Poor services the norm
MARTI WILL
Residents of Matjhabeng are being let down daily by a municipality more focused on summits, Imbizos, pipe-dream project launches, and PR stunts than on actual service delivery. While the Mayor moves from one event to the next, boasting about “fixing Matjhabeng”, the lived reality tells a different story.
Residents go without water for days Raw sewage flows through streets and private properties Potholes are left unattended, streetlights stay broken, and critical infrastructure continues to decay
Meanwhile, public funds are spent on promotional events to boost the mayor ’ s image instead of addressing urgent community needs
“Since the mayor ’ s return in April, an already struggling municipality has spiralled into complete dysfunction The failed
‘Project Patala’ resulted in paying residents and businesses being disconnected from electricity, triggering legal battles that will cost the municipality dearly,” says Maxie Badenhorst, DA councillor in Ward 3
“Whatever revenue was gained has been squandered on talk shows and image campaigns Residents receive water outage notices at 21:30, long after the supply was already cut at 17:00 This is not just negligent; it’s deeply disrespectful There ’ s no accountability or consequence management because comrades are protected
“If you ’ re part of the ruling party, you ’ re untouchable Opposition councillors are deliberately sidelined Meeting notices arrive less than 12 hours before sessions, often during working hours, to prevent part-time councillors from participating and asking difficult questions”
Badenhorst says her party has become the unofficial municipal call centre
“We respond to residents, investigate issues, and even use our funds to buy taps or meters to stop water loss Municipal officials, however, are too busy attending events with the mayor, ignoring reports from ward councillors and failing to act on repeated issues,” she says
In Karel Crause Street, Hennenman, a resident has lived for months surrounded by sewage Businesses are closing due to blocked sewer lines and unbearable stench In Phomolong, residents report monthly sewage problems, but no action
is taken The so-called “ war room ” for service complaints is a complete failure Reports go in, but no feedback comes out
“It’s time for real leadership and service, not self-congratulation If the mayor believes he’s doing well, let him prove it with results: reliable water, working sanitation systems, infrastructure repair, and accountability The residents of Matjhabeng are tired of speeches and photo opportunities We demand action, transparency, and leadership that works for the people”
In Hertzog Street, also in Hennenman, in front of a second-hand shop and the Savanna Pub and Grill, a sewerage situation resulted in the restaurant cancelling a breakfast booking because the smell was unbearable
“This has been going on for months The municipality does temporary fixes that last for a day or two then the spillage is back”
Alleged robbers caught red-handed in act
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality strongly condemns the persistent theft and vandalism of critical municipal infrastructure, acts which not only disrupt service delivery, but also pose serious risks to public safety
On 25 June seven unidentified males were observed attempting to load a manhole cover into a vehicle in St Helena
Their criminal activity was interrupted by members of the police who were conducting a routine patrol in the area
“Upon noticing the police vehicle, the suspects abandoned the stolen municipal property and fled the scene on foot, leaving their vehicle behind
“The abandoned vehicle has since been secured by law enforcement and forms part of an active investigation," says Tshediso Tlali, spokesperson for the executive Mayor of Matjhabeng Local Municipality
Tlali says the municipality commends the prompt and effective response by police and reaffirms its commitment to working hand-in-hand with law enforcement agencies to curb the theft and destruction of public infrastructure
“We urge residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour to the relevant authorities
“Safeguarding municipal
infrastructure is a collective responsibility
“By working together, we can ensure that Matjhabeng remains a safe, functional, and service-driven municipality Let us unite against infrastructure theft and vandalism,” he says
The sewage situation in Karel Crause Street in Hennenman has become unbearable.
The constant sewage spill and unbearable smell in Hertzog Street is causing customers at the nearby restaurant to cancel bookings
Seven unidentified males were observed attempting to load a manhole cover into a vehicle in St Helena
The abandoned vehicle has since been secured by law enforcement and forms part of an investigation
Icy cold braved for fun and charity
MARTI WILL
The popular Polar Bear Swim (Ysbeertjie) took place at Aldam at the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve near Ventersburg on Saturday, 28 June.
