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Thabazimbi Rides for Hope
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – In February 2026, Thabazimbi will roar with more than motorbike engines — it will echo with hope.
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Prina Super Cup unites Thabazimbi
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The Prina Super Cup (O Wara Fela) Community Tournament once again proved that football is more than a game.
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POLL: Do you think money can buy happiness?
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?
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Waar die Bosveld praat Brief van die Redakteur – Myrtle van Zyl
Soos die son weer oor die Bosveld opkom, begin ons met dankbaarheid ons eerste uitgawe van 2026.
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Police Intercept Illegal Gun Sale in Thabazimbi
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.
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Firearm negligence case postponed to February 2026
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.
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BEK-EN-KLOUSEER
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.
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R600,000 copper cable theft in Thabazimbi – a town already left in the dark
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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“Poor Planning Turns Electricity Upgrade into New Year Crisis” [letter to the editor]
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.
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Waar sirenes en Kersliggies saamklink
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.
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Did you know?
FLOATING GIANTS ABOVE US… A single cloud can weigh more than a million tonnes, even though it appears light and weightless in the sky.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think Australia is wise to ban social media for children under 16?
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?
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