#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 1992

Back on February 12, 1992 these were some of the stories making local headlines

February 14, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

The front page of a February 12, 1992 edition of the Estcourt News.

1. Death trap road takes its toll – Three people were killed and 13 seriously injured when a taxi veered out of control and landed in the Estcourt High School grounds.

2. High jinks at Estcourt High School fun initiation – There was fun and laughter all round at the Estcourt High School initiation afternoon.

3. Rosetta rates outrage – The rates charges to residents of Rosetta had become so high that many residents faced financial ruin.

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February 14, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

Sihle Ntenjwa

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