BONUS - RUSTENBURG - World Diabetes Day was celebrated on Friday, 14 November, and civil society organisations warn that the cost of inaction on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes is already being paid for in lives, livelihoods and lost potential. The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has called on the South African government to increase the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugary drinks from 11% to 20%, to help curb sugary drinks consumption and reduce the financial burden on the health system.
Notorious criminals nabbed through collaborative efforts
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - A joint intelligence-driven operation by SAPS Limpopo and North West has resulted in the arrest of seven notorious suspects, six males and one female, aged between 31 and 49, believed to be part of a violent crime syndicate responsible for multiple business robberies, armed attacks, and a recent fatal robbery in Matlematlong.
Deugsaamheid van vroue word gevier
Die plaaslike tak van Solidariteit Helpende Hand het die afgelope Saterdag, 8 November, "Die waarde van dienende vroue" gevier tydens 'n damestee by die NG-kerk Proteapark. Die program het daarop gefokus om vroue wat in die gemeenskap dien, te bedank en te bemoedig vir die take wat hulle verrig - sonder om terug te verwag.
Accelerated Service Delivery Programme held in Ward 43
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The Bojanala District Thuntsha Lerole (The Accelerated Service Delivery Programme) was held on Friday, 7 November, in Ward 43, which includes Nkandla, Seraleng, Meriting, and Freedom Park townships, coinciding with an ongoing Rustenburg Local Municipality’s City at Work, also a service delivery program implemented at local level.
Record entry confirmed for annual SPAR Netball Championships
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - A busy netball year will come to a fitting close when the annual SPAR National Championships begin in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni on Monday, 1 December.
Over 2 200 players plus 196 umpires and technical officials will descend on Dr EG Jansen High School, for a feast of netball, with the Under-21 championships being played alongside the senior tournament.
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