BONUS - KGASWANE NATURE RESERVE - Rustenburg communities are well-aware of the devastating fire that swept through Kgaswane Reserve at the end of September, destroying infrastructure and 60% of grazing in the reserve. 
Approximately 85% of natural veld has been destroyed by the fire and private fire fighters braved scorching temperatures and flames for hours on end to bring the fire under control. 
Emelang Malefo, Acting Reserve Manager, explained that the fire came at a very difficult time of the year before any rain had fallen and at a time when the female animals are about to give birth.

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The saying of "Your blood saves lives" is synonymous with the South African National Blood Services (SANBS), however, not many people realise just how important it is to donate blood until a loved one (or they themselves) are lying in a hospital bed with an urgent need for a blood transfusion. 
With the festive season around the corner and unfortunately, the reality of many road accidents on the cards, the need for blood donation is greater than ever.

The third annual GM Kasi Ride took place this past weekend on 27 October in and around the Sun City Resort. The GM Kasi Ride aims to prioritise the importance of mental health and saw individuals of all ages and fitness levels gathered on a very hot weekend to partake in either the 21km or 43 km cycling race, the 21km or 10km road running or the 5km Fun Walk/Run. Pictured here at the start of the 21km race, are the cycling participants. (Photo: Marise le Roux)

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Mukhanyo Theological College is a multi-denominational Christian academic institution, with a vision to serve the church in southern Africa by providing accredited, in-depth Bible training to church leaders and Christians. 
Over the last thirty years, the institution has expanded significantly, and now provides distance learning at more than 100 centres across southern Africa and contact learning at its campuses and centres in KwaMhlanga, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Rustenburg and Cape Town.