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Foot-and-mouth disease cases in Free State rise to 739
Foot-and-mouth disease cases in the Free State have climbed to 739, with the provincial agriculture department warning livestock owners that failure to report suspected infections and poor biosecurity could fuel further spread.
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Police seek help to locate man linked to assault cases near Ladybrand
Police are appealing to the public for information that could help them locate Mokhoele Daniel Ngakane, a resident of Platberg Informal Settlement near Ladybrand, in connection with two assault cases.
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Farmers urged to protect livestock as snow hits Free State
Farmers across the Free State have been urged to take extra precautions to protect livestock, crops and farm infrastructure as snowfall and freezing temperatures continue to affect parts of the province.
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Man arrested after father dies following alleged assault in Mokwallo
A man (32) has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of his father in Mokwallo, near Vredefort. Ndode Lenong (61) died from injuries sustained during an alleged assault on 2 August.
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Two Bethlehem property fraudsters sentenced in R27m fraud case
Court has handed two property fraudsters lengthy prison terms in a case involving an estimated R27 million funneled through Blue Key Properties Brokers.
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Power cut due to non payment can flood Ekapa mine beyond repair
Liquidators of the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley warn that a scheduled electricity disconnection could trigger flooding of the mine workings.
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De Beers begins major stabilisation of Kimberley’s Big Hole
An upgrade programme at the iconic Big Hole precinct is under way to ensure the long-term safety and preservation of this world-famous landmark.
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Former MEC Nxangisa accorded Special Provincial Official Funeral
The Free State government honours former MEC Nxangisa with a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 1 for his contribution to the province.
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Driving licences to last decade under new Cabinet approval
Cabinet approves 10-year driving licence validity for light vehicles, but legislative changes needed before motorists can benefit from extension.
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Tip-offs empower police to crack down on drug dealing in Frankfort
They recovered crystal meth, Mandrax tablets and an undisclosed amount of cash suspected to be the proceeds of drug dealing.
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