Thursday, 21 August 2025
Champions of empathy
There is less than 48 hours to the start of the much anticipated 23rd annual Mediclinic Vista Road Race on Saturday,23 August.In their attempt to help build excitement among members of the community for the upcoming event,numerous mascots namely the Blood Buddy mascot,Engo Free State’s mascot, Omgie,and the Toktokkie Cansa mascot are raring to go and join runners at the water points along the route The Engo water point will be geared and manned by,from the left,Blood Buddy,Genevieve Heyns (Engo),Omgie,Amelia Nenzhelele (Engo) and Mitzi Heiriss Vosloo (Engo).These mascots and the organisers have banded together to remind the greater Matjhabeng community to care for one another.
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Matjhabengclingstolife
The rapidly declining infrastructure in Matjhabeng, daily water shedding and uncontrolled water cut-offs for days on end, lack of streetlights, potholes, and many other service delivery issues were highlighted during a high-powered visit to Welkom this week
Matjhabeng’s infrastructure is on the verge of collapse, which is detrimental to economic growth in the city of Welkom John Steenhuisen, minister of agriculture, visited Welkom on 18 August and spoke to three business leaders concerning the worsening situation Big business in Welkom is adversely affected by the situation and have to fork out millions of rands to stay afloat Steenhuisen met with business leaders at three major employers in
Welkom (Alma Nursery, Fresh Bake, and Sparta Beef) to highlight how urgent reform can turn failing towns into growth engines once again
Alma Nursery has faced illegal land invasions, crippling power cuts, and ten consecutive days without water
Fresh Bake supplies national retailers, but is hobbled by water shedding, billing disputes, excessive rates, and absent refuse and sewage services
Sparta Beef processes 130 tonnes of beef per shift yet has had to spend tens of millions of rands on solar energy, generators, and water storage to stay afloat, while farmers avoid local roads due to their state of decay
Steenhuisen was accompanied by the DA Matjhabeng constituency to address service delivery and poor infrastructure that are directly affecting them
“Poor infrastructure in Matjhabeng
is a result of several interconnected factors, including insufficient funding, poor maintenance, corruption, and inadequate planning and management,” says Coreen Malherbe, DA leader of the Matjhabeng caucus
Another reason mentioned was the Matjhabeng Municipality’s political priorities and focus on new infrastructure projects that overshadow the need for maintenance and upgrades of existing infrastructure
A big issue that was discussed is that the municipality cannot provide sustainable water and electricity, without which no company can function
The consequences of the municipality’s ineffectiveness to provide basic services like water and electricity is far reaching and affects all businesses in the production chain, from supplier to consumer
Steenhuisen said the Matjhabeng situation would be addressed with urgency at provincial level
He said the overall opinion was unequivocal about the fact that the Matjhabeng economy will not recover if the current government remains in power
During his visit he championed the DA’s six-point plan to turbocharge the economy – a blueprint for lowering the cost of living, fixing failing municipalities, securing reliable energy and water, repairing infrastructure, creating jobs, and attracting investment
His visit came as businesses in the Matjhabeng Municipality battle collapse under ANC mismanagement
From water shedding and power cuts to chaotic billing, broken roads, and sewage crises, local employers are forced to divert millions into survival measures
John Steenhuisen and Coreen Malherbe during the Welkom visit Photo: Supplied
The Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, hosted its second Vice-Chancellor’s Business Breakfast in Welkom, following the first in Bloemfontein on 8 August and the third scheduled for Kathu on 29 August
The engagement provided a strategic platform for Prof Pamela Dube, vice-chancellor and principal, to share the CUT’s vision for a future-focused university while facilitating open dialogue with business leaders and key stakeholders
Among the questions raised, was how can the CUT expand access to mining engineering programmes to meet the needs of local communities and the mining sector? Dube shared that the university is actively exploring initiatives under the Programme Qualifications Mix (PQM), in collaboration with partner institutions, to establish a School of Mining in Welkom This aims to support regional development, drive the repurposing of mines, and create opportunities aligned with the CUT’s vision for inno-
Some dignitaries and members of the Central University of Technology’s (CUT) management team who attended the Vice-Chancellor’s Business Breakfast in Welkom are,from the left,Qondakele Sompondo,Prof. David Ngidi,Setumo Llale,Prof Pamela Dube,Dr Joe Molete,Dr Choice Makhetha,and Mili Nemutshili The function was held at the Au Jardin Guest House and Conference facility in Riebeeckstad
