Three criminal charges have been made against the Matjhabeng Local Municipality at the Virginia Police Station. In addition to these woes, Matjhabeng has been placed under administration.
The determination of a Virginia resident, Kevin Ostermeyer, to have the extreme sewage problems in Saaiplaas addressed, has paid off.
On 4 February, the Free State Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) laid a criminal charge against the municipality in terms of the Water Act. The DWS’ case states contravention of section 151 of the national Water Act.
Ostermeyer says that Nkhumeleni Musekene, director of Water Regulation at the DWS, confirmed the charge.
“He stated in an email to me that the DWS has done everything within its power to get the municipality to comply.”
Ostermeyer has been fighting an uphill battle since 2023 concerning 28 Mimosa Street in Saaiplaas, Virginia.
He has, in this time, actively engaged with the Human Rights Commission (HRC), the DWS, and the Matjhabeng Municipality in a desperate attempt to have the sewage issues addressed.
Ostermeyer says the residents at 28 Mimosa Street have already lost a family member as a direct result of the sewage.
A young woman contracted tuberculosis (TB) and died from the effect of the disease a mere three months later. Ostermeyer fears for the health
and life of the youngest child at this address, who has also contracted TB.
He says Veronica Sotenjwa, ANC councillor of ward 8, has done nothing for these residents who have been plagued by raw sewage spillages for a period of more than 11 years.
“Given that the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) in Bloemfontein treated this matter in a very mediocre manner, I then took an informed decision to contact Musekene of the DWS in Bloemfontein who did a site meeting with me along with his colleague, Zoleka Mathiso, on Friday, 24 January.”
On Tuesday 11 February, Hansie du Plessis, Virginia
resident and DA councillor, laid two criminal charges against Matjhabeng; one according to the Water Act and the other according to the Environmental Act.
The DWS is the first plaintiff in these cases, and Du Plessis the second plaintiff.
He says the Virginia sewage fiasco started on 11 February 2022, when the main sewer works were vandalised by armed robbers.
He says he has reported the pollution of the Sand River to the municipality on numerous occasions. All of Virginia’s sewage has been flowing into the river system since before 2023.
The fourth whammy was the announcement that the
Matjhabeng Local Municipality had been placed under administration by the provincial ANC executive council.
An informed source told Vista, however, that previous studies have highlighted that Section 139 interventions have generally failed to address governance challenges, and administrators usually do worse than the municipal officials.
“The centralisation of power to a few administrators, that might be deemed as cadre deployment, and the limitation of oversight by elected councillors, creates the perfect condition for the misuse of power and resources,” he told Vista
He says it cannot be ignored that a lot of factionalism is played out at municipal level,
and sometimes individuals might be appointed to positions not to solve municipal problems, but rather to strengthen factions.
Tshediso Tlali, Matjhabeng spokesperson, says a contractor has been appointed in Mimosa Street.
“They have begun line investigations using closed circuit television (CCTV) technology to accurately determine the root cause of the issue before proceeding with excavation.
“Over the weekend, blockages in Marico Avenue and Qolora were successfully cleared; however, a new obstruction has since developed further upstream in Marico.”
This is Marico Road, Conera, in Saaiplaas – where there is a strongsewageflowthateventuallyjoinsthe R73,andthenflows down into a sewage pan at the White Bridge. On either side, the municipality has dug a trench to divert sewage. The one trench runs 600 m parallel to the R73 until it empties into the sewage dam between Qumbu and Qolora Road. Photo: Marti Will
The ongoing situation at 28 Mimosa Street, Saaiplaas. Photo: Home owner
Polisie slaan slag teen dwelms met optrede
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Die bekamping- en proaktiewe span van Operasie Vala uMgodi het intelligensie-gedrewe inligting geoperasionaliseer, en ’n 53-jarige man is in hegtenis geneem weens handel in dagga.
Hy is by die Moeletsi-hostel in Thabong, uitbreiding 4, aangekeer. Daar is beslag gelê op 67 sakkies gedroogde daggablare wat 0,96 kg weeg en kontant wat vermoedelik die opbrengs van dwelmverkope is. Die polisie het ook ’n winkel, waar 11,46 kg Swazidagga gehou is, deursoek.
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The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Mt Horeb Church launched its Mission House Building Project in Thabong, Welkom, on Sunday, 9 February. Rev. Innocent Monare quoted from Joshua 6:1-27. The project was originally launched in 2019, but became stagnant because of the Covid-19 pandemic. On his relocation to Thabong, Monare has undertaken to resurrect the project. Members of the church’strusteesboardarefromtheleftRichardMokatsane,DiaauMolaoa,Mokete Mokhati, Theo Taele and Monare.
Life claimed by geyser
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A young girl in Thabong died when an external geyser fell on her.
The mounted geyser fell on the child (8) while she was playing near it.
“The girl was playing in the yard on Thursday, 6 February, when a mounted outdoor geyser allegedly fell on her.
“The police were called to a house
in Thabong, where they found the body of an eight-year-old girl,” Free State police spokesperson, Capt. Lorraine Earle, said.
“Reports indicate that she was under a mounted geyser when it suddenly fell and hit her.”
Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel were called to the scene, and pronounced the child dead on arrival.
The Welkom police are investigating an inquest.
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Learners given a boost
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The Bring Back the Smile campaign is a concept brought to the community by the Welkom Runners group. This is an ongoing project where members of this group continue with their wonderful community outreach activities through donations of food parcels, clothing items, and more to the very needy living amongst us. “It is enough to
see the smiles our donations bring to the children’s faces, and we would like to request more community members to help where they can,” says Nkhetheni Masupa, convenor of the group of runners.
Learners of the Setshabelo Primary School could not wait to go back to the classroom on Tuesday, 11 February, after receiving their full set of uniform on Monday. “The impact of this gesture was immediately visible on the faces of the
educators and children, many of whom had been struggling with worn-out shoes and old torn uniforms. Representatives of the Welkom Runners donated school uniforms, sanitary towels and clothes,” he says.
The principal, Pheko Mokoena, was grateful for the donation. He said when children have uniforms their behaviour and attitude change, and their academic performance often improves because they gain self confidence.
Falling in with the rest
The Lekgarietse Secondary School is the 19th school in the Free State to implement the Communities and Justice Programme. A total of 120 learners, from Gr. 8 to Gr. 11, will be taken through the Criminal Justice Value Chain. The programme started in 11 February and will conclude with an award ceremony on 28 March. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the principal, Azwimpheleli Enos Maravha (left), and his team for embracing this initiative,” says Pitso Mereko (right), the provincial coordinator, who will lead the programme.
