Frontier Newsletter - Classifieds No. 12

[Frontier Newsletter]

FRONTIER NEWSLETTER – Classifieds

Number 12, 18 April 2017

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

 

·         UPCOMING EVENTS

·         REOCCURING EVENTS

·         VECHILES FOR SALE

·         ITEMS FOR SALE

·         HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE

·         HOUSEKEEPING, CHILDCARE, AND GROUNDSKEEPERS

·         HOUSING WANTED

·         JOBS, ITEMS, AND SERVICES WANTED

·         REVIEWS AND OPINIONS

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

INTERNATIONAL FOOD, FUN, AND TRADE DAY

Venue: Machabeng College grounds

Day: 30 April 2017 (Sunday)

Time: 10.00 am – 4.30 pm

Entrance: M20.00, children below 5 years is free.

The Indian Association of Lesotho will be celebrating its annual International Food, Fun and Trade Day. The event will be a gastronomic extravaganza with stalls displaying food and wares from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lankan, Ethiopian, Nigerian, South Indian and others.

There will be fun activities for children, such as jumping castle and pony riding.

The stalls will be complimented by cultural  programs going on by the main stage, with the main event being a fashion show.

Raffle prizes available, so please keep your ticket safely. Tickets will be available for sale at the gate.

If you wish to have a stall to showcase or sell your product, please contact Mrs.Radha on 63089555.

 

PHOTOGRAHPIC EXHIBITION BY THE HUB, APRIL 17 TO 28

The students of The Hub, based in Morija, will bring to Alliance Française de Maseru the pictures they have taken during several workshops.
This exhibition is not to be missed: it is a unique opportunity to discover the new artistic talents of Lesotho!

 

SPEAK UP 4 LESOTHO, APRIL 21 – 5PM

Our monthly discussion comes back with a very hot topic this month:
Democratic representation: is there an ideal system?
With speakers from Germany, France, Lesotho and other countries.

 

PISA SPEAK UP 4 LESOTHO – APRIL 26

In Partnership with the PISA Project, Speak Up 4 Lesotho will take place in the GIZ compound on the 26th April.
What makes a responsible citizen?

 

DELF EXAMS – APRIL 24, 25, & 28

Do you want to assess your level of proficiency on French?
Come sit for the DELF/DALF exams with us, register before the 13th April!
24th April, A1 & A2
28th April, B1 & B2
25th April, C1

 

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE EVENTS

For a complete list of upcoming events at the Maseru branch of the Alliance Francaise please subscribe to their newsletter at this link: http://eepurl.com/bxDM3j. They have multiple events each month, too many to list here!

 

RECURRING EVENTS

ULTIMATE FRISBEE PICK UP GAME

Come out to Pope field every Tuesday at 5:30pm for a friendly game of Ultimate Frisbee.  Use the map below to find the field, the field is marked by the arrow.  Everyone is welcome and bring a Frisbee if you have one!

 

FREE YOGA SESSIONS AT MASERU

Yoga sessions are conducted 4 days a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at Maseru Golf Club hall located at corner of UN road / Kofi Annan road. Sessions will start at 5:30 pm on weekdays for 60 minutes duration. Saturday & Sunday sessions will start at 10:30 am. All age groups & genders are welcome including beginners. Please bring your yoga mat for own use.There is no fee or payment required. For more information please contact RAJ (Mr) on phone / WhatsApp +26663131630.

 

QUIZ NIGHT AT No. 7--Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday (unless a private event is being held)

No.7 Quiz Nights - Come and enjoy great company, great food, great craft beers & fun trivia questions!! The 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30PM. Prizes for Winners!!

QUIZ NIGHT AT CAPPELLO--Every 1st Wednesday
Quiz night is back! First Wednesday of every month. 7PM. Now expanded to include trivia beyond Lesotho and South Africa. Come out for drinks and prizes--and support a charitable cause while having fun! Every Quiz Night, Cappello encourages M10 donation in support of children's home, God's Love Centre. Donations help to provide the children with food, toiletries, gas, and electricity. [updated 6 April]

THE HOOKUP DINNER-- Every 1st Thursday
We would like to invite you all to The Hookup Dinner/ THUD which is a monthly entrepreneurial networking event held every 1st THURSDAY of every month. 
The dinners are fun, semi-casual and include a Pitch competition which gives participants an opportunity to attract potential sponsorship, mentorship, partnership and clients. For more information and/ RSVPing contact us here:proj...@tangerine.co.ls or +266 5370 2654 orwww.facebook.com/Thudmaseru. [updated 13 July]

