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EMILY HOBHOUSE | Merkwaardige Britse vrou se lewe in Bloemfontein herdenk
Die lewe en staatsbegrafnis van die pasifis, humanis, fluitjieblaser en hardekop Emily Hobhouse is die afgelope week in Bloemfontein herdenk.
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First Crystal-Donna Roberts Bursary awarded to UFS student
After the announcement of the Crystal-Donna Roberts Bursary before the 2026 edition of the Vrystaat Arts Festival, the first recipient has now been announced.
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Theatre production calls for male accountability
Ebenezer Amen Church’s program encourages men to confront attitudes towards gender-based violence through theatre, promoting accountability and positive masculinity.
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Afri-Duetfees bring gevierde Afrikaanse stemme na die Staatsteater
Verskeie bekende Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars tree tydens die 13de Afri-Duetfees in die Staatsteater in Pretoria op.
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Vibez dancers outperform competitors on all levels
Vibez Dance Studio excelled at two competitions, winning multiple awards in various dance disciplines and highlighting standout individual performances.
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Clarens to host first Festival of Lights over Heritage Day weekend
The Free State town of Clarens will host its first Festival of Lights from 24 to 26 September 2026, with more than 20 light art installations, music performances and community activities planned across the Heritage Day weekend.
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Free State voices lent to ‘Regular Show’ on Cartoon Network
Three young voices from Bloemfontein were chosen to be recorded as part of the international animated series “Regular Show” on Cartoon Network.
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Johanna Botha se beenkunsuitstalling bring verlies en hoop na Voortrekkermonument
Die uitstalling het ook ’n geestelike dimensie en verwys na Esegiël 37:4, waarin daar oor doodsbeendere geprofeteer word.
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“Thee Parliament” earns place in Top 5
Thee Parliament, a rising hip-hop collective from Welkom, achieved Top 5 in a competition, leading to an invitation to a major festival.
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Entertainer earns prestigious music nomination
DJ Taaibos, a Welkom celebrity DJ, is nominated for Best Deep House DJ at the ACMAs for his track “Saseka”.