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Second man reported missing in Welkom as search for teacher continues
Two men, Gert Adams and Vusumzi Mathiso, are missing in Welkom, prompting police investigations and public appeals for information.
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Food security deteriorates as hunger climbs, despite easing food prices
Food security in South Africa deteriorated in 2025, and hunger remains stubbornly high even as food inflation has eased
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Welkom armed robbery: Police hunt 10 suspects after wholesaler raid
Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery and attempted murder at a wholesaler in Muizen Street, Welkom, after approximately 10 suspects reportedly fled with cash. No arrests have been made.
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Three accused in court over murdered runner’s smartwatch
Three accused appear in court over smartwatch belonging to murdered runner as police investigate 12 women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni.
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Bloom shocked at Bloem’s dysfunctional waste water plants
Deputy Minister Jack Bloom conducted an oversight visit to the Botshabelo and Sterkwater Waste Water Treatment Plants in the Mangaung Metro.
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DA to escalate Matjhabeng streetlight failures over safety concerns
The DA in Matjhabeng will address broken streetlights and safety concerns with the Provincial Legislature, citing resident vulnerability and negligence.
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No trace of missing Welkom teacher as kidnapping probe continues
Educator Gert Adams is missing following an alleged carjacking and kidnapping, with police continuing their investigation into his disappearance.
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Matric pass rate obsession is hurting South Africa’s skills pipeline, warns Gwarube
Gwarube says matric pass rates must no longer define education quality, calling for greater focus on learner progression and key skills.
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Free State vehicle crime unit wins national award
The International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) awarded the Free State Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit a national award for recovery of stolen vehicles.
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Amid tension in KZN, 19 suspects have been arrested
19 suspects have been arrested in the unrest in KwaZulu-Natal. The premier Thami Ntuli called on the SANDF to deploy in Durban.
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