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  • The Hawks in the Free State has secured a preservation order against members of an organised syndicate involved in illicit mining activities.

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  • A Bloemfontein-based company director has been ordered by the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court to repay the South African Revenue Services (Sars) R818 247.43 Z the amount he reportedly defrauded the revenue services of. The order is that he pay back t

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  • A mere 17,3% of South African companies have women as chief executive officers (CEOs) and chairpersons, while only 1% to 6% of government procurement ends up with women-owned businesses.

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  • The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) encourages residents in the Free State to continue preserving water and use it wisely.

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  • On 29 July 2022, the National Treasury released the Draft Revenue Laws Amendment Bill for public comment until 29 August to introduce the “two-pot” system for retirement savings that was flagged in the National Budget.

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    Pot needs stirring
  • Activist against gender-based violence (GBV) and actor Jane Mpholo has received an invitation to this year’s symposium on GBV prevention in Southern Africa. This will be held in Pretoria on Thursday, 22 August, and Friday. In attendance will be repre

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    GBV activist set to inspire
  • One of the armed robbers of a G4S cash-in-transit van in Bloemfontein has received 20 years’ imprisonment for theft of a motor vehicle and robbery with aggravating circumstances.

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  • An acrobatic dancer has been shortlisted for this year’s Red Bull Dance Your Style national title. A faultless performance during the competition leg held in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 10 August, earned him a slot.

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    Talent and passion trumps all on stage
  • Engo Free State has received much-needed aid to continue providing significant welfare service and reaching several vulnerable people, including children. This support has arrived in the form of staple food and a R54 000 donation, courtesy of the Hum

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    NGO’s turn to be shown help
  • A young man found guilty of raping a 21-year-old physically challenged woman in Sasolburg was sentenced to 15 years’ direct imprisonment following successful prosecution.

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