Free State
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The Free State is being engulfed by collapsing road infrastructure
The Free State province faces a crisis with over 60% of its roads in poor condition, severely impacting the economy, agriculture, and residents’ livelihoods. Neglect and mismanagement hinder infrastructure repairs,…
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Government reaffirms commitment to productive land reform beyond ownership transfer
Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, said land reform beneficiaries must be empowered to farm, build, invest, and create sustainable livelihoods for their families and communities.
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Multiple municipalities face severe water shortages as infrastructure fails
The Free State government has been strongly critised for its continued failure to ensure municipal compliance with the constitutional right to water access. In a statement the Provincial Department of…
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Two men receive combined 41 years for the killing of Parys farmer
Sandile Dlomo and Karabo Lethoba have been handed a combined sentence of 41 years for the brutal murder and robbery of 59-year-old Parys farmer, Themba Motha, in January 2025.
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Free State water crisis deepens as multiple municipalities face critical lack
Residents in the Free State continue to face severe water crises, with municipalities like Winburg and Tokologo braving prolonged outages and failures.
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Oversight visit exposes failed land reform investment in Free State
The oversight visit to the Kroonstad Farmer Producer Support Unit revealed systemic failures in land reform in the Free State, including corruption and ineffective support systems. Despite significant investments, infrastructure…
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‘Human rights crises’ in Free State worsening daily
Reports from all over confirm that the Free State have some of the worst run municipalities in South Africa.
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Two teens arrested for Christmas Day gang murder in Free State
BLOEMFONTEIN – Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a 19-year-old man who was stabbed to death on Christmas Day in what police describe as…
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Men arrested after house robbery and rape believed to be employees on farm
Farm workers were awakened by a loud banging on the door and barking dogs outside. Three suspects entered, demanding valuables.
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Newborn baby found abandoned near hiking spot in the Free State
The baby boy was wearing a beige baby grow with a grey baby hat, and was wrapped in a grey-coloured blanket with white dots.
