As the new year kicks off again Platinum Raceway welcomes friends, families and the public of Rustenburg to join them at the Rustenburg Showgrounds this Saturday 27 January. The gates open at 14:00 and racing commences at 18:00. Everyone is welcome, bring your cooler or pack a braai or perhaps just come support the stalls for the day. For more information please contact 064 681 4059.
Rustenburg Ringbalklub
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Rustenburg Ringbalklub is op soek na jong en ou spelers tussen die ouderdom van 11 en 60 jaar om deel te word van die Rustenburg Ringbalfamilie.
Dit is die eerste stap wat ‘n mens moet neem om Provinsiale- en Nasionale-kleure te kan verwerf. Die mense wat reeds ringbal speel sal vir jou sê dit is absoluut 'n familiesport, ‘n mens maak baie nuwe vriende.
In 2023 het 15 van die klub se spelers almal Suid-Afrikaanse kleure verwerf. Die klub oefen Maandae- en Woensdae-aande vanaf 18:00-20:00 by Bergsig Akademie se bane, al wat ‘n mens benodig is 'n waterbottel, tekkies en ‘n glimlag.
Dricus du Plessis, new UFC middleweight world champion
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - On Sunday morning 21 January South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis has become the UFC middleweight world champion after defeating Sean Strickland in a fierce main event at UFC 297 at the Scotiabank Arena in Ontario, Canada.
He took the fight on split decision (47-48 48-47 48-47).
Killer fun nights at Rustenburg Impala Dart Club
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Congratulations to the players with their achievements at the monthly Killer Fun Night on 28 November 2023 at Rustenburg Impala Dart Club.
The Killer Fun Night takes place every last Thursday of the month at 4Shots Pub and Grill. Congrats everybody. Please contact Estie at 083 609 4285 for more information.
Club Cricket fixtures
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The Club Cricket fixtures for the Premier A T20 League 2023 - 2024 for 20 and 21 January are as follows:
Saturday 20 January: 12:30 - Taurus vs Ikageng I at Ibbies, 12:30 - NWU I vs Traveling Reefs I at NWU, 12:30 - Potch Dorp I vs Ibbies at Jool 1,
Congratulations with 2023 grading
Well done to the Tokon Shotokan Ken & Iai Jitsu A/C and The TSKKIA All Styles Federation on a successful Dan Grading from 15 to 17 December 2023. Tested mentally and physically these new Black Belts and Instructors proved their ability and achieved the ultimate goal. Pictured here are Bonolo Chauke, Juwariah Lahri, Zaakirah Lahri, Ammarah Lahri, Xolani Nkosi, Grosjean Labuschagne, Waldo Fouche, Raynard Strydom, Amandus Vermeulen, Vickus van Dyk, Nueaan Jardien, Naeelah Jardien, Akhlilech Ishwarlall, Wasif May, Mckayla Nel, Brian Peyper, Anrich Kleyn, Rayhan Suliman, Winita Coetzee, Anastasia Jackel, Fazlin Jardien, Celeste Green, Willie Coetzee, Veronica Strydom, Zanthe Fouche, Zane Scheepers and Johan Scheepers.
Australian Open set for great excitement and action
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - It is that time of the year again and tennis lovers can look forward to an exciting Australian Open, which takes place from 7 - 28 January in Melbourne, Australia.
Tune in as the Australian Open 2024 men’s and women’s singles draws are revealed on Thursday. The draw ceremony will take place at 13:00 AEDT on 11 January, and will be live streamed from the Main Press Room at Melbourne Park.
Bulls outclassed Owen Farrell’s lads
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Let's face it, Owen Farrell will never need to buy an extra pen to sign autographs for South African fans.
He received a predictable welcome from the Pretorian crowd, who took a lot of devlish delight in booing every goal kick and every movement the England fly-half made.
But they need to thank him as it was his rustiness and misjudgement of the conditions that kept the brilliant Bulls Back Three in business as kick after kick ended up too long into the backfield.
Rustenburg Rolbalklub los voor in liga
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Rustenburg Rolbalklub het in 2023 ‘n puik jaar beleef in alle opsigte en het die pasafgelope naweek weer plaaslik hul staal op die veld gewys in die Sables-liga wat hoofsaaklik klubs verteenwoordig in die Gauteng-Wes-area.
Tans speel die klub in drie verskillende divisies wat twee mans- en een vroue-afdeling insluit en wat bestaan uit ses tot agt klubs.
Both South African Sevens teams in action in Cape Town this weekend
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The two South African Sevens teams will both face the USA on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Saturday 9 December, with the pools announced shortly after the Springbok Sevens team claimed a fifth consecutive title in Dubai on Sunday evening.
The Blitzboks, who beat Argentina 12-7 in the Dubai final, will run out in the Mother City as the top seeds for the tournament in Pool A, with Ireland, USA and Great Britain their opponents in what promises to be an action-packed day of sevens rugby at DHL Stadium.
Rustenburg Cycling Club
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Rustenburg Cycling Club is very proud of their two members who won podiums. Justin van der Linde came third in his age category 40-44 with a time of 2:35 on 19 November at the Road 947 Joburg Ride. Luan Vermeulen came first in his age category u/17 men in the MTB 947 Joburg Ride on 11 November.
Masters Athletics Track and Field Championships
Congratulations on the success of these top athletes of Run Walk for Life at the Open African Masters Athletics Track and Field Championships held at Pilditch Athletics Stadium. Elmarie Pretorius secured gold in the 10 000m and 21.1km as well as in the 5000m. Irene Scheffer achieved gold in the 100m and 400m, along with success in Cross Country, earning silver in the 1500m and bronze in the 800m. Leilani Scheffer excelled with a gold medal in the 2000m steeplechase. Proud of all your achievements!