Frontier Newsletter No.123
Frontier Newsletter
FRONTIER NEWSLETTER
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**ATTENTION CAR SELLERS** In an effort to clean up the list and make sure it’s up to date, we have removed ALL car adverts except those from people who updated us as instructed last week. If you would like to place a car advert, please follow the instructions above. Note, all car adverts will be removed after 6 weeks unless you notify us otherwise beforehand.
EVENTS
ALPHA COURSE – INTRO TO CHRISTIAN FAITH COURSE – 13 August
The Alpha course is a 12-week practical introduction to the Christian faith, registered at 300+ churches (including Afrikaans) of all denominations in SA, with 400,000+ attendances and operates in 163 countries worldwide with a record 13 million people having already attended it. The format of the course is that guests weekly share a meal together and watch a DVD on a particular Christian subject. Thereafter small groups have discussions on it. Starting 13 August for 10 weeks, every Wednesday at 18.00 at Methodist Church Ladybrand.
PIANIST SOLO CONCERT IN LADYBRAND – 5 September
Nico de Villiers will be offering a solo concert in the Ladybird Auditorium on Friday, 5 September. He is a South African born pianist, living in London and performing especially around Europe and the USA. He will be performing a selected programme of works by Szymanowski, Beethoven, Cecilia McDowall, Mozart Fantasy and André Tchaikovsky. Bookings open on Monday 28 July at the Ladybird International Arts Academy. Tickets are R120 pp.+27 (0)51 924 5076 or infola...@telkomsa.net
‘MAGIC PLACES’ NATIONAL ART TEACHERS CONFERENCE IN LADYBRAND – 6 September
A National Art Teachers Conference will be held at the Ladybird International Arts Academy in Ladybrand on Saturday, 6 September 2014 for educators of prep/primary schools, high schools and adult-learners who are responsible for the learning areas Arts & Culture or Visual Arts at their school, private studios or home-schools. The Conference will offer engaging opportunities and ideas to enrich and inspire art educators. The vision is to bring educators and artists together to share, inspire, nurture, educate, and enjoy fine art, in order to implement this into the educational programmes for their learners. The presenters are Thandi Sliepen (An artist and educator living and working in South Africa; Head of Fine Art Ladybird International Arts Academy); Patrick Rorke (Artist and educator; Director Morija Arts Festival and Arts Center, Lesotho); Philippa du Toit (Potterer and artist living in South Africa; Director Mud Studio South Africa, UK and USA), and Lionah Chimara (Dutch born artist, poet, music-maker and educator; living between The Netherlands, South Africa and France). “Magic places…” (Thandi Sliepen); Teaching by Example and Collaboration (Patrick Rorke); Making the Masters Fun! (Philippa du Toit) and Inspiration back & forth (Lionah Chimara) will be the topics presented at the Conference. Contact the Conference Co-ordinator Ronél Henning on infola...@telkomsa.net or +27 (0)51 924 5076 for more information and registration.
CELLO AND PIANO CONCERT IN LADYBRAND – 19 September
A duo consisting of Anmari van der Westhuizen (cello) and Ilse Schumann (piano) will visit Ladybrand on Friday, 19 September for a scintillating concert of works by Grieg, Kreisler and Chopin. Schumann lives in Austria and Van der Westhuizen in Cape Town. She is also a member of the UFS Odeion String Quartet. These highly accomplished performers both work in the international music circuit. Bookings open on Monday 28 July at the Ladybird International Arts Academy. Tickets are R120 pp.+27 (0)51 924 5076 or infola...@telkomsa.net
RECURRING EVENTS
FRENCH COURSE FOR ADULTS
M 850 for 10 weeks - Join from 5pm – 7pm. Registration is now on for the 3rd intake of beginners, intermediate and advanced. Register now at Alliance Francaise 223 25 722 secr...@afmaseru.org.ls www.alliance.org.za
FRENCH COURSE FOR CHILDREN
M 420 for 10 weeks - Every Saturday. Registration is now on for August session. Register now at Alliance Francaise 223 25 722 secr...@afmaseru.org.ls www.alliance.org.za
BOOK SWAP – last Thursday of the month
Note new time: anytime between 17.45 and 20.00 to allow folks to come before the textile taxi mayhem or after. Welcome with our without books. Directions to Steve and Tebby's house - from Pioneer Circle, south on Koffi Annan rd, over the hill past the factories, right at the 4th traffic circle onto Thaba Bosiu for 1.2 km or so, left on Qiloane to the tee, right on Mohato Ring and then 8th house on the right - two story sandstone w brown gate. Park in the empty lot just passed the house, ring the bell at the gate or call Steve 5888 1070 or Teb at 5888 6824.
