BloemNuus 13 March 2025 by Novus Media

Oupa en kleindogter laat die speke sing

Shirlé van den Berg (links), ’n gr. 6-leerling van die Laerskool Universitas (Tjokkies) en haar oupa George van den Berg (regs) het Sondag 9 Maart die Kaapstad-fietstoer voltooi. Shirlé, wat onlangs van Jongensfontein in die Wes-Kaap na Bloemfontein verhuis het, was die jongste meisie wat aan dié wedren van 109 km deelgeneem het. Daar was tien inskrywings vir kinders jonger as 13 jaar en sy het vyfde in haar ouderdomsgroep gekom. Oupa George (70) het die fietswedren saam met haar voltooi.

Universitas makes technological breakthrough Robotics revolution

LIENTJIE MENTZ

The first multipurpose surgical robotic system in Southern Africa is now used at the Universitas Academic Hospital, giving surgeons the upper hand in the operating theatre.

The introduction of the Versius Surgical Robotics System is a groundbreaking moment for healthcare in South Africa.

This places Universitas at the forefront of medical innovation in Africa.

At the launch on Tuesday, 11 March, at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS), premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae said the use of the system will not only elevate the healthcare system in general but also positions the country as a key player in the development of advanced medical technologies in the region.

“The benefits of Versius are profound: patients will experience quicker recoveries and an earlier return to work, which ultimately leads to a healthier, more productive society,” she said.

“Moreover, the Versius system is designed with mobility and accessibility in mind. Its modular and scalable design allows it to fit seamlessly into any operating room without the need for major infrastruc-

ture changes.”

Prof. Hester Klopper, vice-chancellor and principal of the UFS, said the system helps specialists perform complex robotic-assisted surgeries with unprecedented accuracy.

“It will revolutionise how we train the next generation of health-care professionals,” she said.

“Our students and faculty will now have the unique opportunity to engage with a cutting-edge robotic system.”

A medical team went to Dubai in January to attend training in the use of the system.

Prof. Colin Noel, a general surgeon at Universitas, performed the first surgery with the system on 24 February.

From then to 6 March, nine procedures including radical prostatectomies and cholecystectomies were performed with the technology.

Prof. Freddie Claassen, an urologist at Universitas who has used the system in a radical prostatectomy , says the use of the robotic system holds many advantage to surgeons.

Claassen explains that the system imitates a fully functional arm with a hand, and can be used for a wide variety of surgeries.

“It is especially helpful when operating within the human pelvis. A surgeon would often have to stand for long hours in uncomfortable positions to

perform certain operations. This system will not only save time but also add a faster recovery time for patients.”

In a robotic surgery, a surgeon sits at a console in the theatre and can operate multiple arms of which one holds a high-definition camera.

“Before a surgeon can complete a surgery alone with the system, a proctor specialist will have to sign off on a surgeon’s skill. This will protect the patient, knowing that only qualified surgeons use the new system.”

One of the huge advantages of the system, is that it will enable better outcomes for patients, including shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and quicker recoveries. Surgeons will benefit from enhanced visual and tactile feedback during operations, enabling them to perform procedures more accurately and safely.

With Southern Africa being a critical hub for medical advancements, the adoption of this system has the potential to inspire other hospitals across the region to follow suit. This further raises the standard of care for patients and medical professionals alike.

“As we move forward, we will continue to promote societal transformation by bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical solutions,” Letsoha-Matae said.

Leaders set out to make amends

LIENTJIE MENTZ

With the setback the ANC experienced during the 2024 national and provincial elections, and in view of the 2026 municipal elections, Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa and an ANC Working Committee visited the Free State this past weekend.

Fikile Mbalula, secretary-general of the ANC, said at a news conference held at the Windmill Casino on Monday, 10 March, that the visit to the Free State was part of a national tour aimed at restoring public confidence in the ANC.

He said the renewal process was a direct response to the challenges facing the movement – which include declining public trust, inefficiencies in government, and the need to realign the ANC with the aspirations of the people.

Talking about the 2026 municipal elections in Mangaung, he said winning was not a given.

“We have to work for it,” he said.

In response to the high-profile ANC visit, Roy Jankielsohn, DA leader in the Free State, said it was a result of the self-inflicted political decay that has decimated the province.

The ANC in the Free State requested intervention from its national

structure as one of the outcomes in an internal report. Interventions that have failed include a Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) sub-committee that was responsible for addressing political education and cadre deployment.

Jankielsohn said the reliance on cadre deployment as an instrument of the National Democratic Revolution (NDR), while admitting the quality of cadres has deteriorated, remained the main reason for poor financial management and service delivery

collapse in provincial government departments and municipalities.

He said the continuous structural disintegration of the ANC as the governing party in the Free State had, through cadre deployment, manifested itself in all provincial, government and municipal administrations.

Mbalula said a skills audit of all senior municipal managers in the Free State was being conducted to ensure that qualified and competent individuals occupy key positions.

“The ANC will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections over competence. Only those who can effectively deliver services will be retained or appointed.”

Jankielsohn said the ANC in the Free State cannot self-correct, hence the visit from Ramaphosa and the National Working Committee (NWC).

“The ANC must drop cadre deployment and ideological political education and focus on building financial and administrative capacity among deployed cadres until the DA can replace them with competent individuals,” Jankielsohn said.

Mangaung: ‘begroting ’n belediging’

Terwyl die Mangaung-metro se uitstaande skuld meer as R9 miljard is, kan gekontrakteerde skuldinvorderaars tot soveel as R720 miljoen ontvang.

So sê die DA-raadslid Hardie Vivviers in ’n verklaring oor die metro se aansuiweringsbegroting, wat Vrydag 28 Februarie met ’n meerderheidstem deur die ANC op ’n spesiale raadsvergadering goedgekeur is.

DA-raadslid Frans Bothma het gesê die DA is bekommerd dat die begroting nie volhoubaar is nie en dat daar berekeningsfoute is.

Hy sê die metro het weer nie prioriteit gegee aan dienslewering nie.

Die DA het ook teen die aansuiweringsbegroting gestem weens kommer oor die wanbesteding van gelde.

In die vergadering het hy verwys na teenstrydighede tussen die voorlegging wat in die seksie 80 finansieskomitee

gedoen is, en die voorlegging wat in de raad voorgelê is.

Bothma het verwys na kommer oor vermindering van fondse vir menslike nedersettings, wat weer daartoe kan lei dat die metro staatstoelae,wat bewillig is om die tekort aan behuising aan te spreek, moet terugbetaal.

“Buitensporige oortydbetaling dreineer die metro se hulpbronne en kan maak dat die aansuiweringsbegroting nie genoeg fondse het nie,” het Bothma gesê.

Logan Kruger (ANC), die burgermeesterskomiteelid gemoeid met finansies, het in die raadsvergadering gesê die aansuiweringsbegroting is deur die nasionale tesourie goedgekeur en dat daar wel genoeg fondse is.

Bothma sê een van die kommerwekkende toewysings is meer as R10 miljoen vir regskoste.

Dit sluit betalings aan skuldinvorderaars in wat reeds kommissie van 8% vanaf die metro ontvang.

“As die DA in bewind was in die metro, sou ons die gelde wat nou misbruik word gebruik vir dienslewering en die menslike nedersettings-afdeling herstruktureer om geld reg te spandeer.

“Ons sou ook vaardige administrateurs aanstel wat effektiwiteit sou verhoog en toerekeningsvatbaar is,” het hy gesê.

PA-raadslid John de Bruin het in die vergadering gesê die aansuiweringsbegroting is ’n belediging.

De Bruin het spesifiek verwys na die R10 miljoen wat begroot is vir luukse voertuie vir amptenare en R50 miljoen vir veiligheidsdienste.

“Ons eis ’n begroting wat die inwoners van Mangaung dien en nie een wat ’n nalatenskap van verval laat nie.”

JONGSTE STATISTIEKE WYS VORDERING, OOK TERUGSLAE

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Hoewel daar met die aankondiging van die jongste misdaadstatistieke verwys is na ’n effense afname in die gevalle van moord in die Vrystaat, is die gevalle van ander kontakmisdade aansienlik hoër.

Jabu Mbalula, LUR vir gemeenskapsveiligheid, paaie en vervoer, het op 4 Maart op die bekendmaking van die polisie se misdaadstatistieke gesê daar was in die tydperk van Oktober tot Desember 2024

’n geringe afname in moordsake. Hoewel dit tien minder as teen dieselfde tyd in 2023 was, was daar steeds 76 slagoffers.

Die getal gevalle van poging tot moord, aanranding met die opset om ernstig te beseer en aanranding met die opset om te beseer, is aansienlik hoër.

In die Vrystaat is onder meer 52 gevalle meer van poging tot moord aangemeld.

In Mangaung was daar 128 gevalle van poging tot moord, 338 seksuele oortred-

ings en 95 meer gevalle van aanranding met die opset om ernstig te beseer. In Mangaung alleen was daar 1 256 sulke voorvalle in die drie maande van Oktober tot Desember.

Nog kommerwekkende statistieke behels verkragting, waarvan daar 252 voorvalle was – 32 meer as verlede jaar. Heelwat minder motorkapings (19) en minder huisroof (66) is kennelik in die laaste drie maande van verlede jaar aangemeld.

BUS ACCIDENT PROBE ONGOING

TEBOHO SETENA

An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident in which ten bus passengers died on the Free State’s N6 road.

Barbara Creecy, minister of Transport, said probing will reveal the cause of the fatal crash that involved a Volvo truck and the long-distance City-toCity passenger bus of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), addressing the media on Monday, 10 March.

The briefing followed her visit with Monyatso Mahlatsi, Free State MEC for Health, to assess the conditions of two persons still admitted at the Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein.

Creecy’s address included the progress made with the identification

of the ten deceased victims, and their bodies claimed by family. According to her, the two unidentified patients are in stable conditions, attributing this to treatment received for severe injuries sustained during the accident which occurred early in the morning on Wednesday, 5 March. The two adults, who underwernt surgeries performed at the hospital’s trauma unit, are part of the 33 passengers who boarded the Prasa bus.

