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Top stories of the week

Here is a round-up of the top headlines from the week

Snake expelled from school in Richards Bay

Snakes do pop up in the strangest of places, and the latest reported removal of a striking juvenile brown forest cobra required both a snake catcher and a motor mechanic.

The feisty forest cobra was moved to a safer environment

https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/245047/snake-expelled-from-school-in-richards-bay/

Rabies vaccinations a legal requirement

All pet owners are compelled by law to ensure pets are vaccinated against rabies, and that annual vaccinations are kept up to date.

https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/244983/rabies-vaccinations-a-legal-requirement/

WATCH: SPCA receives overwhelming support from Zululand Remedial Centre

The Zululand Remedial Centre (ZRC) dog food drive was met with overwhelming support by both learners and educators on Friday, as a much-needed mountain of pet food was collected for the month of March.

ZRC pupils posing with the large amount of dog food they collected

https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/244881/watch-spca-receives-overwhelming-support-from-zululand-remedial-centre/

WATCH: Joy as terminal patient’s final wish is granted

With the sands of time of her life rapidly running out, terminal cancer patient Joy Herbst had one final desire – to see the ocean.

Surrounded by love, terminal cancer patient Joy Herbst had her dying wish fulfilled when caregivers, friends and Alkantstrand lifeguards enabled her to float in the ocean for a final time on Tuesday Photo: Dave Savides

https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/245117/watch-joy-as-terminal-patients-final-wish-is-granted/

New eco-friendly delivery service in town

Dash Deliveries, currently operating in Richards Bay and Empangeni, will help you move your parcels safely within a 20km radius with zero carbon emission.

Modern fast delivery in city

https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/245222/new-eco-friendly-delivery-service-in-town/

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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