Magalies Monster conquered

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06 JUNE 2022

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Magalies Monster conquered

Despite freezing early morning temperatures of late, the annual Magalies Monster

Mountain Bike race at the pristine ATKV Buffelspoort was one of the main

sporting highlights of the past weekend. Rugby and the finals

of the 2022 French Open Tennis Championships were

the other main attractions.

Despite “big names”

competing in the Magalies Monster, the event is also popular among families who enjoy cycling as a family activity. This year’s Monster was the very first for the

group of friends and family above - Kean Spratt, Zahné

Barkhuizen, Kaila Spratt, Patrick Spratt and

Coenie Barkhuizen. See Rustenburg Herald of this week for more photographs and news on the 2022 Magalies

Monster.

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BONUS - RUSTENBURG - “Please, if you have any information about the shooting that killed my brother, come forward.”

This is the plea of Marco Kidson of Rustenburg.

The Kidson family is offering a reward of R90 000 for the arrest and successful conviction of the people responsible for the death of Juandré Kidson (29) on 7 May. Juandré, his wife Johanette and their one-year-old baby daughter, Annabelle was travelling home from Rustenburg to Brits on that Saturday night. Near the R512 Randburg off-ramp, around 21:00, their Hyundai Santa Fe hit rocks that were placed across the road and a tyre was punctured. Juandré drove on, but had no other option than to pull off the road to change the tyre.

While he was busy, three men approached him. “My brother told the men that they can take everything they had with them. He pleaded with them not to hurt them. And then they shot him in the head,” Marco said. The robbers then shot Johanette in the shoulder while she was trying to shield her baby and prevent the men from grabbing the child out of her arms. If you have useful information regarding the incident, please contact Marco Kidson on 067 736 2609, or the investigating officer, Sgt Sebajane on 072 224 6805.

Highway murder:R90 000 reward for info

A reward of R90 000 is being offered for information that will lead to the

conviction of the killers of Juandré Kidson. (Photo: Supplied)

Wage strike ends at Sibanye

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - A wage strike that has been affecting Sibanye-Stillwater and its gold operations ended on Friday (3 June) after members agreed with the mining company’s latest offer of R1000.

The workers of Sibanye have settled on a increase of R1000 each year of the three-year wage agreement. They will receive R1000 for the first year, a R900 increase in the second year and a R750 increase in the third year.

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) embarked on a wage strike on 10 March and have since struggled to reach an agreement with the employer.

At Friday’s meeting the union members agreed to accept the latest offer and called off the strike.

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BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Impala Platinum (Implats) is set to list on A2X Markets (A2X), with its ordinary shares to be available for trade on A2X from 13 June.

The company will retain its primary listings on the JSE and its Level 1 American Depositary Receipt programme in the US.

Implats’ issued share capital will be unaffected by the secondary listing on A2X.

Implats has mining operations in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Canada and employs more than 56 000 people across its operations.

“The Implats counter is a high-quality and liquid scrip and we are pleased to have the opportunity to offer it to the broadest possible range of investors. This secondary listing complements our primary listing and provides investors with a competitively priced choice of venue to transact in the company’s shares,” says Implats CFO Meroonisha Kerber.

“Implats investors gain exposure to a global precious metals portfolio, comprising operating PGM (Platinum group metals) assets, projects and a toll- refining business. Together, our operations are well positioned to capture the benefits of the full PGM value chain through integrated processing facilities, including wholly-owned smelters, as well as base and precious metal refineries.

“This secondary listing on A2X aligns with international best practice and supports the growth and development of South Africa’s capital markets,” Kerber adds. The listing will bring the number of instruments available for trade on A2X to 68, with a combined market capitalisation of about R4.5 trillion.

A2X is a licensed stock exchange that provides a secondary listing venue for companies. It is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority in terms of the Financial Markets Act.

