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Motorfietsryers maak hul merk by Farm Jam

Local sport

René Joubert 17 hours ago

Plaaslike motorfietsryers het op 6 Junie uitstekende uitslae by die derde rondte van die Farm Jam-reeks in Belfast behaal.

Stolen pistol with magazine containing 15 live rounds of ammunition recovered by police

Fernie police arrest suspect linked to armed robbery probe

Crime

Wayne van der Walt18 hours ago

A firearm stolen during robbery was recovered after officers followed up on crucial intelligence in Fernie.

Ligbron Akademie vir Tegnologie se eerste gholfspan wat vir die nasionale kampioenskappe gekwalifiseer het.

Ligbron se gholfsterre verseker plek by nasionale kampioenskap

Schools

Wayne van der Walt20 hours ago

Die skool se eerste gholfspan het sterk kompetisie getroef om ’n plek by die nasionale kampioenskappe te verseker.

Deep pothole at the T-junction near Netherland Park Secondary School.

School issues warning over hazardous junction in Ermelo

Local news

Wayne van der Walt22 hours ago

A serious road defect at a busy junction near Netherland Park Secondary School is causing concern among road users.

Mpumalanga records 900 GBV cases in three months

Crime

Wayne van der WaltJune 8, 2026

Calls grow for expanded shelter network across Mpumalanga municipalities following alarming crime statistics and violence reports.

Four arrested after police recovers stolen aluminium cable worth R50 000

Crime

René Joubert June 8, 2026

A routine patrol by Lothair SAPS resulted in the recovery of suspected stolen aluminium cable valued at approximately R50 000…

Children enjoying dinosaur-themed rides and attractions in Ermelo Title: Jurassic-themed rides entertain children

GALLERY – Families enjoy roaring dinosaur fun in Ermelo

Community galleries

Wayne van der WaltJune 6, 2026

Ermelo families can enjoy a full Jurassic-inspired festival featuring lifelike dinosaurs, food stalls, music, and interactive activities this weekend.

Juliette Basson in a hospital setting during medical treatment.

Experts dispute claim linking spider bite to Lyme disease

Local news

Wayne van der WaltJune 5, 2026

Arachnid specialists and microbiologists disputed statements made by MP Juliet Basson regarding Lyme disease and spider bites.

IRA duo claims silver at gruelling Deadly Dozen Challenge

Local sport

René Joubert June 5, 2026

IRA HPC athletes Edna Maharaj and Lourika Klopper powered through Johannesburg’s gruelling Deadly Dozen challenge to claim an impressive second-place…

Internasionale erkenning vir Ermelo se jong fotograwe

Local news

René Joubert June 4, 2026

Twee jong Ermelo-fotograwe het internasionale medaljes gewen en uitnodigings na Rusland ontvang ná hul uitstekende prestasies in wêreldwye fotosalonne.