The championship also coincided with International Literacy Day on Tuesday 8 September, focusing on “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity”.
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New CEO at the helm Plea for respect and stability MARTI WILL
The Free State Department of Health has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) at the Bongani Hospital as part of a drive to strengthen governance, accountability and service delivery at the province’s regional hospitals. On 2 September, the Free State MEC for Health, Monyatso Mahlatsi, introduced Kgomotso Phahladira as the Bongani Regional Hospital’s new CEO in Welkom. Phahladira said he already felt a strong sense of belonging at the hospital and called for teamwork in delivering quality healthcare.
Kgomotso Phahladira, chief executive officer at the Bongani Regional Hospital. PHOTO: Supplied
“I feel and subscribe to the values that define a family. I am home and I don’t feel lost. Working together as a team will enable us to serve our patients well,” he said. Mahlatsi thanked the
hospital’s acting managers for their contribution and said the appointment of permanent CEOs would strengthen the department’s ability. “With a CEO in place it becomes easier to plan, monitor and execute – always with the patient at the centre,” said Mahlatsi. He added that appointments to hospital boards were at an advanced stage, further strengthening governance structures within the province’s hospitals. Mahlatsi said the department would continue working to strengthen hospital leadership and governance.
FAMILIES MOURN THE LOSS OF THEIR YOUNG BOYS MARTI WILL The Allanridge police are investigating two inquest cases following the deaths of two boys, whose bodies were recovered from a rock dam near Shaft 2. According to Sgt Palesa Thabana of the Lejweleputswa police, officers were first summoned to a possible drowning incident at about 13:30 on 29 August. On arrival, officers were directed to the body of a boy floating in the water. The body was recovered and Thabo Diloko Jeremiah (9) was declared deceased at the scene. Two days later, the police received information after mine security was alerted to the body of another minor floating near the Shaft 2 rock dam at about 12:20.
Lethabo Abraham (8) and Thabo Jeremiah (9). PHOTOS: Supplied
Police divers were called to the scene and recovered the body of Lethabo Duncken Abraham (8). His father identified the body. The deaths have also prompted concern from the Pule Maile Foundation, which said the boys had drowned in dams reportedly situated on land owned by Harmony Gold Mine near the Nyakallong township. The foundation said four boys, all aged between eight and nine,
had left Nyakallong and crossed the road towards the Harmony Gold Mine area, where they reportedly entered an unattended and unfenced dam. According to the foundation, Thabo drowned while the children were swimming. It also shared that Lethabo’s parents went to the Allanridge Police Station on 30 August, to report him missing. Shimla Mahlatsi of the foundation confirmed that Harmony Gold Mine had paid condolences to the families on Thursday 3 September. “They donated towards the funeral, which was held on Friday. “The families managed to do somethings because they are struggling families,” said Mahlatsi
Political interference allegations surrounding the Middelpunt Solar Project have sparked calls for Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae to intervene before tensions in Hennenman escalate again. DA Matjhabeng Ward Councillor Maxie Badenhorst has accused Executive Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha and his office of undermining the established Project Liaison Committee (PLC), the formal platform for engagement between the project, the community and other stakeholders. Badenhorst said the PLC’s independence and authority must be protected as the 337 MW photovoltaic project enters a crucial phase expected to create jobs and opportunities for local businesses and SMMEs. “The PLC cannot become an extension of the mayor’s office,” she said. The dispute follows a stakeholder meeting convened by Khalipha on 18 August with local SMMEs, councillors, Mulilo representatives, the project implementation team and other stakeholders. The meeting addressed local procurement, employment, communication and community participation. According to the Matjhabeng Municipality, Khalipha stressed that suitably qualified local SMMEs should gain access to substantive opportunities, including civil, mechanical and electrical work. However, Badenhorst said conflicting accounts about the meeting had raised questions over who has authority to engage stakeholders and make commitments regarding the project.
She alleged that PLC members were initially told by MMC Jaja Radebe, the committee chairperson, that the mayoral meeting was not specifically about Middelpunt and that ward 2 and ward 3 councillors did not need to attend. Badenhorst also questioned the addition of two councillors to the PLC’s WhatsApp group and their participation in meetings, allegedly without a formal PLC resolution. She further raised concerns about an official from the mayor’s office attending PLC meetings despite allegedly not being formally constituted as a member under the committee’s Terms of Reference. She warned that uncertainty over the PLC’s composition and authority could damage community trust. In a Matjhabeng Municipality Facebook post the municipality stated that the mayor’s meeting was specifically focused on local economic benefits arising from the solar project. The concerns are particularly sensitive given previous tensions and unrest in Hennenman linked to the project, which prompted intervention by the premier. Middelpunt reached financial close in April and is expected to generate significant economic opportunities. Badenhorst said the premier must ensure the PLC’s Terms of Reference are respected, clarify stakeholder engagement authority and prevent municipal interventions from undermining existing agreements. “The people of Hennenman deserve transparency, PLC members deserve respect, and the community deserves stability,” Badenhorst concluded.
