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Vast tracts of grassland surrounding the raceway were burned. PHOTOS: Marti Will

Damage worth hundreds of thousands after fire

Police suspect foul play MARTI WILL

Officials are investigating an incident of malicious damage to property after a mobile generator, a generator loading cable, and tyres on the race track were damaged in a fire at the Phakisa Raceway in Odendaalsrus. Police were summoned to the raceway at approximately 00:25 on Saturday 31 October following reports of a possible fire. On arrival, officers found that

the fire had already subsided. They discovered that a mobile generator and its loading cable had been burned, while several tyres on the racetrack had also caught fire. According to the 44-year-old complainant, the damage is estimated at R351 000. No injuries were reported. A case of malicious damage to property was registered at the Odendaalsrus Police Station. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and police investigations are ongoing. No arrests have been made.

The tyres on the racetrack were damaged in a ﬁre at the Phakisa Raceway in Odendaalsrus.

A mobile generator, a generator loading cable, and tyres were damaged in a ﬁre at Phakisa Raceway in Odendaalsrus.

Police investigation conﬁrms identity of boy who drowned MARTI WILL A 13-year-old boy drowned at a water-filled quarry near Erfdeel Road in Thabong after reportedly swimming with two friends on Saturday 31 October. The body of the boy, identified by his family as Kamohelo Mokhethi

(13), was retrieved from the water on the morning of Sunday 1 November. According to police, the incident occurred when the three boys were swimming at the quarry. Mokhethi’s friends allegedly told police that he became submerged and failed to resurface. A search and rescue operation

could not be conducted immediately because of poor lighting conditions. The Welkom and Bloemfontein diving units were activated on Sunday morning and recovered the boy’s motionless body from the water at approximately 08:15. Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel pronounced him dead at

the scene. Police have registered an inquest and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning. Police have urged parents and guardians to educate children about water safety to prevent similar tragedies. Children should be taught to seek

permission before going near any body of water and encouraged to swim only in designated areas under proper supervision. ■ The police have additional safety tips available on their website, saps. gov.za. At the homepage, navigate to the “Be Alert!” tab and find a variety of safety tips listed.

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A sales representative (52) has been arrested for alleged fraud, forgery, uttering and money laundering involving fraudulent solar system applications valued at approximately R719 944. Pieter Johannes Jakobus Theunissen appeared before the Welkom Magistrates’ Court on 27 October, following an investigation by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit in the Free State. The Hawks stated Theunissen was employed as a sales representative at Nashua when he allegedly concluded two master sales agreements with clients on 24 January and 27 February 2023 for the installation of solar systems. The rental agreements were submitted to a finance

house and approved, resulting in Theunissen allegedly receiving commission. Subsequent investigations reportedly established that the applications were fraudulent and that the clients’ signatures had allegedly been forged. The clients had not applied for the solar systems, the Hawks said. As a result of the alleged fraudulent transactions as claimed to have been committed by Theunissen, Nashua was required to refund the finance house and suffered financial losses. A criminal case was opened, and the matter was referred to the Hawks. Theunissen was released on R3 000 bail after appearing in court. The matter was postponed to 2 February 2027 for transfer to the Commercial Court.

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to speed up repair MARTI WILL Water losses in Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s reticulation network, coupled with increased demand in Phomolong, have been identified as key factors behind ongoing water supply problems affecting Hennenman, Ventersburg and Mmamahabane. This follows a meeting between representatives of Vaal Central Water (VCW) and Matjhabeng Local Municipality (MLM) on 28 October, to discuss the continued water shortages affecting residents and businesses. According to feedback provided by Cllr René Steyn, the VCW’s chief executive officer indicated that the water board had maintained a steady pumping rate over the past 12 months, with no change in supply capacity. VCW reportedly attributed the shortages to water losses in the municipality’s distribution network and the installation of new pipelines in Phomolong, which allegedly took place without the water board being informed timeously. The new infrastructure has increased demand on the existing supply, with the same volume of water now required to serve a larger area. Phomolong is reportedly situated at the lowest point in the system, resulting in an estimated 80% of the water currently being pumped flowing towards the area. This contributes to shortages in Hennenman, Ventersburg and Mmamahabane. Serious leaks have also been identified just outside Riebeeckstad, prompting the temporary closure of supply to certain areas to isolate the leaks and allow repairs to begin. However, iso-

lating the first leak did not resolve the problem, with further water losses reportedly continuing through other leaks in the network. A Riebeeckstad resident has offered to provide a comprehensive list of identified leaks to assist the teams in tracking and prioritising repairs. Following the meeting, VCW and MLM agreed to work together immediately to locate and repair all identified leaks in Riebeeckstad. VCW also undertook to ration the water supply to Phomolong to ensure that Hennenman and Ventersburg receive water as well. The head of department responsible for Water and Sanitation has mandated regular progress reports from the municipal manager on the joint effort. Steyn said she would continue to monitor progress with the repairs and provide further updates. Residents have been encouraged to report any new leaks, providing the location and photographs where possible, to help authorities identify and address water losses. While residents are not responsible for investigating water losses or failing infrastructure, reporting visible leaks could help speed up the repair process. Steyn acknowledged the impact the ongoing crisis has had on households and businesses. She has also approached the provincial Department of Water and Sanitation through the Provincial Legislature, as well as the office of the national minister through a Member of Parliament. The aim is to ensure that the relevant spheres of government hold both the water board and municipality accountable while working towards a resolution to the continuing water crisis.

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Murder suspects still sought MARTI WILL No arrests have yet been made in connection with the murders of Danie Fourie (68) and his son, Dawie (40), who were found dead at their home in Virginia in July. An intensive police investigation was launched after the father and son were reported missing on Monday 27 July. Their bodies were discovered three days later, on Thursday 30 July, at a property in Tulbagh Street. Virginia police responded to a report of a possible murder on Thursday 30 July. On arrival, officers were di-

Dawie Fourie (40) and Danie (68). PHOTO: Verskaf

rected to an outside room, where they discovered the bodies of two men. The victims’ hands and feet were bound, and blood was on the floor of the room. Police said one of the men had a plastic covering over his head, while the other had allegedly been strangled with a wire around

his neck. Both men were declared dead at the scene. Investigators have also confirmed that the victims’ silver Hyundai Getz, with registration number DNK 369 FS, is missing. The vehicle is believed to have been taken during the incident. Police opened two murder cases and a case of house robbery. The motive for the killings are unknown. Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward. Call Capt. Gerrie Nel on 082 806 8432 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