The more than 100 brave swimmers took to the chilly waters of the dam at 12:00, with a day temperature of 9°C and a water temperature of 5°C A chilly wind cut the air
This year marks the 30th year of Polar Bear swim that has been held every year (except during Covid-19) right here in the Goldfields area
The multiple sclerosis (MS) group from Sasolburg joined in the fun MS sufferer Rozaan Steyn lead a team of seven swimmers to raise awareness of MS and the survivors of MS They were cheered on by family and friends on the banks of the dam
A group from Kroonstad – Deidre Lai, Hen3 Louw and Belinda Welgemoed – dedicated their icy plunge to friends with cancer
The oldest swimmer of the day was 71 years old
Search and Rescue SA (Sarza) was the principal beneficiary of funds raised from gate takings, profits from food sales, donations and auction; R5 000 was collected for this group
Swimmers from Gauteng (Alberton), the Northern Cape (Kathu) and the Eastern Free State (Betlehem and Clarens) took to the icy waters to join locals from Odendaalsrus, Welkom, Virginia, Winburg, Kroonstad, Hennenman and Ventersburg
Felix Burri, founder and organiser, says the day was a major success and loads of fun was had by all The second leg of the swim takes place at Doringbos, Bloemfontein, on 5 July
The annual Polar Bear swim at Aldam is a family event,with braai fires being lit early in the day Fires burned well into the night
Felix Burri (black swimming trunks) is the founder and organiser of the annual Polar Bear swim Here he leads the 160 swimmers into the icy waters
Almost at the end Some 160 swimmers took to the icy waters of Aldam on Saturday 28 June to take part in the annual Polar Bear Swim Photos: Marti Will
The multiple Sclerosis (MS) group from Sasolburg.MS sufferer Rozaan Steyn led a team of seven to raise awareness of MS They were cheered on by family and friends From left are Steyn,Louw Cornelissen,Ansie Steyn,Martin Graham,Mirriam van Rensburg,Gielie Schoeman,Louise Janse van Rensburg
Hope for the week
Waiting could create space for growth
The biggest challenge everyone has is to control themself.
It always seems like the others are making strides in life while your own life is moving slowly. One of the biggest lessons I have learnt in life is that the Lord will always seem like He will not show up until He shows up
The Bible in James 5:7 speaks about the farmer waiting for the fruit of the earth, the early rains and latter rains Waiting is not sitting and doing nothing
It is a time of preparation, establishing ourselves Waiting is also a time of learning the correct habits and perfecting our faith Everything that God establishes is timeless hence takes time to take root Resist the temptation to fret over comparisons with peers who may appear to progress rapidly
According to E M Forster, “ we must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us ”
Diary
5 JULY
The scriptures teach us the correct posture in waiting:
■ be grateful (in 1 Thessalonians the Bible exhorts us to be thankful) Thank God for the good in your life Look for the good and be thankful for it
■ maintain faith in God (Psalm 46:10 says we need to be still)
■ be productive Be faithful with the talent you have been given Be faithful with your time and dedicate it to God
■ be calm (while weeping might endure for a night, joy will come in the morning) There is no problem without a solution
■ accept that you are not in control of timelines The Bible encourages us not to worry Everyone has to wait; it is not just you
We accelerate by waiting Isaiah 40 states that those who wait on the Lord will soar on wings like eagles Worry not while waiting, your wings are around the corner if you do not despair
■ Grace Mufara is the overseer of the Covenant Apostolic Church in Virginia
The Goldfields Philatelic Society holds its monthly meeting at the Welkom Retirement Village starting at 08:00 for 09:30 Those who would like to learn more about philately, as well as anyone requiring answers about their collection can attend Youngsters who would like to find out about this hobby are welcome For more information dial 082 805 4800 or 084 333 7000
12 JULY
The Mara-A-Basotho half marathon in collaboration with Real Lion Athletics Club is held Registration takes place on 10 and 11 July at the Goudveld Multisport club-
Donate 4 000 nappies to House of Hope
house in Disa Street Welkom The entry fees for the race are as follows: R180 for the 21km, R100 for the 10km and the R50 for the 5km The 21km race starts at 08:00 with the 10km and the 5km events at 08:15 Direct enquiries to Sam Ditshoane on 076 951 3031
25 JULY
The Morning Star Children’s Centre’s annual general meeting is held at the centre’s premises in the Kopano Complex in Meulen Street The meeting will start at 18:00 and is open to all interested parties Confirming attendance is important for catering purposes and can be done at Morning Star’s reception or by dialling 057 352 5176
