Vista E-edition 16 October 2025

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Lawyer’s case carries on,

Playing longga

MARTI WILL

The legal processes surrounding a Welkom lawyer never seem to be simple, and in his bail application in the Welkom Magistrates’ Court, there were many twists and turns when the accused himself took to the witness stand and laboriously told the court why he is not a flight risk and should be granted bail

The formal bail proceedings on Monday, 13 October, lasted for more than three hours and were eventually postponed to 21 and 22 October for witness statements before a bail finding will be made

Jan Gysbert Maritz (57) was arrested on Thursday, 9 October, on charges relating to fraud, theft, money laundering, and contraventions of the Legal Practice Act involving some R15 million

According to a statement from the Directorate for Priority Crimes (Hawks), the charges

Project fails to take flight

MARTI

WILL

A full audit and investigation into the long-delayed Rheederspark Clinic project is being demanded

For 22 years the residents of ward 34 have waited for the long-promised healthcare facility As councillor for ward 34 in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Werner Janse van Rensburg says he is deeply concerned and disappointed about the continued delays and possible irregularities surrounding the long-promised clinic This project was first initiated in 2002, yet more than two decades later the people of Rheederspark are still without access to a proper healthcare facility

Skitter met projek

Leila Eramus van die Welkom-Volkskool het uitstekend gevaar op die 45ste Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) Sy het goud vir haar projek, “Learning ability,music and your brain”ontvang Sy is ook aangewys as wenner van die Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures-eerbewys.Die expo is van 6 tot 10 Oktober by die konferensiesentrum by Emperors Palace in Kempton Park gehou Foto: Verskaf

’n Leerder aan Welkom-Gimnasium,Calista Gerber, het ’n International Science Fair- (ISF) bronsmedalje in Kempton Park gekry Dit is die derde jaar agtereenvolgens dat sy gekies is om op internasionale vlak deel te neem Die expo is van 6 tot 10 Oktober in die konferensiesentrum by Emperors Palace in Kempton Park gehou. Foto: Facebook

Over the years, various commitments, site visits, and public assurances have been made; however, the reality on the ground remains unchanged: a vacant site and an unfulfilled promise Residents have suffered the consequences of this neglect for far too long Many must still travel to Welkom and Thabong for even the most basic medical services, placing a financial strain

serious questions about transparency, project management, and accountability at both the municipal and provincial levels,” says Janse van Rensburg

on families and creating dangerous delays for those with urgent health needs

The elderly, pregnant women, children, and chronically ill patients are the most affected, as they struggle to obtain the medical attention that should have been available locally many years ago

“It is unacceptable that public funds may have been allocated and possibly spent without any tangible results for the community This raises

The councillor and his ward’s constituents are demanding an audit and investigation into all funds allocated to the Rheederspark Clinic project since its inception “The municipality must publicly disclose all companies and contractors involved in the project, as well as their progress and payment records There must also be an immediate project resumption plan, with a clear timeline and budget, to ensure that the clinic is finally completed and operational within the shortest possible time We demand regular public progress updates so that residents are no longer kept in the dark about a project that directly affects their lives and well-being The community’s patience exhausted,” says Janse van Rensburg “The community of Rheederspark has waited patiently and with dignity for more than twenty years Their patience has now turned into justified frustration and disbelief It is time for the relevant authorities to act decisively, restore public trust, and deliver on their promises”

Reageer op genade met dank

By meeste NG-gemeentes is Oktober die maand van die tiende dankoffer By die St Helena-gemeente fokus ons op die dinge waarvoor ons dankbaar is Oktobermaand is ons maand van dankbaarheid

Dankbaar vir mekaar, dankbaar vir God se liefde en sorg en dankbaar dat ons nog hier kan wees Maar hoeveel van ons kan regtig uit dankbaarheid elke dag teenoor mekaar en die skepping leef? Meeste van ons word elke oggend wakker, trek ons klere aan, gaan werk toe en kom dan vanaand weer by die huis, elke dag dieselfde siklus

Maar wat is die gesindheid wat saam met ons gaan? Is dit positief? ’ n Gesindheid wat dankbaar is vir die Here se genadige hand wat my deur die duisternis en onheil van die nag beskerm het om weer die dag aan te pak? Is dit dankbaarheid dat ek saam my geliefdes kan ontwaak en vinnig ’ n koppie koffie saam geniet voor werk?

