Concert revealsthe beautybehind ‘madness’
Musical Madness is an evocative recitalthatexplores the fascinating, complex, and oftenmisunderstood concept of madnessthrough the worlds of opera, musicaltheatre, artsong, and jazz
Performedbymezzo-soprano EmilyDangwawith pianistPetro Engelbrecht, the programme on Saturday1Augustinvites audiences to look beyond stereotypes and discover the deeplyhuman emotions that aresooften labelled as “madness”.
Ratherthanpresentingmadness as asingle condition, the programme examinesits many forms:eccentricity, obsessive love,grief,trauma, fear,duty, faith, guilt, desire,anger,and ultimately, resilience
Thejourneyopens with Twisted, introducinganeccentric woman undergoingtherapy who proudly rejectssociety’s attempts to diagnoseand define her. Herconfidence challengesthe audience to askwhethergenius andindividualityare tooeasilymistakenfor instability.
From there, the programme movesinto YouCallItMadness (But ICallItLove),where overwhelming heartbreak blursthe line betweenpassionatedevotion and
Diary
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emotionalobsession.
Theprogramme alsoincludes the modern operatic worldwith “This Journey” from Dead ManWalking Sung by Sister HelenPrejean,the aria captures aprofound crisis of faith as shepreparestominister to aman awaitingexecution. It becomes ameditationonfear, compassion, justice,and the couragerequired to face unimaginable circumstances
Fate itself becomes the central characterin TheCardScene from Bizet’s Carmen.Readingher tarot cards, Carmen repeatedly encounters one chillingprediction: death.
Rather than resistingher destiny, she accepts it with remarkable strength,creatingone of opera’s mostpowerful portrayals of inevitability.
In Gian CarloMenotti’s “Oh, ThoseFaces!” from TheConsul,the audience witnessesaverydifferent form of psychological distress. A governmentsecretary, hardened by bureaucracy, finds herself hauntedbythe facesofdesperate refugees she hasturnedaway. The emotional walls she hasbuilt begin to collapse under the weight of accumulatedhuman suffering.
Menotti’s“Afraid, Am IAfraid?”
from TheMedium follows the fraudulentmedium Baba whose carefully constructed worldbegins to unravel after she experiences what she believesmay be agenuine supernatural encounter. As fear overwhelms reason,paranoia drives her toward psychological collapse
Thesecondhalfofthe programme turns toward the lighter, yetequally revealing, expressionsof humanbehaviour through musical theatre
Stephen Sondheim’s “TheMiller’s Son” from ALittle NightMusic celebratessensuality, practicality, and embracinglife’s fleeting pleasures. Petraoffersarefreshing contrast to the emotional turmoil surrounding her,choosingjoy over overthinking and freedomover convention
Cole Porter’s hilarious “I Hate Men” from Kiss Me,Kate channels the fieryfrustration of awoman scorned.Behindits sharp witand comic brilliance lies arelatable exploration of disappointment, pride, and emotional release. Saturday’sprogramme starts at 18:00 at the Du MonyeArt Gallery in Kenneth KaundaRoad. Tickets cost R120. Book with PetroEngelbrecht on 082 824 5507.
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Jenwil BlousterenGlacier se gholfdagten bate vandie NG gemeenteBloemfontein-Wes en Wepener vindplaas by die Schoemanspark-gholfklub.Kontak Claudette Buitendagby060 7204643.
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SATURDAY 1AUGUST
Musical Madness featuringEmilyDangwaand Petro Engelbrecht starts at 18:00 at the Du MoneyArt Gallery Theprogrammeexplores psychologicalturmoil, playful eccentricity, and the madness of fallinginlove. Tickets cost R120.Book by dialing082 8245507.
Diegeleentheid Familiefees: Basaar sonder gelyke,word van08:00 tot13:00 deur die NG kerk Pellissier aangebied.Skakel082 8797502 vir meer inligting.
