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Drug trafficking operation nets three illegal immigrants for drugs in Odendaalsrus
ODENDAALSRUS, Matjhabeng – A multidisciplinary police operation has arrested three illegal immigrants for drug trafficking in Odendaalsrus, Matjhabeng, seizing drugs worth R130 000. The intelligence-driven operation on 25 June involved…
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Organised crime dealt a knock with the arrest of 16 suspects after R900 000 mall robbery in Welkom
Sixteen men linked to a high-value double business robbery at Goldfields Mall in Welkom have been arrested.
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Police hunt suspected romance scammer linked to fraud
The Free State Provincial Commercial Crimes Investigation Unit is on the hunt for a Ugandan man implicated in romance scams involving two adult women.
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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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