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❑ Corné van Noordwyk

■ DANIE CRONJÈ

‘Ek kies om te lewe!’ FEMALE Almal van ons het iemand op ons kontakte-lys of WhatsApp groepie wat elke oggend of aand ‘n soetsappige ‘goeiemôre’ boodskappie, Bybel-versie of ‘lekker-slaap’ boodskappie stuur? Ek persoonlik verpes dit. Nie omdat dit ‘n Bybelversie insluit nie, ek besit ‘n Bybel, gaan Kerk toe en het ‘n verhouding met my Skepper. Maar onlangs het een van my oud-kollegas en vriendinne ‘n pragtige boodskap gedeel, en ek het besluit om dit met ons lesers te deel (sy sal nie omgee!) "U het my al gesien toe ek ongebore was, al my lewensdae is in U boek opgeskrywe nog voordat ek gebore is. Hoe wonderlik is U gedagtes vir my o God!" Psalm 139 – “Te midde van al die onsekerheid van wat waar is of nie, in watter tyd ons leef en of daar nog enige hoop is vir die toekoms om weer normaal die lewe te leef, kies ek vandag om te lewe! As ons na alles kan luister en toelaat dat dit ons keuses bepaal, hoekom dan nie God se Woord nie? Dit praat ons moed in en herinner ons dat ons te midde van onsekere tye, of dit nou eindtye of toekomstye is, rustig moet woon en werk en die oorvloedige lewe wat Jesus vir ons wil gee voluit leef! "Ons sal op slange en skerpioene trap, ons sal gif drink en dit sal niks aan ons doen nie, geen wapen teen ons gesmee sal slaag nie en wat bedoel is vir sleg sal God uitdraai vir goed vir die wat Hom liefhet" is dit nie ‘n wonderlike belofte nie? Waarom vergeet ons van die Skrif en slaan net ag op vrees? Die woord sê ook ons moet ons landswette gehoorsaam en ons naaste liefhê... Ons moet doen wat ons moet doen om ons menslik te beskerm en God sal die res doen! Ek kies om te lewe! Here, as U kom, vat my asb saam, maar tot dan wil ek droom, wil ek lag, wil ek dans en sing! My lewensdae is reeds bepaal deur my God! ...’nevermind’ covid, ‘nevermind’ vaksienes, ‘nevermind’ die einde van die wêreld! Prys Sy Naam!”

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POLICE CONSTABLE STRANGLED TO DEATH REITZ: On Saturday morning 21 August 2021 here in Free State, the police in Reitz arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the murder of a female police constable. The 32-year-old victim was stationed at Reitz police station. Her body was found lying near the Reitz swimming pool.

She had allegedly been strangled. She had called her colleagues at about 2.15am seeking assistance, alleging her boyfriend was assaulting her. Two constables who were off duty and a sergeant who was on duty

went to search for her. She was found dead at 6am.

Her boyfriend was traced and arrested in Petsana, Reitz. He is appeared before the Reitz magistrate’s court on Monday 23 August 2021.

Provincial commissioner Lieutenant- General Baile Motswenyane said: “It saddens us as management that the life of such a young and upcoming member ended so senselessly, especially during this month when we are supposed to be celebrating strides made by women in this country.

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IN THE WEEK THAT WAS ❑ Corné van Noordwyk

Buffalo City Rekord (Eastern Cape) – East London: EASTERN CAPE SHOWS HUGE INCREASE IN NEW COVID-19 CASES The Eastern Cape Health Department says new Covid-19 cases in the province have increased by 28,7% in just a week. It says in the 24 hours, 1,252 new cases were reported, of which 46,6% were in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.

Mafube Rekord (Free State) – Tweeling: STRUGGLE ICON STATUE FOR TWEELING

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Dr Beyers Naude RekordAfrica Kia South (Eastern Cape) – Graaff-Reinet: LEGAL FEES AND DEBTS CRIPPLE SERVICE DELIVERY The Graaff-Reinet based Dr Beyers Naudé municipality has spent more than R4.6m on legal costs and civil claims since the start of their financial year, while their debt also keeps increasing. The legal burden of the municipality comes from struggles with rendering basic services, which has seen some areas heavily reliant on borehole water for almost five years. It has also been unable to

provide electricity in some instances, unable to collect revenue from those who owe it money, service its rising debts, or even pay third-party contributions to revenue service SARS, nor employees’ pension and provident funds. These are just a few of the revelations the municipality made at the portfolio committee on co-operative governance & traditional affairs (Cogta)

Sol Plaatje Rekord (Northern Cape) – Kimberley: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS BALLOTS WILL HAVE SOME NEW FACES IN NORTHERN CAPE

The Free State MEC for Sport, Art, Culture and Recreation Limkatso Mahasa said in a statement delivered in April 2021: “After the renaming of Brandfort, the focus will fall on other struggle icons to be honoured in the province.

