BloemNuus E-edition - 28 August 2025

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Hoërskool Sentraal,wat

Wesgrowblaaseindfluitjie

skole van Bloemfontein spog met drie van die vier afdelingbekers Hier is Tanya Kotze (links) van die Hoërskool Sentraal,wat die netbalbeker gewen het; en van die Hoërskool Jim Fouché is Stefanie Frey,hokkiehoof en afrigter van die eerste hokkiespan Foto: Lientjie

E MENTZ

mededingende

Skole Sportreeks, t ’n einde gekom oërskool Sentraal ontein as algehele ner gekroon

Gesonde, mededinnde en opwindende esport is die hoofs van die reeks, wat met die grootste adeelname in ortgebeurtenis n sy soort in die wêreld Sentraal hou ook die netbalbeker vir 2025 omhoog lansgeleentheid l op Maandag

5 ugustus, is ook aangekondig dat die Hoërskool Jim Fouché aangewys is as die wenner in die seunshokkie-afdeling asook die alghele wenner in hokkie

Die afgelope seisoen het in Februarie begin, en van die begin af was dit duidelik dat skole goed voorberei was vir strawwe kompetisie

Charles Liversage, skoolhoof van Sentraal, sê om as algehele wenner gekroon te word, is ’ n groot genade en die vrug van harde werk

“Ons het van die begin af ons mikpunt gestel om teen volgende jaar die reeks te wen

“Dat ons dit reeds vanjaar reggekry het, is ’ n groot bonus”

Die Hoërskool Diamantveld van Kimberley se o 19A-rugbyspan het die reeks as onoorwonne afgesluit en die beker gelig op ’ n uitstekende seisoen Diamantveld was ook die alghele wenner van die rugby-afdeling

Net so het Jim Fouché die res van die skole streepsuiker gegee in die o 19A-seunshokkieafdeling, terwyl Witteberg, van Bethlehem, die o 19A-meisiesafdeling gewen het

Sentraal het die kroon gespan op ’ n puik netbalseisoen deur die o 19A-netbalreeks te wen

Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool het die afdeling vir meisiehokkie gewen

Om die finale en algehele wenner

Op die geselligheid Maandag is die borge en direksielede van die Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sportreeks van links Rynhardt Smidt (Universiteit van die Vrystaat UV),Henri Wilken (Hoërskool Jim Fouché),Ruan Botha (Skilltracer),Jeannine van Zyl (Novus Media Gemeenskapsnuus),Gys Coetzee (Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool en uitvoerende direkteur van die Wesgrow-reeks),Deon van Wyk (sporthoof van die Hoërskool Sentraal),Charles Liversage (hoof van die Hoërskool Sentraal),Lacea Loader (UV),Dirk Pretorius (Wesgrow),Spoed Johan Smit (SuperSport),Francois de Kock (Hoërskool Diamantveld) en Neil de Klerk (VKB) Foto: Conrad Bornman

van die reeks te bepaal, word prestasie van alle spanne, van o 14 tot en met o 19, in berekening gebring “Hoewel sommige spanne se seisoene met meer uitdagings gepaard gegaan het, was dit wel ’ n belewenis om die deelname tussen skole te sien en die kameraderie van spansport te aanskou,” sê Gys Coetzee, skoolhoof van Voortrekker en voorsitter van die Wesgrow-reeks Dit was lekker om twee leerlinge wat hul talente in die reeks geslyp

het, op die internasionale verhoog te kon sien deelneem Fano Linde van Voortrekker en Jacobus Grobbelaar van die Hoërskool Fichardtpark kon as Wesgrow-alumni die o 20 rugby-wêreldbeker lig

■ Sowat 429 leerlinge per skool het op naweke deelgeneem Tydens die toernooi is 28 interskool-naweke beslis sewe per skool

Altesaam het 96 hokkiespanne, 112 netbalspane en 72 rugbyspanne aan die reeks deelgeneem

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13:00 - 16:00 13 SEPTEMBER 08:00 - 13:00

Tipping ground a festering wound

TEBOHO SETENA

Bloemfontein’s northern landfill site is a ticking environmental and social time bomb for residents, particularly those residing near this crime-ridden dumping site.

The inability of the Mangaung

Metro’s authorities to find a lasting solution has residents up in arms and demanding immediate action

Gravely concerned residents voiced their frustration at a community meeting held at the Bloemfontein High School in Bayswater on Thursday, 21 August

A DA ward councillor called the community meeting to enable affected residents to voice their grave concerns pertaining to the negative impact on their lives

In attendance were officials who included Dr Thabang Thinda, head of the Department for Community Services at the Mangaung Metro

The residents’ frustration was evident, as some of them threatened

legal action against Mangaung to compel authorities to take decisive action regarding the landfill site

Residents bitterly lamented the persistent pollution of the air due to smoke caused by people burning waste for days, and illegal occupation around the landfill

They described the symptoms of the problematic landfill

“We are suffering health problems such as lung issues due to smoke inhalation The air pollution is immea-

surable We cannot breathe fresh air because of the persistent burning of waste by people having no regard for our lives

“We are unable to cope with such a health-hazardous environment, which the municipal authorities are responsible for

“Our need to buy air freshener products adds to the unreasonable bills for rates and taxes, as well as refuse collection,” said a beleaguered resident

Another resident mentioned that the problematic landfill also impacted the value of their properties

“We are unable to sell and even rent out our properties, simply because people do not want to live in a hazardous environment

“Even businesses on the northern side are affected by the ongoing problems of the landfill The last resort for everyone is to disinvest from the city of Bloemfontein because of the metro authority’s failure to improve the conditions

“There is no value for the money we pay for all services the Mangaung Metro is offering,” said another resident, who is in the property business

The meeting added to the voices raised regarding the municipality’s lack of action

Almost three years ago, the metro promised to completely shut down the landfill site, but this has come to nothing

Thinda’s explanation that the metro authority is in the process of applying for a high court eviction order to remove “illegal” dwellers, was met

with dismay

“That is shocking to hear that the metro authority must first apply to court to evict people illegally occupying the landfill, which is a property of the municipality

“This, while we residents, paying for services, must continue to suffer, ” said an angry resident

Thinda explained that the challenge centered around the landfill was due to population growth and rapid urbanisation contributing to an increase in waste generation

An AfriForum audit of 2019 on landfills in the Free State revealed that none of the 20 landfill sites had adhered to national standards