Beaming with pride after showing exceptional smarts The Setshabelo Primary School has brought pride to the community after taking both first and second position at the Lejweleputswa District Natural Sciences and Technology Quiz. Hosted by the District Natural Sciences and Technology Department at the Aurora Primary School in Welkom on 27 August, the quiz brought together top schools. Setshabelo stole the show by entering two teams that both scooped top honours. Setshabelo Team 2 was crowned district champions, while Setshabelo Team 1 secured second position. Following their victory, the two teams are representing both Setshabelo and Lejweleputswa in Parys from Wednesday 9 September until Friday. The teams were prepared by Mokgothu Lemphane (Science Coach, far left at the back) and Dikeledi Mokgothu (Science Prof, far right at the back). With them are from the left, front: Palesa Boshula, Dikeledi Temeki, Teboho Mokoena and Tlhonolofatso Molefi; back: Mamokete Mokhele, Amohelang Kholong, Keketso Sonopo and Khanyisile Vena. PHOTO: Supplied
Hoping to carry on The Heal of Hearts Safe Home and Community Development, a non-profit organisation (NPO) in Thabong under the leadership of Julia Matoane, has appealed for assistance to support its operations. The organisation cares for children who cannot be cared for by their biological families due to deceased, absent, or abusive next of kin. The home is located in Phokeng, Thabong. Those wishing to assist can contact Matoane on 082 816 2899. Nkhetheni Masupa and Thoko Nyalani recently visited the home to open a new building structure they helped erect. Masupa traditionally spends time with the less fortunate on his birthday, 7 September, whilst Nyalani celebrates her birthday on 6 September and has been part of the annual visits for years. The children were at school during the visit but later arrived at the Masupatsela Pharmacy to sing “Happy Birthday” and express their gratitude. From the left are Nomvula Joes, Julia Matoane, Memme Finger, Thoko Nyalani, Nkhetheni Masupa, Mosela Ntepe, and Mathato Mdawo. PHOTO: Supplied
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Al die spelers wen in dié sportreeks LIENTJIE MENTZ Die groot wenner van die Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sportreeks wat die afgelope seisoen tussen agt skole in die Vrystaat en Noord-Kaap plaasgevind het, is elke kind wat deelgeneem het. Gys Coetzee, uitvoerende direkteur van die Wesgrow-reeks, sê die peil van die kompetisie in die reeks neem elke jaar toe. “Dit is ’n vriendskaplike reeks tussen agt skole wat die afgelope paar jaar toenemend kompeterend geraak het,” sê Coetzee. Die wenners van vanjaar se Wesgrow-reeks is op Maandag 7 September in Bloemfontein aangekondig. Die agt skole wat deelneem is: die Hoërskool Diamantveld in Kimberley, Goudveld-Hoërskool in Welkom, Hoërskool Witteberg en Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool in Bethlehem, Hoërskool Trio in Kroonstad en die Hoërskool Fichardtpark, Hoërskool Jim Fouché en Hoërskool Sentraal in Bloemfontein. Sentraal was die algehele wenner van vanjaar se reeks. Dit was danksy goeie prestasie deur die skool se spanne in onder meer netbal, maar ook in hokkie. Met sy openingsrede Maandag het Mark Louwies, hoof van Goudveld, gesê die seisoen was meer as net wedstryde wat gespeel is. “Daar was 28 interskole-byeenkomste. Elke skool het die geleentheid gekry om op sy eie veld en op elke ander skool se velde te gaan meeding. Uiteindelik het elke be-
Die Hoërskool Sentraal was vanjaar die algehele wenner van die Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sportreeks. Hier met die wentrofee is van links Gerda Spies, Deon van Wyk (sporthoof), Riaan van Rooyen (Wesgrow, borg), Tanya Kotze en Rohan Erasmus.
