‘Turn-taking’ managers contribute to FS municipalities’ financial crisis
A lack of proper leadership and accountability at Free State municipalities creates a fertile breeding ground for mismanagement and poor service delivery.
That is the...
Vrede murder, 8 suspects, including 4 minors, arrested
The police in Vrede have arrested eight suspects for the murder of Thabang Motloung (21) of Thembalihle.
It is alleged that on 12 September 2022...
Reitzpark murder, accused sentenced to 13 years, Welkom
The accused assaulted his friend to a pulp with a camping chair steel rod until he succumbed to his injuries on Monday 14 September...
6 Clocolan armed robbers arrested
The Clocolan police have arrested six suspects from Welkom and Virginia in possession of two firearms and an air-gun following a foiled armed robbery...
Corruption: Senior government officials and company directors in Welkom court
Five suspects between the ages of 41 and 81 were arrested this morning in Free State and Gauteng Provinces by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption...
Bogus investment scheme – Ladybrand couple sought
The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team based in Bethlehem is appealing to the public to assist in tracing Albert David Titus and Bonolo...
Woman’s body found with throat slit, R50k reward offered, Kutloanong
Relatives and suspects sought after a gruesome discovery of a woman's body with a slit throat. A reward is offered to trace the suspects.
On...
Jagersfontein flood disaster must be handled correctly to limit damage, further...
The action taken to manage the Jagersfontein flood disaster must be comprehensive to prevent long-term consequences and further tragedy.
The FF Plus demands that the...
Mob justice: Suspect, accused of killing his wife, attacked by community,...
The Welkom Public Order Police were activated to attend an incident of mob justice at Meqheleng where the community was reportedly assaulting a 46-year-old...
Free State’s unfunded budgets, debt and underspending in municipalities
Only the budgets of the Moqhaka and Metsimaholo Local Municipalities are funded. The budgets of the four District Municipalities (Fezile Dabi, Thabo Mafuntsanyane, Lejweleputswa...
Police investigate the murder of CENTLEC employee, Bloemspruit
Bloemspruit Detectives are investigating the murder of a 50-year-old male who was an employee of CENTLEC Intervention Section in Mangaung Metro Municipality.
According to reports,...
Attempt murder, drugs – 4 To appear in Ficksburg court
The Welkom Public Order Police have arrested four suspects at Zone 8, Meqheleng for possession of drugs and an attempt murder case.
On Wednesday, 7...
