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Local star aims to win
MARTI WILL
Welkom's own DJ Taaibos has been nominated for the upcoming 22nd annual, international Southern Entertainment Awards (SEAs) which will be held in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, in America on 18 May.
Taaibos is nominated in the Internet/Streaming DJ Of The Year category, where he is competing against other nominated DJs from across America and other countries
He will be representing South Africa as the country’s only nominee
The SEA is amongst the most respected award ceremonies in America, with notable recipients being Nicki Minaj, B O B, Yo Gotti, and DJ Drama
Taaibos, who is from the Vergenoeg suburb in Welkom, matriculated at the Lebogang Secondary School in Thabong and is a former Information Technology (IT) student at the Universal College Outcomes (UCO) College
As the founder and owner of the BellaDiosa Talent and Sports Agency, he is also one of the most recognised modelling agents across South Africa
His models come from Welkom, Virginia, Bloemfontein, Pretoria, and Johannesburg and have appeared on TV in different projects and shows with a number of different national
celebrities in their music videos
These models have also been doing well in various pageants they entered
Additionally, Taaibos is one of the founding members of the now-defunct The Rock FM radio station in Welkom and is a former resident DJ at Cosmo FM in Johannesburg, Bokamoso FM in Maseru, and Motheo FM in Bloemfontein
Taaibos has his music available on all digital music stores and social media platforms, and also on different radio stations in different countries
His house song titled “Our Time (Pt 1 of 2)” is now streaming globally
Standard of living misses its mark
The inhumane conditions that the residents of Phmolong, Hennenman, are forced to live in have been reported to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)
Maxi Badenhorst, ward councillor, says the DA submitted a formal complaint against the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC), a company focused on social and public infrastructure development including water and sanitation, the Free State Department of Human Settlements, and Matjhabeng for the dilapidated condition of roads in the area
“The GIC-managed water, stormwater, and road infrastructure have collapsed The Department of Human Settlements initially funded this project in July 2024 but abruptly halted it in February 2025 due to the GIC’s non-payment to the contractor, Liber Civils
“This abandonment has left the roads dilapidated, worsened by the recent heavy rainfall The area is flooded with water and mud flowing through homes and damaging property The roads are inaccessible to residents, emergency services and water delivery trucks
“The elderly, persons with disabilities, and children are living in dangerously wet and unsanitary conditions, with no support from the municipality or provincial government,” says Badenhorst
She says that despite repeated complaints and requests for intervention, the GIC, the provincial Department of Human Settlements, and Matjhabeng have failed to act The GIC has cited its inability to source a tractor loader backhoe (TLB) as its only excuse, while the department and municipality have remained silent and absent in
the face of the growing crisis
Following a meeting with the GIC and human settlements department on 6 March, in which the GIC undertook to address the flooding, Badenhorst has made numerous follow-up calls and written requests These calls for urgent intervention have been ignored
“This is not just a matter of failed service delivery; it is a direct violation of the human rights of the people of Phomolong Our residents are suffering, yet the very institutions meant to serve and protect them are nowhere to be found We call on the SAHRC to launch an immediate investigation and to compel the department, GIC, and the municipality to take responsibility for the situation they have created The time for excuses is over; the people of Phomolong need action, dignity, and justice”
