Voertuigbestuurders watdie R356tussenLoxtonenFraserburg in dieNoord-Kaap aandurf,kan hulself op ’n deel vandie padin’nonverwagsemodderdam bevind.Ná baie goeie reën syferwater in diepad in,sê
Volgens hom en ander inwoners vandie omgewing valvoertuie maklikhier vas.’n Frustrasie watondervind word,isdat die paaie nie in standgehou word nie,eninligtingsborde na alternatieweroetesnie meer
Reisigers word aangeraai om sekertemaak watdié padsetoestandisvoordat hulledit aandurf,ofom’nalternatiewe roetevia die R308 te neem. FOTO:Joe
Munisipaliteitesógetugtig
HELENA BARNARD
Inwoners van ’n Noord-Kaapsedorp in een van diemunisipaliteitsgebiede waarvan die nasionale tesourie tydelik sy finansiering opgeskort het, is meer as 18 daesonderelektrisiteit.
Watdié inwonersvan Koingnaas, deel vandie Kamiesberg-munisipaliteit in Garies,nog verder
frustreeris“totale gebrek aankommunikasie vanafdie munisipaliteit”. ’n Inwoner vertel dat geen amptelikenuutste inligtingvan die munisipaliteit oordie kragonderbrekinginongeveer diehelfte vandie dorp verskafwordnie,engeen munisipaleamptenaar is glo hier te sienenie Kamiesberg hetop3Julie ’n kennisgewing aanKoingnaas-inwonersuitgereik om te sê “dat diekragonderbrekingwat tans ondervind word vanaf27 Junie 2026 nogsteedservaarworden is die elektriesespanonverpoosbesig om dit
te herstel”.Volgens dié skrywe is daar meer as eenfoutopdie hoëspanningsnetwerkwaarvan die “elektrieseapparate” foutief is,enkan nie bevestig word wanneer herstelwerkafgehandel salweesnie Pogings vandié publikasie om kommentaar vanafdie munisipaliteit te kry, wasvrugteloos Verledeweekhet dienasionale tesourie aangekondigdat hy finansieringaan 69 munisipaliteiteinalnege provinsies gaanterughou om fiskale dissipline af te dwing. In die Noord-
Thethree people who were questioned following aviolenthouserobbery at the Magersfontein Memorial Golf Estate at Modderrivier,which lefta mother and herteenage daughter hospitalised last week,werereleased by police
They were not chargedaspublished in an earlier police mediareport. Meanwhile, the police’s manhuntfor the five suspects continues
AccordingtoWOMolefi Shemane, police spokesperson, the ordeal beganlate on Monday evening6 July,atapproximately 22:45.
Agangof five suspects allegedlybroke into aresidential home on theestate beforelaunchingaphysicalassault on a 40-year-old womanand her 16-year-old daughter. Theattackers ransackedthe homeand fled with the victims’personal belongings
Both victims sustained injuries during the attackand were transported to a hospital in Kimberleyfor urgent medical
Aswift responseand follow-up on intelligenceby the police in Modderrivier ledto the three males (aged 32, 34, and36) arrest within 36 hoursofthe crime The firsttwo persons (aged32and 34) were apprehended on Tuesdayafternoon 7Julyatapproximately 16:00, while the thirdperson, aged 36, wastakeninfor questioningduring an early morningraidinthe Modderrivier area on Wednesday8July.
TheSouth African PoliceService (SAPS) hasappealedtomembers of the communityfor anyinformationthatcould lead to furtherbreakthroughs. Anyone with information is urgedtocontact the investigatingofficer,Det.Const. AbigailMorgan, on 082 495 4711.
Alternatively,tipscan be reported anonymously to the nearestpolice station, viathe SAPS CrimeStophotline on 08600 10111, or through the MySAPS mobile application. Thepolice have assuredthe public that allinformation received will be treatedwiththe strictestconfidentiality Thepoliceemphasisedthatinvestigations areongoing.
Beheer oor BKS-entstof beëindig
Die nuutaangestelde minister van landbou, WillieAucamp,het verlede week gesê die regering beëindigsy algehelestaatsbeheeroor die invoer en verspreiding vanbek-en-klouseer(BKS)-entstowwe.
Dit saldie deur vir privateinstellingsenboereoopmaak om die entstof self te verkryenhul beestein te ent In ’n verklaring sê Jan de Villiers, nasionalewoordvoerder vir die DA, dat die departement vanlandbou, onderleiding vandie minister Aucamp en Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP)afstand gedoen het vanhul alleenreg op die invoer-verspreiding vanBKS-entstowwe.
Eienaars en bestuurders van spleethoewigevee magnou hul vee
vrywilligteen BKSlaat inent Hullemoetsteeds aan biosekuriteitsreëlsenvereistes vir naspeurbaarheid en verslagdoeningvoldoen.
Die ooreenkoms watdeur die departement,Suid-Afrikaanse Agri-inisiatief(Saai), Sakeliga en Vrystaat Landbou bereikis, watdie verkrygingenverspreiding vandie entstowwe op ’nprivate grondslag sal moontlik maak, word verwelkom met die oortuiging dat dit 'n grootstapin die uitwissing vanBKS is Dit stel diemark oop, geeaan private instellingsdie regomentstowwe in te voer en te versprei,enbring ’n einde aan vorige regsgedinge.
Die DA doen ’n beroep op rolspelers in die privatesektoromhierdie entstowwe nouopgroot skaal in te voer
Raadslid se sterftewordbetreur
CHARNÉ KEMP
Die Thembelihle-munisipaliteit en die gemeenskapvan Hopetown is in rougedompelnádie skielike afsterwe vanrdl. Paul vanNiekerk. Nuus vanVan Niekerk, die VF Plus-raadslid vir wyk6,seafsterwe is op 11 Julie bekend gemaak
Die munisipaliteit hetin’n amptelikeverklaringhul diepe hartseer uitgespreek en hulinnige meegevoel aansyfamilie, vriende en geliefdes betuig.Volgens die munisipaliteit hetVan Niekerkse leierskap,toewyding en passie vir plaaslikeregering ’n blywende impakopsowel dieraadasdie breër gemeenskapgelaat
Dr.WynandBoshoff,NoordKaapse leier vandie VF Plus,huldigVan Niekerkvir sy onbaatsugtige diens
“Voordat hy as raadslid verkies is,het hy reeds’nbelangrikerol in die Hopetown-inwonersforum gespeelomdie verval vandienste in die dorp teen te werk.In2021 hethygeskiedenis gemaak deur die VF Plus se enigste wykindie Noord-Kaaptewen.
“Paulvan Niekerkwas ’n boer, vervoerkontrakteur,raadslid en aktivis.Die skerp manier waarop hy onreg aangespreekhet,was
onkonvensioneel, maarverbasend doeltreffend.
