Thursday, 24 April 2025
Standing tall to find the sunlight
Almost 80% of South Africa’s sunflower production is concentrated in the North West and Free State provinces Farmers plant sunflower seeds between November and January,while harvesting happens between late April and mid-May.These beautiful bright yellow globes are scattered throughout the Goldfields.On rainy days they droop their glorious crowns but at the first sign of sunlight they start to raise their heads towards the heavens The Goldfields has experienced unseasonally good rains since 1 April More than 180mm has been experienced in the region until 22 April and more heavy rains are predicted Photo: MartiWill
Vala uMgodi leaves no stone unturned
Illicitmining pulledapart
MARTI WILL
Operation Vala uMgodi continues to hit hard at illegal mining operations in the Goldfields, with eight suspected illegal miners arrested during intensive operations over the Easter weekend
The suspects have also been charged with contravention of the Immigration Act
On Sunday, 20 April, the team conducted various operational concepts, including foot, vehicle, air-to-ground drone patrols and stop-andsearch operations in Riebeeckstad, Phomolong, Rheederpark, Welkom, Mahlaranghleng, Allanridge, and G-Hostel in Thabong, Extension 4
Five suspects were arrested for illegal mining activities The police confiscated four 19kg oxygen cylinders, three 9kg gas bottles, greenred-brown connector pipes, cutting torches and nozzles, steel plates, a galvanised steel drum, strainers and crucible pots
The police also seized 45 76kg of gold bearing material
“Cases of possession of suspected gold-bearing material, gold-processing equipment with an additional charge of contravention of the Immigration Act were opened at the Welkom, Thabong and Allanridge police stations,” says Lt Col Thabo Covane, police spokesperson
On Friday, 18 April, three suspected illegal miners were arrested in Welkom and gold-bearing material and equipment was seized
“Operation Vala uMgodi continues to record commendable progress in dismantling illegal mining activities, The team comprised of members from the Vala Umgodi Mission Area Joint Operational Centre (MAJOC) and the Free State Tactical Joint Operational Centre (TACJOC)
Since its inception in December 2023, Vala Umgodi has led to the arrest of more than 20 000 suspects, and more than 600 firearms (which include imitation firearms) and 14 000 rounds of ammunition were seized
One of the Vala Ugodi operatives points out a gold bead in a pan that was confiscated during the raid.
Photos: SAPS
One of the illegal immigrants arrested during the Easter Weekend raids in the Goldfields
Three of the illegal immigrants suspected of illegal mining who were arrested during the weekend
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UNREST LOOMS
MARTI WILL
The criminal conviction of the executive mayor of Matjhabeng, Thanduxolo Khalipha, has been upheld on appeal, and he remains guilty on one count of assault On Tuesday, 22 April, the Magistrates’ Court in Odendaalsrus denied Khalipha's appeal
The Magistrate said during the sitting that Khalipha's attorneys did not represent him well The Magistrate also said that during the course of the hearing, Khalipha confirmed that he assaulted and insulted his bodyguards, and that Khalipha's lawyers did not oppose the fact that Khalipha is a danger to society and must not possess a firearm
This latest turn of events, and the fact that the ANC has reinstated him as mayor now makes Khalipha a mayor and a councillor with a criminal record
The South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) intends to instruct members to down tools, and they could be joined by the other unions
If the unions do commence with strike action, residents will have no service delivery at all
Hope for the week Beloved magnate is no more
Hold onto integrity
JACKIE BOTES
"Who I am in the dark is who I am in the light " This saying captures the essence of integrity being the same person in private as in public In a world where compromise and deception often seem to bring success, maintaining integrity can feel like a difficult path However, after attending a recent church conference on integrity, I feel compelled to share some golden nuggets of wisdom to encourage those who are striving to walk in truth
The story of Job in the Bible provides one of the most powerful examples of integrity In Job 27:5, he declares, "Far be it from me to say that you are right; till I die I will not put away my integrity from me " Job spoke these words while suffering immense loss his health, wealth, and family were taken from him, yet he refused to compromise his character His unwavering commitment to truth, even in the face of false accusations and despair, teaches us that integrity is not about convenience but about conviction