Taxi driver’s killing strikes deep
A wave of shock and grief continues to sweep through the Thabong community following the tragic death of Lehlohonolo Mokone, a well-known taxi driver Mokone (37), affectionately known as the “Jolly Good Fellow,” was fatally shot in what is believed to be a road rage incident on Mohlala Road near the Gugulethu informal settlement at Thabong Ext 13 in the early hours of Monday, 31 March
On Saturday, 5 April, en route to Phumlani Ceme-
tery via Mohlala Road (better known as Erdeel Road) hundreds of mourners met with an unexpected and prolonged road closure A line of unoccupied taxis had blocked the road, preventing mourners and funeral parlours from proceeding for close to an hour
Despite multiple calls to Matjhabeng Public Safety, no immediate response was seen, leaving many stranded and confused What initially seemed like an uncoordinated disruption turned out to be
in hearts
a heartfelt, if unplanned, tribute According to the chairperson of the Mahanapuso Taxi Association, the road blockage was not an organised protest, but rather a spontaneous act of collective mourning by members of the taxi industry who were deeply shaken by Mokone’s violent death
While some may question the informal road closure, others saw it as a powerful expression of solidarity, loss, and community justice – Wesley Manako, community reporter
DJ Taaibos Photo: BellaDiosa
Lehlohonolo
Mokone (37)
Plaas fokus opnuut op Hom
DOMONIC BASSON
Vergeef my sondedade, die dwaasheid ook begaan; ek smeek U om genade: O Jesus, neem my aan Lydenstyd 2025, ongeveer 2000 jaar nadat hulle die offerlam van God op die Pasga geslag het en voor ons is die bloed en wonde steeds sigbaar
Die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die hele Christendom, waar rondom die kerk soos ons dit ken tot stand gekom het, wat ons elke Sondag bely, dat ’ n jong man van Nasaret ons sondeskuld op homself geneem het en namens ons voor God skuld erken het
Die prys van die kruis hang in Lydenstyd oor ons, veral in die Groot Lydensweek van 13 April tot 18 April, die laaste oomblikke van Jesus op aarde Sy intog in Jerusalem, sy leringe by die tempel terrein en sy gevangenis, marteling en kruisiging - wat is die prentjie van Lydenstyd wat ons vier in 2025 Dink ons terug aan die prys wat die offerlam van God moes betaal?
Is ons gedagtes gerig by die bloed en wonde, of het dit net nog ’ n week geraak waar ons uitsien na ’ n langnaweek Ironies dat ons die waarheid van Christus se koms weet, dat ons dit kan vier, kan terugdink en sy lyding bepeins, maar tog leef ons in dwaasheid, net soos Jerusalem met sy intog
In Lukas 19 vers 29 – 44 lees ons: Soos wat Hy ry, het hulle hulle boklere op die pad voor
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Hom oopgesprei Toe Hy al naby die afdraande teen die Olyfberg kom, het die hele skare dissipels God vol vreugde hardop begin prys oor al die kragtige dade wat hulle gesien het Hulle het uitgeroep: “Geseënd is die Koning, Hy wat kom in die Naam van die Here! Vrede in die hemel en heerlikheid in die hoogste!”
Sommige van die Fariseërs in die skare het vir Jesus gesê: “Meester, berispe u dissipels!” Hy het geantwoord: “Ek sê vir julle, as hulle stilbly, sal die klippe dit uitroep” Toe Hy naby kom en die stad sien, het Hy oor haar gehuil en gesê: “As jy maar op hierdie dag dié dinge besef het wat vir jou vrede kan bring! Maar nou is dit vir jou oë verberg Want daar sal dae vir jou aanbreek wanneer jou vyande skanse teen jou oprig, jou omsingel en jou van alle kante af beleër Hulle sal jou en jou kinders met die grond gelyk maak Hulle sal nie een klip in jou op die ander laat bly staan nie, omdat jy nie hierdie beslissende tyd toe God jou besoek het, herken het nie”
