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KAHN & The Parlotones The Parlotones is one of South Africa’s most loved and successful bands, with multi-platinum album status and major international acclaim and fans. Lead singer and songwriter Kahn Morbee’s lyrics focus on personal themes of love and everyday life, paired with catchy melodies that engage their audience. Formed in 1998, the group consists of Kahn (vocals and rhythm guitar), Paul Hodgson (lead guitar), Glenn Hodgson (bass guitar, keyboards and backing vocals) and Neil Pauw (drums and percussion). AWSUM News caught up with Kahn and the band whilst on their countrywide tour ‘The Stories Behind the Songs’.

Paul, Kahn, Glenn and Neil

Q: Many of your lyrics have multiple layers of meaning. Tell us about the new show, the title of which is very intriguing and seems to talk to your lyrics.

A: ‘The Stories Behind the Songs’ tour is part of a book that we are working on, in which each band member shares a memory of every single album we have done from the start. The book will be in coffee table format, with loads of photos and wonderful stories.

Q What was your earliest success, when you considered yourself to be ‘on the map’?

A Our first album launch. It was very exciting and we felt a sense of accomplishment for something we’d dreamt of. Our first award was also a proud moment, because it meant approval and kind of eradicated a lot of doubt and gave us a belief and confidence in ourselves.

Q: What was the inspiration for the concept of the book and the show?

A: Creating music that resonates with our fans is something that we are very proud of and we are looking forward to sharing the method behind our madness when it comes to the processes and ideas behind constructing each and every song, be it the different paths in life we have travelled, to the experiences and adventures. We are enjoying sharing these stories with our fans across the country.

Q Tell us a bit about your international footprint.

A We have toured internationally since 2007, spending months on the road in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and North America. We have also toured in South America, Canada, Australia, Japan and Russia, and have shared the stage with Coldplay, Starsailor, Snow Patrol, Live, Ash, Razorlight, Blue October, Violent Femmes, Imagine Dragons, and many more.

Q: Kahn, how did your iconic show make-up happen?

A: A couple of years ago we did a show at a cosmopolitan party and we played with eight other bands. We wanted to stand out and be remembered, so I applied the make-up and it has been a hit ever since.

Q: How did The Parlotones happen?

A: We started jamming as a garage band in 1998. We can’t believe that we have been jamming together for 16 years already! We feel like family members.

Q: Kahn, you have embarked on a solo career as well. How did that come about?

A: I thought it was time to start working on my own unique sound, but I’m still involved with The Parlotones (before people start worrying!). I am known only as Kahn for my solo performances and am pursuing a more introspective, personal approach to my craft.

Q: What were some highlights of the journey as The Parlotones?

A: One of our favourite memories of the early years was when the band performed at the Coca-Cola Dome in 2009. We became the first South African band to sell out at the Dome, with about 13 000 fans attending that show.

Another proud moment was when we performed at the opening concert of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with famous artists like The Black Eyed Peas and Shakira.

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Q What are your aspirations as a band?

A We have always aspired not only to have fun making music, but also to give back to our community. Over the years, we have raised funds and awareness for a variety of social and environmental organisations, such as Earth Hour amd Nelson Mandela’s 46664. We are also ambassadors for the anti-poaching organisation Rhino Force and several other nonprofits that combat problems that acutely affect South Africa.

Q Kahn, your songwriting prowess and stage presence has garnered you a huge fan base. How do you keep inspired?

A On stage, I remind myself that I’ve been blessed to be able to do what I love and I need to show the audience that. Wether it’s 40 or 40 000 people.

I think that I kind of take on an alter ego when I perform because I want people to feel, experience a certain exhibition that a performer displays. It’s like a quick fix of freedom before the trappings of real life re-emerge. It’s a fix for me and hopefully the audience as well. I may not take everyone on that journey, but I hope to take some. I love biographies because real-life stories of people help me relate that to my life and inspire me. I love books on science, arts, philosophy, religion, belief systems, economics and politics, because they all try to explain our existence from a different perspective and I find it fascinating. I believe the arts – whether it be literature, art, music, film or poetry – try to do the same as the above, but in a condensed form. It suggests a line of thought but allows its audience to subscribe to its own interpretation.

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Set six years after its predecessor, Just Cause 3 follows series protagonist Rico Rodriguez as he returns to his birthplace of Medici, a fictional Mediterranean republic under the brutal control of dictator General Sebastiano Di Ravello. The game is played from a third-person view and allows players to explore the island of Medici in an open-ended environment.

Just Cause 3 received generally positive reviews; critics praised the open-ended gameplay, the game’s destruction mechanics and promotion of player agency, while criticism was directed at the game’s narrative, which was considered clichéd and uninspired, and many noted the performance issues, particularly on the console versions of the game.

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Sometimes, I get a METHOD request to do a basic • Mix the honey, lemon juice, chutney, braai chicken for children tomato and soy sauce and the seasoning together and set aside. that is just as good for • Put the whole chicken on a wooden adults. We use basic chopping board. Cut through the spine. kitchen ingredients for this. Open the chicken, then bash the breast

INGREDIENTS • 1 whole chicken • Olive oil • 30ml honey • Juice of 2 lemons • 125ml chutney • 125ml tomato sauce • 15ml soy sauce • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

with the heel of your hand. Rub lightly with olive oil. Brush the chicken with the sauce and keep the rest for basting.

• Push 2 skewers through the chicken to ensure it keep its form while on the braai.

• Braai chicken using the Indirect method for an hour at a heat of 190°C. Baste with the extra sauce for the last 10 minutes. Let chicken rest for 15 minutes before slicing it.

Ask your butcher for a large piece of sirloin.

Slice it into thick steaks at home.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 sirloin steaks, about 200g each • Lemon wedges to serve

TABASCO BUTTER

• 125g unsalted butter • 15ml green or red Tabasco sauce • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 30ml flat-leaf parsley, chopped • 30ml mint, chopped • 30ml coriander leaves, chopped

It’s a good idea to close the lid for a few minutes, but keep your eyes on it and stay close by.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 brie wedge, about 125g

HONEY-NUT MIXTURE

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (optional) • 60ml runny honey • 100g pecans, almonds or nuts of your choice

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METHOD

• Warm the honey in a small pan and add garlic (if using). Add the nuts and coat with the honey mixture.

