Let
Inwoners ontsteld ná grafte se verwoesting
MADLIGROBBELAAR
’n Hartverskeurendetoneelhet homonlangs in dieUtopia-begraafplaasinBethlehem afgespeeltoe verskeie grafte deur boosdoeners geskendis. Granietgrafsteneisomgestamp en beskadig.
Volgens Willie Theunissen, DA-raadslid van die Dihlabeng-munispaliteit,het hy Woensdag4 Maartopdie skokkende toneel afgekom tydens ’n oorsigbesoekaan die begraafplaas.
Accountability demanded
Bethlehem residentsare raising alarm over theneglected container park project in Dihlabeng,which hasbeenleft abandoned andvulnerable to vandalism TheDAhas expresseddeepconcern over the stateofthe siteand its impact on thelocal community
During arecentoversightvisit, DA officials were shockedto find the container park completely unmonitored and unprotected,
resultinginextensive damage to infrastructure intendedtosupport localbusinessesand create employmentopportunities.
“This is not merelynegligence; it is seriousmismanagement actively destroyingpublicassets funded by taxpayers,”CllrSello Makoenaofthe DihlabengMunicipalityhas stated Theparty hasannounced plans to demand aformalforensicinvestigation into theproject, insisting that the municipality immediatelysecurethe site and
accountfor everyrandspent. Theparty alsowarned that the matter would be escalatedtothe relevant provincial oversightauthorities if action wasnot taken. Makoenasayspublic funds were allocatedtothe container park to stimulateeconomic development andimprove livelihoods in thecommunity. Instead, thelackofoversighthas left the projectatriskofcollapse, erodingtrust in localgovernance Accordingtothe Municipal
Efforts thwart criminal acts
Systems Actand the Municipal Finance ManagementAct,municipalities arelegally required to protect, manage,and account for public infrastructureand finances Theparty says the DihlabengMunicipality hasfailed in this duty.
Residents arenow calling fortransparent governance andresponsible management to ensurethatinfrastructure projects genuinelybenefitthe community, rather than being left to decay.
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Renderservicesforafixedtimeperiodwithay resideswiththecollege.
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Theabandonedcontainer park in Bethlehem lies in disrepair, leaving public fundswasted and localbusinesses without the infrastructurepromised to boostthe community’seconomy. PHOTO:Supplied
Kondig verloop vantyd aan
Herfsisophande en die Suid-AfrikaanseWeerdiensinBloemfontein voorspel vir die komende week minimum temperaturetussen 11°C en 17°C,met maksimum temperature wattussen24°Cen27°Csal wissel.Reën kanplek-plek voorkom.Kosmosblomme kondig gewoonlik die herfsaan.Dié blomme het huloorsprongvan Mexiko,waar dit in Spaansetuine gekweek is en die naam“kosmos”gekry het -’nGriekse woordwat orde of harmonie beteken.Hulleisnie inheems aan Suid-Afrikanie,maarhet geland tydens die Anglo-Boereoorlog, toesaad saam met perdevoer uit Suid-Amerikaingevoer is.Kosmossimboliseer vrede en veerkragtigheid en groeimaklikinarm grond.Hulle blom in die laat somer en herfsenbedek dikwels paaie en veldemet sagte skakeringsvan pienk,wit en pers.Hoewelhulle vroeër asonkruid beskou is,wordhulle vandag gelief vir die dromerigelandskappe watdie blomme skep. FOTO:MadliGrobbelaar
Vrystaatsedraai
‘Woorde
wek, maar voorbeeldtrek’
MADLI GROBBELAAR
Onssamelewingbeleef ’n stil, maar duidelike verval. Waar strate eens vollewewas,hang daar dikwels ’n gevoel vanverlatingenmoedeloosheid.Inbaie dorpevoelinwonersasofhulle aanhul eie lot oorgelaat is Wanneer basiesedienste stagneer of eenvoudignie beskikbaar is nie, ervaar inwoners dit asof die stelsel self teen hulle werk.Die impakhiervanisveral sigbaaronder jongmense. Sonder genoeg voorbeelde vanverantwoordelike leierskap begin baie oorhul toekomstwyfel. Terselfdertyd probeerouer geslagtesin maak vandie toenemende chaos
Selfsdié watvoorheenbygemeenskapsprojektebetrokkewas,raakmoedelooswanneer dit voel asofhul pogings min verskilmaak.