Die dood van Christus Jesus ons Here kan nie net nog ’ n week vir ons wees nie, dit is die belangrikste week van die jaar Ons kan nie met dwaasheid ronddwaal en net fokus op die vakansie dae wat ons kan geniet nie, ons moet in hierdie week stil raak, terugdink aan elke dag se genade en liefde wat ons kry uit God se hand en onsself weer toewy aan Hom aan wie ons alles skuld
- Ds Domonic Basson, NG Kerk St Helena
Dagboek
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n Gholfdag met die formaat beterbal-kiesspel (“betterball scramble drive”) met pret en “Ons gee hoop vir kinders” word by die Oppenheimer-gholfklub aangebied April is ook n maand vir outisme-bewusmaking
Tesame met die gholf word daarom om 08:00 ’n 5km-gesinspretdraf aangebied Elke deelnemer kry n medalje Skryf in op entryninja com – dit kos R305 per speler Die gholfdag is oop
Kontak die Oppenheimer-gholfbaan by 057 353 2131 Christo Nel by 072 990 5445 of Piet Delport by 082 577 9122
Die Oppenheimer-gholfklub wil ook die dag vir vroue spesiaal maak Amore Bekker bied om 10:00 ’n praatjie aan: Werk met die kaart wat vir jou gedeel is ”
Gaste kan saamkuier en koek en koffie of tee tee saam geniet
GENERAL
Six Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid meetings have been scheduled in Welkom for 2025
These will be held on 27 February 29 May and 28 August
The venues are the Welkom Retirement Village in Peridot Street (12:00 to 13:00) and Huis Oranje in Gimnassium Street (10:00 to 11:30) Call Ronnie Barlow-Jones on 083 308 5530
Groep ’n voorbeeld
Antoinette Schoeman,Riebeeckstad:
Graag wil ek vir Jan Jacobs van Handjievol uit die diepte van my hart bedank vir die werk wat hulle so volhoubaar en uit eie wil doen Dit is so wonderlik dat hulle ’ n voorbeeld vir ons gemeenskappe stel Hulle harde werk gaan nie ongesiens verby nie Ek bid elke dag vir hulle veiligheid
Ek probeer my bes om ons straat en sypaadjie skoon te hou, maar my werk is maar ’ n druppel in die emmer teen dit wat hulle elke dag vermag en met liefde doen Hulle het my ook geleer dat die eenvoudigste goeie daad beter is as die edelste voorneme
Handjievol is al bekend en ek voel ons as Goudvelders kan nou en dan vir hulle ’ n koeldrank en iets lekker neem om te eet Om werklik diens te kan lewer moet jy iets byvoeg wat nie gekoop of aan geld gemeet kan word nie, en dit
Sewage
is opregtheid en integriteit Ek glo en vertrou dat ons Goudvelders gaan hande vat en Handjievol se voorbeeld volg Ek glo en vertrou dat die eerste burger, munisipale bestuur en werkers ons nood van tekortkominge sal raaksien
Mozartstraat in Riebeeckstad kan ons padgebruikers nie meer gebruik nie - dit is gevaarlik en ek het amper twee leerlinge raakgery omdat hulle nie respek vir ons voertuig bestuurders het nie
Die straatligte in Maree straat werk nie Dit is nou al jare wat ek dit rapporteer, maar my versoeke word net geignoreer Ons bly in ’ n gemeenskap waar daar elke dag inbrake is Asseblief kom ons gemeenskappe tegemoet en gee aandag aan al die probleme en gevaarlike elemente Ek voel dat daar meer aandag aan ons bejaardes gegee moet word
taking over ward
Concerned resident of a once well-managed ward, Bronville:
Our ward is being overwhelmed by sewage We plead with the municipality to assist us in this matter I can start with the entrance of Bronville, when you enter the ward – starting from the stadium where the manhole is spilling raw sewer-
age, going down Waterboer Street all the way to Peterson Street Apparently, our ward councillor is not interested in addressing matters Children are struggling to access the school in Waterboer We can’t live like this in a ward that used to be of high standards We urgently ask that our good people are assisted
Expansion for local flea market
MARTI WILL
The Easter Welkom flea market, which was held at its new location at Rover’s Club in Welkom, burst out of its seams – necessitating an expansion of the flea market in its current form
The stall bookings exploded, and 95 kiosks and stands crammed into the space to ensure a vibrant market