In terms of applicable legislation and regulations, including the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, a landfill site must adhere to particular standards

The audit flagged a serious lack of waste management licences, medical waste that was illegally dumped on the landfill site, as well as poor control and management of the sites as some of the biggest problems

Gesinne wat soveel ontbeer, gevoed

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Die nood in die Vrystaat tref al hoe meer gesinne, en om kos te koop is een van die grootste uitdagings vir mense wat geldelik swaarkry

Só sê De Wet Claassens, uitvoerende hoofdirekteur van Engo, met die ontvangs van ’ n groot skenking van Human Auto Bloemfontein

As deel van Ford se internasionale Global Giving-program is ’ n skenking van R26 000 gedoen waarmee kos vir behoeftige gesinne gekoop kan word

Die kos gaan in ongeveer 50 pakkies verdeel word en by klinieke in Bloemfontein versprei word om verligting te bring by gesinne wat dit benodig

Claassens bevestig skenkings soos dié maak ’ n groot verskil

“Dit is soos ’ n veldbrand Een mens word gevoed, en die goeie storie herhaal homself” Engo bedien jaarliks meer as 200 000 mense in die Vrystaat Engo Gesinsorg is een van sewe afdelings binne Engo en het tien kantore in 11 dorpe in die Vrystaat

Alle bedrywighede in dié program word deur 26 maatskaplike werkers en 25 hulp- maatskap-

like werkers bestuur

Die program het in die afgelope jaar hulp ter ondersteuning van basiese behoeftes aan 8 723 mense verskaf As deel van die program is 205 kinders in veilige sorg geplaas

In die afgelope jaar het Engo se Gesinsorgdienste 89 458 mense bereik

Kaartjies vir die trekking om ’ n Renault Kwid Climber in Engo se Projek van Hoop te wen is nog tot 30 September beskikbaar deur ’ n skenking van R50 te doen

Gaan na engo co za en klik op die skakel na die aanlyn winkel vir ’ n R50-kaartjie

Skenkings hiervoor kan ook gedoen word by Engo se programme oor die Vrystaat heen en oral waar die Renault Kwid Climber by ’ n Engo-stalletjie by winkelsentrums en op feeste en markte vertoon word

Die wenner word op 31 Oktober aangekondig Vir meer besonderhede oor die Projek van Hoop, of om betrokke te raak, stuur ’ n e-pos na info@engo co za of skakel 060 548 5543

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This week, NovaNews launches a WhatsApp news channel dedicated to bringing readers the most compelling local community stories from across South Africa, alongside essential national and international news updates

The innovative news platform, which spans 21 unique community titles across the country, will deliver a distinctive blend of hyperlocal journalism and broader news coverage directly to

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From community achievements in the Free State and Eastern Cape to municipal developments in the Western Cape, readers will receive authentic stories that matter to South Africans at grassroots level

Whether you are a community leader, local business owner, or simply someone who values staying connected to both your neighbourhood and the

wider world, the NovaNews WhatsApp updates will keep you informed about the stories that shape our communities and our country

“Our unique approach combines the power of local storytelling with essential national coverage it is journalism that truly reflects the diversity and richness of our nation,” says Lise Beyers, NovaNews digital news editor

The channel will feature breaking

news from NovaNews’s 21 community platforms, highlighting everything from local government decisions and community initiatives to business developments and human interest stories that showcase the spirit of South African communities

How to sign up: You can scan the QR code to join thousands of South Africans already staying connected to their communities and more Novanews

Talent set to astound

Bloemfontein music fans are in for a once-in-alifetime experience this September as American fretless guitar legend Ned Evett embarks on The Glass Highway Tour

The guitar player will be performing across South Africa in a series of live shows Known for his genre-defying sound and jaw-dropping technical prowess, Evett will showcase his signature fretless glass guitar skills, captivating audiences from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Talking about his tour, he explains his fascination with local legends

“I saw Johnny Clegg and Savuka in the US when I was a kid, and that inspired me to someday play music

“During my first tour to South Africa earlier this year, I saw Merrick Kyle playing bass at Jozi’s Showbar and he blew me away; turns out he was just sitting in with the band, but he played and moved like he was their full time dude!”

The current tour follows his recent success opening for guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai in Europe Now, it is South Africa’s turn to witness one of the world’s most innovative

guitarists live on stage

Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, and now based in Los Angeles, Evett is not only a master guitarist, but also an inventor

He created the glass-necked fretless guitar and the glass slide capo, revolutionising the way guitar music is played and heard

His performances are a fusion of technical brilliance and raw, emotive power

Evett’s CV reads like a who’s who of music royalty He has shared the stage with legends such as Leon Russell, The Allman Brothers Band, Robert Cray and Eric Johnson, and even performed for music giants Sting and John McLaughlin

Guitar Player Magazine calls him“the world’s first fretless guitar rockstar,”and his newest album, Strange Kind of Freedom, cements his place at the cutting edge of modern rock and guitar artistry

Evett is set to perform at the Aasvoëlklub on 16 September

Eary bird tickets cost R150; standard tickets cost R200; and tickets can also be bought for R300 at the door Also, tickets are available on quicket co za

Norme met nuwe moed uitgedaag

Bloemfonteiner Nico Taljaard bring in sy nuutste eenmanvertoning ’ n aangrypende storie oor die menslike toestand na die verhoog

Doodnormaal is van 11 tot 13 September as deel van die Pacofs- artistieke program in Pacofs Studio 2 te sien Die regie word deur Dion van Niekerk gedoen

In Doodnormaal is Lukas, ’ n verhoogbestuurder onder druk

Hy skarrel agter die skerms om die verhoog gereed te kry vir ’ n vertoning

Die onsimpatieke regisseur jaag hom aan en kritiseer hom sonder genade

Namate die spanning bou terwyl hy jaag teen tyd, word Lukas se binnewêreld blootgelê: ’ n wêreld waarin selftwyfel, eensaamheid en die soeke na aanvaarding hom gevange hou

Wat begin as ’ n doodgewone taak, ontwikkel in ’ n sielkundige reis wat sy identiteit en selfwaarde op die spel plaas

Dié eenmanvertoning ondersoek met humor, weerloosheid, en intense introspeksie temas soos liefde, verlies, verwerping en eensaamheid

Lukas se verhaal weerspieël die druk van eksterne goedkeuring in die sosialemedia-behepte samelewing, maar met die belofte van hoop

