BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The 2025 Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10K drew an impressive field of 10 000 runners on Sunday, 24 August, with participants gathering at the foot of the majestic Union Buildings to kick off the iconic race.
Kabelo Mulaudzi extended his winning streak, securing a third consecutive Absa Run Your City Series victory in an impressive time of 29:00, while Glenrose Xaba delivered a commanding performance to success-fully defend her title in 31:50.
Casual Day around the corner
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - On Friday, 5 September 2025, it is Casual Day again for Persons with Disabilities. Spes Bona is selling stickers at R20 per sticker. From this, they get to keep R9 per sticker sold.
This is one of their fundraising projects for the year, so they are asking you to please participate in this project. If you are going to participate, they will deliver or you can pick up the stickers from Spes Bona.
Illegal structures demolished at Ikemeleng
BONUS - IKEMELENG -The Rustenburg Local Municipality, through its City at Work operations, recently demolished illegal structures built on water pipeline servitude at Ikemeleng settlement, near Kroondal.
According to RLM, multiple informal structures have been erected on the 300mm bulk water pipeline servitude at Ikemeleng, compromising the integrity of the municipality to provide basic services.
Konka Farm Run 2025 set for 30 August
The much-anticipated Konka Farm Run will take place on Saturday, 30 August 2025, at Konka Rustenburg. This popular annual event offers something for everyone, with distances of 2km, 5km, 10km, 13km, and 20km. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Magalies Mountain range, participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, well-organised routes, and an enjoyable day for the whole family.
Royal Bafokeng Administration Office empowers community with nails skills training
BONUS - PHOKENG - The Community Development Unit of the Department of Health and Social Development Services (HSDS) at the Royal Bafokeng Administration Office has successfully trained 30 individuals as Nail Technicians in partnership with Planet Nails. This initiative, under the Community Empowerment Programme, aims to tackle unemployment by equipping disadvantaged community members with skills for self-sustainability.