“The Welkom Publicity Association flea market, held on the second Saturday of every month, surprised everybody when we almost had 100 stalls booked This was the second market to be held at Rovers Club, which is the new home for the market,” says WPA chairman, Brian Emmenis
Emmenis says the public arrived in their masses on Saturday, 12 April The vibe was fantastic, and as music filled the air many people could be seen dancing in the isles
According to Emmenis, the WPA stood their ground and were determined to get the market back on track
“We had many major pitfalls
along the way We had to move from our regular venue due to the boycotts and unrest in the city centre This was heartbreaking, as the famous North Park was our home for many years Dulcie Harris brokered a deal at the THS Sadly, the venue was flooded with sewerage time and time again
“The board set off to find a new venue, and after negotiat-
ing with Rovers Squash Court an area was secured” During Saturday’s market both Emmenis and Harris held an onsite meeting with Rovers Club Chairman Danie van Rensburg He has undertaken to give the WPA even more space, which will allow a further 100 stalls
“This is very exciting news, ” Emmenis told Vista
DOG ROLES HONOURED
An exciting and educational event, titled Walk by Faith, will take place at the Welkom-Volkskool on 26 April
This is the brainchild of Nicky Barnes who wants to highlight the role of service dogs
“Our goal is to shine a light on the everyday challenges faced by both our mental and physical health communities We will raise awareness and foster understanding, all while having an enjoyable time together
The day starts at 10:30 until 15:00, with games and exciting prizes to be won
The Easter Welkom flea market held in the parking area of Rover’s squash club on Saturday was a major success,with almost 100 stalls. The Welkom Publicity Association has negotiated more space at Rover’s Club,and more than 200 stall owners have shown interest in being at the monthly flea market in May. Photo: Marti Will
Wildskosfees sit weer net die beste voor
LIENTJIE MENTZ
Vanjaar se WildsKOSfees by De Oude Kraal op 7 Junie gaan nog groter en beter wees
Dié eg Vrystaatse fees buite Bloemfontein wat oor die jare gegroei het en gaste van oor die land heen en selfs die buiteland trek, het vele fasette, idees, resepte en aktiwiteite wat oor die jare verander en verbeter word
Die gourmet-geregte wat Marie Lombard, sjef en stigterslid van die WildsKOSfees voorsit, is van uitstekende gehalte en bevestig die veelsydigheid van organiese wildsvleis wat so eie aan Suid-Afrika is
Vanjaar spog De Oude Kraal weer met van die beste wynplase in die Wes- en Suid Kaap wat hul eie stalletjies kom beman en hulle wyn kom bemark
Wynliefhebbers kan proe aan wyne van bekende landgoedere soos Anthonij Rupert, Babylonstoren,Beyerskloof, Capensis, Cederberg, Diemersfontein, De Krans, Diemersdal, Glen Carlou, Jakkalsvlei, Kranskop, Kleine Zalze, Meerhof, Neil Ellis, Paul Clüver, Raka, Rickety Bridge, Sanniesrust,
Warwick, Spier en Thelema
By elke wynstalletjie sal bykos bedien word wat ' n volledige smaakervaring gaan bied
Die feesgangers kan uitsien na die beste wildgeregte wat die Vrystaat bied
Gerhard Lombard van De Oude
Kraal sê hierdie plase van verskillende wynstreke, maak dit ' n ongelooflike verskeidenheid van smake en keuses wat eie is aan De Oude Kraal se WildsKOSfees
"Hierdie wynervaring beloof om feesgangers se wynkennis en smaak te verryk," sê Gerhard
"Die fees se uitleg is so dat besoekers maklik tussen stalletjies kan beweeg om verskillende wyne en wildsgeregte te proe Elke wynstalletjie sal gepaard gaan met ' n gepaste wildsgereg of bykos, wat ' n heerlike kulinêre avontuur verseker
"Ons sien uit daarna om feesgangers te bederf met die beste kos- en wynkombinasies van die streek
"Feesgangers kan uitsien na 22 kosstalletjies elk met vyf tot ses geregte"
Daar sal vanjaar ' n eksklusiewe
BBP-middagete met bypassende wyn bedien word vir gaste wat graag die volle ervaring van Marie se kulinêre vernuf wil proe
