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Aanrandingsaak dán gehoor
Die saak sal op Maandag 2 Maart in die Welkom-streekhof voorkom. Dit verhoordatum behoort dan vasgestel te word. Die verwagting was dat die verhoordatum op 30 Janaurie bekend gemaak sou word, maar die prokureurs het, gebaseer op die verwisseling van…
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Sky the limit for model
Local model Pontsho Masita from Thabong, Welkom, has made her mark on the national pageant stage after representing both Welkom and the Free State Province as a national finalist in […]
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Event to promote talent
Shivani Williams, a 12-year-old from Welkom Preparatory Primary School, recently hosted her first beauty pageant, Mr & Miss Sassy Queen 2026, to raise funds for her trip to Turkey as Little Miss World. With 36 titles since age six, she…
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Sunflowers radiate their collective cheer
The Free State experiences peak sunflower bloom from March to April, transforming the landscape into stunning golden fields. Ideal weather and soil conditions support sunflower production, attracting tourists and photographers. Early blooming may occur due to favorable conditions. This agricultural…
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Operation Knockout is the best
At the 2024-’25 Free State Provincial Excellence Awards, Operation Knock Out was named “Best Operational Team,” with WO Tsepo Tjalkosi recognized as Best Individual Commander for his role in combating illegal mining. Launched in 2019, the operation involved collaboration between…
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Two victims found gunned down
An African male, estimated to be in his mid-30s, was found lying on the road. He was dressed in black trousers, a grey T-shirt, and a grey and black tracksuit jacket. He had sustained two gunshot wounds to his face.
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Diary/Dagboek
Every Saturday at 08:00, a parkrun occurs at St Dominic’s College sports field. In 2026, six pension meetings for Anglo Gold Ashanti take place in Welkom, starting on 26 February. Additionally, on 13 February, a Valentine’s Night Race occurs at…
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Matjhabeng confronts a staggering R14 billion debt burden
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s Financial Recovery Plan is critically stalled, with only 7% of activities completed since constitutional intervention began in October 2025. Facing R14 billion in debt and severe governance failures, inadequate service delivery, and poor infrastructure management, the…
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Project secures learners’ right to learn
The Bronville Youth Crime Prevention Desk successfully launched a School Shoe Drive, collaborating with various local organizations to provide footwear to five schools. This initiative not only addresses basic needs but also enhances learners’ dignity and confidence, emphasizing the importance…
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LDA could still rise from the ashes
In Lejweleputswa, promises of economic renewal through the Lejweleputswa Development Agency (LDA) have failed, leaving the region among the most economically distressed in the Free State. Unemployment and business closures rise, while the LDA has become a symbol of failed…
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