THURSDAY 6AUGUST
Louis Legrange of theUniversityofthe Free State is the speakeratameeting at 10:00 of theUniversityof the ThirdAge (U3A)heldatatthe Sewe Damme Hall in Pentagon Park. Thetopic is “Human Centric Lighting” and it’seffects on human health willbediscussed. U3Amembers payR10 and non-members payR20 Call PamGradwellon083 2536293. formore information.
Genade in Aksie bied om 18:30 DressaDream by Barrels Monumentweg, aan.Geldwordingesamelom20leerders se matriekafskeid onvergeetlik te maak. Kaartjies kos R120 wat’nligte eteinsluit.Bel Maureen Oosthuizen by 082894 3013
SATERDAG8 AUGUSTUS
Die Kunsvlyters houvan 09:00 tot12:00’nPaint en Sip-geleentheid by die NG kerk Heuwelkruin.Kaartjies is R290.Bespreek voor 1Augustus by 082494 2567.
MONDAY10AUGUST
ATouchofRed -Women in Struggle,Memory and Expressions wilbeexhibited at theOliewenhuis Art Museum. Walkabout at 11:00.The walkabout willbe conducted by the femalecurators SudréHavenga Carien vanEck en YolandadeKock.
VRYDAG 14 AUGUSTUS
Elandrétreeom20:00 in die Aasvoëlklubop. Vroeë kaartjies kosR180 en by die deur kosdit R250.Deure open om 18:00.Bespreek by 084 5598991.
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Oggend vangeselsenlig vir jou siel aangebied deur BeautytoPerfection en Margret Botha om 09:30 vir 10:00 in Genl Beyersstraat 7, DanPienaar.Kaartjies kosR20 en sluit verversings,’ngeskenkengelukstrek-
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Die Vier die lewe-vroueoggend word gehou tenbatevan EngoVrystaat,met Leandie du RandtenJacobusSilwer. Dit duur van08:00 tot12:00byLeopardsand Lace Kaartjies kosR3500 vir ’n tafelvan tien.Bespreek by alda@engo.co.za of 082991 0488
SUNDAY 23 AUGUST
Tradition and Innovation- ajourneytothe birth of the French OrganSymphonybyLouriCoetzee at 16:00at theDutch Reformed Church Bloemfontein-Wes.Tickets cost R100
SATURDAY 29 AUGUST
Second Annual Gentlemen’s Teaat09:30 for10:00 at theOnzeRust Estate.There arethree ticketprices: R70for spectators (refreshments on arrival), R150 for theshooting package(refreshmentsand theuse of provided shotgun, ammunition and fiveshots) and R90 (refreshments, fiveclaytargets. Bring ownshotgunand ammunition. Reserveyour placeat072 7269052.
SATURDAY 5SEPTEMBER
Theevent UnfilteredAutism Conversations takesplace from 09:00to16:30 at BeudeneDaycare at 58 Ray Champion Road. Tickets cost R50.Childcareisavailable at R50 per child. Foodstalls areopen.Cardpayments canbemade.CallBeulahvan Aswegenon083 3831978.
Focusonhealth Focus on health Advanced eyecareinBloemfontein
Patients have access to ahighstandardof specialist careavailable at Dr Niel van Wyk’s well-established Bloemfontein practicelocated in Poole Street, Brandwag.
Dr VanWyk,ophthalmologist, hasoperateda thriving ophthalmology practice in Bloemfontein forthe past decade
Over the past fewyears,hehas also extended his services to Welkom, whereheprovidesophthalmiccaretwo days perweek.