Invitation to Special Meeting of Council

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Notice is hereby given to members of the public in terms of Section 29A of the Local Government: Municipal Structures act 117 of 1998 as amended, about a Special Council Meeting that is scheduled as follows:

Time: 10:00 Date: 7 June 2022

Venue: Rustenburg Civic Centre

The following reports will be tabled at the meeting: Tabling of Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2022/27 in compliance with Section 30 (c) of the Local Government System Act 2000 as amended and tabling of the 2022/23 Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) in compliance with Section 16 (1) and (2) of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003.

Please note that the meeting will be streamed live on Facebook for public viewing.

R10 000 for your 2020, 2021 or 2022 wedding photo

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Did you get married any time since the beginning of 2020?

We want to give you R10 000 if your photo is chosen by our readers as our Happily Hitched competition’s winning photo.

Any couple who got married since 1 January 2020, or on or before 30 June 2022 may enter the competition. You must still be married to be eligible for the prize.

A single entry costs R66-00 (VAT incl), but you can enter as many times as you like - each one at R66.

You can enter your photo for only ONE

of the Northwest Newspaper Group’s publications. They are: Rustenburg Herald, Brits Pos, Mahikeng Mail, Noordwester, Klerksdorp Record, Stellalander and Gemsbok. But you must reside, work or got married within the physical distribution area of the newspaper where you enter. Entries the Happily Hitched competition close on 31 August 2022 and then voting will start. Winners will be announced at the end of September 2022.

To enter, go to our website at http://www.northwestnewspapers.co.za/

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BONUS - RUSTENBURG - On Thursday evening (2 June) the Rustenburg Community Policing Forum (CPF) Executive was finally and officially elected at Agape Church after enormous challenges and COVID-19 amongst others.

The proceedings were steered by the provincial CPF chairperson Mr Mgamulane side by side with the CPF provincial coordinator Captain Maatla and closely supported by both Rustenburg SAPS management led by Brigadier Pheto and the provincial commander in partnership Policing Colonel Myburg. A committee of ten was elected (Chairperson Kagiso Marobe, Deputy Chairperson Marcus Haasboek, Secretary Mercia Haasbroek, Deputy Secretary Daisy Moloko, Treasurer Rassie Byleveld including Hennie Barnard, Dawie Oodendal, Koketso Mpudi, Tina Vosloo and Nphiwe Mtunge as five additional members.

The committee is expected to meet seven days from their election to mop the way forward and properly inducted. The Bojanala District Sub 2 CPF chairperson was among the first to offer message of support to the incoming Rustenburg CPF Exco. On behalf of department of Transport, Roads, & Community Safety Director Nchoe who oversaw the democratic and well attended process expressed her gratitude and further encouraged the community to continue to be the reliable, honest eyes and ears of the police.

Members of the community who voted for the new CPF executive.

The new CPF executive was elected at Agape Church in Rustenburg.

CPF executives elected in Rustenburg

Jacques Swart - owner of Triple J Q4 Fuel during his short opening address at the official opening of a brand new filling station on the corner of Oliver Tambo and Tuin Street Rustenburg on Friday morning.

Kobus Harmse and Louis Lehanie discussing the latest rugby scene with rugby legend Naas Botha at the opening of Triple J Q4 on Friday. A full programme with lots of highlights and entertainment were set up for this special day.

Jacques Swart - owner of Triple J Q4 Fuel, the Q4 Fuel mascot, promo girls Michele Meyer, Samantha Klinghardt, Gail du Randt - manager of OK Express convenience store, Angelene Naicker, Elsca de Winnaar and Donavan Johnston of Triple J Q4 Fuel posing for out cameras at the official opening of this new filling station on the corner of Oliver Tambo and Tuin Street Rustenburg on Friday.

Rustenburg police bid

farewell to three of their own

BONUS- RUSTENBURG - On Wednesday (1 June) the Rustenburg SAPS bode farewell to Lieutenant Colonel Rachel Mongake and both Warrant Officer Paul Ramarope and Elias Pilane respectively.