The character of Job as a model taught us lessons worth remembering, namely: Integrity in trials – Job remained faithful to his principles even when faced with suffering, proving that true integrity is not swayed
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Faith over circumstances – Despite losing everything, Job trusted in God’s justice, showing that faith must stand firm regardless of life’s challenges
Honesty before God – Job was open about his pain but never resorted to deceit or hypocrisy, teaching us the value of sincere and upright communication with God
Perseverance is rewarded – In the end, God restored Job, reminding us that integrity and endurance lead to divine blessings and honor
Living with integrity today requires honesty in both small and big matters It means keeping promises, standing for truth even when it is unpopular, and being faithful in our dealings with others Like Job, we may face moments where maintaining integrity comes at a cost, but we must remember that it’s not how you start, but how you finish that truly matters Mistakes, setbacks, and challenges may come, but a life of integrity ensures that our legacy is one of faithfulness and honor In a time when trust is rare, let us be people who stand firm in integrity It is a choice that not only honors God but also shapes a future where truth, righteousness, and character remain unshakable - Deo Doxa
Tributes are pouring in from across the country, following the untimely passing of Andries Lekhoanyana Moleko on the Eve of Easter after a brief hospitalisation.
Moleko was a business pioneer who was born on 11 June 1961 in Mamahabane, Ventersburg He was the son of the Fusi and Makholoana Moleko
He began his schooling at the Mamahabane Primary School then matriculated at the Dikwena Secondary School in Qwaqwa He furthered his studies at the Damelin Business College where he attained a diploma in Business Management
At 23 years old, Moleko pursued his childhood dream of owning a driving school - at first, struggling to get funding from the banks
This did not deter his spirit as he resorted to selling clothes in the streets to raise capital to buy his first vehicle
His dedication and discipline paid off as a year later (1984), his dream was realised at the establishment of the first black-owned
Good Samaritans jump in to fix-up animal shelter
The Virginia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Soca) has been blessed with people and businesses in their area who have stepped up and are supplying much needed repairs to the infrastructure and property
“WBHO SOLA visited us some time ago and assessed all the dire maintenance needs They showed up and fixed what we did not even know was going to fall in and on top of us
“Our office has a brand-new look Cracks were not just concealed – walls were taken down and rebuilt
“Our precon wall was hanging on a thread, but not anymore, ” says Dot Macleod of the Virginia SPCA
WBHO SOLA is a collaborative effort between WBHO Construction and SOLA Group in the renewable energy sector
“Thank you, Anele Tshevu, and your dedicated team who spent so many days fixing and painting
A section of the Virginia SPCA,before the repairs Photo: Supplied
Our ward councillor, Hansie du Plessis, played a major role and brought our plight to the attention of WBHO SOLA We are so proud of our community”
Macleod says they are also grateful to Ernest Strydom who stepped up to the rescue and assisted with the treatment room, kennels, and other odd jobs
“This is what makes a community strong,” she says
driving school in Virginia, Moleko Driving School, later renamed to Tswelangpele Driving School
His business acumen, spanning 41 years, saw the birth of the Moleko Group The group has several subsidiaries: a driving school, car washes, restaurant, residential and commercial property, and a conference facility
Moleko was a devoted servant who took great pride in worshipping the Lord at the Meloding Methodist Church
His life journey on Earth was one marked by love for his family and community, his ambition, compassion and unwavering faith in God Andries would often buy advertising space in
Letter
Vista to publish a weekly inspirational verse
His children say they will remember him as a shining light on all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him Lebohang Moleko said his father was a hard worker with incomparable work ethic
“His passing has left a void in our hearts and many more whose lives he touched We ask that you remember Papa not for the sudden way his life ended, but for the way it was lived, and the profound impact he had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him” He leaves behind his older brother Lehlohonolo, sisters Makhoana and Disebo, children Lebohang, Madisebo, Mamello and Katleho, and grandchildren His funeral service will be held on Friday, 25 April, at 08:00 at the Meloding Methodist Church before proceeding to his final resting place at the Virginia Cemetery