Sonder borge sal die Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sportreeks nie moontlik wees nie. Hier is van links, voor: Riaan van Rooyen, Eon Cordier, Dirk Pretorius en Marnus Vorster (almal van Wesgrow); tweede ry: Coleen Cilliers (uitgewer van Novus Media Gemeenskapsnuus in die sentrale streek), Carel Bester (Skilltracer), Rynhardt Smidt (Universiteit van die Vrystaat: studentewerwing), Nanette Pieterse en Juané Tar (VKB), Maryke Holtzhausen (KovsieSport), en Jeannine van Zyl (hoof van premium produkte en inhoud by Novus Media); derde ry: Roxy Siebert (direksielid), Dries Pretorius (toernooidirekteur), Charles Liversage (skoolhoof: Sentraal); heel agter: PW van Aswegen (hoof: Hoërskool Witteberg), Herman van der Merwe (hoof: Hoërskool Fichardtpark), Henri Wilken (hoof: Hoërskool Jim Fouché), Mark Louwies (hoof: Goudveld-Hoërskool), Hendré Kachelhoffer (hoof: Hoërskool Trio) en Gys Coetzee (hoof: Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool).
soekende skool oor die seisoen na raming 10 500 km op Suid-Afrika se paaie afgelê. “Agter daardie kilometers sit busse vol jongmense: rugbyspelers, hokkiespelers, netbalspelers. Van ons jongste ouderdomsgroepe tot ons eerstespanne. By ’n volledige interskole-byeenkoms kan daar maklik rondom 540 leerders van een skool betrokke wees.” Louwies het sy dank uitgespreek teenoor ouers wat hul kinders in die vroeë oggende by die skole moes hê. “Wanneer ’n ouer op ’n Saterdagoggend sy of haar kind by ’n skool
aflaai, gebeur daar eintlik iets baie belangriks. Daardie ouer sê sonder woorde: ‘Ek vertrou julle met iets wat vir my kosbaarder as enigiets anders is.’ “Dit is 'n groot verantwoordelikheid. Daarom wil ek vanaand dankie sê aan elke afrigter, spanbestuurder, onderwyser, noodhulpwerker, bestuurder en personeellid wat daardie verantwoordelikheid ernstig opgeneem het.” Charles Liversage, hoof van Sentraal, het die borge bedank wat soveel vertroue in die reeks gestel het en uiteindelik so ’n reeks moontlik gemaak het.
In besonder het hy Wesgrow, die VKB-groep, Skilltracer, die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) en Novus Media Gemeenskapsnuus (waaronder NoordKaapBulletin, Vista, VrystaatKroon en BloemNuusExpress) bedank. Die gemeenskapskoerante het die media-dekking vir die reeks behartig. Vanjaar se wenner van die seunshokkie sowel as die algehele wenner van die hokkie, was Jim Fouché. Voortrekker het die meisieshokkie gewen. Jim Fouché en Sentraal deel die netbalbeker. Diamantveld se goei vertonings deur rugbyspanne het aan hulle die rugbytitel besorg.
Die Hoërskool Jim Fouché het die seunshokkie en die hokkie algeheel gewen. Die Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool het die seunshokkie gewen. HIer met die trofeë is van links Marnus Vorster (Wesgrow, borg), Stefanie Frey (Hoërskool Jim Fouché, hokkiehoof) en Amoré van Wyk (Bethlehem Voortrekker). FOTO’S: Lientjie Mentz
Sentraal en Jim Fouché deel die netbaltitel. Hier is Eon Cordier (Wesgrow), Tanya Kotze (Sentraal) en Soné Janse van Rensburg (Jim Fouché).
