On Friday,20 June,the Free State MEC for Health,Monyatso Mahlatsi,conducted a visit to the Lejweleputswa District,where he inspected two health facilities: Bophelong Clinic and Leratong Clinic in Allanridge
These clinics were closed in April 2025 due to a prohibition notice issued by the Department of Employment and Labour,citing non-compliance with health and safety regulations.During his visit,Mahlatsi also toured the Kutlwanong District Hospital in Odendaalsrus,as well as the SCM Store located in the Lejweleputswa District Office, which suffered damage from a fire in May 2025 This visit highlights the ongoing efforts of the Free State Department of Health to address compliance issues and assess the impact of recent incidents on healthcare services in the region
Valuable property recovered
A foreign national was arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen property, following the discovery of Eskom infrastructure
Members of the Welkom Public order Policing (POP) arrested the 47-year-old man on Wednesday, 18 June, after the members of Platoon 5 acted on intelligence received regarding a house in Doorn suspected of storing stolen property
Upon arrival at the identified premises, two Eskom transformers as well as Eskom and Matjhabeng Local Municipality copper cables were discovered
Officials from both
and
were summoned and positively identified the items as property
Eskom
Matjhabeng
belonging to their institutions Investigations are continuing, says Capt Loraine Earle, Free State police spokesperson
The estimated value of the recovered Eskom equipment is approximately R110 000 Photo: Supplied
Nuwe hoof gerat vir pos
MARTI WILL
Een van die doelwitte van die nuwe hoof van die Hoërskool Riebeeckstad is om sy skool met ’ n 100%-matriekslaagsyfer te sien
Johan Wehl kom na Riebeeckstad van Klerksdorp se Cocekani- Tegniese Hoërskool, en sien baie uit na sy nuwe skoolfamilie en uitdagings hier in die Goudveld
Hy het sy onderwyskwalifikasies in 1998 aan die Potchefstroom-onderwyskollege voltooi en het in 1999 sy onderwysloopbaan aan die Hoërskool Merenski begin
In 2001 is hy na die Klerksdorp- Tegniese Hoërskool, tot 2008 Hy het in 2009 sy tyd aan die Vaalreefs- Tegniese Hoërskool begin
In 2013 is hy tot departementshoof aan Cocekani bevorder, en in 2016 is hy tot die pos van adjunkhoof by dieselfde skool bevorder
Hy het twee leuses waarvolgens hy die rigting van sy lewe stuur
Die eerste een is “niks werk as jy dit nie self laat werk nie,” en die tweede: “Die lewe is vol van geleenthede, maar hulle het vervaldatums Jy self moet hard werk om die geleenthede te laat werk”
Wehl is getroud met Erika en hulle het vier kinders: Johan (20), Jayden (16), Jandré (10) en Aavah (8)
Voluit ywer laat diep spoor
MARTI WILL
Ná 45 en 'n half jaar tree JC Brummer, hoof van die Laerskool Voluit in Merriespruit, af.
