What’s on in Boksburg — upcoming meetings, markets and fundraisers
Community groups, clubs and charities across Boksburg have a packed calendar through August and into spring, with regular mid‑month meetings, monthly markets and two charity golf days aimed at raising funds for local causes.
Below is a consolidated schedule of confirmed events and contacts published locally so residents can diarise the dates and make enquiries directly with organisers.
- Volkspelelaer (every Tuesday): meets at Trans‑50, Witfield Park, 19:00. Contact: Marita, 074 116 5497.
- Boksburg Camera Club (every third Wednesday): meets at Laerskool Baanbreker hall, 19:00. Contact: Denise, 064 681 9197.
- East Rand Seniors Club (every third Thursday): meets at Boksburg Central Methodist Church, 10:00.
All seniors welcome.
Contact: Lynn, 081 065 0395. - Baanbreker Voortrekkers (every Monday): meets at Laerskool Baanbreker, 16:00–17:00. Contact: Luzinda, 072 314 5482.
- Boksburg Hiking Club (first Wednesday of each month): meet-and‑braai at Atlas Bowling Club 17:30, meeting at 19:00; cash bar. Contact: Barbara, 073 140 8162 or hikingclubboksburg@gmail.com.
Markets, retirement village fair and MOTH
Community markets and monthly gatherings continue to be a feature of the local calendar. Organisers and stallholders can use the contacts below to book spaces.
| When | Event | Venue | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September (first Saturday) | Bokkie Park market & car boot sale | Southvale Rd, Parkdene, 09:00–14:00 | Janine, 072 713 3332 |
| 5 September | Market Day — Ridgeview Retirement Village | Ridgeview Retirement Village, 10:00–14:00 | Book a stall: jillybabe007@gmail.com |
| 5 September (first Saturday) | Memorable Order of Tin Hats (MOTH) Sphinx Shellhole | 150 Commissioner St, Boksburg, 09:30 | spinxshellhole1938@gmail.com |
Fundraisers and annual gatherings
Several charitable golf days and annual reunions are listed; these are already open for bookings or sponsorship in some cases.
- Boksburg SPCA golf day — 26 August at ERPM. Entry: R3 000 for a four‑ball; hole sponsorship from R2 000. Bookings via: secretary@boksburdgspca.co.za.
- East Rand Business Women charity golf day — 28 October at ERPM in aid of St Francis Care Centre. Four‑ball R2 500; hole sponsorship R1 500. Contact: Isabel, 072 261 4243 or isabelblignaut2@gmail.com.
- Inspan Volkspelelaer annual saamtrek — confirmed by 4 September, event on 12 September at Witfield Park Aftree Oord, 15:00–18:30. Free entry; R60 package (meal, dessert, cold drink). Confirm with Marita (074 116 5497) or Charmaine (076 382 8496).
Other regular civic and social meetings include Round Table Boksburg 17 (second Tuesday) at 32 Lancaster Rd, Parkrand; and Oosrand Sakevroue (East Rand businesswomen) which meets on the second Wednesday with a guest speaker — note a R250 per person fee that includes a meal. Contacts are listed below for booking and enquiries.
Organisers and residents are advised to contact the event organisers directly to confirm times and availability: email addresses and phone numbers were provided with the original listings and are included above for convenience.
As always with community calendars, dates may change so check with the contact person before travelling to an event.
Key contacts at a glance:
- Marita (Volkspelelaer/Inspan): 074 116 5497
- Denise (Camera Club): 064 681 9197
- Lynn (East Rand Seniors): 081 065 0395
- SPCA bookings: secretary@boksburdgspca.co.za
- Hiking Club: hikingclubboksburg@gmail.com / Barbara 073 140 8162
Residents who would like their club or fundraiser included in future roundups should approach the publications or community noticeboards that carry local listings. Keeping these calendars up to date helps Boksburg stay connected and supports the volunteers who run many of these activities.
