Thursday, 27 March 2025
Residents take to the streets for basic necessities
Life in a ‘no-man’s land’
MARTI WILL
It has been described as no-man’s land, no man’s responsibility. Raising the question: Who does the Reahola hostel complex belong to?
Residents of this old mining complex have been bandied about as “belonging to” the Matjhabeng Local Council and the Reahola Association (dissolved by the Supreme Court). Reahola is being administered by Provincial Human Settlements.
After yet another electricity cut-o to the complex, angry residents picketed outside the municipal buildings in Stateway demanding that their services be reinstated on Wednesday, 19 March.
An urgent meeting to address the issues was held on Tuesday and attended by the acting mayor, Cllr Hlobohang Mokhomo, the nance department, a residents committee and the ward council, Cllr Estelle
ARRESTS FOR PUBLIC VIOLENCE
At least 21 people, including a 17-yearold minor, were arrested for acts of public violence following protest action in Khotsong, Bothaville.
According to information, the arrested persons were part of a group of disgruntled community members who were marching to the Nala Municipality o ces on Wednesday, 19 March.
These suspects are facing various charges, including public violence, obstruction, damage to essential infrastructure, and malicious damage to property. Schools in Khotsong were closed for the day.
Dansey.
Dansey says everyone agrees to paying for services, and all the residents are willing to pay. e issue, however, is who and where do they pay and how will they receive accounts?
Only seven accounts are registered with Matjhabeng. Dansey says she suspects this is one account per block.
Residents insist that the individual units must be tted with meters so that the individual readings can be received.
Dansey says there was a suggestion made that the 406 units pay a at rate of R400 per month until the municipality can install the meters to every unit. “ is way, at least, the municipality will get some money in and the debt will not just be written o .” e acting chief nancial o cer (CFO), Lindsay William, said that the nance department is governed by a lot of policies and legislation, and they do not want to create audit ndings by agreeing to a R400 at rate payment.
Williams told the meeting that she would do some research about whether this will be an acceptable payment arrangement in the interim.
A nance department employee con rmed that people are buying electricity, but the units are bypassed. He said only 52 units have bought electricity since April out of the 46 units. He said that these units only buy 20 to 50 electricity units every second or third month. According to him, 90% of the electricity meters in Reahola have been bypassed.
A representative of human settlements said that Reahola has been under investigation since 2019. More than 90% of the resident are not owners, only ve people are rightful owners of their units. All the other units are owned by Reahola Association, which was dissolved in the High Court.
Dansey con rms that a follow-up meeting is scheduled. e electricity to Reahola has been restored in the interim.
Serial rapist terrorised communities for years
MARTI WILL
In a signi cant breakthrough, the Free State police have arrested a 28-year-old man believed to be behind a series of rapes and burglaries that have haunted the communities of Virginia, Meloding, and Makwane for several years.
“ e suspect, now in custody, is facing multiple charges, including eight counts of rape, following an extensive investigation,” says Sgt. Mahlomola Kareli, provincial police spokesperson.
History of violent acts
Between the period of mid-2018 and late 2022,
the Virginia community experienced a series of housebreakings, common robberies, house robberies and thefts, creating a climate of fear.
During this period, eight cases of rape, housebreaking, house robbery and theft were registered in the Virginia/Meloding area.
“In 2023, the Forensic Science Laboratory in Pretoria provided a forensic investigative lead, linking an unknown individual to cases in Makwane and Qwaqwa.
“ e dockets were assigned to Const. Mosioua Ntholeng, an investigator attached to the SAPS’ Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Unit in Bloemfontein.
“He meticulously re-interviewed the victims, revisited and reconstructed crime scenes and diligently followed up on all information received. is
comprehensive approach led to the identi cation of a 28-year-old from Excelsior as a primary suspect,” says Kareli.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect had a prior arrest record for housebreakings in Virginia, Welkom and Excelsior. He had a proven history of exhibiting a similar modus operandi to the serial rapist.
A buccal sample (a method of collecting DNA from cells on the inside of a person’s cheek, also known as a buccal swab or buccal smear, and relatively non-invasive) was obtained, con rming his identity.
e suspect is facing eight charges of rape, and he has been identi ed as the suspect in two burglary cases that happened in Virginia in 2023, based on ngerprint evidence.
Two residents of the Reahola Housing complex who took part in the protest outside of the municipal building. Photo: Supplied
Two suspected murderers arrested
e Odendaalsrus police have arrested two suspects for the alleged murder and kidnapping of a 27-year-old hawker in Odendaalsrus.
It is alleged that on Sunday, 2 February, at about 20:00, an altercation ensued between a fuel station employee and the hawker over selling fruits on the lling station’s premises.
“He was allegedly pursued by the two suspects and an unknown African male. ey loaded him onto a bakkie before taking him back to the fuel station.
“On arrival at the petrol station, the
suspects allegedly assaulted him with a knobkerrie and sjambok. e victim was later taken by an ambulance from his home to a local hospital before being transferred to a regional hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries,” says Capt. Loraine Earle, police spokesperson in the Free State.
Two suspects were subsequently arrested for murder and kidnapping on Friday, 21 March, in Odendaalsrus.
“ e police also seized the Isuzu bakkie allegedly used in the commission of crime. Investigations are still ongoing,” says Earle.
Disruptive actions cause quite a stir
MARTI WILL
Five men have been arrested by Operation Vala uMgodi operatives while they were busy with either open cast mining activities or with the separation process on a makeshift slope table in identi ed illicit mining hotspots.
Joint operation members and stakeholders conducted foot, vehicles and air-to-ground drone patrols in Beatrix Mine Old Shaft 4, Phomolong informal settlement, and Moshoeshoe Drive in abong and seized gold-bearing material weighing 180,64 kg, as well as gold-processing equipment such as steel plates, stumpers and stumper pots, garden spades, and shovels.
“ e foreign nationals aged between 27 and 35 years were immediately placed under arrest, and case dockets for possession of suspected gold-bearing material with additional charge of contravention of the Immigration Act were opened at the abong, eunissen, and Welkom Police Stations,” says Lt. Col abo Covane, police spokesperson in the Free State.
Operational activities continued in other areas to address other factors
contributing to illicit mining; second-hand goods compliance inspection took place in both Odendaalsrus and Hennenman.
A 38-year-old man at the Bismillah Wholesale and Supermarket in Church Street, Odendaalsrus, and 34 year old man at the Hennenman Supermarket in Steyn Street were arrested for possession of illicit cigarettes and contravention of Medicines Act 101 of 1965, for the selling of scheduled substances.
e police con scated di erent brands of cigarettes such as Chief, Remington Gold, Sahawi, Ossam, Cape, and Stix with total sale estimated at R104 060.
Medicines such as prohibited Betasol and boxes of Adco-dol pain killers, and various hubbly bubbly avors with total sale price of R11 450 were also con scated.
All arrested suspects will appear before court soon.
Police also seized the Isuzu bakkie allegedly used in the commission of crime. Investigations are still ongoing. Photo: Supplied
A suspect arrested in possession of gold-bearing material in the Phomolong informal dettlement.
Various brands of illicit cigarettes confiscated by the Operation Vala uMgodi team. Photos: Supplied
OFFICIALS NEED HELP
The Bronville police are appealing to the public for any information in identifying a deceased man who was found unconscious in Philander Street, with multiple sjambok marks on his face and body.