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Stepping up to lead the way
Die Primêre Skool Naudeville het sy raadvoorsitters vir die eerste kwartaal gekies. Van links is Mia Best, Adriaan du Toit (albei vir gr. 7A), Milan van Aardt, Nardus Cronje (albei gr. 7B), Bree Oliver, Wandre Weideman (albei gr. 7C), Karla Nell en Jan Rheeder (albei gr. 7D). Foto: Verskaf
The newly elected representative council of learners (RCL) members of the Welkom Technical High School (THS) are from the left Tshiriletso Porota (public relations officer), Junior Mafantiri (secretary), Raphael Takadimane (chairperson), Mr Eugene Rodgers(headmaster),MrIshaaqDajee(teacherliaisonofficer),PaulMorokgweng(deputy chairperson), Tshidiso Moshodi (deputy secretary) and Lemohang Diphoko (treasurer).
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With the young learners who welcomed the donation of, amongst other, school uniforms are from the left, back: Morena Mphojane (deputy principal), Mzondi Dhlamini, Pheko Mokoena (principal), Matthews Musimango, Nkhetheni Masupa, Daniel Moshoaliba, Mike Khomoaleburu (DH Languages),and Moselantja Mohlomi (SBST member). Photo: Supplied
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Residents left to regret their choice of leaders
Tsietsi Charles Mohabeloa, ex-Virginia resident:
I was born in Virginia in 1960 and attended the Tikwe Primary School, matriculating from the Mamello High School.
Afterwards, I studied engineering at the University of Zululand (UniZulu). I joined the Harmony Gold mining company in 1984, servicing different shafts in the Goldfields, North West, Gauteng, Papua New Guinea, and Australia until my retirement in 2024.
Much of my early life and family was in Virginia and the Goldfields. The Goldfields were buzzing with many opportunities and the standard of life was very competitive. Virginia, in particular, prided itself in being the wealthiest and cleanest in the region and province.
In 2000, I was one of the
first people to complain about amalgamating Virginia into Matjhabeng because I felt other towns did not have the financial and human resource expertise Virginia had to run the municipality efficiently.
Fast forward, we visited Virginia and spent the festive season with my family for the first time in 13 years after relocating to Australia.
I had the shock of my life when I arrived on 23 December. My wife literally shed a tear when driving to my parents’ house.
Ladies and gentlemen, what has happened here? Why did you allow this mess to happen?
My eldest daughter, who was
born here 40 years ago, could not believe her eyes. There is sewage spillage almost everywhere, uncollected refuse for weeks, broken street lights, and constant water leaks. It is dark at night and I am told home burglary has skyrocketed.
The first question we asked my family and friends was whether there is still a municipality here?
Instead of celebrating our return, our discussion was dominated by the poor state of affairs including the political infighting in the ANC and municipality.
The empty promises they have been sold by the comrades; the empty rhetoric by the president and Matjhabeng municipality leadership, and the rampant corruption they read about week in and out.
Almost everywhere we have
been, people complain about tribalism at the municipality.
Apparently the locals are only given Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) jobs while a particular tribe rules the municipality with an iron fist.
This was confirmed by relatives in Thabong and Kutloanong, who say our Xhosa brothers and sisters from the Eastern Cape have been preferred over the local Sothos.
They say you cannot be the mayor, speaker, or municipal manager if you are not Xhosa.
They say this has been consistent in Matjhabeng, together with recycling the same people around the district, province, and Matjhabeng.
Residents tell me even when these people have committed misconduct, they are protected by the ANC because there are allegations that they steal together.
I heard over R3 billion has been mismanaged and misappropriated in Matjhabeng in the past three years.
In the district municipality, they claim that about R30 million has disappeared, while there is alleged corruption at the Lejweleputswa Development Agency.
I hate racism and tribalism and I hope the leadership of the ANC can do something about one tribe calling the shots. One thing we have concluded from this trip is that our people trusted the wrong people to run their affairs and lives.
I would have loved to buy retirement property here, but we will now join the rest of the leadership at either the Vaal River or Cape Town. I hear most prefer to buy properties in the DA-run municipalities. – Letter shortened, editor.
Criminals run rampant
been stripped bare without intervention.
Welkom once a thriving city, it now finds itself in a state where crime, particularly vandalism, occurs in broad daylight with little fear of repercussions.
Criminals take whatever they can, regardless of ownership, and even undocumented foreigners seem unafraid of our legal system.
When comparing South African jails to those in neighbouring countries like Lesotho, it is clear why there is little deterrence.
In Lesotho, jails are feared, with few willing to endure incarceration a second time.
The iconic Welkom Showgrounds, a landmark of the past, is no more – another victim of inaction by those entrusted with safeguarding our community assets.
In response to questions about law enforcement’s role in preventing vandalism, Brig. Makhele of the South African Police Services (SAPS), says he feels it is unfair to try to dump such conduct at the door of the police.
the liquidator of the company that owns the Mall.
He says that over the past two months, they have held three meetings to address critical issues related to the property.
“The liquidator confirmed that no funds are available in the liquidation to cover security costs.
“Consequently, we requested an affidavit permitting arrests on the premises. This affidavit has been provided and forwarded to the Community Policing Forum (CPF) and the SAPS for necessary action.
“The buildings you are referring to are having either an individual or a company holding its title deed, like your house and my house.”
We are responsible for security, not the police.
Here, however, our correctional facilities are often described as “hotels,” offering little to dissuade repeat offenders.
“Furthermore, we have addressed the municipal account to facilitate the potential sale of the property. A resolution has been reached to enable this process,” he says.
While poverty and unemployment are often cited as drivers of crime, it is worth noting that many of these criminal acts are not impulsive but carefully planned.
“Should one open a case where his or her property has been damaged in any manner, that is when the police come in to investigate. But we are not responsible to guard any private building to ensure it is not vandalised.
To ensure a sustainable future for the mall, the municipality is actively engaging with stakeholders to identify potential investors capable of rebuilding and taking ownership of the property.
The energy and strategic thinking employed in such activities could rather be channelled into more creative and constructive endeavours, benefiting the community rather than continually harming it.
The cityscape bears the scars of unchecked vandalism.
Scrapyards, seemingly the main beneficiaries, thrive on the remains of what were once valuable properties.
Amogela Mall, a prominent structure, has become a symbol of neglect. Its oncebustling premises now lie in ruins, posing both a danger and a disgrace to Welkom.
The decay extends beyond the mall.
A building adjacent to the Matjhabeng Municipality and various banks, not far from the police’s operational offices, has
“Hence, I am saying whoever is the owner is responsible for pressing charges.
“Should the police arrest anyone for such vandalism, the case will not even stand in any court, as the court would want the statement of the owner who pressed the charges against whoever. The police cannot do that on their behalf.”
Brig. Makhele’s response underscores the importance of property owners taking initiative to secure their premises and pressing charges to enable the police to act within the confines of the law.
