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Every Saturday at 08:00, a parkrun occurs at St Dominic’s College sports field. In 2026, six pension meetings for Anglo Gold Ashanti take place in Welkom, starting on 26 February. Additionally, on 13 February, a Valentine’s Night Race occurs at Welkom Square. The NG Gemeente Riebeeckstad summer festival is on 7 March.
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The Bronville Youth Crime Prevention Desk successfully launched a School Shoe Drive, collaborating with various local organizations to provide footwear to five schools. This initiative not only addresses basic needs but also enhances learners’ dignity and confidence, emphasizing the importance of community collaboration in fostering educational outcomes and youth development.
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In Lejweleputswa, promises of economic renewal through the Lejweleputswa Development Agency (LDA) have failed, leaving the region among the most economically distressed in the Free State. Unemployment and business closures rise, while the LDA has become a symbol of failed development, lacking tangible outcomes or support for local enterprises.
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Lereko Masilo, the Miss Face of Matjhabeng Junior Queen 2024, donated 21 pairs of school shoes to underprivileged students at two primary schools in Welkom and Hennenman. A member of the R Modeling Academy, she also launched the Lereko Masilo Foundation to uplift children through empowerment programs and community support.
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The AME Mt Horeb Church in Welkom seeks community support to complete its roofing, halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rev. Innocent Monare aims to revitalize the church and enhance its role in community development. Contributions totaling R155,000 are needed for roofing, enabling the church to better serve its congregation.
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The message emphasizes God’s faithfulness in fulfilling promises, as highlighted in Joshua 21:45. It encourages believers to trust in God’s gifts and remain hopeful amid challenging circumstances. By focusing on inner growth through humility and prayer, individuals can become sources of hope for others while persevering in doing good without losing heart.
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Bea Mol is aangestel as onderwyser aan die Amari-skool vir leerders met spesiale behoeftes in Welkom.
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On January 14, police and CPF Sector 3 visited the Technical High School in Welkom to discuss safety awareness with students. The visit coincided with a historic moment as the school officially admitted female learners, promoting inclusivity. This engagement fostered community partnership and highlighted the importance of safety and collaboration.
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A march against Matjhabeng Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha was organized by the MK Party in Welkom on January 30. Provincial ministers Saki Mokoena and Moses Ketso Makume refused to accept a memorandum from party leadership, focusing on allegations of corruption and the negative impact of outside contractors on the local economy.
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Spoedige en gesamentlike optrede deur die Matjhabeng-munisipaliteit se brandweer, met die ondersteuning van Shepard Alarms, die polisie, Mitch Heppel van die GPF en Magiel de Kock, het daartoe gelei dat die brand onder beheer gebring is voordat groter skade aangerig kon word.
