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A multi-disciplinary team comprising the South African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and private security conducted the operation as part of Operation Prosper, which targets illicit mining and crime prevention in the district.
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The Central University of Technology has appointed professor Mzikayise Shakespeare Binza as the new Welkom campus principal, effective 1 July. Prof Binza has served as CUT’s director of academic enterprise […]
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Die jongste krisis in die Matjhabeng-munisipaliteit, waar personeel en pasiënte van die Thusanong-distrikshospitaal in Odendaalsrus sonder stabiele elektrisiteitstoevoer oor die weg moes kom, is deel van ‘n groter verval van […]
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This week’s message by Ds. Philip Mc Laren reflects on Exodus 33:7-23 and the importance of seeking God’s presence during difficult times. He emphasizes the significance of God’s glory in guiding believers through crises, urging them to pray and find solace in God’s faithfulness and love, just as Moses did amid challenges.
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The Central University of Technology’s second annual Welkom Campus Road Race on May 9 attracted 240 participants, surpassing last year’s turnout. Featuring a half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km fun run, the event aimed to promote fitness and community engagement. Notable attendees included university officials and local school learners.
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Een van Welkom se oudste en mees geliefde inwoners, Sarah Gouws, is op 30 April op 95-jarige ouderdom by haar twee dogters oorlede. Sarah het op 21 Februarie haar 95ste verjaarsdag gevier – ‘n mylpaal wat sy as ‘n groot voorreg beskou het. Sy het op ‘n plaas in die Verkeerdevlei-distrik in die Excelsior-omgewing grootgeword…
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Henka Kotzee addresses the Matjhabeng and Lejweputswa District Municipalities, urging councillors to reflect on their responsibilities. He criticizes their inaction during their terms, highlighting community issues like hunger, unemployment, and crime. Kotzee calls for genuine accountability and a return to serving the community, emphasizing the need for ethical leadership.
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Pogisho Mholo, a resident of Matjhabeng, criticizes the local municipality for ineffective governance and lack of oversight. Key decisions are concentrated among a few executives, leading to accountability concerns. The Auditor-General’s report reveals poor financial management and R239 million in wasteful expenditure. He calls for the DA to hold officials accountable and restore transparency.
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The DA in Lejweleputswa Municipality is urging immediate action to address stray animals on regional roads between Bothaville, Wesselsbron, and Welkom, as they pose dangers to motorists, particularly at night. The party calls for better enforcement of animal control bylaws, enhanced fencing, and increased road patrols to prevent accidents and fatalities.
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Vir die tweede keer het ‘n Welkom-prokureur, wat drie lewenslange vonnisse vir seksuele misdrywe teen minderjariges uitdien, versuim om in die Welkom-landdroshof op bedrogklagtes te verskyn. Gysbert Jan Maritz (58) is aangekla van bedrog met ‘n betrekkinge van R15 miljoen, sou op Vrydag 8 Mei in die Welkom Handelsmisdaadhof verskyn het vir ‘n verhoordatum wat…
