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11/06/2026

Weather Outlook for Free State: Friday, 12 June 2026
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The Free State is looking at a classic, crisp winter day. While daytime temperatures will be relatively pleasant across most regions, you will definitely want to keep a heavy jacket close at hand as single-digit lows lock in across the province once the sun goes down.

Regional Breakdown
The Far North & Plains (Bothaville & Vredefort):
Bothaville will enjoy the warmest daytime temperature in the province, peaking at a pleasant 24°C before dropping sharply to 4°C overnight. Vredefort is right behind it with a clear and sunny 23°C / 4°C. Winds will remain light, coming from the west/northwest at around 8 km/h.

The Heartland & Central Plains (Bloemfontein, Welkom, & Kroonstad):
Bloemfontein will experience clear, blue skies with a high of 20°C and a low of 4°C, accompanied by a gentle northerly breeze at 14 km/h. Welkom (22°C / 5°C) and Kroonstad (21°C / 7°C) will see scattered, partly cloudy conditions throughout the day, but conditions will remain largely comfortable.

The Deep South (Bethulie):
Down near the Gariep Dam, expect slightly cooler daytime conditions with a high of 19°C and a low of 6°C. A moderate westerly wind at 13 km/h will bring a noticeable chill, especially by late afternoon.

The Mountainous East (Harrismith):
As usual, the mountains take the crown for the coldest spot. Harrismith will struggle to a maximum of just 18°C before plunging to a biting 3°C overnight. To make matters feel even colder, a gusty northwest wind at 20 km/h will keep the wind chill factor quite high.
Source: SAWS for My Metro My Mangaung & WelkomCity Stad FB Pages

10/06/2026

Free State Weather Outlook:
Thursday, 11 June 2026
A chilly winter day is ahead for the Free State, characterized by crisp morning minimums and cool to mild afternoon temperatures under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies.

**City Forecasts**
* **Bloemfontein**
Expect a cold start to the morning dropping to a low of **3°C**, warming up to a mild maximum of **19°C** in the afternoon. The sky will remain **partly cloudy** throughout the day.

* **Welkom**
Temperatures will range from a minimum of **5°C** to a pleasant afternoon high of **22°C** with **partly cloudy** conditions.
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**Town Forecasts**
* **Kroonstad**
A brisk minimum of **3°C** is expected at first, reaching a maximum of **20°C** later in the day under **partly cloudy** skies.

* **Bothaville**
Residents can look forward to a beautifully **sunny** day. Temperatures will start at **5°C** and peak at a comfortable **21°C**.

* **Vredefort**
Anticipate a cold morning low of **4°C** and a cool maximum of **19°C** with **partly cloudy** intervals.

* **Harrismith**
A crisp, clear **sunny** day is on the cards. Wake up to a cold **3°C**, with the afternoon topping out at **19°C**.

* **Bethulie**
It will be a particularly cold day in the south. Temperatures drop to a low of **3°C** and will struggle to a maximum of only **15°C** under dense **cloud** cover.

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10/06/2026

Stricter security measures to protect the metro's water infrastructure
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Following a recent act of vandalism at the Signal Hill Reservoir that disrupted the water supply for several communities, the Mangaung Metro is rolling out stricter security measures to protect its water infrastructure. The latest incident specifically affected residents in areas such as Phomolong, Lourierpark, Phase 2, and Brandpark, though other parts of the metro also experienced shortages due to suspected tampering.

To address the immediate issue, bulk water teams isolated and shut off the damaged valve to stop water loss. While emergency measures have successfully stabilised the system and water supply operations have returned to normal, the metro plans to construct a secure, protected valve chamber to prevent future tampering.

Acting Metro spokesperson Nicolette Maysiels confirmed that teams will continue to closely monitor reservoir levels to ensure ongoing stability. This incident highlights a broader, ongoing challenge for Mangaung, where a combination of ageing infrastructure and persistent vandalism frequently disrupts essential service delivery.

