NoordkaapBulletin E-publikasie - 16 Oktober 2025

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‘Barney’

se vroue distansieer hulself van hom

‘Rolmodel’ vra respek

CHARNÉ KEMP

Die verhoor van die vermeende Hollanders-bendeleier George Peters, ook bekend as Barney, en 15 ander gaan met horte en stote in die hooggeregshof in Kimberley voort. Hulle staar altesaam 117 aanklagte van onder meer moord, poging tot moord, geldwassery en bedrog in die gesig.

Peters het verlede week 'n brief van 18 bladsye aan die hof laat voorlees waarin hy homself as “onskuldig” en ’n “Godvresende man” beskryf, asook 'n man wat sy kinders “leer om die regte ding te doen”. Hy is glo ’n rolmodel en het geen tatoeëermerke nie, en vereenselwig hom nie met die nommers (bendes) nie. Peters het sy simpatie getuig teenoor die naasbestaandes van die slago ers van sy beweerde dade.

Die verhoor is Maandag 13 Oktober vertraag weens ’n regsgeleerde se ongesteldheid.

Peters het in sy brief aangevoer sy kinders (waarvan hy glo meer as 30 het) is deur die inhegtenisname en aanhouding “verneder”.

Hy het een van sy voormalige vroue van ontrouheid met ’n polisieman beskuldig, en die aanklagte teen hom daaraan toegeskryf.

Dit blyk dat vyf van sy vroue wat saam met hom aangekla word, nie meer met hom verbind wil word nie. Joernaliste is aangesê om nie meer na hulle as sy vroue te verwys nie. Hulle het ook die tatoeëermerke “Barney’s Property” op hul gesigte met grimering verbloem.

Peters het die hof versoek dat die vroue en

ander medebeskuldigdes hom moet “respekteer” en dat hy nie saam met sommige van die gevangenis na die hof vervoer wil word nie.

Sy mede-aangeklaagdes is Britney Arends, Stephanie Mcanda, Simone Rose, Chinaaz Mentoor, Abagail van Wyk, Chane Adams (die enigste wat nog as sy vrou assosieer), Micheal Peters, Clive Peters, Deon May, Parmeston Mentoor, Henry Blom, Vincent Rosen, Tshepo Malambi, Nico Hofuza en Shawn Smith. Drie van hulle is op borgtog vrygelaat. Een beskuldigde, abo Sekapano, is intussen oorlede.

Hulle word gesamentlik of afsonderlik verdink van etlike bendeverwante voorvalle van Augustus 2020 tot Februarie 2023 in Kimberley en Kuruman. Hulle het glo geld uit dwelmhandel gemaak en die vroue is glo as dwelmmuile gebruik.

In een voorval voer die staat aan dat Peters en ander beskuldiges op 21 Augustus 2020 by die Roodepan-polisiekantoor ’n vuurwapen op ’n polisieman gerig en geëis het dat hy twee van Peters se familielede in aanhouding vrylaat. Ene Felicia Peters en Shakeerah Pike was ook betrokke.

Peters se aartsvyand is glo Roger Johnson, vermeende leier van die Madpacks-bende. Ene Shirley Hofuza en Felicia het glo in opdrag van Peters en in samewerking met Van Wyk en Adams vir Johnson op 23 Desember 2020 by die Kimberley-landdroshofgehou geskiet waar Johnson in ’n hofsaak verskyn het. Johnson het oorleef. Hofuza het haarself oorgegee en dien reeds ’n vonnis uit. Op 17 Junie 2021 is Peters en van sy makkers in ’n minibus na Demeon Hannie, ’n vennoot van Johnson, se woonstel in Roodepan met die doel

om hom na bewering te vermoor. Die mans het glo skote in Hannie se woonstel en aangrensende woonstelle afgevuur en die vuurwapens aan die vroue oorhandig.

Die eerste getuie, sers. Daniel Mogamisi, is deur adv. Vasiliki Patrinos, namens Peters kruisondervra. Mogamisi hou vol dat Peters op die dag wat hy sy broer uit die aanhoudingselle by die polisiekantoor in Roodepan wou ontset, aggressief was. Hoewel Peters ongewapen ingekom het, het iemand ’n mes aan hom gegee. Patrinos voer aan dit is ondenkbaar dat Peters wat in ’n minibus met vroue en kinders opgedaag het, aggressief sou wees.

AO Nonoto Maretela van die forensiese eenheid het getuig hoe sy die vuurwapens afgeneem en in bewysstuksakke verseël het. In 2021 is sy na die Alice-woonstelgebou in Roodepan ontbied waar sy 9mm patroondoppies en fragmente op die trappe en gang voor ’n woonstel gevind het, vyf koeëlgate in die voordeur, en koeëldoppies en fragmente in die vertrekke van die woonstel. Nog bewysmateriaal is buite aan die agterkant van die woonstel op die grond gevind. Die verhoor duur voort.

K U R U M A N

Paartjie vas vir bedryf van onwettige apteek

’n Zimbabwiese egpaar is die afgelope naweek in Galeshewe, Kimberley, in hegtenis geneem vir die beweerde uitreiking van medisyne sonder kwalifikasies en die bedryf van ’n onwettige apteek.

Die man en vrou, Takundn Maturure en Lydia Mapepeta, albei 34 jaar oud, het Maandag 13 Oktober in die hof verskyn.

Lt kol. Tebogo Thebe, woordvoerder van die Valke, sê lede van die Kimberley Openbare Orde Polisie het Saterdag ’n perseel in Galeshewe Nommer 2 deursoek ná ’n wenk ontvang is oor verdagte aktiwiteite. Die Valke se Ernstige Georganiseerde Misdaadondersoekspan is ook ontbied. Beslag is gelê op ’n groot hoeveelheid medisyne en byna R160 000 kontant. Die egpaar is in hegtenis geneem vir die oortreding van die Wet op Medisynebeheer.

Volgens Thebe sluit die medisyne 114 bottels Painogon-stroop, 100 bottels Stilpane-stroop, 100 bottels Broncleer-stroop, 30 bottels Lenazineforte-stroop en 431 My-

Van die medisyne wat op die perseel gevind is. Foto: Verskaf

lon-tablette in. Elke bottel is glo vir R60 verkoop, sê hy. Tydens die deursoeking was daar ’n sterk daggareuk uit ’n kamer op dieselfde erf. Dit het gelei tot die ontdekking van dagga ter waarde van ongeveer R90 000 in swart plastieksakke.

“Die dagga kan nie met enigiemand verbind word nie aangesien niemand in die kamer gevind is nie,” sê Thebe.

Die saak is tot 21 Oktober vir ’n borgtogaansoek uitgestel.

Appointment lambasted

CHARNÉ KEMP

The secondment of Busisiwe Mgaguli as acting municipal manager (MM) of the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley has sparked fierce controversy.

Opposition parties and community groups demand answers over the appointment of an official with a fraud conviction to lead the embattled municipality.

The DA has requested an urgent special council meeting to interrogate the recommendation and appointment, demanding that all relevant documentation relating to Mgaguli’s work history be tabled for council consideration.

Her appointment was confirmed during a closed council meeting on 1 October, raising questions about transparency and governance at a time when the municipality is already reeling from allegations of financial misconduct against its suspended MM, Thapelo Matlala.

The Nelspruit Regional Court granted the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) a confiscation order against Mgaguli for the money she had defrauded from the Mpumalanga Department of Finance to be paid back. In 2011 and 2012, whilst employed as senior manager of the Provincial Fiscal Discipline Unit, Mgaguli submitted false travelling and subsistence allowance claims totalling over R500 000, which was paid into her personal bank account.

