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Who was that lady cleaning our town?

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A leader that knows her way

❑ Corné van Noordwyk

REITZ: Never be in doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. We see several concerned citizen groups all over our province and all over the country.

Towns like Senekal has the Matwabeng Community Forum, Bethlehem has the Dihlabeng Action Forum and so the list goes on and on.

People from the community, serving the community. In return, these citizens seek no credit, they simply just love the town they are staying in. Last week, the leadership of the Nketoana Local Municipality embarked on a cleaning campaign in Reitz. Not expecting these ‘concerned’ citizens to do the work for them, but to lead by example.

At the Nketoana Local Municipality, they believe; a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way, hence the Honorable Mayor Mamiki Mokoena, Cllr.

Neuwe Mphaka, Cllr Ntombi Mofokeng and Cllr. Stupurutsa Motloung participated in an enormous cleaning campaign in Reitz. She also did, however, not arrived empty-

handed. Giving great service requires the right people and the right service tools.

“Technology is basically nothing. What's important is that you have faith in your people and employees.

They're all good and smart, and if you give them tools, they'll do wonderful things with them. The Honorable Mayor, Mamiki Mokoena, handed over several heavy-duty tractors, lawnmowers, and several other pieces of equipment to the municipal teams, to make their work much easier and faster and play a significant role in improving service delivery in the Nketoana Local Municipality, with the support of SALGA, who has set out its role to represent, promote and protect the interests of local governments and to raise the profile of local government, amongst other objectives. Yet, besides the priceless smiles on everyone’s face after receiving the equipment, the Honorable Mayor announced that they should all go and put them to the test. A cleanup campaign was commenced and she herself participated in the campaign.

(SEE PICTURES ON PAGE 4)

PICTURE: From left to right; Honorable Mayor Mamiki Mokoena, Cllr. Neuwe Mphaka, Cllr Ntombi Mofokeng and Cllr. Stupurutsa Motloung

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Mayoral Cleaning Campaign Ntha & Lindley

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Snellies Dagsorg ontvang reuse borgskap van Pioneer REITZ: “Graag wil ons Snellies Dagsorg - Pioneer hartlik bedank vir hulle Borgskap wat ons van hulle ontvang het. Deur die genade en ondersteuning van mense/besighede soos hulle, kan ons ‘n daadwerklike verskil maak in die opvoeding, veiligheid en lewens van ons kosbare kinders. Dit is vir Snellies dagsorg personeel en ons ouers ‘n riem onder die hart dat ons as gemeenskap kan saam werk en dat daar nog besighede soos Pioneer is wat soveel omgee vir ons kinders en hulle toekoms.

Pioneer het dit vir Snellies moontlik gemaak om ‘n

Volkswagen bussie aan te koop en help ook om Snellies op te bou en mooi te maak met onder andere nuwe speelgoed en Borde.

Snellies dagsorg se hart is daar vir ons gemeenskap se kinders, ons is lief vir elke maatjie en dra ieder een se behoeftes op ons harte. Ons wil vir ons kinders ‘n veilige en lekker ruimte skep waar hulle kan leer, speel en lag.

Dankie Pioneer dat julle dit raak sien en ons bystaan om dit vir ons makliker te maak.

Pioneer maak ‘n verskil in die Reitz gemeenskap. Mag dit wat u so onbaatsugtig saai, in oorvloed na u terugkom.”

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Steve Hofmeyr saam met Lelanie Fourie (links) en Santie Fourie (regs), eienaar van die Modus Vivendi Gastehuis waar Steve oornag het

Steve Hofmeyr het onlangs by die JA Malherbe Primêre Skool op Petrus Steyn opgetree.

