NoordkaapBulletin E-Edition - 5 February 2026

Wanfunksioneringpootjie vooruitgang

Potensiaal‘afgew

HELENA BARNARD

Upington, naas diehoofstad Kimberley,isdie grootstedorp in dieNoord-Kaap. Diédorp langsdie Oranjerivier word deur talleas'n beterNoord-Kaapseligging virtoerisme, landbouenstreekstoegang as diehoofstad self beskou. Wanfunksioneringkan egterdie vooruitgang van diédorp bedreig.

Inwonersvan Upington, berugvir sy uiterse hoëtemperature in die somer,sukkeltoenemend met’ngebrekaan water. Weensfoutiewe pompewat ongesuiwerde wateruit die rivier na die watersuiweringsaanlegenvandaarnareservoirsmoetvoer, is die dorp van’nenkelepomp afhanklik en kandaarnie in die vraag voorsien word nie

“Upington het baie water, maar diekrane is droog. Dit is ’n mensgemaaktekrisis,”sê Flip vander Steen, DA-raadslid in die Dawid Kruiper-munisipaliteit.“Upington staaral jare watertekorte in die gesig, watnou vererger deur verouderende infrastruktuur,mislukte instandhoudingenswakmunisipale besluite.”

Aandie einde vanJanuarie het die munisipale bestuurder,dr. EliasNtoba,gesêwateronderbrekings en -beperkingsisvan 30 Januarie af tot verderekennisgewingvan toepassing.Die hele Upington, Kalksloot, Klippunt, Louisvale-weg, Kalahari-Wes,asook gebruikersvan onbehandelde water, word geraak.Ntoba sê diefoutiewe pompeisnadie enigste agentindie land watdié gespesialiseerdepompe kandiens,gestuur

Upington is ’n belangrike logistiekepoort na Namibiëentoerisme-bestemmings soos die Kgalagadi-oorgrenspark,Augrabies-Nasionale Park,Richtersveld, en die Noord-Kaapsekuslyn. VolgensGlobal AfricaNetwork word die dorp as ’n belangrike,groeiende middelpuntindie Noord-Kaapbeskou, met ontwikkelingspotensiaalgegrond op hernubareenergie (soossonkrag), landbou en logistiekemoontlikhede Verskillende vervoermoontlikhede bestaan vir potensiële beleggers: die N10enN14,wat diedorp kruis,endie Upington- Internasionale Lughawe.Dié lughawe hanteerbinnelandse sowelaslugverkeervanaf Botswana en Namibië

en is virsyburgerlikeaanloopbaan van4900m in die suidelikehalfrond bekend. Strukturele probleme wattot die tydelikesluitingvan die lang aanloopbaangelei hetenagteruitgang van geriewebydie lughaweperseel, wekegter kommer of dié lughawe tans die masopkom Vander Steensêdie sluitingvan die lang aanloopbaan hetgeweldige druk op die plaaslikeekonomie geplaas. Vragvlugteword noodgedwonge herlei of gestaak. Die Duitse motorvervaardigers watgereeld voertuigtoetse op gedeeltesvan dieN14 buiteUpington uitvoer, is vanbetroubare lugvragtoegangafhanklik Volgens Global Africa Networkhet die Lughawensmaatskappy vanSuid-Afrika (Acsa) ’n guldegeleentheid om ’n lugvaartparkhier te ontwikkel. Weens liggingenruimte kan vliegtuigberging, opknappingofsloop,verspreidingvan onderdeleenvragontwikkelinghier gedoen word.Die klimaat virvliegtuigbergingen lewensvatbaarheid virgroen (son)energie,maak dié lughawe ’n idealekandidaat.

Op navraaghet Acsa Dinsdaggesêdie aanloopbane is oopvir kommersiële en algemene lugvaartvliegtuie.OfentseDijoe het bevestig dat Acsa verantwoordelikisvir die algehele bestuur, onderhoud en instandhoudingvan die lughawe.

“Inooreenstemmingmet ons verbintenis tot passasiersveiligheid, wasdie lapa-gerief vir ’n lang tydgesluit en is ditsederttweewekegelede herstelenvir diepubliek se gebruik oopgemaak.

“Daarbenewens finaliseerdie lughawebestuur dieaanstellingvan ’n landskapkontrakteur,met terrein-onderhoud watgeskeduleeris om in Februarie te begin,”sêDijoe

Taxis at the mallasafetynightmare

Kimberley residentsand visitors to the Diamond Pavilion Mall have raised concerns about the potentialdangerposedbytaxis parking,loading,and unloading passengers at the mallentranceleadingtoOliverRoad, which is also the N8.”They’veofficially openeda taxi rank in adangerous location,”wrote oneresident on Facebook.Some of thesetaxis occasionally park on thepavementaswellasinone of the N8 lanes,and perform U-turns at this busytrafficjunction.Questions arebeingasked aboutwhy this unlawful anddangerous situationispermitted.PHOTO:Facebook /Kimberley Infrastructure

FINAL DEMAND ISSUED IN PROLONGED COURTCASE

Amagistrateinthe Kimberley Magistrates’Court hasissuedastern ultimatumtothe state: Finalise the indictment against former Northern Cape ANC heavyweight John Block and his co-accused,orthe high-profilecorruption case willbestruckfromthe roll

ThewarningfromMagistrateLanceRoach follows two contentious court sessions held overthe past month aimed at addressing persistent delays in amatterthat has spannedmorethana decade Thecasecentersonthe construction of theKimberley Mental Hospital, aproject thathas become asymbol of state-tender irregularity.Originally

budgeted at R230 million with atwo-yeartimeline in 2003, the facility took 15 years to complete.By its2019 opening, costshad spiralledtoover R2 billion

AMedicalOmbud investigation previouslyfound evidenceofgross negligence at thefacility, where some patients reportedlydiedofexposure. The hospitalremains onlypartially operationaldue to severe staffing shortages

Roach postponed the matter to 17 February, with the explicit instruction that afinal indictmentmust be produced.

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Aanstellingonwettig

CHARNÉ KEMP

Dieaanstelling van’nsenior beamptebydie Gamagara-munisipaliteit in Kathu is deur diehooggeregshof in Kimberleyasonwettig bevind weens prosedurele fouteindie werwingsproses. Daarom is CharlesMaruping Phuti se aansoekomsypos as direkteurvan korporatiewe dienstetebehou, metkoste van diehandgewys

