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Chess champions crowned after season of resolve
The Lejweleputswa Chess Championship 2026 honored players across categories, emphasizing skill development and community support throughout the season.
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Jong Welkom-man ontwerp sy eie matriekafskeid-uitrusting
‘n Jong man van Welkom het sy eie matriekafskeidpak ontwerp en die ingewikkelde steenwerk daarop self gedoen.
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Ramaphosa urges matrics to stay focused as exams loom
President Ramaphosa rallies behind matric class of 2026, urging discipline and focus as National Senior Certificate exams approach in coming weeks.
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Lejweleputswa chess players shine at Free State Top Schools finals
Lejweleputswa chess players won three provincial titles and two podium finishes at the Free State Top Schools Provincial Finals in Bloemfontein.
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Top notch orator honoured nationally for oral history
Seventeen-year-old Wame Seswana won second place in the National Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition, representing Free State.
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Herbst at the helm of Unitas
Unitas Secondary School, under new principal Johan Charles Herbst, focuses on community collaboration and holistic student development while honoring former principal André Marais.
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Riebeeckstad cheerleaders crowned the district champions
Riebeeckstad High School’s cheerleading team won first place in the district competition, advancing to the Advanced Cheerleading Competition.
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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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Welkom-Gimnasium cheerleaders dazzle SA, crowned national champs
Welkom-Gimnasium’s cheerleading teams excelled at the National Championships, winning gold, silver, and bronze medals, showcasing exceptional talent and teamwork.
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Majola brothers shine at SA Open Chess Championship
Olam and Zoe Majola excelled at the South African Open Chess Championship, showcasing talent and inspiring their community and peers.