Thursday,23July2026
Het tallehonderdekilometer agterdie rug
’n Groep vanvier Welkom“parkrunners”het in die verloop vandie afgelope sewe maande almalhul 350ste parkrun voltooi.Dit het hulle elk sowatsewejaar geneem om hierdie mylpaaltebehaal,enelkeen is trots op dit wathulle bereik het.Die egpaar HenryenHelenaMackay is sedert 2017’ngedugte span en is gereelde deelnemers.Hulle is ook al die afgelope vyf jaarparkrun-vrywilligers.Vanlinksisdie vier 350-tigers Soon Reynders, Judy Harrison,en Helena en HenryMackay FOTO:Verskaf
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Arelentlessmulti-agency crackdownon illegalmining is gathering momentum across theLejweleputswaDistrict, with dozens of arrests,the seizureofgold-bearing material andexplosives,and thedestruction of illegalmining infrastructure highlighting an intensified campaignagainst criminal syndicates operating in theMatjhabeng area.
ThelatestsuccessesformpartofOperation Prosper, ajoint initiativeinvolvingthe SAPS, the South AfricanNationalDefence Force (SANDF) andprivate miningsecuritycompanies Theoperation focusedheavilyonillegal mininghotspots in Welkom, Thabong, Meloding, Virginia, Allanridgeand Odendaalsrus Between11and 16 July,the policearrested 12 suspects aged between18and 44 yearsin the Welkom,Odendaalsrus,Allanridge and Theunissenpolicingareas
They face chargesincludingpossession of suspectedgold-bearing material, possession of suspectedstolenproperty, contravening the ImmigrationAct,possession of dagga, and trespassing.
Thepolice confiscated equipmentcommonly associated with illegalmining, including pickaxes, spades andbuckets,aswell as dagga andcorrugatedironsheets believedtohave been used at illegalminingsites Authorities saythese disruptiveoperations will continue as theyworktodismantle illegal miningsyndicates operatingthroughout the district
In one of the week’s mostsignificant breakthroughs, members of the Welkom Anti-Gang unit,assistedby ThabongCrime Intelligence, arrested twomen, aged 37 and 47, after an intelligence-drivenoperation uncovered explosives at ahouse in theSenzela sectionof Meloding.
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Theoperationfocusedheavilyon illegalmininghotspotsinWelkom, Thabong,Meloding,Virginia, AllanridgeandOdendaalsrus.
Thepolicesaid information hadbeenreceived that the suspects were allegedlystoring explosives and attemptingtosell them illegally.A search of the property ledtothe discovery of 11 cone-pack explosives inside the house.
Thepolice’sExplosives unit wasimmediatelycalledtosecureand remove the devices, whichwereseized as evidence while investigationscontinue
Thepolicebelieve explosives remain acritical componentinmanyillegalminingoperationsand sayremovingthem from circulation is an importantstepindisruptingorganised criminal networks
Earlier Operation Prosperdeployments also targetedseveral illegalminingsites across Matjhabeng
At the G-Hostel in Thabong, jointpatrols uncoveredand destroyedseveral makeshift gravityseparation tables used to process gold-bearing material.Fourmen were arrested forcontraveningthe Immigration Act.
In aseparateoperation at the St Helena number 8Old Shaft near Welkom,three foreign nationals(aged 30, 32 and 32) were arrested forallegedlydiggingunderground. Officers seized 12,5 kg of suspectedgold-bearing material,together with apickaxe,garden spades,a homemade strainer,asieve and plastic buckets used duringthe illegalminingactivities
Another operation at the HarmonyCountryClub resulted in the arrest of 27 suspects –comprising20men and sevenwomen –on chargesoftrespassing and possession of housebreakingimplements.Policeofficersalso recovered17,1 kg of copper cable,believedto be linkedtocriminal activity.
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Jesaja is ’n boek watons te vul metGod se belofte
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Jesaja 40:31sê: “maard trou,kry nuwe krag.Hulle hulle hardloop en word ni raak nieafgemat nie.”
Jesaja 43:1-2 herinner nie, Ek verlos jou, Ek het jo jy is Myne.Asjydeur water deur riviere, hulle saljou deur vuur moet gaan,sal vlamme saljou niebrand
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Skhosana has madea name forherself in pageantry. PHOTO:Supplied
Titles racking up
At just sixyears old, Onkarabile Skhosana is provingthat confidence,determination and abrightsmile can takeyou alongway Herjourneybegan on 24 Januarythis year,when she was crownedMissDivine DreamQueen 2026.
