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Murdered Soutpan teacher: Bail hearing postponed
The prospects of Simphiwe Mondli (20) writing his final matric exams are in jeopardy after the Brandfort Magistrate’s Court postponed the hearing for bail application during his appearance on Monday.
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Oom Clive Solomon (78) dies
One of the well-known Bloemfontein’s community builder and social activists Theophilus Clive Solomon has passed away.
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FS students to render hospitality service at world cup in Qatar
Two students of the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, will be ambassadors of South Africa at this year’s Fifa World Cup in Qatar.
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Plans on track to make Bloem Show 2023 spectacular
Plans are afoot for Bloem Show 2023, which will be a significant chapter as it will be marking a milestone of 140 years of its existence.
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FS teachers scoop national accolades
Six teachers from the Free State who were finalists for this year’s Basic Education Department’s National Teachers Awards (NTA), were counted among the deserving national winners. The winners were announced last Thursday, 21 October, at a ceremony he
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Drinks harm baby
Globally, South Africa has the highest prevalence of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a collection of physical, behavioural and learning disorders that can arise when women consume alcohol during pregnancy.
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Local promoter chosen to serve
Bloemfontein-based boxing promoter Lebohang Mahoko has earned his stripes, being elected to serve in the executive structure of the national professional promoters association of Boxing South Africa (BSA).
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Karate saluted
A host of Free State karatekas who successfully completed their grading last year will be awarded black belts at a ceremony in Bloemfontein on Saturday (29/10).
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‘Lavishness comes at a price’
Female students abandoning their studies for a lavish lifestyle promised by rich sugar daddies (older men) could take a novel written by Nompilo Khayelihle Gumede as a word of caution.
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Suspect’s exam halted
While the Free State Department of Education confirmed the decision allowing the suspected murderer of teacher Matefo Mphosela (35) to write his final Gr. 12 examinations, the Brandfort Magistrate’s Court has decided otherwise.