On Wednesday, 12 March, at about 22:30 the police were summoned to a scene in Philander Street, Bronville, where they found an unidentified African male aged between 20 and 30 years. He was taken to the hospital for medical treatment but succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased is dark in complexion, wore a maroon t-shirt, black suit, with a pair of grey and white sneakers found near the body. Share information with Det. Sgt. Hennita Motaung of the Bronville Detective Services on 072 124 0441, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the MySAPS App.
CENTRAL BIKE BURN TO IGNITE PHAKISA
Get ready to feel the thunder as the Central Bike Burn roars into life at the Phakisa Raceway from 27 to 30 March. This electrifying weekend promises a thrilling blend of high-octane motorcycle action, pulsating music, and a mesmerising bonfire experience.
Vista is proudly the official media sponsor of this exhilarating event.
Bikers from across the country are expected to descend upon the iconic raceway, showcasing their impressive machines and skills. The event will feature a variety of thrilling activities, including stunt shows, drag races, and a custom bike show where riders can admire the unique creations of passionate builders.
What else is on offer?
The Central Bike Burn will also feature a vibrant music festival. Renowned local artists will take to the stage, delivering electrifying performances that will keep the energy levels soaring throughout the night.
As the sun sets, the true spectacle begins with a colossal bonfire that will illuminate the night sky. Under the starry canopy, bikers and music lovers will gather around the crackling flames, sharing stories, forging new friendships, and enjoying the mutual bonds that defines the motorcycle community.
But the Central Bike Burn is more than just a party. It is a celebration of the spirit of giving back. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to carefully selected local and national charities, making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.
Whether you are a seasoned biker or simply a music enthusiast, this event promises an unforgettable weekend of excitement and entertainment. For more information and ticket details, please visit centralbikeburn.co.za.
Prayers meant to aid women
MARTI WILL
The police’s Women’s Network took the initiative to commemorate Women’s World Day of Prayer in a powerful and inspiring event.
Under the leadership of its chairperson, Col Senobia Solomon, Virginia police station commander, the event, was held at the URC Church in Bronville.
The celebration was centered around the theme “I Made You Wonderful,” with a special focus on the Cook Islands in New Zealand.
Women from various Lejweleputswa District police stations attended in large numbers, alongside representatives of the Traffic Department and Department of Home Affairs, who also showed their support.
The programme began with a warm welcome by Capt. Nthabiseng Tseuoa, while the proceedings were directed by Dikeledi Mojanaga of the Bronville police station.
In her address, Solomon emphasised the purpose of the gathering: To pray for women who are victims of abuse, domestic violence and rape, and to foster strong relationships between the police and the community.
She encouraged women to support and uplift one another through prayer.
A worship service was
29 MARCH
Ntsizwa Maqhethuka and Emily Zimu are gospel music artists who will be having a live DVD recording at 18:00 at the Goldfields Casino with their top notch professional music band, articulating their God-given Gift. Tickets are available from Pick n Pay and Boxer retailers at R250p/p. Enquiries: Felicity Seloko in 072 343 1407 or Emily Zimu on 076 265 4652 for more details.
5 APRIL
Die NG Kerk Welkom Noord bied ’n Pret Dag aan op 5 April van 08:00 tot 16:00. Die gemeenskap word uitgenooi om ’n heerlike dag vol pret en plesier te kom geniet. Daar gaan ’n talent skou wees, springkasteel, pyl en boogskiet, gelbal-skiet, hope stalletjies, en baie eetgoed. Rou en gaar vleis sal te koop aangebied word. Die kerk is geleë op die hoek van Buren- en Aghullasstraat. Kontak 072 147 5807 vir die talent-inskrywings en 079 478 9294 vir die stalletjies. Geen koelbokse word toegelaat nie.
GENERAL
Six Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid meetings have been scheduled in Welkom for 2025. These gatherings will be held on 27 February, 29 May, and 28 August. The venues for these meetings are the Welkom Retirement Village in Peridot Street (12:00 to 13:00) and Huis Oranje in Gimnassium Street (10:00 to 11:30). Call Ronnie Barlow-Jones on 083 308 5530 for more information.
conducted and a moment of silence was observed in remembrance of women who lost their lives due to abuse.
Sgt Sharon Mokoena of the police in Welkom, delivered a powerful motivational message on gender-based violence (GBV).
Mokoena highlighted that GBV is a global pandemic that
knows no borders or cultural boundaries, and it continues to affect women and children worldwide.
Solomon expressed her deep appreciation to all attendees for making the event a success, and extended a special thank you to the URC Church for always opening its doors to host this important occasion.
Col. Senobia Solomon of the Virginia police. Photo: Supplied
How Much Rent Should I Charge?
A L andlord's Guide for Welkom Proper t y Owners
Setting the right rental price is key to attracting good tenants and ensuring your property remains a profitable investment.
Charge too much, and your unit could sit vacant for months.
Charge too little, and you might struggle to cover expenses. Here's how to price your rental correctly in the Welkom market.
Research Similar Rentals in Your Area
Before deciding on a price, check what similar properties are renting for in your neighbourhood. Consider factors like property size, condition, and amenities. In Welkom, demand varies between areas like Riebeeckstad, Naudeville, and St. Helena, so knowing the local rental trends is crucial.
Consider What Tenants Look
For
From experience, we know that tenants in Welkom prefer:
✅ Prepaid electricity meters –Easier for budgeting.
✅ Security features – Remote gates, alarms, and fencing are big draws.
✅ Modern kitchens and
bathrooms – Well-maintained, neutral-colored finishes are more appealing.
✅ Low-maintenance properties
– Townhouses and flats with garden services are popular
✅ Back-up water supply – With municipal water issues, Jojo tanks add value.
If your property has these features, you may be able to charge a premium.
Cover Your Costs & Ensure a Profit
A good rental price should cover your expenses while still making a profit. Be sure to factor in:
Municipal rates & taxes
Bond repayment if financed
Maintenance & repairs
Security & insurance costs
Vacancy periods
A property that brings in a solid rental return while remaining affordable for tenants will have lower vacancy rates and attract long-term renters.
Be Flexible But Competitive If you struggle to find tenants, consider small adjustments instead of long vacancies.
Offering slight discounts for longer leases or including minor perks like free Wi-Fi can help secure reliable tenants.
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Hoop vir die week
Wees geanker in jou geloof, durf die toekoms aan
Sekerlik een van die mooiste verhale in die Bybel, is die verhaal van Abraham waarvan ons lees in Genesis 15.
In die Nuwe Testament is daar ’n vers in Jakobus 2:23 waar Jakobus sê: “Abraham het in God geglo, en God het hom vrygespreek, en hy is 'n vriend van God genoem.”
Om ’n vriend van God genoem te word, is om te weet wie God is en in ’n verhouding met God te wees.
Geloof is die rede waarom ons aan ’n kerk behoort en onsself kinders van God kan noem.
Geloof is die fondament en hoeksteen van ons hele lewe, en tog gebeur dit dat ons Geloof deur ons omstandighede afgetakel word.
Abraham het homself in verskillende omstandighede bevind:
■ hongersnood het sy lewe bedreig;
■ hy het familie twis ervaar;
■ hy was met oorlog gemoeid; en
■ hy het geen kinders gehad nie.
