BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Funda Institute, a premier skills development institution, proudly marks its commitment to empowering individuals and uplifting communities since its founding in June 2021. Renowned for providing high-quality, accredited training programs, Funda Institute’s mission is to unlock potential and drive success through accessible education.
As a recognised leader in professional training, Funda Institute offers a wide array of programs across disciplines including Health and Safety, Business Administration, Information Technology, and Soft Skills.
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings lead 47th Dakar Rally
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally that started on Friday, 3 January in Bisha in Saudi Arabia, has reached the halfway mark with the Rest Day on Friday, 10 January. After seven days, the prologue and five gruelling stages and more than 2 500 racing kilometres, the all South African Toyota Gazoo Racing crew of Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings are topping the overall leaderboard while they are also leading the Ultimate Class.
Kieswetter chairs African Tax Admin Forum
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - South Africa, represented by Commissioner Edward Kieswetter, was elected unopposed as the new Chair of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Council for a two-year period during ATAF’s 8th General Assembly convened in Kigali, Rwanda on 4 December.
This, in support of SARS’ strategic objectives that emphasises the need and importance to work with and through key stakeholders to improve the tax eco-system – domestically, regionally and internationally. The Forum is Africa’s leading continental body tasked with supporting members to build efficient and effective tax administrations, thereby enhancing economic development domestically and, importantly, improving the living standards of the people of Africa.
Tackling the gaps in sexual and reproductive health knowledge head-on
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Veronicca Molefe (28) leads a team of youthful professionals who provide sexual and reproductive health services to adolescent girls and young woman with Shout-It-Now.
She was also recently appointed as the second Deputy Chairperson on the South African National AIDS Council’s (SANAC) Health Professionals Civil Society Forum.
“In these two roles I support, advocate for and develop policies and programmes that address the unique challenges faced by young people in accessing sexual reproductive health (SRH) services in a non-judgmental and relatable environment - particularly preventative services that relate to unwanted pregnancy, HIV and abuse.”
Johannesburg clinch third straight SPAR National Netball Championship
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Hosts Johannesburg held their nerve to defeat Mangaung 53-52 in a gripping final of the SPAR National Netball Championships hosted by the City of Johannesburg on Saturday to claim a third straight title.
Having lost to the Free State team during the round-robin stage earlier in the week, Johannesburg made sure to avoid the same mistakes at the start of the match.
While they briefly dropped behind in the opening quarter, the home side ensured they were all square by the first break, which was reached with the score on 14-14.