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Improvements ordered at Mangaung health facilities
Parliamentary Committee discovers adverse conditions with prolonged neglect evident in improving infrastructure at Free State health facilities
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Free State Department of Health faces R5,7 billion in outstanding medical claims
The Free State Department of Health faces R5.7 billion in outstanding medical claims.
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Bethlehem police seek information after discovery of woman’s burnt body
On Monday 4 August, a community member made the horrifying discovery of a woman’s body.
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State secures assets worth R32m in Free State government asbestos roof fraud
High Court dismissed technical defences raised by respondents regarding expiry of the preservation order in the Free State asbestos fraud case
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Exotic pet trade flourishes in China despite welfare and safety concerns
Over 17 million people in China have exotic pets which are particularly popular among young people who widely share videos on social media platforms.
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Knysna receives R2,5 million emergency funding as water crisis deepens
The Western Cape Government has authorised R2,5 million in emergency funding to address critical deficiencies in Knysna’s water infrastructure as the town continues to grapple with water security challenges.
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Three farmers get life imprisonment each for brutal murder of a farm dweller
Three farmers convicted of murdering farm dweller Dumisani Phakathi sentenced to life in Pretoria High Court. Judge ruled killing was racially motivated.
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Ramaphosa in Free State: To attract investors, infrastructure must work
President Cyril Ramaphoza and members of cabinet visited the Free State capital this week to discuss ways in which the government can strengthen local government.
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High court upholds convictions of former police officers who stole cocaine
Two former police officers have failed to overturn convictions and sentences for stealing cocaine they were supposed to secure as evidence.
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Conflict abroad hits south african consumers where it hurts most
The largest fuel price increases in South Africa’s history hit the country on 1 April with the price of petrol rising by R3,06 per litre.
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