9 AUGUST
Die Flamingo Rotary-klub Welkom en Goldfields Hospice in Welkom se 36ste gholfdag vind by die Oppenheimer-gholfklub in Welkom plaas Die formaat is vierbal-alliansie-kiesspel (fourball alliance scramble drive) Dit kos R350 per speler en dit dek ook die koste van die halfweg-verversings Vir meer inligting of om deelname te bespreek kontak die Oppenheimer-gholfklub by 057 353 2131, Audra Visser by 083 639 6982 of Dulcie Harris by 074 899 4164
GENERAL
Six Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid
meetings have been scheduled in Welkom for 2025
The next meeting will be held on 28 August The venues have been confirmed as 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 leefstylwerksessies, optredes van kunstenaars en gassprekers vroue-oggende manne-aande en ander geleenthede ten bate van niewinsgewende organisasies word gratis in Vista se dagboek geplaas Stuur inskrywings met inligting, asook kontakname en -nommers, na na marti will@novusmedia co za voor Maandae om 12:00
CENTRE APPEALS FOR DONATIONS OF WINTER CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN
The Morning Star Children’s Centre is making an urgent appeal for winter clothing The centre was born out of a Christian compassion for the plight South Africa found itself in during the height of the HIV/AIDS pandemic
“And 25 years later we are still committed to restoring hope to the women and children of our region and making a difference to as many families as possible Winter is here, and we are in need of winter clothing In fact, our cupboards are almost de-
Letters
pleted, testimony to our inability to keep pace with supply and demand Warm clothing is essential, as many of our children have an immune system that is already compromised, live in accommodation that often lacks any form of heating, so dressing warmly becomes a matter of survival Please open your hearts and help us, as you have done in the past,” says Joan Adams, project ambassador Adams says they will accept and appreciate any winter clothing
Show equal support to all
Catherine Zwiegelaar,Welkom:
Is my emotional support animal going to contaminate the food in a fast food business? She is constrained and trained to protocol I’m ordering at the counter, nowhere near to where the food is prepared Yes, I can order online and have it delivered Why should I hide to please society? I have the right to be part of society Who are you to say the other customers don’t approve of it I was taught you can’t speak for others as they have a right to decide for themselves Society is closed-minded and
don’t like change Society is stuck in yesteryear when it comes to mental disability and disorders Why should I be denied when I also just would like to have a “normal” life Society frowns upon mental disorders and it is considered unacceptable Who are you to judge or deny people with mental disorders to be part of society?
I will support the businesses that have welcomed me and my emotional support dog as a client or customer, and will spread the word that there are business owners in Welkom who show empathy
“But our immediate needs are focused towards supplying our older children aged 5 to 12 years and upwards, with warm long trousers, jerseys, track tops, long sleeved T-shirts, socks and warm winter jackets It would be impossible to continue our ministry without your ongoing help,” she says Donations can be dropped off at the Morning Star Centre, situated at Kopano Complex, Meulen Road, (opposite Mediclinic) or alternatively, Morning Star could arrange to collect
Plea for help with crisis
Concerned resident,ward 11:
Our sewerage system is a mess (problem) which is not being attended to We have two sewerage plants that are not being attended to, hence making our lives in this ward a living nightmare
Our community stadium has three manholes that are overflowing The worst part of this is that these manholes are situated near the school that our children attend These manholes are situated at Waterboer Street and the smell coming of it its unbearable
We simply ask that the person
who is in charge of this department to please avail himself and see to it this matter is solved I went there myself to their offices and he was not there I humbly ask that he sees that this matter gets his urgent attention Our residents have given up that anything will be done Even if we go to the municipal office in our ward, they do not have a direct line to communicate with this department I am asking that the message gets to the relevant department, and it gets attended to
The Flamingo Rotary donated 4 000 nappies to The House of Hope children’s centre in Welkom Flamingo Rotary also donated nappies to Alet Viljoen (Sonskyn Projects),Engo,Morning Star,CHOC and Goldfields Hospice.From the left are Jackie Botes (House of Hope),Jill Lombard,Vicki Harrison (Rotary president),Sanet Uldrich and Mea Uldrich (Flamingo Rotary)
Talle probleme in dorp sleep voort