Phuti, watsedert2008asadjunk-direkteur by diemunisipaliteit werk,isop12Mei 2025 deur die raad as die direkteur vankorporatiewedienste aangestel. Sy aanstellingsou op 1Julie 2025 in werkingtree. Die LURvir samewerkende regering,menslikenedersettings en tradisionele sake (Coghsta)

het egteringegryp. Volgensdie LURhet die keuringsproses nie aannasionaleregulasies voldoen nie, omdat onderhoude gevoer is voordatdie finale keuringsverslaegereedwas In Augustus 2025 het die munisipaliteit Phuti se aanstellingherroep en die pos heradverteer.Phuti het die hof genader om dié besluit om te keer en aangevoerdie LURhet regulasies verkeerd interpreteer. Hy het beweer dat sy eie keuringsproses betyds afgehandel was, die tydsduur vir die uitreik vanverslae niesy aanstellingmoesbeïnvloednie en die besluit om sy aanstelling te skrapirrasioneelwas Waarnemende regter T. Tyuthuzahet met die munisipaliteit en die LUR saamgestem.Die hofhet bevind die keuringspaneel het op 6September2024 met

onderhoude begin,terwyldie finale keuringsverslageersop 18 Septemberuitgereik is

Die regter het beklemtoon dat: “Omonderhoude te voer terwyl ’n paneel bewus is dat ’n finale verslagnog uitstaande is,isnadelig vir geaffekteerde kandidate en bringdie doel vandie regulasies in gedrang.” Die hofhet die “stuksgewyse benadering”,waarinsommige kandidate se verslaegereedis en ander s’nnie,asonaanvaarbaar en onregverdigverwerp Al is Phuti tydens sy assessering as “bevoeg” beskou,het die hofbeslis die helewerwingsproseswas prosedureelfoutief en onwettig.Die munisipaliteit se besluit om die posteheradverteerstaan dus.Die hofhet geen beveloor kostegelewer nie; Phuti het niemet kwade trou gehandelnie,maarwou blootsyregte beskerm.

Senior PA official in court

CHARNÉ KEMP

Aseniorofficial of the Patriotic Alliance (PA) in Kimberleyagain appeared in courtona charge of armedrobbery, afterwhichthe case waspostponedto4 Februaryfor aformalbail application.

Shadrack Mocholo (44), PA deputychairpersonofthe Frances BaardExecutiveCouncil, is suspectedofbeinginvolved in an armedrobbery at aShopritestore in thecentral business district

On 28 January, hislegal representative, Marcus Mafaro,informedMagistrateBenjamin

‘‘Staff members were threatenedand assaulted duringthe robbery. Onemalestaff member sustainedagunshot wound to his lefthand. A substantial amountofmoney wasstolen from the premises,’’said policespokespersonWO Molefi Shemane

On 25 January, the PA’s Frances BaardRegional ExecutiveCommitteeannouncedthe precautionarysuspension of Mocholo following his arrest.Regional chairpersonLezelle Jackson emphasised the suspension is ameasure to allowdue processtotakeits course and does not constituteadetermination of guilt ‘‘Thesuspension will remain in effectpending

Winning dressedf

ThreeFashion Worldcustomers have each wonR100 000cashin the retailer'slatestnationwide Scratchand Win Competition, with winnershailing from Kimberley, Thaba Nchu and Middelburg.

Fashion Worldisrenowned not onlyfor specialising in affordable,on-trend clothing and footwear forwomen and children, butalso forits regular promotionalcampaignsand majorscratch card competitions. The competition ranfrom 19 November to 24 December withthe three in-storewinners announced on 15 January

Thismarks the first time a R100 000 winner hasemerged from Kimberley. Philiswa Jack said she felt enormously privilegedtobeamongst the winners. When she received her prizeonSaturday31January, she explainedthatwith her daughter having just graduated in Library and Information Sciencefromthe Universityof the Western Cape (UWC), the moneywouldprove invaluable in helping her progressfurther The other winnersare Nthabiseng Jane Mokhele-Chabeli from Thaba Nchu and Nomalaka Evelyn Nkosi from Middelburg. To participate, customers needed to spend R300 or more in-store; theyreceivedascratch

7FEBRUARY

Themonthly Market forCharity, with aValentine’sDay theme,takes place at theMcGregor Museum in Atlas Street,Herlear, Kimberley,from 09:00to14:00.A back to school drivealsotakes place. Donations of school clothes,shoes, stationery, school bags,and morewillbegiven to those who cannot affordit. Dial 084 3957297or079 981 1240

8FEBRUARY

TheUniversal RugbyFootball Club (RFC)invites allplayers, oldboys, families of fallen heroes, sponsors, supporters, departments and communitymembers to join in a Thanksgiving church service. This year,Universal celebrates its 140th year.The servicestarts at 11:00 at theTDChurch at 2Dobbin Street in NewPark,Kimberley

13 FEBRUARY

Enjoyamovie evening in thegarden of theHelen Bishop Home in Kimberley.Bringa chair or blanket, and apicnic basket,and watch Love Story withAli MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal. Atuck shopwillbeopen Entrance costs R10 per person, as well as atoiletryitemfor theresidents of this orthopaedic aftercare homewhere morethan 60 children withspecial needs andprofound disabilities arehoused. Themovie starts at 18:45 for19:00.

14 FEBRUARIE

Rocco de Villiers tree tydens’n swartdas-geleentheid by Victory

Christian-Peter Hiemstra’s(15) playing of the piano has been praised forits“wondrous sound,”“daring personality,”and“moving finesseand passion”.Join theKimberley AcademyofMusic on 15 February at the Staats PrimarySchool whenheperforms worksbyBach,Beethoven, Schumann,Bartókand Liszt PHOTO:christianpeterhiemstra.com

Towers in Bloemhof op.Asdeel van dié Valentynsaand in 'n romantiese en eleganteatmosfeer word 'n driegangmaaltydbedien.Bespreek kaartjies op quicket.co.za

15 FEBRUARY

Christian-Peter Hiemstra(15), a highlytalentedemerging pianist who has already garnered international recognition, performs at the Staats PrimarySchool in Kimberley His parentswereborninSouth Africa, and he is studying music at in Switzerland. Theconcert is presentedbythe Kimberley Academy of Music (KAM). It starts at 18:00for 18:30.Purchasetickets at R150 per adultand R50 per learneronquicket.co.za or at the door

18 TO 21 MARCH

TheLoveDahlias Festival takes

placeinDouglas. It is four days of blooms, workshops, and signaturedinner experiences. WritetoMareliVisser at sales@lovedahlias.comorvisit lovedahlias.com.

ASSISTANCE NEEDED

Do youhavea fewhoursa week to spare? Wouldyou like to assist individualswith disabilities? TheHelen Bishop Orthopaedic AftercareHome is looking for kind peopletodonatesome of their time to assist withfeeding, othercaretasksand interacting withthe residents of thehome If youare interestedcallSusan Matroos(social worker)on 053831 2447

Stuur inskrywingsvir plasing die dagboek na helena.barnard@ novusmedia.co.za. Inligting word gratis geplaas

Bak “effens koeler”aselders in somerson

Die hittegolf watoor ’n groot deelvan die Noord-Kaap heers,isgeensins aan die verbygaan nie.Volgens die voorspelling vanverskeie weerdienstegaan die minimumtemperature vir dieweek in Kimberley bo 20°C bly,terwyl die maksimum daagliksbo36°Cgaan draai.Soosverwagkan word,gaan Noord-Kapenaarsindie Upington-omgewing met maksimum temperature vantot 40°C vir lief moet neem,terwyl dit snags“afkoel” na ongeveer 25°C.HoewelKuruman se maksimum temperature rondom 33°Cdraai,behoort dit snagstot ongeveer 20°C af te koel.In die Springbok-omgewing (foto) word effenskoelertemperaturevoorspel,met dagtemperaturerondom 30°C,terwyl nagtetot gemiddeld17°C behoort af te koel.By Port Nolloth aan die Noord-Kaapse kuslyn behoort dit bewolk en soms mistig te wees,met minimumenmaksimum temperature vangemiddeld16°Cen20°C. FOTO:Helena Barnard

