Senwes Scenario December 2016 / January 2017

••• •• A RE A F O CUS •• Flamingos are a characteristic of the area RUGBY The hope of the region is on the Griffons. The fact that rugby is huge in this city can be attributed to Doc Danie Craven, who expanded rugby to the smaller regions in 1968. They are known as the Purple team and were known as the Purple People Eaters some years ago. SPORT LEGENDS Comrades King - Louis Massyn Louis Massyn has won the most Comrades medals in successive races (44) and will equal the Comrades record (45) in 2017. In addition he has run the most Two Oceans Marathons (41) as well. He is also the only person ever who has completed more than 40 Comrades and 40 Two Oceans marathons. Rugby giants - Seabelo Senatla Seabelo Mohanoe Senatla is the recently crowned 2016 world sevens rugby player of the year. He may be a Stormer, but he is a product of Riebeeckstad High School. Other rugby stars from the city are Wynand Olivier, Hannes Strydom and CJ van der Linde. More sports stars from Welkom  Golden year! Welkom’s last big year was in 1997, when it celebrated half a century. The 75-year celebrations will be held in 2022.  are cricket players Brian McMillan and Dean Elgar as well as soccer stars Lerato Manzini and Paseka Sekese, to name just a few. Interesting landmarks THE TELKOM TOWER The well-known Telkom Tower is 107 metres high and was built in 1965, which makes it 51 years old. CLOCK TOWER The clock tower at the Civic Centre is another well-known landmark and has 200 steps to the top. MAIZE CITY Due to the high water table, maize production is at the forefront. Welkom forms part of the maize triangle. A living marathon legend! Louis Massyn has completed 40 Comrades and 40 Two Oceans marathons. An unequalled record.   HINTERLAND BRANCH IN THE CITY Branch Manager JD du Plessis tells us that the Welkom Hinterland branch with its 25 staff members opened in August 2009 and developed from the Odendaalsrus branch. The branch also accommodates a Nedbank which renders banking services to clients. > CONTINUES ON PAGE 10   The Welkom Hinterland branch where JD du Plessis is the branch manager.  The world famous Phakisa race-track.  The well-known clock tower in Welkom, where you have to ascend 200 steps to the top. SENWES Scenario • DEC 2016/JAN 2017 9

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