They are Fezile Dabi and Albertina Sisulu. A statue of Dabi will be erected at Fezile Dabi Stadium in Parys, and one of Sisulu will be unveiled in Tweeling. The statues will be built in the new financial year”, Mahasa said.

Ngwhate Rekord (Vrystaat) – Parys: DIE PARYS - 5 TERUG IN DIE HOF

Whether it is October this year or February next, local government elections (LGE) ballots are expected to feature several new faces. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has received a number of applications for the local government elections, most of them are from service delivery forums. In the Northern Cape, at least six new

parties have applied to contest municipal elections. Analysts say this is due to various problems in the municipalities. Kimberley’s Sol Plaatje municipality, Dikgatlong in Barkley West, and Warrenton’s Phokwane Municipality are all expected to feature at least one new party on the ballot during the elections.

Maluti-a-Phofung Rekord (Free State) – Harrismith: ANOTHER FARM ATTACK - FIVE IN COURT FOR ROBBERY Five suspects was expected to appear before the Ladysmith Magistrate’s Court for the possession of suspected stolen property and the Harrismith Magistrate’s Court for house robbery. This comes after

SAPS’ spokesperson in the Free State, Motantsi Makhele, had confirmed that the suspects were arrested by Harrismith and Ladysmith police shortly after an attack on a farm in the Harrismith district.

Matjhabeng Rekord (Free State) – Welkom: ANC COUNCILLORS WILL BE BACK WITH A BAG FULL OF PROMISES FOR A BETTER LIFE Die vyf mans wat van die moord op twee plaasaanvallers in 2016 aangekla is, ook bekend as die Parys-5, was Vrydag 20 Augustus 2021 in die rondgaande hof op die dorp om gevonnis te word. Netwerk24 berig die 52-jarige Boeta van der Westhuizen, 55-jarige Anton Loggenberg, Loedie van der Westhuizen en Cor Loggenberg – albei 24 – asook 28-jarige Miela Jansen van Vuuren, is vroeër deur Regter Corné van Zyl skuldig bevind aan aanranding asook aanranding met die doel om ernstig te beseer.

Die gebeure volg die plaasaanval op Loedie van der Westhuizen Sr op sy plaas op 6 Januarie 2016. Die twee aanvallers Samuel Tjixa en Simon Jubeba is na die aanval op ‘n plaas aangekeer en aangerand, waarna hulle op 7 Januarie aan hulle beserings beswyk het.

“I have observed the same councilors being returned to office over and over without consequence. Promises made during campaigning are discarded while the people are left clutching the baby. Take Matjhabeng municipality in the Free State for instance. Seven years ago, landless people in the towns of Allanridge, Odendaalsrus, and Welkom invaded empty plots after their demand for stands fell on deaf ears. Since then, they fended for themselves without water, toilets, and electricity. Two months ago, they went on the rampage and looted Bangladeshi tuck-shops demanding the sacking of their mayor, Nkosinjani

Speelman. Needless to say, Speelman remains in office and is preparing to serve a second term. Realizing that the people do not like him, he has decided to dangle a carrot to entice them to give him another term.

Suddenly, there are stands available for the landless. Their excitement is palpable as they prepare to relocate to a place, they can call home. The caveat, however, is that they are moving to sub-serviced stands with no infrastructure. There is no water, electricity, and toilets in their promised Canaan. In Allanridge, they will be dumped near a graveyard, like zombies.”

IN THE WEEK THAT WAS

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Setsoto Rekord (Free State) – Ficksburg: NEW MICROGRID MODEL FOR SOUTH AFRICAN COAL South African state-owned energy giant Eskom has outlined plans to boost its clean energy ambitions with a foray into microgrid development. Eskom has already developed a pilot microgrid project at Wilhelmina Farm, Ficksburg, here in the Free State, which supplies some 14 households using 32 kW of solar power and three lithium-ion battery units providing a total of 90 kWh of storage.