• Soak the plank in cold water for 30 minutes. Place the cheese on the centre of the plank and drizzle the honey-nut dressing evenly over the cheese. Bake until it starts to bubble. Take it off the heat and eat with crusty bread.

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METHOD • Place all the ingredients for the butter into a bowl and combine well. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Spoon the butter mixture down the centre to make a log about 10cm long. Wrap the butter.

Refrigerate until needed.

• Braai the sirloin on an oiled grid on a medium-to-high heat for 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.

• Slice the butter into coins and serve on the warm steaks with the lemon wedges on the side.

Nuts about Butternut!!!

by Jenny Morris @jennymorrischef

The one vegetable I love eating all year round is butternut, but I especially love it in winter. It says comfort to me. You can use it in so many ways: roasted with rosemary, a touch of salt and sugar and extra virgin olive oil; in soups, mashed with lashings of butter; it is great as a stuffing for cannelloni; great in risotto, fritters, or raw in salads – you can have your way in so many ways with butternut!

The way to choose the perfect butternut is to look for one with a nice long neck and small bottom.

Butternut squash seeds are tasty and are eaten as nutritious snack food since they contain 35–40% oil and 30% protein, so don’t throw them away – roast them and eat them. The butternut itself I’m told is low in calories, with 100g providing just 45 calories – that makes me happy, as it means I can eat lots of it. (My problem is I lash it with butter, so there goes the low calorie count ...). It is also a wonderful vegetable for your skin because it of its extremely high vitamin A content, and great for your hair too.

There are also significant amounts of vitamin C, E, K, B6, folate and thiamine found in butternut.

So let’s eat it – come and cook with me.

Let’s Cook!!

Roasted butternut cheesecake with burnt sage butter Serves 6 – 8 When cooking with sage be sure to choose nice fleshy leaves, firm green stalks and definitely not a sign of wilting or blemishes. It will be even more delicious if you pick it just before you need to use it.

The base • 150 g savoury biscuit crumbs • 100 g melted butter • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary needles The filling • 500 g peeled butternut cubes

• 2 teaspoons olive oil • 2 teaspoons rosemary needles • salt • pepper • 1 teaspoon brown sugar • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 cup cream • 300 g ricotta cheese • 1 cup grated mature cheddar cheese • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • 2 cloves crushed garlic Burnt sage butter sauce • 100 g butter • 15 fresh fleshy sage leaves

• To prepare the base, mix the crumbs, butter and rosemary together. Press the mixture into a 20 cm spring-form baking tin, and set till firm in the fridge.

• Make the filling next. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Toss the butternut with the olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper and sugar, and roast till tender – about 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and set aside.

• Blend together the eggs, cream, ricotta, cheddar, nutmeg and garlic, and spoon over the biscuit base. Bake at 180 °C until set – approximately 35 to 40 minutes.

• Just before the cheesecake is ready to come out of the oven, prepare the sage butter sauce. Heat the butter in a pan until it begins to foam. Add the sage and cook until the butter starts to go nutty and brown, and the leaves are crisp.

• Serve the cheesecake warm with some burnt sage butter, or cold with a large green salad.

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Take the perfect selfie

Win an OMGi Selfie Stick or OMGi LED Illuminating Selfie Case (for iPhone 6)!!

Taking great selfies adds much fun to our social lives. Use these easy tips and snap the perfect selfie every time!

Simply pop us an email with your name and contact details to: info@ tiemedia.co.za with OMGi Selfie or OMGi LED in the subject line.

Good lighting is everything

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The right lighting is essential for taking a great selfie. Natural light makes your hair look shinier and your skin luminous, so take advantage of outdoor spots or areas near windows.

Capture images from a distance. No battery or app required – simply connect your device with an audio jack.

Choose your background wisely

The camera may be focusing on you, but those dirty dishes on the table behind you are sure to catch everyone’s eye if caught in your selfie.

Always check your surroundings before taking a selfie to ensure nothing unwanted creeps into the picture.

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Play around to find the perfect angle You may have heard people talking about their “good” side – well everyone has one! Try taking selfies from different angles (from your left, your right, from above, from below) and look through the pics to decide which one is most flattering.

The best angle should become your signature.

Make use of apps and filters

While it’s possible to over-use filters, they’re a lifesaver when you just can’t find the perfect light, or when you want to add a bit of mystery or playfulness to a pic. Try a few different effects before settling for one.

Don’t be afraid to be a bit silly

Some of the best selfies come from moments of letting your hair down and acting a bit silly. Don’t be afraid to use a prop, pull a face or let out a laugh – especially when taking a pic with some friends.

Smile!

In doubt as to which is your best facial expression? Stick to a smile – it’s warm and inviting and shows you don’t take yourself too seriously.

Use a selfie stick

Easier than having to stretch your arm out and offering a better angle and wider cover, a selfie stick really ups your game!

This light-up cellphone case has a dimmer switch that lets you control the light intensity, allowing you to take the perfect selfie, with perfect lighting, any time of the day. It comes with a built-in powerbank for emergency phone charge and is impactresistant, keeping your phone protected.

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Congratulations to J. A. Ncaca Primary School, situated in Cradock, Eastern Cape who is the lucky winner of Grasshoppers School shoes to the value of R250 000.00. The school was nominated by Mhlangabezi Gunuza who also won shoes for an entire year.

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FASHION

Some seasons just come and go and then you get one that stops you dead in your tracks. So buckle up and wait for winter. Pepe Sofianos is scooping up all the hits.

WOW! LOOK AT ME!

All things bright and beautiful and super shiny! You got it ---BLING IS THE THING. The latest fabric sensation is holographic, that mindblowing iridescent colour-changing material that puts a chameleon to shame.

It’s all about sheer shimmering high-voltage glow and it’s about to hit you from top to toe.

The way to light up winter is definitely anything shiny.

Metallics are huge for shoes and bags, so get out there and turn on the lights!

What to wea r now

SOCK IT TO ME, BABE

Socks are socks are socks, right? Wrong! Guys are in for a sock fest .Fun sox, wild sox, colourful and OTT sox are where it’s at. Check these out….

