RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally that took place over 14 days from 4 to 17 January in Saudi Arabia, will go down in the history books as one of the most demanding, toughest and testing and will be remembered by many for formidable racing, perseverance and determination, while the number of awards and accompanying silverware will serve as a reminder of how well South Africans performed.
In the end, the SA team of Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings finished in a close second place with their locally built Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux EVO, in the extremely competitive Ultimate T1+ Class, after finishing a total of 7 828 kilometres. 

Well done to Senseis Zelandia Janse van Rensburg, Sensei Wikus Janse van Rensburg and Sensei Retha Janse van Rensburg on their grading to 1st Dan in Tokon Shotokan Karate on 4 January. From left are Sensei Eimmil Smit, Shihan Willie Coetzee, Shihan Celeste Green, Sensei Zelandia Janse van Rensburg, Sensei Wikus Janse van Rensburg, Sensei Retha Janse van Rensburg and a very proud Kancho Albert Venter.

Well done to the Instructors of TSKKIA Ju–Jitsu on their grading that took place on 23 November 2024. From left are Hanshi Zelda Alberts (6th Dan Style head of Zhenkai Ju – Jitsu), Shihan Gary Purcell (5th Dan), Sensei Rebeca Purcell (3rd Dan) and Kancho Albert Venter (Senior Master Instructor and Founder of TSKKIA). As one of the largest federations in South Africa, TSKKIA has clubs in Ireland, Egypt, India, New Zealand and other global affiliated members.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie regarding the formation of South Africa’s bid steering committee (BSC). 
The committee will manage the process of bidding to host Formula 1.
With many DA-members passionate Formula 1 fans, the party recognises the excitement and opportunities such an event could bring to our country.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - SUN CITY - American Johannes Veerman celebrated a dream debut in the Nedbank Golf Challenge with his one-stroke victory at the Gary Player Country Club after edging out South Africa’s Aldrich Potgieter in a thrilling finish on Sunday. 
Veerman closed with a 69 for a total of five under par, and then watched from the score recording area as Potgieter, finishing behind him and tied for the lead on five under, bogeyed the final hole.

Die afgelope naweek was ‘n uiters belangrike naweek vir Suid-Afrikaanse gholf en dit was so hittete of ‘n Suid-Afrikaner het weer op die podium gestaan as wenner van die jaarlikse Nedbank Golf Challenge by Sun City. Maar nader aan die huis (Rustenburg Gholfklub) was ‘n Rustenburger loshande aan die “wenkant”.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - On Saturday, 30 November the Rustenburg Cycling Club supported the Rooted Race.
Congratulations to all who participated and thank you for the local support.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - KKMoilwa Legacy Foundation and Macsteel Company hosted the annual Masters Soccer Tournament at Sun Village Sports Grounds on 23 and 24 November. 
Thirty-two (32) teams participated over two days with teams coming as far as Limpopo, Gauteng and North West. 
The theme of the tournament was to mark 16 Days of Activism against GBV and Femicide.

Op Saterdag, 21 November het die Rustenburg Amateur Boksklub se boksers aan ‘n Algemene Rustenburg Distrikstoernooi deelgeneem. Die boksers het baie goed gevaar en ses uit ses gevegte is gewen waarvan vyf van die ses in die eerste of tweede rondte met ‘n oorskadu-beslising gewen is.

Congratulations to Leon Scholtz (10km - 46.48min) on completing the Tom Jenkins road race.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Over the past 26 years, the Virgin Active Ride Joburg, proudly hosted by the vibrant City of Johannesburg, has played a pivotal role in showcasing the city’s dynamism and electric atmosphere, by giving cycling enthusiasts from around the world the chance to take to the M1 highway and own the streets of Joburg. On Sunday, 17 November Rustenburg Cycling Club (RCC) members participated in the road race. They reaped the rewards with very good times after a lot of training, sweat and more training.

Rustenburg Cycling Club (RCC) is very proud of Luan Vermeulen who participated in the 947 Ride Joburg MTB Race.

He came third in his age category (Junior Men 17-18) with a time of 01:49 (50km). Pictured from left are Stephen Aldum (second place), Travis Rademan-Ludeke (first place) and Luan Vermeulen (third place).