Free State
A diesel tanker crash has caused a temporary closure of the N5 road between Senekal and Winburg in the Free State. Police say the incident led to a hazardous fuel spillage across the roadway. Emergency services are currently on site managing the cleanup.
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The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for cold conditions expected to continue across the Free State province in the coming days.
The Phuthaditjhaba Regional Court has sentenced a 37-year-old man to 18 years in prison for raping his 24-year-old sister. The incident occurred in March 2019 in Thibela village, Free State. Police arrested the perpetrator after the victim reported the assault.
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Residents in Bethulie, south of Bloemfontein, are experiencing prolonged power outages that disrupt daily life and emergency services. A local diabetic resident highlights the health risks posed by the lack of electricity for storing medication. The Kopanong municipality attributes the issue to outdated infrastructure dating back to 1945.