Original article from: OFM

10/06/2026

TODAY IS 10 JUNE 2026
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Thu☁️6|19°C
Fri☁️7|20°C
Sat☁️9|21°C
Sun☁️9|21°C
Mon☀️9|22°C

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Ma in hof vir moord nadat kinders sterf
LIMPOPO. – Ntanganedzeni Siphugu (27) het vlugtig op twee aanklagte van moord in die Tshilwavhusiku-landdroshof verskyn. Sy het vermoedelik vir haar kinders gif ingegee.

Nog ‘n video en beweerde polisie-korrupsie ondersoek
GAUTENG. – Die polisie sê hulle neem kennis van nog ‘n video wat op sosiale media versprei word, waarin twee polisielede daarvan beskuldig word dat hulle omkoopgeld van ’n verdagte geëis het.

Polisiesersant loop hom glo met R80 000 by grenspos vas
MPUMALANGA. – ‘n Polisieserant (42), verbonde aan die Lebombo-grenspos, is Maandag in verband met beweerde korrupsie in ‘n geteikende operasie in hegtenis geneem. Operasionele geld ter waarde van R80 000 is glo in sy besit gevind.

Ontploffing op 9de vloer glo weens gas
GAUTENG. – Nooddienste is Maandagaand voor 22:00 na ‘n ontploffing op die 9de vloer van ‘n woonstelgebou in Meyerspark, in Pretoria ontbied.

Internasionale lugrederye nou vry van BEE-lisensiëringsvereistes in SA
Internasionale lugrederye wat in Suid-Afrika sake doen, hoef voortaan nie meer aan swart ekonomiese bemagtigingsvereisgtes (SEB) te voldoen vir die verkryging of hernuwing van lugdienslisensies nie. Dit kom ná ’n hofbeslissing in die hooggeregshof in Pretoria.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
NPA faces major questions on why it dropped gold case on Khan’s unproven ‘informant’ claim
Crime Intelligence boss Major General Feroz Khan has been summoned to appear before the Madlanga Commission in July. The commission applied to access information stored on Khan’s devices after he dropped his urgent legal challenge to the police search-and-seizure operation that led to their confiscation. That urgent challenge raised significant questions about the State’s handling of a criminal case in which Khan stands accused of illegally interfering.

New bill on foreign workers includes R1m fine for errant employers
South Africa’s Employment Services Amendment Bill, gazetted two weeks ago, proposes fines of up to R1 million for non-compliance with foreign worker rules. The bill empowers the minister to set quotas for foreign workers in certain sectors and mandates employers to prioritise SA job seekers. Critics warn of enforcement challenges and delays in legislative approval, potentially extending to 2028.

ANC elevates Morero to intervention convenor for Gauteng municipalities
Dada Morero is now the ANC’s local government intervention convenor for Gauteng.
The party claimed Morero stabilised Johannesburg’s finances, but reports highlight severe financial distress and governance failures. His appointment comes five months before the local government elections, amid ANC interventions in struggling municipalities.

R1m junket: Cash-strapped Buffalo City splurged on China, Germany trips as finances dried up
The cash-strapped Buffalo City metro spent close to R1 million on overseas trips to China and Germany while its crumbling finances left potholes unfixed, cash reserves at a desperate R150 000, and the provincial government was forced to step in.

Mom accused of prostituting daughters, admits to making a booking for 11-year-old for R18k
A mother accused of prostituting her two minor daughters has admitted that she arranged a half-hour booking with a client for R18 000, after which her 11-year-old virgin daughter was allegedly taken to Emperors Palace.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
Kenyan police crack down on protest against US Ebola quarantine facility
Kenyan police fired tear gas and water cannon on Tuesday at hundreds of protesters demonstrating against ‌a quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola that the U.S. has raced to build despite Kenyan court orders barring further work.

Leftist Sanchez takes lead in polarized Peru election
Leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez took a slim lead against conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential race on Monday as official vote-counting continued into a second day, with a final result potentially weeks away.

China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper, more comprehensive understanding yielding a clearer path for development of ties, the official Xinhua ‌news agency said.

Chinese military hovered as global executives flocked to Taiwan tech show
As AI heavyweights including Nvidia , Intel and SK Group last week championed Taiwan's significance as a crucial hub for the global supply chain, a hostile exchange with China was brewing ‌at sea.