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Kopanong Rekord (Free State) – Edenburg: FREE STATE HITCHHIKER TRIAL TO GET UNDERWAY AMIDST POLICE BRUTALITY REPORT

Mangaung Rekord (Free State) – Bloemfontein: WELLKNOWN DETECTIVE FROM BLOEMFONTEIN STOCK THEFT UNIT DIES OF COVID-19

The trial into the 2017 assault of four Free State hitchhikers in Edenburg resumed on Friday 20 August amidst reports of an increasing lack of accountability for police officers accused of brutality in the country. The trial, which has already been marred by delays, was recently postponed due to” mic issues” at the Edenburg Regional Court. This version of the events is according to one of the hitchhikers, Lerato ‘Edgar Mokotso, but it hasn’t been confirmed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as yet.

A well-known detective from the stock theft unit in Bloemfontein died due to COVID-19 on Saturday 14 August 2021. Adjutant Officer Louwrens Botha (51) died after he spent two weeks in the intensive care unit of the Mediclinic Bloemfontein.

Mantsopa Rekord (Free State) – Tweespruit: RESIDENTS IN TWEESPRUIT ASKING FOR MORE VACCINATION SITES Some residents in Tweespruit in the Free State are appealing to the government to open more vaccination sites in the area.

The small town has one vaccination site

which operates on scheduled dates.

Residents allege that at times when they arrive on the day for vaccinations, they are told that the vaccines are finished.

The residents say having more sites for vaccinations will help many people in the Mantsopa area.

Masilonyana Rekord (Free State) – Brandfort: BRANDFORT: “MEC MAHASA CAN’T SEE THROUGH THE EGG ON HER FACE” The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes that the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa has ordered the Free State provincial government to put their planned “unveiling” event of the name Winnie Mandela Town on hold until

!Kheis Rekord (Northern Cape) – Groblershoop: SCHOOLS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS IN SA TO BE SOLAR POWERED Mineral Resources and Energy minister Gwede Mantashe recently said that his department is working with the Department of Public Works to integrate renewable energy sources into government buildings.

Responding in a written parliamentary Q&A, Mantashe said

the plan aims to mainly use solar photovoltaic systems and energy efficiency technologies. “Already, funding has been secured and (a) programme business plan developed with energy audits of more than 20 government buildings audited in the current financial year.

further notice. The Minister has also apparently advised that a “cooling-off period” of 30 days be allowed. The name change was published in the Government Gazette on 6 August 2021.

IN GESPREK MET…

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■ DANIE CRONJÈ

SY’S VAN DIE SAARKIE BAND EN ONBESKAAMD…

…SY’S ALOUISE PEENS …VAN DIE PLATTELAND Sê die naam ‘SAARKIE BAND’ en ‘n hele klomp lesers sal presies weet van wie ons praat. Terwille van die enkeles wat nóg nie weet van hierdié ‘band’ nie, het ons met een van die groep lede Alouise Peens gesêls. Wie is Alouise Peens en waar kom jy vandaan? Ek is ‘n musiekkant en ek kom van Bethlehem in die “states” (Freestate). Ons sien baie videos waar jy die kitaar gryp en op Fb-live die mense solo ‘entertain’ met jou talent. Hoekom dan deel van ‘n groep wees? Ek speel op verskillende plekke. Eks nog deel van Onbeskaamd, baskitaar speler vir Bok van Blerk en die Saarkies en dan het ek my Solo loopbaan ook. Covid-19 het ‘n reuse impak op ‘selfsorgende’ kunstenaars

gehad. Hoe het die pandemie jou geraak? Dit was rof om al die gigs te verloor binne 30min na die President se afkondiging. Maar ek moes plan maak om my self te kan onderhou. En hier is ek nogsteeds. Dis steeds tough maar ek probeer my kop bo water hou. Jy woon tans in die stad, maar is eintlik ‘n Plattelandse meisie. Sal jy jouself beskou as ‘n stads-Japie of Plattelandse meisie? Ek sal altyd ‘n plattelandse meisie bly. Dis in my in gebore so dit sal nie verander nie. Wie is Alouise op die verhoog en wie is sy as sy by die huis is? Op die verhoog probeer ek soveel moontlik net myself wees, vol grappies en lag, maar by die huis is ek iemand wat daagliks stoei met

