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05/06/2026

05/06/2026

[JOINT OPERATION PROSPER DEPLOYMENT CONTINUES IN FREE STATE PROVINCE]

The coordinated security cluster intervention, continues to stabilize the identified hotspot areas in the Free State Province. Joint deployment of South African Police Service, South African National Defence Force, and Private Mining Security Companies continues in and high-crime priority hotspots with the objective to dismantle organised crime syndicates, eradicate illicit mining activities and gang-related violence.

The team conducted operational concepts such as vehicle checkpoints and way-lay in Bambanani East Shaft, where three African foreign national males aged between 29 and 33 were arrested for trespassing on a mine area, and possession of suspected gold bearing material. A case docket was then opened at Welkom Police Station, and the suspects were detained in police custody.

The mining areas are affected by high reported cases of cable theft. The team arrested a 23-year-old male for Possession of housebreaking implements. Another suspect, a 29-year-old male was arrested for trespassing and possession of suspected gold bearing material.

Operation Prosper actions also address other crimes related to illegal mining such as dealing in persons, drug trafficking and proliferation of illegal fi****ms. A search was conducted at Manny's taxi rank, and a 44-year-old male was arrested for possession of drugs.

All arrested suspects will appear in Welkom magistrate court soon.
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05/06/2026

FREE 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!

05/06/2026

TODAY 5 JUNE 2026
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Sat☀️5|15°C
Sun☀️7|17°C
Mon☁️9|20°C
Tue☀️7|18°C
Wed☀️7|18°C

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NVG hef skorsing van advokaat ná tussentydse verslag op
Die nasionale vervolgingsgesag (NVG) het die skorsing van adv. Ntaba teruggetrek, ná ’n tussentydse verslag deur die kantoor vir etiek en verantwoordbaarheid (OEA) oor gebeure wat op 15 en 18 Mei 2026 tydens die saak van Madoda Johannes Sibanyoni plaasgevind het.

Steeds geen borg vir sersant Nkosi nie
GAUTENG. – Die Pretoria-hooggeregshof het die Pretoria-Noord-landdroshof se besluit, om geen borg aan sers. Fannie Ezekiel Nkosi (43) toe te staan nie, gehandhaaf.

DA vra optrede ná brandstigting by kragbokse in Kimberley
NOORD-KAAP. – Die DA het die polisie gevra om dringend op te tree ná ’n toename in brandstigting by munisipale kragbokse in Kimberley.

Overstrand-munisipaliteit aktiveer beheersentrum ná xenofobie
WES-KAAP. – Die Overstrand-munisipaliteit het sy insidentebeheersentrum (ICC) geaktiveer om reaksiemaatreëls te koördineer ná voorvalle van xenofobie en intimidasie teen buitelandse burgers in Kleinmond, Gansbaai en Stanford.

Polisie waarsku teen plasings op sosiale media wat geweld aanhits
KWAZULU-NATAL. – Die polisie waarsku die publiek om nie boodskappe, stemnotas of sosialemediaplasings te deel wat geweld of skade aan eiendom aanhits nie.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
‘Shameful. Extremely shameful’: MPs aghast officials do not report statutory r**e
Over five years, 3 232 statutory r**e cases were reported in South Africa, with only 14% resulting in convictions. This is against the backdrop of the crime showing high levels of underreporting, which is of great concern to the Portfolio Committee on Police. MPs took a hard line against government officials who fail to report statutory r**e committed against children who end up in their care.

Lingerie, perfume: How mom spent R25k alleged down payment for teen daughter
A 38-year-old mother is on trial for allegedly forcing her two minor daughters into s*x work and selling one of them to an attorney, her co-accused. She has claimed that the money paid to her by the lawyer, Carel Schoeman, was not to buy her daughter but to help them start a new life. She said she used the R25 000 down payment on clothing, lingerie and perfume.

Joburg Metrobust: Insolvent, broken down, yet somehow still runnin
Johannesburg Metrobus has admitted in its own business plan that it is “technically and factually insolvent”. In a 2026/27 business plan document, the entity states that 51% of its fleet is older than the 12-year industry norm, 59% of buses are out of commission at any given time, and its fare collection system is described as “obsolete, not usable anymore and out of warranty”. Despite its own documents depicting systemic collapse, Metrobus insists it remains “feasible and viable”.

