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Thabazimbi Vuurfees 2025:
Bigger, Bolder, and Better!
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Thabazimbi Vuurfees 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Better!

Thabazimbi – Get ready for an exciting, fun-filled weekend as the Thabazimbi Vuurfees festival returns on 30-31 May 2025! After the success of last year’s event, the organisers are promising an even bigger and better festival this time around.

Dr. said: ‘move if you can’t fix it!’
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Dr. said: ‘move if you can’t fix it!’

Thabazimbi – A long-standing nightmare for a family in Judith Street, Thabazimbi, has finally come to an end after more than a month of living with a sewage disaster in their yard. The incident began in mid-December 2024, when a manhole behind the family’s home started overflowing with foul-smelling sewage.

HOME, HEART, AND HOPE
Thabazimbi rallies behind shelter kids
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HOME, HEART, AND HOPE Thabazimbi rallies behind shelter kids

Thabazimbi – How do you say thank you for a miracle? Beverley Spira Kühn, board member of the Thabazimbi Homeless Shelter, is overwhelmed with gratitude for the outpouring of community support that has given ten shelter children the opportunity to attend school and daycare.

Learn to save a life! 
FIRST AID TRAINING 3-7 FEB
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Learn to save a life!  FIRST AID TRAINING 3-7 FEB

Thabazimbi – Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. Would you know what to do? Wilmed Emergency Services is offering a First Aid Level 3 training course, fully accredited by the Department of Labour and HWSETA. This top-tier certification is valid for three years and equips participants with essential life-saving skills.

The Bauers’ Last Chapter in Thabazimbi
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The Bauers’ Last Chapter in Thabazimbi

Thabazimbi – Thabazimbi bids a heartfelt farewell to two extraordinary individuals, Dr. Gary Bauer and his wife Annie, as they prepare to leave the Bushveld for the Eastern Cape, end of Jan 2025. Their departure marks the end of an era, leaving behind an indelible legacy in both the world of archery and veterinary services, as well as on the trails of Mooivallei.

HAVE YOUR SAY:
Would you live off the grid if it were easier?
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Would you live off the grid if it were easier?

With rising costs of electricity and water, many are exploring off-grid living as a sustainable alternative. Solar energy, for example, offers a clean and cost-effective solution. If it were easier and more affordable, would you consider making the switch to an off-grid lifestyle?

POLL:
Would you live off the grid if it were easier?
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POLL: Would you live off the grid if it were easier?

With rising costs of electricity and water, many are exploring off-grid living as a sustainable alternative. Solar energy, for example, offers a clean and cost-effective solution. If it were easier and more affordable, would you consider making the switch to an off-grid lifestyle?