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29/12/2025

Newlywed Couple's Dreams Dashed in the N3 Horrific Accident

Among the three lives claimed by a Saturday midday N3 accident is a newlywed couple from Pretoria.The accident happened between Warden and Villiers when a truck collided with a light vehicle.

According to the Rekord newspaper, What should have been the beginning of a lifetime together ended in tragedy when a young Pretoria couple, married just months ago, were among three people killed in this devastating head-on collision.

Rekord reports that Messages of condolences have been pouring in for the young Pretoria couple, Zane and Claryke Hilton. Emergency services rushed to the scene, finding the vehicles mangled and debris scattered across the road.

Paramedics declared the three dead at the site, while treating the truck driver for cuts and bruises before taking him to a nearby hospital.(Pictures -Record Newspaper)

29/12/2025

Please help Vrede Police find Missing Mamosebetsi Khumalo

Missing Mamosebetsi Khumalo (16) was last seen on Friday, 26 December 2025, when she left her home in Vrede, Free State. Mamosebetsi was wearing a black and pink V-neck T-shirt, a Navy blue skinny jeans, with Red and white sandals.

​We urge anyone with information regarding Mamosebetsi Khumalo’s whereabouts to contact Detective Warrant Officer Wessels of the Vrede FCS on 079 502 7871 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or drop an anonymous tip-off on MySapsApp.

29/12/2025

Fezile Dabi Municipality Welcomed Gift of Life on Christmas Day

Fezile Dabi District Hospitals in Mafube, Tokollo in Heilbron and Fezi Ngubentombi in Sasolburg, were visiting on Christmas Day by Acting Executive Mayor of Fezile Dabi District Municipality, MMC Cllr Stone Makhema, together with other Municipal Councilors to welcome newborn babies and celebrate the gift of life.

The Acting Executive Mayor presented baby hampers containing baby essentials to the new mothers, offering much-needed support as they begin their parenting journey.

The visit commenced at Mafube District Hospital in Frankfort, where the municipality said 5 babies were safely delivered. In Tokollo District Hospital in Heilbron, 8 babies were born, 2 of which was a set of twin girls. At Fezi Ngubentombi District Hospital in Sasolburg, 3 babies had been delivered by the time of the visit.

According to the district municipality no babies were born at Boitumelo Regional Hospital in Kroonstad on Christmas Day.

In his engagement with hospital management and healthcare workers, Acting Mayor Makhema expressed gratitude to health professionals who selflessly reported for duty on Christmas Day to serve the community and ensure quality maternal healthcare services. "Your dedication does not go unnoticed. Today's joy is also thanks to your sacrifices," he said.(Pictures by Fezile Dabi District Municipality)

28/12/2025

⚠️Weather Situation Earlier this Afternoon in Villiers, Free State, as the South African Weather Service Issue a Severe Weather Alerts

The South African Weather Service has issued A Yellow Level 2 Warning for Severe thunderstorms associated with heavy downpours leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, settlements and lowlying, bridges/areas, excessive lightning and large amounts of small hail are expected in places over the central and southern parts of Limpopo, escarpment
and Highveld of Mpumalanga, the extreme eastern parts of both the Free State and
North West, northern parts of Gauteng and the coast and adjacent interior of
KwaZulu Natal.

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26/12/2025

MEC Thanks Health Workers as Free State Record 88 Christmas Day Births

The Free State Department of Health recorded 88 Christmas Day births in public facilities on 25 Dec 2025: 48 boys and 40 girls.

Highlights:

• Most deliveries were at Bongani Regional Hospital (Welkom) with 15 births
• First baby was a girl born at 00:02 at Elizabeth Ross District Hospital (Qwaqwa)
• Last baby was a boy born at 23:15 at Universitas Academic Hospital (Bloemfontein)

Breakdown by district:

• Mangaung Metro: 29
• Thabo Mofutsanyana: 27
• Lejweleputswa: 21
• Fezile Dabi: 9
• Xhariep: 2

MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi thanked health workers for their dedicated festive-season service and congratulated all families. An important injunction was achieved in that No maternal or neonatal deaths were reported.

26/12/2025

Ngwathe Municipality responding to hailstorm aftermath in Kwakwatsi

The Executive Mayor of Ngwathe Local Municipality Cllr Victoria De Beer-Mthombeni, alongside MMC for Public Safety Cllr. Moloi, the MMC for Special Programmes Cllr D. Masooane, Cllr M. Motsoeneng and the administrative team led by the Municipal Manager Dr F.P Mothamaha, Public Safety, Disaster Management team joined by members of Ward Committees, acted swiftly by visiting areas affected by hailstorm in Kwakwatsi Koppies, to conduct assessments.

