Marti Will
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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.
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On March 13, the Morning Star Children’s Centre hosted a tea to announce its merger with Living Hope, a well-established South African NPO. Living Hope took full custody of Morning Star on January 1, 2026, aiming to strengthen families and children through initiatives addressing poverty and providing vital support services.
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The main accused in a controversial case in involving the assault and torture of an elderly woman at a centre in Welkom, was arrested on Wednesday evening following allegations of fraud.