Northern Ireland police arrest man over 'barbaric' knife attack
Police in Northern Ireland said on Tuesday they had arrested a man, believed to be from Somalia, over a knife attack which left one ‌person in a serious condition and sparked calls online for a protest after footage circulated on social media.

India's opposition urges government to absorb oil price shock, warns on growth
India's main opposition Congress party urged the government on Tuesday to absorb higher ‌crude oil costs rather than pass them on to consumers, saying that rising prices of fuel and essential goods would hurt demand and slow economic growth.

Israel kills eight in strike on Lebanon; US rescues helicopter crew from Hormuz
The Israeli raids, the deadliest on Tyre since fighting erupted in Lebanon on March 2, followed an Israeli evacuation order for the entire city.

UK sanctions networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank
Britain on Tuesday announced a package of sanctions targeting what the government ‌said were networks involved in financing, enabling and carrying out settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

Weak yen, hawkish Fed adds to pressure on BOJ to accelerate hikes
Persistent weakness in the yen and an expected hawkish shift for the Federal Reserve after a hot jobs report in the U.S. are expected to add pressure on the Bank of Japan to accelerate interest-rate increases.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with US envoys
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region killed a pregnant woman and two other people, Ukrainian officials said, while Russia-annexed Crimea said it was repelling drone ‌attacks.

Man charged with assisting offender over Jewish ambulance arson
British prosecutors have charged an ‌18-year-old man with assisting an offender in connection with an arson attack ⁠in March on Jewish volunteer-run ambulances in north London, the Crown Prosecution Service said on Tuesday.

Platner's past under scrutiny as he faces voters in crucial Maine Senate primary
Maine oyster farmer Graham Platner faces Democratic voters on Tuesday under scrutiny over online posts, a Nazi-linked tattoo and allegations he sent explicit texts in a Senate race that could determine whether his party wins control of the U.S. Senate in ‌November.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 10 June 2026
WelkomCity Stad FB PAGE . Sources: N24, ANuus & Reuter

09/06/2026

Free State Weather Outlook:
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Brace yourselves for a crisp, sunny mid-week stretch across the Free State! While daytime temperatures remain comfortably mild, overnight and early morning conditions will be distinctly chilly.

Here is what you can expect in your area :

☀️ The Heartland
Bloemfontein: A beautifully clear, Sunny day ahead. Expect a high of 19°C after a quite cold morning dropping to a minimum of 4°C. A gentle easterly wind will blow at around 12 km/h.

🌤️ Northern & Central Plains
Welkom: Mostly Sunny skies with a peak of 20°C and a morning low of 8°C. Winds will be coming from the East at 11 km/h.

Kroonstad: Expect a Mostly Sunny Wednesday, reaching a maximum of 18°C and a minimum of 8°C. Winds East at 9 km/h.

Bothaville: Bright and Sunny throughout the day with a high of 21°C and a low of 3°C. Light northerly breeze at 7 km/h.

🌤️ The Far North
Vredefort: Mostly Sunny conditions with a warm afternoon high of 21°C, dropping down to a chilly 4°C overnight. Winds North at 9 km/h.

🌤️ The Mountainous East
Harrismith: A crisp, Mostly Sunny day in the East. Staying on the cooler side with a maximum of 16°C and dipping to 5°C. Expect a light South-Easterly wind at 4 km/h.

🌤️ The Deep South
Bethulie: Mostly Sunny skies for the southern region. Reaching a high of 18°C with a cold overnight low of 3°C. Light northerly winds at 4 km/h.

Drive safely in the early mornings, stay warm, and enjoy the winter sunshine!

09/06/2026

TODAY IS 9 JUNE 2026
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WEATHER
Tue☀️8|19°C
Wed☀️6|19°C
Thu☁️7|18°C
Fri☁️8|20°C
Sat☁️9|23°C
Sun☁️9|21°C

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Verwoestende aardbewing tref Filippyne
FILIPPYNE. – ‘n Kragtige aardbewing van 7,8 op die Richterskaal het vanoggend die suidelike Filippyne geskud. Minstens 19 mense is dood en meer as 200 beseer terwyl duisende inwoners dakloos gelaat is. Die ramp het op die eerste skooldag van die nuwe akademiese jaar plaasgevind terwyl leerlinge buite vir ‘n vlagseremonie aangetree het.

