BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Hosts Johannesburg held their nerve to defeat Mangaung 53-52 in a gripping final of the SPAR National Netball Championships hosted by the City of Johannesburg on Saturday to claim a third straight title.
Having lost to the Free State team during the round-robin stage earlier in the week, Johannesburg made sure to avoid the same mistakes at the start of the match.
While they briefly dropped behind in the opening quarter, the home side ensured they were all square by the first break, which was reached with the score on 14-14.
Medical tips for a stress-free holiday
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - If you’re travelling over the festive season, a digital health vault is the ‘life admin hack’ that will help you remember the most important thing: your family’s health information.
Ajuda is a secure digital health vault that makes it possible for anyone to store their health information and get quick access to it anywhere, anytime, through a digital device.
It’s simple and easy to use and means no more stressing about losing your family’s medical records or struggling to keep track of medication. Using Ajuda, families can build a complete, unbroken medical re-cord.
Spar National Netball Championships kick off in Johannesburg with a record number of participants
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - A sizzling week of action is expected as the largest-ever SPAR National Netball Championships, hosted by the City of Johannesburg, kick off at Ellis Park Netball today (Monday).
A massive total of 2 400 participants from 52 districts across the country are set to take part with 10 teams contesting the senior A division where the Johannesburg team are two-time defending champions.
Playing alongside the seniors will be the country’s best under-21 players, with the Tshwane team looking to go back-to-back after taking the title in Rustenburg last year.
December fuel price goes up and down
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - As December is upon us, South African motorists are bracing themselves for fuel price adjustments. According to insights derived from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), preliminary data suggests a slight decrease in petrol prices, while significant hikes are anticipated for diesel and illuminating paraffin.
The expected changes include:
Action at annual SPAR National Netball Championships
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The excitement of the SPAR Challenge and Varsity Netball is over, but there is still plenty for netball fans to enjoy, as the annual SPAR National Championships begin at Ellis Park Netball, Johannesburg, on 1 December.
The SPAR National Championships are traditionally played in August, to coincide with Women’s Month and National Women’s Day, but had to be postponed this year due to the Paris Olympic Games.