Marti Will
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The ANC leads Matjhabeng with 36.93% of the vote, followed by the DA on 32.14%, as counting continues in the 2026 local government elections.
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Preliminary 2026 election results show the DA gaining significant ground in ANC strongholds, potentially capturing six wards in Matjhabeng.
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Christiaan van der Linde (37) has received life imprisonment in Welkom after pleading guilty to 119 charges involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of three minors.
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Voting in Matjhabeng on November 4 was smooth, but participation varied, with Hennenman performing better than Meloding.
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The DA plans to submit a complaint to the SAHRC about sewage spills affecting 42 Matjhabeng households, highlighting service delivery failures.
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The misuse of Matjhabeng municipal resources is alarming. Read about concerns over political activities impacting community funding.
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Eight suspects have been arrested in Wesselsbron in two separate cases involving a Monyakeng murder and an alleged farm theft. Police seized cash and suspected drugs.
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Die saak teen Lynette Brummer en vyf medebeskuldigdes in die Welkom-ouetehuismishandelingsaak is tot 30 November uitgestel.
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Police are investigating suspected malicious damage to property after a fire at Phakisa Raceway in Odendaalsrus caused an estimated R351 000 in damage
