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Ballito teen earns FIDE Master rank and wins big at KZN Chess Awards
Local sportJorah Soojay is currently the 24th-ranked classical chess player in South Africa.
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Simbithi study reveals health crisis in urban monkeys caused by human food
Local newsExperts warn against feeding monkeys as human food is doing more harm than good.
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Salt Rock coffee entrepreneur overcomes abuse to brew new future
Local newsThando Ndlele opened the popular Club Coffee mobile truck at Salt Rock main beach in June.
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‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse captivates Ballito skywatchers
Local newsDifferent stages of the lunar eclipse were visible for just under five-and-a-half hours from aross the North Coast.
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#FishEagle: Garrick and sharks keep anglers busy while shad dissapoint
Local sportThe conditions were favourable for grey sharks to move inshore and anglers reported catches along most of the coastline.
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#Opinion: Residents urge new mayor to prioritise service delivery
OpinionStreetlights, potholes and crime were all listed as common sense interventions.
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#Letter: The right man to put KwaDukuza back on track
LettersFormer KDM mayor Siyanda Mhlongo believes that Sduduzo Gumede was the right mayoral choice.
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#TwoBits: To AI or not to AI is no longer the question
OpinionAI is here to stay and future generations need to work out how to use it rather than resist it.
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Ballito gymnasts impress at national trials
Local sportThe trio of Ballito Artistic Gymnastics Club members showed elegant skills.
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Farming skills, glamorous gowns and spring activities at local schools
SchoolsPotato planting at Sizani Combined School was a particular highlight.
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Fun with fabulous flowers at Floral Art Club AGM
Local newsMembers enjoyed a talk from expert Fay Fenn before creating their own arrangements.
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Hirsch’s named among South Africa’s most trusted brands
Local newsThe company was ranked the country’s seventh most-recommended company in a first-of-its-kind poll.