Brummer het in 2007 by die destydse Laerskool Merriespruit begin skoolgee tot die samesmelting van die skool met die ander Afrikaanse laerskool in die dorp, die Virginia Volkskool Hy is toe aangestel as die hoof van die nuwe skool genaamd die Laerskool Voluit
Brummer sê sy jare by Voluit is deur spesiale oomblikke gekenmerk
“Ons kinders presteer op alle vlakke, maar die belangrikste is hul houding en gedrag Ons skool is bekend vir sy leerlinge se goeie maniere en gedrag Waar ons ooral kom word ons leerlinge geprys, en dit kom neer op die waardes wat ons die kinders leer Hierdie is iets wat altyd by my sal bly,” sê hy Brummer sê die samesmelting met die Virginia Volkies in 2018 het vlot verloop
“Ons het een skool met een karakter en tradisies begin”
Maar hy verlaat die onderwys en sy jare by Voluit met ’ n swaar hart Die afsterwe van Una van den Berg, die onderhoof van die Laerskool Voluit, was ’ n slag Hy het saam met Van den Berg by Voluit begin, sy as onderhoof en hy as hoof
“Alles was in plek dat sy as skoolhoof sou oorneem
“My weggaan by Voluit is vir tyd en wyl op ys gesit todat ons ’ n nuwe hoof kan identifiseer Met die samesmelting van die twee laerskole was dit belangrik om die etos van Afrikaans te behou”
Hy sê skoolhou was sy lewe, maar nou sal hy kan uitsien na stokperdjies soos rolbal en visvang
Brummer is getroud met Alta, ’ n departementshoof by die Lakeview Laerskool in Virginia
Hy woon sedert 1985 in Virginia en die gemeenskap lê hom na aan die hart
“Ek het diepe waardering vir die ondersteuning,” sê hy
Generosity is welcome at local shop
The Goldfields Hospice Association is a non-profit organisation (NPO) that relies on the kindness of donations and fundraising efforts to continue providing vital services to patients in need
One of the ways to contribute to this wonderful cause is by visiting their Butterfly Box secondhand shop, where a wide range of preloved items – from clothing to household equipment – can be found at affordable prices
The shop is open every Tuesday from 09:00 to 12:00, making it the perfect spot to explore and discover hidden treasures
Currently, the Goldfields Hospice Butterfly Box secondhand shop is in urgent need of winter clothing and blankets, but they appreciate any donations that can be spared
In addition to the secondhand shop, the hospice also hosts quarterly fundraising events, including their annual golf day, which will be held on Saturday, 9 August, at
the Oppenheimer Golf Club in Welkom
To stay updated on these events, follow the Hospice Facebook page By participating in or supporting these events, individuals can play a significant role in helping the organisation continue its vital work
The Goldfields Hospice offers a range of services to support patients, including medical equipment and hospital bed rentals, as well as high-quality diapers for purchase These services are designed to provide comfort and relief to those in need, and by supporting the organisation, individuals can help ensure that these services continue to be available
For more information, visit the organisation at Rose House, 58 Montague Street, Bedelia, Welkom
Alternatively, contact Tanja Schutte on 057 353 2152/91 The office hours are Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:00, and Friday from 08:00 to 13:00
Johan Wehl,die nuwe hoof van die Hoërskool Riebeeckstad
JC Brummer,hoof van die Laerskool Voluit in Virginia Foto: Verskaf
The Goldfields Hospice Butterfly Box secondhand shop stocks a wide array of pre-loved items,ranging from clothing to household equipment,all at affordable prices Here are Kethabile Pitso (left) and Bongani Duma of the Goldfields Hospice,ready to assist Photo: Supplied
Not sitting idly by
MARTI WILL
Internationally renowned artist Nkoali Nawa is, once again, making waves in the local art scene.
One of his works, Mothers (2014), has been incorporated in the Spier Collection and will feature in the exhibition to be curated by Andrea Lewis at the Isiko South African National Gallery (SANG) The exhibition is titled “Motherhood: Paradox and Duality” The exhibition opened on 30 April and runs through to 23 February 2026 Never one to have idle hands,
Letters
Nawa is currently working on a piece entitled Hard-Working Men His last big show was in London, United Kingdom (UK), where he was part of the 154 Art Fair which was made possible by the Spier Arts Trust in partnership with Nando's Based in Welkom, Nawa regularly travels to Cape Town and Johannesburg In 2024, he progressed from his signature charcoal on Fabriano board, to oil on canvas Nawa says he decided to diversify to oils as a commercial medium, while he builds up stock for a major solo charcoal and Fabriano exhibition He told Vista he was excited about his new adventure into
oil painting, but told the publication in 2024 he still had to find his niche
His works are inspired by people who strive to put food on their tables daily, by selling different soft goods on the streets and door to door Nawa once told Vista he is a survivor
“I work locally, but I think internationally” He has travelled the world to showcase his artwork and his works are hung in galleries all across the globe
He is currently working on a series of works that include titles like Women, Making ends meet, and Crates, all oil on canvas
Exploitation an ever-present feeling
Dillo Mohapelwa,Matjhabeng:
I thought that the Matjhabeng Location Municipality is for the people, only to realise that it is not because its authority is elected by the members of the ANC political party, not by the Matjhabeng residents
Secondly, residents of Matjhabeng do not participate in the decision-making process For example, the municipality authority unilaterally allowed the foreigners they cannot account for, to flock to Matjhabeng
As if it was not enough, this municipality allowed unemployed South Africans from all walks of life to converge in Matjhabeng where there are no jobs, thereby creating problems for the municipality and residents
In addition to this, the authority unilaterally decided that those citizens who are employed must pay for the services of the unemployed, including the foreigners who cannot be accounted for Is this fair?
