Vista 13 March 2025 by Novus Media

Past decisions weigh on Matjhabeng Municipality haunted

MARTI WILL

The perceived dictatorship and witch hunt of employees and black-owned businesses (referred to as the top-six saga) by the executive mayor of Matjhabeng has cost the municipality millions of rands through court rulings.

Thanduxolo Khalipha’s wrongful decisions, made without council approval, and his perceived persecution

of officials has led the cash-strapped municipality into deep financial decline.

Ntoampe Thobela, former executive director of infrastructure, was forced into constructive dismissal after a falling-out with Khalipha.

Council advised against his unlawful suspension, but Khalipha insisted that it must be carried out.

Thobela challenged his suspension and despite taxpayers’ money wasted by the municipality to challenge the ruling made in Thobela’s favour, Mat-

jhabeng has been ordered to pay him R1,5 million in compensation.

The same thing was done to Tumelo Makofane, who is the director of policy and monitoring.

The ANC caucus and legal department advised that the director should be placed on paid leave, but the mayor defied this advice and ordered that the director should be put on unpaid leave, and ultimately dismissed.

Subsequently, Mafokane won his case and the court ordered the municipality to pay him R1,3 million.

Another director, Lauretta Williams, won her case against Matjhabeng, yet Khalipha forced the municipal manager to still issue a warning to her, even after she had won the case.

Next was the director of human settlement, Morakane Mothekge. Khalipha alleged that she had sold land illegally.

The ANC caucus and legal department advised that Morakane’s signature was not on the papers involved, and that it would be illegal for the mayor to force the then municipal

mayor (MM) to dismiss the director. The mayor defied the advice of the caucus.

The top six-saga involves a group of businessmen from Matjhabeng who were owed less than R300 million by the municipality, and the municipality made payment arrangements.

The mayor stopped this, and the court then made an order to have a payment of R200 million made.

Due to accrued legal fees, the municipality now has to now pay R300 million.

RESIDENT CONTINUES HIS SEEMINGLY FUTILE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE AGAINST PROMINENT FIGURE

MARTI WILL

One of the men allegedly assaulted by the executive mayor of Matjhabeng, Thanduxolo Khalipha, in 2024 has been unsuccessful in having his charge investigated.

Velly Ntsuku (46) has been trying in vain to have his justified assault and intimidation charge against Khalpiha being made an official investigation.

Ntsuku was addressing a group of residents in ward 13, Thabong, in 2024 when he was allegedly assaulted by Khalipha.

“Khalipha threatened to kill me and

my family at our home. He pointed his finger at my chest in an aggressive way.

A large group of people witnessed the attack, and a photograph was taken the exact moment this happened. It was published in the newspaper and on social media, which distressed my 16-year-old son,” says Ntsuku.

On 17 May 2024, he laid the initial case of assault and intimidation at the Thabong Police Station.

The case was then transferred to Bloemfontein as “political cases” are not investigated in Welkom, he was told on enquiry.

Vista addressed an enquiry to the

police on provincial level, citing the case numbers.

A year on, Ntsuku is still in the dark about the charge he laid. On the initial docket, the director of public prosecutions (DPP) noted that the matter must be investigated. Since then the docket has been juggled from the DPP and the National Prosecting Authority (NPA), to the senior prosecutor, the investigating officer, and the prosecuting authorities.

Ntsuku says it seems that a normal citizen has no rights. “It is impossible to lay a charge against a high profile citizen because between the DPP and the senior prosecutor, all are afraid of

Khalipha.”

In the meantime, the mayor and his lawyer have provided video proof to help with the investigation. Ntsuku claims he can, however, prove the video was shot at another venue on another day.

Ntsuku says he has never been in court to state his case or refute the mayor’s claims. Capt. Loraine Earle, communication officer for the provincial police, says the docket remains with the DPP for a final decision.

Earle says the investigation has been completed, and the docket was initially referred to the DPP for a decision. The docket was subsequently sent to the

investigating officer for submission to the NPA to issue a summons to the accused.

However, upon review, the Control Prosecutor requested CCTV footage that the accused had mentioned as evidence. The footage was obtained, and the docket was returned to the Welkom NPA for further processing,” says Earle. She says that on 28 February, the investigating officer followed up with the DPP’s office, but the docket had not yet been finalised.

“At this stage, the police are awaiting further directives from the DPP regarding the next steps in the legal process.”

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Rapists harshly punished

MARTI WILL

The three men who brutally and repeatedly gang raped a young woman in Virginia, have been given two life sentences each.

incidents of gang rape at her boyfriend’s residence in January 2022.

On 28 January 2022, the victim was assaulted, tied up, and repeatedly raped after her boyfriend had left their residence.

suffered by the victim, only three were positively linked.

“Their conviction marks a significant victory in the ongoing fight against gender-based violence (GBV). The trio, all members of a notorious gang in the Virginia area, were convicted of the brutal rape of a woman who was dating one of their fellow gang members,” says Sgt Mahlomola Kareli, spokesperson for the Free State police.

Kareli says the victim, originally from Welkom, was subjected to two separate

“The perpetrators also inflicted physical abuse, including burning her with a cigarette lighter,” says Kareli.

He says that the following night, the same group of men returned and subjected the victim to more rape.

“The victim was threatened and, therefore, feared reporting the incident. She eventually disclosed the rape incidents to her boyfriend’s sister.”

