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96 women light up Randfontein Bowling Club’s Ladies Day

A vibrant day of camaraderie, competition and community spirit unfolded as women took to the greens in style at Randfontein Bowling Club.

The Randfontein Bowling Club hosted its annual Ladies Day recently, bringing together 96 bowlers from the West Rand, Randburg and Fochville for a day of sport, style and celebration.

This year’s event followed a vibrant “Shades of Pink” theme, with participants dressed in creative variations of pink, adding a festive atmosphere to the occasion.

Out on the greens, the women are getting ready to compete. Photo supplied.
The women do some pre-game warm-ups, getting ready to start the action. Photo supplied.

The day began with a welcoming breakfast, giving attendees time to socialise before heading onto the greens for the first round of play. The competition was enjoyed in good spirits, with teams embracing both the challenge and the camaraderie.

One of the highlights of the day was the energetic war cry competition, where teams showcased their creativity, unity and enthusiasm, earning cheers from fellow participants.

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After additional rounds of bowling, the women enjoyed a buffet lunch, providing an opportunity to relax before the day’s final proceedings.

Organiser Charmaine Stonehouse described the event as ‘crazy but fun’.

“It was a wonderful day for us as hosts and the competitors,” she said.

The women in their shades of pink are seated in the beautifully decorated hall. Photo supplied. 
The Randfontein team won 3rd place for their participation in the bowling competition. Photo supplied.
The Krugersdorp team won the best ‘war cry’ on the day. Photo supplied.

She also encouraged residents to try the sport. They meet at the Randfontein Bowling Club every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 13:00 until late afternoon.

Staff from Lenmed Randfontein Private Hospital were also present, offering health support services including blood pressure and sugar level testing, as well as free flu vaccinations.

The event concluded with a prize-giving ceremony, recognising standout performances and celebrating participation, and bringing a successful Ladies Day to a close.

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Maverick Gqoba

A loyal West Rand resident, Maverick is a skilled radio journalist with a National Diploma in Media Studies from Boston Media House (2021), majoring in Radio Broadcasting and minoring in Journalism. Known for being adaptable, solution-driven and a strong team player, he excels in written and verbal reporting, video production, photography and other core journalism functions. Maverick joined the Herald team on 2 February 2026 and is passionate about serving society.

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