Local Stories
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The beauty of nature reflects the ugly reality of the rubbish tip
The heavy rains over the Goldfields since 1 April when the first 30mm gushed down over the Goldfields, has been virtually incessant and has saturated the parched earth. The ugliness…
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Onwettige vuurwapen versteek gekry in skottelgoedwasser
Operasie Vala uMgodi-operateurs het op Sondag 6 April tydens ‘n misdaadintelligensie-gedrewe optrede in Bedelia, Welkom, ‘n versteekte onwettige vuurwapen gevind en ‘n verdagte in hegtenis geneem. ’n Huis in Falstaffstraat…
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Airport: questions more than answers
Stuck in a ‘Q and A’ loop The Welkom Airport remains a bone of contention. During a stakeholder meeting that was held on 2 April, the Welkom Business Forum, some…
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Video: Inwoners ontruim ná uitvloei vanuit Bloemhofdam verhoog
Die stygende vlak van die Vaalrivier het talle inwoners en eienaars van gastehuise in die laerliggende dele langs die Vaalrivier, in die Bloemhof-omgewing, genoop om te ontruim.
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Luca’s Fight Against Childhood Liver Cancer: A Community Call to Action
Two-year-old Luca Goliath battles aggressive liver cancer, requiring a life-saving transplant. Her family’s resilience shines through challenges, and they seek community support for financial assistance and a suitable donor.
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Fraud and corruption rife without measures in place
Urgent policy reforms to stop proof of address fraud are needed. The DA’s ward councillors in Matjhabeng will, at the next council meeting, raise questions to the municipality to implement…
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Thrilling motorcycle event the first of many
During this past weekend of 28 and 29 March, the Phakisa Raceway outside of Welkom played host to the Central Bike Burn, drawing in motorcycle enthusiasts and thrill-seekers from across…
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Dood van geliefde word só verwerk
Die pyn ná die dood van ‘n geliefde is vir almal moeilik om te verwerk. ‘n Seminaar oor hoe om dié seer te hanteer, word van Sondag 6 April af…
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Unemployed youth do service in their community
The Handjie Vol team is hard at work in Seemeeupark, Welkom. “The roads are in a very bad condition. The lack of maintenance is everywhere, and neglect – it is…
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Passion for caring still as strong
When the drastic effect of the HIV/Aids epidemic took the nation in its vice-grip 25 years ago, a Welkom housewife was burdened to do something to help, especially the children…