my mental health, ‘n groot liefde het vir my hondjie Logic en dog training (dink dis my hidden talent) Ek bied ook online musiek lesse aan. Waarna kan julle ‘fans’ uitsien…is daar ‘n nuwe projek waarvan jy vir ons ‘n voorsmakie van wil gee? Met Saarkie is daar altyd iets nuuts op die horison, so volg ons op social media. Met Alouise - werk ek aan my solo album en hoop om my eerste single vry te stel November. Enige positiewe boodskap, raad of advies aan jongmense wat graag ‘n loopbaan soortgelyk as jou wil volg… Dis nie ‘n maklike bedryf nie maar as dit jou droom is - go all in. Ps: ek gee lesse!!!

HEUNINGDRUPPELS ❑ Deur Willem Botha – www.heuning.co.za “Wat is jou naam?” (Gen. 32:27) Jakob het by Jabbokdrif dwarsdeur die nag met God geworstel. Teen dagbreek sê Jakob dat hy nie die Here sal los voordat Hy hom nie seën nie. Toe vra die Here: “Wat is jou naam?” Ek wonder nogal hoekom die Here dít vir hom sou vra, aangesien Hy sekerlik geweet het wat sy naam is.

Miskien wou die Here hê dat Jakob moet sê wie hy was: bedrieër en uitbuiter, want dít is wat sy naam beteken het. Maar nou gee die Here vir hom ’n nuwe naam. ’n Nuwe lewe. ’n Nuwe doel. Sy naam is nou Israel, “want jy het teen God en teen mense ’n stryd gevoer en jy het enduit volgehou.” (Gen. 32:28) Net soos vir Jakob, is daar vir my en jou ook altyd ’n geleentheid om ’n spesiale ontmoeting met die Here te hê, om nuut gemaak te word deur Hom, om ’n nuwe naam te kry, nuwe betekenis, nuwe lewensrigting. “Jy sal ’n nuwe naam kry, ’n naam wat die Here self vir jou gekies het. Die

MEESTER ❑ Danie Cronje

Here sal jou soos ’n sierlike kroon in sy hand hou, jou God sal jou soos ’n koninklike tulband vashou ... Jy sal genoem word: “Die een vir wie die Here lief het.”” (Jes. 62:2-4) Wat is jóú naam? Dié nuwe naam wat die Here self vir jou gekies het? Kind van God, Koningskind, Geesvervulde, Verloste, Geliefde. Dalk is jou naam nou Vredemaker, Raadgewer, Bemoediger, Gestuurde of Boodskapper omdat die Here vir jou ’n spesiale opdrag gegee het.

Wat ons vandag met sekerheid kan weet is dat die nuwe naam wat die Here vir ons gekies het ook “Die een vir wie die Here lief het” is. In van die Engelse vertalings sê dit “My delight” of “God is pleased with her”. Hoe mooi klink jou nuwe naam nie!

Aanvaar dit in geloof en sien in jou geestesoog dat die Here jou soos ’n sierlike kroon of ’n koninklike tulband vashou en sê: Jy is die een vir wie die Here lief het.

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❑ Deur Tharine Hurter

Toe ek die plaaslewe weens privatisering (skei), droogte (in die bank en natuur) en 'n gat in die stroper moes vaarwel roep, soek ek 'n dorpshuis. Dis kyk en kyk en kyk. In die prysklas is die meeste huise uit die 70-80's.

Ruim erwe, staalkombuiskaste (Fuchsware) in donkerbruin of geel of oranje. My kop werk as 'n regterbrein in die eindprent en sommige goed kan ek mos maklik mooimaak, of so maak ek myself wys. In Kroonstad se bloeitydperk was vuilgroen of kalf"shit"geel, vuilpienk en blouaapb*llablou die 'in' kleure vir badkamers. Soos die pous sy kruisie maak, stap ek saam met tientalle huisagente en sê hard en in my binneste: "breek af, vat weg..." Vandag moes ek drie keer by Cashbuild dingetjies gaan koop. 'N hardewarewinkel is my hemel op aarde. ‘n Groterige man koop die kleinste troffeltjie en loop met dié vonds geduldig agter sy vroutjie aan. Haar opgewondenheid praat harder op haar gesig as die troetelwoorde in manlief se koerplekkie hier by die nek. Hul koop 'n driein-een badkamerstuk in blou. "Klink my jy gaan uitkap en hard moet werk," knoop ek 'n gemaskerde geselsie in die sosiale afstandsry aan. Hy hou steeds die troffeltjie tussen "het en let" by die hart se KPR-plek vas.