When approached for comment, Tsiliso Tlali, spokesperson for the Matjhabeng Municipality, highlighted efforts to address the state of the Amogela Mall.
Tlali says the municipality has engaged extensively with
“The municipality remains dedicated to finding viable solutions for Amogela Mall, fostering its revitalisation for the benefit of the community,” he says.
The situation in Welkom underscores a dire need for accountability and community involvement.
It is time for communities to take collective responsibility, either by demanding action, speaking out against observed wrongdoing, and fostering collaboration to restore and protect the city’s assets.
The decay of Amogela Mall and other properties is a stark reminder of the cost of complacency.
If Welkom is to regain its former glory, both citizens and leaders must step up to secure its future. – Wesley Manako, community reporter
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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 nommer ST9183/2007 gepasseer deur GERT JOHANNES HELM Identiteitsnommer: 740329 5083 082 en DESIRE ADRI HELM Identiteitsnommer: 840804 0018 084 Getroud binne gemeenskap van goed met mekaar Ten gunste van: BAREND HENDRIKUS GERBER Identiteitsnommer: 380819 5025 088 en CORNELIA HENDRINA GERBER Identiteitsnommer: 460404 0131 083 Getroud binne gemeenskap van goed met mekaar ten aansien van sekere 'n Eenhied bestaande uit (a) Deel Nommer 1 soos aangetoon en vollediger beskryf op Deelplan Nommer SS58/1999 in die skema bekend as LOERIEHOF ten opsigte van die grond en gebou of geboue geleë te WELKOM (UITBREIDING 3), MATJHABENG PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT van welke deel die vloeroppervlakte, volgens genoemde deelplan, 118 (Een Honderd en Agtien) vierkante meter groot is; en (b) 'n onderverdeelde 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 te Bloemfontein binne twee weke vanaf datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing.
GETEKEN TE WELKOM OP HEDE DIE 5DE DAG VAN FEBRUARIE 2025.
TRANSPORTBESORGER BENJAMIN PETRUS KELLERMAN SCHOEMAN KELLERMAN & KOTZÉ INGELYF SCHOEMAN KELLERMAN & KOTZÉ GEBOU
REINETSTRAAT WELKOM 9460
E-POS: susan@skkwel.co.za
TEL: 057-3527241
VERWYSINGSNOMMER: 16F4521
BOEDELKENNISGEWINGS
B O E D E L S : K R E D IT E U R E E N D E B IT E U R E 4201
Boedel Wyle: A J J Fourie Boedelnommer: 006959/2024
KENNISGEWING AAN KREDITEURE IN BESTORWE BOEDELS
Jacques 0769492460.
2. GROOT plaashuis te huur R5 500 p.m. en R5 500 deposito, Pre-Paid Krag. Onmiddellik beskikbaar Kantoor: 057-3557242 084 7011 583
THABONG, DISTRICT WELKOM, PROVINCE FREE STATE; in Extent 272 (two hundred and seventy two) 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 Deeds at BLOEMFONTEIN within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice.
Dated at WELKOM this 13th day of FEBRUARY 2025.
KRÜGER VENTER INC. 66 KELLNER STREET WESTDENE BLOEMFONTEIN
All persons concerned having an objection to the issue of such copy are hereby requested to submit same in writing with the REGISTRAR OF DEEDS AT BLOEMFONTEIN, 85 NELSON MANDELA DRIVE, BLOEMFONTEIN CENTRAL, 9301 within 2 (two) weeks from the date of publication of this notice.
DATED at VIRGINIA on this the 6th day of FEBRUARY 2025.
APPLICANT
H S BADENHORST/lisa/MSI006 C/O ROMA BADENHORST ATTORNEYS
ATRIUM BUILDING 15 UNION STREET VIRGINIA
9430 TEL: 057 2123965 (REF SB/lisa/MSI006)
Alle persone met vorderinge teen ondervermelde boedel moet dit binne 30 dae (of soos aangedui) vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan by die betrokke Eksekuteur inlewer Boedelnommer: 006959/2024 Meesterskantoor: BLOEMFONTEIN Van: FOURIE Voorname: ABRAHAM JOHANNES JACOBUS
Geboortedatum: 1955/06/22
Identiteitsnommer: 5506225128082
Laaste Adres: BARNARDSTRAAT 31, ODENDAALSRUS Datum Oorlede: 28 AUGUSUTS 2024 Naam en adres van eksekuteur of gemagtigde agent: ESTIAN JACOBUS BOTES, P/A VAN VUUREN PROKUREURS, JOSIASSTRAAT 114, ODENDAALSRUS.
ADVERTEERDER EN ADRES: VAN VUUREN PROKUREURS JOSIASSTRAAT 114 ODENDAALSRUS 9480 (VERW: EB/Anéke/1914-24)
In die boedel van wyle DOROTHEA ELISABETHA OSTHOFF Boedel No: 5969/2024
Estate Late: E J McCook
Estate Number: 5579/2024
NOTICE
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: 5579/2024
Surname: McCOOK
First Names: ELIZABETH JACOMINA
Date of Birth: 1929-12-22
ID Number: 2912220037083
Last Address: 27 KAREL KRAUSE STREET, HENNENMAN, 9445 Date of Death: 2024-06-21 Master's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN Name of Executor or Authorised Agent: WALTER GEORGE JOHNSON Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: 40 STEYN STREET
HENNENMAN
ADVERTISER NAME: BADENHORST ATTORNEYS
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 40 STEYN STREET HENNENMAN 9445
SOPHIA WILLIAMSON (GEBORE DURAAN) (ID: 4911140149083) in lewe 'n weduwee van WELKOM. STERFDATUM: 28 OKTOBER 2024
BOEDELNOMMER: 8150/2024
GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIEEN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemelde boedel ter insae sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 14 FEBRUARIE 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/BW0012)
Identiteit nommer: 330215 0001 08 5, van 57A WAVERLEY, BLOEMFONTEIN. Kennis geskied hiermee in terme van Artikel 35 dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusie Rekening ter insae sal lê te die kantore van die Meester van die Hoë Hof BLOEMFONTEIN, vir ‘n periode van een en twintig (21) dae vanaf 14 FEBRUARIE 2025. Indien daar geen beswaar ingedien word gedurende hierdie tydperk nie, sal daar voortgegaan word met die uitbetaling ooreenkomstig die Likwidasie en Distribusie Rekening.
Estate Late: F P Thirion
Estate Late: M D Mabeleng Estate Number: 007873/2023
Estate Late: S Michael Estate Number: 448/2024
H.E. BOUCHER KENNISGEWING
Estate late: T J Ben Estate Number: 007063/2024
ADVERTISEMENT TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
In the estate of the late TOMBIZODWA JOSEPHINE BEN, Identity Number 721224 0305 08 0, Estate Number 007063/2024, with last known address 158 Koppie Alleen Road, Sandania, Welkom, Free State and who died on 13 AUGUST 2024. Creditors and Debtors are hereby requested to submit their claims and pay debts within a period of THIRTY (30) DAYS from the date of publication of this advertisement.
