Vista E-edition 6 November 2025 by Novus Media

Pedaling to help end Polio

Every year on or near to World Polio Day the Flamingo Rotary Club collects money to send to Rotary International to pay for polio vaccination Every dollar that Rotary raises the Bill and Milenda foundation add two dollars “On Saturday 1 November we had eight teams of four who pedaled for 1 hour at Welkom Square There was an entrance fee and all entrants donated the money they got from sponsors,”says Jill Lombard of Rotary Pictured,from the left,are Audra Visser, Lombard and Anne-Mari Burger.

Horrific murder punished

A Phomolong man has been successfully convicted and sentenced to 23 years ’ imprisonment for the brutal murder of his girlfriend in 2024

Sabata Isaac Masa (37) was found guilty and sentenced to a lengthy term of direct imprisonment

On 26 October last year, at about 18:26, Palesa Suzan Katane (31) was at her boyfriend’s residence in Phomolong when a dispute erupted The argument escalated, resulting in Masa physically and sexually assault-

ing Katane He then fatally assaulted Katane by attacking her with a garden spade

Hennenman Police were immediately dispatched to the scene, where Katane was certified dead

Masa was arrested on the day of the incident

The investigation into the murder was handled by Sgt Sethabela Moroenyane of the Thabong Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit, and the matter was subsequently

brought before the Free State High Court sitting in Welkom

The sentence handed down to Masa sends a strong message that violence against women, particularly domestic and sexual abuse, will be met with the full might of the law

The conviction represents another step in the ongoing efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV) and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions through the criminal justice system

Paaie niks om te vier

MARTI WILL

Geen noemenswaardige vordering kan bespeur word wat betref die herstel wat aan talle Vrystaatse paaie vereis word nie, en Vervoermaand, Oktober, het dus in dié provinsie nie op ’n hoë noot afgesluit nie.

Vrystaat Landbou (VL) het in ’ n verklaring selfs die standpunt ingeneem dat boere geen rede het om Vervoermaand te vier nie, neem ’ n mens in ag dat boere die mislukte of gebrekkige pogings van die regering moet beredder deur paaie self in stand te hou ter wille van boerdrybedrywighede

Die VL het in Februarie reeds ’ n memorandum aan die departement van gemeenskapsveiligheid, paaie en vervoer oorhandig, rakende die haglike toestand van die Vrystaat se paaie

“Terwyl werkskepping ’ n nasionale noodsaaklikheid bly, kan dit nie die sleutelprestasie-aanwyser (KPI) vir die instandhouding van kritieke infrastruktuur wees nie,” sê Francois Wilken, president van die VL

“As die provinsiale regering werklik ernstig was oor werkskepping, sou dit begin deur sy eie bopunt-swaar personeelstelsel te herstruktureer en die talle dringend benodigde padskraperoperateurs en handarbeiders aan te stel”

Volgens die VL word boere gedwing om afgetrede padskraper-operateurs

op eie koste aan te stel net om agteruitgaande grondpaaie te laat skraap – en dit is slegs wanneer ’ n staatsbeheerde padskraper toevallig werkend is

“Die gesentraliseerde bestuur van die geel vloot, tesame met voorkeur-verkrygingstelsels, het gelei tot die ineenstorting van onderhoud en herstelwerk aan noodsaaklike staatsvoertuie en -toerusting”

Wilken kritiseer die uitgebreide openbarewerkeprogram (EPWP) en sê dat hoewel die doelwit van hierdie program, om plaaslik werk te verskaf, prysenswaardig is, dit uiteindelik die armste burgers afhanklik hou van die regering se subminimum loontoelae; en dikwels met politieke bravade deur lojale kaders versprei word

Hy waarsku verder dat die kontrakteursontwikkelingsprogram, nog ’ n edele projek op papier, soortgelyk misbruik is “VL het, op aandrang van sy lede, die departement herhaaldelik gewaarsku oor die swak en vertraagde vakmanskap van aangestelde kontrakteurs Projekte soos die R709-Tweespruit–Excelsior-pad en die onlangs beëindigde R708-Clocolan–Marquard-pad is uitstekende voorbeelde”

Wilken sê dat indien die departement gehoor gegee het aan die VL se oproep om onafhanklike raadgewende ingenieurs aan te stel om hierdie projekte te bestuur en toesig te hou, soos dit internasionaal beste praktyk is, hierdie mislukkings waarskynlik vermy

kon gewees het

Volgens die VL is nog ’ n voorbeeld van regeringsmislukking die R59ompad naby Viljoenskroon, waar ’ n 200m lange gedeelte van die oorspronklike pad, wat drie jaar gelede oorstroom is, steeds onder water is

“Geen werk is nog aan die pad gedoen nie, en die ompad deur die dorp se nywerheidsgebied laat die paaie in puin

“' n Spoor van mislukte projekte, swak bestuur en verkwiste geld – alles onder die vaandel van werkskepping – laat min oor om hierdie Vervoermaand te vier,” meen Wilken

Volgens Wilken ly gemeenskappe, word ekonomiese groei gesmoor en versterk misdadige sindikate hul greep weens die wanbestuur

“As die hoofdryfkrag van ekonomiese groei in die provinsie, voed ons boere die nasie en verskaf meer as 70 000 werklike boerderywerkgeleenthede in die Vrystaat As boerderywinsgewendheid bly afneem weens regeringsideologie, sal meer werkgeleenthede verlore gaan en voedselsekerheid bedreig word,” sê Wilken

Ondanks uitdagings verwelkom die VL die vordering wat gesien is met paaie wat na Sanral oorgedra is, danksy volgehoue druk van georganiseerde landbou, en prys die InfrastruktuurSA-projek wat kritieke vervoerroetes vir voorkeuroptrede in die provinsie identifiseer

