#ThrowBackThursday: This week in 1984

Here are some of the stories that were making headlines this week in 1984

January 2, 2020

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

The front page of the Howick Herald (covering the Natal Midlands) dated January 4.

1. 1984 was declared National Road Safety Year and a clamp down on road offences was envisaged, starting with the use of seatbelts.

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2. The Class of 1983 were congratulated on their matric passes.

3. Cutworm was rearing its head in gardens and farms. Cutworm is a greasy-looking caterpillar that damages seedlings.

4. A 15-year-old boy, Vannah Bassingthwaite died in the swimming pool at the Midlands Hospital after suffering a heart attack.

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January 2, 2020

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news