Newly-elected Free State Premier aims to deal with corruption
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The newly-elected Free State Premier, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, says she will hit the ground running.
Magashule criticises IEC for dismissing ACT regional ballot contest
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ACT leader Ace Magashule says there’s nothing that excites him after voting in these elections
Bloemfontein residents express mixed views on upcoming elections
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Jobs and service delivery are issues of discontent.
‘Shell’s exploration will have long term impact on marine life’
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Van Rooy says not only the ocean but also the livelihoods and local economies will be destroyed.
Rise Mzansi identifies four focus areas to revitalise Free State
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The leader of Rise Mzansi, highlighted four key areas in the Free State that require attention.
Economist sceptical about govt’s labour activation programme
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‘It will be difficult for government to sustain the programme in the midst of a distressed economy’
Nxesi launches Labour Activation Programme in Free State
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Minister Thulas Nxesi says the aim of the Labour Activation is to create short and long-term jobs.
Motheo TVET College suspends activities due to student protests
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Academic activities have been suspended at Motheo TVET College, Hillside View campus in Bloemfontein
ANC’s mass appeal unmatched, says Mbalula
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Mbalula was speaking at the Samson Sefuthi Hall in Botshabelo in the Free State.
Free State man killed after storm washes away his vehicle
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Residents have been warned to stay indoors.
Allies of Magashule excluded from ANC candidate list
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The candidate list has seen the exclusion of allies of the former premier Ace Magashule.
Stun grenades used to defuse explosive situation at Lourierpark
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Residents blocked the new occupants from entering the area.
Clarens becomes first town to do away with load shedding
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Clarens is the first town in the province to manage its load shedding.
Magashule denies collapsing services when he was Premier
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Ace Magashule rejects accusations that he collapsed services during his tenure as Premier.
Free State set to shine in 2023 matric results: Education activist
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Popular MEC for Education Tate Makgoe won’t be around when the results are released.
Residents in Bloemfontein need aid after heavy rains flooded homes
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Pieter Swart residents in Bloemfontein need aid after heavy rains flood homes.
Mantsopa municipality lambasts media over reports of unpaid salaries
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Mantsopa Local Municipality in the Free State rubbished allegations of non-payment of salaries.
Masilonyana Municipality given until March to resolve water issues
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Masilonyana municipality given until March 2024 to resolve water issue following complaints.
Another woman found dead in the Free State
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Nombulelo Michael is the latest missing person to be found dead in the Free State.
High unemployment rate in the Free State discouraged
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Young people in the Free State lament the high rate of unemployment numbers.