“Based on medical reports of medical staff, we remain hopeful the two patients will make a full recovery. Prasa has provided extensive support to the inured passengers, families as well as those who sadly lost their loved ones. Support included site visit, transport, accommodation, repatriation of the remains and trauma counselling,” said Creecy.

Addressing the media are, from the left, Polediso Motsoe (secretary-general of the ANC in the Free State), Fikile Mbalula (secretary-general of the ANC), and Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri (national spokesperson for the ANC). The party aims to restore the public’s confidence in the ANC. Photos: Lientjie Mentz

Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa at the Windmill Casino on Monday. He did not address the media and left right after the ANC’s meeting with local leadership.

Raak speel-speel jou tafels baas

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Twee kreatiewe Bloemfonteiners wil dit vir kinders pret maak om wiskunde te leer.

Morgan Pelser het ’n onderneming begin Tablo Math Games wat kinders die basiese maal- en deelsomme leer in die vorm van 'n bordspeletjie.

Sy sê die idee van die bordspeletjie het begin toe sy haar kleinboet moes help met tafels net voor hy laerskool toe moes gaan.

“Dit is vervelig om jou tafels soos 'n papagaai te leer en my ma het my gevra om dit op 'n prettige manier vir hom te leer.”

Uit hierdie eenvoudige begin, het 'n onderneming ontwikkel en groei steeds.

Sy verduidelik die bordspeletjie bestaan uit 'n speelbord met gekleurde kaartjies met syfers op, wat spelers gebruik om hul kennis van vermenigvuldiging te toets.

“Die doel van die speletjie is om al die kaartjies op die regte plekke op die bord te pak. As daar twee spelers is, pak een die rooi kaartjies en een die blou kaartjies en kyk wie het aan die einde die meeste kleur kaartjies op die bord wat korrek gepak is. 'n Kind kan ook alleen teen tyd speel.”

Een speler speel met die geel kaartjies en twee spelers speel met blou en rooi kaartjies.

Morgan sê hulle het die speletjie aan ses skole in Heidedal beskikbaar gestel en dit werk wonderlik om kinders se wiskunde-vaardighede te verbeter.

Die volgende stap was om die speletjie ook vir gesiggestremde kinders toeganklik te maak. Hier het die paralimpiese atleet, Louzanne Coetzee ’n groot bydrae gemaak. Louzanne het

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Louzanne Coetzee en Morgan Pelser by die wiskunde-speletjie Tablo. Foto: Lientjie Mentz

die speletjie in Braille vertaal. Hulle het 'n volledige bord in Braille gebou. Kinders kan dus nou die Braille-bord gebruik om op dieselfde manier die speletjie te speel. “Ons wil dié speletjie aan skole soos Bartimea Spesiale Skool in Thaba Nchu en ook skole soos Thiboloha Spesiale Skool in Qwaqwa beskikbaar stel om leerlinge se wiskunde-vaardighede te verbeter,” veruidelik Louzanne. Rig navrae by Morgan by 066-590-0730 of stuur ’n e-pos na morganpelser1@gmail.com.

AFRIKAANS 100: KOM VIER SAAM FEES

Op 8 Mei vanjaar vier Afrikaans sy eeufees as amptelike taal en jy is genooi. Daar is alles van musiekkonserte tot kuiers om lang tafels om hierdie mylpaal in Afrikaans te vier.

Afrikaans is veel, veel ouer as ’n honderd jaar, maar op 8 Mei 1925 het dit, naas

Engels, een van Suid-Afrika se amptelike tale geword en ná 1994 het dit daardie status behou. Dis een van die jongste wêreldtale en het in die relatiewe kort geskiedenis een van die mees dinamiese tale geword. Dis ’n taal wat steeds groei, skep en blom in al sy diversiteit. Afrikaans is inklusief en vriendelik, mededeelsaam en almal se taal wat hom praat.

Die Afrikaans 100-fees skop op 8 Mei in Kaapstad af, maar die fees maak ook ’n draai in die Paarl, Genadendal en Pretoria.

Uit die mond, ’n musikale viering van die Afrikaanse taal, moet nie misgeloop word nie Met Amanda Strydom, Coenie de Villiers, Emo Adams, Fraz er Barry, Lynelle Kenned en Nicole Holm beloof hierdie om ’n uitsonderlike viering van Afrikaanse musiek te wees Die konserte is op 10 en 11 Mei in Durbanville en op 28 en 29 Mei in Pretoria.

Op 8 en 9 Mei word daar drie langtafels gehou – een elk in die Bo-Kaap, die Paarl en Genadendal. Kom trek jou stoel nader en kuier in Afrikaanse met kos wat die masala, malvapoeding en mebos op jou tong gaan laat dans

Vir die volledige program en ’n skakel na Tixsa waar jy kaartjies kan koop, gaan na afrikaans100.org en klik op feesprogram.

Wil jy graag betrokke raak by Afrikaans 100? Op die webblad is daar ook ’n skakel waar jy meer kan uitvind. Daar is ook verskeie artikels, onderhoude en interessante feite oor ons wonderskone Afrikaans

Besoek vandag nog afrikaans100.org of volg Afrikaans 100 op alle sosiale mediaplatfor ms.

Kleuters van Saailand lag en

dans met Piet Tandemuis

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Die kleuters by die Saailand-kleuterskool in Gardeniapark het lekker saamgelag en gedans toe Piet Tandemuis by die skool kom kuier het.

Saam met Piet Tandemuis en die span van Solidariteit Helpende Hand, het ds. Wimpie Raadt van die Evangelies Gereformeerde kerk en die studente van die Seminarie ook by Saailand kom kuier.

Chantell van Wijk van Solidariteit Helpende Hand sê met dié organisasie se Kosblikkieprojek, wat behoeftige kinders se magies by skole reg oor die land heen vol hou, het hulle besef dat baie kinders nie weet hoe om mooi vir hul tande te sorg nie.

Dit is hoe Piet Tandemuis gebore is en met sy boodskap oral heen reis om vir kinders te leer tande borsel en vlos.

“Die kinders hier by Saailand is baie slim en weet alles van tandeborsel en selfs van vlos,” sê Chanell.

“By ander skole is Piet Tandemuis se boodskap waardevol om kinders te help om 'n gesonde leefstyl te handhaaf.”

In Bloemfontein het Helpende Hand hande gevat met dié kerk wat met 'n oulike poppekas vir kinders vertel dat Jesus mense se harte genees.

Oupa, Bekkie, Leeu, Donkie, Reinhardt en Mnr. Weet Alles het Dinsdag saam met Piet Tandemuis gehelp om kinderharte bly te maak.

Ná die pret van die poppe, het elke kleuter boonop ’n baie lekker broodjie gekry.

Piet Tandemuis het Dinsdag by die Saailand-kleuterskool in Gardeniapark gekuier. Foto: Lientjie Mentz

Story shines a light

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Pacofs, in collaboration with HDS Entertainment, presents the production Life After Tears at the Andre Huguenet Theatre this week.

This multi-disciplinary theatre production that shatters the silence around gender-based violence (GBV)

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OMBUDSMAN

sparks empathy and understanding.

As the production explores a transformative journey from heartbreak to hope and resilience, it ignites a beacon of courage, weaving a poignant narrative that inspires a call to action.

The first showing in 2024 was a sold-out affair, with audiences still asking for more.

The piece is written, produced, and directed by Zane Muller, boasting an

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incredible cast, including Boipelo Monnamorwe, Elrico Plaatjies, Lebo Lepoqo, Luyanda Mkhonjwa, Michelle Kwalepe, Mou Mpota, Oageng Thejane and Omphile Sebolai.

The production will start at 18:30, daily, from 13 to 15 March.

Tickets cost R100, with groups of five or more paying R80 at Pacofs. Call 051-477-7771 for more information.

Dr. Francis Galloway bied ’n persoonlike blik op Breyten Breytenbach: woordenaar woordnar aangebied deur die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns by die Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkundige Museum en Navorsingsentrum. Die praatjie begin om 18:00. Bespreek vooraf deur ’n e-pos na annelien.naln@gmail.com te stuur.

Prof. Alicia Sheriff will give a talk on the latest oncology research at 10:30 at the University of the Third Age (U3A) meeting at the Sewe Damme Hall. Members pay an entry fee of R10 and guests R20. Call Pam Gradwell on 083-2536293 for more information.

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An exhibit of note awaits at Oliewenhuis

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Works of the renowned artist Simon Venter will be on show at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum from today, 13 March, until Sunday, 4 May.

Venter is a self-taught artist whose practice explores the human condition, the interconnectedness of individuals, and the evolving relationship between tradition and technological progress.

Over the past nine years, he has developed a distinct visual language that merges Christian iconography with diverse art movements, past and present, creating thought-provoking works that engage with themes of identity, spirituality, and modernity.

The solo exhibition, Mythologies of Time, is a compelling exploration of the intersections between history, human existence, and technology.

The exhibition delves into the ways in which history and technology shape human perception, questioning the narratives we construct around progress and innovation.

Through a fusion of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated imagery and meticulous hand-rendered techniques, Venter challenges the role of AI in creative production. His work positions AI as a mechanical mirror, capable of mimicking but never truly capturing the depth of human artistic expression. Central to his body of work is the recurring representation of permanence and change.

Drawing inspiration from memento mori traditions, Venter reflects on the impermanence of life, emphasising the irreplaceable nature of embodied experience, historical continuity, and existential reflection in artistic practice.

The exhibition invites viewers into a thought-provoking dialogue about tradition in an era of rapid technological advancement.

By weaving together elements of mythology, art history, and digital intervention, Mythologies of Time stands as a testament to the enduring significance of human creativity in an increasingly digitised landscape.

The exhibition opens at 18:00, and a walkabout event is scheduled for Friday at 11:00

Jasmynlaan 3, Gardeniapark aan. Handgemaakte produkte en kos sal te koop wees en daar sal ook optredes deur die kinders wees.

The Rapsody Orchestra presents Mozart Masterpieces conducted by Heinrich Lategan, at 19:00 in the Odeion on the campus of the University of the Free State. Tickets cost R100 and R50, and are available on quicket.co.za or at the door.