Sy en Melanie Moolman, bestuurder van De Oude Kraal en ervare wynproespanne werk ' n spyskaart met wildsgeregte uit wat perfek saam met uitgesoekte wyn gaan
Wat regtig besonders aan die fees is, is die meer as 200 vrywilligers wat hard werk om al die kos voor te berei en te bedien
Gerhard sê hul passie vir die fees en hul gemeenskap maak elke jaar van die WildsKOSfees ' n sukses
"Ons waardeer elkeen se bydra opreg en kan nie wag om julle te verwelkom vir nog ' n fantastiese feesdag nie " ' n Bykomende diens wat vanjaar aan feesgangers gebied word, is ' n busvervoeropsie na en van De Oude
Kraal op die dag van die fees
Daar sal weer talle aktiwiteite
wees waaraan besoekers kan deelneem Hendrik Buhrmann gaan gholfwenke gee, gaste sal kan skiet met ' n 22-geweer asook kleiduifskiet, perdry of ' n rit op die trekker en
se WildsKOSfees is om die draai Dit word vanjaar weer in samewerking met BloemNuus aangebied Van links is Marie Lombard (sjef en stigterslid van De Oude Kraal se WildsKOSfees),Jeannine van Zyl (algemene bestuurder van Novus Media Gemeenskapsnuus in die Vrystaat en Noord-Kaap,waaronder BloemNuus val) en Gerhard Lombard (De Oude Kraal) Foto: Lientjie Mentz
wa Waaghalse kan deelneem aan die gewilde koedoe-spoeg-kompetisie
Die WildsKOSfees bied ' n ervaring wat die sintuie prikkel met ' n kombi-
nasie van heerlike kos, uitstekende wyn, en vermaak vir die hele gesin Kaartjies kos R595 en is nou reeds op De Oude Kraal se webwerf beskikbaar
Five found guilty, to be deported after serving sentences
MARTI WILL
Five foreign nationals have been tried and found guilty of possession of unwrought precious metals
On Friday, 11 April, Teboho Kolokotoane (37) was sentenced to serve time in prison or pay R20 000 for the possession of suspected gold-bearing material by the Welkom Magistrates’ Court
Kolokotoane, from Maseru in Lesotho, was arrested by members of Operation Vala uMgodi on Old African Rainbow Minerals grounds, busy with illegal mining activities
The court also found Lebohang Noko (29), who is from Leribe in Lesotho, guilty of pos-
session of unwrought precious metals Noko was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment or a fine of R5 000
The court convicted Spenza Ganja (34), a Zimbabwean immigrant who was arrested near Steyn 2 Slam Dam by Vala UMgodi operators on the charge of possession of unwrought precious metals Ganja was sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment or a fine of R5 000 Johani Phindai Manzana (41) from Manika in Mozambique was sentenced to spend time in prison or pay a fine for possession of suspected gold-bearing material and processing equipment He was arrested by the police in
Bronville, Hani Park, busy with illegal mining activities
The court found Emanuel Chirigo (29) from Chipenge in Zimbabwe guilty of trespassing on mine area, attempt to steal state precious metals and contravention of the Immigration Act He was arrested with the help of private security companies at Kopanang Mine, Vierfontein
“The SAPS, Department of Justice, National Prosecution Authority and Department of Home Affairs will work together to facilitate the deportation of the illegal immigrants who were found guilty of mining illegally in the Republic of South Africa,” says Lt Col Thabo Covane, Free State spokesperson
Rapist of young woman sought
The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Welkom needs help to identify and find a suspected rapist
The alleged rape happened on 5 August 2024 in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus
“It is alleged that the 25-year-old female victim was at the taxi rank where she boarded a white Hyundai going to section K5 An argument ensued when the Lesotho foreign national driver took a different direction towards Welkom It is further alleged that the suspect put a cloth on the victim's face, making her unconscious before he allegedly raped her
Upon regaining consciousness, the
victim managed to jump out of the vehicle and ask for help,” says Sgt Palesa Thabang, Lejweleputswa Corporate Communication and Liaison”
