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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Videos: Heavy hailstorm blankets N4 near Belfast
Heavy hail fell in the Belfast area of Mpumalanga yesterday evening, causing an accident in which one person was injured when a truck and four vehicles collided. According to Middelburg Observer, the hailstorm caused the N4 roadway to become extremely slippery. The hail resulted in a thick ice blanket which caused vehicles to slide across the roadway. David Ross, from a local towing service, says it was surprising that some motorists were still driving at high speeds even though the road was slippery due to the hail. Motorists reported heavy hail from the Wonderfontein area up until beyond the Alzu filling station along the N4 highway. Motorists shared videos and photos of the thick layer of hail that covered the road. The road has since been cleared. @middelburgobserver Just before 17:00 today (August 16), a hailstorm hit the N4 outside Belfast between the Puma Garage and Silos at Wonderfontein. The slippery road caused a crash involving a truck and four cars. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. The road is still icy, drive with caution! ♬ original sound – MiddelburgObserver @middelburgobserver Middelburg tow-in service was on scene at Wonderfontein after the hailstorm crash. He showed in videos how thick the hail still was on the road until late tonight. Scene now cleared. ♬ original sound – MiddelburgObserver Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Chaka voted as Middelburg's Cutest Dog
The winner of the Middelburg Observer's Cutest vs Ugliest Pet Photo Competition has been announced. Meet Chaka, the winner of our pet photo competition in benefit of the Middelburg SPCA. Chaka was voted as the cutest dog out of 16 entries, and while the competition had a category for the ugliest pet, our voters decided there were none! Ms Rachel Kies, Chaka's owner, shared a celebratory video and photo of her handsome boy. We hope Chaka gets a tjoppie, Rachel. @middelburgobserver Meet Chaka, the winner of the Middelburg Observer's Cutest vs Ugliest Pet Photo Competition in benefit of the Middelburg SPCA. ♬ original sound – MiddelburgObserver – MiddelburgObserver
The Citizen
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Come one, come all to the Woza Afrikaans Fest
Come one, come all to the Woza Afrikaans Fest One day to go until the Woza Afrikaans Fest that will have something to offer for everyone! Women's Day has never been more exciting with the Woza Afrikaans Fest kicking off tomorrow from 09:00 to 22:00 at the Kees Taljaard Stadium. Happyland Amusement Park will be bringing Merry Go Round rides that haven't been seen in Middelburg for a long time, and while the kids have plenty to do, a 30 meter refreshment tent will have something to offer for those above the age of 18. @middelburgobserver Come one, come all to the Woza Afrikaans Fest – from 09:00-22:00 on August 9 at Kees Taljaard Stadium. (Content supplied) ♬ original sound – MiddelburgObserver – MiddelburgObserver Live performances are expected to take place on a world class stage, with MC Crazy Werrie opening. The performers lined up for tomorrow consists of the following: Die Piesangskille; Dirk van der Westhuizen, Hotstix Mabuse, Drommedaris Drum Duo, LucasRaps, Prime Circle, O'thandiwe, Snotkop, DJ Tshegu, RW & Band. Entrance fees Free: ages six and under. R100: ages 7-13 R200: ages 14 and up.
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- The Citizen
(Video) Search continues for man swept away by strong current
(Video) Search continues for man swept away by strong current – wife devastated A police diver and the Lydenburg K9 Search and Rescue Unit underwent a search mission at Botshabelo today after a man was swept away in a flood last night while walking across a low-water bridge. The bridge is 200m from the Ndebele museum. According to one eyewitness who was with the man last night, a small group were walking from Mokokotlong when they noticed the low-water bridge was flooded. @middelburgobserver Emotional scenes as a family watches divers search for the body of their missing loved one ♬ original sound – MiddelburgObserver – MiddelburgObserver The eyewitness said they decided to cross the bridge holding hands. As they got to the other side, they noticed that the man had been swept off his feet and was struggling to stay afloat while being carried down the river. The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality announced on their Facebook page on Sunday afternoon that the sluice gates would be opened due to the Middelburg Dam being at 99% capacity. Also read: Middelburg Dam water level exceeds 99%, sluice gate to open today Rescue mission Today, Middelburg Observer journalists went to the area, where they found a pregnant woman crying uncontrollably at the scene. The woman was identified as the wife of the missing man. Police divers also arrived on the scene to search for the missing man. They went about 1km into the river, but they couldn't find him. They will be returning to the scene tomorrow. Missing man The man is a Malawian national, and according to information gathered on the scene, he was appointed as a cattle herder just two days ago. He lives in Botshabelo with his pregnant wife and other relatives from Malawi. Whilst on the scene, the wife was wailing and attempted to enter the river, fortunately, a vigilant bystander saw her and stopped her from entering the dangerous current. Do you have information on a news story you think we should cover? Please send an email to our News Editor at daleen@ or phone us on 072 248 3855. To keep updated and informed on all the latest Middelburg news, visit our official social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (Formerly Twitter), and YouTube. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
