Michele du Plessis Bylaws and regulations: what is allowed and what is not. If you are unsure if your neighbour may burn his rubbish or hold a party until the wee hours of the morn’, search for the answers in the Provincial Gazette, published 5 April 2019, the Provincial Notice 45 of 2019 – Thaba […]
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Coming up – extreme 100-mile marathon across local trails
Frieda Paton Described as Sabie’s wildest ultra, the Mac-mac Ultra 100 will take place across the mountains and valleys, through forests and along the rivers, between Pilgrim’s Rest, Graskop and Sabie from May 24-26. Competitors in this tough trail running experience had to meet strict criteria to enter in one of three races. While most […]
Pilgrim’s Hosts National Fly fishing Championships
Frieda Paton The weather was perfect, the river was clear, the fish were biting, and Pilgrim’s Rest was a bustle of activity as fishermen from across the country participated in the Senior A Nationals Fly fishing Championships from May 1-4. The Mpumalanga Fly Fishing Association (MFFA) hosted this year’s annual tournament of the SA National […]
International Fire-fighters Day
News Desk LEFPA Manager, Andre Scheepers opened the Lowveld 2019 winter fire season at the Nelspruit Methodist Church on Sunday, May 5th, and they received blessings from the congregation as they celebrated International Fire-Fighter Day. International Fire-fighters’ Day is observed each year on May 4TH. International Fire-fighters’ Day (IFFD) is a time where the world’s […]
GAIN for Animals in Need
Petru J Viljoen So many stray animals. So few, willing, pet owners. Scrolling through the messages in GAIN’s conversation group, discussing a dog who’s no longer wanted, finding the pet a new home. A quick solution: this time. Graskop used to be awash with cats and dogs, all of the time. Some with mange, some […]