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The City of Welkom
Planned City
Welkom officially came into being on 15 April 1947, six years after the first mining lease in the area was awarded to the St Helena Gold Mining Company, and was proclaimed a town on 23 July 1948. Welkom is the realization of an ideal held by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, at that time Chairman of the Anglo American Corporation. This is one of the very few cities in the world which has been completely pre-planned. Oppenheimer’s instructions to Mr William Backhouse, a town planner was that Welkom should be a town of which its occupants could be justly proud. The parks and gardens were designed by Miss Joan Pim who laid the foundation of Welkom’s reputation as a “city within a garden”. On 14 February 1968, on Welkom’s 21st birthday, Welkom received city status and celebrated this event with the opening of the Civic Centre. This building complex consists of an administrative block, a banquet hall, the Ernest Oppenheimer Theatre, and Clock Tower

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WEATHER
Fri🌦️12|20°C☔️96%
Sat🌦️10|23°C☔️100%
Sun🌦️13|22°C☔️100%
Mon🌦️13|16°C☔️100%
Tue☁️12|23°C☔️49%
Wed☀️14|25°C

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Namibiese hof bevestig bewaring van N$49,4 m. in onwettige mynbousaak
MPUMALANGA. – Die nasionale vervolgingsgesag (NVG) verwelkom ’n uitspraak van die Namibiese hooggeregshof wat die bewaring van sowat N$49,4 miljoen (R49,4 miljoen) bevestig het. Die geld word verbind met ’n ondersoek na beweerde grootskaalse onwettige steenkoolmynbou, geldwassery en verwante misdrywe in Mpumalanga.

Bejaarde man dood in voertuig gevind
MPUMALANGA. – Die polisie ondersoek die dood van die 81-jarige Graham Young, wie se liggaam Dinsdag in ’n voertuig buite Tumbleweed Nurseries in Rivierstraat, Lydenburg, gevind is. Tekens toon dat hy moontlik vasgebind was.

Ontbinde liggaam van onbekende man op kleinhoewe in Pretoria-Noord gevind
GAUTENG. – Die ontbinde liggaam van ’n onbekende man is Woensdag op ’n kleinhoewe by Boskraai in Pretoria-Noord gevind.

Noordwes-onderwysminister veroordeel beweerde wangedrag teenoor onderwysers
NOORDWES. – Die Noordwes-onderwysdepartement het voorvalle van beweerde wangedrag teenoor onderwysers by die Sekondêre Skool Batlhaping en Tegniese Skool Mankuroane veroordeel.

Polisie bevestig afdanking van nou voormalige generaal-majoor Feroz Khan
GAUTENG. – Die polisiediens het die afdanking van generaal-majoor Feroz Khan bevestig.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
Mashatile’s son-in-law pays back millions to Gauteng housing fund after Media exposé
Nceba Nonkwelo paid back funds owed to the Gauteng Partnership Fund. The money was part of a settlement between the parties for loans granted to his companies between 2013 and 2017. Despite the housing project not being viable, the GPF ploughed more money into the deal.

Publishers welcome Gwarube’s decision to suspend Grade 1–3 national catalogue
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has suspended the implementation of the new Grade 1–3 national catalogue after an independent investigation identified “material areas of non-compliance, governance weaknesses and potential procurement and financial management risks” in the process. Media reported in April that Lighthouse Publishers, registered just three days after the contract specifications were issued, was awarded 1 707 of the approved titles. One publisher told News24 that millions of rands were invested in developing materials nearly two years ago, with no chance of recovery, resulting in job losses and some businesses closing.

Flagged by investigators, cleared by council – Joburg’s newest hire
The Johannesburg council has appointed Lesiba Malotana as its new public safety HOD, despite his own forensic unit flagging him as high risk and the SIU linking him to R1.6 million in questionable cash deposits. The DA tried to block the appointment with an urgent motion and is now heading to court to have it set aside. While civic groups have joined the outcry, the City defended the decision, adding probation conditions and security clearance requirements to his appointment.

