#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 2001

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

November 28, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

The front page of the Estcourt News on November 30, 2001.

1. Uthukela District Mayor Stanley Dladla and Umtshezi Mayor Lymon Shelembe were excited to announce that a housing development project for Papkuilsfontein and Kwezi had been approved.

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2. Resident labelled Estcourt Hospital a “little House of Horrors” after alleged bad service and verbal abuse.

3. 385 people lined up to participate in the popular Drakensview Fun Run/Walk.

4. Gary Campbell was victorious in the K1 category at the Ithala Challenge.

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November 28, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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