Recycling Collection in Westdene from 09:00 to 11:00 in the park in Brill Street and Haarburger Crescent. Direct enquiries to 071-348-5353.

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FRIDAY, 28 MARCH

Westdene Street Market on the sportfields of the St Andrew School in Reid Street.

Herfs-aandmark by die Langenhovenmark. Rig navrae oor stalletjies by 084-919-1676.

Die CVO Dankbaar-skool bied 'n manne-aand met Fatman aan. Kaartjies kos R400 of R3 200 vir 'n tafel van agt. Glas en potjiekos ingesluit. Die geleentheid begin om 18:00 vir 18:30. Bespreek by 083-256-9691.

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Kontak BloemNuus se ombudsman oor klagtes. Stuur alle klagtes, navrae of voorstelle oor die inhoud van die koerant aan ons ombudsman, George Claassen, by 021-851-3232 of na george.claassen@media24.com. Geen redaksionele materiaal of advertensie mag gereproduseer word sonder die toestemming van Media24 nie (artikel 12(7), Wet op Kopiereg 1978).

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Dan Patlansky tree om 20:00 in die Aasvoëlklub op. Kaartjies kos R150 en is beskikbaar deur 084-559-8991 te skakel.

Rhapsody in Bloem bied ’n Piekiniek@Drakensberglaan 40 aan. Gaste word genooi om hul eie piekniekmandjies en stoele te bring vir die vertoning wat om 18:00 op die hoewe in Spitskop begin. Francois en Tilla Henkins, Hans Potgieter, Anton Esterhuyse, Martinette Spoelstra, Levert Solomons en Jani Marais tree op. Kaartjies kos R100 en is beskikbaar deur 082-824-5507 te skakel.

Spoegwolf en Koos Kombuis tree by Be Human op. Kaartjies kos R250 op quicket.co.za. Hekke open om 18:00.

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Die Bloemfontein Tuisonderriggemeenskap bied van 08:00 tot 13:00 ’n mark by die kerkgebou van die Lig-gemeente in

Die Nederduitsch Hervormde kerk in Karl Kielblockstraat, Langenhovenpark, bied ’n Windpompfees van vroegdag af aan. Daar is braaivleis, kerrie-en-rys, varsgebak, en ander lekkertes te koop. Bel ds. Jaco Dreyer by 083-444-0120.

Once upon a time in Spain, ’n vertoning met Tango Etc., Jacobus Silwer, Emily Dangwa, Thuso Stoffel en Maryke van Heerden begin om 17:30 vir 18:00 by Villa Avianto. Kaartjies kos R400 en sluit ’n ete bestaande uit sangria, tapas en churros in. Daar is ook ’n kaartjie net vir die konsert teen R250. Bespreek deur 072-726-8052 te skakel.

WEDNESDAY, 26 MARCH

The Road to Mecca by Athol Fugard and under production of Niel van Niekerk will be on show for three days until 28 March ath the Doxa Deo Hall in Fichardtpark. This is a production by the ATKV-tak Gemeenskapsteater and DEVN Productions. Tickets cost R100 on phoenixpro.co.za. No children younger than 13 years.

Skietdag-ope by die Be Human-skietbane op Middelwater van 09:00 tot 12:00. Skiet met posliga-handgewere en semi-outomatiese gewere. Inskrywings sluit om 11:30. Rig navrae aan Pieter du Preez by 079-528-9217.

SATURDAY, 12 APRIL

Night Market at Modenso Park. Come and enjoy a market, train rides, food, Easter egg hunt, and much more.

Inskrywings van eenmalige konserte; kuns- en leefstyl-werksessies; gesellighede en die optrede van kunstenaars en gassprekers; vroue-oggende; en ander geleenthede ten bate van niewinsgewende instansies, verskyn weekliks gratis in BloemNuus se dagboek. Stuur inskrywings met inligting, kontakname en -nommers, Maandae teen 12:00 per WhatsApp na 083-709-0809 of na lientjie.mentz@media24.com.

The actors in the Life After Tears production at the Andre Huguenet Theatre from 13 to 15 March. From the left is, front: Luyanda Mkhonjwa and Michelle Kwalepe; back: Omphile Sebolai, Lebo Lepoqo, Oageng Thejane, Boipelo Monnamorwe, Mou Mpota and Elrico Plaatjies.

Walter, oils on canvas.

Simon Venter’s Journey to the Underworld, oils on canvas.

The assumption, oils on canvas.

Childhood Asth Study

Attention parents of children aged 6 to less than 12 years old with asthma

We are looking for participants to take part in a clinical study to assess if a new daily inhaled medication for asthma could be more eﬀective and improve the control of asthma in children.

Who is the study for?

To be considered for this study, your child must:

• Be at least 6 years old, and less than 12 years old.

• Have had asthma for at least 12 months.

Vooruitgang gunstig

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Die oudste woonbuurtvereniging in Bloemfontein gaan nie net van krag na krag nie, dit skep toenemend werk terwyl die netheid van die woonbuurt en veiligheid van inwoners groot voorkeursake bly.

Jacques Meiring, bestuurder van die Fichardtpark-woonbuurtvereniging (FWA), sê die vereniging is uit nood gebore en het toenemend ontwikkel tot ’n volhoubare onderneming.

Die sukses van die FWA wat omgewingsbewaring betref, is duidelik uit die nasionale prys wat die vereniging verlede jaar as Petco se wenner van die beste gemeenskapsherwinningprojek in die land ontvang het.

Herwinning speel al baie jare ’n groot rol en gaan danksy die wengeld in dié kompetisie daartoe bydra dat die herwinningsfunksie selfs nog verder uitbrei.

Meiring verduidelik 25 mobiele herwinningstrollies word nou spesiaal gebou wat die vodderapers (pickers) wat informele herwinning doen, sal kan gebruik.

Hy sê sedert die gereelde herwinning begin het en daar selfs sewe herwinningstasies by bejaardesorgsentrums ingerig is, is mense baie meer bewus van die waarde van herwinning tuis. Die FWA reël ook op die tweede en laaste Saterdag van elke maand ‘n herwinningspunt by die Fichardtpark-bilioteek se parkeerterrein.

Een van die nuwe lyne wat nou ook hier herwin word, is huishoudelike gifstowwe wat inwoners na die herwinningsdae kan bring.

Die parke en verkeerseilande in groot dele van die suide van Bloemfontein is die afgelope tyd deur die FWA se span netjies gemaak. In net 11 werksdae is 39 parke se gras gesny. Dit sluit die 26 parke in Fichardtpark in wat twee keer 'n maand met ’n trekker gesny word, asook die parke in Hospitaalperk en dié van die De Fleursig-woonbuurtvereniging in Fleurdal, Uitsig en Genl. de Wet.

“Ons hou ook die groot groen gebiede van Benaderylaan se brug tot by die Hoërskool Sand du Plessis in Pasteurrylaan in Hospitaalpark en tussen Du Plooysingel en die treinspoor in Fichardtpark netjies.”

Hy sê die Hospitaalpark-woonbuurtvereniging wat aan Fichardtpark grens, groei vinnig omdat inwoners die voordele sien.

In Januarie was die voorkombare misdaad in Fichardtpark ook 50% minder as dieselfde tyd in 2024.

“Ons kry baie goeie samewerking van die Parkweg-polisiestasie en die gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum sektor 5. Daar is ook ’n samewerkingsooreenkoms met vyf veiligheidsmaatskappye in die stad.”

Die FWA het reeds 571 radios wat inwoners en ondernemings met die kontrolekamer verbind.

“Al die skole en hospitale in die woonbuurt is op die radiostelsel en daar is ook al 30 radios in Hospitaalpark,” sê Meiring.

“Ons gaan ook nou begin met 'n nuwe opleidingsprogram waar vier junior gemeenskapsbestuurders opgelei kan word wat dan in die woonburt met die werklading kan help. Dit is 'n droom van my om op so ’n manier werk te skep,” vertel Jacques.

• Be able to properly use an inhaler to take the study medicine

• Additional testing will be done at the site to conﬁrm if your child qualiﬁes to participate in this study

Where will this clinical study take place?

You will be under the care of clinical research doctors IATROS INTERNATIONAL facility for this study

For more information or to express interest, please contact the site team on the details below:

IATROS International 051-4440037

Patient recruitment

Sr Rita van Rooyen Cell: 072 805 6228

Sr Antonette Swanepoel Cell: 072 216 5973

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Vanjaar was dit die beurt van leerlinge van die Laerskool Onze Rust, Martie du Plessis en die Dr. Böhmer-vaardigheidskool om meer te leer oor hoe skape geskeer word.

Die skaapskeerdemonstrasie wat deel vorm van Bloemskou se program by skole en in samewerking met die Nasionale Wolkwekersvereniging aangebied word het van Dinsdag af elke dag by een van die skole gekuier. Bloemskou bied jaarliks verskeie geleenthede aan kinders om meer te leer oor die omgewing, landbou en waar dit wat ons eet en dra vandaan kom.

You will be under the care of clinical research doctors at the IATROS INTERNATIONAL facility for this study.

Herman Maartens, bestuurder van OVK skeerdiens en lid van die nasionale skeerkampioenskap-komitee, het die skeerdemonstrasies aangebied. Dit behels hoofsaaklik die skeer van skape, eers met die hand en dan met die masjien. Daarna word die twee skeermetodes in kompetisie met mekaar aangebied. Algemene inligting word deurgegee aan die kinders en die proses van waar die wol gespin en gebrei word, word verduidelik. Die kinders kry ook die geleentheid om aan die wol te vat en vrae te vra. Die skeerders wat tydens die demonstrasies te sien was, is van die beste in die land. Die nasionale skaapskeer- en wolhanteringskampioenskap vind vanjaar tydens Bloemskou op 25 en 26 April in die skeerkompleks, plaas. Bloemskou vind van 25 Maart tot 3 Mei plaas en bied ’n groot verskeidenheid uitstallings, aktiwiteite en kunstenaars.

Susan van Eck en Jacques Meiring in die FWA se kontrolekamer waar al die paaie wat by Fichardtpark inkom, gemoniteer word.

