Darts night fundraiser, night of fun, competition and community support
Charma du Plessis Less than a minute
Darts night fundraiser, night of fun, competition and community support
The Brakpan-based Ekurhuleni-East Darts Association is holding a darts night at Deo Volente today (Friday) at 19:00.
The event promises a night of fun, competition, and community support, with entry fees of R50 per doubles pair and R30 for singles.
The evening aims to raise funds for Ekurhuleni East Darts Association team members who will travel to KwaZulu-Natal on July 12 to participate in the South African National Darts Championships.
For more information on entries or sponsorship, contact the association's president, Leon Jooste, at 083 287 0824, or professional player Danie Binneman at 066 260 2553.
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