voort
Droë krane is hul lot
MADLI GROBBELAAR
Inwoners van Senekal en Matwabeng word deur ernstige watertekorte geraak weens infrastruktuurprobleme, hoë waterverbruik en vertragings in herstelwerk aan verskeie sleuteltoevoerpype.
’n Multi-miljoenrand-watervoorsieningprojek is onder konstruksie om die situasie op die duur te verlig, maar die projek sal eers na verwagting teen middel 2026 voltooi wees. Intussen bly die gemeenskappe afhanklik van ’n waterstelsel wat onder toenemende druk verkeer.
Die hoofwater-toevoerpyp vanaf Cyferfontein na die dorp het reeds middel Desember ’n kraak ontwikkel. Weens die afwesigheid van die diensverska er gedurende die vakansietydperk kon die saak nie onmiddellik reggestel word nie. Die pyp is onlangs tydelik herstel, wat tot ’n kortstondige verbetering in watertoevoer gelei het. Volgens Irma Heymans, VF Plus-raadslid van die Setsoto-munisipaliteit, word die verspreiding van skoon water egter steeds gekniehalter deurdat die stelsel voortdurend leeg loop en lug in die pype opbou, wat e ektiewe verspreiding bemoeilik.
“Die hoë somertemperature van die afgelope tyd het boonop waterverbruik aansienlik verhoog, terwyl bestaande kapasiteit nie voldoende is om 24 uur per dag water te voorsien nie. As gevolg hiervan word die watertoevoer gereeld afgelas sodat reservoirs weer kan opvul,” sê Heymans.
’n Verdere uitdaging het ontstaan by die py-
Irma Heymans, VF Plus-raadslid van die Setsoto-munisipaliteit, staan hier by die Cyferfonteindam. Die pypleiding wat dié hoofopgaardam vanuit die Sandrivier moet aanvul, is tans onklaar, wat beteken dat geen water uit die rivier gepomp word nie.
FOTO: Verskaf
pleiding wat die hoofopgaardam by Cyferfontein vanuit die Sandrivier moet aanvul. Dié is onklaar, wat beteken dat geen water uit die rivier na die reservoir gepomp word nie. Heymans sê herstelwerk kon nie gedurende die
Intussen het veral inwoners in hoër geleë gebiede van die gemeenskap die ergste onder die tekort gely
vakansietydperk plaasvind nie aangesien die diensverska er nie beskikbaar was nie.
“Toe materiaal uiteindelik afgelewer is, was dit egter van die verkeerde groottes, wat verdere vertragings veroorsaak het.”
Sakeondernemings op die dorp word besonder swaar getref deur die watertekorte. Pogings om watertenkwaens gereeld na hierdie ondernemings te stuur, was volgens berigte nie altyd suksesvol nie.
Intussen het veral inwoners in hoër geleë gebiede die ergste onder die tekort gely, met sommige wat reeds bykans 30 dae lank sonder lopende water sit. Die situasie het tot toenemende frustrasie en druk vanuit die gemeenskap gelei. Plaaslike betrokkenes het intussen onderneem om self ondersoek in te stel na die oorsaak van die aanhoudende probleme.
Daar word vermoed dat die uitdaging nie slegs aan lug in die pype toegeskryf kan word nie en dat verdere tegniese foute moontlik teenwoordig is. Heymans voeg by dat ’n dringende versoek aan die munispaliteit gerig is om die herstelwerk te bespoedig en ’n volhoubare oplossing vir die dorp te vind.
Senekal het sedert 2016 wateruitdagings wat steeds nie opgelos kon word nie. VrystaatKroon het ’n navraag aan die munisipaliteit gerig en wag op terugvoering.
Ghost busted on charges of fraud
MADLI GROBBELAAR
A Dihlabeng Municipality fraudster has been sentenced to a suspended prison term.
Reitumetse Moeng, a 28-year-old from Bethlehem, has been found guilty and sentenced for fraud committed against the Dihlabeng Local Municipality.
e Bethlehem Magistrates’ Court handed down a three-year suspended prison sentence on ursday 22 January, contingent on Moeng repaying the municipality a signi cant sum. e conviction stems from a discovery made in 2021, when irregularities at the municipality brought to light the existence of “ghost employees”.
ese individuals were reportedly receiving monthly salaries despite not being present for work.
e matter was promptly reported to the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation unit in Bethlehem. A meticulous investigation was launched, revealing that Moeng was among those who had been fraudulently receiving a monthly salary from the municipality. is illicit activity is reported to have occurred between May 2021 and January 2022. Moeng was arrested on 14 July last year and subsequently released on bail. e court’s decision saw her sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, which has been wholly suspended. is suspension is conditional upon her repaying an amount of R 84 598,22 back to the Dihlabeng Local Municipality. is sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of defrauding public institutions and the commitment of law enforcement to ensuring accountability.
ROBBER SENTENCED MONTHS AFTER CRIMINAL ACT
A 32-year-old man, Ncebo Bhengu, has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment by the Harrismith Magistrates’ Court after being convicted of house robbery.
The conviction last week
follows an incident on 1 March 2025 when police responded to a complaint in Lotusville, Harrismith.
Evidence presented during the trial revealed that the 62-yearold victim, Dineo Moloi, was
stabbed in the abdomen during the robbery and taken to hospital by a private vehicle.
The case was investigated by Capt. V.J. Zwane, whose efforts led to the successful prosecution and sentencing of the accused.
Lions brought to safety
In the wake of devastating wildfires that ravaged the Overberg region of the Western Cape, a beacon of hope has emerged for five lions from the Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary.
aptation enclosures. A dedicated team of animal caretakers will closely monitor their well-being as they adjust to their new surroundings.
Fiona Miles, director at Four Paws South Africa, expressed her solidarity with the Panthera Africa team.
These animals have been relocated to the Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, thanks to a swift and compassionate partnership with the global animal welfare organisation Four Paws.
The fires presented an immediate and critical threat to the sanctuary’s residents.
Recognising the dire situation and the urgent need for a safe haven, Panthera Africa, an ethical sanctuary dedicated to the welfare of captive-bred big cats, reached out to Four Paws for assistance.