Lees gerus Genesis 15:3-4 en hoor hoe swaarmoedig Abraham met God praat. Dit is in hierdie verse wat ons sy emosie beleef as dié van ons eie. Ons kyk so maklik vas in alles wat verkeerd gaan in ons lewe. Ons kan so maklik God se woord in twyfel trek en dalk net voel daar is geen hoop nie. Abraham se gesprek kom in vers 5 tot ’n draaipunt wat selfs vir my ’n groot oomblik van nadenke is.
God vra Abram om buitentoe te gaan en na die hemel te kyk en, as hy kan, die sterre te tel. Dit is hier wat Abram opkyk na die hemel en besef God bly God – Hy ken elke ster by die naam, vir Hom is elke ster belangrik. God is totaal in beheer. Hy verstaan en weet wat ek en jy ervaar en op die oomblik beleef. In vers 6 lees ons net die woorde: Abraham het toe in die Here geglo.
Wat nodig ek en jy om vandag te sê: “Ek glo in God?”
Ek kan vir myself sê: Geloof is Genade. God is deel van my lewe, nie omdat ek so sê nie maar omdat ek weet dit so geskryf staan in God se Woord.
Geloof is ’n saak wat by God begin, om te sê “Ek glo” moet daar eers ’n God wees wat my pad gekruis het. Geloof is die manier waarop ek op God se liefde antwoord.
Kom ons plaas net weer vandag ons geloof in God – Kom ons kyk nie vas teen ons omstandighede nie. Kom ons kyk na die sterre hemel en weet vandag is God steeds God. Hy is by ons! Abram se lewe getuig van geloof - van vertroue in Ons Hemelse Vader.
Volhard in die geloof. God is getrou. Hy sal in jou behoeftes voorsien. Die vraag is: Glo ons dit? Abraham, die vader van die gelowiges, het geglo maar glo ek en jy dit?
Bedelia
■Heidi McLaren is van die NG kerk
Power to rejuvenate reliant on collaboration
Patrick Mholo, Matjhabeng:
We need to nd ways to rejuvenate Welkom’s inner-city buildings and convert them into university lecture blocks.
I had this weird idea of a comprehensive approach to revitalise this urban space and empty buildings that are seemingly well suited as vibrant lecture blocks for the promotion of academic excellence in Matjhabeng.
We have many underutilised, vacant, or historic buildings around the Matjhabeng CBD that could be repurposed.
It would take a visionary executive mayor to include this in their urban renewal strategies.
Welkom has a university but with limited academic faculties, namely the Central University of Technology (CUT).
It would be a good idea for our municipality to engage with the CUT management and owners of these vacant buildings to try sell them the idea, and o er rebates on rates and taxes in the event of increased Faculties at the CUT. ese buildings have the potential to create a unique learning environment. ey have good structural integrity and can meet modern academic needs. ey are close to the Welkom Library, Goldelds Mall and transportation. is could, in the long run, be bene cial to local businesses such as banks and restaurants. e university, I am told, is expanding its faculties and this could be an opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate and be proactive in trying to rejuvenate our inner-city buildings from total decay. Letter
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Allanridge, forgotten outpost of Matjhabeng
Concerned Allanridge resident: Nyakallong, Allandrige is abandoned and rejected by the politicians.
Nyakallong does not have a police station.
The police are working from a small building at the municipal officers in Nyakallong. They are working from 06:00 until 18:00. If the residents want to report a criminal, they have to go to Allandrige to do this. It costs R20 travelling to get to Allanridge.
The satellite police station has been closed since the year 2020 because of a shortage of police officials.
This matter has been discussed at many meetings of the community police forum.
How can you fight crime without a police station.
This is unacceptable and a disgrace. Secondly the Allandrige Town hall also has been closed for almost six years. This hall was used to generate money for the municipality by the events that were held there.
The hall was closed for safety reasons which is understandable. What worries me is there are no talks about renovating it.
The first clinic in Allandrige has been closed due to safety reasons.
The nurses are working under a tree from a mobile clinic on the yard of the clinic.
The community with the department of health are looking for a place to operate from.
The Naykallong Hall cannot be used because it has been vandalised, and there is no talk of rennovations.it is time for the residents of Naykallong and Allandrige to stand together and fight against the injustice.
For years now the streetlights in Allanridge have not been working, and the trees are overgrown.
Cables are regularly stolen, and we don’t hear about any arrests. Service delivery os very poor.
Ward 36 has two councillors, but you don’t hear or see them addressing the community regarding service delivery.
No meetings are being held by the councillors.
We the residents of Allandrige are also to blame because we don’t stand together and fight for service delivery.
Next year will be local elections and then you will see and hear from different parties looking for votes.
Riebeeckstad se probleme steeds in die loep
Antoinette Schoeman, Riebeeckstad:
Ek het nou al seker tien keer hierdie probleme deurgegee, maar niemand kom terug na my toe nie.
Die straatligte in Maree- en Mozartstrate, Riebeeckstad is al jare buite werking. Dis pikdonker en die straatlig op die hoek is afgebreek. Dit is die bymekaarkomplek van kwaaddoeners. Vrydae en Saterdagaande word partytjie gehou en musiek speel kliphard.
Die straatligte wat wel werk brand 24/7. Die reuk van dagga verswelg die lug en gebreekte bottels word net daar gelos.
Mozart en Maree strate het gevaarlike slaggate.
Leerlinge loop in die middel van die pad.
Motoriste moet vir hulle uitswaai en beland in die gate.
Jan Jacobs en sy span Handjievol
het al heelwat slaggate in woonbuurte herstel. Hierdie mense het al ’n groot verskil gemaak. Ons was vandag weer amper in ’n noodlottige ongeluk. Elke dag wei beeste, bokke en verwaarloosde honde op die middelman op die pad van Riebeeckstad na Welkom en ook op die pad van Welkom na Virginia. Hoekom is ons verkeersdepartement nooit sigbaar nie? Eerlikwaar ek is al keelvol vir al die probleme. Kom ons Goudvelders vat hande en volg Jan en Handjievol se voorbeeld.
Ek glo en vertrou dat ons, ons woonbuurte kan skoon en netjies hou.
My droom is om Lottoland te nader om ons dorp weer ’n lushof te maak.
Die grootste beloning vir diensbaarheid is die bevrediging van jou eie hart.
Runners raise hope
A very important and heartwarming community uplifting initiative by the Welkom Runners continues instilling much needed hope in the lives of less fortunate children around Matjhabeng.
Representatives of the group visited the Polokong/Ouma Tsopo Public Primary School, which is situated in Hani Park. This is a quintile 2 level school.
In the landscape of South Africa’s education system, the quintile system plays a pivotal role in promoting educational equity. Introduced in the post-apartheid era, this system categorises schools based on their socioeconomic conditions and serves as a mechanism for resource allocation and support.
The system categorises schools into five quintiles, with quintile 1 representing the poorest schools and quintile 5 representing the wealthiest.
“The moment you enter the gates of this school made of cargo shipping containers, you can see and feel poverty,” says Welkom Runners’ representative,
Blink uit as afrigters
’n Eer het twee onderwysers aan die Primêre Skool Naudeville te beurt geval as afrigters. William Goslett (links) is as Vrystaat-afrigter vir worpe gekies, en Nahlita van Rooyen (regs) is gekies om te dien in die Vrystaat-afrigters- en logistieke span wat die provinsie op die Suid-Afrikaanse atletiekbyeenkoms in Germiston verteenwoordig het.