“Dit is die positiewe ontwikkelings wat ons kan erken,” sluit Wilken af

Police request help to locate missing man

The Welkom police are requesting assistance from the public to locate the 29-year-old Christopher Cloete, who was recently reported missing in Welkom

He allegedly left home on Thursday 30 October, at approximately 07:00

His vehicle was later traced by relatives and found parked at Elizabeth Street, with no sign of him

have proved unsuccessful

Welkom Detective Services on 066 131 6695 Alternatively, information can be provided via the Crime Stop number, 08600 10111, or through the My SAPS app A case such as this highlights the importance of community assistance in locating missing persons, particularly when circumstances surrounding a disappearance remain unclear Christopher Cloete (29) has been reported as missing. PHOTO: SAPS

Efforts to locate Cloete

A missing person ’ s file has been registered and is under investigation

Police have not determined what Cloete was wearing at the time of his disappearance

He is described as tall, with long brown hair

Police are appealing to anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cloete to contact Sgt Sello Mali of the

FOCUS PLACED ANEW ON LOCAL ECONOMIC GROWTH

The oversight of the District Municipality’s Local Economic Development (LED) strategies will be intensiﬁed so as to ensure that projects are properly implemented, funded, and beneﬁt local communities

“Local Economic Development (LED) plays a vital role in promoting economic growth, job creation, and reducing poverty within local communities ” said Cllr Mahalia Kose, DA councillor in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality

“In this municipality, the LED efforts are critical for revitalising the district’s economy following the decline of traditional industries such as mining, farming and other formal sectors

“However, the municipality continues

to face several challenges that limit its developmental potential ”

Kose says that the loss of mining jobs has left many households without income, contributing to the widespread poverty and social dependency

“Mining was once the backbone of the local economy The closure and downsizing of mines in towns like Welkom Virginia, and Odendaalsrus have led to economic stagnation, reduced municipal revenue, and loss of investor conﬁdence,” said Kose

Despite the district having LED strategies and Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), the involvement of the municipalities within the district often hinders the

pace of implementation

Other factors include funding shortages poor coordination among stakeholders and weak monitoring mechanisms

The district LED committee recently held a workshop on strategies to support local municipalities’ economic growth

“We will, through the district, strive to create a favourable business environment to attract potential investors to establish public-private partnerships (PPPs) to fund and implement key development projects

“We will place greater focus on funding to participate in these initiatives and processes to help alleviate potential corruption,” Kose has undertaken

Kaptein se wilskrag gee haar moed in die stryd teen kanker

MARTI WILL

Haar lewe het in 2024 in ’n oogwink in ’n nagmerrie ontaard toe sy vir ’n mediese skandering gegaan het om te bepaal hoekom haar maag geswel is, en haar organe daartydens almal platgeval het.

Niksvermoedend het Van der Walt eers 12 dae later in die hoësorgeenheid wakker geword, en 12 dae hierna kon sy na ’ n normale saal oorgeplaas word Alles het toe vinnig gebeur

Nadat sy met kanker gediagnoseer is, is ’ n gedeelte van haar derm verwyder “Hulle het onmiddellik met chemo begin,” sê sy

Van der Walt was van September 2024 vir sewe maande nie by die werk nie omdat sy haar behandeling moes ontvang

Sy was einde Maart 2025 terug by die werk, en op 8 Mei het sy ’ n histerektomie gehad nadat daar kanker op haar eierstokke gevind is

“Albei eierstokke is verwyder en sy het weer chemo as voorsorgmaatreël begin Ek het deurgaans bly werk,” sê sy Haar eerste chemo was van Oktober 2024 tot Maart 2025, en toe moes sy weer in Junie en Julie behandeling kry

“Ek is baie moeg, liggaamlik en geestelik Daar is ook die newe-effekte van die behandeling, maar ek hanteer dit soos dit kom

“My werk hou my besig, maar emosioneel is dit soos ’ n wipplank My werkgewer, my kollegas, my vriende en veral my familie ondersteun my, ” sê sy

“Die diagnose, die kanker, die behandeling - dit is alles emosioneel uitputtend en ek wens dit vir niemand toe nie

“Al het jy hoeveel ondersteuning van geliefdes en van die werk, voel jy altyd alleen in jou binneste Dit is baie verwarrend, en my emosies wissel op en af”

In September vanjaar het Van der Walt

se kanker in remissie gegaan

“Ek het kanker vir eers oorwin, maar daar is altyd die vrees van die monster wat gaan terugkom

“Vir my is die ergste dat ek nie meer kan doen waaraan ek gewoond was nie Ek het nie meer die krag nie, ek kan nie swaar goed dra nie Veral fisieke inspanning is uitputtend,” sê sy

Van der Walt werk die afgelope 33 jaar vir die polisie in Welkom en sy is in 2023 tot kaptein bevorder

Sy was vir 20 jaar ’ n lid van die Welkom-ongelukseenheid

“My werk was nog altyd my anker, die standvastigheid in my lewe Glo my, ek sal nooit verby ’ n ongeluk- of misdaadtoneel kan gaan sonder om te stop nie Ek sal altyd my werk doen”

In 1994 is Van der Walt verplaas na die Welkom-aanklagkantoor (Gemeenskapsentrum)

Met haar bevordering tot kaptein in 2023, is sy as hofordonnans na die Welkom-hof oorgeplaas

“Buiten die gewone sake in die landdroshof, doen ek ook diens in die streekhof en ook die rondgaande hof in Welkom