Taljaard se skryftalent, wat in sy debuuttoneelstuk, Skin Deep, tydens die 2022 KKNK Teksmark-projek gevestig is, word in Doodnormaal sterk ten toon gestel

“Ons almal dink ons is doodnormaal, totdat ons uitvind ons is nie eintlik doodnormaal nie niemand is eintlik doodnormaal nie,” sê Van Niekerk oor sy aanvanklike aantrekking tot die teks, wat ook in die eenvoudig, tog sjarmante gebruik van stel, beligting en klankeffekte die teks se temas tot reg laat kom

Verder ondersoek die stuk die aard van teater as tuiste vir uitgeworpenes, maar ook as ’ n ruimte waarin selfopoffering en vermaak aan ander aan die orde van die dag is Van Niekerk bring ’ n magdom teater-ervar-

ing na Doodnormaal, met verskeie eerbewyse insluitend die 2025 Fiesta-eerbewys vir Beste Regisseur vir die Afrikaanse vertaling Ons Wag vir Godot, wat in 2024 opslae by die Vrystaat Kunstefees gemaak het Sy kreatiewe insette beloof om die produksie te verhef na ’ n vlak waar gehore vermaak, ontroer en selfs geïnspireer sal word

“Ons vertrou hierdie stuk bied nie net universele toepaslikheid nie, maar is ook spesiaal omdat dit deur plaaslike Bloemfonteinse kunstenaars geskep is wat professioneel in die vermaaklikheidsbedryf gevestig is,” sê Taljaard

THURSDAY,28 AUGUST

The Chef’s Winter Table event is presented by Bloemfontein Chefs at the Loch Logan Waterfront Join in for a formal four-course food and wine pairing in aid of Reach for a Dream starting at 18:30 for 19:00 Tickets cost R550 Secure attendance by sending an email to admin@fbibfn co za

VRYDAG 29 AUGUSTUS

Die Vrystaat Cheetahs speel om 17:00 in ’n Curriebekerwedstryd teen die Griekwas in die Toyota-stadion Kaartjies kos R60 vir sitplek op die hoofpaviljoen, R40 vir sitplek op die oop paviljoen, en kinders betaal R30 Koop op ticketpro co za of by die kaartjiekantoor by die stadion

Redeeming Love presents a fundraiser delving into the wonder of herbs with Mariza Ebersohn The event will start at 18:00 at Lewende Woord Bloemfontein Tickets cost R200, and a light meal will be served Contact Liezle Pretorius on 082 500 2223 for bookings

SATURDAY 30 AUGUST

Learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope at 19:00 at the Naval Hill Planetarium Tickets cost R30 to R60 and are available on computicket com

SONDAG 31 AUGUSTUS

’n Begeleide toer deur die Memorium-begraafplaas begin om 15:00 Die vertrekpunt is die begraafplaas by De la Reylaan 79, Generaal de Wet Skakel 072 418 8665

SATERDAG 6 SEPTEMBER

VRYDAG 19 SEPTEMBER

Die Bloemfontein-mannekoor bied ’n musiekfees aan met gaskunstenaars Mario Lategan, Ilse Fourie, Ella Kotzé, Tango Etc , Three is not a crowd, Anton Esterhuyse en die Laerskool Willem Postma se gr 1-koor Dit vorm deel van die mannekoor se 25ste bestaansjaarviering Die fees begin om 19:00 in die M L Spiessaal op die terrein van die Meisieskool Oranje Kaartjies kos R120 op phoenixpro co za en by die deur

DINSDAG 9 SEPTEMBER

Zarine Roodt gesels met Marita van der Vyver oor haar nuwe boek, My jaar van vrees en vryheid Die bekendstelling begin om 18:00 by die Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkundige Museum en Navorsingsentrum (Naln) Bevestig bywoning van die geleentheid vooraf deur n e-pos na vriendevannaln@gmail com te stuur

DINSDAG 16 SEPTEMBER

Prof Das Steyn gesels om 18:00 by die Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkundige Museum en Navorsingsentrum (Naln) oor Die digter van doornkraal deur Kas van den Bergh Dié nuut gepubliseerde satire is geskryf oor die moderne digkuns van die 1960’s Kas van den Bergh sou vanjaar 100 jaar oud wees Bevestig bywoning per e-pos by vriendevannaln@gmail com

DONDERDAG 18 SEPTEMBER

Die Rapportryers se vasvra begin om 18:30 by Greykollege (primêr) Spanne het tot 2 September kans om hulle in te skryf Bel Marli Havinga by 071 682 7683

Roep van die leeu ’n teatervertoning met Peter Taljaard Neels Vorster en Anneri Bosman, begin om 19:00 in die André Huguenet-teater Die verhaal, geskryf deur Maretha Maartens is gegrond op die lewe van C S Lewis Die vertoning word deur die ATKV-tak Gemeenskapsteater, in samewerking met Pacofs, aangebied Kaartjies kos R100 tot 1 September en daarna kos dit R120 op webtickets co za of by Pacofs se kaartjiekantoor

WEDNESDAY,24 SEPTEMBER

The Braai Day Social Pickleball Fun Day is hosted at Picklers Park in aid of the Society of the Blind The entry fee is R1 000 for a team of four By paying this team members can play hire a paddle and will receive a braai box for four Dial 082 574 4348 for more information about the event

SATURDAY,27 SEPTEMBER

The Medieval Harvest Concert as part of the 150th celebration of the St Paul Lutheran Church in Dan Pienaar takes place at 18:00 Attendees can listen to sacred music in the church and enjoy a medieval inspired harvest festival Adri-Maryke van Heerden Maretha Krige, Dr Petrus Krige, Ilané van Wyk, Diandra Steenekamp and Donoven Havenga will perform in the concert Tickets cost R200 and are available at 072 726 8052

Stuur inskrywings vir die dagboek voor Maandae om 12:00 per WhatsApp na 083 709 0809,

THURSDAY 28 AUGUST - SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

Journalism

thanks to support

The Avbob FCJ Excellence Awards, hosted by the Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ), was held at a gala dinner in Stellenbosch on Friday, 22

August

This year, the awards introduced mobile phone photography as an additional category

In total, 541 entries were received from community journalist accross

South Africa

The participants showcased their exemplary work across various categories, with pages and back pages, free newspaper of the year, hard news and compelling human-interest reportage dominating the entries

