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SHAPING ENVIRO WARRIORS

Thabazimbi - Moitsheki Machavi from Marakele National Park, popped in at Roosevelt Academy on Tuesday 24 October. She was there to chat to the kids about our beautiful planet on International Day of Climate Action.

Building bridges for a safer community 

Thabazimbi - To gain a deeper insight into the Thabazimbi Community Policing Forum (CPF), Platinum Bushvelder sat down with the CPF chairperson, Petrus van Breda, on Tuesday, 10 October 2023. The CPF, a vital component of community safety, plays a crucial role in collaboration with the local police to address crime and maintain security.  

Damasa dancers shine and soar at Dance Fusion

Thabazimbi/Gauteng - The halls of Midstream Ridge Primary School pulsated with the energy of gifted dancers over the weekend, becoming the stage for the exhilarating Dance Fusion competition held from Saturday 7 October to Sunday 8 October 2023.

A slithering surprise!

Thabazimbi – A local resident on Arend Avenue was met with a slithering surprise on the sunny morning of 1 October 2023. The man had just parked his bakkie in the garage when a curious noise near the dry dog food grabbed his attention.

A tribute to our local heroes

Thabazimbi - Saturday 16 September 2023 turned into a nightmarish ordeal when flames, ignited by an act of arson at approximately 11:00, swept through Holfontein, soon reaching the quiet landscape of Maroelasfontein. In this dire moment, as fear and flames intertwined, a band of brave souls rose to the challenge.  

A Blockbuster Vetkoek Day

Thabazimbi - On Monday 18 September 2023, Bosveldoord’s hall was alive with cheerful and the inviting smell of vetkoek. The Afrikaans Language and Culture Association (ATKV) Thabazimbi teamed up with Thabazimbi SAVF to host a special ‘Film and Vetkoek Day’ for the residents of Bosveldoord, Sonskynoord, and Huis Immergroen.  

THABAZIMBI UNITES AGAINST FURIOUS FLAMES

Thabazimbi - As the clock ticked 14:00 on Monday 11 September, the first alert call echoed in the Thabazimbi Community Policing Forum (CPF) and Thabazimbi Fire and Rescue (TFR) control room. A fire, which had started near Spitsrand, was spreading quickly, leading to a rallying response from the community and professional teams.

YOUNG MINDS AND GREEN THUMBS

Thabazimbi – On Tuesday 5 September 2023, Platinum Bushvelder paid a visit to Roosevelt Academy where the school marked National Arbour Month, which is celebrated annually from 1 to 30 September. This young school, having opened its doors only in January 2023, teaches eager learners from Grade RR to Grade 7. With the aim of highlighting the crucial role of trees and forests, the learners planted a Moringa Tree at their school premises.

No liquor when the clock strikes 12 Will it help Cinderella keep her slipper?

Step outside and enjoy the Thaba Show!

Alarm raised over sewage pollution

It is said that sewage from the Thabazimbi Wastewater Treatment Works flows into the Rooikuilspruit which is a tributary of the Crocodile River. 

Important warning to firefighters 

Important warning to firefighters