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Spelling as a Superpower: North West Learner Tops National Finals

December 11, 2025

SUN CITY, North West — 10–11 December 2025. What began in classrooms and community halls months ago ended under bright lights at Sun City, where…

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Sacred Heart & St Gertrude sodalities convene Kimberley Diocese conference in Manthe

December 8, 2025

MANTHE (Taung Deanery) — The Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Gertrude sodalities of the Catholic Diocese of Kimberley gathered in Manthe Village from 5–7…

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New flame on Market Street: Pedros opens first Dr RSM branch in Vryburg

December 3, 2025

Vryburg’s lunch crowd had a new destination on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, as Pedros Flame-Grilled Chicken swung open its doors at 161 Market Street. From…

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Bloemhof crowned Kwêla Town of the Year 2025 — a first for Dr R.S.M. District

November 19, 2025

Bloemhof has made district history: the river town has been named Kwêla (kykNET) Town of the Year 2025, the first community in the Dr Ruth…

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“A Fight for Life and Hope”: Vryburg rallies behind 30-year-old cancer patient, Sintesh Lala

November 6, 2025

Culture & Society | Vryburg — The Vryburg community is being called to stand with Sintesh Lala (30) as he fights stage 3 rectal cancer and raises funds for urgent,…

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Phenyo Sebetlele: Miss North West Exclusive 2025 Queen Putting Purpose at the Heart of the Crown

September 17, 2025

Miss North West Exclusive has a new queen—and her reign comes with a clear social mission. Phenyo Sebetlele (20), who grew up between Klerksdorp and…

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Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and SA heavyweights set for DStv Delicious Festival – here what locals need to know

September 17, 2025

The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival is back on 20–21 September at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, promising a weekend that blends global…

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Phenyo Sebetlele crowned Miss North West Exclusive 2025 in intimate ceremony

September 1, 2025

Phenyo Sebetlele has been crowned Miss North West Exclusive 2025 during a private crowning hosted at the Oryx Boutique Hotel, organisers announced on their official…

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Christiana Champion: Refilwe Ramodia Wins Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Project

August 24, 2025

Christiana School for the Blind and Partially Sighted has announced that Grade 8 learner Refilwe Ramodia has taken 1st place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli…

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Miss North West Exclusive 2025 Pageant Cancelled, Organisers Cite Unforeseen Challenges

August 23, 2025

The organisers of the Miss North West Exclusive pageant have announced the cancellation of the 2025 grand finale, which was scheduled to take place on…

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