The Best Neighbourhood in Bloemfontein for Family Life and Lasting Value

The Best Neighbourhood in Bloemfontein for Family Life and Lasting Value

by | Jun 26, 2025 | FNA Articles

Fichardt Park truly is the best neighbourhood in Bloemfontein.

If you’re looking for a welcoming, safe neighbourhood that offers both a wonderful place to live and a smart investment, Fichardt Park is the perfect choice. Located in the heart of Bloemfontein, this well-established suburb is celebrated for its close-knit community, lush parks, and strong property growth.

A Community That Truly Cares

Fichardt Park is more than just a suburb—it’s an active, engaged neighbourhood. Since 2010, its dedicated non-profit organisation has kept the area clean, secure, and beautifully maintained. This hands-on community focus means that safety, cleanliness, and infrastructure are always top priorities, so you can enjoy true peace of mind.

Safety and Security You Can Count On

When it comes to your family, safety is everything. Fichardt Park boasts one of the lowest crime rates in Bloemfontein, thanks to 24/7 neighbourhood patrols, strong local partnerships with law enforcement, and a culture of watchfulness. It’s a place where you can live and raise your children with confidence.

Fichardt Park in Bloemfontein Personal Security Team

Green Spaces for Healthy, Happy Living

Imagine strolling through spacious parks, watching the kids play, or gathering for a picnic under shady trees. Fichardt Park’s beautifully kept public spaces encourage an active, outdoor lifestyle where neighbours become friends and families can make memories. From quiet morning jogs to weekend braais, the parks and green belts here truly enhance everyday life.

Fichardt Park Neighborhood Association team cleaning up

A Sound Investment for the Future

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, upgrading your home, or looking to grow your property portfolio, Fichardt Park offers exceptional long-term value. Stable property prices, strong demand, and a well-managed environment make buying here more than a lifestyle choice—it’s a smart financial decision that pays off over time.

Fichardt Park Neighbourhood Association team maintaining their parks

Join a Community That Feels Like Home

Living in Fichardt Park is about more than owning a house. It’s about becoming part of a welcoming, caring community that looks out for one another and takes pride in its surroundings. Here, you can raise your children, enjoy peace of mind, and feel at home every day.

Become a Member of FNA Today to enjoy all the benefits.

Fichardt Park — The Place To Be

Where Families Flourish and Investments Last.

Plante in Fichardt Park parke

Plante in Fichardt Park parke

by | Jun 3, 2025 | FNA Articles

Fichardtpark inwoners is bevoorreg om verskeie oop ruimtes en/of parke in die woonbuurt te hê. Dit sluit dan “natuurparke” in waar ongelooflike biodiversiteit voorkom en ook baie beskermde plante. Gedurende die parkeprogram word die gras gesny om netheid te bevorder en ook om sekuriteitsredes. Met dié program word die beskermde plante geïdentifiseer en word daar gepoog om hulle te beskerm deur met ‘n bossieslaner rondom die spesifieke plante skoon te maak voordat die park gesny word. Sien foto van Ferreirapark. Met hierdie kort bewusmakingsartikels wil ons graag ons gemeenskap die voorreg gee om die plante te geniet en sal daar gepoog word om gereelde inligting te verskaf. Daar is baie kundiges in biodiversiteit in ons gemeenskap en hulle word genooi om deel te neem en kontak te maak met ons sodat ons die projek kan verbeter.

Ammocharis coranica

Arikaans: Gifbol, Berglelie, Seeroogblom
Engels: Karoo lily, Koranna lily, Sore eye flower, Bible flower, Ground lily
Sesotho: Boka

Gifbol-in-FWA-Parke
Voordat die park se gras gesny word, word die gras rondom die gifbolkolonies eers kort gesny om die plante so te beskerm.
Gifbol-in-Fichardt-Park-Parke
Ammocharis coranica, doen sy naam gestand vanweë sy treffende geronde helderpienk of rooi blomme met ‘n soet reuk, wat naglewende motte lok, sodat die blomme bestuif kan word. Hierdie uitsonderlike vertoning van die blomme na goeie somerreëns maak dit een van die aantreklikste spesies in die amaryllis-familie. Die sade is vlesig en met ‘n dun membraan bedek. Die plant blom tussen September en Maart. Dit is ‘n beskermde plant en mag nie gepluk, beskadig of verwyder word nie. Die boetes is baie hoog en kan met gevangenisstraf gepaardgaan. (Vrystaat Natuurbewaringsordonansie, Ord 8 van 1969, hoofstuk 6, Algemeen; 40: Oortredings en boetes; 1 (i) )
Gifbol-in-Fichardt-Park-Parke
Interesante feite oor die Gifbol wat ‘n baie nuttige plant in baie Afrika kulture is:

