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In herinnering

Die diens van die wyle Jacobus Zacharias ‘Kobus’ van der Riet het plaasgevind vanuit die NG Kerk te Koedoeskop op Vrydag 24 November 2023 om 11:00. Op 21 Julie 1961 is die lewensboek van Kobus geopen. Daarin is sy lief en leed ingeskryf. Op 17 November 2023 is die laaste hoofstuk voltooi. 

POLL: Do you say what comes to mind?

In the realm of conversation, there are those who speak freely, sharing their thoughts without regard for potential repercussions, and those who exercise caution, carefully filtering their words before speaking. With that said, do you say what you think without a blink? 

November focus: encouraging men’s mental health [Letter to the Editor]

We live in a space where men’s issues are overlooked by communities, but in order to create a better world with men who protect, it would firstly be necessary to validate their experiences and allow them to be vulnerable.

POLL: Would you climb Mount Everest?

Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, has an official height of 8,848.86 metres above sea level. If all your expenses were sponsored, would you take it on?

Have your say / Sê jou sê: Do you like fictional stories?

Fiction refers to any narrative work where the events and characters are imaginary, or at least not entirely based on fact. Fiction can broaden the imagination and serves as a form of escapism.

Northam’s battle with trash:  Locals are fed up and demand action

Under section 27 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008, “No person may (a) throw, drop, deposit, spill or in any other way discard any litter into or onto any public place, land, vacant erf, stream, watercourse, street or road, or on any place to which the general public has access, except in a container or place specifically provided for that purpose.

IN REMEMBRANCE

ACCOLADES FOR DAMASA’S DANCERS 

Thabazimbi – On Saturday 11 November 2023 Damasa Dance School congratulated their three talented dancers who received special awards at Laerskool Thabazimbi’s prize-giving ceremony.

Help Thabazimbi Homeless Shelter to spread Christmas cheer with a festive meal

Thabazimbi – This Christmas, Thabazimbi Homeless Shelter stands as a beacon of community spirit and compassion. Spearheaded by its founder and board member, Beverley Spira Kühn, the shelter will provide a festive Christmas meal on Monday, 25th December 2023.

Get ready for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections

SA - South Africa’s seventh democratic elections are scheduled to take place between May and August 2024, with the exact date to be announced by the President early in 2024. Don’t miss out – get ready to vote in the 2024 Elections.

Have your say / Sê jou sê: Is a tropical destination your idea of a perfect holiday?

The sea and sun, widely regarded as lots of fun. Tropical vacation spots are highly enticing, though perhaps not appealing to everyone. 

HAVE A HEART  [Letter to the Editor] 

When you hear someone has a pet, you immediately think of cats or dogs, right? Well, in some cases, people have pet fish. Many view pet fish as more of a decoration than a true companion, leading to misconceptions about owning fish as pets.