Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - As a water-scarce country, South Africa faces ongoing water shortages driven by shifting weather patterns, infrastructure challenges, and persistent droughts. In response, Shoprite and Checkers have stepped up to support customers by offering purified water at just R1 per litre in the majority of its supermarkets.
Spiere waar jy kyk
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - Die stalletjiemark by Pick n Pay hipermark het die afgelope naweek plaasgevind en dit was ‘n dag vir al die sterkmanne om hul spiere te bult. Volgens die organiseerder, Tinus van Staden, was daar 46 uitstallers op Saterdag 1 Maart. “Die reën het ons bietjie gekortwiek, maar ons kon al ons vertonings afhandel,” vertel hy. Johan Els, een van die sterkste manne in die wêreld, het ‘n kragmanvertoning gelewer asook Venter Gim in Klerksdorp se liggaamsbouers. Hannes Venter (75), die eienaar van die gimnasium, het ook ‘n vertoning gelewer. Hy was al drie keer ‘n wêreldkampioen.
Dr KK commits to empowering 288 with skills
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - In a watershed occasion on Tuesday February 25, the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District was the first district municipality in North West to hold the Induction of the Civil Society Forum Leaders for the 2024/25 financial year.
Pray with other women this week
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The 95th Women’s World Day of Prayer in SA will take place this week. All women are invited to come and celebrate the 60th Women’s Prayer Day in Klerksdorp as well as the 95th celebration in SA this year. This annual event all over the world, where women gather to pray, will be held on Friday March 7, at 10:00, at NG Kerk La Hoff, 44 Odendaal Street.
Siya Kolisi residence officially opened
Klerksdorp Midweek, Potchefstroom - The North-West University’s Siya Kolisi Residence was officially opened on Monday February 24 by South Africa’s iconic Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi.
His coach and mentor, Dr Rassie Erasmus, was also in attendance to unveil the university’s new Invictus Residence.
The Siya Kolisi Residence will primarily be used by students affiliated with the NWU Rugby Institute, with Invictus being a multi-sport residence. “No one ever dreams to have moments like this, to have a building named after them. I am so honoured and grateful for this opportunity. I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey. I am standing on the shoulders of many people who helped me be where I am today.”