"Na 30 jaar kan ons nou die badkamer oordoen. Ek los haar uit om te kies...," knipoog hy. Henry Ford het gesê enige kleur kar is reg, maar dit moet swart wees.

Badkamers...enige kleur, maar net wit, reken ek. Nota: ek het toe self 'n huis gebou en die mure is gesementverf. Die een buurvrou het telkens al gevra wanneer ek nou gaan verf. Dis dertien jaar later.

KITCHEN DELIGHT

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❑ Lebohang Tlaba Ingredients: 850 g oxtail, cut into joints 15 ml oil 6 pickling onions, peeled 150 ml red wine 1 cloves garlic, crushed 5 ml parsley, chopped (2ml dried) 5 ml rosemary, chopped (2 ml dried) 6 baby carrots, peeled 300 g mushrooms, quartered 4 baby potatoes, peeled 1 packet Rich Oxtail Packet Soup 100 ml frozen peas Method: Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Brown the oxtail in batches, in hot oil, in a small casserole.

Then brown the pickling onions, set aside.

Return the oxtail to the casserole, add the red wine, garlic, parsley, rosemary and approximately 800ml water, the oxtail must be completely submerged in liquid. Cover casserole and place in the oven for 1 hour.

Add the pickling onions, carrots, mushrooms and potatoes and cook for another 45 minutes.

Mix the Rich Oxtail Soup with 300ml water. Add to the casserole with the peas.

Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

RICH OXTAIL CASSEROLE

WHEELS ❑ Corné van Noordwyk

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Pretoria, 24 August 2021 – Special Vehicle Operations has launched a special edition Range Rover Sport SVR with spectacular new solid glass flake paintwork options for the first time. Featuring a selection of exclusive paint colour combinations and tailored interior detailing by the SV Bespoke vehicle personalization team, the 423kW Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition enhances the visual appeal of the fastest and most powerful vehicle in the Land Rover family. Three handfinished exterior paint choices include new Maya Blue Gloss and Marl Grey Gloss colours, both of which are exclusive to the Ultimate edition. Delicate and highly reflective fine white glass flake particles in the solid base coat give an intense star-like sparkle. A third option, for a stealthier look, is Ligurian Black Satin. Each colour features a Narvik Black contrast roof.

The SV Bespoke team’s attention to detail extends to Black knurled Range Rover lettering on the bonnet and tailgate, with exclusive contrasting Fuji White edging which is also used for side fender accents. A body-coloured carbon fibre vented bonnet, 22-inch five splitspoke forged alloy wheels and black brake calipers reinforce the Ultimate edition’s strong presence, complementing the SVR’s Narvik Black contrast roof, door mirror caps, front grilles and grille surrounds, front wing detail and tailgate finishers. Range Rover Sport SVR is the fastest, most powerful and most dynamic Land Rover ever produced. Now in its second generation, the current model is powered by a 423kW version of the 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine, which produces 700Nm of torque – sufficient to power the SVR from 0-100km/h in just 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 283 km/h.

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We’ve sold more than 20,000 examples to date and demand for the SVR’s characterful mix of power, luxury and thrilling dynamics continues to grow every year. The SV Bespoke personalisation features of this Ultimate edition elevate its appeal even further.” The craftsmanship of the SV Bespoke team is also evident inside. Specially commissioned chrome-finished SV Bespoke B-pillar badges, black anodised metal gearshift paddles and Ultimate edition illuminated treadplates enhance the recommended Ebony and Cirrus interior, which incorporates SVR-embossed lightweight Performance Seats in Windsor leather and contrasting Suede cloth. Hannah Custance, Design Manager, SV Colour and Materials, said: “Our SV Bespoke design team is always pushing the boundaries to create stunning vehicle colours with enhanced individuality. This is the first SV Bespoke edition we’ve offered with beautifully textured and reflective glass flake paint finishes, which puts the Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition at the forefront of our innovative approach to personalisation.” Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition will be available in South Africa early in 2022 with pricing to be available closer to the time.

THIS WEEK’S FOCUS ❑ Corné van Noordwyk

WORLD RABIES DAY The aim of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent it, and how to eliminate the main global sources.

