BONUS - RUSTENBURG - After a holiday recess of several weeks, Rustenburg Herald/NW Bonus’ art competition is in full swing again with no less than two cash prizes of R1 000 each awarded every three months as well as two overall Grand Prizes of two shopping vouchers to the tune of R10 000 each up for grabs at the end of the year.
Amateur artists are invited to enter the competition by submitting art in virtually any form such as sketches, drawings, paintings, carvings, ceramic, wood, glass, plastics or whatever tickles your fancy.
Stemming the tide of South Africa’s school dropouts
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - South Africa has an extremely high school dropout rate, with over 41% of learners who enter Grade 1 dropping out before they complete their schooling.
Many factors contribute to the high dropout rate, but the most common theme is a lack of resources. These resources can be educational materials like books and stationery, school uniforms and transport. However, for too many children, the situation extends to a lack of nutritious food, a shortage of qualified teachers and safe spaces for learning.
Police launch manhunt after young girl’s body is found in shallow grave
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Pudimoe police has launched a manhunt after the body of a 16-year-old girl was found in a shallow grave at Motlhako 2 Village outside Swartruggens.
According to information, police were informed of possible murder on Friday, 10 January.
That after a man reportedly heard a woman crying from a neighbour’s place on Thursday night, 9 January.
SPAR Proteas lose opening netball test match but coach not downcast
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.
2024/2025 Second quarter crime statistics
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.
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