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The Citizen
21-06-2025
- The Citizen
Stanford Lake Gr 9 learners tackle 7-day hiking and kayaking challenge
Quick read Gr 9s from Stanford Lake College completed a 105km expedition called In the Footsteps of Legends. The 7-day journey included hiking, paddling, camping and moments of personal reflection. The expedition started in Sekororo with a 10km hike and 840m climb to Christmas Plateau. Learners camped in villages, bathed in mountain streams and saw part of the 1838 Louis Trichardt road. Learners shared skits linking their experience to school values and did guard duty at night. Full story below. Full story POLOKWANE – Gr 9 learners from Stanford Lake College recently spent seven days travelling 105km hiking and paddling in an expedition called, In the Footsteps of Legends. The expedition started in the village Sekororo with a distance of 10km and an 840m climb. That evening, they camped at Christmas Plateau. The rest of the week followed with different distances, uphills and downhills. The group had the opportunity to experience a refreshing mountain stream bath. On the third day, the group set up camp in Mankele Village next to the Olifants River. Some other memorable moments include a sightseeing of a section of the road that Louis Trichardt built in 1838. On the last two days, the learners had to do guard duty, where they had to manage the beats and the duty roster. At the last camp, the hikers took part in Solo, where they had the chance to reflect on all the privileges they have, as well as their gratitude. The groups had to perform two-minute skits with the exhibition as the topic, and they had to cover at least two school values. On the fourth day, the expeditioners exchanged their backpacks for rafts and river gear and paddled 10km to Loerie Camp. The next three days, the learners paddled almost 60km. On the last day, the learners had to paddle to Thsabaleshoba village facing rapids such as Rent-o-kill, Double Trouble, and Rollercoaster. Deegan Davis, one of the participants, says the expedition was phenomenal in every way. 'From the amazing views to the nights when we could see the city lights, everything was spectacular. My favourite moment was one morning when I woke up and the sun was peeking through the mountains to create the ultimate best view.' Juliet Leher also participated. 'Kayaking was not easy, but it was worth it, and while you would fall in the water every once in a while, you would always come out stronger than you were before. Plus, hot chocolate always tastes best after a long hike.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Local star Clement Maosa releases uplifting ‘Lekompo Anthem'
Quick read 'Skeem Saam' actor Clement Maosa has released a vibrant new single titled Lekompo Anthem with up-and-coming artist Bayor97. Rooted in the joy and unity of Lekompo culture, the track blends nostalgic influences from the Dalom Kids with fresh energy. Maosa hopes the feel-good anthem will unite families and find success on radio and TV. Bayor97 sees the collaboration as a stepping stone toward more partnerships and greater exposure. Full story POLOKWANE – Clement Maosa, best known for his role as Kwaito in the Sepedi soapie 'Skeem Saam', has released his new single, 'Lekompo Anthem' alongside rising artist Bayor97. Rooted in the joyous spirit of Lekompo culture – where communities stay united and dance their troubles away – the track pays homage to a classic tune by the Dalom Kids while adding fresh energy for today's audiences. Maosa sees Lekompo's rapid rise as the perfect moment to share a hit that bridges generations. 'My dream is to keep releasing music that travels internationally, bringing families together with that nostalgic, feel-good vibe,' he said. He hopes the anthem will earn widespread radio and television play, becoming a staple at family gatherings. Music has always been at the heart of Maosa's life. From school choirs to Sunday school performances, he has embraced every opportunity to tell stories through song. 'An authentic artist pours their soul into their music,' he said. Behind the scenes, Maosa faces familiar industry hurdles: securing effective public relations, marketing to broader audiences, and overcoming low streaming revenues. He tackles these challenges by leveraging his social media presence and seeking creative alternatives to keep his music in the spotlight. For Bayor97, inspiration struck organically during a studio session. After reaching out to Maosa about a collaboration, he found the perfect moment to introduce a classic sample into the mix. 'I want to push this track to the limit, open new doors, and spark more collaborations.' With ambition and openness to wherever the journey leads, both artists are poised to take Lekompo culture, and their careers, to new heights. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Kgothatso Montjane inspires with Roland Garros doubles win