vation and community impact
Dr Joe Molete, principal of the Welkom campus, also presented the campus ’ s expansion strategy As a result of his presentation, more industry leaders expressed their willingness to collaborate and partner with the CUT, recognising the potential for mutual growth and community advancement
ANC’S POLITICAL INTERFERENCE
The blatant political interference in the R12 000 000 Phomolong Pump Station and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) project is condemned
Maxie Badenhorst, DA councillor for Matjhabeng Municipality, says the ANC has hijacked a Ward 3 project to benefit Ward 2 The project was awarded to AMK Construction and Moedi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
“The municipality’s excuse that the project was ‘mistakenly’ believed to be in Ward 2 is absurd, as the pump station sits at Phomolong’s entrance in the heart of Ward 3 The WWTP is within the Tent next to the Motseki voting district There can be no confusion,” says Badenhorst
This misrepresentation robbed Ward 3 residents of at least 25 jobs, and 25 households lost vital income to put food on the table Whilst unemployment is high across Matjhabeng, it is unacceptable to take opportunities meant for Ward 3 and hand them to Ward 2, which has its own projects
Badenhorst says the ANC Ward 2 councillor appointed local labour from his ward with the full cooperation of the director of infrastructure
Despite a formal inquiry to the acting municipal manager over a month ago, and two promises by
Photo: Marti Will
This collective willingness underscores the shared commitment between the business sector and the university to drive innovation, broadening opportunities, and making a tangible difference in the lives of people in the region, fully aligned with the CUT’s mission and vision, and fuelled by the spirit of thinking beyond
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the director to arrange meetings nothing materialised, a stalling tactic to ensure the project is completed without Ward 3 benefiting
“This is calculated political manoeuvring before the 2026 local government elections Jobs are being used to score political points and undermine elected ward councillors at residents’ expense,’’ she says Badenhorst has written to the Speaker of Matjhabeng Municipality to address the interference of the Ward 2 councillor in Ward 3, and to address the misconduct of the director of infrastructure for including Ward 2’s councillor whilst excluding Ward 3’s Badenhorst demands the reassignment of all remaining general labour to Ward 3 residents, disciplinary action against the director of infrastructure, and disciplinary action against the Ward 2 councillor ‘‘Sidelining ward councillors and excluding residents from jobs erodes trust in government and fuels unrest With raw sewage running down Phomolong’s streets daily, political meddling is directly increasing instability Residents deserve fair treatment and honest governance, not a ruling party that manipulates projects for political gain "
The finish line is fast approaching
The final countdown to the 23rd annual Mediclinic Vista Road Race on Saturday, 23 August, has begun, and excitement is mounting
Hosted by the Eskom Athletics Club FS, this popular road race will feature various distances, including a 10km, 5km and a 1,6km road mile
Hilde du Plessis, organiser, says the race is not only a celebration of athleticism, but also a tribute to National Women’s Month and the importance of family and friends
“Whether you are young, a master, or simply inspired, this is the event to enjoy to the fullest,” says Du Plessis
The races start at 11:00, with the prizegiving at 15:30 Online entries are open on entryninja com Manual entries are open at Virgin Active Welkom up to the Friday, from 13:00 to 18:30
The cut-off for entries will be on the day of the event at 08:30
Entry forms are available at the Vista office in Stateway, as well as at Mediclinic in Meulen Street, the SANBS offices in Welkom and Kroonstad, Charlotte Moll Haven in Virginia, and the Brandwag Volkskool in Odendaalsrus Du Plessis says they aim to highlight the extraordinary women in the community and the invaluable role of their families and friends with the additional motivation to promote healthy living
“The race also supports awareness campaigns for the SANBS and beneficiaries such as CANSA
and Charlotte Moll Haven in Virginia, a haven for mentally and physically disabled adults
Walk, run or race in aid of the beneficiaries of the race awareness, inspired with your newly design gold medal an inspiration of Arise, Shine – It’s time celebration to keep on going Race start and finish from 11:00 up to 16:00 at Mediclinic Welkom in Meulen Street
Bring your family, friends and colleagues and enjoy this celebration for 2025 a celebration of Women’s month in honour of Women with Capital Sounds 40 years of broadcasting celebration
