Welkom
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Swimmers awarded after fruitful season
The Welkom Super Seals Club celebrated their season finale on June 6, recognizing swimmers for their dedication despite the closure of their pool for two months. Coach Corinne Mansill highlighted…
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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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DNA evidence links serial rapist and robber to decade-long crime spree
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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Man sentenced to two life terms for murder and rape
The court heard that Nkatsa followed his victim to her destination in Bothaville in the early hours of Friday, 4 August 2023. He raped her and stabbed her 17 times…
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Ouetehuis-aanrandingsaak weer uitgestel
Die hofsaak rakende die beweerde aanranding van ‘n 81-jarige vrou by ‘n ouetehuis in Welkom sleep nou bykans ‘n jaar aan, en is weer uitgestel sodat die prokureur wat beskuldigde…
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Welkom pageant queen crowned Little Miss Universe 2026 in Turkey
Seven-year-old Lesedi Khatoane from Welkom has achieved notable success by winning the Little Miss Universe 2026 and Top Model Of The World 2026 titles in Turkey. Since beginning her modeling…
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Matjhabeng is not only powerless, but the taps in large sections of the municipality are dry
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…
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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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Equestrian talent at Naudeville delivers strong performances
Naudeville equestrian riders excelled at the Sanesa’s third qualifying round in Bloemfontein on April 11-12. Hanno van Jaarsveld dominated with three first-place finishes on Storm Rider. Ava Adendorff performed well,…
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Facility near Riebeeckstad promisies giant solar power boost
Located approximately 30 km north of Welkom, near Riebeeckstad, the facility features more than 715 000 solar panels spread across 560 ha.
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