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Learners’ art invited
Budding visual artists are called on to enter the 2024 Free State Young Artist awards competition. This annual competition, open to those who are still attending school, is organised by the National Museum in Bloemfontein and ties in with Youth…
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Democracy needs youth
This year’s Youth Month commemoration in June tied in with the outcomes of the country’s most momentous elections in history – the 2024 national and provincial elections. As South Africa navigates the complexities of coalition negotiations, the role
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Scouts honed to be of service
The Free State Scouts continued their task of nurturing visionary future leaders, aligned with Youth Day in June.
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Past season used as yard stick by coach
The just-ended 2023-’24 football season will stand out in the coaching career of Morena “Festy” Lothane for a historic feat. He first led his team to the Nedbank Cup’s last-16 group stage, and then to the championship final of the…
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Anniversary celebrated
Marking a milestone of 50 years in the transport industry, Interstate Bus Lines (IBL) has unveiled an anniversary logo. This was done on Friday, 28 June, at Bloemfontein’s Urth Conference and Lifestyle Centre.
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Wild West comes to town
A wounded gunslinger finds his way to a small church in the lawless Wild West where he meets a young woman.
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Festival holds promise for the future
The money invested in the hosting of Lemo Fest will allow future generations to unlock their potential and reap the rewards. This is according to Freddie Kenney, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Kenworth Group.
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Violence causes uproar
The Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court is today Z Wednesday, 3 July Z set to decide on the granting of bail, or not, for murder suspect Songezo Steven Sejakane (42); with women’s rights advocacy groups expected to oppose.
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Facility to enhance dialogue
The University of the Free State’s (UFS) Africa Reparations Hub at the main campus in Bloemfontein is envisaged to strengthen dialogue.
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Literacy skill improved
A recent study placed Gr. 4 learners in South Africa as last in 57 countries when it comes to reading for meaning.










