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• 15 tot 16 September: Denimfees by Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in West Porges
Hoërskool Jan Viljoen gaan oor ‘n tydperk van twee dae groot makietie hou wanneer die Denimfees plaasvind. Die fees word deur die Woord en Lig Christen Kerk en die ATKV op Jannas se skoolterrein aangebied. Die fees skop die Vrydagaand af met ‘n optrede deur Ampie en Laerskool Randfontein se skoolkoor in die skoolsaal. Die Saterdag beloof om propvol vermaak en groot pret te wees. Daar sal stalletjies, sang, pom-poms, ‘n baba- en kleuter-, en potjiekoskompetisies, boeresport en springkastele wees. Die aand word daar ‘n Glitzy-denimmodeparade gehou.
• 16 September (SPCA Golf Sponsorship Day at Waterpan Golf Club)
The Westonaria SPCA appeals to the public and companies to keep the local SPCAs running by supporting a SPCA Golf Sponsorship Day at Waterpan Golf Club. The aim is to raise funds for the SPCA Westonaria. They therefore need companies to sponsor a hole as well as other sponsorships. Players with an official handicap are welcome. There will be a shotgun start at 9am. Contact Dirk at the club for bookings on 072 698 9710.
• 16 September: Connie Mulder se Eisteddfod Techno-skouspel in Wilbotsdal
Dis weer amper tyd vir Connie Mulder Sentrum se jaarlikse Eisteddfod Techno-skouspel. Dit word om 8vm op Saterdag, 16 September in die Bea Botha Saal in Wilbotsdal gehou. Daar gaan ook deelnemers van sentrums soos Die Oord, Irene Homes, Logwood, Sunfield Fortuna en die Wes-Randse Vereniging vir Fisies Gestremde Persone wees. Die Eisteddfod is ‘n geleentheid waar gestremdes hul talente op die verhoog ten toon stel. Navrae: Kontak die kantoor by 011 278 9904/ 5/ 6 of stuur ‘n epos na info@conniecentre.co.za.
• 16 September: The Go West! Color Run™ at the Greenhills Stadium, N Way Road, Randfontein
The Go West! Festival is a gathering of cultures and traditions that includes the largest event series in the world – The Color Run™. The Go West! Heritage Month is a three-week long experience covering the Cultural Day, Music Festival and internationally acclaimed The Color Run™. This year, The Color Run™ has a brand-new wacky theme: The Superhero Tour. It’s about unleashing everyone’s inner hero. National events coordinator, Trevor Latimer, said participants are encouraged to use The Color Run™ as a platform for good – whether it’s raising awareness for a good cause, raising funds for charity or simply acknowledging that you live with Supermom. Tekkie Tax will have fun with the Color Run™. Be a Superhero, support NG Welfare and protect the vulnerable by getting your pair of funky shoelaces for R35. Use their Coupon Code TekkieTax2017 and get a R30 discount on your registration for the Color Run™. Come and join in the fun in Randfontein! Visit www.tekkietax.org.za for more
• 17 September: Guided group tour through Melville Koppies at Marks Park in Emmarentia
R50 adults; R30 children – all donations used to maintain the Koppies. Children must be over six years old. No dogs will be allowed. Phone Wendy on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za for more information.
• 23 September: Kidz Rock The Hits at the Silverstar Barnyard in Krugersdorp
Get ready to party as Kidz Rock The Hits! This youthful, energetic show pays tribute to billboard number-one hit songs such as One Direction with Perfect and Drag me Down, Justin Bieber with What Do You Mean?, Selena Gomez with Same Old Love and Demi Lovato with Cool for the Summer. They also pay tribute to new hit songs from icons such as Adele with Hello and Taylor Swift with a multitude of hits including Bad Blood and Blank Space. Pop groups like Maroon 5 hit the number-one spot with Sugar, whilst Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars released the best-selling song, Uptown Funk. Also on the playlist are songs by Meghan Trainor, Ed Sheeran and many more. Experience the Kidz Rock band, singers and dancers in full flight as they rock the house with all the greatest number-one hit songs! Hey Kids, Let’s Rock! So, grab your friends and book tickets for one big Barnyard party!
• 23 September: The Go West! Music Festival at Coronation Park in Krugersdorp
The Go West! Music Festival is back with a BANG this year! The event takes place at Coronation Park in Mogale City. The sixth annual instalment of this much-loved music event returns to the people of the West Rand, greater Gauteng and the rest of South Africa with nothing but the best Mzansi has to offer. Musicians of all genres will share their magic and showcase their talents, including Nasty C, the multi-award winning hip-hop artist; Sands, Swaziland’s new RnB crooner Amanda Black, Trompies, Robbie Malinga, Musa, Kelly Khumalo, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Mo Flava, Okmalumkoolkat, Soul Brothers, L’vovo, Nkoh and Bhizer, the Jaziel Brothers, Encore, Dr Malinga and the West Rand’s very own Mafikizolo. Local artists from the West Rand District Municipality will also be given an opportunity to perform alongside South Africa’s best. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring their cooler boxes, umbrellas and camp chairs because this one will be big.
• 30 September: 1 Night Only with Brian Temba at Silverstar in Krugersdorp
Seasoned singer and producer, Brian Temba, will be serenading fans with his much-loved hits and velvet vocals at Silverstar. The award-winning artist and veteran actor has appeared in various South African productions, such as Muvhango, SABC 2’s flagship soapie. With special guest artists Uhuru & Reason, the show is set to be a stunning one-night-only affair with great South African talent. This is definitely not to be missed!
• 30 September to 7 October: Boktown at Silverstar in Krugersdorp
The Springboks continue their series clash with their biggest rivals in the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The second series starts in September, against long-time opposition, Australia. Silverstar will be showing the games live on the biggest outdoor screen on the West Rand. Springbok supporters who are not able to attend the games at the stadium can still be part of the front-row action with Boktown at Silverstar. Guests will also enjoy awesome entertainment and great giveaways on the day.
• 30 September: Oppi Plaasmusiekfees by FUNtastic Farm op plaas Blaauwbank in Welverdiend naby Carletonville
Kunstenaars soos Steve Hofmeyr, Charlene Olivier, JP Barnard en Linda Killian sal optree.
• 28 October: Nitro Circus Live at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg
Nitro Circus Live will return to South Africa this summer, with the high-adrenaline tour kicking off in Cape Town on Saturday, 21 October followed by Durban (25 October) and finally Jo’burg on 28 October. The global action-sports phenomenon will bring an all-new show with them, filled with unbelievable world firsts, spectacular tricks and mind-blowing stunts. Adding even more to the excitement, action-sports icon Travis Pastrana, who wasn’t able to take part in the 2014 trek, will join this summer’s tour, and will ride in South Africa for the first time.
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