Rabelani Masupa.
“We would like people to join us in improving the lives of the poor people living amongst us.”
The area chairman of Round Table in the Free State is Welkomite Stephan Theunissen. The Round Table Free State Area Executive Council 2025-’26 was recently elected. They were inducted in Welkom on 15 March. This council represents Round Table in the whole of the Free State, which has seven clubs in six different towns: two in Bloemfontein, and one each in Welkom, Kroonstad, Bethlehem, Ficksburg and Harrismith. From the left are, front: Eddie Breytenbach (area vice chairman), Theunissen and Jacques Vermaak (area secretary); back: Luca van der Spuy (area PRO), Reinhardt Hedder (IPAC and constitutional advisor), Shaun Lubbe (area treasurer), Hennie Breytenbach (convenor), Koos Maartens (states editor), Juan Viljoen (area IRO) and Marnitz Cronje (stores manager).
Arguing for gold
The following learners of the Riebeeckstad High School took part in a public speaking Language Bonanza competition on Saturday, 1 March. From the left are Opelong Mabala, Hlumela Shasha, Ikaneng Morake, Melusi Memela, and Zintle Mabala (gold medal). The other debaters from the school that took part are Rethabile Lemeko, Junior Phiri, Junior Matsididi, Phiri Mazibuko, Ikaneng Morake, Tshidi Setlaelo, Thato Suping, Hope Siwendu, and Kananelo Rakoloi.
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality would like to alert the public that a poster announcing a municipal auction of assets, is fraudulent and misleading. The Municipality has not authorised any clearance auction. Residents and stakeholders are urged to disregard this false information and to exercise caution when responding to unauthorised advertisements.
The Municipality is taking necessary steps to investigate this matter and will engage with Root Auction regarding misleading information. For municipal communications, always verify with
Members of the police, like WO Dennis Wangra who works in the local community, were also present to handout their gifts to the learners.
The guests, dignitaries, organisers, and who attended the handover. Photo: Supplied
POLICE TRACE ALLEGED
Two suspects have been arrested following the murder of a 40-year-old man who was shot near a tavern in Thabong.
On 23 March, the man was fatally shot at about 03:10 just after he exited a tavern. He was taken to a local hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
Members attached to the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) swiftly arrested the two suspects hours after the fatal shooting.
After leaving a tavern in Thabong, he was taken to the hospital with a private vehicle, where he was certified dead on arrival.
A case of murder was registered.
While on duty, police members received and traced information on the whereabouts of the suspects. Information led them to a shack occupied by two men in the N1 Section, Thabong.
Upon searching the shack,they found one firearm hidden under a chair. One Norinco pistol, two rounds and one magazine were confiscated.
Two men, both aged 28 years, were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunitions. Police investigations are still underway.
FRIENDS ‘SHARE’ A BABY
A 46-year-old Bultfontein woman has been arrested for defeating the ends of justice and perjury after opening a false kidnapping case at the Thabong Police Station.
A Facebook friendship that led to an arrangement to exchange a newborn baby took a dramatic turn when the 24-year-old biological mother reclaimed her child two years later.
This prompted the woman who had been raising the child to falsely report a kidnapping case
at the Thabong Police Station,” says Capt. Loraine Earle, Corporate Communication and Liaison: Free State.
Investigators also determined that the biological mother gave birth to the child two years ago in Bloemfontein but handed the newborn over to the Bultfontein woman shortly after birth. The biological mother then registered the child at Home Affairs using the Bultfontein woman’s identity document. The investigation continues.
Opwinding, sukses kenmerk reeks
Boodskap van die hoof van die Laerskool Odensia, Piet Odendaal, ná die 2025-aandreeks:
Na afloop van die 26ste suksesvolle Vista Odensia Aandreeks kan ek nie anders as om die woord “dankie” uit te lig nie. The words “thank you” stand out when we are looking back to the 2025 Odensia Night Series. Dankie vir die borge se ondersteuning om dit vir Odensia Primêre Skool moontlik te maak om die Aandreeks aan te bied.
Ek wil veral die personeel van die Laerskool Odensia vir jul opoffering bedank. Julle het verseker dat alles elke dag glad kon verloop. Dankie vir die persone en instansies wat verantwoordelik was vir die stalletjies met al die lekker eet en drinkgoed. Ek is ook dankbaar aan elke ouer en ander toeskouers vir jul ondersteun-
ing. Die ondersteuning van Goudveldgemeenskap was opvallend.
Ons as skool is ook dankbaar aan Marlouw du Plooy en Wentzel vir die lekker opwinding en vermaak voor die finale rugbywedstryd.
Maar sonder die deelnemende skole en die rugby- en netbalspelers sou die reeks ook nie so suksvol kon wees nie.
Aan elke skool, jul spanne, en aan elke rugby- en netbalspeler, sê ek ook dankie vir jul deelname. Julle het baie opwinding verseker.
Congratulations to the winners of each section. The quality of the netball and the rugby was excellent. Talent is certainly not lacking. We enjoyed every game and there were a lot of surprises.
Ons vertrou dat al die spanne die geleentheid gehad het om hulself beter voor te berei vir die ligawedstryde van volgende kwartaal, asook dit geniet het om deel te was van die Odensia Aandreeks.
Ek vertrou dat almal die vyf dae van Laerskool rugby en netbal en die feestelike atmosfeer hier saam met ons geniet het. Ons sien almal weer volgende jaar.
Piet Odendaal, hoof van die Laerskool Odensia.
Brandwag se o.13-rugbyspan − kampioen in die Blou-afdeling. Foto’s: Verskaf
Riebeeckstad se o. 11-rugbyspan − kampioen in die Geel-afdeling.
St. Helena se o. 13-rugbyspan − kampioen in die Blou-afdeling.
Welkom Volkskool se o.11-rugbyspan − kampioen in die Blou-afdeling.
Welkom-Volkskool se o.13-netbalspan − kampioen in die Blou-afdeling.
Nelsdrif se o.13-netbalspan − die kampioen die Geel-afdeling.
Harmonie se o.12-netbalspan − kampioen in die Geel-afdeling.
Odensia se o.12-netbalspan − kampioen in die Blou-afdeling.
Van die Vista-span is van links Amanda-Louise Nel, Elrina de Beer en Ryno Kirsten.
Riebies teen Voluit in die eindstryd van die o.12-kampioenskapafdeling. Die foto is geneem toe die telling 7 − 7 was. Riebies het die wedstryd 24 − 17 gewen om in dié afdeling koning te kraai. Foto: Marti Will
Staan gereed met hul hokkiestokke
Dié drie leerling van die Primêre Skool Naudeville gaan op 7 en 11 April deelneem aan die Noord-Vrystaatse o. 13- en o. 12 -hokkieproewe. Hulle is Chelsea Joubert, Mar-Lèzé van der Merwe en Grace Mchunu.
Eight young showjumpers of the Primary School Naudeville took part in the first Sanesa qualifying rounds, which were held at the BRS Equestrian Centre in Riebeeckstad on 16 March. The young equestrians took ten first places, eight second places, and three third places in a variety of disciplines. From the left is Miah Erasmus (Gr. 2), Mikayla Ferreira (Gr. 2), Caylum Labuschagne (Gr. 4), Beaulé Jordaan (Gr. 4), Ava Adendor (Gr. 5), Hanno van Jaarsveld (Gr. 6), Mia Best (Gr. 7), and Kaitlyn Ferreira (Gr. 7).