Granting Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala relief would ‘open gates to Stalingrad’ delays – ATM
If the Western Cape High Court upholds President Cyril Ramaphosa’s application to set aside the independent panel’s report on Phala Phala, it will be “open Sesame for Stalingrad”, advocate Anton Katz, SC, pleaded on behalf of ATM MP Vuyo Zungula and his party.

PTSD, depression: Why Khan’s lawyers say he can’t face Madlanga, SAPS disciplinary
Former Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, and his lawyers say this has left him unfit to respond to the serious accusations against him.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
Health officials turn to mobile-phone data to track Ebola spread in Congo
Health officials battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are using anonymised mobile-phone data to map population movements and identify areas where the virus could ​spread next, according to the World Health Organisation and researchers working with it.

US slaps new sanctions on Raul Castro's grandson, Cuban companies
The United States on Thursday slapped new sanctions on five Cuban companies and ​the grandson of 95-year-old revolutionary leader Raul Castro, as ‌the Trump administration mounts economic pressure on the Communist-run Caribbean island.

Nepalis pin hopes on 'wall of the missing' in hunt for relatives after deadly flood
Some pictures are embedded in posters meticulously filled in with details of the missing and contact numbers, while others are handwritten scribbles under photographs.

Nvidia sets October launch for RTX Spark AI PCs
Nvidia on Thursday said Lenovo and Acer will launch the first Windows PCs ​powered by its RTX Spark chip in ‌October, as the chip giant pushes to bring AI capabilities directly to laptops and desktop computers.

US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for ​military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia ‌and appeared to signal a halt in sales to allied nations.

Why India's strong GDP growth is raising eyebrows
India's unexpectedly strong economic growth has sparked a debate after an ex-bureaucrat and a former central bank chief questioned whether the expansion was overstated and the government defended its numbers.

US pressure on Iran starting to tell, as sanctions and blockade bite
A U.S. campaign to throttle Iran's economy by blockading its oil exports and stopping sanctions evasion is growing increasingly difficult to withstand, three senior Iranian sources said.

Gaza seed bank helps farmers cultivate the little land they have left
A group of farmers has been working to preserve Gaza's native crops by rebuilding a local ​seed bank that was destroyed during Israel's war in the enclave and by encouraging Palestinians to cultivate what little viable land they ‌have left.

Japan FX chief Mimura says on alert over yen moves, not reassured
Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Thursday ​that he remained on alert over ‌currency market developments, warning that he was not yet comfortable with recent moves in the yen.

Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait
Iranian mourners carried caskets at a funeral on Thursday for victims of ​a U.S. airstrike said to have struck a wedding party, and Tehran launched missiles and drones overnight at a U.S. base in ‌Kuwait, after the war's biggest escalation in more than a month.

Putin cites chance of peace deal, Ukraine sees 'new dynamic'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was a chance ​of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv said it expected a "new dynamic" in peace efforts.

Reform UK gets 75% of its donations from crypto entrepreneur pardoned by Trump
Britain's ​populist Reform UK party received a £4 million ($5.4 million) donation from a crypto investor convicted of a ‌banking secrecy violation in the United States and pardoned by Donald Trump, accounting for 75% of the party's donations last quarter.

Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops
The Pentagon ​is temporarily rescinding recently published clinical guidance for a new, mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for service members aged 30 and ‌older, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca MorlĂŠ and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 4 Sept 2026
WelkomCity Stad FB PAGE . Sources: N24, ANuus & Reuter

Reunion Day 2026
03/09/2026

Reunion Day 2026

😎** SPRINGBREAK **😎***SA vs NZ Afterparty***It’s almost spring and what better way to kick it off than having a gatherin...
03/09/2026

😎** SPRINGBREAK **😎
***SA vs NZ Afterparty***

It’s almost spring and what better way to kick it off than having a gathering with friends & family. Not only is it the start of spring but also the last SA vs NZ rivalry game in South Africa. Make sure to bring you dancing shoes.

