Stakeholders from Allanridge,Nyakallong,Kutlwanong, thetwo suspects who arethought to have brutallykilleds their concern areBenjamin Mokone(GreaterAllandrigeM attended the court case Photo: Supplied
‘Do not condone
TheMEC for Social Developmentinthe Free State, MathaboHlalele,onSunday 1March joinedstakeholdersfrom Allanridge,Nyakallong, Kutlwanong, Hospitalparkand Odendaalsrus in a marchtoopposebail for thetwo suspects who arethoughttohavebrutally killedGlendaRoberts,a belovedsocial worker in the community, on herway to work on 24 November 2025. Herdeath happened during16Days of Activism AgainstGender BasedViolence AgainstWoman and Children. Pastor Gordon Williams says they sent astr court that will not be of such sho law. Addr bystande the impo the fighta en,childr “She en and the co the police torsofviole Williams
ILLEGALARMS
TheVirginia policehavearr between 23 and43following censed firearms and ammunition
On 17 February, at around received information about unlicensed firearms in the Vi the Welkom K-9unit,Welk and theMeloding SAPS we Avehiclefitting the descriptio spottednearthe taxirank membersfound four men in Permission to search the ve granted. Thepoliceaccomp theVirginia Police Station, wasconducted. An explosiv utilised, and upon further inspe bers found two firearms co centreareanearthe gear le Theoccupants of the ve documentation forpossessing
Thepoliceconfiscatedo firearm, two magazines, 18 and thevehicle. Thesuspects chargesofpossession of unl
POLICE LED TO DRUGS
Police members attached to the Welkom Anti-Gang unit continue their efforts to curb drugnetworks in the Lejweleputswa District
On 17 February, information was received about two siblingsdealing in drugs in Odendaalsrus. Police members followed up on thisand went to an address in the Odendaalsrus CBD. They confiscated Mandrax tablets, crystalmeth and money from the scene.Two men, aged 39 and 41, and one woman,aged 21, were arrested.
Lack of upkeep notexcusable
MARTI WILL
Environmentalneglect in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality hasreached widespread proportions,but thesituation in Allanridge,with overgrownfoliage and overall dilapidation, hasreached an unacceptable level.
What wasonce knownasone of the mostbeautiful townsinthe Goldfields,isnow characterised by weeds, invasive shrubs,rodents, pests, dilapidated buildings,and spaces that provide coverfor criminals.
JessicaNel, DA councillor,has demandedurgentaccountability from the municipalityfor the prolongedabsence of municipalworkersfromthe Parksand Recreation DepartmentinAllanridge
“Thematterofthe severe environmental neglect in Allanridge hasbeenescalated
“Weare demandingwritten explanationsfromthe actingmunicipalmanager and engagingwith the directorofMatjhabengParks and Recreation to initiateanurgent, large-scaleclean-up intervention,” Nelsaid.
Foryears,therehas been no grasscuttingortreetrimming.
Workersofthe CommunityWorkersProject have notbeenvisible or effectiveinand around the town
Previous excusesincluded the
fact that Parksand Recreation workerslackedequipment, whilst tractorsand cuttingaccessories were broken “Theseexcuses no longerjustify the scaleofthe neglect,” Nelsaid, addingthatitwas notjustthe neglect of overgrownfoliage, but also failingsewerageinfrastructure, inaccessibleroads,joblessness, and the lack of business development that were addingtothe community’s hardship
Issues such as open sewerage lines in the middle of the road have been marked butcontinue to pose seriousdangers forchildren These hazards have remained unattended formonths
Thetownhallwas closed by the DepartmentofLabour, and has remained so forseveral years, due to safety regulations.
Grassand shrubs areseverely obstructingvisibilityatintersectionsand encroachingontoroads Nelsaid she would arrange meetings with businesses and stakeholderstodiscuss practical, sustainable solutionstoclean, rehabilitate,and improvethe environment in Allanridge
“Allanridge oughtnot to be the orphanofthe Matjhabeng LocalMunicipality, and municipal operationsmustbeprioritised for this town
GodseWoord is my inspirasie –ekkon vanjaar weer begin om daardeur te lees.Wat ’n wonderlike ervaring is ditnie vir my nie. My eie geskiedenis word vir my deur Godseoëgesien.God het my gemaakenHyisversekerbaie liefvir my Hy het ’n plan met my en Hy wilmy gebruiknet soos ek is Ek glo soos ek het jy ookbaie vrae.Daarisnie antwoordenie,net emosies watvir onssoms so seer is datons twyfel in Godseeenwees met my Deur Godsewoord te lees en by elkeverhaal stil te staanweeteknet.AsGod vir Abraham, Isak en Jakobkon gebruik,gaanhyversekermy kangebruik,alvoelmylewensverhaalsoms so deurmekaar.
