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5 days ago | 
citizen.co.za | Adele Louw
If you tied the knot recently and live in the Merafong area, now is your time to shine! The Carletonville and Fochville Herald invites all local brides to enter the Bride of the Year 2025 competition. Entry is completely free, and there are fantastic prizes to be won. Most importantly, this is your chance to show off your stunning wedding day look and be celebrated in your community.
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5 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Adele Louw
Khutsong Extension 5 woman arrested for alleged murder of boyfriend in domestic dispute
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6 days ago | 
citizen.co.za | Adele Louw
Members of the Carletonville SAPS have arrested a woman from Khutsong Extension 5 in connection with the alleged murder of her boyfriend, following a violent domestic altercation on the night of May 25, 2025. The 43-year-old male victim was rushed to Carletonville Hospital with serious stab wounds to the neck and face. Despite medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries the following morning.
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6 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Adele Louw
9 hours agoBEIJING (AP) — China on Sunday denounced U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for calling the Asian country a threat, accusing him of touting a Cold War mentality as tensions between Washington and Beijing further escalate. The foreign ministry said Hegseth vilified Beijing with defamatory …
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6 days ago | 
citizen.co.za | Adele Louw
Residents of Khayalethu Section in Khutsong are raising the alarm over three large sinkholes that have remained unrepaired for more than five years, posing a growing danger to their safety, health, and homes. The sinkholes are located near the old Teachers’ Quarters, and are clearly visible to anyone driving through the area. According to local resident Elias Mkhabe, the problem began after a municipal contractor scraped the ground to install containers — despite warnings from the community.
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6 days ago | 
citizen.co.za | Adele Louw
Residents of the smallholdings in Welverdiend are facing a growing crisis due to severe sewerage infrastructure failures in the area. By Monday afternoon, there was a large, gaping sewage-filled hole in the road across from Plot 1, emitting a strong stench and endangering both motorists and pedestrians. The situation is particularly alarming because Welverdiend is located in a dolomitic area, which increases the risk of sinkhole formation when the ground becomes saturated with leaking sewage.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Adele Louw
PODCAST: What closure of Nissan Rosslyn plant means for MzansiThe Nissan plant in Rosslyn outside Pretoria faces closure in the Japanese carmaker’s desperate attempt to cut its global losses. The local factory is …
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1 week ago | 
citizen.co.za | Adele Louw
On May 23 members of the Wedela SAPS reached out to support vulnerable learners by donating school shoes at Wedela Primary School. This heartwarming initiative was led by the police station’s dedicated social crime officer, Sergeant Zikhona Sifuba, along with her colleagues in the Helping Hands Team. The outreach was sparked by a compassionate request from local resident Lilly Maishane, who approached Sergeant Sifuba seeking help for a child in need of school shoes.
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1 week ago | 
citizen.co.za | Adele Louw
Jongspan Primary School is celebrating a major achievement as its U13 chess team has been crowned 2025 Merafong League Champions. The young chess prodigies delivered a flawless performance, defeating all their opponents and securing the coveted title. The victory not only highlights their strategic brilliance but also earns them a well-deserved place in the upcoming Gauteng West District Championships, where they will represent the Merafong region.
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1 week ago | 
citizen.co.za | Adele Louw
A shocking armed robbery took place on the evening of May 22 in Dove Street, Blybank, leaving a local woman traumatised. The victim, who supports herself by selling live chickens from her home, was targeted in a calculated attack by three men posing as customers. At approximately 21:30, the first suspect arrived and purchased a chicken without raising suspicion. Minutes later, another man came to buy a chicken.