POETRY OPEN MIC—Every 1st and Last Thursday 
6PM-9PM. Tea and coffee available. www.facebook.com/victoryatpioneer . Location: Regal Restaurant at the Basotho Hat, Kingsway Rd.  [updated 16 March]

BOOK SWAP – Every Last Thursday
6pm. Due to popular demand, the book swap is NOW BACK IN CENTRAL MASERU. Directions: From Pioneer Circle - take Kofi Annan towards border.  Take 2nd left (1st is to the garden center) towards the Bambatha Tsita Sports Arena (sign for Lesotho Football) and then second house on the right with a blue gate.  From Kingsway, turn left at the robots with Kofi Annan/Moshshoe Rd, down the hill and around the curve. Just at the end of the curve, turn right towards the Sports arena, then left to second house on the right with blue gate.  Please call Tsebo Lerotholi at +266 6796 4601 (c) or +266 2231 9746 (h) if lost.

MOONLIGHT MARKET AT LIVING LIFE—Every 1st Friday
Living Life in Ladybrand hosts a monthly market with local produce, baked goods, crafts etc. Takes place every first Friday of the month starting at 5PMhttp://www.livinglifesa.co.za/. [updated 13 July]

SPORT SATURDAYS--Every Saturday
Popular sporting events shown on the Big Screen in the Heated Pergola, every Saturday. Check our Facebook page for upcoming events. [updated 18 August]

FARMER’S MARKET—Every 2nd Saturday
7km outside Ladybrand on the tarred road to Clocolan. Come and enjoy the morning on the farm. To book a stand or for any further queries, please contact Zoë at +27 (0)82 877 3507 or Charmaine at regsdi...@ovk.co.za.

 

VEHICLES FOR SALE

**If your car is sold please let me know ASAP so the list is current. Car adverts will remain only for 8 WEEKS unless otherwise notified to keep them active** Remember to include the car year when submitting adverts or else they will be added to the bottom of the list.

 

NISSAN X-TRAIL FOR SALE
Year 2002 (imported from Japan in December 2015). 188,000km. Air-Con. Radio (USB mp3 player I'll give it for free!). Petrol. Automatic. 5 doors. Silver colour. In excellent conditions (reliability when driving, interior/exterior good looking, wheels in perfect state...). No need of extra repairs or service. Disc is paid up until December 2017. If you want to have a look or want extra pictures contact me.
Price = R67,000     Contact details: Joel +266 67103945 or jow...@yahoo.es

 

BMW X3 FOR SALE
BMW X3. Model 2000.2,5l engine. Mileage: 120.000km. PETROL Automatic transmission. VERY CLEAN. Colour: Silver. 

Price: M 120,000
For more info, call  +266 57650500 [28 March 2017]

 

2001 MERCEDES FOR SALE

Mercedes Benz 2001 C200 Model - 2 Litre Engine - 87,000k Mileage - Still in a very good condition- M 50,000 only

Contact: 59623655/50719082 or email at dafur...@hotmail.com [28 February 2017]

 

ITEMS FOR SALE

**If your items are sold please let me know ASAP so the list is current. Items for Sale adverts will only remain for 8 weeks unless otherwise notified to keep them active** 

 

WASHING MACHINE: SAMSUNG WOBBLE TOP LOADER 9KG
Just used for less than a year. If you want to have a look or want extra pictures contact me.
Price = R2,300    Contact details: Joel +266 67103945 or jow...@yahoo.es

 

DESKTOP PC (imported from Spain)
Processor: AMD A4-5300 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics 3.40GHz / RAM: 4GB
Ubuntu / Windows 7 Operative Systems
ASUS Screen 18.5"
Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Logitech
SD and many other compatible cards slots
10 USB slots
CD/DVD RW
Within the price: Speakers Trust, Brother DCP-J132W printer/scanner and USB webcam.
If you want to have a look or want pictures contact me.
Price = R3,500    Contact details: Joel +266 67103945 or jow...@yahoo.es

 

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

Trojan Bench Contender 320 (with bar and 14kg) + Trojan Dumbbells (2 sets of 10kg) + Trojan Exercise Trampoline (96cm)
Within the price: Skipping Rope and Trojan Yoga Mat (4mm)
In very good conditions (used about a year). If you want to have a look or want extra pictures contact me.
Price = R1,000    Contact details: Joel +266 67103945 or jow...@yahoo.es

 