Following the victim’s report, seven individuals were arrested, but due to the trauma

WO Tshidiso Qhamakoane, with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), managed to secure a successful prosecution of Abraham Mokoena (25), Mohau Kwesha (29) and Kamohelo Pitso (32), who were found guilty on two counts of rape each.

Lt Gen. Baile Motswenyane, provincial commissioner of the Free State police, commends the investigating officer and the prosecution team for their diligent work in securing this conviction.

“We remain committed to ensuring that perpetrators of GBV are brought to justice. We also acknowledge the bravery of the victim in coming forward,” said Motswenyane.

Africanism inspires

MARTI WILL

Three Welkom schools have already taken part in the exciting art project that is gripping the imaginations of learners at both senior and primary schools in the city.

The initiator of the project, the St Helena Primary School, was the first to paint a colourful mural on the precast wall on the corner of Lategan and Meulen Street in November 2024 – followed by the Primary School Naudeville, soon after.

The brief given is for participating schools to depict one of the five core values of Ubuntu. These are: survival, spirit of solidarity, compassion, respect, and dignity.

Schools must choose one of the values and paint a short quote on the wall, visible to passers-by. They must also paint a picture relating to South Africa.

In March 2025 St Helena extended an invitation for all schools to join the project, and Welkom-Gimnasium accepted.

Marne Prinsloo, Visual Arts teacher at Welkom-Gimnasium, says she and her team are very excited to make a contribution.

“When we received the invitation at the beginning of March, the learners were enthusiastic and started planning immediately,” says Prinsloo.

She says they found the theme to be thrilling and promptly started their research so as to be able to convey a positive message to the community.

“The learners gave a lot of input; one of my students came forth with a

Chosen to lead school body

(deputy headboy), Bokamoso Chabana (headboy), Happiness Chivago (headgirl), and Jasmin Bezuidt (deputy headgirl).

Creative skills taught

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For the month of March, free drama and singing classes are offered at the Rovers Squash Club in Welkom.

The drama coach is T-Bone Hlahane, who has experience in musical theatre productions, TV, film, theatre, radio adverts, voice work, and more. As a performer, T-Bone is a singer, actor and dancer.

His dream is to open a venue for live events in Welkom and to introduce stage performing to as many people as possible.

“Many studies have shown that drama teaches self confidence, helps you know yourself better, and teaches you to communicate better,” he says.

“When you add singing and other stage skills, you can be a more productive member of the community. We must encourage more participation in the arts given the rising levels of unemployment.”

Drama classes focus on social and corporate communications, character development for TV and theatre, as well as reading body language for character development. Classes for adults are held every Tuesday at 12:00 or 14:00, then at 15:00 for those younger than 21 years. Send a WhatsApp message to 075170-5911 for more information.

sketch, and another with a presentation. My students are always eager to help me with any of my projects,” says Prinsloo.

Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning humanity to others, with its origin stemming from the Zulu and Xhosa language.

The Welkom-Gimnasium team responsible for the painting of the five panels that form part of the St Helena School’s Ubuntu project. From the left are Lizay Jonker, Cayleigh Eksteen, Safia Stanley, Hlompho Modupe, Marne Prinsloo (Visual Arts teacher) and Mthunzi Thwala. Absent: Jochebeth Sefafe and Taskeen Rodgers. Photos: Marti Will

The Primary School Naudeville (left) and St Helena Primary School (right) painted the first Ubuntu panels in 2024. This inspiring project was initiated by St Helena.

The Aurora Primary School in Welkom has announced its newly elected leaders for 2025. From the left are Hlompho Ramokoase

At the heart of the training is T-Bone Hlahane and three of his students, from the left: Thandi Grace, Nosipho Nhlapho and Lebo Mosia.

Hope for the week

He is within you, for you, with you

YVONNE O NEILL

We often live in a euphoria that nothing bad can happen to us, as if we are untouchable.

The Gospel of John tells of trials, tribulations, temptations, and storms but gives with it the awesome promise that Jesus is with us and has already conquered it all for us.

Here is what my daughter, Cheray, wrote on passing through a storm:

“I love using nature to express God. In the ocean, they say the deeper you dive the less water turbulence there is from a storm, and you become oblivious of the raging, damaging strength of the storm above. You are tranquil and quiet as you breath in and out. When you return to the surface, the water is calm, the storm has subsided. You are liberated, relaxed, and in awe of what you have experienced in the

deep waters. Now this is what I call living from a heavenly place.”

I need to set my mind on things above. Behold the beauty of His countenance and confess the truth about me in Christ, and what he has accomplished for me on the cross. The storm can rage and the wind can howl; Still, I am safe because I am engulfed by the divine presence of the Lord as I dive deeper and deeper.

As stated in Prov. 3:25-26: Be not afraid of sudden terror and panic, nor of the stormy blast or the storm and ruin of the wicked when it comes, for the Lord shall be your confidence, firm and strong.

Diving into the depths or aligning my life with the truth does not mean running away from the storm, but placing myself in the storm as a righteous, peaceful, and victorious person.

■Yvonne O Neill is of the Kindom Ministries of Christ.

A sense of relief, also danger

As the country has recently experienced persistent, above normal rainfalls in most parts of the country, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has welcomed and received them with gratitude as they have replenished and drastically improved the country’s dam levels.

