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Midnight cut-off for alcohol sales needed in South Africa, says health campaign
The DG Murray Trust has called for South Africa to introduce stricter alcohol trading restrictions similar to measures imposed during the Covid-19 lockdown, requiring bars, taverns and restaurants to stop selling alcohol at midnight.
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Police seek man in R160 000 Welkom property fraud investigation
Free State police are seeking France Ntlanganiso Futhwa, 33, who may assist with an investigation into an alleged R160,000 property fraud case in Welkom.
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Third suspect arrested in Welkom kidnapping and extortion case
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Botshabelo in connection with the alleged kidnapping and extortion of a 67-year-old pensioner who was forced to pay R55 000
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ANC succeeds in court case to include 181 late nominees
The Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday in favour of the ANC and ordered the IEC to include the 181 late nominees to the ballot paper.
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Sentence of up to 798 years in prison after copper cable theft
In a significant ruling, 25 members of the copper cable syndicate were sentenced, marking a major victory for law enforcement.
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Three accused in court over murdered runner’s smartwatch
Three accused appear in court over smartwatch belonging to murdered runner as police investigate 12 women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni.
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Geordin Hill-Lewis and local leadership on DA’s plans for Mangaung
The DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis as well as local deadership will addres their plan for Mangaung for upcoming election.
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Convicted pedophile lawyer faces fraud trial in 2027
Jan Gysbert Maritz, already serving three life sentences for sexual offences, faces fraud and money laundering charges. Trial postponed to February 2027.
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Welkom lawyer jailed for child sex offences to face R15m fraud charges in 2027
Welkom lawyer Jan Gysbert Maritz, serving three life sentences for sexual offences against minors, faces fraud charges involving about R15 million.
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Seven suspects arrested for infrastructure damage in Mangaung
The Police in the Free State and especially in Mangaung arrested many suspects during the weekend’s activities for Operation Shanela II.