The Gazette

Johnny Kôtze Born in Carletonville and How His Career Unfolded into a Success

When sports fans discuss South African rugby powerhouses, the conversation often circles back to coastal academies or big-city schools. But the foundation of elite utility back John-Ben "Johnny" Kôtze traces back to a very different kind of environment: Carletonville, a hard-working mining town in Gauteng’s West Rand. Image(Facebook) : Johnny Kôtze Born there on January 24, 1993, Kôtze carries the unyielding work ethic and relentless physicality synonymous with his hometown.

Charlene Bekker

Jul 243 min read

Matlosana Rugby Academy Secures Prestigious Invitation to Springs Technical High School Festival

The executive committee of the Matlosana Rugby Academy has officially announced that the institution has accepted a formal invitation to participate in the upcoming Rugby and Netball Festival. The high-profile youth sports tournament is hosted annually by Springs Technical High School. Image: Matlosana Rugby Academy The academy will deploy a high-performance contingent to Gauteng later this year, with the festival scheduled to run from 23 to 25 September 2026. Dual-Age Catego

Yolandi Botes

Jul 71 min read

Callies Kook op die Rugbyveld: Oortuigende Oorwinnings teen Die Ankerskool

Die gees van "Ek kan as ek wil" was duidelik sigbaar op die rugbyvelde van Hoërskool Carletonville (Callies) tydens hul kragmeting teen Die Ankerskool. Die Callies-manne het met mening uitgedraf en in die meeste kragmetings as die dominante span uit die stryd getree. Foto:Hoërskool Carletonville 1ste Span Wys Hul Staal Die hoogtepunt van die dag was ongetwyfeld die vertoning van die Callies 1ste span. Met kliniese afronding en ’n rotsvaste verdediging het hulle Die Ankerskool

Yolandi Botes

Mar 251 min read