“Dit is ’ n skandaal dat die ses dorpe wat deel is van Matjhabengmunisipaliteit skaars ’ n skaduwee is van wat hulle was voor die vorming van dié plaaslike entiteit En veral Ventersburg loop swaar deur” , sê Manie Pretorius, VF Plus-raadslid
Pretorius is ’ n inwoner van Ventersburg en sê dat die verval van die dorp ’ n hartseerverhaal is “Ventersburg gaan gebuk onder watertekorte, swak dienslewering, die paaie is vol slaggate en net ongeveer 5% van die straatligte werk Daar is nie ’ n amptelike vullisverwerkingsgerief nie Die naaste is Hennenman, wat ook maar net ’ n stortingsterrein is”
Pretorius sê weens wanbetaling is die provinsiale lisensiekantoor se elektrisiteitstoevoer op 25 Mei afgesny, en geen motorvoertuig of rybewyse word in Ventersburg uitgereik nie
Inwoners moet omliggende dorpe besoek in die hoop dat die dienste op daardie spesifieke dae gelewer sal word
Daar is voortdurend ’n rede waarom dienste nie gelewer kan word nie Hier is Manie Pretorius (raadslid) en sy vrou,Anna-Marie,by die lisiensiekantoor in Ventersburg waar Anna-Marie al ’n paar maande probeer om haar rybewys te hernu Foto’s: Verskaf
Pretorius sê die feit dat daar swak of geen dienslewering in
Youth unemployment sk
The latest youth unemployment statistics indicate that the persistently high youth unemployment rate in the Free State has now escalated to 69 4% for youths in the 15 to 24 age group and to 45 4% for people in the 25-to-34-year age group
These statistics are according to the StatsSA Quarterly Labour Force Survey, and this bleak reality is a reflection of a collapsing provincial administration, systemic financial mismanagement and local governments in free fall
According to Werner Pretorious, DA member of the committee on Economic Development in the Free State Legislature, young people in the Free State are trapped in a cycle of hopelessness and exclusion, with little access to opportunities, training, or meaningful work This is the direct consequence of poor governance, unchecked corruption and a refusal to prioritise economic growth and skills development The Free State Provincial Government ( billion in irregu expenditure in year alone Th been spent on projects, traini Wi-Fi, and stud Pretorious c steps to cut wa tions into finan enforce conseq “In addition the province ca municipalities unemploymen as long as mun basic services activity Our tr is clear The W governs, consi unemploymen that clean gov management, functionality c
SAPS need help with fraudster
The South African Police Service (SAPS) Free State Anti-Corruption Unit is appealing to the public for assistance in locating Emmanuel Tseliso Matsoso
This is in connection with the insident where a 58-year-old man was allegedly defrauded by the suspect who said he could secure employment for his three children
Matsoso is alleged to have swindled the father out of R15 000 in September 2021, promising to secure employment for his three children at a local mine
The agreement was for a fee of R5 000 per child
The victim initially paid R5 000 and later handed over an additional R10 000 to Matsoso, as the second payment Matsosa disappeared with the money and none of the children got the promised jobs at the mine
A case of fraud was opened at the Odendaalsrus police station when Matsoso disappeared Although the case was provisionally withdrawn in November 2024, a warrant for Matsoso's arrest has since been issued by the Odendaalsrus Magistrate's Court He has reportedly been in hiding since the warrant was issued
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Emmanuel Tseliso Matsoso is urged to contact the investigating officers on 082 372 3347 or 071 412 1545
Alternatively, members of the public can contact the SAPS Crime Stop line at 08600 10111 or drop an anonymous
Ventersburg is nie veroorsaak dat geen belegger in Ventersburg wil
belê nie
“Met die afwesigheid van regulasies, asook munisipale wetstoepassers, word die bome in Ventersburg deur inwoners van Mmamahabane vernietig vir vuurmaakhout
“Die burgemeester en waarnemende munisipalebestuurder is vir meer as twee jaar reeds versoek om in te gryp ”
Pretorius sê dat hy onlangs ingelig is oor van die plaveisel by die ongebruikte begraafplaas in Mmamahabane wat deur inwoners verwyder is en by hulle wonings gebruik is
“Die duur brandweerstasie in Ventersburg is in onbruik
“Die begraafplaas en brandweerstasie, tesame het R30 miljoen van die belastingbetaler se geld, is vermors
“Hierdie geld kon gebruik word om die die infrastruktuur in stand te hou
“Inwoners moet betrokke raak om ons dorpe se voortbestaan te verseker”
Die verwoesting van bome op private eiendom is duidelik sigbaar
Boedel wyle:
P A J Swanepoel
B o e d e l n o m m e r : 4162/2025
BOEDELKENNISGEWING
In die boedel van wyle
PETRONELLA ALBERTINA
J A C O B A S W A N E P O E L
(GEBORE VERMAAK)
(ID: 600216 0041 08 3) in
lewe van VIRGINIA, en getroud binne gemeenskap van goedere met GERT
STEFANUS SWANEPOEL (ID: 580623 5025 08 2).