The dedication and talent displayed by community journalists in various writing and photography categories underscore the vibrancy and diversity of community journalism in South Africa

The adjudication process was overseen by Dr André Gouws of Akademia

Winners were announced at a prize-giving dinner at the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch and Conference Centre, Techno Park, with top honours for journalist of the year going to the George Herald team They are Lizette da Silva, Kristy Kolberg, Alida de Beer, and Michelle Pienaar

Wayne van der Walt of the Highvelder took, for the third year in a row, the photographer of the year title and this year ’ s recipient of the Alet Roux Trophy for most promising journalist went to Lebohang Pita of the Benoni City Times

From Novus Media Community News, of which BloemNews is a publication, the winners and journalist in the top three are:

■ Unathi Obose of City Vision winner for vernacular reporting

■ Samantah Lee-Jacobs (formerly) of People’s Post – second place for investigative reporting; third place for mobile phone photography and hard news

■ Alida Buckle of Weslander – second place for mobile phone photography

■ Eikestadnuus – third place for newspaper of the year (Free)

Avbob, through its financial investment in the FCJ and industry, and the ongoing support from Caxton and Novus Media Community News, allowed the FCJ to enrich its offering and support to community journalists

This year a category for best mobile phone photography was added as many journalists arrive at scenes and stories and take pictures with their mobile phones The winner was Kristy Kolberg of the George Herald

“As a business, we believe in the value and role that community journalism plays in society This year marks the fourth Avbob FCJ Excellence Awards where we acknowledge and celebrate outstanding work

“We are proud of the journey we have travelled together To us, investing in journalism is to invest in collective memory, in accountability, and in the dignity of our people,” said Nakedi Pilane, Avbob executive director of business development and financial services

The FCJ also hosted its national seminar prior to the gala dinner and, for the first time, had a panel discussion talking about journalism and aritificial intelligence (AI) The discussion was led by Ivor Price with panellists Phathiswa Magopeni, Alet Law and Sisanda Nkoala Adam Oxford spoke about data journalism

Play revives love story

What if true love was just a spell?

In To Dream Again, a modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the enchantment wears off – and real life begins This poignant, humorous, and heartbreakingly honest production delves into the realities of love lost, told through the eyes of a spirited nine-year-old girl Boldly contemporary and profoundly moving, To Dream Again invites audiences, young and old, to see Shakespeare’s legacy through a sharply relevant, 21st-century lens

Written by acclaimed British playwright Toby Hulse and presented through arrangement with Plays for New Audiences, To Dream Again imagines what happens after the curtain closes on Demetrius and Helena’s enchanted love affair

In a world where fairy tales unravel and relationships falter, young Sophie tries to reunite her estranged parents using the magic of storytelling – and a mischievous plumber who just might be Puck in disguise Winner of the American Alliane for Theatre and

Education (AATE) Distinguished Play Award (2018), the play speaks directly to the challenges of South African families, especially in light of a recent 10 9% increase in divorces, with over half involving children

With an inventive set, ensemble storytelling, and richly layered performances, this production offers laughter and truth

“Directing To Dream Again has been an exercise in gentle disruption,” says director DeBeer Cloete “We lean into the whimsy and magic of Shakespeare while holding space for the emotional realities many children face today In South Africa, where familial separation is increasingly common, this piece offers recognition and resonance – but also hope It is a rare thing: a play that listens as much as it speaks”

The production is on stage on 3, 4, 5, and 7 September at 11:00, and at 18:00 on 6 September in the Scaena Theatre on the main campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) Tickets cost between R25 and R60, and are available on Webtickets

Composer honoured for offerings

The Odeion School of Music (OSM) at the University of the Free State (UFS) has duly honoured Prof Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph, one of the key figures in composing and arranging South Africa’s revised national anthem.

The institution hosted a concert recognising the composer on Wednesday, 20 August

Capping it off, Zaidel-Rudolph’s complete archive of over 80 compositions across various genres was handed over to the music school

Zaidel-Rudolph is one of South Africa’s most celebrated composers and contributed to revising the national anthem between 1995 and 1997 - her involvement was at the request of former Pres Nelson Mandela

She received the Order of Ikhamanga (Bronze) from former Pres Thabo Mbeki in 2004 for her contribution to the arts

Recognised as a pioneer in the country’s musical and academic life, Zaidel-Rudolph holds the distinction of being the first woman in the country to attain a doctorate in music composition, awarded in 1979 by the University of Pretoria (UP)

Her studies later took her to the Royal College of Music in London and to Hamburg, Germany, where she worked under the legendary György Ligeti With more than 80 compositions across diverse genres, Zaidel-Rudolph’s career reflects a rare balance of daring creativity, refined craft, and deep cultural rootedness

“We recognise a living legend, and we honour a life steeped in music, in meaning, and in mentorship Her compositions have shaped our national identity We celebrate a woman of many facets – a composer, educator, pioneer, and a friend of the UFS," said Prof Vasu Reddy, deputy vice-chancellor of Research and Internationalisation at the UFS

He added: “Prof Zaidel-Rudolph’s

the

archive is a legacy of knowledge, creativity, and cultural memory Your voice as composer will remain bold, intricate, and unmistakably your own as we treasure your gifts It will serve as a living resource for students, scholars, and performers

“Your archive will fuel research, ignite performance, and stimulate the imagination for generations to come ”

Prof Alexander Johnson, director of the International Institute of the Arts of the UFS and an accomplished composer of international repute, helped secure this priceless collection

It includes manuscripts, personal correspondence, rare handbooks, journals, and artefacts that will now

be digitised and catalogued for future generations of scholars and performers “This is nothing less than a national treasure,” said Dr Jan Beukes, head of the OSM He described the handover as a moment of profound significance, not only for the university but also for South Africa’s cultural landscape

“To be entrusted with such a legacy is an immense privilege As custodians, we will safeguard it and ensure that students at undergraduate and postgraduate level have access to an extraordinary field of research possibilities "

Zaidel-Rudolph expressed great appreciation for being recognised for

her contribution “I could not think of a more fitting repository for my music material than the UFS,” she said She added that the recognition warmed her heart, knowing her work would be carefully respected and presented Zaidel-Rudolph emphasised her hope that the archive would inspire students, researchers, and music-lovers for years to come The UFS Archive for Contemporary Affairs will have oversight of the collection