28 September 2021 The aim of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent it, and how to eliminate the main global sources.

Rabies is a zoonotic disease (a disease which people can get from animals). It is caused by a virus which affects the brain and causes death. The virus is shed in saliva and is spread by the bite of an infected animal. In South Africa people are usually infected by dogs, but other animals such as cats, mongooses, jackals and other wild animals can also infect people.

It is very important to have your pets vaccinated against rabies and to seek medical help immediately if you are bit by an animal.

According to the World Health Organisation an estimated 55 000 human deaths occur worldwide per year due to canine rabies, accounting for 1 death and 300 exposures every 15 minutes.

Almost all human fatalities occur in developing countries with 56 percent occurring in Asia and 44 percent in Africa.

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TECH-TALK

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ASUS ROG’S ZEPHYR US M16 GAMING LAPTOP

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ASUS Republic of Gamers’ Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop have formidable 11th Gen Core™ i9-11900H processor coupled with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ this power machine is every gamer’s dream. Not to its fast-charging 90Wh battery that enables up to 10 hours of video playback. Unlike its predecessors, this laptop has a 16” display in an extremely slim 15” form. All side bezels measure only 4.6 mm allowing an impressive 94% screen-to-body ratio. Finally, the Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop has six speakers with dual force-cancelling woofers that enable Dolby Atmos® surround sound, while a 3D microphone array captures clear audio. Released in South Africa on 19 August 2021, make sure you don’t miss out on this exclusive gaming machine. Starting at R33 999 for the RTX 3050ti model and R47 999 for the RTX 3070 model, you can get your own at any local ASUS representative.

AGRI - AUCTIONS ❑ Corné van Noordwyk

DIE SENCLOMAR SAVM PRODUKSIEVEILING IN BLOEMFONTEIN

BLOEMFONTEIN: SENCLOMAR SAVM het op 20 Augustus hulle 33ste Produksieveiling by Bloemfontein Skougronde aangebied. Die veiling is baie suksesvol afgesluit met twee ramme wat vir R11000 elk verkoop is. Jannie Scott (JJP Boerdery, Winburg) is die nuwe eienaar van die duurste ram vir 'n goeie prys van R11000. Klop Di Wes Boerdery (Excelsior) is ook 'n nuwe, trotste eienaar van die duurste ram vir 'n prys van R11000. 'n Goeie gemiddelde bedrag van R8208.33 is vir die stoetramme behaal. Die kudderamme is vir 'n gemiddelde bedrag van R7650 verkoop.

AUCTION: GARIEP SUPERIOR GENETICS SALE Picture Top Left: Johan Strauss (Seller), Hendrik Jacobs (Buyer), Frikkie Strauss (BKB), Simon Makoko (Handler), Danie Strauss (Auctioneer) Picture Bottom Left: Danie Strauss (Auctioneer), Corrie Venter (Buyer), Thabelo Nkhale (Handler), Niel Kruger (Seller) On Tuesday, 17 August 2021, Gariep Superior Genetics presented their annual production auction at Philippolis Show Grounds. The sellers on the day were Henscha Stud and Schietfontein Boerdery. The highest priced merino ram was sold for R28 000, while the average was R11 043. The seller was Henscha Stud. The highest priced dohne merino ram was sold for R15 000. Schietfontein Boerdery was the seller, with the average being R10 666. BKB Central Region hosted the auction with Danie Strauss as the auctioneer.

Baie geluk aan die verkopers en kopers met 'n goeie veiling. Op die foto bo: v.l.n.r agter: Piet Pelser (OVK en namens Klop Di Wes Boerdery), Janne en Faan Greyling (verkopers), Marnus Heunis (Telwiedre Voere), Jannie Scott (koper), Vincent Pike (OVK, afslaer). Voor: Jay Jay Human (OVK) en Eben van Wyk (OVK)

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❑ 23 Augustus – 12 September 2021 LADYBRAND (FREE STATE): OVK Cup 2021 1st Round (23rd Aug – 12th Sept) 2nd Round (13 Sept – 3rd Oct) 3rd Round (4th Oct – 24 Oct) 4th Round (25th Oct – 14th Nov) and Final Round 15th Nov – 5th Dec. R100 entry Fee to the OVK Cup. Visit Ladybrand Sports Club for more info on Facebook. ❑ 28 August 2021 LADYBRAND (FREE STATE): Auction at the old Cashbuild Building, Ladybrand at 11:00. All loose goods are welcome. Come and clean your house at the sale! For further inquiries call Hewalt Sparkham on 078 246 9025 ❑ 28 – 29 August 2021 (FREE STATE): Road to SAFA Thabo Mofutsanyana Regional Inter-LFA Play Offs update: - 1. MAP LFA winner: - Dynamos FC 2. Mantsopa LFA winner: - Koma Village United 3. Phumelela LFA winner: Manchester United FC 4. Setsoto LFA winner: - Black Vultures FC 5. Nketoana LFA winner: - Milano Academy 6.