In 2013, she pleaded guilty to fraud charges under section 112(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act. Following her guilty plea, the AFU successfully obtained a confiscation order from the

High Court. Mgaguli was ordered to repay the defrauded amount with interest to the curator bonis, ultimately paying back over R780 000 to the Department of Finance.

The DA’s Sol Plaatje caucus leader, Heinrich Pieterse, expressed outrage that the matter was listed as confidential on the special council meeting agenda.

“The DA was not afforded the opportunity to scrutinise the curriculum vitae of the candidate, or have knowledge of who the candidate was, other than being made aware that the appointment would be a secondment,” Pieterse stated.

In response to media questions, the Northern Cape Provincial Treasury defended the appointment, stating that Mgaguli’s conviction was disclosed during the recruitment process and that she met the criteria for criminal record expungement under Section 271B of the Criminal Procedure Act.

The Treasury noted that Mgaguli had been appointed to the Northern Cape Provincial Treasury in February 2012 and was promoted to chief director of Municipal Financial Management in November 2023. Upon discovering full details of her conviction and repayment agreement with the Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury, the department issued her a final written warning.

Treasury argued that the appointment was based on several considerations: the offence occurred more than a decade ago; she had demonstrated cooperation with authorities; had no further infractions; and the criminal record was in the process of being expunged. The appointment panel found her to be “the most meritorious

candidate”.

Tebogo Monyo, spokesperson for Bentley Vass, MEC of the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), says Mgaguli is not a permanently appointed employee of the municipality.

“The council resolved to request the MEC to second a person to act as municipal manager. The secondment is for a period that started on 29 September to 29 October. At the time of secondment to the municipality, the department was not aware of any criminal matters against Ms Mgaguli.”

The VF Plus, through MPL Theo Joubert, demanded clarification on the secondment, pointing out that Mgaguli previously served as acting municipal manager at the Phokwane Municipality from 2020 to 2021, where legal action followed over the validity of her appointment.

Joubert noted that during the recent Human Rights Commission’s public hearings on local government, Commissioner Henk Boshoff referenced media reports about the appointment and criminal conviction. Coghsta’s official response was that the conviction “occurred more than ten years ago”.

The commissioner expressed concern about the redeployment of officials involved in irregularities.

“A criminal record does not expire after ten years, and such a record must still be taken into account when someone is considered for a senior management position, especially where public funds and administrative authority are involved,” Joubert said.

Mgaguli did not respond to requests for comment.

New deputy appointed to help scholars on their way ahead

Prof. José Frantz is the new deputy vice-chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies at the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) in Kimberley.

This will be effective from 1 February 2026. Frantz joins the SPU from the University of the Western Cape (UWC), where she has served with distinction as deputy vice-chancellor: Research and Innovation since 2017.

With more than three decades of experience in higher education, she brings exceptional leadership in advancing research excellence, innovation, and postgraduate education, said

the SPU.

Under her leadership at the UWC, Frantz significantly strengthened research capacity, securing over R50 million in external research funding, expanding international collaborations, and increasing the proportion of PhD-qualified staff.

She has supervised more than 60 postgraduate students to completion and played a pivotal role in developing inclusive excellence frameworks that advance transformation within the academic community.

Her extensive experience in building

research ecosystems, establishing international partnerships, and championing innovation strongly aligns with the SPU’s goal of driving knowledge creation.

Known for her values-driven leadership and passion for mentorship, she believes that true innovation flourishes where research excellence meets compassion and collaboration.

Her leadership philosophy is rooted in empowering emerging scholars, nurturing the next generation of academics, and ensuring that research translates into real societal impact.

Groot makietie wag op wendorp

HELENA BARNARD

Die heel eerste Bloemhof Makietie vind eersdaags in dié dorp plaas ná dit as Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar vir 2025 gekroon is.

Aangebied deur kykNET, beloof hierdie daglange fees op Saterdag 1 November om die gees, gemeenskapsgevoel en plaaslike kreatiwiteit wat die dorp teen die Bloemhofdam sy nasionale titel besorg het, ten volle te laat skyn.

Besoekers kan uitsien na ’n gesinsvriendelike dagmark, heerlike kos, lewendige musiek, kinderpretpark, talle kompetisies en ’n aandkonsert onder die sterre.

Boonop kan hulle kykNET-akteurs ontmoet, asook die Curriebeker wat die Griekwas in die Curriebeker-eindstryd gewen het, met eie oë aanskou én van die Poubloues ontmoet.

“Die Bloemhof Makietie is ons manier om dankie te sê aan almal wat ons dorp se reis ondersteun het,” sê organiseerder Daleen Steyn van die Rippelspan.

“Ons wil die eenheid, hart en gees wys wat Bloemhof só ’n besonderse plek maak om in te woon en te besoek.”

By die gesinsmark met meer as 'n 100 stalletjies word handgemaakte, plaaslike vars produkte en kunswerke te koop aangebied. Vir die innerlike sal vanaf gourmet-burgers tot tradisionele gunstelinge beskikbaar wees en ’n verskeidenheid drankies en geure vir elke smaak.

Top Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars en plaaslike talent tree dwarsdeur die dag op met onder meer Juanita du Plessis, Elandrè, Ryk Kleinhans, Johan Heyns en sy orkes Nagbreek, en die Neser-boereorkes.

Ses gewilde kykNET-akteurs van Suidooster, Binnelanders en Diepe Waters sal ook by die fees kuier. Ontmoet Suidooster se Dean John Smith (in die rol van Wade Daniels - Ty se broer) en Daniel Coetzee (Riaan), asook vir Antoinette Modise (Bonnie) en Izette Blignaut (Petro) van Binnelanders. Uit die Diepe Waters-ateljee kom kuier Werner Coetser (in die rol van Jacques Swarts - Gys se seun) en Marijke Coetser (RenèLucas se Ma).

Verskeie kompetisie vind plaas, onder meer ’n steak-eet-, skoonheid- en talentkompetisie. Die Kwêla Makietie Golfdag begin om 10:00.

Die skoonheidskompetisie word met vyf Mev. Heelal-finaliste aangebied, en in die Mnr. en Mej. Kroon van Bloemhof-modelkompetisie kan in verskeie kategorieë deelgeneem word: drie tot vyf jaar, ses tot nege jaar, tien tot 12 jaar, 13 tot 17 jaar en 18 tot 29 jaar.

Die Bloemhof Makietie wil ook plaaslike toerisme aanwakker en klein besighede ondersteun. Ondernemings – groot én klein – word genooi om te wys wat hulle aan die gemeenskap bied. Dit kan gedoen word deur ’n stalletjie, borgskap, produkdemonstrasie of ander vorm van deelname.

Besoekers word aangemoedig om die naweek in Bloemhof deur te bring, die Vaalrivier te verken en die dorp en sy inwoners te ervaar. Plaaslike entrepreneurs, kosverkopers en borge kan registreer of saamwerk met die Makietie-span om deel te wees van hierdie viering van gemeenskap en trots, sê Steyn.

Die makietie vind vanaf 09:00 by die Bloemhof Gekombineerde Skool plaas, met die hoofkonsert om 18:00. Kaartjies teen R80 per volwassene en R50 per kind is aanlyn by bloemhofdorpendam.co.za beskikbaar.

Frantz holds a PhD in Physiotherapy from the UWC and has completed advanced leadership programmes at Oxford University, the University of Cape Town (UCT), and the University of Oldenburg.

Prof. Debra Meyer, the SPU’s acting and vice-chancellor designate, commended the SPU Council on the appointment, saying Frantz’s visionary leadership and proven track record in research and innovation is exactly what is needed to further strengthen SPU as an emerging center of academic excellence and societal impact. Prof.

