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30 years of Democracy, is government creating enough opportunities for the youth to express themselves?
Opinion article by Tshepo Motsepe, a vocal young sterling man hailing from the dusty streets of Zastron, Matlakeng. Photo: Tshepo Motsepe...
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Jun 30, 20243 min read
PREMIER LETSOHA-MATHAE LEADS MARCH AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
Photo: Free State Premier Mathabo Letsoha-Mathae Supplied By: Staff Reporter Songezo Steven Sejakane and McDonald Masithela stand accused...
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Jun 30, 20242 min read
ACCUSED SENTENCED FOR FRAUDULENT IDENTITY
Photo: Saddam Hussain Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Kroonstad Magistrates’ Court sentenced Saddam Hussain 22, on Monday 24, after finding...
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Jun 30, 20241 min read
FREE STATE PREMIER MAQUEEN, ANNOUNCE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Photo: Newly announced executive council Supplied The newly elected premier of the Free State province Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae made an...
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Jun 21, 20242 min read
Complex Celebration of Pride Month Amidst Criminalisation of LGBTQI+ Identities
Opinion article by Siyanda Magayana, Senior Officer: Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Office, Unit for Institutional Change and...
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Jun 21, 20244 min read
BUSINESSMAN SENTENCED FOR MONEY LAUNDERING
Photo: Hawks Logo Supplied: By: Neo Ntsele Nicolas John Eyberg 55, appeared before the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 19,...
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Jun 21, 20241 min read
MAQUEEN LETSOHA-MATHAE INAUGURATED AS THE NEW PREMIER OF THE FREE STATE
Photo: Newly elected Free State Premier MAQUEEN LETSOHA-MATHAE Supplied: By: Staff Reporter The Free State province held a historic...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read
COMPANY OWNERS IN COURT FOR FRAUD CASES
Photo: Lebesa Masemelane Nesta Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Lebesa Masemelane Nesta 40, the director of two companies, Setumo sa Bomme...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read
FREE STATE PREMIER CONGRATULATES BAFANA ON EPIC PERFOMANCE AND COMMENDS FREE STATERS FOR ATTENDING
Photo: Free State Leadership, Mxolisi Dukwana second left, Mangaung Mayor far right Gregory Nthatisi,with in middle SAFA President Danny...
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Jun 12, 20241 min read
FREE STATE PROVINCE HOSTS BAFANA BAFANA FOR THE FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER MATCH AGAINST ZIMBABWE
Photo: Match details Supplied By: Staff Reporter The Free State is the proud host of the upcoming Bafana Bafana game against Zimbabwe...
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Jun 10, 20242 min read
Politics and Promises: A new scramble to form a coalition government
Opinion article by Ambrosé du Plessis, Department of Public Administration and Management, University of the Free State Photo: Ambrosé du...
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Jun 9, 20244 min read
DUO SENTENCED FOR ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES CORRUPTION
Photo: Tladi Jacob Letaba Supplied Photo: Thato Phumulane Mbonane Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Taxi driver, Tladi Jacob Letaba 48, and a...
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Jun 9, 20242 min read
MISS HERITAGE CONTESTANT TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL MODELLING BABIES SHOW
Photo: Model Mpho Mafoso By: Neo Ntsele A young model and Miss Heritage South Africa contestant Mpho Mafoso 19, hailing from the dusty...
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Jun 2, 20242 min read
ANC losses more ground, MK comfortable above EFF
Photo: IEC continues counting Supplied: By: Staff Reporter According to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), the organisation...
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Jun 1, 20241 min read
Prof Francis Petersen steps down as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the UFS
Photo: Prof Francis Peterson Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UFS Supplied: By: Neo Ntsele The Council of the University of Pretoria (UP)...
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May 31, 20242 min read
SEVEN SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR CASH-IN TRANSIT HEIST
By: Neo Ntsele A cash-in-transit heist occurred just outside a Mall, in Mangaung involving a group of armed suspects on Saturday, 25. The...
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May 30, 20242 min read
UFS to confer an honorary degree on Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Photo: Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The University of the Free State (UFS) will confer a Doctor of Philosophy in...
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May 30, 20242 min read
ANTI-PLENARY HUMAN TRAFFICKING CAMPAIGN AT ZASTRON
By: Neo Ntsele Photo: Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign at Samuel Johnson combined School Supplied The department of police, roads and...
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May 27, 20242 min read
Grade 4 pupils to learn in their mother tongue from 2025
Photo: Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga Supplied By: Staff Reporter The Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga noted that her...
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May 24, 20242 min read
ACCUSED BEHIND THE BLACK CHILD BILLIONAIRE INVESTMENT SCHEME SENTENCED
Photo: Lebohang Maboea Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The accused behind the black child billionaire investment scheme Lebogang Maboea 28, ...
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May 24, 20241 min read
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