Before embarking on the journey, each of the five lions underwent thorough veterinary examinations. These crucial checks ensured their health was optimal for the long trip, a testament to the meticulous care provided by both organisations. Upon arrival at Lionsrock in Bethlehem, the lions were settled into specially prepared ad-
“Our hearts go out to the Panthera Africa team during this incredibly difficult time,” says Miles.
“We know how much love and dedication they have poured into the sanctuary. When they asked for help, we were ready to stand alongside them and ensure these lions have a safe place to recover while their home is being rebuilt.”
Lizaene Cornwall, co-founder of Panthera Africa, says seeing the animals leave their home has been heartbreaking.
“But knowing they are safe and cared for by Four Paws gives us hope. We are endlessly thankful to Lionsrock and all the other sanctuaries that have stood by us during this crisis.”
The lions’ journey to Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary represents not just a physical relocation, but a vital lifeline, offering them a secure environment to recover and a promise of eventual return to a rebuilt Panthera Africa.
Five lions were safely evacuated from the Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary after the devastating Overberg wildfires, and relocated to the Lionrock Big Cat Sanctuary with the help of Four Paws. Their journey is a powerful testament to collaboration, compassion and hope amid crisis. PHOTO: Supplied
TENDER INVITATION
Moqhaka Local Municipality hereby invites interested prospective bidders to submit offers for the following proposals:
2/2/002/2025-26
Re-advertisement: Appointment of a Service provider for Supply Delivery and Installation of Antivirus Software (Including Support for 36 Months)
2/2/003/2025-26
Appointment of a Service Provider for Provision of an Electronic Document Management System for a Period of Three Years.
2/2/004/2025-26
Appointment of a Service Provider for Supply Delivery and Installation of Network Equipment, Including Support as and when Required for a Period of Three Years.
Non-Refundable Printing Fee: R 2 000
Non-Refundable Printing Fee: R 2 000
Non-Refundable Printing Fee: R 2 000
2/2/005/2025-26
Appointment of a Panel of Service Providers for Supply and Delivery of Laptops/Desktops as and When Required for 36 Months.
2/2/006/2025-26
Panel of Service Providers for the Removal and Destruction of Records/Archives Belonging to Moqhaka Local Municipality for a Period of Three Years as and when Required.
Non-Refundable Printing Fee: R 2 000
Non-Refundable Printing Fee: R 2 000
3/2/005/2025-26 Rammulotsi (Northleigh): Development of Sports and Recreational Park –Phase 1
Non-Refundable Printing Fee: R 2 000
Price 20 - Specific Goals: Locality = 10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor 10 N/A
80/20
80 - Price 20 - Specific Goals: Locality = 10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor = 10 N/A
80/20 80 - Price 20 - Specific Goals: Locality = 10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor = 10 N/A
80/20 80 - Price 20 - Specific Goals: Locality = 10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor = 10 N/A
80/20 80 - Price 20 - Specific Goals: Locality = 10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor = 10 N/A
80/20 80 - Price 20 - Specific Goals: Locality = 10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor = 10 N/A
80/20
80 - Price 20 - Specific Goals: Locality = 10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor = 10
80/20
3/2/006/2025-26 Maokeng (Koekoe Village): Upgrading of 0,85km Smaldeel road to a paved road and storm water – Phase 1.
Non-Refundable Fee: R 2 000
3/2/007/2025-26 Panel for Supply & Delivery of Water and Sewer Plumbing Material and Tools for a Period of Three Years.
Non-Refundable Printing Fee: R 2 000
4CE & Above
80 - Price 20 - Specific Goals: Locality = 10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor = 10
80/20
6CE & Above
80 - Price 20 - Specific Goals: Locality 10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor = 10 N/A
POTENTIAL BIDDERS CAN DOWNLOAD THE FREE COPY OF THE COMPLETE BID DOCUMENT FROM THE ETENDER PORTAL AT: www.etender.gov.za (ONLY FOR BID NO.: 1/2/001/2025-26; 2/2/002/2025-26; 2/2/003/2025-26; 2/2/004/2025-26; 2/2/005/2025-26; 2/2/006/2025-26; 3/2/005/2025-26; 3/2/007/2025-26)
• Bidders who downloaded the complete bid documents from E-tender do not have to pay the non-refundable printing fee.
Bid documents will be available on/from 28 January 2026 (2/2/006/2025-26 & 3/2/007/2026-27) and 04 March 2026 (1/2/001/2025-26; 2/2/002/2025-26; 2/2/003/2025-26; 2/2/004/2025-26; 2/2/005/2025-26; 3/2/005/2025-26 & 3/2/006/2025-26) from 08:00 am to 15:30pm (Mondays-Thursdays) and 08:00 am to 13:00pm (Fridays), until the closing date. Upon payment of a cash non-refundable printing fee as per document, at the cashier office, Municipal Building, Hill Street, Kroonstad. The bid documents can then be collected from the Supply Chain Management Offices, Kroonstad Municipality (Magasyn Building), Cnr 11th & 12th Way, Kroonstad, 9499.