Music Providers:
🎧* M.U.P Resident DJ’s

Entertainment:
🎉* Beerpong
🍻* Drink Specials
😋* Pool Table
📷* Photographer
Best of vibes & more.

Important:
🔞* No Under 18's
🕖* Event starts: 20:00
💳* Entrance: Free before 20:00, R30 thereafter.
📍* The Vault, 15th Tenth Street, Welkom

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!

Grab your jackets and hold onto your hats! Friday, 4 September 2026, is bringing a proper wet, windy, and cold-to-cool s...
03/09/2026

Grab your jackets and hold onto your hats! Friday, 4 September 2026, is bringing a proper wet, windy, and cold-to-cool shakeup right across the Free State.

Expect widespread cloud cover, scattered showers, and thundershowers popping up as the day goes on.

Free State Cities:
* Bloemfontein: Cloudy with thundershowers and strong winds blowing up to 40 km/h.⚡️
* Temperatures: 11°C / 20°C

* Welkom: Expect overcast skies, thundershowers, and gusts hitting around 30 km/h.⚡️
* Temperatures: 12°C / 22°C

Rest of the Region
* Bethlehem: 10°C - 17°C | 50 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚠️
* Bothaville: 15°C - 24°C | 30 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚡️
* Brandfort: 12°C - 22°C | 40 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚡️
* Dealesville: 13°C - 22°C | 40 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚡️
* Fauresmith: 11°C - 19°C | 60 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚠️⚠️⚡️
* Ficksburg: 10°C - 19°C | 30 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚡️
* Koffiefontein: 13°C - 20°C | 60 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚠️⚠️⚡️
* Kroonstad: 12°C - 22°C | 40 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚡️
* Ladybrand: 11°C - 20°C | 30 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚡️
* Parys: 13°C - 23°C | 50 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚠️⚡️
* Reitz: 11°C - 19°C | 50 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚠️⚡️
* Rouxville: 8°C - 12°C | 50 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚠️⚡️
* Van Reenen's Pass: 10°C - 19°C | 30 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚡️
* Warden: 11°C - 18°C | 40 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚡️
* Wepener: 12°C - 17°C | 40 km/h wind | Thundershowers⚡️

Drive carefully on wet roads, secure loose outdoor items before the wind ramps up, and stay warm out there!

Source: SAWS

Reserve Bank used AI to design South Africa’s new R2 coinThe South African Reserve Bank confirmed that elements of the c...
03/09/2026

Reserve Bank used AI to design South Africa’s new R2 coin

The South African Reserve Bank confirmed that elements of the composition of its new R2 commemorative coin were AI-enhanced using Microsoft Copilot.

Two new R2 coins were launched by the SARB at the end of August, honouring Charlotte Maxeke, the first black woman in South Africa to graduate with a university degree.

The new coins also commemorated the 1956 Women’s March, which is celebrated in South Africa as Women’s Day on 9 August. The march opposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act.

This was also the moment when the famous South African protest phrase, “You strike a woman, you strike a rock,” was born.

At the launch of the new commemorative coins, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago paid tribute to the legacy of South African women.

“This is a circulation coin; it’s an ordinary coin. The only difference is that it carries the image of this great woman,” Kganyago said.

“Remember, we are launching two coins: one is about this great woman, Charlotte Maxeke’s graduation, and the other is celebrating the women who gathered just across the road from here.”

The two coins were already declared legal tender on 16 June 2026. Like other coins, they do not have a higher value. Instead, they are created to celebrate important milestones, events, and legacies.

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ai/665547-reserve-bank-used-ai-to-design-south-africas-new-r2-coin.html

WelkomCity Stad FB Page | 3 Sep 2026

The South African Reserve Bank confirmed to MyBroadband that Microsoft Copilot was used to design elements of the new commemorative R2 coin.

03/09/2026
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION NEWS 2026:----------------------------------------------------ANC Raises Tech Glitch Concerns ...
03/09/2026

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION NEWS 2026:
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ANC Raises Tech Glitch Concerns as 2026 Local Government Election Candidate Lists Close
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The African National Congress (ANC) has formally requested the Electoral Commission (IEC) to investigate system issues that prevented several of its candidates from being registered on the official nomination list.