HOF STEL OUETEHUIS-SAAK WEER UIT MARTI WILL Die strafsaak teen Lynette Brummer en haar vyf medebeskuldigdes in die Welkom-ouetehuissaak is weer uitgestel, dié keer tot 30 November, nadat die verdediging meer tyd gevra het om die nuwe aanklagte te bespreek. Louis Botha, regsverteenwoordiger van beskuldigdes 1 en 2, het 2 November by die Welkom-landdroshof om uitstel aansoek gedoen. Hy het aangevoer dat hy nog nie die nuwe dossier ontvang het nie. Die staatsaanklaer het egter aan die hof bevestig dat die betrokke dokumentasie reeds op 23 Oktober deur die staat oorhandig is. Die bykomende aanklag (aanklag 5) hou verband met ’n beweerde oortreding van die Wet op Ouer Persone, Wet 13 van 2006. Volgens die aanklagstaat het die ses beskuldigdes na bewering gedurende 2024 en 2025 die 90-jarige Verona Reay, ’n brose bejaarde vrou wat aan

demensie ly, wederregtelik en opsetlik mishandel. Die beweerde mishandeling het volgens die staat bestaan uit optrede en/of die versuim om gepaste sorg en aandag aan haar ﬁsieke, geestelike en emosionele welstand te gee, wat na bewering skade en emosionele nood veroorsaak het. Die beweerde voorvalle het by die Silver Village-aftreeoord in die Lejweleputswa-distrik plaasgevind. Ludidi het bevestig dat die bestaande borgvoorwaardes van al ses beskuldigdes onveranderd bly en streng nagekom moet word. Die saak duur reeds langer as ’n jaar nadat die ses beskuldigdes in Julie 2025 in hegtenis geneem is. Volgens regsbronne kan die voortgesette uitstelle daartoe lei dat die verhoor eers in 2027 begin. Die beskuldigdes is Lynette Brummer (64), Anna Fourie (73), Nomsa Ngcongwane (56), Prudence Majorobella (35), Mofolo Ntswaki (30) en Puseleletso Mola (33).

Community mourns loss of local educator MARTI WILL

The body of missing Welkom educator Gert Samuel Adams (55) was recovered from a water pan near the Steyn 1 mining area in Welkom on Thursday 29 October, almost four weeks after he disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Police were summoned to Klippan at approximately 11:35 after a fisherman reportedly noticed a foul smell coming from the water and spotted a human body floating in it. The fisherman alerted the police and directed officers to the location. The Bloemfontein Diving unit was activated, and police divers successfully retrieved the submerged body before bringing it to shore. Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel subsequently pronounced the man dead. On Friday 30 October, Adams’ family positively identified the deceased as the missing 55-yearold educator. Adams disappeared on Sunday 4 October, after he was allegedly taken by unknown suspects at approximately 23:30. According to police information, he managed to telephone his wife shortly after the incident, but the call was abruptly terminated. He was subsequently

The body of Gert Samuel Adams has been found. PHOTO: Facebook

reported missing. His grey Hyundai ix35 was discovered at Klippan on Tuesday 6 October. The vehicle was unoccupied, with his cellphone and other personal belongings found inside. Police confirmed that Adams was found with his vehicle keys in his pocket. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death remain unclear. Police have registered an inquest docket to investigate the matter and establish the cause of death. Meanwhile, the Free State Department of Education has expressed profound sadness following confirmation of Adams’ death. Adams was an educator and departmental head at the Rheederpark Combined School in the Lejweleputswa District. The

department described him as a dedicated, valued and respected member of the school community who served with commitment and distinction. His death is a significant loss to his family, colleagues, learners and the wider education fraternity in the province. The department has activated psychosocial support services for staff and learners at the school. In consultation with the family and district, the school will also implement measures to ensure that teaching and learning, as well as the finalisation of term 4 learner assessments, continue with minimal disruption. The Free State MEC for Education, Dr Mantlhake Julia Maboya, conveyed her condolences to the bereaved family and the school community. “We have lost a teacher, a leader and a custodian of our children’s future. Mr Adams did not just teach subjects, he taught hope. “To his family, his colleagues and his learners – we share your pain. May his dedication to education continue to live in every classroom he touched. We have lost a soldier in the frontline of learning,” Maboya said. Further details regarding memorial and funeral arrangements will be communicated in consultation with the family.

SPILLAGES MARTI WILL Sewage has reportedly been ﬂowing into a national retailer’s parking area in Glen Harmony, Virginia, since July, raising health concerns and affecting access to the shopping centre. A concerned resident of ward 8, Kevin Ostermeyer, has requested that the relevant authorities investigate the cause of the sewage spills, arrange for the affected parking area to be cleaned and disinfected, and ensure that the necessary repairs are undertaken to prevent further overﬂows with regular updates.

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Hope for the week

The Word of God is the key to freedom It has become evident that mental health and associated illnesses have become one of the most common occurrences among both believers and non-believers alike. The pressures of life and the demand for performance in our personal and professional lives on and offline, influenced by the continuous stream of the highlight reels of others has had damaging effects on most. The amount of information consumed on a daily basis has been compared to the amount of information our great grandparents consumed in a year. Never before has information been so easily and continuously available. Wars. Famines. Threats. Abuses. Human atrocities. Cruelties. We were never designed to know everything and be connected on such a level. We are neither omnipotent, omniscient or omnipresent. Only God is. 1 Peter 5: 7 says, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” This might seem like an impossibility in many minds overrun with daily concerns and intrusive thoughts, but it remains our one true hope in the face of the many challenges we face daily. Our Lord Jesus experienced the full weight of the human condition including physical, emotional and spiritual, and yet, in his darkest hour, he remained

fully submitted to the will of the Father and so, triumphed over evil. Ephesians 1: 21 says, “He is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else – not only in this world, but also in the world to come.” We are told in Ephesians 2: 6, “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” This is a truth, which, if we receive it, would truly set us free. We can overcome because of our Saviour. We can be victorious in our daily lives. We can walk in wholeness, spirit, soul and body and we can be free from the effects of a broken world. We can experience the peace He came to give, despite our circumstances. May I encourage us to stay more tuned to the word of God, which is the sword with which we stand against the onslaught of the enemy of our souls, than to the sound of the daily news or Facebook or TikTok or Instagram. We know that Jesus is the word become flesh and that He triumphed over the enemy by death on the cross. We then hold within our hands and mouths the power to stand against anything the enemy might bring against us. Let us declare the word of life over our hearts and minds and may we implore others to do the same. – Lana Archontakis – Kingdom Ministries of Christ

Represent school at Natural Sciences Olympiad Three talented Grade 9 learners of Welkom-Gimnasium, Mbali Hlongwane, Uminathi Maketsheni and Chris Savvas, together with their teacher, Renee Erwee, represented their school at the Natural Sciences Olympiad’s ﬁnal round in Bloemfontein on 15 October. The trio achieved an impressive ﬁfth place in the Free State. Their educational adventure continued the following day with an exciting science show at the Planetarium on Naval Hill. From the left are Savvas, Maketsheni and Hlongwane. PHOTO: Supplied

Dagboek 6 NOVEMBER Rovers Rugby Club annual general meeting (AGM) in the clubhouse. The meeting will start at 18:00. Items on the agenda will include, the ﬁnancial and chairman's report and the election of governing body members.

rolls, hamburgers, curry and rice, bunny chows and samoosas. Other traditional stalls will include Bric and Brac, White Elephant, Tea Garden, Cake Stall and Book Stall. There will be fun and games for the children. For more details contact Christine on 082 568 2896.

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St Luke's Methodist Church Evening Market, starting at 17:00. The church is at the corner of Long Road and Arrarat Road. The food stalls will include pudding, boerewors

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sessions at the St Luke's Methodist Church. A presentation will take place between 10:00 and 14:00, and one-on-one sessions will be held between 13:00 and 14:00. On 20 November there will be a session between 09:00 and 11:00 at Huis Oranje in Gymnasium Street, and a session from 12:00 till 14:00 at the Welkom Retrirement Village in Peridot Avenue. Call Ronnie Barlow-Jones on 083 333 6667 for more information.

