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23/11/2024

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22/11/2024

Accident on R26 Bethlehem near Warden Road

22/11/2024

Dihlabeng Local Football Association elects new office

The Dihlabeng Local Football Association recently held a successful congress on the 15th of September 2024, at the Department of Education Hall. The purpose of the congress was amongst others to elect new executive members, following the passing of the late Chairperson, Mr. Tshepo Mohlakoana.

Below is the newly appointed executive committee:

Chairperson: Mr. Mokoining L.V
Deputy Chairpersons:
Mr. Pheleu S
Ms. Mollo T
Mr. Mokoena SJ
Treasurer: Mr. Thoabala M.E
Local Executive Officer: Miya R
Competition Director: Mr. Mofokeng T.G
Technical Officer: Mr. Rammile B.T
School Football Officer: Mr. Sekhotho T.D
Legal Portfolio: Mr. Mofokeng F.D
Membership Affairs: Mr. Mofokeng M.J
Referees Coordinator: Mr. Masoeu K
Association Spokesperson: Ms. Mofokeng M.A

The newly elected office has begun with its Outreach programmes as to engage with affiliated teams on what to expect in this new season, the Promotional League is set to commence on Saturday, 30 November 2024 across all four units within Dihlabeng Municipality jurisdiction.

Bethlehem has 14 registered teams (with two streams, A and B); Clarens Unit (5 teams); Fouriesburg Unit (10 teams); Rosendal Unit (4 teams) and Paul Roux Unit (1 team) with a total of 736 registered players. Unfortunately, the Paul Roux unit will not participate this season but however, the association is determined to rekindle their involvement in the future.

"The newly elected committee is keen to deliver a transparent, accountable, and united approach to football development. The office objectives include: ensuring the completion of all leagues (Junior, Women’s Football League including Promotional League); organizing grassroots festivals for boys and girls under the age of 10; promoting unity and harmony to advance football development in the region. The association, inspired by Nelson Mandela's belief in the transformative power of sports, aims to use football as a tool for unity, hope, and development among the youth in Dihlabeng. The new leadership looks forward to fulfilling this mission with dedication and working together" said DLFA Spokeperson, Maleshoane Mofokeng.

In Photo: Newly elected DLFA committee on a letterhead

Story by: Katleho Chitja

22/11/2024

Dihlabeng Local Municipality Lomond road nolonger drivable

22/11/2024

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21/11/2024

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21/11/2024

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21/11/2024

Otters which Sotho people call them diQibi have allegedly been spotted at Liebenbergsvlei River near Naledi Section (Ithoballe) and surrounding areas.

The African Clawless Otters which are found in few places in South Africa survive on eating Fish, Frogs and worms found on rivers. In rare cases, they can attack humans if feel threatened or when trying to protect their Pups/ babies.

Below is an alert message from one of community members from Bohlokong

"DUMELANG BAAHI BA BOHLOKONG KE KOPA OLE HLOKOMEDISA KA KOTSI PELE ELE HLAHELA🙏KAMANE KA NOKENG YA KUBETU HONA LE DIQIBI TSE NGATA EBILE DI QHOTSITSE🦦🦦🦦JWALE BOTHATA KE H**E DIYA LAPA HOBANE METSI HAAYO DITHLAPI LE TSONA HADIYO.

DI TSWELA KA NTLE NAKO LE NAKO MOO QHANTHANENG DILO SELA HLOKOMEDISANG BANA,BATHO BA RWALLANG MMOHO LE DINGAKA TSA SETSO KA KOTSI EO BAKA I PHOMANANG BATOBANE LE YONA🙏🙏🙏.

HADI HLASELA DI SITULETSA MOTHO QHANTHANE ENE DITLA KA BONGATA EKARE DINTJA.
HLOKOMELANG🙏🙏🙏🙏KE DIQIBI🦦🦦🦦🦦.SPCA THUSETSA🙏🙏🙏"

20/11/2024

Junior Stars Ladies is promoted to Sasol League

On the 16th of November, Junior Stars Ladies from Bohlokong travelled to North High School in Kroonstad for Provincial playoffs.

On a journey to qualifying for the Provincial level, Junior Stars Ladies have been showing hunger as to prove that they have the vision to play in the first division of ladies football. Bethlehem ladies finished in position two in the 2022/ 2023 season before finally reaching position one and winning the stream in the recent played 2023/ 2024 campaign.

Junior Stars went on to win the Regional finals that was held in Bethlehem last month and scooping all the individual accoloades on the day, the win that day advantaged Junior Stars as Thabo Mofutsanyana representatives to play in the provincial playoffs.

