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Footgolfer earns stripes
A Bloemfontein-based player has earned his stripes by achieving a remarkable feat at the 2023 Footgolf World Cup tournament staged in Florida, America. He became South Africa’s highest-ranking international player, of both men and women, to represent
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Normalising the abnormal
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in South Africa, with the country having one of the highest rates of domestic violence globally. Findings by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) demonstrate that GBV in rape and sexual assault cases are
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Hazard clears facility
The mayhem at the polyclinic on the premises of the Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein on Monday (03/07) was due to a malfunctioning circuit breaker, says the provincial Department of Health.
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Stories at this festival’s heart
The 2023 Vrystaat Arts Festival makes a winter comeback, being held from Tuesday (11/07) to 15 July.
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Officers to reappear in court
The hearing of the criminal case against three security officers of the Fidelity Security Group is set to continue in the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court on 2 August. The case pertains to their alleged involvement in an armed cash-in-transit robbery
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Heart, brain in spotlight
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) focuses on highlighting the importance of heart and brain health as part of this year’s observance of national Employee Wellness Week, which runs until Friday (07/07). Great emphasis is placed on c
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Former broadcaster gets lengthy sentence in Bfn court
A former broadcaster who turned to crime to make a living was handed down a hefty sentence. The Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court sentenced Sabata Israel Papane (60) to 23 years’ direct imprisonment yesterday (03/07).
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Bloemfontein exhibition celebrates 29 years of freedom
The historical exhibition reflecting on South Africans’ freedom is open for public viewing in the Reservoir at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum, Bloemfontein, until 30 July.
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Hawks pounce on illegal scrap dealer in Thaba Nchu
An alleged copper syndicate member is back in the dock following his arrest during a multidisciplinary operation conducted by law enforcement agents in Thaba Nchu. The suspect, Paul Alexander Chauke (24), briefly appeared in the Selosesha Magistrates