Picture sox, R 25.99 a pair from Mr Price and graphic sox, R49.99 a pair from H & M. Grinning man sox, R25.99, Mr Price.

GET OUT OF Y OUR SKULL! Hey guys, it’s officia

l --- skulls are still one of our favourite symbo when it comes to ampe ls d-up street style. Why is that? Skulls simply ooze a message of be ing tough, fearless and frankly fabulous. Think pirates and the Jolly Ro of ger and Johnny Depp And people have always , of course! had a weird fascination for creepy, scary stuff, so symbols like skulls and bones will never go away. So no excuse it’s time to make a sta s --tement and skulls are back in with a BANG!

Top model Gigi Hadid has latched onto the super specs look with these eye-catching quirky metal granny glasses.

I’M LOVING…

Guns and Roses T-shirt with distressed edges, R249, H&M.

Skull and crossbones, R199, RE: Denim at Woolworths.

Red industries biker T-shirt, R69.99, Mr Price.

Longline black T with multiple skulls, R79.99, Mr price.

Blue courts, R259.99, bronze sneakers,R249.99 and gold bootees,R299.99, all The Fix.

Holographic shell top, R99.99, The Fix.

Riri steps out, all flashing and dashing, in her holographic cropped top and matching iridescent bag.

There’s no denying that glasses do add a bit of mystery and spark to your face and with the trendy granny glasses you can really play up your eyes.

Granny glasses look really cool if they’re too big or even if they’re a bit too small for your face. Either way, it focuses extra attention on your eyes, so you need to pump up the volume on those lashes plus a little subtle eyelid contouring, slinky eyeliner and some shiny classic nude lip gloss. Suddenly, you’ll be seeing granny glasses and yourself, in a whole new light!

Get your make-up fix from essence. Shine shine shine Liploss, R44.95, Lash Princess Sculpted Mascara, R64,95, My Must Haves Lip, Eye and Cheek click-in palette, R 34.95, The Cushion Eyeliner, R64.95.

OK, the Biebs, doesn’t miss a trend and he’s way out front with his own skull T-shirt collection.

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Girls who wear glasse

Pink shoulder bag, R129.99, Mr Price.

60’S SPECTACULAR!

These quirky vintage specs, which were signature looks for rock legend queens, scream girl power while looking oh so cool. Wear them for fun , as sunnies or go all the way and wear them for real.

But granny glasses aren’t always easy to pull off, so the secret is to rock ouma glasses without looking like an actual grandma!

This is the moment you lash out on a few vintage looking pieces to add some fun and flair to your wardrobe and a fresh take on those super specs.

Think about a cute felt floppy hat, some vintage jewellery, a fringed belt or platform boots. And don’t worry about colour clashing or print clashing either (florals are always a winner!) because vintage style specs like these are so easy to mix and match. Oversized, wire-rimmed, rounded glasses are way out of gran’s Golden Girl league picking up an edgy reputation as super models and slick celebs are wearing them 24/7, from walking their designer pooches in the park to strutting it out on the red carpet.

AYS @ PEPE S 60’s granny

The throwback super hot glasses trend is for winter.

Black frames with floral arms, R49.99, Mr Price and gold rim glasses with floral arms, R79.99, The Fix.

Double rim flip-up sunnies, R79.99, The Fix and tortoisehell specs, R49.99, Mr Price.

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Health & Wellbeing Know your plastics You’re feeling rather smug as you chug another gulp of water from your trusty old plastic water bottle, which is still in service months since you bought it. Helping your body and the planet, right? Wrong!

Many consumers are unaware that there are toxins within many plastics, including Bisphenol A (BPA), which could negatively affect your health and the planet.

But equally alarmingly is the amount of non-biodegradable waste we are creating in the name of convenience, causing havoc with our natural environments and threatening our wildlife.

Before you buy products, check under plastic containers for their plastic grade markers to identify and to assist with recycling.

Here’s an easy guide to the seven plastic grades.

1 (PET) – Polyethylene Terephthalate Typical applications include cooldrink, juice and water bottles, jars (e.g. peanut butter, salad dressings, oil, cosmetics and some household cleaners) and food trays.

There is much debate about the number of times these containers can safely be used. According to PET Plastic Recycling SA (PETCO) the presence of antimony oxide, used as a catalyst, is well within the safe limits for food and water as per World Health Organisation standards.

This grade largely comprises food and drink packaging and is recyclable. Be sure to drop off at your nearest recycling facility.

02 (PE-HD) – Polyethylene (high density) Polyethylene is the most commonly produced plastic in the world due to its versatility of being either soft and flexible or hard and durable. Common uses include milk and detergent bottles, bottle caps, food storage containers, plastic bags and it is even used in plastic surgery.

Its ability to be repurposed multiple times into many goods makes this a highly desirable recycling product.

03 (PVC) – Polyvinylchloride The most toxic plastic, as it leaches phthalates (dioxins created from the manufacture and incineration), which is known as one of the deadliest of manmade poisons. It is linked to a wide range of negative health effects, including reproductive problems, organ toxicity and even cancers.

Uses include water pipes, sidings, signs, insulation, clothing, furniture, pleather, shower curtains and toys.

Always look at the list of materials when buying toys, and keep a watchful eye on what youngsters put in their mouths. A toy may not look harmful but the effects of the toxin could be.

Due to PVC’s durability, it’s not biodegradable or degradable, taking decades to break down into granules often ingested by animals, including marine life.

04 (PE-LD) – Polyethylene (low density) Relatively chemically non-reactive, these plastics degrade very slowly and present a burden to the environment for centuries.

Uses include disk drives, snap-on lids, six-pack rings, playground slides, plastic wraps, building film, cosmetic tubes, frozen veggie bags and some soft squeezable bottles.

05 (PP) Polypropylene The econd most popular plastic after PET, Polypropylene (PP) is incredibly versatile and with a high melting point, is used for microwave containers or storing hot liquids cooled in bottles, such as tomato sauce or syrup. PP doesn’t react to water, detergents, acids or bases, so doesn’t break down easily, making it durable to withstand daily wear and tear.

