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Bok-drome op ’n Internasionale Veld
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Bok-drome op ’n Internasionale Veld

Thabazimbi – In ‘n uiteenlopende en opwindende rugby-uitstappie, het twee leerders van Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer hul skool en dorp landwyd laat glans.

Rhinos charge ahead in Golden Cup – Playing for Bevin
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Rhinos charge ahead in Golden Cup – Playing for Bevin

Setaria – Northam Platinum Rhinos Rugby Club kicked off their Pick n Pay Golden Cup journey with power, passion, and purpose on Saturday, 27 September 2025, when they faced the Welkom Rovers. The Rhinos stormed to a remarkable 101–11 victory, securing their spot in the second round.

Rhino Fighters Head to Nationals!
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Rhino Fighters Head to Nationals!

Koedoeskop – Dedication, discipline, and determination are paying off for the Rhino Ring Contact Fighting Art club.

Annie Junior steel harte in Thabazimbi
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Annie Junior steel harte in Thabazimbi

Thabazimbi – Laerskool Thabazimbi het verlede week gehore betower met hulle uiters besonderse aanbieding van die musiekblyspel Annie Junior.

Northam Rhinos Roar On!
 
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Northam Rhinos Roar On!  

Setaria – The Northam Platinum Rhinos Rugby Club have once again shown their strength, successfully defending the coveted CEO Cup.

Mini-hokkie bring groot glimlagte! 
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Mini-hokkie bring groot glimlagte! 

Thabazimbi – Laerskool Thabazimbi se sportvelde was op Saterdag, 6 September 2025, vol energie toe jong spelers die jaarlikse Mini-Hokkiedag bywoon.

Northam Rhinos roar to third straight CEO Cup Win
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Northam Rhinos roar to third straight CEO Cup Win

Setaria – The Northam Platinum Rhinos Rugby Club once again proved their grit when they went head-to-head with the Northam Wolves Rugby Club (Hartbeespoort) in the much-anticipated annual CEO Cup on Saturday, 6 September 2025.

Rhinos claim Limpopo North Crown
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Rhinos claim Limpopo North Crown

Setaria/ Bosveldpark – In an unexpected twist, there were no matches this past weekend as planned. Louis Trichardt informed organisers they could not play the finals, which means all three Northam Platinum Rhinos senior sides — 1st, 2nd and 3rd team — are officially Limpopo North Region league winners.

RHINOS CHARGE INTO FINALS! 
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RHINOS CHARGE INTO FINALS! 

Setaria – Saturday, 23 August 2025, will be remembered as a day of triumph at Bosveldpark, when the Northam Platinum Rhinos proved their strength across the board. Playing on home soil in the Limpopo North Region semi-finals, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd teams each powered their way into the finals.

Nuwe Leiers, Nuwe Drome

 
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Nuwe Leiers, Nuwe Drome  

Thabazimbi – Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer het onlangs hul nuutverkose Senior Leerlingraad vir die 2025/2026-termyn aangekondig. Hierdie groep belowende jong leiers staan gereed om met trots, dissipline en deernis hul skool en medeleerlinge te dien.

From Thabazimbi to Dubai – Jaden needs your support!
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From Thabazimbi to Dubai – Jaden needs your support!

Thabazimbi – At just 15 years old, Jaden Heyneke, a talented cricketer from Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer, has been selected to join the u/15 cricket squad touring Dubai this December for the prestigious Dubai T20 International Cricket Tournament.