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#TwoBits: Happy Christmas to all our readers
BlogsWhile people will have been able to find positives and negatives in this landmark year of 2020, we will agree…
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New security station partnership for safer beaches
Local newsThe beaches of the North Coast have been under scrutiny recently with a spate of alcohol-fueled weekend parties leaving litter…
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Wheal-ing the ball, Ballito cricketer prepares for 2021 T20 World Cup
Local sportBorn in Durban and schooled at Clifton College, Wheal excelled at a number of ball sports, notably making more provincial…
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Kingsley Holgate travels South Africa’s borders and coastline in 80 days
Local newsStarting in Kosi Bay, Kingsley, tracked our country's total land borders with Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique and the whole of…
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Loggerhead turtles sighted nesting on North Coast beaches
Local newsThe nests are not marked due to the risk of poaching.
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In dire straits, Vulamehlo Hospice needs your help
Local newsOne of the founders, Elizabeth Khumalo, said they do get help from different organisations and residents, but it was not…
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Ballito’s supermarket mince pies put to the test
Local newsA good mince pie is one with short, buttery pastry, a generous fruit filing spiked with spices and citrus and…
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Groutville artist turns turmoil into beauty, pencil by pencil
Local newsIt was at Nonhlevu Secondary School in Groutville where he finally found an avenue in which to turn his negative…
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uThongathi Estuary pollution ‘very high’, environmental group study finds
Local newsAnchor Environmental has been tasked by government to implement an estuarine management plan (EMP) for the uThongathi Estuary, in the…
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Ballito businesses buoyant about holiday tourism despite 2nd wave
Local newsThe control of alcohol consumption and related anti-social behaviour on the town's beaches is giving visitors a better holiday experience.
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Numerous arrests in North Coast road blocks
Local newsIn addition to alcohol testing, officials will investigate tyre conditions, overloading, faulty steering, defective brakes, and even bicycles with no…
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#Update: Electricians hope to have Salt Rock lit up this evening
Local newsUpdateA cable fault at Shad Lane and the Mall 505 mini substations has seen the area plunged into darkness since…











