Saturday, 27 and Sunday, 28 October is known as Halloween weekend and below are places to go and people to trick and treat!
Let us know what you’ll be up to this Halloween by sending photos and your story to randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za.
• 27 October: The Haunted Forest in Midrand
According to joburg.co.za, “For one day only, a 3km woodland walkway will scare the wits out of brave visitors with plenty of live thrilling treats and surprises, like creepy eyeballs and skeletons in unexpected places”. Please note that one of the events is “family friendly” while the other is for adults only.
• 27 October: A Tick or Treat walk/ run in Olifantsfontein
A Halloween event for both man and animal brought to you by AdventureTails and Bravecto. Those wishing to join are asked to dress up in their killer Halloween costumes and oh, don’t forget to dress up your four-legged friend as well.
• 27 and 28 October: The Forbidden Forest at Northgate Shopping Centre
With entry being free, attendees can look forward to this event for both young and old, described as “exciting and creepy”. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
• 28 October: Monster Funhouse at Greenstone Shopping Centre
Meet scary characters such as Doctor Frankenstein, Dracula’s Bride, Zombie Monsters and Warden the Werewolf and hunt for treats on the day.
Another event to attend is the Festival de Mexico Halloween at Montecasino on Saturday, 3 November.
• 27 October: Groot makietie vir die verlore generasie in Robinson
Die Verlore Generasie Fees van 8vm tot 6nm dien as ‘n fondsinsameling vir organisasies wat na wegooi- en weeskinders omsien. Die fees word by Betesda Bedieninge in Robinson gehou. Daar gaan boeresport, go-karts, springkastele asook kosstalletjies wees. Al die fondse wat ingesamel word is ten bate van Drying Tears Charity Foundation, Door of Care and Safety, en Lochvaal. Die inisiatief het ontstaan met Drying Tears Charity Foundation wat bewusmaking skep en besighede en individue betrek om ondersteuning te bied en fondse beskikbaar te stel om die kinders van die verlore generasie te help. ‘Verlore generasie’ verwys na kinders en babas wat geen heenkome het nie en as weggooi- en weeskinders moet voortbestaan as gevolg van omstandighede buite hul beheer. Vir meer inligting kontak Monica Beukes by 066 223 3887 of vir Catarina Heroldt by 074 418 8403.
• 27 October: You’re GLOW-ing To Love It Night Race and Picnic in Roodepoort
Why not join in on this after-dark adrenaline-pumping adventure and take part in a night run through the stunning Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Poortview, Roodepoort? It’ll be fun for all and it’s only a few kilometres, so anyone can do it! There will be good music and you’ll get to enjoy a picnic too. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
• 27 October: It’s Time mass prayer rally in Pretoria – five million people expected
Organisers of the It’s Time mass prayer meeting to be held at the Rhino Park Airfield just outside Pretoria East are preparing for a crowd of five million. “Never in South Africa’s history has there been a greater need for people to unite,” said the gathering’s visionary, Angus Buchan. Peace is fragile; the economy and business confidence are down, adversely affecting job opportunities; the poor are becoming poorer; uncertainty and unrealistic demands are emerging; racism is more prevalent and South Africans are punch drunk as a result of fraud and corruption. All details about the gathering are available on the website https://www.angusbuchan.co.za
• 27 Oktober: Jannas-fees by Hoërskool Jan Viljoen
Dinge gaan skud by Hoërskool Jan Viljoen met talle kunstenaars wat gaan optree of ‘n verskyning maak, waaronder Boeboe (bekend vir haar rol in Vetkoekpaleis), Monique Steyn, Fatman, Nita, Mike Willemse, Linda Killian en vele meer.
• 27 October: Youth wig project coming to Mohlakeng
Beat the Habit will be imparting wig-making skills for the youth of Mohlakeng at 9.30am in the Recreation Hall. For more information, call the founder of Beat the Habit, Zinhle Mabena on 064 042 9483.
• 27 and 28 October: Take on the World’s Strongest man in Randburg
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, The Mountain from Game of Thrones, will be flexing some serious muscle at Africa’s leading fitness and wellness lifestyle festival – FIBO Global Fitness Africa presented by Dis-Chem Pharmacies at the Ticketpro Dome in Randburg. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with him. This record-setting giant is the first person to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic and the World’s Strongest Man competitions in the same calendar year. In 2015, at the World’s Strongest Viking competition in Norway, The Mountain carried a 10m, 650kg log for five steps, thus breaking a 1 000-year-old record. Get his autograph and attend a 45-minute question-and-answer session. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a lifetime opportunity. To find out more about FIBO Global Fitness Africa, their partners, exhibitors, schedule of events, what to expect and of course how to plan your weekend at FIBO Africa, please visit their website at https://www.fibosa.co.za.
• 27 October: Benefit concert in Muldersdrift
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has partnered with the Nirox Foundation in Kromdraai, Muldersdrift to host a benefit concert at the Nirox Sculpture Park. Experience a full day of music, food, art and nature on display in the Cradle of Humankind – a World Heritage Site. The line-up of artists will be rehearsing and collaborating with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The day will begin with Mosoeu Ketlele’s Skorokoro Ensemble – their infectious rhythms and beats creating the percussive layer for the day. Mosoeu then becomes singer and storyteller as he recites nursery rhymes in several languages for the children. A delicious selection of beverages and cuisine will be available for sale on the day. For more info, and to buy tickets, click here.
• 28 October: Festa Portuguesa in Randfontein
Prepare yourselves for the Festa Portugesa Randfontein to be held at the St Anthony Catholic Church, 118 Main Reef Road. This Portuguese festival is held annually and residents of Randfontein and other parts of the West Rand can expect loads of fun and entertainment for the whole family. The event starts at 11am. Entrance is R20 and for children under five years old it is free.
• 28 Oktober: Gapi by Woord en Lig en ATKV Comenzo Tak se Gospelfees in Randfontein
Woord en Lig bied saam met die ATKV Comenzo Tak ‘n Gospelfees om 3nm by die AGS Middelvlei aan. Dié venue word gebruik omdat dit 700 mense kan huisves. Gapi is die hoofkunstenaar. Die Lion of Juda Band asook twee kore van Laerskool Rapportryer gaan optree. Die Seniorkoor bestaan uit 120 kinders en die Juniorkoor uit 60 kinders. Die doel van die aand is gospel-evangelisasie wat ook taal, kultuur en musiek bevorder onder oud en jonk as deel van hul erfenis. Kontak gerus vir pastoor Abri Erasmus by 083 252 0396.
• 28 October: Encore album launch at Silverstar in Krugersdorp
The talented trio, Encore, will release their new album entitled Segarona at Silverstar. The trio – which consists of Keabetwe Kototsi, Kabelo Thomane and Peter Letsaolo – are re-inventing soulful African ballads with their perfectly synced harmonies coupled with impeccable lyrics. The result is a musical recipe which captures the hearts of many South Africans. Catch Encore live on stage performing timeless classics as well as music from their new album, along with a performance by supporting acts Salesman and Angie Santana.
• 30 October: Mental health, substance abuse awareness day in Randfontein
The Life Esidimeni Randfontein Centre will be hosting a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Awareness Day on Tuesday, 30 October. On World Mental Health Day, which was on 10 October, all the focus was on the mental well-being of loved ones. World Mental Health Day was first celebrated in 1992 as an initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organisation with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. The Life Esidimeni Randfontein Centre is situated on 28 Maugham Road, Old South Compound, Randfontein Estate Gold Mine.
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