Grand & Great Stuff

11/01/2025

07/01/2025

New Year's bundles of joy welcomed with warm hearts

New Year’s Day was a day of opening hearts and expressing love and tender care.

This act of kindness was expressed by Harrismith based NGO, Masbonisaneni Sonke Project, at Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital in Qwaqwa.

This organization warmed the maternity ward of this hospital with various gifts to the New Year bundles of joy and their mothers.

Also present at Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital was the Free State Health MEC, Monyaso Mahlatsi.

The team from Masbonisaneni Sonke Project was led by the organisation’s chairperson, Collen Tshediso Charlie.

31/12/2024

Senior Citizens all smiles

It was a Sunday like no other.

This was the 22nd December 2024 as the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa in Thembalihle, Vrede, honoured and appreciated its senior citizens.

Each of these elders was gifted with a shopping voucher to spoil himself or herself according to his/her wishes.

It was a day filled with smiles, laughter, singing, dancing and preaching.

The elderly were then served with lunch.

25/12/2024

https://youtu.be/um5pXqTUvu4?si=h9h6FPh-VebMTYsS

Great people. Great minds. Supremos. Leaders and Heroes are also born in small and obscure towns. The 2nd Annual Cornelia (Ntswanatsatsi) Le...

17/12/2024

New brand identity for new small businesses agency

The logo for the recently established government agency for the development of small businesses in South Africa has been unveiled.

This newly established small enterprise agency is called the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA).

It was formed when the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa), the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda), and the Cooperative Banks Development Agency (CBDA) officially merged under the National Small Enterprise Amendment Act of 2024 (NSEA).

It started operating on the 1st October this year.

Sedfa is incorporated as a State-Owned Company under "Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency SOC Limited," with the State as the sole shareholder.

The logo for this new entity was unveiled last week at a media breakfast by the Minister of Small Business Developmet, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.

Speaking at the unveiling Ndabeni Abrahams said much work has been done getting SEDFA ready for business, redefining its governance, its strategy, its structure, and its new instruments and offerings.

“There is no other government entity or company that has SEDFA’s mandate and can offer the services and products across all MSME and co-operative segments.

“It is only SEDFA which has the mandate to provide seamless and integrated services across the pre-investment, investment, and post-investment space.

“This is SEDFA’s unique value proposition, and which will make it a game-changer in the small enterprise support eco-system,” said Ndabeni-Abrahams.

The Minister further explained that the focus is on supporting all segments of small enterprises, from informal micro enterprises through to high growth tech startups and highly competitive export- oriented manufacturing enterprises. The emphasis is on sustainability – of the enterprises supported as well as SEDFA itself.

“Today we give identity to SEDFA in officially revealing the exciting new logo, which should not be seen as just a SEDFA brand but a symbol that will bring together all role players in the small enterprise ecosystem,” she said.

By Matefu Mokoena

10/12/2024

https://youtu.be/mqj7lGToiPI?si=r0JVnVwCGO_Aj-vr

The 8th Free State Fashion Week unleashed the power of fashion with a spectacular show in Bloemfontein.This show was a celebration of South Africa’s...

22/11/2024

Successful Free State fashion week 2024 opens new doors for aspirant designers

The 8th annual Free State Fashion Week (FSFW) held in Bloemfontein was spectacular show. This show was a celebration of South Africa’s rich fashion heritage and setting the stage for the future of design.

This year’s event featured 50 local designers, including 18 promising Free State Fashion Hub students, all of whom left a lasting impression on the audience.

Nationally recognized designers Enhle Mbali from Essie Apparel, Thabo Makhetha, and Nhlanhla Mafu from NN Vintage each showcased their latest collections. At the same time, the grand finale by Olebogeng Ledimo of House of Ole brought the audience to their feet.

With a record-breaking 150 models bringing designer visions to life and 50 exhibitors presenting the latest in fashion and beauty, FSFW brought together the best in style, creativity, and talent.