Hokkiespeler sterf in motorongeluk
GAUTENG. – Rilana Lötter, ‘n gr. 8-leerling van Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg, het Vrydagmiddag in ‘n motorongeluk tusen ‘n ligte motorvoertuig en ‘n bakkie tussen Heidelberg en Balfour op die R23 gesterf.

2 liggame en voertuig uit Krokodilrivier gehaal
MPUMALANGA. – Twee liggame is uit die Krokodilrivier naby Nelspruit gehaal nadat ’n voertuig in die water beland het, terwyl ’n soektog steeds aan die gang is na ’n moontlike derde persoon wat nog vermis word. ‘n SUV het Sondagoggend omstreeks 04:00 vermoedelik van die rigting van die Universiteit van Mpumalanga na KaMagugu se aansluiting gery toe dit in die rivier beland het.

Polisie open verkragtingsaak ná 16-jarige geboorte gee
LIMPOPO. – Die polisie vra inligting van die publiek ná ’n 16-jarige meisie in ’n plaaslike hospitaal geboorte gegee het. ‘n Verkragtingsaak is geopen soos vereis word in gevalle waar minderjariges betrokke is.

Polisieklerk aangekla nadat geld uit polisiekluis verdwyn
LIMPOPO. – ’n 44-jarige administrasieklerk verbonde aan die Phalaborwa-polisiekantoor se finansiesafdeling is aangekla van diefstal van geld nadat meer as R50 000 na bewering uit ’n polisiekluis verdwyn het.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
Greenbelts, golf courses and high-rises: Cape Town’s development drive sparks backlash
Residents’ groups and conservation bodies increasingly accuse the City of Cape Town of approving controversial developments despite significant objections. The latest flashpoint is the proposed King David Mowbray precinct development. The City argues that densification is necessary to accommodate a population projected to grow to between 6.4 million and 8.4 million by 2050.

Crackdown! Ramaphosa takes firm line on illegal migration
President Cyril Ramaphosa has spoken out to assure citizens that uncontrolled illegal migration will come to an end. He also warned protestors that only law enforcement officers can stop and question people on their immigration status in the street. Ramaphosa says South Africa has a right to enforce policies for its own sovereign security.

How an AI fake job ads network posing as government preys on SA’s unemployed
Fake AI-generated job posters are spreading on Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp. They promise government and supermarket jobs that don’t exist. The posters, who offer stipends and benefits, use government or corporate logos and insignia.

Mabuyane’s vow to eradicate 300 pit toilets in Eastern Cape schools this year falls flat
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s target of eradicating pit toilets in 300 schools this year appears to be nothing but a pipe dream.

Moves to ban former Model C schools from asking parents for proof of employment
Former Model C schools will be forbidden from checking whether applying parents have jobs, using pupils’ academic marks as a criterion for admission or conducting interviews with them.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands
Mauritius said on Monday that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on ‌the Chagos Islands, after the Telegraph reported that the White House was considering a plan to buy the islands from Mauritius.

Colombia set for presidential runoff after leftist Cepeda acknowledges first round loss
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella will face left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda on June 21 in a presidential runoff in Colombia, after Cepeda on Sunday belatedly acknowledged his defeat in the ‌first round of voting.

UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of women in a western province for allegedly failing to comply with "dress requirements" and urged Taliban authorities to ‌treat all people equally.
Pirelli says China investors appeal Italy's golden power ruling
Pirelli said on Monday China National Tire & Rubber Corporation (CNRC) and its unit Marco Polo International had ‌appealed, separately, to an Italian regional administrative court against government-imposed conditions linked to their stake in the tyre maker.

Kosovo prime minister looks to other parties for cooperation after election win
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti called for cooperation from other parties to end 18 months of political deadlock after his Vetevendosje party won a parliamentary election on ‌Sunday but failed to secure enough votes to govern alone.

Netravalkar juggles tech job while chasing Olympic dream
Saurabh Netravalkar played a key part in U.S. cricket's finest moment when they stunned Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup, but the software engineer is keen to prove himself on an even bigger stage when Los Angeles hosts the Olympics in two years' time.

