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Man chained to desk over electricity
BLOEMFONTEIN – A Bloemfontein businessman desperate for electricity chained himself to the desk of a secretary at the city’s power utility Centlec, Die Volksblad newspaper reported on Monday. The...
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Gang disrupt schools
…And learners fear for their life By Molefi Sompane BOTSHABELO – A gang of more than 40 youths chanting initiation songs last week rampaged through schools in Botshabelo stabbing learners they accused...
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Murder suspect of a constable still at large
By Staff reporter LADYBRAND – The South Africa Police Service are looking for Leaf Petrus Monosi 18 known as Thabo in connection with the murder of Constable Henemia Modise. Police spokesperson...
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Warrant officer burned to death
By Staff Reporter BETHLEHEM- A Warrant officer was on Saturday August 18 was burned to death in his house on August Saturday 18. According to police spokesperson at Bethlehem police station Sgt Majang...
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Life sentences for Pakistani mafia
By Libuseng Nyaka BLOEMFONTEIN – Four of seven members of a syndicate that kidnapped, extorted money and then murdered four fellow Pakistani will spend the rest of their lives in prison. High Court...
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Battle of the learned continues at CUT
By Libuseng Nyaka Blade Nzimande BLOEMFONTEIN – The Department of Higher Education is mulling its next move following a high court judgment which knocked back minister Blade Nzimande’s attempts to...
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Ngwathe workers back at work
By Molefi Sompane Norman Selai PARYS – A violent protest by striking Ngwathe Local Municipality workers over employment contracts last week left municipal property vandalized a year after workers...
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Investigations into veld fires ongoing
By Tselane Moiloa DEWESTSDORP – Official investigations into the cause of the veld fires which cost Free State farmers over R350 million two weeks ago are currently underway, Deputy-director for...
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Jagersfontein tense
By Tselane Moiloa JAGERSFONTEIN – Tension has gripped the small mining town here where dirt poor residents are hatching a plan to halt diamond production in protest against a string of broken promises...
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Local musicians sell the Free State
By Khahliso Khama BLOEMFONTEIN – Six local artists have joined forces to produce a single track album that is expected to be a voice for the tourism fraternity of the Free State province. Renowned...
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MACUFE fever mounts
By Khahliso Khama BLOEMFONTEIN – As weeks approach towards the famed and long-awaited Mangaung Arts and Cultural Festival (MACUFE), the streets of Mangaung are buzzing with excitement in preparation...
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There is no such thing as ‘asking for it’
On Monday, Septemer 3 Twitter user @markgamanya said “Learn to dress properly and rape will decline”. He received a lashing over the social network for his statements – from some of the strongest and...
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‘Bridge of death’s should be patrolled-Community
By Molefi Sompane SASOLBURG – A bridge that cuts the distance between two sections of Zamdela has become so notorious for muggings that residents are appealing to authorities to patrol the area....
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Police recover stolen copper cables
By Molefi Sompane SASOLBURG – A 42-year-old man has appeared before magistrates in Sasolburg on charges of stealing copper cables worth R80 000. The man was arrested after police intercepted his...
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‘Hlasela matric exams’ – MEC
By More Matshediso BLOEMFONTEIN – MEC for Department of Education Free Sate Tate Makgoeon Thursday, September 6 said the department is ready for this year’s Annual National Assessment (ANA) and grade...
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Metsimaholo boss suspension widens
By Molefi Sompane SASOLBURG – The saga over the suspension of Bassie Motlou Supply Chain manager at Metsimaholo Local Municipality for allegedly flouting tender regulations widened this week as some...
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MEC gaffe courts criticism
By Libuseng Nyaka FICKSBURG – The gaffe by the MEC of Police Traffic and Police accusing the media of portraying protestors as peaceful when they are armed has courted a stinging reaction from slain...
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New MKMVA leadership unveiled
By Palesa Motshabi BLOEMFONTEIN –Fissures which threatened to rip the ruling ANC in Free State apart during the run-up to its provincial elective conference in June could reappear following unveiling...
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Disaster fund stirs controversy
By Libuseng Nyaka QWA QWA –Local leaders and victims of a tornado which destroyed property and left tens of people homeless in Kerstell early this year have refuted a recent official report that R600...
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Former mayor bounces back as manager
By Libuseng Nyaka QWA QWA – The husband of Free State MEC for Social Development Sisi Ntombela and a former mayor ofthe local municipality Madala Ntombelahas been appointed Municipal Manager of Maluti...
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