BONUS - RUSTENBURG - In reply to a parliamentary question posed by the DA, the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, made the unfortunate revelation, that the North West province is positioned in a disappointing second last place, in regard to response times by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
As a result of this, criminals have all the time in the world to do their bidding without any fear of SAPS intervention. This has led to the fact that organised crimes, such as those related to gangsterism, are running rampant in many a province. These figures come on the back of a previous response wherein it was revealed that 10111 centres across South Africa were grossly understaffed, with the SAPS managing to deploy only about 40% of what it considered to be the ideal staff complement to 10111 centres, nationally.
Star-studded line-up to produce thrilling action at SA Rally-Raid championship season-opener in Malelane
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The #TeamHiluxRally-Raid Nkomazi 400, round one of the SA Rally-Raid Championship opens the 2024 season on 19 and 20 April in the Malelane area of Mpumalanga, and will see a star-studded line-up that promises to produce exciting racing action at this ever-popular event. With the SA Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) now consisting of one overall championship with various class championships to cater for the different vehicle specifications, the #TeamHiluxRally-Raid Nkomazi 400 will pave the way for an interesting new season, while teams can look forward to a race route that will provide them with some familiar terrain as well as all new sections.
Announcement on the future of e-tolls
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - South African citizens can sigh with relief following an announcement in the Government Gazette 50418, published 28 March 2024, as to the discontinuation of the e-toll system by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL).
This will come into effect as of 11 April, at midnight, which will be the last day e-toll invoices will be processed as per the standard process. SANRAL account holders will no longer be billed for e-toll fees/transactions that occur after this date and time, whilst passing under the e-toll gantries. No action is required from the public, as all processes are automatically updated. All SANRAL account and tags will remain valid and can be utilised as a toll payment method at conventional toll plazas countrywide and for parking payments - if you have opted in for this service.
Boxer hosts 22nd Leadership Programme for youth
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Fifty learners from schools across South African and Eswatini recently took part in the 22nd annual edition of the Boxer Youth Leadership Programme (BYLP) in Zinkwazi on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
The Programme, fully paid for by Boxer and co-sponsor Clover, was an overwhelming success, with the many young leaders taking home incredible memories, new developed and strengthened skills, as well as a lifetime of new friendships.
The province of North West was well presented and yielded five graduates hailing from Mahikeng, Taung, Rustenburg and Klerksdorp respectively.
Exciting start to 2024 SA Rally-Raid season with the #TeamHilux Rally-Raid Nkomazi in Malalane
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The 2024 SA Rally-Raid Championship might have kicked off somewhat later than usual with the first round of the season, the #TeamHiluxRally-Raid Nkomazi taking place on 19 and 20 April in the Malalane area in Mpumalanga, but it will all be worth the wait.
With South African competitors and vehicle manufacturers playing major roles in the rally-raid scene globally and the World Rally-Raid Championship, which started with the Dakar Rally in January in Saudi-Arabia, various competitors have been competing elsewhere, but locally the action will be tangible from the opening round until the end of the seventh round in November. Like last year, the #TeamHiluxRally-Raid Nkomazi will be the opening event on the calendar and it will also be the first race where a few changes to the SARRC will be put in place for the first time.
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