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A Morning of Beauty and Fashion By Lisa Rivett If you are attending a matric dance this year, or are just looking for an enjoyable way to spend a morning, this is the event for you. On April 16 St. Andrew’s Guest House and Restaurant is hosting a morning of fashion and entertainment. A light lunch will be served with refreshments. Singers will be entertaining guests as they enjoy the food and lovely atmosphere of St. Andrew's. The highlight of the morning will be a fashion show that exclusively showcases matric farewell dresses. All the dresses will be from local designers, and some gowns have been specially designed for this event. Hairdressers and beauty therapists will be on hand to offer advice on how to get ready for a special evening. They will also be showing guests how to do a complete make over from a daytime casual look, to a stunning sophisticated look for the evening. Jewelery will also be displayed, and many of the professionals will have tables set up to answer any beauty questions. It is bound to be a popular event so book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets are R50 per person and are available at the Yourcity office on the corner of Smit and Platan Avenue in Klerksdorp. A Move Towards Economic Growth By Lisa Rivett With the eventual closing of the DRD gold mine in Stilfontein, there has been much speculation about the future of the KOSH region economy. Klerksdorp Mayor, Jaycee Nxamakele, wants to assure residents that this area will not become a, “ghost town”. He says that the city has teamed up with the Commonwealth to examine the problem. Mayor Nxamakele believes the community of Klerksdorp must think beyond the mining industry. He stated that it is important to consider other options for economic growth. A local task force has been set up to draft a strategic plan for community economic regeneration. The idea behind this task force will be to explore opportunities found in other industries that will provide employment for area residents. The Mayor stated that it would be a “consultative process”, which will be considering long-term economic plans for the region. Strategists from Mansfield England will be teamed up with the local task force. The Mayor explained the importance of this relationship is due to the fact that Mansfield is proof of a successful economic regeneration program. Mansfield is a city that once held mining as its major industry. After developing a successful economic regeneration plan, the city now employs more people than when the mine was operating. The two groups will be working together on a business plan that will determine how to use existing assets from closed mines in the KOSH area. By using assets already in place, new projects will not have to start from scratch. This can result in job creation that initially costs less. Once an approved business plan has been set up, the local government will fund the new projects. The underlying theme of the economic regeneration task force will be to create new jobs, and build a “shining future” for our community. By Lisa Rivett The people of Stilfontein who were displaced after the earthquake on March 22 may be waiting for a long time before their housing situation is settled. Civil engineers continue to assess damages caused by the earthquake. Many residents must try and be patient while officials decide whether it will be the government or private insurance companies who will rebuild their homes. Various task teams have been established to address the problem. Housing task team leader, Mike Khaoue, stated that his team is busy drafting a proposal for housing subsidies. The proposal will investigate the possibility of building affordable housing for those who have been displaced. Mr. Khaoue explained that unfortunately they must wait for other groups before government will make a final decision on the proposal. The task force is waiting for reports from District Council and private insurance companies. The Council's report should clarify if the earthquake was a result of mining activity. After this report is finalized, the private insurance companies will file their reports. Unfortunately this may take quite some time and the housing task force cannot proceed with their proposal until these reports are issued. Displaced residents who still have questions can report to the Office for Economic Affairs and Corporate Information in Stilfontein. Sandy Botha, who works in the Economic Affairs office, says they are mostly handling people with insurance questions, but the office will do its best to help wherever they can. For other people wishing to help a disaster relief fund has been established with local banks. Contact Standard Bank for more information. By Lisa Rivett De Wet Wright’s one-man extravaganza, “Show Off” was presented at Tusk Rio Casino’s Barnyard Theatre on April 1st and April 2nd. “Show Off” brought some of the “world’s sexiest stars” face to face with the audience. De Wet Wright’s theatrical and musical talents really shone through during his performance. He was funny and created unique mannerisms for each star he portrayed. With a high energy level, fast costume changes, and witty jokes, “Show Off” kept the audience involved from beginning to end. People were singing along to Elton John, Cher, and Tom Jones. De Wet Wright’s portrayal of Ricky Martin had the ladies in the audience cheering. The second half of the performance brought even more fun with De Wet’s rendition of various South African stars. Overall “Show Off” was a delightful performance that had the entire audience singing and clapping until the very end. Those who missed “Show Off” really missed out. The next performance being presented at Tusk Rio Casino’s Barnyard Theatre is “The Piano Boys”. It opens on April 7th and is bound to be another fantastic event. To book tickets contact Tusk Rio Casino at (018) 469 9100.
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