Vista, too, will remember Moleko for his unbending ethics, his fine humour, and his love for people and for God –
Khojane Matutle
Nuisance still escalating
Perturbed resident,Jim Fouché Park, Welkom:
We the residents of Begonia Road in Jim Fouché Park, Welkom, need urgent assistance with a matter of vagrants occupying an abandoned property at 31 Begonia Road
We ask that the council and the police urgently become involved
This property has been standing vacant for about 10 to 15 years now
A resident in the street thought it would be a good idea to close the property to prevent these vagrants from entering, however, this has not deterred them, they climbed over the wall
For the past two Christmas holidays we have had to contend with these characters when they take occupation of the bus shelter at the entrance to Gymnasium High School and “live” there, sort their garbage there, hang their washing on the school’s palisade fencing and generally just cause a massive mess in that corner
Our house is on the corner of Begonia Road and Gymnasium
Street and have now suffered losses of theft due to these persons jumping the fence from that side of the street, entering our property and stealing whatever they can find
The latest such burglary was this very past Easter Weekend
We have camera footage showing how they have now found that by crawling on all fours they are able to circumvent the security beams that we have around the house
I ask why these vagrants cannot be removed from this property
I’m sure all the stolen items they are gathering will be found within the walls of this property
I need our ward councillor and the police to assist with this investigation and get rid of this nuisance
These types of issues, if allowed to continue, are what taint the good name of not only Welkom, but also that of the suburb
If illegal structures in Naudeville are not allowed, then why are illegal persons squatting and stealing in the area not removed?
The late Andries Moleko
Joint efforts result in the speedy recovery of stolen vehicle
A 22-year-old man was arrested, and a stolen car was recovered, after a collaborative effort between the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit (AGU), Welkom Visible Policing members, and a vehicle tracking company
The joint operation led to the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle in Riebeeckstad, Welkom According to Sgt Palesa Thabana, spokesperson for
the police in Lejweleputswa, the owner reported the matter to the Welkom police on Sunday, 20 April
“It is alleged that the black BMW was stolen while parked overnight, outside a liquor establishment in Welkom
HOUSING IN CRISIS
Action is to be taken with the ongoing housing crisis in the Free State, where government mismanagement continues to leave communities in dire conditions
The G-Hostel project and the Rheeder Park Housing project in Matjhabeng are two of nine housing projects in the Free State that are undergoing scrutiny
This came to light from a report by David Mc Kay, DA spokesperson for Human Settlements in the Free State Legislature, at the beginning of April
Mc Kay says they will intensify pressure on all relevant authorities to address these issues with the urgency they deserve
“Despite promises of improved housing and infrastructure, countless projects remain incomplete, plagued by funding shortfalls vandalism, and poor planning
“Residents cannot continue to suffer the consequences of inefficiency and neglect while the government fails to deliver on its commitments,” he says
The visits exposed recurring issues such as mismanagement, vandalism, funding shortages, inadequate interdepartmental coordination, and poor planning
The latter came into play, particularly, concerning water supply and sanitation, including wastewater treatment works
In Welkom the Rheeder Park Housing Project has been marred by severe management failures, particularly in sanitation, posing health risks to residents, and Thabong’s G-Hostel Housing Unit Project has suffered severe delays
Furthermore, contractor terminations and ongoing performance failures have plagued this project underscoring the need for stricter oversight and improved contractor selection processes Mc Kay says communities cannot continue to suffer due to government incompetence and inefficiency
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Lewendehawebemarkers, veilingsklerke en afslaers sorg dat veilings vlot verloop
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Dit is ’ n ideale geleentheid vir skoolverlaters om spesifieke opleiding te ontvang en toetrede tot ’ n loopbaan in die landboubedryf te verkry
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OVK bied werksgeleenthede oor drie provinsies heen.