Bothfacilities areequipped with thelatest medicalequipmenttodiagnose and treata broad spectrum of eyedisorders, offering state-of-theartmedicaland surgicalservices
Patients visitingDrVan Wyk’spractice benefit from advanced technology and procedures designed to improvevision, preserveeye health and enhancequality of life
Services available include cataractsurgery,lasereye surgery,diabeticeye screening,glaucoma screening and treatment, vitreoretinal surgery strabismus surgery,and oculoplasticprocedures involving the eyelids, tear ductsand surrounding facial structures
As aqualifiedophthalmologist,DrVan Wykhas undergone extensive specialist training in both medicineand surgery
His expertise enableshim to diagnose and manage complexeye diseases while performing procedures thatextend beyond the scopeofa general practitioner
Dr VanWyk is aformer learner of the Kroonstad High School; he matriculatedin2001before pursuing amedicaldegreeatthe Universityofthe Free State(UFS)
valuable experienceand wasappointedasa medicalofficerinthe ophthalmology clinicin2010. Thatsameyear, he successfullycompleted his diploma in Ophthalmology
Shortlytherea er,DrVan Wykwas appointed senior medicalofficerresponsible formanaging the eyeclinicinKroonstad
He continued his specialist studiesand passed part one of his ophthalmology examinationsin 2011
In January 2012, he commenced specialist training at the UFS, receiving advanced instructionin the diagnosis and treatmentofeye diseases,as well as specialisedsurgicaltechniques
During this period,heparticipated in several research projects and remainedcommi ed to keeping abreastofdevelopments in the rapidly evolving field
He wasalso actively involved in cataract surgery outreachprogrammesorganisedbythe Bureau forthe Prevention of Blindness in South Africa
YearsofdedicationculminatedinDrVan Wyk completing part twoofhis ophthalmology examinations in 2013 and his final specialist examinations in 2015
He subsequentlyobtainedboth his Fellowship of the College of OphthalmologistsofSouth Africa and aMasterofMedicine degree in Ophthalmology
Today, Dr VanWyk is recognisedasa highly skilledophthalmologist dedicatedtoproviding personalised, professional care
He graduatedwith an MBChB degree in 2006 and completedhis internship at the Tygerberg Hospital.
His interest in ophthalmology developed further a er moving to Kimberleyin2009 to complete his communityservice. There, he gained
The Free StateEye and LaserCentreissituated at Suite208, Cure DayHospital, 29 Poole Street, Brandwag, Bloemfontein. Appointmentsand enquiries canbemadebydialing 051011 8845
Restoring sight,protecting vision and changing lives–DrNiel vanWyk from the Free StateEye and Laser Centre.Thespecialist ophthalmologist has spent more than adecadeproviding advancedeye care services to patients in and aroundBloemfontein,ensuring residents have access to world-class treatment and surgery.
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ST 6815/2008 LOST OR DESTROYEDDEED
Notice is hereby given in terms ofRegulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, ofthe intention to apply forthe issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer no ST 6815/2008 passed by:
The Executrix in the Estate ofLate ELIDASUSANNA HOUGH Nr. 9004/2007 in favour of:
ST12315/2021 LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds RegistriesAct, 1937, of theintention to applyfor the issueofa certified copy of Title Deed Number
EK KOOP NETJIESE gebruikte klere, skoene, linne, gordyne, komberse &kombuisware kontant. Ek besoek utuis.Skakel 072 185 8217
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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 Grant G1484/1988passed by THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA in favour of BOY JOHN JAMA Identity Number 610914 5644 08 7
Unmarried, in respect of ERF 1354
BOT SH ABEL O-S , DISTRICT THABA 'NCHU, FREE STATE PROVINCE 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 24th Day of JULY 2026
Applicant: VAN WYK &PRELLER INC
Address: 67 President Paul Kruger Avenue, Universitas, Bloemfontein E-mail address: deeds4@vwpbfn.co.za Cont act number: 051-5221010
BENITA JOHANNA DE VILLIERS Identity Number 6103220030080 Married outofcommunity of property in respectof the property described as: AUnit consisting of (a)Section No. 2asshown and morefully described on Sectional PlanNo. SS52/1986 in the scheme known as VILLA DEL SOL in respectofthe land and building or buildings situ ate da t BLO EMFONT EIN, MAN GAU NG METR OP OLIT AN MUNICIPALITY, of which sectionthe floor area, according to the said sectionalplanis76 (Seventy Six) square metres in extent and (b) An undivided sharein the common property in the scheme apportioned to the saidsection in accordancewith the participationquota as endorsed on the said sectionalplan.
