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Human rights are intricate
What does it mean to say one has a right to something? Does this right grant one access to property, or give permission to protest? What are human rights? What exactly do these rights “do”?.
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Shimlas go for gold
The men’s rugby team of the University of the Free State (UFS), the Shimlas, kept the dream to annex this year’s Varsity Cup title alive after securing a slot in the semifinals. They achieved this after beating their archrivals, the…
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Award-winning editor’s death shocks many
The death of award-winning journalist and book author Teboho Letshaba has sent a shock wave through the media industry. According to a statement issued by his employer, SABC, the versatile media personality passed away after a short illness.
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Survivors of Thaba Nchu shooting fighting to live
The two victims of a horrifying shooting incident in Thaba Nchu are fighting for their lives at a local hospital. Three other victims died on Sunday (02/04) after gunmen ambushed them in front of a guesthouse situated in Govan Mbeki…
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Ambulance crew helps woman safely give birth in moving vehicle
An obstetric ambulance crew of the Free State Department of Health has saved two lives. The crew helped a 28-year-old woman give birth safely in their vehicle whilst en route to the Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein.
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Man busted for dealing in illicit cigarettes
A 35-year-old man is set to appear in the Heilbron Magistrates’ Court on Friday (31/03), charged with being in possession of counterfeit cigarettes. This followed his arrested by the Heilbron police on Wednesday (29/03).
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Immigration officer, two cops face bribery charges
Three civil servants, two police constables and an immigration official based in Ficksburg, face charges of corruption and extortion. They were released on bail of R2 000 each after appearing in the Ficksburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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Kovsies bag athletics medals
Athletes of the University of the Free State (UFS) were among the top junior performers in the country that finished on the podium at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Youth and Junior Championships held in Pietermaritzburg. The athletes who represent
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Crunch time for local varsities
The two local university men’s rugby teams, the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Shimlas and Central University of Technology’s (CUT) Ixias, have to take part in a playoff berth to qualify as part of the top four teams in…
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Teams pursue glory
The Nedbank Cup quarter-final matches featuring the eight remaining clubs will be played on 15 and 16 April.
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