The last Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid meetings in Welkom will take place on 19 and 20 November. On 19 November there will be two

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4FeralCats is to hold its annual golf day at unicorn Golf Club in Welkom. There are two sessions, 08:30 and 13:00, with between four and five players per team. A 18A certificate can be issued to business who make a financial donation to the organisation.

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Civic trust a matter Pastors and polygamy probed of contention Tshepo Davids, Tshepo Davids Foundation: The crisis in Matjhabeng extends far beyond potholes, water shortages and overflowing sewage. It raises serious questions about financial management, accountability, governance and the municipality’s ability to deliver basic services to its residents. The fundamental question is: What is the purpose of political leadership if residents must continually struggle for services they are entitled to receive? Residents cannot be expected to accept endless explanations about inherited problems while their living conditions continue to deteriorate. Previous administrations may have contributed to the municipality’s challenges, but every new administration has a responsibility to demonstrate measurable progress. Political office is a public trust, not an entitlement. Councillors are elected to represent communities, oversee municipal finances, maintain infrastructure and ensure that residents receive essential services – not simply to occupy offices, attend meetings and make promises. The people deserve leadership that recognises that public office comes with responsibility, accountability and an obligation to serve. The future of Matjhabeng must be about its people, not political power.

Pastor Khaya Mqeke, founder and host preacher of the Enlightened Church of Christ in Welkom: The question of polygamy among pastors requires the Church to return to Scripture and examine what the Bible teaches about marriage and spiritual leadership. Although the Bible records several men, including Abraham, Jacob, David and Solomon, having multiple wives, these accounts do not mean that God endorses polygamy as His ideal for marriage or as an acceptable standard for Christian pastors. The Bible also records jealousy, deception, adultery and family conflict, none of which should be regarded as examples to follow. In Gen.29–30, Jacob's household experienced rivalry and jealousy. Similarly, 1 Kings 11:1–10 explains how Solomon's many foreign wives turned his heart away from God. To understand God's design for marriage, read Gen. 2:24: “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Jesus reaffirmed this in Matt. 19:4-6, emphasising that God created male and female and that what He has joined together should not be separated. Although Jesus was addressing divorce rather than directly prohibiting polygamy,

His teaching provides a foundation for understanding Christian marriage. The New Testament outlines the qualifications of church leaders. In 1 Tim.3:2, Paul states that an overseer must be “the husband of one wife”. While Christians differ in their interpretation of this, these passages highlight the importance of marital faithfulness, family responsibility and personal conduct in spiritual leadership. According to 1 Tim. 3:4-5, a church leader must manage his household responsibly, as caring for one’s family is closely connected to caring for the Church of God. Pastors are therefore expected to demonstrate self-control, faithfulness and sound judgement. Cultural traditions must also be examined in the light of Scripture. People in existing polygamous households should not face hatred, humiliation or discrimination. James 3:1 reminds us that teachers will be judged more strictly. No pastor, regardless of popularity, wealth or influence, stands above the authority of Scripture. Pastors, let us return to Scripture with humility and honesty. The pulpit must never become a platform for advancing personal interests under the cover of God's authority. Our responsibility is not to reshape Scripture to accommodate our desires, but to submit our desires to its authority.

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Estate Late: M M Funani Estate Number: 7246/2026

BOEDEL WYLE: J M SOCKI BOEDELNOMMER: 005275/2026

!%"#&$ T15123/2015 VERLORE OF VERNIETIGDE TITELBEWYS Hiermee word kennis gegee dat kragtens die bepalings van Regulasie 68 van die Registrasie van Aktes Wet, 1937, dit die voorneme is om aansoek te doen om die uitreiking van 'n gesertifiseerde afskrif van Transportakte T15123/2015 gepasseer deur JOHANNES MATTHYS EARLE, Identiteitsnommer: 4302185021082, Getroud buite gemeenskap van goedere, ten gunste van JAIME DEAN HENNING, Identiteitsnommer: 9203035136085, Ongetroud, ten aansien van sekere GEDEELTE 1 VAN DIE PLAAS VIRGINIA 448, DISTRIK VENTERSBURG, P R O V I N S I E 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 29st dag van Oktober 2026 PIET HAASBROEK PROKUREURS LPCM:57601 KAMER 105 EERSTE VLOER HEERENSTRAAT 4 WELKOM 9459 DOCEX 25, WELKOM POSBUS 876 VIRGINIA 9430 TEL: 057 – 3522 783 E-POS: ontvangs@piethaas.co.za

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LOST OR DESTROYED DEED: VA NUMBER 3132/2024 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTERED GRANT OF LEASEHOLD NUMBER TL3584/1988 LOST OR DESTROYED DEED T23058/1996 LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937 of the intention to apply for the issue of the certified copy of the Deed of Transfer T23058/1996 passed by 1.CARL FREDERIK HUMAN IDENTIY NUMBER 421209 5034 002 MARRIED OUT OF COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY 2.JOHANN ANDRIES LE ROUX HUMAN IDENTITY NUMBER 540203 5083 008 MARRIED OUT OF COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY In favour of CF HUMAN EN JA LE R HUMAN PLASE CLOSE CORPORATION REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1996/005750/23 in respect of certain: REMAINDER OF THE FARM REBELKOP 456 DISTRICT VENTERSBURG PROVINCE FREE STATE 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: Free State at Bloemfontein within two weeks after the date of publication of this notice. Dated at ODENDAALSRUS on this 29 OCTOBER 2026. V A N V U U R E N ATTORNEYS 114 JOSIAS STREET ODENDAALSRUS 9480 Reference: CVV/LH/1885-26 E-mail address: book@vvblaw.co.za Tel: 057 398 1471

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 VA NUMBER 3132/2024in respect of CERTIFICATE OF REGISTERED GRANT OF LEASEHOLD NUMBER TL3584/1988 passed by THABONG TOWN COUNCIL in favor of DOLF NTSONTA, IDENTITY NUMBER 461203 5196 08 6 MARRIED IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY TO DITLHARE MARTA NTSONTA AND SUBSEQUENTLY ENDORSED IN TERMS OF SECTION 45 (1) OF ACT 47 OF 1937 IN FAVOR OF DITLHARE MARTA NTSONTA, IDENTITY NUMBER 460607 0324 08 2 UNMARRIED in respect of certain: ALL RIGHTS TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE LEASEHOLD IN RESPECT OF ERF 1762 THABONG, DISTRICT WELKOM, PROVINCE FREE STATE 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, Room No. B29, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Bloemfontein within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Florida this 12th day of OCTOBER 2026. RICHARD F REED ATTORNEYS 1 PENELOPE AVENUE CNR GORDON ROAD FLORIDA NORTH P.O. BOX 146 FLORIDA HILLS 1716 TEL: 011 472 3560 E-MAIL: louisa@rfreed.co.za

