Thursday,19March 2026
Verwaarloosdepaaie
Risikoinvyfde
MARTI WILL
Meteen van diegrootstelandboubyeenkomsteindie land om diedraai, word ’n dringende pleidooi gerig aandie VrystaatseDepartementvan Gemeenskapsveiligheid, Paaie en Vervoeromintegrypwat betref die hagliketoestandvan paaie in en om Viljoenskroon.
Hierdie paaie hou’nernstige veiligheidsrisikovir padgebruikersin, en verkeerhier neem toemet die jaarlikse Nampo-oesdag. Dit vind vanjaartussen 12 en 15 MeiopNampo-parkplaas AfriForum lê in diebesonder klem op die toestandvan dieR59 –een van die hoofroetesnadie Nampo-terrein in Bothaville
’n Gedeeltevan diépad is reeds maande lank oorstroomenisinplekke heeltemalonbegaanbaar. Grootdele daarvantussenViljoenskroonenVredefortisvol slaggate, en daar is ernstige strukturele skade aandie pad.
Luidens ’n brief watAfriForum aan die departementgestuur het,word motoriste tans deur Viljoenskroonherlei. Dié dorpsestrateisegter ookin’n hagliketoestand en word nie behoorlik deur dieMoqhaka-munisipaliteit onderhounie.Die gevolg is datduisende besoekerswat Nampowil bywoon,
gedwing word om op verbrokkelende paaie te ry.AfriForum se brief is ook aandie munisipaliteit en die Suid-AfrikaansePadagentskap(Sanral) gestuur, vir ingryping.
Die DA hetook sy bekommernis oordie haglike toestandevan die pad uitgespreek
David vanVuuren, DA-woordvoerder virEkonomiese Ontwikkelingin die Vrystaatse Wetgewer,sêhulle het aanSanral geskryfomduidelikheid te vraoor dieoordrag vandie padse onderhoud; ookaan die LURvir Gemeenskapsveiligheid, PaaieenVervoer, met die versoekdat herstelwerk dringendaan dieR59 gedoen word Volgensdie departementhet hy Sanral reedsversoek om verantwoordelikheid virdie padteaanvaar,maar Sanral betwis glohierdie oordrag. Die DA wilmet sy briefaan Sanral bevestig of dieversoek inderdaad ontvangis en,indien wel, ’n duideliketydlynvir herstelwerkvasstel.
Terwyl diedepartementaangedui het datdie oorhandigingenherstelwerk binne dievolgende drie maande salplaasvind, blydie DA skepties oorhierdie tydsraamwerk.
Hoewel ’n gedeeltevan die R59 al geruimetyd onderkonstruksieis, is daar geen vorderingnie
AfriForum hetook ernstige kommer uitgespreekoor die standaardvan werk
watdie aangeste dusveropdie R59 projek verrig het.
Volgens Jaco Gr rumsehoofvir di die toestand vand infrastruktuurpro dit ook’ndirekte padgebruikersin.
“Met duisendeb wagtingdie Namp kandie huidiget toternstige onge ingrypingisnodig oorsowat twee maa Grobbelaar.
AfriForumhet begin waarin inwo gebruikersdie re dringend op te tr onderteken, salo die owerhede laat
“Die regering he likheid om te vers infrastruktuur ve Die huidige toesta Viljoenskrooniso duisende menses sê Grobbelaar.
Die R59 dien as tussen boerderyge plaaslikemarkte, tonne graannas oesseisoen.
Deur die Infras die DA terugvoeri padseverslegtend distrik se tussenty plan totdatSanra aanvaar – ’n oorh tenvolle onderste
Die distrik beno om die padinsta oordraggefinalis versuim om hier bedrag toeteken, versnel, voertuig verhoog, en verd klein ondernemin
Die bykomend inwonerswie se inkomste vanlan betroubare infras
Hope is that which carriesus through
In aworld often marked by uncertainty,disappointment, and personal struggle,hoperemains one of the mostpowerful forces in the humanexperience.
