The Stadium Golf Tour will give golfers the chance to play in some of the most iconic stadia in the world It will take place throughout the summer and include five other stadia Twickenham will host upwards of 7 000 golfers from June 8-11 with the stadium being transformed into a nine-hole golf course The format will see the nine tee boxes situated on specially constructed platforms situated around the stadium bowl Golfers will then hit shots onto the related green situated on the pitch with a self-scoring system from eagle to double-bogie depending on how close to the hole they get Golfers will also receive access to ‘The Clubhouse’ and booking options will offer access to golf simulators hitting platform and tours of the England changing rooms Read original story on www.compleatgolfer.com The Merafong Local Football Association (MLFA) held a big event in the Carletonville Civic Centre on April 26. According to the MLFA’s chairperson, Mbuyiselo Zuwani, they hosted an ordinary congress. “The event went very well and was attended by 26 Merafong teams affiliated with Merafong LFA. The Second Deputy President of West Rand Football Association, Mongo Landiwe, was also present,” said Zuwani. The highlight of the event was when 10 football veterans from around Merafong were recognised and appreciated by the leadership. “The 10 gentlemen were acknowledged for the work that they have been doing for Merafong Football,” explained Zuwani. The stars who were rewarded include Moses Mokoena, Elias Legoete, Isaac Mbulawa, Thobile Ngquphaza, Johannes Matsemela, Roboleme Johannes Tlhapi, Tsietsi David Setlai, Seroke Letsoenya, Joseph Mothlathlego and David Mthembu. Each received a certificate as well as a personalised branded Merafong LFA T-shirt. The event included talks about various other issues. “The leadership of Merafong LFA also received a grant from the department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. This will be used for league prizes and playoffs for U13, U15, U17 and senior or U19 leagues,” he concluded. While sinkholes occur when infrastructure is built on dolomite rocks Jeremiah Ramokgoatedi said the government had failed by neglecting the land Sections AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale Illegal mining spike in Carletonville  JOHANNESBURG - Police have arrested several illegal miners during a raid at Rivonia informal settlement in Carletonville The mining town is one of the hardest hit in the province and has seen a spike in the illicit trade of gold eNCA reporter Manqoba Mchunu was there and filed this report in the video above Parliament’s engagement in the P20 and G20 discussions ensures that global policies on trade and governance directly benefit South Africans and the broader African continent through parliamentary oversight mmuhammad@parliament.gov.za The residents of Merafong continue to face significant water challenges as renewed restrictions seem to be impacting both areas Despite recent assurances and a partial debt repayment agreement between Merafong Municipality and Rand Water Rand Water officials were reportedly seen near the main water supply valve to Carletonville When I personally visited the site about 30-40 minutes later Based on reports from local residents and my direct observations it appears likely that Rand Water has again restricted the water supply to Carletonville residents have begun to experience reduced water flow residents of Fochville reported experiencing temporary water restrictions in the evening of 30 October and early in the following morning Although these limitations were not as prolonged as Carletonville’s they add to the concern about ongoing water reliability across Merafong I have been in touch with the MMC for Water and Electricity in Merafong and I have also reached out to local officials to address these urgent matters Officials have committed to engaging Rand Water further on 31 October 2024 to discuss solutions to Carletonville and Fochville’s continued water shortages despite a recent arrangement to utilise part of Merafong’s equitable share from the Treasury to offset Rand Water debts This development underscores the urgent need for sustained I have also escalated this matter to Leon Basson the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Water and Sanitation Residents are encouraged to add their voices to the call for action by signing the DA’s petition urging the Gauteng Government to resolve the water crisis and prevent dry taps across the provincee registered non profit organisation in South AfricaReg No: 011-895 NPO Home | South Africa Communities in Carletonville, west of Gauteng, say the dust from mine dumps is impacting their health. They say the situation has been like this for many years without any intervention from authorities. Health experts warn that living near mine dumps increases the risk of respiratory diseases., Yolanda Kolwana has been living with Tuberculosis for four years. The mother of four says she is unable to provide for her children due to the disease, which she believes was caused by the dust from the nearby mine dumps. These residents say living near a mine dump is a constant challenge. “I started being sick around 2021, I take pills every day and now I struggle to breathe. a month doesn’t end without me being admitted to the hospital. I would really appreciate it if the government could assist me with a grant because now I can’t work for my family, I don’t know how to put food on the table for my kids.” “People are very sick, even me. I’m also sick and it’s because of this dust. Even if you can come inside you’ll see dust everywhere. We are poor, we just need help from the government.” JOHANNESBURG - Twelve pupils from Rocklands Primary School and Laerskool Blyvooruitsig in Carletonville were killed in an early morning crash.  