Payment Of Non-Refundable Fee:
Payment of the non-refundable printing fee of R2000.00 can be made at the cashiers at the main Municipal Building, Hill Street or directly into the municipal bank account. If an EFT payment is made, the proof of payment (Pop) can be forwarded to the relevant SCM contact person as mentioned above via email, then the bid document should be collected from the SCM offices, at Kroonstad Municipality (Magasyn Building), Cnr 11th & 12th Way, Kroonstad, 9499. Moqhaka Local Municipality Banking Details: Bank: ABSA Bank Kroonstad Account Number: 40-5327-4876
Branch Code: 334536
Bidder Reference: Company Name and Tender Number
Submission of Tenders: By hand:
Mr B Bester Tel: 056 216 9165 E-mail: bert@moqhaka.gov.za
Ms. S. Bouwer Tel: 056 216 9186 E-mail: stephanieb@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr K. Moroke
Tel: 056 216 9205 E-mail: karabom@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr K. Moroke Tel: 056 216 9205 E-mail: karabom@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr K. Moroke Tel: 056 216 9205 E-mail: karabom@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr K. Moroke Tel: 056 216 9205 E-mail: karabom@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr N. Motaung Tel: 056 216 9424 E-mail: ngope@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr O. Garegae Tel: 056 216 9139 E-mail: onalenna@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr O. Garegae Tel: 056 216 9139 E-mail: onalenna@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr S. Molaodi Tel: 056 216 9255 E-mail: stephen@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr T. Lekhonthula Tel: 056 216 9184 E-mail: tsiestil@moqhaka.gov.za
Ms. T. Mbeloane Tel: 056 216 9187 E-mail: thembekam@moqhaka.gov.za
Ms. S. Bouwer Tel: 056 216 9186 E-mail: stephanieb@moqhaka.gov.za
Ms. P. Liphoko Tel: 056 216 9185 E-mail: palesal@moqhaka.gov.za
Wednesday 04 February 2026
@09:00-10:00 (Allen Rautenbach Hall)
Wednesday 04 February 2026 @10:00-10:30 (Allen Rautenbach Hall)
Thursday, 12 March 2026 @12:00
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 @12:00
Wednesday 04 February 2026 @10:30-11:00 (Allen Rautenbach Hall) Tuesday 10 March 2026 @12:00
Wednesday 04 February 2026 @11:30-12:00 (Allen Rautenbach Hall)
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 @12:00
Mr T. Lekhonthula Tel: 056 216 9184 E-mail: tsiestil@moqhaka.gov.za N/A Tuesday 03 March 2026 @12:00
Ms. K. Setlhare Tel: 056 216 9185 E-mail: kegomoditswes@moqhaka.gov.za
Wednesday 04 February 2026 @12:00-13:00 (Allen Rautenbach Hall)
Ms. J. Sefatsa Tel: 056 216 9186 E-mail: janes@moqhaka.gov.za
Wednesday 04 February 2026 @13:00-14:00 (Allen Rautenbach Hall)
Ms. P Liphoko Tel: 056 216 9185 E-mail: palesal@moqhaka.gov.za N/A
2. Copies of the identity documents the company’s directors (not older than six (6) months (180 days).
3. The company’s Tax Clearance Certificate / TCC Pin.
4. A copy of the bidder’s registration and grading certificate with the CIDB (Where applicable).
5. The proof of CSD registration document.
• The company’s Municipal rates, taxes statement.
Thursday, 19 February 2026 @12:00
Thursday, 12 March 2026 @12:00
Tuesday 03 March 2026 @12:00
a) The municipal rates and taxes statement, which is in the name of the company, not older than three (3) months; or
b) The Clearance Certificate issued by the bidding companies’ local municipality, which is in the name of the company, not older than three (3) months; or
c) The completed Municipal Form with either the stamp of the municipality or the landlord, which is in the name of the company not older than three (3) months or
d) An official letter which is in the name of the company from the local tribal authority, not older than three (3) months; or
e) A valid signed lease agreement which is in the name of the company, that clearly shows the business address (not expired at closing date), accompanied by tax invoice/statement of account/municipal rates & taxes statement from the estate agent / landlord not older than three (3) months); or
f) If the municipal rates and taxes statement is in the Landlord’s or Director’s name an affidavit certified by the commissioner of oaths must be attached indicating that the company/enterprise is operating from the stated address, accompanied by their municipal rates and taxes statement (not older than three (3) months).
g) No contract shall be concluded with any bidder whose municipal rates and taxes and municipal services charges are in arrears.
• In terms of Joint Venture: bidders must attach a joint venture agreement and ID (preferably certified) copies of the Company’s Directors; further to this, parties to the joint venture agreement must ensure that they submit all the required compulsory documents for each company as stated in the advert.
• Late, unsigned, or incomplete bids will be disqualified
Bids must only be submitted on the bid documentation provided by the Moqhaka Local Municipality
Bids will be evaluated according to the 80/20 or 90/10 for preferential points system.
Bids shall remain valid for 120 (one hundred and twenty) days after the tender closure date.
No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state as defined in the municipal supply chain management regulations (government gazette no 27636 dated 30 May 2005.
• Preference will be given to service providers within Moqhaka Local Municipality
• Moqhaka Local Municipality reserves the right to appoint, contract with and monitor the performance of any service provider it deems will offer the best service in line with the specifications / requirements.
• Bidders are required to submit all bid documentation on the tender closing date. No additional or new bid documentation will be accepted after tender closing date. Failure to adhere to this will result in the bid being disqualified for non-compliance with the terms and conditions of this bid.
The Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender and reserves the right to accept any or none of the tenders submitted, as it may deem expedient.
The Municipality also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to re advertise or not to award the tender; Failure to attach the above-mentioned copies will result to a tender being non-responsive; The municipality will only communicate the outcome of the bid with the successful bidder and more information can be obtained from the municipal website.
Enquiries All enquiries
Sidder smarag-groen onder die somerson
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens se kantoor in Bloemfontein voorspel vir die Noord- en Oos-Vrystaat in die komende week minimum temperature tussen 16°C en 18°C, met maksimum temperature wat tussen 29°C en 33°C sal wissel. Reën kan plek-plek voorkom. Die foto is op
Moue opgerol om gebied te verbeter
Die AfriForum-tak in Viljoenskroon het die afgelope maand ingegryp om die gebied rondom die Rotariërhuise, wat behuising aan bejaardes bied, skoon en netjies te maak nadat dit erg oorgroei is. Hoewel die Moqhaka-munisipaliteit verantwoordelik is vir die instandhouding van die omgewing, het AfriForum-lede bevind dat die oorgroeide perseel dit feitlik onmoontlik gemaak het om sigbaarheid te handhaaf. Weens die veiligheids- en gesondheidsrisiko’s wat dit vir die senior inwoners ingehou het, het die tak besluit om op te tree.