YOGA – Winter Schedule
Yoga Sessions will be held on Mondays and Thursdays (two days a week) at Maseru Golf Club hall from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. No fee is charged (it is free for all). Beginners are also welcome. Please contact Raj (Mr) at 63131630.
HIKING GROUP: MASERU HASH HOUSE HARRIERS – every Sunday
Are you interested in exploring Lesotho, walking and meeting new people? Come join us on the weekly hash, a family-friendly hiking group. We meet at various places in Lesotho every Sunday morning and go on a 1-2 hour hike. For more information or to sign up for regular updates and hash directions email the Hash Mistress at mase...@gmail.com (note: for those who are familiar with the hash concept, the Maseru chapter is very tame and oriented towards people of all ages and interests and does not involve heavy drinking or many of the other common hash traditions)
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE MEMBERSHIP: Register now and enjoy our large collection of French cinema for both kids and adults and also a selection of new books for children. www.alliance.org.za
FARMER’S MARKET – every 2nd Saturday of the month
7km outside Ladybrand on the tarred road to Clocolan. Come and enjoy the morning on the farm. To book a stand or any further queries, please contact Zoë at 0828773507 or Charmaine at regsdi...@ovk.co.za.
MOONLIGHT MARKET AT LIVING LIFE – every 1st Friday of the month
Living Life in Ladybrand hosts a monthly market with local produce, baked goods, crafts etc. Takes place every first Friday of the month. http://www.livinglifesa.co.za/
ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES – LADYBRAND
1st Sunday: 08.30 hrs | 2nd Sunday: 08.30 hrs and 10.30 hrs | 3rd Sunday: 08.30 hrs | 4th Sunday: 08.30 hrs and 10.30 hrs | 5th Sunday: 09.00 hrs – Prynnsberg (Clocolan) | 08.30 hrs: Family Service | 10.30 hrs: Prayer Book Service. Revd Rory Middlecote 082-6282962: middl...@telkomsa.net. Revd Jessica Mc Carter 0824922355: mcca...@vodamail.co.za. Facebook: St James Church Ladybrand [posted 2 June]
MOVIES
MOVIES AT PIONEER MALL MASERU – 1-7 August 2014
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (Sci-Fi)
DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (Action)
THINK LIKE A MAN TOO (Romantic Comedy)
STEP UP ALL IN (Musical Romance 3D)
COLD HARBOUR (Crime Thriller)
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (Romantic Drama)
22 JUMP STREET (Action)
For show times and more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ster-Kinekor-Lesotho/109545359071700
ITEMS FOR SALE
TAYLOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR FOR SALE
‘Big Baby' model. 15/16 scale guitar but plays like a full-size acoustic. Great for travelling and impromptu jam sessions. Custom hard shell case included. I can sell the guitar around the beginning of September, but I am willing to take offers until then. Asking R3500. Contact andrewjs...@gmail.com [posted 4 August]
LEAVING LESOTHO SALE
- 3 Delonghi 9-fin oil-filled electric radiators, adjustable thermostat. M300 per unit. 2 available immediately; 1 avail Aug 15.
- HP Deskjet F380 All-in-one: Color Printer, Scanner, Copier; USB cable included. M300. Available immediately.
- Russell Hobbs 13 speed blender. M250
Email Charles -foge...@illinois.edu - for details [posted 4 August]
WOOL AND BOXES FOR SALE AT LIVING LIFE
We have lots and lots of wool that we are selling – from R10 and the most expensive ball or tube will be R65. All colours available. We also have small and medium cardboard boxes from R2 per box. It is set out in the hall next to Living Life Station Café. Anyone is welcome to come and buy.
LARGE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DOG CRATE FOR SALE
Large international travel dog crate for medium-large breed dogs for sale - M500. Brand: Remington, Size: 36 x 27 x 25 inches. Never used as was too small for the dog it was purchased for. The small bolts and wingnut fasteners have unfortunately gone missing, but it should be easy to find something to secure the crate together. Crates of a similar nature are usually sold for R1500-R2000 at Ladybrand vet. Contact +266 5613 3368. Photos at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1heQv9gSK6B5nAZOFnAXb6b0rq3whzUDr_n89djRHErc/edit?usp=sharing [posted 21 July]
MOVING SALE
- Lounge set, comprising an L-shaped six-seater couch, and a separate two-seater couch -M6,000
- Astra 3-piece entertainment unit, glass top and levels all in glass – M 3,500
- Polo sleigh bed board – M 3,200.
