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Xhariep Integrated National Electrification Project Site Visit
Photo: Xhariep District officials Supplied By: Staff Reporter The Xhariep District Executive Mayor Irene Mehlomakhulu accompanied by the...
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Jul 27, 20241 min read


Honouring Nelson Mandela through Service
Photo: Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae with the residents of Welkom. Supplied By: Staff Reporter In a powerful tribute to the legacy of...
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Jul 27, 20242 min read


BUSINESSMAN AND COMPANY SENTENCED FOR TAX FRAUD
Photo: Hawks Logo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Businessman Paul Rafoneke 36, and his company Setsabelo Trading were found guilty and sentenced...
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Jul 27, 20241 min read


What’s changed since SASL became South Africa’s 12th official language?
Opinion article by Nhlanhla Simelane, Student Assistant: Department of South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Faculty: The...
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Jul 27, 20244 min read


UFS researcher investigates the potential of medicinal plants to treat Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases
Photo: Dr Matlakala C Ntsapi Supplied By: Neo Ntsele A researcher from the University of the Free State (UFS) is investigating the...
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Jul 19, 20243 min read


UFS, ARC establish research chairs to address climate change
Photo: Prof Johan van Niekerk, in front Prof Vasu Reddy, Dr Glen Taylor and Prof Paul Oberholster. Supplied By: Neo Ntsele In a concerted...
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Jul 19, 20244 min read


DIHANYATA TSE MAKWEBETA FC SCOOPS ELLIOT MOLETSANE REMEMBRANCE TOURNAMENT
Photo: Elliott Moletsane Remembrance Tournament championship, Dihanyata Tse Makwebeta FC Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Elliot Moletsane...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


BUSINESS MAN ARRESTED FOR CONTRAVENTION OF INSOLVENCY ACT
Photo: Hawks Logo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele A 53-year-old director of an insolvent company was served with summons on Wednesday 17, to...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


WARD 7 CELEBRATES MADIBA DAY WITH ELDERLY PEOPLE
Photo: Gathering of Elderly people at Zastron Community Hall By: Neo Ntsele Ward 7 councillor of the ANC Thabiso Emmanuel Nai, at Zastron...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read


TENTH SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SARS FRAUD WORTH OVER R600 MILLION
Photo: Mogorosi Benedict Motelesi Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The tenth South African Revenue Service (SARS) official, Mogorosi Benedict...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


DA CALLS FOR REVITALISATION OF BRANDWAG SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT
Photo: Brandwag Social Housing Flats Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised it's concerns about the future of...
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Jul 15, 20241 min read


DUO ARRESTED FOR FRAUDULENT LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Photo: Hawks Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Two suspects aged 41 and 54 were arrested on Friday 12, in Welkom and Odendaalsrus. The arrest was...
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Jul 15, 20241 min read


DUO IN COURT FOR TAX EVASION
Picture: Molefi Nephthali Tloome Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The accused, Molefi Nephthali Tloome 49 and Eguleme Dee Ebeye 53, appeared...
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Jul 15, 20241 min read


LUCAS MAJOZI STREET CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED
Photo: Lucas Majozi Street , Zastron Supplied By: Staff Reporter The Lucas Majozi Street construction in Zastron, has been completed. The...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read


Gayton McKenzie pledges his R1.27 million annual salary to Joshlin Smith Foundation
Photo: Gayton Mackenzie Supplied By: Staff Reporter Newly elected Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, said that he will donate 100 percent...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


FREE STATE INDUCTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Photo: Executive council members Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Members of the Executive Council (EXCO) of the Free State underwent an...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read


NOTORIOUS BETHLEHEM DRUG DEALER SENTENCED
Photo: Hawks Logo By: Neo Ntsele The notorious Bethlehem drug dealer, Nigerian Okwudili Augustine Nwabo 36, who goes by the alias "CJ",...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


FAKE DATA MANUFACTURES ARRESTED
Photo: Data manufacturer machine Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Three Chinese nationals, two males and a female appeared at the Bloemfontein...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read


ADMIN CLERK'S HAND FORCED INTO COMMITTING FRAUD
Photo: Thabiso Lebotsa Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Three suspects Thabiso Lebotsa 31, Mosala Mogoje 35, Reuben Dziwani 46, appeared at the...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read


MANGAUNG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY OVERSIGHT VISIT
Photo: MEC for COGTA Saki Mokena with Mangaung Metro Municipality Mayor Gregory Nthatisi Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Free State...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read
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