Israel and Iran attack each other for first time since ceasefire
Israel struck targets in Iran on Monday, even after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks
The strike hit a Hamas-led police post near a large tent camp of displaced families in Khan Younis.

Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028
Panasonic Holdings said on Monday it plans to start mass production of battery cells for ‌data centre applications at a plant in the U.S. state of Kansas in the financial year 2028, which ends March 2029.

Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes after Trump reprimand
Israel said on Monday it hit a petrochemical plant in Iran's southwest, along with strikes elsewhere on military targets, after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.

European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia
The leaders of Britain, Germany and France said they supported a proposal for talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to secure a ceasefire, and Europe would play a role.

UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on "harmful" online platforms for children under 16 while maintaining access to some safer forms of social media, the Times newspaper reported ‌on Monday.

As Platner targets Senate seat, fellow Democrats hold their noses ahead of Maine primary
Reports about Graham Platner's past have left some of his fellow Democrats feeling uneasy.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 9 June 2026
WelkomCity Stad FB PAGE . Sources: N24, ANuus & Reuter

08/06/2026

FREE STATE WEATHER UPDATE: 09 JUNE 2026 ☀️
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A beautiful sunny Tuesday is on the cards for the Free State! 🇿🇦 Whether you're in the Goldfields or the Heartland, expect clear skies and mild afternoon temperatures.

Hottest Spot: Bothaville at 20°C.

Coldest Morning: Bloemfontein and Bethulie dropping to 5°C.

Don't forget your jacket for the early commute! Stay warm, Free State.

08/06/2026

TODAY IS 8 JUNE 2026
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>>POWER ALERT
Load Shedding Stage
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WEATHER
Mon☁️8|19°C
Tue☀️7|18°C
Wed☀️6|18°C
Thu⛅️7|19°C
Fri☁️8|20°C
Sat☁️9|20°C

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Honderde skoolvervoer-voertuie van die pad gehaal
In die eerste kwartaal van die jaar is altesaam 1 324 skoolvervoer-voertuie met gebreke landwyd deur owerhede van die pad verwyder. Die Padverkeersbestuurskorporasie (RTMC) het kommer uitgespreek oor die groot aantal skoolvervoer-voertuie wat steeds onveilig is en leerlinge se lewens in gevaar stel.

Polisiebeampte skiet glo 3 dood en toe himself
VRYSTAAT. – ’n 47-jarige polisiebeampte het glo Sondagoggend vroeg vyf mense geskiet. Drie mense is dood en twee beseer voordat die lid homself na bewering geskiet het.

Swaar vonnisse ná wrede plaasaanval op bejaardes
VRYSTAAT. – Sechaba Silence Maseli (29) en Sammy Pakiso Paint (38) is swaar gevonnis nadat hulle skuldig gepleit het op aanklagte van ‘n gewelddadige plaasaanval en ontvoering van ‘n boer en sy vrou, Gerald (81) en Althea Diedericks (78), naby Smithfield. Die bejaarde egpaar is deur gewapende aanvallers oorval toe hulle ná kerk by hulle huis teruggekom het.

Ma bly in aanhouding ná seuns glo vergiftig is
LIMPOPO. – Thelma Siphugu Ntanganedzeni (27) het Vrydag in die Tshilwavhusiku-landdroshof verskyn nadat sy in hegtenis geneem is in verband met die dood van haar twee seuns. Die 6- en 8-jarige is vermoedelik vergiftig. Sy bly in aanhouding terwyl die saak vir verdere ondersoek en borgtogaansoek tot 12 Junie uitgestel is.

Menslike oorskot by munisipale begraafplaas ondersoek
LIMPOPO. – Polokwane-munisipaliteit het bevestig dat menslike oorskot by een van sy munisipale begraafplase ontdek is. Die voorval is onmiddellik by die polisie aangemeld.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
Rupert victorious over ‘old friend’ in Stellenbosch land fight
Parties have reached a settlement, resulting in Rupert-backed grouping declaring a significant win. New directors have been elected at the annual general meeting on Friday.
The multimillion-rand development will now move ahead.

