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Out of the Cage, Into the Claws of the State?
Community

Out of the Cage, Into the Claws of the State?

SA – In a highly controversial development, minister Dr Dion George has moved to outlaw new captive lion breeding facilities in South Africa. This latest phase of the lion industry has once again stirred strong reactions, warnings, and sharp public debate.

Thaba’s heroes just got stronger! 
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Thaba’s heroes just got stronger! 

Thabazimbi – In a heartfelt moment that speaks volumes about service, sacrifice, and community, Thaba Fire & Rescue proudly welcomed a donated firefighting truck to their fleet on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 — a game-changing gesture from the Waterberg District Municipality.

HFM’s Thirds show true grit in final clash
Schools & sport

HFM’s Thirds show true grit in final clash

Thabazimbi – It was a bitterly cold start and an even tougher finish for Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer’s rugby teams at the Limpopo Rugby Finals on Saturday, 26 July 2025, held at Hoërskool Ben Viljoen in Groblersdal.

DAMASA dazzles!
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DAMASA dazzles!

Thabazimbi — DAMASA (Dance and Music Academy of South Africa) once again proved why they’re one of Limpopo’s rising dance powerhouses at the 2025 Limpopo Amateur Dance Festival, held on 25–26 July 2025 at Kokanje Aftreeoord in Nylstroom. Competing against 14 other top dance schools, DAMASA dazzled with exceptional talent, walking away with trophies, top scores, and numerous special awards.

Rhinos storm into the final!
Crime & safety

Rhinos storm into the final!

Setaria – The Northam Platinum Rhinos Rugby Club proved their might with an action-packed weekend of victories, bringing pride to their home turf and thrilling fans across the region.

Did you know?
 
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Did you know?  

The very first printed newspaper was published in 1605 in Strasbourg (then part of the Holy Roman Empire). Called ‘Relation aller Fürnemmen und gedenckwürdigen Historien’, it was the brainchild of Johann Carolus — a German publisher who turned handwritten newsletters into the first printed news source.

Christine’s story lives on
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Christine’s story lives on

Thabazimbi – In the documentary, Sergison tells how she texted flirtatiously with the suspect for months, gathering clues — while fighting her own health battles in the UK. “She wasn’t just a photograph in an evidence docket,” she said of her aunt. “She was real. She had family. She had friends. She had a life left to lead.”

Fire contained on Makoppa-Dwaalboom road
Crime & safety

Fire contained on Makoppa-Dwaalboom road

Makoppa – A potential disaster was narrowly averted on Wednesday morning, 23 July 2025, when a fire broke out along the Makoppa-Dwaalboom road just before 10:00.

Rhinos Gear Up for Action-Packed Rugby Weekend
Schools & sport

Rhinos Gear Up for Action-Packed Rugby Weekend

Setaria – The Northam Platinum Rhinos Rugby Club had a powerhouse weekend on the field, racking up two dominant wins in the Northern Region League and gearing up for an exciting semifinal this Friday.

Blou Bul-drome neem vlerk!
Schools & sport

Blou Bul-drome neem vlerk!

Thabazimbi – Millane Stassen, ‘n leerder van Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer (HFM), het onlangs haar drome in aksie sien ontvou toe sy gekeur is deur die Blou Bulle Vrouerugbyvereniging om Gauteng tydens die Nasionale Toernooi te verteenwoordig.