Marti Will
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Security forces arrested six suspects during Operation Prosper in Welkom, targeting illegal mining and associated crimes. The operation included the South African Police, Defence Force, and private security. Arrests were made for trespassing, possession of suspected gold, cable theft crimes, and drug possession. All suspects are set to appear in court.
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Free State police have welcomed the sentence handed down by the Welkom Regional Court against Mzinkwe Leonard Binda (48), who was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday, 2 June.
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Police are seeking help to find four-year-old Felani Malatji, who vanished on June 7 while playing outside his grandmother’s house in Hani Park. His sister left briefly and upon return found him missing. Despite extensive searches by family and local authorities, he remains unlocated. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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The Gupta-linked Vrede Dairy case returns to court as the DA seeks accountability for corruption and abuse of public funds.
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Four men, aged 47 to 62, were arrested in Free State for attempting to sell a pangolin for R80,000. Charged under the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act and the Animals Protection Act, their arrest came after intelligence from crime units. The pangolin was secured for safekeeping to protect endangered species.
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Western Holdings Primary School in Welkom was closed on June 1 due to protests over inadequate learning conditions, including temporary structures that leak and safety hazards. Parents demand action from the Free State department of education, emphasizing the urgency for permanent infrastructure to ensure safe and effective learning environments for students.
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The Democratic Alliance urges urgent reforms to tackle R12.16 million electricity losses at Tokologo Local Municipality, which significantly exceed acceptable limits. Eskom may disconnect services due to outstanding arrears. The DA proposes solar farms to meet local electricity needs, reduce costs, and create a repayment plan for the municipality’s debts.
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A man (34) from Bothaville has been sentenced to life imprisonment on two counts of rape after assaulting his stepdaughter when she was a child. The Bothaville Regional Court handed down the sentence on Friday 29 May after finding the man guilty of raping his stepdaughter in 2017 and 2018, when she was a primary…
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The African National Congress (ANC) has removed Douglas Seleke Maimane from his roles as executive mayor and councillor in Madibeng Local Municipality. This decision, backed by the ANC’s North West Provincial Executive Committee, emphasizes accountability to the community, stating no personal ambitions will overshadow representatives’ obligations.
