Marti Will
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The Democratic Alliance urges urgent reforms to tackle R12.16 million electricity losses at Tokologo Local Municipality, which significantly exceed acceptable limits. Eskom may disconnect services due to outstanding arrears. The DA proposes solar farms to meet local electricity needs, reduce costs, and create a repayment plan for the municipality’s debts.
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A man (34) from Bothaville has been sentenced to life imprisonment on two counts of rape after assaulting his stepdaughter when she was a child. The Bothaville Regional Court handed down the sentence on Friday 29 May after finding the man guilty of raping his stepdaughter in 2017 and 2018, when she was a primary…
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The African National Congress (ANC) has removed Douglas Seleke Maimane from his roles as executive mayor and councillor in Madibeng Local Municipality. This decision, backed by the ANC’s North West Provincial Executive Committee, emphasizes accountability to the community, stating no personal ambitions will overshadow representatives’ obligations.
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The Hennenman Regional Court has sentenced Katleho Kganare (40) to a total of 46 years imprisonment for a series of violent crimes, including rape, attempted murder and the assault of an infant. Kganare’s crimes span multiple incidents between 2022 and 2025, demonstrating a pattern of gender-based violence and domestic abuse.
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Terwyl Suid-Afrika van 29 Mei tot 5 Junie Kinderbeskermingsweek vier onder die tema ‘Saamwerk om geweld teen kinders te beëindig’, waarsku Solidariteit Helpende Hand dat kinderbeskerming nie eers begin wanneer ‘n maatskaplike werker ingeroep word of wanneer ‘n hofsaak geopen word nie.
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More than half of police precincts in the Free State’s Lejweleputswa district recorded lower crime rates in the past year.
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Exactly half of the Free State’s police precincts reported lower crime rates in the past year, according to the latest statistics from the SAPS.
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Attendees were encouraged to foster open communication with children, promote positive values and ensure children are empowered to speak out against abuse.
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Die Ysbeer-swemseisoen het begin, met ses byeenkomste wat beplan is vir die Vrystaat en Wes-Kaap tussen 27 Junie en 25 Julie.
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