Pakdie nuwejaar eers werklikinFebruarie aan

So vinnig soos die“tap” van ’n bankkaart is dieeerstemaand van2026 verby. Januarie wasgeensins ’n vlugvoetigemaand nie,want vloede,droogte, bek-en-klouseer, en verlede jaar se laasteuitgawes, bekommernisse en onafgehandelde lysiesissaamdeurhierdie eerstehittigemaand geabba

Boonop,vir diegene wat(onrealistiese) nuwejaarsvoornemens beoefen,isJanuarie die maak-of-breekmaand waarin jy gougenoeg agterkom dat’njakkals (ofjyself)wel vanhare kanverander, maar nie vanstrekenie Of dat’nboompie (ofgewoonte) niealdag so maklikveranderwordnie

Heel dramaties en gepasworddie eerste aand vanFebruarie met ’n sogenaamde Sneeumaan ingelei(soos ’n mens kanvermoed het dié naam in dienoordelikehalfrondtot stand gekom).

Metdie hittegolf watonverpoosoor ’n groot deel vandie Noord-Kaapvoortduur,kan ons die Sneeumaanindié gewesteeerder die Smeltmaan noem

Omdat ons in Januarie nogtegeneigwas om agtertoe te kyk, kanons in Februarie sekuur vorentoe na dieonbekende op die horisonmik

Volgens numerologie –vir diegene wathulle weldaaraan wilsteur –dui die jaartal 2026 op

sreg is,bring

nuwe begin,leierskap,vernuwingendie neem vandapper, beslissende optrede.

In die Chinesediereriem is dit die jaar van die Vuurperd, en dit simboliseerspoed, passie, onafhanklikheid en die behoefte om nuwe geleenthede,projekteensosiale verbindings met motiveringenkreatiwiteit te omarm.

Om Februarie se deugde verder te besing,is dié maand boonop baie netjies op die kalender uiteengesit,met presies vier daevir elk vandie sewe weeksdae

Volgens’nartikel watindie NewYorkTimes verskyn het,isFebruarie die bestemaand om met voornemensvorendagtekom

Studies dui aandat Januarie te veel druk bevat, terwyl die waas vandie feestydnog oor jouhang.

Boonop dui die studies aandat menseJanuarieeintlik as ’n tydperkgebruik om asem te skep omdat die jaareind-malheid ’n mens se psigein die veg-of-vlug-toestandplaas

“Our primitivenervous systems don’t know the difference betweenencountering abearin the woodsand feelingthe stress of toomuch family time,” skryfene RenéeFishman hieroor in My MeadowReport.

Januarie se bushet vertrek, maar Februarie s’nstaan nogbydie halte.

Laat onsopklim en die roetevan 2026 met ’n oopenkalme gemoed aanpak

hy groot verskil mee

oorkantmysit hethywerklikgeenkansgehad nie.Allesloopnet verkeerd.Omdie waarheid te sê,allesis’nramp.

Sy eie ouerhuis is ’n skande vir die naam van ouers, sy studie word lamgelêdeur uitdagings, sy pleegouerssterf toehyglo hy krykoers.En ek kannie en magnie eens begin om die reste vertel nie

Ek besef’nmens krydikwels met mensete doen watdie wêreld die skuld vir alles wilgee Natuurlik is daar mensewat self bydratot hul eiekonteks.Daarismos daardie mensewat die skuld na allesenalmal verplaasbehalwe na hulleself

Hy is nie so nie.Dit is nie waar sy binnekant

in wag

lselfoon of na hule-pos oodskapsyopwagting aarwordinbaiegevalle delik geantwoord.Dit is nie ndig verkeerd nie; dit is die nons nouleef. eraaksoms moeg en oornaldie inligtingwat hul .Daarismin wegkomkans kitskommunikasie-era. on en skootrekenaargaan .Mensemoetjou enige handekan kry, anders ak jy verwarring en wanpaar mensehet vertel hoe vakansie gerushet deur on en skootrekenaarweg fsomin as moontlik tyd edeur te bring. nlik meen ek mensemoet diegrens is,maardit is ig nie altyd die gevalnie pe vanenige aard komop dbyjou uit.Dit is nie altyd gesond nie indelik is ditook weer ’n an balans –iets watso belangrikis, maarsomoeilik is om te handhaaf.

is nie.

Sy binnekant vrahulp om ’n ander rede.Hy wilhoorhoe hy meer kanbeteken vir ander menseterwyldit so sleg gaanmet hom Hy het my niekom sien om sy lewetehelp regmaaknie; hy aanvaaramper sy lewenspadsal so skeefbly loop Maar hy soek ’n manier om ander mensete bereik,naanderuit te reik en ’n verskilinander se lewemee te bring.

Hy is so opreg. So eerlik.Myantwoordiseenvoudig, hy moet netsoaanhou, sy hart is reg. Hy maak reeds’nverskil. Hy fokusnie op homself nie. Hy sien nogdie nood om hom.

Kameeldoring

Helderstemmeroep

CHARNÉ KEMP

“All of life is acontinuous stateof wonder interrupted by bedtime andlight snacks.” –Joyce Rachelle

Die dekselsekas in die kombuis Daar is eetgoeddaarbinne watdie luste in joubinnestewek.Jou met ’n stem begogelenroep. Jounaam, jouvan, jougeboortedatum

Die kasensyinhoud soek jou nou. Nielater nie.

Hy bied ookdie nodige verskonings.O,jymoetbenerek;jy moet die kamerverlaatbesoek; jy moet gaankyk watbuiteaangaan; enigiets,solank jy verbydie kas moet loop

Sodrajynader kom, is dit asof die deurevanself met volle oorgawe oopgaan, jouverwelkom en betoweringsoos’nnet oorjou gooi.

Jouarmsreik onwillekeurig uit, jouhande tas gebiedend rond, jou oë raak verstar op die lekkertjies, die tjippies,die koekies

Alles.Alles watlekker is en wat vraomverorberteword. Is dit nie

so datdit binnekort verval en jy dit maar moet opeetnie? Moet ooknie vergeetvan Meneer die Yskasnie.Hyisnet so gebiedend om oopgemaakenvan kos verlos te word Hy wilgewig afskud, jy kandit maar optel. Jy doen moes oefeningtjies elke oggend, dannie? Daardie spieël is só eerlik –net soos ’n vetgevrete politikus met drillende wangeen’n speknek Jy skandeer die inhoud soos ’n speurder,verby die tamaties en blikkeboontjies.Jystoot dit byna veragtelik eenkanttoe,beur na die stoute hoekie met verborge sjokolade of ’n vergetepakkieskyfies Wees egtergerus Peuselhappies gaan oordie oorgang vanchaos na rus. Dit is ’n klein,private rebellie teen die struktuur vanetenstyeen werksure. Die gesteeldeoomblikke bied trooswat ’n formele aandete eenvoudignie kanewenaar nie. Jy soek eintlik net’nklein bietjie geluksaligheid in onswilde wêreld, dannie?

