#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 1997

Here are some of the stories that were making headlines this week in 1997

January 9, 2020

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

1. Parents, learners and staff of Estcourt high School were disappointed after several mistakes were picked up with matric results.

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2. A furniture store manager and his girlfriend were hijacked when they stopped to buy a cooldrink in Alfred Street.

3. The first official soccer and netball matches were played at the Wembezi Stadium and was part of a peace process organised by the community.

4. A junior tennis tournament was held in Bergville and a number of young players from the region participated.

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January 9, 2020

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

Sihle Ntenjwa

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