This is however a bittersweet occurrence to us as South Africans, as we have witnessed the catastrophic results brought about by these heavy rainfalls in some parts of the country.

In KwaZulu Natal, rivers through communities overflowed and caused flash floods that resulted in widespread destruction of properties and even casualties and fatalities among

structure failures have also contributed to the devastation that is brought about by the heavy downpours in most parts the country.

The most affected provinces with structural damages of houses are Gauteng and the North-West.

The agricultural sector has also suffered the same fate as the crops destroyed by the heavy rains.

During the flooding, portable water supply and electricity often gets disrupted with people struggling and suffering as a result.

members of the community. In some communities, poor water drainage systems do not adequately channel water to alleviated high levels of flash floods.

These municipal infra-

In addition to this, flooding brings a lot of diseases and infections.

A clarion call is made to all spheres of government to work together under the banner of disaster management.

The DWS calls upon the

communities that have rivers and streams flowing through them to be cautions during these heavy downpours.

People should refrain from the overflowing rivers and dams as the high water flow can resulting in drownings. Even in urbanised areas, let us be careful during flash floods.

Pedestrians and drivers are encouraged to stay away from bodies of water and low lying bridges.

For as much relief as the rainfalls have brought to some of our dams that have been at low levels for a long time and therefore improving water security, they have brought demise to other people’s lives.

– Marcus Motshegwa, communications specialist: Free State Department of Water and Sanitation.

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Vicious cycle has to stop with action

Patrick Mholo, member of the public, Thabong, Welkom:

In the interest of transparency, accuracy, accountability and possible consequence management, the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 requires that a municipality must make available certain information to the public, especially on their website.

Lately, council sittings are held virtually, documents are transmitted electronically amongst councillors themselves, not hand-delivered or made public.

It has become difficult for ordinary citizens to verify facts about our municipality’s finances or adherance to legislation.

We expect such documents to be readily available or displayed at local libraries or satellite offices throughout Matjhabeng.

This is a legislative requirement and by making the required information public on the website, our municipalities undertake that they are responsible for quality and contents of the information presented.

The accounting officers at the Matjhabeng Local Municipality must place the following documents on their website, as required by law:

All performance agreements, service delivery agreements, long-term borrowing contracts, supply-chain management contracts above

a prescribed value, the annual report of the municipality, budget-related policies, quarterly reports tabled in council, the annual and adjustments budgets, budget-related documents, and any public-private partnership agreements entered into.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is preparing for a historic 2026 local elections wherein the ruling ANC in many municipalities will, in all probability, be forced to relinquish power.

Corruption has been the order of the day, with dubious multimillion rands’ transactions and tender documents missing.

I foresee a coalition government and the incoming Government of Local Unity (GLU) will definitely want to ensure good financial management and budget prudence. No more unfunded budgets or Integrated Development Planning (IDP).

The public deserves to know what has been happening over the years.

So, come elections and based on what has been in the public domain or websites, voters must make informed choices, informed decisions and eventually make the right mark in the ballot box.

Every municipal council, irrespective of the grading, has a duty to monitor the executive

mayor’s oversight over officials, especially the chief financial officer (CFO) and municipal manager (MM).

It is always the role and responsibility of the executive mayor to ensure that all documents are made public after approval by council. Moreover, it must be remembered that once such documents are published, local communities will be entitled to make written comments, enquiries, or representations to said municipality in respect of such documents. That is the only way to stop the culture of missing tender contracts, thieving and looting. We must expose corruption through insisting on compliance.

I do not want to envisage a situation where new, incoming executive mayors will have to account and be held responsible for the ANC’s missing tender contracts or irregularities. There will, however, come a time when the Hawks will be compelled to investigate previous financial transactions.

The proposed White Paper on Local Government during the state of the nation address (Sona) by president Cyril Ramaphosa will not solve anything unless we demand adherence to legislation, ethical leadership and do away with the deployment of comrades to administrative positions.

Marcus Motshegwa, communications specialist for the Free State Department of Water and Sanitation.

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A remarkable 97% of readers take some kind of action after seeing an ad in their local paper. Whether it is visiting a store,purchasing a product, or recommending something to a friend, the newspaper is

not just read – it is acted upon. Shopping is done smarter. More than half of readers (52%) have purchased a product after seeing it in a newspaper insert. About 54% have visited a store or dealer, and 38% save inserts for future reference.

If you are a bargain hunter or love staying ahead of deals, you are not alone.This is a trusted source. In a world of misinformation, local newspapers rank as the second most trusted media source after radio. Readers ranked local publications as their top choice for relevant, practical, and useful information.Your local newspaper is a loyal friend. We all know how often we use our smartphones and surf the internet. Well, guess what? Respondents say reading their local paper is their third most frequented media channel.Inserts matter.

A massive 81% of readers prefer receiving leaflets in their newspaper rather than in their postboxes. And these inserts do not go unnoticed – 82% say

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These findings show that reading local newspapers is more than just another way to stay informed – it ignites our everyday life. From discovering great deals to staying connected with your community, our weekly read is working for us in many more ways than one.

