Table of contents for 2023-09-08 in DFA News

Kimberley Golf Club results for the week of August 30 to September 2, and what’s on next week’s programme. Results for the week of August 30 to September 2 are: The Wednesday, August 30 Hussar Grill sponsored 18-hole IPS competition was won by Jacques Gouws with 39pts. Second was Frankie de Nobrega on 38pts and 3rd Gavin Schafer with 37pts on a count-out. The Thursday, August 31 KWV sponsored 9-hole IPS with power play options was won by Shane Arthur with23pts (more wine) with Sarel van Rensburg 2nd on 22pts on a count-out over 3rd placed H Adikary with the same points. The Friday, September 1 Flamingo Niner was won by Gavin Williams with 21pts. Second was Helena Janse on 16pts with husband Jaco 3rd on 14pts. Fourth was Greg…

GAUTENG diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg, who is no stranger to controversy, paid a surprise visit to the Hawks’ provincial office in Kimberley this week, to tell them that he was not “running away”. The head of the provincial Hawks, Major-General Steve Mabuela, was however not available to welcome Liebenberg to his offices on September 6. Liebenberg was in Kimberley after he instituted a R5 million defamation lawsuit against DA MP Veronica van Dyk for “false and malicious” statements on a Facebook post on July 14, 2020, that alleged he was running an illegal Ponzi scheme. He told provincial Hawks spokesperson Captain Tebogo Thebe that he wanted to extend his regards to the provincial head, to dispel media reports that he was trying to evade the authorities. “Do you know who…

ORION Minerals has announced it has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group, to undertake the early works trial underground mining programme at the Prieska Copper-Zinc mine in the Northern Cape. In a statement, Orion said Newrak would operate a trial fleet of ITC (integrated tool carriers) equipment with a full conventional mechanised mining fleet to compare efficiencies during the trial mining phase. Newrak Mining Group is an experienced South African contract mining company with 28 years of operating history. “Newrak will operate both with a fleet of conventional load, haul and dump loaders and with an innovative continuous loading machine which has recently been introduced to the South African market and secured by Orion on demonstration rental,”…

In the heart of the Diamond City, a historic moment is quietly approaching as Hoërskool Diamantveld prepares to host its inaugural school cricket tournament, the first of its kind at an international cricket stadium. Sitting down with Luhan de la Rey, captain of Hoërskool Diamantveld's cricket first team, one can’t help but feel the electricity in the air. Luhan, a beacon of optimism and ambition, emphasised the profound privilege of his team and the school being the hosts of such an illustrious event. For Hoërskool Diamantveld, this is not just a tournament; it’s an unprecedented marketing opportunity that affirms their status as the proud hosts of history in the making. But with great honour comes great responsibility. Luhan candidly admitted that the weight of representing his school on this grand…

THE EXECUTIVE mayor of Sol Plaatje Municipality, Kagisho Sonyoni, met with disgruntled residents of Lethabo Park Phase 2 on September 6, where he committed that the electrification of 512 erven in the settlement will kick off today. Sonyoni said that everything in the electrification process has been finalised and the project is at the implementation phase. The mayor’s visit comes after the residents of the informal settlement, situated near Roodepan, blocked parts of Starling and Eagle streets with stones and rubbish on Tuesday morning to voice their unhappiness over delays to the electrification project. They also planned a protest march for later on Tuesday, but this was abandoned after community members decided to “keep things peaceful” and to rather engage with Sol Plaatje Municipality. The residents were upset that the…

THE NORTHERN Cape High Court granted an application to postpone the R5 million defamation lawsuit that was brought against DA Member of Parliament Veronica van Dyk by controversial Gauteng diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg this week. Van Dyk alleged on social media that Liebenberg was racist and was also swindling unsuspecting victims of millions of rand through an illegal Ponzi scheme. According to the provisional liquidator’s report, Liebenberg’s diamond and gold company Tariomix entered into joint venture agreements with investors to provide capital for the company to trade in diamonds. Investors were allegedly lured with promises of sharing “handsome” profits. Deposits were paid into a virtual wallet through a third-party provider – All Encompassing Switching (Pty) Ltd – by investors who were added to a private Facebook group and WhatsApp group…