To my surprise the different organisations of the society such as the lawyer’s association, the religious leaders, the different political parties, and others say nothing about this
malpractice
The people who are adversely affected by this illegal practice are the whites who are hated, ostracised and discriminated against by the members of the ANC party alongside the government employee pensioners (GEPs), on whom the municipality prey This municipality exploits the vulnerable GEPs in that they are denied rebates and indigent status, thereby contravening the provisions of section 9(3) and (4) of the Constitution of South Africa
What the local municipality does is disgraceful, inhumane and is the direct opposite of what the caring organisations such as the garage workshops and the insurance companies do
For instance, all the garages give pensioners a discount when they service their cars
On the other hand, car insurance companies do not charge pensioners co-payment for fixing up their vehicles subsequent to accidents In contrast, the Matjhabeng government denies GEPs the benefits that are enjoyed by other pensioners
Not so very long ago, the municipality served only the
suburban residents with the fictitious account amounting up to more than R500 000 –pensioners included This is indicative that the authority of Matjhabeng is not in touch with reality
The municipality ignores the fact that a person who went on pension in 2003 has no money for paying off whatever they claim he or she owes The bank will never give that person a loan since the person is over 80 years old
Now the question arises: When is the Matjhabeng Local Municipality going to recover the money that has been lost through BEE and the money that is alleged to have been banked at the VBS Mutual Bank, which was reportedly looted by known politicians who are still enjoying an expensive lifestyle?
How much longer is the municipality going to be persecuting and harassing the poor pensioners by phoning and sending SMS messages to them, despite the fact that the pensioners tell them that they do not have money?
By phoning them, where does the municipality hope the money will come from since the pensioners do not work?
Nkoali Nawa,hard at work on his new series Photo: Supplied
ALLEGED RAPIST ARRESTED IN HIDING
Following allegations of rape in Thabong, members of the Welkom Public Order Policing (POP) arrested a 34-year-old suspect
On Sunday, 22 June, the police received information on the suspect’s whereabouts
“The information was operationalised, which led them to a house in New Stands, Thabong On arrival, members found a man loitering in the yard When asked about the where-
abouts of the alleged suspect, he informed the police that the wanted person was not around While searching around the yard, the police found a woman hiding in the outside toilet and informed members that the suspect had gone out
“Further investigations led members to a locked room where the alleged suspect was hiding,” states Sgt Palesa Thabana, spokesperson for the Lejweleputswa police
Participate in fun walk
Police looking for suspect
The Bronville police are investigating a case of stolen property after two 9mm pistols and ammunition were recovered in an open field near this suburb
On 18 June, two members of the Bronville Crime Prevention team were busy conducting a vehicle checkpoint (VCP) at the Erfdeel Road-Masimong T-junction, when their attention was drawn to a maroon Toyota Etios that had offloaded an African male He was carrying a black backpack on a bridge The individual then proceeded to walk towards the nearby mine
The police stopped and searched the vehicle and the four occupants inside, but found nothing amiss
The police officials then pursued the individual who had been dropped off
“As the patrol vehicle approached, the suspect threw his black backpack into long grass in an open field and fled on foot,” says Sgt Mahlomola Kareli, spokesperson for the Free State police They searched the area and recovered the discarded bag, which contained two 9mm pistols, ten 9mm rounds of ammunition and two magazines Both firearms had their serial numbers filed off
Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect, can contact Capt Steyn on 084 820 0005 or 057 910 9932
MISDEEDS INVESTIGATED
Several individuals were arrested during joint operations executed by members of the multi-disciplinary operation Vala uMgodi in and around Theunissen in the Lejweleputswa district
The operations focused on addressing the possession of illegal contraband, trespassing, and immigration offenses
On 19 June two women were arrested for trespassing, and one man was apprehended for contravention of the Immigration Act In a significant breakthrough, another man was arrested after an illegal firearm, suspected gold-bearing material, dagga, and components of a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) uniform were discovered in his locker at the Vierfontein mine