Om op die hoogte van die nuutse nuus en gebeure in die Goudveld te bly, volg Vista op Facebook.
ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IN RESPECT PORTION OF A PART OF PORTION 2 OF THE FARM VAALBANK 135 SITUATED IN THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF LEJWELEPUTSWA IN MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY , IN THE FREE STATE REGION.
DMRE REFERENCE NUMBER: FS 30/5/1/3/2/10426 MP
Notice
section 27 of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2002 (Act 28 of 2002), Regulation 39 - 44 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations published in Government Notice R 326 of 07 April 2017, under Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998). The project triggers Listing Notice 1 (BAR & EMPr): Listed activity 21(GNR 327) as amended (GNR 517) and activity 27 (GNR 327).
Project Description:
Mining Permit application for Clay (General)Copper Ore, Gold Ore, Nickel Ore, PGM and Silver Ore.
Competent Authority: Department of Mineral Resources & Energy
Size of Site: 4.9
Applicant: Manone Matshidiso Lucy
Consultant: Mabirimisa Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd
EAP: Mabirimisa Shumani Edmond
Basic Assessment process:
An application for Environmental Authorisation in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014, as amended, (GNR326) is being undertaken for the project. In terms of the triggered activities, a Basic Assessment (BA) process is required in support of the application for EA, Mabirimisa Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd has been appointed as the independent environmental consultant responsible for undertaking the required BA and Public Participation Process (PPP). for the project.
Date of Notice: 28 March 2025.
The activities associated with the aforementioned development triggers activities listed in Listing Notice 1 of the EIA Regulations, 2014 as amended, and is therefore subject to a Basic Assessment Process. Representations with respect to these applications may be made by phone, fax or e-mail within 30 days of the date of the notice. Please note that in order to continue to receive information regarding this project, you must register as an I&AP with the contact person listed below
If you would like to register as an Interested and Affected Party (I & AP) to receive information, if you want to comment on the project, or if you have any questions, please contact us via any
,info@mabirimisaconsulting.co.za
Cell: 063 8559 539 or 082 752 1754. Address: Post Office Box 10640, Klerksdorp, North West, 2570.
TRAILERS, MAGS, EN CANOPIES
GESOEK VIR KONTANT. 063 158 7293
Lost or destroyed Deed: Title Deed: 22015/2009 FORM JJJ
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68(1) of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of TITLE DEED T22015/2009 passed by NICOLAAS JOHANNES VAN EEDEN and JOHANNA JACOBA VAN EEDEN in favour of CORNELIS CHRISTOFFEL BOTMA POTGIETER, Identity Number 570220 5008 08 5 in respect of certain: ERF 787 MEYERHOF EXTENSION 3, DISTRICT BOTHAVILLE, PROVINCE FREE STATE 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 BOTHAVILLE on the 26TH day of FEBRUARY 2025. APPLICANT:
CONVEYANCER: LILIAN RAY BRINK CAREY & BOTHA
INCORPORATED 13 PRESIDENT STREET BOTHAVILLE E-MAIL: aktes @careybotha.co.za TEL: 056 515 2129 (LRBRINK/md/P383)
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED: T17868/2019 FORM JJJ
T13764/1980
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T13764/1980 passed by PRESIDENT BRAND GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED (CO.NO. UC 32680) in favour of PETRUS JOHANNES THOMAS BUCKLE (born 23rd May, 1948) in respect of ERF 8071 situated in the City of WELKOM, DISTRICT WELKOM, Province Free State, IN EXTENT 833 (EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE) Square metres, which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deed at Bloemfontein within two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Dated at Bloemfontein this 22th day of January 2025 Applicant: PEYPER ATTORNEYS Address: 101 OLYMPUS DRIVE E-mail address: madeleine @peyperattorneys.co.za
Contact number: 051-4442256
ESTATE LATE: A Z TAAIBOS ESTATE NUMBER: 006517/2023
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: 006517/2023
Surname: TAAIBOS First Names: ANDRIES
ZWELIBANGILE
Date of Birth: 1976-06-27
ID Number: 7606275717087
Last Address: 63 FRANK STREET, BLOCK A, ODENDAALSRUS, 9480
Date of Death: 2023-06-16
Master's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN
First Names of Surviving Spouse: KENEUWE GLADYS Surname of Surviving Spouse: TAAIBOS Date of Birth of Surviving Spouse: 1984-06-07
ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 8406071074083
Estate late: V Mbekwa Estate Number: 8503/2024
NOTICE
In the estate of the late VUYANI MBEKWA (ID: 681209 5754 08 3) in life from WELKOM, married in community of property to NOZIPHO MBEKWA (BORN TANGANA) (ID: 700925 0908 08 8).
DATE OF DEATH: 23 MAY 2020 ESTATE NUMBER: 8503/2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Debtors and Creditors to pay amounts due to the estate and to institute claims against the estate with the undersigned within 30 (THIRTY) days from the date of publication hereof.
Boedel Wyle: J C KRUGER
Boedelnommer: 4966/2024
In die boedel van wyle JOHANNA CHRISTINA KRUGER, Identiteitsnommer 351130 0048 082, woonagtig te KEMSLEYSTRAAT 12, KROONSTAD. BOEDELNOMMER: 4966/2024
SOEK motors, motorwrakke & onderdele om te koop vir kontant. Enige fabrikaat, enige toestand. Tel. 076 493 3029.
DOORN: Large 2 bedroom townhouse, R6 200 p.m. As from 1 May 2025. Tel. 082 423 1206
Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of DEED OF TRANSFER T17868/2019 passed by TSIETSO AMELIA GOBUSAMANG, IDENTITY NUMBER 691229 0389 089, UNMARRIED in favour of MOTSAMAI PROPERTIES PROPRIETARY LIMITED, REGISTRATION NUMBER 2019/556755/07 in favour of ERF 11150 THABONG, DISTRICT WELKOM, PROVINCE FREE STATE, IN EXTENT 318 (THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN) 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 BLOEMFONTEIN this 12 MARCH 2025. NATASJA NEL PEYPER ATTORNEYS 101 OLYMPUS DRIVE HELICON HEIGHTS BLOEMFONTEIN natassja @-peyperattorneys.co.za, 051-444 2256
VERLORE OF VERNIETIGDE
TITELBEWYS T3432 / 1967
VORM JJJ
VERLORE OF VERNIETIGDE
TITELBEWYS
Hiermee word kennis gegee dat kragtens die bepalings van Regulasie 68(1) van die Registrasie van Aktes Wet, 1937, dit die voorneme is om aansoek te doen om 'n gesertifiseerde afskrif van T3432 / 1967 gepasseer deur ORANGE FREE STATE LAND AND ESTATE COMPANY (PROPRIETARY LIMITED) ten gunste van WILLEM HENDRIK
TALJAARD, GEBORE OP 26
JUNIE 1916 ten aansien van sekere, RESTANT VAN DIE PLAAS DIAMANT NO 37, DISTRIK
ODENDAALSRUS, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT, GROOT: 47,7004 (VIER SEWE KOMMA SEWE NIL NIL VIER) HEKTAAR wat verlore geraak het of vernietig is. Alle persone wat teen die uitreiking van sodanige afskrif beswaar het, word hierby versoek om dit skriftelik in te dien by die Registrateur van Aktes te Vrystaat binne twee weke na datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing Gedateer te BLOEMFONTEIN Op hede die 20STE dag van MAART 2025.
