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Armed business robbers due for trial in Free State
The trial of four additional suspects standing accused of allegedly orchestrating two business armed robberies and killing a police officer is set for 11 October in the Wepener Regional Court. Thabo Moshesha, Potsane Poone, Thabo Tshabalala, and Dita
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Woman gets hefty sentence for Free State business robbery
The Free State High Court has slapped a woman with ten years’ direct imprisonment for armed business robbery during which a police officer in Wepener was fatally shot. Wendy Susan Jacobs (43) was sentenced yesterday, 3 October, after the court…
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Water levels decrease significantly in Qwaqwa’s two major dams
Water levels in Qwaqwa’s two major dams supplying drinking water to consumers have decreased below the 70% mark, raising grave concerns of a worsening water crisis in the area. The Fika-Patso Dam is hovering at 66.3% while the Metsi-Matsho Dam…
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Clubs eye top ranking
This year’s edition of the women’s football Sasol League national championship, deciding which two clubs of the nine participating will be promoted to senior rank, will take place in Bloemfontein from 16 to 22 October.
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Buried slowly
Residents in the Mangaung Metro Municipality will have to improvise in dealing with their rubbish, with the trouble-ridden municipality’s ability to collect waste hamstrung. Mangaung issued an apology statement on 29 September, detailing severe chall
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Suspected ARV smuggling syndicate in FS court
Seven suspected antiretroviral (ARV) drug smuggling syndicate members are set to appear in the Kroonstad Magistrates’ Court today – 3 October. The suspects, aged between 34 and 39 years, face charges of possession of stolen property, conspiracy to co
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Basotho’s history celebrated through musical
The Thaba Bosiu – The Musical performance, celebrating 200 years of the nationhood of the Basotho’s history, will resume tomorrow and continue until Thursday, 5 October. This can be watched live at Pacofs in the Sand du Plessis Theatre in…
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Nketoane municipality crooks get hefty sentences
The corruption case at the Free State’s Nketoane Local Municipality has seen two companies and four individuals, including a former top official, slapped with hefty sentences. Two individuals were each ordered to repay the municipality R200 000, whil
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High quality artworks by FS creatives selected for exhibition
The first round of judging for the 2023 New Breed Art competition saw a total of 34 exceptional artworks chosen for inclusion in the eagerly awaited exhibition at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum. Reflecting the artistic talent in the Free State,…
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Northern Cape’s Richmond football team hunting cup glory
The Northern Cape-based women’s football powerhouse club Richmond United FC will be gunning for this year’s Engen Champ of Champs’ national crown. The team is making its second appearance along with the Botshabelo-based Napoli FC, representing the Fr
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