BloemNuus - E-Edition - 19 Februarie 2026

Dieongelukstoneel waar Louis Smith (19) Saterdag in Curielaan dood is. FOTO:Priority-Care EmergencyMedicalServices

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LIENTJIE MENTZ

In ’n tragiese naweek op Bloemfontein se paaie is twee geliefde inwoners in ongelukke oorlede.

Die sakemanSoonvan den Berg wasVrydagomstreeks 21:03 in ’n ongeluk op die R64-padnabydie Bainsvlei-begraafplaas.

Vanden Berg (36), van die bekende kuierplek Die Watergat in Waterbron, wasop padhuis toe, toesybakkie in ’n ongeluk met ’n Renault Kwid betrokkewas.Die bakkie het daarnavoor’naankomende vragmotor beland.

Hy is na die Mediclinic Bloemfontein gebring, waar hy vroeg Saterdagaan sy beserings beswyk het

Die vragmotorbestuurder is vir ligtebeserings behandel Saterdagomstreeks 09:30 is ’n oudleerlingvan dieMartie du Plessis-skool, Louis Smith

(19), oorledetoe sy motorfiets en ’n motor in’nongeluk was. Lt.kol. ThaboCovane, polisiewoordvoerder, het bevestig ditwas op diekruising vanCurielaanenNapoleonstraat.Smith het beheer oor diemotorfietsverloor en teen ’n lamppaal gebots.Hyisdeur ambulanspersoneel op die toneel dood verklaar Diéisdie hoeveelste ongeluk in Curielaan.

Lede vandie gemeenskap vraoplossingsvir die talle ongelukkewat in gevallesoos hierdie lewe eis.

’n Mosievergeselvan meer as 2803 handtekeninge vaninwoners watvra datBloemfontein se paaie veiligergemaak word,isnie op die raadsvergadering op 29 Januarie aangehoor nie DirkKotzé,DA-wyksraadslid watverlede jaar met die versoekskrif begin het,sêbaie planne kangemaakwordom diestad se gevaarlike paaie veiliger te maak vir almal

In ’n onverwantevoorval het’nminibus-taxiMaandaginWynandMoutonrylaan aan die brand geslaan.FireOpsisom08:13 in kennis gestel, en die span is na die toneel.’n Ultra-hoëdrukstelselisgebruik,wat die vlamme binne minute geblus het.Die bestuurder wasalleenindie voertuig; hy het betydsuitgeklim,sonder beserings. FOTO:FireOPS

Inwonersenwoonbuurtverenigings help waar hulle kan, soos ’n inwoner wat stopstraatmerke geverf hetop die kruising tussen HippocrenestraatenGasconysingel in Heliconhoogte;maardikwels is dit net tydelikeoplossings. ’n Inwoner watonlangs van Stellenbosch na Bloemfontein verhuis het, skryfin’nbrief

aan BloemNuus hulle raak nog gewoond aandie tekort aan dienslewering hier “Ons hetwel met ’n skok die gevolgevan die slegte dienslewering eerstehands ervaar.Ons wasonlangs by die huis toeons ’n hardeslaghoor en uitstorm.’nMinuut of twee laterhet diehuurders vandie woonstelopons erfingedraf

gekom. Hulle waspas in ’n motorongeluk.”

Die rede vir die ongeluk was datdaargeenstrepeengeen padtekensbydie kruisingwas nie.

Selmé Pretorius,DA-wyksraadslid hier,sêdit is ’n reuse-probleem

“DaarisoralinHeliconhoogte en Pentagonpark swak gemerktekruisings,” sê sy Methaarhulp,ennáinwoners se ontevredenheid oor motorswat erginGasconysingel jaag, het die metrowel die kruisingbyDanie Pienaarsingel geverf

In heelwat strate is die verkeersmerke baie dofofgladnie meer sigbaarnie.Indieselfde asem is daar ookdikwels geen verkeerstekens nie, of dit is glad niemeerduidelik nie.