According to ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu, technical errors surfaced right as the submission deadline approached, preventing the party from completing the final confirmation step on the IEC's online portal.

However, the IEC remains firm on its schedule. At a recent press briefing in Centurion, Commission Chairperson Mosotho Moepya confirmed that no extension will be granted. The IEC pointed out that the online nomination platform was opened two months ahead of the official nomination launch on August 7, giving all parties ample time before the final deadline on August 28.

Key Numbers for the Upcoming November 4 Elections:

546 out of 722 registered political parties will compete in the upcoming local elections—a sharp increase from the 325 parties that ran in the previous election.

2,300 candidates from 45 political parties have been disqualified by the IEC.

With the November 4 election date quickly approaching, political parties are gearing up for one of the most competitive local government races yet!

What are your thoughts on the IEC's decision to hold firm on the deadline? Drop your comments below!

Compiled by Metro Correspondent - Sourced from SABC
3 Sep 2026
via My Metro My Mangaung FB Page

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION NEWS 2026:
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ANC Raises Tech Glitch Concerns as 2026 Local Government Election Candidate Lists Close
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The African National Congress (ANC) has formally requested the Electoral Commission (IEC) to investigate system issues that prevented several of its candidates from being registered on the official nomination list.

According to ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu, technical errors surfaced right as the submission deadline approached, preventing the party from completing the final confirmation step on the IEC's online portal.

However, the IEC remains firm on its schedule. At a recent press briefing in Centurion, Commission Chairperson Mosotho Moepya confirmed that no extension will be granted. The IEC pointed out that the online nomination platform was opened two months ahead of the official nomination launch on August 7, giving all parties ample time before the final deadline on August 28.

Key Numbers for the Upcoming November 4 Elections:

546 out of 722 registered political parties will compete in the upcoming local elections—a sharp increase from the 325 parties that ran in the previous election.

2,300 candidates from 45 political parties have been disqualified by the IEC.

With the November 4 election date quickly approaching, political parties are gearing up for one of the most competitive local government races yet!

What are your thoughts on the IEC's decision to hold firm on the deadline? Drop your comments below!

Compiled by Metro Correspondent - Sourced from SABC
3 Sep 2026

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TODAY 3 SEPT 2026
WELKOM NEWS ALERTS AND UPDATES - JOIN THE CITY'S TELEGRAM GROUP HERE: https://t.me/WELKOM247Alerts
Have a Safe Day in the City of Circles!
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WEATHER
Thu🌦️17|29°C☔️47%
Fri🌦️13|23°C☔️89%
Sat🌦️11|24°C☔️100%
Sun🌦️13|25°C☔️99%
Mon🌦️14|21°C☔️100%
Tue☀️13|25°C

Sponsored by LIBERTY Bloemfontein- Call Pieter Jacobs for all your financial needs and FREE advice on 072-4-888-666
[ Source: SAWS / People's Weather]
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Nkuna en Chego tot lewenslange tronkstraf gevonnis
GAUTENG. – Die reeksmoordenaar Rassie Nkuna en voormalige polisiebeampte Jacob Chego is elk tot vier keer lewenslange gevangenisstraf gevonnis vir hul rol in die moord op Sabeiliwe Mogashoa en haar man, Lucky, in Maart 2022.

DA vra oor meer as 200 000 dosisse bek-en-klouseer-entstof
GAUTENG. – Die DA sê die Gautengse departement van landbou en landelike ontwikkeling (GDARD) moet verduidelik wat geword het van meer as 200 000 dosisse bek-en-klouseer-entstof, wat volgens die party nog nie toegedien is nie.

75-jarige man in huisroof op gasteplaas aangerand
WES-KAAP. – ’n 75-jarige man is tydens ’n huisroof in ‘n selfsorgkothuis op die gasteplaas Big Sky buite Wolseley aangerand. Die voorval het op 30 Augustus kort ná 23:00 plaasgevind.

