Marti Will
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The Provincial Management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State, led by Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Apaphia Modise, welcomes this series of significant convictions and heavy sentences as projected in the 3rd Quarter 2024/2025 crime reporting period.
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Members of the SAPS Soshanguve K9 Unit have arrested four undocumented persons after discovering an illegal gold refinery on a plot in Bultfontein.
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Qwaqwa, particularly the rural wards of Maluti-a-Phofung, continues to endure electricity interruptions due to the stalled Elizabeth Ross Substation project.
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Police in Ladybrand arrest two security guards, aged 23 and 28, for alleged murder of man and assault of his brother over maize theft accusations.
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The Phuthaditjhaba Regional Court has convicted and sentenced Lekhotla Joseph Rafanyane for the murder of Constable Mofokeng Mokoetla Daniel.
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Residents of Odendaalsrus face severe service delivery issues, primarily due to a non-functional municipal telephone switchboard, making it difficult to report essential service faults. Frequent office closures and billing irregularities further complicate the situation. Urgent action is needed to restore communication channels and address service delivery concerns to rebuild public trust.
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A R52 million sewer rehabilitation project has begun in Ward 33, Welkom, aimed at repairing and unblocking existing networks over 24 months. The initiative, launched by Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipa, will enhance community health, stimulate local employment, and improve service delivery while addressing long-standing sewer challenges and infrastructure weaknesses.
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Young sportsman Ruhan Dreyer, a Grade 10 student from Klerksdorp Hoërskool, has been selected for a prestigious cricket tour to England in 2026. Since starting cricket at two, he has excelled as an all-rounder and in athletics, notably winning javelin championships. Fundraising efforts are underway to support his international participation.
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Despite R250 million allocated for construction, the Magrieta Prinsloo Bridge upgrade remains unfinished, raising safety concerns for motorists.