Togisdaarsteedshoop. Juis in tyevan verval wys gemeenskappedat kreatiwiteit,samewerkingenvolharding’nverskil maak
Die gesegdelui: “Woordewek,maarvoorbeelde trek.” Dit herinner ons daaraandat elkeen ’n rolhet om te speel. Die nood virverantwoordelikeendaadwerklike leierskap is groter as ooit Dieuitdaging lê dus nie net by die stelsels nie, maar by ons almal om te besefdat verandering moontlikis.
Soms isdit in diedonkerstetye datdie eerste ligvan herstelbegin skyn.
Diary
13 MAART
DieGrowing Tree Academy in Kroonstadbied sy jaarlikse naggholftoernooi by die Kroonstad buiteklubaan. Kostesbeloop R2400 per vierbal. Rig alle navrae aan Seugnet Grobbelaar by 082699 1070
14 MAART
DieNGKerk Kroonstad-Suid bied sy gholfdag by dieKroonstadbuiteklub aan. Afslaanisvan 07:30tot 12:30. Diespeelformaat is IPSBetterBall. Kostes beloop R300per persoon en groot pryseis op die spel. Skryf in by die gholfklub ofrig alle navrae aan Kwas Nothnagelby 082854 9467.
20 MAART
DieUltra Liquors-tak in Bethlehem se golfdagsal by die Bethlehem-gholfklubplaasvind KostesisR2000 per vierbal. Virmeer inligting,skakelJames Smith op 0630376316
29 MEI
DieSalileni-gholfdag,insamewerking met dieBethlehem Rotariërs,sal by dieBethlehem-gholfbaan plaasvind. Diespeelformaat is vierbal American scramble Shotgun
teen R2 000 per vierbal. Afslaan vind om 11:00 plaas. Bel Louisa vanden Bergop072 8934623 vir meer inligting.
29 APRIL 2MAY 2026
The20th ClarensQuiltFestival takesplace,with offerings comprising inspiring quiltdesigns, talented teachers, creative energy,outdoor thrills,cozy cafés, classic Clarensvibes, andthatmagical feelingyou onlyget when surrounded by peoplewho understandwhy fabric shoppingcounts as self-care. Contact Alaë Gräbe on 082577 2232 or quiltinclarens@ gmail.com.
SATERDAE
ElkeeersteSaterdagvan die maand bied die Hoërskool Trio in Kroonstadhul Trio Boeremark aan.Die mark salbydie Trio landbouterrein vanaf07:00 tot 11:00 aangebied word.Heerlik vars en tuisgemaakte produkte saltekoop aangebied word.Vir meer inligting bel CarinaSerfontein op 083635 2851.
Kroonstad-Rotary-mark word op die laasteSaterdagvan die maand gehou, op die hoekvan Border-en Vander Lingenstraat, van08:00 tot13:00.Vir meer inligting skakel 076055 7025.
Aleading
RESEARCHERS in
Bethlehem to work on
project-to-project basis. Applicants need to possess int er vie win gs kills, numeracy at Matric or equivalent level, computer literacy, and have passed at least 5Matric subjects. All applicantsmust be fluent in at least two languages (Including English).
