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A split in the road
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A split in the road

Thabazimbi – Over the past few weeks, several Thabazimbi community members have voiced their concerns about the Crocodile Bridge on social media.

10 STEPS TO FOLLOW IN CASE OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT
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10 STEPS TO FOLLOW IN CASE OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT

SA – A vehicle accident can be a very traumatic experience. Whether it’s merely a fender bender or a serious accident in which people get injured, knowing what to do, is critical. 

‘n Aangename bederfie
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‘n Aangename bederfie

Thabazimbi – Marietjie Theunissen en Marinda Engelbrecht het besluit om die inwoners van Tambotie Ouetehuis te bederf op Saterdag 19 November 2022. 

Nuwe grassnyer vir Laerskool Thaba
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Nuwe grassnyer vir Laerskool Thaba

Thabazimbi – Laerskool Thabazimbi spog met ‘n splinternuwe Rollem-grassnyer wat op Woensdag 16 November 2022 vanaf die beheerliggaam aan die skool oorhandig is.

Tag your pet
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Tag your pet

Thabazimbi – The December holidays are around the corner and with many people going away on holiday, pets are at risk of straying.

2022 Autumn Nations Series
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2022 Autumn Nations Series

Die Bokke wen weer en klop Italië 63-21. Eerskomende Saterdag sluit hulle die toer af met ‘n botsing teen Engeland op Twickenham.

Should pit bulls be banned?
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Should pit bulls be banned?

With recent media attention, the frequency of violent pit bull attacks has been brought to many people’s attention, and the debate on banning the questionably lethal, power breed continues. What do you think?

Massive increase in petrol and diesel prices
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Massive increase in petrol and diesel prices

SA – South African motorists will be paying more for petrol and diesel on Wednesday (2 November 2022) after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced price hikes.