INDEPENDENT. LOCAL. YOUR FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER.Follow us on Facebook ↗
Platinum Bushvelder
Thabazimbi • Northam • The Bushveld
Fostering a sense of community

Archived articles

Local voices. Real stories. A community connected.

HOW LONG IS THE ROAD FROM MEETING TO FINISHED?
Community

HOW LONG IS THE ROAD FROM MEETING TO FINISHED?

A 3.38 km road rehabilitation project in KwaZulu-Natal began in September 2023. The province’s 2026 budget still listed it among delayed projects, citing the contractor’s cash flow problems. In Northern Ireland, officials scheduled 2.2 km o

Are you an early bird?
Community

Are you an early bird?

Do you leap out of bed ready to tackle the day, or does your alarm need several attempts to convince you? Tell us whether sunrise is your favourite time… or whether you’d rather meet the day after a second cup of coffee. Here’s how you can

SOULFOOD
Churches & NGOs

SOULFOOD

PSALM 5:12 For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield. NEW KING JAMES VERSION (NKJV)

Rhinos charge to victory, Wolves up next!
Schools & sport

Rhinos charge to victory, Wolves up next!

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Setaria – The Northam Rhinos first team gave supporters plenty to celebrate with a commanding 62–7 victory over Nelspruit Rugby Club in the Pick n Pay SA Rugby Gold Cup on Saturday, 26 September 2026. Playing

Has crime reset its alarm clock?
Crime & safety

Has crime reset its alarm clock?

6AM TO MIDDAY WAS DURBAN’S BUSIEST CRIME WINDOW IN AUGUST — A REMINDER FOR COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE TO STAY ALERT. Platinum Publishers | SA – The morning rush may get households moving, but it can also give criminals an opening. Figures rele

Four days, six crashes, three lives lost
Crime & safety

Four days, six crashes, three lives lost

A devastating series of road accidents leaves families grieving and emergency crews confronting collision after collision Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Three people lost their lives and numerous others sustained moderate to

Frikkies jaag die sonsondergang, met môre in hul oë
Schools & sport

Frikkies jaag die sonsondergang, met môre in hul oë

Platinum Bushvelder koerant | Thabazimbi – Daar is aande wat ’n mens lank ná die laaste dans steeds bybly. Vir Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer se 171 matriekleerders was Woensdag 23 September 2026 só ’n aand: ’n matriekafskeid vol glans, vriendskap

Chasing sunsets STEPPING INTO TOMORROW
Headlines

Chasing sunsets STEPPING INTO TOMORROW

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Glamorous gowns, sharp suits and spectacular arrivals set the scene as Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer’s 171 matric learners celebrated their farewell on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. With a sunset-insp