STERFDATUM: 29 MEI 2025
B O E D E L N O M M E R : 4162/2025
KENNIS GESKIED HIERMEE
aan Debiteure en Krediteure om v teen binne van onderstaande P EKSEKU P PROKUREUR
C. BOTHA
In die boedel van wyle:
CHARLOTTE BOTHA
Boedel No: 2738/2025
Identiteitsnommer: 660321
0042 08 6 wat woonagtig was te:
H E L M E T S T R A A T 4 9 ,
WELKOM, VRYSTAAT
o o r l e d e i s o p : 2 9
SEPTEMBER 2024
Enige persoon wat enige gelde aan die boedel verskuldig is, word versoek om sodanige gelde in te betaal by die ondergemelde eksekuteurs en enige persoon wat 'n eis teen die boedel het word versoek om sodanige eis in te handig by die Eksekuteurs binne dertig (30) dae na publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing.
JOHAN RAATH
Eksekuteur COLLINSWEG NO. 7 ARBORETUM BLOEMFONTEIN TEL: 051 013 3444
Estate Late: C Crause E s t a t e N u m b e r : 3763/2025 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the Estate of the Late: Surname: CRAUSE First Names: CHRISTINA Estate Number: 3763/2025
Identity/Passport Number: 490708 0057 088 Date of Death: 13/01/2025 Last Address: 24 RAPTIDE STREET, WELKOM, FREE STATE All persons having claims a g a i n s t t h e above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their
Estate Late: G N Maseti
E s t a t e N u m b e r : 1178/2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES
In the Estate of the Late:
Surname: MASETI
First Names: GRACE NOMHLOLO
Estate Number: 1178/2025
Identity/Passport Number: 6201080437088
Date of death: 27-05-2024
Last address: 19035
THABONG, WELKOM, 9463
All persons having claims a g a i n s t t h e above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned
A.S. Holder
In the estate of the late Ann Susan Holder, ID No. 4901030090083, date of birth 3 January 1949, date of death 10 November 2022, of 1 1 6 A l t e a R o a d , Odendaalsrus, Free State No. 3315/2023. The FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate will lie for inspection at the office of the Master of the High Court, Bloemfontein (and at the office of the Magistrate, Odendaalsrus),
Estate Late: M L Ntima
Estate No: 4508/2022
ESTATE NOTICE In the estate of the late MAKOKO LUCAS NTIMA, ID NO: 650423 5294 084, in life from WELKOM.
DATE OF DEATH: 20
JANUARY 2022
ESTATE NO: 4508/2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution A c c o u n t i n t h e abovementioned estate will lie for inspection in the office of the Master of the S u p r e m e C o u r t , BLOEMFONTEIN and the Magistrate WELKOM for a
Estate Late: P Mooiman E s t a t e N u m b e r : 8444/2020 LIQUIDATION AND D I S T R I B U T I O N A C C O U N T S I N
DECEASED ESTATES
LYING FOR INSPECTION
M.I. KALAMORE
NOTICE OF INSPECTION
TEL E-POS: virginia@pieth ( HAASBROEK/NR/B
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 m a k e p a y m e n t s i n accordance with the accounts.