Kotzésêinsyversoekskrif datleweingevaargestelword deur swak padtoestande geskep deur probleme soos slaggate, verweerdepadmerke en verkeersligte watnie reg

werk nie.

Die versoekisdat die Mangaung-metrowetgewing verbeterenoortredersswaarder strawweoplê.Inwoners meen daar moet baie meer sigbare verkeerswetstoepassing wees Kotzévra datdie inkomsteuit verkeersboetes slegs gebruik word om onderhoud en veiligheid vanstrateinMangaung te bevorder Deel vandie versoekskrifisdat spoedkameras in gevaarsonesenplekkewaar bestuurdersonverskilligry, opgerigsal word.Spoedverminderingsmaatreëls soos spoedwalle en verkeersirkels in hoë-risiko-stratewordook gevra. ’n Belangrike versoekis datdie metroalle reflekterende padtekenssal herstel, verkeersmerke in die metrosal oorwerf en salseker maak datverkeersligtewerk. Covane sê sake vanstrafbare manslagisgeopenendie ongeluk in Bainsvlei, asookdie een in Curielaan, word ondersoek

Ringoffire dazzlessky watchers acrosscountry

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Therewas bigexcitementonthe campus of the University of the Free State(UFS) when apartial solar eclipse wasviewed on Tuesday17 February.

Aspecial eventwas held at the Sci-EdScience EducationCentreon campus

Prof.Matie Hoffmanand Mariëtte Erweepresented aguidedviewing

andlearningexperience to the public as theyobservedthe partialsolar eclipse usingsafe viewingmethods andinteractiveexplanations.

Also, at the university’s DepartmentofPhysics students and staff members viewed the partialeclipse andtookcommemorativephotosof the phenomena.

Ayearfromnow,on6February 2027, another partialsolar eclipse will be visible in Bloemfontein

Aphotoofthe parcial solareclipse at 14:45,takenthrough aCelestron Astro 130x650 withaHuaweinovaY9a cellphone camera.

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Henning sê die eienaars ndie Loch Loganterfront glo die saak sal oedigopgelos word “Ons waardeer die dersteuningvan urders, inkopiegangers die breërpubliek.”

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An investigation into the murderofretired magistrateand rugby legend Pieter (Piet) Christiaan Besterhas culminated in the Free StateHighCourt sentencing the killer, Bangile Jan Dael, to 22 years' imprisonment Thecourt handed down the sentence on 3February. Themurderwas committedon11January 2025. Thecourt acquitted the second accused, Letiscia Adams. – Teboho Setena

Die BloemfonteinseSkotsedoedelsakorkes het vir die kinders by die Universitas- AkademieseHospitaal gespeel met vanjaar se AfriForum-projek in die gees vanInternasionale Kinderkankerdag FOTO’S:Lientjie Mentz

Kinderkanker:Geen gesin staanalleen

MetInternasionale Kinderkankerdagop Saterdag15Februarie hetBloemfonteinse nood-enveiligheidsdienste vooraf op 11 Februarie ’n massa-patrolliemet loeiende sirenes en flikkerende ligtenadie Universitas- Akademiese Hospitaalonderneem.

ChristoGroenewald, distrikskoördineerder vanAfriForum in Bloemfontein, sê ditisvanjaar die vyfde jaar datdié projek,wat deur AfriForum se Uitsig-buurtwag beginis, aangebiedword. “Elkejaarsluit meer mensebyons aanom hierdie dagvir kindersspesiaal te maak,” sê hy Dit is tenbatevan kinderswat vir kanker in dieUniversitas-enNasionale Hospitaalindie stad behandel word,asook kindersenhul ouers

Amohela Motshape (3) vanSasolburgontvang ’n speelding vanJan-Hendrik Basson vanAfriForum.