Annual dance festival nears

and ballroom.

Around 100 dancers will take to the stage at the Northern Cape Theatre in Kimberley for the 11th Dance Pages Festival, the province's premier dance event.

The festival, running from Wednesday, 22 October, to Saturday, 25 October, provides a platform for dancers and choreographers aged six to 36 years. Performers from across the Northern Cape, including Okiep, will showcase their talents, with additional productions from the North West, Gauteng, Free State, and Namibia.

The festival will feature diverse dance styles including contemporary, classical, Pantsula, hip-hop, cultural dances,

Established more than a decade ago, the festival was created by the Mayibuye Dance Academy (MDA) in Galeshewe for the Northern Cape Arts Council Commission.

According to organisers, the festival aims to develop professional dance performance in the province, provide arts management workshops to improve dancers' skills, and create employment opportunities for young choreographers, directors, costume designers, and producers.

The programme also facilitates inter-provincial, national and international exchange programmes, technical skill transfers, and school outreach initiatives.

Dance Pages has established

itself as the only free dance platform for young professionals and artists in the region. To date, it has impacted 40 arts organisations, 48 schools, eight communities and 35 small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs).

Through MDA, several dancers have received national awards and opportunities to participate in national productions and championships.

To ensure accessibility, most performances are free of charge. The main show on Saturday at 13:00 carries an entrance fee of R50 per person, featuring both professional and emerging dancers.

The Dance Pages and Mayibuye Dance Academy Facebook pages offer information about the festival programme.

Gee tuin karakter met Asiese streep

’n Onverwagse besoeker het onlangs sy innerlike versterk en vere gladgestryk by ’n waterbak in ’n tuin in Kimberley. “Die afgelope paar weke hoor ek die geroep, soortgelyk aan dié van die groenvlekduifie,” laat weet Leon Venter. “Terwyl ek vroeër die week in die tuin doenig was, sien ek ’n besoeker by die waterbak. Gelukkig was hy rustig en kon ek ’n paar foto’s van dié sebraduifie (“zebra dove”) neem. Dit is nie aldag dat ’n besoeker van Suidoos-Asië hier duskant die Kalahari te siene is nie, maar ek aanvaar dit het uit ’n hok ontsnap.” Sebraduiwe is gewilde hokvoëls, en hoewel hulle van die verre Suidoos-Asië afkomstig is, kom hulle heel dikwels in gebiede ver van hul natuurlike habitat voor. Hul roep is ’n reeks sagte, staccato-koernote − en in Thailand en Indonesië word kompetisies met dié voëls gehou om die een met die beste “stem” te vind. Foto: Leon Venter

Juweeltjie

mos bw. (modaliteitswoord): inderdaad, immers, t og, soos jy weet − “Ek het jou mos gesê dit gaan gebeur.” Die woord “mos” met die betekenis “immers” is ontleen uit Nederlands. Die eerste optekening in vroeë Afrikaans is in 1765. botter aan die galg smeer Vergeefse moeite. Volgens Nederlandse bronne beteken dit dat dit nie help om die galg glad te probeer maak nie; die tou gaan buitendien jou nek breek.

miljard, biljoen, triljoen

miljard = 1 000 000 000 (Engels: “billion”); biljoen = 1 000 000 000 000 (“trillion”); en triljoen = 1 000 000 000 000 000 000 (“quintillion”).

Daarom, duisend miljoen is miljard, en miljoen miljoen is biljoen. Iemand wat ’n miljard rand het, is ’n miljardêr.

− Bron: Facebook / VivA Afrikaans

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Armoede en hongersnood eet hulle blinkvet aan wanbalans

So in die middel van die derde laaste maand van die jaar verskaf dit steeds genoegdoening en is dit nooit te laat nie om ’n nuwe blaadjie om te slaan.

Só kan ’n mens op ’n Sondagaand of Maandagoggend jou dagboek na ’n skoon bladsy omblaai en die vorige week se afsprake, take, tedoen-lysies, notatjies, afmerkery en ’n warboel van doodkrappery agterlaat. Jy vryf moedig die skoon bladsy plat en begin met nuwe inskrywings.

Maar dan moet jy terugblaai na gister en eergister, want by dié dae is onafgehandelde take wat oorgedra moet word en nie agterweë mag bly nie.

Blaai ’n mens deur die digitale bladsye van die wêreldwye web merk jy dat Wêreldvoedseldag op 16 Oktober met die sterfdag van Marie Antoinette saamval.

Dié Franse koningin, vrou van koning Louis XVI, is in 1793 tydens die Franse Revolusie onthoof. Sy het die simbool van haat geword weens haar uitspattige leefstyl en ligsinnigheid.

“Laat hulle koek eet,” was glo haar reaksie op die mededeling dat die armes geen brood het om te eet nie. Dat dié opmerking glo slegs ’n legende en nie die waarheid is nie, is nie nou ter sprake nie.

Twyfelhoekie

(Wat wel so is, is die sogenaamde Marie Antoinette-sindroom: dat iemand se hare oornag grys word. Dié koningin se hare het glo die nag voordat sy haar laaste tree na die valbyl gegee het, grys geword sy was slegs 38 jaar oud). In 2025, altesaam 232 jaar nadat haar kop gerol het, is die spreekwoordelike brood en koek buite bereik vir ’n geraamde 673 miljoen mense oor die wêreld heen wat in hongersnood leef. Volgens die Wêreldvoedselforum is die erns van voedselonsekerheid “oorweldigend”, terwyl stygende vlakke van vetsug en wydverspreide voedselvermorsing voorkom. Die forum beskryf dit as ’n stelsel uit balans waar oorvloed van voedsel en die afwesigheid daarvan langs mekaar bestaan.

Op Wêreldvoedseldag se hakke, op 17 Oktober, volg die Internasionale Dag vir die Uitwissing van Armoede. Organisasies hierby betrokke is van mening dat verskeie haalbare verskuiwings vereis word om armoede uit te wis. Sou regerings vrees om beheer te verloor indien dié verskuiwings meegebring word en die armes nie meer met die teelepel gevoer word nie?

Daarom ’n kniebuiging vir individue en organisasies wat stilweg in woonbuurte ’n verskil meebring, wat op eie stoom poog om armes se lewe te verbeter en hongerte volhoubaar te stil. Intussen was die vele Marie Antoinettes in die lewe hul (poffer)hande in onskuld.

Dít is bitterder as gal en erger as galbitter

HANNES NOËTH

Ek was sommer nog ’n jong seuntjie op die plaas toe Ouma Plaas ons geleer het om nastergal te eet.

Nie almal het dit geken nie, maar sy het daar grootgeword en was so lief daarvoor.

Daardie klein, ronde bessies wat maar so groot soos ’n ertjie is.

Sy het ons mooi geleer: Hy is aanvanklik groen, later donkerpers, selfs swart wanneer dit ryp word.

Soet, met ’n suur smaak. ’n Unieke smaak.

Soms sou sy nastergalkonfyt kook.

Maar, het sy ons geleer en dit is baie

Potpourri

belangrik wanneer daardie vruggie nie ryp is nie, is hy galbitter en giftig. Moenie dit eet nie, dit gee maagpyn en maak jou naar.

Vir haar was dit eenvoudig: Op die regte tyd is dit ryp en gesond en word dit selfs teen siektes gebruik, maar groen is dit bitter en maak dit jou siek.

Ek onthou my vraag aan haar oor wat dit beteken dat ’n groen nastergal galbitter is. Eie aan haar aard leer sy my toe so mooi.

Ek moet kyk met slagtyd: Alles word geëet, gebruik, iewers aangewend; maar nêrens die gal nie. Nie van die bees nie, nie van die skaap nie, van niks.