Dihlabeng LFA winner: - FC Maholosiane *Regional InterLFA Play Offs date’s: -* For Dihlabeng, Mantsopa and Setsoto LFAs - 28 Aug 2021, Saturday. Host LFA = Mantsopa LFA Venue = Arthur Pitso Stadium, Ladybrand.

For MAP, Nketoana and Phumelela LFAs - 29 Aug 2021, Sunday. Host LFA = Nketoana LFA Venue = Piet Geyer Stadium, Reitz. No fans/supporters allowed from any team. ❑ 04 September 2021 JACOBSDAL (FREE STATE): Kammaland Golfdag word gehou by die Jacobsdal Golfclub. Die afslaan is 11:00, die prysuitdeling om 18:00.

Die format is IPS. Koste R300 per persoon en sluit middagete en aandete in. ‘n Steak-ete is beskikbaar teen R100 per persoon en R50 per kind. Vir navrae skakel Lizmari Jacobs by 082 929 8560 ❑ 09 September 2021 BETHLEHEM (VRYSTAAT): Bethlehem Academy - We've got exciting news! We are rebranding and would like to invite all 2022 Grade R and Grade 1 parents to our Rebranding Information Session on Thursday 9 September between 09:00 and 13:00 at our Bethlehem Academy Campus. We would love to share our vision and heart behind this new rebranding and how your child will benefit from it. Please contact us at 083 414 9459 to book your timeslot! We are looking forward to seeing you there! ❑ 10 – 12 September 2021 BETHLEHEM (FREE STATE): Free State Tennis presents the FS Pro Kennex Bethlehem, Mini Series 1. To register go to: www.sportyhq.com. Entry deadline: 3 September 2021. Sponsored by PROKennex ❑ 17 – 19 September 2021 REITZ (VRYSTAAT): Vrydag 17 September – Inryfliek by Reitz Skougronde. Hekke open 17:30. Fliek begin 19:00. Kosstalletjies en verversings beskikbaar. Volwassenes R50 per persoon en kinders R30 per kind. Voorskool gratis. Kaartjies beskikbaar by kerkkantoor of hekke. Skakel in op 93FM. Saterdag 18 September – 5KM Pretstap by Kerkgronde om 09:00 – 10:00. Kom draf, stap, ry fiets of bring selfs jou hondekind saam (aan ‘n leiband). Vooraf registrasies by kerkkantoor of by die hek. Volwassenes R50 per person (sluit ‘Brekkie Bun’ en kondensmelkkoffie in) Kinders R30 per kind (sluit hotdog en kondensmelkkoffie in). - Tuinbou praatjie by Kerkgronde 11:00 – 12:00. Aangebied deur David Viljoen van Tuine en Tossels. GRATIS! – Spitbraai- en Skaapkopete by die Keerkgronde vanaf 17:00. R120 per person (sluit bykossee in). ‘Live’ Musiek. Besprekings voor of op 10 September by die Kerkkantoor. Sondag 19 September – Spesiale Kerkdiens. Indien u belangstel om ‘n stalletjie by die fees te hê kontak gerus vir Martie van Zyl by 082 332 6152. Kontak die kerkkantoor vir enige navrae of besprekings by 058 863 2632. Covid-19 is steeds met ons.

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Discover the Karoo ‘dorp’

Smithfield The town had its start in 1848 when sir Harry Smith, governor of the Cape Colony, laid the foundation stone for a church planned as the focal point of a town north of the Orange River, to be named in his honour. The site was the farm Waterval of C.S. Halse, 24km south-west of the present location of the town.

Residential stands were auctioned on 1 December 1848 but no one wanted to buy one; prospective residents were aware there was very little water in the neighborhood. In November of the following year, erven were sold on the farm Rietpoort. Smithfield became a municipality only in 1948 although its first village board was constituted back in 1860. The Smithfield district was the scene of much fighting between the early Free State settlers and the Basotho under Moshesh. The area also featured in British attempts to forge peace between these warring factions.

