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Five found guilty, to be deported after serving sentences
Five foreign nationals were convicted of precious metal possession in South Africa. Teboho Kolokotoane received a prison term or a R20,000 fine. Other sentences ranged from R5,000 fines to 24…
Bloemskou jolig met karnaval-kinkel
‘n Hele paar nuwighede wag op besoekers aan vanjaar se Bloemskou, wat op Vrydag 25 April begin. Elmarie Prinsloo, uitvoerende hoof van Bloemskou, het op Dinsdag 15 April by die…
Numbers to be kept at hand
The SAPS in the Lejweleputswa District has updated contact numbers for the Welkom Flying Squad Command Centre and local police stations to assist the community in reporting emergencies. Residents are…
Rapist of young woman sought
The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Welkom needs help to identify and find a suspected rapist. The alleged rape happened on 5 August 2024 in Kutlwanong,…
Wildskosfees sit weer net die beste voor
Die WildsKOSfees by De Oude Kraal op 7 Junie beloof om groter te wees, met ‘n verskeidenheid organiese wildsgeregte en wyn van top landgoedere. Gaste kan uitsien na 22 kosstalletjies,…
Notorious Mayor back at the helm
The twice criminally convicted executive mayor of Matjhabeng, Thanduxolo Khalipha, is flouting rules and regulations and has resumed office without a council decision. He then proceeded to schedule his signature…
Sinkhole disaster brewing
Welcoming faces increasing dangers from rapidly growing sinkholes in Welkom, particularly at Longroad and Herminia Road. A collapsing stormwater culvert has created a significant threat to nearby homes and roads.…
Hard work pays off for duo
Two Orion School learners, Fortune Tshibuabua and Macheli Khantsi, excelled at the South African LSEN Athletics Championship, winning silver and bronze medals respectively.
Trio en Goudveld meet straf kragte
Marti Will Die Hoërskool Trio van Kroonstad het die afgelope naweek van 12 April teen Welkom se Goudveld-Hoërskool in Kroonstad kragte gemeet. Rugby Met die rugby het Trio se eerste…
Gas producer wins case in assembly of solar farm
The natural gas and helium producer Renergen has scored a significant legal victory in its dispute with Sola’s Springbok Solar Power Plant over development rights in the Free State. On…