Die opruimingsprojek het behels dat gras gesny, bossies verwyder en die terrein met onkruidgif behandel is om hergroei te beperk. Sowat 450 m2 is skoongemaak, terwyl 67 sakke vol vullis, gras en takke van die perseel verwyder is. Die verbeterde sigbaarheid dra ook
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OMBUDSMAN
Kontak VrystaatKroon se ombudsman oor klagtes. Stuur alle klagtes, navrae of voorstelle oor die inhoud van die koerant aan ons ombudsman, George Claassen, by 021-851-3232 of na mediaombud@novusmedia.co.za. Geen redaksionele materiaal of advertensie mag gereproduseer
bosse en onkruid en moes dringend skoongemaak word. FOTO: Verskaf
by tot veiliger patrollies deur die AfriForum-buurtwag.
Alta Pretorius, AfriForum se distrikskoördineerder vir die Mooirivier, sê dit is ’n wonderlike poging van die tak om na die belange van kwesbare mense om te sien waar hulle dit nie self kan doen
nie en waar die munisipaliteit versuim om sy pligte na te kom.
Attie Barnard, voorsitter van die AfriForum-tak in Viljoenskroon, sê die organisasie is daartoe verbind om die dorp geleidelik skoner en veiliger te maak.
Financial woes continue to haunt
e DA in the Dihlabeng Municipality is taking a stand after a revealing visit from the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to the Free State.
Stark nancial reality has come to light, with the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional A airs (CoGTA) exposing a staggering municipal debt to Eskom of over R1,3 billion.
“Our municipality faces an unprecedented nancial crisis, ranking second in Eskom debt within the Free State, just behind Matjhabeng’s R8,7 billion liability,” says Hilton Maasdorp, DA councillor in Dihlabeng.
e nancial strain in question becomes even more alarming when considering Dihlabeng’s relatively small size.
With a mere 57% collection rate, the municipality struggles to generate enough income to address its mounting debt.
A detailed report to the NCOP in fact reveals additional concerning metrics.
e Municipal Infrastructure Grant allocation of R35 094 000 remains critically underutilised, with only 16% spent by November, a percentage
which is well below the expected 30% expenditure rate.
e DA has now developed a comprehensive strategy to address these critical issues, proposing several targeted interventions, such as the following: implementing an aggressive credit control plan, establishing robust debt management mechanisms, expanding support for indigent communities, developing sound billing systems, ringfencing electricity revenue to service Eskom debt and enforcing strict accountability for municipal o cials.
“We are committed to holding the ANC-run municipality accountable,” Maasdorp emphasised.
“Our goal is to bring complete transparency to revenue ows, as well as to implement meaningful nancial reforms.”
e DA will continue to apply pressure, pushing for the adoption and e ective implementation of these proposals.
e situation serves as a critical reminder of the importance of sound municipal management and the potential consequences of nancial mismanagement.
Begin klein, vandag nog
JACO CROMHOUT
’n Vriend van my noem so in die verbygaan dat ons alweer sterk op pad is Kersfees toe.
Dit is een van daardie opmerkings wat ’n mens eers ligweg a ag, maar wat later bly vassteek.
Want skaars het ’n mens jou voete in Januarie gevind, of Februarie klop al aan die deur. Die jaar vou homself oop soos ’n boek wat iemand te vinnig deurblaai.
Ons leef in gejaagde tye.
Tussen werk, spertye, bekommernisse en verhoudings voel dit dikwels asof ons op ’n trein is wat ons nie self bestuur nie. Die landskap its verby, en net af en toe, by sekere stasies, kry ons kans om asem te skep.
Dan hoor ons weer die eentonige klik-klak van wiele op die spoor, en voor ons weet, is ons terug in beweging.
Dit is maklik om te sê: “Dis maar die wêreld waarin ons leef.”
En ja, dit is deels waar.
Sielskos
Maar as ons eerlik is, kies ons soms ook hierdie gejaagdheid. Ons vul elke leë oomblik met geraas: nog ’n kennisgewing; nog ’n vergadering; nog ’n onbenullige ding wat dringend voel, maar selde werklik saak maak.
Besig wees het ’n soort status-bepaler geword, asof rus iets is wat eers verdien moet word.
Miskien lê die antwoord nie in groot lewensveranderinge nie, maar in klein, stil keuses.
Twee of drie eenvoudige dingetjies wat jy net vir jouself doen. Nie vir produktiwiteit nie. Nie vir prestasie nie. Net om weer kalm te raak en jouself te herontdek. Dit kan so eenvoudig wees soos tien minute se stilte, ’n stadige koppie ko e, ’n kort stappie sonder jou foon.
Begin klein. Begin vandag. Tien minute ’n dag klink onbenullig, maar dit is ’n daad van verset teen ’n wêreld wat jou voortdurend vorentoe stoot. En dalk, net dalk, leer jy weer om die stasies raak te sien, en daar te bly, al is dit net vir ’n oomblik. Vrystaatse
Grootheid in eenvoud
DS. JOE MÜLLER
In 1952 het dr. Albert Schweitzer die Nobelprys vir Vrede ontvang. Kort daarna het hy op uitnodiging Chicago besoek.
Tientalle hooggeplaastes was op die stasie toe sy trein binnegekom het. Die stadsvaders het hom welkom geheet, verskeie mense het gekom om hom te sien. Hy het hulle almal ho ik bedank.
Skielik het hy bo-oor die skare se koppe iets gesien: op die oorkantste perron was daar ’n bejaarde swart vrou besig om met twee swaar tasse van die trein af te sukkel.
Sy het benoud in die rigting van ’n bus, wat op die punt was om te vertrek, gestaar.
Diary
2 FEBRUARIE
Die Kroonstad-fotoklub nooi alle belangstellendes uit om by die Flavius Mareka-raadsaal in Kroonstad om 18:00 te ontmoet. Voornemede en huidige fotograwe is welkom om deel van die fotografie-familie te word. Uitstappies en opleiding word vir die jaar beplan. Bel Thomas Bridges op 083 325 7145 vir navrae of meer inligting.
13 FEBRUARY
A Night Golf event will be hosted at the Bethlehem Golf Club. The cost for participation is R 2 000 per 4 ball, which includes a dinner and 4-night golf balls. Tee-o is at 19:30. For more information, contact Thys Schoeman Jr. on 083 647 695.
15 FEBRUARIE
Jacques Papenfus, stigter van die Moeggesukkel-organisasie in Pretoria, wat na behoeftiges omsien sal op Sondag 15 Februarie om 09:00 ’n praatjie by die NG Moedergemeente in Kroonstad aanbied.
