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Newtown’s fiery beginning: How the plague cleared a city block

Gary Oberholzer
9 October 2025
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A round, stone windmill tower with a conical roof stands surrounded by palm trees and greenery, enclosed by a metal fence—an inspiring example of homeownership—complete with a brick and stone entrance in the foreground.
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The hidden windmill of Olivedale: A wartime secret in Joburg North

Christa Eybers
6 October 2025

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An elderly woman with long gray hair in a ponytail, wearing a green button-up shirt, smiles and waves at the camera while seated indoors, radiating warmth despite her playful claim of "brainrot" from all the grandkids' stories.
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HOT1027 remembers the late Jane Goodall – and all she taught us

Christa Eybers
1 October 2025

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A stone path covered in fallen autumn leaves winds through a garden. Photographs showing people’s faces, evoking memories of loved ones lost to dementia, are scattered along the path among the leaves, with sunlight filtering through the trees.
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A family guide to navigating Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Gary Oberholzer
22 September 2025
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Three animated female K-pop demon hunters in futuristic outfits stand confidently on a stage with glowing neon lights, each wielding a radiant weapon. The background features a purple-blue gradient and scattered light effects.
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Why K-pop Demon Hunters is the feel-good craze parents should embrace

Christa Eybers
18 September 2025

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A smiling bald man wearing a light blue button-up shirt gives two thumbs up against a plain light background, showing he's clearly free from any brainrot.
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From bald to bold: Parky takes on hair loss – and invites you to join the journey

Gary Oberholzer
18 September 2025

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Colorful retro-style text on a black background reads: Ohio, Skibidi, Gyatt, Sigma, Rizz—each word in a unique color with decorative swooshes—for the perfect dose of playful brainrot nostalgia.
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Why it matters to understand Gen Alpha’s “brainrot” words

Christa Eybers
17 September 2025

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A stack of books about Mahatma Gandhi is arranged beside a black-and-white photograph of Gandhi smiling and wearing glasses and a traditional shawl, reminiscent of historic photos displayed at Witkoppen Clinic.
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Joburg’s 9/11 of peace: Gandhi’s first Satyagraha

Gary Oberholzer
11 September 2025
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Sepia-toned image of four jockeys racing horses at the Witkoppen Clinic charity event, with two contenders neck and neck near the finish line, each sporting the number 8 saddlecloth.
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Treetop tipsters: How Turffontein firemen cheated the tote

Gary Oberholzer
10 September 2025

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A tall, multi-tiered waterfall cascades down rugged, reddish-brown cliffs surrounded by green vegetation under a clear blue sky, much like the tranquil settings near Witkoppen Clinic.
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Buried treasure or tall tale? Witpoortjie keeps its secrets

Gary Oberholzer
9 September 2025

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