Elmarie Prinsloo (links) by Biggy (Bloemskou se gelukbringer) by ’n paar van Martie du Plessis se leerlinge met Bloemskou se besoek aan die skool. Foto: Lientjie Mentz

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Skole in Bloemfontein staan die kans om ’n groot prys te wen in AfriForum se vullisuitdaging-kompetisie.

Dié skole daag mekaar uit om vullis in te samel en terselfdertyd Bloemfontein netjies te hou. Die skool wat die meeste vullis teen 21 Maart insamel wen R15 000.

AfriForum het verlede week met die organisasie se nuwe vullisverwyderingsvragmotor besoek aan ’n paar skole in Bloemfontein afgelê om die

kompetisie bekend te stel.

Die kompetisie moedig leerlinge aan om herwinbare, droë vullis in vullissakke in te samel.

Alle vullissakke moet dan by die skool ingehandig word waarna AfriForum se vullisverwyderingsvragmotor dit deurlopend sal oplaai en tel om uiteindelik die wenskool te bepaal.

Daar is ook R5 000 op die spel vir die leerling wat die meeste vullis insamel.

Die kompetisie is deel van AfriForum se jarelange stryd teen die Mangaung-metro se swak dienslewering, veral wat betref vullisverwydering.

Carien Bloem, AfriForum se hoof

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van onderwysprojekte, sê die projek is leersaam en sal leerlinge motiveer om meer omgewingsbewus te wees. “Dit moedig ook gesonde kompetisie tussen deelnemende skole in die omgewing aan. Ons sien uit na ’n skoner Bloemfontein – en vertrou dat die leerlinge aan die einde van die kompetisie, wat terselfdertyd ’n skoonmaakprojek is, sal voortgaan om hul omgewing skoon te hou,” sê Bloem.

Die kompetisie loop op Vrydag 21 Maart ten einde.

Skole in Bloemfontein wat nog wil deelneem, kan ’n e-pos stuur na onderwys@afriforum.co.za stuur.

KOPANONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY: MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAWS, 2015: CATEGORY 1 APPLICATION

It is hereby notified in terms of section 49 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law 2015, that an application as set out in the Schedule has been lodged at the Kopanong Local Municipality by the agent as identified in the Schedule. The relevant documents and information including plans are available for inspection during office hours (07:30-16:30) at Kopanong Municipal Office, 20 Louw Street, Trompsburg, as well as at the office of African Planning Solutions, 34 Manie Road, Unit 16 Colonial Boulevard Rietvalleirand 1081, between 07:30-16:30 hours.

Any person who wishes to provide comments, objections, or representations to the granting of the proposed application, must submit such written comments, objections, or representations together with the reasons therefor and their e-mail address, postal address, street address and telephone number(s) to Eric Phaku, town planning official of the Kopanong Municipality at Private Bag X23, Trompsburg, or E-mail phakueric77@gmail.com.

Any person who cannot write may, during office hours, visit the office of Eric Phaku at the Kopanong Municipality, where the responsible official will assist such person by transcribing their objections, comments of representations. Comments, objections or representations referred to above must reach the abovementioned office not later than 16:00 on MONDAY 14 APRIL 2025.

All relevant parties will be notified in writing of the inspection and hearing date. Please note that any objections that are received after the closing date will be disregarded.

SCHEDULE

FAURESMITH: SUBDIVISION 10 OF THE FARM DORPS GRONDEN OF FAURESMITH NO. 167 - CATEGORY 1 APPLICATIONPROPOSED TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT: 269 ERVEN

Subdivision 10 of the Farm Dorps Gronden of Fauresmith No. 167, situated at Fauresmith, for the subdivision of the said properties, town establishment consisting of ±1057 erven and streets, as well as rezoning, to enable the applicant to establish a town on the proposed subdivided property

Agent Contact Details Owner Contact Details

Company Name and Surname

African Planning Solutions (Pty) Ltd A.B. van der Linde

Company Name and Surname Kopanong Local Municipality E. Phaku

Postal address 34 Manie Road, Unit 16 Postal address 20 Louw Street Trompsburg 9913

8839 083 Cellphone

E-mail address riaan@apsplanning.co.za E-mail address phakueric@gmail.com

Physical address

34 Manie Road, Unit 16 Physical address 20 Louw Street Trompsburg 9913

MUNISIPALE KENNISGEWING KOPANONG PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT: VERORDENINGE OP MUNISIPALE GRONDGEBRUIKSBEPLANNING, 2015: KATEGORIE 1 AANSOEK

iermee word ingevolge artikel 49 van die Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanningsverordening, 2015, bekend gemaak dat 'n aansoek soos uiteengesit in die Bylae by die Kopanong Plaaslike Munisipaliteit ingedien is deur die agent soos in die Bylae geïdentifiseer Die relevante dokumente en inligting insluitend planne is beskikbaar vir insae gedurende kantoorure (07:30-16:30) by Kopanong Munisipale Kantoor Louwstraat 20, Trompsburg, asook by die kantoor van African Planning Solutions, 34 Manie Road, Unit 16 Colonial Boulevard Rietvalleirand 1081, tussen 07:30-16:30 uur Enige persoon wat ten opsigte van die toestaan van die voorgestelde aansoek kommentaar het of beswaar wil maak of vertoë wil rig, moet sodanige skriftelike kommentaar besware of vertoë tesame met die redes daarvoor en hul e-posadres, posadres, straatadres en telefoonnommer(s) stuur aan Eric Phaku, stadsbeplanningsbeampte van die Kopanong Munisipaliteit, by Privaatsak X23, Trompsburg, of epos phakueric77@gmail.com. Enige persoon wat nie kan skryf nie, kan gedurende kantoorure die kantoor van Eric Phaku by die Kopanong Munisipaliteit besoek, waar die verantwoordelike beampte sodanige persoon behulpsaam sal wees met die opstel van besware, kommentaar of vertoë. Kommentaar besware of vertoë waarna hierbo verwys word, moet bogenoemde kantoor nie later nie as 16:00 op MAANDAG 14 APRIL 2025 bereik.

Die betrokke partye sal skriftelik in kennis gestel word van die inspeksie- en verhoordatum. Neem asseblief kennis dat enige besware wat na die sluitingsdatum ontvang word, nie in ag geneem sal word nie.

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FAURESMITH: ONDERAFDELING 10 VAN DIE PLAAS DORPS GRONDEN VAN FAURESMITH NR. 167 - KATEGORIE 1 AANSOEKVOORGESTELDE DORPSIGTIGTING: 269 ERWE EN STRATE Onderverdeling 10 van die Plaas Dorps Gronden van Fauresmith No. 167, geleë te Fauresmith, vir die onderverdeling van die gemelde eiendomme, en stigting van 'n dorp van ±269 Erwe, plus strate, asook die hersonering ten einde die applikant in staat te stel om dorp te stig op die voorgestelde onderverdeelde eiendom.

Kontakbesonderhede van Agent Kontakbesonderhede van Eienaar

Firma Naam en Van African Planning Solutions (Pty) Ltd A.B. van der Linde Firma Naam en Van

AfriForum se nuwe vullisverwyderingsvragmotor.

SKOU SPOG MET WIFI

Besoekers aan vanjaar se Bloemskou, met die tema “Karnaval”, gaan met ’n splinternuwe ervaring verras word.

Almal wat die skou van 25 April tot 3 Mei besoek, sal toegang tot gratis WiFi hê.

Bloemskou beskik nou oor van die beste WiFi-infrastruktuur, met veelvuldige punte oor die terrein heen.

Dat gaan ’n vinnige en betroubare internetdiens verseker. Besoekers sal in die wandellane, kuierruimtes, uitstalsale en vermaakruimtes hiervan gebruik kan maak.

Hiermee sal Bloemskou en WIRUlink verseker die verbinding van uitstallers, boere, telers, besigheidslui, studente, families en besoekers is vanjaar uitstaande.

Vir meer inligting, skakel 051-448-9894 of besoek bloemskou.co.za.

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KOPANONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY: MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAWS, 2015: CATEGORY 1 APPLICATION

It is hereby notified in terms of section 49 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, that an application as set out in the Schedule has been lodged at the Kopanong Local Municipality by the agent as identified in the Schedule. The relevant documents and information including plans are available for inspection during office hours (07:30-16:30) at Kopanong Municipal Office, 20 Louw Street, Trompsburg, as well as at the office of Urban Innovation Africa, 186 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley between 07:30-16:30 hours.

Any person who wishes to provide comments, objections, or representations to the granting of the proposed application, must submit such written comments, objections, or representations together with the reasons therefor, and their e-mail address, postal address, street address and telephone number(s) to Eric Phaku, town planning oﬃcial of the Kopanong Municipality, at Private Bag X23, Trompsburg, or E-mail phakueric77@gmail.com.

Any person who cannot write may during office hours, visit the office of Eric Phaku at the Kopanong Municipality where the responsible official will assist such person by transcribing their objections, comments of representations. Comments, objections or representations referred to above must reach the abovementioned office not later than 16:00 on MONDAY 14 APRIL 2025.

All relevant parties will be notiﬁed in writing of the inspection and hearing date. Please note that any objections that are received after the closing date will be disregarded.