In Genesis 18:14 vraGod aanAbraham:“Is iets te buitengewoon vir My?” Hoeveelkeerhet Godhulle verseker “Ekis” is met jou. Godismet ons. Hy is die Eenwat ons verstaan. Hy is die Eenwat presies weet en Hy is dieEen watvir jou en vir my nooit alleenlos nie Eksodus 14:14 is my gebedvir jou: “Bly jy maarkalm.Die Here salvir jouveg” Komons geeons bestevir ons Vaderenvertrou HomopsyWoord.Mag jouBybel weer vir jou’ninspirasie wees.Versekeris“Ek is”met jou en los Hy jounie alleen nie –HeidiMcLaren, jeugleraaraan dieNG Bedelia
6MAART
Amari-daglaat die gemeenskap handevat en “rockand roll”vir die kinders. Verrassingspakkies is teen R5 elk te koop; of ’n boks met 50 pakkies tenR250.Die skoolbied gratis afleweringsvir diebokse in die Welkom-gebied. Dit is tenbatevan die skool se ondersteuningsfonds.Sou die publiek, borge of skoleAmari op die dagwil besoek kanhulle afsprakemaak vir tussen 08:30 en 10:30,enook 11:00 en 12:00.Bel Christel vander Vyverby082 415 9641.
13 MARCH
Dirk VanDer Westhuizen sings at theGoldfields Casino at 19:00. Tickets areavailable
Smul nougretigaan woorde in pousetyd
at the casino’s cash desk forR220, whileat the door it willcostR250.
9MAY
Thesecond CUTWelkom Campus Road Race is hosted. Take part in thehalf marathon, the 10kmroadraceorthe 5km funrun.
PENSIONER MEETINGS
Six Anglo Gold Ashanti pension and medical aid meetingsare scheduled to be heldin Welkom for2026. Thevenues have been confirmed as Goudrif (Huis Oranje) in Gimnasium Street (10:00 to 11:00) and the Welkom Retirement VillageinPeridot Street (12:00 to 13:00). Theother dates for
meetings are: 28 Mayand 27 August.Call RonnieBarlow-Jones on 083308 5530 or 083333 6667for moreinformation
EVERYSATURDAY
Theweekly parkrun takesplace at 08:00 at the St Dominic’sCollege sports fieldat85Jan Hofmeyr Road. Walk, jog, run,orvolunteer.Access via theVolksRoad entrance
Kontak Vista
Stuur dagboekinskrywingsoor konserte, leefstylwerksessies, optredes van kunstenaars en gassprekers en ander geleenthede tenbatevan niewinsgewende organisasies vir gratis plasingna marti.will@novusmedia.co.za.
Die Woordeboek vandie AfrikaanseTaal (WAT)seWoordvan die Week is ouskultasie,’n geneeskundigeondersoekdeurbeluistering,veralmet betrekking totdie gebruik van’n stetoskoop.Byouskultasie vandie hart hoor ’n mens geruiseinplaas vansuiwer klanke.