School SportsZone launched

Theelectric atmosphere of a Saturdaymorning derby The deafeningwar cries echoing across packedgrandstands Thesea of supporters draped in school colours, readyto back their boys andgirls until the finalwhistle Thetraditions that rundeeperthanany trophycabinet

School sports in South Africa arenot just aboutwhathappens on the field,itisabout the entireexperience –the culture, the passionthat splits towns in half and createsheroes overnight.

NovaNews is abouttorevolutionise howwecelebrate it all.

From Thursday 19 February the School Sports Zone will be adynamic, one-stopdestination dedicated to school sports across South Africa

This is notyourtypical results-and-rankings coverage This is thefull package: The stories behind the scorelines, thesupporters who bringthe “gees”,the flashesand war cries that make school sport the mostemotionallycharged spectacleinthe country.

TheSchoolSportsZone will be the authoritativedestination celebratingemergingtalent, preserving legendaryrivalries, andbuildingthe foundation for the futureofSouth Africansport –because every Springbok, everyProtea,every national representativestarted somewhere, andthat somewhereisusuallyaschool field on aSaturdaymorning.

NovaNews is not stoppingat writtencoverage. Accompany-

ingthe launchofSchoolSports Zone is TheRugby Factory, a dedicated vod- and podcast that dives deeper than ever before into the heartbeatof school rugbyinSouth Africa

This is storytellingwith substance This is abouttrackingtomorrow’sSpringboks from the grassroots to the big leagues,capturing the journey, the sacrifice,the rivalries,and the moments that define young athletes before the professional contracts arrive

“Schoolsportsisatthe heart of so many communities in South Africa,” says Dustin Wetdewich, national sports editor of NovaNews

“With TheRugby Factory, we’renot just covering matches;we’re tellingthe stories of tomorrow’sSpringboks.”

Whilstrugby will feature prominently, the School Sports Zone’s ambition stretches acrossevery code,every discipline, everyschoolmaking noiseonthe sportinglandscape.

“Beyondrugby,ifithas anythingtodowith school sports, we want to be talkingabout it,” Wetdewichexplains

“Thereare greatstories to tell around school sports.Supportersand school communities arenot just engaged; they areemotionally,and in many cases financially,invested. Smalltowns split in half when derby weekends come around. Heroes areborn and superstars aremade.All this makesfor amazingstorytelling.”

What sets the School Sports Zone apartisits understanding that school sportisnever just aboutthe athletes.Itisabout the supporters who travel hourstoscreamthemselves hoarse.Itisabout the flashes choreographedwith military precision.Itisabout the school chants passed down through generations. It is aboutthe communities that liveand breathe everyresult NovaNews is changingthe game by reportingbeyond the scoreboard,capturing the atmosphere, the emotion,and the culturethatmakes school sportuniquely South African. Thestage is set. Thewhistle is abouttoblow. From Thursday, the School Sports Zone becomes the home of everythingthatmakes school sport unforgettable Schools areinvited to send alltheir sportnews to dustin@novusmedia.co.za

Find the School Sports Zone at novanews.co.za

Also, follow TheRugby Factory:

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Fees vier drie dekades metproduksies

Bekroondeteaterproduksies, kunstenaars en regisseurs is volopop dieprogram virdie 30steKleinKarooNasionale Kunstefees (KKNK)in Oudtshoorn.

Die KKNK bieddie afgelopedrie dekades ’n platformvir Suid-Afrika se voorsteteaterproduksies en teatermakersendie 2026 fees is geen uitsonderingnie.Vanjaarword dieKKNK vanSaterdag28Maart totSaterdag4April op Oudtshoorn aangebied.

Onder die aanbod vanbekroondes wat’ndraai in die Klein Karoomaak teldramas, komedie,musiek,dansén kinderteater.

Ek is nieDanie met AlbertPretorius en Schalk Joubertisbekroonmet vier Woordtrofees by die Stellenbosch Woordfees in 2025 –asbeste toneelstuk, besteteksverwerkingensamestelling(Danie Marais), bestemanlike speler (Pretorius) en uitsonderlike tegniesebydraevir Joubertseregstreekse klankontwerp

Dana Snyman se Seun met Wilhelm vander Walt en onderregie vanNico Scheepers, is bekroonmet vyfpryse by Aardklop 2025, waaronder beste toneelaanbieding, besteregie en gehoorgunsteling.