PP is considered a low-toxin plastic due to its heat tolerance, reducing the amount of leaching when exposed to heat. It is mostly used for food and beverage

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Living a healthy lifestyle has definitely become a trend, and while everyone is getting on the ‘eco-friendly’ bandwagon, and water consumption (and saving) is the word on everyone’s lips, have we stopped to consider the consequences of our water storage methods and the number of times we reuse the same plastic bottles? It’s a known fact that it takes more than 450 years for one plastic bottle to decompose in a landfill. This is a shocking statistic and it is important that all consumers and their households are educated on the various plastic grades, their health pitfalls and how to set the standards for ‘precycling’: the conscious choice to reduce plastic consumption. If you’re already reducing by reusing your plastic bottles, be mindful of the toxins that could be seeping into your water with every refill.

storage, as they can be reused and store hot beverages.

Uses include packaging textiles, carpets, stationary, battery cases, cups and plates, medical equipment, moulded shapes and nappies.

Products made from polypropylene are recyclable, but do however take around 20 to 30 years to decompose. Burning PP can discharge highly toxic dioxins and vinyl chloride, further increasing the importance of recycling.

06 (PS) Polystyrene Polystyrene is made from combining styrene molecules. There are two types of polystyrene: High Impact Polystyrene (HIP) and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).

HIP is commonly used for toys, food containers, yoghurt tubs, stationary, cutlery and CD/DVD housing. This plastic is highly durable and transparent.

ESP is used for protective packaging, cups, food trays, rigid plates, disposable cutlery, bread tags, stationary and toys.

A 2014 National Research Council report lists styrene as a probably carcinogen, however mostly hazardous to workers producing polystyrene. These plastics are also said to leach toxic brominated flame retardants (chemical additives to make products less flammable) over their entire lifespan.

According to Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC), polystyrene is recyclable up to 20 times before becoming contaminated and sent to the landfill. Polystyrene is recycled into coat hangers, seedling trays, skirtings, picture frames and lightweight concrete.

07 (O) – Bisphenol A (BPA) and others Grade 7 is a catch-all category for all other plastic types, including bioplastics and multi-layered resins.

Toxic Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to produce polycarbonate plastics (sunglasses, CDs & DVDs), polyvinyl chloride plastics (portable electric devices, clothing such as fake leather, wire insulation) and epoxy resins (coatings for food cans, carbon fibre, fiberglass) since the 1960s.

Bisphenol A is said to mimic the effects of the hormone oestrogen. It is linked to a wide range of ailments, including infertility and developmental damage, as well as being carcinogenic.

Considerations Understanding the list of plastics and potential pitfalls can feel quite overwhelming, as plastic is found in some many everyday products. So, what should you do?

Be mindful when buying products. Consider the recycling codes and the number of times plastic can be used before it has to be dropped off at a recycling facility. Furthermore, when it comes to Grade One bottles, wash these regularly to prevent the growth of bacteria.

An eco-friendly lifestyle is a journey of educating yourself and making sensible buying and usage decisions. Knowing your plastic recycling codes is an important milestone on this path to minimising your carbon footprint.

LAERSKOOL PRESIDENT PRETORIUS (t) 018 294 4237 (e) lsppadmin@telkomsa.net

Laerskool President Pretorius had a wonderful day on the sport fields.

Laerskool President Pretorius het ‘n wonderlike dag gehad op die sportvelde

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LAERSKOOL MOOIRIVIER (t) 018 293 0309 (e) info@lsmooirivier.co.za Geskenkpakkies vir bejaardes Laerskool Mooirivier se hoofleiers, Chemonique Henning en Benjamin Viljoen het op Woensdag, 29 Maart geskenkpakkies aan Sanet Jansen van Rensburg (adjunkdirekteur an die Potchefstroom Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes) en Karen van der Berg (maatskaplike werker) oorhandig.

Sanet Jansen van Rensburg, Chemonique Henning, Ruben Jacobs (skoolhoof), Karen van der Berg en Benjamin Viljoen.

Tokkies in NW-tweekampspan

Tokkies in NW-Binnenshuise Krieketspan Vyf kranige krieketspelers van Laerskool Mooirivier is gekies vir die NoordwesBinnenshuise Krieketspan. Die span gaan vanaf 9 tot 15 April aan die SuidAfrikaanse Kampioenskappe in Port Elizabeth deelneem.

VOOR: Jadrik Lamprecht, Marko Werkman en Francois Blom. AGTER: Antonie Labuschagne en Lhuandré Pretorius.

Baie geluk aan die ses Tokkies wat gekies is vir die Noordwes-tweekampspan. Sanri Rossouw, Ruan van Niekerk, Anchen Shutte, Alexia Delicado, Tumé van Niekerk en Anika Rossouw gaan op 7 en 8 April die Noordwesprovinsie by die SA-kampioenskap in die Paarl verteenwoordig. Alexia Delicado het tydens die Noordwesbyeenkoms ‘n tweede plek verower. Tumé van Niekerk en Anika Rossouw het derde plekke verower.

VOOR: Anchen Schutte, Alexia Delicado en Tumé van Niekerk. AGTER: Ruan van Niekerk en Anika Rossouw.

Retief skitter by SA-swem

Presteerders by die Noordwesatletiekbyeenkoms

Retief Esterhuysen (Graad 7) het vanaf 23 tot 26 Maart aan die SAswemkampioenskappe deelgeneem.

Hy het bronsmedaljes in 50m- en die 100m-vlinderslag en aflos behaal. Retief is lid van die NWU Junior Puk Swemklub.

Tydens die Noordwes-Laerskole Atletiekbyeenkoms wat op Vrydag, 10 Maart by die Puk McArthur-stadion plaasgevind het, het die Mooirivieratlete goed presteer. Die skool se atlete spog met drie goue, ses silwer en twee bronsmedaljes.

Tweede plekke Antonie Labuschagne (So/11verspring, 80m, 75m hekkies), Christi-Mari Coetzee (Do/11 hoogspring), Laura Kruger (Do/13 100m) en Elrie Koornhof (D o/13 1500m Stap).

