Matjhabeng
Matjhabeng
Matjhabeng
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Residents call for lasting solution to ongoing water outages
Residents of Residensia face ongoing water interruptions, prompting calls for urgent repairs and improved communication from authorities.
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Another major drug bust in Matjhabeng rattles drug syndicate operations
Members of the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit received intelligence-led information about a suspected drug dealer in the K6 location on 4 July. When the suspect spotted officers from a distance, he…
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Treasury funding freeze deepens Matjhabeng crisis as legal challenge targets economic summit
Matjhabeng Municipality faces financial strain and legal threats after funding was suspended by National Treasury due to financial mismanagement.
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Operation Prosper yields six arrests in Welkom mining areas
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…
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Free State municipalities face calls for urgent intervention after oversight inquiry
A joint oversight committee has revealed serious governance and financial issues in Free State municipalities, particularly Matjhabeng and Nala. Matjhabeng has accrued R18.8 billion in debt and suffers from severe…
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Raw sewage flows past Welkom school despite court orders
Raw sewage continues to flow near St Helena Primary School in Welkom, posing health risks to students and blocking access to local businesses despite multiple court orders. The municipality has…
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Protests erupt in Free State over solar project labour allocation
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…
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Power outages cripple Matjhabeng for more than 72 hours over long weekend
Residents in Matjhabeng Local Municipality faced prolonged electricity outages during Freedom Day and Workers’ Day weekend, with some areas without power for over 72 hours. Essential facilities like Thusanong Hospital…
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DA rejects Matjhabeng tariff increases far exceeding national guidelines
The DA has rejected the Matjhabeng Municipality’s proposed tariff increases for 2026-’27, which significantly exceed national guidelines. The ANC’s suggested 23% electricity and 25% water hikes come amidst high unemployment…
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R4,2 billion government intervention addresses collapsed sewerage systems
On World Water Day, Minister Pemmy Majodina delivered 22 refurbished wastewater facilities to Matjhabeng Municipality as part of a R4.2 billion initiative aimed at restoring collapsed sewer systems. The program…
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