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Changing lives in Tsantsabane: A story of legacy, partnership, and impact
Kumba Iron Ore’s projects in Postmasburg include a Disability Centre and Library, promoting community development and job creation through partnerships.
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Britain pulls out all the stops for Trump’s historic second state visit
U.S. President Donald Trump will embark on a historic second state visit to the United Kingdom this week, aiming to keep Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his good side during talks on trade, tariffs, and the war in Ukraine.
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Financial health of Free State municipalities do not augur well for taxpaying citizens
Free State municipalities are facing severe financial mismanagement, accumulating debt, and failing to provide essential services, worsening living conditions.
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Matjhabeng’s maladministration is highlighted by national treasury
Following the appointment of the administrator and his team, the municipal leadership has failed to cooperate and support the initiative, rendering the court order ineffective. An informed source says several letters addressed to both acting municipal managers since June 2025,…
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The looming spectre of Tiger Milling closing its plant does not bode well for Hennenman and Matjhabeng
Matjhabeng cannot afford to lose Tiger Milling. The livelihoods of workers, the economic stability of Hennenman, and the future of municipal revenue depend on immediate, decisive action
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Despair reigns true
The NUM members who govern Matjhabeng have proven to be lacking knowledge in governance, administration, management and leadership. For more than 30 years that the ANC has been in power, the members of NUM have failed to carry out the…
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Diary
September, general For 13 weeks, until 26 November, The Kingdom Ministries in Dagbreek, Welkom, will be running a Grief Share course for people who have lost someone in death to […]
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VVLU Jaarkongres
Die jaarkongres van die Vrystaat Vroue Landbou-unie (VVLU) is op 3 en 4 September by Leopards en Lace in Bloemfontein gehou. Tydens die kongres het Dr. Werner Rossouw van Silostrat […]
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Sewage spills demand answer
The Free State government’s failure to address the collapse of water and sanitation infrastructures has turned the province’s rivers into sewerage canals, posing a threat to lives and the environment.