“Sywerkomgebrekaan munisipale dienste op te vang,het nie geëindigwaarhybaie stemme getrek het nie. Virhom wasdie vraagnooit of sy werk stemme in die saksal bringnie,bloot of dit die lewe vir mensebeter soumaak,”sê Boshoff
Op Facebook het vele mensehul droefheid oorVan Niekerksedood uitgespreek
Eenpersoon sê benewens sy werk in die politiek,was Van Niekerk’nboerinmurgenbeen. Hy waswyd op sosialemedia be-
kend vir sy TikTok-video’sasBoer Paul vanNiekerk. ElizmaOosthuizen skryfVan Niekerkwas ’n manwat duisende kilometersafgelê het,nie netagter die stuur en onder plaasstofnie, maar ookdeur menseselewe. Altyd reguit,altyd eerlik en nooit bang om op te staanvir watreg wasnie
“Jou hande het vir niks verkeerd gestaannie,enjou hart wasgroot genoeg om altydtehelp waar jy kon. Jy het menselaatlag met joustukkie soet-stout humor en vriende gemaak waar jy ookal gegaanhet.Boerwas in joubloed, jouhartenjou siel, al het die paaie joudikwels vervan die plaasaf geneem.Die grond, die menseen die lewedaarbuitewas deel van wiejywas
“Die grootboomhet skielik geval, maar die sporewat hy agterlaat, op die paaie,opdie plaas, in die gemeenskap en in mensese harte, sallank blyleef.”
Die Thebelihle-munisipaliteit sê besonderhederakende die begrafnisreëlings salgekommunikeer word sodradie oorlegplegingmet die familie afgehandel is Die gemeenskap is gevraom die familie in hulgebedetehou gedurende “hierdie moeilike” tyd.
Paul vanNiekerk FOTO:VFPlus
Diary
16 JULY
Theopening of aduo exhibition takes placeat18:00 at the William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) in Kimberley: Hue(man)Imprints at Your Fingertips by Genevieve Clarke, and TearsofaMan by Neo Theku. Theopening speaker is Tuelo Gabonewe.Toattend the opening, RSVP by dialling 053831 1724.After the opening evant has takenplace,the exhibition canbe viewedinmuseum hours from Mondayto Saturday.
17 JULIE
’n Nagmark word van17:00 tot21:00gehou
Uitdie dryfsand
by At the FireinLandbouweg,Kimberley Stalletjies verkoop produkte,enmusikante tree op.Skakel063 3242092vir meer inligting
18 JULIE
DieVaalhartsVeteraanklubsejaarlikse Veteraan Ekspo begin om 09:30bydie Magogong-silo. Beleefoutrekkers en implemente, demonstrasies en ook kompetisies.Toegang is gratis. Skakel 073633 8038
24 JULIE
DieLaerskool StaatsinKimberley bied ’n
Geen ander se prestasie geduldnie
Hiermee dievolgende aflewering in ’n reeks wat’nNoord-Kapenaaroor dielewesaam met’nnarsistiese ma geskryf het. Lees vorige afleweringsbynovanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/ deur op “Opinion” te klik.
Ek is getroudenons hettweedierbare kinders.
Soos die meeste ma’s probeerekaldie punte bymekaarhou.Hier en daar maak ektyd vireen vanmystokperdjies –skryf.Niksbesonders nie, sommer net om my gedagtes neertepen. Op laerskoolhet ek ’n onderwyseresgehad watmyamper oortuighet datdaardalk’n grootskryfskatinmybinneste versteekis. Op hoërskoolhet my Afrikaanseonderwysers baie moeite met my gedoen omdat sy in my verskuilde talent geglo het.Inmatriek het ekselfs ’n gedigoftweegeskryf.Námatriek hetekvir eers my skryfpen neergesit.
My matriekuitslaehet eenonderskeidingopgelewer:Afrikaans.Toe ons ná dieKersvakansie by die huis kom, wasdaarnotas aanmyspieël. Nie’npapiertjie wataan my spieël vasgesit is nie; nee, daar is met lipstiffie op my spieël geskryf. Ek het ’n kwartvan my enigste duursame,langblywende lipstiffieopmyspieëltafel gekryenmybroer se skrifherken.
Die boodskappe wasvan mensewat geskakel het om my met my onderskeiding geluk te wens ’n Paar dekades laterhet ek eendag gaan siten ’n gedigneergepen.Ekhet ditvir ’n skrywersvriend gestuur en vir my mangegeeomtelees. Albei se reaksiewas positief.Ekhet moed bymekaargeskraap en in eenjaarvir driekompetisies in drie verskillende genres ingeskryf.
In al drie genres het ek plekas finalisbehaal. Ná die laaste aankondigingvan my as finalis hetekvan my skryfwerkvir my ouersgestuur Toeons weer telefonies gesels,sêmyma: “Dankie vir die goedwat jy gestuur het. Ons buurvrou dink jy het talent. “Ekweetnie hoejyjou onderskeidinginAfrikaans in matriek gekryhet nie,wantjykan nie eens ‘stuitjie’spelnie.”
Sy het so gelagdat ek moes wagomdie gesprekvoort te sit.
Om verskeie redes walg slagoffersseprestasies narsiste. Narsiste blink gewoonlik nie in iets uitnie,daarommag hulslagoffersook nieiniets uitblink nie
Die slagoffer gaandalk onafhanklik raak of aandag aaniets en iemand andersgee –wat nie geduld salwordnie Narsistebreek slagoffersafdat daar niksvan huleie ek oorbly nie
Om ’n slagoffer se sterkpunte af te breekis’n goeie begin.
Die onsigbare dekmantelwat ooremosionele mishandelinghang, veroorsaak datslagoffers nieherkenofgehelp word nie.Jymoetself probeeroorleef Ek skryfoor hierdie littekens watekinmyhart ronddraom’n fisiekebewystehêvan ’n lewe wateknie wouleefnie As dit iemand kanhelp om uit die wurggreep vannarsisme wegtebreek,soveelbeter
veilingten bate vandie skoolfondsaan. Dit begin om 18:00 by Bella Cardi. Gastekan op ’n verskeidenheid artikelsenaanbiedings bie – vanfotosessies totskaap- en wildkarkasse; verblyf by ’n wegbreekbestemming; ’n diamant; en meer.’nDriegangmaaltydwordbedien, en Mars tree op Skakel 083688 3455 of 072282 3561 vir meer inligting
25 JULIE
Ouma en die ou koeie,’nkomedie-kabaret met Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck,wordom 19:00 by die Hoërskool Diamantveldaangebied, tenbatevan die Helen Bishop-huis. Skakel 068287 0391 virmeer inligting.
4TOT 8AUGUSTUS
Die jaarlikse skoletoneelfees,aangebied deur die ATKV-tak Victoria-Wes, word in die Apollo-teateraangebied. Besoek Apollo TheatreVictoria West op Facebook vir meer inligting
8AUGUSTUS
’n Vroueoggend vind om 10:00indie saal vandie NG kerk in Victoria-Wesplaas. Die tema is: Herwinning: Godherwinwat diewêreldbreek en weggooi.Opdie geleentheid word meer oor mosaïekkuns vertel, met ’n uitstalling vanartikels vanherwinbaremateriaal. BelElize
Perrin by 082774 3824
1SEPTEMBER
Nataniël in Concert withCharlduPlessis takesplace from 18:00inthe Northern Cape TheatreinKimberley,aspartofthe Yonder Hartsfees.Get tickets on opentickets.co.za, or dial 053841 0537 duringoffice hoursfor moreinformation.