“It fills me with a sense of incredible gratitude that there is an institute that is sufficiently committed to look after the music of a South African composer, to curate it, promote it, and

let it be there for others”

Zaidel-Rudolph explained that the work was inspired by a yearning for harmony in an often-divided world

“At my age and stage, having lived a long life so far - thank God - my sense is that people need to be more loving and unified, the sisterhood and brotherhood of nations I hoped this work would give a sense of unity among performers and convey that unity to audiences,” said Zaidel-Rudolph

As an accomplished South African composer, pianist and teacher, Zaidel-Rodulph was commissioned in 1996 to write a work (Oratorio for Human Rights) for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games

Intermediary strengthens their presence in the Free State

Sensor Security, a trusted distributor of electronic security solutions, recently opened a new branch in Bloemfontein

This milestone reflects the company ’ s commitment to providing innovative end-to-end solutions, including system designs, site surveys, POC’s, and expert project consultation to clients across the Free State

The Bloemfontein branch will serve as a regional hub, offering customers direct access to the latest video surveillance, access control, data storage, and networking solutions

Sensor Security, a subsidiary of the Octopi Group, is the largest authorised Hikvision distributor and the largest

ASVC partner for Western Digital in South Africa

The company sells an extensive range of Hikvision, Western Digital, Impro Technologies, and Foredge products to installers, system integrators, and dealers

Sensor Security builds strategic partnerships with local and international original equipment manufacturers

The company strives to add value to customers by sourcing quality products, providing technical support, training, and after-sales service

With dedicated staff and a customer-first approach, the new branch provides the Free State business com-

munity with a local gateway to globally recognised security technology

Customers have access to reliable, sophisticated security solutions designed and manufactured to meet the most demanding application needs Projects are commissioned by specialists, and once installed and handed over, the quality of their equipment and its performance ensures that all parties involved can enjoy the ongoing peace of mind of an advanced security system

“This branch marks an important step in bringing the expertise of the Sensor Security team closer to customers in the region,” says Monica O’Neil, group chief marketing officer (CMO)

Female flair fuels science, research

TEBOHO SETENA

Altogether 30 female scientists and researchers making strides in their field of expertise were duly honoured at this year's South African Women in Science Awards (Sawisa) ceremony

These trailblazers received prestigious accolades at an event held in Bloemfontein on Thursday, 21 August

Dr Nomalungelo Gina, deputy minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, honoured these women alongside the keynote speaker, Dr Nomakwezi Mzilikazi, deputy vice-chancellor of Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at the Rhodes University and inaugural recipient of the Sawisa Doctoral Fellowship

The event tied in with the annual Women's Month, celebrating and honouring women for their achievements and showcasing their ability, as well as for being role models who inspire the next generation

This year marked 20 years of recognising excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) The ceremony continued the department's commitment to transformation, equity and inclusion in the national system of innovation

The theme for this year is “Unpacking Stem Careers: Her Voice in Science”

According to the department, the theme places emphasis on amplifying women ’ s voices in Stem, breaking stereotypes, creating inclusive spaces

for innovation and leadership, and strengthening mentorship for career advancement

Gina highlighted that the scope of the 30 recipients’ contribution was proven by the 2024 Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Indicators and Facing-the-Facts Reports, reflecting South Africa’s steady progress in advancing gender equity in science,

technology and innovation

“Women’s representation in scientific publications has grown from 32% in 2005 to 43% in 2021, with female authorship steadily increasing In public higher education, women now make up 50% of enrolments in science, engineering, and technology fields; and they graduate at higher rates than men, with black women

comprising 72% of that group, ” confirmed Gina

“Women also represent 52% of postgraduate students and 54% of graduates, although they remain a minority at the doctoral level Women ’ s representation among research and development (RD) personnel has risen from 41% in 2006-’07 to 48% in 2019”

Oranje-koor verwelkom lente met nuwe

Die talentvolle leerlinge van die Laer Meisieskool Oranje se senior koor verskyn binnekort in ’ n splinternuwe video

Die koor berei voor om die seisoen van nuwe lewe en hoop te verwelkom met ’ n besondere musikale huldeblyk

Die koor doen Donderdag, 28 Augustus ’ n video-opname van die liedjie “Bhombela”’ n aangrypende, tradisionele IsiZulu-stokkieslied wat die storie vertel van ’ n ma en haar kinders op ’ n trein in Suid-Afrika Hierdie spesiale opname sal op 1 September - die eerste dag van lente - vrygestel word as ’ n viering van lewe, veerkragtigheid en kulturele erfenis

Die koor, onder leiding van dirigent Werner Stander en begelei deur Maretha Steyn, is opgewonde oor hierdie betekenisvolle projek

Die verwerking van “Bhombela” is oorspronklik deur Will Skaff geskryf en later deur Stander aangepas om by die koor se unieke klank en karakter te pas “Bhombela” is veel meer as net ’ n lied,” sê Stander “Dit is ’ n storie wat diep gewortel is in die Suid-Afrikaanse geskiedenis en bevat die woorde ‘ evusa abantwana’ (sy maak die kinders wakker), wat moederliefde en die hoop van ’ n nuwe môre oproep Hierdie viering van lente deur musiek beklemtoon die koor se toewyding aan uitnemendheid en kulturele uitdrukking, en beloof om ’ n roerende huldeblyk te wees aan die seisoen en die stories wat ons vorm ” Hou gerus Oranje se sosiale media dop Die

Gina however lamented the fact that representation of black South African researchers remains disproportionately low, with 17% currently holding National Research Foundation (NRF) ratings

Women account for 63% of enrolments and only 23% of artisans are women, in Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges (TVET)

Gina has encouraged more women to tap into the field of science and research

“South Africa now ranks among the top countries in the world when it comes to gender equity in science, engineering and technology (SET), thanks to the policies and programmes adopted since 1994, such as Sawisa and our postgraduate funding policy,” stated Gina

“Over the past ten years, the department has been exceeding its annual target of having women as 55% of postgraduate students”

The celebration surrounding Sawisa 2025 culminated in the launch of a commemorative book titled SAWISA: Where Are They Now during a live broadcast breakfast discussion on Friday

The broadcast was the perfect platform for award recipients to share details of their journey and achievements, as well as to inspire public engagement with STI The book profiles 40 alumni whose impact continues to inspire