- HD PVR decoder – M 1,500
- Restonic mattress dream top and base – M 4,500
Interested buyers to please call 63740931 and ask for David. All items bought new in March 2013. [posted 21 July]
FRIDGE FOR SALE
225L KIC Fridge for sale, 18 months old in good condition for R1950. Contact lies...@mail.com or 63976517 (text message preferred). [posted 30 June]
UNIQUE SANDSTONE ART FOR SALE
Unique and varied sandstone art, ornaments and planters. Sculptures from various artists. Come and browse. Also quality framing shop in the garden. 8 Erasmus Street, Ladybrand. Opposite Fort Amity. Contact: 0812984044 / 0519242018 [posted 16 June]
APPLE MACBOOK FOR SALE
15 inch Apple Macbook Pro 2.3 GHZ intel I7 quard core,4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3. Final cut pro 7 pre-installed.this was bought 10 months ago for a project that never went on so its still in a very good condition and has been in a spill proof sleeve since it was bought. M19 000 asking price ,please contact 28324412 or stuff...@hotmail.co.uk for more details. [posted 16 June]
ITEMS FOR SALE
- Trojan "Twist and Shape" stepper - like new with electronic display (time, calories and steps) R400
- Astrum - Touch-pad Mini Bluetooth Multimedia Keyboard, white - (in warranty till April 2015, bought from Matrix computers - Maseru Mall) - R150
- TW Steel CEO Goliath Silver watch, 37mm Men’s, model CE3001 - new in a box - R1800
Contact: Armen - 57318030 or email: arm...@gmail.com for pictures or details [revised 22 June]
TODDLER BOOSTER SEAT FOR SALE
Chelino, Toddler Booster car seat, brown suede colour, R800 contact Rone 0716728884 [posted 25 May]
BOULDERING MAT FOR SALE
For Sale MAD ROCK bouldering mat in great condition, complete with backpack straps. Was M1,600 Now only M900 Call Mel @6310-3663
CANON 650D DSLR
CAMERA FOR SALE
DSLR camera mint condition, shoots HD videos and Photographs. Comes with carry
bag, charger, battery, remote
trigger, 8 gig SD card, 55 mm lens, lens cap with UV filter. R8500.00
contact Aubrey Rowland -rowlan...@gmail.com or 63490374 [still for sale as of 4 August]
ITEMS FOR SALE
- 4 in 1 (printer, scanner, fax + copier), takes xerox cartridge, M1200
- 7500 Ellies petrol generator, good condition, M6500
Contact rainos...@gmail.com / 56048744 or 63989002 [updated 30 June]
LARGE BREED PUPPIES
Large breed puppies for sale: Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Boerboel, Great Dane. For more information and pictures contact Claurina: 58006985
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
LIVING LIFE STATION CAFÉ, Ladybrand
Monday – Thursday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Friday from 7:30 am to 9 pm. Saturday from 7:30 am to 4pm. Sunday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Living Life Café will also open in the evening for pre-booked functions, private parties, and guesthouse guests. Guests are welcome to bring their own wine and malt as we are still applying for our liquor license. In the evenings we have a night guard (from 7pm to 7am) in the parking lot. For more details please contact 051 9242834 www.livinglifesa.co.za
NO. 7 RESTAURANT @ Kick4Life, Maseru
Now open from Wednesday to Saturday evenings. Book your next event with us and sample Maseru's newest restaurant! By dining with us you are helping to change the lives of young people in the community who are our trainees. All profits are pumped back into Kick4Life's charitable work in HIV Prevention and protecting vulnerable children. To reserve a place call +266 2832 0707 or email N...@kick4life.org. Visit our facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/No.7kick4life?ref=ts&fref=ts
OUH LA LA CAFÉ, Maseru
Open from 7:30am to 10:00pm. Enjoy our selection of salads, sandwiches, pastries, etc. Our café is located next to the Alliançe Francaise de Maseru.
THE GREEN GOOSE, near Ficksburg
Looking for somewhere different for a Sunday Lunch? The Green Goose outside Ficksburg provides a beautiful lunch on the lovely lawns. Homemade cheeses. Booking is essential. Go to www.greengoose.co.za for contact details.
VROOM VROOM WILL DELIVERY ROMANS PIZZA SOON
Vroom Vroom will be delivering Romans Pizza soon. Contacts will be available in 2 Weeks!! Deliveries for specified areas: Maseru east & west, Thetsane [lower and around Maseru Private hospital and Thetsane High School] Other places coming sooner. It’s as easy as.Step 1: Order the pizza [food] you want over the phone Step 2: Operator confirms your order, Provide your name, address and phone number Step 3: Sit back and relax as your driver makes his way to deliver your meal, arriving fresh and ready for you to enjoy!! Step 4: At the door, pay for the Pizza price including the delivery charge Step 5: Fill up your tummy!! NB: We are NOT Roman's Pizza - We handle Pizza deliveries only. All our orders are checked, then checked again before delivery driver leaves!! [posted 14 July]
MISCELLANEOUS
LIFT NEEDED MASERU TO JOBURG – 5 AUGUST
I'm looking for a lift from Maseru to Joburg/OR Tambo airport on 5th August. Will share the petrol costs of course! Contact Seona: seona...@gmail.com or +26657757644.
