BONUS - RUSTENBURG - A dramatic showdown at a rain-soaked Suzuki Stadium in Kimberely saw FNB Varsity College come back from 21-0 down to beat host FNB SPU, while FNB CPUT maintained their unbeaten run in the 2025 Varsity Shield tournament, easing past FNB WSU at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London on Friday.
FNB UWC also remained undefeated and stayed top of the log after thrashing FNB UFH in Bellville, while FNB Madibaz and FNB Varsity College won on the road.
Commitment to safe flying
A photograph that clearly underscores the commitment of the Civil Aviation Authority towards safer flying in South Africa - when literally almost two dozen officials of the Civil Aviation Authority hosted a Safe Flying Programme at Airspan Executive Airport just outside Rustenburg over the weekend. Be on the lookout for Rustenburg Herald of this week for more photographs and a full report of the event.
High calibre entries confirmed for SA Safari Rally
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - With three months to go before the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) hosts its first event in South Africa, the highly anticipated South African Safari Rally has already attracted an exceptionally high calibre of entries in the car category.
The South African Safari Rally, brought to you by Toyota Gazoo Racing, takes place from 18 to 24 May, and forms round three of this year’s extremely competitive W2RC season. It follows January’s action-packed Dakar Rally and the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge that runs from 21-27 February.
Artists invited to show their talent
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Well, the days are rushing by and barely more than 10 months lie ahead of 2025 - which is not too far away to see the next two winners of our Pick n Pay Shopping vouchers to the tune of R10 000 (each) emerging.
By now it should be old hat that our Rustenburg Herald/NW Bonus’ art competition is in full swing again. In meantime, two cash prizes of R1 000 each are up for grabs months at least every term so keep your entries ready and who knows - perhaps this is your year?
Understanding the toll acid reflux can take on your health
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - What happens when the hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach escapes upwards into a person’s oesophagus?
A bitter taste in the mouth, heartburn, sore throat, hoarse voice or unexplained chronic cough can be tell-tale signs of the acidic burn of reflux or the longer-term condition gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
“The troublesome symptoms people with GORD experience can have significant social, workplace, and economic impacts, especially when the condition is persistent and chronic.