BONUS - RUSTENBURG - What have you and your family planned for the week of 13 to 17 August 2024? Well, you'll probably have to cancel as Rustenburg is about the see an Airshow of unprecedented scale at the Rustenburg Aerodrome which will see kids and many adults leaving the show with new dreams of future careers in their eyes.
But wait, there's more - the Airshow on Saturday, 17 August, will be preceded by a large-scale Careers Exhibition Sessions with quite a variety of some of the most exciting careers you could dream about!
Don't be alarmed - this definitely won't be the ordinary "run of the mill" career exhibition that the Rustenburg community is familiar with - this is indeed a Careers Session/exhibition which will introduce learners and adults alike to some of the most exciting professions you could think of with highly acclaimed speakers to lead several sessions. After a week of excitement focusing on careers that you have probably never considered, the "careers week" will culminate in the Marakanelo Airshow which promises to be the proverbial cherry on the cake!
Careers Sessions:
Grade 7s
This is the third installment of the Marakanelo Career Sessions and will be schedules as follows:
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 - for Grade 7s only - registration R75 per learner;
Venue: Rustenburg Airfield
Time: 1st session - 08:00 to 11:30. 2nd session: 12:00 - 14:30
Enquiries:
Whatsapp: 066 256 7302/081 2843 079/064 5096 956
Grade 8 - 11s
On 14 and 15 August the Careers Sessions will focus on slightly older learners who may choose any of the two dates to attend. Schools and learners should note however, that it is of critical importance to register beforehand as walk-ins will not be allowed. Marakanelo encourages schools to partake as a group but parents wishing to register their own children for attendance won't be denied the opportunity. The times and venue are exactly the same as the first Session for Grade 7s starting on Tuesday, 13 August.
Make no mistake - the Marakanelo Careers Sessions are not for learners only - a special "edition" has been set aside for educators with an Educators Seminar on Marine Sciences as a subject in the classroom on Friday, 16 August.
These sessions will be presented by Mr Marnus Smith from the world-renowned Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation in Cape Town. Please note that for this session educators and schools MUST register beforehand to attend as Marakanelo has very limited space to accommodate educators. Other important speakers include Captain Knowledge Bengu - Ice Breaker Ship Pilot of the Agulhas 11 vessel (Maritime speaker); Captain William Beesnaar - SAA Airline Caption; Mr Sam Thwala - Drones - NTSU Aviation; Ms Mosima Khumalo SAA Flight Crew; Mr Ofile Kgalegi - Business & Life Coach and the keynote speaker - Professor Wesley Harris - Aeronautics and Astronautics Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the USA.
Direct your enquiries to:
Whatsapp: 066 2567 302 /078 9447 200/071 1709 267
Airshow Day
Having said all this - there is no doubt that the highlight of the week will be the Marakanelo Airshow at the Rustenburg Aerodrome on Saturday, 17 August. Parents are encouraged to bring the whole family, camping chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy several flight displays and a host of entertainment! Important information on the airshow are as follows:
Saturday, 17 August
Time: 09:30 to 17:30
Venue: Rustenburg Airfield, Ramochana Road
Tickets: online at Ticketpro and Spar Supermarkets
Win tickets to the Marakanelo Airshow!
Rustenburg Herald Bonus’, in conjunction with the organisers of the Marakanelo Airshow & Career Exhibition, is happy to announce our ticket give-away for free entry to this awe inspiring event on Saturday, 17 August! Multiple tickets are up for grabs, including VIP passes, individual and family tickets. Be sure that you don’t miss out - witness a day filled with thrilling aeronautical displays, food and drink and many other forms of entertainment! Come and experience the skies at Rustenburg Airfield!
To qualify for this wonderful prize, answer the following question: Who will be the keynote speaker at the Marakanelo Career Session on Friday, 16 August and where does he hail from? Email your answer to
Good luck!