Localauthorities have ahand in continualdegradation
Downtrodden Mohapelwa, Matjhabeng: Thethree spheresofgovernmentinour countryare failingdismally. Acaseinpoint is the Matjhabeng Municipality whichisnolonger what it usedtobe. Around the 1980s,the growth rate of Welkom in theMatjhabengMunicipality and Midrand wasreportedlythe same.Today, Midrand hastremendously developed while Welkom hasconsiderably declined. Beforethis decline,Welkomwas once widely admiredfor its plannedlayout, immaculatetrafficcircles,manicured parksand civic pride.For many residents,those flowersand cleanstreets symbolised dignity, order andrespect
Thereisa painful memory of what Welkom was. Thedecline affects visible public spaces such as parks, roadsand sanitation. It is heartbreakingfor thoseofuswho sawWelkom flourish,onlytowatch it spiral into its current situation. It is reallydepressing to seehow Welkomhas deteriorated into aslum
Asa localgovernment, Matjhabeng is a microcosmofthe provincial andthe national governments Thedeterioratedstate of the Matjhabeng Municipality is therefore discussed alongside the other spheresofgovernments. The decline of the threespheres of the governmentis caused by the ANC whosemembers areoccupyingkey positions in the localmunicipality Theincumbentsofthese positions lack accountabilityand leadership This is com-
poundedbythe ANC badsystemofgovernance such as weak financial controls,cadredeployment, skills shortage,pooroversight andthe outright corruption whichiscurrently revealed by the Madlanga commission of inquiry and the parliamentaryadhoc committee. All these adverselyaffectthe livelihood and wellbeingof the citizens of Matjhabeng as follows:
■Theemployedcitizens andprevious governmentemployees’pensionersare charged exorbitantlybythe municipalityfor services notrendered.Streets aredirty and thereare potholes in them Thewater and rawsewage spill into streets andgrass is notcut alongside themainroads
■Thelocal municipality claims that some of us who areover80years old,owe them morethan R300 000 whichpensionerscannotaffordto pay. What will happen to the properties of the pensioners, should one of them die before this problemisresolved?Iappealtothe opposition political parties to forcethe Matjhabeng municipaltowrite off theseillegalarrears
■Thepensionerswho earn the monthlypension from their previous employers do notqualify for benefits in this country. They do notqualify for the indigent andmunicipalityrebates This municipality treats them likethosewho are employed Theexecutivemayor and his cohort of managers do not consider the expenditures of the pensioners. That is whythe pensionersin
this countrysuffer from depression
■ Surprisingly, thosewho leftprojects allover the Matjhabeng region incompleteare allegedly notforcedbythe municipalitytopay back the money that theylooted, and yetthis municipalityhas the audacitytopersecute the poor pensionerswho suffer in silence ■Theexecutivemunicipalitymayor,his deputy mayorand the municipalitymanagersrun the localmunicipalityasifitistheir privatecompany They paythemselves huge monthlysalaries, build themselves expensivehousesand drive around in expensivecars, therebymakingthe lifefor the citizensofMatjhabengunbearable. I find this unacceptable becausethe local municipalities arepublic entities that must see to it that the municipalityservices areaffordable includingall thosewho liveinthe townships Forexample, whycan’t everyone who is said to be poor be made to paya flat rate?Atleast, everyone in the township canaffordtopay betweenR20 and R50 permonth.Isthis not better than payingnothing?
Thecitizensofthis country, includingthe opposition political parties,lawyers’association and religious fraternitymust, in one wayor another,force the executivemayorsand their cohortstoreduce their salaries.After all, it is the localmunicipalitycitizens’ moneywhich theyembezzleasifthis moneyistheirs. Things cannotgoonlikethis
Duke JacobsenJohnnyNel se gunsteling-tydverdryfinpousetyd by die skool is nou iets heel andersasaan die begin vandié jaar.Die twee verkiesdeesdae om met boekebydie tonnel op die speelterrein in te kruip,waar niemandhulle planie,want hullekan noulees.Indie sewende week vanhul gr.1-loopbaan aan diePrimêre Skool Naudeville in Welkom put dié twee leerders genotdaaruit om stories te ontdek en te bespreek FOTO:Verskaf
Handsjoined to benefitofyouths
TheLejweleputswaDistrict Municipality, in apowerful collaboration with theA&R Group and Sibanye-Stillwater,convenedatthe SeaboPrimarySchoolonTuesday 3 Marchtodeliver amessage of hope andtangible support to thelearners of Thabong
LedbyCllr VeronicaNtakumbana, executivemayor,the initiativemoved beyond standardoversighttoaddress theimmediateneeds of students through the generousdonation of school shoes and sanitaryessential packs.
Keydiscussions duringthe event focusedonthe critical role of Corporate Social Investment(CSI) in removingbarrierstoeducation.
Representatives of the A&R Group and Sibanye-Stillwater emphasised that providingbasic necessities like proper footwear is avital step in ensuring everychild canwalk to school with pride and maintain asingular focusontheir studies
School leadership and localofficials reviewed the importance of the “village”approach to education.
