Local Stories
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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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Ngwathe’s 86% water compliance score questioned amid infrastructure concerns
Ngwathe Local Municipality’s reported 86% compliance score for its Water Services Development Plan is under scrutiny amid continuing concerns over water access, ageing infrastructure, stalled projects and the municipality’s deteriorating…
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Sgt. Kareli, Free State police spokesperson, passes away
The untimely passing of Free State Police spokesperson Mahloma Peter Kareli (47) passed away today.
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WATCH: NovaNews Newscast — Today’s top stories, 8 September 2026
A nine-year-old’s dream comes true with Siya Kolisi’s autograph, government moves to block the sale of Nelson Mandela’s possessions, and King Charles makes it clear that Harry and Meghan won’t…
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Rescued lions mark eight years at Free State sanctuary after fire
Two lions rescued after a fire destroyed their enclosure on a Free State farm have now spent eight years at Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary near Bethlehem.
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DA to lay criminal charges against Free State municipal managers
The Democratic Alliance will lay criminal charges against several Free State municipal managers this week over alleged failures in financial management and governance.
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Kestell water lab consumes R6.7m with no accreditation after five years
The Democratic Alliance has called for the project to be scrapped and for the Auditor-General to investigate what it describes as fruitless expenditure.
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Rico die skaap se storie maak deure oop vir studente
Die uitsonderlike verhaal van Rico, die skaap wat sewe jaar deur die Moordernaarskaroo gedwaal het, het gelei tot die stigting van ‘n studiefonds vir studente.
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Bek-en-klouseergevalle in Vrystaat styg tot 770
Die aantal bevestigde bek-en-klouseergevalle in die Vrystaat het tot 770 gestyg nadat ses gevalle in die provinsie bevestig is. Die jongste gevalle is in die Kroonstad-staatsveeartsenykundige gebied, Bloemfontein en Welkom…
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Hoërskool Witteberg verwelkom nuwe sporthoof
Die Hoërskool Witteberg in Bethlehem het Jaco van Zyl as die skool se nuwe sporthoof verwelkom. Hy bring 16 jaar se ervaring in skoolsport na die skool.