In a separate incident on 18 June, the Vala uMgodie reaction team, in collaboration with mine security discovered a hole on the mine premises Upon scaling down into the hole, officers found packaged and sealed food, along with explosive detonators No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing
The Vala uMgodi operation, aimed at combating illegal mining activities and associated crimes, took place outside of Theunissen on 18 June
“The team discovered a large resting or sleeping place utilised by illegal miners Two males found at the location were arrested and food and items associated with illegal mining activities were seized,” says Sgt Mahlomola Kareli, police spokesperson for the Free State
Onn 17 June the team had arrested three men aged 45 and 32 years, after they were found in possession of gold-bearing material in the mine premises in the area
These operations emphasise the commitment to ensuring the safety and security of mining communities, and protecting national resources Further investigations are underway in all these cases, and more arrests are not ruled out,” says Kareli
In a position to uplift those in need
As part of Youth Month, Vista focuses on Const. Motlalepula Portia Mosunkutu, a beacon of service in Virginia.
Mosunkutu is more than just a law enforcement officer; she is a symbol of dedication, compassion, and leadership in the Virginia community of the Lejweleputswa District, Free State
With six years of steadfast service at the Virginia Police Station, she continues to serve with passion and purpose under the station’s Community Service Centre (CSC) within the Visible Policing (Vispol) unit Her duties are extensive: attending to complaints, resolving disputes, opening
case dockets, certifying documents, assisting with affidavits, and offering crucial guidance to those in need But for her, policing goes far beyond procedures and protocols She believes in the importance of emotional support and often finds herself offering a listening ear and a caring heart when it is needed most
Mosunkutu continues to be a guiding light for those around her
With a heart for service and a vision for positive change, Mosunkutu is not just upholding the law, she is building a better, stronger, and more hopeful Virginia Her story is a reminder that true service means walking with the community, hand in hand, every step of the way
Youth led with impact
The fourth profile Vista will be doing in June as part of Youth Month focussing on the SAPS, is that of Const Niniko Radebe, a young leader uniting her community against crime
In the heart of Welkom, within the Lejweleputswa District, a remarkable young woman is rewriting the narrative of what it means to serve and lead
At just 29 years old, Radebe is proving that age is no barrier to making a powerful impact With energy, purpose, and a
matters most Radebe also spearheads awareness campaigns, Sports
Const Niniko Radebe (front,right) with some of the community members she serves Photos: Supplied
Ryg eerbewyse in met hul danspassies
Die dansers van die Vibez-dansskool in Welkom het die naweek van 7 Junie heelwat eerbewyse verower in die Dance Face-uitdaging wat by die Laerskool Koppie Alleen in Riebeeckstad plaasgevind het.Altesaam 32 dansers van dié skool het in die onderskeie afdelings deelgeneem.Die 13 solo-dansers het 10 diamant-,8 platinum- en 3 goue eerbewyse gewen Die 2 duetgroepe het goud gewen,en die 5 groter groepe het 3 goue en twee platinum-eerbewyse gewen,terwyl die 3 hip-hopgroepe 2 platinum- en 1 goue eerbewys verwerf het In die ope afdeling het die groep Bills ’n diamant-eerbewys gekry Spesiale eerbewyse is toegeken aan: Anri Cox, vir dinamika en toewyding; Leah Blignaut,vir dinamika en sterk styl; Kayley Cardoso,vir houding en selfvertroue; en Dominique Joubert,vir veelsydigheid.Die styl-eerbewyse het gegaan aan Dominique vir haar hip-hop-roetine waarin sy die hoogste telling verwerf het Dominique het ook ’n algehele eerbewys vir haar solo-dans ontbang Die Vibez-dansskool is boonop die mees geesdriftige dansgroep aangewys Die ouderdomsafdeling-wenners van dié skool is Dominique
Kayley (vyf jaar en jonger) Hier is die 32 dansers van die Vibez-dansskool wat deelgeneem het Foto: Verskaf
Draf uit as Griffons
Bokang Fox (links) en Vuyisile Majo,twee leerlinge aan die Laerskool Odensia,is ingesluit in die o 12A-Griffon-rugbyspan wat van 22 tot 25 Junie aan die provinsiale o 12-toernooi in Klerksdorp deelgeneem het. Foto: Verskaf
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KAIZER MAXATSHWA
Identity Number 720504 5338 082 and BOITUMELO
JENNIFER MAXATSHWA, IDENTITY NUMBER 760301 0741 084 Married in of community of property to each other, in respect of certain:
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, Unmarried, in respect of certain: 1. ERF 182 WESSELSBRON, DISTRICT WESSELSBRON, PROVINCE FREE STATE MEASURING: 3 062 (THREE THOUSAND AND SIXTY TWO) SQUARE METRES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER T1367/1994 which has been lost or destroyed.
