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A bigger paycheck can buy freedom, comfort, and choice – but can it buy joy, love, or peace of mind? As the cost of living rises and hustle culture thrives, we ask: does money unlock happiness, or just distract us from what really matters?
Soos die son weer oor die Bosveld opkom, begin ons met dankbaarheid ons eerste uitgawe van 2026.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A 30-year-old man appeared before the Thabazimbi Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 8 January 2026, after being arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Thabazimbi.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The Thabazimbi community continues to grapple with the aftermath of a tragic farm accident that claimed the life of a worker and left a young child traumatised.
Platinum Bushvelder koerant | Matlabas – Bek-en-Klouseer (BKS), ’n hoogs aansteeklike siekte, hou tans ’n ernstige risiko vir die plaaslike gemeenskap sowel as die breër Suid-Afrikaanse landbou-ekonomie in.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – If you phone someone in Thabazimbi, chances are the conversation will start the same way: “We don’t have electricity… There’s no water again.” Speak to a friend who lives there and you’re likely to hear a warning rather than an invitation.
![“Poor Planning Turns Electricity Upgrade into New Year Crisis”
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Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The new year began on a far from positive note for many Thabazimbi residents, as the municipality’s electricity system changeover proved to be more of a catastrophe than a success.
Platinum Bushvelder koerant | Thabazimbi se strate het op 20 Desember 2025 behoorlik geblink en geblom toe Thaba Fire & Rescue hul jaarlikse Kerspatrollie aangepak het – en dit was méér as net ’n rit deur die dorp.
FLOATING GIANTS ABOVE US… A single cloud can weigh more than a million tonnes, even though it appears light and weightless in the sky.
As of 10 December 2025, Australia became the first country to bar under-16s from having accounts on major platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, citing mental-health and safety risks. What’s your take?
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A new chapter of hope, strength, and teamwork has begun in Thabazimbi as Thaba Fire and Rescue proudly introduced its upcoming K9 Unit this week.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – An early-morning incident at the Elandskuil Low Water Bridge gave local road users quite a scare on 3 December 2025, when a truck landed in the river shortly after 03:00.
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