SCHOEMAN KELLERMAN & KOTZE INC. P O BOX 419 WELKOM 9460 TEL: 057-3527241 (REF: NHAB/db/25F4423) B O E D E L S : L IK W ID A S IE E N
D IS T R IB U S IE 4205
BOEDEL WYLE: H O LOUWRENS BOEDELNOMMER: 006163/2023
ADVERTENSIE
In die boedel van wyle HENDRIK OOSTEWALD LOUWRENS, gebore 3 AUGUSTUS 1952, (Identiteitsnommer: 520803 5037 088), oorlede op 19 JULIE 2023, en nagelate eggenote SUSANNA MAGDALENA LOUWRENS, (Identiteitsnommer: 500926 0074 089) in lewe 'n BOER van DIE PLAAS KROMDRAAI, DISTRIK BOTHAVILLE, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT Boedel Nr: 006163/2023. Geliewe hiermee kennis te neem dat die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE- EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemelde boedel vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae gereken word vanaf 14 FEBRUARIE 2025, ter insae sal lê vir alle belanghebbendes by die Meester van die Hooggeregshof, BLOEMFONTEIN en die Landdroskantoor te BOTHAVILLE.
Gedateer te BOTHAVILLE hierdie 3DE dag van FEBRUARIE 2025.
In die boedel van wyle RACHEL ELIZABETH VAN DER NEST, Identiteitsnommer 380117 0004 087, woonagtig te PLAAS UITKYK, BOTHAVILLE.
BOEDELNOMMER: 26912/2014 Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in bogemelde boedel ter insae sal lê vir 'n periode van een en twintig dae, gereken vanaf 14 FEBRUARIE 2025 te die kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te Bloemfontein en die Landdros te Kroonstad.
W J BOTHA
Prokureur vir die Eksekuteur Du Randt & Louw Ingelyf Posbus 26 KROONSTAD VERWYSING: MBV003
D C.F Hattingh
In the Estate of the Late: Daniel Cornelius Francois Hattingh Estate number: 01766/2024 Identity/passport number:430913 5116
086 Date of death: 5/12/2023 Last address: Wilhelminastreet 47, Henneman The AMENDED FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 days from 14 February 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court Master of the High Court Bloemfontein and the Magistrate's Office, In case of a marriage in community of property: First Names and Surname of Surviving
Spouse:Martha Elizabeth Wilhelmina Hattingh, Identity Number:440718 0109 087
Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: Ruan Fourie as nominee of Old Mutual Trust Limited, Billing details: Advertiser
Name:Exactum Executors Trust Advertiser
Address:Postnet Preller
Suite 16, Private Bag x 01, Heuwelsig , 9332 Advertiser
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION
In the Estate of the Late: Surname: PORTER
First names: DESTINY Estate number: 00321/2023
Identity/Passport number: 3004160043088
Date of death: 24/11/2022
Last address: DIE BULT AFTREE OORD BULTFONTEIN
The FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 DAYS from 14 FEBRUARY 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court Bloemfontein and the Magistrate's Office, Bultfontein. Name and Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: André Styger, p/a Neumann Van Rooyen Inc, Law Centre, 6 Heeren Street, Welkom, 9460
In the estate of the late JULIETTE SCHOEMAN, ID NO: 430215 0056 089, in life from WELKOM. DATE OF DEATH: 20 APRIL 2024 ESTATE NO: 3310/2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the abovementioned estate will lie for inspection in the office of the Master of the Supreme Court, BLOEMFONTEIN and the Magistrate WELKOM for a period of 21 days as from date of publication hereof 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.
A D SCHOEMAN SCHOEMAN STEYN INC. DALMAN HOUSE 1 GRAAF STREET WELKOM 9459 (REF: ADS/rk/N9975)
Estate Number: 55/2024 FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATE LYING FOR INSPECTION
In the estate of the late, FLORIS
PETRUS THIRION
ESTATE NR : 55/2024
IDENTITY NUMBER: 590605 5504 082
LAST ADDRESS: 40 ANNIE STREET, HENNENMAN, FREE STATE DATE OF DEATH: 18.11.2023
Notice is hereby given that the First and Final Liquidation- and Distribution Account in the above deceased estate will lay for inspection at the offices of the Master of the High court, Bloemfontein and the Magistrate Court of Kroonstad for a period of 21 (twenty one) days from date of publication hereof for all parties which may have an interest therein.
If no objections are received by the Master of the High Court within the mentioned period, the Executor will proceed with payment in terms of the account.
DU PLESSIS & LE ROUX
ATTORNEYS
33 Steyn Street
KROONSTAD
TEL: 056 212 6541
EMAIL: info@dpl.co.za
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION
In the Estate of the Late: Surname: MABELENG First names: MATSHEMEKWANE DAVID Estate number: 007873/2023
Identity/Passport number: 6303015521083
Date of death: 3/08/2023 Last address: 28 NAGTEGAL STREET, FLAMINGO PARK, WELKOM, 9459 The FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 DAYS from 14 FEBRUARY 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court Bloemfontein and the Magistrate's Office, Welkom. Name and Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: Andre Styger, c/o Neumann Van Rooyen Attorneys, Law Centre, 6 Heeren Street, Welkom, 9459
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 wil 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: 88459/2020
Surname: VAN WYK
First Names: LEON
South African ID Number: 5605085121086
Last Address: FLAT 65 WELKOM RETIREMENT VILLAGE, 33 CAMPBELL STREET WELKOM, 9459
First Names of Surviving Spouse: DIENA JACOBA MARGARETHA
Surname of Surviving Spouse: VAN WYK ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 5703270069085
Description of Account if other than First and Final: FIRST AND FINAL Magistrate's Office: WELKOM MAGISTRATES COURT Master's Office: MASTER OF THE FREE STATE HIGH COURT, BLOEMFONTEIN
ADVERTISER NAME: PRELLER INC. ATTORNEYS ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 323 STATEWAY JABEZ BUILDING 2ND FLOOR DOORN WELKOM 9459
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION
In the Estate of the Late: Surname: MICHAEL First names: SUSAN Estate number: 448/2024
Identity/Passport number: 530110 0113 080 Date of death: 26/02/2022 Last address: 4 KRISANTWEG, ODENDAALSRUS The FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 DAYS from 14 FEBRUARY 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court Bloemfontein and the Magistrate's Office, Odendaalsrus. First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: BOOI MICHAEL Identity/Passport Number: 510724 5105 083 Name and
Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusie Rekening in die boedel van wyle HAROLD EDWARD BOUCHER, IDENTITEITSNOMMER: 600917 5176 08 5, in lewe woonagtig te 14 6 DE STRAAT, KOPPIES, VRYSTAAT DATUM VAN DOOD: 24 FEBRUARIE 2010, STATUS TEN TYE VAN DOOD: ONGETROUD, BOEDELNOMMER: 3777/2010, ter insae sal lê ten kantore van die Landdros te Koppies en die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te Bloemfontein vir ‘n tydperk van 21 (EEN-EN-TWINTIG) dae gereken vanaf 14 FEBRUARIE 2025. Indien geen beswaar daarteen geopper word nie, sal die Eksekuteur voortgaan tot uitbetaling dienooreenkomstig. Geteken te BLOEMFONTEIN op hierdie dag van FEBRUARIE 2025.