Housing halted
TheNyakallongand Allanridge Housing and Relocation Project, initiated by the provincial government, hasabruptly halted
Cllr JessicaNel says if this projectfails, it will be the second unsuccessful attempt to relocate flood victims from Nyakallong to Allanridge “TheDAinMatjhabengconducted a preliminaryinvestigation and demands fulldisclosureonthe delay and aclear recovery plan.”
On 16 September2025, Free StatePremier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and the MECfor CoGTAand HumanSettlement, Mr Saki Mokoena, addressed residentsat the DihwaiPrimary School.
They promised atransparent R14million interventiontorelocate 80 riverside families to safe homes by March2026. To date,only five units arenearly complete.
It is allegedthat aDepartment of Labour inspection found non-compliance by the subcontractor,includingalack of proper CIPRregistration, health and safetyviolations,labourdisputes, and breaches of buildingregulations
Theproject wasallegedlysuspended until the issuewas resolved
Neither the contractor nor the subcontractor providedclarity when approached
On 15 December2025, duringasteeringcommitteemeeting, Makaewas allegedlyslapped “for no apparent reason” Allanridge police confirmed the incident. Further allegations of harassmentled to an interdict against the councillor
“Urgentclarification is requiredfrom provincial and localauthorities.While provinciallyled,local interference appearstobehinderingprogress. Ihave engagedDACoGTA and HumanSettlementspokespersonregarding these incidents, financial records,and project status,and will requesturgentprovincial intervention
“TheMatjhabengMunicipalitycontinues to fail its communities.Corruption and poorperformance leavevulnerable residents hopeless and disappointed. Only ethical leadership and strict consequence managementcan restoretrust.”
Representatives
veronTuesday PHOTO:BuitemeloTsoai
Theconcept relatestothe belief that it takes avillage to raiseand educate achild.
Theschoolgoverningbody(SGB)
highlightedthe necessity of asafe andconducivelearningenvironment, notingthatwhenlearnersfeelseen andvaluedbydistrict leadership,it
fosters adeepersense of community andacademic motivation
Buitemelo Tsoai, communication intern at the Lejwelputswa District,
says the eventfurther highlightedthe importance of “servant leadership” and the District Municipality’scommitmenttosocialwelfare.
Thepresence of the MMC forLocal Economic Development(LED) and Tourism,alongside localcouncillors and the DepartmentofBasic Education,demonstratedaunified front dedicated to supportingthe Seabo school communitythrough hands-on intervention
Concreteactionpoints from the day included:
■ Physical handover: the successful distribution of shoes and essentials directlytothe learners.
■ Strengthened partnerships:aformal reinforcingofintergovernmental and privatesectorties
■ Continuedmonitoring: acommitmenttoongoingassessmentof educational needswithin the district to ensure no child is leftbehind. Thevisit concluded with ashared commitmenttoposition collaborativeinvestmentasastrategic tool fordevelopment, provingthat when governmentand industryjoin hands, the path to abrighterfutureismade easier forthe children of Welkom
Matjhabengtobenefitfromsmart meters
Eskomis acceleratingthe rollout of smartmeters to poweruptothe Matjhabeng communitywith smarter, safer, and morereliable technology
Thesmart meter rollout programme in the Free Statehas movedtoKutlwanongfollowing engagements with the localleadership Since2March Eskomisvisitingcustomers in Kutlwanongfor data collection andmeter replacements
Meterreplacements will be done in phases
Customers with smartmetersbenefitfromhavingreal-time control of electricityusage,accurate billingfor post-paid customers anda seamless serviceexperience.
In addition, these customers canparticipatein Eskom’sdemand responseprogramme andwill be able to load tokens remotely.
Customers arerequestedtogrant Eskom officials accesstotheir properties and to have all critical informationreadilyavailable,including their IdentityDocuments andcontact details. Eskomstaff will be wearingEskom protective clothing,will carryidentification cardsand will be drivingEskom-branded vehicles.For their own peaceofmind,customersmay request proofof their identity.
All customers will receivea new smartmeter at no cost. Anyelectricitycredit from their old meter will be transferredtothe new meter
If aprepaid customerhas not been buyingelectricity, theywill be issued with aremedial charge of R6 052,60. Although the meter will be changed immediately, electricitywill notbeswitchedon until the remedial charge hasbeenpaid in full.
