What’s on in Zululand this weekend

GRAB your diary and make note of these events happening in and around Empangeni and Richards Bay this weekend.

Saturday : Entertainment feast at the Zululand Yacht Club with live bands performing in support of farmers in drought areas. The event begins at noon until 7pm at 1 Commodore Close in Meerensee, with lots of children’s entertainment, crafts, gin, beer and coffee stands, as well as a braai area.

Saturday: Steel Bridge Market. A bumper day of activities is planned with lots of bonsai, books, paintings, clothing, art and craft and food on sale. For more information or to book a stall phone 083 4413666.

Friday, 13 Mar: Richards Bay Baptist Church fun run/walk fund-raiser from 7am to 10am. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The route is a 2,5km lap in close proximity to the church at 5 Rooibosrand, Arboretum and will not cross any main roads. For registration information email sian@rbbc.org.za or phone 063 3286245.

Saturday, 14 Mar: Playwright and actor Wellington Makwakwa will, for the last time, narrate his childhood story ‘Gogo’s Boy – The Last Bow’ at the Bon Hotel in Empangeni. This also serves as a fund-raiser for his annual project which supports an orphanage and pensioners. Tickets are available at R100 and to book your seat, contact Honey D Inc on 078 2804727 or 081 0197976.

Friday, 27 Mar: Don’t miss out on the upcoming ‘Cowboys and Crooks’ sokkie dance fund-raiser in aid of Richards Bay Family Care (6.30pm). Buckle up your boots, bring your own cooler and snacks and get ready to have a jol at the Richards Bay Primary School. Tickets cost R100 per person, or book a table of 10 for R1 000. Local entertainment stars Daniel Hoffmann and Michelle Jooste will provide the evening’s music. To RSVP, contact Terrynne on 072 7403710 by 25 March.

Saturday, 28 Mar: Ekasi carwash and market day at eSikhawini Pools from noon.

Beauty queens will battle it out for the Miss Mzingazi 2020 tittle at Mzingazi Hall.
For more information contact Sthulile on 079 9432930