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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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Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sportreeks: Trio en Goudveld meet kragte, met oorgawe
Op die rugbyveld het Trio die toon aangegee. Op die netbalbane het daar egter ’n ander storie afgespeel, waar Goudveld geseëvier het.
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Severe storms batter Goldfields with heavy rain and hail
Severe thunderstorms have impacted the Goldfields since Friday, bringing nearly 100 mm of rain to areas like Welkom and Odendaalsrus. The South African Weather Service issued yellow level warnings for…
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R4.4-billion Free State solar project reaches financial milestone
Mulilo has achieved financial close on the Middlepunt Solar PV project in South Africa, a 337MW solar facility near Welkom, representing a R4.4 billion investment. This project, part of the…
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R100 Million Phakisa Raceway investment stalled by administrative failures
An urgent intervention is needed to secure a R100 million investment at Phakisa Raceway, hampered by administrative failures. Since Investchem was chosen as the preferred bidder, contract delays threaten jobs…
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Dedication yields rewards
Welkom Aquatics swimmers Ashley Seymour and Drake O’Tool excelled at the South African Youth Championships, achieving 12 personal bests in 13 events. O’Tool earned a bronze medal in the 200m…
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