AANSOEKER: ROSENDORFF REITZ
BARRY PROKUREURS
ADRES: NO 6 THIRD STREET E-POS ADRES: dewald@rosendorff.co.za
KONTAKNOMMER: 051 447 4394
Boedel wyle: C P Britz
Boedelnommer: 001077/2025 ADVERTENSIE AAN KREDITEURE EN DEBITEURE
In die boedel van wyle CHRISTIAAN PIETER BRITZ met Identiteitsnommer: 600407 5083 08 5 en Boedelnommer: 001077/2025, wie geskei was, met laasbekende adres te Coppenstraat 1, Naudeville, Welkom, Vrystaat Provinsie, en wie oorlede is op 11 Desember 2024.
Krediteure en debiteure word hiermee versoek om hul eise in te dien en skulde te betaal binne 'n tydperk van DERTIG (30) DAE gereken vanaf datum van verskyning van hierdie advertensie.
P G DE KOCK
STEYN DE KOCK INGELYF LAW SENTRUM GRONDVLOER HEERENSTRAAT 6 WELKOM 9459 TEL: 057-3525301 (VERW: GDK/lr/G01793)
Boedel Wyle: E C Rolfe
In die boedel van wyle ELEANOR CARMEN ROLFE, Identiteitsnommer 360929 0080 089, woonagtig te RAMSBOTTOMSTRAAT 14, KROONSTAD. Krediteure en Debiteure in bogemelde boedel word hiermee versoek om hul rekenings in te dien en hul rekenings te betaal by ondergetekende binne dertig dae gereken vanaf 28 MAART 2025. W J BOTHA Prokureur vir die Eksekuteur Du Randt & Louw Ingelyf Posbus 26 KROONSTAD VERWYSING: BRR012
Estate Late: G M Tlale
Estate Number: 5918/2021
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES
In the Estate of the Late: Surname: TLALE First Names: GABRIEL MAKGABANE Estate Number: 5918/2021 Identity/Passport Number: 5612075716081
Date of Death: 17/12/2018
Last Address: 5 BREBNER STREET, WELKOM, 9459
All persons having claims against the above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days after the date of publication hereof. Name and Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: C/O NEUMANN VAN ROOYEN INC, LAW CENTRE, 6 HEEREN STREET, WELKOM, 9459
ADVERTISER NAME: NEUMANN VAN ROOYEN
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 4 WELKOM 9460
ADVERTISER EMAIL: admin3@nvrlaw.co.za
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 057 916 6666
REF: A Styger:Lodene Note: B00221
Name of Executor or Authorised Agent: KENEUWE GLADYS TAAIBOS Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: 63 FRANK STREET, BLOCK A, ODENDAALSRUS, 9480
ADVERTISER NAME: MOSALA DANIEL MHLEKOA MATSEPES (GOLDFIELDS) INC.
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 31 BOSHOFF STREET ODENDAALSRUS 9480
ADVERTISER EMAIL: matsepes23@outlook.com
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 0730939719
Estate Late: L L Gaborone Estate Number: 003279/2022
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the Estate of the Late LISEBO LYDIA GABORONE, who resided at 44 Magnolia Street, Riebeeckstad, Welkom, Free State Province with Estate Number 003279/2022 and Identity Number: 550906 0790 08 1, who at the time of death was divorced and who passed away on 15 MAY 2021. Creditors and debtors are requested to submit their claims and to settle their debt within a period of THIRTY (30) DAYS calculated from the date of the publication of this notice. P G DE KOCK STEYN DE KOCK INCORPORATED GROUND FLOOR LAW CENTRE 6 HEEREN STREET WELKOM 9459 TEL: 057-3525301 (REF: GDK/lr/G01765)
ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR PIET HAASBROEK ATTORNEYS SUITE 105, LAW CENTRE 4 HEEREN STREET WELKOM 9460 P.O. BOX 876 VIRGINIA 9430
DOCEX 25, WELKOM TEL: 057-2129833
E-MAIL: virginia@piethaas.co.za (REF: MR HAASBROEK/ NR/BM0164)
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 28 MAART 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: BRK006
ESTATE LATE: D HENDRICKS ESTATE NUMBER:
004812/2024
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that in terms of Section 35 (5) of Act 66 of 1965 the FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the estate of the late DANIEL HENDRICKS with ESTATE NUMBER: 004812/2024, with last known address at 2 HELIUM STREET, JAN CILLIERS PARK, WELKOM with Identity Number 720702 5039 08 6 and who passed away on 10 APRIL 2024, will be open for inspection at the office of the Magistrate Court in Welkom as well as the office of the Master of the High Court in Bloemfontein for a period of 21 days from the date of this notice.
SCHOEMAN KELLERMAN & KOTZÉ
SCHOEMAN KELLERMAN & KOTZÉ BUILDING
REINET STREET
P.O. BOX 419
WELKOM 9460 REF: NHAB/mm/25F4332
BOEDEL WYLE:
M S MATLABE
BOEDELNOMMER: 006945/2024
LIKWIDASIE- & DISTRIBUSIEREKENING IN BESTORWE BOEDEL
WAT TER INSAE LÊ
INGEVOLGE ART 35 (5)
VAN WET 66 VAN 1965
WORD HIERBY KENNIS gegee dat duplikate van die Eerste- en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening in die ondervermelde boedel, in die kantore van die Meester te Bloemfontein / Landdros te Theunissen ter insae sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf datum van hierdie kennisgewing, vir alle persone wat daarby belang het. Indien binne genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die betrokke Meester ingedien word nie, sal die eksekuteur tot uitbetaling ingevolge die rekening voortgaan.
1. Registrasienommer van boedel: 006945/2024
2. Van: MATLABE
3. Voorname: MODISE SIMON
4. Identiteitsnommer: 6411155294088 NOT MARRIED
5. Laaste Adres: 3145
LUSAKA PARK, MASILO, THEUNISSEN, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT
6. Landdroskantoor: THEUNISSEN, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT
7. Meesterskantoor: BLOEMFONTEIN, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT
8. Datum oorlede: 11 MEI 2024
9. Naam van eksekuteur/gemagtige Agent: MODISE SIMON MATLABE
C J COETZER FB COETZER PROKUREURS VAN HEERDENSTRAAT 45, THEUNISSEN, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT GETEKEN te THEUNISSEN op hierdie 14de dag van MAART 2025.
