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FOUR DEAD IN HEAD-ON CRASH ON R59 NEAR SASOLBURG
By: Neo Ntsele The Sasolburg police are probing a culpable homicide case after a head-on crash between a Volkswagen Caravelle school transport vehicle and a Mercedes-Benz truck on the R59 Road between Sasolburg and Vaalpark. It is reported that on Thursday, 08 October 2026, at around 15:15, the police received a culpable homicide complaint. Upon reaching the scene, the police found that a Volkswagen Caravelle, travelling from Vaalpark to Sasolburg, had collided head-on with a


MOTHER DETAINED FOR THE ALLEGED MURDER OF HER THREE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER
By: Neo Ntsele The Bethlehem police are investigating a murder case following the death of a three-year-old girl, allegedly caused by her 21-year-old mother. The incident is reported to have taken place (last night) on 6 October 2026, in a backroom shack at the suspect’s home in Voggelfontein, near Bethlehem, where the child was allegedly strangled. Police were called to the scene and arrested the suspect upon arrival. She was then taken for additional medical treatment and a


POLICE SEARCH FOR PERSON OF INTEREST TO AID IN GBH INVESTIGATION
Person of Interest: Mpho Patrick Molefi By: Neo Ntsele The Tweespruit Detective Service is asking the community for help in finding Mpho Patrick Molefi (pictured), a person of interest who could assist the police in an investigation concerning an assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Mpho Patrick Molefi is encouraged to reach out to Detective Sergeant BW Moroka at 082 466 7899 to aid in the investigation. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mpho Patrick

SPORTS NEWS


Young Entrepreneur Making a Difference
Bataung Daniel Paka with player of the tournament Reabetswe Phama (Messi) By: Staff Reporter A young entrepreneur hailing from the dusty...
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OPINIONS


Coalition Governance in South Africa: Current Realities and Desired Futures
Opinion article by Dr Harlan Cloete, Department of Public Administration and Management, University of the Free State (UFS) Dr Harlan...
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