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HOW LONG IS THE ROAD FROM MEETING TO FINISHED?
A 3.38 km road rehabilitation project in KwaZulu-Natal began in September 2023. The province’s 2026 budget still listed it among delayed projects, citing the contractor’s cash flow problems. In Northern Ireland, officials scheduled 2.2 km of resurfacing from 13 April to 5 June 2026 – about eight wee
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Are you an early bird?
Do you leap out of bed ready to tackle the day, or does your alarm need several attempts to convince you? Tell us whether sunrise is your favourite time… or whether you’d rather meet the day after a second cup of coffee.
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PUBLIC POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Should high school learners be allowed to use cellphones during school hours? NO 17% YES 83%
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HAVE YOUR SAY — Should high school learners be allowed to use cellphones during school hours?
Although cellphones can be useful for research, communication and emergencies, they may also distract learners and disrupt lessons. Should high schools allow cellphone use during school hours, or should devices remain switched off and safely stored?
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Harties turns green again: what’s growing, and what’s being done?
Residents’ concerns prompt a fresh update as the CBC releases 80,000 water hyacinth hoppers and monitors a changing mix of invasive plants
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Four tickets, R20,500 and a brighter tomorrow
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Four rugby tickets became an opportunity to make a meaningful difference when Life Peglerae Hospital’s doctors and staff joined forces to raise R20,500 for Lighthouse Child & Youth Care Centre.
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Turning “someone should” into “we will”
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Cleaner streets and safer surroundings start with people willing to roll up their sleeves.
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TREES CAN WARN THEIR NEIGHBOURS OF DANGER…
Trees may appear silent, but some can share chemical warning signals. When insects feed on their leaves, certain trees and other plants release airborne chemicals called volatile organic compounds. Nearby plants may detect these signals and prepare their own defences, helping them respond faster or more strongly if attacked. Some of these chemicals can even attract predators that feed on the invading insects. Scientists call this plant-to-plant signalling – not conversation as humans know it, but a remarkable natural warning system hidden in the air around us.
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Should high school learners be allowed to use cellphones during school hours?
Although cellphones can be useful for research, communication and emergencies, they may also distract learners and disrupt lessons. Should high schools allow cellphone use during school hours, or should devices remain switched off and safely stored?
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PUBLIC POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Are you planning to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections?
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