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Overcoming involves an attitude and an action Rampant evil and disorder floods all device screens. But it is not just global – it is local, visible firsthand as you walk down Welkom’s streets and drive to its city centre. More and more, people are becoming desperate for stability, for hope and a need for positive change. We can find a lifeline in Romans 12:21, where the apostle Paul encourages us: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” It reminds me of a well-quoted statement by John Stuart Mill in 1867, which I will paraphrase for our local relevance. “If good people want to see the degradation of their city continue; stand by and say nothing and do nothing.” How can we become agents of change to bring the good that overcomes evil in our city? Firstly, overcoming starts with the attitude that we need Jesus. In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says that we
are blessed when we acknowledge our need of Him and, “This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” – 1 John 5:4 Next is to pray and bless the city. If you feel like a captive in your own city, scripture instructs us to pray and bless the city. Proverbs 11:11: The blessing of upright people builds up a city, while the words of the wicked tear it down. Lastly, it is vital to collaborate. Partner with likeminded people who are using their gifts and influence to affect change. Remember, we are stronger together. We don’t need to look for evil and destruction – it is already there. But the good is something we must actively choose. Again and again. It is not only an opportunity to shine our light, but the times demand it. As a community we continue to pray: Lord, have mercy and help us not to get stuck in hopelessness and passivity; and Lord, empower us, to be your hands and feet. – Emmanuel Archontakis, Kingdom Ministeries in Welkom
Een van talle krisisse in straat vol risiko en gevaar Die moedelose inwoners van Korannastraat in Allanridge kla al maande lank oor die haglike toestande waarin hulle moet woon. Twee mangate sonder deksels in die middel van die straat skep ’n baie gevaarlike situasie. Die omstandighede bestaan nou meer as ’n jaar en die teerpad rondom die gate is besig om in te gee. Die vrees bestaan dat ’n motor of voetganger daarin kan val. Boonop, aan die een punt van die straat bou mense ’n huis op een van die oop erwe – die hope bougrond en boumateriaal word langs die pad afgelaai. Daarom is op party plekke ruimte vir net een motor op ’n slag om te ry. Wat dinge vererger, is dat mense onwettig vullis op die oop stukke grond tussen die erwe stort. In die aande word die vullis aan die brand gesteek en dit skep die vrees dat huise kan afbrand, terwyl dit reeds ’n gesondheidsrisiko is. Hul klagtes val op dowe ore. FOTO: Marti Will
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12 SEPTEMBER The annual Northern Free State Clivia Show 2026 will take place at the Dutch Reformed Mother Church in Stateway, Welkom. The show is scheduled to commence at 08:30, and conclude at 16:00. Admission for adults costs R20. Children younger than 13 yeas may enter for free. Enquiries can be directed at 083 407 5563 or 083 663 0046.
24 SEPTEMBER The Welkom Netball Club will host the Glow in the Dark Games. Those interested can prepare themselves for a unique netball experience filled with great vibes, and unforgettable moments. Keep an eye out for more details surrounding this event on the club’s Facebook page.
19 SEPTEMBER The Engo Welriedal Youth Care Centre’s Golf Day takes place at the Brand Mashie Golf Club in Welkom. Participation costs R250 per person or R1500 for waterholes which includes access to the halfway house and prizes. The format is 2-ball scramble drive. A raffle at R20 per ticket is also on offer, with a mystery prize hamper. The morning session starts at 07:30, with tee-off at 08:00. The afternoon session starts at 11:30, and the tee-off is at 12:00. The prize giving is at 17:30 for 18:00. Donations are welcome, and secondhand items can include clothes, homeware and canned food. Contact Jané Strydom at 082 333 0705 or Donna Roets at 082 339 0939 for more details.
The Ruby Woman Function - “Woman of Substance and Faith, a safe space to grow and thrive spiritually” event will be held in the Kingdom Ministries Auditoruim between 12:00 and 15:00. Tickets cost R100 for adults, and R50 for teenagers. Contact 084 730 4242 for more information.
26 SEPTEMBER One Night with the King, a restoration worship experience will take place. The red carpet event starts at 17:00, and the event at 18:00 at the Goldfields Casino. The theme is all white. Send enquiries via WhatsApp to 071 120 2556.
24 TO 26 SEPTEMBER Braza Events will host the Heritage Festival at the Portuguese club in Welkom. A day filled with live entertainment by the Saxby Twins, Loufi, Bernice West and others. Delicious food, stalls and family fun. on offer. Get tickets on howler.co.za/heritagefestival.
28 NOVEMBER 4FeralCats is to hold its annual golf day at the Unicorn Golf Club in Welkom. There are two sessions, 08:30 and 13:00, with between four and five players per team. An 18A certificate can be issued to businesses who make donations to the organisation. Stuur dagboekinskrywings met inligting, asook kontakname en -nommers, na marti.will@novusmedia. co.za.
Hoekom haastig om te oordeel? E Williams, Wesselsbron: Is diskriminasie teen armes besig om toe te neem? Ek is ’n middeljarige vrou wat om 06:30 die oggend van 26 Augustus vir ons ’n R10-sakkie suiker by die Indiër op die hoek gaan koop het. Ons is pensioentrekkers. My man sien toe die groot kettingwinkel in die hoofstraat is oop en herinner my aan sy lugtyd. Ingedagte sit ek die sakkie suiker in my handsak. Ons koop verromer en betaal. Sekuriteit gryp toe my suiker en hoe meer ek aan haar en die ongeskikte bestuurder probeer verduidelik, hoe meer sê die
bestuurder vir my sy hoef nie saam met my na die Indiër te loop nie en so ook nie een van haar sekuriteitpersoneel nie. Sy sê toe sy sal op die kamera kyk as sy lus het. Waar is die menslikheid? Ek het ’n paar dae later navraag gedoen. Sy het haarself nie verwerdig om te kyk of my te kontak nie. Ek het ’n handgeskrewe strokie van die Indiër gekry omdat hy nie ’n kasregister het nie. Ook dit wil sy nie aanvaar nie. Ek sal nooit weer dié winkel in Wesselsbron ondersteun nie. Dit gaan om my naam en nie om die suiker nie. Nodeloos om te sê, ek het my suiker en my naam verloor.
