MAHIKENG MAIL - BLOEMFONTEIN: The Varsity Netball 2025 final at the Callie Human Hall in Bloemfontein delivered every ounce of drama fans could have hoped for. In front of a buzzing crowd, NWU overturned the odds to defeat defending champions UFS Kovsies 57–49.
It is the Eagles’ third Varsity Netball title, and their first since 2016. The last time they played in a final was in 2022 when they were beaten by Maties.
After the singing of the national anthem, the first quarter got underway with NWU striking first to put points on the board, while Kovsies took time to find their rhythm.
“We have to do it”- Gayton McKenzie
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Successful engagement between the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and North West Arts, Cultures and Sports Recreation will pave the way to the revitalisation and refurbishment of Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sports Centre and Mmabatho Stadium.
Finally, after a long wait, the Sports Minister, together with his Deputy, visited Mahikeng to conduct an oversight visit, as well as to engage the department on plans to resuscitate two historical buildings in an effort to promote and develop sports in the province.
Agricultural support to communities in Matlosana
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has taken significant steps to combat food insecurity in the region. Through its Provincial Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, Thuntsha Lerole, the department delivered agricultural support to communities in Matlosana.
This initiative included handing over garden equipment to the Jouberton community food garden volunteers, enabling local growers to boost production and yields.
Lenkopane leads township enterprise development
MAHIKENG MAIL - NOORDWESTER: In a bold step toward revitalising township economies and fostering inclusive growth, MEC Bitsa Lenkopane last week engaged with Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) at the newly established JB Marks Industrial Park in Ikageng Township.
The engagement marked a significant milestone in the province’s efforts to localize economic development, reduce unemployment and promote sustainable entrepreneurship.
North West Agricultural Show
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The North West Provincial Government is gearing up for the revived North West Agricultural Show, scheduled to take place from Thursday, (tomorrow) 18 September to 20 September, in Vryburg.
MEC Madoda Sambatha emphasised that the event is more than just a gathering but a strategic intervention, as well as an economic and developmental platform that showcases the province’s agricultural prowess.
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