“Ek vind die hoër hofsake baie interessant, en ook die streekhofsake Oor die algemeen is die hof baie interessant, maar ek mis aktiewe diens Ek laat nie toe dat die kanker my werk enigsins beïnvloed nie”

Van der Walt sê as sy elke dag een glimlag op iemand se gesig kan sit, het sy haar doel bereik

“Ek laat nie toe dat my siekte my persoonlikheid verander nie”

Crime-ﬁghting efforts do not go without notice

The International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI), Southern African branch, awarded Const Sthembiso Goodman Bulose of the Welkom Vehicle Crime Identification Unit (VCIU) with the Best Carjacking Investigator of the Year award for his outstanding investigative work on a complex carjacking case

The prestigious ceremony was held at Weesgerus in Modimolle, Limpopo, on 29 October

According to the citation read during the event, Bulose's meticulous investigation led to the arrest of two suspects whose bail applications were successfully opposed until the conclusion of the trial

His high-quality investigation ensured a strong case presentation in court, resulting in both accused being found guilty and each sentenced to 25 years of effective imprisonment

In addition to Bulose receiviing a prestigious trophy, he won a fully sponsored trip to Canada in September 2026 where he will attend the IAATI international seminar

All travel and accommodation costs, along with his membership fees, will be covered by the IAATI

The provincial commissioner of the Free State, Lt Gen Baile Motswenyane, congratulated the accomplished Bulose on his achievement and dedication to fighting vehicle-related crimes

“We commend Const Bulose

for his exceptional investigative skills and for ensuring that dangerous criminals are behind bars

“His achievement is a testament to the professionalism and commitment within our ranks and serves as an inspiration to all men and women in blue It shows that hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed," said Motswenyane The award recognises the ongoing efforts by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to combat vehicle-related crimes through professional investigative work, aiming for the successful prosecution of offenders

Luanne van der Walt Foto: Marti Will

Const.Sthembiso Goodman Bulose of the Welkom Vehicle Crime Identiﬁcation Unit (VCIU) Photo: Supplied

Jesus is also in the boat, amid storm

Matthew 8:26 reads: He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm

Recently, I found myself on an island in Europe One night, the island was battered by howling gale-force winds

They were ferocious, raging all night long When I woke up in the morning, the winds had dropped, leaving an eerie stillness

This experience reminded me of how Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves ushering complete calmness in Matthew 8:26

I thought about the storms that hit our lives

These may be an illness, death in the family, losing a job, marriage woes, failure to achieve certain grades at school, work promotion not materialising, or any other such relentless concerns that create inner turmoil

Imagine a world without these worries

It would have been easier for me to tell you that such a world exists

Unfortunately, the truth is that Jesus himself, in John 16:33, warned that we would have problems and James, the apostle, wrote that trials would come to test our faith

Despite this, the good news is that in Isaiah 43:2 God promised to be with and protect his people through life’s difficult waters and challenges

To embrace this promise, I encourage you to maintain an open and honest dialogue with God through prayer

Read and meditate on scriptures Believe and trust in God’s sovereignty and goodness

Jesus’ inner circle consisted of his disciples, following suit surround yourself with supportive believers Finally, surrender your will to God’s, obeying his commands and living according to his word

Above all else, let me assure you that when you seek him with all your heart, you find him He is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit In fact, Jesus is in the boat with you, call out to him

There is no wind nor storm too rough for him

■ Grace Mufara is of the Covenant Apostolic Church in Virginia.

Instilling hope through acts of kindness

Diary

EVERY SATURDAY

The weekly parkrun takes place at 08:00 at the St Dominic's College sports ﬁeld at 85 Jan Hofmeyr Road Walk, jog, run or volunteer Access via the Volks Road entrance

EVERY SUNDAY

The Deeper Life Central Church led by Dr Joyce Ngcizela is fellowshipping with the public from 10:00 till 14:00 on the corner of Phakhathi and Nkoane Road in Oppenheimer Park Dial 082 9344 168 083 309 3090 072 678 0695, or 063 248 4918

7 NOVEMBER

Rovers Rugby Club AGM at the clubhouse, starts at 18:00 The agenda includes the election of governing body/committee for 2026 The ﬁnancial and chairman's reports will also be tabled All members are welcome, but only players who are registered in 2025 can vote There will be a braai and social after the meeting

The St Luke s Methodist Church Evening Women's Auxiliary (EWA) presents an evening market at the church, corner of Arrarat and Long Road It will start at 17:00 and

the variety of stalls will include Paper Plus, Bric and Brac, books a tea garden and pudding a food stall children's games a white elephant stall cooldrinks and a cake stall Enquiries: Erica Coetzee on 082 901 8743

21 NOVEMBER

Welkom Gimnasium Golf Day at the Oppenheimer Golf Club Join us for a full day of fun competition and camaraderie The R2000 entry includes: 4 Ball Full American Scramble, a meal and a goody bag For bookings dial 082 491 1892

25 NOVEMBER

vir meer inligting

26 NOVEMBER

Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid meetings will be held at the St Luke’s Methodist Church The English meeting will take place from 10:00 till 11:00 and the Afrikaans meeting from 12:00 till 13:00 Call Ronnie Barlow-Jones on 083 308 5530 or 083 333 6667 for more information

25 NOVEMBER

Anglo Gold Ashanti mediese-fonds en pensioenvergaderings sal by die Huis Ougoud (10:00 tot 12:00) en die Welkom Retrirement Village (13:00 tot 15:00) Altwee vergaderings sal in Engels en Afrikaans

Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid meetings will be held at the St Luke's Methodist Church The English meeting will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 and the Afrikaans meeting from 12:00 to 13:00 Call Ronnie Barlow-Jones on 083 308 5530 or 083 333 6667 for more information

