Local news
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Water shortages loom after pump breakdown
Estcourt NewsNo timeline has been provided yet as to when water services will be fully restored.
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Al-Imdaad Foundation joins G20 disaster risk reduction talks
Ladysmith GazetteThe foundation has joined G20 to strengthen global disaster resilience and nature-based recovery efforts.
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Big bass, campfires, and fun at Bivane Dam
Local newsAnglers battled big bass, with Craig de Sousa reeling in the winning 3.6kg catch.
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Mondlo man gets life for brutal murder of girlfriend
Local newsDubazane sentenced after murdering Nonsikelelo Xaba and hiding her body in a ditch.
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Baler machine valued at over a million rand destroyed in fire
Estcourt NewsIf the blaze hadn't been extinguished as quickly as it was, it could have spread to hay bales on the…
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Two escape injury as taxi and car collide on Allen Street (WATCH)
Local newsA Taxi and a car collided on Allen Street, leaving two with minor injuries and prompting caution from authorities. Read…
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Mob goes on looting spree after truck crashes on N3
Ladysmith GazetteDozens of looters grabbed rice from an overturned truck near Van Reenen.
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Municipality warns residents to avoid scammer posing as disconnection official
Local newsMunicipality cautions residents as scammer demands fake payments while posing as disconnection official. Read more here:
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uThukela’s switchboard lines back online for public use
Ladysmith GazetteuThukela's phone lines have been restored, allowing residents to make enquiries.
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Local fitness drive helps the elderly stay active and healthy
Ladysmith GazetteThabani Hlatshwayo offers free fitness sessions to promote physical and mental health.
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Predator receives life for child’s rape
CrimeA regional court delivered a life sentence to a man who brutally raped an 11-year-old girl in Madadeni. Find out…
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Confusion and concern as SASSA beneficiaries report no payments
Local newsSeveral concerned SASSA beneficiaries contacted the Newcastle Advertiser after failing to receive their social grant payments as expected.
