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Century 21 Wildlife Properties Triumphs at the 2025 Pearl Awards

On 4 September 2025, Century 21 South Africa rolled out the red carpet at Arabella Golf Estate in the Western Cape for its annual Pearl Awards – the flagship celebration of excellence across the real estate industry. Principals, managers, and top agents from all 43 franchises gathered for a day of insights and a black-tie evening that honoured the best in the business.

30 September 2025 No Comments

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From Isolation to Inspiration: Eksoda’s Journey to Empower Rural Youth with Diabetes

At 35, Eksoda has lived with type 1 diabetes for 17 years. Today, he stands as a pillar of strength in Hluvukani, a rural community where access to healthcare is patchy and awareness of chronic illness is scant. Once a young teenager shackled by fear and misunderstanding, he now dedicates his life to ensuring that no child with diabetes in his village faces the same loneliness he endured. His story is one of hardship, resilience and hope.

22 September 2025 No Comments

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Entrepreneurs Powering Ahead in Hoedspruit

In Hoedspruit, business is more than just a job for the Pienaar family, it’s a way of life. Sisters, a brother, and their daughters have combined their skills, passions, and hard work to create a diverse network of thriving businesses.

18 September 2025 No Comments

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From Chalk to Click: Nhlengelo Primary School’s New Era

A new computer laboratory has opened at Nhlengelo Primary School in Burlington, Acornhoek – capping a decade-long, community-driven effort that pulled together international funders, local NGOs and a determined set of volunteers to give rural learners a digital foothold.

15 September 2025 No Comments

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When Science meets Society: Finding common ground for change

On a bright veranda surrounded by Lowveld trees at the Wits Rural Campus on 7 August 2025, a traditional leader, a social science professor and a young activist engaged in a vibrant discussion about waste and the lack of waste management services in rural Bushbuckridge. Though they came from very different worlds, they soon realised they were all speaking about the same urgent challenge – how to turn this environmental and social issue into opportunities by unlocking value from what is typically considered just “trash”.

4 September 2025 No Comments

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Hoedspruit Concerned Rate Payers Association – Working for You

The Hoedspruit Concerned Rate Payers Association (HCRPA) was formally registered with the CIPC on 4 June 2024 to give ratepayers in Hoedspruit a united voice. And barely a year later, that voice is being tested on multiple fronts – from illegal land occupation to sewage spills, flawed development plans, and failing public transport.

20 August 2025 No Comments

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FlySafair Launches New Route Between Cape Town and Hoedspruit

Low-cost carrier FlySafair is excited to announce the launch of a new route connecting Cape Town and Hoedspruit, enhancing access to the central Kruger region and neighbouring Limpopo province. This new service complements the airline’s existing route to Mbombela, offering travellers more options to explore South Africa’s iconic safari destinations.

14 August 2025 No Comments

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Bosveld Flames of Heritage: Hoedspruit rallies around Lowveld Academy

What began as a devastating event is quickly becoming a heartwarming story of community spirit, compassion, and coming together around the flames.

7 August 2025 No Comments

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BUCO Friends present: Wagtersfees 16 August 2025

7 August 2025 No Comments

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Hoedspruit Private Hospital: A New Era of Healthcare for Limpopo

In the heart of Limpopo’s lowveld, where the rhythms of the bushveld meet the pulse of one of South Africa’s most dynamic rural towns, something extraordinary is taking shape. Hoedspruit Private Hospital, a 72-bed state-of-the-art facility, has opened its doors with one clear mission: to transform the standard of healthcare in the region while positioning Hoedspruit as a medical destination of choice in southern Africa.

1 August 2025 No Comments