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AUTHORITIES REQUEST HELP IN LOCATING A MISSING PERSON
Mbuyiselo Faith Mpungose By: Staff Reporter The Virginia police are requesting help from the public to locate Mbuyiselo Faith Mpungose (29), who has disappeared. It is reported that the individual was last seen on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, around 09:00. He was reportedly last observed when he and six others were taken to the local clinic for medical care. Later that day, he was missing. A search to find him was promptly initiated. All attempts to find him have been unsuccess


FORFEITURE ORDER ISSUED IN A CASE INVOLVING THEFT OF ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Crime Scene Logo By: Ntsele Neo On April 23, 2026, the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein issued a forfeiture order to the Hawks' Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) and the National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) for a Ford Ranger bakkie valued at approximately R350,000. This vehicle was connected to a case of Eskom copper cable theft in the Steynsrus area. On May 9, 2025, a farmer in Steynsrus was informed about a planned theft of an Esko


ARRESTS MADE IN ZASTRON AND WEPENER FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
By: Neo Ntsele In an effort to eliminate illegal substances and gang-related activities in our communities, the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in Bloemfontein executed a successful tactical operation in the Xhariep District on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This 12-hour operation, running from 03:00 to 15:00, focused on specific drug dens in the towns of Zastron and Wepener. The team began their operation in Zastron, where they raided several locations. During the search of a targeted re

SPORTS NEWS


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...
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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