Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - If your boerewors game is strong enough to earn you a legendary nickname like Grill Sergeant, Jamie Olivewors, or Braaian Reynolds, Shoprite and Checkers invite you to enter your finest recipe into the 33rd annual Championship Boerewors competition before entries close on June 20.
South Africa’s 2025 Boerewors Champion will walk away with the grand prize of a brand-new Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 RB AT valued at R705 800, and the bragging rights of having their winning recipe sold at Shoprite and Checkers stores nationwide.
Improving agricultural productivity
Klerksdorp Record, Stilfontein - The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development successfully hosted its 11th Provincial Extension and Advisory Conference.
Held under the theme “Improving Agricultural Productivity through Quality Extension Services,” the three-day event (May 21 to 23) brought together over 150 extension officers, experts, and partners for a focused and productive gathering.
The conference was marked by active engagement, valuable discussions, and a shared commitment to enhancing farmer support and strengthening internal systems.
Take photos of your pets
Klerksdorp Record, Stilfontein - The Matlosana/Stilfontein Animal Shelter is celebrating their ninth birthday with a photo competition.
Take some pictures of your furry friends and you can win pet goodies, gift cards, cash and a featured spot on the shelter’s home page. All you have to do to enter is to snap a photo of your pet (Photoshop allowed), Whatsapp photo to 072 814 5927, add info about your pet and make a donation into their bank account as your entry fee!
The winners will be announced on their birthday celebration day. The shelter will also have a jail or bail fundraiser on Saturday May 31.
They need supporters to “bail” their chairperson, Derick Kotze, out of jail. The more bail, the more animals get helped.
Be a sport and post any amount towards his bail.
Grootste Nampo nóg
Klerksdorp Rekord, Bothaville - Die 57ste Nampo Oesdag het verlede week op ‘n hoogtepunt afgesluit en sy posisie as Suider-Afrika se grootste en mees invloedryke graan-gefokusde landbouhandelsuitstalling herbevestig.
Met ‘n rekordbywoning van 87 191 besoekers oor vier dae en met meer as 900 uitstallers, het Nampo weereens bewys dat dit die belangrike byeenkoms vir die graansektor, die breër landbouwaardeketting, en ‘n kritieke betrokkenheidsplatform is om oplossings en besprekings vir die landboubedryf te ondersoek.
Full house art exhibition
Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Ninety artworks are on display at the ARTi Gallery where the TRIO exhibition with works by three local artists opened on Saturday May 17.
The exhibition showcases the works of Robert Thirtle (55 artworks), Anni Thirtle (17 artworks), and André Austin (23 artworks).
Robert’s range across various media, from oil paintings to his recent sculptures will captivate viewers; while his mom, Anni’s work in her signature style of colourful faces and whimsical rabbits has people in awe. She sold five artworks on the opening night with all her rabbits sold out.