Die katte, honde, niemand sal proe aan die gal nie. Dit is te bitter. Die galblaas is bitter vanweë al daardie gal wat dit uit die liggaam haal. Dit het ’n aaklige smaak. Toe kyk Ouma Plaas so oor Twyfelhoek se vlaktes en sê: Maar nog bitterder as gal en erger as galbitter is ’n bitter mens. Hulle word selfs bitterbekke genoem. Oppas vir bitterbekke, my kind. Hul bitter proe soos gal, en dit is onuithoudbaar. As ek vandag so op sosiale media lees en party mense hoor praat en mense ontmoet wat so bitter is, dan dink ek aan haar woorde. Oppas vir bitterbekke, hulle is galbitter. Toe gee sy vir my ’n hand vol nastergalbessies ... proe die verskil tussen bitter en soet. Wees nastergalbessie-soet, wees versigtig vir galbitter mense.

Bekende leier rig roete

KARIN MULLER

’n Hele paar jaar gelede het hul dorp met watervoorsiening gesukkel. In daardie tyd het haar man vir ’n spesifieke week ’n konferensie in Bloemfontein bygewoon.

Teen die Vrydag was sy moedeloos met die waterkrisis. Sy het haar man gebel om te hoor of hulle kon deurkom Bloemfontein toe en die naweek saam met hom daar deurbring. Hy het toestemming gekry dat sy gesin by hom in dieselfde rondawel kon oorbly. Sy het Bloemfontein nie geken nie, maar geweet waar om wegneemetes te kry voordat hulle na haar man toe ry. Hy het verduidelik dat dit maklik sou wees om by hom uit te kom.

“Draai in daardie straat regs en hou net reguit aan,” het hy beduie.

“Ek kan nou nie die straatnaam onthou nie, maar dit is die naam

van ’n bekende persoon,” het hy afgesluit.

Sy was nie voorbereid op die studentelewe op ’n Vrydagaand nie. Dit het hulle langer geneem om wegneemetes te kry as wat sy verwag het. Haar senuwees het begin uitrafel. Nadat hulle die etes gekry het, het sy in Nelson Mandelarylaan regs gedraai. Toe sy by Paul Krugerstraat uitkom, het sy daarin regs gedraai.

Sy het reguit aangery, maar kon nie die pad na haar man toe kry nie.

Sy het verdwaal en weer verdwaal.

Uit moedeloosheid het sy gery in die rigting waaruit hulle gekom het. Dit was al heelwat later as verwag toe hulle by haar man opdaag. Hy was moeilik van bekommernis.

“Ek het verdwaal,” het sy gesê.

Sy het aan hom verduidelik hoe dit gebeur het dat sy verdwaal het. Hy het haar baie verbaas aangekyk.

“So … tussen Nelson Mandela en Paul Kruger hoe het jy besluit wie die bekende persoon is?” wou hy weet.

Kameeldoring

Eerlike

gesprek nodig

CHARNÉ KEMP

“A Right to Die should be as acceptable as the Right to Live. People shouldn’t be held hostages in their own bodies.”

Mitta Xinindlu

Lewe en dood dra ewe veel gewig; die een is nie belangriker as die ander nie.

Dié wat gebore word, sal ook sterf. ’n Oeroue wet. Hoe het die mens so arrogant, selfsugtig, selfbelangrik, eiewys en selfbehep geword? Om te besluit wie leef, en wie nie. En hoe ons moet leef, of nie.

Dit maak nie saak of die prognose sleg lyk nie, pomp hom of haar vol mensgemaakte medikasie, doen allerhande prosedures, solank daar betaal word.

Wat is die menslike idee van etiek oor die lewe en die dood?

Wat is die eed wat afgelê is? Wat sê dit van die pasiënt se geliefdes, hulle wat die gevolge moet dra van

lewensveranderende besluite?

Die dood is dalk ook eties omdat dit kan verlos en vrymaak. ’n Ander voorbeeld is dié van ’n vriendin wat ná ’n ernstige fiets-ongeluk per helikopter na die hospitaal gebring is waar daar om haar lewe geveg is; en wie weet hoeveel miljoene bestee is. Wel wetend dat sy onomkeerbare breinskade opgedoen het.

’n Jaar en ’n half later is sy tuis, ’n dop van ’n mens wat niemand herken nie; wat omgekrap raak wanneer sy gevra word om te eet of uit die bed te klim. Vier keer per dag moet versorgers inkom om haar te was en doeke te ruil. Sy was ’n uitsonderlike mens, hoogsgerespekteerde skoolhoof, fantastiese vrou en ma en vriendin duisend. Was daar eerlike gesprekke in die hospitaal met naasbestaandes oor wat kon voorlê, is hulle ’n keuse gegee?

Want hul lewe, soos hare, is nou onomkeerbaar gekluister.

Kerk se 150 jaar herdenk

Die Verenigende Gereformeerde Kerk (VGK) Upington se 150ste bestaansjaar is die afgelope naweek in ’n feestelike atmosfeer gevier.

“Soos ’n arend wat bo-oor haar kuikens sweef en hulle op die vlerke dra, só het God hierdie gemeente van VGK Upington vir 150 jaar gekoester, bewaar en gesorg.”

Só het ds. Colin Goeieman van VGK Claremont in die Wes-Kaap op Sondagoggend 12 Oktober voor

INVITATION TO BID

Specifications and bid documents are available at the Department of Social Development, 257 Barkly Road, Homestead, Latlhi Mabilo Complex, Kimberley, Block J – room 3 & 4 (supply chain management). OR Download from the E-Tender Publication Por tal: www.etenders.gov.za

Bid closes at (postal address): Depar tment Social Development, Private Bag X5042, Kimberley 8300

Street Address: 257 Barkly Road, Homestead, Latlhi Mabilo Complex, Ground Floor Block C Kimberley

Contact Persons: Ms Bonolo Seretsi / Nomsa Motube

Telephone: 053 874 9203 or 053 874 9299

Email: InternSCM1@ncpg gov za | InternSCM2@ncpg gov za

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Bidders are required to submit the printed, valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin Cer tificate and/or tax compliance status repor t on E-filing.

2. Bidders are to submit proof of registration as a supplier with SITA on their database The latter must be submitted together with the bid document at the date and time of bid closure

3. This bid will be evaluated and adjudicated in terms of the 80/20 point system prescribed by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 05 of 2000 and its revised Regulations 2022. 80 Points for price , 20 points for specific goals. In order to qualify for the latter kindly refer to NCP 6.1 for the allocation of points.

4. Bidders are required to submit their detailed Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration repor t (not the summar y repor t) together with the bid document

5. Names of bidders that submitted bids will be published on the e-tender portal and/or Depar tmental website: http://socdev.ncpg.gov.za on Friday, 28 November 2025.

6. Bidders could obtain awarding of the bid information on e-tender por tal 10 days of winning bidder accepting the award.

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INVITATION TO BID

BID NC/SOC/001/2025: RENDERING OF FOOD SERVICES AT LERATO PLACE OF SAFETY, KIMBERLEY, IN THE FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT, FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

A two-stage bidding process will be followed, where the first stage involves minimum percentage qualification for functionality as a criterion and the second stage price and specific goals points. Bidders must submit a copy of their relevant qualification (Hospitality management qualification/ Chef cer tificate) applicable to the food industr y Specifications and bid documents are available at the Department of Social Development, 257 Barkly Road, Homestead, Latlhi Mabilo Complex, Kimberley, Block J – room 3 & 4 (supply chain management) OR Download from the E-Tender Publication Por tal: www.etenders.gov.za

Bid closes at (postal address): Depar tment Social Development, Private Bag X5042, Kimberley 8300 Street Address: 257 Barkly Road, Homestead Latlhi Mabilo Complex, Ground Floor Block C Kimberley

Contact Persons: Ms Bonolo Seretsi / Nomsa Motube

Telephone: 053 874 9203 or 053 874 9299

Email: InternSCM1@ncpg.gov.za / InternSCM2@ncpg.gov.za

PLEASE NOTE: 1. Bidders are required

’n vol kerk in Upington gesê. Goeieman was die gasspreker by die geleentheid. Dié seun van Upington is later as predikant na verskeie gemeentes in die WesKaap en Vrystaat beroep.