Volgehoue ywer stuur vordering

HELENABARNARD

Met’nmerkwaardigetoename van 40,5% is dieHoërskoolHomevale in Kimberleydie skoolindie Noord-Kaapwat die grootsteverbetering in diematriekuitslae van 2025 getoon het.

Vanaf21,1% in 2023, na 46,2% in 2024, na ’n slaagsyfer van86,7% watdeur die matrikulantevan verledejaarbehaalis, het ’n beduidende ommeswaaiinakademiese prestasie by dié skoolwat die Homevale-gemeenskapsedertdie 1960’sbedien, plaasgevind.

Metdie powere slaagsyfervan 21,1% nog vars in die geheue,isRaadiya Amienin Julie 2024aswaarnemende hoof aangestel. “Dit was’nuitdagende tydperk, veralwat akademieseprestasie en leerdermoraal betref,” vertel Amien, wat’ngeboreengetoë Homevaler is Omdat sy in dieselfde gemeenskap grootgewordhet,verstaansydie uitdagings, maarook die potensiaal vandie leerders.

“Dit stel my in staat om met empatie, geloofwaardigheid en ’n sterksin vanverantwoordelikheid teenoordie gemeenskap, die skooltelei.”

Sedertdien wasdie fokus op stabilisering vanstelsels,die herstel vanvertroueendie inwerkingstellingvan volhoubareakademieseingrypings

Amien is al 19 jaar in die onderwysberoep waartydens sy uitgebreide ervaring in verskillende fases en rolle binne die onderwysstelsel opgedoen het

Voor in die klaskamer het sy ’n sterk grondslaginkurrikulumlewering, leerderondersteuningenassesseringspraktyke ontwikkel. Metverloop vantyd het sy kennis gemaakmet skoolbestuur,akademiesebeplanning, personeelontwikkeling en inwerkingstellingvan verbeteringstrategieë.

Tussendeur hethaaronderrigvan Engels huistaal en eerste addisionele taal gehelp om metwerklikhede vandie klaskamerin aanrakingtebly

Dwarsdeur haarloopbaanhet sy met leerdersvan uiteenlopende sosio-ekonomieseagtergronde te doen gehad, wat haar begripvan hindernisse vir dié leerders versterk het

“Dit het my geloof in gestruktureerde ondersteuning, konsekwentheidenhoë verwagtinge versterk,” vertel sy Boonop het die lesse watsyoor 19 jaar geleer het,haarleierskapsbenadering

RaadiyaAmien,waarnemende hoof vandie

Hoërskool Homevale FOTO:Helena Barnard

beïnvloedenwas dit instrumenteel in die leidingvan die akademieseommekeerby dieskool

Amiensêegter diedramatieseverbeteringwas nieweens ’n enkeleingrypingnie, maar weens’nveelvuldige, volgehoue strategiewat oortyd ingestel is “’nDoelbewuste verskuiwingindenkwyse wasnet so belangrik–opvoeders asookleerdersisaangemoedig om te glo datverbetering haalbaarwas.Die vorderingoor dieafgelope drie jaar weerspieël konsekwentheid, dissipline en kollektiewe poging,”sê sy

Dieskoolgeboue, in die laat 1960’s gebou, is verouder en benodiginstandhouding. Amiensêterwylveiligheid en funksionaliteit’nvoorkeursaak bly, is die infrastruktuur-uitdagings reedsdeur departementele prosesse gekommunikeerenbly hoop bestaandat departementele ingrypings ditsal aanspreek.

Ongeag beperkte hulpbronne bieddie skoolleerdersgeleenthedeomaan sportsoorte soos sokker,netbal, rugby, krieket, skaakenhokkie deel te neem

“Dit word aangemoedig omdat dit dissipline,spanwerkenleerderbetrokkenheid bevorder.Buitemuurse aktiwiteitespeel ook’nbelangrike rolomleerdersgemotiveerdenmet die skoolomgewing verbind te hou,”sê sy

Amienbedank diedepartementvan basiese onderwys,Phakama-navorsing en ontwikkeling,KagisoShandukaTrust,Itec Kimberleyenverskeie gemeenskapsvennotewat leerderprogramme en welstandsinisiatiewe ondersteun het.

“Selfskleinbydraes –akademieseondersteuning, hulpbronne of aanmoediging–het’nbetekenisvolle verskilindie lewe van ons leerdersgemaak,”sêsy.

Remarkablefeataccomplished

Thedramatic academic reversal at the Homevale High School in Kimberley– from 21,1% in 2023, to 46,2% in 2024, and86,7% in 2025 –isthe result of multi-layered strategies implementedover time

RaadiyaAmien, actingprincipalsince July 2024, said the first step wasrebuildinglearner confidence,particularly afterprevious yearsofpoorresults

“Manylearnershad internalised abelief that successwas unattainable,soakey focuswas changingthatmindset

“Learnersweremotivated through regularone-on-one and groupengagements whereclear expectations were set, andrealistic butchallenginggoals were agreed upon.

”

Keyinterventions included:

■ strengtheningcurriculum managementtoensurefull syllabus coverage;

■ introducingstructured afternoon, weekend,and holiday classes;

■ usinglearner performance data to identify gaps andtarget support;

■ implementingtighter monitoringofattendance,punctuality, andassessment;

■ improvingcommunicationwith parentsand caregivers; and

■ establishinga cultureof accountabilityamongstaff and learners.

Teachers continuously mon-

Localsenabledtoput pentopaper

Residents of Richie canprepare to usethe pentocombatthe high levels of gender-based violence (GBV),unemployment, and social inequalityaffecting the community On Saturday21February

from 09:00 to 16:00, atotal of 36 residents will have the opportunitytogather for the Writeto Rise creativewritingworkshop

Theproject is foundedand led by award-winning, two-time publishedauthor Godwin Taweni, who is alsoa motivational speakerand hails from Richie

unteeringhis skills to help participants turn their memories into poetry, essays,and stories that advocate forchange.

itored progress and provided constructivefeedback, ensuring that learnersunderstood where theywereimprovingand where additionaleffortwas required

“Small achievements were acknowledged and celebratedto reinforcepositivebehaviour and commitment.”

Learnerswereexposed to discussionsabout lifebeyond matric,includingfurther education,training, and employment opportunities

This helpedthem seethe relevance of their hard work and encouraged asense of purpose.

Emotional and moral support from educatorsplayedasignificant role,aslearnersknewthey were supported, believedin, and held accountable.

