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NEWS Senwes proud to be part of Boertjiefees again  By Marlon Abrahams Senwes Scenario Editor-in-Chief S enwes was proud to again be the main sponsor of the ever-growing Bultfontein Boertjiefees, held from 31 August to 1 September 2018. This year’s event, held at the Bultfontein show grounds, was attended by 5000 people. This year’s Boertjiefees marked the second annual event since it reappeared on the agri-calender last year, following its closure in previous years due to the crippling drought in the region. Event organiser and community leader in Bultfontein, Herman Meiring, paid tribute to the sponsors: “Things are tough in the platteland and producers are battling. Without your sponsorship we would not be able to host this event and bring some much needed celebration of agriculture to our communities.” Senwes Equipment and Hinterland hosted stalls at the Boertjiefees, featuring an array of John Deere and JCB machines, as well as a selection of Hinterland products and services. Visitors to the show were treated to all kinds of platteland fun, including a live-stock exhibition, a 4x4 driving course, show horses and the crème de la crème of Afrikaans pop music. SENWES SCENARIO | SUMMER 2018 27