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‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's testimony at the Madlanga Commission, has been postponed to the 1st of September 2026.

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Two men are expected to appear in the Virginia Magistrate's Court after they were arrested for allegedly being in unlawful possession of explosives during an intelligence-led police operation in Meloding, Lejweleputswa District.

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Alleged crime boss Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has arrived at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where he was expected to testify. However, proceedings are being delayed as his legal team is currently requesting a postponement.

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‼️ MAKING HEADLINES ‼️

➡️ SMM GAINS GROUND AS METSIMAHOLO RESIDENTS LOSE CONFIDENCE IN MCA

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‼️SOCCER STAR TEBOHO MOKOENA RECEIVES A HERO'S WELCOME IN BETHLEHEM‼️

South African football star Teboho Mokoena received a hero's welcome at Bethlehem Town Hall on Monday, where he was officially welcomed by the Executive Mayor of Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Tseki J. Tseki.

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‼️ MAKING HEADLINES ‼️

➡️ REAGAN AND POHO WARD BATTLE INTENSIFIES IN DENEYSVILLE

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‼️POLICE MINISTRY, PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR JOIN FORCES AHEAD OF 30 JUNE JUNE DEMONSTRATIONS‼️

Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has engaged leaders from the private security industry in a bid to strengthen cooperation and coordination ahead of planned demonstrations.

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‼️ NGWATHE MUNICIPALITY PLACED UNDER INTERVENTION FOLLOWING CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING‼️

The Free State Provincial Government has moved to implement an intervention process at Ngwathe Local Municipality following a Constitutional Court decision.

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‼️COURT DISMISSES MABUYANE'S BID AGAINST MALEMA OVER FORT HARE CLAIMS‼️

The Eastern Cape High Court has dismissed an application brought by Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane against EFF leader Julius Malema over the University of Fort Hare master’s degree controversy.

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REFURBISHMENT OF LEARNER ABLUTION FACILITIES BEGINS AT METSIMATLE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Efforts to improve sanitation infrastructure in schools received a boost this week as Dr. MJ Maboya officially handed over the construction site to the appointed contractor for the refurbishment.

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‼️MOQHAKA SPEAKER CALLS ON YOUTH TO DRIVE PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY‼️

Moqhaka Municipal Council Speaker, Cllr Nthabiseng Magengenene, has challenged young people to become active participants in local governance, urging them to take their rightful place at the centre of democracy.

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‼️BAIL DENIED FOR BROWN MOGOTSI OVER ADDRESS DISCREPANCIES‼️

The court has denied bail to Brown Mogotsi after finding that he failed to provide accurate residential addresses during bail proceedings, raising concerns that he could potentially evade trial if released.

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The Provincial Commissioner of the Free State, Lieutenant General Thabang Lesia, has officially welcomed two newly appointed senior managers to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Management Team during a ceremony held at the Provincial Head Office.

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‼️LIAM JACOBS RETURNS TO THE DA AFTER BRIEF STINT WITH PATRIOTIC ALLIANCE‼️

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has confirmed the return of former Member of Parliament Liam Jacobs, less than a year after his departure from the party to join the Patriotic Alliance (PA).

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‼️POLICE COMMITTEE WELCOMES FRESH PROBE INTO SAPS PROCUREMENT LT GEN FANI‼️

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police has welcomed the latest developments in the investigation into suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) procurement head, Molefe Fani.

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‼️ACTING PREMIER MBALULA WELCOMES AGREEMENT ALLOWING PHOMOLONG MATRIC LEARNERS TO WRITE EXAMS‼️

The Acting Premier of the Free State, Jabu Mbalula, has welcomed a decision by community leaders in Phomolong to allow Grade 12 learners to return & continue with their examinations.

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‼️ MAKING HEADLINES ‼️

➡️ NGWATHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY MAKES HISTORY BEING THE FIRST PODCASTER IN THE FREE STATE AMONG MUNICIPALITY'S

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‼️THUTO KE LESEDI TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCES TO PROVINCIAL COMPETITION‼️

The choir of Thuto Ke Lesedi Technical High School is celebrating a major milestone after successfully qualifying for the Provincial Level of the school choir competitions.

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‼️SERGEANT NKOSI TO FACE ADDITIONAL CHARGES‼️

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is accused of unlawfully removing and interfering with evidence connected to a case in which a suspect had been arrested in November 2022 for alleged possession of dagga, unlicensed firearms and explosives.

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‼️EMMA MASITENG ELECTED AS MPAC CHAIRPERSON AT FEZILE DABI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY‼️

The 8th Special Council Meeting of the Fezile Dabi District Municipality has unanimously approved the appointment of, Cllr Emma Masiteng, as the new Chairperson of the MPAC.