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Skildery van geliefde troeteldier bring vertroosting vir Mbombela-gesin
Oud-Springbok Danie Rossouw se vrou is onverwags met 'n spesiale geskenk verras wat 'n aandenking is van haar troeteldier wat doodgery is. The post Skildery van geliefde troeteldier bring vertroosting vir Mbombela-gesin appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »
Mbombela swimmers secure spots for provincial championships
Personal bests tumbled at Van Riebeeck Pool as swimmers tested their speed ahead of major regional and national showdowns next year. The post Mbombela swimmers secure spots for provincial championships appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »
Police arrest man on N4 near KaNyamazane with R930 000 dagga haul
A routine patrol from Matsulu took a dramatic turn when a silver sedan without number plates refused to stop for officers. The post Police arrest man on N4 near KaNyamazane with R930 000 dagga haul appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »
Uplands College twins win silver at 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games
South Africa's U17 rugby sevens side went unbeaten through the pool stages in Dakar before falling just short in a tight final against France. The post Uplands College twins win silver at 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »
City of Mbombela urges political parties to remove posters
The City of Mbombela has urged political parties to remove their election posters within seven days to restore the cleanliness of municipal streets. The post City of Mbombela urges political parties to remove posters appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »
Russian tourist’s murder raises concern over N4 route safety
Night-time highway travel comes under scrutiny following a fatal shooting that has sparked calls for urgent corridor policing. The post Russian tourist’s murder raises concern over N4 route safety appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »
Runners honour Antonie van Zijl along marathon route
Colleagues, friends and fellow athletes remember a dedicated leader and husband whose career spanned nearly two decades. The post Runners honour Antonie van Zijl along marathon route appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »
High Court dismisses Mabuza estate urgent payout bid
A bid by the late former deputy president's daughter and her mother to secure extra interim maintenance from his estate has been thrown out - with a personal costs order against the mother. The post High Court dismisses Mabuza estate urgent payout bid appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »
Lowvelder Calendar: November 12, 2026
Don't miss these events in the Lowveld! The post Lowvelder Calendar: November 12, 2026 appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »
Laerskool Steelpoort honours top achievers at centenary prizegiving
Trophies, medals, and top leadership posts took centre stage as the school wrapped up a milestone academic year. The post Laerskool Steelpoort honours top achievers at centenary prizegiving appeared first on Lowvelder. Read more »