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Welkom Aquatics season closed with strong performances
Welkom Aquatics swimmers excelled at the South African Regional Age Group Championships, concluding their season successfully. Dirk Vermaak shone in level 2, earning four golds, a silver, and a bronze while achieving seven personal bests. Lynise Erasmus and Levi Bouwer…
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Artists need space to develop talents
The South African Arts and Culture Youth Forum criticized Free State municipalities for politicizing the arts and limiting rehearsal space access, which stifles creativity. A report highlights systemic issues, including closed venues like the Ernest Oppenheimer Theatre and restricted access…
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A significant milestone for the multi-million solar project planned outside of Welkom
Mulilo has achieved financial close on the 337 MW Middlepunt Solar PV project in South Africa’s Free State, marking a significant step in the renewable energy sector. This R4.4 billion initiative aims to bolster local employment and support sustainable power…
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lion cubs returned home
Two women, including a police clerk, and a minor were arrested for attempting to sell stolen lion cubs for R100,000 each in Bothaville, violating the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act. They were apprehended following a police operation that recovered four…
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Dedicated health protection ringfencing must be built into R4 billion sanitation intervention
The Ward 30 Neighbourhood Watch in Thabong, Welkom, advocates for health protection measures to accompany the R4 billion sanitation initiative. Chairperson Pogisho Mholo emphasizes that infrastructure repairs alone won’t mitigate health risks from sewage pollution. The organization seeks dedicated health…
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Failing municipalities choking local economic growth, warns president
Poor governance at municipal level is undermining service delivery and stifling economic growth across South Africa, President Ramaphosa has warned.
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Farhadi, Almodovar, Zvyagintsev to vie for top Cannes Festival prize
The 79th Cannes Film Festival will feature 21 directors competing for the Palme d’Or, including Asghar Farhadi, Pedro Almodovar, and Andrey Zvyagintsev. Notable films include documentaries on Eric Cantona and the 1986 World Cup. Barbra Streisand and Peter Jackson will…
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Hill-Lewis elected DA leader as new leadership team unveiled
Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA leader as party unveils new leadership team, marking major transition following federal congress in Midrand.
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Five accused for “Mistaken Identity” murder arrested, murder weapon found
Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was allegedly killed due to a case of mistaken identity. Members attached to the Welkom Public Order Police (POP) arrested three men and two women for…
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Ten fraud suspects arrested in Odendaalsrus
A multi-disciplinary police team in Free State arrested ten suspects, including one woman, for an attempted R250,000 bank loan fraud scam. The suspects, linked to a syndicate from Gauteng, submitted falsified documents. Police confiscated evidence, including vehicles and bank cards,…
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