A lot of entertainment on the route with 15 water points ready to motivate to be a star completing the race distance and updates at the finish line await Motorist are requested to be aware of roads which will be used by participants Road closure will take place on Saturday from 06:30 until 17:30 and will encompass Meulen Street from corner Petrus Bosch Street towards Lategan Street Lategan Street from the emergency entrance towards Tempest Road-dual road Unicorn road Unicorn Road towards Kok Street Temporary closure are Unciorn Road, Mount Frere Street, Langeberg Street, Naude Street, Kok Street and Othello Road
To reach the Mediclinic hospital motorists must use alternative route which are Longroad, Petrus Bosch Street or Toronto Road Lategan Street Emegency entrance to be open
Brainiacs bring their best to expo
The Welkom Regional Eskom Expo for Young scientists took place at the Welkom campus of the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, over the past weekend
The expo on Friday, 15 August, and Saturday was the culmination of eight district expos, in which a total of 469 projects were entered by 520 learners from 57 schools
The Life Science quiz involved 11 teams of two members each who were busy with various activities for three hours, which tested their knowledge to the utmost The quiz master was Lethlonolo Taiwe, supported by Kano Lenong and Mari-Et Desmore as record keepers Ntando Zondani and Nyakallo Hlakwane of the Teto High School (Welkom) won the challenge
The second place went to Itumeleng Seseng and Thabang Tshotwane from Iphateleng High School (Wesselsbron), with Mbulelo Wittes and Tebogo Bosaletse from 3rd Kgololosego Secondary School (Dealsville), taking third place
The prize giving started with a science show by Ms Kgabsy Lekgabe Fatima Noor delivered an inspiring address about her Expo journey of the past two years, followed by Leila Erasmus, a Gr 7 learner of Welkom-Volkskool, who gave an inspiring speech
A total of 22 projects received bronze medals, 22 received silver medals and 14 were awarded gold medals The award for the best project done by a female went to Fatima Noor (Welkom Gimnasium) “Nextgen bandages 2 0: Sensing, Healing and Sustaining Wounds precision enhanced wound care ” and the
best innovation project to Hanno van Jaarsveld (Naudeville Primêr) “The ideal chicken feeder” The best energy project was by Calista Gerber (Welkom Gimnasium) “Remotely Controlling and Monitoring the regeneration of electricity” The best PDI project was done by Mphe Moloto (St Andrew’s) titled "Strength of Vegan SCOBY Leather” Gold medals were received by: Hanno van Jaarsveld, Puleng Ramabodu and Matshidiso Mokoena (Harmonie Primary School ) - Por-
table Heater, Fatima Noor, Helené Fourie (Trio) - The influence of gravity altering vectors on the nutrition, Mphe Moloto, Leila Erasmus (Welkom-Volkskool) - Your Brain, music and Learning abilities, Thokozile Mkhwanazi (Hentie Cilliers High School) - All in One Learning Companion, Tusani Mbongo (Riebeeckstad Primary School), Building Warmth With Biochar, Luphawo Nyubatyha (Saint Anne's PTHS) - Solar ovum that focuses on thermal efficiency, Aphiwe Ndlovu (St Andrew's ) - Which organic
material will retain moisture in soil?, Tshegofatso Seane (St Andrew's)Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Calista Gerber, Janet de Wet (Diepfontein Christian School) - DIY xylem filter kit, Retshedisitswe Setlaelo and Reanetse Morabe (Riebeeckstad High school) - Gravity-fed Water System
“Congratulations to all our medal winners at the Welkom Regional Expo, your hard work, commitment and perseverance has paid off, ” said Anina Nel, regional science fair director
“A special word of thanks to the 18
members of Welkom Eskom Expo committee and Nicho Swartz, the Provincial coordinator of the Free State, who have been working tirelessly the whole year to assist teachers and learners To all the teachers and parents who assist and encourage learners to develop an interest in science on a daily basis: Thank you for your effort,” said Nel
A team of seven learners will represent the region at the International Science Fair at Emperor’s Palace from 6 to 10 October - Alastair Smart
The Welkom Regional Eskom Expo for Young Scientists was held at the Central University of Technology (CUT),Free State,in Welkom on Friday and Saturday With Alastair Smart of the University of Pretoria (left) and Robert Janse van Vuuren of Eskom (right) are some of the gold medal winners From the left are Luphawo Nyubatyha (Saint Anne’s PTHS), Aphiwe Ndlovu (St Andrew’s),Tshegofatso Seane (St Andrew’s),Calista Gerber (Welkom-Gimnasium),Janet de Wet (Diepfontein Christian School),Retshedisitswe Setlaelo, Reanetse Morabe (both of the Riebeeckstad High School). Photo: Elzane Wessels
die week
Vertrou die Here vir daaglikse voeding
Ek kyk by my studeerkamer se ruit uit en sien hoe die ligte Augustus-winde die laaste tekens van die winter rondwaai; en vir ’n oomblik, ’n vreemde, dog diep gedagte: Hoe voel die meeste van ons so aan die einde van nog ’n seisoen?