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Bring eer aan ankers in Welkom

Die Welkom VLU-tak was die gasvroue vir die Area 8 VLU-konferensie wat op 26 Februarie by die Erfdeel Kerk in Kennaughstraat, Riebeeckstad, gehou is. Die Welkom VLU was die algehele wenners van die konferensie. Van links is, voor: Edith Augustin, Mariet van Niekerk, Anneke van den Hoff, Willemien Kimdell en Sannie Ferreira; agter: Charmaine Wessels, Sally Zwiegelaar, Gerda Barnes, Desiree Korb (ontvang ook prys vir die hoogste punt vir die dag), Mien Barnard, Elsie Botha (voorsitter), Susan Fourie, Marthie Faurie, Elsa Hitge, Annette van der Merwe (uitvoerende bestuur: Area 8), Estelle Bester, Hannetjie Joubert, Louisa Dekker, Annemarie van Rooyen, Isabel de Wet, Elize Terblanché en Hané Hofmeyr.

Die Welkom-VLU het op 26 Februarie die jaarlikse konferensie van die VVLU vir Area 8 by die NG Erfdeel kerk aangebied. Die tema van die VVLU vir 2025 is “Ankervrou”. Op die geleentheid is erkenning gegee aan vroue wat onbaatsugtige diens aan die gemeenskap van verskillende dorpe in die area gebied het. Van links is Hester Fourie (Ventersburg), Linda Huyser Botha (Welkom), Alet Viljoen (Welkom), Maxie Badenhorst (Hennenman), Alida Wiid (Virginia) en Elsabè Kotzè (president van die VVLU).

Digging for gold

The

on Friday, 7 March,

kilometre long. They also found a six meter-high ladder, a five meter-long steel pole. five meter-long scaffolding wooden plank, a red safety pack, and a harness hidden in the bushes. The recovered equipment was booked in at the Evidence Management System at the Theunissen Police Station, says Lt Col Thabo Covane, Free State police spokesperson. This tunnel was dug by illegal miners to access the ventilation shaft at the

Young minds making waves

MARTI WILL

A prestigious honour has befallen two learners of the Kheleng High School in Hennenman, who have made it to the top six provincially in the Aqua Enduro awareness and public speaking competition, progressing to the finals.

The provincial competition was hosted by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on 6 March in Bloemfontein.

Learners from across the province gather to showcase their knowledge and skills in waterrelated careers.

“The stakes were high, with a coveted bursary covering all university costs, a monthly stipend, and job security after graduation on the line. But for the learners of Kheleng, the challenge was worth it, and we managed to make in into the top six,” says Sello Dhlamini, mentor and educator at the school.

Under his guidance, the team worked tirelessly to prepare for the competition.

“Their hard work paid off when they emerged victorious, securing a spot at the national finals. We did not make it easy for ourselves, but we knew it was possible,” he said, beaming with pride.

“I am thrilled to see our learners take their passion for water conservation to the next level.”

Lesego Ramolula and Edmore Ncethani was joined by Elsabe Botes of the Test It Lab institution, who presented them with their award.

“This achievement serves as a testament to the power of dedication, perseverance, and teamwork. They inspire us all to take action in protecting our most precious resource,” says Dhlamini.

Operation Vala uMgodi team

conducted foot, vehicle, and drone patrols at the 2B ventillation shaft at the Beatrix Gold Mine. The team discovered equipment used to lower illegal miners and food underground at the shaft near the R30 road between Welkom and Theunissen. The length of rope discovered is estimated to be a

Beatrix mine.

Two learners of the Kheleng High School in Hennenman have progressed to the national leg of the Aqua Enduro awarenes and public speaking competition, hosted by the Department of Water and Sanitation. From the left are Elsabe Botes (Test It Lab), Lesego Ramolula, Edmore Ncethani and Sello Dhlamini (mentor) celebrating their victory at the provincial competitions.

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BOEDELKENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle: MARIA CATHARINA ADRIANA LE ROUX (GEBORE KORFF), (ID: 400115 0018 08 7) in lewe 'n weduwee van VIRGINIA. STERFDATUM: 9 FEBRUARIE 2025 BOEDELNOMMER: 1432/2025 KENNIS GESKIED HIERMEE aan Debiteure en Krediteure om bedrae aan die boedel verskuldig te betaal en eise teen die boedel in te stel binne 30 dae vanaf datum van hierdie skrywe by onderstaande adres. PROKUREUR VIR

EKSEKUTEUR PIET HAASBROEK PROKUREURS WRIGHT GUARDS GEBOU HERDENKINGSTRAAT 21 VIRGINIA 9430 POSBUS 876 VIRGINIA 9430

DOCEX 25 WELKOM TEL: 057-2129833

E-POS: virginia@piethaas.co.za

(VERW: MNR HAASBROEK/ NR/BL0038)

Estate late: D Demosthenous Estate Number: 1163/2025 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the estate of late DEMETRA DEMOSTHENOUS, Identity Number: 510117 0079 08 2, a major female in life with known address at 18 Limpopo Avenue, Virginia, Free State Province, who was married out of community of property and who passed away on 10 January 2025 with Estate Number: 1163/2025. All creditors and debtors are hereby called upon to lodge their claims and settle their debts with the executor within THIRTY (30) DAYS calculated from the date of publication hereof.

