• 15 to 21 April: Easter weekend celebrations in Greenhills
The Randfontein Baptist Church in Greenhills announced their plans for the Easter weekend. Don’t miss their Good Friday Communion Service from 9am on Friday, 19 April, or the special Resurrection Sunday event on Sunday, 21 April which will commences with a sunrise service at 6am followed by the morning service from 8am. Contact Pastor Brett Smitsdorff on 083 352 1472.
• 19 to 21 April: Easter weekend service celebrations in Hillside
The public is invited to attend The Answer Bible Church’s three-day Easter celebrations. The celebrations that start on Friday take place on Plot 237, Campbell Road in Hillside, Randfontein. Celebrations are split into two sessions. The first session will be held from 10am to 1pm followed by the second session from 2.30pm to 5pm. Proceedings will continue on Saturday, 20 April from 2pm until late and then again from 10am until late on Sunday, 21 April. Contact Senior Pastor Joseph Manzini on 082 719 8470 for more information.
• 18 to 21 April: The 2019 Passover Festival in Middelvlei
The Maranata Worship Centre in Middelvlei will be hosting a 2019 Passover Festival during the Easter weekend. The whole community is invited. There is no entrance fee and food will be on sale on the camp grounds. For more information, contact Chris on 083 250 4993 or 011 415 0900.
• 19 April: Konsert ten bate van dansers in Greenhills
Trinity Dance Company het met Daleen Vorster van Star Event Ovasion hande gevat om ‘n groot konsert ten bate van Trinity se dansers aan te bied. Die hoogtepunt van die konsert is Jo Black en Karlien van Jaarsveld se optredes by die funksie wat om 7nm by die Randfontein Rugbyklub plaasvind. ‘n Groep dansers van Trinity is in 2018 by die bekende Dancestar Qualifiers gekies om Suid-Afrika by die Wêreld Dansmeesterskampioenskappe van 18 tot 28 Mei in Kroasië te verteenwoordig. Vir meer inligting, skakel 011 679 5699 of 082 372 9177.
• 20 April: Familiedag met die paashaas in Vleikop
Ouers, grootouers en kinders word almal uitgenooi om die familiedag op plot 138 in Vleikop deur te bring. ‘n Groot pretdag gaan om 9vm daar afskop. Daar gaan stalletjies, vermaak en aktiwiteite vir die hele familie wees. Verskeie sangers tree op. Skakel Karen by 079 260 1957 vir meer inligting.
• 23 April to 5 May: Schools Festival coming to the Joburg Theatre
The first-ever Joburg Theatre Schools Setworks Festival will take place at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein with two exciting productions, Sophiatown and Itsoseng. Audiences will be treated to a back-to-back theatre experience to kick-start their weekend. The first show starts at 6pm and the second one at 8pm. Sophiatown is presented by Joburg City Theatres in partnership with The South African State Theatre. It has been revived with a fresh and young cast to resonate with today’s audiences and includes the timeless Kofifi style of music, which made the original production so famous. Itsoseng is another gripping story about a radical time in South Africa’s more recent past, and will run concurrently with Sophiatown. It is about a man whose hope of a new life is crushed by the realities of a corrupt system. Visit www.joburgtheatre.com for more information.
• 19 to 28 April: The Rand Show in Johannesburg
The 125th celebration of the Rand Show at the Johannesburg Expo Centre will include a host of family orientated and never before seen attractions.
Here’s what you can expect …
• Gaming fans will be given a real treat at the new Gaming Entertainment Pavilion with a Fortnite Gaming Tournament where R100 000 is up for grabs.
• Well-loved Show favourites are back, such as the gorgeous South African Garden and Home Pavilion, exciting military displays featuring supersonic jets, attack helicopters, armoury and synchronised aerial displays
• For petrol-heads, there is the world-class World of Motoring showcasing a motoring hall, spinning and drifting, driving course, and the anticipated IASCA World Record Sound Competition.
• The chance to win big is made even greater with a host of other prizes up for grabs, ranging from a stunning home make-over from EasyLife Kitchens.
• The world-class Fashion, Beauty and Fitness Expo will be attended by some of the world’s biggest names in fitness. This Expo will also host events such as SA’s Fitness Runway Model competition and public workouts where visitors can take part in fitness sessions.
• Cape Town’s famous Zip Zap Circus will also entertain with breath-taking performances.
• SA’s brand-new Jacaranda Clash of Ages and Joburg’s Talent competition, a great Drum Majorette challenge as well as the Drum Majorettes Gold Cup are back.
Visit https://www.randshow.co.za for more information.
• 19 to 22 April: Easter Fun on The Square at Silverstar
From 10am to 5pm daily, there will be plenty of family entertainment to delight all ages. Guests can expect a roller rink, a game zone filled with loads of exciting games, a face painter, a balloon sculptor, and of course, Easter egg hunts! The Easter Bunny will also be making a special visit at the Fun Zone to hand out some Easter eggs.
What will you be up to this Easter? Let us know via email at randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za.
