Community
HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think public services fail because government employees are incompetent and simply don’t care?
From endless queues to unanswered calls, many South Africans feel let down by public service delivery.
Friday, 25 September 2026Your free community newspaper ↗
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Schools & sport
TLM MAYOR’S MESSAGE TO THE Class of 2025
As you stand on the brink of a significant milestone in your educational journey, on behalf of the Thabazimbi Local Municipality Council and staff, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt wishes and encouragement to each one of you as you prepare to embark on your final exams starting on October 21, 2025
Crime & safety
Northam murder under investigation SILENT WITNESSES URGED TO SPEAK
Northam – Police have launched an urgent murder investigation following the discovery of the body of an unidentified man who was fatally stabbed in Malema Park during the early hours of Sunday, 12 October 2025.
Crime & safety
Tragic farm accident claims life of worker
Thabazimbi – A community mourns as a young boy faces trauma and a family deals with unimaginable grief.
Headlines
When the Earth Burns, Heroes Rise
Thabazimbi – With the land bone-dry and the wind unrelenting, flames once again swept through parts of the Bushveld — but thanks to the tireless efforts of firefighters and community volunteers, disaster was contained before it could consume everything in its path.
Schools & sport
RHINOS RUMBLE TO GOLD CUP QUARTER-FINALS!
Rustenburg – The Northam Platinum Rhinos Rugby Club delivered another powerhouse performance in the 2025 Gold Cup, defeating Welkom Rugby Club 31–19 on Saturday, 4 October 2025.
Schools & sport
Kleure, Kreatiwiteit en Koedoes!
Koedoeskop – Ná drie maande se harde werk, dans, liedjies en lag het Laerskool Koedoeskop se leerders op 1 en 2 Oktober 2025 hul langverwagte Kaleidoskoop van Kleure revue met trots aangebied.
Schools & sport
Timiné Visser blink uit op SA toer in Namibië
Thabazimbi – Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer se eie Timiné Visser (goalie) het onlangs ‘n uitsonderlike rol gespeel toe sy gekies is vir die SA o.16 Presidente-hokkiespan wat tans in Namibië op toer is.
Schools & sport
Bok-drome op ’n Internasionale Veld
Thabazimbi – In ‘n uiteenlopende en opwindende rugby-uitstappie, het twee leerders van Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer hul skool en dorp landwyd laat glans.
Community
Did you know?
Ever wondered why elevators have mirrors? It’s not just for checking your hair! In the 1950s, building managers received countless complaints about “slow elevators.
Community
POLL: Do you think public services fail because government employees are incompetent and simply don’t care?
From endless queues to unanswered calls, many South Africans feel let down by public service delivery. But what’s really to blame — lack of skills, weak leadership, or sheer indifference?
Community
HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you believe in miracles?
Some say miracles are extraordinary acts of divine intervention, while others view them as coincidences or unexplained events. Whether it’s a healing, survival against all odds, or a small blessing in your daily life – we’d love to know your thoughts.
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