Rubbish piles, Facebook read minds, Bugs for dinner?: Your Thursday Briefing

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Local or breaking news

Still no answers about rubbish piles

Secunda and Trichardt residents feel trapped by the large piles of refuse piling up at their homes.

Doctors said Corrie would not reach age of 45

“Doctors said that I will not make the age of 45 and I all ready celebrated y 60th birthday. “I walked normal until they started operating on my spine. I all ready had 16 spinal operations.”

National news

Rowers slaan toe langs die viswaters

Die groep van sowat 12 mense het die afgelope langnaweek by ‘n kampeerterrein in Witbank gaan kamp waar hulle beroof is.

Man allegedly kills mother over witchcraft

The man accused his mother of witchcraft, then took a pair of scissors and stabbed her.

International news

Facebook out to read minds

Facebook wants to read your mind.

Bugs for dinner? New Aussie food trend has legs (and wings)

Roasted cockroach, honey-flavoured ants, mealworm and chocolate coated popcorn are now available to try and buy.

Upcoming events

Standerton Val Mighty Men Conference

MMC Standerton Val would like to encourage men from all around to join them at the Standerton Val Mighty Men Conference for a great experience.