EKSEKUTEUR JOHAN GERARDUS VAN ES BOCK & VAN ES PROKUREURS KELLNER STRAAT 49A WESTDENE BLOEMFONTEIN 9301 e) admin@bockes.co.za t) 051 447 7195 VER: BOU002
Estate Late: R M Hibbers Estate Number: 1295/2024
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION
In the Estate of the Late: Surname: HIBBERS First names: RACHEL MAGDALENA Estate number: 1295/2024
Identity/Passport number: 4302070050089
Date of death: 29/10/2023
Last address: 46 COBALT STREET
ODENDAALSRUS, 9480 The FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 DAYS from 14 FEBRUARY 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court Bloemfontein and the Magistrate's Office, Odendaalsrus. Name and Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: André Styger c/o Neumann Van Rooyen Attorneys, Law Centre, 6 Heeren Street, Welkom, 9459
ADVERTISER NAME: NEUMANN VAN ROOYEN
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P O BOX 4 WELKOM 9460
ADVERTISER E-MAIL: admin1@nvrlaw co.za
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 0579166666 (REF: A Styger/RD/)
Date of death: 17/10/2023 Last address: 51 ORIBI STREET WELKOM The FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 DAYS from 14 FEBRUARY 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court Bloemfontein and the Magistrate's Office,. First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: NOKO JULIA MAHLAKU Identity/Passport Number: 7412290294081 Name and Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: Andre Styger as Executor, Neumann Van Rooyen Attorneys, Law Centre, 6 Heeren Street, Welkom, 9459
ADVERTISER NAME: NEUMANN VAN ROOYEN
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P O BOX 4 WELKOM 9460
ADVERTISER E-MAIL: admin2@nvrlaw co.za ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 0579166666 (REF: A Styger/DvZ/B00260)
M.A. PHATHI KENNISGEWING Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusie Rekening in die boedel van wyle MAPASEKA ANNA PHATHI, IDENTITEITSNOMMER: 980627 0771 08 3, in lewe woonagtig te 14 6 DE STRAAT, KOPPIES, VRYSTAAT DATUM VAN DOOD: 17 FEBRUARIE 2016 STATUS TEN TYE VAN DOOD: ONGETROUD BOEDELNOMMER: 3/2021 ter insae sal lê ten kantore van die Landdros te Koppies en die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te Bloemfontein vir ‘n tydperk van 21 (EEN-EN-TWINTIG) dae gereken vanaf 14 FEBRUARIE 2025. Indien geen beswaar daarteen geopper word nie, sal die Eksekuteur voortgaan tot uitbetaling dienooreenkomstig. Geteken te BLOEMFONTEIN op hierdie 11de dag van FEBRUARIE 2025.
EKSEKUTEUR
JOHAN GERARDUS VAN ES BOCK & VAN ES PROKUREURS KELLNER STRAAT 49A WESTDENE BLOEMFONTEIN 9301 e) admin@bockes.co.za t) 051 447 7195 VER: PHA004
Laat die rekords spat
Drie leerlinge aan die Primêre Skool Naudeville het rekords gebreek op die skool se kleuresportbyeenkoms wat op 21 Januarie gehou is. Van links is Diaan van Brakel (hy het die rekord van 1,40 m in hoogspring vir seuns o.13 geëwenaar), Jonathan Odendaal (11.35 in die 80 m vir seuns o. 11) en Dohandre Janse van Rensburg (32,22 m in die diskus vir seuns o.13 en 10,17 m in gewigstoot). Foto: Verskaf
Drie leerlinge aan Welkom-Gimnasium is in Vrystaattennis-spanne. Van links is Deandre de Kock (o.17, nr. 5), Dian Erasmus (o.15, nr. 3) en Mieke Erasmus (o.17, nr. 5).
Kayden Barrows, ’n leerling aan Welkom-Gimnasium, is vir die o.19- Celestial Knights LPLpremierliga-krieketspan gekies. Photo: Supplied
Valentine’s race here
The Harmony Striders will be hosting the Valentine’s Night Race at Welkom Square on Friday, 14 February. The distances are: 4 km, with the race starting at 18:35; and 10 km, starting at 18:30. Call Rina Nel on 071-682-6615 for more information.
Harmony Striders time trial results for 5 February are: 4 km: Mlumbi Sizwe 20:00, Chantel Rheeder 20:45, Papa Smith 22:51, Rearabetswe Lepitsi22:51,DeonduPlooy 22:54, JJ Janse van Rensburg22:54,AbielFaro26:00, Mavis Motaung 26:15, Kenny Phejane 27:40, Rina Nel 28:31, Nico Dicks 29:20, Kamo Mocholotsi 30:00, Lientjie Blom 31:29, Ishmael Dhlamini 33:37, Diana Zwane 33:37, Ryan Orford 36:00 and Julie Opperman 37:56. 8 km: Mosala Diphoko 28:00, Lesego Tsokolibane 32:02, Thabo Tsotetsi 32:37, Thapelo Khanali 33:49, Jaja 38:40, Oratile Nandela 39:00, Jeffrey Gcelu 40:53, Daemane Makhate 43:25, Muso Molefi 45:00, Morne Nel 45:00, Reghard Bester 46:00,RudolphRabie48:48, AndreEls52:10,JackHarms 52:10, Cornelius Visagie 53:00, Deon Lodder 53:01, Amelia du Plessis 54:21, Christine Els 56:48, Estelle Henrico 61:00 and Johan Pretorius 66:54. ) At the Kloppers Marathon inBloemfonteinon8February the 10 km was completed by Lientjie Blom, Christine Els and Chris Nortier. Jacques du Preez, Luzanne Venter, Andre Els and Charmaine Nortier completed the 21,1 km race and Morne Nel and Chadiba Mahasa the 42,2 km. ) On 9 February Amelia du Plessis, Antoinette Bothma, EstelleHenrico,GordonLodder and Rina Nel completed the 10 km of the Klerksdorp Race.The21,1 kmwascompletedbyDanielPienaarand Deon Lodder.