J P D BOTHA WESSELS & SMITH INCORPORATED WESSELS & SMITH BUILDING 26-28 HEEREN STREET P.O. BOX 721 WELKOM 9460 TEL: 057-3919800

(REFERENCE: JPD BOTHA/HV/TH0791) www.wesselssmith.co.za

Estate Late: P G Greyling Estate Number: 10103/2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Province: FREE STATE Estate Number: 10103/2022

Surname: GREYLING First Names: PIETER GABRIEL

Date of Birth: 1962-05-03 ID Number: 6205035032084

Last Address: 4 LEERIKE HOF, 35 MARK STREET, ODENDAALSRUS, 9481 Date of Death: 2022-06-13

Master's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN Name of Executor or Authorised Agent: CHANTELLE GREYLING Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: 34 ERWEE STREET, WESSELSBRON, 9680

ADVERTISER NAME: HAASBROEK-WILLEMSE INC.

ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 26 VIRGINIA GARDENS VIRGINIA 9430

ADVERTISER E-MAIL: mattwillemse@haaswil.co.za

TEL. 057-2125665 (REFERENCE: 5682/MJWILLEMSE/as)

BOEDELKENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle: JOHANNES GIDEON STEYN Identiteitsnommer: 571129 5033 08 5 Boedelnommer: 3342/2023 Die Gewysigde Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in bogemelde boedel sal ter insae lê vir all belanghebbendes ten kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te Bloemfontein en 'n afskrif daarvan te kantore van die Landdroshof Kroonstad vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 14 MAART 2025.

ADRES: N O OELOFSE ING. Van Riebeeckstraat 28 Posbus 51 Senekal 9600 Tel. 058 491 2291 Epos: admin3@oelofse.co.za

Boedel wyle: I J Knoesen

Boedelnommer: 8532/2024

BOEDELKENNISGEWING

In die boedel van wyle

ISAIAS JOHANNES

KNOESEN, (ID: 440107 5077 08 7) in lewe van WELKOM en getroud binne gemeenskap van goedere met MARIA JACOBA MAGDALENA KNOESEN (GEBORE RAS) (ID: 440610 0063 08 5).

STERFDATUM: 21 OKTOBER 2024 BOEDELNOMMER: 8532/2024

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE- EN

DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemelde boedel ter insae sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 14 MAART 2025 te die kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof, BLOEMFONTEIN en die Landdros, WELKOM.

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

EKSEKUTEUR PIET HAASBROEK

PROKUREURS SUITE 105, LAW CENTRE HEERENSTRAAT 4 WELKOM 9459 DOCEX 25 WELKOM POSBUS 876 VIRGINIA 9430 TEL: 057-2129833

E-POS: virginia@piethaas.co.za (VERW: MNR HAASBROEK/ NR/BK0035)

Boedel Wyle: J H Viljoen

Boedelnommer: 2407/2023

BOEDELKENNISGEWING

Kennis geskied hiermee dat ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in die boedel van wyle JOHANNES HENDRIK VILJOEN met Boedelnommer: 2407/2023 en Identiteits-nommer: 611015 5035 08 3, wie getroud was binne gemeenskap van goedere met Fiona Agnes Viljoen met Identiteitsnommer: 640807 0072 08 6, wie gewoonlik woonagtig was te Ravellaan 2, Riebeeckstad, Welkom, Vrystaat Provinsie, en wie oorlede is op 19 Februarie 2023, ter insae sal lê by die kantoor van die Landdros te Welkom en die kantoor van die Meester van die Hoë Hof te Bloemfontein vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae gereken vanaf datum van hierdie kennisgewing. Indien binne genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die Meester ingedien is nie, gaan die Eksekuteur oor tot uitbetaling ingevolge die rekening. J

BOTHA

Estate Late:

T H D B Labuschagne

Estate Number: 8157/2023

LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES

LYING FOR INSPECTION

In terms of section 35 (5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Masters of the High Court and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.

Province: FREE STATE Estate Number: 8157/2023

Surname: LABUSCHAGNE

First Names: THEUNIS HENDRIKUS DU BUISSON

South African ID Number: 9403285207087

Last Address: 4 BAOBAB STREET, MERRIESPRUIT, VIRGINIA, 9430

Magistrate's Office: VIRGINIA

Master's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN

ADVERTISER NAME: HAASBROEK & WILLEMSE INC.

ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 26 VIRGINIA GARDENS VIRGINIA 9430

ADVERTISER E-MAIL: mattwillemse@haaswil.co.za

ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 057-2125665 (REF: 5589/MJ WILLEMSE/as)

Estate Late: M C Louw

Estate Number: 011685/2021

LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION

ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES

LYING FOR INSPECTION

Magistrate's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN Master's Office:

BLOEMFONTEIN

ADVERTISER NAME: ANTON KRUGER

PROKUREURS

ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 1 UNION STREET VIRGINIA FREE STATE 9430

ADVERTISER E-MAIL: AJK@AKPROK.CO.ZA

ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 057 2125259

Estate Late: J Nyelele Estate Number: 009280/2019

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 that the Second Amended First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the Estate of the Late JONAS NYELELE, Identity Number: 730825 5858 08 6 and Estate Number: 009280/2019, who passed away on 19 September 2019, who was married in community of property to MADIJENG SELINA NYELELE, a major female person with Identity Number: 781118 0860 08 5, and who resided at 3660 K5, Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus, Free State Province, will lie open for inspection at the offices of the Magistrate ODENDAALSRUS as well as the offices of the Master of the High Court

BLOEMFONTEIN for a period of 21 days from the date of this notice.

