Got no plans? The latest movies and events in and around town

• Sables District Super 5 Tournament in Krugersdorp
The Sables Super 5 Tournament will come to an end at the Noordheuwel Bowling Club here in Krugersdorp on Sunday, November 14 when the last four teams standing will compete in the semi-finals and finals. Play starts at 08:30 and should last until about 16:00. Spectators are welcome as long as Covid-19 regulations (mask-wearing and social distancing) are adhered to. The tournament started with 36 teams of five players each. The round-robin games were played over a few weekends, with winners of each section going through to the play-off matches.

• Time to step up the hiking at Melville Koppies
In just more than a month’s time, most of us will be winding down for the festive season so that we can take a well-deserved break. Now is the time to get fit and lose some kilos so that we can put them all on again during our holidays. There’s no need to travel for hours. Right on your doorstep is Melville Koppies Nature Reserve and Heritage Site. Open every Sunday morning from 8am to 11.30am, there’s a 5km hike that will get your heart pumping as it takes you down to the river, back up to the ridge with magnificent views and then back down to the river and up again to the top of the ridge. If you’re not up to that yet, you can try the 3km heritage trail which is more forgiving and tells you more about why Melville Koppies is a heritage site. And if that is too much, just come and enjoy the fresh air, the birds, the bees and the flowers and wander on any one of the numerous trails. All the trails are self-guided so you can go at the pace that suits your fitness. The cost is R80 per adult (R40 for kids) or you can buy a season ticket for R500 which will then give you free entrance for the next year. No need to pre-book. All income used for maintenance and security of the Koppies – R22 000 per month needed. Security on the Koppies is provided; park in secure parking opposite the entrance at Marks Park in Judith Road, Emmarentia. Contact wendavid@mweb.co.za to find out more. Check out www.mk.org.za for more detailed information about the history and what you can see.

Latest/ coming soon Movies not to miss!

• KING RICHARD – Opens November 19, 2021
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros. Pictures’ King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father
instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Two-time Oscar
nominee Will Smith (“Ali,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Bad Boys for Life”).

• HOUSE OF GUCCI – Opens December 3, 2021
House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral
of betrayal, decadence, revenge and ultimately … murder.

• SPENCER – Opens December 16, 2021
The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Though rumours of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained
for the Christmas festivities at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. There’s eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game. But this
year, things will be a whole lot different. SPENCER is an imagining of what might have happened during those few fateful days.

• THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS – Opens December 22, 2021
From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes “The Matrix Resurrections,” the long-awaited fourth film in the ground breaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity.

• Source: Empire Entertainment

• Car Show in aid of Cast Aways Animal Sanctuary
Come and join in the fun and support the Cast Aways Animal Sanctuary’s Car Show at 26 Johanna Street in Wilbotsdal from 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturday, November 13. The entry fee at the gate is dog/ cat food or toys for the furry friends. There will be a modelling competition at R150 for the junior category and R200 for the senior category. There will be a sound competition, SPl and Bass boxing, classic cars, live entertainment, show and shine, night glow, stalls and jumping castles. Contact 066 232 9612 for more information.

• Beauty on the Greens Golf Day in Krugersdorp
It’s that time of the year again to support the Beauty on the Greens Golf Day for charity at the Krugersdorp Golf Club on Thursday, November 18. Like in 2020, golfers will have the chance to win a brand-new Toyota Starlet 1.4 Xi MT. Contact Adele on 081 379 3903 or Janine on 071 536 5757 for more information.

• RandWest SPCA Christmas Market
RandWest SPCA will be hosting a Christmas Market with food, drinks and entertainment on the main rugby field at the Greenhills Sports Stadium from 09:00 to 15:00 on Saturday, December 11. They are looking for interested vendors to show off their stalls. Contact Brenda on 084 505 0613 or Ansie on 082 614 8643 for more information. Food stalls are R200 and other stalls R100. One can make a financial donation to the RandWest SPCA. The banking details are: SPCA Westonaria, Standard Bank (Cheque account), Account number: 22070109 and branch 051001.

