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Matjhabeng’s continued hypocrisy: Mayor demands immediate payment from residents
The Water Crisis Ad Hoc Committee was never convened. No council resolution authorising the R60 million payment exists, and the public statement came from the executive mayor instead of the municipal manager, raising serious governance concerns
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Diary Dagboek
15 and 16 May The Amari School in Welkom will present the annual MelodrAmari entitled “Candy Land”. The shows will be held in the Ferdi Meyer Hall. Tickets for the […]
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Striders shine at various marathons in Free State
The Harmony Striders were well represented at the Lemo Mall Mangaung race on 3 May in Bloemfontein, with 25 local athletes taking part. In the 42.2km, Matjhabeng was represented by […]
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Experience the Sungazer 100 Miler: Cycle on scenic gravel roads
Cyclers can still enter for the Sungazer 100 Miler race on 31 May, starting and ending in Bloemfontein. Entries close on 23 May.
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Matjhabeng and the mayor’s failed litigations a significant loss to the taxpayer
Who is being held accountable for the reported R300 million wasted on these litigations?
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Jan Jacobs en sy Handjie Vol-span waardeer alle bystand
“Nou, ná die baie reën, werk ons ononderbroke om die paaie reg te maak. My span is gewoondlik nie meer as vier mense nie.”
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Love of animals keeps her fire lit
“I adore all animals, and it is an honour to help them. I am compassionate about the fur friends, and have always loved animals”
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Fun, laughter amidst lessons
Smith trains dogs to be service dogs that can be used by people with autism, hearing and mobility impairments, as psychiatric service dogs, diabetic alert dogs and therapy dogs. His company’s motto is “Changing Lives One Dog at a Time”
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Cancer awareness is a very public affair
“The day was funded solely by the organisers. Our event was blessed and there was ample food for everyone, so much so that we were able to also give to the unemployed that sit on Welkom’s streets waiting to be…
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‘action needed regarding sewage’
He warns that Matjhabeng faces a critical sewerage infrastructure crisis, with Kutlwanong among the most affected areas.