Marti Will
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From May 12 to 15, Nampo Park will host an event showcasing advancements in farming amidst challenges in agriculture. Visitors should plan their trips carefully, as key access roads face significant deterioration, flooding, and construction, resulting in potential delays. Alternative routes and early arrivals are recommended for smoother access.
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NAMPO PARK, Bothaville – South Africa’s largest agricultural exhibition returns from 12 to 15 May under the theme “Resilience through Innovation”, addressing mounting pressures on producers from climate variability, rising costs […]
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The South African Police Service conducted operations in Lejweleputswa District on May 9, 2026, led by Brigadier Envor Solomon. Collaborating with the National Defence Force, they issued fines related to liquor and animal laws, arrested individuals for drug possession and driving offenses, and initiated roadblock operations to enhance road safety and combat crime.
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) emphasizes the urgent need for intervention to address the danger posed by stray animals on roads in Lejweleputswa, citing increased accidents and fatalities. They urge the municipal manager to improve animal control, enhance road safety measures, and raise community awareness to ensure public safety.
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The Democratic Alliance has raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of the R720 gravel road between Koppies, Edenville, and Heilbron, highlighting inadequate drainage and damage to infrastructure. With the harvesting season nearing, farmers face challenges transporting produce, risking impacts on the agricultural value chain. Government oversight is deemed essential.
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Two foreign nationals were arrested in Bethlehem for possessing illicit cigarettes valued at R7.8 million during a police operation on May 8, 2026. Acting on a tip-off, authorities discovered 180 boxes in a vehicle and 152 boxes in a storage unit. The suspects will face court proceedings as investigations continue.
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Schoemanspoort near De Kombuys is closed due to rock falls, as reported on May 7 by the Garden Route Multi-agency command centre. Severe weather has caused hazardous conditions, leading to route closures and suspension of Cango Caves operations. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and refrain from crossing flooded roads.
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A multisectoral disaster response team has been established to assist the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, severely impacted by flooding on April 30, 2026. Over 85 villages were affected, causing infrastructure damage, road closures, and school disruptions. Authorities are mobilizing health services and relief efforts, with ongoing support from local organizations and community kitchens. Three fatalities…
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LEJWELEPUTSWA – The Free State Provincial Serial Electronic Crime Investigation (SECI) Unit has secured convictions against two members of a syndicate that operated in the Lejweleputswa District for more than 10 years.
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The U.S. is coordinating an evacuation flight for American passengers from a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak in the Canary Islands. While three passengers have died, the risk to the American public is low. Evacuated individuals will go to a quarantine facility at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