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We need action, not another meeting Concerned Resident, Welkom: I write this letter with a heavy heart, but also with honesty. We can no longer pretend that everything is fine in our community. Crime is a serious problem, but so is the silence and complacency that allow it to continue. People in positions of authority are entrusted with protecting residents from violence, vandalism, bullying and crime. When personal disputes or interests interfere with these responsibilities, trust in leadership is destroyed. The law must be enforced fairly and consistently, without fear or favour. Another major concern is the illegal drug trade. Drugs reach our children and contribute to theft, housebreaking and other crimes. We must confront
those involved in selling drugs rather than only deal with the consequences. It is particularly painful when families knowingly provide shelter to people involved in criminal activity. We must also end the culture of silence. Neighbours who report suspicious activity should not be told to mind their own business. People must be able to report crime without fear of intimidation or victimisation. Faith leaders have an important role. Churches should be willing to speak the truth and stand against criminality. Community meetings are important, but residents need more than meetings. We need action, accountability and consequences. We must also address residents who refuse to pay for essential municipal
services. At the same time, government must be held accountable for corruption, wasteful expenditure and poor service delivery. Ultimately, we must take responsibility for the leaders we elect. We therefore call for the law to be enforced without fear or favour; decisive action against drug dealers; protection for whistleblowers; greater accountability from public officials and faith leaders; and capable people to be placed in positions of responsibility. Residents have a responsibility: stop protecting criminals, stop remaining silent about wrongdoing and demand better from those who represent us. Our community can be better. But that will require courage, accountability and action.
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Stories of past retold The seventeen-year-old Wame Seswana, a learner at the Orion School of Skills in Welkom, has brought pride to the Free State after securing second place in the National Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition. The national competition, held in Pretoria from 20 to 23 August, brought together young historians representing all nine provinces. Seswana represented the Free State after emerging victorious in both the district and provincial rounds of the competition. Competing in the Young Historians – LSEN Schools category, Seswana delivered an
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Speak their mind Three learners of the Riebeeckstad High School took part in the Lejweleputswa Debate Competition held at the Harmony High School on 19 August. They placed second and were nominated to represent urban schools at Bethlehem on 28 and 29 August. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) coordinates the competition annually in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, splitting high school participants into urban and rural categories. From the left is Leeto Mamoliehi, Mosa Lephakha and Kutlwano Phakoe. PHOTO: Supplied
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Wen toernooi Welkom-Gimnasium is die wenners van die Sentraal/Zeus 7’s-toernooi wat op 4 en 5 September in Bloemfontein gehou is. Gimnasium wen Hoërskool Bloemfontein 41-0, HTS Louis Botha 50-0, Mangaung 71-0, Goudveld 31-7, St. Andrews 36-17 in die kwarteindstryd, Henties 19-7 in die halfeindstryd en Grey 33-26 in die finaal. Kevin de Witt rig Welkom-Gimnasium af. Van links, voor: Lorenzo Victor, Oustin Tities, Ave Schalk, Luciano Thokoa, Thabiso Morabe en Caleb Botha; agter: Hendrè Rossouw, Thabang Sitoe, Jan Franco du Plessis, Tlhako Lesibe, Dorian de Wee en Bul Rademeyer. FOTO: Verskaf
STOEIERS WEN MEDALJES Vier leerders van die Primêre Skool Naudeville het op 8 Augustus aan die Big 5 Open Championship Wrestling in Pretoria deelgeneem en medaljes verwerf. Van links is Jan-Phillip du Plessis (silwer in Greco Roman o.8 sowel as silwer in vrystyl o.8 in sy gewigsklas), Hayden Seider (brons in Greco Roman o.8 in sy gewigsklas) en Fourie du Plessis (brons in Greco Roman o.9 in sy gewigsklas). FOTO: Verskaf
Die Primêre Skool Naudevile het drie meisies in die onderskeie o.13 Lejweleputswa-krieketspanne vir die seisoen. Amohelang Kolobi (links) en Johanné Odendaal (middel) is in die A-span, en Lumé van Aardt in die B-span. FOTO: Verskaf
Vier seuns van Welkom Volkskool is vir die Lejweleputswa 0.13-seunskrieketspan gekies, van links, Daniel Venter, Nicolas Goosen, Lukas Kilian en HD Venter.