Schweitzer het vinnig tussen die skare deur beweeg, die vrou se tasse opgetel en haar tot in die bus gehelp. Toe hy terug is het hy gesê: “Jammer dat ek u laat wag het, maar as iemand haar nie gaan help het nie, het sy die bus verpas!” ’n Geharde joernalis het daardie dag blykbaar aan sy kollega gesê: “Dit is die eerste keer in my lewe dat ek ’n preek op twee bene sien.” Dit is wat Johannes in 1 Johannes 3:4 bedoel toe hy vir Gaius gesê het: “Niks verskaf my groter vreugde nie as om te hoor dat my kinders in die waarheid lewe.”
Dit is sulke optredes van Christene wat ons hemelse Vader groot vreugde verskaf as Hy sien hoe Sy kinders hulle geloof uitleef. ■ Müller is leraar aan die NG Moedergemeente Kroonstad.
28 FEBRUARIE
Die Sonskyn-dienssentrum vir bejaardes in Bethlehem sal op Saterdag 28 Februarie ’n wit-olifant-verkoping ten bate van fondsinsameling aanbied. Die geleentheid sal op die perseel van die sentrum by Highstraat 43 in Bethlehem plaasvind. Die gemeenskap word aangemoedig om goedere wat nie meer gebruik word nie, te skenk vir die verkoping - dit kan by die sentrum afgelaai word. Belangstellendes kan 058 307 3780 bel vir meer inligting.
SATERDAE
Die Kroonstad Rotary-mark word op die laaste Saterdag van die maand gehou, op die hoek van Border-en Van der Lingenstraat, en duur van 08:00 tot 13:00. Belangstellendes kan hul navrae aan 076 055 7025 rig.
MAANDELIKS
Die A -Aarde- familiemark in Bethlehem bied maandeliks markte aan. Vir meer inligting of om ’n stalletjie te bespreek, bel 082 990 0947.
Die terrein van die Rotariërhuise, wat behuising aan bejaardes in Viljoenskroon bied, was oorgroei met
FOCUS ON: MIMOSA MALL MARATHON
Race just about a month away
Runners at all fitness levels are invited to take part in one of Bloemfontein’s most anticipated sporting events.
Entries are officially open for the 2026 Mimosa Mall Marathon, set to take place on Saturday 28 February.
Whether you are a seasoned marathon runner aiming to secure a Comrades Marathon qualifying time, or a social runner simply looking to enjoy a fun and active day out, the Mimosa Mall Marathon offers a race for everyone.
Distances include the full marathon, half marathon, 10km, and the ever-popular 5km fun run, making it an inclusive event for serious athletes, families, and first-time runners alike.
A highlight of the event is its unique and fast route, which starts and finishes at Mimosa Mall and takes runners past some of Bloemfontein’s most iconic landmarks.
Participants will run through the Tempe Military Base, the University of the Free State (UFS) main campus, and Grey College, supported by spectators along the way.
The marathon remains an official Comrades Marathon qualifier, giving long-distance runners the opportunity to test their endurance and secure a qualifying time early in the season.
Non-club runners participating over 10km, 21km or 42km will
be required to obtain a temporary licence during the online entry process, while licensed club athletes may enter using their valid licence details.
The Mimosa Mall Marathon promises a vibrant race-day atmosphere.
The running village at Mimosa Mall will be packed with exhibitors and lively activations, creating a festive hub for runners, supporters and families to enjoy.
Hosted in association with Bloemfontein Striders and the
Louzanne Coetzee Foundation, the Mimosa Mall Marathon has grown into a standout fixture on the local and regional running calendar, known for its strong organisation, welcoming environment and community spirit.
Entries for the 42km and 21km races close on 26 February. Runners looking to take on 10km or 5km may still register the day before the race at the registration village. To enter, and for more information, visit mimosamall.co.za.
Fees ’n bielie-opskop
Die VKB Bieliemieliefees vir 2026 beloof drie dae van kuier, kultuur en hope vermaak in Reitz.
Die fees bly jaar ná jaar ’n toonbeeld van gemeenskapsgees, gasvryheid en uitbundige feesviering. Getrou aan die bekende sêding “hoe meer siele, hoe meer vreugde”, bring hierdie geliefde geleentheid oor drie dae mense van oor die land heen bymekaar om nuwe vriendskappe te smee en ou bande te versterk.
Wanneer die feesterrein se hekke op Donderdag 26 Februarie om 12:00 oopmaak, wag daar weer ’n vol program wat besoekers tot Saterdagaand laat sal vermaak.
Die organiseerders belowe ’n ervaring wat iets vir elke lid van die familie bied – van vermaak en kompetisie tot kulinêre genot met ’n suiwer Vrystaatse kuierkultuur.
Die Bieliemieliefees het hom oor die jare gevestig as een van Suid-Afrika se grootste en gewildste landbou- en gemeenskapsfeeste, met jaarliks sowat 15 000 besoekers wat saamkom.
Van die nuutste landboutegnologie en -toerusting ter waarde van ongeveer R60 miljoen word uitgestal, wat jonk en oud se belangstelling prikkel.
Hoewel landbou ’n belangrike pilaar van die fees bly, strek die aantrekkingskrag veel verder.
Hoogtepunte sluit verhoogoptredes deur van die land se voorste kunstenaars in. Vanjaar sal Rikus Nel, Demi-Lee, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Juan Boucher, Die Piesangskille en Sunset Sweatshop op die verhoog wees.
Die program sluit ook ’n wye reeks kompetisies in, waaronder dié vir potjiekos, sterkman-kragmetings, woldra, slaglammers, boeresport, bulletjie-rugby en netbal. Hengel, gholf en ’n marathon sal ook plaasvind. Deelnemers kan uitsien na strawwe kompetisie en groot pryse.
Vir die jongspan is daar geen tekort aan vermaak nie.