F B COETZER PROKUREURS PROKUREUR VIR EKSEKUTRISE VAN HEERDENSTRAAT 45 THEUNISSEN 9410
E. MAREE
In die boedel van wyle ELZA MAREE
Identiteitsnommer 510523
0085 088 Gebore 23 Mei 1951 Oorlede 25 Maart 2021 van (laaste adres) Oppermanstraat 1, Jan Cillierspark, WELKOM Boedel 008403/2020, Kennis geskied hiermee kragtens Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 dat afskrifte van die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in bogemelde boedel vir alle belanghebbendes ter insae sal lê vir die tydperk van 21 dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan in die kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te Bloemfontein. Indien geen beswaar daarteen gedurende die spesifieke tydperk by die betrokke Meester ingedien word nie, gaan die eksekuteur voort met die betalings ooreenkomstig die rekeninge Naam en adres van die eksekuteur of gemagtigde:
FAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
INC. 6 SEVENTH STREET, ARBORETUM, BLOEMFONTEIN
Estate late: E Maree Estate number: 5675/2023
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE LATE:
ELAINE MAREE
In the estate of the late: ELAINE MAREE, Identity Number: 7605230073081, Estate Number: 5675/2023, married in community of property to MARCUS MAREE, Identity Number: 7103035054084, residing at 7 DERRICK STREET 24, NAUDEVILLE, WELKOM, who died on the 5TH OF AUGUST 2022. Notice is hereby given that the FIRST & FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the above estate, will lie for inspection at the office of the Master of the High Court, BLOEMFONTEIN and the Magistrate's Court at WELKOM for a period of 21 days from FRIDAY, the 28TH OF MARCH 2025.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF EXECUTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:
PODBIELSKI INC. WELKOM
TEL: 057-3528805 (REF: RIKA/G16891)
Estate Late: J N Botha Estate Number: 3516/2023
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION In the Estate of the Late: Surname: BOTHA First names: JOHAN NICOLAAS Estate number: 3516/2023 Identity/Passport number: 5604165163084 Date of death: 26/07/2021 Last address: 3 FULLARD STREET, SUIDRAND, KROONSTAD, 9499
The AMENDED FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 days from 28 MARCH 2025 at the office of the Master of the High Court BLOEMFONTEIN and the Magistrate's Office, KROONSTAD. Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: JOHAN HELGARD VAN SCHALKWYK, CLAUD REID, 165 ST ANDREW STREET, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9301
ADVERTISER NAME: CLAUDE REID INC. ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 277 BLOEMFONTEIN 9300
ADVERTISER E-MAIL: ina@claudereid.co.za
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 0514479881
REFERENCE: ina@claudereid.co.za
Estate Late: J Vermeulen Estate Number: 002076/2022
NOTICE
Notice is given that in terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the deceased estate of JANA VERMEULEN (Identity Number: 651015 0017 08 7) with Estate Number: 002076/2022, a major female in life, who was married in community of property, with last known address at 31 Leipoldt Street, Jan Cilliers park, Welkom, who passed away on 10 September 2021, will lie open for inspection of all persons interested therein at the offices of the Magistrate's Court in Welkom as well as the Master's Office in Bloemfontein for a period of 21 days from date of this notice. SIGNED AT WELKOM ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH 2025.
J P D BOTHA WESSELS & SMITH INCORPORATED FIRST FLOOR WESSELS & SMITH BUILDING 26 - 28 HEEREN STREET P.O. BOX 721 WELKOM 9460
(REFERENCE: JPD
Botha/Herma/TN0035) www.wesselssmith.co.za
Estate Late: K J Steele Estate Number: 1654/2024 NOTICE
Notice is given that in terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the deceased estate of KENNETH JAMES STEELE (Identity Number: 610704 5049 08 4) with Estate Number: 1654/2024, a major male in life, who was married out of community of property, with last known address at Door No. 8 Sectional Title Unit No. 33, Agulhas Townhouses,53 Agulhas Street, Dagbreek, Welkom, Free State Province, who passed away on 14 December 2023, will lie open for inspection of all persons interested therein at the offices of the Magistrate's Court in Welkom as well as the Master's Office in Bloemfontein for a period of 21 days from date of this notice. SIGNED AT WELKOM ON THIS 19TH DAY OF MARCH 2025. J P D BOTHA
WESSELS & SMITH INCORPORATED FIRST FLOOR WESSELS & SMITH BUILDING 26 - 28 HEEREN STREET P.O. BOX 721
WELKOM 9460 (REFERENCE: JPD Botha/Herma/TH0764) www.wesselssmith.co.za
Estate late: N P Thekiso Estate number: 6127/2023
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE LATE: NAMENG PHILLEMON
THEKISO
In the estate of the late: NAMENG PHILLEMON THEKISO, Identity Number: 5101285467081, Estate Number: 6127/2023, married in community of property to KEIKANTSEMANG AGNES THEKISO, Identity Number: 58122407530801, residing at 5716 MAMONYAKE CRESCENT, THABONG, who died on the 10TH OF JUNE 2023.
Notice is hereby given that the FIRST & FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the above estate, will lie for inspection at the office of the Master of the High Court, BLOEMFONTEIN and the Magistrate's Court at WELKOM for a period of 21 days from FRIDAY, the 28TH OF MARCH 2025.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF EXECUTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE: PODBIELSKI INC. WELKOM TEL: 057-3528805 (REF: RIKA/G15868)
Estate late: P A Mbele Estate number: 798/2022
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE LATE: PULANE AUGUSTINA MBELE In the estate of the late: PULANE AUGUSTINA
MBELE, Identity Number: 6306160565086, Estate Number: 798/2022, married in community of property to BOCHANKI SIMON MBELE, Identity Number: 4403065418081, residing at 13752 RAMATE STREET, JERUSALEM PARK, THABONG, who died on the 3RD OF JULY 2021. Notice is hereby given that the FIRST & FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the above estate, will lie for inspection at the office of the Master of the High Court, BLOEMFONTEIN and the Magistrate's Court at WELKOM for a period of 21 days from FRIDAY, the 28TH OF MARCH 2025. NAME AND ADDRESS OF EXECUTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE: PODBIELSKI INC. WELKOM TEL: 057-3528805 (REF: RIKA/G15746)
BOEDEL WYLE:
S E VAN DER MERWE
BOEDELNOMMER: 2613/2024
BOEDELKENNISGEWING
In die boedel van wyle
SUSANNA ELIZABETH VAN DER MERWE
IDENTITEITSNOMMER: 5510150137084
BOEDELNOMMER: 2613/2024
Van: ROOSSTRAAT 25, HOOPSTAD, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT Kennis word hiermee gegee dat die EERSTE EN FINALE Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in bogemelde boedel sal ter insae lê vir alle belanghebbendes ten kantore van die Meester in BLOEMFONTEIN en 'n afskrif daarvan ten kantore van die Landdros op HOOPSTAD vir 'n tydperk van 21 DAE vanaf 28 MAART 2025. NAAM EN ADRES VAN
EKSEKUTEUR OF GEVOLMAGTIGDE AGENT: JAC N COETZER ING POSBUS 1 HOOPSTAD 9479 TEL: 053 444 1886 VERW: AG LE GRANGE/LEANIE
Estate Late: V J Kwelemtini
Estate Number: 8937/2023
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION In the Estate of the Late: Surname: KWELEMTINI First names: VUYISA JOYCE Estate number: 8937/2023 Identity/Passport number: 5205020736088
Date of death: 27-09-2023
Last address: 40 BASHEE 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 28 MARCH 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: André Styger, Neumann Van Rooyen, 6 Heeren Street, Law Centre, Welkom, 9459
ADVERTISER NAME: NEUMANN VAN ROOYEN
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 4 WELKOM 9460
ADVERTISER
E-MAIL: admin3@nvrlaw.co.za
ADVERTISER TELEPHONE: 072-5712-182
NOTE: B00262
ESTATE LATE: P S J NCAMANE ESTATE NUMBER: 002254/2023 NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that in terms of Section 35 (5) of Act 66 of 1965 the FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the estate of the late PHAKATHI SAKOBONA JAMES NCAMANE with ESTATE NUMBER: 002254/2023, with last known address at 791 MELODING, VIRGINIA with Identity Number 420917 5516 08 0 and who passed away on 14 JUNE 2021, will be open for inspection at the office of the Magistrate Court in Welkom as well as the office of the Master of the High Court in Bloemfontein for a period of 21 days from the date of this notice.