Gina participated alongside some of the trailblazers in the discussion aimed at empowering more women

video

New director primed to help players become well-balanced

An experienced Springbok and Cheetahs rugby player, Schalk Ferreira, was appointed as the new director of rugby at the St Andrew’s School from 1 January 2026

A well of knowledge

Roland Rudd, headmaster, said he believes Ferreira’s leadership will ignite a new era for rugby at the school

“With a proven track record both as a player and as a coach, Schalk brings a

wealth of experience and deep passion for the game

“Over the years, he has played under several Springbok coaches and is currently still playing for the Cheetahs, benefiting from elite-level mentorship and insight

“His journey through South Africa’s robust rugby landscape gives him a nuanced understanding of player development, strategy, and leadership – qualities that align seamlessly with the values we uphold at St Andrew’s,” Rudd said in a news release As a school committed to building a

strong rugby programme, the community is particularly excited about Ferreira’s capacity to foster talent from grassroots through to U19 level His experience positions him uniquely to elevate the school’s programmes – both within Bloemfontein and across the broader South Africa

“His values – integrity, team spirit, discipline, and holistic player development – mirror those we cherish here

“We are confident that under his directorship, our rugby programme will flourish, and our students will benefit both on and off the field”

Uitblinkers dink vinnig op hul voete

Die Vrystaatse streekuitdunronde van AfriForum se onvoorbereide debatskompetisie, Dink of Sink, is op 21 Augustus beslis

Die deelnemers het met hul redenasies, asook spitsvondigheid, beïndruk en die beoordelaars moes diep dink om die wenspanne aan te wys

Dit was die vyfde en voorlaaste streekuitdunronde in vanjaar se kompetisie

Die Hoër Meisieskool Oranje was weer die gasheerskool hiervoor

In die afdeling vir junior hoërskoolleerlinge het die span “Raakpraters” se Miné Truter, Bokamoso Matlakala en Nina Bloem van Oranje as wenners uit die stryd getree

Die “Woordewapens” se Joah de Villiers, Hannes Deacon en Dirk Deacon van die Hoërskool Jim Fouché was die naaswenners

In die senior afdeling was Josh Faber, Christiaan van Aardt en Hanco Cilliers van die Hoërskool Sentraal se span “Sentraal 1” die wenners

Lisa Botha, Jaco Deysel en Amoné Verwey van Jim Fouché se “Aanvallende Anties (en ’ n oom)” was in die tweede plek

Vanjaar se kompetisie is besonder goed ondersteun, met 11 spanne wat in die junior afdeling deelgeneem het, en 21 in die senior afdeling

Die skole wat deelgeneem het, is die Hoërskool Voortrekker in Bethlehem, die Hoërskool Reitz, die Hoërskool Trio van Kroonstad, Grey-kollege (sekondêr), Jim Fouché, die Hoërskool Sand du Plessis, Sentraal en Oranje Van die spanne het oorspronklike name gekies, byvoorbeeld “Die Babbelbende” , “Woordmoord” en “Kletskampioene” , wat hul stempel afgedruk het

Volgens Alana Bailey, AfriForum se hoof van kultuursake, is die dag gekenmerk deur debatte van die hoogste gehalte

“Debatvoering is ’ n sleutelvaardigheid wat leerlinge onder meer bemagtig tydens hul skoolloopbaan, universiteitstudie en in enige werksomgewing

“Die kompetisie is vir AfriForum van kernbelang, omdat ons wil verseker dat die jeug ingelig oor aktuele sake moet bly en op hul voete daaroor moet kan standpunt inneem,” sê sy “Dit is inspirerend om te sien hoe die kompetisie jaarliks groei Ons sien uit na die nasionale eindronde wat vanjaar op 27 September in Centurion sal plaasvind,” voeg Bailey by

Blink kroon wink

Daar word nou kliphard gesoek na die volgende Mnr en Mej Trekkerfees, wat op die Bloem-Familie-Trekkerfees op 25 Oktober gekroon sal word

Meisies en jong mans van 5 tot 21 jaar kan hulle hiervoor inskryf V-Models bied dit aan, en modelle van alle agentskappe in die stad word genooi om deel te neem

Tegan Botes van V-Models sê egter dié wat hulle inskryf hoef nie aan ’ n modelagentskap te behoort of selfs ’ n model te wees nie Beoordelaars sluit ’ n voormalige Mej Vrystaat en titelhouers van verskeie kompetisies in Inskrywing sluit op 20 September, en die inskryfgeld is R350

Rig navrae via die WhatsApp-nommer 081 725 5081

YOUTHS TAUGHT EARLY

August is Organ Donor Awareness Month in South Africa, also known as Orgust

Tying in with this life-saving campaign, Transplant Education for Living Legacies (Tell) launched the Orgamites Mighty Education Programme on 12 August

This is a global health education initiative that uses fun characters representing major organs to help children aged five to 11 understand the importance of looking after their bodies and helping others

The programme’s launch in South Africa was necessitated by extremely high demand, seeing that over 8 000 South Africans, including at least 40 children, are currently waiting for life-saving organ transplants

Van links is Bokamoso Matlakala, Nina Bloem en Miné Truter

se“Woordewapens”is

H.J. WESSELS BOEDELKENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle: H E N D R I N A J O H A N N A WESSELS

nr: 005761/2025

Identiteitsnommer: 700502 0028 082

Sterfdatum: 2025-07-31

Geboortedatum: 1970/05/02

EK KOOP NETJIESE gebruikte klere, skoene, linne, gordyne, komberse & kombuisware kontant. Ek besoek u tuis. Skakel 072 185 8217

H u w e l i k s t a t u s : ONGETROUD, Laaste adres: ACACIA KOMPLEKS NR 87, H E N R I E T T E G R O V E S T R A A T , L A N G E N H O V E N P A R K BLOEMFONTEIN, 9301

A.P. SCHOLTZ In the Estate of the Late: ARRIE PHILLIPUS SCHOLTZ Identity Number 330226 5006 087 Date of Birth: 26 February 1933 Date of Death: 11 June 2025 Last Address: 96 Sewe Damme Aftree Oord 29 Genl Beyers Street Pentagon Park Bloemfontein Master's Office: BLOEMFONTEIN ESTATE NUMBER: 4728/2025 All persons having claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodgeit with the

I.G. NEWMAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the Estate of the Late: IAN GEORGE NEWMAN Identity number: 320817 5027 081

Date of Death: 14/07/2025

Last address: E9 Bayswater Retirement Village, Alsace S t r e e t , B l o e m f o n t e i n 9301All persons having c l a i m s a g a i n s t t h e above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days after the date of bli tion hereof.