In ons land, in ons mense se gemoedere dalk ’ n sekere onrustigheid, vrae en soeke na betekenis en miskien, vir ’ n oomblik, is ons ook deel van die laaste tekens van die winter, dalk is ek ook een van daardie klein blaartjies wat so meegevoer word deur wind en stof So waai ons maar saam, sonder ’ n seker rigting, sonder ’ n doel So gooi die lewe ons van kant tot kant ’ n Vreemde fase in ons lewe, ’ n vreemde emosie Daar waar ons partykeer op ons eie voel, verlate van ons naaste en ons eie onsekerhede wat toeneem ’ n Plek van duisternis, sheol soos Ou Israel sou sê, hier is ek maar net ’ n Gevoel wat nie uniek is vir ons tyd nie As ons deur die ou geskrifte sou blaai, die wysheid literatuur van ou Israel, die Psalms Sal ons die vreemde fase van onsekerhede en verlatenheid raak lees, daar waar ons broers en susters ook al op die plek was waar van ons dalk nou mag wees
Almal het al iewers in ons aardse bestaan gevoel soos die psalm digter, verlore en oorweldig Daar waar dit voel ons is in diepe waters, omring met duisternis, weg van ons naaste se liefde en vasgevang in ellende en twyfel Elkeen gaan deur die fase, dalk is dit juis waar jy nou is Maar weet net dat jy nie alleen is nie Juis daar waar jy nou in jou diepste nood is, waar jy oorweldig is, daar is die Here Op ’ n keer, sowat 800 jaar na die digter van Psalm 69, het ’ n groepie van 12 hulle leermeester genader en gevra: ‘Rabbi, leer ons om te bid’ As ons blaai na Matteus 6 sal ons sien hoe lui die gebed wat ons liewe Heer ook aan die 12 geleer het Daardie kern bede wat ons gereeld bid vir ons daaglikse voeding en krag- daardie gebed vir ons tyd van nood en angs ’ n Gebed van troos, maar meer as dit, vertroue Vertrou in ons liewe Vader vir daaglikse voeding, fisiek vir die liggaam en die siel Die gedeelte waarop ek wil fokus is van ons Here Jesus Christus se gebed is: voeding, vergifnis en verlossing Ons bid in totale afhanklikheid en nederigheid dat die Here my daagliks sal voed, my liggaam en my siel Ek bid dat die liewe Heer my sal help om my naaste en medemens te vergewe, sodat dié ook my
van my oortredings kan vergewe Laastens, bid ek dat die Here my sal help om uit die versoeking te bly en te verlos van die bose, die bose van ons wêreld daarbuite, die bose van my medemens en naaste, maar meer as dit, die bose in myself Daardie gedagtes wat my laat voel asof ek in diepe waters is, soos in Psalm 69, of daardie blaartjie wat maar net deur die wind heen en weer verwaai word ’ n Gebed waar die Here ons kom leer om ’ n kopskuif te maak, weg van die slegte omstandighede en in my daaglikse bede te fokus op ’ n verhouding van vertroue Die uiteinde is juis die laaste woord van die gebed – koninkryk Dat ek my gedagtes en my hart in stille wyding, in my daaglikse bede uit die duisternis van Psalm 69 sal skuif, na die vertrouensverhouding van ons bede in Matteus 6 Dan lui die gebed dalk anders: Want aan U behoort die koninkryk en die krag en die heerlikheid, help my om aan U koninkryk te bou en dit reg te verteenwoordig in vertroue deur U daaglikse voeding, U daaglikse vergifnis en verlossing Laat my leef vir U, want dit is hoe ek die waters oorwin en standvastig in die wind kan staan
Ds. Dominic Basson, NG Kerk St Helena
22 AUGUSTUS
5 SEPTEMBER
Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck is te sien in Ouma is op pad by die Goudveld-Hoërskool in Welkom ’n Ouderdomsbeperking van 13 jaar geld Die vertoning sal om 18:30 begin Kaartjies kos R250 per persoon, wat ook ’n ete insluit ’n Kurkfooi van R50 geld
28 AUGUST
The last of six Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid meetings are held at the Welkom Retirement Village in Peridot Street (12:00 to 13:00) and Huis Oranje in Gimnasium Street (10:00 to 11:30) Call Ronnie Barlow-Jones on 083 308 5530 for more information
30 AUGUSTUS
Die NG Moedergemeente Riebeeckstad hou ’n gholfdag by die Brand Mashie ten bate van die kerk Dit kos R200 per speler wat ook ’n halfweg-ete sal insluit Spelers slaan om 09:00 en 13:00 af en verskeie pryse is op die spel Die formaat op die dag is IPS Skakel 082 339 0939 of 083 725 3798 met navrae
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NG Kerk Dagbreek hou sy Lentefees Tradisionele kerrie-en-rys hamburgers worsrolle poeding koeldrank koeke, pannekoek, braaivleis, koffie en tee sal te koop wees Vermaak vir oud en jonk en skyfskiet en ’n tombola-tafel Rig navrae aan Piet Botha by 082 491 4052
