Letters to the Editor
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Service delivery puts all lives at risk
A concerned caller from Matjhabeng Municipality criticized the local ambulance service for rudeness and poor communication. After requesting help for an elderly woman, the ambulance did not arrive in a…
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Meaningful change beckons
The removal of non-performing mayors in the Free State is a necessary move towards restoring effective governance and accountability in local municipalities. Guided by President Cyril Ramaphosa, this action aims…
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Community living on borrowed time
The letter conveys urgent concern over the crisis in Lejweleputswa District, highlighting a failing education system, skyrocketing unemployment, and the detrimental effects of mine closures. It urges the media and…
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Truth behind removal of mayors same old story
Following the announcement of removing seven mayors in the Free State for poor governance, communities initially celebrated, viewing it as a sign of political accountability. However, the action proved to…
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Workers who were put in place to support growth, deserve support in turn
Lucy Mokoena appeals to Lejweleputswa District officials to urgently address five months of unpaid salaries for the workers of the Lejweleputswa Development Agency. This situation highlights a disconnect between governance…
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Lejweleputswa Development Agency grievances need to be shared
An employee from the Lejweleputswa Development Agency in Free State has revealed that staff have not been paid for five months following a zero operational budget approved by the district…
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Life-changing event made even more beautiful
Mononye Lebohang Confidence praises Bongani Hospital in Welkom for providing exceptional care during her high-risk pregnancy and C-section. The attentive and supportive staff eased her fears, offering guidance on breastfeeding…
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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…
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Nersa called upon to please take note
Geo. F. de Necker, a concerned advocate from Matjhabeng, opposes proposed electricity tariff increases by Eskom, citing years of load shedding and economic hardship. He argues it is unfair to…
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Women set up to fail; Lejweleputswa needs competence, not quotas
The ANC’s push for gender parity in leadership has often led to the appointment of inexperienced women in crisis-hit municipalities like Lejweleputswa, compromising effective governance. Leadership roles should prioritize skill…
