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Ngwathe Municipality Brings Water Back to Tumahole Taps After 20 Years of Struggle
Residents in Tumahole, a township in the Free State, are finally enjoying running water in their homes after two decades without reliable supply.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 124: Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Ngathe Municipality Brings Water Back To Tumahole Taps After 20 Years Of Struggle
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JMPD Warns 'If You Drink and Drive, You Will Be Arrested, 173 Motorists Arrested for Drunk Driving in One Week in Johannesburg
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has ramped up its fight against reckless behaviour on the roads, nabbing 173 drivers for operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol in just one week.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 124: Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Ngathe Municipality Brings Water Back To Tumahole Taps After 20 Years Of Struggle
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Two Suspected Blue Light Robbers Killed in High-Speed Police Chase and Shootout in Parys, Free State
Two men believed to be behind a string of blue light robberies met their end in a fierce shootout with police forces in Parys, Free State, on 14 December 2025.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 124: Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Ngathe Municipality Brings Water Back To Tumahole Taps After 20 Years Of Struggle
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President Cyril Ramaphosa Fires Nobuhle Nkabane as Higher Education Minister, Appoints Buti Manamela
President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired Nobuhle Nkabane as Higher Education Minister amid ongoing controversies, appointing Buti Manamela in her place.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 114 | Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: President Cyril Ramaphosa Fires Nobuhle Nkabane as Higher Education Minister, Appoints Buti Manamela
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Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has rescued 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi, a Grade 11 learner from Martie du Plessis Special School in Bloemfontein, who was kidnapped on 5 June 2025.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 113 |Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
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Crime Intelligence Boss Dumisani Khumalo Arrested Over Alleged Unlawful Senior Appointments
Major General Dumisani Khumalo, the head of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Crime Intelligence unit, was arrested on Thursday at OR Tambo International Airport by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 113 |Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
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Cabinet Orders Cost Control as R700 Million National Dialogue Faces Public Scrutiny
The South African Cabinet has instructed the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to exercise financial prudence over the National Dialogue initiative, following widespread public criticism of its estimated R700 million budget. This directive comes amid growing concerns about government spending at a time of economic hardship, with citizens and opposition parties questioning the value of what some call an expensive talk shop.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 113 |Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
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All SANDF Troops Return Home from DRC Peace-keeping Mission After Ceasefire with M23 Rebels
All withdrawn South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops have returned home from their peacekeeping mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the end of a significant and challenging deployment.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 113 |Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Commends Arrest in Umlazi Mass Murder Case: A Step Toward Justice
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has hailed the arrest of a 28-year-old suspect in the horrific Umlazi mass murder case as a significant breakthrough, offering a glimmer of hope to a community devastated by violence.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 113 |Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
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Phillip Vilakazi Elected as New President of National Union of Mineworkers at 18th National Elective Congress
Phillip Vilakazi has been elected as the new President of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), replacing Dan Balepile, at the union's 18th National Elective Congress held in Boksburg. The event, which took place from 24 to 26 June 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, marked a turning point for the NUM as Vilakazi won with 411 votes against Balepile's 331. This leadership shift comes at a crucial time for the union, which represents workers in South Africa's mining, energy, construction, and metal sectors.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 113 |Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
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Eastern Cape Floods Death Toll Rises to 101 as Relief Efforts Continue Amid Ongoing Crisis
The Eastern Cape province is reeling from the devastating floods that struck earlier this month, with the death toll climbing to 101, as confirmed by the provincial government on Thursday.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 113 |Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
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Special Tribunal Declares R9 Million PPE Contracts Unlawful in Mpumalanga Health Department Scandal
The Special Tribunal has ruled that two personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts, worth a combined R9 million, awarded by the Mpumalanga Health Department to Vitae Zoe (Pty) Ltd are unlawful and invalid.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 113 |Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
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Kaizer Chiefs to Unveil New Jersey at Toyota Cup Clash Against Asante Kotoko on 26 July
Kaizer Chiefs' Marketing and Commercial Director, Jessica Motaung, has confirmed that Amakhosi will debut their highly anticipated new kit—both home and away—during the much-awaited Toyota Cup clash against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko SC on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
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Central News Special Edition | Issue 113 |Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Free State Police Rescue Kidnapped Learner Kamogelo Baukudi, Six Arrested Including SAPS Officer
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Cold Front Brings Bitter Chill and Hazardous Seas to Western and Northern Cape
A powerful cold front is expected to hit the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Wednesday morning, bringing a harsh chill, damaging coastal conditions, and further cold waves through the weekend.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 112 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Ngwathe Local Municipality's R2 Billion Budget Rejected as Unfunded by Free State Treasury
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Ngwathe Local Municipality's R2 Billion Budget Rejected as Unfunded by Free State Treasury
The Ngwathe Local Municipality's ambitious R2.099 billion budget for the 2025/2026 financial year has been rejected by the Free State Provincial Treasury, which branded it as unfunded and non-compliant with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 112 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Ngwathe Local Municipality's R2 Billion Budget Rejected as Unfunded by Free State Treasury
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Mamelodi Sundowns Celebrate Historic First FIFA Club World Cup Win with 10 Triumph Over Ulsan HD
Mamelodi Sundowns have collected their first-ever win at the FIFA Club World Cup after beating South Korean side Ulsan HD 10, securing a top spot in Group F thanks to Iqraam Rayners' matchwinning goal—and banking a massive R210 million prize money.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 112 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Ngwathe Local Municipality's R2 Billion Budget Rejected as Unfunded by Free State Treasury