Steve Hofmeyr Pampoene

Steve Hofmeyer saam met die skoolhoof, mnr Bokkie Bosman en die personeel en onderwysassistente

Steve Hofmeyer op die verhoog

Skolenuus – School News – Skolenuus – School News – Skolenuus – School News – Skolenuus – School News - Skolenuus

Steve Hofmeyr in Petrus Steyn

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FREE STATE: The Free State has come under scrutiny with cases of Covid-19 spiking recently. The Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela, on her Facebook page, said that the Free State is currently in a third wave of the pandemic. The province is currently one of the top three provinces with regards to active Covid-19 cases in the country. The Free State is third with 3 618 active cases, following KwaZuluNatal with 5 383 and the Northern Cape with 3 750. This morning, Heidedal Police Station became the latest station to be closed due to Covid-19 related issues, as reported on the SAPS website. In her most recent Facebook post (Sefora Ntombela), the premier pleads with the public to be vigilant and not let their guard down. The Free State premier was in Bethlehem earlier on Wednesday to pay her last respect to one of her friends, Ntsoaki Mashinini, who also succumbed to Covid-19 complications. “We are currently seeing worrying daily infections and deaths in the province. We cannot stress the

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importance of avoiding crowded places enough. “The people of our province, particularly and worryingly the youth, continuously place themselves in harm’s way and visit places of entertainment which are often crowded.

“The result is that this kind of behavior and activities significantly increase chances of people being infected. Of even greater concern is that the youth, the very same people who must lead society tomorrow, are engaging in these activities. “I am pleading with you all to remain vigilant and not, even for a second, let your guard down. The danger is heightened and the virus continues to lurk amongst us. We continue losing loved ones and it is going to carry on this way I’m afraid if we do not change our ways," Ntombela said in the Facebook post on Wednesday (5/5/2021).

The coronavirus has claimed 59 more lives in South Africa in the past 24 hours and this brings the total number of deaths in the country to 54 511.

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Free State’s third wave of COVID-19 concerns Ntombela

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Die impak van verhogings van munisipale kragtariewe op huishoudings en sakeondernemings NASIONAAL: "Die implementering van die jongste voorgestelde verhogings in kragtariewe wat op 1 Julie 2021 by munisipaliteite in werking tree, is onvolhoubaar en ‘n onreg teenoor munisipale inwoners.

Met die saamgestelde inflasie-gekoppelde verhogings soos deur munisipaliteite begroot en die nasionaal aangekondigde 17,8%, kom dit neer op ‘n effektiewe verhoging van meer as 20%," sê Michal Groenewald, VF Plus-LP en hoofwoordvoerder van samewerkende regering en tradisionele sake. “In die lig van die skokkende onthullings oor die enorme omvang van korrupsie by Eskom wat selfs vorige beramings in die skadu stel, is dié verhoging ‘n absolute skande.

Die jongste verslae toon aan dat

korrupsiebevlekte tenders ten bedrae van R178 miljard, wat reeds deur die spesiale ondersoekeenheid en private ondersoekers geïdentifiseer is, wys in hoe ‘n mate Eskom deur korrupte ANCpolitici en staatskapers tot op die rand van die afgrond gedwing is.

Dit is gelykstaande aan ‘n bedrag van sowat R3100 vir elke landsburger of sowat 700 000 Hop-huise. Dit beloop byna die helfte van Eskom se uitstaande skuld van R411 miljard waarvoor onder andere munisipale belastingbetalers nou pa moet staan.Suid-Afrikaanse burgers, sakelui en boere word dus gedwing om die misdrywe van Eskom-misdaadsindikate te subsidieer. Wat die situasie erger maak, is die feit dat hierdie verhogings op ‘n tydstip kom waar die meeste

produktiewe burgers en werkskeppers steeds stry teen die verlammende gevolge van die Covid-19-pandemie. ‘n Groot aantal klein- tot mediumgrootondernemings sal nie hierdie buitensporige verhoging kan bekostig nie.

Verdere afleggings, of die sluiting van ondernemings, is die noodwendige uitvloeisel van die gevolge van die optrede van die betrokke ANC-politici en hul meelopers in staatskaping. Die ANCregering moet ten volle en onvoorwaardelik aanspreeklikheid hiervoor aanvaar. Suid-Afrikaners moet in die komende plaaslike verkiesing met hul stemme saamstaan en opstaan om SuidAfrika eens en vir altyd van hierdie giftige mengsel van ANC-kaderontplooiing en korrupsie te bevry," sê Groenewald.

