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Wounded security officer fighting for life in Bfn hospital
A critically wounded 30-year-old security officer is fighting for his life in a Bloemfontein hospital. This is after he was shot by a member of an armed group of robbers during the bombing of an ATM machine at a fuel…
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Foetus found discarded in street of Bloemfontein
Traffic has been halted in Bloemfontein’s central business district (CBD) after a foetus was found in a black refuse bag, disposed of in the road. The police have temporarily closed off President Brand Street.
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Former premier Marshoff mourned
The Free State province politics have been dealt another blow after the passing of former Premier Frances Beatrice Marshoff. Mxolisi Dukwana announced her passing in a statement on Saturday.
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FS university rolls out red carpet for trail blazers
The University of the Free State (UFS) continues its culture of rolling out the red carpet and honouring exceptional individuals, still living, for their contribution in various fields. The institute has bestowed honorary doctorates on two of four as
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Local architectural graduate lined-up for big prize
An architecture graduate who attained a master’s degree from the University of the Free State (UFS), is among the shortlisted eight finalists for the 2022 Corobrik Student Architecture Awards. Ané Meyer was named the regional winner and by virtue of
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Bloem Show celebrates 140 years of distinction
The countdown to Bloem Show’s quadridecacentennial celebration has begun. This largest consumer exhibition in South Africa’s central region is celebrating its 140th year of prominence.
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Enterprising women can enter
Women entrepreneurs are encouraged to enter the 2023 Santam Women of the Future Awards, run in association with FairLady and Truelove.
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Scripture available in sign language
The Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Africa have described the availability of the New Testament, also known as the Christian Greek Scriptures, in South African Sign Language (SASL) as a breakthrough for users of the language.
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Extension lends aid to many
The Good Economy (GE), a social employment fund, has welcomed the extention of funding received from the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) until October 2023. Funding was initially granted until June this year.
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Advances in microscopy open to researchers
The University of the Free State (UFS) is well positioned to uncover solutions and create interdisciplinary research collaborations by using the latest electron microscopes.
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