That same month,she addedthe Miss Sassy Queen2026 title to her collection.
Buildingonthose early successes, Onkarabile travelledto Pretoria to compete in PageantSA, whereshe impressedthe judges and received the Photogenic Award.
Herbiggest triumph came on 4Julyatthe Heartfelt Arena, where she wascrowned First Princess– Miss Tiny South Africa2026.
Supportedbyher mother,Fumane Skhosana, Onkarabile is preparingfor the next chapterofher journey.
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MEDIASTATEMENT
MEDICLINICWELKOM STRENGTHENSEMERGENCYCENTRE SERVICE
MediclinicWelkom is pleased to announce its joint venturewithERConsulting, themanagement companyresponsibleforoverseeingserviceswithinthehospital'sEmergencyCentre.
ThiscollaborationmarksanimportantstepinMediclinicWelkom'songoingcommitmenttodelivering high-quality, patient-centredemergencycaretothe communitiesofWelkomand the surrounding areas. Through the expertiseand leadership of ER Consulting, theEmergencyCentrewill further focus onenhancingclinicalexcellence,operationalefficiency,andtheoverallpatientexperience.
Toensurethe best allocationofresources, theteamuses theinternationally recognised triage system that assists healthcareprofessionals to prioritisepatientsbasedonthe severity and urgencyoftheir medical conditions. Thisstructured approach ensures that patientsrequiring immediatemedical interventionreceive theappropriatelevel of care without delay, while maintaining asafeand efficient flowofpatientsthroughthe24/7hrEmergencyCentre.
In addition, theteamare implementing newdigital systemstofurther supportpatient careand operational excellence,improve communication,streamlineprocesses, enhanceclinical documentation,and contributetoamoreseamless healthcareexperience forpatients, doctors,and healthcareteams
The jointventurereflects asharedvision of continuous improvement and innovation in emergency healthcaredelivery. By combining Mediclinic Welkom'scommitmenttoclinical qualitywithER Consulting's emergencyhealthcaremanagement expertise, theEmergencyCentreiswell-positioned tomeettheevolvinghealthcareneedsofthecommunity.
“Patient care remainsatthe heartofeverything we do.Through thejoint venturewithERConsulting, weare strengtheningour ability to provide timely,efficient,and compassionateemergencycarewhile embracing innovative systemsand processes that will benefit our patients well into the future,” explainsFransVanNiekerktheHospitalGeneralManager,atMediclinicWelkom.
A formal launchevent took placeon22July 2026 to celebratethis partnershipand acknowledge the dedication of thedoctors,nurses,supportstaff,emergencyservices partners, and stakeholderswho contributetothedeliveryofqualityhealthcareinWelkom.
MediclinicWelkomremains committedtoserving thecommunitywithexcellence, integrity, and innovation, ensuringthat patientsreceivethe higheststandardofemergencymedicalcarewhen they needitmost
Forfurther information,please contact: Mediclinic Southern Africa. CorporateCommunicationManager Email: media@mediclinic.co.za |Tel: 021809 6500
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Deed:
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GASTEHUIS OP SOEK NA 'N ERVARE TUINIER /MAINTENANCE MAN
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*Minimum 10 jaar ondervinding
*Uitgebreidekennisvan tuinmaak en gevorderde tuiboutegnieke
*Basiese instandhoudings- en herstelvaardighede
*Moetselfstandigkan werk, eie inisiatief neem en onder drukpresteer
*Betroubaar, eerliken metsobere gewoontes
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*CVmoet kontakbare verwysings van vorige werkgewers insluit E-Pos volledige CV na: daniel@danleehomes.co.za Slegs gekeurde kandidate salgekontak word.
