Klerksdorp Midweek, Groot-Marico - The annual Marico Bosman weekend is on the cards for people who enjoy the work of writer Herman Charles Bosman and the charm of the Marico. The next Marico Bosman weekend will take place from October 24 to 26. This year’s theme is taken from a passage in Bosman’s essay “Marico revisited”, where he writes that on visiting the Marico after an absence of many years, he “found what I should have known, all along(…) that it was the present that was haunted, and that the past was not full of ghosts”.
Wesvalia vier 50 jaar in styl
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - Hoërskool Wesvalia beloof ‘n goue verjaardagviering vir die skool se vyftigste verjaardag volgende maand. Na vyf dekades nooi die skool oudleerlinge, -personeellede, -hoofde en huidige Wesvalia-ouers uit om saam hierdie goue mylpaal te vier. By die geleentheid wil hulle deel in die herinneringe en weer bande optel met klasmaats deur die jare heen. Dié partytjie vind op 18 Oktober op die rugbyveld plaas. Die kaartjies kos R450 elk, wat vermaak en ‘n vyfsterete insluit. Drag is formeel.
Blocked storm water systems a problem
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - With the rainy season approaching, the threat of flooding should be front of mind for the municipality. Floods earlier this year caused lots of damage and disrupted services, which is why the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) calls for storm water systems to be inspected.
Going green on Spring Day
Ashton John’s Private School officially welcomed spring by planting a Combretum Erythrophyllum (Vaderlandswilg/ Bush Willow) on Monday September 1. In collaboration with Tigane Nursery and Cool Desk, this tree marks growth, renewal, and an ongoing commitment to a greener tomorrow. The Bush Willow is a proudly South African tree that provides shade, attracts birds, and stands as a symbol of strength and resilience. Pictured is Bernard Viljoen, marketer at Ashton John’s, Natasha Mocke (In en Om Suid-Afrika) and Fatima Bhabha (Cooldesk).
A tail-wagging day not to be missed
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The Orkney and Klerksdorp Animal Shelter’s fundraiser, dog show and family fun day will be held this weekend. All animal lovers are invited to this great event, hosted by K9 Academy at Curro, 22 Elm Street on Saturday September 6. They promise a fun-filled day for the whole family and their furry friends. The dog show categories are nicest rescue, smallest adult dog, largest friendly dog, best dressed, dog & owner look-a-like, ugliest adorable mutt, best dog trick, prettiest dog (small, medium, large) and 2025 prettiest dog of the year.
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