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Did you know?
Believe it or not, llamas are helping scientists develop super-powered medicine! These gentle creatures produce special tiny antibodies called nanobodies — smaller, stronger, and more stable than human ones.
Friday, 25 September 2026Your free community newspaper ↗
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you recycle anything in your home?
Recycling starts at home — from reusing glass jars to sorting paper and plastic. Every small effort counts. We’d love to know: do you recycle at home?
Community
Crocodile River Bridge upgrade complete
Thabazimbi – After months of dangerous detours and community frustration, the R510 Crocodile River Bridge has officially reopened — stronger and safer than before.
Crime & safety
Another delay in Van der Walt assault case
Thabazimbi – The long wait for justice continues for Leon and Monique van der Walt as the assault case against Andrew Wynand Hoffman has once again been postponed — this time to 28 August 2025.
Community
Wrap Someone in Kindness
Thabazimbi – With winter tightening its grip, the Thabazimbi Homeless Shelter has launched an urgent blanket drive to help those in need survive the cold months ahead.
Crime & safety
Court postpones trial – again – after accused reports sick
Thabazimbi – The long-running child assault trial involving Ria Oberholzer, Petrus Oelofse, and Jesica Hull has once again been postponed. This time, the delay was due to illness — one of the accused, Petrus Oelofse, was reportedly too unwell to attend proceedings.
Community
From Trash to Treasure Puppy Rescued
Thabazimbi – In an inspiring tale of compassion and second chances, a 10-week-old male puppy was saved from a tragic fate after a resident spotted a group of men attempting to throw him into a rubbish bin in Steenbok Street on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.
Headlines
Rhino Rescue Takes Flight!
Thabazimbi – A unique collaboration between Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer (HFM) and Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) has brought education and conservation together — giving one local family the opportunity of a lifetime.
Community
WINGS AT RISK Concern Grows Over Cape Vulture Deaths Near Powerlines
Thabazimbi – The recent discovery of twelve deceased Cape Vultures near a stretch of powerlines just outside Marakele National Park has reignited concerns among conservationists and community members.
Community
Bingo, Braai & Baie Dankie!
Thabazimbi – Die gesellige gees was aansteeklik toe ATKV Thabazimbi, in samewerking met SAVF Thabazimbi, op Vrydag 4 Julie 2025 hul geliefde jaarlikse Bingo en Braai-dag aangebied het.
Crime & safety
Boy (14) dies in tragic scrap yard accident
Dwaalboom – A community is in mourning following the devastating death of a 14-year-old boy, tragically killed while playing in a scrap yard on a farm along the Dwaalboom road.
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Community
“Dis nie die einde van die wêreld nie… maar komaan!” [skrywe aan die redakteur]
Thabazimbi – Ná ’n kragonderbreking wat meer as ’n dag geduur het, het ’n ontstelde inwoner van Thabazimbi haar hart oopgemaak oor die frustrasies waarmee inwoners daagliks worstel.
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