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Did you know?
 
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Did you know?  

Sprinkling cinnamon and cayenne pepper in your garbage bin can help repel mice and flies — naturally! Cinnamon’s strong scent deters insects, while cayenne’s spicy compound, capsaicin, irritates rodents’ noses and keeps them away.

POLL:
Do you trust people? 
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POLL: Do you trust people? 

rust is the foundation of every relationship—whether with family, friends, neighbours, or strangers. But with rising crime, scams, and disappointments, many say they’ve become more guarded.

Thabazimbi Fire Festival Fuels Pride and Preparedness
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Thabazimbi Fire Festival Fuels Pride and Preparedness

Thabazimbi – The Thabazimbi Show Grounds were ablaze with excitement and pride on 30 and 31 May 2025, as the Thabazimbi Fire Festival brought together emergency heroes, daring demonstrations, loyal sponsors, and a vibrant community for a weekend that won’t be forgotten.

AfriForum pak gevaarlike slaggat
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AfriForum pak gevaarlike slaggat

Thabazimbi – Die AfriForum-tak in Thabazimbi het die veiligheid van motoriste verbeter deur ’n gevaarlike slaggat op dié dorp te herstel en bosse te verwyder wat motoriste se sigbaarheid belemmer het.

Help ons om Hannes se laaste rusplek te verseker
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Help ons om Hannes se laaste rusplek te verseker

Thabazimbi – Dit is met diepe hartseer dat die familie en vriende van Johannes “Hannes” Pieterse afskeid neem ná sy heengaan op Dinsdag 27 Mei 2025. Hannes is op 27 Maart 1984 gebore en het 32 jaar lank in Thabazimbi gewoon, waar hy bekend was as ’n liefdevolle pa, broer, seun en vriend.

HAVE YOUR SAY:
Would you say something if someone skipped the queue?
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Would you say something if someone skipped the queue?

In South Africa, we queue for almost everything — at clinics, hospitals, the police, government offices, even to pay bills. It’s frustrating when someone jumps the line. But would you speak up, or stay silent to avoid conflict? Let us know how you’d handle it.

Cllr Estie launches road repair drive
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Cllr Estie launches road repair drive

Thabazimbi – Following recent heavy rains and growing frustration among residents, Democratic Alliance (DA) Ward 2 councillor Estie Fourie has stepped in with a hands-on approach to Thabazimbi’s deteriorating roads.

WARM HARTE, VOL SOP BOTTELS
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WARM HARTE, VOL SOP BOTTELS

Thabazimbi – Diensbaarheid is nie net ’n woord in die Voortrekkerkode nie – dit is ’n leefwyse. Ysterberg Voortrekkers het dit onlangs gewys toe hulle hul jaarlikse winterprojek aangepak het met warmte en omgee.

BURN SMART: 2025 BLOCKBURN APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
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BURN SMART: 2025 BLOCKBURN APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Thabazimbi – The Thabazimbi Fire Protection Association (TFPA) would like to notify farmers and landowners that the updated 2025 Blockburn Application Forms have been officially released by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

POLL:
Would you say something if someone skipped the queue?
Community

POLL: Would you say something if someone skipped the queue?

In South Africa, we queue for almost everything — at clinics, hospitals, the police, government offices, even to pay bills. It’s frustrating when someone jumps the line. But would you speak up, or stay silent to avoid conflict? Let us know how you’d handle it.