3TOT 6SEPTEMBER
Die jaarlikse Yonder Hartsfees word vir dié tydperk beplan. Besoek Yonder Hartsfees op Facebook vir meer inligtingoor feesaktiwiteiteendie program.
NORTHERNCAPEDEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CALLSFOR PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING NC PROVINCIAL NON-PROFITORGANISATIONS FOR 2027/28 TO 2029/30
The Department of SocialDevelopment is inviting interested andqualifying Non-ProtOrganizations (NPO's)torespondtothisrequestfor proposals. To be considered for funding, the NPO must be registered as asocial services NPOunder theNPO Act, 71 OF 1997,and operateinthe Northern CapeDistrictmunicipalities.Those at the provincial levelmusthavea footprint in at least(3) or moredistricts. Thefunding is available to strengthen service deliveryprovidedbyNPO's to promote social developmentservicesinline with the mandate andrelevant DSDpolicies andlegislative frameworks.
1. FOCUS AREAS
The qualifyingNPO's willbeconsideredfor fundingunder thefollowing Budget Subprogrammes:
SP2.2:Services to OlderPersons forOlder Persons
personsasper specications
SP2.3:Services to Persons with Disabilities
SP2.4:Community–BasedHIV/AIDS Services
SP2.2.1:Home BasedCare Centers
SP2.4.2 :Social andBehaviourChange (SBC)
SP3.2:Care and Services to Families
SP3.3 ChildCare andProtection
SP3.4 Community–BasedCare Services forChildren
SP4.3:VictimEmpowerment Programme
rehabilitationservices
Funding is guided by planningand budgeting for the deliveryofSocial Development Services. Itwill be informed by theresponsibilitiesofgovernment setout in the Constitution andSector Legislation, demographicinformation and social development indicators,community development needs, andprogram –specicpriorities, service areas, andgeographic priorities (Mapping of services)
2. Eligibility Criteria
Funding will not be historical andpotential NPO'swill be eligible depends on numberofaspects including signinga three-year Transfer Payment Agreement if they meetthe criteriaand are compliantwiththe applicable governance, nancialmanagement,banking andreporting requirements as follows.
2.1GovernanceRequirements
ü NPO's must be registeredunder theNon-ProtOrganisationsAct,No. 71.1997, and compliant withits provisions.The registration status will be veried withthe NPO Directorate,and wherenecessary,the organization may be required to submit additional documents.
ü Ifdually registeredasa Trustand/orNon-ProtCompany (NPC), it must alsobe registered andfully compliant withthe NPOAct 71 of 1997 provisions
ü Proper governanceand management structures andpracticesmustbeinplace
ü De-registered organizations non-compliant with theNPO Act, PublicFinance Management Act(PFMA),service/programme registration, etc, will not be considered
ü Servicesand operationsofNPO must be operating in Northern Cape municipalities, and those at theprovincial level must have afootprint in at least three(3) or more districts(provideproof of such existence andoperations)
ü NPO's that demonstrate andcontribute towardstransforming thebroader Social Development Sectorwill be considered.
2.2Service Registration
ü AnNPO must be registered or have at least aconditionalregistration in the case of serviceswheresuchregistration is alegislativerequirement (provide proofof registration)
ü Whereapplicable,employeesofanNPO must be vetted againstthe Child Protection Register andSex OffendersRegister(provideproof).
ü NPO's must demonstrate thecapabilityand understanding to provide services according to spec ed minimumnorms andstandards with no history of noncompliance to established minimumnorms andstandards
ü Wherenolegislative registration is requirement, theorganization must demonstrate itscapability andtrack record to render theservice applied for.
2.3Financial Considerations
ü Full complianceinthe previous funding cycle,(where applicable);however,previous funding does notguaranteefuture nancial awards
ü Must have nancial management andinternalcontrol systemcompliant with the Public FinanceManagement Act(PFMA).
ü Must have avalid bank accountinthe name of the entity
ü Complywiththe funding requirementsapplicabletothe specicservice ,and must presentnohistory of severe nancial mismanagementorcontractviolations (this appliestopreviously fundedorganizations).
HOWTOAPPLY
1. The scopeofthe servicestobeprovided through the programorother intervention is described in each Service Specication, including criteriaand howthe proposalswillbe evaluated.
2. Allapplications must be completed according to the relevant ServiceSpecicationusing the Department's application forms.
3. Community Developmentorginisations MUST followthe same application criteria even though there arenospecications relating to their services.
4. Application forms andService Spec cationcan be accessed on the Departmental website –www.socdev.ncpg.gov.za
5. Applicationshould be submitted usingafully completed application formand certied copiesofALL supportingdocumentation must be submitted by hand to the identied th localDSD ofcesonorbeforethe 30 of September2026at16h00 No lateapplication will be considered.
Late submission, Incompleteapplication, Non prescribed templates, submission via email and organisations not operating in the NorthernCape will not be considered.
Aone -day non-compulsoryvirtualbrieng will be held on 27 July 2026, 10:00-14:00.to receive detailed information on application requirementsand service specication. The link will be sharecloser to the date.
General Enquiries: Ms Lesego Mothata: 053802 7768/079 6937488or Ms. Nomonde Thangeni 053802 7783
Technical Enquiries related to Service Specications canbedirected at the following ofcials:
Extremeweather worldwide
People should preparefor extreme weather events as astrongElNiñois settodeveloprapidlyoverthe coming months,the United Nations’(UN) weather andclimate agency said earlier.
TheWorld Meteorological Organisation (WMO)confirmed the climatephenomenon hadalready begun and would quickly gain strength betweenJulyand September.
El Niño warmssurface temperaturesin the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, causingworldwide changesin winds,pressure, and rainfall patterns.It typicallyoccursevery twotoseven years and lastsaround nine to 12 months.
TheWMO’s monthlyGlobal Seasonal ClimateUpdatepoints towards“arapid developmentintoa strong El Niño event during July to September.”
Theagencyclassifies El Niño events as weak,moderate, strong or very strong, meaningthe upcomingevent is expected to reachthe third-highestlevel “ElNiño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacificand areforecast to strengthen rapidlyoverthe coming months,increasing the likelihood of extremeweather events in many partsofthe world,”the WMO said
Forecastsfromglobal climatecentres show aconsistent and significant warmingofocean temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. Seasonal-average sea-surface temperature anomalies areexpectedtoexceed 2°Cin keymonitoringregions
Themodels show “remarkableagreement, providinghighconfidence in the outlook,” accordingtothe Geneva-based agency.
El Niño is expectedtocontinue
strengtheningduringthe Northern Hemisphere autumn, with its influence extendingacrossmanyregions of the globe.
Meanwhile,the equatorial Atlantic basin is expected to remain generally warmer than average.
ThelastElNiño made 2023 thesecond-hottest year on record and2024 the all-time high at around 1,55 °C abovethe 1850to1900 pre-industrialaverage
WhileElNiño usuallypeaks between November and February, the resulting spikeintemperaturestypicallycomes later.