We are looking for a group of qualified Auto Electricians to join our team at Harmony Target mine for the installation and commissioning of our Electronic Communicationsystems
These positions will best suit candidates who reside in and around Welkom or whoarewillingtorelocate Pleasesubmitapplicationsbyemailingacover-letter,yourCVandcopiesof yourqualificationsto careers@nerospec com
If not contacted by 28 February 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Public Notice
POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION/DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO BULK POINT(S) OF MOQHAKA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Moqhaka Local Municipality (the Municipality) currently owes Eskom R1 542 873 536 11 excluding the current account of a further R42 951 752 55 which is due and payable on 06 February 2025 Despite all the avenues that Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (“Eskom”) explored and efforts to accommodate the Municipality, the matter has reached a point where Eskom can simply no longer afford to accommodate the Municipality without further financial strain and harming its own business In terms of the Constitution and the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act 2005 (IRFA) the Municipality is supposed to cooperate and assist Eskom with fulfilling its mandate of ensuring that citizens have access to affordable electricity The Municipality has breached these obligations by not paying Eskom for the bulk electricity it supplies, making it impossible for Eskom to fulfil its mandate Eskom cannot operate and remain financially viable without payment from the Municipality When entities like the Municipality fail to pay Eskom on time or not pay Eskom at all it forces Eskom to borrow additional money at considerable
NOTICE
Eskom
INTERVENTION BY STAKEHOLDERS TO EMPOWER THE MUNICIPALITY TO PAY ITS ESKOM DEBT
Since 2016, the Municipality has maintained an erratic payment on its electricity bulk account To its credit, the Municipality would catch-up on the arrears through payment arrangements agreed with Eskom From December 2022, the Municipality started to default on subsequent payment arrangements with Eskom
A letter was sent to the Municipality on 10 February 2022 requesting a meeting to discuss the short-paid current account as well as Active Partnering to assist the Municipality to collect the debt and improve on service delivery Active Partnering entails services by Eskom to the consented municipalities in areas such as reticulation and distribution of electricity to the customers of the municipality, revenue collection, as well as associated services such as tariffs, billing, losses management, knowledge and skills transfer, etc Eskom received a letter from Moqhaka requesting an extension to submit its revised payment plan on 05 April 2022
In March 2023, National Treasury introduced the Debt Relief Programme through Circular 124, within the context of section 34(1) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 All municipalities were invited to apply and participate in the Debt Relief Programme The Circular stipulates that Eskom is to write off the municipal debt over three years subject to, among other conditions, the municipality paying its current account henceforth Should a municipality fail to perform during the duration of the Debt Relief Programme the benefits under the Programme to that municipality will immediately cease Eskom will be obliged to implement its credit control and debt management policy on the municipality and the municipality must immediately start repaying its Eskom arrears, interest, and penalties Eskom may resume any legal proceedings (relating to the municipality’s arrear debt, interest, and penalties as of 31 March 2023), including attaching the municipal bank account
On 01 December 2023 the Municipality was admitted to the Debt Relief Programme The Municipality has failed to meet the conditions of the Debt Relief Programme by among other conditions failing to pay invoices in full within 30 days for the bulk supply of electricity On 16 February 2024, Eskom issued a breach notice to the Municipality and National Treasury wherein it demanded the following:
Immediate payment of the amount of R31 226 429 39 for the January 2024 invoice, which was due on 07 February 2024, and
• Failure to pay should result in National Treasury issuing a non-compliance notice to the Municipality ending the Municipality s participation in the Programme
On 18 March 2024, National Treasury held a meeting with Eskom, Free State Provincial Treasury, COGTA and Free State municipalities to address the non-compliance by municipalities to the conditions of the Debt Relief Programme
The Municipality failed to remedy the default even after the support received from stakeholders present at the abovementioned meeting organised by National Treasury This warranted Eskom to write a letter on 16 April 2024 to both the Municipality and National Treasury wherein it expressed the views that the Municipality’s participation in the Debt Relief Programme has been terminated due to non-compliance to the conditions
The Municipality has continued with erratic payments of its bulk electricity account and the Debt Relief Programme has failed to yield the desired results in respect to this specific municipality This is illustrated on the table below which depicts the payment pattern since its admission to the Programme The amounts below exclude the ring-fenced total debt of R843 592 625 63, which the Municipality would have benefited for a one-third write-off in the first year had it complied to the conditions of the Debt Relief Programme The table below outlines the accumulated arrear debt post the Debt Relief ring-fencing amount given above
CONCLUSION
Under the circumstances, it is appropriate for Eskom to explore further remedies to stop the debt from spiralling out of control The only option available to Eskom is reduction, disconnection and/or termination of the supply as empowered by the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006
Eskom appreciates the hardships the community and the economy will suffer should it exercise its statutory powers to disconnect the Municipality There are no other meaningful options available for Eskom to stop the debt from growing and to collect for current consumption on bulk supply
The Municipality charges, collects and receives money from its customers for the supply of electricity and fails or neglects to hand over the portion due to Eskom This is at Eskom’s detriment, and it is not sustainable if the status quo remains The Municipality is responsible for discharging a constitutional obligation but decides to withhold payments to Eskom
The Municipality’s breach of its payment obligation to Eskom undermines and places in jeopardy Eskom’s ability to continue the national supply of electricity on a financially sustainable basis Eskom must exercise its right to disconnect the supply of electricity to the Municipality to protect the national interest in the sustainable supply of electricity
Eskom hereby invites all affected parties to submit written representations, comments and/or submissions indicating why Eskom should or should not proceed to reduce, disconnect and/or terminate the bulk electricity supply points in the table below. Eskom will appreciate progressive representations (including direct payment by customers or direct supply from Eskom), considering the magnitude and possible long-term effects of this problem
The following points of supply might be affected:
Public representations submissions comments and/or requests for further information should be submitted to:
Senior Advisor Key Sales and Customer Services
Physical address: 120 Henry Street,Westdene, Bloemfontein
E-mail address: FSMoqhaka@eskom co za
The closing date for public representations, submissions, comments and/or requests for further information will be close of business on 13 March 2025.
