My top five stories for 2020

RANDBURG – Randburg Sun journalist Ofentse Moduka counts down her top five stories for 2020 in no particular order.

January 4, 2021

Ofentse Moduka 1 minute read

The colour fun run squad joins in the fun while supplying power to participants at the Randburg SPCA family fun day. Photo: Ofentse Moduka

The past year was a whirlwind, however, as the year continued so did the stories.
I list my top five stories written this year, in no particular order. The stories exemplified the variety which can be found in the suburb of Randburg. These stories covered family life, to miracles to community engagement with a twist.

All of these stories offered Randburg Sun readers a unique glimpse into the lives of residents in our favourite suburb.

The SPCA Fun day market at the beginning of this year:
The colour fun run squad joins in the fun while supplying power to participants at the Randburg SPCA family fun day. Photo: Ofentse Moduka

Randburg SPCA fun day was a success

The story of Chantell Calitz and how she delivered her baby by herself:
Baby Anden Venter with mom Chantell Calitz, exactly a week after he was born at their home in Randpark Ridge. Photo: Ofentse Moduka

Local resident delivers her baby on her own

Anna-Maria Lemmerer’s love for teddy bears which went from a leisure opportunity into an opportunity to brighten the hearts of orphans around Joburg:
Anna-Maria Lemmerer shows her variety of teddy bears at her home in North Riding. Photo: Ofentse Moduka

Local resident collects teddy bears for orphaned children

Emerging young fashion designer Michael Peter Ried who is passionate about creativity and innovation, reflects on the clothing he designs:
Michael Peter Reid is the young designer based in Linden and finalist in the South African Fashion Week Scouting Menswear Competition. Photo: Supplied

Local designer discusses intricacies in his latest fashion line

Local barista turned business owner Khulekani Mpala and his wife’s journey to growing his love for the coffee industry:
Nomathemba and Khulekani Mpala share their labour of love at Thando’s Coffee Company in Ferndale. Photo: Ofentse Moduka