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Police seek man in R160 000 Welkom property fraud investigation
Free State police are seeking France Ntlanganiso Futhwa, 33, who may assist with an investigation into an alleged R160,000 property fraud case in Welkom.
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Third suspect arrested in Welkom kidnapping and extortion case
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Botshabelo in connection with the alleged kidnapping and extortion of a 67-year-old pensioner who was forced to pay R55 000
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Two killed, four injured in three-vehicle crash near Virginia
Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash near Virginia on Sunday, 18 October, prompting a temporary road closure while emergency services and law enforcement officers attended the scene.
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SA Post Office announces 2026 Christmas international mail deadlines
The South African Post Office urges early mailing for international Christmas items, with deadlines varying by destination and mail type.
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Confirmed foot-and-mouth cases in Free State still at 804 after latest update
The Kroonstad State Veterinary Area, which falls under the Moqhaka Municipality, has recorded 127 confirmed cases, the highest figure among the areas listed.
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Sishen-Saldanha railway: 861 km lifeline getting a R8.9 billion makeover
The government has committed R8.9 billion to the iron ore line restoration programme, aiming to repair the 861-kilometre freight corridor that connects Sishen and the Port of Saldanha, by 2030.
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Lions to honour Hyron Andrews in La Rochelle clash
Lions confirm lock Hyron Andrews, 31, died at team hotel in France on Friday; Saturday’s Champions Cup match against La Rochelle will proceed.
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Lions player dies on eve of team’s Champions Cup debut
Lions player found dead at Île de Ré hotel on 10th anniversary of Anthony Foley’s death, both incidents involving Ronan O’Gara’s teams.
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Basic Education audits expose uneven financial controls across provinces
A R35,1 billion closing balance of irregular expenditure remained unresolved across South Africa’s basic education sector.
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Thabong couple arrested in alleged drug-dealing operation
A man and woman were arrested in Thabong after police seized dagga, Mandrax and crystal meth during an intelligence-driven operation in Jerusalem Park.
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