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Curiosity, determination and a real connection spark a promising career

A forward-thinking programme of the Bathurst Agricultural Show, a positive attitude and a real love for horses have put Bathurst’s Austin Mhlonyane on course for a promising career in equine care. Already in demand for his skill and care…

New equestrian centre to open at showgrounds

With under a month to go before the launch of the new Bathurst Agricultural Showgrounds Equestrian Centre, horseriding lessons are already fully subscribed, with a growing waiting list. The centre, which officially opens on October 1,…

Some of the wild horses stranded by rising floodwaters on an island in the Orange River mouth on February 2 2022.Image: National Sea Rescue Institute

35 horses rescued from Orange River flooding

Horses trapped on islands in the flooded Orange River near Alexander Bay were rescued on Wednesday in an “intense” mission. Hugo Foot‚ NSRI Port Nolloth station commander‚ said they assisted the organisations Have a Heart and Network for…

Police are investigating the hijacking of a truck and the theft of six pallets of painkillers in Port Elizabeth early on Wednesday.Image: ELVIS NTOMBELA

Police issue warning against planned protest at Fairview Racecourse

Port Elizabeth police have issued a stern warning advising residents not to participate in an alleged planned protest at Fairview Racecourse at 3pm today. Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said police were made aware of the…

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DA: Fairview racecourse invaders must be arrested

The Democratic Alliance has condemned the violent attacks against racehorses at the Fairview Racecourse in Nelson Mandela Bay. “The invasion of the racecourse by between 150 and 200 people, and subsequent alleged attacks on the horses,…

Police statement on savage attack on racehorses in Port Elizabeth

Colonel Priscilla Naidu sent out the following statement this afternoon. “Angry protestors harm racehorses at stables in Port Elizabeth” “A mob of about 150-200 protestors from the Fairview Informal settlement stormed onto the property of…

DRAMA AT FAIRVIEW: Six horses have been recovered and brought back to the stables at Fairview racecourseImage: DEVON KOEN

WATCH: Protesters let loose 28 horses from Fairview holding stables

Police have confirmed that 28 horses were let loose from the holding stables at Fairview racecourse at about 6am on Thursday by angry protesters. Six horses have been recovered and brought back to the stables at the racecourse. Police…