Elizabeth De Koker Top 8 tournament was held before this Provincial playoffs, whereby we saw Spartans Ladies knocking out Junior Stars Ladies in a tournament that was held in Ladybrand.

Last weekend we saw the ladies competing in the provincial playoffs, winning the first game six (6) goals to (0) against Eleven Experience from Fezile Dabi before their last game against Napoli from Mangaung and winning the game by 2 goals to 0.

Junior Stars Ladies will play in the Sasol League from 2024/ 2025 season, which is a provincial league one step away from Hollywood's National Premir League.

In Photo: Junior Stars Ladies team after qualifying for Sasol League

Story by: Katleho Chitja

20/11/2024

Welkom News

19/11/2024

A Night of Unity and Recognition: BethSec Hosts Gala in Honor of SAPS

BethSec hosted a prestigious Gala event to celebrate and strengthen the partnership between the private sector, the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the public. The evening was not just about collaboration but also a celebration of the exceptional dedication and service of SAPS officers.

The highlight of the night was a warm and heartfelt keynote adres by General Tsotetsi who will be stepping down at the end of January 2025, he's leadership and commitment have left an indelible mark on the SAPS and the communities he served. General Tsotetsi’s highlighted the importance of integrity and service to the public. His speech was celebrated with standing ovations.

The event also honored SAPS officers for their outstanding dedication and exceptional service, these brave individuals who go above and beyond in their duty to protect and serve.

BethSec, as the main sponsor of the event, reiterated its commitment to fostering trust, collaboration, and a shared responsibility in the fight against crime. The night was a powerful reminder that together, as a united community, we can create a safer future for all.



Attendees left the event inspired and hopeful, with renewed determination to make a difference. BethSec's initiative serves as a powerful reminder that when the private and public sectors join forces, the possibilities for positive change are limitless

19/11/2024

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18/11/2024

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16/11/2024

Lifeless Body Found near Kubetu (Liebenbergsvlei) River

15/11/2024

"Bethlehem SPCA Receives R1 516 900.00 Donation from the National Lotteries Commission

Bethlehem,14 November 2024- Mr.Marius Dreyer, the Current Chairman of the Management Committee of the Bethlehem SPCA, is delighted to announce that we have received a major donation of R1 516 900.00 from NLC, the Commission of the National Lotteries in South Africa on the 6th of November 2024 after Ms. Corlene van der Merwe's many years of hard work and sacrifice and effort to receive this money to put together education projects and do everything for the benefit of the community and the Bethlehem SPCA.
This generous contribution will have a major impact on our ability to help animals in need in our community, surrounding towns and townships.

These funds will be used to:

ITEM
*Accounting and Bookkeeping Fees R 10 000.00
* Audit Fees R 10 000.00
* Bank Charges R 6000.00
* Petrol/ Diesel R 80 000.00
* 2 Permanent NLC (National Lottery) Logos for the vechile and trailer R 10 000.00
* Cattle Trailer for farm animals R 50 900.00
* Personal salaries and benefits R 200 000.00
* Post and Telecommunication R 5000.00
* Animal Welfare Projects/Programmes / Servives R 700 000.00
* Repair and Maintenance R 10 000.00
* Security R 20 000.00
* Stationery and Printing R 2000.00
* Stipends R80 000.00
* Suzuki Super Carry 1.2i R 285 000.00
* Water, electricity, rates and taxes R 48 000.00

TOTAL APPROVED BUDGET
R 1 516 900.00

Ms Corlene van der Merwe was removed by the NSPCA ( National Council of SPCA'S) as Chairperson of Bethlehem SPCA on the 29th Of October 2024.Her Legal Representative is currently asking the NSPCA to reinstate Ms Corlene van der Merwe as Chairperson in the interim, until the PAJA
application is before the Court, so that she can carry out these education projects for the community and the animals.

Without Ms. Corlene van der Merwe, these education projects cannot continue as all the other members of the committee are working at there day jobs and they are not there every day like Ms. Corlene van der Merwe.

We are currently awaiting the NSPCA's response and feedback.NSPCA has until November 18, 2024 to respond as to whether the NSPCA is willing to consider this.

We are deeply grateful to NLC, The Commission of the National Lotteries for the extraordinary gift, "says Mr.Marius Dreyer, Chairman of the Bethlehem SPCA. This donation will enable us to make an even greater difference in the lives of the animals we care for."

The Bethlehem SPCA is dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals in our community.We work hard to rescue ,rehabilitate and rehome animals. With this donation, we will be able to strengthen our work and help even more animals.

It will have adverse consequences for people and animals if the Bethlehem SPCA do not receive this much needed donation."

MARIUS DREYER
ACTING CHAIRMAN
SPCA BETHLEHEM

15/11/2024

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