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In case you missed it: The Courier’s top stories of the week

From a baby rescued from a pit latrine, to the start of the popular sardine run. Here are our top stories of the week.

KZN Sharks Board ready for 2019 sardine run

Excitement is looming as the 2019 sardine run begins. Photo: Kay Robertson – Ugu South Coast Tourism.

Local fishermen and avid followers of the annual sardine runs are waiting in anticipation after reports of sardine related activity was recently confirmed between the Nqabara River Mouth and the Dwesa Marine Reserve.

Read the full story HERE.


Baby rescued from pit latrine at Doringkop high school

The baby was wrapped in a blanket and taken to hospital. Photo: Open Arms SA Facebook page.

Shortly after being brought into the world, a newborn baby was rescued from a pit toilet at a high school in Doringkop last Monday.

Read the full story HERE.


UPDATE: Light at the end of the tunnel for Ballito cancer victim

Nico Viljoen and Tracy Boyle exploring beautiful Israel during their stay.

After being diagnosed with Recurrent Metastatic Melanoma Cancer earlier this year, Ballito’s Nico Viljoen has had his life turned upside down, but some recent good news may just get him on the road to recovery.

Read the full story HERE.


Ballito loses one of town’s first builders

All five of Peter and Denise Thomas’ children were born in Ballito. They are, back, twin boys Mark and Gary with Noelle Barron in the centre. Front row, Jenny Glover, Peter Thomas and Mandy Goss.

The man behind many of the oldest, most iconic buildings and many of the first residential homes in Ballito passed away last week at the grand age of 83.

Read the full story HERE.


Three men found hiding with a stolen TV in Ballito Park

Swift action by community members and security officers led to the arrest of one of three men found with a flat screen TV last Wednesday.

Read the full story HERE.


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