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Die program duur 24 maande en word jaarliks gedurende Julie geadverteer Dit sluit geleenthede in vir mense wat grade of diplomas behaal het
OVK bied markverwante vergoedingspakkette met mededingende
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OVK bied heelwat opleidingsmoontlikhede Foto’s: Verskaf
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Tersiêre fokus
Afstandstudie rig jonges se ywer
Vir Carine Steenkamp (20) van Bothaville in die Vrystaat begin die lewe, soos die gewilde gesegde lui, presies daar waar die teerpad eindig en die Steenkamp-familieboerdery begin
Dié gemengde saai- en beesboerdery is die spil waarom Steenkamp se bestaan wentel, en sy meen dat dit ’ n groot voorreg is om dié roepingstaak saam met haar ouers te kan aanpak
Ten einde haarself toe te rus om as jongboer ’ n aktiewe rol in die uitbouing en voortbestaan van die boerdery te help verseker, het Steenkamp vanjaar agter die boeke ingeskuif as ’ n tweedejaarstudent in die BCom- (Finansiële Beplanning) program by Akademia
Sy pak hierdie studie via die nauurse afstandsmodel aan
Volgens Steenkamp kan sy die vaardighede en kennis wat sy in dié program leer prakties in haar daaglikse boerderybestuurspraktyke toepas terwyl die na-uurse afstandsmodel haar die beweegruimte bied om haar ten volle in die boerdery uit te leef
“Ek kan, sonder om enige bykomende druk op myself te plaas, steeds bedags veilings en landbouskoue bywoon óf tot ná 19:00 saans op die plaas doenig wees, ” verduidelik
Steenkamp
Akademia se Christelike inslag het die knoop vir Steenkamp as studietuiste deurgehak
“As ’ n boer is jy baie afhanklik van
die Skepper, en sy genade en voorsiening rig elke dagtaak,” sê Steenkamp en voeg by dat dit vir haar belangrik was om haar studie op dieselfde geloofsfondasie voort te bou
“Dit is natuurlik ook baie lekker om myself in Afrikaans verder te bekwaam en só my taal- en kultuurerfenis te omarm, ” meen sy As jongboer is Steenkamp veral
betrokke by die beesvertakking van die boerdery In hierdie opsig wissel haar verantwoordelikhede van die versorging van die kalwers van die melkery, tot die administrasie van die geregistreerde vleisbeesstoet én die bywoon van en deelname aan verskeie landbouskoue
“Ek het reeds op skool tot die besef gekom dat ek ’ n tipiese naguil is, en
daarom is dit nie moeilik om saans agter die lessenaar in te skuif om aandag aan my studieverpligtinge te gee nie,” sê Steenkamp Sy verduidelik dat sy as deel van haar studieroetine elke aand tyd maak om ’ n hoofstuk in ’ n module te bestudeer, terwyl sy ook naweke gebruik om assesseringstake en voorbereiding te doen
Steenkamp meen haar gunstelingmodule is finansiële en beleggingsbeplanning en dat dit vir haar lekker is om dit wat sy leer ook prakties in die boerdery te kan toepas
Laasgenoemde vergemaklik die leerproses omdat Steenkamp meen dat sy terselfdertyd nuwe akademiese kennis én waardevolle praktykervaring opdoen
Dit is dan ook die rede waarom sy die instelling onomwonde sal aanbeveel aan ander wat hulself reeds in die werkswêreld bevind
Steenkamp sluit af deur te sê dat sy, waarskynlik vanweë haar liefde vir boerdery, altyd gemotiveer word deur die gesegde wat lui dat jy moet blom waar jy geplant is “Niemand sê dat die lewe altyd net maklik gaan wees nie, maar jy het elke dag opnuut die keuse om te besluit of jy eerder op die onweerswolke gaan fokus óf op die reënboog van belofte,” sê Steenkamp Sy motiveer haar medestudente én diegene wat ’ n studiedroom koester om ook hierdie gesindheid in te neem, werk te maak van hul doelwitte en só die toekoms met hoop tegemoet te stap