WMO chiefCelesteSaulo said El Niño conditions were already under wayand forecasttostrengthenrapidlyintoastrong event. “This will intensify the chances of droughtand heavyrainfall and the risk of heatwavesonland andmarine heatwaves in many regions,” shesaid.
Theagencyis stepping up earlywarning supporttohelp guide preparedness, especiallyinclimate-sensitivesectors like agriculture and health
Theupdatepredicts an overwhelming
Befondsingweens wanbestuur opgeskort
HELENA BARNARD
MunisipaliteiteinSuid-Afrika finansier hulself hoofsaaklik deur eiendomsbelastingen diensgelde,maarontvang ’n deel vanhul inkomste uit nasionalestaatskoffers.
TheJulytoSeptember rainfall outlook is consistent with astrengtheningElNiño, with above-normal rainfall forecast in areasincludingsouthwestern America,and belownormalforecastacrossthe Indian subcontinentand much of Australia.
TheWMO says thereisnoevidence that climatechangeincreasesthe frequencyor intensityofElNiño events.However,the agencybelievesitcan amplify theassociated effects,because awarmer oceanand atmosphereincrease the availabilityof energy andmoisturefor extreme weather events
During the northern hemisphere summer,warmwatersassociatedwith El Niño canfuel hurricanes in the central andeastern Pacific, while hinderingtheir development in theAtlantic Ocean.
-Novanews.co.za/RobinMillard / AFP
Die meer as ’n kwartvan die land se munisipaliteitewaarvan die nasionaletesourietydelik sy befondsingopgeskort het,sal noudaadwerklik planne moet maak met finansiële sake Volgensdie nuusdiens AFPwordindie tesourie se verklaring na spesifieke finansiële bestuursmislukkings verwys soos ongemagtigde, onreëlmatige, vrugteloseen verkwistende uitgawes, versuim om befondsde begrotings aan te neem,laatofnie-betalings aanEskom en waterrade,en agterstallige aftrekkings van derde partye
Daar word ookmisluk om tydige dissiplinêrestappete neem teen amptenarewat verantwoordelik is vir finansiële wangedrag. Volgensdie verklaring sou die tesourie hulJulie-oorbetalings opskortensal oorbetalings hervatsodra betrokkemunisipaliteiteaan die vereiste voorwaardes voldoenenbewys lewer datdit gedoen is Eenvereiste is ’n minimum van25% verminderingin ongemagtigde, onreëlmatige, vrugteloseenverkwistende uitgawes.
VolgensAfriForum is die nasionaletesouriesebesluit om R13,5 miljardsebillike-aandeel-toelae van69 munisipaliteitevir Julie tydelik te weerhou, ’n bewysvan die omvang van finansiële wanbestuur en nie-nakomingop plaaslikeregeringsvlak. Morné Mostert, bestuurder vir plaaslikeregeringsake by AfriForum, sê gemeenskappe leef al jare met die gevolgevan hierdie mislukkings
“Die regering het nouerken dat’nernstige krisis in munisipaliteitewoed. Beslissende optredeteenindividue én die herstel vanmunisipaliteitetot instellings watten volle daartoe in staatisombasiesedienstete lewer aandie gemeenskappe wathulle veronderstelisomte dien, moet noudringendvolg,” sê hy GizellaOpperman, DA-LPW en -woordvoerder vansamewerkende regering,sêin’n verklaring dit laat mens wonder watdie provinsialeregering doen wanneer vroeëwaarskuwingsligte by munisipaliteite begin flikker
“Waaromhet die NoordKaapse provinsialetesourie ’n eenheid watopmunisipale finansies gefokusiswanneer dieselfde finansiële probleme herhaaldelik en onophoudelik opduik,” vrasy.
Treinbrugnou weer duidelikebaken
Ná nege daeseharde werk is die historiesetreinbrug in Schröderstraat weer ’n duidelikebaken in die dorp nadattalle ondernemings en organisasie saamgespan het. Tientalle vrywilligers,werkers en verwers hethul tydenkundigheid gebruik om die brug weer duidelik sigbaarte maak.Altesaam70liter verf,wat geelen rooiverf insluit,isgebruik om die brug se kenmerkende strepe oorteverf. Dié verf bied’nduursame afwerking watdie elemente kanweerstaan
Die projek hetook behels datdie gebiedlangs diebrugmet ’n trekker en padskraper skoongemaakis. Opgehoopte grond en rommel is verwyder, terwyl twee grootvullishouersgebruik is om huishoudelikeafval watoor ’n lang tydperkopgehoophet,weg te ry
Hierdie aksies helpomdie veiligheid en toeganklikheid vandie gebiedte verbeter
Die treinbrug,wat in 1915 gebou is,iseen vanUpington se bekendste historiesebakensenspeel meer as ’n eeulater steeds ’n belangrike rolindie spoornetwerk
Die laagliggende brug is egterberug virbotsings waarby vragmotorsbetrokke is,wat gereeld lei toternstige skade aandie brug,hoë herstelkostesen ontwrigtings in die verkeer.
Volgens Werner Strauss, AfriForumse distrikskoördineerder vir die NoordKaap,verbeterdie nuwe laag verf die sigbaarheid vandie brug en maak dit padgebruikersmeerbewus vandie hoogtebeperking.
Dit verminder verder die waarskyn-
likheid vangereeldemotorongelukke.
“Ondanksteenkantingvan die plaaslikemunisipaliteit is hierdie projek suksesvolvoltooi.
“AfriForum bedank graagaldie betrokkenes,insluitendelkevrywilliger, werker,skenker en ondersteuner wat toegesien het datdié opknappingsprojekvoltooiis,”sêStrauss BehalweAfriForum se Upington-tak, wasSheriff Security Upington,Oranje Mica Upington en Walker MidasUpingtonhierby betrokke.
“Die projek dien as voorbeeld van watmoontlik is wanneer organisasies, ondernemings en gemeenskapslede saamwerk om openbare ruimteste verbeter
“Saamkan onsUpington se geskiedenis vir toekomstige geslagtebewaar.”
Extreme weatherconditions arepredicted forthe following months.
PHOTO:Helena Barnard
Die nuutgeverfde bruginUpington.FOTO:Verskaf
Looking forwardtowhat promises to be amilestone event
Thecollaboration between the NorthernCapeProvincialGovernmentand the Yonder Hartsfees team,led by Jannie vanZyl,willdeliver the“most unparalleled,most powerful,most loud and most exciting”Yonder Hartsfees this year – empoweredbyDiamonds andDorings,as stated in apublic post.For this year,the target is to attract 40 000 visitors to the sixthYonder Hartsfees,taking placefrom2to6 September.Atthe collaboration event arefromthe left RenelleFritz (Yonder Hartsfees committeemember),Melanyvan Schalkwyk (committeemember),Dr Zamani Saul (premier of theNorthern Cape),VanZyl (festival director) andLiesel Joubert (committeemember). PHOTO: Supplied
Forensicexpertise put to use
Born and raised in Upington, Capt.MerrolynLindi Nompondwanaisgivingbackto her communityinher role as a memberofthe SAPS
Sheiscurrently servingas the sub-section commander of Crime Scene Managementat the Upington LocalCriminal RecordCentre(LCRC).