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Use heaters safely this winter Issued by:

When the temperature starts dropping, you turn to your heater to keep your home warm. Miranda Moahlodi, Eskom’s Senior Manager for Health and Safety says, “Eskom comes across many electricity-related home fires in winter and as such, we would like to equip you with some tips on how to safely heat your homes this winter.” Have a professional inspect your gas heater at least once a year. A heater or furnace with leaks or cracks could release carbon monoxide into your home or cause a fire. If you use a fireplace, have a professional inspect and clean it every year. Keep flammable materials away from the open flame area. Do not burn trash, cardboard boxes or items that may contain chemicals that can poison the air in your home. Never use a gas or electric stove or an oven as a heating source. This poses a fire hazard, and releases dangerous fumes such as carbon monoxide. Get an electrician to check for faulty wiring that can cause electric shocks or fires.

Supervise children and pets around space heaters. If you are going to use a portable space heater, make sure you never leave it unattended and remember to turn it off when you leave the room or go to sleep. Always keep the space heater at least a meter away from anything that can catch fire such as curtains, paper, blankets or furniture, and place it away from busy areas of your home like doorways. More safety tips: Teach children about the safety of electrical or gas heaters and teach them not to operate any on their own. In the case of open flame space heaters, make sure that there’s no dust or dirt in the heater. Before using any heater, read the manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels carefully. Inspect heaters for cracked or broken plugs or loose connections before each use. If the cords are frayed, worn or damaged, do not use the heater. Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip, which

could overheat and result in a fire. Do not plug any other electrical devices into the same outlet as the heater. Electric heaters should be kept out of wet or moist places like bathrooms, as water could lead to a fire or shock hazard.

Never place heaters on cabinets, tables, furniture, or carpet, which can overheat and start a fire or use them to dry wet clothing. Never put flammable liquid in areas where heaters are used. When using a fuel-fired heater in an enclosed area, it is a good idea to leave a window or door partially open to allow fresh air to enter. This will help prevent carbon monoxide build-up or a depletion of oxygen levels. Try not to use a gas-fired or kerosene heater in a confined space as the results could be deadly. “We urge communities to really take care when heating their homes this winter. Never forget the safety of your family and your neighbours – fires can rage out of control quickly,” Moahlodi concludes.

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How do I register? SA’s local government elections to Who can register?

You must: be a South African citizen; be at least 16 years old (you can only vote from age 18); and and have a green, bar-coded ID book; smartcard ID; or valid Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC).

To Register within South Africa When and where can I register?

Make an appointment to apply for registration during office hours at the local IEC office responsible for your voting district. Please always phone first to make an appointment.

What documents do I need to apply for registration?

By law, you must apply in person (no online or email registrations are permitted). Please bring your: green, bar-coded ID book; smartcard ID; or valid Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC).

No other forms of ID can be accepted. Only original documents (no copies) are accepted.

What happens when I apply?

Go to your local IEC office; Complete the registration form; Your identity document book is scanned; A barcoded sticker is pasted in your green ID book or on your valid Temporary Identity Certificate.

Please note that completing the form and receiving a barcoded sticker or receipt doesn't mean that you're registered, it only means that you've applied for registration. Your application must still be processed (may take up to 7 working days).

How do I know if or where I'm registered?

To check your registration details, you can: send an SMS with your ID number to 32810 (R1.00 per SMS); download our mobile app and enter your ID number; Check your voter registration details; or check at your local IEC office during office hours.

When do I have to re-register?

We continuously strive to provide a better voting experience for voters by ensuring accessibility to voting stations and trying to reduce long queues on Election Day. To help us achieve this, you need to re-register when: your home address changes (if you've moved a short distance, please see Moved since you registered? to find out how to check if your voting district has changed), or ; we inform you that your voting district boundaries have changed. Check your voter registration details to find out if you may have to re-register.

