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From vibe coding to coolcations: The 2025 words you’ll pretend you already knew

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A clean sweep for HOT 102.7FM — Voted Best in Joburg, Ekurhuleni and Pretoria

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A listener’s theory could rewrite Joburg’s origin story

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Six seven! Why kids love it, teachers ban it, and parents don’t get it

A woman holding a disco ball stands beneath the Olivedale Windmill, blending vintage charm with modern flair.

HOT 102.7FM makes history with Best of Pretoria win

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Older than the dinosaurs: The Magaliesberg’s 2.5-billion-year story

A road in Olivedale Windmill is lined with tall jacaranda trees in bloom, their branches arching overhead and covered in purple flowers, creating a tunnel effect over the empty street.

Beyond the blooms: The unexpected history of Gauteng’s jacarandas

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Local lingo, global recognition: SA words join the Oxford Dictionary

Two hands work together to untangle a pink, brain-shaped line—much like finding clarity among complex thoughts at Olivedale Windmill.

“We’ve got to say the word suicide” — parents urge honesty to save lives

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One in three South Africans is struggling — and there’s no shame in seeking help

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

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.

The hidden windmill of Olivedale: A wartime secret in Joburg North

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