Ondersteuning hier broodnodig
DieGoldfields Hospice Association in Welkom doen ’n dringende beroep op die gemeenskap om hulgeldinsamelingsprojekte vir 2026teondersteun.
As’nnie-winsgewende organisasie is hulle afhanklik van skenkingsengemeenskapsbetrokkenheid om noodsaaklike, deernisvollesorgaan pasiënte en hulfamilies te kanlewer
“Dit is virons vanuiterste belang datdie gemeenskapen sakeondernemings ons ondersteun,sodat ons kanvoortgaan om in ons pasiëntesebehoeftes te voorsien.Meestevan onspasiënte is behoeftigenmaakstaat op ons gratis mediese dienste,” sê TanjaSchutte,kantoorbestuurder vanGoldfields Hospice
Dieorganisasie se 2026-kalender isgevul met ’n verskeidenheid geleenthede
Binnekort word vier daese waterpret virkindersopdie hospice-terrein aangebied. Ditvind van30Maart tot2 April, daagliks van09:00 tot14:00 plaas. Teen R150 perkind per dagkan kinders diewaterglybane,springkastele en gesigverf geniet. Diedagpakket sluit water, koeldrank asook’nworsbroodjie ofhamburger met ’n peuselhappiein.
Ouerskan ookgebruik maak van’nspesiale aanbod vanR500 perkind viralvierdae Alleaktiwiteitegeskied onder toesig vanverantwoordelike
volwassenes en gekwalifiseerde verpleegkundiges,wat ekstra gemoedsrus aanouersbied. Verder word twee gholfdaebeplan:een teen dieeinde vanMei by die BrandMachieinWelkom en nogeen by dieParys-gholfbaan
Die finale datums salbinnekort bekend gemaak word ’n Glansrykemaskerbalword op Saterdag 1AugustusaangebiedteenR4000 pertafel
Die algemene jaarvergadering volg op Woensdag19Augustus. Op Saterdag 5Septemberword’n vroueteepartyaangebied.
Die jaarlikseTreeofMemories vind op Saterdag31Oktober by Hospice plaas.
“Ons is werklik afhanklik van die gemeenskapsevolgehoue ondersteuningomons dienste volhoubaartemaakvir ons pasiënte en hulfamilies,” sê Dina le Roux,organiseerder vandie geldinsamelingsenook raadslid vanGoldfields Hospice
Die organisasie verwelkom kontantbydraes vansomin soos R50 totR100 permaand.
Belangstellendes kanGoldfields Hospice besoek by Rose House, Montaguestraat58, Bedelia,Welkom, of kontak Tanja Schutteby057 353 2152/91 vir meer inligting.
Kantoorure is Maandag tot Donderdagvan 08:00 tot16:00 en Vrydag van08:00 tot13:00.
Should atamperonthe newlyinstalledsmart meterbedetected, aremedial charge of R12 105,20 will be issued and prosecution under the Criminal MattersAmendments Acts will be considered Failuretopay the tamperfee or continuous tampering will result in the installation being removed.
Smartmetersshould notbetamperedwith as Eskomisabletomonitor buyingpatternsreal time.Customersshould nevergivecash to any Eskomstaff memberorcontractor
All payments,includingremedial charges, must only be made through the official Eskombank accountprovided.
Anysuspicious behaviour should be reported to Eskomimmediatelyat08600 37566 or viathe Eskomtoll-free crime hotlineon0800 11 27 22.
Membersofthe SAPS Soshanguve K9 unit have arrested four undocumentedpersons after discovering an illegalgold refinery on aplot in Bultfontein
Theoperation followedinformation received from an informanton26Februarywhichled officerstothe site wherethe suspects were found engagedinrefining sand believedtocontain gold
Policerecovered four refinery machines,a largeblack gastank,amedium grey gastank, a weldingtorch,countlessbagscontainingsand, and amotor foroperatingthe refinery equipment.
Illegalgold refining involves the unlawful processing of gold-bearing material to extract and purify gold without the required permits,often usingdangerous and environmentallyharmful methods
Thefoursuspects face chargesincludingillegalpossession of gold-bearing material, illegal refinery of gold,possession of material used to refine gold,and contravention of the Immigration Act.