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Hiermee word kennis gegeedat kragtensdie bepalingsvan Regulasie 68 van die Registrasie van AktesWet, 1937, dit die voornemeisomaansoek te doenomdie uitreiking van 'n gesertifiseerde afskrif van Transportakte T1183/2014 gepasseer deur Balju van die Vrystaat HoëHof, Bl oe mfo ntein (REPUBLIEKVAN SUID AFRIKA), tengunste van DIRK JACOBUSCOETZEE, IDENTITEITSNOMMER:
MATANZIMA SHADRACK FOTOYI, Identity Number 7508155519080 in respect of certain ERF 11235 KGOTSONG, EXTENSION 6, DISTRICT BOTHAVILLE,PROVINCE FREESTATEwhich has been lost or destroyed. Allinterested persons having objection to the issueofsuchcopy are hereby required to lodge thesameinwriting with theRegistrar of Deeds at BLOEMFONTEIN within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice DATED at BOTHAVILLE this 16th day of JULY 2026.
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Date of Birth: 1954-10-16 ID Nu mber: 5410160132086
Last Address:221 LONG ROAD,WELKOM Date of Death:2026-03-24
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First Names:PETRUS
LAFRAS
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Last Address:23ZOMBA STRE ET ,D OORN , WELKOM, 9459
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Not afraid of a good challenge
HarmonyStriders members were in action at twomajor events over the weekend.Mina and Gerald Sullivancompleted the NorthgateMall 10 km race in RoodepoortonSaturday18July,whileAndreEls,Deon Lodder and Rudolph Rabie tackled the 106 km Amashova National Classic Road Race in Durban on Sunday.Reghardt Bester and Rina Nel competed in the 70 km event.From the left areRudolphRabie,AndreEls, Reghardt Bester,Deon Lodder and Rina Nel. PHOTO:Supplied
Beïndruk in rugby
Die nasionaleo.13rugbyweek – watdie gesogte Cravenweek en die Akademieweek insluit – is tydens die winterskoolvakansie aangebied, van29Junie tot3Julie.Dit het by Grey-kollege in Bloemfontein plaasgevind.Drie leerders aan die Naudeville Primêre Skool watinGriffon-rugbyspanne ingesluit is,is van linksTyler Pereira(o.13akademieweek),Dawie Viljoen (o.13-akademieweek) en ook Dean Louw (o.12A).
FOTO:Verskaf
NOTIFICATION: ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATIONAPPLICATIONPROCESS
InaccordancewiththerequirementsofChapter6oftheEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations(Government Notice R982 as amended, promulgated underthe National Environmental ManagementAct 107of1998-NEMA), noticeisherewith given of an application/swhichwillbesubjectedtoapublicparticipationprocess.
Applicant: Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd
Application: No additionallistedactivities are anticipatedtobe triggered, andnoamendment to aWaterUse Licenceisrequired.
Location: Theauthorised Tetra4 Powerline Projectis locatedwithin the Matjhabeng Local Municipality,FreeStateProvince.The 132kV powerlinetraverses thefarms Mondvan Doornrivier38(RE), Kalkoenkrans 225 (RE,Portions 1and 2),and AlexGlenRoss562 (RE Portions, 34,5,8), generallyrunning parallel to the R30. The 33 kV powerline is located on Palmietkuil328 (6),and the siteissituated approximately 11 km from Virginia atits nearest point.The centre pointofthesiteis28°8'41.31"S;26°44'8.66"E
Activity:
The existing Environmental Authorisation(Ref:14/12/16/3/3/1/2754) provides fora132 kV dualloop-in-loop-out overheadpowerlineof approximately 5.5 km in length and a33kVoverheadpowerline of approximately 1kminlength. The forthcomingamendment application will seek approval foramendmentstothe authorised powerlinealignments andassociatedinfrastructurelayout, informed by the finaldesignprocess, servitude agreements,and micro-siting requirements. The amendmentwillalsoinclude the updateofthe EMPrtoincorporatesite-specific mitigation measures identified during specialist studies, including aheritage walkdown undertakenalongthepowerlineservitude.
All registered I&APs will be notified oncethe Amendment Report and updated EMPrare available forformalreviewand comment in accordancewith the procedures definedinthe Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) Regulations (GRN982 of 2014,as amended).