Important: During municipal elections and byelections, you must vote at the voting station where you are registered, so it is important to reregister whenever you move or your voting district boundaries change.

be held on October 27

Courtesy: SABC South Africans will be going to the polls for the local government elections on Wednesday, 27 October.

The Presidency announced the date in a media statement on Wednesday evening. This will be the sixth time under South Africa’s democratic dispensation that voters will elect leadership and public representatives at metropolitan, district and local level.

“The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will follow the necessary legal process to proclaim the date and undertake other requirements. The President urges eligible – and especially first-time voters – to ensure they are registered to participate in the elections which provide the basis for development and

service delivery closest to where citizens live,” reads the Presidency statement. The confirmation of the date ends speculation as to whether there would be a postponement of elections as proposed by the EFF. Lately, some opposition parties have been calling for the elections to be postponed, especially the EFF, which had proposed for the election to be held at a later date, due to COVID-19.

The EFF said most political parties were unable to properly campaign due to lockdown restrictions on holding gatherings. Political parties were, however, divided on the matter. While some supported the EFF’s call – others slammed it saying it would create a constitutional crisis for municipal governments.

Independent Candidates to contest election Communities will be able to vote this year for the first time for an independent candidate with no political alliance in the upcoming election. This follows last year’s Constitutional Court ruling that the Electoral Act was unconstitutional, a legal move that is set to change the political landscape in South Africa as it opens the door for independent candidates to stand for national and provincial elections without affiliation to any political party. people could now choose influential people in their communities to lead them and depoliticise council.

Section 15 (a) of the independent electoral commissions Act of 1996 allows for an organisation or movement to participate in municipal elections in a specific municipality, without being registered as a traditional political party with political party structures. Using this provision, residents can prepare for independent candidates to stand for election in various wards, while also registering as a conglomerate of independent candidates to gain the benefit of the proportional representation (PR) vote.

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Pet’s Corner

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Deur Danie Cronje

Pet Pic of the week

Kitchen delight

Jessica Loots van Bethlehem het rede om sie bietjie te pronk met haar pragtige Yorkshire Terrier, Angelique WhatsApp us your pet pictures to 073 446 2182. Gives us the name of your pet, the breed, what it loves to eat or do and your details too including the town where you reside.

Pet tip of the week Spaying/Neutering Sterilizing your pet prevents a host of health problems, including complicated pregnancies, and reduces the number of homeless animals.

Spaying your kitty (removing the uterus and ovaries) greatly reduces her risk for cervical cancer, eliminates the risk of ovarian cancer, and prevents her from going into "heat." That minimizes the chance that she'll stray from home in search of a partner, and any nearby male cats will be less aggressive (and they won't spray to mark their territory, something that benefits you and your furniture). Neutering your puppy helps alleviate aggression and roaming the neighborhood, and will prevent him from getting testicular cancer. Because spaying or neutering is surgery that requires general anesthesia, your pet will likely stay overnight at the vet's office for at least one night for observation and recuperation.

Chicken Pie with a twist!

Elevate homemade chicken pie from ho-hum to heavenly with this local-is-lekker recipe.

Ingredients: Herb dumplings 250g chicken gizzards 2 cups (500ml) self-raising flour 2 tbsp (30ml) flour 80g butter, chopped 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil 1 handful of parsley, chopped 250g bacon, sliced 60g cheddar cheese 2 onions, chopped ⅔ cup (19 ml) milk 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 egg yolk, beaten 1 tbsp (15ml) tomato paste 2 bay leaves 1 handful of parsley, chopped 3 cups (750ml) chicken stock 150g chicken hearts 250g chicken livers, chopped Method: Preheat oven to 180˚C. Heat oil in an oven-proof pan.

Toss gizzards in flour to coat and add to the hot pot to brown.

Add the bacon, onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes. Stir through the chicken hearts, tomato paste, bay leave and parsley. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add the chicken livers and set aside.

Meanwhile, to make the dumplings, place flour in a large bowl. Rub butter into the flour.

Stir in the parsley and 40g cheese. Add milk. Knead until a dough forms. Roll mixture into golf-sized balls.

Place dumplings on top of the chicken. Brush with egg and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until dumplings are golden.