Province: FREE STATE Estate Number: 8444/2020
Surname: MOOIMAN
First Names: PETRONELLA
South African ID Number: 4911070013085
Last Address: 3 CONFIDO, HENNENMAN, FREE STATE PROVINCE
First Names of Surviving Spouse: ARIE Surname of Surviving Spouse: MOOIMAN ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 5002065041080
Description of Account if other than First and Final: FIRST AND FINAL M a g i s t r a t e ' s O f f i c e : H E N N E N M A N
MAGISTRATES COURT Master's Office: MASTER OF THE FREE STATE HIGH COURT, BLOEMFONTEIN
ADVERTISER NAME: PRELLER INC. ATTORNEYS
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 323 STATEWAY JABEZ BUILDING 2ND FLOOR DOORN WELKOM 9459
ADVERTISER E-MAIL: info@prellerinc.co.za
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 0573533173
In the estate of the late M A R U P I N G I S H M A E L KALAMORE, born on 28 MAY 1949, Identity number 490528 5621 08 8, and his surviving spouse THANDIWE JEANETTE KALAMORE, born on 20 APRIL 1955, Identity number 550420 0870 08 3, to whom the deceased was married in community of property. Estate number: 0 0 3 5 0 9 / 2 0 2 3 BLOEMFONTEIN Date of death: 19 APRIL 2023 Last address: 8149 CONSTANTIA PARK, KROONSTAD, 9499, Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 35(5) of Act No. 66 of 1965 that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the abovementioned estate will be open for inspection by all interested persons for a period of 21 days from 4 JULY 2025 at the offices of the Master of the High Court BLOEMFONTEIN and a copy thereof at the offices of the Magistrate at KROONSTAD. Should no objections be submitted to the Master during this period, the Executor shall proceed to make payment in terms of the said account.
DU RANDT & LOUW INC. Attorneys for Executors 25 President Street Kroonstad, 9499
Tel: 056 212 4275
E-mail: melize@drl.co.za Ref: M KACHELHOFFER /CKK017
EKSEKUSIE VERKOPING 4500
GEREGTELIKE VEILING 4501
Vista
u t i o n approved by the Execution Creditor or his or her attorney, and shall be furnished to the Sheriff 21 days after the sale. The property may be taken
obtained in the above
Honourable Court on 23 NOVEMBER 2023 in terms of which the following property will be sold in execution on 16 JULY 2025 at 11:00 by the SHERIFF WELKOM, 366
S T A T E W A Y , D O O R N , WELKOM with a reserve price of R270 000.00. CERTAIN: ERF 108 DISTRICT: FLAMINGO PARK, DISTRICT WELKOM, FREE STATE PROVINCE. IN EXTENT: 1 578 (ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY EIGHT) SQUARE METRES. O the Sheriff. 2. The following information is furnished but not guaranteed: 3. The Purchaser shall pay to the Sheriff a deposit of 10% of the purchase price in cash, EFT or by bank guaranteed cheque on the day of the sale. The balance including interest shall be paid against transfer and shall be secured by a guarantee issued by a
subject to the Conditions of Sale which may be inspected 24 hours prior to the auction, at the office of the Sheriff of the High Court, WELKOM.
DATED AT BLOEMFONTEIN THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY 2025. STRAUSS DALY INC EXECUTION CREDITOR'S ATTORNEYS 104 KELLNER STREET WESTDENE
BLOEMFONTEIN
TEL: 051 430 1540; FAX: 051 448 5698
E-MAIL: collectionsblm @straussdaly.co.za (REF: G ELS/cvdw/ISS694)
Five learners of the Naudeville Primary School took part in the Free State South African National Equestrian Schools Association (Sanesa) fifth qualifying round that was held at the Goldfields Equestrian Centre in Welkom on 7 June.From the left are Mia Best (two second places for showjumping,one first place for working riding,and a second place for equitation),Hanno van Jaarsveld (first: equitation intermediate and prix caprilli B; second for prix caprilli A),Ava Adendorff (two first places: showjumping; first: dressage; first: prix caprilli A; second: prix caprilli B and showjumping 60cm and show-jumping 70cm; second: working hunter, equitation; fourth: working riding),Beaule Jordaan (fourth: showjumping 60cm; fourth: showjumping 60cm; fourth: prix caprilli and equitation 50cm) and under Rising Stars is Miah Erasmus (four first places: showjumping,working riding,prix caprilli and equitation) Photo: Supplied
To represent Free State
Kaitlin Saayman,a learner at St Dominic’s College in Welkom,has reached No 1 seed for Free State girls’U13 squash She has played herself up the ladder after injuries that prevented her from playing in the qualifying event Kaitlin will be participating in the inter-provincial tournament taking place in KwaZulu-Natal during
