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Opposition is growing against the Department of Water and Sanitation’s proposed regulations that threaten public access to state dams and could harm local economies reliant on recreational activities.
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‘n Unieke samewerking tussen gesondheidspraktisyns en hul pasiënte het onlangs tasbare hoop gebring vir vroue wat hul borste weens borskanker verloor het.
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’n Leerling en ‘n onderwyseres van die Hoërskool Salomon Senekal van Viljoenskroon is Vrydag 3 April in ‘n ernstige ongeluk op die N1, sowat 5 km buite Winburg, beseer.
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A seven-month-old stormwater drainage infrastructure failure in Koppies has prompted ward councillor intervention for intensified oversight efforts.
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Intensive safety operations are underway in the Free State during the Easter holiday, particularly targeting the N1 highway due to the influx of travelers and pilgrims. The South African Police Service has launched Operation Shanela II, involving multiple agencies for enhanced road safety, compliance checks, and crime prevention, ensuring secure travel.
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A severe sewage crisis at Goudveld-Hoërskool hostel in Welkom has created significant health risks for learners and staff. The Democratic Alliance plans to petition the Free State Department of Education to address the crisis stemming from municipal infrastructure failures. Conditions are unacceptable, threatening the school’s operations, and prompting warnings of imminent closure if unresolved.
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A family in Odendaalsrus lost their home to a fire on March 21, raising significant concerns about the Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s emergency services. Councillor Estelle Dansey criticized the delayed response and ongoing equipment and water supply issues, highlighting the urgent need for improvements to ensure resident safety during crises.
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March is a busy month for South African long-distance runners, especially those preparing for the Two Oceans and Comrades ultramarathons. Nkhetheni Masupa has completed four ultramarathons to train for his upcoming races, including the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Major. A local Easter training camp will further support runners’ preparation.
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An urgent intervention is needed to secure a R100 million investment at Phakisa Raceway, hampered by administrative failures. Since Investchem was chosen as the preferred bidder, contract delays threaten jobs and economic recovery in Matjhabeng. The Democratic Alliance is pressing authorities for immediate action to resolve the situation and restore economic opportunities.