Fights, camera, action: Can SA’s premier arts festival survive a town in meltdown?
With ongoing protests and unreliable water and power supply plaguing Makhanda, concerns have been raised about the town’s readiness for this year’s 52nd edition of the National Arts Festival.

Khanyiso Tshwaku | SAFA’s new level of shamelessness as visa-gate goes unpunished
Bafana Bafana may have finally landed in Mexico to get down to the business of the World Cup, but the stink of the visa delays and the lack of consequence management will continue to linger, writes Khanyiso Tshwaku.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the world ‌is "catching up" with the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, where there have been 344 confirmed cases of the disease and 60 confirmed deaths, although challenges remain.

Brazil rejects proposed US tariffs related to forced labor
The Brazilian government expressed "deep ​disagreements" with the United ‌States' proposal of new tariffs linked to forced ​labor in a ​statement on Wednesday, saying ⁠the move distorts the ​issue of protecting ​working conditions to justify unilateral, protectionist measures.

South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections but loses Seoul mayor race
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most major local races in elections held on Wednesday, ‌but suffered a symbolic setback as the opposition conservative incumbent Oh Se-hoon won another term as Seoul mayor.

From reform hopes to brutal crackdown - China's Tiananmen protests
Thursday marks 37 years since China bloodily suppressed pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own people.

Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline
Thousands ​of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against ‌a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast.

Indian monsoon reaches Kerala, three days later than usual
Monsoon rains hit the coast of India's southernmost state ​of Kerala on Thursday, three ‌days later than usual, the weather office said, offering respite from a ​gruelling heatwave that had raised ​power demand to a record ⁠high.

Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia and the evacuation of all its operatives from the South Litani Sector.

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, as truce talks stall
Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, and the Palestinian ‌militant group Hamas said ending such attacks was crucial to further talks on safeguarding a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

BOJ's Ueda pivots to inflation-fighting mode, clearing path for steadier hikes
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has all but cemented a June rate hike ​in a clear narrative pivot toward inflation fighting as the Iran war-driven energy shock sharpens price risks and opens the door to more ‌frequent increases in borrowing costs.

Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal, naval base as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
Ukrainian drones hit ​an oil terminal in St Petersburg and a warship in dry-dock at a nearby naval base, hours before Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum got under ‌way in the city, in a clear attempt to embarrass the Kremlin chief.

British lawmaker sues Musk's xAI over s*xualised Grok images
British lawmaker Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI , saying in a statement on Wednesday the Grok AI platform had been used to create fake s*xualised ​images of her.
US House votes for measure that would end Iran war
The House voted 215 to ​208, as four Republicans voted with ​Democrats in favor of the resolution.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR.
Compiled by our Mangaung Correspondent HESMBC & Our Cape Correspondent, Henca Morlé and Welkom Correspondent HJ / 5 June 2026
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04/06/2026

TODAY 4 JUNE 2026
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Thu🌦️7|15°C☔️100%
Fri☁️5|12°C
Sat⛅️7|15°C
Sun☁️7|17°C
Mon☁️9|20°C
Tue☀️8|17°C

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Verdagtes in Mosambiek vas ná moord op Marais-egpaar in Krugerwildtuin
LIMPOPO. – Twee verdagtes is in Mosambiek in hegtenis geneem nadat Ernst (71) en Dina Marais (73) van Mosselbaai in die Kruger Nasionale Park vermoor is. Die slagoffers se liggame is op 22 Mei by Crooks Corner in die park gevind.

Weerwaarskuwing vir oorstromings uitgereik
Die Suid-Afrikaanse weerdiens (SAWD) het ’n ernstige weerwaarskuwing uitgereik vir dele van die Suid-Kaap, waar ’n afsny-laagdrukstelsel vanaf vandag tot Donderdag verwag word. Die stelsel sal na verwagting wydverspreide koue, nat en winderige toestande oor groot dele van die land veroorsaak, met ’n hoë risiko vir oorstromings in veral die Wes- en Oos-Kaap. ‘n Oranje Vlak 8-waarskuwing geld vir hierdie gebiede.