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COURT ORDER
In the Magistrate's Court for
656/20 NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 68 OF THE DEEDS REGISTRIES ACT,1937, IN RESPECT OF A LOST TITLE DEED Notice is hereby given in
BLOEMFONTEIN
9301 TEL: (051) 522 5044
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Verlore of Vernietigde Titelbewys: T r a n s p o r t a k t e T16077/2005
the 19th day of JUNE 2025. APPLICANT H S BADENHORST/lisa/MO H010 C/O ROMA BADENHORST ATTORNEYS ATRIUM BUILDING
om te koop vir kontant. Enige fabrikaat, enige toestand. 076 493 3029
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4. Further and or alternative relief.
MAGISTRATE/ADDITIONAL MAGISTRATE
NEUMANN VAN ROOYEN INC. LAW CENTRE
6 HEEREN STREET
P.O. BOX 4 WELKOM
9460 (REF: AFK/AFK/I04023)
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ADDRESS:
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STREETS
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Identiteitsnommer: 421213 5002 08 4 en ELIZABETH M A R I A V A N D Y K , Identiteitsnommer: 420828 0081 08 9, Getroud binne gemeenskap van goedere met mekaar, ten gunste van JACOBUS FREDERIK COOKS, Identiteitsnommer: 821128 5013 08 7, Ongetroud, ten aansien van ERF 2658, WELKOM (Uitbreiding 3), distrik WELKOM, provinsie VRYSTAAT GROOT: 833 (AGTHONDERD DRIE EN DERTIG) vierkante meter. Alle persone wat teen die uitreiking van sodanige gesertifiseerde afskrif beswaar het word hierby versoek om dit skriftelik in te dien by die Registrateur van Aktes te Bloemfontein binne twee weke vanaf datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing. Gedateer te SENEKAL op hede die 26ste dag van JUNIE 2025. F J PRETORIUS CROWTHER & PRETORIUS ADRES: VAN RIEBEECKSTRAAT 22 SENEKAL 9600
Goldfields philatelic society will hold its monthly meeting at the Welkom Retirement Village in Welkom at 08:00 for 09:30 They would especially like to welcome any youngsters who would like to find out about this exciting hobby For more information dial 082 805 4800 or 084 333 7000
9 JULY
Rovers Rugby Club annual general meeting at 18:00 at the clubhouse Only players who were registered in 2024 may attend and vote at the AGM A braai will be held after the AGM
12 JULY
The Mara-A-Basotho half marathon in collaboration with Real Lion Athletics Club will be held Registration takes place on 10 and 11 July at the Goudveld Multisport clubhouse in Disa Street Welkom The entry fee for the 21km is R180 10km is R100 and the 5km is R50 The 21km starts at 08:00 and the 10km and the 5km at 08:15 Contact Sam Ditshoane on 076 951 3031
GENERAL
Six Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid meetings have been scheduled in Welkom for 2025 The next one will be on 28 August The venues are the Welkom Retirement Village in Peridot Street (12:00 to 13:00) and Huis Oranje in Gimnassium Street (10:00 to 11:30) Call Ronnie Barlow-Jones on 083 308 5530 for more information
Inskrywings oor konserte, kuns- en leefstyl-werksessies, optredes van kunstenaars en gassprekers, vroue-oggende, manne-aande en ander geleenthede ten bate van nie-winsgewende organisasies word gratis in Vista se dagboek geplaas Stuur inskrywings met inligting asook kontakname en -nommers, na marti will@novusmedia co za voor Maandae om 12:00
‘Trash’ can inspire
