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Copper syndicate plunges parts of the city into darkness after stealing cables
A copper syndicate has targeted Centlec’s substation in Bloemfontein, plunging numerous areas into darkness in the latest of a series of power outage incidents.
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Free State police prepare security measures for 30 June ‘march to march’ protest actions
The Free State police are enhancing security for a national march on 30 June, ensuring public safety and stability.
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Centlec concerned about call for mass action against R50 charge
Centlec’s new R50 basic electricity charge for residents sparked outrage, leading to calls for a ‘Centlec Shutdown’ amidst compliance with a court ruling.
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Police hunt suspected romance scammer linked to fraud
The Free State Provincial Commercial Crimes Investigation Unit is on the hunt for a Ugandan man implicated in romance scams involving two adult women.
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Convicted property fraudster jailed for 10-year term, amid pending fraud case
The Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court ordered the enforcement of a suspended ten-year sentence against a convicted property fraudster after failing to comply.
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High-tech paediatric cardiology lab boosts cardiac care
A multi-million-rand Paediatric Cardiology Catheterisation Laboratory at the Bloemfontein’s Universitas Academic Hospital boosts health care.
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Blitz labour inspection uncovers widespread violations by businesses
Inspections by the Department of Labour uncover continued disregard for basic employment conditions and non-compliance including minimum wage.
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Learners’ language proficiency is tested in a spelling competition
Spelling Bee and Story Review competitions improve learners’ language proficiency, confidence, and critical thinking skills.
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Newborn baby’s body found hidden in stormwater pipe
“Authorities are appealing to the community for any information that could assist in identifying and locating the child’s mother.”
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IEC rallies voters to register for the upcoming local government election
The IEC calls on SA voters to register, or at least to make sure that their registration is still valid, during a two-day registration on 20 and 21 June.
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