Eerste plekke Twayn Maartens (Do/10 Hoogspring), Riandi Boshoff (Do/13 Skyfwerp) en Jamore Olivier (Do/10 Gewigstoot).

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Derde plekke Marine Jacobs (D o/11 gewigstoot) en Laura Kruger (D o/13 200m).

HOËRSKOOL KLERKSDORP (t) 018 462 8423 (e) khs@koshcom.co.za KHS Eerste Netbalspan KHS se 1ste netbalspan wen sover al hul Super 16wedstryde in die reeks vir groot skole. Op Saterdag, 11 Maart tree hul as oorwinnaars uit die stryd teen Nelspruit met ‘n telling van 30-26. Die wedstryd het op KHS-bane plaasgevind.

Tuks-reeks

KHS Eerste Hokkiespan KHS se 1ste hokkiebokkies wen hul 2de Super 16wedstryd in die reeks vir groot skole. Hulle verslaan Nelspruit op Saterdag 11 Maart in ‘n tuiswedstryd en wen 1-0.

VOOR: Adelle Barnard, Angelique van der Merwe, Heinlé Marais, Marissa Greyvensteyn. AGTER: Hybrie Breedt, Liezl Pienaar, Cherri van der Westhuizen, Palesa Maretlwa, Monique Zwarts.

Kwarteindrondte van Superreeks vir Groot Skole 1ste Span saam Mnr Gerhard Brand en afrigter juf Elsabe Burger.

Gideons besoek KHS Ons wil ons opregte dank uitspreek teenoor die Gideons wat ons Graad 8s van Bybeltjies voorsien het op Maandag, 14 Maart 2017. Ons waardeer dit en weet dat dit baie vir ons leerders beteken. Wat die geleentheid nog meer besonders maak, is dat die twee sakemanne albei trotse ouers is van Graad 8-dogters van KHS. Baie dankie, mnre. Otto Bruwer (oud-KHS-hoofseun) en Frans Luus. Ons weet Carla en Maatje is baie trots op hul pappas. Baie dankie, mnr. Brand, dat u altyd toesien dat ons skool tyd inruim vir dit wat werklik saak maak en ewigheidswaarde het.

KHS se o/16-netbal en rugby pak Pietersburg by kwart-finaal van Superreeks vir Groot Skole op Saterdag 25 Maart, Nelspruit.

Na ‘n hewige storm op Vrydag speel die o/16Arugbyspan op ‘n nat veld teen die gedugte span van Pietersburg.

KHS se Ysters kry egter die oorhand na drie drieë gedruk deur Rossouw Karsten, Ricus Janse van Rensburg en Obakilwe Modieginyana en doelskoppe deur Obakilwe Modieginyana en Divan Naude. Die eindtelling is 19–15 in KHS se guns.

Die o/16-netbalmeisies bring ook hulle kant.

Hulle kom ook teen Pietersburg te staan en tree as oorwinnaars uit die stryd na ‘n kompeterende wedstryd. Hulle wen oortuigend met vier doele.

Perdry Ons wil Kayla Botes geluk wens met puik uitslae en skitterende prestasies met haar perdrykompetisie.

Kyk net hoe indrukwekkend. Sy spog met agt eerste plekke, twee tweede plekke,en een derde plek. Wel gedaan, Kayla. Ons is supertrots.

Skep-en-Smul-aand Die heerlike Skep-en-Smul-aand op 9 Maart, wat deur Juffrou Stevens en die skaakspelers gehou is, was ‘n reuse sukses en almal het lekker gekuier en gesellig saamgeëet.

Hulle het gunstelinggeregte uit elke voogklas gevra.

Elke gereg moes genoeg vir 12 tot 15 persone wees.

Elke persoon skep dan ’n bietjie van die geregte uit en smul aan die verskeidenheid kos. Ons het ook die resep gevra sodat ons ’n resepteboek kan saamstel wat later te koop aangebied sal word.

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POTCHEFSTROOM GIMNASIUM (t) 018 293 0267/9 (e) koot@gimmies.co.za PUK-reeks kwarteindrondte Uitslae van die kwarteindrondte van die PUK-reeks: Rugby 1 verloor 14–17 teen Lichtenburg, 2 wen 27–10 teen Middelburg, 3 wen 14–13 teen Middelburg, 4 verloor 7–50 teen Middelburg, o/16A verloor 28–38 teen Lichtenburg, o/16B wen 25–5 teen Middelburg, o/15A verloor 12–24 teen Wesvalia, o/15B kry punte, o/14A verloor 0–15 teen Middelburg en o/14B verloor 0–50 teen Lichtenburg.

Netbal 1 wen 21–14 teen Middelburg, 2 wen 40–0 teen Oosterlig, o/17A wen 30–3 teen Middelburg, o/17B wen 59–0 teen Oosterlig, o/16A wen 28–8 teen Wesvalia, o/16B wen 32–9 teen Middelburg, o/15A wen 24–10 teen Wesvalia, o/15B verloor 13–23 teen Wesvalia, o/14A wen 28–9 teen Wesvalia en o/14B wen 20–5 teen Lichtenburg.

Dogtershokkie 1 wen 2–1 teen Lichtenburg, 2 wen 3–2 teen Middelburg, o/16A wen 3–2 teen Middelburg, o/16B wen 8–0 teen Oosterlig, o/15A wen 3–1 teen Wesvalia, o/15B kry punte, o/14A wen 2–1 teen Lichtenburg en o/14B wen 1–0 teen Wesvalia.

Tennis Seniors wen 35–28 teen Lichtenburg en Juniors wen 38–25 teen Middelburg.

Seunshokkie 1 wen 5–1 teen Lichtenburg en o/16A wen 5–2 teen Lichtenburg. o/14A wen 5–1 teen Middelburg in ‘n vriendskaplike wedstryd.

Skaak Seniors wen 3–2 teen Wesvalia en Juniors wen 4–1 teen Wesvalia.

Skyfskiet Die 2de liga-byeenkoms van die seisoen het ook by ons plaasgevind. Die uitslae was as volg: • 0/21: Gimmies behaal 1x derde plek, 1x vyfde plek en 1x sesde plek. 3 skuts verwerf Topskut-balkies en 1 skut behaal die hoogste punt in kniel.

