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Liewe Heksie raak slim met geldsomme op Vrystaat Kunstefees
In vanjaar se produksie het Liewe Heksie ‘n prys in ‘n talentkompetisie gewen. Karel Kat wil haar leer om mooi na haar prysgeld te kyk.
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Geliefde kunstenaar Portchie oorlede
Dié geliefde kunstenaar se kunswerke was bekend om hul kleurrykheid en vrolikheid, waarby wyd deur talle aanklank gevind is.
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KYK | Ontvanger van nier lê pyn van dialise in skildery vas
Arno Taljaard (25) wat verlede week ‘n nieroorplanting ondergaan het, het sy jaar van daaglikse dialise in ‘n treffende skildery vasgevang.
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Farhadi, Almodovar, Zvyagintsev to vie for top Cannes Festival prize
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will feature 21 directors competing for the Palme d’Or, including Asghar Farhadi, Pedro Almodovar, and Andrey Zvyagintsev. Notable films include documentaries on Eric Cantona and the 1986 World Cup. Barbra Streisand and Peter Jackson will…
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Local artist makes mark on music scene
Bongani Mtyawentombi, or Maritela, is a musician from Welkom’s Thabong township, recognized for his Kwaito-style music. He began his career with the group Dynamites and Datz Finest before going solo in 2013. His works include collaborations and hits like “Tjovitjo”…
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Unieke passiespel laat Moses se verhaal op die verhoog leef
Die unieke produksie Moses-Geroep! deur die ATKV-tak Gemeenskapsteater is dié naweek in Bloemfontein te sien. Kry jou kaartjies hier!
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Picturesque Eastern Free State soon to host Clarens Arts Festival 2026
Clarens becomes a walkable arts destination; visitors move between exhibition spaces, attend performances, sit in on book discussions and get creative.
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Welkom DJ Releases new House Single
Local DJ and producer DJ Taaibos launched his new house single “Saseka” in December 2025, under Verseone Distribution. Following the success of his previous single, he collaborated with Andrea de Beatboxer and Thabo Mokone. The title, meaning “Beautiful” in Tsonga/Shangaan,…
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Gewilde kletsrymer Junior King sterf in ongeluk op N1 in Vrystaat
Die gewilde musikant Junior King van Gqeberha is vanoggend in ‘n motorongeluk op die N1 in die Vrystaat dood.
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See your town on the big screen
Redeemer Pictures will screen two films at Alpha Cinema in Welkom starting this weekend: the award-winning “Axiomatic Truth” and the premiere of “Repercussions.” Both films, shot locally, reflect African narratives and social themes. Tickets are limited, emphasizing the company’s commitment…