SCHEDULE

TROMPSBURG: REMAINDER OF THE FARM GRUISFONTEIN NR. 35; REMAINDER OF THE FARM TROMPSBURG DORPSGRONDEN NR. 141; REMAINDER OF THE FARM TUTUDUNG NR. 359 - CATEGORY 1 APPLICATIONPROPOSED TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT: 1057 ERVEN AND STREETS

Remainder of the Farm Gruisfontein Nr 35, Remainder of the Farm Trompsburg Dorpsgronden Nr 141 & Remainder Farm Tutudung Nr 359, situated in Trompsburg for the subdivision of the said properties, consolidation of the proposed subdivisions, town establishment consisting of ±1057 erven and streets, as well as rezoning, to enable the applicant to establish a town on the proposed consolidated property

Agent Contact Details Owner Contact Details

Company Name and Surname Urban Innovation Africa (Pty) Ltd N. Haarhoﬀ Company Name and Surname Kopanong Local Municipality E. Phaku

Postal address 9 Athens Road, Herlear Kimberley, 8301

Work telephone 053 8311 889

Cellphone 076 4133 061

E-mail address encee@urbaninnovation.co.za

Physical address 9 Athens Road, Herlear Kimberley, 8301

Postal address 20 Louw Street, Trompsburg, 9913

Work telephone 051 7139 200

Cellphone

E-mail address phakueric77@gmail.com

Physical address 20 Louw Street, Trompsburg, 9913

MUNISIPALE KENNISGEWING

KOPANONG PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT: VERORDENINGE OP MUNISIPALE GRONDGEBRUIKSBEPLANNING, 2015: KATEGORIE 1 AANSOEK

Hiermee word ingevolge artikel 49 van die Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanningsverordening, 2015, bekend gemaak dat 'n aansoek soos uiteengesit in die Bylae by die Kopanong Plaaslike Munisipaliteit ingedien is deur die agent soos in die Bylae geïdentiﬁseer

Die relevante dokumente en inligting insluitend planne is beskikbaar vir insae gedurende kantoorure (07:30-16:30) by Kopanong Munisipale Kantoor, Louwstraat 20, Trompsburg, asook by die kantoor van Urban Innovation Africa, Du Toitspanweg 186, Kimberley, tussen 07:30-16:30 uur

Enige persoon wat ten opsigte van die toestaan van die voorgestelde aansoek kommentaar het of beswaar wil maak of vertoë wil rig, moet sodanige skriftelike kommentaar besware of vertoë tesame met die redes daarvoor en hul e-posadres, posadres, straatadres en telefoonnommer(s) stuur aan Eric Phaku, stadsbeplanningsbeampte van die Kopanong Munisipaliteit, by Privaatsak X23, Trompburg, of e-pos phakueric77@gmail.com

Kommentaar besware of vertoë waarna hierbo verwys word, moet bogenoemde kantoor nie later nie as 16:00 op MAANDAG 14 APRIL 2025 bereik.

TROMPSBURG: RESTANT VAN DIE PLAAS GRUISFONTEIN NR. 35; RESTANT VAN DIE PLAAS TROMPSBURG DORPSGRONDEN NR. 141; RESTANT VAN DIE PLAAS TUTUDUNG NR. 359 - KATEGORIE 1 AANSOEKVOORGESTELDE DORPSIGTIGTING: 1057 ERWE EN STRATE

Restant van die Plaas Gruisfontein Nr 35, Restant van die Plaas Trompsburg Dorpsgronden Nr 141 & Restant van die Plaas Tutudung Nr 359, geleë in Trompsburg vir die onderverdeling van die gemelde eiendomme, konsolidasie van die voorgestelde onderverdelings, stigting van 'n dorp van ±1057 Erwe plus strate, asook hersonering, ten einde die applikant in staat te stel om dorp te stig op die voorgestelde gekonsolideerde eiendom.

Kontakbesonderhede van Eienaar

Kontakbesonderhede van Agent

FirmaNaam en Van Urban Innovation Africa (Pty) Ltd N. Haarhoﬀ Firma Naam en Van Kopanong Plaaslike Munisipaliteit E. Phaku

Posadres 9 Athens Road, Herlear Kimberley, 8301 Posadres 20 Louw Straat Trompsburg, 9913

Tel nommer (werk) 053 8311 889 Tel nommer (werk) 051 7139 200

Selfoonnommer 076 4133 061

E-pos adres

Selfoonnommer

encee@urbaninnovation.co.za E-pos adres

Fisieseadres 9 Athens Road, Herlear Kimberley, 8301

phakueric77@gmail.com

Fisieseadres 20 Louw Straat, Trompsburg, 9913

Tradition of transferring skills, knowledge celebrated

Three new certificates are available at the Peritum Agri Institute that held its official opening ceremony for the 2025 academic year on Monday, 17 February.

Peritum hosted its official opening ceremony at the Leopard and Lace venue, marking a significant milestone in agricultural education. With directors Emmie Pietersen and Belinda Louw at the helm, the event celebrated the institute’s continued commitment to developing skilled professionals in the agricultural sector.

This year marks the inaugural roll-out of the higher certificate programme,

complementing the well-established diploma programme in both animal and plant production.

Additionally, the institute has expanded its offerings with the introduction of the occupational certificate in grain depot management, addressing a crucial need for specialised training in the grain storage and logistics industry.

The more than 180 attendees, amongst them parents, students and lecturers, were reassured by Nihan Olivier, who opened the ceremony with scripture referring specifically to the need for hard work and dedication, with reference to agriculture.

Later on students and parents were showed the various prestigious part-

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nerships that Peritum holds, such as partnerships with Senwes Equipment, John Deere Africa, the Middle-East and Asia, the Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO) and with the Aeres University of Applied Sciences.

A key highlight of the event was the awarding of bursaries from Vinimark, reinforcing the institute’s dedication to making quality agricultural education accessible to deserving students.

The opening ceremony not only highlighted the institute’s growth but also reaffirmed its mission to drive excellence in agricultural education. As Peritum Agri Institute continues to expand, it remains dedicated to equipping students with necessary skills.

KOPANONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY: MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAWS, 2015: CATEGORY 1 APPLICATION

The relevant documents and information including plans are available for inspection during office hours (07:30-16:30) at Kopanong Municipal Office, 20 Louw Street, Trompsburg, as well as at the office of African Planning Solutions, 34 Manie Road, Unit 16 Colonial Boulevard Rietvalleirand 1081, between 07:30-16:30 hours.

Any person who wishes to provide comments, objections, or representations to the granting of the proposed application, must submit such written comments, objections, or representations together with the reasons therefor, and their e-mail address, postal address, street address and telephone number(s) to Eric Phaku, town planning oﬃcial of the Kopanong Municipality, at Private Bag X23, Trompsburg, or E-mail phakueric77@gmail.com.

Any person who cannot write may, during office hours, visit the office of Eric Phaku at the Kopanong Municipality, where the responsible official will assist such person by transcribing their objections, comments of representations. Comments, objections or representations referred to above must reach the abovementioned office not later than 16:00 on MONDAY 14 APRIL 2025.

All relevant parties will be notiﬁed in writing of the inspection and hearing date. Please note that any objections that are received after the closing date will be disregarded.

SCHEDULE

GARIEPDAM: REMAINDER OF THE FARM HF VERWOERDDAM NO. 523 - CATEGORY 1 APPLICATION - PROPOSED TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT: 260 ERVEN AND STREETS.

Remainder of the Farm HF Verwoerddam No. 523, situated at Gariepdam, for the subdivision of the said properties, town establishment consisting of ±260 Erven, plus streets, as well as rezoning, to enable the applicant to establish a town on the proposed subdivided property

Agent Contact Details Owner Contact Details

Company Name and Surname African Planning Solutions (Pty) Ltd A.B. van der Linde

Postal address 34 Manie Road, Unit 16 Colonial Boulevard Rietvalleirand 1081

Work telephone

Company Name and Surname Kopanong Local Municipality E. Phaku

Postal address 20 Louw Street Trompsburg 9913

Work telephone 051 7139 200 Cellphone 079 8839 083 Cellphone

E-mail address riaan@aps-planning.co.za E-mail address phakueric77@gmail.com

Physical address 34 Manie Road, Unit 16 Colonial Boulevard Rietvalleirand 1081

Physical address 20 Louw Street Trompsburg 9913

MUNISIPALE KENNISGEWING

KOPANONG PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT: VERORDENINGE OP MUNISIPALE GRONDGEBRUIKSBEPLANNING, 2015: KATEGORIE 1 AANSOEK

Die relevante dokumente en inligting insluitend planne is beskikbaar vir insae gedurende kantoorure (07:30-16:30) by Kopanong Munisipale Kantoor, Louwstraat 20, Trompsburg, asook by die kantoor van African Planning Solutions, 34 Manie Road, Unit 16 Colonial Boulevard Rietvalleirand 1081, tussen 07:30-16:30 uur

Enige persoon wat ten opsigte van die toestaan van die voorgestelde aansoek kommentaar het of beswaar wil maak of vertoë wil rig, moet sodanige skriftelike kommentaar, besware of vertoë tesame met die redes daarvoor, en hul e-posadres, posadres, straatadres en telefoonnommer(s) stuur aan Eric Phaku, stadsbeplanningsbeampte van die Kopanong Munisipaliteit, by Privaatsak X23, Trompsburg, of e-pos phakueric77@gmail.com.

Enige persoon wat nie kan skryf nie, kan gedurende kantoorure die kantoor van Eric Phaku by die Kopanong Munisipaliteit besoek, waar die verantwoordelike beampte sodanige persoon behulpsaam sal wees met die opstel van besware, kommentaar of vertoë. Kommentaar, besware of vertoë waarna hierbo verwys word, moet bogenoemde kantoor nie later nie as 16:00 op MAANDAG 14 APRIL 2025 bereik.

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GARIEPDAM: RESTANT VAN PLAAS HF VERWOERDDAM NO. 523 - KATEGORIE 1 AANSOEK - VOORGESTELDE

DORPSIGTIGTING: 260 ERWE & STRATE

Restant van Plaas HF Verwoerddam no. 523, geleë te Gariepdam, vir die onderverdeling van die gemelde eiendomme, en stigting van 'n dorp van ±260 Erwe, plus strate, asook die hersonering ten einde die applikant in staat te stel om dorp te stig op die voorgestelde onderverdeelde eiendom..

Kontakbesonderhede van Agent

Firma Naam en Van African Planning Solutions

Kontakbesonderhede van Eienaar

KOPANONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY: MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAWS, 2015: CATEGORY 1 APPLICATION

It is hereby notiﬁed in terms of section 49 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law 2015, that an application as set out in the Schedule has been lodged at the Kopanong Local Municipality by the agent as identiﬁed in the Schedule.

Any person who wishes to provide comments, objections, or representations to the granting of the proposed application, must submit such written comments, objections, or representations together with the reasons therefor, and their e-mail address, postal address, street address and telephone number(s) to Eric Phaku, town planning oﬃcial of the Kopanong Municipality at Private Bag X23, Trompsburg, or E-mail phakueric77@gmail.com

Comments, objections or representations referred to above must reach the abovementioned oﬃce not later than 16:00 on MONDAY 14 APRIL 2025

All relevant parties will be notiﬁed in writing of the inspection and hearing date. Please note that any objections that are received after the closing date will be disregarded.

