#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 2003

Here are some of the stories that were making headlines this week in 2003

April 25, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

The front page of the Estcourt News on April 25, 2003.

1. Attacked at home – Mr Ken Ledward was nursing injuries after being attacked at his home in Canon Rogers Road.

2. A breath-taking tour of Wagendrift Dam was hosted by the Parks Board Honourary Officers.

3. Armed robbers at large – Estcourt and Wembezi police apprehended two of the four men that attempted to rob a garage in Weenen.

4. Church celebrates half a century of sharing the word of God – The Estcourt Baptist Church, renamed the Estcourt Community Church celebrated its 50th anniversary.

5. Clarry shoots his way to the UK – After many local successes, bisley shooting enthusiast Clarry Hawthorne was selected to participate in the England Bisley.

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April 25, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

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