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Lack of rain results in Free State water reservoirs’ sharp decline
Large reservoirs in the Free State have dropped significantly – even below the levels of last year. The latest report of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) indicates that the overall water storage was at 84.9% following the lack…
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Bagels and avo’s three ways
With their distinctive shape and chewy texture, bagels boast a rich history, ranging from their Central European origins in the Middle Ages, to the first mentions of ‘bagel’ in Jewish community records from 17th century Poland.
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Local lifesaver earn top spots at meet
Bloemfontein lifesaver Len-Douglas MacKay has qualified for the 2025 Lifesaving World Games.
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Well-placed trust duly rewarded in full
Sparkling wine came out in celebration for the winner of Ford South Africa’s Celebration of the Century competition, Wikus Erasmus, who won back the money he had spent on a Ranger Wildtrak.
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Learners march for safety
To coincide with Human Rights Day, which was celebrated on Thursday, 21 March, learners of the Dr Viljoen Combined School in Willows marched to create awareness of illicit drugs being sold in the area of the school.
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Fuel prices impact on South African economy and citizen’s spending habits
Motorists across South Africa will have to steel themselves for a huge shock as the petrol price goes up with 67 cents per litre tomorrow.
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Dinos invade Free State
Soon the sights and sounds of Jurrasic giants will visit Bloemfontein to entertain and educate children of all ages.
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Keep up with economy
Childline Free State presented its annual business breakfast with Johannes Khosa, specialist economist at Nedbank, as the keynote speaker on 15 March at the Summerwood Estate outside Bloemfontein.
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Student housing eyed proactively
Around 99% of residents in Universitas Ridge are opposed to ten or more students living in student houses in this neighbourhood.
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Ruling on UFS Covid-19 policy disappoints
The Universities Alliance South Africa (UASA) received written judgement in its case against the University of the Free State (UFS) concerning the tertiary education institution’s Covid-19 policy.
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