Tiener gevonnis vir grusame plaasaanval
WES-KAAP. – ‘n 17-jarige seun is 25 jaar direkte tronkstraf opgelê nadat hy skuldig bevind is aan verkragting, moord en roof met verswarende omstandighede. Die saak hou verband met ’n gewelddadige plaasaanval op Valerie Enzer (79) die eienaar van die plaas Doringkloof in die Klein-Karoo in Julie 2025.

Presidensie neem kennis van internasionale hofbevel oor Genocide-konvensie
Die presidensie sê hy neem kennis van die Internasionale Geregshof (ICJ) se onlangse bevel wat nuwe sperdatums in die saak tussen Suid-Afrika en Israel oor die toepassing van die Genocide-konvensie in Gaza bepaal.

Binnelandse sake begin om geblokte ID-nommers reg te stel
Die departement van binnelandse sake het ’n landwye veldtog aangekondig om mense te help wie se ID-nommers voor November 2022 geblok is. Diegene wat geraak is, het tyd tot 10 Julie om geholpe te raak.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
The Jozi ‘horror show’: R9.5bn in water, electricity losses in 2024/25
The City of Johannesburg reported R9.5 billion in losses for 2024/25, with major losses in water and electricity due to theft, billing errors, and infrastructure issues. The Auditor-General flagged weak leadership, poor financial controls, and infrastructure failures, resulting in a qualified audit opinion. MPs criticised the city’s governance, calling the audit outcomes “pathetic” and “alarming”, with fears of eventual collapse if losses and inefficiencies persist.

Institution of ‘higher’ learning: No place for potheads in Stellenbosch University res
Stellenbosch University has approved a revised set of residence rules which strictly prohibit the use, possession and smoking of cannabis. Any suspicion that a student may be dealing in cannabis or any illegal substance will be considered as an imminent threat to the order and discipline of the residence. The new residence rules officially came into effect on 1 April.

1.1 million pupils in SA victims of school violence – and teachers are major perpetrators
Stats SA data shows more than 1.1 million pupils reported school violence in 2024, with 14% citing teachers for physical violence compared with 8% who named fellow pupils.
The more than 1.1 million pupils who reported experiencing violence represent roughly one in every 11 children in the schooling system. Girls remained disproportionately affected, accounting for 62.5% of verbal abuse and 57.7% of physical violence cases involving teachers.

Tony Leon | The DA’s Kempton Park moment with a shock eight-vote win in Evaton
From the shock of Wakkerstroom in 1924 to the DA’s razor-thin eight-vote victory in a 98% black township nearly a century later, South Africa’s by-elections have often signalled shifts in the political weather long before the storm arrives, writes Tony Leon.

How govt officials fleeced the Free State bursary scheme to enrich themselves
The Free State Provincial Government Bursary Scheme, intended to help impoverished students, was fleeced by government officials, a Special Investigating Unit report has revealed.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on commanders of armed groups it accused of driving the ​conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting has continued ‌despite mediation efforts by Washington.

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests, two government sources said, marking the highest-level departure yet under centrist President Rodrigo Paz who is himself facing calls to resign.

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say
At least 21 people were killed ‌in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital in recent years.

From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $7.4 billion companionship economy
On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can book and ‌pay for “climbing buddies” to walk with them, carry bags and take photos for a few hundred yuan.

Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline
Thousands ​of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against ‌a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast.

At least 18 foreign nationals killed in Delhi hotel fire, CNN-News18 reports
At ​least 18 ‌foreign nationals were ​among ​the 21 people killed ⁠in ​a fire ​at a hotel in the ​Indian ​capital Delhi on ‌Wednesday, ⁠broadcaster CNN-News18 reported.

Kuwait says 63 injured and airport damaged by Iranian strikes
Iran attacked Kuwait and Bahrain, while diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress.

Explainer: What is Hezbollah, the Lebanese group at war with Israel?
The war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah has devastated swathes of Lebanon, though a partial de-escalation agreement announced on Monday has averted renewed airstrikes on the capital Beirut for now.