The driver was also killed in the crash in the Kokosi-Wedela area of Merafong.  Seven pupils were rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention. "I am profoundly saddened by this tragic event," Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation Matome Chiloane said in a statement. "The loss of our children is a devastating blow to our community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and injured learners." The department has dispatched its Psycho-Social Support team to provide immediate support. JOHANNESBURG - The case against a driver involved in an accident that killed 11 learners in Carletonville in July has been postponed to 2025. Gert van Emmenis will return to the Fochville Magistrates Court on 20 January after further investigations.  He appeared in court briefly on Tuesday morning facing charges of culpable homicide. Van Emmenis was driving his bakkie on the morning of the accident, when it rammed into a taxi transporting the children, killing the 11 learners and their driver. JOHANNESBURG - The first phase of DNA analysis to identify the bodies of some of the pupils killed in this week’s horrific Carletonville crash has concluded. Twelve people died in the accident involving a scholar transport vehicle on Wednesday. Among the dead, was the driver of the minibus taxi. While some of the victims have been identified, it’s been an emotional morning for relatives who gathered at the Kokosi Community Centre seeking confirmation and clarity. The Kokosi Community Centre was filled with deafening cries, as mothers, fathers and close relatives of the victims began the task of identifying their loved ones.  Reaching the end of day one of the DNA identification process, only one family was able to identify their child through a photograph.  The police’s Kgomotso Netshitangani: "We were hoping maybe three but only one could... [about] 80%." The next phase is to compare the DNA samples taken on Friday with the bodies. Although people may think that violent attacks in Carletonville only occur at night a murder that took place in Oberholzer on Wednesday afternoon proved otherwise 67-year-old Mike Black was in his home in Hendrik Street at 14:58 when three robbers started to force open his dual swing An article published by Carletonville Herald says Black presumably heard something and unlocked his front door and security gate and walked out to investigate who shot him on the walkway towards the house they returned a short while later and went into the house Carletonville detectives are investigating a case of murder Anyone who has information that could assist in the investigation is urged to contact Carletonville Detectives or the investigating officer Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal Read original story on www.citizen.co.za JOHANNESBURG - Preparations are underway for the memorial service of 11 pupils who died in a horror crash in Carletonville last week. The joint service will be held at the Grace Bible Church in the area on Tuesday. The children, along with their scholar transport driver, were killed when the minibus taxi they were travelling in was hit from behind by a bakkie. The driver of the bakkie is under police surveillance while he recovers in hospital. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chilone will be attending the memorial service in support of the affected families. "As you will recall, the tragic accident occurred in the Kokosi-Wedela area in Merafong, resulting in the loss of 11 learners and their driver," said spokesperson Steve Mabona. JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Department of Health says it is expediting the process of identifying some of the children who died in a horrific minibus taxi accident in Carletonville on Thursday tragically lost their lives when the minibus taxi they were travelling in was rammed into from behind by a Ford Ranger The minibus overturned before eventually catching a fire Eight other children and the driver of the Ford Ranger survived the ordeal and were rushed to hospital before seven of them were released - Family left reeling after losing 4 children in deadly Carletonville accident - Carletonville crash: Police yet to question driver of vehicle that hit scholar transport - Police investigating case of culpable homicide following deadly crash in Carletonville Various officials from the Gauteng government - including Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and Education MEC Matome Chiloane - visited the scene and conveyed their condolences.  With police confirming the launch of an investigation and the opening of case of culpable homicide, the provincial Department of Health has committed to speeding up the identification process.  "They must try and speed up that process of the DNA test, it will be done,” said Nkomo-Ralehoko.  The very same officials and more are set to visit the schools and families of the victims. RAMAPHOSA, BASIC EDUCATION MINISTER CONVEY SYMPATHIES President Cyril Ramaphosa and Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube have conveyed their condolences to the relatives of the 12 children who died in the crash. Eleven of the learners are from Rocklands Primary School, and one learner is from Laerskool Blyvooruitsig. Minister Gwarube sympathised with the families while Ramaphosa wished the survivors a speedy recovery.  