By registering as an interested and affectedparty youconsent to the collection andprocessing of your personal information as perthe EIMS PrivacyNotice available at www.eims.co.za/publicparticipation. In order to avoidmissing outonopportunities for public participation please submit I&AP registrations as soon as possibletoEIMS
TSEBISO: TS'EBETSO EA KOPO EA TUMELLOEATIKOLOHO
Ho latela litlhokotsa Khaolo ea 6eaMelaoeaTlhahloboea TšusumetsoeaTikoloho(EIA) (Tsebiso ea Mmuso R982 joalo ka ha e fetotsoe, ephatlalalitsoengtlasa Molao oa NahaoaTsamaisoea Tikoloho 107ea1998-NEMA), tsebiso efanoa monaeakopo etla ba tlas'ats'ebetsoeahonkakarolohasechaba.
Mokopi: Tetra4(Pty)Ltd kopo: Ha ho na mesebetsiemenge thathamisitsoenge lebelletsoenghotsosoa, 'me ha ho phetohoholaesense ea ts'ebeliso ea metsi ehlokahalang.
Sebaka:
MoreroolumelletsoengoaTetra4 Powerlineo kahare ho Masepala oa LehaeoaMatjhabeng, Profinseng ea Free State. Mohala oa motlakase oa 132 kV otšela mapolasing aMondvan Doornrivier 38 (RE), Kalkoenkrans225 (RE,Likarolo tsa 1le2), le Alex Glen Ross 562 (RE, Likarolo,34,5,8), ka kakaretso li tsamaisanaleR30.Mohala oa motlakase oa 33 kV osebakengsaPalmietkuil 328 (6),'me sebaka senasebohōle ba lik'hilomitharatse ka bang11hotloha Virginia sebakengsaeonasehaufi. Bohareng ba sebakasamarang-rangke 28°8'41.31"S;26°44'8.66"E.
Mosebetsi:
Tumello eaTikoloho eteng(Ref:14/12/16/3/3/1/2754)efanakamohala oa motlakase oa 132 kV okabang5.5 km ka bolelele le mohala oa motlakase okaholimo oa 33 kV okabang1 km ka bolelele. Kopo e tlangeaphetoho etla batla tumello ea liphetohoholi-alignments tsa motlakase tse lumelletsoeng le meralo ea motheoe amanangle eona, etsebisoang ke ts'ebetso ea ho qetela ea moralo,litumellano tsabokhoba le litlhokotsa micro-siting.Phetoho enaetla kenyelletsa ntlafatso ea EMPr ho kenyelletsa mehatoeahofokotsa sebakae khethiloengnakongealithutotsa litsebi, ho kenyeletsoa le hotsamaeahalefahoetsoangbokhobengbamotlakase.
Li-I&APtsohle tse ngolisitsoenglitla tsebisoahanghaTlalehoea PhetoholeEMPre ntlafalitsoenglifumaneha bakeng sa tlhahlobo ea semmuso le ho fana ka maikutloholatelalits'ebetso tse hlalositsoeng ho Melao ea Tlhahlobo ea Tšusumetso ea Tikoloho (EIA)(GRN982ea2014,joalokahaefetotsoe).
Ka ho ingolisa joalo ka motho ea nang le thahaselloleeaamehang, o lumela ho bokelloa le ho sebetsana le tlhaiso-leseling ea hauho latela TsebisoeaLekunutueaEIMS efumanehangho www.eims.co.za/public-participation.Hoqobaholahleheloake menyetla ea ho nkakarolo ha sechaba, ka kopo romella ngolisoea I&APkapelekamoohokakhonehanghoEIMS
KENNISGEWING: AANSOEKPROSES OM OMGEWINGSMAGTIGING
Ooreenkomstig dievereistes vanhoofstuk6 vandie Omgewingsimpakstudie(OIB-)-regulasies(staatskennisgewingR982soosgewysig, afgekondigkragtens dieWet op NasionaleOmgewingsbestuur –WNOB,Wet 107van 1998),wordhiermee kennisgegee van'naansoek/e wataan'nopenbaredeelnameprosesonderwerpsalword
Aansoeker: Tetra4(Pty)Ltd
Aansoeke: Geen addisionele gelysdeaktiwiteite word verwag om geaktiveer te word nie,engeenwysiging aan 'n Watergebruiklisensieisnodignie.