GET READY for an adrenaline-packed day as the highly-anticipated Senior League Hockey play-offs kick off at the Astro Turf in Cassandra this Sunday. This weekend, the top contenders in both the men’s and women’s sections of the league will go head-to-head in a number of fierce battles to determine who will be crowned the ultimate champions of 2023. In the men’s section all eyes will be on the William Pescod team who are returning as the defending champions. They have set the bar high with their stellar performance last year and will be looking to defend their hard-earned title. The competition, however, promises to be stiff as three other formidable clubs, Homevale and Saints, are eager to snatch the crown. On the women’s side, the Sol Plaatje University Ladies are…

In a unique sporting spectacle, the Northern Cape Heat cricket team recently hosted the Griquas rugby team for a thrilling 100-ball cricket game at the Kimberley Diamond Oval. At the end of the day, the game ended in a draw, with both teams scoring 150 runs. To make the competition fair, the NC Heat team swapped roles. Fast bowlers had become spin bowlers, and spin bowlers had turned into fast bowlers. The batting order for the NC Heat cricket team was also reversed. The draw had been an unexpected outcome, and it left everyone in high spirits. Cheers and laughter filled the air as the two teams exchanged memorable moments on the field. It was evident that the event had achieved its goal of bringing these athletes from different sports…

AFRIFORUM in the Northern Cape has threatened to take legal steps if Sol Plaatje Municipality does not urgently tackle the problem of “contaminated” water at Kamfers Dam, outside of Kimberley. The civil rights organisation raised the alarm bell when it informed the local municipality of the results of tests conducted on the dam water by a private accredited laboratory, PathCare. AfriForum stated that the results revealed high levels of coliform bacteria in the Kamfers Dam water, which is home to at least 60 different species of water birds and an important breeding site for the vulnerable greater and lesser flamingo. It noted that the water in the dam poses a “worrying health risk for humans and animals”. According to the AfriForum district co-ordinator for the Northern Cape, Werner Strauss, the…

Boost for nature conservation as 147 runners take on the challenging course The Kimberley Harriers Running Club recently hosted the 7th Vulture Trail Run at the stunning Dronfield Nature Reserve. This annual event uniquely combines the love of running with a passion for conservation. This year’s Vulture Trail Run saw an impressive turnout, with 147 dedicated runners conquering the challenging course. Ria Janse van Vuuren, the Harriers Club Secretary, noted that this turnout was the event's largest to date. She expressed her gratitude, saying, “We are very thankful for this year's turnout. The increased interest and support have resulted in a significant financial contribution to the vital conservation work at Dronfield Nature Reserve.” After covering all event expenses, a sum of R7,000 was presented to Angus Anthony, the coordinator for…

WHAT a tragic week this has been. Really sad. During this past week, I learned that a family of six was, mysteriously, found dead in their home. There was no evidence of foul play, but upon deeper investigation it was discovered that a deadly spider was found inside the kettle from which they drank tea. This must be the unluckiest family alive … I mean dead, because these unfortunate souls have been dying from boiled spider water since August 2013. We hope it’s the last time they die this way because the report I received requested that I help prevent it from happening again by broadcasting the message to all my contacts. The text message ends with a chilling warning: “This is serious guys, life can be taken by something…

THE MAYIBUYE Centre in Galeshewe will once again play host to a boxing extravaganza tomorrow, when the District School Boys and Girls Junior Championships 2023, an event that promises to be a showcase of young boxing talent, takes place at the venue. This championship competition is open to young boxers of various age groups. There is a category for School-Age Boxers: boys and girls aged between 12 and 14, born between 2009, 2010, and 2011; a section for Junior Boxers: boys and girls aged between 15 and 16, born between 2007 and 2008; another group for Youth-Age Boxers: boys and girls aged between 17 and 18, born between 2005 and 2006; as well as Elite Boxers: boys and girls aged between 19 and 40, born in 2004. This diverse age…

Kevin Nkoane Primary School’s Under-14 girls’ football team has left an indelible mark on both the school and Sol Plaatje’s football history. Their remarkable achievement of securing the second-place spot in the Motsepe Under-14 tournament is a testament to their talent, dedication, and determination. For the team, this journey will forever be unforgettable. Coach Mbulelo Jack, beaming with pride, expressed his gratitude for what his young charges had achieved and his own remarkable calling to become a female football mentor. “It’s been an incredible journey,” he exclaimed. “I’m incredibly proud of the girls and myself for answering this great calling from God to be the best female football mentor.” The team’s path to the final was paved with resilience and exceptional teamwork. In their opening game, the Kevin Nkoane girls…