Hope is morethanwishful thinking– it is the confidentexpectation that tomorrowwill be better than today.
Through personal hardship,loss anddisappointments many of us areable to relate to the scripturein Ezekiel 37:11, wherethe people of Israel criedout: “Our bones aredry, ourhopeislost, andweourselves arecut off.”
Yet, Scripturealsoreminds us that hopeisnot defeatedbydifficulty. In Romans 5:3-5, we read that sufferingproduces perseverance, perseverance builds character,and character ultimatelyproduces hope –a hopethat does not disappoint.
Hope matters becauseitmotivatesustokeepmovingforward even when life feels overwhelming. Hope encourages resilience in the faceofadversity and helpsusface challengeswith couragerather
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than fear. Studies have shownthat people who maintainhopeoften cope better with stress,anxiety, and life’s uncertainties
Beyond emotional strength, hopealsogives directionand purpose. Thepromisefound in the bookofJeremiah29:11 reminds us that God’splans arefor peaceand a future filledwith hope.
Unlike the fragile hopes we sometimes place in natural circumstances, possessions or luck, this hopeisrootedinsomethingsecure and eternal
True hopeisfound in Christ.As written in Colossians 1:27: “Christ in you, the hopeofglory.” This hopeisananchor for thesoul, it is steady,reliable,and able to hold firm even in life’s storms
Foranyone feeling wearyor uncertain aboutthe future, there is Oneinwhom we canhope, One that will not disappoint, in whom ourstrengthisrenewed,who is able to restoreus, Hisname is Jesus. ■ Llewelyn Wulff is of the Life ChurchinWelkom.
Residents’ safety anon-negotiable
An urgent pleahas been directed to the Matjhabeng Local Municipality to urgently secureand repair adangerous hole left by contractors on Nyakallo Street in Phahameng Section, Meloding,Virginia.
Thelarge hole posesa serioussafetyrisktoresidents,particularly children whouse this road daily to travel to andfromschool.
“Manyschoolchildren walk here daily. Achild could fall into the hole,suffer severe injury, or even losetheir life. This negligence is unacceptable,” says Cllr Florence Bernado, DA councillor for Matjhabeng.
Theroad’sdeterioratingconditionextends beyond the uncoveredhole Thestreetisriddledwith numerouspotholes, creatingextremelyhazardous conditions formotorists Thesituationbecomes particularly dangerousduringrainfall when potholesare difficult to see, significantly increasing the risk of vehicledamageand road accidents.
Residents arealsoforcedtoendureongoing sewage spills andlong, uncut grass, whichfurther contribute to an unhealthy andneglected environment. Theseconditions arenot onlyunpleasant, butposeserious threatstopublic health
Bernadohas calledonthe Matjhabeng Local Municipality andward7councillor Nomthandazo Monjovo, MMC of SpecialProjects,tolocatethe contractor responsible forthe incompletework.
“Theresidents demand that the municipality immediately fill the hole and repair theroadtoensure residentsafety, especiallyfor schoolchildren.
“Wewill pursue this matter andhold contractors accountable.Anyone who leaves dangerous, unfinishedworkmust fixitimmediately,”she says
Truth behind removalof mayors same oldstory
Concerned Lejweleputswa resident:
When the announcementwas made thatseven mayors in the Free Statewould be removeddue to poorgovernanceand collapsingservice delivery, many communities celebrated Foramoment, it appeared as though decisive political leadership had finallyarrived to confrontthe deep crisis in localgovernment Butastime unfolded, it became increasingly clearthat the announcementwas nothingmore than political theatre designedtocalmpublic angerrather than bringrealchange.
In August 2025, the provincial leadership of the governingparty publicly declared that
down despite partydirectives.Incertain cases, national leadership hadtointervene to halt disciplinary stepsand manage the internal political fallout
This exposesa deeper truth: Therewas never aunified political will to remove theseleaders Theannouncementservedprimarily as a public relations exercisemeant to convince communitiesthatdecisiveactionwas being taken
Forresidents across the Free State, especially in strugglingmunicipalities likeLejweleputswa, the consequences of this political game are devastating.