Baba (4 maande) sterf by kleuterskool in Gqeberha
OOS-KAAP. – ’n Vier maande oue baba is Woensdag 26 Augustus by ’n kleuterskool in Newton Park dood aangetref.

Rotavirusseisoen duur voort met toename in Pretoria
Rotavirusseisoen duur voort met toename in Pretoria
Die 2026-rotavirusseisoen duur voort, met ’n skerp toename in gevalle in Pretoria en een sterfte wat aangemeld is.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
Lauded Gqeberha grounded Flying Squad cops now face probe for using own car in major bust
Gqeberha’s Flying Squad currently has no working vehicles, and officers use their own cars and fuel to respond to crimes. Two officers used their private vehicle to act on a tip-off and successfully recover a large cache of stolen fi****ms. These officers now face an internal investigation as union leaders and politicians argue that management, not the officers, should be held accountable for resource failures.

‘Deeply troubling’: 405 000 children not enrolled in school in 2024, report reveals
Academics have expressed concern that 140 000 children in the compulsory school-going age bracket of seven to 15 years and 265 000 aged 16 to 18 years did not attend any educational institution in 2024. The acting Department of Basic Education spokesperson said evidence show that weak learning foundations, grade repetition and poor progression can increase the risk of disengagement later in a child’s schooling career. The General Household Survey 2024: Focus on Schooling report also showed that on-time primary school completion rose from 52.1% in 2002 to 84% in 2024.

Africa Bitcoin Corp CEO and CIO debarred, placed on leave
CEO Warren Wheatley, his wife Tatum Wheatley, who heads up ABC’s media and investor relations, as well as CIO Akshay Karan, have been placed on precautionary leave. This follows debarment orders against them by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. The affected individuals are applying to the Financial Services Tribunal for reconsideration and suspension of the FSCA ruling.

Scrum gate: A strike at the Boks’ heart, but are All Blacks poking the bear?
While he’s taken the allegations of “walking around” against his scrum personally, a philosophical Bok scrum coach Daan Human says his team has to adapt to the referees’ officiating.

Unfinished business: Why Pitso Mosimane 2.0 is ready to lead Bafana this time
Pitso Mosimane says his accolades – 21 medals, including three CAF Champions League gold medals – as well as experience make him a better Bafana Bafana coach than he was 14 years ago.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
Congo's Ebola outbreak kills more than 3,000, government figures show
The number of deaths in Democratic Republic of ​Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 3,000, government data showed ‌on Wednesday, as the country's worst-ever epidemic continues to spread across its northeast.

Nicaraguan Congress passes Ortega-backed reform excluding opposition from elections
Nicaragua's Congress on Tuesday passed a constitutional reform that bans opposition parties from participating in elections and extends the presidential term from six ​to seven years, an initiative that had previously drawn criticism from ‌the United States and other countries in the region.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion with foreign entities
Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of collusion with ​foreign entities, a national security crime that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

How are search operations progressing in Nepal?
More than ​9,200 army troops are on the ground to help rescue people, manage bodies, and clear blocked roads.

Ceuta residents call for calm as Spain rallies over enclave's migrant crisis
Residents in Spain's Ceuta appealed ​for calm on Wednesday as hundreds of rallies were planned nationwide in solidarity with the North African enclave, which ‌is suffering an unprecedented migration crisis that many blame on the central government.

Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sides
Activists say many items will escape scrutiny ​while companies warn that the strict thresholds will put red flags on a wide range of products.

US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July
Iranians and their Arab neighbours feared a return of war after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington ​since July, with U.S. forces striking Iran's southern coast and Iran firing at American bases across the region.

Israeli banks to continue working with Palestinians through 2026,
Israel's new government will need to find a solution that will allow Israeli banks to continue ‌working with their Palestinian counterparts after a deal was reached to continue services until the end of 2026, a senior Bank of Israel official said on Tuesday.

