Matjhabeng
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Rioolvuil bedreig welstand van skool en omliggende woonbuurt
‘n Ernstige rioolkrisis by die Goudveld-Hoërskool-koshuis in Welkom stel leerders en personeel bloot aan beduidende gesondheidsrisiko’s en onveilige lewensomstandighede.
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Dagboek/Diary
Kontak die koerant met dagboekinskrywings oor konserte, leefstylwerksessies, optredes van kunstenaars en gassprekers en ander geleenthede ten bate van niewinsgewende organisasies. Hierdie inligting word gratis in die dagboek geplaas. Stuur…
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R4,2 billion government intervention addresses collapsed sewerage systems
On World Water Day, Minister Pemmy Majodina delivered 22 refurbished wastewater facilities to Matjhabeng Municipality as part of a R4.2 billion initiative aimed at restoring collapsed sewer systems. The program…
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Here lies a beloved mall
The shopping centre, which was integral to the city’s commercial landscape for decades, now presents a stark picture of urban decay. What was once a thriving hub of retail activity…
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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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Urgent payment demanded to resume stalled Phomolong infrastructure project
Urgent payment of R38 million in outstanding invoices is critical to resume the Phomolong project and address the service delivery crisis. DA Councillor Maxie Badenhorst has urged government departments to…
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Matjhabeng’s turnaround still possible
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality has formally established a Multi-Party Whippery as a Section 79 Oversight and Monitoring Committee to supervise the municipality’s Financial Recovery Plan, marking a significant step in…
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Matjhabeng residents are experiencing deteriorating services
The January 2026 Financial Recovery Plan report for Matjhabeng indicates 74% of activities achieved, yet residents face deteriorating service delivery and infrastructure failures. Critical issues persist, like a collapsed Fourie…
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“Rogue-unit” not trusted
A female security officer has opened an attempted murder case against the head of Matjhabeng’s controversial “rogue unit”. This follows a shooting incident that has raised fresh questions about the…
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Complaints on deaf ears
Opposition politicians, especially the DA, are urging reforms to the Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s inadequate complaints system due to persistent service failures. They demand a robust call centre to ensure complaints…
