Marti Will
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Rihane Liebenberg, a 17-year-old hockey player from Welkom, recently returned from a successful tournament in Italy with the SS Rhino team. A Grade 11 student, her hockey journey began in Grade 1. She has represented South Africa at various levels and hopes to secure a contract to play in Italy.
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Sibusiso Christian Pamana (16) and Siphesihle Chyle Pamana (11) are excited about competing in the South African Open Dance Championships in Cape Town on December 13-14. Their mother, Ayanda, seeks support for travel and costumes. The siblings have achieved notable success in competitions, showcasing talent from their community.
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Die aanklagte teen die beskuldigdes sluit in poging tot moord, aanranding met die opset om ernstige liggaamlike leed te veroorsaak, en ontvoering van ‘n 81-jarige vrou by ‘n verswakte-sorg-tehuis in Welkom. Hulle word ook deur aanklagte in die gesig gestaar onder die Wet op ouer persone 13 van 2006 vir fisieke en geestelike mishandeling van…
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Jaco Roets (45) is ‘n derde keer sedert 2012 in hegtenis, in verband met aanklagte van seksuele misdrywe van dieselfde aard as voorheen. Hy is reeds in 2012 vir seksmisdrywe gevonnis, en in 2018 is hy te midde van nuwe aanklagte van seksuele misdrywe op borgtog vrygelaat.
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Louise Fox, bekend as Welkom se bobaasbakster, is op 73-jarige ouderdom op 5 Desember oorlede. Sy was ‘n talentvolle koekversierder en stigter van die Suid-Afrikaanse koekversiersgilde in Welkom. Louise het ‘n passie vir koekbak en lesse aanbied, en was geliefd deur haar familie en gemeenskap.
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The victim, who was aged 17 at the time, relocated to stay with her father in January 2022. Two days after her arrival at her father’s house, the victim slept in the lounge whilst her father slept in the bedroom.
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The much-anticipated court case involving the horrifying and inhumane alleged assault of a frail 81-year-old victim at an old age home in Welkom has been postponed to January 2026 for […]
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On December 2, a severe storm hit Welkom, Odendaalsrus, and Virginia, causing extensive damage with fallen trees and destroyed homes. Assistant fire chief François Klaassen reported significant disruptions, including power outages affecting large areas for six hours. The storm’s intensity surpassed forecasts, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in local infrastructure.
