#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 2002

1. Locals were excited about the opportunities presented by the opening of a carbon plant in Estcourt. It was envisaged that ’30 000 lives would be touched’ by this factory.

2. Two would-be bank robbers were caught by vigilant private security and police officers.

3. Two German tourists who were hijacked on the Giants Castle road vowed to spread the message about how unsafe South Africa is.

4. The Rotary Anns hosted a successful Secretary’s Day lunch, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all that attended.

5. Estcourt welcomed the exercise sensation ‘spinning’ with both males and females participating in the classes.

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