“Vir die volgende 150 jaar is daar ’n toekoms en verwagting geskep vir geslagte van bediening, van hoop en van geloof,” het hy in sy boodskap na aanleiding van Deut. 32:1-12 gesê.

Goeieman het die geskiedenis en die ontstaan van die moedergemeente in Upington opgesom deur

tye waar die Here sy getrouheid en sy liefde vir die kerk in soms “droogtetye en moeilike omstandighede gedra en bewaar het. Soms kom skud God ons nessie soos dié van ’n arend wat haar kuikens uit die nes skop sodat hulle kan leer hoe om te vlieg en te sweef,” het hy gesê. Dit is dan wanneer die gemeente moeilike tye in die oë staar waar hul geloof en vertroue in God getoets word. Ds. Johan Julies, konsulent van die Rainbow-gemeente, emeritus ds. Dawid Willemse, ds.

INVITATION TO BID

MBETHA SINDISA CHILD & YOUTH CARE CENTRE, UPINGTON, IN THE ZF MGCAWU DISTRICT, FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

• A two-stage bidding process will be followed, where the first

percentage qualification for functionality as a criterion and the second stage price and specific goals points.

• Bidders must submit a copy of their relevant qualification (Hospitality management qualification/ Chef cer tificate) applicable to the food industr y Specifications and bid documents are available at the Department of Social Development, 257 Barkly Road, Homestead, Latlhi Mabilo Complex, Kimberley, Block J – room 3 & 4 (supply chain management) OR Download from the E-Tender Publication Por tal: www.etenders.gov.za

Bid closes at (postal address): Depar tment Social Development, Private Bag X5042, Kimberley, 8300

Street Address: 257 Barkly Road, Homestead, Latlhi Mabilo Complex, Ground Floor, Block C , Kimberley

Contact Persons: Ms Bonolo Seretsi / Nomsa Motube Telephone: 053 874 9203 or 053 874 9299

Email: InternSCM1@ncpg.gov.za / InternSCM2@ncpg.gov.za

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Bidders are required to submit the printed, valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin Cer tificate and/or tax compliance status repor t on E-filing.

2. This bid will be evaluated and adjudicated in terms of the 80/20 point system prescribed by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 05 of 2000 and its revised Regulations 2022. 80 Points for price , 20 points for specific goals In order to qualify for the latter, kindly refer to NCP 6.1 for the allocation of points.

3. Bidders are required to submit their detailed Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration repor t (not the summar y repor t) together with the bid document.

4. Names of bidders that submitted bids will be published on the e-tender por tal and/or Depar tmental website: http://socdev.ncpg.gov.za on Friday, 28 November 2025.

5. Bidders could obtain awarding of the bid information on e-tender por tal 10 days of winning bidder accepting the award. NM10032764-NK161025

Closing Date: 14 November 2025

Closing Time: 11:00

TO BID

BID NC/SOC/002/2025: RENDERING OF FOOD SERVICES AT MOLEHE MAMPE SECURE CARE CENTRE, KIMBERLEY, IN THE FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT, FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

A two-stage bidding process will be followed, where the first stage involves minimum percentage qualification for functionality as a criterion and the second stage price and specific goals points. Bidders must submit a copy of their relevant qualification (Hospitality management qualification/ Chef cer tificate) applicable to the food industr y

Specifications and bid documents are available at the Department of Social Development, 257 Barkly Road, Homestead, Latlhi Mabilo Complex, Kimberley, Block J – room 3 & 4 (supply chain management) OR Download from the E-Tender Publication Por tal: www.etenders.gov.za

Bid closes at (postal address): Depar tment Social Development, Private Bag X5042, Kimberley 8300 Street Address: 257 Barkly Road, Homestead Latlhi Mabilo Complex, Ground Floor Block C Kimberley

Contact Persons: Ms Bonolo Seretsi / Nomsa Motube

Telephone: 053 874 9203 or 053 874 9299

Email: InternSCM1@ncpg.gov.za / InternSCM2@ncpg.gov.za

PLEASE NOTE: 1. Bidders are required to submit the printed, valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin Cer tificate and/or tax compliance status repor t on E-filing.

Frans Fouché van die NG kerk Upington, ds. H.F. Harper van die Rietfontein-gemeente en ds. H.C. Engelbrecht van VGK Keimoes het hul gelukwensing aan die kerk oorgedra en hulde gebring aan hul voorgangers wat met geloof en liefde bedien het.

Koorsang van die VGK Upington-kerkkoor en die Maranatha-mannekoor van Bellville-Suid het die feestelike atmosfeer in die kerk opgehelder. Ná die verrigtinge is die gemeente op ’n middagete trakteer. Nick Pretorius

Tools granted to trade, grow

With the backing of an enterprise development programme, Kuruman entrepreneur Bontle Lehula has expanded and strengthened her guesthouse and restaurant business.

As one of 17 entrepreneurs who graduated from the training programme, Lehula has gained knowledge, resources, and confidence to grow her business and better serve her community. Recognising the need for comfortable, clean, and affordable accommodation in her town, Lehula founded her business, Back to the Moon, to serve travellers and locals.

Funded by Reisa and implemented by Raizcorp, the programme provided her and other beneficiaries with business guidance, entrepreneurship training, specialist advice, market access, and administrative support. Additionally, she received a starter pack, complete with a laptop, printer, and inverter, helping her manage operations more efficiently.

“The programme gave me the knowledge and support to grow my business to the level I have always envisioned. This support has had a greater impact on my business than any other intervention I have experienced. I will remain forever grateful to Reisa,” said Lehula.

A graduation ceremony marked the culmination of a six and 12-month programme aimed at strengthening local small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). It equipped entrepreneurs with the tools and skills to compete at higher levels, driving job creation and economic growth.

“Supporting small businesses means supporting families, creating jobs, and sustaining the local economy. We are proud to see entrepreneurs like Bontle take what they have learned and make a real difference in their communities,” said Shariefa Rhode, social performance manager for Reisa Solar.

Graduates will continue to receive post-training support, including grant funding, to help sustain and grow their businesses.

Service at his heart

The well-known spokesperson for the police in the Northern Cape, Lt Col. Sergio Kock, bid farewell to the SAPS after 24 years of loyal and dedicated service.

He will be transitioning full time into the ministry at TD Church in Kimberley to leverage his skills and passion for serving humanity in a new capacity.

“This calling aligns my heart for people with my faith, still enabling me to make a meaningful impact in our community. I am thankful for the lessons learned, the triumphs celebrated, and the challenges overcome during my time in law enforcement. These experiences will undoubtedly enrich my ministry, allowing me to serve with empathy, wisdom, compassion, and the love of Christ.

“As I embark on this new chapter, I am eager to bring hope, healing and support to those in need of experiencing the love of Jesus Christ and be discipled to change their world.”

Kock said he was excited to work closely with the church community, schools, places of rehabilitation, government and non-government organisations (NGOs) in serving as a vessel of God’s love and grace.

“I would like to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, especially my family, church, Brig. Mashay Gamieldien and our marvellous communications team.