LIFT NEEDED JOBURG TO MASERU – 5 AUGUST
I'm looking for a lift from Joburg/OR Tambo airport to Maseru on 16th August. Will share the petrol costs of course! Contact Seona: seona...@gmail.com or +26657757644.
SCOOTER DRIVER NEEDED IN MASERU
We are looking for Driver for a scooter for delivering items around Maseru town. The driver should: own Scooter Driving license, be clean – hygienic, be responsible, have telephone manners [willing to be trained], be extremely punctual, be very friendly and have knowledge of taking care of a bike. Kindly contact Tapologo/Rowland @ 67377338/63490374 [posted 14 July]
LIFE SPA at LIVING LIFE, LADYBRAND
Our new spa is situated in the sandstone stationmasters house nestled under the trees next to the cafe. On warm summerdays we do our massages on the stoep next to the pool under the apricot tree. Our treatment room is warm and cosy during winter with an ensuite bathroom. Please enquire about packages for couples and some girly-pampering- time with a couple of friends. All Appointments can be made through Domnique Du Plessis at 076 114 9357 or email domn...@ilesotho.com. After Hour Appointments are welcome and need to be done 24hr before hand. Book your Appointment for the month of June and receive a complementary Soup with freshly baked hearth bread at the Station Café before or after your treatment as our treat. https://www.facebook.com/livinglife9 [posted 2 June]
LADYBRAND SPORTS CLUB
18 hole golf course with bent greens. Annual Membership Fees M2 000.00. No joining fees. Green Fees: Members 18 holes M75 9 holes M50. Non-Members (affiliated) 18 holes M110 9 holes M90. Non-Members (non-affiliated) 18 holes M160 9 holes M120. Competition Days: Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Enquiries Ladybrand Golf Club: Tel: 051-9243146: ldbspo...@internext.co.za. Club Manager: Eddie Bruwer: +27-764586059. Club Captain: Vic Lowies: +27-834451487: vic.f...@ntelecom.co.za [posted 2 June]
PERMANENT MAKEUP
Colette will be in Ladybrand for Permanent Makeup appointments on the 5th, 6th and 7th of June 2014. If you wish to make an appointment, please call 051 924 1757 and speak to Bernadette Ilze or Joan as soon as possible to save disappointment! [posted 25 May]
BMG LADYBRAND OPEN
BMG Ladybrand now open for all your agricultural needs, situated at the old cheese factory outside Ladybrand on the Clocolan road, Bearings, Seals, Power Transmission, Filtration, drives and motors, belting, fasteners and hydraulics! Contact, Dirk, Rone or Joshua at 051 924 1150 or 051 924 0596 or email lady...@bmgworld.net
A-CUT-A-BUV HAIR STYLIST
My name is Joan and I am from England, I have been trained in Liverpool, London, Paris, & Berlin. Our team consists of five dedicated woman, Ilze, Bernadette, Lizzy, Colette, Elinor & I, and we would like to invite you to a relaxing day at our salon when next in Ladybrand. Situated at 31a Prinsloo Street, in a beautiful cottage (behind the Spar.) Specializing in Cutting, Cut & blow dry, Shampoo & set, Foils, Highlights, Low-lights, Toners, Extensions, 'funky colors' & Perms. Lizzy, our Bio Sculpture Nail Specialist. Colette, our UK trained Permanent Make Up Specialist & Elinor our Reflexology Specialist (both by appointment only). Our unique relaxing surroundings, tea coffee and biscuits enhance your experience with us. Ladies, gents & children are all welcome. 8am to 5pm Week days. Sat 8am to 1pm. (The Hairdressing salon is closed all day Wednesday.) For bookings please call on 051 924 1757 Looking forward to your visit! [posted 25 May]
PHOTOGRAPHY
Naturone Photography… creating memories, for all your photography needs, weddings, newborn, birthdays, corporate functions, maternity and outdoor family shoots I travel to Lesotho also, please contact Rone Schutte 0716728884
BREAD SLICER NEEDED
I’m looking for a very good 2nd hand bread slicer for my small bakery. Cell: +26658840900
KIDS PONY PARTIES
Kids Pony Parties, treasure hunts, games, rides. 8km from the border. Contact Gizelle for more info on 0722285911 or LS 5710 5458
REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY
Elinor Brooks offers reflexology therapy sessions to alleviate stress, improve blood circulation and overall wellbeing. Each session lasts between 45 min - 1 hr., and costs R180. Discounted fee is available if you become a weekly client. She can provide her services in both Maseru and Ladybrand. Please contact her at elinorb...@gmail.com or by telephone at 56133044 (Maseru) or 0824912315 (Ladybrand) to book your therapy session and to get directions to her studios.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Expert and professional service provided in the following areas: English lessons for beginners; Writing research proposals; Preparing an Interview Guide, Questionnaire or a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Guide; Conducting data collection, data entry and data analysis; Report writing for research projects. Please contact me on 266 63210034 or email at rwodzi...@gmail.com
BACK TO SCHOOL
For all your school wear and sportswear needs, we'll fully cover you. Schoolwear: tracksuits, tunics, skirts etc. Sportswear: golfshirts, tracksuits, etc. We also offer free embroidery after buying our products. Contact Mr. Molapo: 56253556, 63985023.
