Lentswe, Kanana - PEP mini Netball marked a proud milestone with the official handover of a newly refurbished netball court to Kanana Primary School. The upgrade forms part of Dumis’s Choice, powered by PEP, an initiative launched this year to reward one deserving school with a court makeover valued at R200 000. Kanana Primary School was selected as the 2025 beneficiary and received a full court resurfacing, new line markings, brand-new netball poles, and secure perimeter fencing, as well as new balls and bibs for its young players. The investment provides young players a safe, reliable space to train, learn, and grow through sport.
Karatekas pass grading
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Ryu Kyu GoJu Karate (RKG Karate) held their Annual Shihan Eric Cason Memorial Gashu-Ku Camp, Grading and Awards Ceremony recently. All students attending last weekend graded to the next belt level: White to Yellow: Lwazi Skhosana; Mzwandile Gula and Kaylee Emdin. Orange to Green: Tumi Kedamile; Ruben Else.
Jnr Brown 3 to Full Brown 3: Marko Blignaut. Shodan-Ho (jnr black) to Shodan (full 1st dan black): Sensei Nathen Olivier. The award ceremony saw several awards being handed out. The club thank parents and students for their achievements in 2025.
Stand up to GBV
The Brothers Pot will host a soccer tournament at Matlosana Stadium in Jouberton on December 7. They will also be doing a fun walk against GBV, and they will be doing the charity at the stadium. They invite the whole Kosh Area to attend and will appreciate a donation of groceries. Contact Johnny at 073 486 0110.
RKG Karate shines at platinum champs
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Students of Ryu Kyu Karate competed at the Platinum Martial Arts & WUKF Provincial Challenge Championships, held in Rustenburg at the Excalibur Boutique Hotel. Sensei Nathen Olivier was one of the big drawcards with the semi contact low kick 16-17 years championship title on the line. As the new semi contact low kick champion for 2025 he also received gold for the semi low kick 13-16 years, gold for semi contact close combat 16-17 years, silver for close combat 13-16 years, silver kata, bronze kumite, and bronze for grappling. The event saw 312 competitors.
Team Tom triumphs
Team Tom visited Garankuwa’s YMCA Hall to take part in the Sensei Kiwi Cup which was held on November 8. The club registered 20 fighters and 14 won in different categories. The team is now in recess, only seniors will continue in preparation of the black belt grading to be held on December 6 in Gauteng. Pictured are Nok-phila Morapedi, Akhona Mbipha, Abongile Mayekani, Tshegofatso Mayekani, Ntandazo Zweni, Reaorata Mohapi, Viwe Mayekani and (back) Nombuso Ngono, Rhulani Mhlanga, Relebohile Mokoena, Siyamthanda Mayekani, Bulelani Mge-shani, Tlhogi Antone and Bongiwe Mayekani who excelled.
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