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A probation officer of the Free State Department of Correctional Services has fuelled controversy in the sentencing of the Thaba Nchu-based reverend Simon Melaletsa.

Boosting reading culture

In the 1950s, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicated September to raising deaf awareness. Both the Deaf Federation of South Africa (DeafSA) and the South African National Deaf Association (Sanda) promote and advocate for the rights of deaf person

Acknowledged for hard work and excellence

Bloemfontein-based novice boxer Jared Pastor hopes for a much-improved performance in his second professional bout in Kimberley on 12 November.

At a special celebration held in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, 26 October, it was announced that Intercape Mainliner has completed the takeover of Big Sky Coaches.

The South African reading-for-enjoyment campaign Nali’ibali has taken another step to promote and encourage a reading culture through its literacy mentorship programme.

Humanitarian aid by the private sector continues to help scores of Jagersfontein residents after the collapse of the tailings dam on 11 September. These are efforts aimed towards rebuilding livelihoods in the aftermath of the disaster.

Theophilus Clive Solomon, described as a social activist who tirelessly advocated for the betterment and resilience of the community, passed away on Saturday (29/10). Oom Clive, as he was called, succumbed to heart complications at the age of 78.