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In die boedel van wyle: JERZY MARTIENUS SOCKI Gebore: 1956/11/28 Identiteitsnommer: 5611285044086 Boedelnommer: 005275/2026 Adres: DAVIDSTRAAT 18, NAUDEVILLE, WELKOM Datum van afsterwe: 2026/03/13 Krediteure in bogenoemde boedel word hiermee versoek om hul vorderinge in te lewer by die ondergetekende binne 'n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan. STEPHANUS VAN WYK LATEGAN A G E N T V A N EKSEKUTEUR PRIVAATSAK X6544 GEORGE 6530 TEL: (044) 874 2320 E-POS: tanya.vanrooyen@ pkfgeorge.co.za Estate Late: H E Howell (previously Strydom) Estate Number: 006863/2026

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: 006863/2026 Surname: HOWELL (PREVIOUSLY STRYDOM) First Names: HELENA ELIZABETH Date of Birth: 1951-03-16 I D N u m b e r : 5103160076086 Last Address: 25 CORMORANT STREET, FLAMINGO PARK, WELKOM, 9459 Date of Death: 2026-09-02 Master's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN Name of Executor or Authorized Agent: FRANCOIS PETRUS ROSSOUW Address of Executor or Authorized Agent: 352 STATEWAY, DOORN, WELKOM, 9459. ADVERTISER NAME: ROSSOUW AND PARTNERS ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 352 STATEWAY DOORN WELKOM 9459 ADVERTISER E-MAIL: deeds@rosven.co.za A D V E R T I S E R TELEPHONE: 0573917100

P.W. Burger BOEDEL KENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle PIETER WILLEM BURGER IDENTITEITSNOMMER: 4309055033089 EN ALETTA SUSANNA BURGER IDENTITEITSNOMMER: 3610180039086 BOEDELNOMMER: 5115/2026 Van: 41 BRUG STREET, HOOPSTAD, FREE STATE, 9479 KREDITEURE EN DEBITEURE IN BOGEMELDE BOEDEL WORD VERSOEK OM HUL VORDERINGE IN TE LEWER EN HUL SKULD TE BETAAL BY DIE KANTOOR VAN DIE ONDERGETEKENDE BINNE 'N TYDPERK VAN 30 DAE VANAF 6 NOVEMBER 2026 Naam en adres van Agent JAC N COETZER ING POSBUS 1 HOOPSTAD 9479 Tel: 053- 444 1886

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A.N. De Waal Louw IN DIE BOEDEL VAN WYLE ANDRIES NICOLAAS DE WAAL LOUW (ID : 510530 5050 08 2) IN LEWE VAN HENNENMAN EN GETROUD BUITE GEMEENSKAP VAN GOEDERE, MET UITSLUITING VAN DIE AANWAS. STERFDATUM: 15 MEI 2025 BOEDEL NOMMER: 4082/2025 GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusie Rekening in bogemelde boedel ter insae sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 6 NOVEMBER 2026 te die kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof BLOEMFONTEIN en die Landdros HENNENMAN. 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 EKSEKUTEUR PIET HAASBROEK PROKUREURS WRIGHT GUARDS GEBOU, HERDENKINSTRAAT 21, VIRGINIA, 9430 POSBUS 876, VIRGINIA 9430 DOCEX 25 WELKOM TEL : (057) 212 9833 E-POS : virginia @piethaas.co.za

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Boedel Wyle: A Sambo Boedelnommer: 002259/2026

LIKWIDASIE& DISTRIBUSIEREKENING IN BESTORWE BOEDEL WAT TER INSAE LÊ INGEVOLGE ART 35 (5) VAN WET 66 VAN 1965 WORD HIERBY KENNIS gegee dat duplikate van die Eerste- en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening in die ondervermelde boedel, in die kantore van die Meester te Bloemfontein / Landdros te Theunissen ter insae sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf datum van hierdie kennisgewing, vir alle persone wat daarby belang het. Indien binne genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die betrokke Meester ingedien word nie, sal die eksekuteur tot uitbetaling ingevolge die rekening voortgaan. 1. Registrasienommer van boedel: 002259/2026 2. Van: SAMBO 3. Voorname: ALFONSO 4. Identiteitsnommer: 660716 5815 08 1 5. Laaste Adres: 5509 TSEPONG, THEUNISSEN, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT 6. Landdroskantoor: THEUNISSEN, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT 7. Meesterskantoor: BLOEMFONTEIN, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT 8. Datum oorlede: 29 JANUARIE 2026 9. Naam van eksekuteur/gemagtige Agent: CORNELIA JOHANNA COETZER, FB COETZER PROKUREURS VAN HEERDENSTRAAT 45, THEUNISSEN, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT, TEL: 057 733 0091, EPOS: admin@fbcoeter.co.za GETEKEN te THEUNISSEN op hierdie 21ste dag van OKTOBER 2026. GEVOLMAGTIGDE VIR EKSEKUTRISE CORNELIA JOHANNA COETZER P/A F B COETZER PROKUREURS VAN HEERDENSTRAAT 45 THEUNISSEN 9410

BOEDEL WYLE: Q T GOMES BOEDELNOMMER: 001732/2023 ADVERTENSIE In die boedel van wyle QUIRINO TEODORO GOMES, gebore 6 OKTOBER 1965, (Identiteitsnommer: 651006 5187 082), oorlede op 12 DESEMBER 2022, in lewe 'n SAKEMAN van BESEMBOSSTRAAT 5, M E Y E R H O F , BOTHAVILLE, 9660, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT. Boedel Nr: 001732/2023 Geliewe hiermee kennis te neem dat die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE- EN DISTRIBUSIE REKENING in bogemelde boedel vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae gereken word vanaf 6 NOVEMBER 2026, ter insae sal lê vir alle belanghebbendes by die Meester van die Hooggeregshof, BLOEMFONTEIN en die Landdroskantoor te BOTHAVILLE. Gedateer te BOTHAVILLE hierdie 22STE dag van OKTOBER 2026. CAREY & BOTHA INGELYF PRESIDENTSTRAAT 13 BOTHAVILLE 9660 TEL. 056 5152129 (VERW: LRBRINK/ md/B1249)

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FS police receive 104 new vehicles The police in the Free State has launched its 2026/2027 Safer Festive Season Operations, with 104 new operational vehicles handed over to bolster crime-fighting efforts across the province. The provincial launch took place at the MN Breytenbach Sportsgrounds in Bultfontein, in the Lejweleputswa District, on Wednesday 28 October, under the theme “Combating Crime Through Decisive Police Action and Robust Community Involvement”. The new vehicles are expected to improve police visibility, strengthen operational capacity and reduce response times. Some have been allocated to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) units to strengthen efforts to combat gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). The launch began at 06:00 with a high-density, multi-disciplinary roadblock along the R700 in Bultfontein. Led by Col. Fouche of the Anti-Gang Unit, the operation brought together SAPS units and officials from the Department of Traffic, the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA), and the Department of Home Affairs and Immigration. The operation targeted stock theft, the illegal transportation of non-ferrous metals, illegal firearms and ammunition, illicit drugs, immigration violations and contraventions of the National Road Traffic Act. Officers conducted stop-and-