Over time,this consistent encouragement, combined with structured academic support, fosteredresilience,discipline, andarenewed belief in their own potential, Amien remarked

This wasachieveddespite teachersfacingchallengesincludinglimited resources,large class sizes, and learnersdealingwith difficult socio-economic circumstances

“Despitetheserealities,teachersremain committed, often sacrificingpersonaltime to support learnersacademically and emotionally Their resilience and dedication have been keytothe school's turnaround,”said Amien,

who emphasised the teachers’ professionalism,adaptability, and willingnesstoimplementnew strategies

Many learnersare affected by unemployment, household responsibilities,limited accessto learningresources,and exposure to social challenges.

“Asaschool, we strive to provide astable, structured environmentthatofferslearners consistency, support, and hope, whilstworking collaboratively with parentsand community stakeholders.”

This year’s matriculantsare beingsupportedthrough earlyidentification of academic challenges, consistent monitoring, and regularmotivational engagements

Clearexpectationshavebeen setfromthe startofthe year,and learnersare encouraged to take ownership of their academic journey– notonlytomaintain results,but to build confidence and independence

Over the next twoyears, Homevale’s focusisonstrengtheningacademic foundationsin lowergrades,expandinglearner supportprogrammes,improving disciplineand attendance,and advocatingfor improved infrastructure.

“Our long-term goal is to establish Homevale High School as a consistently performinginstitution that the communitycan be proudof,”Amien concluded

“This is not just an artproject; it is adirectintervention. It uses storytellingasa tool for ourpeople to finallyput into wordsthe things theywitness butoften don’t knowhow to speakout against.Webelieve that when acommunitylearns to writeits ownstory,itgains the powertochangeits future," says Taweni. Theparticipants will include women, youth,and people with disabilities. FormanyinRichie,GBV is a dailyreality that is hard to talk about. This project will teach residents howtouse “words as witness”todocument their experiences

Workingwith She-Art Motion, anon-profitorganisation (NPO)focusingonarts-based empowerment, Taweni is vol-

Notonlywill these“wordsas witness” documentpersonal narratives,but it will alsoamplify silencedvoices regarding social ills.Raw documentation will be polishedintoimpactful pieces “Thegoalistoshowthat everyperson’smemory is a testament to resilience,” says the projectteam. By the end of the programme,these 36 voices will be broughttogether in a printedbook, the Write to Rise anthology,givingthe communityapermanentplatformto be heard. TheNationalArts Council of South Africa (NAC) assisted with essentialfunding. Thoseinterestedinattendingthe workshop cancontact Taweni on WhatsApp on 084 670 1070, or send amessage andfollowhim on Facebook, Instagram, andTikTok.

Volwassenes se

Metblomme in die hare het 'n vrolike piekniek-atmosfeer tydens die VLVKuruman-tak se eerste vergadering virdie jaar geheers.

Die tema vandie byeenkoms op21 Januarie by Boa-fé wasegter ernstig; daar is oorgeestesversteuringbyvolwassenes gesels

Past.Stephan Roets,wat op 18 Januarie by Lewende WoordKuruman aangestelis, het die byeenkoms geopen.

Terinleidingvan diehoofspreker se onderwerp het Roets ondermeerdie volgende puntegenoem:

-Depressieisnie 'n gebrek aangeloof nie.Soms is depressienet moegheid watnie weggaannie.’nLeë gevoel,selfs wanneer alles “reg”lyk. ’n Gebrek aan vreugde,nie omdat jy ondankbaar is nie–maaromdat jousiel uitgeputis.

Depressieisnie altyd ’n dramatiese krisisnie.Jyfunksioneer,maarjyvoelniks. Jy doen alles reg, maarjyvoelnie genoeg nie.Jybid, maardit voel of jouwoorde teen die plafon vassteek -Jesus wasnie emosioneel afgestomp nie.Die Bybelwys ’n Jesuswat diep gevoel het: Hy het gehuil; hartseer en benoud geraak;woede ervaar;verwerpinggevoel. Maar sy emosies het Homnie beheer nie–Hyhet dit bestuur.Hyhet ooknie sy emosies onderdruk nie.Hyhet dit na die Vader geneem -Volwasse geestelikegesondheid sê:Ek ignoreernie my emosies nie,ekbring dit onder Sy heerskappy -Wanneer volwassenes depressie ervaar,weetjyisnie swak omdatjymoeg is nie.Jyismens.Jyhoefnie allesalleen te dranie.Depressiegedyinafsondering. Genesingbegin by eerlikheid. Boonop is Godnie bang vir jouemosies nie. -Die volgende kantot oplossing bydra:

Om te erken: “Ekisnie regnie.” Om hulp te vra–geestelik,emosioneel,soms professioneel.Omjou liggaamteversorg: slaap, rus, gesonde grense. Om nie jou identiteittebou op hoeproduktief jy is nie.Jesus hetgereeld onttrekomalleen te wees.Asdie Seun vanGod rusnodig gehadhet –hoe veel te meer ons?

-Diegene watleeg, swaarofafgemat voel: Jy is nie gebreeknie.Jyisnie minder geesteliknie.Jyisnie alleen nie.Jesus ken emosionele pynenHyverstaaninnerlike worsteling.

Hoofspreker TheresaPotgieter is 'n holistiese geloofsgegronde afrigter en emosionele geneser. Sy het‘nlys van11 geestesversteuringofpsigiatrieseafwykingsgenoem, en beklemtoondat dit nie 'n skande is om professionele hulp te kry nie

Geestesversteurings watPotgieter genoem het, en watvolwassenes kan ondervind,is:

-Gemoedsversteuring, soos depressie

en bipolêre depressie.

-Angsversteuring, insluitend paniek en 'n verskeidenheid fobies

-Obsessief-kompulsieweversteuring, opgaar, haaruittrekstoornis

-Trauma- en stresverwanteversteuring, insluitend post-traumatiesestresversteuring(PTSD).

-Psigotieseversteuring, insluitend verlies aankontakmet die werklikheid; skisofrenie; en psigotieseversteuring.

-Persoonlikheidsversteuring, insluitend narsisme

-Eetversteuring, soos anorexia nervosa, bulimianervosa en "binge"-eetversteuring.

-Middelmisbruik of verslawingversteuring, soos alkoholisme,dwelmverslawingenmedikasie-afhanklikheid.

-Neuro-ontwikkelingsversteuring, insluitend outisme,ADHD en leergestremdheid

-Slaapversteurings,soosinsomnia, narkolepsie en slaap-apnee.

Safe spacecreated with programme

Launchedin2018, Ambassadors forGood is Anglo American’sglobal skills-based volunteeringprogramme fundedbythe Anglo American Foundation,with the purpose of transformingemployee expertiseintocommunity impact

The“Caring forthe Boy Child”campaignwas initiated through the Ambassadors for Good programme in partnership with TherapistonWheels – amobile wellnessorganisation providingfreemental health services in the Northern Cape Thecampaignreflects the impactful work undertaken by Anglo American’svolunteers within host communities

It is structured through a five-weekprogramme forboys in Gr.4 to Gr.7 at the Assmang PrimarySchoolinPostmasburg

Theinitiativewas designed to raiseawareness about mental health,reduce stigma and equip young learners with practical tools to manage emotions, build resilience and develop positivecoping strategies.Also, it wasdesigned to helplearnersstrengthen their emotional well-beingand navigate life’schallengeswith confidence

Thethemedworkshops facilitatedbythe Ambassadors

Boys being supported withtoiletry packsduring theworkshops. PHOTO:Supplied

forGood volunteersincollaboration with the Therapiston Wheels team, createdasafe space forthe boys to be vulnerable and receiveguidance

“Wesee this as something that really shows ourpurpose: to reimagineminingtoimprovepeople'slives,” explains Jessicah Seekoei.

