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Randfontein Bowling Club hosts successful inaugural Op Die Plaas Mixed 4’s tournament

The greens were buzzing as bowlers traded competition for connection at a tournament organisers hope will become an annual tradition.

The Randfontein Bowling Club’s inaugural Op Die Plaas Mixed 4’s tournament on November 7 got off to a successful start, with all 96 player spots filled by bowlers from across the West Rand and Fochville.

Some of the players during the tournament. Photo: Maverick Gqoba

The event brought together players for a day of bowls, entertainment and socialising, with the programme including breakfast, 20 rounds of bowls, performances by local line dancers, lunch and a prize-giving ceremony.

The first prize winner of the day: Leases Bowling Club. Photo: Supplied
The second-prize winner, Krugersdorp Bowling Club. Photo: Supplied

Organiser Charmaine Stonehouse said the turnout exceeded expectations, adding that the club hoped to make the tournament an annual event.

The third prize went to a combination of the Noordheuwel and Randfontein Bowling Club teams. Photo: Supplied

Club president Teresa Scheepers also welcomed the response and said the club would like to see the event become a permanent fixture on its annual calendar.

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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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