The SAPS handed over 104 new operational vehicles during the launch of the Safer Festive season at the MN Breytenbach Sportsgrounds in Bultfontein. PHOTO: SAPS

search operations and vehicle inspections, checking driving licences and roadworthiness. Biometric and other verification devices were used to check identities, firearms, vehicles and cellphones, while vehicle investigators focused on stolen and cloned vehicles, altered vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and tampered

vehicles. Free State Provincial Commissioner Lt. Genl Thabang Lesia visited the roadblock to assess its progress and effectiveness. After receiving a briefing from Col. Fouche, Lesia commended the integrated law enforcement teams for their commitment to crime prevention, compliance and

road safety. Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae also visited the operation and reaffirmed the provincial government’s support for law enforcement agencies, highlighting the importance of collaboration in creating safer roads and communities. The main launch event featured a

multi-disciplinary parade involving SAPS units, the Border Management Authority and the Department of Correctional Services, demonstrating the agencies’ operational readiness. Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale, Letsoha-Mathae, Acting Divisional Commissioner for Inspectorate Lt. Genl. Lineo Nkhoua, Lesia, senior police management, district commissioners, Community Policing Forum representatives and other stakeholders attended the event. One of the highlights was the presentation of the provincial operational plan, delivered in a symbolic handover involving a SAPS helicopter and Parko, a four-year-old Belgian Shepherd from the Bloemfontein K9 Search and Rescue Unit. Parko was handled by W/O Swannie Swanepoel, highlighting the contribution of specialised K9 units to crime prevention and search-and-rescue operations. The programme also included operational demonstrations by the Tactical Response Team, Public Order Police, K9 units and the SAPS Air Wing, with a helicopter and drones showcasing the resources available to support policing operations. The festive season campaign aims to strengthen partnerships between the police and communities, encourage public participation in crime prevention and ensure that residents and visitors can enjoy a safe and peaceful festive season. The police urged continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies, community structures and the public as operations intensify during the holiday period.

KENNISGEWING VAN OPENBARE DEELNAMEPROSES INGEVOLGE REGULASIE 37 VAN NEMA SE OIE-REGULASIES, 2014 (SOOS GEWYSIG), VIR DIE BEOOGDE WYSIGING VAN DIE OMGEWINGSBESTUURSPROGRAM (OBPR) VIR DIE GEMAGTIGDE 132 KV ESKOM MASIMONG SKAKELSTASIE EN VERWANTE INFRASTRUKTUUR OM DIE GEMAGTIGDE KHAUTA FOTOVOLTAÏESE (FV) SONKRAGGROEPERING, VRYSTAATPROVINSIE, TE ONDERSTEUN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION 37 OF THE NEMA EIA REGULATIONS, 2014 (AS AMENDED), FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (EMPR) FOR THE AUTHORISED 132KV ESKOM MASIMONG SWITCHING STATION AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE AUTHORISED KHAUTA SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) CLUSTER, FREE STATE PROVINCE

Projeknaam: Beoogde wysiging van die OBPr vir die gemagtigde 132 kV Eskom Masimong Skakelstasie en verwante infrastruktuur om die gemagtigde Khauta Fotovoltaïese (FV) groepering, Vrystaatprovinsie, te ondersteun.

Project Name: Proposed Amendment to the EMPr for the authorised 132kV Eskom Masimong Switching Station and associated infrastructure to support the authorised Khauta Solar Photovoltaic (PV) cluster, Free State Province.

Aansoeker: Khauta South Solar PV Facility (RF) (Edms.) Bpk.

Applicant: Khauta South Solar PV Facility (RF) (Pty) Ltd

Beoogde wysiging: Khauta South Solar PV Facility RF (Edms.) Bpk. beoog die wysiging van die Generiese Omgewingsbestuursprogram (OBPr) vir die goedgekeurde 132 kV Eskom Masimong Skakelstasie.

Proposed Amendment: Khauta South Solar PV Facility RF (Pty) Ltd is proposing the amendment of the Generic Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) for the approved 132kV Eskom Masimong Switching Station.

Die DBVO het 'n registrasie vir die ontwikkeling van die 132 kV Eskom Masimong Skakelstasie ingevolge Staatskennisgewing R2313 (Standaard vir die Ontwikkeling en Uitbreiding van Kraglyne en Substasies in Geïdentifiseerde Geografiese Gebiede) van Julie 2022, op 10 Desember 2024 onder registrasienommer PWRLSTD/2024/FS/43 toegestaan om die gemagtigde Khauta Fotovoltaïese (FV) sonkraggroepering, naby die dorp Welkom in die Matjhabeng Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, te ondersteun.

A Registration for the development of a 132kV Eskom Masimong Switching Station to support the authorised Khauta Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cluster, near the town of Welkom in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality was granted by the DFFE in terms of GNR 2313 (Standard for the Development and Expansion of Power Lines and Substations within Identified Geographical Areas) of July 2022 on the 10th of December 2024 as per Registration number PWRLSTD/2024/FS/43.

Die gemagtigde 132 kV Eskom Masimong Skakelstasie is tans in aanbou op die gemagtigde 165 MW Khauta Noord FV-sonkragaanlegterrein. Wanneer die oprigtingsfase afgehandel is, sal die skakelstasie vir bedryf aan Eskom MSB Bpk. oorhandig word. Gevolglik moet die Generiese Omgewingsbestuursprogram (OBPr), wat as deel van die Staatskennisgewing R2313-registrasieproses goedgekeur is, gewysig word om die omgewingsbestuursvereistes met Eskom se bedryfsverantwoordelikhede, rolle en omgewingsbestuurstelsels ter voorbereiding vir die oorhandiging te versoen.

The authorised 132 kV Eskom Masimong Switching Station is currently under construction within the authorised 165 MW Khauta North Solar PV Facility site. Upon completion of the construction phase, the switching station will be handed over to Eskom SOC Ltd for operation. Accordingly, the Generic Environmental Management Programme (EMPr), approved as part of the GNR 2313 registration process, requires amendment to align the environmental management requirements with Eskom’s operational responsibilities, roles and environmental management systems in preparation for the handover.

Projekligging: Die beoogde terrein is om en by 4 km noordoos van Riebeeckstad, in die Matjhabeng Plaaslike Munisipaliteit op Gedeelte 0 (Restant) van die plaas Kopje Alleen No. 81, Odendaalsrus RD, geleë.

Project Location: The proposed site is located approximately 4 km North-East of Riebeeckstad within the Matjhabeng Local Municipality on Portion 0 (Remaining Extent) of the Farm Kopje Alleen No.81, Odendaalsrus RD.

