With this edition, the Streeknuus has has reached the end of its lifespan. For decades, the Streeknuus has faithfully served the communities of Delmas, Bronkhorstspruit, and the surrounding areas.

“Sadly, the impact of a struggling economy has resulted in the closure of the Streeknuus and this final edition,” said Marietta Lombard, Caxton’s editor-in-chief for Greater Johannesburg.

“We assure our readers that every effort was made to prevent this outcome. We thank our readers and advertisers for their loyalty, and we say to all whose stories we have shared: know that your stories will forever remain part of our journey and archives.”

’n Personeellid wat vir byna 28 jaar die soet en sout van Streeknuus beleef het, is advertensie-verkoopsverteenwoordiger Judith Taute.

“Vandag verloor ek ’n baba. Koerantwese was my lewe, en ek het elke dag uitgesien om nog ’n nuwe dag op Streeknuus se paaie aan te pak.

“Dankie vir die voorreg dat ek ’n pad saam met my kliënte en bronne kon stap. Dankie dat julle my altyd met ope arms ontvang het – julle was deel van my familie. Ek wens elkeen die beste toe vir die toekoms: mag jul ondernemings groei en julle geseënd wees.”

Judith praat met lof oor kollegas saam met wie sy oor die jare gewerk het. Name wat vir haar uitstaan, is Graeme, Larizza, Lareze en Dawie, asook diegene in die Boksburg-kantoor.

“Ek sien ongelooflik uit na my nuwe hoofstuk wat op 1 Oktober begin en kan nie wag om die nuwe seisoen aan te pak nie. Ek wil my Hemelse Vader bedank dat Hy my altyd veilig gehou het op die roetes wat ek moes ry.”

Arisja Misselhorn, editor of the Streeknuus, will miss the communities that made the publication so unique.

“Although I have only been involved with the Streeknuus over the past five years, I have come to love the vibrant arts community of Rayton and Cullinan, as well as the many friendly and interesting people of Bronkhorstspruit.

“The community of Delmas always amazed me by the way they stood together to make Delmas a better place for everyone. Rest assured, I plan to continue the friendships I have built during this short time.”