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By: Neo Ntsele After a video clip emerged on various social media platforms showing a physical altercation where a male individual is seen attacking a 21-year-old woman, police have confirmed that a 22-year-old high school student has been arrested and charged. A University of the Free State (UFS) student teacher was attacked while doing her teaching practicals near Lekhulong Secondary School in Rocklands, Bloemfontein. The incident has gained widespread attention on social m

Seized firearm and money By: Neo Ntsele In a collaborative effort to bolster border security and curb illegal activities, Operation Shanela II, a multi-disciplinary joint operation, achieved noteworthy results on the R726 near Zastron. On Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 12:00, law enforcement agencies established a significant roadblock on the R726. This integrated operation involved various specialized units, including the Anti-Gang Unit (Bloemfontein), K9 Unit (Welko

By: Neo Ntsele The Free State police have expressed approval of the significant sentence given by the Welkom Regional Court to 48-year-old Mzinkwe Leonard Binda, who received a life imprisonment sentence on Tuesday, 02 June 2026. The Free State Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thabang Lesia, praised the excellent collaboration between SAPS and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Binda’s conviction marks a victory for forensic science and thorough investigativ