BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The SPAR Netball Proteas went down 55-47 to Jamaica in a hard fought first test in the three-match Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday - but national Coach, Jenny van Dyk is not downcast.
“The last time we played Jamaica we lost by 18 points – this time we lost by eight. There is something to work on and next time, we will know what to expect,” said Van Dyk after the match.

BONUS - STILFONTEIN - During a media presentation on Thursday, 12 December 2024, MEC for the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng made public the 2024/2025 second quarter crime statistics. 
The event was attended by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner, General Asaneng, SAPS Officers, Acting Chief Director for Civilian Secretariat, Dikeledi Letsapa and other senior managers and officials of the Department. 

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Funda Institute, a premier skills development institution, proudly marks its commitment to empowering individuals and uplifting communities since its founding in June 2021. Renowned for providing high-quality, accredited training programs, Funda Institute’s mission is to unlock potential and drive success through accessible education.
As a recognised leader in professional training, Funda Institute offers a wide array of programs across disciplines including Health and Safety, Business Administration, Information Technology, and Soft Skills. 

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally that started on Friday, 3 January in Bisha in Saudi Arabia, has reached the halfway mark with the Rest Day on Friday, 10 January. After seven days, the prologue and five gruelling stages and more than 2 500 racing kilometres, the all South African Toyota Gazoo Racing crew of Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings are topping the overall leaderboard while they are also leading the Ultimate Class.