Forward all CVs to keeme tswe @plus94.co.za
&TENDERS
KENNISGEWING AAN
DIE PUBLIEK: Aansoek om Watergebruik –
Openbare Deelname Neem kennisdat 'n aansoekingevolge die NasionaleWaterwet, 1998 (Wet Nr. 36 van 1998) ingedien sal word vir magtiging om water te onttrek vi r landboudoeleindes. Ligg ing van wateronttrekking: Plaas: 1380 Verelands Distrik: Fezile Dabi Distrik Munisipaliteit GPSkoördinate van onttrek kin gspu nt : -27.266409, 27.174011 Bela ng heb be nd ee n geaffekteerde partye wat kommentaar of besware het teen die voorgestelde wateronttrekking word versoek om dit binne 60 dae vanaf publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing skriftelik in te dien. Kommentaar of besware kan per e-pos gestuur word na: E-pos: nad ile on ar d1987 @gmail.com
PUBLIC NOTICE: Application for Water Use –
PublicParticipation
Noticeishereby given that anapplication will be submitted in terms of the NationalWater Act,1998 (Act No.36of1998) for authorization to extract waterfor agricultural purposes.
Location of water extraction: Farm: 1380 Verelands District: Fezile Dabi
DistrictMunicipality GPS coordinates of ext ract ion p oin t : -27.266409, 27.174011
Interested and affected parties who wish to comment or object to the proposed water extraction are invited to submit written comments within 60 days of publication of this notice. Comments or objections must be submitted via email to: Email: nad ileon ard1 987 @gmail.com
T10282/1986LOST ANDDESTROYED TITLEDEED
Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds RegistriesAct 1937, of the intension to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T10282/1986 passed by, COLIN JAMES WILSON, Identity Number 1702235015008,Married out of communityof property ,Infavour of CAREL PIETER VAN EEDEN, Identity Number 1211175013002,and MARIA ELIZABETH VAN EEDEN, Identity Number 1706040011000,Married in communityofproperty to each other. In respect of 1.ERF 393FOURIESBURG DISTRICT FOURIESBURG PROVINCE FREESTATE,
T23697/2009 LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issueofa certified copy of Deed of Transfer T23697/2009 passedbySHAWN CHARL
KRIEDEMANN, Identity Number
7006255061087, married outofcommunity of property in favour of THAPELO DAV ID
KHITSANE, Born on 14 August 1971, married which marriage is governed by theLawsof Lesotho andLIKHAPHA
MATH UTO GLORIA
KHITSANE, born on 8 March 1973, married, which marriage is
LOST OR DESTROYED DEED
Notice is hereby givenin terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issueofa certified copy of Deed of Transfer T4889/2025passedby CHING FUNG LEU
Identity Number 5504265194080
Married outofCommunity of Property in favour of ROYRODERICKNELSON Identity Number 5707125094081
Married outofCommunity of Property in respectofcertain REMAINING EXTENT OF ERF456 LADYBRAND DISTRICTLADYBRAND
K.A. Mays In the Estate of the Late: Surname: Mays
First names: Kenneth Alexander Estate number:450/2026
Identity/passport number: 5511065138084
Date of death: 15/12/2025
Last address: 72 AlwynSchlebush Street ,Kroonstad Allpersons having claims ag ainst the above-mentioned estate are required to lodge their clai ms with th e undersigned within30 days after the date of publication hereof. In case of amarriage in community of property: First Names andSurname of Surviving Spouse: Not applicable Identity /Passport Number: Name andaddress of Executor or Authorised
L.J.Muller In die boedel van wyle
LYNETTE JULIAN A MULLER , identiteitsnommer 350426 0037 088, woonagtig te Henry Boje Duplex nr 3, Fowlerstraat. Kroonstad. BOEDELNR: 1344/2026
Krediteure en Debiteure in bogemeldeboedel word hiermee versoek om hul rekenings in te dien en hul rekenings te betaal by ondergetekende binne dertigdae gerekenvanaf 13 MAART 2026
WJBOTHA Pr oku re ur vir die Eksekuteur Du Randt &Louw Ingelyf Posbus 26 KROONSTAD VERWYSING:BBM175
In theestateoflate
