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A big catch. A bigger future.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A 12 kg carp, laughter with school friends and dreams of becoming a gamer – these are some of the things that fill Johandré Blom’s world today.
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Local voices. Real stories. A community connected.
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Let’s pack a Santa Shoebox!
MAKE A CHILD SMILE THIS CHRISTMAS! Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A toothbrush, a toy, something sweet and something to wear: everyday items can become a special Christmas gift when packed with a child in mind. NG Kerk Thab
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THE POWERLESS PAYER wants a seat at the table, not just the bill
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper – South Africa is redesigning its electricity market. Before the chairs are rearranged, the person paying for the meeting is now invited to comment on two documents that could reshape how electricity is bought, sold and billed and all the complexities that comes with it.
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Chasing sunsets STEPPING INTO TOMORROW
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Glamorous gowns, sharp suits and spectacular arrivals set the scene as Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer’s 171 matric learners celebrated their farewell on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. With a sunset-insp
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One final run
Platinum Bushvelder koerant | Thabazimbi – Op Vrydag 18 September 2026 het Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer se jaarlikse MX vs RES plaasgevind. Vir die jonger leerders was dit ’n dag van opwinding, skoolgees en sport. Vir die matrieks was dit alles
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Power tools for a powerful purpose
Wes Enterprises strengthens Thaba Fire and Rescue’s emergency response.
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Several fires follow lightning storm
Flames raged through the dry vegetation as firefighters battled to contain the blaze. Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A sudden afternoon storm, fierce winds and tinder-dry grass combined to spark a series of dangerous veld f
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GO WILD – for free!
Explore Marakele National Park free during SA National Parks Week Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Pack the padkos, gather the family and prepare for a wild adventure! South Africans can enjoy free day entry to Marakele Na
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Northam Platinum opened the door for offers
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Northam – Northam Platinum Holdings has opened the door to possible takeover or asset-sale proposals after receiving an unsolicited approach from another major South African platinum group metals producer. Th
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Wonderwerk op vlerke: Appelkoos keer ná ses dae veilig huis toe
Platinum Bushvelder koerant | Thabazimbi – Ná ses dae van wind, reën, mis en onsekerheid is die geliefde African Grey-papegaai, Appelkoos, op wonderbaarlike wyse met haar familie herenig.
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The Baby Everyone Was Waiting For
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi, Northam – The arrival of a baby is always special, but for the Gilau family, and much of the Thabazimbi and Northam communities, little Dustin Quintin Gilau Jnr’s birth became a story of hope, prayer and incredible relief.
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Farm Robbery Suspects Remain Behind Bars
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – When your cellphone signal suddenly disappears, your data stops working or calls keep dropping, criminals targeting telecommunications infrastructure may be to blame…
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