BALVAARDIG Ben Swart (links) en Jayden Visagie van Welkom-Volkskool is vir die Griffons 7’s-rugbyspan gekies. FOTO: Verskaf
Mzwakhe Mali a learner of Riebeeckstad High School claimed victory in his singles tennis match against St Andrew’s School in Welkom on 28 August. Mali maintained his composure throughout the match, displaying strong serves, accurate returns and excellent court movement. PHOTO: Supplied
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Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of the DEED OF TRANSFER T4382/1997 passed by ALTUS JOHANNES VAN DEN HEEVER in favor of TEBELLO SELVYCE SELOANE, Identity Number 530617 0695 080 Unmarried in respect of certain property ERF 895 RIEBEECKSTAD, district WELKOM, Province FREE STATE in extent 833 (EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE) square meters which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at BLOEMFONTEIN within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at WELKOM this 4th day of SEPTEMBER 2026 BRENDAN LESLIE KRETZMANN (LPCM – 57642) BL KRETZMANN INC 167 CONSTANTIA ROAD DAGBREEK WELKOM 9459 conveyancing@ blkretzmanninc.co.za MIV/kc/EO0520 Contact number: (057) 352 7412
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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 die uitreiking van 'n gesertifiseerde afskrif van Transportakte T2972/1978 gepasseer deur EDUARD JURGEN ALBERTYN OPPERMAN, gebore op 24 Junie 1939, ten gunste van CREIGHTON LAPSLEY, gebore op 14 Februarie 1952, ten aansien van sekere ERF 2146 VIRGINIA, DISTRIK VENTERSBURG, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT, wat verlore geraak het of vernietig is. Alle belanghebbendes wat teen die uitreiking van sodanige afskrif beswaar het, word hierby versoek om dit skriftelik in te dien by die Registrateur van Aktes te Bloemfontein, te die kantoor van die Registrateur, Kamer B29 binne twee weke vanaf datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing. Geteken te WELKOM op hierdie 25ste dag van Augustus 2026. PROKUREUR PIETER JACOBUS HAASBROEK LPCM - 57601 KAMER 101 EERSTE VLOER HEERENSTRAAT 4 WELKOM 9459 DOCEX 25, WELKOM POSBUS 876 VIRGINIA 9430 TEL: 057 3522783 E-POS: admin@piethaas.co.za
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Boedel wyle: D R S Crabb Boedelnommer: 6044/2026
BOEDELKENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle DAVID ROBERT SIMPSON CRABB (ID: 611122 5072 08 0) in lewe van VIRGINIA en nagelate eggenote SONJA EVETTE CRABB (GEBORE VAN ZYL) (ID: 680621 0041 08 7) getroud binne gemeenskap van goedere. STERFDATUM: 16 JULIE 2026 BOEDEL NOMMER: 6044/2026 KENNIS GESKIED HIERMEE aan Debiteure en Krediteure om bedrae aan die boedel verskuldig te betaal en eise teen die boedel in te stel binne 30 dae vanaf datum van hierdie advertensie by onderstaande adres. PROKUREUR VIR EKSEKUTEUR PIET HAASBROEK PROKUREURS WRIGHTS GUARDS GEBOU HERDENKINGSTRAAT 21 VIRGINIA 9430 POSBUS 876 VIRGINIA 9430 DOCEX 25 WELKOM TEL : (057) 2129833 E-POS: virginia@piethaas.co.za (VERWYSING: MNR HAASBROEK/NR/ BC0040)
Estate Late: M J Molete Estate Number: 3914/2026 N O T I C E T O CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims a g a i n s t t h e under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Province: FREE STATE Estate Number: 3914/2026 Surname: MOLETE First Names: MAMPOPE JEMINA Date of Birth: 1946-09-01 I D N u m b e r : 4609010559080 Last Address: 572 MMAMAHABANE, VENTERSBURG Date of Death: 2025-12-05 Master's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN Name of Executor or Authorized Agent: LEETWANE SUZAN QAI Address of Executor or Authorized Agent: 40 STEYN STREET, HENNENMAN, 9445 ADVERTISER NAME: B A D E N H O R S T ATTORNEYS ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 40 STEYN STREET HENNENMAN 9445 ADVERTISER E-MAIL: b a d e n h o r s t @badenhorstprok.co.za A D V E R T I S E R TELEPHONE: 057 5731114 ( R E F : BADENHORST/cn/M)
