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Prof Hester Klopper appointed as UFS Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Photo: Prof Hester Klopper Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) announced that Prof Hester...
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Nov 25, 20243 min read
DUO ARRESTED FOR COVID 19 FUNDS FRAUD
Photo: Marx Maria Karien Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Two women, Marx Maria Karien 58, and Khahliso Isabel Motseremeli 48, appeared before the...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read
HAWKS SECURE A FORFEITURE ORDER TO THE VALUE OF MORE THAN R10 MILLION
Photo: Hawks Logo By: Neo Ntsele The Hawks' Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) in collaboration with the National...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
TRIO APPEARED IN COURT FOR TAX RELATED OFFENSES
Photo: Lerato Michael Mphana Supplied By: Neo Ntsele On Thursday, 14 November 2024, three accused, Lerato Michael Mphana 38, Phumelele...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
Supporting Chris Brown: How SA gained reputation of rape capital of the world
Photo: Dr Nombulelo Shange Opinion article by Dr Nombulelo Shange, Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of the Free...
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Nov 15, 20245 min read
MEDICAL AID FRAUDSTER APPEARS IN COURT
Photo: Mamello Kate Khabo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele A 49-year-old accused, Mamello Kate Khabo was apprehended by the Hawks and made her...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
THE LONG ARM OF THE LAW CATCHES UP WITH INVESTMENT SCHEME ACCUSED
Photo: Christiaan Jacobus Venter Supplied By: Neo Ntsele An investment scheme accused, Christiaan Jacobus Venter 52, appeared before the...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR FROM ZASTRON SERVING AS AN INSPIRATION
Photo: Bataung Masike Supplied By: Neo Ntsele A young entrepreneur from the dusty streets of Zastron, Bataung Masike 30, has scoops a...
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Nov 9, 20242 min read
ENRAGED ZASTRON RESIDENTS DEMAND CLOSURE OF FOREIGN SPAZA SHOPS
Photo: Zastron entrance Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The residents of Zastron have taken their grievances to the streets as they demand the...
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Nov 9, 20242 min read
First 1 000 Days initiative promotes mother and child healthcare
Photo: Dr Nomakhuwa Tabane Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The first 1 000 days of a baby’s life, from conception to the age of two, constitute...
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Nov 7, 20243 min read
MANGAUNG MAYOR HANDOUT CHILDREN CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Photo: Mangaung Metro Mayor, Gregory Nthatisi Supplied: By: Staff Reporter The Executive Mayor of Mangaung Metro Municipality Gregory...
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Nov 1, 20241 min read
HAWKS SECURE FORFEITURE ORDER AGAINST ACCUSED
Photo: Hawks Logo By: Neo Ntsele The Hawks' Priority Crime Specialised Investigation team (PCSI) together with Asset Forfeiture Unit...
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Nov 1, 20241 min read
Remembering Simon Nkoli’s intersectional activism: race issues, LGBTQIA+ rights and sexual health
Photo: Bokang Fako Opinion article by Bokang Fako, Research Assistant at the Free State Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law,...
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Oct 29, 20245 min read
ACCUSED APPEARED IN COURT FOR FRAUD AND CONTRAVENTION OF TAX ADMINISTRATION ACT
Photo: Ritondeni Luvhengo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Ritondeni Luvhengo 43, made a brief appearance at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
PREMIER LETSOHA-MATHAE MONITORS THE START OF MATRIC FINAL EXAMS IN THE PROVINCE
Photo: Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Premier of the Free State, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, led the...
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Oct 22, 20241 min read
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection is the cornerstone of combatting breast cancer
Photo: Prof Alicia Sherriff Opinion article by Prof Alicia Sherriff, Clinical Oncologist and Head of the Department of Oncology at the...
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Oct 22, 20245 min read
CASH IN TRANSIT HEIST SUSPECTS NABBED
By: Neo Ntsele Two suspects between the ages of 39 and 42 were arrested on Thursday 17, by members of the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime...
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Oct 19, 20241 min read
ACCUSED CONVICTED FOR POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
By: Neo Ntsele The accused Samuel Msimango 36, appeared before Kroonstad Magistrates Court on Monday 14, where he pleaded guilty and was...
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Oct 16, 20241 min read
LUCAS MAJOZI COMMEMORATION FESTIVAL MARKS IT'S 5TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION
Photo: Traditional dancer at the commentation day Supplied By: Neo Ntsele A non-profit organization Matla Tourism Youth Organisation,...
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Oct 13, 20242 min read
ZIMBABWEAN NATIONAL SENTENCED FOR MONEY LAUNDERING
By: Staff Reporter On Tuesday 08, the Special Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Welkom sentenced a Zimbabwean national, Tafanzwa Muyambo...
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Oct 12, 20242 min read
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