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Setswakgosing’s Temogo Matong set to be honoured among SA’s top matric achievers

January 12, 2026

MOROKWENG — Setswakgosing Secondary School learner Temogo Matong is set to take his place among South Africa’s top-performing matriculants as the Department of Basic Education officially…

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WhatsApp SOS: Man Missing After Vryburg–Stella Trip

January 12, 2026

A man believed to be missing after travelling from Vryburg to Stella posted an alarming WhatsApp status in the early hours of Monday morning, 12…

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• SPORTS

North West football mourns Lucas Tlhomelang as tributes pour in

January 5, 2026

VRYBURG/KLERKSDORP — The North West football community is mourning the death of former Orlando Pirates FC defender Lucas Tlhomelang, who has reportedly passed away at the…

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𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: 𝟳-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗵𝘂𝗱𝗶 — 𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗦

January 4, 2026

VRYBURG/HUHUDI — North West SAPS has confirmed a drowning incident in Huhudi, on Sunday 4 January 2025, in which a 7-year-old girl was allegedly swept away…

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8-year-old girl reported dead in storm-related drowning in Huhudi

January 4, 2026

VRYBURG/HUHUDI — An eight-year-old girl is reported to have died following a drowning incident during the storm in Huhudi, as severe rainfall continues to cause flooding…

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Vryburg storm damage: Flooded streets, fallen poles and power complaints after heavy rain

January 4, 2026

VRYBURG — Residents in and around Vryburg reported widespread storm-related disruptions on Sunday, 4 January 2026, with streets flooded, electricity complaints and fallen infrastructure following rainfall…

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• EVENTS

Happy New Year to all our readers and followers!

December 31, 2025

As we step into 2026, we want to say a heartfelt thank you for your loyal support, your messages, your story tips, and for choosing…

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UPDATE: Missing Stella man Mojaki Stoun found dead, family awaits forensic report

December 30, 2025

STELLA/VRYBURG — A man who was reported missing earlier this month, Mojaki Stoun (61) of Marst Street in Stella, has been found dead. A family member…

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Accused to apply for bail after Vryburg police find 19 goats on the N14

December 30, 2025

VRYBURG — A 32-year-old man, Tebogo Kelokilwe, is expected to reappear in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, for a bail application following…

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Concern grows as Stella man remains missing since 9 December

December 30, 2025

STELLA — As the festive season draws to a close, a family in Stella, near Vryburg, is facing painful uncertainty after a 61-year-old man, Mojaki Stoun,…

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