Please note that comments received after the closing date will not be considered
Eskom will consider such public representations, submissions, and comments and communicate the final decision on or before 02/03 April 2025
Reference Number: Moqhaka 02/2025
Issued in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, (Act 3 of 2000)
Public Notice
POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION/DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO BULK POINT(S) OF MASILONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Masilonyana Local Municipality (the Municipality) currently owes Eskom R 227 981 010 48 excluding the current account of a further R 4 703 401 42 which became due and payable on 27 January 2025 Despite all the avenues that Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (“Eskom”) explored and efforts to accommodate the Municipality, the matter has reached a point where Eskom can simply no longer afford to accommodate the Municipality without further financial strain and harming its own business In terms of the Constitution and the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act 2005 (IRFA) the Municipality is supposed to cooperate and assist Eskom with fulfilling its mandate of ensuring that citizens have access to affordable electricity The Municipality has breached these obligations by not paying Eskom for the bulk electricity it supplies, making it impossible for Eskom to fulfil its mandate
Eskom cannot operate and remain financially viable without payment from the Municipality When entities like the Municipality fail to pay Eskom on time or not pay Eskom at all, it forces Eskom to borrow additional money at considerable premiums to
to pay by the Municipality is contributing to the growing Eskom municipal debt which currently
Eskom's financial sustainability and ability to supply electricity at affordable prices is contingent
started reducing its expenditure Revenue can only be increased
terminate the supply of electricity to specific areas within the Municipality
the Municipality s contravention of its electricity supply agreement concluded with Eskom and the
The Municipality has acknowledged its indebtedness to Eskom but refuses to pay the monthly bill in full Eskom
by Eskom to proceed with disconnection, reduction and/or termination of electricity supply is a measure of last resort to
the
from spiralling out of control It is not sustainable for Eskom to continue supplying a customer who has no intention nor the prospect of making payments to Eskom INTERVENTION BY STAKEHOLDERS TO EMPOWER THE MUNICIPALITY TO PAY ITS ESKOM DEBT
In March 2023, National Treasury introduced the Debt Relief Programme through Circular 124, within the context of section 34(1) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 All municipalities were invited to apply and participate in the Debt Relief Programme The Circular stipulates that Eskom is to write off the municipal debt over three years subject to among other conditions the municipality paying its current account henceforth Should a municipality fail to perform during the duration of the Debt Relief Programme, the benefits under the Programme to that municipality will immediately cease Eskom will be obliged to implement its credit control and debt management policy on the municipality and the municipality must immediately start repaying its Eskom arrears, interest, and penalties Eskom may resume any legal proceedings (relating to the municipality’s arrear debt interest and penalties as of 31 March 2023) including attaching the municipal bank account
On 01 December 2023, the Municipality was admitted to the Debt Relief Programme The Municipality has failed to meet the conditions of the Debt Relief Programme, including the payment of invoices for bulk supply within 30 days On 16 February 2024, Eskom issued a breach notice to the Municipality and National Treasury wherein it demanded the following:
• Immediate payment of the amount of R4 172 935 24 for the January 2024 invoice, which was due on 26 February 2024; and
• Failure to pay should result in National Treasury issuing a non-compliance notice to the Municipality, ending the Municipality’s participation in the Programme
On 18 March 2024 National Treasury held a meeting with Eskom Free State Provincial Treasury COGTA and Free State Municipalities to address the non-compliance by Municipalities to the conditions of the Debt Relief Programme
The Municipality failed to remedy the default even after the support received from stakeholders present at the abovementioned meeting Organised by National Treasury This warranted Eskom to write a letter on 16 April 2024 to both the Municipality and National Treasury wherein it expressed the views that the Municipality s participation in the Debt Relief Programme has been terminated due to non-compliance to the conditions A follow-up email was sent by Eskom to National Treasury and Provincial Treasury on 26 June 2024 National Treasury responded on 12 July 2024 by resolving to set up a session with the Municipality to facilitate a constructive way forward and to monitor progress
The Municipality has continued with non-payment of its bulk electricity account and the Debt Relief Programme has failed to yield the desired results in respect to this specific municipality This is illustrated on the table below which depicts the payment pattern since its admission to the Programme The amounts below exclude the ring-fenced total debt of R143 954 357 17, which the Municipality would have benefited from for a one-third write-off in the first year had it complied to the Debt Relief Programme conditions The table below outlines the accumulated arrear debt post the debt relief ring-fenced amount given above
CONCLUSION
Under the circumstances, it is appropriate for Eskom to explore further remedies to stop the debt from spiralling out of control The only option available to Eskom is reduction, disconnection and/or termination of the supply as empowered by the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 Eskom appreciates the hardships the community and the economy will suffer should it exercise its statutory powers to disconnect the Municipality There are no other meaningful options available for Eskom to stop the debt from growing and to collect for current consumption on bulk supply
The Municipality charges collects and receives money from its customers for the supply of electricity and fails or neglects to hand over the portion due to Eskom This is at Eskom s detriment and it is not sustainable if the status quo remains The Municipality is responsible for discharging a constitutional obligation but decides to withhold payments to Eskom
The Municipality’s breach of its payment obligation to Eskom undermines and places in jeopardy Eskom’s ability to continue the national supply of electricity on a financially sustainable basis
Eskom must exercise its right to disconnect the supply of electricity to the Municipality to protect the national interest in the sustainable supply of electricity
Eskom hereby invites all affected parties to submit written representations, comments and/or submissions indicating why Eskom should or should not proceed to reduce, disconnect and/or terminate the bulk electricity supply points in the table below Eskom will appreciate progressive representations (including direct payment by customers or direct supply from Eskom), considering the magnitude and possible long-term effects of this problem
The following points of supply might be affected:
Public representations, submissions, comments and/or requests for further information should be submitted to:
Senior Advisor Key Sales and Customer Services
Physical address: 120 Henry Street,Westdene, Bloemfontein
E-mail address: FSMasilonyana@eskom co za
The closing date for public representations, submissions, comments and/or requests for further information will be
Please note that comments received after the closing date will not be considered
and comments and
Eskom
Public Notice
POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION/DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO BULK POINT(S) OF NALA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Nala Local Municipality (the Municipality) has two bulk accounts with Eskom and currently owes Eskom R
payable on 02 February 2025 Despite all the avenues that Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd ( Eskom ) explored and
no
the
NOTICE
supplying a customer who has no intention nor the prospect of making payments to Eskom
INTERVENTION BY STAKEHOLDERS TO EMPOWER THE MUNICIPALITY TO PAY ITS ESKOM DEBT
During October 2021 Eskom and the Municipality engaged in the
Several meetings were held without any resolution After November