SCHOEMAN KELLERMAN & KOTZÉ
SCHOEMAN KELLERMAN & KOTZÉ BUILDING
REINET STREET P.O. BOX 419 WELKOM 9460
REF: NHAB/mm/25F3927
Absa Bank Limited / P M & D E MAHLOKO Case Number: 3414/2016 AUCTION
In the High Court of South Africa, Free State Division, BLOEMFONTEIN, Case Number: 3414/2016 in the matter between: ABSA BANK LIMITED (REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1986/004794/06) Plaintiff and PETRUS MOHLOLO MAHLOKO (IDENTITY NUMBER: 651107 5455 089) First Defendant
and DIMAKATSO EVELINE MAHLOKO (IDENTITY NUMBER: 810513 0776 080) Second Defendant In execution of a judgment of the High Court of South Africa (Free State Division, Bloemfontein) in the abovementioned suit, a sale with reserve will be held at 11:00 on 9 APRIL 2025 at the Offices of the SHERIFF WELKOMN, 366 STATEWAY, DOORN, WELKOM of the undermentioned property of the Defendant's on the conditions to be read out by the auctioneer at the time of the sale and which conditions may be inspected at the Offices of the SHERIFF at 366 STATEWAY, DOORN, WELKOM: CERTAIN: ERF 532 RIEBEECKSTAD, DISTRICT WELKOM, PROVINCE FREE STATE IN EXTENT: 902 (NINE ZERO TWO) SQUARE METRES; AS HELD: UNDER DEED OF TRANSFER NUMBER T20458/2007; THE PROPERTY IS ZONED: RESIDENTIAL.
The property is held by PM & DE MAHLOKO situated at 16 CAMILLA STREET, RIEBEECKSTYAD, WELKOM, FREE STATE PROVINCE consists of, though in this respect nothing is guaranteed: TILED ROOF; LOUNGE, DINING-ROOM; TV ROOM; KITCHEN; PANTRY; 3 X BEDROOMS; 2 X BATHROOMS; LAPA (ATTACHED TO HOUSE); CARPORT.
TERMS:
Ten per cent of the purchase price in cash on the day of the sale, the balance against transfer to be secured by a bank or building society or other acceptable guarantee to be furnished to the Sheriff within fourteen days from the date of sale. Should the property be bought by the first bondholder, the cash payment of 10% need not be made.
The conditions of sale will lie open for inspection during business hours at the offices of the SHERIFF of the HIGH COURT WELKOM, 366 STATEWAY, DOORN, WELKOM or at the execution plaintiff's attorneys. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT: This is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgment obtained in the above Court, Rules of this auction is available 24 hours foregoing the sale at the office of the Sheriff. Registration as a buyer, subject to obtain conditions is required i.e.
1. Directions of the CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 68 OF 2008, (URLhttp://www.info.gov .za/view/ DownloadFileAction?id =99961)
2. Fica-legislation i.r.o. identity and address particulars, 3. Payment of registration monies
4. Registration conditions.
5. Registration amount: R15 000.00 (Refundable); The office of the Sheriff WELKOM will conduct the sale with auctioneer CLAYTON PETER BROWN. Advertising costs at current publication tariffs & sale costs according court rules will apply. SHERIFF OF THE HIGH COURT for the district of WELKOM. ADVERTISER: ATTORNEYS FOR APPLICANT F J H LE RICHE PHATSOANE
GEREGTELIKE
Reeks sover ’n reusesukses
Die Goudveld-Hoërskool en Hoërskool Diamantveld in Kimberley het op Vrydag 21 Maart kragte gemeet in die Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sportreeks.
Gouties het as gasheerskool opgetree en die Diamante met drie oorwinnings en een wedstryd wat gelykop op die hokkieveld geëindig het, oorheers.
Die eerste meisieshokkiespan wen 3 – 0 en Weré Joubert van Goudveld teken twee doele in die eerste kwart aan.
Sy word ook aangewys as speler van die wedstryd.
Goudveld se eerste seunshokkiespan het vroeg in hul wedstryd die tempo gestel met ’n doel wat binne die eerste vyf minute deur die gasheerskool aangeteken is.
Diamantveld het baie goed teruggekom in die wedstryd met ’n eindtelling
Van links is Weré Joubert (onderkaptein, speler van die wedstryd), Bianca Earle
en Mianique Lombard (kaptein). Foto: Verskaf
van 2 – 2. Gouties se doelwagter, Siya Mazingi, word as speler van die wedstryd aangewys.
Op die rugbyveld het Diamantveld stof in die Gouties se oë geskop met ’n
po. Ru-Bran Kock, Thabiso Pafudi en Arno Vosloo van Goudveld het uitgestaan gedurende die wedstryd.
Verdediging het die Gouties in die steek gelaat met tye, maar daar was goeie, positiewe spel, wat die span in die toekoms ’n gevaarlike opponent kan maak.
Die speler van die wedstryd, Jaco Beukes van Diamantveld, het die Gouties deur die loop van die wedstryd op hul tone gehou.
halftydtelling van 3 – 27 en ’n eindtelling van 11 – 46 in die besoekers se guns.
Die Gouties se voorspelers het aanvanklik swaar gekry maar mettertyd gewoond geraak aan die tem-
Die netbalspanne het nie Vrydag teen mekaar te staan gekom nie as gevolg van ’n netbaltoer.
Die spanne beoog om op Dinsdag 8 April kragte te meet.
Runners take to podium
Four accomplished Welkom runners took podium position in the annual Trojan Om Die Dam ultramarathon that took place on Saturday 15 March in Hartebeespoort, North West.
This is the largest inland ultramarathon in South Africa offering a 50 km ultramarathon, 21 km half marathon and an 8 km fun run.
This year’s event saw a change due to roadworks on the R512 road and the 50 km athletes had to run over the difficult Saartjienek twice.
Dr Ralph Nhiwatiwa took the 60-70 age category position 2 in the 21 km half marathon after finishing the race in 02:19:21.
Nkhetheni Masupa took the 50-60 age category position 2 in the 50 km ultramarathon in 03:38:41.
His brother Ntshengedzeni Masupa took first in the same category in a time of 03:33:45. The brothers took the same positions in last year’s marathon. Arouchelle Nieuwenhuis took the overall female position 2 in the 50 km ultramarathon in 03:47:11.
“Arouchelle has been doing very good in different races lately and watch the space, this girl is going places,” says Nkhetheni.
The well-known long distance
runners from Welkom, affectionately known as Team Vitality Twins, Nkhetheni and Abe Nkomo ascended the podium in the previous week’s 2025 Kijima Kosmos 3-in-1 in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
Both, together with a number of fellow Welkom runners took part in all three distances starting with a 42 km marathon at 06:00, then 21 km half marathon at 13:00 followed by a 10 km run at 17:00.
The running group from Welkom was proud to have four runners, Potso Khomo, Abe Nkomo, Piet Mpheteng and Nkhetheni Masupa in the overall top 20, from 2008 marathon finishers.
(onderkaptein)
The Masupa brothers, Nkhetheni and Ntshengedzeni.