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Platinum Bushvelder koerant | Thabazimbi – Ná ses dae van wind, reën, mis en onsekerheid is die geliefde African Grey-papegaai, Appelkoos, op wonderbaarlike wyse met haar familie herenig.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Following reports that a young boy was hospitalised after allegedly consuming a snack purchased from a spaza shop in Regorogile, Extension 6, tensions in parts of the community escalated, leading to incidents of violence and looting.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A night of chaos and destruction unfolded in parts of Thabazimbi when several tuckshops owned by foreign nationals were looted during an overnight outbreak of public violence.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi, Northam – The arrival of a baby is always special, but for the Gilau family, and much of the Thabazimbi and Northam communities, little Dustin Quintin Gilau Jnr’s birth became a story of hope, prayer and incredible relief.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – When your cellphone signal suddenly disappears, your data stops working or calls keep dropping, criminals targeting telecommunications infrastructure may be to blame…
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Two people lost their lives and another was injured in a tragic motor vehicle accident on the R510 just outside Amandelbult on Wednesday afternoon, 25 February 2026.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – STOP means stop. It does not mean “souvenir,” “decoration,” or “something to steal for fun.”
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Makoppa – The Makoppa community is raising the alarm. Parents and residents say they have been voicing concerns for months about a bus transporting learners daily between Makoppa and Sentrum (we’re not going to mention to which school) – but feel they are not being heard.
Africa is splitting in two… Scientists have confirmed that Africa is gradually tearing apart along the East African Rift.
Honesty builds trust, strengthens relationships, and supports fairness – but real life isn’t always simple. White lies, privacy, and compassion can complicate the picture. Where do you draw the line between truth and tact?
A bigger paycheck can buy freedom, comfort, and choice – but can it buy joy, love, or peace of mind?
Platinum Bushvelder koerant | Thabazimbi – Die HFM-Ertsies van Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer het op 16 en 17 Januarie 2026 aan ’n vrolike en betekenisvolle inburgeringsprogram (ontgroening/ inlywing) by die skool deelgeneem.
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