In 1855 the village, barely six years old, was chosen as the site of a peace parely between Moshesh and Sir George Grey, governor of the Cape Colony, who acted as mediator. The truce did not last long. Now that you have the background of the town Smithfield, we now look at things to do and places to see while you visit this Karoo-town. Basotho War Memorial: In memory of those who lost their lives in that war, in front of the City Hall.

Birthplace of Christiaan de Wet: (1854 - 1922), on the farm Leeukop. The house has been declared a National Monument.

Bushman Rock Art: Various sites on the hill surrounding the town. Caledon River Museum: Exhibits include a display in memory of General Christiaan de Wet (1854-1922), an 18th century kitchen and the wool washery dating back to 1866 and `Old Grietjie’, a muzzle-loading ship's cannon used in most of the wars against the Basotho. Market Square: A wooden structure almost hidden in the corner of a large, empty stand is another reminder of an era gone by. Old School Building: The first school in the Orange Free State was established here in 1848. The school building, erected in 1850, still stands today and is the home of the museum curator. The Robertson War Memorial: A few kilometers outside the town, the interested visitor will find the remains of the rather unique Traacha Wool Washing Works. All that remains of this once active industry is a crumbling brick tower. Established in 1874 as a wool-washing works and wheat mill, a thriving wool-washing business was run at Traacha which was almost certainly the only one of its kind in the Free State. It was known for the high standard of its washed wool. In 1894 the farm was sold; the works have been standing vacant since then. Carmel Missionary stations: A former Mission Station. Beersheba Farm: A former French Mission, the farm is notable for its impressive farmstead, whose 1m-thick walls surround 18 rooms. Karoo House: Which is a National Monument, now a guesthouse.

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WEED KILLERS: 5 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU SPRAY

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1. Begin with Prevention The weed war begins before the invaders take root. Create a garden that favors the plants you want to thrive and discourages weeds. It's all grounded in healthy plant care. That means growing plants suited for your microclimates (shade lovers in shade, sun lovers in sun) and providing adequate moisture and regular mulch. When plants are healthy, they thrive. Healthy garden plants and vigorously growing lawns will blanket open soil, preventing weeds from getting a foothold. 2. Know the Enemy and the Surroundings The first step in identifying a product or practice to kill the trespasser is to name the weed.

What weed are you fighting? Learn how to identify the weeds growing in your garden. Weed killing products are weed-specific. A product that kills one weed might not phase another. 3. Consider the Impact Often the impact of a weed control product goes beyond the weed you are trying to control. Weed control products, or herbicides, are chemicals that cause a plant to stop functioning properly. The product has the potential to have a similar effect on non-weed plants and animals. Plants and animals have varying sensitivities to environmental factors, which amplifies the fact that weed products must be used with care and caution. 4. Follow the Label (It's the Law) Product labels provide critical information about how to safely handle and use the weed product. The Environmental Protection Agency oversees the label content based on scientific data on the potential health and environmental effects. Pesticide labels, unlike most other product labels, are legally enforceable. They all carry the statement, "It is a violation of the Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling." In other words, the label is the law. Don't use the product for any other purpose or any other way than what is described on the label. 5. Be Mindful of Organic and Natural Herbicide It is often thought that because an herbicide is labeled organic or natural, it is safer than a synthetic product. This is mostly true thanks to the quick breakdown of organic weed killers in the environment compared to some inorganic herbicides, which can remain a long time in the soil or a plant.

High concentrations of some organic herbicides may pose a significant risk to nearby plants and animals. The most earth-friendly way to get rid of weeds is to dig them out by their roots. When that isn't an option, carefully choose a product that eliminates the weed with minimal impacts on the surrounding environment.

CREATE YOUR OWN DIY COFFEE STATION JES AND MADHU DAS from YEA WE BUILT THAT: Tired of having too many mismatched mugs in your cabinet? Consolidate your collection and keep your morning pick-me-up accessories in one place with this easy coffee station. After you've sanded your wood and sprayed it with lacquer, "put the pieces together and be sure the shelf is at a 90-degree angle so your shelf contents don't slide off," says Jes. She adds that the mug hooks under the station can be purchased at any hardware store.

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