According to the municipality, these assessments are aimed at determining the extent and severity of the damage and identifying possible relief measures for the affected communities.

A hailstorm affected Ward 16 and Ward 17 in Kwakwatsi in the early hours of the 26th December at approximately 03:45 in the morning and caused damage to the area, including roofs being blown off some houses and windows being broken. This has also caused serious damage on electricity infrastructure.

The Municipality said it will mobilize relevant external stakeholders such as Provincial and National Governments and further updates will be provided once the assessment process has been completed.

The municipal technical team is also on the ground working together with Eskom to restore electricity supply. Residents are requested not to fiddle with electricity apparatus as this could be dangerous.

Furthermore residents are encouraged to liaise with their respective Councillors.

26/12/2025

Free State welcomes Christmas Bundles of Joy

The Free State welcomed its Christmas Bundles of joy, across the province yesterday. By 08:00 on Christmas Day 2025, 18 newborns (9 boys and 9 girls) had arrived across the province. By 14:00, the tally reached 32 little blessings with 14 girls and 18 boys. Bongani Regional Hospital in Welkom has had a busy day by then with 7 births.

First Arrivals:

• Reitumetse Tsotetsi (18) of Phudaditjhaba welcomed a baby girl at 00:02 at Elizabeth Ross District Hospital, Qwaqwa (2.64 kg).
• Mokhehle Machabala (27) of Verkeerdevlei welcomed a baby boy at 00:23 at Bongani Regional Hospital, Welkom (2.90 kg).
• Ramathatele Mapaseka (30) of Bloemfontein welcomed a baby girl at 00:25 at National District Hospital, Bloemfontein (3.195 kg).

In Fezi Ngubentombi Hospital, Sasolburg MECs Mamiki Maboya and Toto Makume including some of Metsimaholo Local Municipality Councilors welcomed three baby girls and one boy who were born on Christmas day.

Premier of the Free State Ms. MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae visited maternity wards at National District Hospital and Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein today whilst MEC for Health, Mr Monyatso Mahlatsi visited Senorita Ntlabathi District Hospital (Ladybrand) and Phuthuloha District Hospital (Ficksburg) and were accompanied by Setsoto Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr Seipati Mbiwe at Phuthuloha Public Hospital's maternity ward in Ficksburg.

25/12/2025

📍To You All- Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

25/12/2025

24/12/2025

⚠️Electricity outage at Refengkgotso and Deneysville

Metsimaholo Local Municipality says Eskom is working tirelessly to restore electricity supply that has affected Deneysville Refengkgotso. The electricity supply has been interrupted following a fire that broke out at the substation.

23/12/2025

G20 DECLARED SA WORD OF THE YEAR 2025

On 23 December 2025, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in partnership with media research company Focal Points, announced the 2025 South African Word of the Year.

After carefully considering a range of words, terms, and expressions, “G20” was selected as the winner, prevailing over other notable contenders such as Government of National Unity, Tariffs, Femicide, and the Madlanga Commission. The 2025 SA Word of the Year for Social Media was awarded to “Valid,” chosen from a shortlist that included Hao Khonahale, Nonchalant, Clock it, Nodolozana, and Ama1k, among others.

PanSALB conducted the selection process by shortlisting candidates based on authentic language usage. Focal Points analysed frequency data from 1 January to December 2025, monitoring keywords used extensively in reputable print, broadcast, and online media. “G20” emerged as the most prominent keyword, largely due to South Africa hosting the G20 summit in 2025.

This was followed by “Government of National Unity (GNU)” and “Tariffs.” These terms capture the major events and issues that shaped South Africa in 2025, including politics, international affairs, and social challenges.

The word “Valid” emerged as the winner within the Social Media category. “Valid” is a Gen Z slang that refers to something that is considered acceptable, legitimate, or worthy of approval. It is often used to validate someone’s feelings, opinions, or experiences, signifying agreement or support.

This is followed by “Clock it” (to notice or call out something), which reflects youth and digital culture. Other words nominated in this category included “Hao khonahale” which is a Sipitori term for “it’s not possible” or “impossible” made popular by Dj Maphorisa.

The South African Sign Language Sign of the Year is the SASL Sign for “I Love You”, which was up against signs for ‘so lekker’, ‘magnificent’ and sign for ‘Constitution’.

The SA Word of the Year reflects the preoccupations of South Africans for a given period and serves as an essential indicator of the nation’s cultural and social landscape.

ABOUT PanSALB

The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) is a constitutional body mandated to create conditions for the recognition, implementation and furtherance of multilingualism in the Republic of South Africa; and the development of previously marginalised languages.