Feesgangers wat vanjaar se VKB Bieliemieliefees van 26 tot 28 Februarie besoek, kan uitsien na besonderse landbou-uitstallings en ’n vol program. FOTO: Verskaf
Kinders kan diere van naderby ontmoet, op kamele en in stampkarre ry, skatte soek, die pretpark geniet en aan talle ander aktiwiteite deelneem.
Van die kuiertent en kosstalletjies, tot uiteenlopende uitstallers en interessante stalletjies – waar alles van kamp- en jagtoerusting tot pannekoek, parfuum, juweliersware en unieke uitrustings te koop is – dra elke deelnemer by tot die lewendige atmosfeer wat die VKB Bieliemieliefees so besonders maak.
Feesgangers word aangemoedig om reeds nou die naweek van 26 tot 28 Februarie in hul dagboeke aan te teken en betyds verblyf te bespreek, aangesien dit baie moeilik is om Reitz te verlaat terwyl die fees nog in volle gang is.
Die organiseerders het aangekondig dat, in die lig van die wydverspreide voorkoms en invloed van bek-en-klouseer, die bees- en kleinvee-afdelings wat tradisioneel deel van die fees is, vir 2026 afgestel sal word.
Ondanks hierdie verlies vir vanjaar beloof die VKB Bieliemieliefees steeds ’n onvergeetlike ervaring vol hart, gees en Vrystaatse siel.
Entries are open for the Mimosa Mall Maraton, which is this year scheduled for 28 February. PHOTO: Reblex
VERLORE DOKUMENTE 4040
ST1489/2015 LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Deed of Transfer Number
ST1489/2015
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 NUMBER
ST1489/2015 passed SMITHSON ONTWIKKELING
PROPRIETARY LIMITED, Registration Number 1999/003849/07 in favour of MONTDOR CLARENS
PROPRIETARY LIMITED, Registration Number 2012/218929/07 in respect of certain Section No. 8 as shown and more fully described on Sectional Plan No SS8/2004 in the scheme known as DRUM ROCK VILLAGE in respect of the land and building or buildings situate at CLARENS, DIHLABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY of which section the floor area, according to the said sectional plan, is 124 (One Hundred and Twenty Four) square metres in extent, which has been lost or destroyed.
All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required 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 BLOEMFONTEIN this day the 16th day of January 2026 Applicant HONEY ATTORNEYS, Address: Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Northridge Mall, Honey Chambers,Bloemf ontein,9300 E-mail address maruzaan@honeyinc.co.za Contact number 051 4036000/D18566
BOEDELS: KREDITEURE EN DEBITEURE 4201
A.M.J. Griesel
In the Estate of the Late: Anna Magrietha Johanna Griesel Estate number: 7849/2025
Identity number:320327 0033 084
Date of death: 10-09-2025
Last address: 4 Soeterus , Kroonstad
All persons having claims against the 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 Authorised Agent: Irene Janse Van Rensburg - Agent
Billing details:
Advertiser Name:Exactum
Executors Trust Postnet Preller Suite 16, Private Bag x 01, Heuwelsig , 9332
Email: dewald@exactum.co.za
C. de Bruyn
In the estate of the late (full names and surname)
Carla de Bruyn, Identity number 370816 0004 086 born 1937-08-16, died 17-10-2025 of (last address) Lidia Tehuis Bejaardesorg Vereeniging Ladybrand, Debtors and creditors in the above estate are hereby required to lodge their claims with and pay their debts to the undersigned within thirty (30) days from date of publication hereof. Name and address of executor or authorized agent: Marietjie Norval nominee of PSG Trust (Pty) Ltd Preller Walk Genl Hertzog Drive Dan Pienaar Bloemfontein 9301
C.G.M. BOTHA
In die boedel van wyle
CATHARINA GERTRUIDA
MAIRA BOTHA identiteitsnommer 450219 0056 08 6 in lewe woonagtig te Viljoenskroon Sentrum vir Bejaardes, Viljoenskroon, 9520 wat oorlede is op 10 Augustus 2025.Boedelnommer 006269/2025, Kennis word hiermee gegee aan debiteure en krediteure om bedrae aan die boedel verskuldig te betaal en eise teen die boedel in te dien binne 30 (dertig) dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan, by die ondergemelde adres. WRS Fiduciary and Tax 14 Paul Laesecke Laan Panorama Bethlehem, 9701 Tel: 082 7866107
C. ISAACS KENNISGEWING
In die boedel van wyle CHARLOTTE ISAACS, IDENTITEITSNOMMER:
460210 0138 08 9 in lewe woonagtig te SONSKYN STRAAT 8, SUNWARD PARK, BOKSBURG (Voorheen van die plaas Meriba nr 94, DISTRIK FOURIESBURG, PROVINSIE VRYSTAAT)
DATUM VAN DOOD: 10
OKTOBER 2025 STATUS TEN TYE VAN DOOD: WEDUWEE
BOEDELNOMMER: 8933/2025
Debiteure en Krediteure word versoek om hulle skulde te betaal of hulle eise in te dien binne 'n tydperk van 30 (DERTIG) dae te onderstaande adres gereken vanaf 28 JANUARIE 2025. JOHAN GERARDUS VAN ES
EKSEKUTEUR
BOCK & VAN ES KELLNER STRAAT 49A WESTDENE
BLOEMFONTEIN 9301
POSBUS 100904
BRANDHOF 9324
E-pos: admin@bockes.co.za
Telefoonnommer: 051 447 7195
Verwysing: ISA002
D.I.C. Whitehead
In die boedel van wyle DONALD IAN CLARKSON WHITEHEAD Identiteitsnommer: 460821 5056 08 2 in lewe woonagtig te Plaas Lucia, Bethlehem, 9701, wat oorlede is op 11 November 2025. Boedel nommer 000098/2026
Kennis word hiermee gegee aan debiteure en krediteure om bedrae aan die boedel verskuldig te betaal en eise teen die boedel in te dien binne 30 (dertig) dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan, by die ondergemelde adres. SRFD (Pty) Ltd Agent Eksekuteur: J Van Der Merwe 14 Paul Laesecke Laan Panorama Bethlehem, 9701 Tel: 058 303 0450
