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POLICE SEIZE UNLICENSED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION DURING RESCUE OF KIDNAPPING VICTIMS IN VIRGINIA
By: Neo Ntsele Police have detained suspects aged 22 to 31, allegedly connected to a Bronville kidnapping incident. The arrests followed the rescue of two victims, aged 10 and 18, from a rundown building in Virginia. During the arrests, police seized unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The suspects face charges of kidnapping, attempted murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. On Tuesday, 10 November 2026, Bronville detectives received reliable information


POLICE FIND AND RECOVER DECOMPOSED BODY OF UNIDENTIFIED MALE IN CALEDON RIVER
By: Neo Ntsele On Monday, 09 November 2026, the Phuthaditjhaba Police Rescue, Search and Diving Team recovered the decomposed body of an unidentified male from the Caledon River near the Caledonspoort Border Post in Fouriesburg, Free State. The deceased is thought to be an African male who possibly drowned. He was discovered wearing green trousers with a brown belt and a white T-shirt. An inquest case has been opened for further investigation. Anyone who may have lost a famil


ASSIST WINBURG POLICE IN LOCATING MISSING 9-YEAR-OLD BOY BOKAMOSO VICTOR BAISITSE
Bokamoso Victor Baisitse By: Neo Ntsele Police in the Free State are seeking help from the public to find nine-year-old Bokamoso Victor Baisitse, who is reported missing in Winburg. The child was last seen on Sunday, 08 November 2026, at the Disco location in Makeleketla around 20:00. Bokamoso left home after his father allegedly scolded him for returning home late. He has not come back since, and his father later reported him missing. Attempts to find the missing child have

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Young Entrepreneur Making a Difference
Bataung Daniel Paka with player of the tournament Reabetswe Phama (Messi) By: Staff Reporter A young entrepreneur hailing from the dusty...
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OPINIONS


Coalition Governance in South Africa: Current Realities and Desired Futures
Opinion article by Dr Harlan Cloete, Department of Public Administration and Management, University of the Free State (UFS) Dr Harlan...
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