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Vir baie mense bied ’n besoek aan ’n geliefde se graf troos en vrede wat hulle nêrens anders ervaar nie. Tradisies en seremonies wat met die dood geassosieer word, speel ’n belangrike rol in die rouproses, en begraafplase behoort ’n plek van vertroosting en genesing te wees.Egter, vir inwoners van Lydenburg en omliggende gebiede, het […]

Recent investigations have uncovered significant financial mismanagement within Mpumalanga’s Thaba Chweu Local Municipality. A forensic report revealed that officials misappropriated approximately R358.7 million through various illicit activities, including allocating houses to themselves and their relatives, authorizing payments for uncompleted work, bypassing tender procedures, and undervaluing municipal land sales. These actions have severely impacted the municipality’s […]

Introduction The Lydenburg Heads, renowned archaeological artifacts, have inspired the naming of a shopping center and a lifestyle estate in Lydenburg. Yet, many locals, particularly the younger generation, may not fully understand their historical significance. These ancient clay ceremonial masks, though now housed in Cape Town, remain an enduring symbol of early African art and […]

History Lydenburg was established in 1849 by Voortrekker settlers under the leadership of Andries Potgieter. Its name, “Lydenburg” (“Town of Suffering”), reflects the early hardships faced by its founders. Before colonial settlement, the area was home to Khoe-San hunter-gatherers, as evidenced by ancient rock paintings. The discovery of the Lydenburg Heads, terracotta sculptures from around […]

Residents Struggle with Raw Sewage Flooding For three months, residents of Lydenburg, Kriel, and Jansen streets have endured raw sewage flooding their homes and yards due to persistent drain blockages. Despite repeated complaints, the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality (TCLM) has failed to address the issue adequately, leaving residents in increasingly hazardous living conditions. Living Conditions […]

The Fascinating History of Fort Mary and the Viljoen Street Powder Magazine The history of Fort Mary is closely tied to the historical powder magazine located on Viljoen Street. Many of the stones used in constructing the powder magazine feature engravings of names belonging to soldiers of the 94th Regiment, once stationed at Fort Mary. […]