Taiwan says Japan, Philippines must respect its rights in maritime border talks
Taiwan has asked that Japan and the Philippines respect its rights and territory when they hold talks on their maritime border, Taipei's ​foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz
Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday as Iranian attacks on Kuwait damaged its airport and injured ​dozens while the U.S. military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, with diplomacy to halt the war showing little sign of progress.

Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal, naval base as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
Ukrainian drones hit ​an oil terminal in St Petersburg and a warship in dry-dock at a nearby naval base, hours before Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum got under ‌way in the city, in a clear attempt to embarrass the Kremlin chief.

UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed
British police faced a national backlash on Tuesday over the inflammatory case of an ‌18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.
Trump says Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 run would be unbeatable
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a podcast interview aired on Wednesday that ​Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of ‌State Rubio, teaming up for a 2028 presidential run, would be unbeatable.

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

03/06/2026

Dagbreek / Flamingo Park update:

A contractor damaged a electrical cable while working. Matjhabeng electrical department is busy with the problem and some streets have been restored.

We are currently waiting for information if all areas will be restored by today or if work is only gonna continue tomorrow morning.

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03/06/2026

TODAY 3 JUNE 2026
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Wed🌦️11|21°C☔️30%
Thu🌦️8|15°C☔️73%
Fri☀️6|14°C
Sat☀️6|15°C
Sun⛅️6|17°C
Mon☁️9|20°C

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Vroedvrouevereniging reageer op vonnis in Maritz-Fouchee-saak
GAUTENG. – Die vereniging van vroedvroue van Suid-Afrika (Somsa) sê hulle neem kennis van die vonnisoplegging in die saak teen Yolande Maritz-Fouchee, ’n saak wat groot openbare aandag en kommer in die gesondheidsbedryf ontlok het.

DA-leier besoek bejaarde verkragtingslagoffer wie se saak jare sloer
GAUTENG. – Die DA-leier, Geordin Hill-Lewis, sal Woensdag ’n bejaarde vrou in haar 80’s van Mabopane besoek, wie se verkragtingsaak al sedert 2023 deur die hofstelsel sloer.

Sterstudent se nalatenskap erken ná vroeë dood
GAUTENG. – Nicola Engelbrecht (23), wat op 5 Mei oorlede is, se lewe word deur die Universiteit van Pretoria se fakulteit natuur- en landbouwetenskappe as ‘n nalatenskap van inspirasie en hoop beskryf.

Kleinhoewe-aanval eis lewe van 69-jarige man by Kromdraai
GAUTENG. – ’n 69-jarige man is Maandagaand tydens ’n gewapende huisroof op ’n kleinhoewe in Serenstraat, Kromdraai, doodgeskiet. Dit is binne die Hammanskraal-polisiëringsgebied in Tshwane se noordelike distrik.

Motordief kry tronkstraf ná hy hom op borg weer vasloop in polisie
LIMPOPO. – Lucky Msizi Tshabangu (35), is tot agt jaar tronkstraf deur die Mokopane-streekhof gevonnis nadat hy skuldig bevind is aan die besit van gesteelde voertuie en roekelose en nalatige bestuur. Hy is gevang, deur die hof op borg vrygelaat en weer deur die polisie betrap in ‘n voertuig wat hy deur Beitbrug-grenspos land uit wou smokkel.

South Africa (Bron - SABC News)
The bulletproof R5m BMW and the luxury flat: How Numsa boss funds his lifestyle
Numsa boss Irvin Jim has been the beneficiary of generous support from entities seemingly linked to an American billionaire. Jim is the general secretary of South Africa’s largest trade union, Numsa, with 300 000 members. Neither him nor those who control the entities who fund his lifestyle were willing to comment or respond to questions.

Public work minister’s advisor in undue interference row over state leases
A senior official said Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson’s advisor’s interference had rendered the state’s property management entity dysfunctional. The advisor allegedly withdrew advertised bids and steered lease outcomes, using a chief director as proxy. Macpherson pushed back against the claims, accusing the official of incompetence and of a well-timed leak to avoid increased pressure over accountability.

