Klerksdorp Midweek, Potchefstroom - Music lovers can look forward to a musical production in early April with Holland’s Got Talent winner Amira Willighagen as the headliner. This Music Go Round concert will be performed in celebration of Amira’s 21st birthday as well as the tenth anniversary of Gelukskinders, a foundation she set up to make a difference in children’s lives.The concert will be presented on April 6 at the NG Kerk Miederpark with various Potchefstroom primary school choirs who will perform with Amira in a series of music from The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins.
Taxi strike restricts traffic
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - At the time of going to press on Monday March 17, members of the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in North West have shut down national roads across the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The strike, which has severely disrupted traffic, stems from long-standing issues with the province’s permit board. Affected routes included Tower Mall, Orkney 4-Way on the R30, Ikageng, the R30 at Ventersdorp, the N12 bridge at Wolmaransstad, the N12 at Stilfontein, and the 4-way stop at Leeudoringstad. The protest has impacted three municipalities: JB Marks, the City of Matlosana, and Maquassi Hills.
Vroue bid saam
Die jaarlikse Wêreldbiddag vir vroue is op Vrydag 7 Maart in die NG Kerk La-Hoff gehou. Hierdie was ‘n spesiale geleentheid, aangesien dit die 60ste herdenking van die biddag was. Die tema was “U het my volmaak geskape”, met ds Andrea Muller wat uit Psalm 139 gelees en ‘n treffende boodskap gelewer het.
Varsity Cup breeds upcoming stars
Klerksdorp Midweek, Potchefstroom - Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi see the next generation of players coming through FNB Varsity Cup as a breeding ground for upcoming stars - stars which gives them great hope for the future of South African rugby.
Crime stats not a pretty picture
Klerksdorp Midweek, Stilfontein - SAPS and the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management announced the latest crime stats for the province at a media briefing session on Wednesday March 5.