THABO JOSEPH SEFAJANE, Identity number 6306235323081, Born 23 June 1963, Date of death: 18 May 2023, of last address: 11815 Constantia, Kroonstad,9503, and surviving spouse IMELDA SERIALONG SEFAJANE, Identity number 5905310682088 Estate no. 3558/2023. First andfinal liquidation anddistribution account in the above-named estate will be open for inspection to allpersons interested therein fora period of twenty-one(21) days at the Master's OfficeBloemfontein anda copy thereof at the Magist rate's Offic e Kroonstad from 11 March 2026. KOBUS (JJN) SWART, Executor or Appointed Agent by Proxy, 15 Krygs Roa d, Fl eurdal Bloemfontein, 9301. Cell phone
Medaljes ingeoes
MADLIGROBBELAAR
DieHoërskoolVoortrekker in Bethlehem is dieafgelopenaweeknogmaals as diealgehelewenner vandie Vrystaat-interhoër-atletiekkampioenskapsbyeenkoms aangewys
TENDER INVITATION
MoqhakaLocalMunicipality hereby invites interested prospective bidderstosubmit offers for the following proposals:
2/2/007/2025-26 Appointment of AService Provider ForSupply, Deliveryand Installation of 2Servers
3/2/008/2025-26 Supply &Delivery ofFleet Oilfor APeriod Of Three Years
Non-Refundable Printing Fee: R2000 80/20 80 -Price 20 -Specific Goals: Locality=10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor =10
Non-Refundable Printing Fee: R2000 80/20 80 -Price 20 -Specific Goals: Locality=10 B-BBEE Status Level Contributor =10
N/AMr. K. Moroke Tel: 056216 9205
E-mail: karabom@moqhaka.gov.za
N/AMr. BKhoza Tel: 056216 9246
E-mail: benk@moqhaka.gov.za
Mr.TLekhonthula Tel: 056216 9184
E-mail: tsietsil@moqhaka.gov.za
Ms. PLiphoko Tel: 056216 9185 E-mail: palesal@moqhaka.gov.za
Wednesday 18 March 2026 @09:00-10:00 (Allen Rautenbach Hall)
Wednesday, 02 April 2026 @12:00
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 @12:00
POTENTIALBIDDERS CAN DOWNLOADTHE FREE COPYOF THE COMPLETE BID DOCUMENT FROM THE E-TENDER PORTALAT:www.etender.gov.za
•Bidders who downloaded thecomplete biddocuments from E-tenderdonot have to paythe non-refundable printing fee.
Bid documents will be available on/from 11 March2026from 08:00amto15:30pm (Mondays-Thursdays) and08:00 am to 13:00pm (Fridays), until the closing date. Upon payment of acash non-refundable printing feeasper 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 (MagasynBuilding),Cnr 11th &12thWay,Kroonstad, 9499.
Payment Of Non-Refundable Fee:
Payment of the non-refundable printing fee of R2000.00can be made at thecashiers at themainMunicipal Building,HillStreet or directly into the municipal bankaccount. If an EFT paymentismade, the proofofpayment (Pop)can be forwardedtothe relevant SCMcontact personasmentioned above via email, then the bid document should be collected from the SCMoffices, at Kroonstad Municipality (MagasynBuilding), Cnr 11th &12thWay,Kroonstad,9499.
Moqhaka Local MunicipalityBanking Details: Bank:ABSABank Kroonstad Account Number:40-5327-4876
BranchCode: 334536
Bidder Reference:Company Name andTender Number
Submission of Tenders: By hand: Biddocuments andsupporting documentsmust be sealedand externally endorsed with the Bid Name, Bid Number and Bid Description and placedinabid box, at the SCMOffices, KroonstadMunicipality (Magasyn Building),Cnr 11th &12thWay,Kroonstad, 9499.
Opening of Tenders Tenders will be opened in public.
Bidders must take note of the following:
• Bidders are required to bind their bidding documents in apresentable manner and not includeloosepapers.
•The Biddocumentcontains allthe returnabledocuments, andeachpagemust be initialled.
• All MBD’smust be signedand witnessedbytwo witnesses,where requested. Unsigned bids willbedisqualified;
•The followingcompulsory documentsmustbeattached:
op ng spo
• The municipality willonlycommunicatethe outcome of thebid with thesuccessful bidder andmoreinformation can be obtained from the municipal website. Enquiries
All enquiries pertaining to Supply ChainManagementMatters can be directed to at 056216 9184 /85/ 86 /87.
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