District Commissioner MajGenl. Samuel Thinecommendedthe officersfor their dedication,vigilance,and excellentteamwork, whichled to the successful arrestsand seizure. He encouraged members to continue executing their duties with the same levelofcommitment and professionalism
Thematterremains under investigation, and the suspects areexpectedtoappearbeforethe Magistrate’sCourt
Lawenforcementauthorities have indicated theywill continue to intensifyoperations aimed at combatingillegalminingand relatedcriminal activities in the area
This operation highlights ongoingefforts to crackdownonillegalminingoperationsthat pose environmental and safety riskswhilst operatingoutside regulatory frameworks
of the various entitiesinvolved,communityleaders,as well as staff of theSeabo Primary School,during thehando-
Reeksvol opwinding
Boodskap van mnr. Piet Odendaal, skoolhoof van die LaerskoolOdensia: Vanjaarisdit die 27ste Vista-Odensia-aandreeks vir rugbyennetbal
Piet
en ons is so dankbaar datons dit nog kanaanbiedvir ons kinders. Vanjaaris die geleentheid weer daar sodatelkerugby-ennetbalspeler dit kangeniet en mooi vriendskappe en goeie herinneringe kanbou
We want to welcome all the participants,parents and supportersfromthe communitytothe 27th Odensia NightSeries.Come and enjoy the five days of primary school rugbyand netball. Be part of the festival atmosphere. Onsopregte dank aanelke besigheid watbetrokkeisasborge bedank watdeelvormvan die Odensia-aandreeks.Die onbaatsugtige ondersteuningisvan onskatbare waarde.Die geleentheid vir ons kindersindie Goudveld en omgewing kannie plaasvind sonder die verskeie rolspelersse bydrae nie.Ons opregte dank ook aandie Goudveldgemeenskap watOdensia ondersteun en sodoende bydraomdie geleentheid te kanaanbied. ’n Spesiale woord vandank aanons hoofborg, Vista (Novus MediaGemeenskapnuus).
We aresothankful for the schools that arepartofthe Odensia NightSeries Thank youfor makingthe time to give the learners the opportunitytotakepart in events likethis We as educatorsmust make adifferencein ourchildren’s lives Onsgaandit weereens so opwindend as moontlik vir die deelnemers maak sodat dit’ngeleentheid gaan wees wat elkedeelnemer kankoester.Ons sien uitomaldie deelnemende spanne hierteontvang
Thank youalsotoall the coacheswho putsomuchtime into coachingthe kids.Yourinput makesa bigdifference in the children'slives.Baie dankie ook vir elke skeidsregterwat bereid is om die wedstrydetydensdie aandreeks te hanteer. Onswaardeer julbereidwilligheid.
Good musicand plenty of deliciousfood and drinkswill onceagain formpartofthe festive event. Komgenietdie feestelike atmosfeer
Ek wilgraag weer eens die klem plaas op ons dankbaarheid dat ons metdie samewerking van baie mense die geleentheidkan aanbied
Onswaardeerdie Gouveldgemeenskap.
Opgewondenheidken geen perke
VuyisileManyo,headboy: Welcometoall the participating teamsatVista-Odensia’s Rugbyand NetballNight Series for2026.Weare so excited to have youhereto enjoyyour skillsand talents. My wish is that youwillenjoy the excitement during thefive days at Odensia.Hope you enjoythe excitement of the games and the tasty eats at our food stalls Let’smakethis anight to remember.Goodluck to everybody.
Ivandri Olwage,hoofmeisie: Die wagisverby. Die Vista-Odensiaaandreeks2026 het aangebreek Uwordgenooi om saam met ons ’n Vista-Odensia-aandreeksvol opwinding,spanwerk,trots en ware sportmangees te beleef. Dit beloof om ’n geleentheid te wees waar ons leerders hul talente met selfvertroue en oorgawe kanuitleef.Komondersteun die deelnemers en helpons om ’n positiewe,opbouende atmosfeer te skep waarin elkeleerder aangemoedig word om sy of haar beste te gee. “Sokan julle lig skyn voor die mense.”Mattheus 5:16 Magelkeenvan ons ,ons lig laat skyn deur ondersteuning, respekenentoesiasme.Ons verwelkomelkedeelnemer om saam onvergeetlikeherinneringe te skep
Botshelo Seutloali,headgirl: Iextend awarmwelcome to allour dedicatedteachers, talented netballand rugby players,supportiveparents and generous sponsors. We deeplyappreciatethe support Whether youare fighting for atry,shooting fora hoop,or leading acheer,your sportsmanship definesyour excellence.Good luck to theteams. Enjoythe thrill of theVista Odensia Night Series underthe lights. “Play withheart,lead withpride,do your best.”