Indien jy soos Steenkamp wil werk of ander belangstellings nastreef terwyl jy studeer, woon Akademia se sentrumopedag in Bloemfontein op 16 en 17 Mei by, of doen vandag nog aansoek vir na-uurse afstandstudie in 2026 Besoek www akademia ac za vir meer inligting
Carine Steenkamp geniet haar studie by Akademia Foto: Verskaf
Studente neem hier hul toekoms in eie hande om sukses te verseker
’ n Kwalifikasie van goeie gehalte is die eerste tree na ’ n suksesvolle toekoms en laat jou kop en skouers bo die res uitstaan
Voeg daarby ’ n lekker studentelewe waar die persoonlike én akademiese ontwikkeling van die student aandag kry, en jy kry ’ n indiensneembare student wat reg is om ' n verskil in Suid-Afrika te maak Met sy wêreldgehaltekampus en
koshuis, die Plaashuis, in Pretoria, het Sol-Tech hom oor die afgelope jare as die grootste private Afrikaanse beroepsopleidingskollege in Suid-Afrika gevestig
Sol-Tech se studente vaar uiters goed in die bedryf, met 94,7% van die studente wat werk kry nadat hulle hul kwalifikasie voltooi het en 21% wat hul eie onderneming begin
Toonaangewende toerusting in die
werkswinkels en opleidingslokale, met uiters bekwame lektore, verseker opleiding van hoë gehalte
Sol-Tech bied agt tegniese kwalifikasies aan, naamlik: elektries, dieselwerktuigkunde, meulmaker, vervoer(outo)-elektries, gereedskapmaker, pas-en-draai, megatronika en sweis
Die omvattende programaanbod sluit verder nie-tegniese kwalifikasies in, waaronder drie inligtingstegnol-
ogie- (IT) kwalifikasies, naamlik: data-en-wolk, IT-ondersteuning en -netwerke en kubersekuriteit
’ n Kwalifikasie in vroeëkinderontwikkeling lei praktisyns op wat kinders van geboorte tot op vyfjarige ouderdom begelei om hul mylpale speel-speel te bereik
Van 2025 af lei Sol-Tech ook haarkappery-studente op Die toevoeging van dié kwalifikasie
gaan ’ n positiewe invloed op die vaardigheidstekort in die bedryf hê
Die uitstekend toegeruste 400-bed-koshuis maak dit vir studente van oor Suid-Afrika heen moontlik om in ’ n veilige omgewing te studeer
Beplan jou werk en bewerk jou plan met ’ n gehalte-kwalifikasie by SolTech Besoek sol-tech co za vir meer inligting
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Date of Birth: 1971-02-08 ID Number: 7102085365085
L a s t A d d r e s s : 1 8
K E U R B O O M S T R E E T , ALLANRIDGE
Date of Death: 2021-05-20
M a s t e r ' s O f f i c e : BLOEMFONTEIN First Names of Surviving Spouse: MPATI AGNES
Surname of Surviving Spouse: SEHLOHO
Date of Birth of Surviving Spouse: 1983-10-10
ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 8310102556086
Name of Executor or Authorised Agent: MARIA
ISABELLA VISAGIE
Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: 167
CONSTANTIA
Estate Late: E M De Wet
Estate Number: 1145/2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES
All persons having claims against the 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: 1145/2025
Surname: DE WET
First Names: ELIZABETH
MARIA DE WET
Date of Birth: 1926-09-26
ID Number: 2609260067083
Last Address: HOUSE
MARANATHA, 23 VAN ZYL STREET, BOTHAVILLE
Date of Death: 2024-11-09
M a s t e r ' s O f f i c e :
BLOEMFONTEIN
Name of Executor or
Authorised Agent: SUNETTE VAN DER MERWE
Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: VAN
SCHALKWYK & PARTNERS, 43 JUTA STREET
H E U W E L S I G
BLOEMFONTEIN
ADVERTISER NAME:
SUNETTE VAN DER MERWE
VAN SCHALKWYK & PARTNERS
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 43 JUTA STREET
HEUWELSIG
BLOEMFONTEIN
ADVERTISER E-MAIL: info@vanschalk.co.za
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 051-4368616
Estate Late: L B Twala
Estate No: 2198/2025 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS In the estate of the late: LIKELELI BERTHA TWALA
Identity Number: 581026 0787 087
Estate No: 2198/2025
M a s t e r ' s O f f i c e : BLOEMFONTEIN Debtors and Creditors of the abovementioned estate are required to lodge their claims and to make payment at the office of the executor mentioned below within thirty (30) days from date of publication hereof. SIGNED at VIRGINIA on this 22ND day of APRIL 2025. (SIGNED) H S BADENHORST R O M A B A D E N H O R S T ATTORNEYS ATRIUM BUILDING 15 UNION STREET P.O. BOX 21 VIRGINIA 9430 TEL: 057-2123965 (REF: SB/da/TW0002)
Estate Late: M E More E s t a t e N u m b e r : 2041/2024
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES
In the Estate of the Late: Surname: MORE
First Names: MOTLALEPULE ELIAS Estate Number: 2041/2024
Identity/Paasport Number: 630101 5405 083
Date of death: 06-03-2024
Last address: 26720 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 within 30 days after the date of publication hereof.
First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: MAMORO LETTIA MORE
Identity/Passport Number: 640410 0545 084
Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: GIFT DUNCAN MOROLONG AND ANDREWS
INCORPORATED, C/O ANDREWS INC, 2 REITZ STREET, DOORN, WELKOM, 9459
ADVERTISER NAME: ANDREWS INC.
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 3066 WELKOM 9460
ADVERTISER E-MAIL: deeds@andrewsinc.co.za
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 057-3533303
Estate Late: M M Morake
E s t a t e N u m b e r : 8027/2024
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In the Estate of the Late: Surname: MORAKE First Names: MICHAEL MAHLAKU Estate Number: 8027/2024 Identity/Passport Number: 880205 5278 080 Date of death: 02-01-2024 Last address: 8 SUZAAR
S T R E T , N A U D E V I L L E , WELKOM, 9459
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 within 30 days after the date of publication hereof.
Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: HENDRIETTE VIOLET
MATUBE AND ANDREWS
I N C O R P O R A T E D , C / O ANDREWS INC, 2 REITZ STREET, DOORN, WELKOM, 9459
ADVERTISER NAME: ANDREWS INC. ADVERTIS P.O.
Estate Late: R C Van Der Merwe
Estate Number: 02111/2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the Estate of the Late: Surname: VAN DER MERWE First Names: RACHEL CORNELIA Estate number: 02111/2025
Identity/passport number: 5605300066082
Date of death: 27-02-2025
Last address: 14 EUDORA STREET, RIEBEECKSTAD
All persons having claims against the above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days after the date of publication hereof. Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: EXACTUM EXECUTORS TRUST AND IRENE JANSE VAN RENSBURG
ADVERTISER NAME: EXACTUM EXECUTORS TRUST
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: POSTNET PRELLER SUITE 16 PRIVATE BAG X 01 HEUWELSIG 9332
ADVERTISER E-MAIL: irene@exactum.co za
Estate Late: R G Gambale
E s t a t e N u m b e r : 2233/2025 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES
All persons having claims against the undermentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within thirty days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof.