Seekoeiisthe social performance specialistatKumba Iron Oreand Ambassadorfor Good volunteer

“Itisimportanttocreate safe spaces in schools that will encourageyoung people to feel comfortableenough to express themselves aboutthe many challengestheyencounter.

“Wehopethis campaign had ameaningful impact on the lives of the learnersand will foster resilience within them that will allowthem to thrive,” Seekoeisays.

REGSKENNISGEWINGS &TENDERS

MOTHIBIBOTTLE STORE

NOTICEOFINTENTION TO APPLY IN TERMS

OFSECTION 96 OF THE ACT FO RA

LICENCENorthernCape

Gambling and Liquor Act,Act 6of 2024

FRUIT AND VEG CITY KIMBERLEY

Notice of intention to apply in terms of Section 96 of the Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Act , Act no 6of2024 Grocer

Wine 1. Municipality: Sol Plaatje (Kimberley)

2. Full names, street and postaladdress of applicant and identity no, or registration no: Fruit and Veg City Kimberley reg 2002/005341/23 address of registered office 48 New Main Road

3.Kind

4. Kind of liquor to be sold: Table Wines

5. Name under which business conducted and full address: Fruit and Veg City Erf no 33933 shop 95 Diamond Pavillion Mall Oliver road Monument Heights Kimberley

6. Permission to sell extra items

Advertisers detail: Apollo Liquor Consultants Sell 071 492 9717 apolloliquors@gmail.com

Noticeishereby given that it is the intentionto lodge the abovementioned application, particulars of whichappear hereunder, with the NorthernCape Gambling and Liquor Board

1. Municipality: GA SEGO NYA NA MUNICIPALITY

2. Full name, street and postal address of applicant: NOAH TEBOGO

MOSINKI 3. Kind of license appliedfor:

BOTTLE STORE LIQUOR LICENSE 4. Kind ofliquor to be sold:ALL KINDS OF LIQUOR;

5. Nameunder which business is to be conductedand full address ofpremises:

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Email: mampeelias@gmail.com

6. Extraitemsto be sold (section4(5)(a)and (b)) SOFT DRINKS&SNACKS &CIGARETTES

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY IN TERMS OFSECTION 96 OF THE ACT FOR A LICENCE NorthernCape Gambling and Liquor Act,Act 6of 2024 Noticeishereby given that it is the intentionto lodge the above ment ion e d application, particulars of which appearhereunder, with the NorthernCape Gambling and Liquor Board.

1. Municipality: SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY

2. Full name, streetand postal address of applicant: TEKLE HAISH HAILESELASSIE

3. Kind oflicenseapplied for: NIGHT CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE

4. Kind ofliquor to be sold: ALL KINDS OF

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GAMBLING &LIQUOR ACT, ACTNO6OF 2024

Notice is hereby given that it is the intention to lodge the ab oveme nti oned application, particulars of which appear hereunder, withthe Northern Cape Gambling &Liquor Board

1. Mu ni cip ality: RichtersveldMunicipality

2. Full name, streetand postaladdress of a pp l i cant: RKS Investments (PTY) LTDP OBOX 9PortNollorth 8280

3. Kind of licenceapplied for:Night Club 4. Kind of liquor to be sold:All Kinds Of Liquor

5.Nameunder which business is to be conductedand full address of premises:

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6. Extraitemstobesold: Soft Drinks, Snacks, Water,etc Place: PortNollorth Date.02 February2026

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Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the DeedsRegistries Act, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issueofa certified copy of Deed of TransferNumber T150/1965 passed by Municipality of Kuruman to LizzyAndrewsin respect of certain Erf 1454 Kuruman, Situate in the Kuruman Township Extension 11, Ga-Sego nyana Municipality, Division Kuruman, Province of the Northern Cape,inextent 496(four hundredand ninety six)square metres whichhas beenlost or destroyed All interested persons having objection to the issueofsuch copy are hereby required to lodge the sameinwriting with the Registrar of Deeds Northern Cape at

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in respect of ERF23000, KIMBERLEY SITUATE IN THESOL

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MOLATEDI Identi ty Number: 731215064808

9Unmarried in respectofcertain ERF4466IKHUTSENG SITUATED IN THE MA GA REN G MUNICIPALITYDISTRICT KIMBERLEY,PROVINCE OF NORTHERN CAPE which hasbeenlost or destroyed.

Allinterested persons having objection to the issueofsuchcopy are hereby required to lodge thesameinwriting with theRegistrar of Deedat NorthernCape, situated at 10th Floor, NewPublic Building, Corner Stead and Knight St reet s, KIMBERLEY,within 2 (two) weeks from the date of publication of this notice Dated at JanKempdorp this 27 day of January2025 APPLICANT

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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 cert if ied co py of Certificate of Ownership Number TE916/1996 passed by MUNICIPALITY OF THECITYKIMBERLEY in favour of GERT WILLEMSE,Identity number 5709075179011, unmarriedinrespect of certain: ERF12456 GALESHEWE SITUATE IN THESOL PLAATJEMUNICIPALITY

T819/1986 VERLORE OF VERNIETIGDE TITELBEWYS Hierby word kennisgegee dat kragtens die bepalings van Regulasies68van die Registrasie van Aktes Wet 1937, ditdie voorneme is om aansoek te doen om die uitreiking van 'n gesertifiseerde afskrifvan Transportakte Nommer.T819/1986 gepasseer deurANDRIES JACOBUSMULLERinsy ho edanigheid as Adjunk-Balju van die Ho oggeregs hof van Sui d-A fri ka (Noord-KaapseAfdeling) ten gunstevan FREDERIK ANTONIE VANSTADEN (Identiteitsnommer 390925 5079 00 8) en JACOBA WILHELMINA VAN STADE N (Identiteitsnommer 411007 0045 00 3) aansien van sekere ERF 122DANIëLSKUIL, GELEë in die MUNISIPALITEIT VAN DAN IE LSKUIL, AFDELING VANBARKLY WES, wat verloregeraak hetofvernietig is Alle belanghebbendeswat teendie uitreiking van sodanige afskrif beswaar het, word hierby versoek om dit skriftelik in te dien by die Registrateurvan Aktes:Noord Kaap te Kimberley binnetwee weke vanaf datumvan publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing. GedateerteKURUMANop hede die 5de dag van FEBRUARIE 2026

Aansoeker: Chanine Mar ee, Duvenhage &Van Der Merwe Inc Adres:52B Beare Straat, Kuruman,8460 E-pos adres: chanine@dvdmprok.co.za