M.J. MANELE BOEDELKENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle: M P U N K I J O H A N N E S MANELE Identiteitsnommer: 521212 5948 089 In lewe van 151 NUWE WOONGEBIED, M O R O J A N E N G , DEWETSDORP, 9940, Boedel No: 7597/2020 Die Tweede gewysigde en finale likwidasie en distribusierekening in bogenoemde Boedel sal TER INSAE lê by die Meester van die Hoogeregshof te

N.I. MARK

IN DIE BOEDEL VAN WYLE : NORMAN IAN MARK BOEDEL NR: 4369/2025

IDENTITEITS NR: 380714 5068 081

OORLEDE OP: 12 JUNIE 2025 Kennnis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 29 van die Boedelwet dat: NORMAN IAN MARK

IDENTITEITS NR: 380714 5068 081

Voorheen woonagtig te N I C O L A I S T R A A T 3 9 HILLSBORO BLOEMFONTEIN

Enige persoon wat enige gelde aan die boedel verskuldig is word versoek

L.B. WIESE BOEDELKENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle: L E O N A R D B E N J A M I N WIESE Identiteitsnommer: 421008 5032 085 In lewe van DEWETSTRAAT 12, DEWETSDORP, 9940, Boedel No: 009018/2022

Die Eerste en finale l i k w i d a s i e e n distribusierekening in bogenoemde Boedel sal TER INSAE lê by die Meester van die Hoogeregshof te

STRYDOM ADVERTENSIE Kennis geskied hiermee dat ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening in die boedel van wyle WESSEL J O H A N N E S S T R Y D O M (SNR), Identiteitsnommer 390618 5010 08 4 en Boedelnommer 001147/2025, wie 'n w e w e n a a r w a s m e t laasbekende adres te Caritas 5, Sterlingstraat 3, L a n g e n h o v e n p a r k , Bloemfontein, Vrystaat Provinsie, en wie oorlede is op 31 Januarie 2025, ter insae sal lê by die kantoor va f

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTHAFRICA (FREE STATE DIVISION, BLOEMFONTEIN)

Case No: 4281/2025

In the Ex Parte application of:

WILLEM HERMANUS PIETERSEN

FirstApplicant (Identity Number: 850716 5094 083)

DANIELLE PIETERSEN (BORN: KULENKAMPFF)

SecondApplicant (Identity Number: 850821 0086 082)

NOTICE OFAPPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 21 OFACT 88 OF 1994

TAKE NOTICE THATApplicants intend to bring an application before the abovementioned Court on Thursday25September2025at09h30 orassoon thereafter as Counsel may be heard for an order:

1. Granting First and Second Applicants authority in terms of the provisions of section 87(1) of the Deeds Registry Act 47 of 1937 (as amended) to register a Notarial Contract having the effect of an Ante-Nuptial Contract in accordance with the terms of the Notarial Contract annexed thereto marked “WP1”;

2. In terms of section 21 of the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, directing that the marriage of First and Second Applicants shall retrospectively from the date of their marriage, being 21 March 2010 be governed by the terms of the aforesaid Notarial Contract annexed thereto marked “WP1”;

3. Authorising the Registrar of Deeds Bloemfontein to register the said Notarial Contract, annexed thereto marked “WP1”, upon fulfilment of his requirements and upon submission thereof within 3 months of the date upon which this order is issued

4. In the alternative to, and only in the event that prayers 1, 2 and 3 are not granted:

4.1.Granting First and Second Applicants authorityintermsoftheprovisionsofsection 88 and section 89 of the Deeds RegistryAct 47 of 1937 (as amended) to register a Post Nuptial Notarial Contract having the effect of anAnte-Nuptial Contract in accordance with thetermsof the Notarial Contract annexed thereto marked “WP2”;

4.2.Thatintermsofsection21oftheMatrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, directing that the marriageofFirstandSecondApplicantsshall retrospectively from the date of their marriage,being21March2010,begoverned by the terms of the aforesaid Notarial Contract, annexed thereto marked “WP2 ;

4.3.Authorising the Registrar of Deeds Bloemfontein to register the Notarial Contract, annexed thereto marked “Wp2” uponfulfilmentofhisrequirementsandupon submission thereof within 3 months of the date upon which this order is issued;

5. Declaring that the order shall not affect the rights of any creditors of the Applicants' joint estate arisingbetweenthedateofmarriageandthedate of registration by the Register of Deeds Bloemfontein and that such creditors shall be entitled to execute against either or both of the Applicants' assets in respect of debts incurred duringtheirmarriagepriortotheregistrationofthe appropriate Notarial Contract that is granted in terms of the order;

6. Further and/or alternative relief.

BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that the affidavits of, WILLEM HERMANUS PIETERSEN, DANIELLE PIETERSEN, JAN EBERHARD SCHLIEMANN and DIETHELM RAINER KULENKAMPFF filed therewith, will be usedinsupportofthisapplication.

Further take note that any person who wishes to oppose this application, must by notice in writing notify the Registrar of the above-mentioned court andacopymustbesenttotheApplicants'attorneyat the address below or appear in court on the day of thehearingoftheapplication.

Further take note that the application as well as a copy of the Notarial Contract(s) that the Applicants wishtoregisterisavailableforinspectionattheoffice oftheRegistraroftheabovementionedcourtaswell as at the Applicants attorneys as set out herein, namely Schliemann Incorporated: 15 Fairview Centre Caledon Street SOMERSET WEST and (C/O) Honey Attorneys Honey Chambers, Northridge Mall, Kenneth Kaunda Road, BLOEMFONTEIN. thDATEDATBLOEMFONTEINONTHIS14 DAYOF AUGUST2025.

