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Behind bars but online: Inmates linked to WhatsApp extortion scheme
An extortion scheme apparently operating from prison by inmates led to a Hawks’ investigation into WhatsApp impersonation scams.
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Matjhabeng must account for week-long power outage in Odendaalsrus
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality must be held accountable for the week-long power outages that left large parts of Odendaalsrus without electricity for up to seven days.
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Court date set for alleged elderly abuse case at a Welkom care centre
The court heard on Friday, 7 November, that investigations have been completed and that the state is ready to proceed. The charges against the accused include attempted murder, torture, abuse, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and kidnapping…
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Exhibition celebrating Basotho heritage of blankets extended to new year
An exhibition showcasing Basotho blankets extended to run until February in the new year.
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Police request help to locate missing man
The Welkom police are requesting assistance from the public to locate the 29-year-old Christopher Cloete, who was recently reported missing in Welkom. He allegedly left home on Thursday 30 October, at approximately 07:00. His vehicle was later traced by relatives…
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Blue pipe tender “destroys” Welkom
No reasonable care and skill were given to residents when the contractor provided this service. The project has been associated with long waiting times to finish work, inadequate communication with residents, unprofessional staff behaviour, and extensive damage to infrastructure including…
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Murder accused linked to Welkom Airport development
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has no knowledge of the ‘airport’ upgrade, and before any contractor can enter the airport grounds, they would need the approval of the CAA
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Jesus is also in the boat, amid storm
Matthew 8:26 reads: He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. […]
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Glimpse into life at block houses during Anglo Boer War awaits
A replica of a blockhouse at Tierpoort outside of Bloemfontein will be opened in November at the War Museum of the Boer Republics.
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Aarto goes live across 69 municipalities on 1 December
The activation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment (Aarto) Act is a new chapter in South Africa’s battle against road fatalities.
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