BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Runners and walkers participating in the Totalsports Women’s Race (5km or 10km) in Johannesburg on Saturday, 17 August 2024 will be treated to an incredible live performance by South African singer and songwriter, Nkosazana Daughter.
“As an artist dedicated to empowering women, it means a lot to me that the organisers have invited me to entertain runners, walkers, and supporters at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Johannesburg,” says Nkosozana Daughter. “As a woman, I understand the challenges women face in fighting for their place in any industry and constantly having to “prove” they are equally deserving of certain spaces.
What’s in the bag?
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and message
of empowerment, takes pride in rewarding its participants with a special goodie bag. It’s a tribute to your accomplishment, filled with various items to pamper yourself after the race.
“The goodie bag is a small token of our immense appreciation for all the incredible women who participate in the SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane,” says race organiser, Retha Ingenbleek. “It’s a way for us to celebrate their dedication, resilience, and commitment to a healthy lifestyle.” The goodie bag goes beyond the essentials.
Eight arrested after multi murders in Rustenburg, Matlosana over weekend
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, has welcomed the arrest of six suspects on Sunday in connection with Kanana Township and Freedom Park shooting incidents on Saturday, 27 July 2024, respectively. In the Kanana incident wherein eight people died and 13 others were injured, a multi-disciplinary team comprising of the Provincial Organised Crime, Provincial Anti-Gang Unit, Provincial Murder & Robbery, Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Team (TRT) as well as Dr Kenneth Kaunda District and Kanana Detectives, arrested four suspects who are all Lesotho foreign nationals, aged between 24 and 38, in Klerksdorp and Kanana Township respectively.
Will Sisipho become Little Miss Africa?
As the name of the town suggests, Mooinooi is indeed filled with pretty girls! Sisipho Mbopo (11), who is very close to strutting her stuff on the international stage, is off this weekend to represent the Platinum City in the final round of the Little Miss Africa pageant (South African segment). As a finalist, Sisipho is not only representing herself, but also her school (Lighthouse Christian College) and her community on this prestigious platform.
Kolobe family uplifted on Mandela Day
BONUS - BOITEKONG - Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated annually in honour of Nelson Mandela on 18 July - Madiba’s birthday. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010.
This year, the Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2 in partnership with the North West provincial Human Resource Management office, Women’s Network, Men For Change, Employee Health and Wellness, and the Boitekong Community Police Forum, decided to follow up on a project that was started by Head Office in 2017, during the police national Excellence Awards held at Sun City.