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HAVE YOUR SAY: Would you say YES to dancing in the rain?
Some say life’s best moments happen when you forget the rules — like splashing through puddles and laughing under a grey sky.
Community
Thabazimbi on Alert: Measles Cases Rising Fast
Thabazimbi – Local doctors and pharmacies have confirmed to Platinum Bushvelder that Thabazimbi is currently experiencing a measles outbreak, with many residents already infected. Community members are urged to take immediate precautions and seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
Community
Waterberg TVET College Honours the Class of 2024
Thabazimbi/ Lebowakgomo/ Mahwelereng – Waterberg TVET College proudly celebrated its 2024 Graduation Ceremony on 9 October 2025, hosted at the College’s IT and Computer Science Centre.
Community
Wings of Hope
Northam/ Hartbeespoort – A heart-warming story of courage and compassion unfolded on Friday 8 August 2025, when a barn owl with a fractured wing was rescued in an extraordinary cross-province operation — complete with an airplane and a community united by care.
Schools & sport
HFM kondig sy 2026-hoofleiers aan!
Thabazimbi – Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer is trots om hul 2026-hoofleierspan aan te wys! Hierdie jong leiers gaan nie net die vaandel van HFM hoog hou nie, maar ook met trots, waardigheid en toewyding dien.
Headlines
THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN!
Thabazimbi – Get ready to laugh, gasp, cheer and clap until your hands hurt, because McLaren Circus, South Africa’s very own big top spectacular, is rolling into town for two days only!
Schools & sport
Rhinos Charge into the Semis!
Setaria – The Northam Platinum Rhinos Rugby Club proved unstoppable once again! Facing Harlequins in the Pick n Pay Golden Cup quarter-finals this past weekend, they stormed to victory with a commanding 62–21 win.
Community
Wanneer een deur sluit, open ’n ander
Thabazimbi – Die laaste saalopening vir die 2025-matrieks en die eerste amptelike dag as leiers in hul nuwe rolle — dit was die tema van ʼn gedenkwaardige Maandag (13 Oktober 2025) by Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer.
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In Liefdevolle Herninnering
Ons onthou met liefde wyle Tillie La Grange (76), oorlede op 9 Oktober 2025. Haar roudiens vind op Vrydag 17 Oktober 2025 plaas om 11:00 by die ouetehuis te Thabazimbi.
Crime & safety
Did you know?
Did you know that golf has literally gone out of this world? In 1971, astronaut Alan Shepard took a modified six-iron to the Moon during NASA’s Apollo 14 mission and hit two golf balls on the lunar surface.
Community
Would you say YES to dancing in the rain?
Some say life’s best moments happen when you forget the rules — like splashing through puddles and laughing under a grey sky.
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