 

  1. Aftreksels van hierdie bolplant word deur die Zulu’s gebruik om
    geestestoestande te behandel wat deur toordery veroorsaak is;
  2. ‘n Pasta (gom) word gemaak van gekookte bolle vir die herstel van kleipotte;
  3. Alhoewel die plant giftig is (vandaar die naam Gifbol) word dit ook gebruik om pitswere te behandel;
  4. In die Kalahari word gekneusde bolle met water gemeng en gebruik as ‘n braakmiddel;
  5. Ander gebruike van die Amaryllidaceae familie, soos die Boophane disticha, ook gifbol genoem, is dat die droë skubbe van die bol gebruik word as ‘n wond bedekking met besnydenis. ‘n Vlou aftreksel van die bol skubbe word ook gebruik as ‘n effektiewe sedasiemiddel.
Verwysings:
  • Du Plessis, N. & Duncan, G. 1989. Bulbous plants of southern Africa, a guide to their cultivation and propagation. Tafelberg, Cape Town.
  • Duncan, G., Jeppe, B. & Voigt, L. 2016. The Amaryllidaceae of southern Africa. Umdaus Press, Pretoria.
  • Eliovson Sima , 1980, Wild Flowers of Southern Africa ; Dai Nippon Printing Co.Ltd
  • Van Wyk, Sasa Malan. 1988,Veldgids tot Die Veldblomme van die Witwatersrand en Pretoria, Struik
  • Van Wyk, Ben-Erik, Van Heerden, Fanie, & Van Oudtshoorn, Bosch, Briza, 2002, Poisonous Plants of South Africa.
  • Ammocharis coranica | PlantZAfrica (sanbi.org)
Whatsapp Hacking

Whatsapp Hacking

by | Mar 19, 2025 | FNA Articles

Are you the next victim of Whatsapp hackers?

During the FNA’s crime surveys, we noticed that cybercrime is increasing by leaps and bounds. In the past few months, some of our members have also been affected by cybercrime. This causes great inconvenience to the owner of the phone, as well as to any contacts of that person.

We urge members to be vigilant. First of all, you must secure your WhatsApp application, as indicated below:

All users: WhatsApp > Settings > Privacy > Advanced > activate the top two options. For further information, click on the first option at “Learn more”. There is quite informative information that can prevent a lot of trauma.

Here are some guidelines to help you identify suspicious:

 

  1. Typos and language errors in the message.
  2. Messages that expect you to tap on a link, or activate a new feature through a link, or to download an app.
  3. Requests to share your personal information, such as your credit card or bank account number, date of birth or passwords.
  4. Requests to forward a message (this one is popular, they ask you to send a code. This is usually a contact you know) – do not forward this code and contact your contact person immediately.
  5. Requests for money or that you have to pay to use WhatsApp.
  6. The scammer pretends to be someone you know.
  7. The message could be about lottery, gambling, jobs, investments or loans, etc.
  8. The person starts talking to you to gain your trust before requesting personal information.
Best practices if you received a suspicious message:

 

  1. If a message looks suspicious, don’t tap, share or forward it.
  2. 2. Validate the message according to the guidelines as was indicated above.
    • Pause and think
    • Stop the conversation
  3. 3. If you are unsure whether it is a suspicious message, contact the person in any other way than the cell phone. When confirmation is received that it is not your contact who sent the message, then

    • Block and report
    • Update your privacy and security settings

Source: WhatsApp information at “Settings”

Whatsapp Hacking

Whatsapp Kaping

by | Mar 19, 2025 | FNA Articles

Is jy die volgende slagoffer van whatsapp kaping?

Tydens die FWA se misdaadopnames het ons opgemerk dat kubermisdaad met rasse skrede toeneem. In die afgelope paar maande is van ons lede ook geraak deur kubermisdaad. Dit veroorsaak groot ongerief vir die eienaar van die foon,
asook vir enige kontakte van daardie persoon.

