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Robin Hoods take the gold!
Thabazimbi – Thabazimbi is now home to two indoor archery world champions!
Friday, 25 September 2026Your free community newspaper ↗
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WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES
Dwaalboom – The walls were all that were left standing after lightning struck the home of local businessman Marius de Beer’s on Monday 13 February shortly after the house was on fire.
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DECOMPOSED BODY FOUND IN HOUSE
Thabazimbi – The badly decomposed body of a security guard was found in a bank-repossessed house on Thursday 9 February 2023.
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Great service at Thabazimbi Post Office
THE WAY IT SHOULD BE Thabazimbi – I recently had a discussion with my brother who lives in another town.
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ALLEGED CHILD ABUSER’S CASE POSTPONED
Thabazimbi – The case of a man who stands accused of two separate charges of sexual assault was postponed by the Thabazimbi Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 14 February 2023.
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Save a Life Donate Blood
Thabazimbi – By donating blood, you are giving the gift of life! Every unit of blood can save a minimum of three lives as blood is separated into red blood cells, plasma and platelets.
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BAIL GRANTED FOR ALLEGED CHILD ABUSERS
Thabazimbi – The three suspects who were accused of sexual assault, child neglect, and assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm were granted bail by the Thabazimbi Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 8 February 2023.
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Ready to rumble?
Setaria – The Northam Rhinos Rugby Club will be hosting the second annual Bushveld 10s Sports Festival on Friday 3 March 2023 and Saturday 4 March 2023.
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Local Robin Hoods take on the UK
Thabazimbi – Dr Gary Bauer and Hendrik Johannes (HJ) Swanepoel (Thabazimbi Archery Club) joined a team of Protea Archers and Federation members to compete in the 2023 World Indoor Archery Championship which is set to take place from Monday 13 to Friday 17 February 2023 in Kent in the United Kingdom (UK).
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Hot as hell
Thabazimbi – With temperatures expected to reach a high of 36°C on Saturday 28 January and 37°C on Sunday 29 January, Platinum Bushvelder caught up with those in the know to share a word of caution with our communities.
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Collision causes a chain reaction
Thabazimbi – Two trucks, a road safety vehicle, and a Honda collided on the R510, near the Krokidilriver bridge on Wednesday 18 January 2023.
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Sarah’s caring calling
Thabazimbi – Sarah Mawe has been caring for the old and frail since 1996. In an interview with Platinum Bushvelder, Sarah said that she recognised the need of the elderly who lived alone and had no one to take care of them, feed them, and help them with their medication.
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