Estate Number: 2233/2025
M a s t e r ' s O f f i c e : BLOEMFONTEIN
Surname: GAMBALE
Christian Names: RENATO GIOVANI
Date of Birth: 8 AUGUST 1964
I d e n t i t y N u m b e r : 6408085171089
Last Address: 1 DISA AVENUE, PALAZZO LA VITA, WELKOM, 9459
Date of Death: 23 MARCH 2025 Name and (only one) address of Executor or Authorised Agent: L A GAMBALE INC., P.O. BOX 2004 WELKOM, 9460.
A D V E R T I S E R A N D ADDRESS: L A GAMBALE INC. P.O. BOX 2004 WELKOM 9460 TELNO: 057-3532963
Estate Late: T I Mphomane E s t a t e N u m b e r : 9367/2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the 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: 9367/2019
Surname: MPHOMANE First Names: TSHOKOLO ISHMAEL
Date of Birth: 1961-05-08
ID Number: 6105085495084 Last Address: 18787
MORIKGITLHANE STREET, THABONG, WELKOM Date of Death: 2019-06-14
M a s t e r ' s O f f i c e :
BLOEMFONTEIN Name of Executor or
Authorised Agent: MARIA ISABELLA VISAGIE Address of Executor or authorised Agent: 167
CONSTANTIA STREET, DAGBREEK, WELKOM
ADVERTISER NAME: B L K R E T Z M A N N
INCORPORATED
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 167 CONSTANTIA STREET DAGBREEK WELKOM
ADVERTISER E-MAIL: ria@blkretzmanninc.co.za
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 057-3527412 (REF: MIV/GR4617)
Estate Late: T J Lekaota
Estate No: 2197/2025 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
In the estate of the late: TEBOHO JOSEPH LEKAOTA Identity Number: 561025 5750 086
Estate No: 2197/2025 M a s t e r ' s O f f i c e : BLOEMFONTEIN
Debtors and Creditors of the abovementioned estate are required to lodge their claims and to make payment at the office of the executor mentioned below within thirty (30) days from date of publication hereof.
SIGNED at VIRGINIA on this 22ND day of APRIL 2025.
(SIGNED) H S BADENHORST
R O M A B A D E N H O R S T ATTORNEYS ATRIUM BUILDING 15 UNION STREET P.O. BOX 21 VIRGINIA 9430
TEL: 057-2123965 (REF: SB/da/LM0100)
Boedel Wyle: P J Schonken
Boedelnommer: 480/2021
BOEDELKENNISGEWING EERSTE EN FINALE
L I K W I D A S I E - E N DISTRIBUSIEREKENING In die boedel van wyle
P E T R U S J A C O B U S S C H O N K E N (Identiteitsnommer: 570417 5033 085) wie g e t
n n e gemeenskap van goedere met SUSANNA JUDITH SCHONKEN, (Identiteitsnommer: 580924 0151 083), wie woonagtig was te Martizstraat 14, Dagbreek, Welkom en oorlede is op 18 November 2020.