Probe to w**d out ghost teachers finds 324 staff employed by two departments
A study led by the Education Labour Relations Council has flagged the records of 22 837 employees in the basic education sector. Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier said the province was excluded from the ELRC’s process, but the ELRC denied this. The investigation found that 610 322 pupils in eight provinces were undocumented, including 362 571 South Africans and 247 751 foreign children.

Ramaphosa will not interdict impeachment committee’s preliminary work
On the eve of the first-ever meeting of an impeachment committee in South Africa, it has emerged that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not seek to interdict the committee commencing with its work, as long as the impeachment inquiry does not start.

Mitchells Plain fights back: R9m Safe Zones launched to reclaim communities from gangs
For decades, Mitchells Plain has battled gang violence, drug trafficking and the recruitment of young people into criminal networks. Now the area’s first-ever Safe Zones initiative has been launched in a bid to reclaim some of its most crime-ridden neighbourhoods.

World (Bron - World News Reuters)
South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution
For SJ Du Venage, a provincial council member for a right-wing party in South Africa's governing coalition, the decision to leave his homeland under ​a U.S. refugee programme created by President Donald Trump was shaped by longstanding fears.

Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff
Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda will head to a ​June presidential runoff after Sunday's tight vote, in a contest so far dominated by voter concerns over security and the economy, to which each candidate has offered populist solutions.

Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia on Tuesday said it informed the United Nations and Thailand that it had ‌launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Bangkok.

Indo-Pacific nations race to arm themselves - and each other
Countries in the region find themselves having to hedge to avoid being caught between China's rapid military rise and an increasingly distracted United States.

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador
Britain's government released reams of documents on Monday relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson ​as ambassador to the United States, offering a glimpse into the often acerbic world of Westminster and his ‌messy clearance for the job.

Indian shares extend selloff as Mideast conflict persists, outflows weigh
Indian shares extended their losing streak on Tuesday as hostilities in the Middle East persisted and unprecedented foreign outflows pressured markets.

Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said the militia would support a full ceasefire across all Lebanon as a precursor to the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

Israeli strike kills at least two at Gaza seaport cafe, medics say
An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 ​on Sunday at a Gaza cafe ‌that was packed with people celebrating public holidays, health officials said.

Japan's defense minister accuses China of swift military expansion
Japan's Defence Minister ​Shinjiro Koizumi rejected accusations of "new militarism" by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with ‌little transparency.

Ukraine war: Major Russian attacks hit Kyiv and other cities
Russia launched a major air assault on ​key Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv, killing at least 11 and wounding about 100.

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador
Britain's government released reams of documents on Monday relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson ​as ambassador to the United States, offering a glimpse into the often acerbic world of Westminster and his ‌messy clearance for the job.

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress
The fund sparked swift legal challenges and political uproar, including from Senate Republicans, who expressed anger that people who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, could receive taxpayer-funded payouts.

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

02/06/2026

🌤️ FREE STATE WEATHER OUTLOOK: WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 2026 🌤️
Bundle up, Free State! We are looking at a clear but chilly winter's day across the province with partly cloudy intervals in most areas.
Here is what you can expect in your area:

* **Vredefort:** 🌤️ A chilly morning low of **4°C** reaching a maximum of **20°C** under partly cloudy skies.

* **Bothaville:** 🌤️ Starting at **5°C** and peaking at a pleasant **22°C** with partly cloudy conditions.

* **Kroonstad:** 🌤️ Expect a low of **5°C** and a maximum daytime high of **21°C** (Partly Cloudy).

* **Welkom:** 🌤️ Temperatures will range from **6°C** in the early hours to **20°C** in the afternoon with partly cloudy skies.

* **Bloemfontein:** 🌤️ A crisp **6°C** morning, warming up to **19°C** by afternoon.

* **Harrismith:** 🌧️ Keep the jackets close! A cold start at **3°C** and a maximum of only **17°C** with a chance of light winter rain.

* **Bethulie:** ☁️ Staying mostly cloudy throughout the day with a cold maximum of **16°C** after a low of **6°C**.

Stay warm, stay safe on the roads, and have a wonderful Wednesday! ☕🧥
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