RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Congratulations to Hansie Visser, Michael Visser, Kopano Mosingate, Petrus van der Merwe, Devandré Freeman, Elrick Sheldon and Ewoudt Lidder from Oom Paul School who have been selected for the LSEN Leopard U/18 Craven Week team.
South African athletes make history at Comrades 2025
RUSTENBURG HERALD - DURBAN - South African superstars Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn further strengthened their status as two of the world's best ultra-distance runners as they emerged triumphant once again in the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, 8 June. Dijane, the winner in 2022 and 2023, crossed the line first in 5:25:28, while Steyn added a fourth win to her already impressive record as she took another convincing win in 5:51:19. This makes her only the second woman (after eight-time winner Elena Nurgalieva) to win the race more than three times.
Courage Cup final leg
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The excitement was palpable as players from various clubs gathered for the final leg of the Courage Cup soccer tournament at Selly Park Secondary School sports field on Saturday, 31 May.
This event not only showcased exceptional talent but also fostered teamwork, sports-manship, and camaraderie among partici-pants.
Purestyle Morganti Ju-Jitsu Rustenburg
Congratulations to all Purestyle Morganti Ju-Jitsu Rustenburg students. During the MASA North West Provincial competition held on 17 and 18 May, Purestyle Morganti Ju-Jitsu Rustenburg ended with an astonishing fourth overall place from All Styles Martial Arts in Rustenburg.
All the students from the Deutsche Schule Kroondal (DSK) competed for the first time and the school is very proud of each student.
Vastrap-netbal kraai koning in plaaslike streek
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Laerskool Vastrap is baie trots op elke netbaldogter en -afrigter wat hulle beste gelewer het in die plaaslike streeks-kompetisie.
Die uitslae was as volg:
O/11A: Bojanala-wenners - Laerskool Vastrap, tweede - Laerskool Generaal Hendrik Schoeman (GHS) en derde - Laerskool Rustenburg; O/12A: Bojanala-wenners - Laerskool Vastrap, tweede - Laerskool Rustenburg en derde - GHS; O/13A: Bojanala-wenners - Laerskool Rustenburg, tweede - Laerskool Vastrap, derde - GHS.
First-ever W2RC South African Safari Rally primed for action
After months of demanding preparation and intense logistics, the world’s best rally-raid teams are on-site at Sun City, South Africa, having completed three busy days of build-up and pre-event testing before the start of Round 3 of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).
With its proud off-road racing legacy, having produced several Dakar winners and hosted the last phase of the 1992 Dakar, South Africa is thrilled to host its first W2RC event – the South African Safari Rally, brought to you by Toyota Gazoo Racing.
NWK fuels the spirit of adventure at South African Safari Rally
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - NWK, South Africa’s oldest agricultural company, is proud to announce its role as the official fuel partner of the inaugural South African Safari Rally.
Having celebrated its 116th anniversary on 4 May, NWK is deeply rooted in the North West province and its rural communities. For the company, getting involved in the Safari Rally was a natural decision – a unique opportunity to contribute to an international motorsport spectacle taking place right on its doorstep.
Magalies Monster MTB Challenge and Trail Run
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Don’t forget to register for the Magalies Monster MTB race which will take place on 31 May at ATKV Buffelspoort.
This will be the 24th edition of the Magalies Monster MTB event and entertainment for the day includes Alden Lariviere, Ventertjies and Will Jordan.
UIBFF Muscle Elite Classic
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The UIBFF (United Intercontinental Bodybuilding Fitness Federation) Muscle Elite Classic, a Universe and Pro qualifier, will be taking place in Rustenburg on Saturday, 31 May at the Hellenic Centre at 12:00.
Registration: R250, additional line-up: R150, no affiliation fees, backstage: 100, spectator: R100, kids under 12: free, kids 12+ R50. Thank you to The Local Choice Pharmacy Rustenburg for making this prestigious event possible.
W2RC heads to the heart of Africa
RUSTENBURG HERALD - SUN CITY - With its rich history in rally-raid development and competitive success, South Africa will be hosting the world championship it helped shape, and the entry list for the first World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) event to be held in Southern Africa reflects the occasion.
The South African Safari Rally, brought to you by Toyota Gazoo Racing, forms Round 3 of this year’s W2RC calendar, and takes place from the Sun City Resort in North West Province from 18-24 May.
Sibanye-Stillwater kampioene in Philip van Rensburg-toernooi
RUSTENBURG HERALD - KLERKSDORP - Die eerste rugbyspan van Sibanye-Stillwater is die Philip van Rensburg-toernooi se plaatwenners na ‘n oortuigende oorwinning oor hul eweknieë van Klerksdorp op Saterdag, 3 Mei.
Die wedstryd is die afgelope naweek op Olénpark in Potchefstroom beslis.
Lace up as Sun City launches first parkrun
RUSTENBURG HERALD - SUN CITY - From Saturday, 3 May, Sun City Resort will be the newest addition to the global parkrun phenomenon.
The course will be run entirely on permanent tarred golf cart paths at the Gary Player Golf Course, deservedly ranked as one of the most prestigious golf courses on the African continent.
The 18-hole par-72 walking course has a 5km running trail along the course. Along the route, parkrun has green directional signage with marker boards at each kilometre to confirm participants’ progress.