• Garden World’s Summer Festival
If you have a green thumb, then Garden World’s Summer Festival will be right up your alley to get heaps of gardening insights. The theme is Gardens for the soul and you can expect to see designer gardens, the latest garden trends and get clever solutions for small outdoor spaces. There will also be talks and workshops hosted by gardening pro’s, so keep an eye out on their Facebook page @GardenWorldNurserySA. Pencil October 22 to December 5 in your diary, it’s so worth the drive. Entry fee is R20 per person. Garden World is situated on Beyers Naude Drive, Muldersdrift. Details: Contact 011 957 2545.

• Pencil in your diary … The Brauhaus Afrika Christmas Market
The Brauhaus Afrika Christmas Market taking place on December 18 is not to be missed. Think unique hand-made items ranging from baby accessories, clay earrings, woodwork, sourdough, bread, sweet and savoury bakes and much more. The stalls are hand-picked, the entertainment is superb, the food is fresh and the German beer is cold. Bring the children (and their swimsuits) there will be lots of fun activities. Details: Contact Ring Laoni on 076 018 5848 or email laonihill@icloud.com.

• Cedar Tree Craft market
Gather your family and friends and head to the Cedar Tree Craft market on October 31 from 10:00 to 15:00. Apart from live entertainment by Peter B, Danie & Barney and Ben Piet van Zyl, you can expect an array of excellent stalls ranging from mouth-watering food and drinks to custom made baby accessories, jewellery, leather products, delicacies, needlework and unique clothes, just to mention a few. Do not forget your mask! Venue: Khosa Sports Club at the corner of Shannon Road and Frederick Cooper Drive, Krugersdorp. Details: Contact Chanelle on 081 500 6884.

• Mellville Koppies a place to satisfy every need
It’s not often that one place can satisfy many diverse needs. Melville Koppies Central tries to do that. For the fitness fanatics, its 5km trail takes visitors through its varied vegetation types: in and out of grassland and forested areas, down to the river and up to quartzite ridges with views right across Johannesburg. Or the heritage trail that can give you insights into very early Johannesburg. Kids just a little taller than their parent’s knees become explorers as they dart along, spotting shongololos, unearthing scorpions under rocks (not to be recommended!) and trying their hand at grinding on the grinding stones near the lecture hut. It’s a perfect place for all manner of students, sometimes to study, other times just to chill. On October 10 an architecture student wandered the Koppies to find a spot where she could situate an imagined, sustainable cabin that would be protected from the harsh summer sun and the bitter winds of winter. And then there’s the regulars who with a season ticket can visit the Koppies every Sunday for just R10 a visit. Melville Koppies Central (Nature Reserve and Heritage Site) is open every Sunday only in 2021 from 8am to 11.30am. No need to pre-book. Adults R80, children R40; season ticket for a year per adult – R500 (not transferable). All income used for maintenance and security of the Koppies – R22 000 per month needed. Security on the Koppies is provided; park in secure parking opposite the entrance at Marks Park in Judith Road, Emmarentia. Contact wendavid@mweb.co.za. Check out www.mk.org.za for more detailed information about the history and what you can see.

• The bird migrants are back at Melville Koppies
Birds that migrate to the northern hemisphere for our winter are just beginning to come back to Melville Koppies. It’s another reminder that our winter is over for another year. If you’re lucky you’ll spot the European bee-eaters with their distinctive staccato flight, catching the breeze with the swallows high up in the sky. Or you could hear a Diederik Cuckoo making its persistent high-pitched dee-dee-deederik whistle or its less common, mournful-sounding cousin, Klaas’ Cuckoo. Melville Koppies is a perfect place for beginner birders. Melville Koppies Central (Nature Reserve and Heritage Site) is open every Sunday only in 2021 from 8am to 11.30am. No need to pre-book. Adults R80, children R40; season ticket for a year per adult – R500 (not transferable). All income used for maintenance and security of the Koppies – R22 000 per month needed. Security on the Koppies is provided; park in secure parking opposite the entrance at Marks Park on Judith Road, Emmarentia. Contact wendavid@mweb.co.za. Check out www.mk.org.za for more detailed information about the history and what you can see.

• Getting the elderly fit every Wednesday
Is your grandpa or grandma living in the Klein Helderkruin retirement village? Super Boxing Fitness is introducing Super Senior fitness classes (60+) exclusive to Klein Helderkruin retirement village residents every Wednesday at 10:00. There is one 30-minute class per week which focuses on mobility, flexibility and balance in a safe and supportive environment, launching October 6. Please come join them in keeping their elderly healthy and active. Contact Raz on 084 990 8357 for more information.