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Four learners of the Welkom Secondary School in Bronville were selected to represent the Griffons Rugby Union in the South African Rugby IQhawe Week hosted from2 to 6 October in Johannesburg.

The Welkom K9 unit, working with the Counter Narcotics team, followed up on intelligence led information. They arrested a 38-year-old man in possession of CAT and other drugs on Thursday, 19 October, in Constantia Road, Dagbreek.

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is going digital to improve the donor experience at blood donation sites nationwide.

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The Voice Rehabilitation General Work (VRGW), in partnership with the Nkgo ya Lethabo Writers Forum (NLWF) and the Lejweleputswa Arts and Culture Centre, hosted a creative writing workshop for seasoned, emerging and aspiring writers on 7 October.

Basil Parsons of the Welkom Classic Car Club handed the editor of Vista, Marti Will, a certificate of appreciation for the newspaper’s involvement in the Motor, Rotor and Bike Show

Four learners of Welkom-Gimnasium received top honours for their engineering and environmental sciences projects at the International Science Fair (ISF) in at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg on 6 October. Judges commented that the accomplishments of these girls were…

Prelims for the Miss Goldfields contest occurred on 30 September, with the final scheduled for 27 October. Follow the pageant’s Facebook page for details.

The Ring Contact Fighting Arts (RCFA) Bhubezi Fight Club competed at the second annual Battle of False Bay Championships on 7 October in Somerset West, Cape Town, and returned home after delivering admirable performances.

Lady’s Fitness gym’s members donated basic items for primary school children in Welkom. On 23 September, the members along with coaches decided to unite and assist kids who are disadvantaged.