• 0/16: Gimmies behaal 1x 4de plek, assok 1x 7de plek. Een skut behaal ook die hoogste punt in staan.

• 0/14: Gimmies behaal die 2de, 4de, 5de en 8ste plekke. Een skut behaal ook die hoogste punt in lê en kniel.

PUK-reeks teen Montana Uitslae van die kragmeting teen Montana in die PUK-reeks: Rugby 1ste wen 38–25, 2de wen 36–7, 3de wen 41–0, 4de wen 17–5, o/16A verloor 7–28, o/16B verloor 7–27, o/15A wen 20–12, o/15B wen 34–5, o/14A gelykop 26–26 en o/14B verloor 0–41.

Netbal 1ste wen 31–20, 2de verloor 11–22, o/17A wen 36–9, o/17B wen 29–7, o/16A wen 16–15, o/16B wen 18–12, o/15A wen 26–6, o/15B verloor 8–20, o/14A wen 29–7 en o/14B wen 17–5.

Dogtershokkie 1ste wen 6–0, 2de wen 2–0, o/16A wen 3–0, o/16B gelykop 1–1, o/15A verloor 2–3, o/15B verloor 0–5, o/14A wen 6–1 en o/14B verloor 0–4.

Seunshokkie 1ste wen 8–0 en o/16 wen 6–2. o/14 wen 13–0 in vriendskaplike wedstryd.

Tennis Seniors wen 51–12 en die juniors wen 43–20.

Skaak Seniors verloor 4–6 en die juniors wen 6–4.

Seunshokkie het vriendskaplike wedstryde teen Affies gespeel. Die uitslae was as volg: 1ste verloor 0–4, 2de verloor 0–5, o/16A verloor 0–1, o/16B verloor 0–8, o/14A gelykop 1–1 en o/14B verloor 0–13.

NW Kickboxing-span Chané Bester is vir die NW Kickboxing-span gekies.

NW Karate Wiehan Jonker het die NW-karatespan by die SA-kampioenskappe verteenwoordig.

Lewensredding

ITF-tennistoernooie

Botha du Toit het twee eerste plekke en drie tweede plekke tydens die NW-lewensreddingkampioenskappe behaal. Hy is ook tydens die Interhoër-swemgala as die Senior Victor Ludorum aangewys.

Liezl Muller en Jay-Dee Fourie het onlangs aan die twee ITFtennistoernooie by die PUK se bane deelgeneem. Dit is internasionale toernooie.

Liezl Muller

Muurbal Dylan Niemack het die 3de plek verower tydens die SAskolemuurbaltoernooi. Dylan beklee die 3de plek in SA op die o/14-ranglys.

Seiljagvaart Gerhard van Niekerk het deelgeneem aan die nasionale Dart 18-seiljagvaartkampioenskappe (as skipper) en algeheel 'n tweede plek in die seniorvloot behaal, maar is as wenner van die jeugklas aangewys.

Skopboks Victor Mouton en Armand Engelbrecht is vir die skopboksontwikkelingspan gekies.

6 Gimmies Vir Toernooispan Gekies Na afloop van Menlopark se o/16 Seunshokkietoernooi word 6 Gimmies vir die Toernooispan gekies.

VOOR: Anro Prinsloo, Ronald Hendriks (word as die speler van die toernooi aangewys) en Johan Viljoen.

AGTER: Henco Labuschagné, Benic v Onselen en Gerhard Koornhof.

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LAERSKOOL GOUDKOP (t) 018 468 1038/9 (e) info@laerskoolgoudkop.co.za Vredesplakkaat-kompetisie Die Lions Klub van Klerksdorp loods elke jaar ‘n Vredesplakkaat-kompetisie, waar leerders kan vorder tot op SA-vlak. Heinrich Nel (Graad 7) verwerf ‘n vierde plek in SA. Ons is baie trots op hom.

Heinrich Nel en me. Maryna van Zyl (Kunsonderwyseres) met sy wenplakkaat.

Noordwes-kinderkoor Neo Thakhamakoa is lid van die Noordwes-kinderkoor, wat op 17 Maart in Johannesburg deelgeneem het aan ‘n optrede waar ook televisiedekking was.

Slegs 16 uit 90 lede is gekies vir hierdie optrede.

Neo Thakhamakoa en me. Maryna van Zyl (koorafrigter).

Noordwes-atletiekkampioenskappe Die atlete van Laerskool Goudkop het uitstekend presteer by die NW-atletiekkampioenskappe op 10 Maart.

• Elbé van der Walt (DO/12: 150m – 1ste plek, 150mH – 2de plek; 75mH – 3de plek). Sy kwalifiseer vir deelname aan die SA’s op 24 & 25 Maart • Lee-Ann Marx (DO/12: Hoogspring – 1ste plek.) Sy kwalifiseer vir deelname aan die SA’s op 24 & 25 Maart • Shani Spies (DO/13: 1500m stap – 2de plek) . Sy kwalifiseer vir deelname aan die SA’s op 24 & 25 Maart • Angelique van der Walt (DO/10: 70mH – 3de plek) • Jana Jacobs (DO/12: Spiesgooi en gewigstoot – 1ste plek; Skyfwerp – 3de plek). Sy kwalifiseer vir deelname aan die SA’s op 24 & 25 Maart. Sy word ook aangewys as Victrix Ludorm vir Velditems.

Elbé van der Walt, Lee-Ann Marx, Shani Spies, Angelique van der Walt, Jana Jacobs.

Jana Jacobs (Victrix Ludorm van Velditems).

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LAERSKOOL BAILLIE PARK (t) 018 290 5377 (e) baillie@lantic.net BKI Karate-kampioenskappe Hierdie leerders het aan die BKI Karate-kampioenskappe deelgeneem. Baie geluk met julle pragtige prestasies!

VOOR: Carlo Carlisle, Linde Oelofse en Gerhard Maritz. AGTER: Madré Zastron, Theoni Maritz en Nicole Bezuidenhout.