“As I swap the camera and pen for my continuous walk with God in His Word, I truly look

forward to staying connected to you,” said Kock. The Northern Cape provincial commissioner, Lt Gen. Koliswa Otola, as well as the provincial management, wish Kock success on his new journey.

They deeply appreciate the contributions he has made in strengthening the image of the SAPS.

KEMPEN & KEMPEN PROKUREURS

Posbus 24, Kerkstraat 98, VICTORIA-WES 7070 Tel.: 053 6210057 Faks: 053 6210002 E-pos: viljoen@kempen.co.za

TENDER REG VAN OKKUPASIE ACVV WOONSTELLE, VICTORIA-WES

GOEDGUNSTIGLIK daartoe gemag�g deur die houer van die okkupasiereg en die Bestuursliggaam van die Afrikaanse Christelike Vrouevereniging tak Victoria-Wes word tenders hiermee gevra vir die verkoping van 'n reg van okkupasie in die volgende eiendom, naamlik

Woonstel No. 2 geleë op erf 956 Victoria-Wes, op die hoek van Kerk- en Pastoriestrate, Victoria-Wes welke woonstel bestem is vir okkupasie deur afgetrede persone in terme van Wet 65 van 1988.

BESKRYWING: Bogenoemde eenheid bestaan uit: 1 slaapkamer woonkamer kombuis, badkamer (bad en stort) en motorafdak. Geleë in sekuriteitskompleks. 'n Tuinskoonmaak- en wasgoeddiens is ingesluit. Verder is etes teen ekstra betaling beskikbaar asook beperkte mediese sorg.

TENDER: Die tender sluit op VRYDAG 12 DESEMBER 2025 om 10h00 en die tender dokumente met voorwaardes is beskikbaar by KEMPEN & KEMPEN, Prokureurs te Victoria-Wes. Tenders moet gemerk word "TENDER ACVV WOONSTEL NO 2" en moet bogenoemde kantore bereik voor of op Vrydag 12 Desember 2025 om 10h00. Okkupasie kan vanaf 1 Januarie 2026 geneem word. Die Verkoper sal nie verplig wees om die hoogste of enige tender te aanvaar nie. NEEM KENNIS: Die woonstel word voetstoots gelewer aan en ontvang deur die suksesvolle tenderaar

NAVRAE:

Notice is hereby given of an application for the renewal of Engen Petroleum (Pty) Limited's Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) for the Engen Petroleum Upington Depot in terms of Section 47 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act 39 of 2004) (NEM: AQA).

AEL Number: NC/AEL/ZFM/EPUD01/2014

AEL Previous Renewal Date: 18 March 2021

Applicant: Engen Petroleum (Pty) Limited

Location: 15 Industria Road, Upington, Dawid Kruiper Municipality, Northern Cape

The renewal application relates to the following listed activity in terms of Section 21 of the NEM: AQA:

Category 2: Petroleum Industry, Subcategory 2.4. Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products.

An application will be submitted to the AEL Licensing Authority in this regard the Northern Cape Department of Environment and Nature Conservation, for the renewal of the AEL.

Any interested and/or affected parties who wish to submit written representations on, or to object to, the application may do so within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. Please submit your name, contact information and comments/objections to: Kantey & Templer (Pty) Ltd, Ms Olivia Bambus, Ph: 031 266 6535, Email: oliviab@dbn.kanteys.co.za

NM10032076-NK161025

Project quells hunger pangs

The Namaqua National Park, through the Corporate Social Investment (CSI) funding, donated four vegetable gardens as part of its Greening Programme and reopened soup kitchens in the community of Soebatsfontein and surrounding towns on 30 September. The closure of vegetable gardens and soup kitchens located in Soebatsfontein, Hondeklip Bay, Kommagas, and Kamieskroon due to insufficient funds and lack of resources placed more than 400 community members at risk of malnutrition.

Through the CSI funding and facilitation of the South African National Parks (SANParks), the essential infrastructure and resources needed to restart these facilities have now been secured.

In addition to funding, SANParks will provide mentorship and mechanisation training to

local greening and gardening projects that face challenges. These initiatives aim to foster self-sufficiency, support food security, and create sustainable small businesses.

and

Cherishing nature’s offerings

The Mokala National Park, one of South Africa's lesser-known parks, is a hidden gem offering a rich diversity of wildlife and amazing scenic beauty.

Members of the South African National Parks (SANParks) Honorary Rangers Diamantveld Region decided to offer a family fun day on 27 September to raise awareness of the park and to educate the youth on conservation. The day coincided with the SANParks Open Parks week, and activities were organised for the whole family. These included educational displays, demonstrations, guided tours at the Interpretation Centre and a tree tag “treasure hunt”.

During the day, members were on duty at several activity points. At the Lilydale restcamp, cupcakes and toffees were handed out and visitors told about Mokala.

At the Kameeldoring picnic spot, visitors had to guess the length of antelope horns and learn about how horns are

scientifically measured.

At the bird-hide other members assisted visitors with a bird book and more information.

Visitors had the opportunity to be guided through the Interpretaion Centre and learnt about the history of Mokala and the surrounding area.

At the Matopi picnic site visitors were provided with information on the park. ,

At the Mosu rest camp visitors received more information on trees, and honorary rangers showed a variety of tree seeds.

KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK VIR HERNUWING VAN ATMOSFERIESE EMISSIE LISENSIE: NC/AEL/ZFM/EPUD01/2014

Hiermee word kennis gegee van 'n aansoek om hernuwing van Engen Petroleum (Pty) Limited's se Atmosferiese Emissie Lisensie (AEL) vir hul Upington Depot ingevolge Artikel 47 van die Nasionale Omgewingsbestuur: Lugkwaliteitswet, 2004 (Wet 39 van 2004) (Wet).

AEL Verwysingsnommer: NC/AEL/ZFM/EPUD01/2014

AEL Uitreikingsdatum: 18 March 2021

Aansoeker: Engen Petroleum (Pty) Limited Ligging: 15 Industria Road, Upington, Dawid Kruiper Municipality, Noord Kaap.

Die aansoek vir hernuwing verwys na die volgende gelysde aktiwiteit ingevolge Artikel 21 van die Wet:

Kategorie 2: Petroleumbedryf,

Produkte.

hernuwing van die AEL.

Enige belangstellende en/of geaffekteerde party wat geskrewe vertoë wil indien, of beswaar wil maak teen die aansoek, kan dit binne 30 dae vanaf die datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing doen. Stuur asseblief U naam, kontakbesonderhede en kommentaar/besware aan: Kantey & Templer (Pty) Ltd, Mev Olivia Bambus, Tell: 031 266 6535, E-pos: oliviab@dbn.kanteys.co.za NM10032077-NK161025

18 OCTOBER

Feedback from visitors was that they obtained a lot of new information, applauding the friendliness of the honorary rangers.

“We are considering doing something similar on a more regular basis. It is an honour and privilege to be part of this region.

“The future of conservation is in the hands of the youth, and parents need to know about conservation to teach their children,” commented Hestia Swanepoel of the Diamantveld Region.

The Mid-month Flea Market takes place from 08:30 to 14:00 at the M.O.T.H. centre in Memorial Road, Kimberley. During the event, the Clyde Terry Militaria Museum will be open. For stall bookings, dial 083 732 3189 or send a WhatsApp to 082 359 4240.

24 EN 25 OKTOBER

Die Koeistal-mark vir kos, wyn, geskenke, Kersversierings en meer vind plaas tydens die jaarlikse Kelrn MTB Classic-fietsren en -veldwedloop wat op die plaas Holsdam buite Barkly-Wes aangebied word. Besoek Die Koeistal Mark op Facebook vir meer inligting.