SCHEDULE

PHILIPPOLIS: REMAINDER OF THE FARM PHILIPPOLIS NO. 143, PHILIPPOLIS - CATEGORY 1 APPLICATIONPROPOSED TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT: 380 ERVEN AND STREETS

Remainder of The Farm Philippolis No. 143, situated at Philippolis, for the subdivision of the said properties, town establishment consisting of ±380 Erven, plus streets, as well as rezoning, to enable the applicant to establish a town on the proposed consolidated property

KOPANONG PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT: VERORDENINGE OP MUNISIPALE GRONDGEBRUIKSBEPLANNING, 2015: KATEGORIE 1 AANSOEK

Die relevante dokumente en inligting insluitend planne is beskikbaar vir insae gedurende kantoorure (07:30-16:30) by Kopanong Munisipale Kantoor, Louwstraat 20, Trompsburg, asook by die kantoor van African Planning Solutions, 34 Manie Road Unit 16 Colonial Boulevard Rietvalleirand 1081, tussen 07:30-16:30 uur

Kommentaar, besware of vertoë waarna hierbo verwys word, moet bogenoemde kantoor nie later nie as 16:00 op MAANDAG 14 APRIL 2025 bereik.

PHILIPPOLIS: RESTANT VAN DIE PLAAS PHILIPPOLIS NR. 143, PHILIPPOLIS - KATEGORIE 1 AANSOEKVOORGESTELDE DORPSIGTIGTING: 380 ERWE EN STRATE

Restant van Die Plaas Philippolis No. 143, geleë te Philippolis, vir die onderverdeling van die gemelde eiendomme, en stigting van 'n dorp van ±380 Erwe, plus strate, asook die hersonering ten einde die applikant in staat te stel om dorp te stig op die voorgestelde onderverdeelde eiendom. Kontakbesonderhede van Agent Kontakbesonderhede van Eienaar

At the opening of Peritum Agri Institute for the 2025 academic year are, from the left, Lance Hart, Brent Foster, Gregory van Laun, Odette Shepperson (marketing manager: Peritum), David Nhlapo and Chere Mangoejane. Photo: Lientjie Mentz

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KENNISGEWING IN TERME VAN

REGULASIE 68 VAN

DIE REGISTRASIE VAN AKTES WET, 1937, TEN

OPSIGTE VAN 'N

VERLORE TITELBEWYS

T16402/2012

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 T16402/2012 passed by THE EXECUTOR IN THE ESTATE LATE

R. PAVLOVIC

KENNISGEWING

KENNISGEWING AAN

KREDITEURE IN BESTORWE BOEDELS IN TERME VAN ARTIKEL 29

V.F. Verwey Krediteure en debiteure

Boedelkennisgewing

Ek soek plaaswerk, Ek het kode 8 lisensie.Ek is betroubaar en hardwerkend 0631982147

Ek soek huiswerk vir 5dae inslaap/uitslaap.

Ek is betroubaar en hardwerkend betroubaar. 063 490 0304

Hiermee word kennis gegee dat kragtens die bepalings van regulasie 68 van die Registrasie van Aktes Wet, 1937, dit die voorneme is om aansoek te doen om die uitreiking van 'n gesertifiseerde afskrif van Transportakte ST14144/2003 gepasseer deur Petrus Cornelius Combrink, Identiteitsnommer 320223 5079 08 3, Ongetroud ten gunste van 1. Hendrik Jacobus Pienaar, Identiteitsnommer 711111 5085 08 4, Ongetroud, 2. Johanna Anna Pienaar, Identiteitsnommer 531005 0116 08 4, Ongetroud, ten aansien van sekere 1'n eenheid wat bestaan uit –(a)Deelnommer 2 soos getoon en vollediger beskryf op Deelplan Nommer SS30/1992, in die skema bekend as Bruidsleliehof ten opsigte van die grond en gebou of geboue geleë te Bloemfontein (Uitbreiding 39), Mangaung Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, van welke deel die vloeroppervlakte, volgens die voormelde deelplan 107 (een honderd en sewe) vierkante meter groot is; en (b)'n onverdeelde aandeel in die gemeenskaplike eiendom in die skema aan genoemde deel toegedeel ooreenkomstig die deelnemingskwota soos op genoemde deelplan aangeteken. wat verlore geraak het of vernietig is. Alle belanghebbendes wat teen die uitreiking van sodanige afskrif beswaar het, word hierby versoek om dit skriftelik in te dien by die Registrateur van Aktes : Vrystaat te Bloemfontein binne twee weke vanaf datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing. Geteken te Bloemfontein op hede

5 Maart 2025 TRANSPORTBESORGER

MAURITZ HOLTZHAUSEN

T10462/2016

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 Deed of Transfer T10462/2016 passed by THAELO JOSEPH TSHEPE, Identity Number 7404096144081 and NTHABISENG DOLLAR TSHEPE (FORMERLY NKONE), Identity Number 7101150563087, Married in community of property to each other in favour of NELISWA DEPHNY JOKOJOKWANA, Identity Number 6901031213088, Unmarried in respect of ERF 29631 MANGAUNG

EXTENSION 17, DISTRICT BLOEMFONTEIN, PROVINCE FREE STATE, in extent 425 (FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE) square metres 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 Deed at Bloemfontein within two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Dated at Bloemfontein this 3rd day of March 2025

Applicant: PEYPER

ATTORNEYS Address: 101 OLYMPUS

DRIVE

E-mail address: madeleine @peyperattorneys.co.za Contact number: 051-4442256

HANNIE ROBERTS, ESTATE NUMBER 12816 /2011, in favour of SERA ROBERTS, IDENTITY NUMBER 6406190166085, UNMARRIED, in respect of ERF 892

ASHBURY, DISTRICT BLOEMFONTEIN, PROVINCE FREE STATE. which has been lost or destroyed. All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at Bloemfontein within two weeks after the date of this publication of this notice.

DATED AT BLOEMFONTEIN this 10TH day of MARCH 2025. Applicant: SJ LE ROUX/am /E08684 Address: p/a Honey & Partners Inc. Honey Chambers Northridge Mall Kenneth Kaunda Road Bloemfontein 9301 Email: fanus @honeyinc.co.za Contact Number: 051 403 6600

TL11174/1993

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 Deed of Transfer TL11174/1993 passed in terms of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, in favour of DIE NEDERDUITSE

GEREFORMEERDE KERK IN DIE ORANJE-VRYSTAAT, in respect of certain Erf 40646 MANGAUNG, situated at BLOEMFONTEIN, PROVINCE FREE STATE, which has been destroyed or lost.

C.H.G. POSTHUMUS KENNISGEWING

KENNISGEWING AAN

KREDITEURE IN BESTORWE BOEDELS IN TERME VAN ARTIKEL 29 VAN DIE BOEDELWET, WET 66 VAN 1965 IN DIE BOEDEL VAN WYLE: CORNELUS

HENDRIK GEORG

POSTHUMUS

IDENTITEITSNOMMER: 661204 5046 089 WIE

OORLEDE IS OP: 08

AUGUST 2024

BOEDELNOMMER: 8111 /2023 LAASTE ADRES: 7

CARNATION STREET

GARDENIA PARK

BLOEMFONTEIN FREE STATE 9301 ALLE

Krediteure en debiteure in bogemelde boedel word hierby versoek om hul vorderings in te lewer en hul skulde te betaal by die ondergetekende binne 'n tydperk van 30 (DERTIG) dae gereken vanaf 14 MAART 2025. DIE EKSEKUTEUR H JOHNSON VAN WYK & PRELLER ING PRES PAUL

KRUGERRYLAAN 67

UNIVERSITAS BLOEMFONTEIN 9301

D. Loser

Krediteure en debiteure Boedelkennisgewing

VAN DIE BOEDELWET, WET 66 VAN 1965 IN DIE

BOEDEL VAN WYLE:

RATKO PAVLOVIC

IDENTITEITSNOMMER: 590511 5830 080 WIE

OORLEDE IS OP: 6 DESEMBER 2018

BOEDELNOMMER: 4572 /2020, LAASTE ADRES: 21

JO-ANDMA PARK, 17

KLARADYN AVENUE

PELLISSIER

BLOEMFONTEIN FREE STATE ALLE Krediteure en debiteure in bogemelde boedel word hierby versoek om hul vorderings in te lewer en hul skulde te betaal by die ondergetekende binne 'n tydperk van 30 (DERTIG) dae gereken vanaf 14 MAART 2025.

DIE EKSEKUTEUR

RIAAN AHRENS

VAN WYK & PRELLER ING

PRES PAUL

KRUGERRYLAAN 67

UNIVERSITAS BLOEMFONTEIN 9301

S.E. Prinsloo LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION

In die boedel van wyle (volle name en van) Vincent Francis Verwey Identiteitsnommer 390903 5013 084 Gebore 1939-09-03 Oorlede 2025-02-11 van (laaste adres) Extonweg 78 Hilton Bloemfontein Boedelnommer 001409 /2025 Krediteure en debiteure in bogemelde boedel word versoek om hulle vorderinge in te lewer en hulle skuld te betaal by die kantoor van die ondergetekende binne 'n tydperk van dertig (30) dae. Naam en adres van eksekuteur of gemagtigde: Marietjie Noval nominee of PSG Trust (Pty) Ltd Preller Walk Genl Hertzog Drive Dan Pienaar Bloemfontein 9301

Y.E. VAN DEN BERG

In die boedel van wyle: YVONNE EMILIE VAN DEN BERG Identiteitsnommer: 370915 0019 084 Gebore: 15 SEPTEMBER 1937

Oorlede: 12 DESEMBER 2024 van laaste adres: 164 STRIATA – AFTREEOORD, 2 DAWFRE ROODE STRAAT, UNIVERSITAS, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9301

D.J. NEL

IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DANIEL JACOBUS NEL, IDENTITY NUMBER 580312 5016 081 AND SURVIVING SPOUSE FRANCINA JACOBA NEL, IDENTITY NUMBER 600209 0073 081, WHOM WERE MARRIED IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY, OF 130 SPRINGBOK ROAD, FAUNA, BLOEMFONTEIN. DATE OF DEATH: 27

AUGUST 2022 ESTATE NUMBER: 8523/2022/C, NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965, as amended, that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate, will lie for inspection at the Office of the Master of the High Court Bloemfontein for a period of TWENTY ONE (21) DAYS from 14 March 2025.