POTCHEFSTROOM CENTRAL SCHOOL (t) 018 297 3846 (e) pcsadmin@lantic.net National Indoor Cricket Week Congratulations to five of Potchefstroom Central School’s boys who represented the North West in Indoor Cricket at the National Indoor Cricket Week in Port Elizabeth. We are very proud of these boys who have been selected for SA teams.

Leruo Mokaila, Jameel Sooliman, Montalo Koen and Kgosi Kgaladi.

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Mioron Matras

HOËR VOLKSKOOL POTCHEFSTROOM Netbalafrigtingskursus Tydens ‘n netbalafrigtingskursus by Raloka Netball Ranch die afgelope vakansie is die volgende spelers deur Elize Kotze (voormalige Protea-afrigter) aangewys as die beste spelers in hulle posisies: Melissa de Villiers (beste doel) en Emerizé Swart (beste verdediger).

(t) 018 294 5287/8 (e) volkies.potch@absamail.co.za

Elsie Coetzer-afrigtingstoernooi Hierdie hokkiespelers is tydens die afgelope vakansie saam met hulle onderskeie spanne in Bethlehem deelgeneem aan die Elsie Coetzerafrigtingstoernooi.

VOOR: Kristi Potgieter (beste verdediger, o.15); Xena Bezuidenhout (beste voorspeler, o.15); Angelique Holtzhausen (beste middelveldspeler, o.15) . AGTER: Mardi Swart (beste verdediger, o.14); Mariska du Preez (beste verdediger, o.16); Glen-Marie Beukes (beste middelveldpeler, o.16); Ruvan Pieters (Beste voorspeler, o.19).

LAERSKOOL SAAMTREK (t) 018 462 4231 (e) admin@saamtrek.co.za Atlete in Noordwesspan en hul uitslae by SA’s DOGTERS: 0/10 Jenna van Dyk 0/11 Amonè le Roux 0/12 Annie van der Colff

70mH (Goud), Verspring (7de), Aflos (Brons), 70mH (6de), Verspring (4de) Spiesgooi (Brons)

SEUNS: 0/10 Rocco Klinck Mpho Phatudi Jarred van Staden 0/11 Andrè Visser Christiaan van den Berg 0/12 Divan Fuller Heinrich Janse van Vuuren Papino Maluleke 0/13 Zane van Staden

Mmuse Senekane

80m, Aflos (Silwer) 70mH, Aflos (Silwer) 1200m (Finaal 7de), 70mH, Aflos (Silwer) 1200m (Goud) 70mH (Goud), 100m (8ste) Spies (4de) Diskus (8ste) 75mH (silwer),150mH (6de) 80mH (Goud), 200mH (Goud), Aflos (Silwer) Verspring, 80mH (4de)

Christiaan van den Bergh: Goud 20m Hekkies.

Andrè Visser: Goud 1200m.

Musiek Jan-Hendrik Botha ontvang Unisa se Hennie Joubert-merieteprys vir 2016 vir Theory of Music Grade 3. Baie geluk!

Zane van Staden: Goud 80m Hekkies en 200m Hekkies.

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LAERSKOOL LA HOFF (t) 018 468 2471 (e) lahoff@lahoff.co.za

APO-netbalproewe Tydens die APO-netbalproewe wat op 22 Maart by Laerskool Saamtrek plaasgevind het, is die volgende o/12- en o/13-netbalspelers van Laerskool La Hoff gekies om aan die Kenneth Kaunda-uitspele deel te neem.

013: Marizel Els, Dana-Leigh van der Westhuizen, Anushke Botha, Lynette Kotze en Carla Roux.

012: Este Cilliers, Imcke Wessels, Michaela Thomsen, Annette Maree en Mieke Muller.

Laerskool La Hoff gaan Goud tydens Suid-Afrikaanse Skole-atletiekbyeenkoms “Harde werk en voorbereiding word beloon” – dit is die dade wat atlete bewys het tydens die Suid-Afrikaanse Primêre Skole-atletiekbyeenkoms op 24 en 25 Maart 2017 in Potchefstroom.

Die skool se atlete het reeds in Augustus 2016 begin voorberei vir die Nasionale Kampioenskappe in Maart 2017 en hierdie atlete is beloon vir hulle harde werk en toewyding.

Tydens die SA-kampioenskappe het ses atlete hul skool en die Noordwesprovinsie verteenwoordig: Danelle Kruger (Verspring Dogters 0/13), Dane Leigh van der Westhuizen (Verspring, 75m en 200m Hekkies Dogters 0/13), Carla Roux (Hoogspring, 75m Hekkies en 200m Hekkies Dogters 0/13), Anusckha Botha (Gewigstoot Dogters 0/13), Arvahn Burger (1500m Stap Seuns 0/13) en Lenro van

Antwerpen (Skyfwerp en Gewigstoot Seuns 0/13).

Tydens die kampioenskappe behaal al die atlete goeie prestasies. Twee van die skool se atlete behaal goud: • Dane Leigh van der Westhuizen behaal goud met haar eerste sprong vir Verspring Dogters 0/13 met ‘n uitstekende afstand 5.18m.

• Carla Roux wen haar uitdun asook die finaal vir 75m Hekkies Dogters 0/13 in 11.77s wat aan haar oor goud besorg.

Lenro van Antwerpen presteer net so goed en maak seker dat die silwer medalje om sy nek gehang word met Skyfwerp Seuns 0/13. Sy afstand was 45.31m. Al die ander atlete van Laerskool La Hoff behaal plekke onder die Top 10 van die byeenkoms. Die skool is voorwaar baie trots op sy atlete.

Carla Roux: Goud D/013 75m Hekkies (in voorgrond).

Dane-Leigh van der Westhuizen: Goud Verspring D/013.

Lenro van Antwerpen: Silwer Skyfwerp S/013.

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POTCHEFSTROOM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (t) 018 294 3228 (e) admin@girlshigh.co.za Level swimmers Girls High’s swimmers are making waves in the pools! A number of our swimmers went through to the SA Regional Level Championships this year.

Swimming championships Bianca Opperman was selected for the SA National Swimming Championships. She also represented NW at the provincial Life Saving Championships and was selected to represent Harties Reflections at the Lifesaving SA Championships.

FRONT: Alexia Duarte (Level 3), Clarissa Liebenberg (Level 2), Leniese Kock (Level 2), Aimee Piketh (Level 1).