LADYBRAND AUTO POSH WASH
27 Voortrekker Street, Ladybrand. The experts in vehicle cleaning. Various washes available. We specialize in elite valets. Situated at Oak Tree Lodge. Bring your vehicle and you can also sit and relax in our lovely surroundings. Open Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am to 1:00pm. (Bring your vehicle in at least an hour before the closing time). David 0786779006
TRACKER
Tracker is a vehicle tracking that would like to assist you with the speedy recovery of your vehicle and rescuing of your family should you be hijacked or if your vehicle is stolen. We are running a massive promotion with free installation. We do recoveries in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland at no extra cost to you.
- Tracker Retrieve – Normal price R199, Promotional Price R115
- Tracker Alert – Normal Price R270, Promotional Price R169
- Tracker Skytrax – normal price R320, Promotional (If you have private vehicle insurance – R199
- Installation – Normal Price R1100, Promotion (free of charge)
- 36 month contract applicable to all
We come to you and do the installation at home, work or the nearest fitment center to you
For more information please communicate with me via email with your name and number regarding this fantastic offer and I will call you back: vishana...@talksuresa.co.za
TRANSPORT / TRAVEL
VACATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE
Are you too busy to arrange your vacations? Well let me do it for you! I can book all of your travel arrangements for you! For more information go to: www.easier2travel.wordpress.com
TRONEL BARNARD TRAVEL
Tronel Barnard Travel (PTY) ltd Independent Travel Consultant, In association with eTravel, SA Mobile +27832252585, Lesotho Mobile +26657867425, Email: tronel....@telkomsa.net [posted 28 July]
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
‘M’e Julia is available as a nanny or housekeeper full-time since the family she was working for has just left Lesotho. She has years of experience working with expat families and speaks excellent English. She is good with children of all ages. Contact: 58077883 [posted 4 August]
GARDENER AVAILABLE
Tanki Ramesebi has been my gardener since 2010. He is excellent with dogs and also works with no supervision even for long periods when I was away. Has undergone basic First-aid training and security awareness orientation. He is available for immediate hire and can be reached on 5997 9594. Call +27 76027 3050 for references. [posted 4 August]
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
M'e Jasinder is available 3 days a week. She is excellent, very hardworking and thorough in all tasks and shows lots of initiative and self-direction. She is also very good with young children. You may call her on +266 56693988. For further reference please email patric...@gmail.com [posted 14 July]
NANNY AVAILABLE
Mary will be available from the 1st of July as we will be leaving Lesotho at the end of June. She has been working for us fulltime since we arrived in Lesotho 3 years ago. She has been taking care of our children since. She has taken care of our youngest since her birth 2.5 years ago. She's reliable, flexible with babysitting. Her English is excellent and has also a driver’s license. Please call 571047 for reference. sophi...@hotmail.com. [posted 25 May]
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
We are leaving Lesotho at the end of June, and our housekeeper Adelaide will then be available. She has been working for us fulltime for the past two years. She's hardworking and reliable. She's also good with children. Her spoken English is very good. Please call 57104784 for reference. sophi...@hotmail.com. [posted 25 May]
HANDYMAN / GUARD / GARDENER AVAILABLE
Available for full-time or part-time work. Ntate David has been working for us since 2013. Ntate David is very trustworthy, a hard-worker and does everything that needs to be done in and around the house: guarding, gardening, plumbing, renovations, you name it, he can do it! Ntate David speaks excellent English and is available full-time or part-time. His wife Me’Palesa is also looking for employment, it would be possible to recruit them as a ‘domestic couple’ for all your household needs! Please contact me (marija...@gmail.com) or Ntate David 58609323 directly for an interview. [posted 2 June]
GARDENER AVAILABLE
Looking for a reliable, professional and hard working gardener? Ntate Tseko comes with very high recommendation as a trustworthy person, who will work hard with little supervision. Please call 5775 5060 or email themba...@gmail.com [posted 2 June]
DRIVER / ERRAND RUNNER AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Very reliable, trustworthy and can take care of everything and anything – a rare quality to find! Served with American family. Contact Ntate Tsepo at 64000247, or for reference Agi at 58851175. [posted 25 May]
HOUSEKEEPER / NANNY / COOK AVAILABLE
Served with American family in Maseru: Me Violet, contact her 57784993 or for references Agi at 5885 1175. [posted 25 May]
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
'Me Rosalin will become available as a full-time housekeeper at the beginning of June 2014. She has cleaned several expat homes in Maseru. She has a warm, friendly, courteous and amiable personality. Her skills at cleaning, tidying and keeping the house in order are wonderful. She was an asset to our household and will be missed. Her number is +266 5711 9422. For further reference please contact emma.f...@gmail.com. [posted 12 May]
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Looking for a plumber? Electrician? Painter? Building contractor? Well, look no further! Griffin Building Services can assist you with all those little and not so little jobs in and around the home and workplace. We do plumbing, electrical work, renovations, construction and a whole lot more. Best of all, we’re only a telephone call away. Please call +26663074994 or email griffinbuil...@gmail.com for further information.