F.G. Bredenkamp
In the Estate of the Late: Fred Gregory Bredenkamp Estate number: 7579/2025, Identity number: 260829 5016 081 Date of death: 13-02-2025, Last address: 20 Senekal Aftree Oord , Senekal All persons having claims against the above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days after the date of publication hereof. In case of a marriage in community of property: First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: Anna Catharina Wilhelmina Bredenkamp Identity Number: 321031 0010 089 Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: Irene Janse Van Rensburg - Agent Billing details: Advertiser Name:Exactum Executors Trust Postnet Preller Suite 16, Private Bag x 01, Heuwelsig , 9332 EMail: dewald@exactum.co.za
J.H. OOSTHUIZEN
In die boedel van wyle JOSEFUS HENDRICUS
OOSTHUIZEN, identiteitsnommer 540514 5133 084 woonagtig te 22 MCLACHLAN STRAAT , KROONSTAD. Boedelnommer: 6029/2024,Krediteure en Debiteure in bogemelde boedel word hiermee versoek om hul rekenings in te dien en hul rekenings te betaal by ondergetekende binne dertig dae gereken vanaf 30 Januarie 2026
W J BOTHA
Prokureur vir die Eksekuteur Du Randt & Louw Ingelyf Posbus 26 KROONSTAD VERWYSING: BBO010
M.J.M. BROWN
In the Estate late MARIA
JOHANNA MARTINA BROWN, ID No. 401219 0038 084, married out of community of property to JOHN DEREK BROWN, ID No. 3804275044081, of 23 Rule Street, Kroonstad, 9499 who died on 15 September 2024. Estate number: 007863/2024
J.J. VAN RIET
IN DIE BOEDEL WYLE JAQUES JACOBUS VAN RIET; ID 3207305018085, BAROLONG FARM, EXELSIOR DISTRICT EXELSIOR WIE OORLEDE IS OP: 28 OCTOBER 2025, BOEDELNOMMER: 008506 /2025, Krediteure en debiteure in bogenoemde boedel word hiermee versoek om hul vorderings in te lewer en hul skulde te betaal by ondergenoemde binne 'n tydperk van 30 (dertig) dae vanaf publikasie hiervan.
S W GOUWS / A.TAYLOR NEWTONS
27 PARK ROAD WILLOWS BLOEMFONTEIN
Posbus 42775
HEUWELSIG 9332
DATUM VAN
PUBLIKASIE: 28 Januarie 2026
TEL: 051-403 4100
W.M. BECKER
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION
R. CLACK
In die boedel van wyle, Rudi CLACK, met IDENTITEITSNOMMER
7603255130084, 'n GESKEIDE persoon, Boedelnommer, 8491/2025, wie woonagtig was te 16 TENNANT STRAAT, BETHLEHEM, VRYSTAAT en wie op 16 MEI 2025 oorlede is. Enigeen wat 'n eis het teen, of bedrae verskuldig is aan die bogenoemde boedel word hiermee versoek om sodanige eise in te dien, of verskuldigde bedrae te betaal, by die ondergemelde adres, binne 30 (Dertig) dae na publikasie hiervan. SJ VENTER 110 CAMBRIDGE STRAAT POSBUS 96 BETHLEHEM 9700
TEL: (058) 050 0494 E-POS: flip@sventerlaw.co.za VERW: PA OLIVIER/LO /CLA47/0001
C.F. LLOYD
In the estate of the late, CORNELIA FRANCINA LLOYD
ESTATE NR : 4020/2022
IDENTITY NUMBER: 340614 0084 084
LAST ADDRESS: 23 VYFDE STREET, KOPPIES, 9540
DATE OF DEATH:
16.02.2022
D. MAC KENZIE LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION
All Creditors and Debtors in the above estate are required to lodge their claim and or pay their debts within thirty (30) days after date of publication of this notice to the Executor. EBERSOHNS ATTORNEYS 26 Dassen Street, Langebaan, 7358 Tel: (022) 772 0846 Email: atlohan @ebersohnslaw.co.za Refr: BRO007
In terms of section 35 (5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Masters of the High Court and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Late Estate: WILLEM MARTHINUS BECKER, id no: 470529 5025 084, Last Address: 65A MARAIS STREET, PRESIDENTIA, KROONSTAD, 9499, First Names of Surviving Spouse: THEODORA MARIA ANTOINETTE BECKER, id no: 470202 0075 187, Description of Account if other than First and Final Period of Inspection (if other than 21 days) at Magistrate's Office: Kroonstad and Master's Office: Bloemfontein Estate no: 003876/2020
Advertiser Name: VICKI
GELDENHUYS
ATTORNEYS, 6 VAN LINSCHOTEN STREET, VREDENBURG, 7380, WESTERN CAPE, email: vicki@vgattorneys.net Tel no: 0563070070
A. ODENDAAL
In die boedel van wyle ANNETTE ODENDAAL, Identiteitsnommer 5406090012083, in lewe 'n Ongetroude persoon, wie woonagtig was te 5 Drummond STRAAT, BETHLEHEM 9701 en oorlede is op 3 Julie 2024, Boedelnommer 006092 /2024. Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 35(5) van Boedelwet 66 van 1965, soos gewysig, dat die eerste en finale likwidasie- en distribusierekening te die kantore van die Meester van die Hooggeregshof Bloemfontein en Landdroskantore te BETHLEHEM gedurende 'n tydperk van 21 dae vanaf datum van publikasie, ter insae lê vir alle persone wat daarby belang het. Indien binne genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die betrokke Meester ingedien word nie, sal die eksekuteur oorgaan tot uitbetaling ingevolge die gemelde rekening. SJ VENTER 110 CAMBRIDGE STRAAT POSBUS 96 BETHLEHEM 9700 TEL: (058) 050 0494 E-POS: flip@sventerlaw.co.za VERW: SJ VENTER o/ODE28/0001
Notice is hereby given that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above deceased estate will lie for inspection at the offices of the Magistrate's Court of KOPPIES for a period of 21 (twenty-one) days from the date 30-01-2026 of publication hereof to all parties who may have an interest therein. If no objections are received by the Master of the High Court within the said period, the Executor will proceed with payment in terms of the account.