Dankbaar dat ek wel ’ n werk het en ’ n

Opinion

Cash down the drain

Concerned resident, Welkom:

Another futile investment summit promises to squander millions of taxpayer funds Taxpayers in the Matjhabeng Municipality are up in arms with the municipality’s leadership and its decision to host another investment summit amidst pressing service delivery challenges

The fourth summit in four years, convened by executive mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha, has provoked irate taxpayers whose refuse have not been collected in a month, on top of water scarcity on the rise, and rampant sewage spills the order of the day

The municipality is currently under administration (Section 139), with the High Court ordering prioritisation of service delivery

Despite the administrator and his team’s appointment by the province to assist Matjhabeng with a financial recovery plan, the municipality has not cooperated with the appointed team, as recent letters from the administrator to Matjhabeng have highlighted

The general workforce has been on strike for several weeks, citing a lack of personal protective equipment

Some residents have complained that Operation Patala, spearheaded by mayor Khalipha, was not conducted in the interest of service delivery, but rather to facilitate funding for the summit

manier om vir my familie en geliefdes te sorg? Beslis nie! Meeste van ons staan al hoe meer sukkelend uit die bed uit op en loop met ’ n suur gesigsuitdrukking wat lyk asof ons ’ n drie weke oue snoek op die grond raak geloop het Getuig ons daaglikse lewens van dankbaarheid?

Maar sê die Heidelbergse Kategismus nie vir ons oor hoe ons in dankbaarheid moet leef nie?

Wat verstaan jy onder die voorsienigheid van God?

Dalk kan ons hierdie Oktober maand gebruik om ons gesindheid teenoor die Here en mekaar te verander Om uit dankbaarheid elke oggend vir Hom wat vir ons alles gegee het op te staan en te leef en diensbaar te wees vir sy koninkryk Dankbaar vir die Here vir sy troue sorg en liefde daagliks, dankbaar vir mekaar deur al die goeie en slegte tye en dankbaar vir die skepping waarop ons saam kan leef en God loof en prys ■ Ds. Domonic Basson is van die NG Kerk St Helena Hoop

Diary

EVERY SATURDAY

Opening doors for next generation

Nandipha Madikiza (left),the founder and company director of Nandipha Fashion Designs, established an accredited Skills Development Programme in partnership with the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) SETA,aiming to create sustainable opportunities through fashion education and training She is pictured with Nomawethu Bangani,an aspiring fashion designer from Welkom Bangani was one of 23 participants selected for this year’s programme.She represents the next generation of creative talent passionate,determined and ready to make her mark on the fashion industry.Madikiza holds both an undergraduate and honours degree in Fashion and Textile from Manchester Polytechnic Her career began in Europe,where she gained valuable experience working with various prestigious fashion houses Upon returning to her home country of South Africa,she committed herself to sharing her expertise and fostering growth within her community Her efforts are driven by a deep passion for empowering marginalised groups, especially women and youth Photo: Supplied

Fun day for feet and wheels

The weekly parkrun takes place at 08:00 at the St Dominic s College sports field, located at 85 Jan Hofmeyr Road

This is a free fun and friendly community event Walk jog run volunteer or spectate Access via the Volks Road entrance

EVERY SUNDAY

The Deeper Life Central Church led by Dr Joyce Ngcizela has pitched a tent and is fellowshipping with members of the public every Sunday between 10:00 and 14:00 on the corner of Phakhathi and Nkoane Road in Oppenheimer Park

For further details dial 082 9344 168, 083 309 3090 072 678 0695 or 063 248 4918

18 OKTOBER

Nasionale Tuindag word by Maraisstraat 4, Hennenman, gevier, met ’n teetuin ten bate van die Rushof-outehuis in Hennenman Dit word tussen 10:00 en 15:00 gehou Kom geniet heerlike, tee, koffie of iets koels en varsgebakte verversings in die rustigheid van ’n pragtige tuin

The Red Carpet Upstairs Flea Market will be held at the old bowling club in Toronto Road, Welkom To raise awareness for breast cancer, Anglo Crane Hire has painted one of their cranes pink and the funds raised during the day will go towards providing 600 elderly people

with Christmas gifts Contact Burdien van der Merwe on 072 982 8754

25 OCTOBER

The Cancer Community Centre in Welkom will host its fourth Fight Night with exciting fights lined up for the event In addition to the trading of leather there will also be a beauty pageant held for both male and female participants There will be stalls (food and goods) a kid's corner and a cash bar Visit the Cancer Community Centre - Welkom Facebook page for more information

24 TO 26 OCTOBER

A Mighty Men conference is held at Budu Game Lodge, Welkom Entrance and camping is free Praise and worship will be led by Riaan Lubbe while speakers include: Johnny Louw, Ockie Fourie, Warren Schultz, Pieter Viljoen and Sarel Oberholzer For more information dial 079 308 1401

Kontak Vista met inskrywings oor konserte, leefstyl-werksessies, optredes van kunstenaars en gassprekers en ander geleenthede ten bate van nie-winsgewende organisasies