a letter to the Minister of COGTA on 25 May 2023, requesting her intervention Her intervention resulted in engagements between COGTA and National Treasury with the objective to find a long-term solution for the ailing municipalities
In March 2023, National Treasury introduced the Debt Relief Programme through Circular 124, within the context of section 34(1) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 All municipalities were invited to apply and participate in the Debt Relief Programme The Circular stipulates that Eskom is to write off the municipal debt over three years subject to, among other conditions, the municipality paying its current account henceforth Should a municipality fail to perform during the duration of the Debt Relief Programme, the benefits under the Programme to that municipality will immediately cease Eskom will be obliged to implement its credit control and debt management policy on the municipality and the municipality must immediately start repaying its Eskom arrears interest and penalties Eskom may resume any legal proceedings (relating to the municipality’s arrear debt, interest, and penalties as of 31 March 2023), including attaching the municipal bank account
On 01 December 2023, the Municipality was admitted to the Debt Relief Programme The Municipality has failed to meet the conditions of Debt Relief Programme Among other failures is the non-payment of invoices for the bulk supply within 30 days On 16 February 2024 Eskom issued a breach notice to the Municipality and National Treasury wherein it demanded the following:
Immediate payment of the amount of R11 065 510 35 for January 2024 invoice, which was due on 01 February 2024, and
• Failure to pay should result in National Treasury issuing a non-compliance notice to the Municipality, ending the Municipality’s participation in the Programme
On 28 February 2024, a meeting was held with the Municipality to discuss their breach notice and the current account payments The Municipality committed to submit their payment proposal by 01 March 2024; however, it was not received by Eskom
On 18 March 2024 National Treasury held a meeting with Eskom Free State Provincial Treasury COGTA and Free State Municipalities to address the non-compliance by Municipalities to the conditions of the Debt Relief Programme
The Municipality failed to remedy the default even after the support received from stakeholders present at the abovementioned meeting organised by National Treasury This warranted Eskom to write a letter on 16 April 2024 to both the Municipality and National Treasury wherein it expressed the views that the Municipality s participation in the Debt Relief Programme has been terminated due to non-compliance to the conditions A follow-up email was sent by Eskom to National Treasury and Provincial Treasury on 26 June 2024 National Treasury responded on 12 July 2024 by resolving to set up a session with the Municipality to facilitate a constructive way forward and monitor progress
The Municipality has continued with erratic payments of its bulk electricity account and the Debt Relief Programme has failed to yield the desired results in respect to this specific Municipality This is illustrated on the table below which depicts the payment pattern since its admission to the Programme The amounts below exclude the ring-fenced total debt of R653 553 959 60, which the Municipality would have benefited for a one-third write-off in the first year had it complied to the Debt Relief Programme’s conditions The table below outlines the accumulated arrear debt post the debt relief ringfenced amount given above
CONCLUSION
Under the circumstances, it is appropriate for Eskom to explore further remedies to stop the debt from spiralling out of control The only option available to Eskom is reduction, disconnection and/or termination of the supply as empowered by the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006
Eskom appreciates the hardships the community and the economy will suffer should it exercise its statutory powers to disconnect the Municipality There are no other meaningful options available for Eskom to stop the debt from growing and to collect for current consumption on bulk supply
The Municipality charges collects and receives money from its customers for the supply of electricity and fails or neglects to hand over the portion due to Eskom This is at Eskom’s detriment and it is not sustainable if the status quo remains The Municipality is responsible for discharging a constitutional obligation but decides to withhold payments to Eskom
The Municipality’s breach of its payment obligation to Eskom undermines and places in jeopardy Eskom’s ability to continue the national supply of electricity on a financially sustainable basis
Eskom must exercise its right to disconnect the supply of electricity to the Municipality to protect the national interest in the sustainable supply of electricity
Eskom hereby invites all affected parties to submit written representations, comments and/or submissions indicating why Eskom should or should not proceed to reduce, disconnect and/or terminate the bulk electricity supply points in the table below. Eskom will appreciate progressive representations (including direct payment by customers or direct supply from Eskom), considering the magnitude and possible long-term effects of this problem
The following points of supply might be affected:
Public representations submissions comments and/or requests for further information should be submitted to:
Senior Advisor Key Sales and Customer Services
Physical address: 120 Henry Street,Westdene, Bloemfontein
E-mail address: FSNala@eskom co za
The closing date for public representations, submissions, comments and/or requests for further information will be close of business on 13 March 2025.
Please note that comments received after the closing date will not be considered
Eskom will consider such public representations, submissions, and comments and communicate the final decision on or before 02/03 April
Reference Number: Nala 02/2025 Issued in terms of the Promotion of Administrative
Riebies shine with medals
Marti Will marti.will@media24.com
The Riebeeckstad High School finished fifth overall in the medal standings, with a small team receiving nine gold, four silver, and three bronze medals –totaling 16 medals – and setting four records at the SHS Willie Roux Invitational Athletics meeting held in Sasolburg on Friday, 7 February.
A total of 18 athletes of this school participated.
The two athletes who performed the best on the day are Andries Morekind and Sylvia Lesige. Andries took first place in both the 1 500 m and 800 m, setting records in both events. Sylvia
also came first in both the 1 500 m and 800 m, improving the records in each.
Four athletes placed in the top 50.
Orifilwe Tau finished first in the 1 500 m and third in the 800 m.
Ofentse Selekoe secured second place in the 1 500 m.
In the 800 m, Mapule Mohale placed third, and Bania Lsulna performed exceptionally well, winning both the 100 m and 200 m.
Reaipela Mokatsane came second in the high jump, and Atlehang Erasmus finished first in both the 800 m and 1 500 m. Kabelo Thlone earned second place in the 1 500 m and was third in the 800 m.
Swimmers excel at Midmar
Marti Will
marti.will@media24.com
The annual aQuelle Midmar Mile took place on the weekend of 8 – 9 February near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal.
The 1.6 km swim is one of the largest open water swimming events in the world . This year some 12 000 swimmers from all over the world took part, which makes the achievements of the Welkom swimmers remarkable.
The event attracts all types of swimmers, including amateurs, professionals and paraswimmers.
The group of Welkom swimmers included Shaunagh Reynders 43:36, Gemma Mansill 41:08, Corinne Mansill 39:18, Genevieve Venter 42:10, Jordan Wiesner 31:40, Nathan van Rensburg 45:22, Dirk Nel 30:14, Japie Nel
45:19, Mareze Flylinck 24:18, Louise Viljoen 38:38, Nicole van Rensburg 45:22, Ryno van Rensburg 45:23, Cayley Karpakis 41:18 and Julie Hundermark (56:22).
The seven WelkomGimnasium swimmers are Ashley Seymour (29:06), Noa Mansill (25:30), Kaira Nel (32:59), Tatum Venter (29:29), Shyenne Laubscher 28:34, SJ Nel
(23:25) and Tristan Venter (26:35).
Adriaan du Toit, a learner of Naudeville Primary School completed his swim in a good time of 30.47 minutes. SJ Nel, Noah Mansill, Tristan Venter and Shyenne Laubscher achieved the top 100, and Tatum Venter and Ashley Seymour achieved Top 200. They are all Gimmies.
Julie Hundermark. Photo: Supplied Adriaan du Toit. Photo: Supplied
The Riebeeckstad High School athletes are from the left, front: Bania Lulua, Mapule Mohale, Sylvia Lesige, Orifilwe Tau and Ofentse Selekoe; back: Reaipela Mokatsane, Kabelo Tlhone, Atlehang Erasmus and Katleho Mokhothu. Photo: Supplied