An identikit of the suspect was compiled
He is 1 7 meters tall, medium built, fair in complexion, and estimated to be aged between 30 and 35
Anyone with information that could help in tracing the suspect in the identikit can contact Warrant Officer Mandie Jacobs of the Welkom Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences on 082 490 6455 or the Crime Stop Number 08600 10111 or alternatively information can be sent anonymously on the MySAPS App
MAN ACCUSED OF FATAL ASSAULT
The Brandfort police have arrested a 34-year-old who, allegedly, fatally assaulted his girlfriend
At about 02:45 on Sunday, 6 April, police officials were summoned to a fatal assault scene that occurred in Nonzamo Park, Brandfort
On arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a 38-year-old woman lying on the bedroom
floor The body was covered in blood The victim had sustained severe injuries on the upper arm
and face
“It is alleged that the suspect hit the victim repeatedly with a wooden stick after he had accused her of infidelity The victim was declared dead at the scene Police are investigating a case of murder,” says Sgt Palesa Thabana, police spokersperson for Lejweleputswa
The police confiscated a wooden stick with blood stains, and the male suspect was subsequently arrested for murder
Identikit of a tracing a person of interest urgently being sought in connection with a rape
14 NABBED, GOLD SEIZED
The Operation Vala uMgodi team arrested fourteen undocumented individuals, aged between 18 and 41, during a series of disruptive policing actions targeting illegal mining in Allanridge, Meloding, and the Rathaba Hostel
On Monday the team conducted foot, vehicle, and air-toground drone patrols at the Allanridge Rock Dam Calabria in Meloding, and at a known hostel location During the operation, officers seized 41766 kilograms of gold-bearing material, along with various items used in gold processing
Additionally, the team received information regarding the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition Acting on this tip-off, they conducted a search at a house in Hani Park, Bronville, where they recovered sixteen live 9mm ammunition rounds
Vanjaar
Operation Vala
uMgodi Free State roleplayers and stakeholders
Harmony's CEO fosters relations with stakeholders and meets with Free State Premier
Shortly after starting his tenure in January, Harmony CEO Beyers Nel held his first meet-and-greet with the Premier of the Free State, Hon Maqueen LetsohaMathae, at Free State House This marked their first meeting since the appointment of both leaders and was part of the company's established engagements with the government The Premier was accompanied by four MECs representing the Departments of Education, Health, Public Works, and Finance and Economic Development,the meeting aimed to initiate a process to facilitate collaboration between the Provincial Government and Harmony Discussions centred on aligning Harmony's strategic direction with theprovince'spriorities
Harmony is a significant economic contributor in the province, currently operating five underground mines and several surface retreatment operations. The company employs almost 17,000 people in its Free State operations During their meeting, Beyers Nel highlighted Harmony's contribution to the Free State economy in the 2024 financial year, with a staggering R11.5 billion in shared economic value This value is spreadacrossthesupplychain,minecommunity
Target Reverse Osmosis Plant minimises the use of Excess Water
In a bid to foster good relations with its local government and host communities in Nyakallong, who have been severely a�ected by flooding of the nearby Pan due to recent floods, Harmony has commissioned a Reverse Osmosis Plant at its Target Operations.
Continuous e�orts have been made to ensure that excess water from the mine is treated and reused, resulting in no discharges into Voelpan from Target Operations.