P G DE KOCK

STEYN DE KOCK

ATTORNEYS

GROUND FLOOR, LAW

CENTRE

6 HEEREN STREET

WELKOM

9459 TEL: 057 3525301 (REF: GDK/lr/G0393)

Estate Late: O E Mahologela Estate Number: 1563/2022

ESTATE NOTICE

In the estate of the late ODUETSE EDWARD MAHOLOGELA (ID: 630624 5732 08 1) in life from Welkom who was married in community of property to FLORENCE MAHOLOGELA (BORN GASEICHUBELWE) (ID: 790107 0725 082).

DATE OF DEATH: 13

NOVEMBER 2021

ESTATE NUMBER: 1563/2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution account in the abovementioned estate will lie for inspection in the offices of the Master of the High Court, BLOEMFONTEIN and the Magistrate WELKOM for a period of 21 (TWENTY ONE) days as from 14 MARCH 2025. Notice is hereby given that should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master or the Magistrate during the period, the Executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR PIET HAASBROEK

ATTORNEYS LAW CENTRE, FIRST FLOOR, SUITE 105 4 HEEREN STREET WELKOM 9459 P.O. BOX 876

VIRGINIA

9430 TEL: 057-352 2783

E-MAIL: estates@piethaas.co.za (REF: JC/AK/BM0113)

Estate Late: M M Macheka Estate Number: 5490/2024

ESTATE NOTICE: In the estate of the late MAFA MESHACK MACHEKA (ID: 720420 5718 08 4) in life from WELKOM who was divorced. DATE OF DEATH: 20 APRIL 2017 ESTATE NUMBER: 5490/2024

DIPUO MARIA MOTOSO / MBUYISELWA MOSES

SIKHOSANA CASE NO: 597/2023 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In the Magistrate's Court for the district of LEJWELEPUTSWA held at VIRGINIA CASE NO: 597/2023 in the matter between:

DIPUO MARIA MOTOSO Execution Creditor and MBUYISELWA MOSES

SIKHOSANA Execution Debtor KINDLY TAKE NOTE THAT a sale in execution of the undermentioned good(s) which was / were attached on 12/11/2024, will be held on FRIDAY, the 28TH day of MARCH 2025, at the SHERIFF OFFICES, 2 NIGELLA GARDENS, VIRGINIA CENTRAL, VIRGINIA at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter, by the Sheriff or his Deputy, consisting of the following good(s): - 1 X TOYOTA QUANTUM (REG. NO: KJ 24 YX GP)

DATED and SIGNED at VIRGINIA on this 10TH day of MARCH 2025. F M A ERASMUS PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY FRANCES ERASMUS ATTORNEYS FIRST FLOOR, ODYSSEY BUILDING 8 GOVERNMENT AVENUE

P.O. BOX 265 VIRGINIA 9410 EMAIL: pd@feattorneys.co.za TEL: 057 101 0345 (REF: LL / COL / M907)

Drake O’Tool and Noa Mansill, two learners from Welkom-Gimnasium, have qualified to represent the Free State schools swimming team at the SA tournament in Bloemfontein between 3 and 8 April. .

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Aansoek vir die hersonering en die opheﬃng van Beperkende Titel Voorwaardes rakende Erf 4332, Welkom Uitbreiding 4 Dorpsgebied Ek, Mr Henco Harmse van HCCH Development Planning (Pty) Ltd, as gemagtigde konsultant, gee hiermee kennis in terme van Seksies 62 en 16 (2) (a) (ii) en (iii) van die Matjhabeng Munisipale Grondgebruiks Beplannings By-Wet, 2015, dat `n Kategorie 1 aansoek by die kantoor van die Direkteur Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Stadsbeplanning ingedien is. Die doel van hierdie aansoek is om: (i) Erf 4332 te hersoneer van “Residensieël 1” na “ Paaie en Straat” (ii) Geselekteerde Beperkende Titelvoorwaardes op te hef. Die doelwit van die aansoek is om die nodige grond gebruik regte te kry vir 41 privaat parkeerplekke vir voertuie. Erf 4332 is geleë op die hoek van Strand- en Murry Straat, Welkom. Besonderhede van die aansoek sal ter insae lê in die Kantoor van die Bestuurder Grondgebruik Beheer in Kamer 427, 4de Vloer Reinet Gebou, Reinet Straat, Welkom vir `n periode van 30 dae, vanaf Vrydag 14 Maart 2025 tot Maandag 14 April 2025. Enige person wat teen die toestaan van die aansoek beswaar wil maak, moet skriftelik met die Direkteur, Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Stadsbeplanning, Posbus 708, Welkom 9460 in verbinding tree. Besware met volledige redes, in tweevoud, moet die kantoor van die Direkteur, nie later as 16h00 op Maandag 14 April 2025, bereik. Beswaarmakers se e-pos- adres, pos- en straat adresse en telefoon nommers moet skriftelike besware vergesel.

Enige persoon wat nie kan skryf nie, mag gedurende normale kantoorure na bovermelde adres kom waar `n amptenaar sodanige persoon sal bystaan deur enige beswaar of vertoë skriftelik aan te teken.

