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New date and venue but national schools athletics will continue
Authorities confirm Schools Athletics Championships will proceed at Pilditch Stadium after postponement sparked ministerial outrage.
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Two in court for possession of unlicensed high-calibre rifles and ammunition
Crime Intelligence in Bloemfontein has achieved a significant breakthrough pertaining to illegal firearms, with the arrest of two suspects.
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Free State celebrates 35 Easter babies with notable decline in teenage pregnancies
The Free State Department of Health has announced the safe arrival of 35 Easter babies across the province, with 20 boys and 15 girls born during the holiday period, marking a positive milestone in maternal and child health indicators.
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Manhunt launched after eight detainees escape from Afsondering Police station cells
The Eastern Cape police are investigating eight counts of escaping from lawful custody following the escape of eight detainees from the Afsondering Police Station cells in Maluti on 4 April 2026.
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Joint police and military operations target gang activity in Gqeberha
The South African Police Service, in close coordination with the South African National Defence Force, has conducted sustained joint operations in gang-and drug-affected areas of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of drugs and…
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Traffic officer shot during brazen cash-in-transit robbery near Bloemfontein
Traffic officer shot and wounded during a brazen cash-in=transit robbery that occurred near Hillside view in Bloemfontein on Friday, 3 April.
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Breaking news: Second US downed airman found safe and sound in Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was “safe and sound” following a search and rescue operation.
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Mangaung Metro: Defrauder to serve jail term
After a very lenient conviction for a man that defrauded the Mangaung Metro Municipality, the High Court now ordered the full sentenced to be served.
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Zero tolerance for speeding in Free State this Easter Weekend
Highly visible traffic officers was deployed to ensure compliance on all major roads in the Free State for Easter Weekend.
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Police pull plug on stock theft
Three suspects were arrested for possession of suspected stolen property and stock theft.
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