Sometime during 2005, a group of friends decided around a braai fire that a jukskei club was needed in Kranspoort. The proposal found favor and in no time they established two courses at the old Pub and Grill. Marie Kruger, one of the founder members, still lives in Kranspoort. Over time the club expanded and it was decided to move it closer and expand the terrain. 

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In 2011, with a great amount of sweat and sometimes blood, three new courses were built at the picnic area. Over the past two years, members held pancake sales, and open days and received donations in order to build a beautifully equipped clubhouse with ablutions, floodlights, a braai area, and a fourth course. Despite its small beginnings the locals can really claim to own one of the best jukskei courses in South Africa. Initially, the club consisted of only social players who had to compete against league players at Middelburg. Club members annually in April took part in the senior citizen's tournament at Kroonstad. Over time they also started testing their skills in winter programs at Tshipise or Die Eiland. Members have already won scores of medals and trophies. The club has almost 40 active members and they decided, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, to register as a fully-fledged club with the Mpumalanga Jukskei Federation as well as  Jukskei SA. They have an impressive badge, colors, and clothing. After the first round of league matches held in October the Kranspoort “oldies” are in the lead on the log table. You are doing us proud!

Most mornings just before 8:00 the Raasblaar Hall undergoes a metamorphosis. Cars pull up in front of the hall and ladies in colorful garb take their place in the hall, complete with their exercise mats and broad smiles. The music starts and the fun begins. Today is Pilates Day and they focus on core, stomach, and leg exercises. They go through their strenuous exercise routine on Tuesdays and Thursdays, under the watchful eye of Ansie van Rensburg.

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There are also yoga classes where the participants focus on other sets of muscles that are often neglected. The participants also benefit through improved circulation and breathing. There is also the opportunity for people to do callanetics. It is a system of exercise involving frequent repetition of small muscular movements and squeezes, designed to improve muscle tone. 

The angling club is the brainchild of the late Gerhard Potgieter. He and Hannes placed small crocodiles in the town’s dam. They had to clear an area for the crocs to “sunbathe”. At first, no angling was allowed, but later Hannes was requested to develop an area of 200 meters to accommodate anglers. Kibboets built the braai. Auctions were held to help fund the development. Some of the money was also used to build a toilet nearby. Further developments were funded by membership fees. 

The dam holds several fish species such as carp, bass, and barbel. At times hippos visit the dam. There are several bird species and also turtles to observe. This indeed is a little piece of heaven.