Rats deur die water
Volgens Swem Suid-Afrika se ranglys het Ella-Anne Roper van die Laerskool Naudeville in die ouderdomsgroep tien jaar en jonger vyf plekke in
Spelers skitter in Griffon-spanne
Die Hoërskool Hentie
Cilliers en die gemeenskap van Virginia het groot rede om trots te wees: ’ n Indrukwekkende aantal plaaslike rugbyspelers én afrigters is in onderskeie provinsiale hoërskool-Griffon-spanne ingesluit
Dit is ’ n weerspieëling van die werk wat deur die Virginia-sportakademie (VSA), onder leiding van Chris Coetzee, gedoen word
Die sewe leerlinge van Hentie Cilliers wat vir die Griffon-o 18-Cravenweek-span gekies is, is Reabetswe Olifant, Davian Pule, Olereko Sebatana, Xander Wiltshire, Joze Draghoender, Siba Bucwa en Tyrese Baartman
Frans Crous van dié skool is as die spanbestuurder gekies
Taro Maarman van die VSA is as hulpafrigter aangewys
Norman Nelson, ook van die akademie, is as die hulpafrigter van die Griffon-o 18-Akademie-span aangewys
Drie jong sterre van
Hentie Cilliers – Gershwin Andrews, Bokamosa Moji en Sibusiso Mazibuko – is in die Griffon-o 16Akademie-span ingesluit, waar hulle hul talent verder sal slyp
Nthando Kana is ook in dié span nadat ’ n onttrekking plaasgevind het
Alex Matlou, Monray Mostert en Neo Oliphant is vir die Griffon-o 17A-ligaspan gekies
Die span word deur Brandon Kriek bestuur, nog ’ n verteenwoordiger van Hentie Cilliers
Hierdie uitsonderlike insluitings wys dat die
strewe na sportuitnemendheid in Virginia vrug afwerp
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Virginia team bring home silver from national tournament
MARTI WILL
Virginia High School, in partnership with the Virginia Sports Academy (VSA), brought home the silver medal from the Kloof High National Soccer Tournament’s 2025 edition
The U19 tournament was held over the weekend of 27 to 29 June in Kloof, Durban, where 32 top schools went head-to-head for the prestigious title
The teams were divided into eight groups of four teams – group A to group H Virginia was in group C with George Campbell, Kernsey College and Ashton College
In 2024 Virginia was the bronze medalist of this tournament
Virginia started their campaign strongly defeating George Campbell by 8 – 0 in their opening match, and topped the group with maximum
points – 9 points – having not lost a match in the group stage
Virginia played a very tough game against the defending champions, Nqabakazulu Secondary, in the semi-final and won by 1 – 0
After a 3 – 3 draw in the final against Pinetown Boys High School, Virginia lost 4 – 3 on penalties, getting the silver medal Virginia played world class and competitive football throughout the tournament and for many, they were the favourites
Four Virginia players were included in the team of the tournament They are Lebohang Mobe, Mozwakhe Flatela, Kabelo Mokhuane and Sello Mokhobo
“The performance of the boys in this tournament is very much convincing that the programme at VHS in partnership with VSA is
really world class,” says team manager Ngakane Lekhoba The other management includes Pitso Mokoena (head coach), Mahlomola Seleke (goalkeeper coach), Molise Liphoko (head of sports) and Thonkha Lebona (co-manager)
“Virginia High School went into the tournament with high spirit and motivation after being ranked number two best football school in the nation by SA Schools Sports in the first rankings of 2025
“The credit to the team’s performance must be given to head coach, Pitso Mokoena His dedication to prepare the team for the tournament is unmatched I would also like to thank Virginia Sports Academy’s management for the support, facilities and encouragement they give the school and the players,” Lekhoba concludes
Die o 18-Griffon-spelers is van links Siba Bucwa,Davian Pule,Xander Wiltshire,Reabetswe Olifant, Tyrese Baartman,Joze Draghoender en Olereko Sebatana Foto s: Verskaf
Die o.17-Griffon-spelers is van links Monray Mostert,Alex Matlou en Neo Oliphant.
Die o 16-Akademieweek-spelers is van links Nthando Kana,Gershwin Andrews,Sibusiso Mazibuko en Bokamosa Moji
The Virginia High School U19 soccer team who brought home a silver medal are from the left,front: Kgotso Tansi,Kabelo Mokhuane,Remofilwe Sebola,Jaden Radebe, Lehlohonolo Khanas and TO Lebona (co-manager); middle: Ngakane Lekhoba (team manager),Retshedisitswe Maiyane,Fikile Yena,Thato Dichaba,Lehlohonolo Ntjana, Bokamoso Mokiri and Oageng Lebesane; back: Tshepo Mokhatla,Mozwakhe Flatela, Mpho Nhlokoe,Sello Mokhobo,Thato Kraal,Monnaotsile Matkhoko and Lebohang Mobe Photo: Supplied
