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Medhof Apteek vaksineer 2,000ste pasiënt
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Medhof Apteek vaksineer 2,000ste pasiënt

Thabazimbi – Medhof Apteek het op 14 Oktober ‘n indrukwekkende mylpaal bereik – hul 2,000ste pasiënt is ingeënt teen Covid-19. Die pasiënt, of eintlik paartjie, is Charl Deysel en Cornel Deysel.

Hennie 
still missing!
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Hennie  still missing!

Northam – Hennie Venter was last seen in Northam on Saturday, 11 September. He was wearing black tracksuit pants and a red t-shirt. He took his dog and left his home on foot without telling anyone where he was going.

Be extremely careful 
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Be extremely careful 

Thabazimbi – Thabazimbi Fire and Rescue (TFR) responded to a fire in Thabazimbi extension 37 on Wednesday 13 October.

NEASA’s SUBMISSION TO THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE COMMISSION
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NEASA’s SUBMISSION TO THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE COMMISSION

SA – On 10 September 2021, the National Minimum Wage Commission (‘the Commission’) published an invitation for written representations by the public, regarding the review of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2022, and possible adjustments thereto.

Shaking 
things up
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Shaking  things up

Thabazimbi – Thabazimbi experienced a light earthquake at around a quarter to one on Sunday morning, 10 October.

A muddy mess! 
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A muddy mess! 

Northam – The area around the corner of Middlewit Street and First Road in Northam is a muddy mess and has been for a while.

Two days of sewer diving
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Two days of sewer diving

Northam – The blocked sewage system has become a headache for the Northam community.

New loveLife Trust promoting healthy living
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New loveLife Trust promoting healthy living

Thabazimbi – As part of New loveLife Trust’s community outreach to promote healthy, HIV-free living among South African teens, the team handed out condoms in Thabazimbi, Ipelegeng, Regorogile, Rooiberg and Northam on Wednesday 6 October. 

TAR really needs your help
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TAR really needs your help

Thabazimbi – There is a special plea to the community of Thabazimbi to support Thabazimbi Animal Rescue (TAR), your local animal shelter. 

Are you afraid of needles?
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Are you afraid of needles?

Getting an injection or, drawing or donating blood are standard medical procedures. However, for people with a fear of needles, just thinking about it makes them anxious. Some even have panic attacks when they are around needles.