Dié dramawas ookbekroonmet dieWoordtrofeevir besteeenpersoonsvertoningbydie Stellenbosch Woordfees in 2025.

Andrew Buckland se TheUglyNoo Noo het reedsaltesaam17nasionale en internasionale pryseontvang, waaronder ’n Scotsman Fringe First en ’n Perrier Pickofthe Fringe-benoemingbydie Edinburgh Festival

Fringe.Buckland isook op die verhoog in ’n splinternuwedrama, The Fool’s Guide

Police Cops: TheOriginal met ZacharyHunt, Nathan Parkinson en TomRoe was’nwêreldwyetreffer in LondenseSoho-teaterenbydie

Edinburgh Festival Fringe,enhet verskeiepryse gewenvan Melbourne tot Torontoenvan Brighton totKaapstad. Frank Opperman is terugopdie verhoogin Reünie,bekroon metdie kykNET Fiësta-prys vir besteakteur vir sy spel in dié komediedrama.

ChrisVorster se GebousoosSteffi Graf is in 2025bydie Vrystaat Kunstefees bekroonmet die Vryskitter-prys vir bestevertolkingenbeste stelontwerp.AlfredAdriansestand-up-vertoning PositiveStrokes is bekroonmet dieAardklop UitKlop-prys in 2025. MandriSutherland, oftewel Vroudrie, wasbekroon as besteaktrise en vir grensverskuiwende werk by die Vrystaat Kunstefees in 2023.Syisbydie KKNK te sien in Vrou ens. 1.2 Oudtshoorn se eieKaroo Kaar-

te-span, agterveelbekroonde produksies soos Die Swartmerrie en Droomkraan Kronieke,isterug met ’n splinternuwedrama, Spoel watlewe kryuit dié KKNK-projeksenavorsing Feesgangers kanook uitsien na die ZipZap Circusseeersteoptredeby die KKNK met MOYA Dié geselskapisoor die jare bekroonmet verskeie pryse, as uit-

sonderlikesirkusgeselskapenvir hul sosiale impak. Hierdie erkenning sluit prysevan die Wes-Kaapse regering, BASA én die International Circus Awards in Kafka’sApe is ’n internasionaal bekroonde eenmastukmet Tony Bonani Miyambo, onder regie van PhalaOokeditsePhala Dié stuk is ’n verwerking van

Kafkase AReporttoanAcademy en is bekroonmet die NIHSS-prys vir beste publiekeoptrede(2017),die bestesatirebydie United Solo Festival in New York (2019) en vir uitstaande optrede by die Praque Fringe (2019). Die volledige programvir die 30ste KKNKisbeskikbaarbykknk.co.za Kaartjies is te koop by Webtickets of die KKNKsekantoor

Onlysmallfraction of time left to enter maths competitions

TheSouth African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF)iscalling on schools andteachers to register their learners for its flagship competitions –the South African Mathematics Challenge(SAMC)and theSouth African MathematicsOlympiad (Samo) –beforeentriesclose on Friday 20 February.

The firstround of both competitions will be writteninthe same week as theInternational

DayofMathematics,on14March,celebrating the globaltheme “Mathematics andHope”

“Mathematics equips learnerswith theskills to think clearly,solveproblems,and embrace opportunities,” says Prof.Seithuti Moshokoa, executivedirectorofthe SAMF

TheSAMC,sponsored by the South African Institutefor CharteredAccountants (Saica) encourages curiosityamonglearnersinGr.4to Gr.7, while the Samo challenges high-school learners to discovertheir potential.