29 NOVEMBER

Huis Ougoud hou 'n potjiekoskompetisie vir geskenkdag Die toegang kos R500 vir spanne van 4 tot 6 mense wat kan deelneem, Huis Ougoud sal ook die aand sy Kersliggies aanskakel Skakel 065 596 7457 vir meer inligting

Contact Vista with entries about concerts, lifestyle workshops, performances by artists and guest speakers and other events in aid of non-proﬁt organisations This information is placed in Vista's diary free of charge Send entries with information, as well as contact names and numbers, to marti will@novusmedia co za

The dignitaries who attended the Ward 30 Crisis Committee meeting are,from the left,Nikesh

Excellence),Moeketsi

(deputy secretary of the

of Excellence),Serame Ramohlakoane (Crisis

headmistress) and

The Ward 30 Crisis Committee and the Academy of Excellence held a very successful meeting to discuss and promote collaboration on the school’s upcoming renovation and expansion project to empower the youth in the community

The agreement aims to explore ways for unemployed youth from ward 30 in Thabong to participate in the project as it develops While the Academy of Excel-

to uplift youth

lence is a private institution and not legally bound to do so, its management was commended for its openness and willingness to engage the local community, says Patrick Mholo, chairman of the Ward 30 Neighbourhood Watch Keamo Tshekedi, committee chairperson, stressed that no binding employment agreement has yet been signed but urged the school to consider ward 30 residents first when the recruitment

begins “This partnership shows what can be achieved when schools and community leaders unite for the good of our people,” said Tshekedi The ward 30 councillor, Moeti Molefi, attended the meeting and pledged to convene a public feedback session where all residents will be briefed on project timelines and possible job opportunities

The Methodist Women’s Fellowship Northern Free State And Lesotho District Circuit 604,under the Leadership of the Rev Supt Mpumelelo Masoabi,visited the Lumkamase Disable Multipurpose Centre on 3 November to donate

wheelchair

work On the day of the handover is,from the left,Betty Khukutli (chairperson),Matsietsi Ningi,Thenjiwe Selekisho (coordinator),Mahlape Mosebi,Nomsa Mahlatsi,Selina Bulwane,Lydia Nyenye (secretary),Nomithi Bengell,Lolo Mokotedi,Manko Losaba,Muda Mahlaku,and Nthabiseng Tladi Photo: Supplied

Ramkille (Academy of

Mokhehle

Ward 30 Neighbourhood Watch),Eddie Nakedi (Academy

Committee),Patrick Mholo (chairperson of the Ward 30 Neighborhood Watch),cllr Dondozi Moleﬁ (ward 30),Keamo Tshekedi (chairperson of the Crisis Committee),Doreen Cloete (school

Gerry Cloete (director) PHOTO: Supplied

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2. What keeps your pharmacy focused on serving the community?

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3. How has your partnership with Adcock Ingram OTC helped you serve the community?

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ENGO ADOPTIONS

requests the possible biological father of Maya Mokhuma born 9 July 2023 in Bloemfontein to contact Magda De Beer on 051 5226914 / 079 057 4597

PRIVAAT HUUR Contantiaweg 52, Welkom 3-Slaapkamer huis onmiddellik beskikbaar. Pre-Paid krag, R5 900 p.m + R5 900 deposito & R1 500 Matjhabeng deposito Tel 072 466 5302

PRIVAAT HUUR

Maraisstraat 19, Dagbreek, Welkom 3-Slaapkamer huis, einde November 2025 beskikbaar. R6 900 p.m + R6 900 deposito & R2 500 Matjhabeng deposito. Skakel 072 466 5302

FSLA 2

, LIQUOR AND TOURISM ACT NO 6 OF 2010 AS AMENDED

Notice is hereby given that MONDAY RESTAURANT intends to lodge an application on 07/11/2025 particulars of which appear hereunder.

1 Local Municipality: MATJHABENG

2 Full Names and Surname/Company Name: KOEKEMOER BERNADINE Identity Number/Company

R e g i s t r a t i o n N u m b e r : 6904240091089 Residential/Postal Address: 31 GOVERNMENT STREET, VIRGINIA

3. Type of Registration applied for: RESTAURANT

4. Type of product to be sold/Manufactured: ALL KINDS OF LIQUOR

5. Name under which the business is to be conducted: MONDAY RESTAURANT Full Business Address of Premises: 31 GOVERNMENT STREET, VIRGINIA

6. Name of Learning Institution and Distance: NONE Name of Place of Worship and Distance: 80M Name of Similar Registered Premises: NONE WITHIN 3

Any person may, within 21 days from 07/11/2025 lodge in terms of section 33 of the Free State Gambling and Liquor Act, 2010 an objection in writing to the Free State Liquor Authority The objection must clearly indicate the full names, identity number, residential address, postal address and telephone number, if any, and where applicable, its registration number and address of its office, of the objector The objection must also identify the application to which it relates. The application may be inspected at the offices of the Authority during their office hours The address of the

FORM FSLA2: MD TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD

FORM FSLA 2 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY IN TERMS OF SECTION 27 READ WITH SECTION 31 FOR REGISTRATION FREE STATE GAMBLING,

L I Q U O R A N D

TOURISM ACT, 2010

Notice is hereby given that MD Transport and Logistics (Pty) Ltd intends to lodge an application on 7 November 2025, particulars of which appear hereunder, with the relevant authority

1 M u n i c i p a l i t y : Matjhabeng

2. Full names, street and postal address of applicant and identity no. or registration no: MD Transport and logistics (Pty) Ltd 153 Blenheim Street, Riebeeckstad, Welkom, 9459 Reg no: 2023/137143/07

