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QWAQWA – A local political figure from the African National Congress (ANC) has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Cde Thabe Matela, the ANC Branch Chairperson for Ward 07 under the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality in the Free State, is at the centre of a scandal after he was allegedly apprehended for shoplifting male enhancement supplements at a pharmacy in QwaQwa. According to sources close to the matter, Matela was caught attempting to leave the store without paying for a set of products marketed as male enlargement pills. The incident reportedly took place earlier this week and has sparked a mix of public outrage and embarrassment, particularly within local ANC structures. The pharmacy’s employees, who chose to remain anonymous, claim the branch chairperson was acting suspiciously while browsing through the health and wellness aisle. One employee said, “He kept looking around nervously. When he thought no one was watching, he slipped the box into his jacket.” H...

In a bold and unusual move aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring passenger comfort, the Carltonville Taxi Association has officially implemented a new policy that directly targets drivers' personal hygiene. According to the latest announcement from the association, any taxi driver operating under its banner who is found neglecting basic hygiene standards — including failing to bathe — will be issued a fine of R1,500. This new measure, which has already sparked a variety of responses from the public and stakeholders in the taxi industry, is part of a broader effort to enhance professionalism and restore dignity to one of South Africa’s most relied-upon modes of public transport. The association believes that cleanliness and personal hygiene are essential aspects of delivering quality service to the thousands of commuters who depend on taxis every day. Why the Crackdown? The decision to enforce personal hygiene comes after numerous compl...

Ficksburg, Free State — A disturbing incident has shaken a local community after a 40-year-old man was allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted by someone he considered a friend during what was meant to be a casual social gathering. According to information provided by the police, the incident took place in the small town of Ficksburg in the eastern Free State. The victim, whose identity is being withheld for his protection, had reportedly joined a group of friends at a local residence for a relaxed evening of drinks and conversation. What began as a normal night among acquaintances quickly turned into a traumatic ordeal. Among those present at the gathering was a man known to the victim, who is now the primary suspect in the case. As the evening progressed and the group continued drinking, the suspect reportedly approached the victim privately and made an alarming and unexpected statement. “He told the victim that he wanted him to be his wife,” said a police spokesperson...