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Fun Facts with Angus Burns: Why does a zebra have stripes?
Local newsSeveral studies have found that zebra stripes are thicker in tsetse fly-prone areas than in other areas without them. Read…
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Swimmers take to the water to fight polio
communityWith 88 swimmers participating, and completing 1075 laps covering 2,5km, the annual Rotary Swimathon proved to be another successful fund…
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Gareth Fitzpatrick ‘chairs’ the Ncandu 86 Round Table
Local newsOutgoing chairman, Clinton Sweeting, delivered his final report before handing the reigns over to incoming chairman, Gareth Fitzpatrick.
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Cultivation project kicks off in Bergville
Estcourt NewsThe primary purpose of this pilot project is to establish the Okhahlamba area as the centre of Insangu cultivation, processing…
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Newcastle Advertiser hosts the Best of Newcastle Awards
Local newsThe glamorous awards ceremony was hosted to honour the businesses chosen by our readers as the best in their respective…
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Suspect in the murdered Newcastle TUT student appears in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court
Local newsNtokozo Mayenzi Xaba’s ex-boyfriend Ngcebo Pro Thusi made his first appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates court on Monday (Febuary 6)…
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SANBS to host various mobile blood clinics throughout February
Local newsEach unit of blood donated contributes to the ability of those who rely on blood donations to spend time with…
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Power to be restored by Friday, says mayor
Ladysmith GazetteUpdateCertain areas have been without electricity and water for three days
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Shepstone Place is on the road to recovery
Estcourt NewsThanks to the assistance from various organisations and individuals, the Home is on the mend
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Newcastle Crisis Centre aims to bring awareness to women in need
Local newsThis year alone, the Amajuba District has lost three women as a result of GBV, according to Mary Dobbie of…
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Siva Subramaniam Temple hold Kavady festival
Local newsNewcastle Siva Subramanian temple hosted its annual Kavady festival in honour of Lord Muruga.











