Jo Robinson

Locals encouraged to consider tourism-related business

According to local tourism and marketing expert Ms Madembe Muvhulawa, residents should use opportunities presented by the Marula Festival to boost the...

23 February 2019

SPCA could use your help this month

Lesley Gaigher of the Louis Trichardt SPCA told the Zoutpansberger that they have "…hit a bit of a rough patch, with finances dwindling."...

8 February 2019

Final weekend to register for 2019 elections

This weekend is the deadline to register to vote in the South African general elections this year. These 2019 elections will appoint both new provinci...

24 January 2019

Minister downplays FMD outbreak to mere “spillage”

The announcement last week of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in cattle in Vhembe caused shockwaves throughout the country. The Department...

20 January 2019

No gold card then no payment in January

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a reminder to recipients of social grants that from January 2019 they will not be able to ...

20 December 2018

Loving farewell to legendary Sue-Anne Cook

The passing away of Sue-Anne Cook on 1 November has resulted in outpourings of love and respect, not only from the local people who knew her well and ...