Community
Walk Two-by-Two for a good cause!
Thabazimbi – Come join us; it’s for a good cause! The Paul & Silas Thabazimbi Fun Run with a twist takes place this Saturday, 23 August 2025 at 08:00 at the Thaba Airfield.
Friday, 25 September 2026Your free community newspaper ↗
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3 Cheetahs Killed in Steenbokpan R100,000 Reward
Steenbokpan – Conservationists and wildlife lovers are reeling after the tragic killing of three free-roaming cheetahs in the Steenbokpan area of Limpopo at the end of June 2025. The Cheetah Outreach Trust has now offered a reward of R100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Community
Did you know?
The Red-Eyed Songster of Thabazimbi… If you’ve ever heard cheerful whistling in your garden, it might be the African red-eyed bulbul. This small bird, with its bright red eye-ring and lively chatter, is a true bushveld entertainer.
Crime & safety
POLL: Do you think the subjects taught in our schools are aligned with current and future job opportunities?
Education shapes tomorrow’s workforce — but are we teaching the right skills? With technology, sustainability, and new industries rapidly growing, many wonder if our school curriculum prepares learners for the jobs of today and the future. What’s your view?
Community
HAVE YOUR SAY: Is living a healthier lifestyle and taking control of your destiny a thought that quietly taps on your mind every now and then?
Many of us dream of making better choices for our health, happiness, and future — yet life’s busyness often gets in the way.
Schools & sport
Kicking Drugs to the Curb
Thabazimbi – From dusty streets to hopeful dreams, the Ngata Ntsi Football Club is proving that soccer is more than just a game – it’s a lifeline.
Community
Strong Women, Strong Communities
Thabazimbi Local Municipality women councillors extend warm wishes to every woman in our community this Women’s Month. Together, we honour the strength, compassion, and resilience of women who continue to inspire change, uplift families, and build stronger, more caring neighbourhoods.
Crime & safety
Fake Papers, Real Trouble
Northam – A 41-year-old man’s attempt to land a mine job with fraudulent qualifications has backfired, ending in handcuffs. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Brits and made his first court appearance the following day in the Northam Magistrate’s Court.
Community
In Remembrance
Ons onthou met liefde wyle Bertie van der Merwe (59), oorlede op 18 Augustus 2025. Sy verassing sal privaat geskied, en ‘n roudiens sal later te Thabazimbi gehou word.
Crime & safety
Illegal miner nabbed at Dwaalboom’s Old Gold Mine
Thabazimbi/ Dwaalboom – The police’s Vala Umgodi task team swooped down on the Dwaalboom–Batavia Old Gold Mine in the early hours of Thursday, 14 August 2025, arresting a 33-year-old man caught red-handed.
![Where do we draw the line?
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Community
Where do we draw the line? [letter to the editor]
As residents of Northam, we understand that life comes with celebrations and, sadly, with funerals. Both are important parts of our community, and both deserve respect. However, what happened in Leeukoppie Street recently left many of us troubled.
Community
Onder die Apiesdoringbome: Karnaval vier Bosveld-vreugde in styl
THABAZIMBI – Saterdag, 9 Augustus 2025, het die Apiesdoring Karnaval die dorp se hart laat klop soos net die Bosveld kan. Vanaf vroegoggend het die terrein by die Hervormde Kerk Vliegepoort gelag, geleef en geleef onder die skadu van die bekende apiesdoringbome.
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