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Measures taken to restore conditions at clinic
The Free State Department of Health has taken steps in transforming the Freedom Square Clinic in Bloemfontein from a “health hazard” into a reputable health service provider after it was flooded by raw sewage spillages for two weeks.
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Bursary within students’ reach
A leading connectivity, digital and financial services company has opened the application process for its 2024 bursary programme for science, mathematics, engineering and technology (Stem).
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‘Exposure to AI will pay off’
Education experts have encouraged the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) to children at an early age.
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Cup glory eludes local teams
The Varsity Cup glory continues to elude the men’s rugby team of the University of the Free State (UFS), the Shimlas. The Kovsie lads’ dream to improve their record to two by winning this year’s title was shattered after losing…
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Club reaps the rewards of resolute effort
The Bloemfontein-based girls netball club Desert Lions is on the verge of becoming the hunting ground for talent scouts due to a growing ability to unearth future stars. Evidence thereof is the rare gems showing up on the radar in…
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Uplifting culture initiated
The Ikaelelo Secondary School Alumni Association continues to take steps in fostering a positive school culture and emphasising the value of education. Another project in the alumni’s long-term action programme to benefit this Bloemfontein school and
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Suspects on the run
Three victims of a horrifying shooting incident in Thaba Nchu have been identified by their next of kin, while two survivors remain in a local hospital under police guard. The deceased are Lehlohonolo Mosaqa (19), Lebogang Finger (18) and Bongani…
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New name changes little
Renaming a dead policy using a new fancy title is something our current leaders excel at.
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Plans to give FS productions a stage
The prospects of turning the Free State into a film and television production hub have been bolstered with the formation of an interim committee tasked with exploring such possibilities. This is an initiative of the Free State Department of Sport,
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Donation assists children
The Nazarene Hope Centre for autistic children in Bochabela, Bloemfontein, has received a donation of educational material in aid of the children being cared for at the centre.
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