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Experienced, hard-working, English-speaking domestic help is seeking employment with a foreign / expatriate family starting from 12 May 2014. Credentials from current employer can be obtained upon request. Contact Me' Mathabo at +26663094292.
HOUSEKEEPER / NANNY AVAILABLE
We are leaving Maseru at the end of May 2014 and would like to assist our amazing nanny/housekeeper, M'e 'Masechaba, to find employment opportunities with another family from 1st June. M'e has become part of our family and is near and dear to our infant (5 months old) son, with nearly 2 years of providing support to our family. Leaving your children in her care will ease any parent's heart, knowing that they are being well taken care of, clean, happy, and loved. She is also an excellent housekeeper who keeps our house spotless! Should you only require housekeeping services, she should be your go-to woman! As an added bonus, M'e 'Masechaba is even good with pets! What more can you ask for in one person!?! If we could bring her along with us, we would do so in a heartbeat! Please contact me should you need excellent nanny and/or housekeeping support! (+266) 588 70902.
NANNY AVAILABLE
We are leaving Lesotho in July after seven years here and for the last two years we have had a wonderful nanny for our son. Nthuseng is a young Mosotho lady, with a great love for kids. We have known her since we came to Lesotho and it has been a privilege to be able to employ her the last two years and help her continue towards her dreams. She is eager to learn, and is working for us to support herself whilst finishing her high school studies. I would be very pleased to talk to anyone who would like more information about her. My number is 63691288, please give me a call. Tamara Maretlane.
HOME CLEANING SERVICE AVAILABLE
When you are struggling to find the time in your day to cover the very basic levels of house chores and family obligations the battle seems to never end but don't despair Dust Busters Home Cleaning Service is here to help. We provide the following services; 1. Once-off Cleaning 2. Spring Cleaning 3. Monthly Contracts 4. Pre-post Occupation cleaning 5. Before and After parties cleaning . Let Dust Busters be your number 1 partner in grime. Contact us today for a FREE quote. Mobile: +26659433674/62433674 Email: dustbus...@gmail.com
EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER / CLEANER SEEKING CLIENTS
'Me Mathoso has now returned to Maseru and is looking for extra clients. She is extremely thorough, reliable, honest and hard working. She is used to working with ex-pat clients and her English is very good. She may be contacted on: +26663173834
PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
'Me Mary has been working with expat families for many years in Maseru and requires very little direction beyond her initial orientation. She is incredibly reliable, rarely misses work, and is pleasant and thorough with all tasks requested of her. She is available Mondays & Thursdays and can be reached directly at 5919.2178. For a reference, please feel free to email nasee...@gmail.com
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Me Adeline is looking for work after I leave Lesotho in a week. She is awesome, very punctual, hard working, and very trustworthy. I am devastated to be losing her! Her number is 59901691. If you need a more thorough reference, I am happy to talk. Please e-mail me at rmri...@texaschildrens.org
ACCOMMODATION and REAL ESTATE
HOUSE AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL, Maseru
A recently renovated house just became available for rental. House is located in town on Pope John Paul II Road about 5 minutes drive to the new shopping mall. Spacious house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms one en suite, modern kitchen with granite tops, spacious lounge, dinning and family rooms. Double garages and a yard. Please contact the owner for a viewing call: 0027-732525368. Contact: makholu...@gmail.com [posted 14 July]
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT, Maseru
Previously used, for a number of years, by Lesotho Times, 5C Happy Villa, off Pioneer Road on the way to Maseru Mall. Available for rent from 1 August 2014 suitable for offices, accommodation and storage, with ample parking space. Contact: kalle...@gmail.com phone 5892-1112 [posted 14 July]
HOUSEMATE WANTED, Maseru