In this role,she oversees and optimisescrime scene attendance,ensuringthe effective
Yonder Hartsfees se ligskyn
Jannie van Zyl, feesdirekteur: Yonder Hartsfees
In die Diamantstadskyn’nlig helderder as enige diamant: die moed,waardigheid en deursettingsvermoë vanpersone met gestremdhede watweier om aandie kantlynvan die samelewingteleef. Hierdie merkwaardigegeesvorm die hartklop vanYonder Hartsfees 2026, watvan 1tot 6SeptemberinKimberley plaasvind.
Dit is die sesdejaardat die fees plaasvind. Aangebieddeur dieNoord-KaapseVereniging virGeestesgesondheid,invennootskapmet die Yonder Vaardigheidsontwikkelingsentrum en BeskermdeWerksplek,isdit meer as net ’n fees op die kalender.Dit is ’n daad vanhoop. ’n Verklaringvan menswaardigheid. ’n Praktiese bewysdat inklusiwiteit nie net ’n ideaalisnie, maar iets watgemeenskappedaadwerklik kan leef,vier en versterk
Die Yonder Hartsfees bringbewusmaking vandie persoonwat leef met ’n gestremdheid byeenmet kuns,gemeenskapsontwikkeling en ekonomiesegroei op ’n manier watselde in Suid-Afrika gesien word
Elke rand watdeur diefeesingesamel word, word direk teruggeploeg in dieontwikkelingen ondersteuningvan volhoubarewerkgeleenthede virvolwassenes met intellektuele gestremdhede
Hierdie geld maakdit moontlik om die Yonder Vaardigheids-ontwikkelingsentrum verder uit te bou, werkswinkels te verbeter,noodsaaklikevervoer te verbeter en toegangtot kritieketerapeutiesedienste te verseker.Dit is niesimboliese ondersteuningnie.Dit is konkretebemagtiging watmensehelpommet groter onafhanklikheid, trots en sekuriteit te leef
Kunsteherleef Vanjaarworddie Kimberley-teaterdie verhoog viruitsonderlikeproduksies.Op1September tree Nataniël op,enop2Septemberis’npro-
duksiemet Frank Opperman en Margit MeyerRödenbeck, Eerste viralles,opdie verhoog. Boonop salsplinternuweproduksies uit al vyf distrikte vandie Noord-Kaaphul stem,stories en kreatiwiteit na Kimberleybring.Die aanbod toon die provinsiesekulturele hartklop,enposisioneerdie Noord-Kaapas’ngeloofwaardige leier in inklusiewekunste-ontwikkeling. Gemeenskapsuitreiking Die YonderHartsfees se hart klop veralvir die mees kwesbares. Tydens die fees sal1 000 kinders uit spesiale skole en kwesbare gemeenskappe op vermaak, maaltyeengeskenkpakkies trakteer word
Kimberleysesenior burgerssal eweneens met besondersegasvryheid vereer word
Deur jonk en oudsaamtebring, helpdie fees om alle ouderdomsgroepe te verenig, sosiale isolasie te verminder en die waarde vanelkeen in die gemeenskap te bevestig
Die fees salnasionaleaandag kry, met die kykNET-program Fiësta watvanaf Kimberley verslagdoen.
Deur besoekersnaKimberley te trek,plaaslike handelaarsteondersteun en bestedingindie gasvryheid- en toerismebedryf,skepdie fees ekonomiesewaardewat wyddeur die stad en provinsiegevoelsal word
Die leusevan Yonderiseenvoudigenkragtig: “Webelieve we do it.” Metdié gees nooi die organiseerdersprovinsiale leiers, borge, sakevennote,kunstenaars, mediaendie breërgemeenskap om hande te vatensaamtebou aan iets watveelgroterisas’nenkele gebeurtenis
Die YonderHartsfees het die potensiaal om ’n trots erkende instellingvan die Noord-Kaap te word –een watjaarnájaarhoopbring,talent ontsluit en ware inklusiwiteit sigbaarmaak. Virmeerinligtingoor die fees,besoekdie Facebook-bladYonder Hartsfees, of skryfaan mail.yonder@gmail.com.
Afrimat IronOre (Demaneng Mine) based in Kathu has avacancy fora: ElectricalForeman
IN THEHIGHCOURT OF SOUTHAFRICA (NORTHERN CAPE DIVI SI ON , KIMBERLEY)
Case No: 2026-065004
In the matterbetween: PIE TER H ENDRIK STRYDOM N.O. 1st Applicant GRANT CHITTENDEN N.O.
2nd Applicant (in their capacities asthe bus in ess re s cue practitioners of RUSTYROSE 42 (PTY) LTD (Reg No 2005/042301/07 (in Business Rescue) and RUSTYROSE42(PTY)LTD 1st Respondent RegistrationNo 2005/042301/07 (in business rescue) ALL AFFECTED PERSONS
2nd Respondent
Having heard Adv Katz and having readthe documents filed of record: IT IS ORDEREDTHAT:
the Applicants and after perusal of the papers, the following order is made:
1.That the Liquidation Application is postponed to 14 August 2026; 2.That the rule nisi issued out of this Court on 31 March 2026 be and is hereby extended to 14 August 2026; 3.That the Court Order dated 31 March 2026 and this Court Order be served:
3.1 on the First Respondent at its registered address by the Sheriff; 3.2 on the employees of the First Respondent, if any, by the Sheriff; 3.3 on the trade unions, if any, representing the employees, by the Sheriff;
3.4 on the South African Revenue Service;
3.5 on the Second Respondent by way of e-mail to the addresses reflected in Annexure 'A' to the Notice of Motion; and 3.6 by publication in one edition each of the Government Gazette and the Kuruman Bulletin. BY THE COURT
Marosetrading Pty Ltd
Shisanyama and Carwash Notice of intention to applyintermsofsection
96 of the actfor alicence Northern Cape Gambling and LiquorAct Act6of 2024 Notice is hereby given that it is the intentiontolodge the ab ove me nti on ed applicationparticulars of which appear hereunder with the NorthernCape Gamblingand Liquor Board
1.Municipality.Sol Plaatje
2.Fullnamestreetand postaladdress of application: 9Jackstreet Greenpoint Kimberly8301
3. KindofLicence apply for Restaurant Licence
4 Kind of liquor to be sold All kindofliquor
5.Name under which Business is to be conducted Ma ro setradin g Shisanyama andCarwash BusinessAddress 9Jack St reet Gre en point Kimberly 8301
1.Thismatter is heard as oneofurgency as contemplated in Uniform Rule s6 (1 2) an d condonationisgranted for the ap p lican t s ' non-compliance with the Rules as faras forms, time periods and service are concerned;
2.The business rescue proceedingsinrespect of the First Respondent are terminated in terms of section141(2)(a)(ii)of the Companies ActNo 71 of 2008 ("The Companies Act");
3.TheFirstRespondent is placedunder provisional liquidationinthe hands of the Master of the High Court;
4.ARule nisi is issued, returnable on 8May 2026 callingupon the First Respondent and all interested persons to show cause,ifany, as to why:
4.1 afinalorderof liquidationshouldnot be granted,and 4.2 the costs of this applicationshouldnot be costsinthe liquidation.