Interview | Mel Viljoen on Trump the ‘Nazi’, ICE detention, and seeing SA with new eyes
Reality star Mel Viljoen, who fled to Florida chasing the American dream, speaks to Anneliese Burgess about ending up on the cold concrete floor of an ICE detention facility — and why she came home a Democrat supporter.

Weekend invoices and a R30m legal bill: Did Limpopo’s legislature help buy ANC delegates?
A cluster of invoices generated over the weekend of the ANC’s Limpopo conference, and what appears to be a double payment to at least one legal firm, have raised serious questions about whether public money was used to buy delegate support for the legislature’s speaker.

Zoe Mthiyane adamant 'sobriety is no issue' as ex Lebo M resurfaces 'p**p drunk' allegations
More than a decade after their split, Zoe Mthiyane and Lebo M are revisiting the breakdown of their relationship, with the actor rejecting longstanding allegations about alcohol abuse while the producer doubles down on claims she has a drinking problem.

FF Plus leader claims intelligence plot behind Groenewald-for-president campaign
Dr Corné Mulder, leader of the Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus), believes “national intelligence” is behind a social media campaign promoting his predecessor, Dr Pieter Groenewald, as a possible president of South Africa.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
'We want our children back': Nigeria's kidnapping nightmare spreads south
It was mid-morning when Aduke Balogun noticed a masked man in military fatigues walking towards her children's school. Minutes later, gunfire erupted, more gunmen appeared and residents fled.

Peru's presidential runoff may hinge on small gold miners seeking continued loose regulations
The results of Peru's presidential election on Sunday could hinge on the votes of small, artisanal gold miners who benefit from loose regulations under an administrative program that was created in 2016 and originally slated to end in 2020.

'Cockroach' youth group founder leads first street protest after arrival in India
The founder of India's viral Cockroach ‌Janta Party led a street protest in New Delhi on Saturday demanding the resignation of the federal education minister, taking the online youth movement from social media to the streets for the first time in a show of dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm ally in Russia, a nuclear arsenal and little apparent appetite to engage with Washington.

British royals gather for wedding of Princess Anne's son
King Charles and senior British royals gathered at a village in south-west England on ‌Saturday to celebrate the wedding of Princess Anne's businessman son, Peter Phillips, to nurse Harriet Sperling.

'Cockroach' youth group founder leads first street protest after arrival in India
The founder of India's viral Cockroach ‌Janta Party led a street protest in New Delhi on Saturday demanding the resignation of the federal education minister, taking the online youth movement from social media to the streets for the first time in a show of dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed a team to assess costs for damage already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran.

France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say
France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats ‌said on Saturday.

Missing US student found dead near Kyoto, Japan, mother says
An American student who disappeared while on a family vacation in Japan was found dead outside Kyoto, his ‌mother wrote in a Facebook post on Saturday.

Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears
The open letter offering face-to-face peace talks to end the war in Ukraine echoed through the corridors of this week's "Russian Davos" forum - and beyond.

Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build
Republicans and Democrats are skeptical that Trump faces an actual revolt, but a greater willingness to break with him could pose a threat to his most ambitious initiatives between now and Election Day.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 8 June 2026
WelkomCity Stad FB PAGE . Sources: N24, ANuus & Reuter

05/06/2026

REE STATE 4-DAY WEATHER OUTLOOK (5 – 8 JUNE 2026)
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Brrr... Winter has definitely arrived, Free State! ❄️ Here is your complete 4-day weather outlook for the weekend and the start of the new week.

Take a look at our new grid graphic below for all the details on temperatures, wind speeds, and expected conditions.

📌 The Highlights:
🌧️ Friday: A few light showers or drizzle are possible in Welkom and Bloemfontein to start the weekend. The rest of the region remains mostly cloudy and chilly.

☀️ Saturday & Sunday: The sun peaks out again in most areas, bringing frosty nights (temperatures dropping to -1°C in Bloemfontein, Harrismith, and Kroonstad!). Fortunately, the daytime temperatures will gradually start to warm up.

⛅ Monday: We kick off the new week with partly cloudy conditions, but temperatures recover nicely, with Bothaville reaching a pleasant 22°C!

🧤 Remember those thick jackets and warm blankets for the freezing evenings!

Keep an eye on our page for the latest local updates. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

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