N O T I C E T O CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims a g a i n s t t h e under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Province: FREE STATE Estate Number: 9064/2025 Surname: TAU First Names: MOLAHLEHI SIMON Date of Birth: 1962-05-06 I D N u m b e r : 6205065361080 Last Address: 29 D'ALMEIDA ST, DAGBREEK, WELKOM, 9459 Date of Death: 2025-10-19 Master's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN First Names of Surviving Spouse: NAMHLA Surname of Surviving Spouse: TAU Date of Birth of Surviving Spouse: 1985-09-25 ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 5210275080083 Name of Executor or Authorized Agent: RACHEL LIDA ELIZABETH JOHANNA VAN DER SCHYFF Address of Executor or Authorized Agent: DE KAAP STREET, MULTIPOL BUILDING, 3RD FLOOR, WELKOM ADVERTISER NAME: VEV ATTORNEYS ADVERTISER ADDRESS: DE KAAP STREET MULTIPOL BUILDING 3RD FLOOR WELKOM ADVERTISER E-MAIL: admin@vevlaw.co.za A D V E R T I S E R TELEPHONE: 057 3535291
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NOTICE In the estate of the late OUPA JAN MAKHASANE (ID: 610512 5715 08 7) in life from Virginia and surviving spouse MALITABA ROSELINE MAKHASANE (BORN KHAUOE) (ID: 601109 0863 08 6) married in community of property. DATE OF DEATH: 25 OCTOBER 2025 ESTATE NUMBER: 3935/2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Debtors and Creditors to pay amounts due to the estate and to institute claims against the estate with the undersigned within 30 (THIRTY) days from the date of publication hereof. ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR PIET HAASBROEK ATTORNEYS WRIGHT GUARDS BUILDING 21 HERDENKING STREET VIRGINIA 9430 P.O. BOX 876 VIRGINIA 9430 DOCEX 25, WELKOM TEL: 057-2129833 E-MAIL: virginia@piethaas.co.za (REF: MR HAASBROEK/ NF/BM0178) BOEDELS: LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIE
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ESTATE LATE: R W SMITH ESTATE NUMBER: 006415/2025 N O T I C E F O R LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES L Y I N G F O R INSPECTION In the Estate of the Late: Surname: SMITH First Names: ROBERT WILLIAM Estate number: 006415/2025 Identity number: 3308285059089 Date of Death: 2025/08/24 Last address: TORONTO ROAD 88, NAUDEVILLE, WELKOM NAME AND ADDRESS OF EXECUTOR OR AUTHORIZED AGENT: Vosloo en Kie c/o Buiten and De Kaap Street, CBD, Welkom ADVERTISER NAME: VOSLOO EN KIE ADVERTISER ADDRESS P.O. BOX 1451 WELKOM ADVERTISER EMAIL gvosloo@global.co.za / n a t a s h a @voslooenkie.co.za ADVERTISER TELEPHONE 0573527633
BOEDELKENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle WILLEM LODEWIEKUS BRITS (ID: 580924 5126 08 0) in lewe van VIRGINIA en getroud binne gemeenskap van goedere met HESTER MARGARETHA BRITS (GEBORE SHEPPARD) (ID: 600410 0115 08 4). STERFDATUM: 30 JULIE 2025 BOEDELNOMMER: 5886/2025 GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE- EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemelde boedel ter insae sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 11 SEPTEMBER 2026 te die kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof, BLOEMFONTEIN en die Landdros, VIRGINIA. GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat enige persoon wat beswaar wil indien teen die rekening sodanige beswaar onderstaande moet bereik binne die genoemde tydperk. PROKUREUR VIR DIE EKSEKUTEUR PIET HAASBROEK PROKUREURS WRIGHT GUARDS GEBOU HERDENKINGSTRAAT 21 VIRGINIA 9430 DOCEX 25 WELKOM POSBUS 876 VIRGINIA 9430 TEL: 057-2129833 E-POS: virginia@piethaas.co.za (VERW: MNR HAASBROEK/NF/ BB0057)
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In terms of section 35 (5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Masters of the High Court and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Province: FREE STATE Estate Number: 8807/2025 Surname: VAN DER SCHYFF F i r s t N a m e s : MAGDALENA ADRIANA South African ID Number: 5505200056086 Last Address: 40 MCLEAN STREET, RIEBEECKSTAD, WELKOM, 9459 First Names of Surviving Spouse: JOSEF MARTHINUS Surname of Surviving Spouse: VAN DER SCHYFF ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 5210275080083 Magistrate's Office: WELKOM Master's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN ADVERTISER NAME: VEV ATTORNEYS ADVERTISER ADDRESS: MULTIPOL BUILDING, 3RD FLOOR DE KAAP STREET WELKOM 9459 ADVERTISER E-MAIL: admin@vevlaw.co.za A D V E R T I S E R TELEPHONE: 057-3525291
Estate Late: L E Thulo Estate Number: 3879/2025
