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Crime
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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.
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Former Clover manager in court for alleged R3m fraud
Former Clover South Africa manager Werner Veldman faces serious fraud charges after allegedly defrauding the company of over R3 million.
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Four arrested in Thabong drug and ammunition crackdown
Four suspects were arrested in Thabong for drug and ammunition possession during police operations targeting illegal activities over the weekend.
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Welkom students made aware of substance abuse and GBV
About 90 Goldfields TVET College students engaged in a safety awareness program addressing substance abuse and gender-based violence to promote campus security.
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Robbery suspects sought after Welkom man lured into trap
Welkom police are appealing to the public for information that could help identify and arrest three suspects wanted in connection with a robbery involving a firearm.
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Hoopstad family in court over R900 000 fuel-related fraud
A Hoopstad family and their company face court charges for allegedly diverting over R900,000 from a fuel station business.
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44 kg of suspected gold-bearing material seized in Welkom illegal mining operation
A joint operation in Welkom led to arrests and the seizure of gold-containing materials as authorities combat illegal mining activities.
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Three men receive four life sentences each for murder of Free State police officers
A Lesotho national is among the three suspects who were each handed four life sentences for killing two police officers.
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SAPS need help to find missing Bronville girl (14)
Police are seeking help to find missing 14-year-old Sylvia Lerato Rakaki last seen at home on August 21.