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What’s on Wat gebeur waar?

“Waarom sien jy die splinter raak wat in jou broer se oog is, maar die balk in jou eie oog merk jy nie op nie?” (Matt. 7:3) Soos wat ek die vrae wat Jesus in die evangelies vra opsoek en oordink, het ek dié een bly uitskuif. Ek moet bely dat ek eintlik hierdie vraag van Jesus heeltemal wou oorslaan. Ek was nie regtig lus om iets hieroor te sê nie. Ek is skaam omdat ek een van dié is wat met ’n yslike stuk hout in my oog rondloop en wat sal ek sê as Jesus dié vraag vir my moet vra? Moenie oordeel nie, sê vers 1.

Hoekom zoom mens dan so in op die splinter in jou man, of jou vriend of jou suster se oog, hoekom soek jy so graag na splinters in bekendes, politici en ander hoëlui se lewens (en dan verlekker jy jou as jy iets kry)? Ek het nou vandag baie hieroor gewonder. Is dit ons gebrek aan genade en meegevoel? Is dit omdat ons geen deernis en jammerte het nie? Is dit omdat ons onsself hoër ag as iemand anders? Is dit omdat ons hoop dat die fokus op ander se foute en flaters dalk die aandag so bietjie van die balk in my eie oog sal aftrek? Kom dit dalk uit ons eie minderwaardigheid of jaloesie? Is dit omdat ons vir onsself ’n regters-troontjie opgerig het van waar ons oordeel en vinger wys en wraak neem? Kyk ’n bietjie na daai balk in jou oog. Hy maak jou blind. Hy verhoed dat jy dinge sien vir wat dit is. Hy verhoed dat jy jou eie lewe beoordeel, ondersoek en toets.

Hy maak dat jy geveinsde, skynheilige, huigelaar genoem word. As jy dalk, soos ek, skuldig is, kom ons klim van daai troontjie af, ondersoek ons eie doen en late, ons eie motiewe, ons eie foute en sondes. Kom ons bely, laat staan en maak reg. Kom ons gaan dan versigtig nader en help ons broer sagkens en met groot sorg, met baie meegevoel en empatie, met ’n “spirit of meekness” (soos wat Gal 6:1 sê) om die splinter uit sy oog te verwyder. “Council him and help him, but do not judge him”, het iemand gesê. Mag die Here ons daarmee help. ~ Wilna Botha

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Stacking up the new Kia Rio against its older sibling

Is the updated fourth generation Kia Rio an upgrade from its predecessor? We recently got to spend some time with the new Rio where we were able to stack it up to its preceding sibling that arguably catalysed a rebirth for the brand not only in Mzansi but globally too.

Although Kia, the largest manufacturer and exporter of vehicles from South Korea, has been in existence since 1944, our local market only got to experience what the Seoul based marque had to offer in 1997. The first generation Rio was introduced two years later, just before the turn of the century but was ridiculed for its poor build quality and driving experience. In more recent generations, the Rio nameplate has evolved and improved over the years and has turned out to be a strong local contender that has helped carry the brand, specifically in the past decade. The third generation, according to sales numbers, was the most successful of its kind averaging just under half a million units per annum since its inception in 2011. It is one of the cars that led to the upward sales trend of the brand and elevated the perception to consumers with improvements in styling, safety and comfort. The most recent fourth generation, originally released in 2017 has not fared as well, with annual sales numbers just above half that of its predecessor. Even with the mid-cycle refresh from 2020, the restyled offering can’t seem to generate the same momentum from before. So why exactly is that?