Lénardo Jordaan,hoofseun: Die tydishier.Die VistaOdensia-aandreeksisom diedraai. Ons nooi die hele Goudveld-gemeenskapuit om diéaandreekssaam met ons te geniet en te ondersteun. Elkeaand is ’n geleentheid vir diespelersomhul talenteop dierugbyveld en netbalbaan uit te leef.Die Aandreeksis’n belangrikedeel vandie skool se geskiedenis en bring ons gemeenskap nader aan mekaar.Ons gaan lekker lawaai en lewe geeaan dieomgewing om Odensia.Komgeniet die lekker feestelike atmosfeer.Al diedeelnemersmoetdit kom geniet.Gee net jou beste en gloinjouself.Fillipense 4:13: “Ek kanalles doen deurHom watmykraggee.”
Odendaal,skoolhoof vandie Laerskool Odensia:
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Ide ntity /Passport Number: 4612270085085
Da te of De ath: 20/12/2025
Last Address:217 LONG ROAD, BED ELIA, WELKOM
All persons having claims against the above-mentionedestate are required to lodge their claims wit ht he undersigned within30 days after the date of publication hereof
Name andAddress of Executor or Authorized Agent: NEUMANN VAN RO OY EN, 19 GAWTHORNE STREET, NAUDEVILLE
ADVERTISER NAME: NEUMANN VANROOYEN
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 4 WELKOM 9460
ADVERTISER EMAIL: admin3@nvrlaw.co.za
NOT ICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASEDESTATES All persons having claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (orasindicated) from date of publication hereof.
Province:FREE STATE Estate Number: 594/2026
Surname: FOX First Names:LOUISE Date of Birth: 1952-09-17 ID Nu mber :
VAN NIEKERKSTRAAT NO. 4, ODENDAALSRUS, 9480 Kennis geskied
hiermee in terme van Artikel 35 dat die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusie Rekening ter insae sal lê te die kantore van die Meester van die Hoë Hof BLOEMFONTEIN, en te die Landdroskantoor te ODENDAALSRUS vir 'n periodevan een en twintig (21) dae vanaf 06 MAART 2026. Indien daar geen beswaar ingedien word gedurende hierdie tydperk nie, sal daar voortgegaan word met die uitbetaling ooreenkomstig die Likwidasie en Distribusie Rekening.
CJRAATH EKSEKUTEUR COLLINSWEG 7
ARBORETUM
BLOEMFONTEIN
TEL: 051 013 344
EstateLate: MADeAgrela Esta te Number: 1567/2022
Estate Late: ZW Marx
Est a te Nu mber: 4348/2024 LIQUIDATION AND DIS TRIBUTI ON ACC O UN TS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION
In terms ofsection 35(5) of the Administrationof Estates Act, No.66of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidat i on and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated)inthe estatesspecifiedbelow will be open forthe inspection ofall persons with an interesttherein for aperiodof21 days (or shorter or longer if speciallystated)fromthe date specifiedorfromthe date ofpublication hereof, whichever maybethe later, and at the offices of the Masters of theHigh Court and Magistrates as stated
Should no objection thereto be lodged with theMasters concerned during the specified period,the Executors will proc eed to make payments in accordance with the accounts Province: FREE STATE Es tat eN umbe r: 4348/2024
Surname: MARX
Fir st Names: ZELDA-WRENCHE
South African ID Number: 5709240037086 Las tA ddre ss: 8 PRESIDENT STEYN STREET,VENTERSBURG 9450
Magistrate'sOffice: VENTERSBURG
Mas ter' sO ffic e: BLOEMFONTEIN
ADVERTISER NAME: BAD ENHORST ATTORNEYS
LIQUIDATIONAND
DISTR IBUTI ON ACCO UN TS IN DECEASED ESTATES
LYIN GF OR INSPECTION
In the Estateofthe Late: Surname: DE AGRELA First names: MARIA ANGELICA
Estat en umber: 1567/2022
Ide ntity /Pa ss por t number:
ADVERTISER ADDRESS: 40 STEYN STREET HENNENMAN 9445