Hierdie onligting word gratis in Vista se dagboek geplaas Stuur inskrywings met inligting, asook kontakname en -nommers, na marti will@novusmedia co za

The 057 Riders Club is hosting a 11km fun walk and run on 25 October, starting at 08:00

The starting point is at the Welkom Shell garage, with the route ending at Phakisa Raceway

Participants can spend the rest of the day, after the fun walk, relaxing and partaking in other entertainment Cooler boxes allowed, at R50

Tickets are sold at R150 per person; participants will receive a T-shirt and medal

In conjunction with these activities an estimated 200 motorcycles, with riders from different provinces, will take part in a mass ride around the Goldfields area that will also end at Phakisa Motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome to join at a cost of R150 per person The proceeds of the day will go towards providing food parcels for selected organisations supporting the less privileged

Nurturing his natural aptitude

Mohau Moloi (10),a Gr 4 learner at the Tsakani Primary School in Thabong, Welkom,made his school and the Lejweleputswa District proud in the provincial Mental Maths competitions that were held in Parys on 22 and 23 September Mohau made his way up from the district level to the top of the province,beating out competitors from all five districts of Free State His Mental Maths facilitator,

om streek te verteenwoordig

-judoklub het die Lejweleputswa-distrik verteenwoordig op die laaste nasionale yeenkoms vir die jaar,op Saterdag 11 Oktober in Johannesburg.Van links is,voor: ) en Vogan van Zyl (deelname); agter: Anton Labuschagne (hoofafrigter),Alexaneins (vierde),Ruan Labuschagne (brons) en Jaun Pienaar (afrigter) Foto:

their role as leaders

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First names: ANTONIO Estate number: 006231/2025

Identity/Passport number: 5801095251183

Date of death: 16-07-2025

Last address: 33 MARITZ

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Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of DEED OF TRANSFER T11754/2011 passed by PLUMGRO CIVILS CLOSE

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C L O S E C O R P O R A T I O N REGISTRATION NUMBER

2006/047030/23 in respect of Certain ERF 8158 WELKOM, EXTENSION 14,

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Surname: LEEUW

First names: AUBREY

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Identity/Passport number: 6201025681089

Date of death: 27-06-2025

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First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: MOROESI EVODIA LEEUW

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN DECEASED ESTATES

In the Estate of the Late: Surname: MBELE

First names: BOCHANKI SIMON

Estate number: 000014/2025

Identity/Passport number: 4403065418081

Date of death: 22-10-2024

Last address: 13752

R A M A T H Z O N E 1 MOTSETHABONG

All persons having claims a g a i n s t t h e above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days after the date of publication hereof. Name and Address of Executor or Authorized Agent: Wynand Du Plessis (ID 5505135028085), 355 Stateway, Welkom

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Surname: BEZUIDENHOUT

First Names: GERHARD JURGENS

Date of Birth: 1973-12-24

ID Number: 7312245056082

Last Address: NO 4 AGULHAS TOWNHOUSE, 51

A G U L H A S S

E T , DAGBREEK, WELKOM

Date of Death: 2023-10-28

M

BLOEMFONTEIN

Name of Executor or Authorized Agent: MARIA ISABELLA VISAGIE

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INCORPORATED

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Identity/Passport Number: 6311180444080

Date of Death: 01/02/2021

Last Address: 59 ROSALIND S T R E E T B E D E L I A WELKOM, 9459

All persons having claims a g a i n s t t h e above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days after the date of publication hereof. First Names and Surname of S u r v i v i n g S p o u s e : MANYANYATHA KLAAS LEKGOATHI

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Name and Address of Executor or Authorized A g e n t : T S O G O A N E GETRUDE LEKGOATHI AND KELEBOGILE VALENTINE LEKGOATHI AND TSHEPO LEKGOATHI, C/O NEUMANN VAN ROOYEN INC, LAW CENTRE, 6 HEEREN STREET, WELKOM, 9459

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IDENTITEITSNOMMER: 561123 5102 083

G E B O R E O P 2 3 NOVEMBER 1956 EN WIE SE LAASTE ADRES 33 VAN DER

L I N G E N S T R A A T BOTHAVILLE PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT EN WIE

OORLEDE IS OP 1 APRIL 2025

BOEDELNOMMER: 002692 /2025

Ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965, word hierby kennis gegee dat die Eerste en Finale L i k w i d a s i e - e n Distribusierekening in bogemelde boedel ter insae lê vir alle persone wat daarby belang het vir ' n p e r i o d e v a n een-en-twintig (21) dae, gereken vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan, te kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof, BLOEMFONTEIN en te kantore van die Landdros, BOTHAVILLE REZA DAY Qq Eksekuteur REZA DAY INGELYF MARKSTRAAT 27 KROONSTAD

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Boedel wyle: P A J Swanepoel

B o e d e l n o m m e r : 4162/2025

Boedel wyle: S J Herbst

B o e d e l n o m m e r :

008514/2023

BOEDELKENNISGEWING

In die boedel van wyle: PETRONELLA ALBERTINA

J A C O B A S W A N E P O E L

(GEBORE VERMAAK)

(ID: 600216 0041 08 3) in lewe van VIRGINIA en getroud binne gemeenskap van goedere met GERT STEFANUS SWANEPOEL (ID: 580623 5025 08 2).