How Japan's bond rout is turning the tide of global capital
Bond dealers and asset managers have noticed the pullback of Japan's demand.

US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July
Iranians and their Arab neighbours feared a return of war after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington ​since July, with U.S. forces striking Iran's southern coast and Iran firing at American bases across the region.

EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Germany probes new sabotage cases
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Wednesday to increase pressure on Russia, including with new sanctions, after an ‌attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany that she said showed Moscow's growing "recklessness".

King Charles and France's Macron to view Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum
King Charles and French President Emmanuel Macron will visit on Wednesday the exhibition housing the historic Bayeux Tapestry, the nearly 1,000-year-old embroidery which depicts the conquest of England by the ​monarch's ancestor William I in 1066.

Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet' for now
White House officials will consider ramping up military action after the November 3 vote, though any ‌return to full-scale conflict is far from a given.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca MorlĂŠ and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 3 Sept 2026
WelkomCity Stad FB PAGE . Sources: N24, ANuus & Reuter

Welkom Community Policing Forum Annual General Meeting, Tuesday 22 September 2026
03/09/2026

Welkom Community Policing Forum Annual General Meeting, Tuesday 22 September 2026

Free State Weather Update – Thursday, 3 September 2026 🌤️⚡Here is your regional weather breakdown across the Free State:...
02/09/2026

Free State Weather Update –
Thursday, 3 September 2026 🌤️⚡
Here is your regional weather breakdown across the Free State:

Free State Cities: Bloemfontein & Welkom
Bloemfontein: Expect partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers and high wind gusts. Min: 10°C | Max: 28°C | Wind: NW up to 50 km/h.⚠️
Welkom: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with strong breezes. Min: 11°C | Max: 29°C | Wind: NW up to 40 km/h.⚠️

Central & Western Free State
Brandfort: Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers. Min: 10°C | Max: 28°C | Wind: NW up to 50 km/h.⚠️
Dealesville: Partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers. Min: 13°C | Max: 28°C | Wind: NW up to 50 km/h.⚠️
Koffiefontein: Partly cloudy with a chance of thundershowers. Min: 13°C | Max: 27°C | Wind: NW up to 40 km/h.⚠️
Fauresmith: Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers. Min: 13°C | Max: 27°C | Wind: NW up to 40 km/h.⚠️

Northern Free State
Bothaville: Partly cloudy and warm. Min: 12°C | Max: 29°C | Wind: NW up to 40 km/h.⚠️
Parys: Partly cloudy to fine. Min: 11°C | Max: 27°C | Wind: NW up to 40 km/h.⚠️
Kroonstad: Partly cloudy. Min: 11°C | Max: 28°C | Wind: NW up to 30 km/h.

Eastern & Northern Eastern Highveld
Reitz: Fine to partly cloudy. Min: 7°C | Max: 25°C | Wind: NW up to 40 km/h.⚠️
Warden: Fine to partly cloudy. Min: 7°C | Max: 25°C | Wind: NW up to 30 km/h.
Bethlehem: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Min: 7°C | Max: 25°C | Wind: NW up to 40 km/h.⚠️
Van Reenen's Pass: Fine to partly cloudy. Min: 10°C | Max: 25°C | Wind: NW up to 30 km/h.

Eastern & Southern Free State
Ficksburg: Fine becoming partly cloudy. Min: 7°C | Max: 24°C | Wind: NW up to 40 km/h.⚠️
Ladybrand: Partly cloudy with thundershowers developing. Min: 7°C | Max: 25°C | Wind: NW up to 40 km/h.⚠️
Wepener: Partly cloudy with thundershowers and strong winds. Min: 10°C | Max: 26°C | Wind: NW up to 60 km/h.⚠️⚠️
Rouxville: Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers and fresh winds. Min: 8°C | Max: 24°C | Wind: NW up to 60 km/h.⚠️⚠️

Stay safe on the roads and keep an eye out for those sudden afternoon thundershowers! 🚗⚡

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