BACK: Jeanne van der Merwe (Level 2), Bianca Opperman (SA Junior National Championships), Anica Dennis (Level 3), Caitlin Bianchi (Level 2) and Alyssa Norman (Level 3).

Prestigious White Blazer At The High School for Girls Potchefstroom, the very prestigious white blazer is awarded to girls who achieve Full Colours in Grade 11 for three disciplines (one which must be academic).

Ayo Ogunrombie, Alannah Theron, Anika Steiner, Jade Craigen, Melissa Son and Faydene Fourie.

Underwater hockey Nicole Smit was selected for the South African U19 Ladies Underwater Hockey team and will be competing at the World Champs in Hobart, Tasmania in July.

NW Drummies Tshephiso Matlamela, Elissa Jacobs, Marzhaun van den Berg, Emily Wang and Palesa Matsane were selected for the North West Drummies team.

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HOËRSKOOL WESVALIA (t) 018 468 1023/4 (e) wesvalia@wesvalia.co.za Atletiek Suid-Afrika Die volgende leerlinge het die Noordwes-span verteenwoordig by Atletiek SuidAfrika (ASA) Kaapstad.

Bianca van Deventer, Yolandi van Deventer, Vasti van Zyl, Marie-Louise Gouws en Annette Koen.

ATKV-redenaarskompetisie Die volgende sprekers gaan deur na halfeindrondte van die ATKV-redenaarskompetisie.

VOOR: Iné Botha, Janca Smit, Nisa Smit, Mario Coetzer. AGTER: Richter de Beer, Merwe van Gent, JD van der Walt, Niël van der Walt. AFWESIG: Gerni Visser.

SA Skole Kampioenskappe Hoërskool Wesvalia is baie trots op sy atlete wat almal as lede van die Noordwes-span gaan deelneem het aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Atletiekkampioenskappe in Durban.

VOOR: Chezahn le Roux, Alma Bekker, Vasti van Zyl, Zander Bezuidenhout.

AGTER: Bianca van Deventer, Yolandi van Deventer, Danelle du Toit, Marie-Louise Gouws, Jeane Visser, David de Lange en Fabrizzio Viljoen.

Binnemuurse krieket Baie geluk aan die volgende leerlinge wat presteer het in binnemuurse krieket. Gerni Visser het deelgeneem aan Noordwes Binnemuursekrieket en is verkies tot die SA-span vir binnemuurskrieket. Raymond Vos en Michael Muller het vir Noordwes Binnemuursekrieket deelgeneem en is verkies tot die Diamantspan o/16.

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SA Paralimpiese Spele Wesvalia sê baie geluk aan Liezel Gouws wat die SA Paralimpiese Spele-rekord in die 100m, 200m en 400m verbeter het.

Vir die 800m het sy die wêreldrekord verbeter en ontvang sy vir al haar items goue medaljes.

Winter Sports Calendar Cricket

Golf

Tennis

Rugby

SA in England ODI Series 24, 27 & 29 May 2017 ICC Champions Trophy 3 June 2017 T20 vs England 21, 23 & 25 June 2017

British Open 20 – 23 July 2017 US Open 12 – 18 June 2017 PGA Championship 7 – 13 August 2017

French Open 22 May – 11 June 2017 Wimbledon 3 – 16 July 2017 US Open 28 Aug – 10 Sept 2017

Extreme Sports

Motorsport

Summer X Games 13 – 16 June 2017

F1 Russian GP 30 April Spanish MotoGP 7 May 2017 F1 Spanish GP 14 May F1 Monaco GP 28 May F1 Canadian GP 11 June Le Mans June 17-18

Super Rugby 23 Feb – 5 Aug 2017 Sevens France 13 – 14 May 2017 England 20 – 21 May 2017 U20 WRC 31 May – 18 June 2017 Test Series vs France 10, 17 & 24 June 2017 DHL NZ Lions Series 24 June, 1 & 8 July Currie Cup 4 Aug – 21 Oct 2017 Rugby Championship Wallabies vs SA 9 September All Blacks vs SA 16 Sept, 7 Oct

2017

Cycling Giro d’Italia 5 – 28 May 2017 Tour de France 1 – 23 July 2017 Tour de Spain 19 Aug – 10 Sept 2017

SCHOOL SPORT RANKINGS FIRST RUGBY XV RANKINGS 24 APRIL 2017 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

TEAM GREY COLLEGE PAARL BOYS HIGH KES PAARL GIM MONUMENT PAUL ROOS GYM GLENWOOD GREY HIGH SCHOOL SELBORNE COLLEGE RONDEBOSCH HELPMEKAAR ST ANDREWS COLLEGE SACS AFFIES HTS DROSTDY ST JOHNS COLLEGE KEARSNEY COLLEGE WATERKLOOF BOLAND LANDBOU ST ALBANS COLLEGE

PLAYED 5 6 6 6 8 7 5 4 5 5 7 6 6 6 9 6 9 9 7 7

AVG PTS 8,380 8,367 6,333 5,733 5,625 5,571 5,480 5,225 5,140 5,020 5,014 4,783 4,717 4,700 4,489 4,450 4,356 4,178 4,171 4,171

U16 RUGBY RANKINGS 25 APRIL 2017 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TEAM GREY COLLEGE PAUL ROOS GYM GLENWOOD ST JOHNS COLLEGE HELPMEKAAR STELLENBERG DURBANVILLE MENLOPARK OAKDALE OOS MOOT

PLAYED 6 5 3 8 6 6 7 8 5 8

AVG PTS 7,267 7,080 6,967 6,763 6,567 5,383 5,371 5,350 5,288 5,150

U15 RUGBY RANKINGS 7 APRIL 2017 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TEAM GLENWOOD OUTENIQUA PAARL GIM MONUMENT PAUL ROOS GYM PAARL BOYS HIGH BEN VORSTER ST CHARLES COLLEGE TRANSVALIA MENLOPARK

PLAYED 3 4 3 5 3 3 3 7 6 7

AVG PTS 7,300 6,625 6,100 5,240 5,233 4,833 4,700 4,614 4,600 4,557

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