#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 2001

Here are some of the stories that were making headlines this week in 2001.

May 2, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

The front page of the Estcourt News on May 4, 2001.

1. Train derailment – A good train derailed near the Connor Street bridge. Seven of the wagons carrying dry maize derailed.

2. Taxi rank debate – mixed reactions – The municipality called on the public to submit suggestions for the relocation of the taxi rank behind the Estcourt Methodist Church to a vacant area in Albert Street.

3. Man shot while wife sleeps – Mr HL Rhodes from Bergville was shot and wounded by intruders when he went out to investigate why hid dogs were barking.

4. Local runner claims top honours – Jabulani Ndlovu led Estcourt runners home for the second time during the Carbineers 21.1km race.

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May 2, 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