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Vibez Dance Studio Shines at DTMA Competition Trial Round
Vibez Dance Studio qualified 40 out of 42 entries for the provincial round of the DTMA Dance Competition during trials in Bloemfontein on April 24-25. The dancers received three special awards, eight first places, three second places, and five third…
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Man shot dead outside lounge in Welkom
Police are investigating the murder of a 46-year-old man who was shot dead outside a lounge in Doorn, Welkom, on Saturday night.
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DA rejects Matjhabeng tariff increases far exceeding national guidelines
The DA has rejected the Matjhabeng Municipality’s proposed tariff increases for 2026-’27, which significantly exceed national guidelines. The ANC’s suggested 23% electricity and 25% water hikes come amidst high unemployment and poverty in the area. The DA argues these increases…
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Turkey the next stop for Little Miss World title
Lesedi Khatoane, a seven-year-old pageant queen from Welkom, will represent South Africa at Little Miss World 2026 in Turkey. Starting her modeling journey at age two-and-a-half, Lesedi has won over 25 titles, including Miss Tiny South Africa and Miss Junior…
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Police visit local school
The Odendaalsrus police’s Social Crime Prevention unit, visible policing members, the Department of Correctional Services and the Department of Education conducted a search at the Phehello Secondary School on 22 April.
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Vista 55: Journey of passion, purpose maintained
I started at Vista 37 years ago as a young aspirant journalist who was truly convinced that she could change the world with her words, not yet fully appreciating the […]
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Die nuwe uitgawe van Die Papier is nou op die rakke én aanlyn beskikbaar
Die nuwe uitgawe van Die Papier is nou op die rakke én aanlyn beskikbaar.
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Residents of housing units in Virginia take to the streets to demand services
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality disconnected both water and electricity supply to the entire complex approximately seven weeks ago.
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Local marathon runner takes the lead abroad
Nkhetheni Masupa, a local marathon runner, excelled at the Boston Marathon on April 20, finishing first among South Africans with a time of 02:38:13, placing overall 938 out of 30,000. He enjoyed the experience, participated in community runs, and appreciated…
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UFS mourns student’s tragic death ahead of graduation
The University of the Free State has confirmed the tragic death of a student hours before graduation, but the cause of death remains unknown.