OUTDOOR FURINATURE

Terrace bench (2 seats)
In very good conditions. If you want to have a look or want extra pictures contact me.
Price = R350    Contact details: Joel +266 67103945 or jow...@yahoo.es

 

HOUSE APPLANCES:
Russell & Hobbs satin finish Hand mixer = R300
Kenwood steam iron 1400W (new, still in warranty) = R200
Hoover wet & dry vacuum cleaner = R500
Phillips Rice Maker (new) = R500
Salton Electric Pressure Cooker 6L (new) = R600
De Longhi Toaster = R200
Sunbeam sandwich maker (new) = R200
Severin juice maker = R300
Kenwood orange juice maker = R150
Kambrook Power Drive Blender/Ice Crusher 500W 1.5L = R400
Silvercrest Kitchen scale (up to 2kg) = R150
Office desk H75 X W120 X D60CM (black) = R500
3 Electric Oil-Filled Radiant Portable Heaters = R150/each, but R400/all-3

Others (all imported): towels, bed linen/duvets and S/M woman's clothes

Contact details: Joel +266 67103945 or jow...@yahoo.es

 

 

4 HEALTHY KITTENS NEED A GOOD HOME - FREE

Four cute, healthy kittens, 8 weeks old (born Valentines Day <3), are in need of good homes. Free to take one or all four (woo!). Have been kept as indoor cats only.  

Contact Hana at +266 56624604 or hana...@gmail.com if interested. 

 

2 GORGEOUS CATS FREE TO A GOOD HOME

Two gorgeous young male cats free to good home/s. Both wonderfully natured, fun and affectionate with fur as soft as a rabbit! They are lovely loyal companions and enjoy being both indoor and outdoor cats. Owner has to relocate, very sad to have to part with George of the Jungle & JJ aka Fluffy! Contact Tracey on +266 5888 2883 or tra...@kick4life.org

 

MOTORCYCLE GEAR FOR SALE

Motorcycle gear, BMW Motorrad riding jacket and pants. Helmet, Goggles, boots, chest protector. 2000R for all.

Contact: mitchel...@yahoo.com [21 March 2017]

MASERU SECOND HANDERS
Join the Maseru Second Handers Facebook page for even more updates on items for sale within our community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/405993599486377/.

 

HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE

**If your housing advert changes, please let us know ASAP so the list is current.  Housing and Real Estate adverts remain only for 8 weeks, unless otherwise notified to keep them active**

 

Looking for space, comfort and a touch of luxury? This is the perfect home for you!
Beautifully furnished Rosah Villa houses  at katlehong ,set in front of hills to give you the feeling of being in the country, compound secured with high security wall rise boundary with solid gate. Guard house available
with 24 hour security personnel. Installed with CCTV cameras , dstv Access, wifi and alarm systems. Steps from great shopping at Maseru mall and few minutes' drive to the rest of the town. Nice sheltered & secure parking space available.
*         3 bedrooms houses en suite.
*         Master bedroom fitted with bath tub and shower.
*         Lounge with beautiful flooring with fire Place.
*         Modern Fitted kitchen with granite tops, four place hob, microwave and washing machine.
*         Breakfast table fitted with granite tops.
Please contact: Lebeko@ 67421849/22317169. [29 March 2017]

 

HOUSEKEEPING, CHILDCARE, AND GROUNDSKEEPING

****All adverts for housekeeping, child care and groundskeeping will be removed after 6 months unless contacted to keep it on the newsletter.****

 

CAUCASIAN HAIR-STYLIST IN MASERU
Hello everyone, my name is Cecilia, I am an Italian hair stylist with training and work experience from different hair salons including Toni&Guy and Aveda in London, England. I currently live and work in Maseru ( I am now back full time), by SP Salon, Maseru Mall, in front of Econet. My services include Hair cutting and styling for Men, Women and Children; Hair colouring with professional L’Oreal Majirel and INOA (Ammonia Free) colors; Hair treatments from L’Oreal Professionel and Matrix Biolage.
Further services are provided by the salon like afro hair, facial threading, facial treatments, massages, waxing, manicure & pedicure etc.
Also we have some promotions ongoing throughout the year, so for further information you can contact me directly Cecilia: +266 5713 7829 or the salon SP: +266 2834 8484

 

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

I am leaving the country and looking to find an alternative position for my housekeeper. She currently comes once a week and cleans the entire house to an extremely high standard. I have had three housekeepers in my time in Lesotho and she has been by a distance the best of them. We currently pay her M200 a day and would like to find someone else to take her on for a day a week or more at that rate. Please contact David over whatsapp at 00447934832101 for enquiries and I will put you in touch. [14 March 2017]