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Thabo Bester Case Postponed to July as Court Faces Legal Representation Crisis
The high-profile case involving Thabo Bester and his co-accused has been postponed to July 21, 2025, as the Bloemfontein High Court grapples with a legal representation crisis. The latest court session brought significant updates, including the withdrawal of charges against a former G4S employee and ongoing struggles to secure legal counsel for another accused.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 112 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Ngwathe Local Municipality's R2 Billion Budget Rejected as Unfunded by Free State Treasury
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Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Pays Tribute to Thabo Mbeki on His 83rd Birthday: "We Desperately Need Old Wisdom"
On the occasion of former South African President Thabo Mbeki's 83rd birthday, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, paid a heartfelt tribute to Mbeki, highlighting his significant contributions to the African National Congress (ANC) and the country. Ndlozi emphasized the need for \"old wisdom\" in the current political landscape, which he described as an \"age of adventurism.\" In his tribute, Ndlozi recalled Mbeki's extensive political and ideological training, his role in the ANC, and his presidency, which he described as the \"best years of our democracy.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 112 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Ngwathe Local Municipality's R2 Billion Budget Rejected as Unfunded by Free State Treasury
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Fire Destroys 23 Buses at Mabopane Depot, Investigation Underway
A devastating fire broke out on Tuesday at a bus depot in Mabopane, north of Pretoria, destroying 23 buses owned by a private bus company.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 112 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: Ngwathe Local Municipality's R2 Billion Budget Rejected as Unfunded by Free State Treasury
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Fezile Dabi MM Sipho Thomas: “We're Closing the Gaps That Lead to Maladministration"
Fezile Dabi District Municipal Manager Sipho Thomas has reaffirmed the municipality’s unwavering commitment to closing governance gaps, strengthening infrastructure delivery, and restoring financial stability in the Mafube Local Municipality.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 107 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: DA’s Fezile Dabi Mayor Dennis Khasudi: “We Are Restoring Dignity Through Service Delivery in
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RS Berkane Clinch Third CAF Confederation Cup Title with 3-1 Aggregate Victory over Simba SC
RS Berkane have been crowned champions of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup after securing a 1-1 draw against Simba SC in the second leg of the final, held at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Sunday, 25 May 2025. The Moroccan side's 2-0 victory in the first leg ensured a 3-1 aggregate win, marking their third triumph in the competition's history.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 107 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: DA’s Fezile Dabi Mayor Dennis Khasudi: “We Are Restoring Dignity Through Service Delivery in
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Fezile Dabi Mayor Dennis Khasudi: "We Are Restoring Dignity Through Service Delivery in Mafube"
Fezile Dabi District Municipality, under the leadership of Mayor Dennis Khasudi, is restoring dignity through service delivery in the struggling Mafube Local Municipality.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 107 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: DA’s Fezile Dabi Mayor Dennis Khasudi: “We Are Restoring Dignity Through Service Delivery in
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"No More Ghost Projects": Fezile Dabi MMC Muller Commits to Transparent and Monitored Infrastructure Rollouts
\"No more ghost projects\" this was the resolute message from Fezile Dabi District Municipality's MMC for Local Economic Development, Tourism and Infrastructure, Nick Müller, as the municipality outlined a detailed account of its progress, oversight mechanisms, and development goals, with particular emphasis on current infrastructure projects underway in Mafube Local Municipality.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 107 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: DA’s Fezile Dabi Mayor Dennis Khasudi: “We Are Restoring Dignity Through Service Delivery in
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South Africa's 2025 Budget Speech: Revised Commitments Amid Fiscal Constraints
On 21 May 2025, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered a revised National Budget Speech to Parliament, following the initial tabling of the budget on 12 March 2025.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 107 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: DA’s Fezile Dabi Mayor Dennis Khasudi: “We Are Restoring Dignity Through Service Delivery in
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Ekurhuleni Rolls Out Tankers and Contingency Plans as Rand Water Maintenance Begins
Gauteng residents are bracing for a reduced water supply as Rand Water kicks off its essential winter maintenance at key pumping stations, starting May 29, 2025. This planned work will affect multiple municipalities, including Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Rand West, Mogale City, Rustenburg, and Merafong. In response, the City of Ekurhuleni has rolled out water tankers and contingency plans to ease the impact, urging residents to store water and use it wisely during this period.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 107 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: DA’s Fezile Dabi Mayor Dennis Khasudi: “We Are Restoring Dignity Through Service Delivery in
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No Arrests Yet as Police Confirm Advanced Stage in Jayden-Lee Meek Murder Investigation
Gauteng police have confirmed that their investigation into the brutal murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek is at an advanced stage, though no arrests have been made.
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🔴 Central News Special Edition | Issue 107 🔴 Download the Latest Print and E-Edition | Headline: DA’s Fezile Dabi Mayor Dennis Khasudi: “We Are Restoring Dignity Through Service Delivery in
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Mashatile Unveils Bold Reforms to Fix Mangaung and Other Distressed Municipalities Amid Health Funding Crisis
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has unveiled a wide-ranging package of reforms and interventions to address the worsening crisis in local government, with Mangaung Municipality among the ten most distressed municipalities earmarked for urgent support.
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Central News Weekly Edition | Issue 105
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President Ramaphosa Congratulates Pope Leo XIV as First-Ever American Pontiff Assumes Papacy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, on his historic election as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church — and notably, the first-ever pope from the United States.
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Central News Weekly Edition | Issue 105
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Simelani Urges Building Sectir to Uphold Safety Laws One Year After George Tragedy
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has issued a stern call to South Africa’s building industry to recommit to full compliance with national construction regulations, warning that failure to adhere to legal standards could result in devastating consequences—including the loss of life.
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Central News Weekly Edition | Issue 105
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Morolong Extends Condolences to Families of Late Journalist Aserie Ndlovu and Partner Zodwa Mdhluli
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the late journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli. Speaking on behalf of The Presidency and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Morolong shared his sorrow following the tragic discovery of their bodies by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
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