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The phrase “show your true colours” comes from old naval warfare. Warships often sailed under false flags to fool enemies — but international rules demanded they reveal their real flag before firing a shot.
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POLL: Do you think the cost of lobola (bride price) has become unreasonable in today’s times?
Lobola is a longstanding African tradition meant to honour a bride’s family and unite two households. However, with rising costs — often reaching tens of thousands of rands — some feel it’s become a financial burden rather than a cultural celebration.
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It’s a manhole, not a trash can!
Thabazimbi – Residents are urged to stop dumping waste into municipal manholes in Extension 6, following yet another incident where the cover was lifted and rubbish thrown inside.
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Marietta Botha, ‘n Lewe van Groen en Goud
Thabazimbi – Die gemeenskap neem afskeid van Marietta Botha (68), wat op 24 Junie 2025 aan natuurlike oorsake oorlede is. Sy is op 2 Mei 1957 gebore en word oorleef deur haar man, Theunis Botha, hul seun en hul dogter.
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AfriForum, Thabazimbi-munisipaliteit smee bande
Thabazimbi – Die Thabazimbi Plaaslike Munisipaliteit en AfriForum se Thabazimbi-tak het ’n historiese memorandum van verstandhouding onderteken, wat ’n nuwe era van samewerking vir die verbetering van dienslewering, infrastruktuur en gemeenskapsveiligheid inlui.
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Juffrou Gerda: Onderwyseres. Vegter. Inspirasie.
Thabazimbi – By Laerskool Thabazimbi vertel die gange nie net van spellingtoetse en skoolklokke nie – hulle fluister van jare se liefde, opoffering en ’n vrou met ’n goue hart: Juffrou Gerda Eloff.
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Did you know?
Father’s Day began with a daughter’s love. In 1910, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, wanted to honour her dad — a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone.
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POLL: Would you expose your children to the things you look at on the internet?
The internet is full of everything — from educational content to violent, graphic, or adult material. Many parents use it daily, but would you be comfortable if your child saw your browsing history?
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Wrap Someone in Kindness
Thabazimbi – With winter tightening its grip, the Thabazimbi Homeless Shelter has launched an urgent blanket drive to help those in need survive the cold months ahead.
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Drie dae van Genesing, Groei en Genade
Thabazimbi – Vroue van alle ouderdomme word hartlik uitgenooi na ‘n kragtige en lewensveranderende geestelike kamp wat van 20 tot 22 Junie 2025 by Tarentaal Pan buite Thabazimbi plaasvind.
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Pikkewynkampvegters trek saam!
Thabazimbi – Met glimlagte, gesiggies vol pikkewyne en heerlike cupcakes het die Ysterberg Voortrekkers op Woensdag 28 Mei 2025 saamgestaan vir ’n oulike, maar ernstige doel: om bewusmaking te skep vir die bedreigde Afrika-pikkewyn.
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Wanneer die Sirene Loei… Koedoeskop se Noodplan in Aksie!
Thabazimbi – Maandag 26 Mei 2025 was alles behalwe ‘n gewone dag by Laerskool Koedoeskop toe hul kwartaalbrandoefening lewendig en leerdervriendelik deur Northam Platinum Mine Fire and Rescue ondersteun is.
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