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Ruan de Ridder
A digital support specialist at Caxton Local Media, known for his contributions to the digital landscape. He has covered major stories, including the Moti kidnappings, and edits and curates news of national importance from over 50 Caxton Local News sites.
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Kyk: Vuisgeveg by laerskool-rugbywedstryd ruk Vaal
Ruan de Ridder A digital support specialist at Caxton Local Media, known for his contributions to the digital landscape. He has covered major stories, including the Moti kidnappings, and edits and curates news of national importance from over 50 Caxton Local News sites.
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In support of the Go Turquoise for the Elderly awareness campaign, the Boksburg Advertiser recently donated knitted items from its Winter Wool Drive to the Ridgeview Retirement Village. The items, which included knitted scarves and headbands, were donated by an anonymous donor to the publication's initiative. Ridgeview manager Anthea Ireland thanked those involved with the donation. The Boksburg Advertiser's wool drive, running from May 1 to July 31, collects wool donations of all kinds – new, old, or leftover – and completed knitted items like scarves, beanies and blankets. These get distributed to local individuals and groups, who use their crafting talents to help those less fortunate stay warm during the cold months. Support Project co-ordinator Elize Kluyts said community members had regularly contributed. 'We are grateful for their support and urge the community to continue opening their hearts to those in need. It is heartwarming to see that there are people who care about others. I urge the public to continue to open their hearts and support our initiative. People are truly benefiting from this project,' said Kluyts. Where to drop off your wool or knitted items: • Caxton Local Media, 20 Sydney Road, Ravenswood. • Med-Leigh Pharmacy, The Square Shopping Centre, Rietfontein Road. • Vellie Boutique, corner of 6th Street and Rietfontein Road. • Eyeland Optometrist, Shop 17E, the East Rand Mall. • Absolute Batteries, 86 Rietfontein Road. • The Doggy Parlour, 178 Kingfisher Avenue. • Heckers Garden Centre, North Rand Road. For more information, contact Elize on 010 971 3325 or elizek@ Also Read: Winter Wool Project benefits Also ReadL 'Wool' you help us again? At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
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The Saints SportsFest showcases the very best in what school sports have to offer – brilliant players from around the country coming together to deliver a sporting extravaganza like no other. But that's not all that its about. There is a strong focus on the future of sports as well, development rugby in particular. On day 4 of the festival, the Township Rugby Youth (Try) tournament takes centre stage. During this tournament, teams from the townships surrounding Joburg including Kagiso, Diepsloot, Soweto, Alexandra and the inner city, have the opportunity to play in front of large crowds, and showcase their talent for all to see. The passion on the field and on the sidelines is something to behold as cheers and war-cries ring out, building an atmosphere that is electric. The players from the previous games kneel down and applaud the players taking to the field in a show of comradery, before the captains take to the field for a pre-game session with the referee. This is a moment that these players will remember for years to come. But it's also a platform that without tournaments like this one, they might otherwise not get, and it is an opportunity not waisted on these children who take their moment seriously. The future of rugby is in the hands of these youths. Caxton Local Media spoke to the coaches of the Girls' U-16 teams, to see what a tournament like this means for girls from the townships who want to play rugby. Coach for one of the U16-girls teams, the Kagiso Stingers, Sarah Skhosana was proud of how her team played. 'At first they were scared, but when they calmed down, they played well.' She said that tackles were an area where the team struggled. 'The need to fan out when they defend, the defense was terrible.' She further spoke on the importance of festivals such as this one in developing the players going forward. 'Such festivals expose us for who we are. It's not just about the boys, it also gives girls an opportunity.' Her hopes and dreams are big… but can be achieved. 'I am hoping they will play for the Springboks. They need to first make it to the Lions, and then the Springboks are next.' Another coach on the day, also coaching U16 girls, Gontse Raletebele was equally proud of her team. On challenges faced, she said that the team didn't play cohesively. 'They played as individuals, not as a team. As a game that is going to be viewed on TV, they all wanted to be seen, so that damaged us as a team.' But after a team-talk, things came together for the girls. 'Once we spoke, they did the things that we had trained and played the way they were supposed to.' She hopes that this tournament teaches them that rugby is a team sport, that needs to be played as a whole, not for the individual. Raletebele was enthusiastic about the future of rugby for girls in the country. 'It is growing. We now have players even at U-11 level, going up. This is not just a game for boys, girls can play too. This festival helps so much because it gives exposure to girls playing, and encourages other girls to also participate.' One thing that is for sure after watching the games take place today, is that the future of rugby is bright for South Africa. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