SCHLIEMANN INCORPORATED Per:A. Prinsloo AsAttorney certified in terms of Section 25 (3) of Act No. 28 of 2014 and asAttorney forApplicants 15 Fairview Centre Caledon Street SOMERSET WEST Email: Jan@schliemann.co.za/Tom@schliemann.co.za Tel: +27 21 852 75 11 (Ref: JES/TL01) C/o HONEYATTORNEYS Honey Chambers, Northridge Mall, Kenneth Kaunda Road, P.O. Box 29 Docex 20 BLOEMFONTEIN Email: francina@honeyinc co.za adele@honeyinc.co.za Tel: +27 51 403 6600 (Ref:APRINSLOO/fk/I36591)

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Thursday, 28 August 2025

Rugby team ready to pounce on opponents

Cupintheirsights

TEBOHO SETENA

The Toyota Cheetahs remain intact for the semifinals of the prestigious Carling Currie Cup premier division

They bolstered their chances with an emphatic win against the Lions in a pulsating fixture played at their home turf of the Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 23 August

The Cheetahs emerged as the victors in a fierce 47 31 battle of the big cats, extending their winning streak to four unbeaten matches in the championship

The win increased their home victory tally to three, and they will be looking to add to this by beating the Griquas in another important match scheduled for Friday, 29 August

A fourth victory will help the local lads towards the target set by their head coach, Frans Steyn

A fourth victory will help the local lads towards the target set by their head coach, Frans Steyn

The win over the Lions propelled Steyn’s warriors to the helm of the table of the championship, despite being tied at 21 points with the Kavaliers in second place

The illustrious mentor emphasised from the beginning of the competition the importance of his warriors continuing to exploit playing on their home turf in Bloemfontein, strengthening their resolve in the challenge of claim the sought-after domestic rugby trophy

Lifting this trophy will not only reward the team’s efforts thus far with a satisfying conclusion, it will help establish their supremacy

The Steyn-led warriors are on the prowl and smell the blood of their Northern

Bloemfonteiner vereer

LIENTJIE MENTZ

Bloemfonteiner Ernesta

Strydom is Saterdag 23 Augustus by Sun City met ’ n eerbewys in die Suid-Afrikaanse Sport-eerbewyse vereer

Dit is vanjaar die 18de keer dat Suid-Afrika se kampioene en die helde wat nie altyd so in die kollig is nie, vereer word Strydom het in 2024 haar vyfde Paralimpiese Spele, as internasionale tegniese atletiekbeampte bygewoon en is vereer in die afdeling vir tegniese beampte vir die jaar in para-fietsry Op die geleentheid is die swemmer Tatjana Smith aangewys as die Sportster van die Jaar en die mans 4x400m-aflosspan is aangewys as die span van die jaar vir hul deelname aan die Olimpiese Spele, vereer

Ernesta Strydom van Bloemfontein het die eerbewys ontvang vir tegniese beampte van die jaar vir haar betrokkenheid by para-fietsry FOTO: Verskaf

Cape neighbours, the Griquas, who are in third place with 20 points

This is a must-win fixture for both sides given their ambitions to clinch this year ’ s instalment of the championship The winner will cement their place in the semifinals, a step closer to championship glory

Despite the semifinals being within his team's reach, coach Steyn has stated the tournament is at its most important block, demanding execution of the game plan and salvaging the points on offer

The Cheetahs’ next crucial match is an away game against the Bulls on 6 September, to be played at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria This will pave the way for the semifinals on 13 September

This year ' s final is scheduled for 20 September

Kick-off for the Cheetahs’ upcoming fixture against the Griquas is at 17:00

Tickets for the match are sold at R30 at the stadium ticket office, as well as via ticketpro co za

Gedugte Dednams sit spelpeil voort

In die Vrystaat, en selfs Suid-Afrika, is die die Dednam-van sinoniem met pluimbal Prof Martin Dednam was jare lank die voorsitter van Vrystaat-pluimbal; saam met sy vrou, Engela, het hy uitstekende pluimbal gespeel

Hul twee seuns Chris en Roelof het hoogtes bereik, met hul deelname in dubbelspel-pluimbal op die Olimpiese Spele in 2008 seker die mees merkwaardig daarvan

Nou is dit die beurt van hul seuns om dinge op die baan vuurwarm te maak, en die afgelope maand was dit weer só, met verskeie Suid-Afrikaanse kampioenskappe wat beslis is

Chris en Roelof het in die afgelope Suid-Afrikaanse Veternane-kampioenskap, vir spelers ouer as 35 jaar, wat van 4 tot 8 Augustus in Gqeberha beslis is, die mansdubbelspel maklik gewen

Charltin en Shaun het in die vakansie in Benoni met die Suid-Afrikaanse o 13-kampioenskap van 28 Junie tot 4 Julie gewys hulle volg in hul pa ’ s se voetspore, en hulle het die dubbelspel ook gemaklik gewen Charltin het die gemende dubbelspeltitel bygevoeg om sy veelsydigheid te toon

Dit was egter Chris se oudste seun, Aiden, wat wys hy gaan nog baie diep spore in Suid-Afrikaanse pluimbal laat Hy was die kaptein van die Suid-Afrikaanse span wat aan die Afrika-o 15-kampioenskap in Ghana, van 28 Julie tot 4 Augustus, deelgeneem het Hy was by verre die Suid-Afrikaanse speler wat uitgeblink het en het met die silwermedalje vir die seunsenkelspel en gemengde dubbelspel huistoe gekom Hy het ook brons vir die seuns dubbelspel en die spankompetisie gewen

Dit is die beste vertoning van ’ n

Suid-Afrikaanse seunspeler op die Afrika-o 15-kampioenskap in ’ n dekade, en verskeie Suid-Afrikaanse spelers wat later tot op internasionale vlak presteer het, kon dit nie vermag nie Volgens Johan Kleinhans, Suid-Afrikaanse afrigter, is een van die redes daarvoor dat talle spelers van Afrika fisiek baie sterk is op daardie ouderdom; Suid-Afrikaanse spelers is dikwels ’ n bietjie later op daardie vlak “Veral Aiden se uitstekende tegniese vaardighede het hom gehelp om dié hekkie te oorkom Sy volgende doelwit is om volgende jaar die Suid-Afrikaanse o 19Aspan te haal vir die Afrika junior kampioenskap, en hoewel dit ’ n paar stappe hoër is as sy ouderdom, sal dit hom beslis help in sy loopbaan vorentoe om op daardie vlak mee te ding”

Herbert Miles het gewys dit is nie net die Dednams wat die afgelope tyd kon presteer nie Hy het die mansdubbelspel gewen in die Suid-Afrikaanse kampioenskap vir grootmeesters van 55 en ouer wat in Kaapstad gehou is, saam met Anton Kriel van Gauteng, wat in 1992 die eerste Suid-Arikaanse speler geword het om aan die Olimpiese Spele deel te neem