STERFDATUM: 29 MEI 2025

B O E D E L N O M M E R : 4162/2025

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM dat die EERSTE EN FINALE

L I K W I D A S I E - E N

DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in bogemelde boedel ter insae

sal lê vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf 17 OKTOBER 2025 te die kantore van die M e e s t e r v a n d i e Hooggeregshof, BLOEMFONTEIN en die Landdros, VIRGINIA.

GELIEWE KENNIS TE NEEM

dat enige persoon wat beswaar wil indien teen die rekening sodanige beswaar onderstaande moet bereik binne die genoemde tydperk.

PROKUREUR VIR DIE

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KENNISGEWING

Kennis geskied hiermee dat ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 die EERSTE EN FINALE LIKWIDASIE- EN

DISTRIBUSIEREKENING in die boedel van wyle SAMUEL

JOHANNES HERBST met

B O E D E L N O M M E R :

0 0 8 5 1 4 / 2 0 2 3 e n

Identiteitsnommer: 620601 5022 087, 'n meerderjarige manlike persoon, wie

w o o n a g t i g w a s t e

D O U G L A S S T R A A T 0 6 ,

ODENDAALSRUS, 9480 en wie oorlede is op 24 OKTOBER 2023 ter insae sal lê by die kantoor van die

L a n d d r o s t e

ODENDAALSRUS en die kantoor van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te BLOEMFONTEIN vir 'n tydperk van 21 dae gereken vanaf datum van hierdie Kennisgewing Indien binne genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die Meester ingedien is nie, gaan die E k s e k u t e u r o o r t o t uitbetaling ingevolge die rekening.

G E T E K E N t e

ODENDAALSRUS op hierdie 10DE dag van OKTOBER 2025

P R O K U R E U R V I R

EKSEKUTEUR VAN VUUREN PROKUREURS

JOSIASSTRAAT 114 ODENDAALSRUS 9480 TEL: 057-3981471 FAKS: 057-3981613 (VERW: EB/Anéke/1529-24)

Case NOTICE E MOVA W AU In t LEJW

THEUNIS

54/2025 in the matter

between:

SANDRA TRACY VAN SCHOOR N.O. IN HER CAPACITY AS NOMINEE OF STANDARD TRUST LIMITED - TRUSTEES OF THE J O H A N N E S J A C O B U S

VENTER TESTAMENTARY

TRUST: REGISTRATION NO MT341/1995

Plaintiff and MASILONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Defendant PURSUANT to a judgment of the Magistrate Court

THEUNISSEN given on the undermentioned goods will be sold at 10:00 on 31 OCTOBER 2025 by public auction to be held at

M A G I S T R A T E O F F I C E THEUNISSEN, CNR OF LE ROUX AND ANDRIES

PRETORIUS STREETS, THEUNISSEN by the Sheriff for the Magistrate's Court THEUNISSEN, to the highest bidder for cash.

1. The conditions of sale will be available at the office of the Sheriff 24 hours before the time appointed.

2. Registration as a buyer is a requirement in terms of the following: The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2009; The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001.

3. Goods will only be sold for cash to the highest bidder or sold subject to confirmation as per the Consumer Protection Act on the i n s t r u c t i

judgement creditor or his

VENTER TESTAMENTARY

TRUST: REGISTRATION NO MT341/1995

Plaintiff and MASILONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Defendant PURSUANT to a judgment of the Magistrate Court THEUNISSEN given on the undermentioned goods will be sold at 10:00 on 31 OCTOBER 2025 by public auction to be held at M

THEUNISSEN, CNR OF LE ROUX AND ANDRIES

PRETORIUS STREETS, THEUNISSEN by the Sheriff for the Magistrate's Court THEUNISSEN, to the highest bidder for cash.

1. The conditions of sale will be available at the office of the Sheriff 24 hours before the time appointed.

2. Registration as a buyer is a requirement in terms of the following: The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2009; The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001.

3. Goods will only be sold for cash to the highest bidder or sold subject to confirmation as per the Consumer Protection Act on the

judgement creditor or his attorney

4. GOODS OFFERED FOR SALE ARE:

MITSUBISHI COLT BAKKIE : REGISTRATION NO DHC 085

FS Dated at THEUNISSEN on