When Cecelia Mutsi walks the streets of Virginia in Matjhabeng collecting used Tetra Pak cartons, she does not just see waste, but food for her children, school fees, and a future built on dignity In just one year, the collection rate for post-consumer Liquid Board Packaging (LBP), the cartons used for milk, juice, and other beverages, has surged from 8% to 26% – a threefold increase
Behind this growth is a strategy driven by Tetra Pak Southern Africa, its producer responsibility organisation Petco, and a network of partners including Mpact and Gayatri Paper Mills
Mutsi sells her cartons to a local buy-back centre, one of 205 now actively collecting LBP across the country She is not working in isolation, but within a structured system that connects informal collectors to large-scale recyclers Mutsi runs Camte Recycling, a buy-back centre empowering women waste pickers When she first started, few saw value in cartons But after Tetra Pak and Petco’s intervention including bulk bag distribution and awareness campaigns, her centre collected 2,148kg in a single October 2024 drive
“Now, even schoolchildren bring cartons from home People finally understand this isn’t trash, it’s income,” said Mutsi
Cecelia Mutsi sees waste as an income generator. Photo: Supplied
Skitter met deelname in Potchefstroom
Leerlinge aan die Amari-skool het die geleentheid gehad om aan die winterspele vir leerlinge met spesiale onderwysbehoeftes (LSOB) by die E S le Grange-skool in Potchefstroom deel te neem Die spele was op 10 en 11 Junie en het netbal,sokker,sagtebal en landloop behels Amari se sokker-ontwikkelingspan,onder leiding van Nadia Jurrius,het ’n tweede plek behaal.Die netbal-ontwikkelingspan was onder leiding van die twee afrigters Annie Malan en Monique van der Merwe Van links is Monique Abdo,Lerato Ramohlanka,Ntsebo Phafane,Lelitha Mabitla,Rosemary Fourie,Moelo Seshemane,Malan,Van der Merwe en Hanri te Brugge Dié span het ook ’n tweede plek behaal. Foto: Verskaf
To represent FS
The U13 netball team of the Thabong Primary School participated in the provincial league C championship of South African Schools Netball (SASN) on 13 June From 24 to 26 July the team will be representing the Free State in Polokwane, Limpopo,at the SASNS national championship From the left are Maletstsi Mabelesa (team manager),Keitumetse Kobane,Bonolo Ntsome,Bokamoso Mathibedi,Masabata Raboroko (assistant coach), Itumeleng Kobane,Amila Isaiah, Lerato Tlali and Tselane Mpotle.
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Rek hul treë tot op Vrystaat-byeenkoms
Ses leerlinge aan die Primêre Skool Naudeville is ingesluit in die Lejweleputswa-landloopspan wat op 9 Augustus aan die Vrystaat-kampioenskapsbyeenkoms in Bloemfontein gaan deelneem Van links is Marnu Strydom (o.9),Ronah Mpofu (o.10),Elle-Anne Roper (o.11),Quinne van Staden (o.12) en Linmari de Lange (o.12). Afwesig: Dianq Badenhorst (beginner)
Vier leerlinge van die Primêre Skool Naudeville het op 14 Junie in Bultfontein aan ’n gimnastiek-kwalifiseerderkompetisie deelgeneem.Hulle het hiermee gekwalifiseer vir insluiting in die Noord-Vrystaatspan wat op 27 en 28 Junie in Bloemfontein deelneem
Van links is Marianca Alberts (vlak 1,goud ),Taylene van Alphen (vlak 1,goud),Hugo de Klerk (vlak 3,goud) en Eben Naude (vlak 1,silwer)
Fighters level up
Students of the RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club have completed their recent grading and progressed to their next belt levels, marking an important milestone in their martial arts journey.