25 OCTOBER

The Kimberley Academy of Music (KAM) presents its Celebration Concert with the Voces Libres Chamber Choir from Johannesburg as guest artist. Also present will be the KAM saxophone, clarinet and string ensemble; jazz band; boys’ choir; the Kimberley Children’s Choir; and Ad Libitum Chorale. It commences at 19:00 in the St Cyprian’s Cathedral. Tickets are available at the door.

1 NOVEMBER

The monthly Market for Charity takes place from 09:00 to 14:00 at the McGregor Museum in Kimberley. A dog show is part of the fun four-legged friends can be entered in one of several categories. Dial 079 216 3934 for more information.

Breaking down not a weakness

Mental health affects every part of our lifefrom how we think and feel to how we work, connect, and cope. October is Mental Health Awareness Month a time to talk openly, support each other, and break the silence around emotional wellbeing.

This year’s theme is Strong Minds Matter, reminding us that mental health is just as important as physical health. Whether you are a parent, teacher, mine worker, student, or community leader, your mental wellbeing matters, and so does the wellbeing of those around you.

Mental health is our ability to handle stress, build relationships, and make decisions. When we are mentally well, we feel motivated, connected, and resilient. When challenges arise, we may feel tired, anxious, withdrawn, or overwhelmed. These are signs that we need support, and that is okay.

Mental health challenges are common and treatable. They do not mean you are weak; they prove that you are human.

Depression is more than sadness. It is a medical condition that affects mood, energy, and daily functioning. Symptoms include persistent low mood, loss of interest, sleep changes, and feelings of guilt or hopelessness.

It is not just a bad mood, it is real and help is available.

Stigma is the shame or judgment people face when they talk about mental health. It can come from others or from ourselves. Some believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness, especially among men or in tough work environments. But the truth is: Talking about mental health is brave and healing.

Replace silence with support. Create spaces where people feel safe to speak up.

Stress is a normal response to pressure. When it builds up without rest or support, it can lead to burnout exhaustion, numbness, and loss of motivation. Rest is not laziness. It is recovery. Take breaks. Talk it out. Your wellbeing matters.

Strong communities check in, not just carry on. A simple “how are you?” can change someone’s day. Whether in a classroom, clinic, church, or workplace, peer support helps people feel seen, heard and valued.

Therefore, train peer supporters. Start meetings with check-ins. Look out for each other.

Mental health support is available through counselling, friends, helplines, and community groups. Asking for help is not a weakness it is a step toward healing.

Famsa can help, and Famsa can speak kindly and listen deeply. Share support contacts. Normalise asking for help. Encourage rest and check-ins. Break stigma, one conversation at a time.

Let us build strong minds, strong families, and a stronger community. Call Famsa on 053 723 1564.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (NORTHERN CAPE DIVISION, KIMBERLEY)

Case Number: 95/2019

In the matter between:-

FIRSTRAND BANK LIMITED Plaintiff Registration Number 1929/001225/06 and

LETEBELE ISAAC KGWARE 1st Defendant Identity Number 790328 5455 08 3

DUDUETSANG GRACE KGWAR 2nd Defendant Identity Number 781216 0409 08 3

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION I

Honourable Court and a Writ of Attachment, the following property will be sold in execution, by Public Auction, subject to a reserve price of R1,500,000.00, to the highest bidder on 30th day of October 2025 at 12:00 at the MAGISTRATES

KURUMAN.

KURUMAN, PROVINCE NORTHERN CAPE, in extent 988 SQUARE METRES

Held under Deed of Transfer No. T2447/2012

Situated at 2 HIBISCUS STREET, KURUMAN, NORTHERN CAPE, within the magisterial district of Kuruman

The Conditions of Sale will be read prior to the sale

d

S H E R I F F B O K S B U R G d u r i n g o ffi c e h o u r s S H O P 3 , ZOMMERLUST BUILDING, RIETBOK STREET, KATHU.

NOTICE OF A SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8 (1) OF THEMBELIHLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY‐LAW, 2016

We, Rondo Group (Pty) Ltd, being the applicant in respect of Erf 92 Hopetown, Northern Cape Province, hereby give notice in accordance with section 8 (1) of the Thembelihle Local Municipality Land Use Management By‐Law, 2016, that we have applied to the Thembelihle Local Municipality for the Subdivision of Erf 92 Hopetown. The property is located along Kerk Street in Hopetown. The proposed subdivision of Erf 92 Hopetown will result in two new erven.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s), including the grounds for such objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full contact details, without which the Municipality cannot correspond with the person or body submitting the objection(s) and/or comment(s), shall be lodged with, or made in writing to: Department of planning and Development, Private Bag X3, Hopetown, 8750 or to Church Street, 8750 Hopetown, South Africa from 16th October 2025 until 14th November 2025. Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours at the Municipal offices as set out below for a period of 30 days from 16th October 2025 Address of Municipal offices: Department of Planning and Development Church Street, 8750 Hopetown. Closing date for any objections and/or comments: 16th October 2025 until 14th October 2025.

Address of applicant: Rondo Group (Pty) Ltd, 107 Boardwalk Blvd, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, 0081 Cell: 067 883 1815 or E-mail: info@rondogroup.co.za.

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KENNISGEWING VAN 'N ONDERVERDELING INGEVOLG ARTIKEL 8 (1) VAN DIE THEMBELIHLE

Ons, Rondo Group (Edms) Bpk, as die aansoeker met betrekking tot Erf 92 Hopetown, Noord-Kaap Provinsie, gee hiermee kennis in ooreenstemming met artikel 8 (1) van die Thembelihle Plaaslike Munisipaliteit se Grondgebruiksbestuursverordening, 2016, dat o n

Onderverdeling van Erf 92 Hopetown. Die eiendom is geleë langs Kerkstraat in Hopetown. Die voorgestelde onderverdeling van Erf 92 Hopetown sal lei tot twee nuwe erwe.

Enige beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar(e), insluitend die gronde vir sodanige beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar(e) met volledige kontakbesonderhede, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit n i e k a n k o r r e s p o n d e e r m e t d i e p e r s o

kommentaar(e) indien nie, moet ingedien of skriftelik gerig word aan: Departement van Beplanning en Ontwikkeling, Privaat Sak X3, Hopetown, 8750 of aan Churchstraat, 8750 Hopetown, Suid-Afrika vanaf 16 Oktober 2025 tot 14 Oktober 2025 Volledige besonderhede en planne (indien enige) kan gedurende normale kantoorure by die Munisipale kantore soos hieronder uiteengesit, vir 'n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 16 Oktober 2025 besigtig word. Adres van Munisipale kantore: Departement van Beplanning en Ontwikkeling, Churchstraat, 8750 Hopetown. Sluitingsdatum vir enige besware en/of kommentare: 16 Oktober 2025 tot 14 Oktober 2025.

Adres van aansoeker: Rondo Group (Edms) Bpk, 107 Boardwalk Blvd, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, 0081. Selfoon: 067 883 1815 of E-pos: info@rondogroup.co.za.

NM10032376-NK161025 EIA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

K2022371658 (South Africa) PTY LTD has in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002 as amended) the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, (Act 107 of 1998 as amended), lodged an application for a Prospecting right to The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources on the following farm and minerals.

DMR REFERENCE NC30/5/1/1/2/14400PR.