 

FUN AND CARING NANNY AVAILABLE

Me Cecilia, Cici, has worked for American expats for the past 2 years and is looking for work as the family transition back to the States.  She is flexible and punctual.  She keeps the house clean while working with children and also cooks nutritious food.  Her English is excellent and understands American culture.  Contact: Keydra Oladapo key...@gmail.com or call Cecilia at 63772573. [14 February 2017]

 

PROFESSIONAL RELIABLE HOUSEKEEPER SEEKING CLIENTS

We are leaving Lesotho and regrettably have to let go our reliable housekeeper Boita. She has worked for us for 1,5 years full time, including taking care of our cat, properly ironing my shirts and taking complete care of our residence. She is honest, meticulous, hard-working and reliable. We would very highly recommend her! Please feel free to contact me for a detailed reference at bori...@gmail.com. You can also contact her directly at +266 564 830 75. [7 February 2017]

 

RELIABLE NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

Me Diago has been working with us for 4 years, taking care of the house and our baby since her birth. Mme Diago is really trustworthy and punctual, never came to work late in 4 years. She speaks good English. We highly recommend her. Please contact her personally on 50028447 or 63143992. [10 January 2017]

 

WONDERFUL NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

Josephine has been working with us for almost two years, and taking care of our baby since her birth. Sadly we are leaving Lesotho, so she is now looking for a nanny or housekeeper position. Josephine is really trustworthy and committed to her job, she is a great housekeeper and is truly wonderful with children. She is patient, caring and knows how to stimulate children. She speaks English and French. We highly recommend her. Please do not hesitate to contact me for reference: ana.o...@hotmail.fr or you can reach Josephine directly on 5960-4919 [13 December 2016]

 

HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY AVAIALBLE

Mme Bernadetta is looking for a job as housekeeper / nanny. She is hard-working, reliable, speaks English and available for full-time or part-time engagement. Please contact her directly at tel. 6299 9699. Her mother is still working by us (3+ years), Mme Bernadetta was employed by our neighbors but since they left the country she is trying to find a new employer. If you need to reach me for further recommendations @56051869 [13 December 2016]

 

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

M’me Malisimello is an experienced housekeeper who has been working for a family for the past 3+ years who are leaving at the end of January.  She is very good and takes her work seriously. She is very punctual and aims to please. She is very good with kids and very motherly. Another one if her strengths is she is quick to learn so explaining how to use new gadgets is not at all tedious. Please call her on +266 5948 2304, [6 December 2016]

 

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER / CLEANER SEEKING CLIENTS

'M’e Mathoso is looking for extra clients. She is extremely thorough, reliable, honest and hardworking. She is used to working with expat clients and her English is very good. She may be contacted on: +26663173834 [18 October 2016]

 

HARD-WORKING HOUSEKEEPER
Hard-working, trustworthy, and intelligent housekeeper available.  Julia is great with kids and animals; is an excellent cook; reads, writes, and speaks excellent English; is computer literate, and has the breadth of skills necessary to accomplish any task you give her.  Julia has worked for a number of expat families and has a solid understanding of cultural nuisances.  Available to start immediately; references available upon request.  Contact Julia Makubakube at +266 5802 7883 orjuliama...@gmail.com. [18 October 2016]

 

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER / NANNY 
'M’e Mary is available 4 days a week . She is extremely thorough, reliable, honest and hard-working. She is used to working with expat clients and her English is very good. She may be contacted on +266 5670 2879 or +266 5647 3999. [10 January 2017]

 

HOUSING WANTED

***Unless otherwise informed, all Housing Wanted Ads will be removed after 8 weeks. If you would like to keep you ad on the newsletter, please email***

 

JOBS, ITEMS, AND SERVICES WANTED

***Unless otherwise informed, all Items and Services Wanted Ads will be removed after 8 weeks. If you would like to keep you ad on the newsletter, please email***

 

VEHICLE WANTED

The 501(c)3 non profit organization Conservation Music is in need of a bakkie or a land cruiser! Please contact Alex Paullin at al...@conservationmusic.org or whatsapp +26656901306 if you, your employer, or someone you know has such a vehicle for sale or donation in early 2017. Thank you! [14 March 2017]

SECOND HAND CLOTHING DONATION

Second Hand Clothing – please donate second hand clothing- this goes to less fortunate Families around free state and Lesotho

Contact Rone Schutte 0780822473 [7 March 2017]

 

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