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A Mangaung bailout package: Would Zuma bite?
Jacob Zuma Could Jacob Zuma be offered a deal which would see him exit the ANC presidential race in a “dignified” manner? Political analyst and author William Gumede thinks this could be the best way...
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Sensitise public about different disabilities
By Tselane Moiloa Yolanda Greyling with her working dog, Ivan who helps her get by BLOEMFONTEIN – For over 25 years of her life, Yolanda Greyling was used to waking up to the sound of chirping birds...
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Light at end of the tunnel for Ascitic patient
By Libuseng Nyaka KROONSTAD – Nineteen-year-old Manhca Gabriel Domingo writhes in pain in his hospital bed at Boitumelo Hospital some 200 km away from Bloemfontein because of a swollen stomach caused...
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Root out corruption, says mayor
Clr Thabo Manyoni Executive Mayor: MANGAUNG Metropolitan Municipality All elements of corruption would have to be rooted out within the local government system to ensure better audit results, Thabo...
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Con artist wanted
By Molefi Sompane Sisa Pangeni SASOLBURG – A conman is on the prowl in the Sasolburg area demanding R500 from desperate jobseekers in exchange for positions with the Metsimaholo Local Municipality...
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The ‘snowiest’ snow causes stir in Free State
By Molefi Sompane SASOLBURG – Extreme cold weather conditions which gripped the country early this week provoked mixed reactions from different sections of the community depending on how it impacted...
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Ramkraal mess
By Libuseng Nyaka BLOEMFONTEIN – Families evicted from the disused Ramkraal Prison premises some five months ago to make way for construction of a new legislature are crammed in a bitterly cold public...
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Andy T pumps up the jam
By Molefi Sompane SASOLBURG – Many international pop stars begin their careers in church choirs. But Andile Tau or Andy T got his education differently. Andy T horned his craft by playing a home-made...
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Heidedal Arts Consortium for change
By Tselane Moiloa BLOEMFONTEIN – Escalating deviant behaviour among teenagers and the debilitating consequences have prompted a group of youths in Heidadal Township to seek ways of keeping themselves...
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Shooting from the hip
By Molefi Sompane The Mazwai sisters Nomsa and Ntsiki HEILBRON – William Shakespeare once said: “The earth has music for those who listen”. Kwaito group Gunshot from Heilbron is living the age-old...
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Zakes Mda praises Madonna of Excelsior play
By Tselane Moiloa Nicky (Dieketseng Mnisi), Stephanus (Nic Beukes) and Popi (Diana Maseko) in a reconciliatory scene in Madonna of Excelsior. BLOEMFONTEIN – The technical crew and actors who have...
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Cuban take-off for medical students
By Tselane Moiloa BLOEMFONTEIN – Samuel Mzangwa has dreamt of being a medical immunologist since his high school days. “Ever since I learnt about medical immunology, I have wanted to become a medical...
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Police open fire on Lonmin miners, several killed
An attempt by the police to disperse striking workers at Marikana’s troubled Lonmin mine has ended in a shootout between the two groups. A Sapa reporter at the scene said he counted 18 bodies lying...
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Lack of resources hinder attainment of MDGs
ARUSHA – Mathabo Ngomod lost a lot of blood after the delivery of her son in the rural district of Xhariep. To save her doctors used blood donated by one of her relatives. Unfortunately the donated...
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Environmental cleaners scoop award
By Tselane Moiloa QWA QWA – Thirty volunteers in Ficksburg earned R20 000 in prize money at the recent Women in Water awards for cleaning up the Caledon River bed. In 2010, Matshele Raletooane...
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Rapists stalk Refengkgotso
By Molefi Sompane …As police appeal for public help to nab suspects DANNEYSVILLE – Police have stepped up patrols in response to a spike in rape incidents that have scared women in Refengkgotso...
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Learners attend carreers day
…At recent Techno Exhibition By Molefi Sompane SASOLBURG – Thousands of high school and tertiary students of all races from the Vaal area on Monday attended the Annual Techno Expo organised by the...
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Varsity wins court battle against Nzimande
By Cathy Dlodlo Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande The Central University of Technology (CUT) in the Free State has won its court battle against Higher Education Minister...
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Municipal official fired
By Molefi Sompane Thami Gorati SASOLBURG – The Fezile Dabi District Municipality has fired Local Economic Development officer and renowned businessman Thami Gorati. Gorati was served with his...
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Veld fires wreak havoc
By Tselane Moiloa Wild fires raged through the Free State province last weekend, causing huge loses to farmers estimated at over R300 million. | Pic credit: Suze Steyl DEWETSDORP – Raging veld fires...
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