Workersgounpaid, infrastructurecontinues
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EVERYSATURDAY
Theweekly parkrun takesplace at 08:00 at the St Dominic'sCollege sports fieldat85Jan Hofmeyr Road. Walk, jog, run, or volunteer.Accessismade availablevia the VolksRoadentrance.
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TheHentie Cilliers Golf Dayisheldatthe Brand Mashie Golf Club.Participationcosts R1 000per 4-Ball. Teeoff is at 07:30 for08:00,and 11:30 for12:00. Dial 072080 1937 formoreinformation.
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Die VolleEvangelie Kerk vanGod reik uit na die DBVin Virginia om 10:00. “Ons wil graagdankie sê vir hullewat omgee en ’n verskil maak by die DBVmet hulharde en onbaatsugtigewerk onder onsdierekinders.Ons sal elkebydraewaardeer watbydie kerk in WindsorStraat 10,Harmonie, afgelaai kanwordopWoensdaetussen
08:00 en 13:00. Bel078 280 4854 vir meer inligting. Ons vradie gemeenskap om assebliefdie projekteondersteun sodat ons ’n groot verskil kanmaak vir die Virginia DBV,”sêPast.Anna-Marie vanRensburg.
Pensionermeetings:Six Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid meetings arescheduledinWelkom for2026. Thefirstmeetingwillbeheldon26February. Thevenueshavebeen confirmed as theGoudrif (Huis Oranje)inGimnasium Street (10:00to11:00),and the Welkom RetirementVillage in PeridotStreet (12:00to 13:00).The dates of theother meetingsare 28 Mayand 27 August.CallRonnie Barlow-Joneson083 308 5530 or 083333 6667for moreinformation.
Kontak diekoerant metdagboekinskrywingsoor konserte,leefstylwerksessies,optredes vankunstenaars en gassprekers en ander geleenthede ten bate vanniewinsgewende organisasies.Hierdie inligting word gratis in diedagboek geplaas.Stuur inskrywingsmet inligting,asook kontaknameen -nommers,na marti.will@novusmedia.co.za.
TheMeloding communityisdemanding that this dangerous hole,which is threatening the safety of especially children,must be urgently covered.
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Lost or Destroyed Deed:DeedofTransfer No: T7683/1975
FORM JJJ
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
(Form JJJ added by GNR.62 of 25 January 2019 and substituted by GNR.1418 of 1November 2019)
Noticeishereby given in terms ofregulation68of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937,ofthe intention to apply forthe issue of a certified copy of DEED OF TRANSFER NO. T7683/1975 passed by MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY in favorof JULIANA JOYCEBOSSE IDE NT ITY NUMBER: 390815 0018084 in respect of certain PORTION 1OF ERF 4208, LEJWELEP U S TW A DISTRICT PROVINCE FREESTATE MEASURING 833 (EIGHTHUNDRED ANDTHIRTY-THREE) SQUARES METRES which has been lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the sameinwritingwith theRegistrarofDeeds: Fre eS ta te AT BLOEMFONTEIN within two weeksfrom thedate of the publicationofthis notice.
Dated atWelkomonthis 13th day of March2026.