During a recent visit from Matjhabeng Local Municipality, including the Acting Executive Mayor, municipal o cials, and Members of Mayoral Committe, the delegation confirmed that they are now convinced that Harmony is no longer pumping water into Voelpan Target Operation has complied
with its obligations under the Directive issued by DepartmentofWaterandSanitation(DWS)regarding discharges from the Target Mine The total cost of the TargetOsmosisPlantwasR19.5million.
The visit to the Target Operations proved to be a pivotal moment This visit not only addressed the concerns raised but also demonstrated Harmony's commitment to maintaining open and honest communicationwithlocalauthorities.
This collaborative e�ort represents a significant step forward in fostering trust and deepening the relationship between Harmony and the government. By addressing environmental concerns and ensuring t
commitment to responsible mining practices and communityengagement
development initiatives, training and skills development, bursaries, taxes, and royalties.
Through collaborative e�orts with industry partners including the Tshiamiso Trust, MBOD (Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases),and CCOD (Compensation Commission for Occupational Diseases), R357 million has been distributed to Free State mineworkers through the Ex-Mineworkers Programme Currently, 1,542 Harmony-related mineworkers still have outstandingunpaidCCODclaims
Furthermore, over and above the Social and Labour Plan (SLP) mine community development projects, Harmony has implemented Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives totalling R28 million, over the last four financial years, impacting over 65 000 lives These initiatives cover, amongst others, education, sports, food security, the fight against gender-basedviolence,andmore
HarmonyplanstoinvestasubstantialR2.2billioninits Free State operations during the 2025 financial year, demonstrating its commitment to the Free State economyformanyyearstocome
Bloemskou jolig met karnaval-kinkel
LIENTJIE MENTZ
’ n Hele paar nuwighede wag op besoekers aan vanjaar se Bloemskou, wat op Vrydag 25 April begin Elmarie Prinsloo, uitvoerende hoof van Bloemskou, het op Dinsdag 15 April by die bekendstelling van Bloemskou 2025, met “Karnaval” as tema, gesê dit is ’ n voorreg om weer hierdie skou aan te bied
“Bloemskou is die grootste skou in die land en genereer sowat R60 miljoen vir die plaaslike ekonomie
“Dit is belangrik om dankie te sê aan almal wat werk om hierdie geleentheid te ondersteun en te laat groei,” het sy Dinsdag op die geleentheid by Airborne Café by Emoya gesê
Van die nuwighede waarna besoekers vanjaar kan uitsien, is
gratis WiFi wat op die terrein aan besoekers en sakelui beskikbaar sal wees
Daar is ook ’ n QR-kode waarmee besoekers hulle kan oriënteer en waarmee hulle na punte op die skouterrein kan beweeg deur die kaart op hul slimfoon te volg
Op 30 April kan besoekers deelneem aan ' n eksklusiewe Midnight Madness-geleentheid, wanneer die pretpark van 22:00 tot middernag sal oop wees
Besoekers sal vanjaar weer kan kyk na die Rooms on View om dekor-inspirasie vir die huis te kry
As jy in die nuutste tegnoliese uitvindsels vir die huis belang stel, moet jy beslis ’ n draai op Bloemskou maak
Vanjaar is daar weer meer as 5 000 stuks beeste, skape, perde en bokke
wat in 23 kampioenskappe gaan deelneem
Bring die kinders om tussen die landbouskoue na die diere te kyk of die pragtige passies van die skouperde te sien
Van die vermaaklikheidskunstenaars wat vanjaar by die skou van 25 April tot 3 Mei gaan optree, sluit in Appel (30 April), Bernice West, Bok van Blerk (29 Apirl), Die Piesangskille (25 April), Droomsindrooom (25 April), Riaan Benade en Rikus Nel (28 April), asook Ryk Kleinhans (26 April)
Op Saterdag 26 April word die Bloem Classic-liggaamsboukompetisie, asook die armdruk-kompetisie, aangebied
Besoek bloemskou co za vir kaartjiepryse en die volledige program vir vanjaar se Bloemskou
Dit is vanjaar karnaval by Bloemskou,wat van 25 April tot 3 Mei duur.Die bekendstellingsgeselligheid is Dinsdag by Airborne Café by
(president van Bloemskou),Andy
hoof van Bloemskou).