DU PLESSIS & LE ROUX
ATTORNEYS 33 Steyn Street
KROONSTAD TEL: 056 212 6541
EMAIL: info@dpl.co.za
J.A.G. DE VOS
In the estate of the late, JOHANNES ALBERTUS GELDENHUYS DE VOS ESTATE NR: 9415/2022
IDENTITY NUMBER: 540331 5025 081 LAST ADDRESS: FARM MIKPUNT, STEYNSRUS, 9515
DATE OF DEATH: 14-09-2022
Notice is hereby given that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above deceased estate will lie for inspection at the offices of the Magistrate's Court of KROONSTAD for a period of 21 (twenty-one) days from the date 28-01-2026 of publication hereof to all parties who may have an interest therein. If no objections are received by the Master of the High Court within the said period, the Executor will proceed with payment in terms of the account. DU PLESSIS & LE ROUX ATTORNEYS 33 Steyn Street KROONSTAD TEL: 056 212 6541 EMAIL: info@dpl.co.za
In terms of section 35 (5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (amended first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Masters of the High Court and Magistrates Court as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Late estate DORATHEA MAC KENZIE, ID-no. 530104 0057 08 2
Last address: FARM BOTHASHULP, FOURIESBURG, FREE STATE Province of the FREE STATE Master's Office BLOEMFONTEIN Magistrates Court: FOURIESBURG Estate-no. 3456/2025
Advertiser Name: SPANGENBERG ZIETSMAN & BLOEM 6 SEVENTH STREET, ARBORETUM, BLOEMFONTEIN Email: yvonne@fal.co.za Telephone: 051 409 5001
N.P. Jordaan
In the Estate of the Late: Neria Princess Jordaan Estate number: 5357 /2024 Identity number:510530 0159 086 Date of death: 6-02-2024, Last address: 68 Abdull Street , Brentpark , Kroonstad The AMENDED FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for a period of 21 days from 30 January 2026 at the office of the Master of the High Court Bloemfontein and the Magistrate's Office, Kroonstad.
Name and address of Executor or Authorised Agent: Gedion Christopher Jordaan and Ruan FourieNominee of Old Mutual Trust (Pty) Ltd and Gedion Christopher Jordaan, Billing details: Name:Exactum Executors Trust Postnet Preller Suite 16, Private Bag x 01, Heuwelsig , 9332 Email: dewald@exactum.co.za
BOEDELS: LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIE 4205
M.E. PULE
ESTATE LATE: ME PULE
BORN: 1959-02-19
ID NR.: 590219 0739 088
DECEASED: 2022-02-18
PROVINCE: FREE STATE
ESTATE NR.: 5653/2022, LAST ADDRESS: 7977
CONSTANTIA PARK, KROONSTAD Pursuant to Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate is available for inspection by all persons having an interest in it for a period of twenty-one (21 ) days, counted from the date of publication hereof, at the offices of the Master of the High Court, BLOEMFONTEIN and at the offices of the magistrate, KROONSTAD. Attorney for Plaintiff Sadler Ingelyf 23 Mark Street, Kroonstad Tel: 0532134376 Ref: KD ESTERHUYZEN /apV00306 File Number: V00306
W.C. Parsons
In the Estate of William Charkes Parsons with identity number: 6804095150082 who was resides in 46 Allan Street, Kroonstad, Estate number: 4141/2025. Notice is hereby given that the First and Last Liquidation and Distribution account in the abovementioned estate will be available for the inspection for the period of 21 (twenty-one) days from 30th of January 2025 at the offices of the Master of the High Court in Bloemfontein and the Magistrate's Court in Kroonstad Executor in the Estate Basson Olivier & Coetzee Attorneys 21 Market Street Kroonstad Ref: AP0098
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Spelers breëbors ná stryd
MADLI GROBBELAAR
Die Hoërskool Voortrekker in Bethlehem se eerste krieketspan het sy veggees ten toon gestel teen die Hoërskool Trio van Kroonstad in ’n spanningsvolle wedstryd van die Lejweleputswa-50-boulbeurtliga, met ’n oorwinning van 14 lopies.
Dit was Voortrekker se derde wedstryd in dié liga vir die seisoen. Trio het op Saterdag 24 Januarie die loot in Bethlehem gewen en besluit om die Trekkers eerste te laat kolf. Voortrekker se kolwers het gesukkel om vennootskappe te bou en is in die 31ste boulbeurt vir 118 uitgeboul. Paul Naudé het met 27 lopies die kolfwerk aangevoer, terwyl Thato Nthebere met ’n waardevolle 24 lopies ook weerstand gebied het.
In sy boulbeurt het Voortrekker egter met tipiese Trekker-veggees en durf teruggeslaan. Die
In ’n krieketwedstryd in Bethlehem wat op 24 Januarie tussen die Hoërskool Voortrekker van Bethlehem en die Hoërskool Trio van Kroonstad plaasgevind het, het die Trekkers as oorwinnaars uit die stryd getree. Van links is, voor: Janno Olivier, Rodney Turner, Thato Nthebere en Jordan Buitendag; agter: Andries Rautenbach, Jaydon Strydom, JC Pretorius, Ruan Heunis, Vlag Janse van Rensburg, Paul Naudé, Thys Parsons en DJ Uys.
besoekers is voortdurend onder druk geplaas, met paaltjies wat met gereelde tussenposes geval het. Trio is uiteindelik vir 104 uitge-
boul. Rodney Turner van Voortrekker was die uitblinker met die bal en het ’n uitmuntende vertoning gelewer deur 6 paaltjies vir 29 lop-
Rodney Turner van die Hoërskool Voortrekker het as bouler in die wedstryd teen Trio uitgestaan. FOTO’S: Verskaf
ies te neem. Hy is goed ondersteun deur Ruan Heunis, wat met syfers van 2/21 ’n belangrike rol gespeel het om Trio se kolfbeurt te knou.
Speel voluit
Helga Erwee van die Hoërskool Voortrekker in Bethlehem het oor die naweek van 24 Januarie aan die Vrystaatse mini-tennistoernooi in Bloemfontein deelgeneem. Daar het sy die algehele tweede plek in die o.14-ouderdomsgroep behaal. FOTO:Verskaf