Openbare deelnameproses: Nala Environmental (Edms.) Bpk. is aangestel as die onafhanklike Omgewingsevalueringspraktisyn (OEP) wat verantwoordelik is om die Openbare Deelnameproses wat met die beoogde OBPr-wysiging verband hou, ingevolge Hoofstuk 6 van die OIE-regulasies te onderneem. Die gewysigde Omgewingsbestuursprogram (OBPr) en verwante bylaes sal vir 'n tydperk van 30 dae aan belanghebbers en belangstellende en geaffekteerde partye beskikbaar gestel word vir insae en kommentaar. Die verslae sal by die Welkom Biblioteek en elektronies op die datavry webwerf beskikbaar gestel word: https://nalaenvironmental.datafree.co/projects/environmental-management-programme-report-empramendment-process-for-the-132kv-eskom-masimong-switching-station-and-associated-infrastructure-tosupport-the-authorised-khauta-solar-pv-cluster-matjh/. Alle potensiële belanghebbers word hiermee genooi om as belangstellende en/of geaffekteerde partye (B&GP's) vir die bogenoemde projek te registreer. Alle geregistreerde B&GP's sal voorsien word van bykomende inligting oor die beskikbaarheid van dokumentasie vir insae en hulle sal die geleentheid kry om deel te neem en ook om kommentaar, knelpunte of versoeke vir inligting met betrekking tot die beoogde wysiging in te dien. Om meer inligting oor die projek te bekom en om op die projek se databasis te registreer, moet u u naam, kontakinligting en belang by die projek asseblief per e-pos of telefoonkorrespondensie aan die kontakpersoon hieronder verskaf. Kommentaar kan ook op skrif, per pos, by die onderstaande kontakpersoon ingedien word: Arlene Singh Telefoonnommer: 084 277 7074 / 076 958 0761 E-pos: publicparticipation@nalaenvironmental.co.za Faksnommer: 086 471 4190 Posadres: Privaatsak X26, Suite #548, Sunninghill, 2157

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Alle persoonlike inligting wat by Nala Environmental ingedien word, sal gebruik word om u oor hierdie en/of oor ander Maatskaplike en Omgewingsimpakevalueringsprosesse ingevolge die Wet op die Beskerming van Persoonlike Inligting (Popiwet), Wet 4 van 2013, te kontak. NM10079637-VI051126

Public Participation Process: Nala Environmental (Pty) Ltd has been appointed as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) responsible for undertaking the Public Participation process in terms of Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulation, related to the proposed EMPr Amendment. The amended Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) and associated appendices will be made available to stakeholders and Interested & Affected Parties for review and comment for a period of 30 days. The reports will be made available at the Welkom Library and electronically on the data free website: https://nalaenvironmental.datafree.co/projects/environmental-management-programme-report-empramendment-process-for-the-132kv-eskom-masimong-switching-station-and-associated-infrastructure-tosupport-the-authorised-khauta-solar-pv-cluster-matjh/ . All potential stakeholders are hereby invited to register as Interested and/or Affected (I&Aps) for the abovementioned project. All registered I&AP’s will be provided with additional information on the availability of the documentation for review and given the opportunity to participate, submit comments, concerns or requests for information regarding the proposed amendment. To obtain further information on the project or to register on the project database, please submit your name; contact information and interest in the project via email or telephone correspondence from the contact person below. Comments can also be submitted in writing, via post to the contact person below: Arlene Singh Telephone: 084 2777 074 / 076 9580 761 Email: publicparticipation@nalaenvironmental.co.za Fax: 086 4714 190 Post: Private Bag X26, Suite #548, Sunninghill, 2157

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Sport fest goes north South Africa's premier pre-season sporting showcase is about to get significantly bigger. The Six Gun Grill Summer Sport Festival returns from 2 to 8 December with a major expansion that reflects its explosive growth, adding Pretoria's Montana High School as a second venue alongside the established Wellington base at Huguenot High School. The decision to expand into Gauteng comes on the back of phenomenal participation in 2024 and 2025, when over 100 schools and clubs descended on the Western Cape to sharpen their squads ahead of the new season. This speaks to a formula that's resonating with coaches, players and administrators hungry for quality pre-season preparation in a competitive yet constructive environment. The festival's blueprint remains unchanged: deliver high-quality match experience across multiple sporting codes, spanning various age groups to ensure development pathways cater to everyone from promising primary schoolers to senior high school prospects. Co-founder Pieter Rossouw said what makes the festival so special is the opportunity it gives schools to prepare teams in a relaxed yet driven environment before the new season begins. "It's a fantastic way to end the year on a high note, giving players valuable match exposure, building confidence and ensuring they leave motivated, inspired and ready to take on the 2027 sporting season." At the Summer Sport Festival, coaches can experiment with combinations, assess squad depth and identify weaknesses that need addressing before the proper season kicks off. For clubs and schools eyeing dominant 2027 campaigns, the festival offers invaluable intelligence gathering. You get early insights into rival squads, gauge the emerging talent in your age groups and benchmark your own development against the best in the country. The timing is deliberate. Early December sits in that sweet spot where the school year has concluded but the festive break hasn't scattered

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squads to the four winds. Players are still sharp, fitness levels remain high and motivation to impress coaches before the holidays is at its peak. The expansion into Pretoria also addresses geographical accessibility. Whilst Wellington remains the spiritual home of the festival, adding Montana as a hub ensures schools in the northern parts of the country aren't facing prohibitive travel costs just to participate. The Six Gun Grill Summer Sport Festival has evolved from promising upstart to essential pre-season fixture in just two years. The Pretoria expansion signals ambition to cement that status whilst broadening access to quality preparation opportunities. For schools serious about 2027 success, this is where the work begins. Tomorrow's heroes are being forged today. Don't miss the chance to be part of it. With participation numbers already north of 100 schools and clubs in previous editions, early registration is advisable to avoid disappointment. Schools and clubs interested in securing their spots can register or gather more information on summerfestival.co.za.

Helping develop talent Simonè Cloete, an educator at the Welkom-Gimnasium, has been appointed as the general manager for Free State High School Athletics. She is also the Free State Athletics Association’s deputy chairperson.

Elizma du Plessis, an educator at the Welkom-Gimnasium, has been appointed as the Free State Athletics Association’s vice-chairperson for high schools.

SALE IN EXECUTION:

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA FREE STATE DIVISION, BLOEMFONTEIN

Case Number: 6884/2024 In the matter between: ABSA BANK LIMITED PLAINTIFF Registration Number: 1986/004794/06 and HUNADI MARIA DE ANDRADE N.O. FIRST DEFENDANT Identity Number: 830504 0300 084 (In her capacity as Executrix in the Estate of the late PEDRO RAFAEL DE ANDRADE with Identity Number: 700612 6091 180 and Estate Number: 005654/2023)

Rugby is one of the sporting codes in which schools teams will once again do battle on the playing ﬁeld as part of the Six Gun Grill Summer Sport Festival, this year from 2 to 8 December. PHOTO: Supplied

MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

SECOND DEFENDANT

THE MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT, POLOKWANE

THIRD DEFENDANT

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In execution of a judgment granted by the HIGH COURT, BLOEMFONTEIN, undermentioned property of Defendant will be sold by the Sheriff of WELKOM, at the OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, 366 STATEWAY, DOORN, WELKOM, PROVINCE FREE STATE, to the highest bidder by public auction at 11H00 on WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2026 namely:

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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