Besonderhede van Applikant: Mr Henco Harmse, Professional Town Planner, (A/2615/2018) 8 Redwoods, 50 Bishop Bird Street Rooihuiskraal North Centurion 0157. Cell. No: 084 687 3903

Verwysing: HCCH0019 –

Op die onlangse Platteland Premier Liga- (PPL) byeenkoms op 26 Februarie het 20 atlete van die Goudveld-Hoërskool 7 goue, 8 silwer- en 3 bronsmedaljes verwerf. Die wenners van goue medaljes is: Bul Rademeyer (spiesgooi seuns o.17), Malan Marx (diskusgooi seuns o.19), GJ Wessels (verspring en driesprong seuns o. 17), Lynn-Mari Louw (diskusgooi meisies o. 17), Justin Swaine (diskusgooi seuns o.15) en Michelle van der Westhuizen (driesprong meisies o. 17). Die silwermedaljewenners is Malan Marx (spiesgooi seuns o.19), Jevanho Motaung (hoogspring o.19), Lynn-Mari Louw (gewigstoot meisies o. 17), Amoré Vorster (gewigstoot meisies o.15), Britz Reinders (spiesgooi seuns o.17), Carli Taljaard (diskusgooi meisies o.17), Anika Reinders (spiesgooi meisies o.17) en Michelle van der Westhuizen (110 m hekkies meisies o.17). Die wenners van bronsmedaljes is: Kayden Pienaar (spiesgooi seuns o.17) en Kamahelo Moloke (200 m en 100 m seuns o.17)

Skitter op nasionale vlak

Sewe Harmony-judokas het Lejweleputswa op die eerste nasionale ranglyskampioenskapsbyeenkoms en Suid-Afrikaanse proewe in Johannesburg verteenwoordig. Van links is, voor: Vogan van Zyl, Kellan Kleynhans (goud) en Alexandra Smuts (brons); agter: Rocky Oosthuizen, Ruan Labuschagne, Ruan Heins, Kaleb Strydom (brons) en Anton Labuschagne (afrigter).

Drie atlete van die Welkom-Volkskool het op 24 Februarie rekords verbeter op die Lejweleputswa-atletiekbyeenkoms wat by die Laerskool St Helena gehou is. Van links is Chanique Wilkens (spiesgooi meisies o.12), Colton du Toit (60 m seuns o.9) en Mieke Strydom (verspring meisies o.13).

Vyf leerlinge van die Welkom-Volkskool het aan die Vlak 0 en Vlak 1 swemkampioenskappe in Bloemfontein deelgeneem. Zelindi Botha (Dogters o.7 50m rugslag, 50m borsslag en 50m vryslag), Lynise Erasmus (Dogters o.9 50m vryslag, Dogters o.9 100 borslag, 50m rugslag, 100m vryslag en 50m borslag) en AC Smith (o.7 50m rugslag en o.7 50 m vrysag) het Vrydag 28 Februarie geswem. Afwesig: Hanre Knoetze (o.9) en Nathan van Rensburg (o.9) het ook deelgeneem.

Vyf leerlinge van Welkom-Volkskool, Sabrina Knoesen, Chanique Wilkens, Marelé Bezuidenhout, Nicolas Goosen en Mieke Strydom is opgeneem in die Vrystaatspan Atletiekspan en gaan vanaf 20 tot 22 Maart aan die SA Kampioenskappe te Germiston deelneem.

Twaalf leerlinge van die Primêre Skool Naudeville is deur na die finale rondte van die Lejweleputswa hokkieproewe wat Saterdag, 15 Maart gaan plaasvind. Van links is Danté Morrison, Bella van Aswegen, Chenique Kruger, Mar-Lèzé van der Merwe, Chelsea Joubert, Elle-Anne Roper, Lumé van Aardt, Lienke van Rooyen, Danielle van Staden en Mia Best en Grace Mchunu. Karla Nell (afwesig) is ook gekeur.

Gold nuggets and cash found in hostel

MARTI WILL

Operation Vala uMgodi Combat team in Free State Province received a tip-off from a community member about the address where illicit mining activities were taking place.

“The operators reacted swiftly by following up on the information. The identified target unit in G-Hostel Thabong Extension 4 was searched, and ten gold bearing amalgam beads were found inside a blue safe with a cash amount of R10 170. This is believed to be proceeds of gold trade,” says Lt Col Thabo Covane, Corporate Communication and Liaison: Free State.

The 47-year-old male, who is also a foreign national and allegedly a known small gold buyer, was immediately placed under arrest,” he says.

A case docket of unlawful possession of gold was opened at Thabong Police Station on 6 March.

On Wednesday 5 March, Operation Vala uMgodi Combat operators received a tip-off from the community member about illegal mining activities in Thabong Extension 13 outside Welkom.

The team followed up the information, and the identified house was searched.

The SAPS found three crucible pots and seized two gold bearing amalgam nuggets.

The 54-year-old foreign national was placed under arrest, and a case of possession of suspected gold bearing material with added

Ten gold bearing amalgam beads were discovered in unit in G-Hostel Thabong extension 4.

charge of contravention of the immigration act was opened at Thabong Police Station, says Covane.

Disruptive actions against illicit mining activities continued in identified hotspot areas.

Proactive operators patrolled and arrested two African males found busy with illegal mining activities in the Stone and Allied area.

The suspects aged 35 and 40 were found in possession of gold bearing material weighing at 34.22 kilograms and gold processing equipment.

Another arrest was made in Western Holdings 5 Old shaft.