3. Kind of registration applied for: Liquor Store Registration Certificate 4. Kind of product to be sold/manufactured: All kinds of liquor

5. Name under which business is to be conducted and full address of premises: MD

L i q u o r E r f 5 0 7 7 , Riebeeckstad, Extension 1, 153 Blenheim Street, Riebeeckstad, Welkom

6. Name of, nature of and distance to institutions of l e a r n i n g , s i m

r registered premises and places of worship: None

Any person may, within 21 days from 7 November 2025 (date of publication in Provincial Gazette) lodge in terms of section 33 of the Free State Gambling and Liquor Act, 2010 an objection in writing to the Free State Gambling and Liquor Authority (address set out hereunder) The objection must clearly indicate the full names, i d e n t i t y n u m b e r , residential address, postal address and telephone number, if any, and where applicable, its registration number and address of its office, of the objector. The objection must also identify the application to which it relates. The application may be inspected at the offices of the offices of the Authority during their office hours. The address of the relevant Office of the Liquor Authority is: Lejweleputswa, Domitek Building, 5 De Kaaap Street, Welkom, 9459 Place: Bloemfontein

Signature of applicant or person authorized to sign

Estate Late: J M Nthotso

Boedel Wyle: D J Du Toit

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Estate Number: 937/2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES

Estate Late: JOSIEL MATSAU NTHOTSO

Identity Number: 530103 5180 08 9

Estate Number: 937/2023

THABONG

Date of Death: 2022-10-28

Lost or destroyed Deed:

r T1942/1999

FORM JJJ

LOST OR DESTROYED

DEED

Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of the Deed of Transfer T1942/1999 passed by MARY HEWITT, Identity Number: 290812 0055 00 1, Unmarried in favor of DELLENE ANN BUTLER, Identity Number: 540420 0130 08 5, Married out of community of property in respect of certain ERF 2164 V I

VENTERSBURG, PROVINCE FREE STATE, which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar o f D e e d s a t BLOEMFONTEIN, at the office of the Registrar of Deeds, Room B29, within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice

Dated at WELKOM this 31ST day of OCTOBER 2025.

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SUITE 105 FIRST FLOOR LAW CENTRE 4 HEEREN STREET

WELKOM

9459

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T13305/2014

Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T13305/2014 in favour of A N N A M A G R I E T H A KLEYNGELD in my c a p a c i t y a s t h e Representative in the Estate of the late DIEDERICK JOHANNES

KLEYNGELD

Estate number 5859/2019

Acting under Letters of Authority issued by the Master of the High Court of South Africa, Free S t a t e D i v i s i o n , Bloemfontein on 28 January 2022 in terms of Section 18(3) of the Administration of Estates Act No 66 of 1965 in respect of 50% (FIFTY PERCENT)

SHARE IN REMAINDER OF ERF 2086 KROONSTAD EXTENSION 15, DISTRICT KROONSTAD PROVINCE FREE STATE MEASURING 1605 (ONE T H O U S A N D S I X HUNDRED AND FIVE) SQUARE METRES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER T13305/2014 which has been lost or destroyed.

All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds: F r e e S t a t e a t Bloemfontein within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice

Dated at Kroonstad on 31 October 2025

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ESTATE LATE: R W SMITH

E S T A T E N U M B E R : 006415/2025

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN DECEASED ESTATES

In the Estate of the Late: Surname: SMITH

First Names: ROBERT WILLIAM

E s t a t e N u m b e r : 006415/2025 I d e n t i t y N u m b e r : 3308285059089

Date of Death: 2025-08-24

Last Address: 88 TORONTO R O A D , N A U D E V I L L E , WELKOM

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 Authorized Agent: GERHARD VOSLOO, VOSLOO EN KIE, C/O BUITEN AND DE KAAP

STREET, CBD, WELKOM

ADVERTISER NAME: VOSLOO EN KIE

ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 1451 WELKOM

ADVERTISER E-MAIL: gvsoloo@global.co.za

Estate Late: K M Mphirime E s t a t e N u m b e r : 6960/2025 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: 6960/2025

Surname: MPHIRIME First Names: KESENTSENG MARIA

Date of Birth: 1955-09-30 ID Number: 5509300354086 Last Address: 80 NANOON S

, VIRGINIA

Date of Death: 2025-04-30 M a s t

Name of Executor or

MGWEBA Address of Executor or Authorized Agent:

ADVERTISER NAME: ENLIGHTENED ASSOCIATES INC.

ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 87 PRESIDENT REITZ AVENUE WESTDENE BLOEMFONTEIN ADVERTISER EMAIL:

@gmail com

ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 068 085 4229

Basson Olivier & Coetzee

Email: olivier@bocprok.co.za

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First Names: SEBOLAI ADAM

Estate Number: 2037/2024

Identity/Passport Number: 6401305631081

Date of death: 11-03-2024

Last address: 54 ZOMBA STREET, DOORN, WELKOM, 9459

All persons having claims

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 S

MOLEFI ESTATE LATE

Identity/Passport Number: 6808300432085

Name and address of Executor or Authorized Agent: GIFT DUNCAN MOROLONG 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.

ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 3066 WELKOM 9460

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BOEDELS: LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIE 4205

J B 3370/2025

BOEDELKE In ABRAHAM (ID: lewe getroud van STERFDATUM: B 3370/2025

Boedel wyle: E A Ruiters

B o e d e l n o m m e r : 4601/2025

BOEDELKENNISGEWING

In die boedel van wyle

ELIZABETH ANGELINE

R U I T E R S ( G E B O R E WATKINS), (ID: 620817 0053 08 9) in lewe 'n weduwee van BRONVILLE, WELKOM.

