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Northam Plaza’s gifts of joy
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Northam Plaza’s gifts of joy

Northam – Friday 6 August turned out to be a very special day for many women who visited Northam Plaza, thanks to an initiative of mall management. 

Do you play Lotto?
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Do you play Lotto?

One day when my ship comes in… We have all played the ‘what would you do if you won the Lotto’ game, however, to win… you actually have to play. 

Are you living up to your full potential? 
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Are you living up to your full potential? 

Do you consciously step outside your comfort zone and expand your boundaries? Extraordinary people do incredible things, get amazing results and live great lives. Are you on that path? 

Koekelekoo...
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Koekelekoo...

Thabazimbi – Thabazimbi Apiesdoring Karnaval se dieregeluid-namaak kompetisie is al ‘n jarelange tradisie in die gemeenskap. Weens Covid-19 kon die karnaval nog nie weer plaasvind nie.

We want to go home!
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We want to go home!

Thabazimbi – Thabazimbi Animal Rescue (TAR) is currently caring for a few strays who really want to go back home.

A woman’s worth

 
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A woman’s worth  

In today’s hectic life, women have careers, raise children and are still the heartbeat of their families. How do they keep it up? How do they cope?

In Remembrance
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In Remembrance

Hoe neem mens afskeid van ‘n man, kort van postuur maar uiters groot van hart en daad? Johan Young, ‘n man van inbors en ‘n legende in ons gemeenskap, is op Dinsdag 27 Julie tragies oorlede. Alhoewel hy hom op die veiligheid van sy gemeenskap toegespits het, het sy vrou, kinders en familie altyd eerste gekom.

BEWARE OF ‘COVID LOTTO’ SCAM! 
Letter to the editor
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BEWARE OF ‘COVID LOTTO’ SCAM!  Letter to the editor

SA – During these challenging economic times, it is sad and unfortunate that criminals are scamming people off their money or obtaining personal information that put those they are targeting at serious risk.

Thank you to Mediclinic’s heroes

[Letter to the editor]
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Thank you to Mediclinic’s heroes [Letter to the editor]

Jeremiah 29:11. The David within us is greater than any Goliath. So, count on your pebble of faith and win the battle. From the bottom of my heart, I say thank you and may God bless you abundantly every day with power and wisdom.

Do you get the recommended eight 
hours of sleep a night? 
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Do you get the recommended eight  hours of sleep a night? 

Getting a good night’s sleep not only affects your physical health but also your mental health. It has an impact on your productivity, emotional balance, brain and heart health, immune function, creativity, vitality and even your weight.