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Taps dry in Geelhout Park Barely has summer of 2019 dawned or already Eskom had run out of the capacity to generate electricity with a week-long re-introduc� on of the dreaded load- shedding, while as soon as the very fi rst challenge arose in Rustenburg in terms of severe temperatures due to a heat wave, it was “di� o”for the Rustenburg Municipality. Residents in Geelhoutpark who have had no water since Monday last week were relieved to have the water restored on Saturday evening, though the relief was extremely short-lived. On Monday morning this week, taps and water installa� ons in Geelhoutpark were dry again. Several consumers and even Councillors have accused the Rustenburg Municipality for its lack of reliable communica� on with the public and reluctance to respond to inquiries by the public. (Rustenburg Herald prompted the Ward Coucillor for Ward 16 on the issue - see story in Rustenburg Herald of this week). PAGE 2 BONUS 21 OCTOBER 2019 New R25 ‘dinosaur coin’ to be released in next year BONUS - RUSTENBURG - A new limited-edition coin featuring a dinosaur will be released in South Africa in 2020. The coin marks a new chapter in the award-winning Natura series. Finance minister, Tito Mboweni recently confirmed that a new 2020 Natura series collectible coin will be released in South Africa next year and it features nothing other than dinosaurs! The South African Mint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), reports that a new chapter in the award-winning Natura series began with the introduction of the paleontology theme in 2018, in recognition of South Africa’s significance to this field and study of plant and animal fossils. The first installment of the paleontology-themed 24ct gold coins focused on ‘Rise of the dinosaurs – Archosauria, and as a response Water restrictions, to popular demand, the SA Mint released the very first silver Natura coin under this theme in 2019. Now, SA Mint is proud to introduce the 2020 silver Natura coin, but wasting the second-ever silver coin to join the Natura series. This coin also focuses on the ‘Rise of the dinosaurs – Archosauria’ theme and bears the same image as the 2018 1oz 24ct gold coin – the Coelophysis continues rhodesiensis. The R25 fine-silver coin features the Coelophysidae which were highly successful primitive theropod dinosaurs that lived worldwide from the late Triassic to Rustenburg North has been without water for two weeks or more already. The Rustenburg Local Municipality early Jurassic. Coelophysis rhodesiensis, has recently implemented water restrictions which, according to them, had to be implemented because a small, agile dinosaur which preyed on the dams were low and also due to the lack of rain. This photograph was taken on Wednesday (16 October) small animals, inhabited South Africa afternoon by Jabulani Senyatso of the Rustenburg Herald and Bonus at the corner of Wit and Snell Street and Zimbabwe during the early part in Rustenburg Noord where water can be seen flowing through the road being wasted. Apparently the pipe of the Jurassic period. This slenderly broke and despite this water flowing almost the whole day, Rustenburg Local Municipality workers were built, bipedal dinosaur grew up to 3 nowhere to be seen. m long and weighed about 32 kg. The coin will be a limited edition with only 50 000 coins being made. Tax payers commended RUSTENBURG HERALD- RUSTENBURG- Cabinet has commended the millions of taxpayers who have already filed their tax returns, saying proper and efficient revenue collection ensures fiscal sovereignty. Clothes Sale The South African Revenue Service supporting calculations and receipts to (SARS) will open on Saturdays from support their filing process. Taxpayers 08:00 until 13:00 for October 2019, to are strongly encouraged to use the digital assist taxpayers to file personal income tax channels of SARS eFiling and the SARS Come and buy good returns. MobiApp which offers enhanced features quality second Taxpayers are reminded to keep all that are accessible to users 24/7. hand clothes at bargain prices on Friday 1 November 2019, from 07:30 – 12:00 at the Dutch Reformed Church, corner of Beyers Naudé and Fatima Bhayat Streets.

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Damian de Allende may not have been Man of the Match - but he certainly was deserving of the title. (Photo: SA Rugby) Christelle Wessels

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - It was a bit like when two colleagues fight at work: Unpleasant and uncomfortable, but to a degree entertaining. The first couple of minutes of the a reserve. would also Springboks' quarter final against Japan on be much more effective than the hapless Sunday (20 October) showed much promise Le Roux. If it was not for the dominance - and then a lot of things went way south of the Springbok forwards, Siya and the pretty quickly. The much talked about, and boys would have been on a plane destined debated, box kicks from did for South Africa this morning. The Brave not create any opportunities for the 'Boks - Blossoms were in the mood for running - instead it was the cause of the majority of but the forwards managed to slow the game pressure the team was under. Yes, Faf did down effectively. This was specially true defend like a man possessed - but the reality from the moment came is that if he did not give away possession on the field to replace the injured Bongi by the senseless kicks, such defense would Mbonambi. A player worthy of praise is have been completely unnecessary. The . I have never been a De other weakest link, was fullback Willie le Allende fan, and have previously accused Roux. He had a terrible first half, and the him of being extremely one dimensional. second was only marginally better. Rassie In the last two games, however, Damian Mathaithai Trail Run should realize that he is the coach, not a was outstanding and will, hopefully, be a a Labrador - he need not be loyal, specially lot of bother for the Welsh. to a player that hasn't been performing The fixtures for the weekend are: & MTB Race 2019 well for weeks now. If I was in Rassie's Saturday: England vs New Zealand at tekkies, I would put Frans Steyn in the 10:00 Sunday: South Africa vs Wales at BONUS - PHOKENG- The Mathaithai Trail Run and MTB Race 2019 will Nr 15 jersey, and have as 11:00 take place on Saturday (26 October) at Lebone II College in Phokeng outside Rustenburg. Now in its eighth year the fun run and challenging Mathaithai Trail Run 2019 features four races over various distances and the Mathaithai Mountain Bike Race 2019 gives cyclists a choice of three distances; all events take place on Duimpie Den Fun Run trails and tracks through the beautiful bushveld on the campus and adjacent to the school. BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The Duimpie Den Fun Runners and cyclists can enter online and children’s entertainment. Mathaithai Run will be taking place on Saturday 26 October at www.bouttime.co.za. Entries can 2019 promises to be a vibrant event, 2019 at Laerskool Vastrap. also be completed at Lebone II College, offering something for both experienced Registration can be done at Duimpie Den Preschool Cycle Zone (at Magalies View Centre) and novice athletes, and a fun time out or on the day of the race at Laerskool Vastrap. and Runners Lab (173 Church Street, for the whole family. More information Starting times: 8km - 07:00 - R50, 4km - 07:15 - Rustenburg). Participants may enter on about the Mathaithai Trail Run & MTB R40, 1,2km - 07:30 - R30. Everyone who finishes the day but on-the-day entries will carry Race event can be obtained from Lebone the race will receive a medal. Cash prizes up for a R30 surcharge. The event will include II College at 014 566 1517 or marketing@ grabs for the winners and spot prizes also available. various food offerings and product stalls, lebonecollege.co.za. Come and enjoy this family fun day of Duimpie Den Preschool at Laerskool Vastrap.

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