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Theimpactofthese competitionsisclear In 2025, theSAMC reachedatotalof77357 learners from 911 schools across allnine South Africanprovinces,aswellaslearnersinBotswana,eSwatini, Malawi andNamibia

Similarly,the Samo engaged87769 learners from 1288 schools across South Africa andsix countries beyond its borders. The first-round participationsaw 21 115morelearners(31,7%) and301 moreschools (30,5%)comparedto 2024. Importantly, 64,9% of participants came

from quintile 1toquintile 3schools

“Every learner who takes part in the Samo or the SAMC experiences amomentofhope: a momentwhen theysee what theyare capable of achieving,”adds Moshokoa

“Byregistering now, schools,teachers, and learnerscan be part of this national celebration and takethat firststepon14March.”

Schools canregisteratsamf.ac.za before Friday.Entry fees startfromR45, while quintile 1 and quintile 2schools mayenter free of charge

THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY

TheElectrical Contractors Association SouthAfrica (Ecasa)inthe Free Stateand Northern Cape is hostinga CharityGholf Dayatthe Schoemans Park Gholf Course in aid of Autism SouthAfrica. Theentry feeisR2000 per team, and R2 000 per sponsored hole. To enter, dial 074 2475569orsend an email to adminfs@ecasa.co.za.

Gert Coetzee gesels met Albé Grobbelaar oor die bekendstelling vansypublikasie Historiesealmanak Die praatjie vind om 18:00 in die Nasionale Afrikaanse LetterkundigeMuseum en Navorsingsentrum (NALN) plaas.Bespreek vooraf deur 'n e-postestuur na vriendevannaln@gmail.com.

FRIDAY20FEBRUARY

Flip Flop Dayinaid of theChildhood Cancer Foundation South Africa(CHOC).Buy your ticket forR10 from CHOC or anyTekkie Town nationwide.Wearyour stickers andflip flops andshare photos,thentag CHOC with #FlipFlopDay26 and spreadawareness of childhood cancer

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY

Piano recital by Christian-Pieter Hiemstraat19:00 at the Odeion. Tickets cost R60toR120and areavailableon Quicket or atthe door (card paymentonly).

DONDERDAG 26 FEBRUARIE

MullerMinaar stel sy debuutdigbundel Die langstejaar om 18:00 by NALN plaas. Bespreek vooraf by vriendevannaln@gmail.com.

TheUniversityofthe ThirdAge (U3A)willmeet at 10:30 in theSeweDamme HallinGen Beyers Street with BoetaSwart that willtalk on theprojects of Anchor of Hope.Members payR10 and non-members willpay R20 Call PamGradwellat083-2536293 fordetails.

VRYDAG 27 FEBRUARIE

Kindersomdie Son,’noptrede met woordkuns, kuns en musiek met Petronel BaardenLindi de Waal, begin om 19:00 in die Aasvoëlklub. Kaartjies kosR150. Bespreek by Hein Griessel by 084 5598991.

Love it Again Market from 13:00 to 20:00atthe Summerwood CountryEstate. Preloved, vintage, curated chaosthrift market forclothes, furniture, stalls and much more.See theestate's Facebook page formore information.CallMadelien Landman on 079276 3277

SATERDAG28FEBRUARIE

Die Mimosa MallMarathon, in samewerkingmet die Louzanne Coetzee-stigtingendie hardloopklub Bloemfontein Striders, word aangebied. Wedlopesluit 'n marathon (42km), halfmarathon (21km), 10km-wedloop en 'n 5km-pretloop in. Skryf in op mimosamall.co.za.

Die 80'sPartymet musiek vanToto, ABBA, Berlin, Tracy Chapman,Bonnie Tyler, Anton Goosen,Lucas Maree en Annelivan Rooyen begin om 18:30 by die NG kerk Universitasrif in Hendrik Kotze-singel. Die kunstenaars is Cézanne Yzelle,Petrus vanZyl en PetroEngelbrecht Kaartjies kosR100 –bespreek by 082824 5507.

