#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 1999

This week in 1999, these stories were some of many making local headlines

February 28, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

A February 26, 1999 edition of the Estcourt and Midlands News.

1. Forderville residents want new houses – About 20 unhappy residents gathered at the housing developers’ office where they voiced grievances about numerous aspects regarding their newly built homes.

2. Afrikaans pupils at EHS have constitutional right to mother tongue education, parents told – The parents of about 40 Afrikaans speaking children at Estcourt High School demanded mother tongue education for their children.

3. Team prize for ladies in Newcastle – Estcourt Athletic Club runners that participated in a 42.2km marathon in Newcastle scored several successes.

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February 28, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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