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NOA secures financing for 349 MW solar project in South Africa

South African independent power producer NOA has reached financial close with Standard Bank on its 349 MW Khauta South Solar PV project near Welkom, Free State. The project will be the country’s largest single-asset solar facility once operational. South African independent power producer and energy trader NOA has reached financial close on a 349 MW solar project with Standard Bank, South Africa’s largest bank. The Khauta South Solar PV project,…See the Story

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Redefine Properties signs 37GWh renewable energy supply agreement – Property Wheel

Redefine Properties has signed a renewable energy supply agreement with the NOA Group, an integrated renewable energy utility, for 11 of its Eskom-connected assets. The agreement will produce 37GWh per year over a 20-year period, reducing Redefine’s CO₂ emissions by over 39 000 tonnes annually.  NOA will source the renewable energy from both third-party Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and its own generation facilities. One of the sites supply…Read Article

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Welkom police arrest wanted murder suspects | Accidents.co.za | Discussion, Prevention, Investigation and Response

Welkom Public Order Police (POP) members continue to make strides by clamping down on wanted suspects. On Saturday, 26 April 2025 members received information on the whereabouts of two suspected murderers. Information was operationalised, and the alleged suspects were traced to a house in Bronville. Two male suspects aged 23 were arrested for murder. In a separate incident on Sunday, 27 April 2025 members were busy with their crime combating dut…Welkom · WelkomRead Article

SAPS Arrest Free State Man for Allegedly Raping His 2 Daughters, SA Furious

The South African Police Service arrested a man from Welkom in the Free State who allegedly raped his two daughters from 2016 to 2025. SA was angry.Welkom · WelkomRead Article

Operation Vala Umgodi team arrests five suspects during disruptive actions in hotspots areas | Accidents.co.za | Discussion, Prevention, Investigation and Response

Operation Vala uMgodi roleplayers and stakeholders continue to conduct disruptive actions in illicit mining hot spot areas in Free State Province. The team conducted various operational concepts; foot, vehicle, air-to-ground drone patrols and stop-and-search in Riebeckstad Holding Street, Phomolong-Rheeder Park Welkom, Mahlaranghleng Allenridge and G-Hostel Thabong Extension 4. Five (5) suspects aged between 24 and 48 were arrested for illegal m…Welkom · WelkomRead Article

Zimbabwean national arrested for gold processing in Welkom

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Members of Operation Vala uMgodi arrested a 29-year-old Zimbabwean national in Doorn, near Welkom, for possessing suspected gold bearing material and gold processing equipment. Suspect caught in the act According to South African Police Service, the arrest took place after police received information about illegal mining activities at a house in Cactus Street. Upon arrival, the team found the suspect actively melting what appeared to be gold bea…Welkom · WelkomRead Article

Hundreds of Stilfontein miners face deportation as legal battle continues after Operation Vala Umgodi

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A total of 10 suspects were arrested for possession of gold bearing material in the Free State Province. A team of South African Police Service members; Combat, Proactive operators, SAPS drone pilots and Private Security Companies executed disruptive policing actions focussing on illicit mining in Old St Helena Phoenix 500, Old Steyn 2 Mine, Old Western Holdings 05 Mine, African Rainbow Mineral. The team conducted patrols in areas such as FS1 bu…Welkom · WelkomSee the Story

'A number of high-risk parolees committing further offences': minister

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Rape, robbery, murder and culpable homicide are among offences committed by 30% of parolees released in the Cape Flats area between January 2024 and February 2025.Prison · WelkomSee the Story

SA Cup: Top four on a collision course

The Griffons and Griquas’ unbeaten status will be on the line when they clash in round 5 of the SA Cup on Saturday afternoon. The Northern Free Staters and the defending champions from Kimberley are two of the three remaining unbeaten teams in the competition. In the remaining fixtures, the 2-1 Valke host second-placed Pumas – the other unbeaten team in the competition – in Kempton Park, the Cheetahs will be eager to get their campaign back on t…Welkom · WelkomRead Article

Rand Mutual Assurance Launches Mobile Prosthetic Assessment Clinic - The Bulrushes

Johannesburg – Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) has launched its first Mobile Prosthetic Assessment Clinic in the Free State Province at RMA’s Welkom Subacute Hospital.  This initiative is a testament to RMA’s unwavering commitment to providing life-long medical care to its beneficiaries. The clinic launched on 20 March 2025 is a key component of RMA’s Pensioner Medical Programme (PMP), which aims to provide holistic medical services.   “As a social …Welkom · WelkomRead Article

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