Local news
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Today in History: The Castillo de Bellver catches fire and spills oil
Local newsThe only visible damage was some 1 500 gannets being covered in oil, most of which were collected from an…
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On this day in 1950, Shakes Mashaba was born
Local newsOther celebrities who were born on this day are actress Vera Farmiga and singer Geri Halliwell.
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Very sad news on Makatsa’s chick
Local newsUpdate'It seems that the new eagle removed the chick from the nest'
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Deserted kittens find a new home
Local newsThe kittens, who are suspected to be about eight weeks old, have been given names which range from Grumpy Cat,…
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Members of the community still fuming over ticket refunds
Local newsUpdateHolwer could not confirm the change of venue for the Giant Bug event and said that the tickets for the…
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Residents unhappy over the closure of Absa
Local newsAccording to a concerned resident in the greater Florida area, the closure will impact the mall.
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Adult female injured in a collision
Local newsThe driver of the bakkie, an adult female, escaped injury.
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Join CANSA for auditions
Local newsEntries are open and participants can also enter on https://www.cansa.org.za/cansa-socialite-perform-for-a-cause.
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On this day in 1952, Louis Walsh was born
Local newsOther celebrities that were born on this day include actor, Jesse Williams, and actress, Olivia Holt.
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Today in History: South Africa’s first atomic reactor is opened
Local newsNuclear power would be used for peaceful purposes only, with the provision of additional energy as one of its chief…
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WATCH: Youth showcases talent at the Witpoortjie library
Local newsMarlene Botha, a senior librarian, had everyone in stitches as she told a joke to lighten the mood.
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Fun-filled day at the Roodepoort Theatre
Local newsThe day was officially commemorated internationally on Thursday, 18 July.