Prokureurs - Attorneys

Transfer in terms of a contract of business

SAKEKENNISGEWING OORDRAG INGEVOLGE ‘N SAKEKONTRAK Kennis word hiermee gegee, ingevolge artikel 34(1) van die Insolvensiewet, Nr. 24 van 1936, aan belanghebbende partye en krediteure, van die voorgenome oordrag – kragtens 'n kontrak – van besighede, en/of klandisiewaarde, goedere of eiendom wat deel uitmaak van besighede, na verloop van 'n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf die laaste publikasie van die betrokke advertensies. Provinsie:VRYSTAAT 1. Dorp of Distrik,Afdeling of Graafskap:VIRGINIA 2. Verkoper of Handelaar of Vennootskap: MISTO SERVICE STATION (PTY) LTD Registrasienommer: 2018 / 568333 / 07 3. Besigheid of Handel, Aard, Naam en/of Handelsnaam, en die Adres waar dit bedryf word: BP CONCORDE MOTORS, wat onder meer die bedryf van 'n petrolvulstasie (Kleinhandellisensie Nr: R/2021/0215) en 'n geriefswinkel insluit, tesame met alle bates en klandisiewaarde daarvan, bedryf vanaf: MARKETSTRAAT 12,VIRGINIA,9430 4. D o e l e n v o o r n e m e ( v e r v r e e m d i n g , v e r k o o p , afstanddoening, verandering of ontbinding van 'n vennootskap, verskuiwing of verandering van adres, naamsverandering, kansellasie van 'n verkoop, ens.); Voorwaardes, en Datum of Tydperk (indien anders as 30 dae): DieVerkoper sal,na ontvangs van: 1. Die Departement van Minerale Hulpbronne se goedkeuring van die oordrag van die kleinhandellisensie na die Koper; 2. Die Koper se skriftelike bevestiging dat daar aan die opskortende voorwaardes voldoen is, of dat sodanige voorwaardes deur die Koper kwytgeskeld word; en 3. Bevestiging van Rossouw & Vennote, Prokureurs te Welkom, dat betaling van die Koopprys ontvang is, ’n datum bepaal wat nie minder nie as sewe (7) dae en nie meer nie as veertien (14) dae ná die datum van ontvangs van die laaste van bogenoemde bevestigings sal wees. Daardie datum sal die Ingangsdatum wees. 5. Koper, Nuwe Eienaar en/of Eienaar of Vennoot, of Kontrakterende Party: TIKWE 21 (PTY) LTD Registrasienommer: 2022 / 821655 / 07 Adverteerder en/of Agent, Adres en Datum: Rossouw & Partners,Stateway 352,Doorn,Welkom,9459 24 Oktober 2026 NAAMVANADVERTEERDER: ROSSOUW & PARTNERS ADRES VAN ADVERTEERDER: STATEWAY 352, DOORN, WELKOM,9459 E-POSVANADVERTEERDER: deeds@rosven.co.za TELEFOONVANADVERTEERDER: 082 490 4444

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 34(1) of the Insolvency Act, No. 24 of 1936, to interested parties and creditors of the intended transfer in terms of a contract of businesses, and/or goodwill, goods or property forming part of businesses, after a period of 30 days from the last publication of the relevant advertisements. Province: FREE STATE 1. Township or District,Division or County:VIRGINIA 2. Seller or Trader or Partnership: MISTO SERVICE STATION (PTY) LTD Registration Number: 2018 / 568333 / 07 3. Business or Trade, Kind, Name and/or Style, and the Address at which carried on: BP CONCORDE MOTORS consisting inter alia of the operation of a petrol filling station (Retail License No: R / 2021 / 0215) and a convenience store including all assets and goodwill thereof conducted by from: 12 MARKET STREET, VIRGINIA, 9430 4. Purpose and intent (alienation, sale, abandonment, change or dissolution of partnership,removal or change of address, change of name, cancellation of sale, etc.); Conditions, and Date or Period of time if other than 30 days: SALEThe Seller shall,after receipt of: 1 The Department of Mineral Resources grants the retail license to change of hands to the Purchaser; 2 The Purchaser's written confirmation of compliance with or waiver of the suspensive conditions as; and 3 Confirmation from Rossouw & Partners, Attorneys, Welkom, of receipt of payment of the purchase price, select a date, being not less than seven (7) days and not more than fourteen (14) days after the date of receipt of the last of the confirmations referred to above, which date shall be the Effective Date. 5. Purchaser, New Proprietor and/or Owner or Partner, or Contracting Party: TIKWE 21 (PTY) LTD Registration Number: 2022 / 821655 / 07 Advertiser and/orAgent,Address and Date: Rossouw & Partners,352 Stateway,Doorn,Welkom,9459 24 October 2026 ADVERTISER NAME: ROSSOUW & PARTNERS ADVERTISERADDRESS: 352 STATEWAY,DOORN, WELKOM,9459 ADVERTISER E-MAIL: deeds@rosven.co.za ADVERTISERTELEPHONE: 082 490 4444 NM10079006-VI291026

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CERTAIN: MEASURING: HELD BY:

REG DIVISION: SITUATED AT:

ERF 2689 WELKOM, EXTENSION 3, DISTRICT WELKOM, PROVINCE FREE STATE 833 (EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE) SQUARE METRES; DEED OF TRANSFER NUMBER T18281/2007 SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THEREIN CONTAINED AND ESPECIALLY TO THE R E S E R VAT I O N O F T H E R I G H T S O F MINERALS. WELKOM RD; 113 LONG ROAD, BEDELIA, WELKOM, PROVINCE FREE STATE;

THE PROPERTY IS ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES AND IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY (NOT GUARANTEED), AND CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: 1 LOUNGE; 1 DINING ROOM; 3 BEDROOMS; 1 KITCHEN; OUTBUILDINGS : 1 GARAGE; 1 SEPARATE TOILET; TERMS: 10% (TEN PER CENT) of the purchase price in cash on the day of the sale; the balance payment against registration of transfer- a guarantee to be furnished within TWENTY-ONE (21) days from the date of sale. If the property is sold to the first bond holder the 10% cash payment will not be relevant. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: 1. This is a sale in execution of a judgment granted by the High Court; 2. Registration as a buyer, subject to certain condition, is required i.e. 3. The sale in execution is conducted in accordance to the Directions of the CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 68 OF 2008 as Amended, in pursuant of an order granted against the DEFENDANT for m o n e y o w i n g t o t h e P L A I N T I F F. (URLhttp://www.iknfo.gov.za/view/DownloadFileAction?id=99 961) 3.1 Fica-legislation in regards of identity & address particulars. 3.2 Payment of registration fees. 3.3 Registration conditions. 3.4 Registration amount R10 000.00; 3.5 The offices of THE SHERIFF WELKOM, AT 366 STATEWAY, DOORN, WELKOM, WITH AUCTIONEER CLAYTON PETER BROWN will conduct the sale; 3.6 Advertising costs at current publication tariffs & sale costs according to Court rules will apply. 4. The conditions of sale will lie for inspection prior to the sale, at the offices of THE SHERIFF WELKOM, AT THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, 366 STATEWAY, DOORN WELKOM, WITH AUCTIONEER CLAYTON PETER BROWN who will conduct the sale; SIGNED AT BLOEMFONTEIN ON THIS THE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026. SHERIFF-HIGH COURT WELKOM TEL NO 057 396 2881/2 L DE CASTRO ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF EG COOPER MAJIEDT INC 17 THIRD AVENUE WESTDENE BLOEMFONTEIN REF: SS/TVL/BK3358 NM10079319-VI051126