Farm: Remaining Extent and Portion 1 of the farm

Roodepan 146 Magisterial / Administrative District: Kimberley Minerals: Diamond (Alluvial, General and Kimberlite)

Kindly find the Draft Scoping Report placed at the Siyancuma Local Municipal Offices and the Library in Douglas

Further details can be obtained from the offices of the Plaintiff s attorneys at Ascot Office Park, Building No. 7, First Floor Conyngham Road, Greenacres, Port Elizabeth, telephone 041 373 0664. Terms: Deposit of 10% and Sheriff’s charges at 6% on the proceeds of the sale which shall be paid by the purchaser up to a price of R100 000.00, 3.5% on R100 001.00 to R400 000.00 and 1.5% on the balance of the proceeds of the sale up to a maximum of R40 000.00 subject to a minimum of R3000.00 plus VAT on Sheriff’s charges on the date of sale, the balance against the transfer to be secured by a bank guarantee, to be approved of by the Plaintiff’s attorneys, to be furnished to the Sheriff within 21 days from the date of the sale.

The following improvements on the property are reported, but in this regard nothing is guaranteed:

2 X Dwellings : 1st Dwelling : Lounge, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen, 3 x Bedrooms, 2 x Bathrooms, 2 x W C , 2 x G a r a g e s , 2 x C a r p o r t s , L a u n d r y, Bathroom/WC / 2nd Dwelling: 1 x Bedroom, 1 x Shower, 1 x WC.

9 September 2025

MINDE SCHAPIRO & SMITH INC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys Ascot Office Park Building No. 7, First Floor Conyngham Road Greenacres

PORT ELIZABETH

(Ref: M KOEN/al/FIR152/0479/US4)

(Telephone No. 041 373 0664) (Email: amanda@mindes.co.za) (P O Box 27441, Greenacres, 6057) NM10031506-NK161025

Cyclists face the challenge

to finish it. Photo: Facebook/Oryx Endurance Event Management

HELENA BARNARD

Steeling themselves for the Battle of the Bikes, the start line in front of the Jacobsdal Inn was packed with cyclists on Saturday, 4 October.

They not only aimed to conquer this battle, but were ready for an experience filled with grit, speed, and community spirit.

What makes the event unique is that this “gratitude edition” – a fully supported, fun-filled event - charged no entry fees. Cyclists only had to register to be able to take part. Although medals were handed out, this free event had no cash prizes, but every participant gained the thrill of the ride and the challenge of the course.

In the 71km Full Battle Course, “warrior” Gerhard Germishuis was the first male to cross the finish line in 2:36:25, followed by Dewald Scheepers (2:36:29) on his heels, and Ryno du Plessis (2:42:22) in third place.

In the female category, Lulu Ceronio was the winner (3:19:36), followed by Mariska Kok (3:34:22), and Emma Booysen (3:54:56).

In the 37km Short Course, Chris

Meintjes (1:09:24) was first in the male category, followed by Lukas van Niekerk (2:01:17), and Thabiso Tlhalepe (2:02:02). In the female category, the podium winners were Chriselda Liebenberg (2:01:31), Marlene Myburgh (2:05:27), and Nadine van Eck (2:06:45).

Also presented by Oryx Endurance Event Management, is the inaugural Unbound200, taking place on 7 November from Tiffany's in Bloemfontein.

“For the first time ever in Central South Africa, riders will take on 200 miles (327 km) of pure gravel. It is not about winning, it is about finishing. Whether you cross the line first or last, you will be part of the very first chapter in the Unbound200 legacy.

“The gravel is raw and real, created by nature to be conquered by you,” as commented by organisers.

Oryx Endurance Event Management created a comprehensive survey covering every facet of its events - from mandatory safety provisions and registration policies to expectations for on-course support.

Visit its Facebook page to find a link to share your insights. Also, find the 2026 calendar on this page.

Celebrating 30 Years of McDonald’s South Africa

In 1994 as South Africa stepped boldly into democracy, Peter Moyanga took a leap of his own - one that would help shape the story of McDonald s in the country. His journey from corporate corridors to respected franchisee is a story of resilience, vision, and heart

“My journey with McDonald s began when a representative from McDonald’s Turkey approached me,” Peter recalls. “I had no idea that conversation would spark a decades-long relationship with a brand that has become both my passion and my purpose.”

Initially recruited as South Africa’s real estate representative Peter was tasked with identifying the very first McDonald’s locations. By April 1, 1995 - a date etched in his memory - he was enroute to Australia for training “I ll never forget stepping into a McDonald s and being immersed in its world of QSC&V: Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Value It felt like theatre and I was hooked.”

For nearly a decade, he served in corporate leadership - managing real estate operations, and field services, and eventually being named Corporate MD designate But the pull of ownership proved stronger “Even in corporate, I

Sportdagboek

18 OKTOBER

’n Smile Run-byeenkoms vind van 07:30 af by die Plaas Toe-venue buite Upington plaas, ten bate van Jogebed Care Centre. Deelnemers kan hulle inskryf om die 5km- of 10km-afstand af te lê. Skakel 083 357 0914 of 079 522 9566.

The Diamond Fight League 4 boxing tournament returns to the Flamingo Casino in Kimberley for explosive matchups, high-energy action, and knockout moments. Doors open at 17:00. Dial 061 454 5040 for tickets.

24 AND 25 OCTOBER

The annual Kelrn MTB Classic and Trail Run takes place at the Holsdam Farm outside Barkly West. This event raises funds for local child welfare organisations. Visit Kelrn Mtb Classic on Facebook, or kelrnmtb.com.

25 OKTOBER

Die Upington Extreme Off-Road Triathlon vind by die Oranjerus-oord by Kanoneiland plaas met die extremeafdeling (swem 800m, ry 28km fiets en draf 10km) of lite-afdeling (swem 250m, ry 14km fiets en draf 5km). Besoek Upington Crusaders Sports Club op Facebook.

A first-ever World Boxing Federation (WBF) Africa Light Heavyweight tournament is held in Upington, presented by Boxing5.promotion, in conjunction with Fight Arts Promotion. It starts at 17:00 at the Desert Palace Casino. A total of 44 rounds will take place, with Bonginkosi Nhlapo squaring off against Jimmy Mabundji. Tickets are available on webtickets.co.za or at the door.

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treated every role as if I owned the business. Eventually, I realised it was time to truly bet on myself.”

In 2003, Peter transitioned from corporate to franchisee, acquiring a struggling restaurant in Springs many had written off. It had been marked for closure after the 9/11 downturn, but he saw potential others missed. “With the right people, the right plan, and the right energy, we turned it around and made it one of the best-performing restaurants in the country.” Years later, he repeated this success - reviving another market and expanding with two more restaurants

Today, Peter is the proud owner of Moyanga Family Foods, a business built not just on burgers and fries, but on people, values, and purpose. His management team boasts an average tenure of more than 12 years. “My success is their success. That’s why we’re called Moyanga Family Foods: it’s about trust, shared values, and family.”

Beyond the stores, Peter s impact reaches communities. His partnership with the Desperados Biker’s Club in Kuruman has created a cherished annual event uplifting locals, while his

restaurants support Ronald McDonald House Charities, offering families comfort during times of crisis. “Giving back is about ubuntu - it’s knowing that we rise by lifting others.”

Three decades in Peter remains most proud of the people he has empowered “McDonald s has been a vehicle for transformation I’ve watched crew members grow into leaders. That’s the true reward

As McDonald’s South Africa celebrates 30 years, Peter s focus is firmly on the future “The next 30 years will be defined by innovation, deeper community roots, and young people carrying the flame with pride. My advice? Embrace every opportunity with humility and passion This isn’t just a job it’s a platform for leadership and legacy.”

With eyes on the horizon and feet grounded in purpose, Peter Moyanga’s story is more than a personal triumph it’s a national treasure “No matter how far a stream flows, it always remembers its source. Legacy is not built by how far you go alone but by how many people you bring with you.”