#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 2010

Here are some of the stories that were making headlines this week in 2010

July 11, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

The front page of the Estcourt News on July 9, 2010.

1. The Inkatha Freedom Party in KZN recalled Umtshezi Municiplaity Mayor Lymon Shelembe and Okhahlamba Mayor Vikizitha Mlotshwa.

2. Remember ‘Gubevu’ (Ndoda Hlongwane) who was famed for allegedly ‘shape shifting’ when confronted by police? He was set to appear in the Estcourt Magistrate’s Court for a string of charges ranging from attempted murder to rape.

Yusuf and Ilhaam Shaik at the Netherlands vs Slovakia 2010 World Cup Game at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

3. 2010 in South Africa meant Soccer World Cup and many locals attended the games held across the country.

4. Mooi River was poised to stage the prestigious Junior International Polocrosse Tournament, that included teams from Australia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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July 11, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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