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Do you let your pet sleep on your bed? The results are in.
For some, bedtime means cuddling up with a furry friend. Others prefer keeping their pillows free of paws and pet hair. Does your pet have a place beside you, or do they sleep in their own cosy spot?
Community
Did you know? A TINY BUMP WITH AN ANCIENT JOB…
Goosebumps form when tiny muscles attached to hair follicles contract, pulling hairs upright. Cold, fear or even moving music can trigger this automatic reflex.
Schools & sport
Rhinos dethrone champions, charge towards Gold Cup glory
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Setaria – The champions have fallen, and the Northam Platinum Rhinos are one win away from making history!
Community
Marakele mountain fire contained as park keeps watch
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A fire burning in the mountainous area of Marakele National Park since Friday 9 October 2026 remains under control, according to the park’s conservation manager, Tshifhiwa Mauda. The blaze, which has been moving down the mountain slopes, prompted enquiries from concerned community members. Mauda reassured the public that the fire remains within the park and is being monitored.
In liefdevolle herinnering | In remembrance
In liefdevolle herinnering aan Dawid Benjamin Snyman
In liefdevolle herinnering aan Dawid Benjamin Snyman
In liefdevolle herinnering | In remembrance
Lewensherdenking van Ria Cornelissen
Lewensherdenking van Ria Cornelissen
In liefdevolle herinnering | In remembrance
In liefdevolle herinnering aan Ansie van Wyk
Ons onthou met liefde wyle Ansie van Wyk (59), oorlede op 14 Oktober 2026. Haar troosdiens vind op Saterdag 24 Oktober 2026 plaas om 11:00 te Nuvo Hunting Safaris Plaas, Vlakplaats, Thabazimbi.
Municipal news
R510: The wait rolls into 2027
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Northam – Motorists hoping to see construction resume on the long-delayed R510 before the end of this year face a disappointing update: work on the remaining 27-kilometre stretch is now expected to begin in January 2027.
Crime & safety
Long-running child assault trial moves to November
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The child assault trial involving Ria Oberholzer, Petrus Oelofse and Jesica Hull has been postponed to 10 November 2026 for further trial.
Crime & safety
Court no-show: arrest warrant issued, R5,000 bail forfeited
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A warrant of arrest has been issued for a man accused of inappropriately touching a primary school child after he failed to attend his scheduled court appearance on 19 October 2026. His R5,000 bail money was also forfeited. The accused had previously missed a court appearance on 29 September, after which the matter was postponed to 19 October.
Crime & safety
Thabazimbi sexual assault trial to continue in December
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The trial of a Thabazimbi man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl has been postponed to 1 December 2026 for further trial.
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