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High Street bridge – a new way up
Editor's noteBACK in 1884, the official surveyor of the newly proclaimed Nieuwe Republiek, HK Maarschalk, was given instructions to survey and…
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Who’d live anywhere else?
Editor's noteA huge storm last Friday, and gentle rain last night and this morning. We’re pleased to report also that the…
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On the right track?
SportBafana Bafana’s 1-0 win over Spain last night, Spain being the World and European Champion, we think is significant. It’s…
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Bitter pill to swallow at hospital
Editor's noteOur front-page article this week is one that isn’t new if you’ve been living in Estcourt and obliged to use…
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What will you do to restore faith in humanity?
Editor's noteWhen we read the news, either online or in the newspaper, we are usually attracted to the bad – stories…
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Are we giving uThukela a bum rap?
Editor's noteFrankly speaking, when the ANC wrestled control of the embattled district municipality from the IFP, it was in really poor…
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On Man’s Best Friend
OpinionTHE slaying of two dogs at Vryheid cemetery the weekend before last, and the outpouring of anger and sadness by…
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150 reasons to love our town
Editor's noteNewcastle will be turning 150 years old next year… For its citizens, now is the perfect time to reflect on…
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Poor police service
Editor's noteFor starters, responding to the call reporting the robbery would be a good thing
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Don’t let them hijack YOUR democratic right
Editor's noteThis weekend, November 9 & 10, has been designated a voter registration weekend by the IEC. This is to prepare…
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The hairy facts about Movember, bro… so be a man and dump the razor
OpinionIt’s that time of year again, when facial hair becomes a fad and mens’ cancer is brought into sharp focus…
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The cost of living in the light
Editor's noteIn the past month, we have received hundreds of comments from readers regarding the electricity bills. Ranging from the dismayed…
