Rotary Club of Bloemfontein-Raadzaal

30/07/2026

📣Calling Tomorrow’s Leaders!📣

The Rotary Club of Bloemfontein-Raadzaal is proud to present the 2026 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), taking place from 23–26 September 2026 at the beautiful Amanzi Private Game Reserve, just 70 km north of Bloemfontein.

RYLA is an inspiring four-day leadership camp designed to equip young people with the confidence, skills and vision to become tomorrow’s leaders. Through engaging workshops, practical activities and unforgettable experiences, delegates will discover their own leadership potential while building lifelong friendships.

The programme focuses on:
• Discovering your personal leadership style
• Developing communication and public speaking skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Creative problem-solving and peacebuilding
• Ethical leadership and responsible decision-making
• Social justice and community advocacy
• Identifying community needs and making a positive difference
• Appreciating diversity, equity and inclusion

The camp also reflects Rotary’s commitment to investing in young people by:
• Encouraging leadership among youth
• Providing practical leadership training
• Recognising young people who are making a meaningful contribution to their communities
• Inspiring a lifelong commitment to service

💸 The cost is R2,500 per delegate, which includes accommodation, all meals, activities and entertainment.

Who can apply?
• Learners currently in Grade 10 or Grade 11
• 15–17 years of age
• Able to communicate in two or more languages
Only 50 places are available, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

ℹ️ For more information or to register, contact:

Steve Shone
082 550 4555
[email protected]

27/06/2026

3 members of our club spent their Friday night channeling their inner child for the Global Domino Challenge.

President Sarah, Rotarian Michael and President Elect Ashleigh spent 4 hours creating a design using 500 dominoes, and enjoyed plenty of fellowship in the process.

20/06/2026

20/06/2026

President Michanda from the Rotary Club of Aliwal North presenting President Ashleigh with her chain of office and President’s pin.

20/06/2026

Newly inducted member Wynand receiving his Rotary pin from President Ashleigh after being inducted by PDG Jacques.

20/06/2026

On 19 June 2026, our club had the privilege of inducting a new member on the same night as our incoming President for the 2026/27 term.

Our newest Rotarian, Wynand Harmse was inducted by PDG Jacques Venter after which President Ashleigh Venter was inducted by outgoing President Michanda Manthé from her old Rotary Club in Aliwal North.

It was an evening of fellowship enjoyed by friends from various clubs across our district.