STERFDATUM: 31 JULIE 2022

B O E D E L N O M M E R : 4601/2025

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat die EERSTE EN FINALE

L I K W I D A S I E - E N

DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemelde insolvente bestorwe boedel ter insae sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 7 NOVEMBER 2025 te die kantore van die

M e e s t e r v a n d i e

H o o g g e r e g s h o f ,

BLOEMFONTEIN en die Landdros, WELKOM.

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat enige persoon wat beswaar wil indien teen die rekening sodanige beswaar onderstaande moet bereik binne die genoemde tydperk.

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Boedel wyle: H Ruiters

B o e d e l n o m m e r : 4609/2025

BOEDELKENNISGEWING

In die boedel van wyle

HENDRIK RUITERS (ID: 560401 5240 08 2) in lewe van BRONVILLE WELKOM

e n g e t r o u d b i n n e gemeenskap van goedere met ELIZABETH ANGELINE

R U I T E R S ( G E B O R E WATKINS) (ID: 620817 0053 08 9).

STERFDATUM: 8 JULIE 2022

B O E D E L N O M M E R : 4609/2025

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat die EERSTE EN FINALE

L I K W I D A S I E - E N

DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemelde insolvente bestorwe boedel ter insae

sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 7 NOVEMBER 2025 te die kantore van die M e

BLOEMFONTEIN en die Landdros, WELKOM.

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat enige persoon wat beswaar wil indien teen die rekening sodanige beswaar onderstaande moet bereik binne die genoemde tydperk

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8103/2024

BOEDELKENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle: JAN

HERCULES VENTER (ID: 500329 5036 08 0) in lewe van HENNENMAN, getroud binne gemeenskap van goedere met JACOMINA

C H R I S T I A N A V E N T E R (GEBORE MULDER) (ID: 511002 0025 08 8).

STERFDATUM: 6 AUGUSTUS 2024

B O E D E L N O M M E R : 8103/2024

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat die VERBETERDE

DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemelde boedel ter insae sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 7 NOVEMBER

2025 te die kantore van die

BLOEMFONTEIN en die Landdros, HENNENMAN.

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat enige persoon wat beswaar wil indien teen die rekening sodanige beswaar onderstaande moet bereik binne die genoemde tydperk

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KENNISGEWING 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 PETRUS JOHANNES DU PLESSIS met

Identiteitsnommer: 491216 5062 086, 'n meerderjarige manlike persoon wie

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

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 personswith 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,

LYING FOR INSPECTION

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

and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the

GELIEWE dat L DISTRIBU bogemelde sal dae 2025 M H BLOEMFONTEIN

Landdros, VIRGINIA.

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat enige persoon wat beswaar wil indien teen die rekening sodanige beswaar onderstaande moet bereik binne die genoemde tydperk.

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Boedel wyle:

Estate Late:

M G Mynhardt Estate Number: 357/2025

LIQUIDATION AND

ESTATES

LYING FOR INSPECTION

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: 357/2025

Surname: MYNHARDT

First Names: MARTHINUS

GERHARDUS

South African ID Number: 5805185047086

Last Address: NORI-ANN

HOF 8, HENNENMAN

First Names of Surviving Spouse: ELSIE JACOBA

JOHANNA

Surname of Surviving Spouse: MYNHARDT

ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 6408190073089

M a g i s t r a t e ' s O f f i c e : HENNENMAN

M a s t e r ' s O f f i c e : BLOEMFONTEIN

Estate Late: M Wilding Estate Number: 981/2023 L

DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION

In the estate of the late:

Surname: WILDING

First names: MIEMS Estate Number: 981/2023

Identity/Passport Number: 5304250006088

Date of death: 30-11-2022

Last address: 27 IBIS STREET FLAMINGO PARK, WELKOM, 9459

The FIRST AND FINAL L

DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 days from 7 NOVEMBER 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.

Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: GIFT DUNCAN MOROLONG, C/O ANDREWS INCORPORATED, P.O. BOX 3066, WELKOM, 9460

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: T I Mosebi E s t a t e N u m b e r : 5193/2024

DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION

In the estate of the late:

Surname: MOSEBI

First names: TISETSO ISAAC Estate Number: 5193/2024

Identity/Passport Number: 6709035594084

Date of death: 11-05-2024

Last address: 60 LINDI STREET, DOORN, WELKOM, 9459

The FIRST AND FINAL L I Q U I D

T I O N - A N D

DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 days from 7 NOVEMBER 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court, BLOEMFONTEIN and the M a

, WELKOM.

First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: MALEFU JERMINA MOSEBI

Identity/Passport Number: 6806260580083

Name and address of

Executor or Authorized Agent: MALEFU JERMINA

MOSEBI, C/O ANDREWS INCORPORATED, 2 REITZ STREET, DOORN, WELKOM, 9459

ADVERTISER NAME: ANDREWS INC.

ADVERTISER ADDRESS:

Groot geskenk gekry, omdat hy gee

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Hy het hierdie gevoel gehad en dit het waar geword.