BOEDELNOMMER: 480/2021
ria@blkretzmanninc.co.za
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 057-3527412 (REF: MIV/GR4543)
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 vir alle persone wat daarby belang het vir 'n periode van 21 (EEN-EN-TWINTIG) dae gereken vanaf 24 APRIL 2025 by die kantore van die Meester, 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 D E N D A A L M A R A I S INGELYF POSBUS 2620 WELKOM 9460 TEL: 057 353-2514
E-POS: info@odendaalmarias.co.za
Bundels of joy
There were fifteen Easter babies born in the Free State on Easter Friday
The first arrival was the son of Annah Mohohlo (a 41-year-old mother from Bothaville) Her son was born at 01:15 at Nala Hospital and weighed 2 9 kg at birth
Other joyful arrivals include a baby girl born to Uzile Mashinini (33) Her baby weighed 2 50 kg and was born at 02:35 at Dihlabeng Regional Hospital, the third baby, a boy weighing 3 1kg was born to Patricia Nqola (34), from Bloemfontein, who gave birth to her son at 02:42 at Pelonomi Hospital
The Free State MEC for Health, Monyatso Mahlatsi, congratulated all the mothers and their newborns and thanked all the midwives and support staff for their commitment to better health outcomes of safe deliveries He emphasized the health and safety of mothers and babies, and encouraged the new mothers to follow essential care protocols for their newborns
KOLLIG OP GIDSHONDE
Walk by Faith, wat Saterdag by Welkom-Volkskool gehou word, is ’n viering wat nie net opvoedkundig is nie, maar beloof om ook vol pret en gesinsvriendelik te wees
Hierdie geleentheid is die breinkind van Nicky Barnes ’n plaaslike sakevrou “Ons doelwit is om die kollig op die alledaagse uitdagings waarmee ons geestelik en fisies te doen het, te plaas Op die geleentheid sal ons bewustheid kweek, en dit terwyl ons ’n genotvolle tyd saam geniet, sê Barnes Hoogtepunte sluit in dienshonddemonstrasies en die belangrike rolle, wat hulle speel Die Walk by Faith-uitdaging is ’n unieke kompetisie waar deelnemers op die dag eerstehands die uitdagings kan ervaar, wat mense ervaar wanneer hulle op die ondersteuning van dienshonde, familie of selfs vriende staatmaak Die pretdag sal ook aktiwiteite vir kinders insluit soos springkastele en ’n honde-kompetisie vir klein tot medium honde, met afdelings soos “fugly, beautiful and friendly” Pryse kan gewen word
Die geleentheid duur van 10:30 tot 15:00 “Dit gaan ’n dag vol opwinding, leer en gemeenskapsgees wees,” sê Barnes
“Joyous Arrival”- Annah Mohohlo welcomed her Easter Bundle of Joy at Nala Hospital,in Bothaville
Lehlohonolo Galeboye,’n leerling van Welkom-Gimnasium het ’n silwer medalje vir o 15
Fitness made fun
MARTI WILL
The Welkom parkrun celebrated its 300th run on Saturday 19
April This event was started on 13 May 2017, through the initiating drive of local enthusiast Raffaele Moretti
It is a free, fun and friendly weekly 5km community event that takes place at the St Dominic’s College sports fields
“In this safe environment runners can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate; it’s up to you, ” says Willie Niehaus, one of the Welkom Park directors and a longtime volunteer
“Since inception, the 5 803 participants have completed 57 275 parkruns covering a distance of 286 375km, including 8 670 new personal bests A total of 209 individuals have volunteered 4 066 times There is an average number of 191 participants across all events”
His co-director is Frikkie Knoetze
The Welkom bunch have quite a few remarkable milestones and records notched to their belts The most individual runs attributed to the diehards of the Welkom parkrun are: Henry Mackay (313), Helena Mackay (302), Barnie de Klerk (302), Judy Harrison (300), Soon Reynders (298) and Annemarie de Klerk (280)
The true-blooded volunteers with the most shifts done are Willie Niehaus (305), Barnie de Klerk (275), Helena Mackay (191), Jill Lombard (182), Suzette van Zyl (153) and Henry Mackay (150) Volunteers form an integral part of parkrun
The Welkom parkrun is a tight-knit group Some of the oldest participants range in age between 75 and 84 and include: Margie Sutton (80-84), Shirley Fick (80-84), Bernard Huysamen (80-84), Susan Pirc (75-79), Mary Fry (75-79), Magdalena Venter (75-79), Honey Maritz (75-79), Jill Lombard
(75-79), Dries Cronje (75-79), John Williams (75-79), Raffaele Morreti (75-79), Brian Mayne (75-79), Roelof Van Wyk (7579), Rob Hatton (75-79) and Koos Stiglingh (75-79)
The current course record for men (15:56) was set by Victor Makhebesela and Selapane Soke on 12 February 2022
Arouchelle Nieuwenhuis set the women ’ s course record at 20:02
Judy Harrison is one of the pioneer Welkom runners,and completed her 300th parkrun on Saturday