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World class training in Klerksdorp

Kenian javelin champion Alexander Kiprotich arrived in South Africa this past weekend to train under the watchful eye of coach Erich Wiese in Klerksdorp. Alexander is an African u20 champion, silver medal winner in the All-African Games and Bronze medallist in the African championship. Wiese said he will be in Klerksdorp for three weeks, also receiving conditioning from biokineticist Monique van Niekerk in preparation for the African Games and the Olympics later this year.

Photo: Facebook/Hoërskool Klerksdorp.

Goeie nuus, jy kan nog inskryf vir draf en trap op Ottosdal

Klerksdorp Rekord, Ottosdal - Die jaarlikse Draf en Trap is die grootste byeenkoms op dié dorp en inwoners en die duisende besoekers beplan hul groot dag lank voor uit.

Die groot dag is dié Saterdag 27 Januarie en jy kan nog deelneem al het voorafinskrywings reeds op 15 Januarie gesluit. Voornemende deelnemers kan nog tussen 18:00 en 21:00 op Vrydag inskryf en op die dag tot 30 minute voor die afsit.

Help teen fulfil his soccer dreams

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - An aspiring professional football player from Klerksdorp was offered a scholarship opportunity to join the Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut, USA.

The bursary consists of an academic and soccer bursary. Lebohang MR Mathikga (18) has his heart set on joining the US school. He played for THS Klerksdorp from 2019 until 2022 and then went on to play in the United Kingdom.

More recently he trained with the pro club Al Nasr SC in Dubai.

The financial aid package provided by the school amounts to more than R1 million but the young man still needs about R175 000 to cover the costs of extras that includes uniforms and health insurance.

Anyone that can offer monetary assistance to the family, can contact him on 073 176 2780 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Jong spelers hou NW se naam hoog

Klerksdorp Rekord, Klerksdorp - Die junior Jukskei SA’s het tydens die skoolvakansie op Kroonstad plaasgevind.

Noordwes het ‘n baie jong span gestuur, met sommige spelers wat die eerste keer aan so ‘n groot toernooi deelgeneem het. Noordwes het agt spanne gestuur teenoor die drie wat by die SA’s teenwoordig was.

Marathon biggest ever

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The Klerksdorp Marathon is taking place on February 11 and it is an official qualifier for the Comrades and Two Oceans marathons.

The start and finish will be at Hoërskool Wesvalia. The 42.2 km event will set off at 06:00 (entry is R200), 21.1 km at 06:00 (entry is R160) and 10 km race at 06:30 (entry is R90). Late entries are R250 for the 42.2 race, R200 for the 21.1 km and R140 for the 10 km race.