IN THE MAGISTRATES COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF LEJWELEPUTSWA HELD AT WELKOM Case number: 5771/2021 In the matter between: ABSA BANK LIMITED PLAINTIFF (REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1986/004794/06) And MICHAEL DE OLIVEIRA DEFENDANT (IDENTITY NUMBER: 720628 5193 08) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In execution of a judgment granted by the MAGISTRATES COURT, WELKOM, undermentioned property of Defendant will be sold by the Sheriff of WELKOM, at the OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, 366 STATEWAY, DOORN, WELKOM, PROVINCE FREE STATE, to the highest bidder by public auction at 11H00 on WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2026 namely: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN:

ERF 8773 WELKOM, EXTENSION 7, DISTRICT WELKOM PROVINCE FREE STATE; IN EXTENT: 1023 (ONE THOUSAND AND TWENTY-THREE) SQUARE METRES HELD BY: DEED OF TRANSFER NUMBER T6193/2004 SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THEREIN CONTAINED AND ESPECIALLY TO THE RESERVATION OF RIGHTS TO MINERALS. REG DIVISION: WELKOM RD; SITUATED AT: 10 VAN WYK LOUW STREET, JAN CILLIERS PARK, WELKOM, PROVINCE FREE STATE; The property is zoned for residential purposes and the improvements on the property comprises of the following: (not guaranteed): 1 TV ROOM, 1 DINING ROOM; 3 BEDROOMS; 1 KITCHEN; 1 BATHROOM; SEPARATE TOILET WITH SHOWER; OUTBUILDING – GRANNY FLAT; GARAGE; TERMS: 10% (TEN PER CENT) of the purchase price in cash on the day of the sale; the balance payment against registration of transfer- a guarantee to be furnished within TWENTY-ONE (21) days from the date of sale. If the property is sold to the first bond holder the 10% cash payment will not be relevant. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: 1. This is a sale in execution of a judgment granted by the High Court; 2. Registration as a buyer, subject to certain condition, is required i.e. 3. The sale in execution is conducted in accordance to the Directions of the CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 68 OF 2008 as Amended, in pursuant of an order granted against the DEFENDANT for m o n e y o w i n g t o t h e P L A I N T I F F. (URLhttp://www.iknfo.gov.za/view/DownloadFileAction?id=99 961) 3.1 Fica-legislation in regards of identity & address particulars. 3.2 Payment of registration fees. 3.3 Registration conditions. 3.4 Registration amount R10 000.00; 3.5 The offices of THE SHERIFF WELKOM, AT 366 STATEWAY, DOORN, WELKOM, WITH AUCTIONEER CLAYTON PETER BROWN will conduct the sale; 3.6 Advertising costs at current publication tariffs & sale costs according to Court rules will apply. 4. The conditions of sale will lie for inspection prior to the sale, at the offices of THE SHERIFF WELKOM, AT THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, 366 STATEWAY, DOORN WELKOM, WITH AUCTIONEER CLAYTON PETER BROWN who will conduct the sale; SIGNED AT BLOEMFONTEIN ON THIS THE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026. SHERIFF-MAGISTRATES COURT WELKOM TEL NO 057 396 2881/2 LO KOUPIS ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF EG COOPER MAJIEDT INC 17 THIRD AVENUE WESTDENE BLOEMFONTEIN REF: LK/TVL/AK4404 NM10079317-VI051126

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Gimnaste se harde werk beloon Riebeeckstad-gimnastiekklub se gimnaste het die afgelope maande uitstekende prestasies behaal op distriks-, provinsiale en nasionale vlak. Tydens die Noordelike distrikkampioenskappe het Karabelo Letsel het 'n bronsmedalje in Vlak 1 behaal, terwyl Liam Norton derde in die negejarige ouderdomsgroep van die eerste afdeling geëindig het. Bethel Jwele (Vlak 2), Mbalenhle Khumalo (Vlak 1), Ben Swart (Eerste Afdeling), Miane Engelbrecht (Vlak 3), Kaylin Meyer (Vlak 2) en Marianca Alberts (Vlak 2) het elk goud verower. Olebogeng Mollaodi (Vlak 1) en Este-Lee Oberholzer (Vlak 3) het bronsmedaljes verower, terwyl Elbethel Kolobile silwer in die 12-jarige ouderdomsgroep van die eerste afdeling verower het. Evan

Kruger het ook silwer in die eerste afdeling behaal. Die klub se gimnaste het hul goeie vorm tydens die Vrystaat Flip Fest, wat op 11 en 12 September in Bloemfontein aangebied is, voortgesit. Onder die meisies het Karabelo Letsel 'n bronsmedalje in Vlak 1 verower. Marianca Alberts en Bethel Jwele het elk goud in Vlak 2 behaal, terwyl Mbalenhle Khumalo en Olebogeng Mollaodi goud in Vlak 1 verower het. Miane Engelbrecht het goud in Vlak 3 verower, met Este-Lee Oberholzer wat silwer in dieselfde vlak behaal het. Die seuns het eweneens sterk meegeding. Ben Swart het brons in die eerste afdeling vir 12-jariges verower, terwyl Evan Kruger silwer in die eerste afdeling vir 13-jariges

ontvang het. Liam Norton en Elbethel Kolobile het elk 'n vierde plek behaal. By die Vrystaatse kwalifiseringskompetisie op 22 Augustus in Bloemfontein het Mila Jardim goud in Vlak 4 vir die ouderdomsgroep sewe tot nege jaar verower. Ben Swart (Eerste Afdeling, 12 jaar) en Tumiso Kgothule (Tweede Afdeling, 18 jaar) het ook goue medaljes ontvang. Evan Kruger het silwer in die eerste afdeling vir 13-jariges behaal. Karabelo Molaoa het vierde in Vlak 4 vir die ouderdomsgroep 14 jaar en ouer geëindig, terwyl Lu-Dine Thokoa en Ndzalama Mdaka onderskeidelik vyfde in hul afdelings behaal het. Tydens die GSA nasionale meisieskampioenskappe, van 24 tot 27 September het Karabelo Molaoa sesde op

die balk en algeheel sesde in haar afdeling geëindig. Ndzalama Mdaka het sewende op die balk en algeheel 13de behaal.By die GSA nasionale seunskampioenskappe van 1 tot 4 Oktober het Tumiso Kgothule het vierde op die rekstok en sesde op die gelyke brug in die tweede afdeling vir 18-jariges geëindig. Evan Kruger het vyfde op spronge, negende op vloer en algeheel agtste in die eerste afdeling vir 13-jariges behaal. Ben Swart het tiende op spronge in die eerste afdeling geëindig. Hoofafrigter Christine Deas, wat ook as afrigter van die Vrystaatspan opgetree het, het die gimnaste deur hul kompetisies begelei. Lee-Andri Welgemoed het as klubbeoordelaar opgetree.

Riebeeckstad-gimnastiekklub se gimnaste is voor, van links: Karabelo Molaoa (Vlak 4, 14 jaar en ouer, sesde op die balk en algeheel sesde), en Ndzalama Mdaka (Vlak 4, 14 jaar en ouer, sewende op die balk en algeheel 13de); agter: Ben Swart (Eerste Afdeling, 13 jaar), 10de op spronge; Tumiso Kgothule (Tweede Afdeling, 18 jaar), vierde op die rekstok en sesde op die gelyke brug; Christine Deas, (afrigter) en Evan Kruger (Eerste Afdeling, 13 jaar), vyfde op spronge, negende op vloer en algeheel agtste. FOTO: Verskaf

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