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Three trucks collide, no serious injuries reported
Crime & safety

Three trucks collide, no serious injuries reported

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A serious collision involving three trucks at Pienaarsrivier Bridge on the R511 Thabazimbi Road on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, left vehicles extensively damaged, but fortunately no serious injuries were reported.

Two crashes, eight injured on Thabazimbi roads
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Two crashes, eight injured on Thabazimbi roads

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Eight people were injured in two separate crashes in and around Thabazimbi on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October 2026, with one vehicle catching fire and local farmers stepping in to help prevent the flames from spreading.

Has crime reset its alarm clock?
Crime & safety

Has crime reset its alarm clock?

6AM TO MIDDAY WAS DURBAN’S BUSIEST CRIME WINDOW IN AUGUST — A REMINDER FOR COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE TO STAY ALERT. Platinum Publishers | SA – The morning rush may get households moving, but it can also give criminals an opening. Figures rele

Four days, six crashes, three lives lost
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Four days, six crashes, three lives lost

A devastating series of road accidents leaves families grieving and emergency crews confronting collision after collision Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Three people lost their lives and numerous others sustained moderate to

Yet another delay in long-running child assault trial
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Yet another delay in long-running child assault trial

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The long-running child assault trial involving Ria Oberholzer, Petrus Oelofse and Jesica Hull has been postponed once again. The matter appeared in court on 27 August 2026 but was postponed to

Mall rape case postponed AGAIN
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Mall rape case postponed AGAIN

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The case against 54-year-old Lazurus Mabotsane, who is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at a local mall in Thabazimbi, has been postponed to 30 October 2026 for further investigation. Mabo

R5,000 bail granted in minor-touching case
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R5,000 bail granted in minor-touching case

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A man accused of inappropriately touching a minor appeared before the Thabazimbi Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 24 August 2026, and again on 28 August. He faces allegations that he touched a pr

Woman injured in R510 rollover
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Woman injured in R510 rollover

The Ford Ranger came to rest on its side next to the R510 near Limberg Mine. The driver was transported to hospital with moderate injuries. Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A woman sustained moderate head and neck injuries wh

Thabazimbi sexual assault case set down for trial
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Thabazimbi sexual assault case set down for trial

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The case against a Thabazimbi man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl was heard in court on 7 August 2026 and postponed to 13–16 October 2026 for trial. The accused remains out o

Municipality Calls for Calm After Spaza Shop Incident
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Municipality Calls for Calm After Spaza Shop Incident

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Following reports that a young boy was hospitalised after allegedly consuming a snack purchased from a spaza shop in Regorogile, Extension 6, tensions in parts of the community escalated, leading to incidents of violence and looting.

Looting spree leaves trail of destruction in Thabazimbi

 
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Looting spree leaves trail of destruction in Thabazimbi  

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A night of chaos and destruction unfolded in parts of Thabazimbi when several tuckshops owned by foreign nationals were looted during an overnight outbreak of public violence.

Did you know?
 
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Did you know?  

Africa is splitting in two… Scientists have confirmed that Africa is gradually tearing apart along the East African Rift.