This grading came after a challenging period for the club
Earlier this month, a temporary venue access incident forced a three week break, putting training and preparations on hold
Despite the setback, the team refused to be discouraged or derailed
They returned with renewed focus and resilience, adapting their preparations to include outdoor training sessions to ensure they remained sharp and well prepared
“With spirits high and momentum regained, the team is now back to full training mode, intensifying their preparations for the upcoming Best of the Best Tournament, to be held in Vereeniging on 5 July and Namib War Tournament that will be held in Windhoek, Namibia,” says head instructor, Sensei Joe Ralejoe
He says in an exciting development, three students progressed from the beginner to the advanced division
Gofaone Sebati, Siyabonga Gina and Brandon Kelly obtained their 1st Yellow Belt and all three form part of the Junior South African team that will
To represent Free State
These players of the Rovers Squash Club will represent the Free State in the upcoming interprovincial tournament for schools.The tournament will be held throughout South Africa,and the Welkom players will be playing in different venues across the country From the left are Dickie van den Berg (chairman),Dean Katzin, Johan Naude,Joshua van Zyl,Kaitlin Saayman and Shirley Bothma (coach)
be representing South Africa at the WKO World Kickboxing Championships in Barnsley, United Kingdom in August Ralejoe (3rd Degree Black Belt) expressed pride in the students, staying that their discipline and hard work have truly paid off
“We faced a tough period as a club, but their ability to
stay focused and motivated shines through in the results we ’ ve seen This is more than a grading, it’s a reminder of the resilience that martial arts instills in all of us ”
Gofaone Sebati, Siyabonga Gina and Brandon Kelly have all passed second Blue Belt, first Yellow Belt, and Mohale Notha White Belt and Red Belt
The Harmony Striders athletes who took part in the Comrades Marathon are from the left,front: Chantel Rheeder and Luzelle Stoltz; back: Pierre Spurr,Charl de Coning,Deon Lodder,Morné Nel,Justice Shelile,Clayton Anderson,Morake David Thlobo and Muso Molefi.Absent: Daniel Pienaar and Charmaine Nortier.
Running club respresented
The Harmony Striders had 22 runners who represented the club at the Comrades Marathon, of which the route this year stretched from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, on 8 June These runners are: George Semoeng, Morake David Tlhobo, Charl de Coning, Teboho Sekhutshoanyane, Morné Nel, Daniel Pienaar, Muso Molefi, Mokotsolane Mokharomeso, Chantel Rheeder, Moses Nyawuza, Justice Shelile,
Potlako Sekokotana, Charmaine Nortier, Clayton Anderson, Luzelle Stoltz, Deidre Laubscher, Erich Cornelissen, Meshack Lepelle, Pierre Spurr, Deon Lodder, Refiloe Simango and Mosala Diphoko The weekly time trial results for 18 June, over a distance of 4km, are: Oratile Nandela 17:50, Mzindeli Nomatshile 17:50, Jack Harms 25:44, Clayton Anderson 27:19, Lientjie Blom 31:13 and Rina Nel 31:13
Beïndruk op veld
Thembile Tyanase van die Laerskool Odensia is ingesluit in die o 13C-Griffon-rugbyspan wat van 22 tot 24 Junie aan die VKB-week-toernooi in Frankfort deelgeneem het Foto: Verskaf
Ingesluit in span
’n Leerling aan die Laerskool Odensia,Wian van der Merwe,is in die o 13A-Griffon-rugbyspan ingesluit wat van 29 Junie tot 4 Julie aan die Cravenweek-toernooi in Oos-Londen gaan deelneem MUNISIPALITEIT
From the left are,front: Mohale Notha (Red belt) and Brandon Kelly (1st Yellow belt); back: Gofaone Sebati (1st Yellow belt),Sensei Joe Gladstone Ralejoe (3rd Degree Black belt) and Siyabonga Gina (1st Yellow belt) Photo: Supplied