Metro FM’s popular hosts Somizi, LKG, Mpumi Mlambo, and DJ Sabby kept the energy high. At the same time, DJ Shaxe, Thiwe, and Somandla’s performances electrified the crowd and made it a memorable day.

“But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Free State Fashion Hub, the training arm of FSFW, is now accepting applications for its 2025 intake, inviting the next wave of fashion talent to step forward,” said National Public Relations Director, Sonia Motaung.

She explained that the Free State Fashion Hub, accredited by QCTO and FP&M Seta, offers comprehensive training to aspiring designers, providing them with the skills to excel in the fashion industry.

Applications are open until February 2025, so if you’re passionate about fashion and looking to kick-start your career, now is the time to register.

“Enrol at Free State Fashion Hub and become part of South Africa’s fashion future,” said Motaung.

With a dedicated focus on practical skills and creative expression, the Hub is the perfect Launchpad for those dreaming of a career in fashion.

At No. 9 President Steyn Street, Bloemfontein, Free State Fashion Hub provides a dynamic learning environment where students learn from industry professionals and gain hands-on experience.

Aspirant fashion design students are urged to register today and start a journey in fashion!

For inquiries or to apply, email [email protected] or call +27 76 676 2216.

Join the community and turn your fashion dreams into reality. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary in Bloemfontein fashion.

25/10/2024

https://youtu.be/fDVxQBw8YHE?si=IG0qD6bx7MM9lo9b

Australia’s native and national bird Emu is charming both locals and travellers who take a brief stop at Bergview One Stop along N3 national road i...

21/10/2024

Tshiame C's primary school tops music category in water competition

Nexus Primary School in Tshiame C (also known as Khalanyoni) in Harrismith in the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality has topped the music category in "Baswa le Meetse" (BLM) Competition for school learners in the intermediate phase at the district level.

"Baswa le Meetse" Competition is organised by the Department of Water and Sanitation in the Free State at various districts of the province.

BLM program is a Department of Water and Sanitation Education Program (WSEP) aimed at intermediate school learners aimed at educating them on the water resource management, promoting water use efficiency, as well as including health and hygiene after the use of ablution facilities.

According to the Department of Water and Sanitation participating learners were encouraged to identify any water and sanitation project and express it in one of the five categories of Music, Poetry and Praise, developing a Poster Drama.

Winners will be representing their respective Districts at the Provincial Competitions to be held in Bloemfontein, Mangaung Metro.

Nexus Primary School will be representing Thabo Mofutsanyana District in the music category.

The provincial winners will also represent the Province at the National Adjudications of the WSEP, under the category of Baswa Le Meetse to be hosted in Gauteng.

Mangaung Metro
Drama: Seiphemo Primary School in Selosesha 4 , Thaba Nchu
Music : Namanyane Primary School in Selosesha Unit 1, Thaba Nchu
Poster: Sebabatso Primary School in Botshabelo-M
Praise : Poetry Ratau Primary School in Thaba Nchu 19

Lejweleputswa District
Drama: Mohobo Primary School in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus
Music : Itukisetseng Primary School in Wesselsbron, Monyakeng
Praise Poetry : Lenyora Primary School in Thabong Welkom
Drama: Mohobo Primary School in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus

Fezile Dabi District
Drama: Gugulethu Primary School in Frankfort, Namahadi
Music : Malakabeng Primary School in Zamdela Sasolburg
Poetry: Bhekilanga Primary School in Zamdela Sasolburg
Praise Poetry: Bhekilanga Primary School in Phiritona Heilbron

Thabo Mofutsanyana District
Drama: Shoeshoe Primary School in Phuthaditjhaba
Poster: Shoeshoe Primary School in Phuthaditjhaba
Music: Nexus Primary School in Tshiame, Harrismith
Poetry: Teboho Primary School in Phuthaditjhaba
Praise Poetry : Teboho Primary School in Phuthaditjhaba

05/10/2024

Kindly click on this link: https://youtube.com/?si=NvW2UTKQYb6xWGgk