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Man shot dead, wife wounded in Welkom home attack
A 53-year-old man was shot dead and his wife was wounded during a shooting at their home in the Reahola Complex in Bedelia, Welkom, on Friday evening.
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Thys Lombard death: Tributes pour in for well-known school rugby photographer
Tributes have poured in on social media for well-known school sports photographer Thys Lombard who allegedly died during a surfing competition on Friday.
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Lejweleputswa Municipality in urgent need of intervention
Residents are worried about instability and poor governance in Lejweleputswa District Municipality, highlighting issues of intimidation and ineffective leadership.
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Welkom chess players dominate competition
The St Helena Primary School has emerged as a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard after its young players delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Free State Closed Chess Championships.
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Kutlwanong’s Got Talent Platform needs a boost for full effect
Young performers will showcase talents at Kutlwanong’s Got Talent competition, fostering creativity, confidence, and community support on October 9.
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Vista Diary/Dagboek
Vista Diary – Stuur dagboekinskrywings na marti.will@novusmedia.co.za. Dit word gratis in die koerant se dagboek geplaas.Send diary entries to marti.will@novusmedia.co.za. They are published in the newspaper’s diary free of charge.
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Foot-and-mouth disease cases in Free State rise to 739
Foot-and-mouth disease cases in the Free State have climbed to 739, with the provincial agriculture department warning livestock owners that failure to report suspected infections and poor biosecurity could fuel further spread.
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Mediclinic Welkom Vista Road Race countdown started
The 24th Mediclinic Welkom Vista Road Race on August 22 promises community fun, pre-entries, entertainment, and unique medals for participants.
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Finding restoration by returning to God
Our community exhibits resilience through challenges, emphasizing the importance of returning to God for restoration and renewed purpose.
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Criminal activity and harassment at landfill site is rife
A resident urges the municipality to address safety issues at the Welkom landfill, highlighting harassment, theft risks, and lack of security.
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