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More than 200 learners from Kagisho Secondary School in Phahameng, Bloemfontein, fell ill in a suspected food poisoning ...
10/03/2025

More than 200 learners from Kagisho Secondary School in Phahameng, Bloemfontein, fell ill in a suspected food poisoning outbreak during matric study camp over the weekend.

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Free State Provincial Government Free State Department of Health Free State dept of education

MORE than 200 learners from Kagisho Secondary School in Phahameng, Bloemfontein, fell ill in a suspected food poisoning outbreak during matric study camp over the weekend.

The Free State Executive Counci has moved to accelerate the completion of two major low-income housing projects that hav...
06/03/2025

The Free State Executive Counci has moved to accelerate the completion of two major low-income housing projects that have been delayed for years.

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Free State Provincial Government Free State COGTA and Human Settlements

THE Free State Executive Counci has moved to accelerate the completion of two major low-income housing projects that have been delayed for years.

A devastating accident on the N6 highway in the Free State has claimed 10 lives and left 27 others injured, some critica...
05/03/2025

A devastating accident on the N6 highway in the Free State has claimed 10 lives and left 27 others injured, some critically.

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Free State Provincial Government South African Police Service

A DEVASTATING accident on the N6 highway in the Free State has claimed 10 lives and left 27 others injured, some critically.

The towering tailing dumps – massive heaps of waste left behind by a century of diamond mining – represented more than j...
04/03/2025

The towering tailing dumps – massive heaps of waste left behind by a century of diamond mining – represented more than just discarded earth: they symbolised a second chance.

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Free State Provincial Government

The towering tailing dumps – massive heaps of waste left behind by a century of diamond mining – represented more than just discarded earth: they symbolised a second chance.

The latest crime statistics paint a grim picture of violent crime in the Free State.https://bit.ly/43hqtjZ Free Sta...
04/03/2025

The latest crime statistics paint a grim picture of violent crime in the Free State.

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Free State Provincial Government South African Police Service

THE latest crime statistics from the South African Police Service (SAPS) for the third quarter of the 2024/25 financial year – covering October to December 2024 – paint a grim picture of violent crime in the Free State.

The normally quiet towns of Bothaville and Khotsong in the Free State were brought to a standstill this week as frustrat...
04/03/2025

The normally quiet towns of Bothaville and Khotsong in the Free State were brought to a standstill this week as frustrated residents of Nala Local Municipality took to the streets.

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Free State COGTA and Human Settlements Free State Provincial Government

THE normally quiet towns of Bothaville and Khotsong in the Free State were brought to a standstill this week as frustrated residents of Nala Local Municipality took to the streets, demanding the immediate removal of key municipal leaders.

Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae comes out all guns blazing in defence of her recent State of the Province Address.https:/...
04/03/2025

Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae comes out all guns blazing in defence of her recent State of the Province Address.

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Free State Provincial Government Free State Legislature

FREE State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae on Wednesday came out all guns blazing in defence of her recent State of the Province Address (SOPA), criticising opposition parties for lacking constructive input and reaffirming her administration’s commitment to economic transformation, ethical governan...

Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae has accused the opposition DA party of hypocrisy concerning cadre deployment and corrupti...
04/03/2025

Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae has accused the opposition DA party of hypocrisy concerning cadre deployment and corruption.

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Free State Provincial Government Free State Legislature Democratic Alliance Free State

PREMIER Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae has accused the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party of hypocrisy concerning cadre deployment and corruption.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reiterated the government’s commitment to land reform and the transformation of the ...
04/03/2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reiterated the government’s commitment to land reform and the transformation of the agricultural sector, emphasising the importance of ensuring equitable access to land for economic growth and food security.

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Free State Provincial Government Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

DEPUTY President Paul Mashatile has reiterated the government’s commitment to land reform and the transformation of the agricultural sector, emphasising the importance of ensuring equitable access to land for economic growth and food security.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has lauded Free State farmers for their unwavering commitment to agricultural developmen...
04/03/2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has lauded Free State farmers for their unwavering commitment to agricultural development, describing their work as essential to the country’s economic growth and food security.

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Free State Provincial Government Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

DEPUTY President Paul Mashatile has lauded Free State farmers for their unwavering commitment to agricultural development, describing their work as essential to the country’s economic growth and food security.

EDITORIAL | The latest crime statistics paint a harrowing picture of escalating violence in the Free State.https://bit.l...
04/03/2025

EDITORIAL | The latest crime statistics paint a harrowing picture of escalating violence in the Free State.

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THE latest crime statistics paint a harrowing picture of escalating violence in the Free State.

OPINION | The recent executive order by US President Donald Trump to defund and dismantle diversity, equity and inclusio...
04/03/2025

OPINION | The recent executive order by US President Donald Trump to defund and dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is more than just a bureaucratic shift.

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THE recent executive order by US President Donald Trump to defund and dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is more than just a bureaucratic shift.

ANALYSIS | Academic jealousy, a deep-seated issue within South African universities, threatens the ethical integrity and...
04/03/2025

ANALYSIS | Academic jealousy, a deep-seated issue within South African universities, threatens the ethical integrity and progress of higher education institutions, researchers at the Central University of Technology have warned.

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Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)

ACADEMIC jealousy, a deep-seated issue within South African universities, threatens the ethical integrity and progress of higher education institutions, researchers at the Central University of Technology (CUT) have warned.

Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has acknowledged both progress and persistent challenges in the Free State’s financial go...
23/02/2025

Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has acknowledged both progress and persistent challenges in the Free State’s financial governance, as revealed in the latest audit outcomes for the 2023/24 financial year.



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Free State Provincial Government Free State Legislature

PREMIER MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has acknowledged both progress and persistent challenges in the Free State’s financial governance, as revealed in the latest audit outcomes for the 2023/24 financial year.

Premier described the deaths of the troops as a tragic and devastating loss to the province and the country. https...
23/02/2025

Premier described the deaths of the troops as a tragic and devastating loss to the province and the country.



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Free State Provincial Government Free State Legislature

PREMIER MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has paid tribute to three Free State soldiers who were among the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last month while on a multinational peacekeeping mission.

The province has also allocated R993 million for special road maintenance, primarily to address rapid road deterioration...
23/02/2025

The province has also allocated R993 million for special road maintenance, primarily to address rapid road deterioration caused by increased freight transport.



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Free State Provincial Government Free State Legislature

THE Free State government has committed R1.9 billion towards the construction, upgrading, and maintenance of road infrastructure in a bid to bolster economic growth and connectivity across the province.

Premier acknowledged the mounting service delivery challenges and pledged urgent intervention to restore basic services....
23/02/2025

Premier acknowledged the mounting service delivery challenges and pledged urgent intervention to restore basic services.



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Free State Provincial Government Free State Legislature Free State COGTA and Human Settlements South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality

PREMIER MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of municipalities in the Free State, citing failures in water, electricity and refuse removal services.

She acknowledged the province’s economic challenges while expressing confidence in its recovery and long-term growth pro...
23/02/2025

She acknowledged the province’s economic challenges while expressing confidence in its recovery and long-term growth prospects.



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Free State Provincial Government Free State Legislature

PREMIER MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to driving inclusive growth and job creation in the Free State as she delivered her State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Bloemfontein on Friday.

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