5.Thisorder shall be served:
5.1 on the First Respondent at its registered address by the Sheriff;
5.2 on the employees of the First Respondent, if any, by the Sheriff; 5.3 on the trade unions, if any, representing the employees, bythe Sheriff;
5.4 on the South African Revenue Service;
6.Extra itemstobesold Food Woodand Ice.
B4508/2016VERLORE OF VERNIETIGDE VERBAND
Hiermee word kennis gegeedat kragtens die bepalingsvan Regulasie 68 van die AktesWet, 1937, dit die voornemeis om aansoektedoenom die uitreiking van 'n gesertifiseerdeafskrifvan Verbandakte Nommer
B4508/2016 gepasseer de ur SOR GVRY
LAN DG OED BK, Regis tra sie no mmer
CK1994/030794/23 virdie kapitale bedrag van R5,300,000.00 ten gunste van NEDBANK BEPERK, Registrasienommer 1951/000009/06 ten aansien van sekere
DIE PLAAS KROMKUIL 12, DISTRIK JACOBSDAL, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT GROOT 1745,6122 (EEN DU IS END SEW E HONDERD VYF EN VEERTIG KOMMA SES EEN TWEE TWEE)
HEKTAAR
watverlore geraak hetof vernietig is. Alle belanghebbendes wat teensodanigeuitreiking beswaarhet,word hierby versoekomdit skriftelik in te dien by die Registrateur van Aktes:
B7124/2013VERLORE OF VERNIETIGDE
VERBAND
Hiermee word kennis gegeedat kragtens die bepalingsvan Regulasie 68 van die AktesWet, 1937, dit die voornemeis om aansoektedoenom die uitreiking van 'n gesertifiseerdeafskrifvan Verbandakte Nommer B7124/2013 gepasseer de ur SOR GVRY
LAN DG OED BK, Registrasienommer CK1994/030794/23 virdie kapitale bedrag van R6,700,000.00 ten gunste van NEDBANK BEPERK, Registrasienommer 1951/000009/06 ten aansien van sekere
DIE PLAAS KROMKUIL 12, DISTRIK JACOBSDAL, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT GROOT 1745,6122 (EEN DU IS END SEW E HONDERD VYF EN VEERTIG KOMMA SES EEN TWEE TWEE) HEKTAAR
watverlore geraak hetof vernietig is. Alle belanghebbendes wat teensodanigeuitreiking beswaarhet,word hierby versoekomdit skriftelik in te dien by die Registrateur van Aktes:
T1067/2016 LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby givenin terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds RegistriesAct, 1937, of the intention to apply forthe issue of a certified copy of Deed of TransferNumber Deed of TransferNumber T1067/2016 Passed by THETRUSTEES FORTHE TIME AND DUTY OF THEW.J.J.TRUST In favour of RUN2 INVESTMENTS (Pty) (Ltd), In respect of ERF36307,APORTION OF ER F3 6305, KIMBERLEY SITUATED in the SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY, DISTRICT KIMBERLEY, PROVINCENORTHERN CAPE; IN EXTENT 8147 (EIGHT ONE FOUR SEVEN) square meters; which Deed of Transfer hasbeenlostordestroyed Allinterested persons havingobjection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge thesameinwritingwith the RegistrarofDeeds: Northern Cape at
T14535/2008 LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds RegistriesAct, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issuedofa certified copy of Deed of Transfer Number T14535/2008passedby GABRIELSTEPHANUS PHILLIPPUS HERHOLDT, Identity Number 5712275001084,Married out of community of property, in favour of SORGVRY LANDGOED CC, Registration Number CK1994/030794/23 in respect of certain THE FARM KROMKUIL 12, DISTRICT JACOBSDAL, PROVINCEFREE STATE IN EXTENT 1745,6122 (ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FORTY FIVECOMMA SIX ONE TWOTWO)HECTARES which hasbeenlost or destroyed. All persons having objection to the issue of such copy arehereby required to lodge the same in writingwith the RegistrarofDeeds:Free state at Bloemfontein, Ne wG ove rn ment Building, Corner of Aliwal Street and Nelson
inrespect of certain 50%(Fifty Percent) Share in and to Erf 3890 Kimberley, Situate in the SolPlaatje Municipality, District Kimberley, Province Northern Cape, which has beenlost or destroyed.All interested persons having objection of issue of suchcopy are herebyrequired to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of
G.A.J. Buys In the estate of the late Gertruida Aletta Johanna Buy s, ID No. 7201010091087, date of
L. Matiso
In the Estate of the late LUYANDA MATI SO (I dentity Num ber 8603215941082), never married, of 1815 Nana Section, Batlharos , Kuruman,who died on 22nd August2025(Estate Number 000917/2026)
Creditors andDebtors in the above Estate are hereby calledupon to file their claimswith, andto pay their debts to the undersigned withinthirty (30) days from date of publication hereof KIM SC HARNECK EXECUTORS(PTY) LTD Agent for the Executor 14 Stewart Drive Regus Business Centre Berea East London 5241
Email: kim@executorsks.co.za Tel: 071813 6976
M.Muntingh
Estate of the Late MARIA MUNTINGH, who died on 29 November 2025, Id ent it yN um be r 4106180 040082 ,o f Westergloed Old Age Home, ,Danielskuil.
ESTATE NUMBER: 001390/2026
Creditors in the above
Estate are hereby called upon to file their claims with, and to pay their debts,tothe undersigned within thirty(30) days from date of publication hereof.
Volle naam en van van langslewende gade: MIETHA FRAY
Identiteitsnommer: 490124 0614 086
Datum oorlede:
02/08/2020
Boedelnommer: 2665/2025 die Eerste en Finale
Likwidasie-en Distribusie rekening in bogemelde boedel sal vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 1707/2026
ter insae lê by die kantoor van die Meester van die Hoë Hof, KIMBERLEY en van die Landdroshof, KURUMAN GETEKEN TE KURUMAN op die 6de dag van JULIE 2026.
M.E.Vorster IN dieboedelvan wyle MARIA ELIZABETH VORSTER
Gebore19Desember 1939 identiteitsnommer 3912190010085 van 6GOLFSINGEL, KIMBERLEY Boedelnr. 793/2026
Datumvan afsterwe 16 Oktober 2025 Kennis geskied hiermee dat dieEerste en Finale Lik widas ie- en Distribusierekening in bogenoemde boedelter insaesal lê ten kantorevan die Meestervan die Ho o gg er eg shof, KIMBERLEY, vir 'n tydperk van 22 dae gereken vanaf 16 Julie 2026
Naam en adres van eksekuteur of gemagtigde agent Sanlam Trust Pvan Zyl 34-38Graaf Reinet Straat, Pre ller Sentr u m, Bloemfontein Tel:051 -036 0051
Waternow easier to access
SchoolsacrossBoshofand Hertzogville no longer need to cancellessons duetoalackof water. Each school hasreceived a fullydevelopedand operational borehole,now supplying reliable watertoover1500 learners and teachers each day.