Ligging: DiegemagtigdeTetra4 Kraglynprojek is geleëbinnedie Matjhabeng PlaaslikeMunisipaliteit, Vrystaatprovinsie.Die 132 kV kraglyn loop oor die plaseMondvan Doornrivier 38 (RE), Kalkoenkrans 225 (RE, Gedeeltes1 en 2),enAlexGlen Ross 562 (RE, Gedeeltes, 34,5,8), en loopgewoonlik parallelaan dieR30.Die 33 kV kraglyn is geleëopPalmietkuil 328 (6),endie terreinisongeveer 11 kmvanVirginiaafopdienaastepunt.Diemiddelpuntvandieterrein is28°8'41.31"S;26°44'8.66"O
Aktiwiteit:
Die be sta an de Om ge win gsma gt igin g( Ve rw ys in g: 14/12/16/3/3/1/2754) voorsien in 'n 132kVdubbele lus-in-lus-uit bokraglyn vanongeveer 5,5kmlank en 'n 33 kV bokraglyn van ongeveer 1kmlank.Die komendewysigingsaansoeksal goedkeuring soek vir wysigingsaan diegemagtigde kraglynuitlijnings en gepaardgaande infrastruktuuruitleg, ingeligdeur die finaleontwerpproses, diensbaarheidsooreenkomsteenmikroposisievereistes. Die wysiging salook dieopdatering vandie EMPr insluit om terreinspesifieke mitigasiemaatreëls wattydens spesialisstudies,intesluit,insluitend'nerfeniswandeling watlangs diekraglyn-servitudeuitgevoeris
Alle geregistreerdeI&AP's salinkennisgestelwordsodra die Wysigingsverslag en opgedateerdeEMPrbeskikbaar is vir formele hersiening en kommentaar in ooreenstemmingmet dieprosedures soos uiteengesitindie Omgewingsimpakassesseringsregulasies (GRN982van2014,soosgewysig).
Deur as 'n belanghebbendeengeraakte partyteregistreer,stemjy in totdie insameling en verwerking vanjou persoonlikeinligting volgens dieEIMS Privaatheidskennisgewingbeskikbaarby www.eims.co.za/public-participation.Omtevoorkom datjy geleenthede vir openbaredeelname misloop,dienasseblief I&APregistrasiessogoumoontlikbyEIMS
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UniqueBlinds Unique Blinds
Cheerteams dazzle SA
MARTI WILL
Thecheerleading teamsof Welkom-Gimnasium have returned homewith an impressive collection of medals afterdelivering outstanding performances at theNational Cheerleading Championshipsheldon4 July.
Theschool’sathletes showcasedtheir talent, dedicationand teamwork acrossseveral categories, earningtop honoursagainstsome of the country’s strongestcompetition.
Leadingthe celebrations was the Co-EdCheerleadingLevel 2 team,which claimedthe national title and wascrowned national champions aftersecuringthe gold medal.
TheAll-GirlCheerleadingLevel 2teamalsoimpressed, finishingas runners-up to take the silver medal, whilethe Performance CheerLevel
Thecheerleaders arefromleft,front:Paballo Molupe,Lisakhanya Madolo,Thando Kwayiba,Mamphaki Posholi,BusisiweSiboto,Nkanyezi Dangeni,Reitumetsi Oliphant,NonhlanhlaNonhlapo,DitebohoJobo,ZonnikaFourie (coach) and ZaneleMarumo; back: Simone Parsons,LiraSophie,Ayaka Manqina,OratileMoeketsane,Jeralle Eksteen,Arthur-Junior Lund,BotsheloRamanamane,Boitumelo Monjaki,Cayleigh Eksteen,JessentaShabi and Cara Hewitt (coach). PHOTO:Supplied
2teamearned awell-deserved bronzemedal with athird-place finish
Addingtothe school’s success, the GroupStuntsLevel 3teamnarrowlymissedout on the podium,
finishinginanexcellentfourth place
School representatives praised the commitmentshown by every athlete, from the flyers and bases to the tumblersand dancers, whosemonths of hard work and preparation paid off on the national stage.
Theachievements were also made possible through the dedication of the coachingstaff,aswell as the unwavering supportofparents and supporters who encouraged the teams throughout the season
Theoutstandingresults highlight the growingstrength of cheerleadingatWelkom-Gimnasium and provide another proudsporting milestone forthe school.
As theywrote on Facebook: “Our incredible athletes took the floorat Nationalson4Julyand absolutely crushedit! We aresoincredibly proudofevery single flyer, base, tumbler,and dancer.”
