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PROF HESTER C. KLOPPER INAUGURATED AS 15th VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL, FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD THE UFS
Photo: Prof Hester Klopper with Prof Bonang Mohale, Chancellor of the University of the Free State. By: Neo Ntsele Prof Hester C....
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Jun 10, 20254 min read
FORMER MINE EMPLOYEE TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR FRAUD
Photo: Crime Scene Logo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele A 40-year-old suspect is set to appear before the Theunissen Magistrates Court on 22...
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Jun 10, 20251 min read
UFS UNVEILS LANDMARK SESOTHO SA LEBOA DICTIONARY
Photo: Launch attendees Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The University of the Free State (UFS) recently marked a truly historic moment for...
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Jun 4, 20253 min read
THREE DRUG DEALERS NABBED IN WELKOM
Photo : Crime Scene Logo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele A well planned operation by the Free State Hawks' Serious Organized Crime Investigation...
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Jun 4, 20251 min read
FS PREMIER ENGAGES UFS, CUT VICE CHANCELLORS TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE
Photo: Professor Hester Klopper, Vice-Chancellor of UFS, FS Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and Professor Pamela Dube, Vice-Chancellor of...
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Jun 4, 20252 min read
FORMER TSWELOPELE LOCAL MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTNG OFFICER, SERVICE PROVIDER AND HIS COMPANY ARRESTED FOR FRAUD
Photo: Hawks making an arrest Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Today (Wed) 28, the former Accounting Officer at Tswelopele Local Municipality...
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May 28, 20251 min read
THE GREAT TSEK OF 2025 – UNPACKING A TYPICAL SOUTH AFRICAN RESPONSE
Photo: Prof Joy Owen Opinion article by Prof Joy Owen , Head of the Department of Anthropology , University of the Free State ...
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May 28, 20254 min read
HAWKS SEIZE DOCUMENTS AT THE RAUBEX CONSTRUCTION SITE OFFICE DURING A SEACH AND SEIZURE OPERATION
Photo: HAWKS Seizing documents Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Welkom-based Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation together with the...
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May 23, 20251 min read
FARMER GRANTED BAIL FOR ALLEGED MURDER
Carl Christian Gutter By: Neo Ntsele Brandfort farmer Carl Christian Gutter 78, appeared in the local Magistrate Court on Wednesday 21,...
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May 23, 20251 min read
HAWKS DESCEND ON NALA MUNICIPALITY
Photo: Hawks making an arrest Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Three male suspects aged between 44 and 59 appeared before the Bloemfontein...
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May 15, 20251 min read
MAN ARRESTED FOR IMPERSONATING HAWKS BOSS AND FRAUD
Photo: Crime Scene Logo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Thabo Theletsane 42, appeared in the Hatfield Magistrates court on Monday 12, facing...
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May 13, 20251 min read
EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ON BURN INJURIES DURING WINTER MONTHS
Photo: Nosicelo Madushana Supplied By: Neo Ntsele With winter fast approaching, healthcare professionals in the Free State are gearing...
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May 9, 20254 min read
EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES EXPECTED OVER PARTS OF THE FREE STATE
Photo: Cold Weather Sign Supplied By: Staff Reporter The South African Weather Service (SAWS) in Bloemfontein has issued weather report...
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May 2, 20251 min read
SOUTH AFRICA’s BUDGET IMPASSE TEETERS ON THE EDGE OF AN ALREADY FRACTURED GNU
Photo: Terrance Molobela Opinion article by Terrance Molobela, Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration and Management,...
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Apr 23, 20255 min read
TRIO ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Photo: Crime Scene Logo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Ethiopian shop owner Degete Erdedo Hadero 39, the victim’s cousin Mustafa Maisi 35, and...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read
INITIATIVE WILL POSITION UFS AS A LEADER IN CIRCULARITY IN AGRICULTURE
Photo: Prof Wayne Truter Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The UFS Green Futures Hub was selected to host the South African Circular Agriculture...
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Apr 17, 20253 min read
FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE RAYMOND ZONDO RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE FROM UFS
Photo: Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo By: Neo Ntsele Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was presented with an honorary doctorate by...
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Apr 11, 20252 min read
THE 30% TARIFF HIKE: SA MUST STRENGTHEN DIPLOMATIC TIES, DIVERSIFY TRADE PARTNERSHIPS BEYOND THE US
Opinion article by Dr Calvin Mudzingiri, Assistant Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Free State,...
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Apr 8, 20254 min read
HAWKS SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING ROBBERY SUSPECTS
Photo: Sought Suspect Supplied Photo: Sought Suspect Supplied By: Staff Reporter The Welkom based Hawks Serious Organised Crime...
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Apr 8, 20251 min read
DUO ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF THEIR ACCOMPLICE
Photo: Crime Scene Logo Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Two accused, Levy Alex Sambo (38) and a Malawian national Elijiah Eleson Kakafodya (31)...
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Apr 2, 20251 min read
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