Kontaknommer: 053030 0094/5

In terms of Section 29 of the Administration of Estates Act66of1965 noticeishereby givento allpersons having claims against theestate specified below to lodge such claimswith the executor withinsuch period of 30 days from the date of the latest publication of the notice as maybespecified therein, further thatall claims which would be capableof proof in case of the insolvency of the estate maybe lodgedunder subsection (1)ofthe Act. Should no objection thereto be lodgedwith the Master's concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordancewith the accounts.EstateNo.: 002835/2025

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MelissaduPlessis of the Kimberley Harriers Running Club duringthe MeerkatMarathon,presented by Kimberley Road Runnerson31January from Vermeulens next to the N12.She wasone of 78 club members of KimberleyHarriers takingpart in the race.Following herare twoathletes of the Teemaneng Running Club.Teemanengwillbehosting its sixth edition of the Phakamile Mabija Human Rights Half Marathon on 21 March, taking placefromthe Kimberley Boys’High School PHOTO: Facebook

Clubstaking it in theirstride

TheKimberley Harriers Running Club hasbeenvoted Club of theYearfor 2025, and alsoreceived theaccolade as Most VotedClub of theYearat theannual awards ceremony hosted by AthleticsGriqualandWest(AGW).

Furthermore, the club’s Melissa du Plessiswas announced as the best female road runner at the eventon23January. Earlier, Du Plessiswas announced as the club’s Sportswomanof the Year Theclub thanksevery memberfor unwavering support, commitment, and dedication.

Diary

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“Theseachievements are trulyateameffort, and the awards arewelldeserved,”the club stated On 7March,Kimberley Harrierswillpresent its56th Diamond Marathon, taking place from St Patrick's CBCin Du ToitspanRoad. This race is one of the largestmarathons in the Northern Cape and the secondoldestinSouth Africa. It firsttookplace in 1970 Athletescan enter for the marathon, halfmarathon, or 10km event. It is aqualifier race for theTwo Oceans and Comrades.Enter on quicket.co za –the closingdatefor online entries is 28 Februaryat23:00.

Heat no obstaclefor bowlschampions

DRIAAN VANNIEKERK

Kimberleywelcomedfourqualifiersfrom across the district this past weekend as teams competed for tophonoursinthe Northern Cape Bowls(NCB)Fours Championships

Playersfaced extreme conditions as theongoing heatwave across the country pushed localtemperaturesintothe high 30s,with readings reaching 40°C at times. Sectionalplaytookplace on Saturday 31 January, with the men's fourscompeting at BeaconsfieldParkwhilstthe women's teams battleditout at the SolPlaatje BowlingClub

Despitethe challengingheat, the standard of bowlsremainedexceptionallyhigh throughoutthe day.

Action resumedearly on Sunday morningatSol Plaatje with the semifinals

In the men's competition, CP Mathewsonand histeamcontinuedtheir dominant run, cruisingcomfortablythrough their semifinalencounter. In the other semifinal, Upington's Le Roux Fourie and hisside alsoprogressedwith relativeease, settinguparepeatoflastyear's final.

The finalprovedtenseand competitive throughout. Team Mathewson maintained anarrowadvantage formostofthe contest andshifted gearsinthe closingends to secure victory, turningthe tables afterlast year's defeat to the same opponents

CP,David Paulse, Scotty Elliot and Kieran KellyofBeaconsfieldParkwere crownedthe 2026 NCB Fourschampions Le Roux,with Wessel Fourie,Werner Matheeand MichaelSiepker from Uping-

Thewomen’s fours winners areLouiseOosthuizen (left),Lorraine Kriek,Sue-Monique le Roux and SusanleRoux. PHOTOS: Supplied

ton, canneverthelessbeproud of another excellentcampaign, reachingthe finalfor the second consecutiveyear. Thirdplace wassecured by MarcoGeel, Driaan vanNiekerk, GerritGagiano and JP Marais from Beaconsfield Park,whilst AdriaanduPlessis,GregBowles,Neville Ridgardand Ananias Mohale of Kimberley Town finishedfourth.

Thewomen's semifinals also delivered grippingencounters.Annelie Mathewson's team staged an impressive comeback aftertrailingearly to secure their placeinthe final. SusanleRoux'sside likewise progressed after acloselycontested semifinal.

The finallived up to expectations, with scores remainingtight throughout Annelie's team enteredasdefending champions andrecentquadrangular fourswinners, butSusan, with teammates Sue-Monique Le Roux,LorraineKriel andLouiseOosthuizen of Ammosal,were undeterred, producingexcellentbowls under pressure They eventually edged

the contestinathrilling finish,claiming victorywith 16 –13.

Annelie,Renévan Niekerk, Helena Janseand ChereseLabuschagne from Beaconsfield Park hadtosettle forsecond place butcan takepride in another strong season of performances.

Thirdplace went to Marietjie vanden Berg,LiezelKock, Corné vander Walt and ElmarieBredenkampfromVan der Kloof, whilstAdi Koekemoer,Charmaine Roelofse,Lizette de Reuckand CarlaEllis from Beaconsfield Park finishedfourth. TheNCB presidentBraam vander Westhuizen thanked everyone who contributed to making the weekendasuccess, includingboth hostclubs and the NCB executive. He expressedappreciation to the largenumberofspectators who attended, notingtheir supportcreated an exciting atmospherearound the greens Thebowls communityextendedits best wishes to CP,who will representthe region at the BowlsSouth Africa Open Masters next weekendatWingatePark.

SKUTSONTMOETHUL‘TIER’GEDURENDEUITDAGING OP NUWEBAAN

Hennie Viljoen is as die eerste“TierkopMyl se Tier”- die bestelangafstandskut -tydens die onlangse en eersteTierkop-skietdag aangewys

Dié ghong-uitdaging is op dieskietbaan van SarelenMar-LouiseduPlessis op dieplaas Tierkopaangebied waar skutshul korrelvernuf oor afstande van200m tot1607mkon uittoets

Viljoen en sy spanmaat,Japie Moller(Team Titan),was die bestespanindie jaggeweer én langafstand-afdeling, sowelasdie beste

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“uiterslangafstand”-span. Mollerisook as die besteskutmet ’n jaggeweer aangewys

TJ Snyman en sy spanmaat,WillemVisser (Willehonde)het ’n tweedeplekindie jaggeweerspankompetisie behaal

Snyman wastydens’ngelukkige trekking ook die wennervan ’n gratis midweek-of naweekwegbreek in een vanATKV-Buffelspoort se nuut opgegradeerde vierbed rondawels.HettieKrüger, vise-voorsitter vanATKV-takKalahari hetdie prys aan hom oorhandig.

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SarelenDolfduPlessis,by een vandie bane tydensdie Tierkop-skietdag. FOTO:Verskaf

TheUniversal RugbyFootballClub(RFC) invites all players, oldboys, families of fallen heroes,sponsors supporters, departmentsand communitymembers to join in aspecial Thanksgiving church service. This year,Universal celebrates its 140th year.Itisamong the country’soldest rugbyclubs.The servicecommences at 11:00 at the TD Church at 2Dobbin Street in New Park, Kimberley

17 FEBRUARY

Kimberley HarriersRunningClubpresents aValentine’s Dayfun run or walk of 4km in support of the Kimberley SPCA. It commences at 17:30 at theDiamantveld High School. Wear something red, pink, or white, and support theevent by donating dog or catfood, blankets, and cash donations. Visitthe club on Facebook formore information.

