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#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 1993

Here are some of the stories that were making headlines this week in 1993

1. Rains too late? – Although heavy rains had fallen in Estcourt and surrounding areas, it came too late for drought ravaged farmers in the Drakensberg.

2. Many happy returns Notties – Nottingham Road Primary School celebrated its 80th birthday and the school threw a big party.

3. New clinic for Bergville – Bergville Mayor Cynthia Tozer and Sister Lilly Chetty at the opening of the new clinic, which was funded by the Department of National Health.

4. Fantastic achievement – Cancer survivor Francois van Zuydam showed that cancer can be beaten and achieved his goal of swimming the Midmar Mile.

5. Eddie Brokensha wins monthly mug – Eddie Brokensha was the winner of the Ken Freeman Monthly Mug.

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Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news

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