ETIENNE HORNEXECUTOR VAN DER MERWE & SOROUR 45 FIRST AVENUE WESTDENE

BLOEMFONTEIN TEL: 051 447 8251 EMAIL: elsabe@shlaw.co.za (REF: E HORN/en/FF0094)

M.M.S. ELS

BOEDELREKENING

IN die boedel van wyle

MARIA MARGARETHA SUSANNA ELS

Identiteitsnommer: 350125 0013 08 7 Boedelnommer: 002871/2024 wie oorlede is op 25031/4024. en woonagtig was te HELENAS HOF 28, BRANDFORT, 9400 WEDUWEE Die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE- EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in die bogemelde boedel sal ter insae lê vir alle belanghebbendes te die kantore van die Meester in BLOEMFONTEIN en 'n afskrif daarvan te die kantore van die Landros op BRANDFORT vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 13 MAART 2025. WILLEM PETRUS PIETERS in sy hoedanigheid as Eksekuteur. p/a HENDRIKZ & DE VLETTER PROKUREURS POSBUS 17 VOORTREKKERSTRAA?65 BRANDFORT 9400

S.S. Bester KENNISGEWING

J.E. WANSBURY

(LPCM – 57481)

ROSSOUWS PROKUREURS PRES REITZLAAN 119 WESTDENE BLOEMFONTEIN 9301 e-pos adres: helma@rossouws.com Telefoonnommer: 051 506 2500 Verw: ABS1/3924(MH/hb)

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 at BLOEMFONTEIN within 2 (TWO) weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

DATED at BLOEMFONTEIN this 6 March 2025.

Applicant: PHILIP ADRIAAN KÜHN Address: 7 Plettenberg str, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein Email: philipadriaan43 @gmail.com

Contact Number: 051-436 1232

In die boedel van wyle Dean Loser Identiteitsnommer 910926 5124 08 1 Gebore 1991/09 /26 Oorlede 2024/07/20 Van 5 Jakkalsdraai, Woodland Hills Wildlife Estate Bloemfontein Boedelnommer 5979/2024 Krediteure en debiteure in bogemelde boedel word versoek om hulle vorderinge in te lewer en hulle skuld te betaal by die kantoor van die ondergetekende binne 'n tydperk van dertig (30) dae.

Naam en adres van eksekuteur of gemagtigde: VANESSA MEYBURGH 14A TORBETSTRAAT NOORDHOEK BLOEMFONTEIN 9301 051 433 4679

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 (amended 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 make payments in accordance with the accounts. Late estate Sarie Elizabeth Prinsloo, ID-no.450222 0033 089 (since deceased), last address: 24 Mons Road, Bayswater, Bloemfontein, Province of the Master's Office Bloemfontein. Estate-no. 7818/2024

Advertiser Name: Claude Reid Attorneys 165 St. Andrew Street, Bloemfontein 9301

Boedelnommer: 000765 /2025, Krediteure en Debiteure in bogemelde boedel word versoek om hulle vorderinge in te lewer en hulle skuld te betaal by die kantoor van die ondergetekende binne 'n tydperk van dertig (30) dae. Naam en adres van eksekuteur of gemagtigde: Chanelda Van Wyk Opulentia Trust, 9 Chris Botha Straat, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301. 081 899 6012; chanelda@opulentia.co.za

In die Boedel van Wyle JACOMINA ELIZABETH WANSBURY (Identiteitsnommer: 380221 0017 08 9), in lewe n weduwee, van EENHEID 6, STRIATA DEELTITEL SKEMA, BLOEMFONTEIN, wie oorlede is te BLOEMFONTEIN op 21 November 2023. BOEDELNOMMER: 009342 /2023

Die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in bogemelde Boedel sal vir tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 14 MAART 2025 ter insae lê by die kantoor van die Meester van die Vrystaat Hooggeregshof, Bloemfontein en die Landdros te BLOEMFONTEIN.

M.G. Lochner, Lochner and Venter Consulting (Pty) Ltd, Reg.no. 2018/48541407 Posbus 7114, Noorder-Paarl, 7623. Tel.no. (021) 872 1005.

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in die bestorwe boedel van wyle Susara Susanna Bester (Identiteitsnommer : 481114 0076 08 0), Boedelnommer : 7881 /2013, in lewe 'n weduwee en woonagtig te Swiss-straat 7, Oranjesig, Bloemfontein ter insae sal lê by die Meester van die Hoë Hof, Bloemfontein , vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 14 Maart 2025. Eksekuteur p/a Maree & Vennote Posbus 3293 9300 Bloemfontein

GLOMIX 193 CC (IN LIKWIDASIE) MAATSKAPPY

E.P. STEENKAMP ADVERTENSIE

Kennis geskied hiermee dat ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 die Gewysigde Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening in die boedel van wyle ELSA PETRONELLA STEENKAMP, Identiteitsnommer 361018 0017 08 2 en Boedelnommer 004911/2024, wie 'n weduwee was met laasbekende adres te Mons Straat 24, Bayswater, Bloemfontein, Vrystaat Provinsie, en wie oorlede is op 5 Julie 2024, ter insae sal lê by die kantoor van die Meester van die Vrystaatse Hoë Hof Bloemfontein vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae gereken vanaf datum van hierdie kennisgewing.

PG DE KOCK

STEYN DE KOCK INGELYF

GRONDVLOER

LAW SENTRUM

HEERENSTRAAT 6

WELKOM 9459

TEL: 057-3525301

VERW: GDK r/G01205

Email: ina@claudereid.co.za Telephone: 051- 4479881

A.G. DE BEER BOEDELREKENING IN die boedel van wyle ANDRIES GERHARDUS DE BEER Identiteitsnommer: 730916 5067 68 1 Boedelnommer: (05531 /2024 wie oorlede is op 16 JULIE 2024. en woonagtig was te 83 VAN ZYLSTRAAT, BRANDFORT, 9400 GETROUD MET ERIKA DE BEER BINNE GEMEENSKAP VAN GOEDERE. Die EERSTE EN FINALE LIK WIDASIE- EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in die bogemelde boedel sal ter insae Iê vir alle belanghebbendes te die kantore van die Meester in BLOEMFONTEIN en 'n afskrif daarvan te die kantore van die Landros op BRANDFORT vir `n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 13 MAART 2025, WILLEM PETRUS PIETERS in sy hoedanigheid as Eksekuteur. p/a HENDRIK Z & DE VLETTER PROKUREURS POSBUS 17 VOORTREKKERSTRAAT 65 BRANDFORT 9400

L. PHEIFFER BOEDELKENNISGEWING IN die boedel van wyle LEON PHEIFFER identiteitsnommer 351124 5030 088 gebore 24 NOVEMBER 1935 oorlede 2 JULY 2024 , van NO. 130 STRIATA AFTREE-OORD, UNIMERSITAS, BLOEMFONTEIN en nagelate eggenoo/eggenote EUNICE MAY PHEIFFER |identiteitsnommer 330922 0027 082 , gebore 22 SEPTEMBER 1933 boedelnormmer 5425/2024, Kennis geskied hiermee dat die eerste en finale likwidasie- en distribusierekening (tensy anders vermeld) in bogenoemde boedel ter insae sal lê ten kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof BLOEMFONTEIN en van die landdros vir 'n tydperk van een en twintig (21) dae vanaf 13 MAART 2025 Naam en adres van eksekuteur of gemagtigde: JMM VERWEY, HILL, MCHARDY & HERBST ING., COLLINSWEG 7, ARBORETUM, BLOEMFONTEIN

VERWYSINGSNOMMER: 2011/042305/23 MEESTERS VERWYSINGSNOMMER: B57/2023

Kennisgewing geskied dat die Eerste en Algemene Vergadering van Krediteure van bogenoemde gehou sal word voor die Meester van die Hooggeregsho f Bloemfontein, Woensdag, die 09de April 2025, om 10h00, om:

1. Vorderings teen die boedel te bewys; 2. Die Verslag van die Likwidateurs te ontvang;

3. Die aanvaarding van Resolusies; LIKWIDATEUR: A Scheepers

C/O: INVESTRUST PO BOX 12545

DIE TREMLOODS 0126 TEL: 012-343 0477

Deaf students’ dreams realised

TEBOHO SETENA

The Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, continues with the commitment to make it possible for persons with disabilities to follow through with their academic pursuits.

This was exemplified by the enrolment of two deaf students, Relebohile Motsoeneng and Aobakwe Tshenge.

The pair’s enrolment ties with the institution’s integrated and inclusive learning environment ensuring equal opportunities for all students, including those living with disabilities.

The university provides a comprehensive range of services designed to empower students with disabilities to reach their full potential, demonstrating its dedication to inclusivity.

First-year students Motsoeneng and Tshenge are former learners of the Thiboloha School for the Deaf and Blind in Phuthaditjhaba, and the St Vincent School for the Deaf in Gauteng, respectively.

Motsoeneng is pursuing her dream career in hospitality management.

“I am very excited to start my journey here at the CUT,” she said.

Motsoeneng’s journey with the university began when its recruiters visited her school in 2023.

This was after struggling with university applications.

“I saw an opportunity with the CUT, especially because they offered my desired programme, Hospitality Management.”

The delighted student mentioned that her biggest challenge since coming to the university was the ability to make new friends due to communication barriers, but she hoped to conquer that with time.

Motsoeneng’s experience highlights the unique challenges that deaf students face, particularly in social interactions, and the importance of creating an inclusive environment that addresses these challenges.

Tshenge is pursuing a BEd degree in the FETphase, specialising in technology.

He expressed great enthusiasm about becoming part of the institution and said he was

From the left are Dr Lehlohonolo Motake (deputy director for Language Services), Nomalungelo Mvubu (Sign Language interpreter), Relebohile Motsoeneng, Aobakwe Tshenge (both first-year students), Mannowa Tshenge (Aobakwe’s parent) and Mohau Manyarela (deputy director of the Disability Unit).

