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Help track down two rhino poachers…
SA - A manhunt has been launched for two suspects who shot and killed two rhinos on a game farm near Swelane Village outside Phalaborwa.
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Runaway fire in Rooikuilspruit
Thabazimbi – A runaway fire swept through Rooikuilspruit in Thabazimbi on Thursday 20 August. According to eyewitnesses, a few youngsters made a fire in the veld to cook a chicken, but things soon escalated when the fire spread through the dry veld.
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Man mauled by lions
Hoedspruit – The Hoedspruit Police in the Mopani District are investigating the death of 69-year old lion owner Arthur Mathewson who was allegedly killed by two of his lions at the Lion Tree Game Lodge on Wednesday 26 August.
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Die Smith-familie sê dankie
Thabazimbi – Die vyf-jarige Rachael Smith van Thabazimbi het op Donderdag 13 Augustus sonder waarskuwing in ‘n semi-koma verval.
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United against farm murders
Thabazimbi – The Thabazimbi community took a stand against farm murders when the man suspected of killing Christine Robinson appeared before the Thabazimbi Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 13 August. The matter was postponed until to 29 October.
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Planned blasting works on Bakwena N4 route
Brits – Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd, (Bakwena’s), current upgrades include the addition of a 32km of a second carriageway on the N4 between the M17 and R512 (Brits interchange), with an expected completion date of June 2021.
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Illegal firearm owners get a second chance with the extended firearm amnesty period
SA – A new six months firearm amnesty, commencing on 1 August until 31 January 2021, has been approved by parliament.
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The Van Loggerenberg family needs your help
Thabazimbi – Monty and Ria van Loggerenberg reside in Thabazimbi with their two daughters, Chanelle and Roxanne, who were both diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Chanelle is 34 years old and Roxanne is 29 – but they entirely rely on their family.
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Cherry picker improves TLM’s service delivery
Thabazimbi – Thabazimbi Local Municipality (TLM) is now better equipped to address service delivery concerns more efficiently after receiving a cherry picker from Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Dwaalboom.
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Farm attacker arrested six years after the murder
Thabazimbi – On Friday 31 July 2020, the sixth anniversary of the brutal murder of Christine Robinson, her suspected killer was finally arrested.
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Rhino poaching down 50% in first half of 2020
South Africa – Rhino poaching has decreased by almost 53% in the first six months of 2020, with 166 animals being killed for their horns across the country since the beginning of the year. During the first six months of 2019, 316 rhino had been poached in South Africa.
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Kidnapped baby rescued, suspect in court
Brits – A 53-year old woman accused of kidnapping a six-week-old baby appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 5 August
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