Looking for a housemate to share a house located in the safe and well-appointed Friebel Estates complex, located next to the Lesotho Sun Hotel. House has three furnished bedrooms and two baths, with a full kitchen and washing machine. Rent R3,500 per month. You would be sharing the house with a male American medical student. Dates of availability: August 1 - January 31. Email dylan.e...@gmail.com if interested. [posted 22 June]
HOUSEMATE WANTED, Maseru
I have a two-bedroom house at Khubetsoana behind Willies hospital. Nice quiet and safe area. Seeking housemate to stay with until November, furnished bedroom. Rent 1000. For further details, please call +266 58883000 or email Cashena...@gmail.com [posted 22 June]
HOUSE FOR RENT, Maseru
House available for rent from 1st September 2014 in Hillsview.Four and half bedroomes with three bathrooms (2 ensuite); Double garages;swimming pool and a pool house with bathroom. High security fencing walls. R18000.00 negotiable.contact : Voeswa +266 56620311 or | Puseletso +266 58812444 or thandy : +27832791665 or thandy...@gmail.com [posted 22 June]
HOUSE FOR RENT, Masowe 2
www.remax.co.za/property/to-rent/maseru/3-bedroom-house-to-rent-in-masowe-301734739
HOUSE FOR RENT IN OLD EUROPA, Maseru
A beautiful house located in the quiet neighbourhood of Old Europa. Between the Maseru Sun hotel and the Golf Club. Walking distance to The American school and 200meters from the UN house. The house has a beautiful view over South Africa from the kitchen window and the balcony. It has 3 bedrooms, large dining room, large lounge, 2 bathrooms, playroom for children, a kitchen, a side kitchen and 2 doors garage. The house also has a guest apartment with its own bathroom and kitchen, has a very big garden with playground for children, a nursery and a swimming pool with braai area. Available from the 1st of July. Rent: R14,000/month. Contact: Ntate Tsilo: +26658860413 or Ntate Senatla: 62076856
NEWLY BUILT FULLY FURNISHED DUPLEXES, Maseru
Secured and newly built two bedrooms duplexes fully furnished. Available at Khubetsoana near "Lerakong Taxi Stop". Please call 58858777 or e-mail lej...@yahoo.co.uk
HOUSE FOR SALE, Maseru
(Formally Dr. Siddique’s house) 314 Matlaka St. with 2 fountains at entrance with beautiful view. Europa (Hills View) property approximately 6,355 sq. m. Can be used for Offices and has good potential for further development. Asking price M 5.8 million – Contact: kalle...@gmail.com. Call 5892-1112 or arrange to view house after hours 5904-8918 [revised 14 July]
TWO-STORY HOUSE FOR RENT, Maseru
Two-storey house at 136 Malibamatso Road, Lower Thetsane, available for rent. Sitting/dining, study, secure store room, kitchen, downstairs toilet, large master bedroom with en suite and two adjoining dressing/bed rooms, second bedroom with en suite, third bathroom, servant's quarters, single garage, double car port, guard hut, spacious garden, perimeter wall with razor wire, emergency water tank and pump, electric gate. Rent M14,300 per month. Please contact Monono Matsaba (mat...@gmail.com) or Stephen Turner (sdtu...@iafrica.com). [revised 6 July]
FULLY FURNISHED BACHELOR FLAT FOR RENT, Maseru
Fully furnished bachelor flat for rent at 252 Estate, Along Kingsway Road, Next to American Embassy. 24 hour security. The flat is available in January 2015. Contact: 'Makhosi Makhobalo, cell: (+266) 63076940/(+27) 764075449, mmakh...@lewa.org.ls
SPACIOUS FLAT FOR RENT, Ladybrand
2bed,office,2 bath,livingroom,d/carport,R4 850 Including stove & curtains. Flats furnished& equipped: 3bed 2 bath,garden midtown.R8500 / 2bed 2bath R5600 / 1bed 1 bath R4600. Contact Anna Louw 051 924 1055 / 082 77 55 097
HOUSES FOR RENT, Ladybrand
Houses 2 X 3 bed a) close to schools R6600 b) furnished and equipped R6600. Contact Anna Louw at Prinsloo Street Properties on 051 924 1055 / 082 77 55 097
STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT, Ladybrand
276m2 mid - town R7000. Contact Anna Louw at Prinsloo Street Properties on 051 924 1055 / 082 77 55 097
ADJACENT ERFS FOR SALE, Ladybrand
976m2, beautiful view R 200,000. All cost included / 1200m2 beautiful view R 320,000 / Sunny Townhouses 3 bed & 2 bath R680 000 - R780,000 and houses from R995,000 to - R1,860,000. Contact Anna Louw at Prinsloo Street Properties on 051 924 1055 / 082 77 55 097
HISTORIC SANDSTONE HOUSE FOR SALE, Ladybrand
