Marti Will
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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.
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Gysbert Jan Maritz, a Welkom lawyer already serving three life sentences for sexual offences, once again failed to appear in court for fraud charges involving R15 million. This is attributed to paperwork issues preventing his transport from prison. His case has been rescheduled for May 14, 2025, regarding trial proceedings.
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Multiple Social Crime Prevention units and Community Policing Forum members searched 704 learners at Marematlou Secondary School in Meloding on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, as part of the ongoing Safer Schools Programme.
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Residents in Matjhabeng Local Municipality faced severe electricity outages over the Freedom Day and Workers’ Day weekend, lasting over five days in some areas. Critical services were compromised, with hospitals impacted and residents experiencing health risks. The municipality attributed the outages to infrastructure issues, weather, and vandalism, while local officials demanded urgent intervention.
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Raw sewage flows near St Helena Primary School in Welkom, posing health risks to students and obstructing access to local shops. Despite court orders and promises from municipal officials for urgent intervention, no action has occurred. Local leaders are urging higher authorities for intervention and accountability from the municipality.
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Die krisis by Thusanong Distrikshospitaal in Odendaalsrus is deel van voortdurende kragonderbrekings regoor Matjhabeng, waar inwoners reeds dae en in sommige gevalle weke lank sonder stabiele elektrisiteit sit.
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Dissatisfaction over labor allocation in the Middelpunt Solar Project has sparked unrest in Phomolong, Hennenman. Residents oppose the 60% local labor allocation, resulting in protests. The Democratic Alliance (DA) urges constructive dialogue while condemning illegal actions. They stress the project’s potential for job creation and economic benefits, calling for community engagement.
