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Drug bust made in court
The police confiscated 50 Mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R3 000 from a woman who had smuggled them into the Odendaalsrus Court for an awaiting trail detainee. Photo: SAPS
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Convicted Welkom lawyer fails to appear for R15 Million fraud bail hearing
Jan Gysbert Maritz (57) was not transported to Welkom from Grootvlei Prison in Bloemfontein for his scheduled bail hearing. The application has been postponed to 28 and 29 October.
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Old Grey boy makes his professional musical debut in Private Presley
From the classrooms of Grey College in Bloemfontein to the bright lights of Johannesburg’s theatre scene, Logan W. James is proving that with heart, dedication and a dream, anything is possible.
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Free State Records Improvement in Audit Outcomes Despite Ongoing Challenges
The Auditor-General emphasised that clean audits and service delivery are inseparable, stating it cannot be an “either-or” situation.
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University honours outstanding student-athlete achievements during inaugural awards ceremony
The landmark event highlighted CUT’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded graduates who embody the institution’s ‘Thinking Beyond’ ethos, recognising that sport plays a vital role in promoting holistic student well-being whilst paving pathways for successful athletic careers.
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No new cases of malaria reported in Free State after the death of farmer from Luckhoff
Entomologists from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) were expected to visit the Xhariep district between October 14 and 17 to get mosquitoes for testing.
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Matjhabeng Targets R100 Billion Investment to Revitalise Mining Region
Matjhabeng – The Matjhabeng Investment Summit has taken a bold step towards revitalising the region’s economy, with municipal leaders outlining ambitious plans to unlock substantial investment opportunities in the former mining […]
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Residents still without promised healthcare facility more than two decades after initial plans
It is unacceptable that public funds may have been allocated and possibly spent without any tangible results for the community. This raises serious questions about transparency, project management, and accountability at both the municipal and provincial levels
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Dream Room comforts teenage cancer patients
Reach for a Dream opened the very first Dream Room in South Africa dedicated to teenagers receiving cancer treatment at the National Hospital in Bloemfontein.
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University of the Free State strikes deal to end student-led riots
The University of the Free State confirms changes to provisional registration, addressing student concerns for a smoother academic year.
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