STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: Die nuwe VAPS HCV Rally-Raid-span het die afgelope naweek ’n indrukwekkende nasionale debuut gemaak tydens die Parys 400, die tweede en derde rondes van die 2025 Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Rally-Raid-kampioenskap wat op 15 en 16 Augustus in die Vrystaat beslis is.
Peet Victor en Van Zyl Jonck het in hul Red-Lined VK50-2 ’n puik derde plek in die mededingende T1-klas behaal, terwyl hul spanmaats, Abrie Olivier en Iaan Olivier, kort agter hulle in die vierde plek geëindig het met hul Red-Lined VK50-1.
1.5 million people jobless in North West deepens the crisis
STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: The North West province continues to record the highest unemployment rate in South Africa, according to the 2nd Quarter Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa on Wednesday, 13 August.
The official unemployment rate stands at 40.1%, reflecting a slight 0.3% drop from the previous quarter and a 1.2% decline compared with the same period last year. The expanded unemployment rate, which includes discouraged job seekers, remains alarmingly high at 54.7%, with over 1.5 million residents without work.
Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra Presents World Première of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 Concert Film
STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: The Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra (Mzansi Philharmonic), in partnership with Ster-Kinekor, proudly announces the world première of its concert film, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, directed by award-winning filmmaker Francois Verster.
The film was screened nationwide from 25 to 30 July 2025, offering South African audiences a historic cinematic experience. Conducted by the acclaimed Marin Alsop, this groundbreaking concert film was recorded live at Cape Town City Hall in 2022.
Science and innovation for all: NWU’s vision for rural learners
STELLALANDER-KURUMAN: “You are not too young to invent. You are not too rural to innovate. And you are certainly not too poor to dream big.”
These inspiring words were delivered by North-West University (NWU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bismark Tyobeka during the third annual Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day, held at the Thabo Moorosi Multi-Purpose Hall in Mothibistad. The event, hosted under the national theme “Science, Technology and Innovation are for Everyone,” brought science out of the laboratory and directly into the heart of the community.
Kismet School learners shine at Con Spirito
STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: A remarkable 47 learners from Kismet Secondary and Primary School in Vryburg showcased their talents at the 2025 Con Spirito Eisteddfod, competing in diverse categories including Reading, Public Speaking, Art, Dance, and Music.
Of these participants, 28 distinguished themselves by advancing to the prestigious National Forte Round, a testament to their dedication and skill. Kismet School proudly congratulates every learner for their commitment and outstanding performances, which have brought great pride to the entire school community.
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