Die NG kerk Estoirebied ’n mark aan op die Ds. Jacques Else-feesterrein in Tibbie Visserstraat.Stalletjies teen

R100 vir items behalwe kosstalletjies, is nog beskikbaar Die mark begin om 08:00 Rig navrae by 072298 1090

Stadstoeraangebied deurdie Ou Presidensie Historiese Vereniging. Deelnemers komom14:00 by die Pres Brandbegraafplaas byeen vir 'n besoekaan die Predientsakker.Toegang is gratis. Rig navrae by Lambertusvan Rensburgby072 4188665.

SONDAG 1MAART

TheJust Bliss Season's Market willtakeplace in the garden at 72 Waverley Road. Visitorscan also enjoya hands-on-soap-making workshop.Cobie du Plessis and herband Starling willperform. Themarketsupports NewBeginningsAnimal Shelter.The market willstart at 10:00and thesoapworkshop cost R250.Entry is abag of catordog food

TUESDAY3MARCH

Play basedonthe book My Children My Africa canbe seen in theAndre Huguenet Theatrefrom3to13March. Call Pacofs on 051 4477772for moredetails.

VRYDAG 6MAART

Wêreldbiddagvir Vroue van18:00 tot19:00indie Bybelhuis in NelsonMandelarylaan. Lofprysing en gebed. Gebedstasiesreeds oop vanaf 07:00.

SATERDAG7 MAART

FranseMarkbyVilla Aviantovan 09:00tot 15:00. Toegang kosR40.Rig navrae oor stalletjies by 083329 4872

Fittestrisetothe top

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Four Bloemfontein athletes of the LS Aestheticsgymnasium have qualified to go andparticipatein theDeadlyDozen WorldChampionshipsinSeptember. Thecontest willbeheld in London.

This wasafter hard work and their participation in the AfricaChampionships on 25 Januaryatthe sportsgrounds of the University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Thelocal doubles women team of Lee-Ann Johns and ElsieYoung achievedanoverall thirdplace and came outontop in their agegroup (40 to 44 years).

Themen’steamofLohan Swart and Llewyllen Human-Retrocame fourth overall and placed firstin their agegroup (35 to 39 years) The twoset anew recordwhen they took part in the championship in PotchefstroominSeptember.

DeadlyDozen consist of an outdoor eventonanathletics course whichinclude sprintsof400m, separatedbyanexercise.

Thesport beganinthe United Kingdom (UK) and is nowracedin 23 countries with hundredsoftrack and gymraces worldwide

DeadlyDozen takes thecomplexityout of fitnessracing – it uses a simple kit, accessible standards,and scalable effortthat meets the athlete at their level, beginner or elite.

Thereisnotechnical barriers, no specialistskills required.Justone race,one standard, and one global leaderboard.

Athletesdoingrepsatthe AfricaChampionshipsinJohannesburg.

on the trackon25February.They ledthe pack in their agegroup PHOTOS: Supplied

Vroue skittermet raketvir Afrika-titel

Die BloemfonteinersElmé de Villiersen

Nita Scholtzhet verseker die Afrikapluimbaltitel vir vrouekom weer terug na Suid-Afrika

Die Afrika kampioenskapsbyeenkoms is van9tot 15 Februarie in Gaborone, Botswana,beslis.Suid-Afrika het die titel gewenondanksbaie sterkkompetisie vanander Afrika-lande

Die spankompetisie het met groepwedstrydebegin,enSuid-Afrika het in die eerste ronde gemaklik met die span vanZimbabwe(5– 0) afgereken

In die tweederonde het die span teen Nigeriëtestaan gekom. Die wedstryd wasbelangrik,wantdie wennerkon die kwarteindstryd oorslaan. Dit was’n titaniesestryd,met Suid-Afrika wat3 –2 gewenhet

ScholtzenDeVilliers, kaptein vandie span,het elkhul enkelspelwedstryde gewen; Scholtzhet die wenpunt verseker deur met haar Gautengsemaat Amy Ackerman diedubbelspeltewen

Metdie eendag ekstra rushet Algerië in die halfeindstryd gewag, maar die Suid-Afrikanerswas te sterkenhet met 3– 0geseëvier met Scholtz en De Villiers wathul enkelspelwedstryde gewenhet

In die eindstrydhet ’n sterkspanvan Egiptemet ’n uniekeuitdagingteenstandgebied.