Ons versoek lede om waaksaam te wees. Eerstens moet jy jou WhatsApp toepassing beveilig, soos hieronder aangedui.

Alle gebruikers: WhatsApp > Settings > Privacy > Advanced > aktiveer boonste twee opsies. Vir verdere inligting, klik by die eerste opsie by “Learn more”. Daar is nogal insiggewende inligting wat baie trauma kan voorkom.

Hieronder is ‘n paar riglyne om verdagte boodskappe te kan Identifiseer:

 

  1. Tikfoute en taalfoute in die boodskap.
  2. Boodskappe wat verwag dat jy op ‘n skakel moet klik, of ‘n nuwe kenmerk deur ‘n skakel te aktiveer, of om ‘n toepassing af te laai.
  3. Versoeke om jou persoonlike inligting te deel, soos jou kredietkaart- of bankrekeningnommer, geboortedatum of wagwoorde.
  4. Versoeke om ‘n boodskap aan te stuur (hierdie een is gewild, hulle vra jou om ‘n kode aan te stuur. Dit is gewoonlik ‘n kontakpersoon wat bekend is aan jou) – moenie hierdie kode aanstuur nie en kontak dadelik jou kontakpersoon.
  5.  Versoeke om geld of dat jy moet betaal om WhatsApp te gebruik
  6. Die swendelaar gee voor dat hulle iemand is wat jy ken Die boodskap kan gaan oor lottery, dobbelary, werk, beleggings of lenings, ens.
  7. Die persoon begin met jou praat om jou vertroue te wen voordat persoonlike inligting versoek word.
Opsomming vanaf WhatsApp > “Settings”:

 

  1. As ‘n boodskap verdag lyk, moenie daarop klik, deel of aanstuur nie.
  2. Beoordeel die boodskap volgens die riglyne soos aangedui hierbo.

    • Sit terug en dink
    • Stop die gesprek

  3. As jy onseker is of dit ‘n verdagte boodskap is, kontak die persoon op enige ander manier as die selfoon. Wanneer bevestiging ontvang word dat dit nie jou kontak is wat die boodskap gestuur het nie, dan

    • Blokkeer en rapporteer
    • Opdateer jou privaatheid- en sekuriteitstellings

Bron: WhatsApp inligting by “Settings”

Vacancy – Trainee Community Safety Manager

Vacancy – Trainee Community Safety Manager

by | Mar 5, 2025 | FNA Articles

Job Title:

Trainee Community Safety Manager

Location:

9 Altona Crescent, Fichardt Park

Salary:

Will be negotiated

Job Type:

Full-time Trainee

About Us:

Fichardt Park Neighbourhood Association is dedicated to creating a safer, more resilient community. We work collaboratively with local residents, law enforcement, and various stakeholders to enhance community safety and well-being. We are now seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Trainee Community Safety Managers.

Job Description:

As a Trainee Community Safety Manager, you will be at the forefront of initiatives aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, promoting safety, and improving the quality of life within the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community safety management, with mentorship and training provided by experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of community safety programs.
  • Work closely with local partners, including law enforcement, social services and community groups, to
    address safety concerns.
  • Support the management of projects aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour.
  • Participate in community outreach activities to build trust and engagement with local residents.
  • Monitor and analyse data related to community safety, helping to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Provide administrative support, including preparing reports, coordinating meetings, and managing communications.

Requirements:

  • Age: 18 -22
  • Male and Female applications welcome
  • Bi-lingual (English and Afrikaans)
  • Valid Matric Certificate
  • Acceptable fitness levels.
  • SA Citizen residing in Bloemfontein
  • Holder of a valid registered R.S.A. drivers licence.
  • No previous experience or qualifications needed
  • Willingness to learn and develop with and within the company
  • High level of discipline and diligence
  • No criminal record

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship.
  • The opportunity to make a tangible impact on community safety.
  • Career progression opportunities within the organisation.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to develop your skills in community safety management, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in this position to Jacques Meiring (fwafnagm@gmail.com) by 10 October 2024.

Please note: The company has no obligation to fill the posts. Fichardt Park Neighbourhood Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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