Local news
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Resident revives Longtill sports ground for local children
Local newsWhat began as one resident's vision has become a shared community asset, bringing families together through sport and recreation.
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Thornybush’s Sarah Barratt crowned Safari Guide of the Year
Local newsExceptional fieldcraft, professionalism and wildlife knowledge were on display as the country's best safari guides competed for the coveted title.
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New Sept deadline for Tzaneen Dam wall project
Local newsThe Tzaneen Dam wall project has reached 65% completion. Once raised by three metres, it will increase storage capacity and…
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Tzaneen mayor meets taxi association over flood-damaged roads
Local newsGreater Tzaneen Mayor Odas Ngobeni met with the taxi association to discuss flood-damaged roads, taxi ranks, and street lighting concerns.
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Spaza shop blitz in Lenyenye uncovers expired food, cockroaches
Local newsA spaza shop blitz in Lenyenye uncovered expired food, cockroach-infested storerooms, and counterfeit goods. Three foreign nationals were arrested.
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Giyani mayor: Not buying electricity is killing your own economy
Local newsGreater Giyani Mayor Thandi Zitha says not buying electricity is hurting communities, warning that illegal connections kill jobs and cause…
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GTM finds illegal electricity connections at Talana Hostel
Local newsGreater Tzaneen Mayor Odas Ngobeni found widespread illegal electricity connections at Talana Hostel, with the municipality warning of disconnections.
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Farmer survives panga attack in Deerpark
Local newsDeerpark farmer Pieter Buys was attacked with a panga on his farm. He grabbed the weapon with both hands and…
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GTM not profiting despite 101% water tariff hike
Local newsThe Greater Tzaneen Municipality says it is not making a profit from water tariffs, despite a 101% increase, as current…
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Tzaneen Awards to celebrate local achievers in November
Local newsOrganisers say the initiative is about more than recognition, with a focus on connection, collaboration and long-term impact.
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Residents march over foreign-run spaza shops in Tzaneen
Local newsCommunity members took to the streets today (June 30) to raise concerns about informal business operations and to engage directly…
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From hardship to UCT medicine for Ruta Sechaba student
Local newsFrom classroom success to life-changing opportunities, the ripple effects of sustained educational support are coming into focus.