Dancers of the Vibez dance studio brought all the right vibes to stage on Saturday,12 April The dancers took part in the Dance Talent and Model Association (DTMA) Free State trials held at the Wynand Mouton theater in Bloemfontein From the left are,front: Anandie Jacobs (1st acrobatics and contemporary),Leah Blignaut (1st hip hop,a special award,and best jnr hip hop),Dominique Joubert (1st contemporary,2nd jazz,hip hop, acrobatics,special awards for overall Impression and best snr contemporary and best snr acrobatics),Chelsea Joubert (1st hip hop, 2nd jazz and a special award for best energy ) and Refentse Matsie (1st hip hop); second row: Mia Fouche (1st jazz,2nd contemporary, acrobatics) and Lache Dressler (1st open/ show dance 2nd contemporary,special award for best jnr open); back: Ivandri Olwage (3rd hip hop),Anri Cox (1st hip hop),Mia Jonker (2nd acrobatics) and Nicolle Snyders (1st hip hop).All 19 routines that entered qualified for the provincial round to be held in May These dancers are trained by studio owner and teacher,Jolandie Greeff
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Time trials
The Harmony Striders time trial results for 9 April:
■ 4km:
Ethan du Toit 20:23; JJ Janse van Rensburg 20:32; Deon Lodder 25:50; Jack Harms 27:46; Nico Dicks 28:18; Rina Nel 28:18; Lientjie Blom 31:28; Ryno du Toit 34:18; Yvonne Visagie 34:25; Chantel Nel 35:03; Ryan Orford 36:00 and Ewan Venter 36:00
■ 8km: Oratile Nandela 37:50; Mzi Tshabalala 37:50; Mpho Moleleki 42:08; Muso Molefi 45:52; Chantel Rheeder 49:44; Morne Nel 53:32; Abel Thabang 53:58; Cornelius Visagie 57:37; Annelize Strydom 60:30; Estelle Henrico 60:32; Pule Leepo 61:00; Sara du Plooy 63:00; Luzanne Venter
63:00; Deleen van Rooyen
64:00; Johan Pretorius 65:34; Diana Zwane 67:00 and Antoinette Bothma 68:19
The following Harmony Striders took part in the BNAC Marathon’s 48km, 21km, and 10km distances on 13 April in Benoni:
■ 48km: Clayton Anderson;
■ 21km: Twane Anderson, Luchan Damons;
■ 10km: Estelle Henrico
The Harmony Striders will be presenting the 10km and 4km Engen Toy run on 16 May, starting at the Clock Tower in Stateway Contact 071 682 6615 for more information
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These numbers will assist the public in reporting complaints or emergencies directly
The SAPS remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the district
Keep these numbers readily available for assistance
The community is encouraged to use the following telephone and cellphone numbers when necessary:
■ Welkom Flying Squad Command Centre 082 052 7729
■ Welkom Community Service Centre 057 910 9721
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■ Virginia Community Service Centre 082 465 3011
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Stap voor in die tweede kwartaal
Die Primêre Skool Naudeville se raadvoorsitters vir die tweede
Eloff,Ruben Schutte,Gianna
Foto: Verskaf
Emoya gehou Van links is John Melville
Thaele (Absa-streeksbestuurder) en Elmarie Prinsloo (uitvoerende
Foto: Lientjie Mentz
kwartaal is,van links: Hugo de Klerk,Mariandri
Blignaut,Ernst Fourie,Mikayla du Toit en Mia Vorster Afwesig: Wian Terblanche
Dominique Strydom Foto: Verskaf
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