Local news
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New pastors’ alliance aims to uplift Vryheid’s church leaders
Local newsVryheid pastors form a united body to support spiritual, emotional and leadership development.
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ANC Women’s League pickets as mayor appears in court
Estcourt NewsThe demonstration formed part of Women's Month activities.
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SAMWU members picket outside uThukela offices
Ladysmith GazetteA memorandum of grievances was handed over to management.
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Vryheid artists exhibit work in restored 1885 landmark
Local newsSix local artists bring colour to the historic Raadsaal during a special exhibition week.
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Newcastle women awarded Benemerenti medal by Pope Leo
Local newsNewcastle residents Phillippa East and June Wells have been awarded Benemerenti medals by Pope Leo XIV for lifelong service to…
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Future Coal spreads hope through Mandela Day projects
Local newsFuture Coal celebrated Mandela Day by distributing food parcels, offering training, and supporting community upliftment near the mine despite ongoing…
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Residents repair road after years of municipal inaction
Local newsResidents of Wisteria Avenue in Schuinshoogte took action to fix a crumbling intersection after two years of failed municipal intervention.…
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Government departments unite to donate school shoes
Estcourt NewsThe initiative was inspired by a vision to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Motorists gain relief as petrol price is reduced
Local newsFuel prices are changing in August 2025, with a petrol price drop bringing some relief, while diesel and paraffin prices…
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Truck crashes on N3 near Ultra City
Estcourt NewsThe exact cause of the accident has not been established.
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Motorists happy as fuel price drops
Ladysmith GazetteThe fuel price drop brings relief in August 2025, with petrol down 28c/l, but diesel and paraffin costs rise.
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Man dies after assault, burning in Sasko vigilante attack
CrimeA man died after Sasko residents allegedly assaulted and burned him for attempted assault.
