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Do you wear sunscreen regularly?
Community

Do you wear sunscreen regularly?

The deterioration of the ozone layer has increased our risk of sun damage from harmful ultraviolet rays. Sunscreen blocks these rays, greatly reducing the likelihood of sunburn.

Have you ever shouted at someone in public?
Community

Have you ever shouted at someone in public?

If you’ve ever been yelled at, you know that a loud voice does not make the message any clearer… but sometimes your emotions get the better of you.

Water safety tips
Community

Water safety tips

SA – Children love water and don’t always realise the dangers associated with it. Anyone can have a water-related accident — even children who know how to swim. Bathtubs, drains, buckets and even fishponds can be just as dangerous as a swimming pool.

Turn down the music! [Letter to the editor]
Community

Turn down the music! [Letter to the editor]

I am a proud resident and business owner in Thabazimbi. Since the lockdown regulations have been implemented, I have been following them diligently.

Pakkies met ‘n passie
Community

Pakkies met ‘n passie

Thabazimbi – Dis amper Kersfees! En jy kan help om ‘n bejaarde of ‘n kind se hart bly te maak dié feesseisoen.

Do you wear sunscreen regularly?
Community

Do you wear sunscreen regularly?

Sunscreen protects your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV radiation is part of the natural energy produced by the sun.

What’s the cheapest cigarette out there?
Community

What’s the cheapest cigarette out there?

SA – In a national study commissioned by the British American Tabaco South Africa (BATSA) published on 5 November, research was carried out into the cheapest purchase prices in the tobacco cigarette market. The study took place from 8 October to 3 November. 

Stywe lyne met ‘n doel!
Community

Stywe lyne met ‘n doel!

Thabazimbi – SAVF Thabazimbi bied op Saterdag 27 November ‘n hengelkompetisie by die Setaria Concentrator Dam aan. Pryse sal gegee word aan die grootste karp, grootste barber, grootste kurper – en die swaarste sak.