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New mayor elected at Lejweleputswa District Municipality
Councillor Phindiwe Maseko has been elected as the new executive mayor of Lejweleputswa District Municipality following the resignation of Veronica Ntakumbana. Elected unopposed, Maseko aims to enhance service delivery, governance, and socio-economic development while promoting unity and transparency. The council…
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Local beauty queens claim double international glory
Two young beauty pageant contestants from Welkom, Shivani Williams (13) and Lesedi Khatoane (7), have achieved four international titles at competitions in Turkey. Their success highlights South Africa’s pageant talent, with Shivani earning the WLBF Miss Teen Universe and WLBF…
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Lephola reunion is a major success
Hundreds of Lephola Secondary School alumni from 1988 to 1995 attended a Reunion Gala Dinner at MTC Endless Events in Welkom on April 25. Themed “Then and Now: Celebrating Our Journey,” the event featured a donation of sanitary towels and…
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Goudveld-atlete wen podiumplekke by SA-kampioenskappe
Ses atlete van Goudveld-Hoërskool het medaljes verower tydens die 2026 SA-atletiekkampioenskappe. Lynn-Mari Louw het drie goue medaljes behaal. Sy het eerstes in gewigstoot (12,27 m) en diskus (44,95 m) verower, […]
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Stand firm in God’s Word
Daily struggles, including fear and division, challenge many. Ephesians 6 reassures believers that they are not defenseless but equipped with spiritual armor to stand firm against spiritual darkness. Paul emphasizes unity and the importance of prayer, reminding believers to remain…
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Water, water everywhere but not any drop to drink from taps
Residents across multiple towns in the Matjhabeng Municipality are facing a severe water crisis as ageing infrastructure, persistent leaks, and poor municipal maintenance leave thousands without reliable access to water. […]
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Two arrested after cash-in-transit heist
Six armed suspects accosted security officers collecting money from a retail store in 12th Street, Voorspoed, at around 12:40. The suspects forced the guards to lie down before ordering them to open the cash van.
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Two suspects arrested during anti-illegal mining Operation Prosper
A multi-disciplinary team comprising the South African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and private security conducted the operation as part of Operation Prosper, which targets illicit mining and crime prevention in the district.
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Prof Binza appointed as new CUT Welkom campus principal
The Central University of Technology has appointed professor Mzikayise Shakespeare Binza as the new Welkom campus principal, effective 1 July. Prof Binza has served as CUT’s director of academic enterprise […]
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