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Ruiters kan hier aantree
The Western Mounted-spele-oefenskou, a traditional boeren sport day, will take place on February 14 at De Land farm in Hennenman. Horse and dance enthusiasts are welcome. The event features awards…
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Club develops beyond its fight mat
Welkom’s RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club has reopened for 2026, aiming for international competition and enhanced athlete development. Sensei Joe Gladstone Ralejoe, now the provincial head, focuses on training officials. New…
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Masupa sets the pace for 2026
Nkhetheni Masupa, a super marathon runner from Welkom, aims to complete all nine Abbott World Marathon Majors by 2028 after finishing two in 2025. He plans to run 13 marathons…
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Runners show up in droves
The 47th Mielie Marathon, held in Welkom on January 17, attracted over 1,200 athletes, marking the event’s largest participation ever. Chairman Peri Erasmus praised the strong community support and extensive…
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Flexing his way forward
Bodybuilder Frans Hloi achieved significant international success in 2025, placing fourth in the Masters and third in the U70kg at the UIBFF Mr and Miss Universe in New Delhi. He…
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Local contact fighters in RCFA Presidential team
The RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club is proud to celebrate a major milestone following the recent National Black Grading event held in Parys during the weekend of 5 and 6 December.…
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Sporttalent skitter
Rihane Liebenberg, a 17-year-old hockey player from Welkom, recently returned from a successful tournament in Italy with the SS Rhino team. A Grade 11 student, her hockey journey began in…
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Welkom bodybuilder claims double victory ahead of world championships
Local bodybuilder Frans Hloi achieved a significant milestone by winning both the Under-70kg and Masters categories at the Muscle Mulisha competition in Krugersdorp on December 6. These back-to-back victories enhance…
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Volkies skitter by meisies-kriekettoernooi
Mieke Strydom en Hayley Docherty het die Vrystaat met trots verteenwoordig tydens die streek-kriekettoernooi in Johannesburg, waar hulle vierde plek uit 16 spanne behaal het. Alhoewel hulle net een oefening…
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Dancing duo get ready for SA’s
Sibusiso Christian Pamana (16) and Siphesihle Chyle Pamana (11) are excited about competing in the South African Open Dance Championships in Cape Town on December 13-14. Their mother, Ayanda, seeks…