HELD BY Deed of Transfer NumberST6815/2008
The said unitissubjectto or shall benefit by: (i) the servitudes, other real rights and conditions, if any, as contained in the schedule of conditions referred to in Section 11(3) (b) and the servitudes referred toin section 28 of the SectionalTitles Act, 1986 (Act95of1986); and (ii)any alterationto the building or buildings or to asection or to the common property shown on the said sectional plan. which has been lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection to the issueofsuchcopyare hereby required to lodge the sameinwritingwith theofficeofthe Registrar of Deed: FREE STATE at Bloemfontein within two weeks from the date of publication of this notice Dated at BLOEMFONTEIN this 22nd day ofJULY 2026.
LUANéBOUWER (LPCM –60863) App licant: BOU WER - CO ETZE E ATTRONEYS(M00035) Address:
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ST12315/2021 in favour of ELIA JANTJIE (Identity number: 6104215611082)and
VUYOKAZI FLORIDA CLA RE N CE JANTJIE (Identity Number: 7304050477081)in respect of acertain Unit consisting of (a) Section No. 12 as shown and more fully described on Sectional Plan No SS 153/2017 in the scheme known as GOLDBERG inrespect of the land and building or buildings situated at BL O EMFONTEIN
EXTENSION 22 9, MANG AUNG
METR OP OLI TAN
MUNICIPALITY, of which section the floor area, accordingtothe said sectionalplanis199 (One Hundred and Ninety Nine) square metres in extent; and
(b) An undividedshare in the common property in the scheme apportioned to the saidsection in accordance with the participationquota as endorsed on the said sectionalplan. whichhas been lost or destroyed
All personhaving objection to theissue of suchcopyare hereby required to lodgethe sameinwritingwith the RegistrarofDeeds at BLOEMFONTEIN within two weeks afterthe date of the publication of this notice.
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Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issueofa certified copy of Deed of Transferno. ST7769/2022 passedby:
1. PH ILIPPUS
CHRISTOFFEL WILLEM VANDER BERG Identity Number
7003235064083
Married outofcommunity of property
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Married outofcommunity of property in favour of:
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LEAGANG FAMILY TRUST Registration Number IT 443/2015(B) in respectof:
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MUNICIPALITY, of which section thefloor area, accordingtothe said sectional plan is 333 (THREEHUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE) square metresinextentand (b) An undividedshare in the common property in the scheme apportioned to the saidsection in accordance with the participation quota as endorsed on the said sectional plan.
HELD BY DeedofTransfer Number ST 7769/2022
Thesaidunit is subject to or shall benefit by:
(i) the servitudes, other real rights andconditions, if any, as contained in the schedule of conditions referred to in Section 11(3) (b) and the servitudesreferred to in section 28 of the Sectional Titles Act, 1986 (Act 95 of 1986); and (ii) anyalteration to the building or buildingsorto asection or to the common property shown on the said sectional plan which hasbeenlost or destroyed.
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HENDRIKJAMES JANSE VANRENSBURG, ID-No.380216 5011 08 7, date of birth16.02.1938, date of death 11.05.2026 andsurviving spouse HES TE RJ OHANNA MAGRIETA JANSE VAN RENSBURG ID-nr.400328 0022 08 8, date of birth 28.03.1940, last address: 158 HILLANDALE, WOOD LANDS, BLOEMFONTEIN, Province of the Master'sOffice FREE STATE andMaster's Office BLOEMFONTEIN. Estate-no. 004239/2026.
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Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in die bestorwe boedel van wyle AnitaSwartz (Identiteitsnommer: 330503 0046 08 0), Boedelnommer: 9133/2025, in lewe 'n weduwee en woonagtig te Westerbloem Fase 7Nr 224, VanHeerdenweg, Bloemfontein ter insae sal lê by die Meestervan die Hoë Hof, Bloemfontein, vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 31 Julie 2026.
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