Alearner at the Aramela CombinedSchool, one of the beneficiary schools, shared howhethinks the newinfrastructurewould improve dailylife at the school.
“Wewillnow have accesstowateratany time duringschoolhours
Ourablutions will no longerhavea badsmell. This will contribute alot to healthyliving.”
FundedbyBoshof SolarPower, surveystolocatewater underground were completedatthe AramelaCombined School and Boshof CombinedSchoolinBoshof,along with the Malebogo PrimarySchool, Kegomoditswe PrimarySchool, and SenzileHighSchoolinHertz-
Z. Van Dyk BOEDELKENNISGEWING BOEDELNOMMER: 25634/2025
KENNIS GES KI ED HIERMEEINTERMEVAN ARTIKEL35DAT DIE
EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWID ASIE EN DISTRIBUSIE REKENING IN DIEBOEDEL WYLE ZELD AV AN DYK, IDENTITEITSNOMMER 6212040225083, GETROUD BINNE GEMEENSKAP VAN GOED MET CO RNE LI S JOHANNES HUMANVAN DYK, IDE NTITEITSN OMMER 650 4295018084, VOORHEENWOONAGTIG TE DAN HUGOLAAN 41, VICTORIA-WES, GEBORE OP 4DESEMBER 1962 EN OORLE D EO P5 SEPTEMBER 2025, TER INSAESAL Lê TE DIE KANTOREVAN DIE MEESTERVAN DIEHOë HOF KIMBERLEY EN DIE LANDROSKANTOOR TE VICOTRIA-WES,VIR 'N PERIODEVAN EENEN TWINTIG(21) DAE VANAF 17 JULIE2026. INDIENDAARGEEN BESWAAR INGEDIEN WOR DG EDURE NDE HIERDIETYDPERKNIE, SAL DAAR VOORT GEGAAN WORD METDIE UI TBETA LI NG OOREENKOMSTIGDIE LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIE REKENING NAAMENADRES VAN EKSEKUTEUR: ANNA-MARIE DE BEER (VERWYSING: EST67/0001)
PIE TE RS KEI N PROKUREURS, KAPTEIN PROCTORSTRAAT 22, BRANDWAG BLOEMFONTEIN, 9301 0514300947 cj@skein.org za
While waterwas successfully found at mostsites,some schools needed additional drillingto improvethe quantityand quality of water.
Furthertestinghas nowconfirmed that all five schools have a reliable watersupply.
Noluthando Mazibuko,economic development specialistatBoshof SolarPower,explainedwhy the projectwas prioritised
“Accesstosafe, reliable wateris fundamental to dignity, health,and everyday life
“Byprovidingthese boreholes, we’rehelping to ensurea more consistent andindependentwater supplyfor the schools,one that is less vulnerable to the immediate effects of dryspells compared to surfacewater sources.”
To make sure the waterissafeto usefor drinkingand cooking, the necessary treatmentsystems have been putinplace,with each school responsible forthe long-term maintenance of its borehole
This initiativeispartofBoshof
PHOTO:Supplied
SolarPower’s socio-economic development, whichfocuses on supportingeducation in surrounding communities.Itaims to improvelearningthrough arange of initiatives that create amoresupportiveand inclusiveenvironment forlearners, strengtheningboth accesstoeducation and overall well-being.
Springbok-entrepreneurs slyp digitaletande
ElmarieBooyang (33) is eenvan tien jong entrepreneursuit die Springbok-omgewing watonlangs ’n digitaleopleidingswerksessie voltooihet asdeelvan Jeugmaand. Dié programhet ’n betekenisvolle impakgehad op hoesyhaar besigheidbenaderengroei, en hethaarmet praktiesedigitale hulpmiddels en ’n duideliker strategietoegerusomkliëntein’n toenemendmededingende digitale landskaptebereik en te betrek “Ekhet geweet ek wildeelwees vanhierdie program, want ek glo elkegeleentheid om te leer,is’n geleentheid om te groei, persoonlikeninbesigheid,” sê Booyang wat’nonderneminginConcordia bestuur.Syspesialiseer in dekor, fotografie, videografie, hommeltuigdienste en inhoudskepping.
Diedigitale bemarkingsvaardigheids-opleidingswerksessie, watoor vyfdae gestrekhet,isdeur KangnasWindkragaanlegbefonds, en hetpraktieseopleidingin fotografie, videografie, kunsmatige intelligensie (KI)-instrumente en inhoudskeppinggebied. Vir
By
die opleidingswerkwinkel is vanlinksJadeleyMagerman (Maatskaplike
Prestasie-intern by Kangnas Windkragaanleg); Elmarie Booyang; en EnricoHartzenberg (inhoudskepper,akteur en vervaardiger).FOTO:Verskaf
iemandwat reedsindie kreatiewe bedryf werk,het die programnuwe kennis gebied, en ook’nnuweperspektief op vaardighedewat al jare lank beoefen word
“Fotografiewas beslis my gunstelingdeelvan dieopleiding. Ek
is passievoloor fotografie. Ek het nuwe tegniekegeleer watsal help om die gehaltevan my werk te verbeter,” sê sy Voor die werksessie het haar ondernemingopFacebook,TikTok en persoonlikeverwysingsstaat-
gemaakomnuwekliënte te bereik
Die opleidinghet Booyang’n duideliker begrip gegeevan hoeom strategiese, professionele inhoud te skep,KI-instrumente te gebruik om meer doeltreffendtewerk, en die regtegehoormeereffektief te teiken Haar ambisievir die volgende twee jaar is om haar onderneming te laat groeitot eenvan die voorste gebeurtenismaatskappye in Namakwaland, deur haar kliëntebasis uit te brei, dienste te verbreed,en voorttegaanomwerkvan hoë gehaltetelewer
Die werksessie vorm deel van KangnasWindkragaanleg se breër verbintenistot jeugbemagtiging, vaardigheidsontwikkelingenplaaslikeekonomieseontwikkeling. Dit is spesifiek ontwerp om ’n leemte aantespreekwat onder jong entrepreneursindie omgewing geïdentifiseer is -beperktetoegang totpraktiesedigitale bemarkingskennisop’ntydstip waar ’n aanlyn teenwoordigheid noodsaaklik geword het vir besigheidsgroeien langtermyn-volhoubaarheid.
Young scientists showcase theirproblem-solvingskills
TheEskom Expo forYoung Scientists will celebrate youth innovation through 38 regional sciencefairsheldacrossSouth Africa,providing school learnerswith acompetitiveplatformto showcase their research,ideas andproblemsolvingskills
This year,about 6300 projects will be showcasedatthese fairsafter 13 882 projects were presentedat287 district expos countrywide
About18481 learners participated in various expo activities this year,includingworkshops designedtostrengthen scientificskills,aswellas compulsorydistrict expos where youngscientistsreceivedexpertguidance andinsightsinto conductingimpactful research investigations
“Thesefairsshowcasethe diversity of research takingplace in schools and highlightthe issues that matter mosttoyoung people in theircommunities. We look forward to seeingthe wide rangeofprojects learnersare presentingthis year,spanningenergy,environmental sustainability, healthcare, agriculture, engineering, technologyand social sciences,” said Mologadi Motshele,actingchief executiveofficer (CEO)of the EskomDevelopment Foundation.