Só vertel oom Izak Gelderblom (81), wat op Vrydag 31 Oktober ’ n splinternuwe Renault Kwid Climber ter waarde van R222 000 gewen het

Die motor was op die spel in Engo se Projek van Hoop, wat ’ n vreugdevolle hoogtepunt bereik het op ’ n geselligheid by Renault Bloemfontein

Vyf finaliste is aangewys, en hulle en hul metgeselle, saam met die borge Renault Bloemfontein, Novus Media en Evolve Audit and Advisory, asook Engo se personeel, het ’ n oggendgeselligheid vol opwinding bygewoon

Die ander finaliste wat aan die trekking deelgeneem het, is:

■ Braam Minnaar van Wesselsbron;

■ Gideon Mostert van Bloemfontein;

■ Ntabeleng Tsimile van Senekal; en

■ Bianca Strauss van Vanderkloof

Oom Izak, wat op sy eie in ‘ n meenthuis in Raymond Mhlabastraat woon, sê hy is opgwonde oor dié groot geskenk

“Ek kan net sê dankie Vir die Vader sê: Dankie”

Hy het net ’ n ou motor, en dit is die eerste keer dat hy ’ n motor sal besit wat kragstuur het

Sy dogter, Ansie Cramer, wat die geselligheid saam met hom bygewoon het, sê haar pa sal eers weer moet oefen om te bestuur

“Hy ry net Sondae kerk toe, en dan na my toe Verder neem ons hom rond as hy iets nodig het”

Oom Izak het die skenking vir sy wenkaartjie gedoen by ds Jannie Smith van die NG kerk De Bloem Smith is ook die voorsitter van Engo

se beheerraad

Oom Izak het skenkings vir twee

kaartjies gedoen

Hy sê hy gaan volgende jaar weer deelneem

Die publiek is vanjaar genooi om ’ n skenking van R50 te doen en só ’ n kans te staan om die motor te wen

Altesaam 6 719 kaartjies was vanjaar in die trekking

De Wet Claassens, uitvoerende direkteur van Engo, sê elkeen wat ’ n skenking vir ‘ n kaartjie gedoen het, is ’ n wenner

Die geld wat uit die Projek van Hoop ingesamel word, gaan vir Engo se kinder- en jeugsorgsentrums, asook die gestremdesorg-, bejaardesorg- en gesinsorg-programme

“By Engo glo ons dat Ewige Hoop nie net in groot dade lê nie, maar in elke gebaar van gee

“Die Projek van Hoop is ’ n bewys daarvan ’ n herinnering dat wanneer ons saamstaan, ons werklik die wêreld om ons kan kleur met hoop,” sê Claassens

Engo, ’ n niewinsgewende organisasie gegrond op die Christelike waardes van moed, uitnemendheid, eerlikheid, integriteit, sorg en empatie, skep reeds meer as ’ n eeu Ewige Hoop (“Tshepo Esafeleng”) in die Vrystaat

Die Projek van Hoop is vanjaar ‘ n 12de keer aangebied

Novus Media Gemeenskapsnuus en sy vier Vrystaatse koerante, BloemNuus, BloemExpress, Vista en VrystaatKroon, is van die begin af by dié projek betrokke

Vir besonderhede of om betrokke te raak stuur e-pos na info@engo co za of skakel 060 548 5543

Besoek ook engo co za vir meer oor Engo se bedrywighede

FOKUS OP: MIMOSA MALL MARATHON

Inskrywings ingewag

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Inskrywings vir die 2026 Mimosa Mall Marathon open op 1 Desember.

Ná die fenomenale sukses van die wedloop vroeër vanjaar keer Bloemfontein se grootste hardloopviering op Saterdag 28 Februarie terug

Die 2025-aﬂewering, wat in Maart aangebied is, het rekorddeelname gehad met dubbel die aantal inskrywings vergeleke met dié van sy debuutjaar 2023

Duisende hardlopers het deelgeneem – van elite-atlete wat kwaliﬁserende tye najaag tot gesinne wat aan die 5 km-pretdraf deelgeneem het Hulle het die strate gevul met energie, kleur en gemeenskapsgees en Bloemfontein in ’ n fees van ﬁksheid en trots verander

Die geleentheid gaan voort met sy trotse vennootskap met die Louzanne Coetzee-stigting en samel geld in om atlete met verskillende gestremdhede te bemagtig en insluiting deur sport te bevorder n saak wat die kern van hierdie geleentheid is

Met voorbereidings goed aan die gang, sal die 2026 Mimosa Mall Marathon, wat in samewerking met Bloemfontein Striders aangebied word, selfs nog meer vir hardlopers bied Die marathon sal weer n amptelike Comrades-kwaliﬁseringswedloop wees en hardlopers die kans bied om hul uithouvermoë op n vinnige karaktervolle en goed ondersteunde roete deur die stad te toets Hardlopers en ondersteuners kan uitsien na n heerlike wedloopdag-ervarings en ’ n viering van Bloemfontein se gemeenskapsgees alles gesentreer rondom die hartklop van die stad, Mimosa Mall

“Die reaksie op vanjaar se marathon was meer as wat ons ons voorgestel het sê Neelofar Issa hoofbestuurder van Mimosa Mall

“Om te sien hoe die strate lewendig word met hardlopers gesinne en ondersteuners het ons herinner hoe kragtig sport kan wees om n gemeenskap te verenig Die Mimosa Mall Marathon

het werklik meer as n wedloop geword dit is n gedeelde oomblik van trots vir ons stad, kultuur en gemeenskap

Jeannine van Zyl, hoofbestuurder van Novus

Media Gemeenskapsnuus in die Vrystaat en Noord-Kaap, het ook haar entoesiasme oor die 2026-geleentheid uitgespreek

Dit is n voorreg om vir die tweede jaar agtereenvolgens die mediaborg van die Mimosa Mall Marathon te wees Daar was so n wonderlike atmosfeer op die wedloopdag vanjaar, en ons is seker daar sal meer hardlopers wees wat deel wil wees van die 2026-byeenkoms

“Ons sien uit daarna om te sien hoe die wedloop groei, om meer en meer van ons lesers betrokke en aktief te kry

“Wanneer ons op hierdie manier as ’ n gemeenskap bymekaarkom, bou ons nie net gesondheid en ﬁksheid nie - ons bou ook algehele welstand en n gesonde verstand ’ n Geleentheid soos hierdie versterk wat ons mense verbind: deursettingsvermoë samesyn en om pret te hê Kry meer inligting in Vista in die volgende weke

Die Mimosa Mall Marathon se inskrywings vir 2026 open op 1 Desember FOTO: Reblex

Saam met die wenner,oom Izak Gelderblom,is van links Thabo Mokoena (Renault),Anché de Bruin (Novus Media),Frances Jacobie (Renault),Carolien Koen (Evolve Audit and Advisory),Willie Pretorius (Evolve Audit and Advisory) en De Wet Claassens (Engo).