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION In the Estate of the Late: Surname: THULO First Names: LIMAKATSO EUNICE Estate Number: 3879/2025 Identity/Passport Number: 4404120474085 Date of Death: 15/03/2025 Last Address: 19 ISCORA AVENUE, RIEBEECKSTAD, WELKOM, 9469 The FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 days from 11 SEPTEMBER 2026 at the office of the Master of the High Court BLOEMFONTEIN and the Magistrate's Office, WELKOM. Name and Address of Executor or Authorized Agent: MARIA ISABELLA VISAGIE, C/O BL KRETZMANN INC, 167 CONSTANTIA ROAD, DAGBREEK, WELKOM, 9459 ADVERTISER NAME: B L KRETZMANN INCORPORATED ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 30514 MÔRESKOF WELKOM ADVERTISER E-MAIL: conveyancing@ blkretzmanninc.co.za A D V E R T I S E R TELEPHONE: 057 3527412
ESTATE LATE: M E Botha ESTATE NUMBER: 009218/2023 LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES L Y I N G F O R INSPECTION In the Estate of the Late: Surname: BOTHA First names: MARIA ELIZABETH Estate number: 009218/2023 Identity/Passport number: 3108130007089 Date of death: 14-09-2023 Last address: NASINA TE HUIS VENTERSBURG The FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 DAYS from 11 SEPTEMBER 2026 at the office of the Master of the High Court Bloemfontein and the Magistrate's Office, Ventersburg. Name and Address of Executor or Authorized Agent: TERTIUS JURENUS LÖTTER, 274 STATEWAY, BEDELIA, WELKOM, 9459. ADVERTISER NAME: S L T REGISTERED AUDITOS AND C H A R T E R E D ACCOUNTANTS ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 592 WELKOM 9460 ADVERTISER E-MAIL: boedels@sltaudit.co.za A D V E R T I S E R TELEPHONE: 0825769913 REFERENCE: T J Lötter/kc
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Calibre of fighting spirit displayed MARTI WILL Welkom fighter Brandon “The Dragon” Kelly has added a South African national title to his growing martial arts record after an impressive performance at the All Out War 2026 tournament in Potchefstroom. Kelly, representing the RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club in Welkom, defeated Corne Weeler of Sasolburg in the Full Contact High Kick 65 kg to 69 kg national title bout on Saturday 29 August. The tournament, hosted by Ring Contact Fighting Arts (RCFA) at the Potchefstroom Banquet Hall from 28 to 30 August, attracted martial artists competing across a range of disciplines. Kelly secured first place and the national title in the Full Contact High Kick division on the main card.
He also delivered strong performances in other disciplines, finishing second in Semi-Contact Close Combat and third in both Baton and Series. His latest achievement adds to an already successful competitive career. The first-degree blue belt previously enjoyed multiple Junior South African Millennium Championship victories in 2024 and 2025, and claimed double gold at the Best of the Best Tournament in Vereeniging. Kelly won both the Semi-Contact High Kick and Semi-Contact Close Combat divisions at the tournament and has also received national recognition through nominations for the RCFA awards in the Senior Male Millennium and Senior Male Full Contact Close Combat categories. Fellow Bhubezi fighter Keagan Smith also enjoyed a highly successful tournament. Smith won the Full Contact Low Kicks
division by technical knockout (TKO) on the undercard, as well as the Full Contact Sport Boxing and Fitness Challenge divisions. The club’s junior fighters also contributed to its medal haul. Bea-nay Nel won gold in Semi-Contact Low Kicks, and silver in Semi-Contact High Kicks and Semi-Contact Close Combat. Ayden Thompsonclaimed silver in Semi-Contact Sport Boxing and bronze in Semi-Contact High Kicks. Sensei Joe Gladstone Ralejoe, chief instructor of the RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club and RCFA provincial president, praised the fighters for their performances. “Our fighters showed worldclass discipline and heart. For Brandon to bring a South African title home to Welkom and for Keagan to deliver a TKO finish, shows the calibre of combat sports talent we are building right here in our community.”
The four fighters of the Ring Contact Fighting Arts (RCFA) Bhubezi Fight Club in Welkom who did exceptionally well at the national All Out War tournament in Potchefstroom on 29 August are, from the left, Brandon “The Dragon” Kelly, Ayden Thompson, Bea-nay Nel and Keagan Smith. PHOTO: Supplied
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