“Theseprojects reflectthe real-world challenges learners areexperiencingintheir communities and the innovativesolutions they
aredeveloping to address them.”
At the regionalfairs,young scientists will competefor the opportunitytorepresenttheir regionand province at the EskomExpoInternational Science Fair in Gauteng in September. Datesand venues of regionalfairsinthe Northern Cape are:
sity MultipurposeHall, South Campus; and ■ Kalahari:20AugustatCurro Kathu.
Learners at the MalebogoPrimary School making useoftheir new,easy access to cleandrinking water.
■ Namakwa(Calvinia): 6Augustatthe Calvinia PrimarySchool; ■ Namakwa(Springbok):11Augustatthe Namakwaland High School; ■ Kimberley: 15 August at the SolPlaatje Univer-
Some of last year’s participants in Springbok. PHOTO:Supplied
Brand uithou-energieinMoeder Natuur
Inskrywing is reeds oopvir volgendejaar se Augrabies Falls Klipspringer Challenge,watop24en25April in die Augrabies- NasionalePark aangepakword.Deelnemers kanhulle vir die Klipspringer-uitdaging inskryf,of vir die KlipspringerLite,watalbei oor twee dae plaasvind. Die afstand vandie twee uitdagings is onderskeidelik 31 km en 33 km,en20kmen18km.Vir2027sebyeenkomskan deelnemers hulle ook inskryf om net op eendag deel te neem,hetsydie eersteofdie tweede dag,en in enigevan die twee uitdagings.Vir meer inligting besoek klipspringerchallenge.co.za. FOTO:Facebook /Augrabies FallsKlipspringer Challenge/ Gareth Roberts
Team plots comeback
HELENA BARNARD
On Saturdayat12:00, arugby clash betweenthe AVBOBGriquas Women andthe LimpopoBlueBulls takes placeatthe Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley.
This match is part of round three of the PicknPay Women’sSuper League 2; and on thesame day, the Leopards Women will face the Hollywoodbets PumasWomen in Potchefstroom, while theValkeand Griffons will face each other in KemptonPark.
In round one,the GriquasWomen were overpowered 67 –29bythe Pumas Women, and the Northern Cape side aims to setthe scorestraight.
In the same round, the SWDEagirls hada37– 12 victoryoverthe Valke, and the Leopards Women hada 57 –19win over the LimpopoBlue Bulls
During round two, in whichthe Griquas did not play,the SWDEagirls were beaten 17 –26bythe Leopards Women; the Griffons lost13– 65 againstthe Hollywoodbets Pumas, while the Limpopo Blue Bullshad a36– 37 defeat against the Valke.
ThePicknPay Women’sSuper League 2, featuringseven provincial teams,kickedoff on 4July, with the finalset for 22August.
This B-division league gives developingand smaller provincial unions the chancetoplayattheir ownlevel
Whilethissecond-tier season runs laterinthe year,starting in earlyJuly and wrapping up in late August,the
Pick nPay Women’sSuper League 1 (formerly the Women’sPremier Division) kicksoff earlier in theyear, typicallystartinginFebruaryand running through spring
This top-tier provincial tournament features professional and semi-professional squads, includingthe IsuzuBulls Daisies andDHL Western Province
Alsotakingplace on Saturday at the Suzuki Stadium is the finalofthe men’s GriquasSuper League.Inthe ALeague, Sishen RugbyClub will take on Sol Plaatje University,while Kakamasand Port Nolloth will clash in theBLeague.
Intenseseven-match challengeawaits squad
This year’s CarlingCurrieCup isunderway, and the Suzuki Griquas have seven demanding fixtures betweenthem and the end of the tournament. In these fixtures,every pointwill matter,every tackle will count, and everysupporter will have arole to play
TheGriquas’2026 CurrieCup journeycommences on Friday 17 July, when theyface the DHL Stormers in Cape Town at 19:05.
Four consecutivehome matchesat the Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley follow forrounds 2, 3, 4and 5.
Thesematches areon: 25 July at 17:05 againstthe Vodacom Bulls;31Julyat 19:00 againstthe Toyota Cheetahs; 8Augustat13:00 against the Fidelity ADTLions;and 14 August at 17:05 againstthe Hollywoodbets Sharks
The fixturefor round sixtakes place on 21 August at 15:00 against the Airlink Pumasatthe Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit,while round sevenisplayed on 30 August at 15:00 against the Sanlam Boland Cavaliersatthe Boland Stadium in Wellington. “Together, we will embrace every
Sportdagboek
1AUGUSTUS
Die Om die Berg-geleentheid vind in Olifantshoekplaas waartydens deelnemers kanbergfietsry(10km, 21km, 35km, 50kmof100km), draf (5km, 10kmof21km) en stap (5km of 10km). Inskrywingsisreedsoop Skakel 073600 5927 of 073674 2239 vir meer inligting.
15 AUGUST
waar of 45km of 75km op dageen gery kanword, en 50kmopdag twee Ulco,asmiddelpunt vandie aktiwiteit,bied ’n feestelike basisgeskik vir gesinne.Bel Pieter Niemann by 083 4079060 virmeer inligting, ook oor dieverskillende pakkette of besoek tourdeghaap.com.
2TO4OCTOBER
TheKimberleyBig Walk forCANSA takesplace from the parking area at Mediclinic Gariep at 08:00.Registration forthis4,9km eventisfrom 06:00 and prize-givingat09:30 RegisteronQuicket or call Denise Coetzee on 076351 0065.
22 AUGUST
TheSouth AfricanNational Parks (SANParks) HonoraryRangersArid Region presents agolf dayfundraising to the benefitofthe work of the honoraryrangersinthe parks. It takes placeatthe Upington GolfClub. Write to Erica WesselsonEricaW@legal-aid. co.zafor moreinformation.
29 AUGUST
Enter forthe Race2TheKarooMTB event,commencing at 07:00 at the Klipkraal Farm Stalloutside Hopetown.Enter forthe 165km, 85kmor 46km eventbeforeoron26August Visit Oryx EnduranceEvent Management formoreinformation.
12 EN 13 SEPTEMBER
Die 22steTour de Ghaap,’ntweedagbergfietsren,vindbyUlcoplaas. Die roeteis’nmengsel vanstofpaaie, rotsagtigehellingsenwye vlaktes,
Battle of the Bikes from 07:00 at the Jacobsdal Inn. Choose your challenge: 140km,71km, or 37km. Visit Oryx EnduranceEvent Management
10 OCTOBER
TheSesheng Athletic Club presents it halfmarathon, at 06:30 from Curro Kathu. Enter the halfmarathon, 10km or 5kmevent.Dial 063359 2980 for moreinformation.
ELKE SATERDAG
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