The Rustenburg SAPS Acting Station Commander Brigadier Joel Pheto thanked the trio for each contributing more than thirty years to South African Police Service. He said that due to Covid-19 challenges the police were unable to have a proper farewell but the management felt it befitting to call them again to say thank you and goodbye. When they left for retirement, Lt Col Mongake was a relief commander, Warrant Officer Ramarope worked at the vehicle testing ground (Exhibit Management &

Enquiries),while Warrant Officer Pilane was at the detectives. It was a fun filled day with lots of sports activities held at Impala Rugby Club.

Pictured here from left to right are Colonel Melody Erasmus (Support Service Head), Warrant Officer Paul Ramarope, Brigadier Joel Pheto (Rustenburg Acting Station Commander) Lieutenant Colonel Rachel Mongake and Warrant Officer Elias Pilane.

Members of SAPS participated in various sporting codes during the fun filled farewell function.

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BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The unemployment rate in South Africa has decreased by 0.8 of a percentage point to 34.5% in the first quarter of 2022, Statistics South Africa has revealed.

In the last quarter of 2021, the country saw the highest unemployment rate on record of 35.3%. Releasing the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for quarter 1 of 2022 last week, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke said these results indicate that 370 000 jobs were gained between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. The biggest job gains were recorded in community and social services with 281 000 jobs, manufacturing with 263 000 jobs and trade with 98 000. However, there were job losses in private households at 186 000, finance at 72 000, construction at 60 000 and agriculture at 23 000.

“The total number of persons employed was 14.9 million in the first quarter of 2022. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 60 000 to 7.9 million in the 1st quarter of 2022 compared to the previous quarter. The number of discouraged work seekers decreased by 54 000 (1.4%) and the number of people who were not economically active for reasons other than discouragement decreased by 112 000 (0.8%) between the two quarters resulting in a net decrease of 166 000 in the not economically active population,” Maluleke said.

Stats SA said the changes in employment and unemployment resulted in the official unemployment rate decreasing by 0.8 of a percentage point from 35.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021 to 34.5% in the first quarter of 2022.

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Rustenburg Cycling Club (RCC) is very proud of all the members who participated in the Magalies Monster that took place over the weekend. The Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic took place at the ATKV Buffelspoort and the event incorporated the best trails on offer in the Magaliesberg.

Pictured here is Justin van der Linde (65km - 3:05).

Pictured here is Tamlyn Luyt (35km - seventh place in the Youth category).

Rustenburg Cycling Club (RCC) is very proud of all the members who participated in the Magalies Monster that took place over the weekend. The Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic took place at the ATKV Buffelspoort. Pictured here is Adriaan du Plooy (35km - 1:58).

Pictured here is Anrich Barkhuizen (35km - first place in the Youth category and sixth out of 262 participants).

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BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Jozi’s largest Heritage Day celebration the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K is back and runners and walkers are in for a treat on Saturday 24 September 2022!

Founded in 2016, the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K forms part of the award winning Absa Run Your City Series which currently consists of three iconic mass participation 10km road races: the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K, Absa Run Your City Durban 10K and Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K.

Entrants will be treated to a 10km journey that highlights iconic landmarks and features lively performances by a host of Joburg’s leading performing arts groups. A true highlight on the SA running calendar, look forward to rubbing shoulders with elite runners both local and from abroad.

What better way to celebrate National Heritage Day on Saturday 24 September 2022 than by being part of the action at the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K! Jozi runners are you ready to #RunYourCity!

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Celebrate Heritage Day at the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K!

Entrants will be treated to a 10km journey at the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K on 24 September that highlights iconic landmarks and features lively performances by a host of Joburg’s leading performing arts groups.

(Photo Credit:

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Runners and walkers enjoying the on route action of the Absa Run Your City Series.

(Photo Credit:

Chris Hitchcock)

Jozi’s largest Heritage Day celebration the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K is back and runners and walkers are in for a treat on Saturday 24 September 2022! (Photo Credit: Chris Hitchcock)