Inskrywings oor konserte, kuns- en leefstyl-werksessies, optredes van kunstenaars en gassprekers en ander geleenthede ten bate van nie-winsgewende organisasies word gratis in Vista se dagboek geplaas Stuur inskrywings met inligting, asook kontakname en -nommers, na marti will@ novusmedia co za
Admiration for sporting prowess to be shared
The spotlight will shine on the Free State's top sporting talent this October as the University of the Free State (UFS), in partnership with Novus Media, hosts the prestigious 2024 Sport Star of the Year Awards – with a dynamic local voice helping lead the celebration.
Rethabile Moshounyane, a popular radio presenter and UFS student, has been announced as the co-host for this year ' s event
She will share the stage with former Protea netball player Vanes-Mari du Toit, who returns to host the evening
"I look forward to seeing the smiles on the faces of our winners and nominees," said Moshounyane "As co-host, I get to be part of celebrating the incredible achievements of our Free State sports heroes
“I am excited to bring all my energy and make the night unforgettable for everyone involved "
Moshounyane is no stranger to the sporting spotlight
She has been the host of the Varsity Football tournament at the UFS since 2021, bringing a vibrant and engaging presence to campus sports events
Adding further prestige to the evening, Paralympic medallist Louzanne Coetzee, who won three medals at the games and was crowned both Sportswoman and
Sport Star of the Year in 2023, will serve as this year ' s keynote speaker The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, 9 October, at Monte Bello Estate, just outside Bloemfontein The proceedings are scheduled to commence at 18:00 for 18:30
Now in its eighth year, the Sport Star of the Year Awards continues to honour outstanding athletes and contributors to sport in the Free State The event is jointly hosted by the UFS and Novus Media Tickets are available at R480 per person or R4 800 for a table of ten To make bookings or more information, contact Ainslee Oosthuyen at 074 120 4450 or send an email to ainslee@spottedapple co za
Stay up to date with the latest event, details and nominee announcements in Novus Media's community newspapers in the Free State: BloemNews, BloemExpress, Vista, and VrystaatKroon
Rethabile Moshounyane looks forward to celebrating the sports stars of 2024 Photo: Supplied
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BUITEGEMEENSKAP VAN GOED MET ROELINE GOETZERE KREDITEURE EN DEBITEURE in die bogemelde boedel word versoek om hul vorderings in te lewer en hul skulde te betaal by die
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Kennis geskied hiermee dat ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening in die boedel van wyle GERTRUIDA E L I Z A B E T H L U B B E , Identiteitsnommer 371111 0003 08 3 en Boedelnommer 006985/2024, wie
Boedel Wyle: L S Burger B o e d e l n o m m e r : 2815/2025
BOEDELKENNISGEWING EERSTE EN FINALE L I K W I D A S I E - E N DISTRIBUSIEREKENING In die boedel van wyle LOUISA SOPHIA BURGER (Identiteitsnommer: 550402 0122 087), wie woonagtig was te Laurellaan 5, Riebeeckstad, Welkom en oorlede is op 20 Maart 2025. B O E D E L N O M M E R : 2815/2025
KENNIS WORD HIERMEE GEGEE ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965, dat afskrifte van die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in hierdie boedel ter insae lê vi alle persone wat daarby belang het vir 'n periode van 21 (EEN-EN-TWINTIG) dae van datum van publikasie hiervan by die kantore van d i e M e e s t e r BLOEMFONTEIN, en die Landdros, WELKOM Indien binne genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die Meester ingedien word nie, sal die Eksekuteur oorgaan tot die verdeling ingevolge die rekening. O
Estate Late: C Motsieloa E s t a t e N u m b e r : 8831/2020
DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION
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WELKOM. Indien binne gemelde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die betrokke Meester ingedien word nie, gaan die eksekuteur oor tot die uitbetaling, ingevolge die rekening.
