• 3 to 25 August: Guided Nature Educational Walks and Goldmine tours in Kloofendal Nature Reserve
Don’t miss at least 15 events taking place at the Kloofendal Nature Reserve in Roodepoort this August! Starting on 3 August don’t miss guided nature walk and Frok Ecoclub Nature Adventure Walks or Goldmine tours and birding to a nocturnal creepy crwalies adventure with Jonathan Leeming. Contact Karin on 079 693 5608 or visit the website https://www.kloofendalfriends.yolasite.com.
• August: Winter Family Fun at the Barnyard Theatre Silverstar in Krugersdorp
Barnyard Theatre Silverstar’s programme for August is heating up at a serious rate. See one, or see them all but don’t miss out on these incredible acts. Catch some home-grown music from a Jozi favourite – Majozi Live on Stage on Saturday, 10 August and last but not least, sit back and enjoy Jan Blohm’s blues and rock on Thursday, 15 August. For more information, go to https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino or call 011 662 7300.
• From 28 June: Catch Kings of Mulberry Street in cinemas
South African funny man Chris Forrest stars in Judy Naidoo’s latest film, Kings of Mulberry Street. The film tells the story of two nine-year-old boys, feisty Ticky (Aaqil Hoosen) and his sidekick, the more timid Baboo (Shaan Nathoo), who set out to rid their community of local bully and crime boss, Raja. The film is set in the 80s, in the fictional town of Sugarhill District in KwaZulu-Natal. Forrest plays the role of Mr White, the typical born and bred Durban beach bum. A colourful local and a hustler of note, he knows all the players in the crime underworld. Unfortunately for Mr White, he’s always the pawn and never the boss, but he’s a likable ou.
• 1 to 7 August: World Breastfeeding Week to be celebrated
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually from 1 to 7 August. During this week, the Department of Health joins the world and organisations such as World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, the World Health Organization and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. “We will be using this time to give information about breastfeeding and promote it as it plays a major role in our survival, especially in children under five,” said Charmaine Raseroka, a dietitian working at the Department of Health in Randfontein. The objectives of World Breastfeeding Week are to emphasise the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers to improve exclusive and continued breastfeeding, and to highlight the role of family, community health-care workers and the workplace in creating an enabling environment that supports breastfeeding.
• 3 August: Vleisfees in Eland Kleinhoewe
Die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk Sionspoort bied op Saterdag, 3 Augustus die heel eerste Vleisfees aan. Die Vleisfees, wat om 10vm by Tuinhekkie gaan afskop, beloof om ‘n egte boere-ervaring te wees. Kunstenaars soos Ampie, Tanya V, Kosie Beukes, Evert Swart, Die Ventertjies en Anton Botha gaan vir ure se vermaak sorg. Daar gaan ook lekker boeresport soos sweepslaan, kettieskiet, volkspele en toutrek wees vir die hele gesin om te geniet. Daar gaan ook gewys word hoe koeie gemelk en skape geskeer word. Na al die opwinding van die boeresport kan R’fonteiners gerus deur die verskeidenheid stalletjies beweeg of aan boerekos smul. Vir meer inligting, skakel gerus 082 364 8576 of stuur ‘n epos na bestel@sionspoortvleis.org.
• 9 August: Help Connies make this Women’s Day special
The Connie Mulder Centre wishes to make this Women’s Day extra special for their female residents, but they need Randfontein’s help. The centre was founded in 1975 and today they cater to the needs of 195 multi-disabled adults. They have 120 female residents and have big plans for their Women’s Day celebrations on 9 August. “Although our centre is partially state-subsidised, we rely on a number of fundraising events to alleviate the strain on the budget. We also place a lot of emphasis on decorating the venue, arranging for an appropriate guest speaker and showering the female residents with edibles and gifts,” said Gordon Henney, chief executive officer. He said that he is hoping that the community will contribute to this wonderful event by donating edibles. If you can assist in any way, please contact Fransie Hulme or Gordon Henney at the centre on 011 278 9904/ 5 /6 or send an email to info@conniecentre.co.za or ceo@conniecentre.co.za.
• 9 August: Totalsports Women’s Race 2019 in Johannesburg
For the first time since the event’s inception in 2001, South Africa’s largest Women’s Day Celebration will be hosted on one day across three major cities (Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban). This year the Totalsports Women’s Race will boast a combined prize purse of R123 600. An annual Women’s Day celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race encourages athletes to run united in support of PinkDrive because they are #StrongerTogether. For more information on PinkDrive visit https://www.pinkdrive.co.za. For further information or to enter the Totalsports Women’s Race, visit https://www.totalsportswomensrace.com.
• 10 August: Seven-hour healing and deliverance service in Toekomsrus
Believers are invited to attend a healing and deliverance service of seven hours to be held in Toekomsrus on Saturday, 10 August. Proceedings start at noon and finish at 7pm. The venue is corner Komatierivier and Diamond Streets, Toekomsrus. Dubbed ‘Toekomsrus Invasion Operation Double the Numbers’, the service will be led by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who will give a prophecy and healing deliverance message with the son of Apostle Michael Major 1. The guest artists are Minister Thabiso and the ECG Rand West Choir. Contact Eunice Mokone on 083 698 8294 for more information.
• 16 to 18 August: Health and Fitness Expo in Roodepoort
Get back into shape and witness the fitness at the Health and Fitness Expo at Clearwater for one whole weekend. The Expo which features everything the health and fitness industry has to offer runs from Friday to Sunday afternoon whilst the annual 10km race and 5km fun run will take place on Saturday, 17 August. Make sure to visit the piazza area after the race, as they will be giving away amazing prizes. Visit the Clearwater Mall Facebook events page for more info.
• 17 August: 10km Race & 5km Fun Run in Roodepoort
Enter now for a 10km Race and 5km Fun Run. Enter online at https://entries.timeme.co.za/. Note: Online entries close at midnight on 11 August 2019. Collection of online entries on Friday, 16 August from noon to 7pm in the Piazza. Entries on the day are also available from 5.30am at Entrance 1. Visit the Clearwater Mall Facebook events page for more info.
What will you be up to this weekend and beyond? Let us know via email at randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za.