For sale in Ladybrand: Historic sandstone house, with Oregon pinewood floors. Very well located, walking distance to schools and centre town. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, large living area, formal dining room, second sitting room, can also be used as 4th bedroom. Swimming pool with lapa and braai area. Garage for 2 cars plus large working/tools area, large attic for storage. 1 room rondavel; third bathroom outside. Well maintained and established garden, private terrace. Double solar boiler, 1,400 sq m plot. Interested? Please contact sandstone...@gmail.com [still for sale as of 25 May]
BED & BREAKFAST
LIVING LIFE BED AND BREAKFAST, Ladybrand
For more details, please contact Klaradyn Grobler at 0519242834 or 0828548550 www.livinglifesa.co.za
OAK TREE LODGE, Ladybrand
Charming, well-appointed, owner-managed. Accommodation, B & B and Self-Catering. Ideal for Consultants working on short or long term Contract in Maseru. Sandstone main house has 3 spacious en-suite bedroom with full use of lounge, diningroom, bar and kitchen. DSTV Guesthouse channels in all bedrooms and lounge. Two self contained cottages. Laundry facilities and evening meals available on request. Long term rates available. Contact: Ruth Dixie Cell No: 083 3798883 e-mail: oaktre...@telkomsa.net 27 Voortrekker Street (Entrance cnr Prinlsoo St) Ladybrand
THE ROOSTER’S NEST BED AND BREAKFAST
The Rooster's Nest Bed and Breakfast is a family-owned and run guest house. The property is set in beautiful country surroundings, yet within easy access to Fourways, Lonehill, Sunninghill, Woodmead, Kyalami and Midrand. The Rooster's Nest B&B is the ideal stopover with access to local attractions such as Monte Casino, the Lion Park, Sandton City and shopping malls. We have eight en-suite rooms, which are fully equipped with TVs, coffee and tea facilities, fans and heaters. We are also capable of hosting school and equestrian groups with bunk bed facilities. Breakfasts are buffet-style, while lunches and dinners are optional. All meals are prepared to guest requirements. Transfers Available. Free WiFi. Prices from only R300-00 per person, sharing, Bed and Breakfast. Contact Peter: +27833027242 or visit our website at www.roostersnest.co.za and make your reservations or contact via email: in...@roostersnest.co.za
3 FOUNTAINS VIEW LODGE
Situated on the N8 towards Bloemfontein. 10km from Ladybrand and 12 km from Maseru. Conference facilities available. We cater for weddings, functions, birthdays and social events. Full a-la-carte menu and ladies bar. Tel: 051-9242963 Cell: 0826509994 Fax: 0866343390 www.3fountainsview.co.za email: in...@3fountainsview.co.za
VILLA ON JOUBERT GUESTHOUSE, Ladybrand
Villa on Joubert Guesthouse at 47 Joubertstreet in Ladybrand Devine 3 course breakfast, 15km from Lesotho, French distressed look, Best Hospitality and service in town, Devine 3 course breakfast, En-suite bathrooms, Remote control gate, 5 beautiful rooms, Walking distance from restaurants. Contact: 0768624882. www.villaonjoubert.com, villaon...@telkomsa.net.
VEHICLES FOR SALE
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2012 Nissan Patrol - ZD30DDTi (3.0L Turbo Diesel), silver metallic, 53 000 km, fuel tank capacity 135L (main tank 95L + sub tank 40L), 7 seater, ABS, A/C, anti-hijack, excellent condition, full service history (still under warranty), first owner. Available from end of August. Price: ZAR 395 000 Contact: csoto...@yahoo.com or 57255902 [revised 4 August]
2004 Mitsubishi Colt Rodeo 2.8 turbo diesel engine (2800 TDI) 4x2 double cab, leather seats, radio/CD player. 180 000km, please call 28324412/57406342 or email stuff...@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Reduced asking Price M66 000. [revised 4 August]
1999 Toyota Harrier, white, 153,000km, R65,000. For more details contact ericbg...@gmail.com [revised 4 August]
1996 Toyota Rav 4 - Maroon. 2-door. Mileage: 100,000km. Automatic. Air conditioning, Radio/CD//AUX. Registered in Lesotho. Already has new LRA sticker. Imported from Japan in 2012. Price: M36,000. Contact: swrei...@gmail.com [revised 4 August 2014]
1996 BMW 318i. In good condition. 105,000km on the clock. Silver, Automatic. Runs well - particularly good for long journeys. Available at the end of June, new price M30,000. See this for details and photos: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X6rIn4S1YVPrv6JV8IgglzFH-w6S28rQpU2EeeAcO_M/pub Please contact Ruth at rmit...@machcoll.co.ls or 57149138. [revised 4 August]
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