Marti Will
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’n Leerling en ‘n onderwyseres van die Hoërskool Salomon Senekal van Viljoenskroon was Vrydag 3 April omstreek 08:15 in ‘n ernstige ongeluk op die N1, 5 km buite Winburg beseer.
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A severe sewage crisis at Goudveld-Hoërskool hostel in Welkom has created significant health risks for learners and staff. The Democratic Alliance plans to petition the Free State Department of Education to address the crisis stemming from municipal infrastructure failures. Conditions are unacceptable, threatening the school’s operations, and prompting warnings of imminent closure if unresolved.
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A family in Odendaalsrus lost their home to a fire on March 21, raising significant concerns about the Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s emergency services. Councillor Estelle Dansey criticized the delayed response and ongoing equipment and water supply issues, highlighting the urgent need for improvements to ensure resident safety during crises.
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March is a busy month for South African long-distance runners, especially those preparing for the Two Oceans and Comrades ultramarathons. Nkhetheni Masupa has completed four ultramarathons to train for his upcoming races, including the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Major. A local Easter training camp will further support runners’ preparation.
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The Voëlpan area, plagued by toxic waste and sewage, has become an environmental disaster for the Nyakallong community. Activist Astone Chaole’s report highlights severe health issues, especially among elderly residents. Despite local government failure and corruption in infrastructure projects, no effective solutions have emerged, leaving families in distressing conditions.
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WELKOM – An urgent intervention is needed to unlock a R100 million investment and prevent further economic losses and job stagnation resulting from ongoing administrative failures at Phakisa Raceway. In […]
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On World Water Day, Minister Pemmy Majodina delivered 22 refurbished wastewater facilities to Matjhabeng Municipality as part of a R4.2 billion initiative aimed at restoring collapsed sewer systems. The program addresses severe sanitation challenges caused by neglect and vandalism, underscoring the importance of community protection of infrastructure for improved water management.
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A sanitation project in Matjhabeng Local Municipality, aimed at replacing pit toilets in ward 16, has been incomplete for over five years, leaving 1,500 households without proper toilets. Delays raise health and safety concerns, prompting demands for accountability from officials and contractors. Residents continue to suffer from inadequate sanitation services.
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Joline Delport, projekbestuurder van die Vrystaat Versorging in Aksie (VVA), groet die organisasie ná 33 jaar as maatskaplike werker. Delport se hart het nog altyd ge-klop vir haar gemeenskap, en toe sy by die VVA oor die Vrystaat heen as maatskaplike werker diens gedoen het, kon die gemeenskap sien dit was haar roeping.