Die twee Bloemfonteinersmoeseenvoudighul wedstrydewen om Suid-Afrika ’n kans te gee.

Scholtzhet in ’n uur langewedstryd teen Egiptesenr.1-speler teruggeveg nadatsydie eerste spel verloorhet –om uiteindelik te seëvier

De Villiers het teen Egiptesemees ervare speler te staangekom,wat al op

Elmé de Villiers,Suid-Afrikasepluimbalkaptein,vier haar oorwinning in dieeindstryd vandie toernooi in Botswana. FOTO:Verskaf

verskeie OlimpieseSpele gespeelhet, maar het vanhaarbeste spel in jare gelewer om die wedstryd te beklink. Egiptehet die derde enkelspelgewen, en dit het die druk weer terugopScholtz geplaasomindie dubbelspeldie wenpunt te verseker,wat sy ookgedoenhet Suid-Afrika het die eindstryd 3– 1 beklink. Dit betekenSuid-Afrika kwalifiseer om in die wêreldspankompetisie se eindronde in Denemarketeendie einde vanApril te gaan deelneem. Net die beste16lande in die wêreld neem hier deel.

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Stellar play rocksrugby fans

Bloemfontein wasina stateasthe University of theFreeState’s (UFS) Shimlas stormed to a50 – 39 bonus-pointtriumphoverMatiesina powerplay-packed2026 Varsity Cup curtain-raiser that hadShimlaPark absolutelyrocking

Theopeningsalvoofthe 2026 Varsity Cupdelivered everythingthe tournamentpromised,bone-rattling collisions,breathtakingtries,and ahistoricmilestone as powerplay tries made their competitivedebut Butwhen the finalwhistle pierced through the Bloemfontein eveningair, it wasthe home faithfulcelebrating thevictory.

TheShimlas announcedtheir intentions with brutal efficiency, attacking the five-time champions with a21-pointblitzkrieginthe opening quarter. TheMaties defence looked shell-shockedaswingerKirwindu Preezcarvedthrough the firstgap,beforecentreWynand Bothaand hooker Jaco Bezuidenhout addedtheir names to the scoresheet within 25 breathless

minutes.TheFreeStaters hadlaid down the gauntlet Butchampionshippedigreeruns deep in Stellenboschveins.Justwhen the contest threatenedtobecome aprocession, the visitorsfromthe Cape Winelands clawedtheir way back into the contest with amoment

destinedfor the historybooks.After dottingdownfor their second tryjust beforethe break, Maties eschewed the conventionalconversionattempt and backedthemselveswith thequicktap powerplay option.

CJ Marx crashedovertoscore the tournament's maiden powerplay

try, ignitingthe Maties fightbackand slashingthe deficit to just four points at 21 –17.

Thesecondstanza delivered edgeof-your-seat drama. Christiaan van Heerden Smith and Armand Combrinckcrossed forMaties to swingthe momentum firmly onto the visitors' shoulders. Thepressuregauge was climbingdangerously

EnterMaynard Kleynhans Theimposing lock showedpace that would make mostwingers jealous, beating defendersdownthe touchlinewith surprisinggas before divingoverin the corner.Itwas the sparkShimlas desperately needed Liam Shamburg then producedthe performance of the evening, earning Player of the Match honourswith a commandingdisplay capped by acrucial trythatstretched the home side’s advantage.

Captain Bradley Giddydemonstratedice-cold composurewhen it mattered most, bisectingthe uprights twice from longrange to seemingly putthe result beyond doubt.

– Dustin Wetdewich

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