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To contribute, contact the association before the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/darts-for-juniors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darts for juniors<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lejweleputswa Darts Association will represent Matjhabeng at the South African Darts Championship in Cape Town from July 11 to 18. To cover expenses exceeding R60,000, they are hosting The Fun Family Carnival on June 6. 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