Presidency Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya: “The President also wishes a speedy and full recovery to seven learners who suffered injuries in the incident” JOHANNESBURG - The man believed to have caused the crash that killed 11 children and their driver in Carletonville is expected to make his first court appearance on Thursday on charges of culpable homicide The 55-year-old man was one of nine people who survived the deadly crash and has been under 24-hour police guard in hospital since the tragedy ALSO READ: Remains of 11 children who died in Carletonville crash matched to families - GDE On Tuesday, a memorial service was held for the learners as families prepare for their joint funeral. "A case of culpable homicide is still under investigation," said police spokesperson Brenda Muridili. "The case was in court on the 12th of July. The suspect did not attend, as he is still currently in hospital under police guard. The case will return to court on the 18th of July 2024." JOHANNESBURG - The family of two children involved in a fatal minibus taxi crash is struggling to accept the loss of one of their children  The pair was part of 20 children travelling in the 14-seater minibus taxi that caught alight after a Ford Ranger rammed into it on Wednesday Twelve pupils died, along with the driver of the taxi  Eight other pupils were rushed to the Carletonville Hospital before seven were discharged One was transferred to the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital for further medical care  Martha Matsheneng is the aunt of 12-year-old Hlompho Matsheneng who was admitted at Bara Hospital 12-year-olds are grown - each was supposed to have their own seat” Matsheneng said the family was reeling over the death of her nephew -Police investigating case of culpable homicide following deadly crash in Carletonville -Carletonville crash: Process of identifying some children being expedited - Gauteng Health Dept JOHANNESBURG - Gert van Emmenis, the man charged for the accident that killed 11 children and the driver of their scholar transport, has been granted R20,000 bail.  He was charged with culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving.  Van Emmenis agreed to the State’s bail conditions requesting that he hand over his passport and refrain from contacting any of the witnesses.  Despite requesting that he be granted only R10,000 bail, Van Emmenis was able to meet the R20,000 bail set by the court.  The National Prosecution Authority (NPA)'s Lumka Mahanjana: "The State did not oppose bail at the moment, as he is facing a schedule one offence and number two, his address was confirmed, therefore there were no grounds for the State to oppose bail." JOHANNESBURG - Eleven schoolchildren who died in a horror crash in Carletonville last month will be buried in a mass funeral today.   The service will take place at Fochville Secondary School on the West Rand The funeral was delayed by DNA identification processes READ: SA's road carnage | Bakkie driver in scholar transport crash granted bail The victims were pupils at Rocklands Primary School and Laerskool Blyvooruitsig. They along with their driver, were killed after a bakkie slammed into the back of the taxi they were travelling in. JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Department of Education said the 11 pupils who died in a Carletonville crash will be laid to rest on Thursday in the West Rand. A joint funeral service for the children will take place at Fochville Secondary School, less than 10 kilometres away from where they died. The children, along with their driver, were killed in July when a taxi taking them to school was hit by a bakkie. The funeral will take place following a delayed DNA identification process. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said: "Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane will attend the mass funeral of the learners who lost their lives during a devastating scholar transport accident. The funeral service will commence at around 8 o’clock in the morning." causing it to overturn before it eventually caught on fire Emergency services arrived on the scene and declared 13 people dead including the driver of the scholar transport • Family left reeling after losing 4 children in deadly Carletonville accident • Police investigating case of culpable homicide following deadly crash in Carletonville Accompanying Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on a visit to the hospital, police revealed that although the driver of the Ford Ranger in the accident was in hospital, they were still to make contact with him. Police also committed to expediting the identification process and conducting tests before determining if he could be held responsible. "As in when the driver is ready to be interviewed, they do the investigations," said Merafong City Mayor Nozuko Best. So far preliminary numbers reveal that seven children were admitted, six discharged and another transferred to the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Meanwhile, the driver is at a private hospital. JOHANNESBURG - The families of the 11 children who died in a horror crash in Carletonville have started the DNA identification process of their loved ones on Friday morning On Wednesday morning, an accident involving a minibus taxi and a bakkie claimed the lives of 12 people with 11 of them being primary school children - Family who lost 4 children in Carletonville crash says transport was not safe - Carletonville crash: Family reeling after losing child, another in hospital The identification is taking place at the Kokosi Community Hall, on the West Rand. The tragedy continues for the families who lost their children, as they now need to formally identify their deceased children. Officials from the Merafong Local municipality are assisting with the DNA identification process. Deputy Mayor Mogomotsi Sello said this is a very difficult day for the families. "We really need to afford them the opportunity to come to terms with this loss." Meanwhile, Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has made her way to Rocklands Primary School, where 10 of the deceased were learners.