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Matriculant of the Year | Competition cultivates leadership and opportunities
This competition, presented by the University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media, helps matric learners develop the qualities they need to succeed.
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Swimmers rewarded for fruits of their dedication
Welkom Aquatics held its annual prize giving on Saturday 9 May, celebrating the achievements, dedication, and growth of its swimmers throughout the season. The evening brought together swimmers, parents, committee […]
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Matriculant of the Year | Novus Media’s involvement a vote of confidence in SA youth
“The competition improved my self-confidence. It taught me to trust my abilities and to be proud of my achievements, hard work, and personality.”
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Olivier-egpaar sluit saam hul onderwysloopbaan af
Kurt Olivier (62) en sy vrou, Ilse (60), tree binnekort af en sluit daarmee ‘n gesamentlike 82 jaar lange loopbaan in die onderwys af. Die egpaar, wat reeds 36 jaar getroud is, verlaat Welkom op 22 Mei om hulle in…
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Swimming trio bring pride to province
Three swimmers from Goldfields – Drake O’Tool, Levi Bouwer, and Tristan Venter – represented the Free State at the 2026 SA Schools Championships in Cape Town. Drake won bronze in the 50 m breaststroke and silver in the relay, while…
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Matriculant of the Year | Enter to gain the opportunity of a lifetime
Matriculants from across the country who are leaders and achievers in academics, culture and sport, and who plan to study at the UFS next year, can enter.
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Equestrian talent at Naudeville delivers strong performances
Naudeville equestrian riders excelled at the Sanesa’s third qualifying round in Bloemfontein on April 11-12. Hanno van Jaarsveld dominated with three first-place finishes on Storm Rider. Ava Adendorff performed well, securing multiple top spots. Beaule Jordaan and Miah Erasmus also…
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Skole sportgees seëvier op die velde by Witteberg tydens Wesgrow-toernooi
Die Hoërskool Witteberg en die Goudveld-Hoërskool het die naweek in die Wesgrow Sentrale Skole Sport-reeks kragte gemeet.
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Police raid the Phehello Secondary School in Odendaalsrus for contraband
Odendaalsrus SAPS Social Crime Prevention, alongside other visible policing members and the Department of Correctional Services, are committed to school safety.
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Youth equipped for positive change
The Safer South Africa Foundation, with Harmony Gold Mining Company, celebrated the graduation of 98 learners from its Communities and Justice Programme at Harmony High School. The initiative aimed to educate youth on the criminal justice system while addressing issues…