28 FEBRUARIE

Die Upington-WesMarathon vind om 05:30 plaas waartydens deelnemers hulle vir die marathon, halfmarathon, 10km of 5km-afstandkan inskryf Dit is ’n kwalifiseringsgeleentheid virdie TwoOceans en Comrades marathon. Belangstellendskan hulle aanlyn inskryfopentryninja.com. Skakel 082622 7109 vir meer inligting.

NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FORTHE PROSPECTING RIGHT APPLICATIONFOR ZINC ORE, LEAD,NICKELORE,COBALT, IRON ORE,MANGANESE ORE, VANADIUM ORE, LITHIUM ORE, TUNGSTEN ORE, RARE EARTHSAND FLUORSPANINRESPECT OF PORTIONS 4, 9,11,AND 12 OF FARM KLEINBEGIN418 WITHIN THEDISTRICTOFZFMGCAWU,NORTHENCAPE PROVINCE. DMPR REFERENCE NO: NC 30/5/1/1/2/ 14615 PR

Noticeishereby given in theintent to conduct Environmental Authorizationprocess foranapplicationofa prospectingright forzincore,lead, nickel ore, cobalt, ironore,manganese ore, vanadium ore, lithiumore,tungsten ore, rare earthsand uorspan forMatlotlo Minerals(Pty) Ltdinterms of National Environmental Management ActNEMA(Act107 of 1998) as amended, and theEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Regulations, 2014. Noticationisherebygiven to allInterested and Affected Parties (I&APs)interms of Section39to44ofGNR 982 (asamended).The EIAprocess wouldbeundertaken in termsofthese guidelines and to be submittedtothe CompetentAuthority Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)

PROPOSEDSITELOCATION. The prospectingright is located approximately 65.05 km Southeast of Upington Town and is 27.78 km west of Groblershoop, accessiblevia KleinbeginRoad fromN10 to theproject

Noticeishereby given that thenewspaper advertisement published on 29 January2026 contained incorrect public participationdates. The correct dates areprovided below:

PUBLICMEETING: Public meetingwillbeheldtofacilitate discussions on theDraft Scoping Reporttoobtaincommentsand inputs from theInterestedand Affected Parties (I&APs),thereforeyou arerequested to register your names as I&AP th within 15 days, thus,on/before 13 February2026.You arefurther requested to submit your commentswithin 30 daysfromthe datethisnoticewas published. Take notethat your commentsmust be submittedonorbefore the th28 ofFebruary2026 to thedetails below:

Consultant : VahlengweMiningAdvisoryandConsulting

Contactperson: Sunday Mabaso

Postal address: 238 VosterAve, GlenvistaExtension 3, JohannesburgSouth, 2190

Contact: +2711432 0062 /+27 74 569 7312 E-mail :info@vahlengweadvisory.co.za

MATLOTLO MINERAL (PTY) LTD KENNISGEWINGVAN OMGEWINGSIMPAKASSESSERINGSPROSES UITNODIGING OM AS 'N BELANGHEBBENDE EN GEAFFEKTEERDE PARTY TE REGISTREER EN KOMMENTAAR TE LEWER OP DIEKONSEP-OMVANGSVERSLAG KENNISGEWINGVAN OMGEWINGSMAGTIGING VIRDIE PROSPEKTEERREG-AANSOEKVIR SINKERTS, LOOD, NIKKELERTS, KOBALT, YSTERERTS, MANGAANERTS, VANADIUMERTS, LITIUMERTS, WOLFRAMERTS, SELDSAMEAARDES EN FLUORSPAN METBETREKKING TOTGEDEELTES 4, 9, 11 EN 12 VANPLAAS KLEINBEGIN 418 BINNE DIEDISTRIKVAN ZF MGCAWU, NOORD-KAAP PROVINSIE. DMPR VERWYSINGSNR: NC 30/5/1/1/2/14615 PR Kennis wordhiermee gegee vandie voorneme om dieOmgewingsmagtigingsproses vir'naansoek om 'n prospekteerreguit te voer.virsinkerts, lood, nikkelerts, kobalt, ystererts, mangaanerts, vanadiumerts, litiumerts, wolframerts, seldsame aardmetale en uorspanvir Matlotlo Minerals (Edms)Bpk ingevolge dieNasionale Omgewingsbestuurswet- NEMA(Wet107 van1998) soos gewysig, en dieRegulasiesvir Omgewingsimpakbepaling (OIB), 2014. Kennisgewing wordhiermee gegee aan alle Belanghebbende en Geaffekteerde Partye (B&GP's) ingevolgeArtikel39tot 44 vanGNR 982 (soos gewysig).Die OIB-proses salonderneem wordingevolge hierdieriglyne en moet voorgelêwordaan dieBevoegde OwerheidseDepartement vanMineraleenPetroleumbronne (DMPR)

DIEBOSTAANDEAKTIWITEITEVEROORSAAK: Aktiwiteit 19 van GN R984 (soos gewysig): Dieverwyderingenwegdoening van'nmineraal,wat toestemming vereis ingevolge artikel20van dieWet op dieOntwikkeling vanMineraleenPetroleumhulpbronne, sowel as enige ander toepaslikeaktiwiteit soos vervatinhierdie Lyskennisgewing, in Lyskennisgewing 1van 2014 of Lyskennisgewing 3van 2014, wat vereis wordomdie toestemming uitteoefen.

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Dieprospekteerregisongeveer 65.05 km suidoos vanUpington Town geleë en 27.78 km wes vanGroblershoop, toeganklikvia Kleinbeginweg vanaf N10 na dieprojek. Hiermee wordkennisgegee dat diekoerantadvertensie wat op 29 Februarie 2026 gepubliseer is,verkeerde openbare publikasiedatums bevat het Diekorrekte datums wordhieronder verskaf; OPENBAREVERGADERING: 'n Openbarevergaderingsal gehou wordombesprekings oor dieKonsep-Omvangverslag te fasiliteer om kommentaar en insette vandie Belanghebbende en Geaffekteerde Partye (B&GP's) te bekom. Daarom worduversoek om uname as B&GP binne 15 dae te registreer,dus voor/op 13 Februarie 2026.U wordverder versoek om ukommentaar binne 30 dae vanaf diedatum waarop hierdiekennisgewing gepubliseer is,intedien. Let daarop dat ukommentaar op of voor die 28Februarie2026 na diebesonderhede hieronder:

Konsultant :Vahlengwe Mining advisoryand consulting Kontakpersoon :Sunday Mabaso Posadres: 238 VosterAve,Glenvista ,JohannesburgSouth, 2058 Kontak :+27 11 432 0062 E-pos :info@vahlengweadvisory.co.za