BLOEMFONTEIN.
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In the estate of the late: Surname: MOTSIELOA
First names: CAROLINE Estate Number: 8831/2020
Identity/Passport Number: 6512280275080
Date of death: 31-01-2003
Last address: 63 ORIBI ROAD, DOORN, WELKOM, 9459 The FIRST AND FINAL
L I Q U I D A T I O N - A N D DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 days from 22 AUGUST 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court, BLOEMFONTEIN and the M a g i s t r a t e ' s O f f i c e , WELKOM. First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: ESTATE LATE LETSOSA MATHEWS MOTSIELOA, NUMBER 8828/202 Identity/Passport Number: 5804046055083
Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: GIFT DUNCAN MOROLONG, C/O ANDREWS INCORPORATED, P.O. BOX 3066, WELKOM, 9460
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All the market’s a stage for this talent
The Welkom Drama and Music Club hosted another fun and vibrant showcase aimed at the kids, at this month’s Publicity Association Flea Market held on Women’s Day
A variety of performances celebrated women in various ways, much to the delight of the small but happy audience that gathered in the tea garden
The Women’s Day Show kicked off with a song from the powerful lungs of Em-Jay Mothupi, a local talent A young Zandy Dolophe followed with her moving message to women –reminding the women in attendance of their greatness She was followed by Simah Mqhayi – a singer, radio presenter, motivational speaker, and fashion designer She broke into words of encouragement towards the end of her song
The master of ceremonies duties were shared between several performers, but the most vibrant was Oratilwe Sesing, who also performed one of his unreleased songs
The first children’s story was The Magic Porridge Pot narrated by Dolophe with Thandeka Simbine as Rose, Hlompho Shale as Mommy, Karabo Matsoso as Kind Old Lady and several others as neighbours The second was Three Little Pigs, narrated by Simbine Starting with the hilarious piglets (Dolophe, Shale and
Matsoso) the audience laughed as they ran away from the big bad wolf, played by Kutlwano Thito
Other notable performances included a surprise performance by local budding star Ruth da Vocalist, who shared her latest hit “Ngyamthanda” Bonolo Maikhotso mesmerised the audience with an acrobatic gymnas-
tics routine Kutlwano performed a poem dedicated to all the fallen women at the hands of men Matsoso had the audience laughing with her poem taking a jab at the absurdity of online dating and how disconnected it can be from reality Mqhayi performed a captivating poem in Xhosa, wearing one of her self-made traditional garments She connected with the older women as she paid tribute to their resilience, beauty and wisdom To end the show, director T-Bone Hlahane thanked the audience and made a plea for donations, as drama classes are free and the club relies on donations only The drama club’s performances are always from 11:00 on flea market days, and conclude by 12:00 “The market performances were inspired by a need to bring more people to the tea garden, while also giving drama lovers an opportunity to perform for a live audience – something that has become scarce since the closure of the Oppenheimer Theatre The performances appeal mostly to the kids so the whole family can watch,” says Hlahane The drama club rehearses every Tuesday at the Rovers Squash Club, from 11:30 to16:30
Hlompho Shale,an artist,acted in some of the productions,did face painting,and had sweets for the children She is a poet, actress and vocalist,and displayed all her talents in one morning
“Classes are basically free; members are encouraged to make a small donation if they can Donations from the public are welcome,” says Hlahane
T-Bone Hlahane’s drama group performs at the monthly flea markets held at the Rover’s Club.From the left are Lindiwe Mbambo,Hlompho Shale,Thandeka Simbine, Hlahane,Em-Jay Mothupi and Zandy Dolophe Photos: Supplied
