Marti Will
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The Theunissen regional court has sentenced Matebesi Papikie Bambiso (40) to life imprisonment for rape.
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The Democratic Alliance has attributed low attendance at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Freedom Day address in the Free State to what it described as widespread public distrust in the ANC.
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A marathon athlete from Welkom in the Free State finished first among South African runners in the Boston Marathon on 20 April.
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Severe thunderstorms have impacted the Goldfields since Friday, bringing nearly 100 mm of rain to areas like Welkom and Odendaalsrus. The South African Weather Service issued yellow level warnings for heavy rain and damaging winds. The storms caused significant damage, uprooting trees and blowing off roofs, leaving residents alarmed.
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Die Nala-plaaslike munisipaliteit se bestuurder, Sekonyela Lehloenya, het ‘n sperdatum gemis om antwoorde te verskaf oor die dood van Chris Foord (9), wat meer as twee maande gelede na bewering weens blootstelling aan elektriese infrastruktuur oorlede is.
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The Democratic Alliance plans to raise concerns about sludge accumulation at Laaispruit Dam in Marquard to local authorities, emphasizing its impact on water security for both Marquard and Clocolan. The rehabilitation project, valued at R21.54 million and currently 22% complete, requires proper sediment management to maximize benefits for the communities involved.
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The Democratic Alliance in Matjhabeng Local Municipality has filed complaints regarding electricity service failures and resident exploitation. Odendaalsrus residents lost power for three days, and the Acting Municipal Manager suggested hiring unvetted contractors for restoration, raising concerns about legality and potential misconduct. The DA demands accountability and written responses.
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The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected Eskom’s attempt to block a damages claim from five Free State farmers, who allege that fires caused by the utility’s power lines damaged their land. The court determined that Eskom does not qualify for legal protections typically granted to state entities, allowing the farmers’ case to proceed.
