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Missing Welkom educator Gert Adams found dead
Missing Welkom educator Gert Adams (55) has been found dead in a water pan near Klippan, weeks after his disappearance on 4 October.
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Sewerage spills in Thabong homes referred to Human Rights Commission
Sewerage spills in homes no small matter as concerns grow over conditions affecting dignity and health in Thabong.
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Voters given unprecedented access to results: Multi-platform collaboration for 2026 election coverage
South African voters can access real-time local government election results via an interactive map by NovaNews, fostering transparency and engagement.
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UN warns El Niño threatens millions with climate chaos
El Niño is causing global weather extremes, leading to floods, fires, and droughts, prompting UN calls for urgent action to mitigate impacts.
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Virginia murder a mystery
Two women and a man have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a 41-year-old man whose body was discovered with multiple injuries in Virginia’s central business district (CBD) on Saturday 17 October.
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Ten Bonsmara calves swiftly recovered
A 59-year-old man was arrested for stock theft after ten stolen calves worth R150,000 were discovered in his trailer.
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Hennenman farmers join forces with SAPS to combat rural crime
Hennenman farmers, residents and SAPS officials joined a Rural Safety Imbizo to discuss farm security, stock theft prevention and crime reporting.
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Welkom swimming pool complex is in a deplorable state, left to deteriorate
The Welkom Municipal Swimming Pool’s closure raises community concerns over lost recreational opportunities, economic benefits, and deteriorating conditions.
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Two who died in crash on R730-road identified
The two people who died in a three-vehicle crash near Virginia have been identified as Teboho Mofokeng (45) and Lesego Molahloe (19).
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SANBS blood stocks drop to 3.9 days as donors urged to give blood
SANBS urges South Africans to donate blood as national stocks fall to 3.9 days’ cover, below the five-day target, ahead of the festive season.