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looking forward to creating lasting memories.

“I feel excited and challenged, but I am looking forward to my journey here at the CUT,” said Tshenge.

He acknowledged facing numerous barriers in pursuing higher education, including previous unsuccessful applications.

“I came to the CUT hoping that they would allow me an opportunity to study, and I am grateful that I have been accepted.”

Mohau Manyarela, deputy director of the university’s Disability Unit, said the unit was an important landmark for students with disabilities on campus.

“We recognise the stigma attached to disability, and our goal is to facilitate access to higher education for such student. Our aim is to ensure an enabling environment that empowers them to achieve their full potential by providing a range of services.

“Our labs are equipped with assistive devices and technology to support their learning needs, and we have introduced sign language to accommodate deaf students.”

As with the pair’s application process, the CUT’s Disability Unit continues to provide them with the necessary resources and support to ensure their success.

Tshenge and Motsoeng are part of the group of 4 515 first-time students enrolled for the 2025 academic year.

Law students supported in growth

TEBOHO SETENA

A collaborative work-related learning initiative between the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Faculty of Law and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Free State is envisaged to place graduate students on the cutting edge of the profession.

The two entities officially launched the experiential learning project “In the Shadow of the Prosecutor” on Wednesday, 26 February, at the Centenary Complex at the university’s Bloemfontein campus.

A formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed, paving the way to work together to arm law graduates with much-needed knowledge and experience.

According to the two parties the programme, a first in South Africa, marks the beginning of an exciting partnership in producing future professional attorneys of high calibre. Designed to enrich legal education through hands-on exposure to prosecutorial work, the programme is set to officially start on 17 March, with the first intake of students to “shadow” in prosecution in the different courts. They will

observe court hearings during the term of the programme.

The target is between 15 and 20 candidates, whose skills will be sharpened to become what Adv. Shamila Batohi, national director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), termed “the people’s lawyers”.

Those qualifying are third and final year students of the university’s Faculty of Law.

While delivering a keynote address, themed “Training Through Experience – Further Illustrating the Educational Value of Shadowing,” Batohi emphasised the importance of the future legal practitioners upholding the principles of the profession.

“We hope that this programme will make students marketable, as most will be graduates with the necessary work-related experience. Students will learn critical prosecution skills such as how prosecution decides on matters, assesses the credibility of witnesses, determines the standard of proof, and what reasonable prospects of success are met before deciding to proceed with prosecution.”

Batohi said through the programme, students would also learn how to deal with victims, families and litigation,

Goeie begin vir sportlui

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Een van slegs twee Vlak 2- gekwalifiseerde gimnastiek-beoordelaars in Suid-Afrika, is 'n Bloemfonteiner wat passievol is oor dié sportsoort.

Jannie van Vuuren was op skool self 'n ywerige gimnas. Hy het onlangs die Vlak 2-beoordelingskwalifikasie behaal en hoop om aan die einde van die vier jaar tydperk 'n beoordelaar by die Olimpiese Spele in Los Angeles te wees.

Van Vuuren wat as jong gimnas in Brasilië, Duitsland en Switserland gaan deelneem het, is al sedert 1997 'n internasionale beoordelaar.

Hy verduidelik dat die beoordeling meer gespesialiseerd geword het sodat beoordelaars deesdae elke vier jaar moet kwalifiseer.

Die top-25 in die wêreld word dan geklassifiseer as Vlak 1-beoordelaars, terwyl Vlak 2-beoordelaars soos Van Vuuren ook internasionale kompetisies en kompetisies soos die Olimpiese Spele kan beoordeel.

Sy ondervinding as beoordelaar wat al sedert 2012 by internasionale kompetisies beoordeel, is van groot waarde vir plaaslike gimnaste.

"Wat veral baie help, is dat ek by internasionale kompetisies sien hoe topgimnaste opwarm. Dit is waardevolle insigte wat ons kan terugploeg in ons plaaslike gimnaste."

Hy was al by twee wêreldspele, vier statebondspele en drie universiteitspele.

Van Vuuren, wat jare lank 'n heeltydse afrigter

by die destydse Callie Human-gimnastiekklub was en deesdae deeltyds afrig, sê gimnastiek hou baie voordele in vir sportlui van 'n verskeidenheid sportsoorte.

"Gimnastiek is een van die beste boublokke vir enige sportsoort. Dit is een van die beste sportsoorte om jou spiere te oefen - veral omdat dit vir die gimnas min spiere bou maar baie krag ontwikkel."

Hy sê talle topsportlui in Suid-Afrika was aanvanklik gimnaste. Dit sluit die voormalige Springbok-rugbyspeler Breyton Paulse en die Okkert Brits wat 'n kampioen-paalspringatleet op sy dag was.

Jannie sê hy is opgewonde oor gimnastiek in Bloemfontein.

"Dit is 'n wonderlike sport wat vir gimnaste baie geleenthede bied."

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA FREE STATE DIVISION, BLOEMFONTEIN CASE

In the matter between: CLAP TRAP FEEDER CCPlaintiff (Registration Number: 2001/004619/23) and OMEGA GAS AND LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD

(Registration Number: 2006/004493/07)

MONTSI BEN MOSEME

(Identity Number: 740308 5382 08 2)

ZONDY ZENANY MOSEME

(Identity Number: 770327 0219 08 4)

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION – AUCT ON

KINDLY TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a judgment obtained in the above Honorable Court on 22 February 2024 and a Warrant of Execution issued in terms thereof, the under mentioned goods attached in

in addition to soft skills.

Batohi mentioned that the South African public measured and judged the South African criminal justice system on its ability to successfully prosecute and convict politicians and their cronies involved in profile corruption and fraud cases.

“You must learn to prosecute without fear, favour and prejudice, in accordance with the Constitution and the law.”

Prof. Hester Klopper, newly appointed vice-chancellor and principal of the UFS, also spoke at the event.

“The collaborative programme exemplifies our commitment to upholding and expanding justice, fairness and equity in the societies our university serves, but it also reflects the emphasis we place on work-integrated learning, and the value of collaboration and connection.

“We as universities are devoted to the pursuit of knowledge, serving as incubators for innovation and new thinking. But we are also vehicles for social justice. This includes ensuring that every student has access to quality learning opportunities – regardless of their background or socioeconomic circumstances.”

Jannie van Vuuren in 2023 in Chengdu, China

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Local teams ready to lay it all on the field

TEBOHO

SETENA

The eagerly-awaited Bloemfontein derby between two university men’s rugby teams on Monday, 17 March, underline their aspirations in the Varsity Cup.

The University of the Free State’s (UFS) Shimlas and the Ixias of the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, are looking for redemption in addition to the bragging rights in the derby.

They will face off at the Shimla Park Stadium in the round five match of South Africa’s premier university rugby championship. Kick-off is at 19:00.

Shimlas claimed the bragging rights in two previous encounters in 2023 and 2024, and are eying to extend the record to three in Monday’s pulsating fixture. The Ixias, in turn, have won three derbies consecutively against the local rivals.

Both are looking to redeem themselves after crucial defeats against the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Tuks and the North-West University’s (NWU) Eagles in round four fixtures played on Monday, 10 March.

The 14 – 59 defeat of the defending champion Shimlas by the Eagles was the second in a row, similar to the Ixias who lost 26 – 63 to Tuks.

Both the Shimlas and Ixias were defeated by the Stellenbosch University’s Maties, 37 – 45 and 59 – 0, respectively.

The Western Cape team has managed to keep a clean record in the competition.

The Ixias and Shimlas are under pressure to consolidate their standing in the tournament.

Even more so, the Shimlas are pressured to defend their sought-after trophy. The UFS men are desperate for a win to keep their aspirations of reach the semifinal alive.

The Ixias are unable to build on an impressive start which saw them record back-to-back wins over the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Ikeys – respectively, 29 – 13 and 23 – 19.

The CUT men’s loss of momentum so early in the competition harkens back to 2023 and 2024, when they finished at the bottom of the log with two wins.

The poor run forced them to relegation playoffs to retain their current status in the premier university tournament.

Both the Ixias and Shimlas are striving to make history in their qualifying for the semifinal.

The inconsistency of the CUT lads, however, hinders their ambition of becoming a force to be reckoned with.

Die eerste ovaalbaanwedrenne vir die jaar is Saterdag 8 Maart

Toeskouers vuur en vlam vir groot gejaag

Laat die wiele rol

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Die ovaalbaanseisoen op die Schoemanspark Speedway het Saterdag 8 Maart op ’n hoogtepunt begin met goeie vertonings.

Daar was altesaam 70 inskrywings tussen die tien klasse wat met mekaar meegeding het.

Nie net was daar groot opwinding op die baan nie, maar langs die baan ook. Gayton McKenzie, minister van sport, het sy opwagting gemaak en só steun vir Vrystaat Motorsport getoon.

Anton Swanepoel, wat ’n getremdheid het en met net een been bestuur, het die Lexus-klas gewen.

Die veelvoudige Suid-Afrikaanse kampioen Roy Bitzer

het die American Saloon V8klas gewen.

Ook Bitzer is ’n parapleeg en ry net met sy hande.

Kyle Later (10) het die Junior Hotrod-klas asook die Junior Go-kart-klas gewen.

Die top drie in elke klas was: Junior Hotrods

Kyle Slater 2. Kalan Klopper 3. Jordy Mc Donald 1 600 Saloons

Herman Havenga

Jamie Zwiegelaar 3. Jacques Labuschagne 1 660-klas

Jamie Zwiegelaar 2. Danie van den Berg

3. Giovanni du Toit 2.1 Modified-klas

Jackson Paul

Callyn Mc Donald

Andre van Zyl

by Schoemanspark aangebied. Foto: Cole’s Photography

Hotrods

Johann Pitout

Dawie Lombaard

Dewald Ranft

Raydon Swartbooi, winger for the Ixias of the Central University of Technology, Free State, with the ball. He and his teammates are braced for a crucial derby against the Shimlas. of the University of the Free State.

Photo: Asem Engage/Hannes Naude