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Warrant of arrest issued for alleged fraudster and vehicle thief
An alleged motor vehicle thief and fraudster who has scammed countless victims on Facebook Marketplace, is being sought by the Welkom police.
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Meer as R500 miljoen bestee op hospitale se kragopwekkers
Staatshospitale het sedert 1 April 2022 tot 28 Februarie 2023 R685 miljoen aan diesel vir hul kragopwekkers bestee, om die ligte aan die brand te hou.
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Hennenman protests flare up, 33 arrested so far
The situation in Phomolong, Hennenman, is tense with five more protestors arrested today (17/04).
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Betogings in Phomolong by Hennenman duur voort
Die onluste in Phomolong, Hennenman, duur voort en teen Maandagoggend het inwoners in groepe saamgedrom en ’n poging aangewend om die R70-pad te versper, en skole te ontwrig.
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Sport is open to all
Welkom’s Warriors Ringball Club hosted a social mini tournament on 1 April and saw participation from clubs from as far as Klerksdorp, Bloemfontein and Kroonstad.
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State of pumping stations affect water’s availability
Balkfontein has 11 raw water pump sets, of which only seven are operational, and four are with the service provider for repairs.
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Classic beauties admired
The recent Autumn Festival of the Welkom Dutch Reformed Church’s Northern Congregation was attended by members of the Welkom Classic Car Club. Some of the classics on display are from the left two Cobras, a 1960 DKW, a 1978 Mercedes-Benz…
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Project quells community’s hunger
Feed the Hungry, in conjunction with the Rheederpark Ext 2 Pastors Forum, launched the Rheederpark Feeding Scheme on Human Rights Day, 21 March.
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Lack of services incite violent riot
The police have arrested 20 people for public violence, and had to use stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse a group of violent protesters in Hennenman.
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Joint effort of tertiary intitution and commission promising
The Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a framework for co-operation, ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of jo