APPLICANT: VEV ATTORNEYS ADDRESS: MULTIPOLBUILDING 3RD FLOOR DE KAAP STREET
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED: Mor t gage Bond B21906/2006 FORM KKK
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby givenin terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds RegistriesAct, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issueofa certifiedcopyofMortgage Bond B21906/2006 passed by 1. GERRIT WILLEM
EARLE, Identity Number: 630726 5054 083, Unmarried and 2. RENET PI ETER SE, Ide nt it y Number: 7804270017 088, Unmarriedfor a capital amount of R225 000,00 (TWO HUNDRED ANDTWENTYFIVE THOUSANDRAND) in favor of The Standard BankofSouth Africa Limited, Registration Number: 1962/000738/06 in respect of certain: 1. ERF 3359 WELKOM (EXTENSION 3) DISTRICT WELKOM,PROVINCE FREE STATE; IN EXTENT: 1051 (ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTY ONE)SQUARE METRES which hasbeen lostor destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are herebyrequired to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds: FREE STATE at BLOEMFONTEIN within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Hoopstad on this 11TH dayofMARCH 2026. APPLICANT RHONA LOR ETTA DIETRICHSEN JAC NCOETZERINC. 28 HOOFD STREET HOOPSTAD 9479
rhona@jacncoetzer.co.za 053444 1886
Estate Late: SSNtsomi Es tate Number: 008733/2024
NOT ICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Estate Late: HCVan Wyk
Es tate Number : 7068/2025
LIQUIDATION AND DI ST RIBUTIO N ACCOUNTS IN DECEASEDESTATES LY ING FO R INSPECTION
Estate Late: MPDMosebi Est ate Number: 000034/2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASEDESTATES
Allpersons having claims ag ainst the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (orasindicated) from date of publication hereof.
Province:FREE STATE Estate Num ber: 000034/2026
Surname: MOSEBI
First Names:MAJORO PULE DAVID
Date of Birth: 1955-11-28
ID Nu mber : 5511285710084
Last Address:14SENZA STREET,FLAMINGO PARK, WELKOM,9459
Date of Death:10-12-2024
Mas ter's Offic e: BLOEMFONTEIN First Names of Surviving Spouse: GILLDIN RITTA
Surname of Surviving Spouse: MOSEBI Date of Birth of Surviving Spouse: 21-09-1954
ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 5409210055081
Name of Executor or Authorized Agent: MOLOI &P ARTNERS
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the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issueofa
Executor: NONHLANHLA NTSOMI Agent: NYAPOTSE INC.
ATTORNEYS Address of Executor's Agents: 292STATEWAY AV ENUE, BEDELIA, WELKOM,9459
TEL: 057352 2712
E-MAIL: nkululeko @nyapotseinc.co.za tumi@nyapotseinc.co.za
In theestate of
SEBENZILE SAMUEL NTSOM I( Identity Number: 6411105591088 who was residing at 16547 SunriseThabong, Welkom,9463and who was unmarried andwho died on 18 September 2024.
Creditors andDebtors are hereby calledupon to submit their claimsand to pay their debts within thirty (30) days of the date of publication hereof with theExecutor's Autho riz ed Agent, NyapotseInc.Attorneys. NYAPOTSE INCORPORATED
ATTORNEYS 292STATEWAYAVENUE
BEDELIA WELKOM 9459
TEL: (057) 3522712
E-MAIL: nkululeko @nyapotseinc.co.za tumi@nyapotseinc.co.za
Boedel Wyle: MDeKorte Boedelnommer: 001856/2023
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Kennisgeskied hiermee dat ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet66van 1965 die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekeningindie boe de lv an wy le MARINUSDEKORTE, Identiteits nommer 7707315012081en Boe de lno mmer 001856/2023, wie getroud was binnegemeenskap van goedere metTAMMY DE KO RTE , Identiteits nommer 8105230106089,met ie
In terms of section35(5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, noticeishereby giventhatcopies of the liquida tion an d distribution accounts (firstand final, unless otherwisestated) in the estates specified below will be open forthe inspection of allpersons with an interesttherein foraperiod of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever maybethe later, andatthe officesof the Masters of the High Courtand Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodgedwith the Masters concerned during the specified period,the Executors will proc eed to make payments in accordance with the accounts Province:FREE STATE Es tate Num ber: 7068/2025
Surname: VANWYK First Names:HEINRICH COETZEEVAN WYK South African ID Number: 4810175028081 Last Ad dr ess: 8 BREMERHOF,GOUD STREET, HENNENMAN First Names of Surviving Spouse: SOPHIAALETTA JACOBA
SurnameofSurviving Spouse: VANWYK ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 5106030069082
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