Die ﬁnaliste is van links Braam Minnaar van Wesselsbron,Izak Gelderblom van Bloemfontein,Ntabeleng Tsimile van Senekal,Bianca Strauss van Vanderkloof en Gideon Mostert van Bloemfontein FOTO’S: Lientjie Mentz

Oom Izak Gelderblom Vrydag in die splinternuwe Renault Kwid Climber wat hy gewen het

Unique Blinds

Player called upon to make SA proud

MARTI WILL

Sello Mokhobo, goalkeeper for the Virginia High School (VHS) and Virginia Sports Academy (VSA), has been called up to the U17 national football team, better known as the Amajimbos, for the 2025 U17 World Cup to be held in Qatar

The tournament will run from 3 to 27 November

Sello joined the VHS and VSA in 2024 at the age of 16 years and became the first-choice goalkeeper for the school’s first team

“The national call-up has been a proud moment for the Virginia High School, Virginia Sports Academy, and Virginia community as a whole,” said

team manager Ngakane Lekhoba

Sello was part of the preliminary team call-up for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco earlier this year, together with Oageng Lebesane and Lisolethu Tshangela

“We are very proud of Sello His dedication, sportsmanship, and camaraderie have paid off He has set a platform for the next generation of talent to make it in the national team,” said Lekhoba

He follows in the footsteps of Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) and Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), who are alumni of the VSA and had their first national call-up whilst at the VSA

They are now regular national team (Bafana Bafana) players

The VSA has produced a number of players in the national team and into

the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and National First Division (NFD) teams over the last 21 years

“Being in the national team and coming from a team without PSL status screams talent We expect more people in the professional scale to see and have an interest in this young star,” said Lekhoba

Sello intends to finish school before he turns professional He is currently a Gr 10 learner at the VHS

Some of the players of the VSA who have made it to the national teams over the years are: Tumelo Nhlapho, Thabang Matuka, Keamohetswe Wolf, Lerato Manzine, Koloko Mokhethi, Kamohelo Maboe, Sipho Nyafoza, Felix Noge, Thulane Dlala, Mogopedi Lesiane, Sechaba Tsoaela, Vumile Nako and Teboho Masoeu

Sights now set on world champs

The Bhubezi Fight Club made a powerful statement at Jungle War XIII, the RCFA national championships, held at Emerald Casino, Vanderbijlpark, from 24 to 26 October

The three-day tournament set the tone for the upcoming world championships in April 2026, featuring top athletes and teams from South Africa, the USA, Namibia and Zimbabwe

“Our athletes formed part of the Free State team that represented the province at this prestigious event, proudly showcasing discipline, skill and heart throughout the competition,” said Sensei Joe Gladstone Ralejoe

Under the guidance of Ralejoe, the RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club team delivered outstanding performances across multiple divisions, bringing home an impressive haul of medals

Keagan Smith obtained gold for semi contact low kicks and semi contact sports boxing

His team-mate Gofaone Sebati reveived gold for semi contact high kicks and semi contact sports boxing Also, silver for semi contact

high kicks, third series, baton fighting and the fitness challenge

Brandon Kelly obtained four gold medals for semi contact high kicks; semi contact sports boxing, millenium; full contact close combat; and the fitness challenge

Mohale Notha obtained silver for semi-contact sports boxing and bronze for semi contact high kicks and first series

Steven Nkgadima achieved gold for semi contact high kicks and bronze for semi contact sports boxing

On club level Lerenzo Maree got gold for semi contact supreme fighting artist, silver for first series and fitness challenge and bronze for semi contact high kicks

Ralejoe obtained gold for baton fighting and African stick fighting, and bronze for nunchaku fighting and BO series

“Our students continue to grow with every competition,” said

Ralejoe

“They ’ ve shown that our club isn’t just about fighting it’s about focus, respect and perseverance ”

This event also highlighted the leadership development within the team Brandon “The Dragon” Kelly took on officiating duties and demonstrated composure in his debut full-contact bout, securing a submission victory in under a minute Keagan “Rebel of God” Smith stepped up as assistant coach, guiding younger fighters throughout the tournament, while Gofaone “Cataleya” Sebati proudly led the team as flag bearer for the Free State squad

RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club continues to grow from strength to strength, preparing its athletes for the 2026 world championships The club remains dedicated to empowering youth through martial arts, discipline, and personal growth The club now sets its sights on its end-of-year grading and community workshops, continuing its mission to build champions both inside and outside the ring

For more information about training, or to join the club, contact the Bhubezi Fight Club on 078 714 2104

The Virginia High School’s Sello Mokhobo has been called up to the U17 national football team for the 2025 U17 World Cup,to be held in Qatar. PHOTO: Supplied

RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club students proudly display their medals after a strong showing at Jungle War XIII,the RCFA national championships From the left are,front: Lerenzo Maree; middle: Steven Nkgadima,Brandon Kelly and Mohale Notha; back: Keagan Smith,Gofaone Sebati and Sensei Joe Gladstone Ralejoe PHOTO: Supplied