Quick read Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji won the 2024 French Open women's wheelchair doubles title. They came from a set down to defeat China's Xiaohui Li and Ziying Wang, winning 10–7 in the final. This marks the pair's fourth Grand Slam title together, having also won the French Open (2023), US Open, and Wimbledon. Speaking to Polokwane Observer, she expressed gratitude for her career and the opportunity to inspire others. Her message to others: 'Your situation doesn't define you. Change is where growth begins.' Read the full story below Full story POLOKWANE – Polokwane-born wheelchair tennis player Kgothatso Montjane alongside her Japanese partner Yui Kamiji, claimed their fourth Grand Slam title last Friday by reclaiming the French Open women's doubles crown at Roland Garros. The duo fought back from a set down to defeat the Chinese pair Xiaohui Li and Ziying Wang, eventually securing a 10–7 victory in a thrilling final. Montjane, who only started playing tennis at the age of 19, has continued to make history. Together with Kamiji, she also lifted the Roland Garros title in 2023, and the pair went on to win both the US Open and Wimbledon titles in the same year. Montjane became the first South African woman to win a Wimbledon title. Speaking to Polokwane Observer, Montjane expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to compete at the highest level. 'Being the first African wheelchair player to play in four Grand Slams is such an honour. It's tough to remain in the top rankings, and it takes a lot of work to consistently qualify for these tournaments. I'm incredibly proud and grateful. Well done to all the other players who competed as well.' She hopes her journey inspires others. 'Your situation doesn't define you. Life is hard, but if you truly want something better, you must embrace change. You start somewhere – and change is where growth begins. There's always a chance to change.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
14-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Noorderland learner wins big at Asia-Pacific Youth Summit
Quick read Chuene Phaleng (17), a Noorderland High learner was selected for the Asia-Pacific Youth Summit. Chuene couldn't attend in person due to passport issues and joined virtually. He won second place for best speaker among 50 international participants. His team won Best Youth Summit Idea, now under policy review. Chuene is now a UN-accredited climate ambassador, teaching local learners about climate action. Read full story below Full story POLOKWANE – Chuene Henry Phaleng is a Gr 11 learner at Noorderland High School who was selected to be part of the Asia Pacific Youth Summit, which he was supposed to attend in Indonesia at the beginning of May. He was the only one selected from the country to attend; however, he was unable to go due to passport issues. 'I joined virtually, and it was a three-day summit. I gave a speech about the summit, and I obtained second position for best speaker,' he told Review. He is passionate about children's rights and an activist in his own right. He found out about the summit through research. He regularly does research and looks for competitions he can take part in. He applied to be part of the summit, was shortlisted, and went through interviews. He was one of 50 learners from around the world to be selected for the summit. He said the interview process was difficult and focused on the impact he made in his own community, 'and they wanted to know what plans I had to fight climate change'. Phaleng added that although he was heartbroken about not being able to physically attend, he had to look beyond the disappointment and focus on his participation in the summit, especially since he was the only one in the country to take part. 'It still had the same impact, and our team won the Best Asia Youth Summit Idea, which is being evaluated and taken to policymakers to turn into a policy,' he added. He is now a UN-accredited climate change ambassador and goes to schools around his community to teach learners about climate change, how to come up with solutions, and to plant trees. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
eNCA
24-05-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
GBVF awareness march in Thohoyandou
POLOKWANE - Deputy Police Minister, Polly Boshielo, led a march against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. Thousands of people joined the march and later attended a community engagement with Boshielo and other government officials. WATCH | Crime stats | GBV cases rise Thohoyandou is one of the areas plagued by high levels of GBV and femicide in the country.