The 42-year-old African male was found in possession of a hammer, gwala, pic axe, a shovel and gold bearing material weighing at 13.16 kilograms.

Cases of possession of suspected gold bearing material; gold processing equipment with additional charge of contravention of immigration act were opened at Welkom police station.

GOLDFIELDS HEALTHCARE IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE

Goldﬁelds Healthcare would like to inform the community of an important development regarding our services. We have decided to convert 20 sub-acute medical beds into psychiatry beds to better serve the mental health needs of our community The application for this conversion has been completed and is currently under review by the Department of Health. We are committed to ensuring that this transition is conducted smoothly and effectively The implementation of this plan will commence once we receive the necessary approval from the Department of Health. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to enhance our healthcare services.

For any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us. Call 057 439 0022 enquiries@gfhc.co.za Goldﬁelds Healthcare Management NM10003199-VI130325

AANDAG ALLE ADVERTEERDERS

Die gebruik van die letter , leestekens soos of of die gebruik van syfers met die doel om die adver tensie na die bopunt van die klassifikasie-lys te skuif, is streng verbode.

Application title:

Application

FROM:

The abstraction is out of the Erfenisdam.

TO: Portion 19 of the Farm Bryan 561 District Theunissen, Free State Province

The receiving property falls within the Sand-Vet Water Users Association Management Area.

Inquiries/ objections must be lodged in writing or verbally if unable to write to the below consultants:

Consultant: Michelle Schoonraad Jae N Coetzer Incorporated

Tel: 053 444 1886

Email: michelle@jacncoetzer.co.za

Postal address: P.O. Box 1, Hoopstad, 9479

The water use license application will be submitted to the Department of Water and Sanitation. To ensure that you are identiﬁed as an interested and/or aﬀected party please submit your name, contact information and interest in the matter in writing or verbally to the contact person mentioned above within 60 days of this notice.

The abstraction is out of the Vaal River in the Lower Vaal

Inquiries/ objections must be lodged in

Consultant: Michelle Schoonraad Jae N Coetzer Incorporated

Tel: 053 444 1886

Email: michelle@jacncoetzer.co.za

Postal address: P.O. Box 1, Hoopstad, 9479

you are identiﬁed as an interested and/or aﬀected party please submit your name, contact information and interest in the matter, in writing or verbally to the contact person mentioned above within 60 days of this notice.

The Dragon and Cataleya show their mettle

MARTI WILL

The RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club from Welkom had a weekend to remember at the Art of War Development Tournament.

It was held on 1 March, and the Welkom team earned multiple medals before receiving top honors at the RCFA Art Awards later that evening. This tournament featured the newly introduced Supreme Martial Artist mode, where competitors were tested across four fighting styles: sports boxing, high kick, low kick and close combat.

Tournament Results

Brandon “The Dragon” Kelly delivered a standout performance, winning his Supreme Martial Artist fight with a first round TKO stoppage.

He also earned a gold medal for Supreme Martial Artist, a gold medal for baton (weapon), silver for first series

and bronze for BO series (weapon).

Gofaone “Cataleya” Sebati put on an equally impressive display, collecting four medals across different categories. She got a silver medal for first series, silver for baton (weapon), silver for BO (weapon) and bronze for BO series (weapon)

Sensei Joe Gladstone Ralejoe contributed to the event as a centre referee, gaining valuable experience.

“I am truly grateful for the mentorship of Shihan Hilda Laubscher and her tutelage in the ring,” he said.

“She continues to play a key role in my development as an official, and the confidence and trust she places in me motivates me to improve with every opportunity I’m given to referee or judge a fight at tournaments. Shihan Gerhard Laubscher’s guidance in the the ring has been invaluable, helping me grow with each experience,” he says.

During the awards ceremony that was held at the culmination of the tournament, three of the club’s students – Gofaone Sebati, Brandon Kelly and Siyabonga Gina – were officially announced as part of the 2025 Junior

South African Team. They will represent the country at the WKO World’s in Barnsley, United Kingdom in August. Sebati received multiple accolades, winning three titles: Series Champion, BO Fighting Champion and Baton

Fighting Champion. She also earned two nominations, as Junior Fighter of the Year in semi-contact sports boxing and semi-contact high kicks. She was named the vitrix lorodum for the second consecutive year, a testa-

ment to her excellence and consistency in martial arts.

Kelly secured two titles: Series Champion and Close Combat Champion. He also earned a nomination for Junior Millennium Fighter of the Year, alongside Siyabonga Gina.

A fourth student, Steven Nkgadima was recognised for his skill and dedication, being named Best African Stick Fighter and Close Combat Fighter of the Year in his division. He also received a nomination as Best Baton Fighter.

On the officiating side, Sensei Joe Gladstone was acknowledged with nominations as Best Male Judge and Best Male Referee.

“We are incredibly proud of our students for their outstanding performances in the tournament and the recognition they received at the awards ceremony. The opportunity to compete at WKO World’s 2025 is a great honour, and we are grateful for the chance to represent our province and country,” said Gladstone.

For information about the club, send a WhatsApp message to 078-714-2104 or email to bhubezifightclub@gmail.com.

Attending the awards ceremony that was held after the Art of War Development Tournament are from the left Sensei Joe Gladstone Ralejoe, Shihan Hilda Laubscher, Brandon Kelly, Gofaone Sebati and Shihan Gerhard Laubscher.