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TREES CAN WARN THEIR NEIGHBOURS OF DANGER… Trees may appear silent, but some can share chemical warning signals. When insects feed on their leaves, certain trees and other plants release airborne chemicals called volatile organic compounds.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A veld fire broke out near Roodedam West along the R510 between Thabazimbi and Northam on Thursday afternoon, 17 September 2026. Strong winds reportedly caused Eskom power lines to short circuit,
Platinum Bushvelder koerant – Vir baie Suid-Afrikaanse landbougesinne het die H-2A-program ’n belangrike deel van hul lewens geword. H-2A is die Amerikaanse visumklassifikasie vir tydelike of seisoenale landbouwerkers. Agter elke persoon wa
PAID ADVERTORIAL Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Wednesday, 23 September 2026, began like any other day for Onkarabetse Mokoena. There was no birthday, anniversary or special occasion on the calendar. But her fiancé, Jeffrey R
Readers share whether the friendships of their childhood have lasted through changing careers, families and distance.
230 vroue het saamgestaan vir ’n oggend van lag, vermaak en ondersteuning vir Thabazimbi Sopkombuis.
The fresh, earthy scent of rain has a name: petrichor.
Heila Diedericks bedank die personeel van die Thabazimbi Staatshospitaal vir hul sorg en toewyding.
Die Klein Jakkalsies — uit Platinum Bushvelder van 18 September 2026.
EK WENS SOMS EK WAS ’N SEEKAT. DAN SOU EK AGT MENSE OP EENSLAG KON KLAP!
The Springboks have reached four Rugby World Cup finals – and won every one! South Africa lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023, becoming the first nation to claim four men’s world titles. Even more impressive: the Bo
Mmapula Mataboge, Regorogile. Some people believe success comes from being in the right place at the right time, while others credit hard work, faith and wise choices. Do you think luck plays a role in life, or do we create our own oppor
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