Midrand Reporter

Beyond Limits Sporting Academy founder and coach Anthony McPherson and City of Johannesburg Region A sport and recreation sports developer Sam Mothapo. Photo: Comfort Makhanya Beyond Limits Sporting Academy is set to host the second edition of its community boxing tournament on April 25 at the Rabie Ridge Community Hall.

Vodacom World is ending April – the month of Easter – with a splash. Its innovative Augmented Reality Easter Egg Hunt gives customers the chance to win their share of R250,000 in prizes. The event runs from Wednesday, the 22nd of April to Saturday, the 25th of April 2026 – starting at 9am and running till 5pm each day. Click here to learn more about Vodacom World. During this time, participants can hunt for Easter Eggs in augmented reality and potentially win a big prize.

Democratic Alliance (DA) youth representative in the Midrand constituency Eddie Kgeletsane stands near running sewage in Pholane Park. Photo: Comfort Makhanya Residents of Ward 77, particularly Pholane Park and Ivory Park, are living in unbearable conditions, as ongoing sewer blockages continue to flood streets, homes, and public spaces with sewage, raising serious health and sanitation concerns.

Hamza Minty, 17-year-old junior outdoor Grand Prix winner. Photo: Zanele Mfaba The Toyota Easter Festival returned to the Bob Charter Arena at Kyalami Park Club for its fifth year, bringing together riders of all ages to compete across disciplines including dressage, equitation, showing, and showjumping. The festival concluded with the Toyota SA Outdoor Grand Prix, which saw a notable increase in entries – a sign of growing enthusiasm for equestrian sport.

Rabie Ridge police have arrested an alleged drunk driver after a fatal crash in Klipfontein View, which left one woman dead and another injured. Photo: Comfort Makhanya A devastating crash in Klipfontein View has left one woman dead and another injured. Police in Rabie Ridge have confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old male suspect following the fatal crash that claimed the life of a 34-year-old woman and left a 19-year-old woman injured.

Vorna Valley Senior Citizens Club members Mano Naicker, Nereen James, Michael Vadivelu, school governing body chairperson Lerato Landela, and Chris Bowa hold the novelty cheque at the contributory event. Photo: Zanele Mfaba A senior citizens club from Vorna Valley in Midrand has warmed hearts after donating R3,500 to Halfway House Primary School, the very school whose hall they use for their weekly gatherings.

Connect to Feed members and volunteers at the kids carnival. Photo: Zanele Mfaba A local foundation brought joy and laughter to dozens of orphaned children when it hosted a kids’ carnival at Dreamhill International School during the Easter holidays. Connect to Feed Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in Midrand, welcomed around 77 children from local homes, including the Bramley Children’s Home, Bana ba Kgotso Bible School and Creche.

Gcobolwethu Dlova, Grade 12 learner at Reddam House Helderfontein, has been nominated for a Naledi Award. Photo: Supplied Reddam House Helderfontein Grade 12 learner Gcobolwethu Dlova has been nominated for a Naledi Theatre Award, one of South Africa’s most respected theatre honours, for her performance in the school’s 2025 production of Radio City.

Vorna Valley Senior Citizens Club members and school governing body members take a picture after the contributory gathering. Photo: Zanele Mfaba A senior citizens club from Vorna Valley in Midrand has warmed hearts after donating R3,500 to Halfway House Primary School, the very school whose hall they use for their weekly gatherings. The club, made up entirely of pensioners, meets weekly at the school and also organises trips and meals for its members.

In preparation for the Wings for Life race, Midrand Striders continue to create awareness and build up excitement for the global race. Photo: Zanele Mfaba Leading up to the global charity run, the Midrand Striders dedicated their weekly Tuesday training sessions to host an activation for the Wings for Life race. The purpose of the activation was to educate and raise awareness about Wings for Life, while encouraging more participants to join the official global race.