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Sewage taking over ward
Residents of Bronville are facing severe sewage problems, particularly spilling from a manhole at the stadium. They urge the municipality for urgent assistance, expressing concerns for children struggling to reach school and declining standards.
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Join Us for Walk by Faith: A Service Dog Event
The Walk by Faith event, organized by Nicky Barnes, will occur at Welkom-Volkskool on April 26. Aimed at raising awareness about service dogs’ importance and the challenges faced by mental and physical health communities, the event runs from 10:30 to…
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Tourist from Cape Town missing in Northern Cape national park
A 66-year-old male tourist from Cape Town is missing in Augrabies Falls National Park after failing to return from a hike. Search efforts are ongoing.
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From classroom to lecture halls
From classroom teacher to PhD lecturer, Bronville girl beats the odds, who says a small-town girl cannot dream big? Nicole Drude, now formally known as Dr Drude, was once just […]
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Cost of success running high
Katleho (Emmy) Moleko, a talented 20-year-old from Virginia, faces funding challenges for the IMTA convention in New York despite his artistic accomplishments and potential.
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Money-saving options for fun fair
With the start of Bloem Show 2025 nearing, patrons stand to save money on tickets purchased for the nine-day event. Early birds who purchase tickets before 17:00 on 24 April will pay discounted prices.
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Goeie laat reëns oor sewe dae, maak dat die Swallows se waterval herleef
Wanneer goeie reën oor die Goudveld uitsak, kry dié asemrowende waterval by The Swallows in Virginia nuwe lewe. Tussen 1 en 7 April het sowat 113mm reën oor dié gebied geval, en Blaawdrift en die Sandrivier vloei sterk. Teen Sondag…
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Kommer oor E. coli
Die E. coli-besmetting in die Dirksburg-reservoir het ontstaan weens swaar reën en swak infrastruktuur. AfriForum eis verbetering van waterkwaliteit en aandag aan wanbestuur in die munisipaliteit.
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Goldfielders brave Two Oceans, almost 100 runners hold the Goldfields’ name high
Some 41 marathon runners from the Goldfields took part in the annual Two Oceans Marathon that took place in Cape Town this past weekend. Local runners say the marathon once again delivered an unforgettable experience – an iconic blend of…
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Walk by Faith – Fun and games part of educational experience
The Walk by Faith Challenge is a unique competition that allows participants to experience, firsthand, the challenges that individuals face when relying on the support of service dogs, family or even friends.