The third generation set the benchmark high. It was an affordable, quirky, funky and young-at-heart subcompact car that was easily accessible and comfortable to drive. Perfectly suited and priced for yuppies or students. Its stylish exterior and comfortable cabin could be paired with a selection of petrol and diesel engines with an assortment of trims according to budget, although the local market was only afforded with petrol motors. Our time was spent with the more modestly priced but less kitted-out 1.4 LS variant mated to a conventional automatic 6-speed gearbox. From the

outside, the updated range has undergone extremely minor changes with a reprofiled bumper and updated grille. It is still distinguishable and easily recognisable as a Rio from the modish design legacy from the preceding third generation shape. This is a good thing, it is one of the better looking contenders in the B-hatchback segment but the styling has the same issue as the rest of the car. Kia seems to have rested on their laurels with no significant progress from its predecessor. Naturally, the new generation includes well integrated technology and creature comforts that were not obtainable a decade ago. The facelifted derivatives all feature a suitably sized 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system which has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.

Standard USB charging ports can be found in the front and the back of the cabin, while Bluetooth connectivity and streaming is available through the infotainment display which reverberates via 4 speakers and 2 tweeters around the cabin, even on the base models. In comparison to its predecessor, the quality and solid interior materials make for a welcome improvement while retaining its durable nature for years to come. That being said, there is an abundance of hard plastic on the LS model, but subtle leather details are standard on the more expensive derivatives. The dashboard and drivers dials are sensibly laid out and intuitive to use, but seem to be a simplified evolution to its predecessor’s interior which I prefer, particularly the scoped speedometer and rev-counter. Despite some vacant buttons reserved for higher end units, the interior was still a comfortable place to spend time in, with both drivers and passengers furnished with upscale spaciousness and amenities. While the new platform that the fourth generation Rio is built upon is sharper and more rigid in handling, it comes at the compromise of additional weight coming in at as much as 50 kilograms. This does not sound like very much but the 1.4-litre motor with a maximum power output of 73kW (6kW

less than before) can often feel lethargic when paired with the limited air pressure at Johannesburg altitude making it feel less spritely than its predecessor.

The conventional 6-speed automatic gearbox trundles around comfortably with the occasional jerk and does the job without much complaint. I would personally recommend the manual option with the same number of cogs which makes the motor feel alive and controlled. The brakes are sharp and direct with immediate response from pedal input like before but the lower end derivatives have interestingly enough done away with rear discs from the previous generation and now incorporates drum brakes. The fuel economy on the Rio for combined driving is rated just below 8l/100km while we saw just over that amount from our travels. A number which is simply too high if it is competing with the smaller displaced turbocharged variants from Ford and VW. The salvation of this funky looking Kia offering is its price tag, with our model priced at just under R310 000 with a fair amount of standard equipment, it is competitively positioned in one of the more cut throat segments in our local car market.

Regardless of price, I would opt for a derivative with the projection headlights which provide more night-time visibility than the outdated halogen reflector counterparts.

Having driven the previous generation Rio while I was still a student and epitomising the typical young driver that it was intended for, I had an excitement of experiencing what the latest offering was all about. While it feels much the same as before, inadvertently supplementing my nostalgia, I can’t help but feel that it was not enough of a step forward living in the grand shadow cast by its older sibling. However, this is still a great car, one that is comfortable and familiar for just about anyone of your younger family members or immediate friends to become acquainted with and start blasting their music through.

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Cheetah Centre Small-Smith retires from Rugby

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Petro van Vrede in die Vrystaat , het 6,1 kg Cheetahs centre William Small-Smith has announced his retirement from rugby due to the effects of a serious head injury. The 29-year-old SmallKarp gevang in Vrede distrik by Smith, who played centre and wing for the Cheetahs, announced that he will Frikkiesrus, op Saterdag 13 Maart 2021

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be hanging up his boots following a 10-year professional career. After sustaining an injury during a Currie Cup match against the Sharks on 27 December 2020 in Bloemfontein, he has been medically advised to retire from from the game. The utility back joined Free State in 2016 and represented the Cheetahs in 91 matches (25 Currie Cup caps, five Super Rugby Unlocked appearances, 47 PRO14 games and 14 Super Rugby caps). He made his professional debut for the Blue Bulls at U21 level in 2011 and represented the side in seven Super Rugby and 15 Currie Cup matches, bringing his career total to 113 professional caps.

Small-Smith represented South Africa on the international platform, receiving gold medals as part of the Springboks Sevens team and the Junior Springboks.

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