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GBV victims handed building by Public Works
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GBV victims handed building by Public Works

Watch Free State bus driver video
News

WATCH: Driver filmed punching and kicking learner [Video]

police arrested gunmen suspect
Free State

Elderly man BRUTALLY beaten to death in Free State

GBV victims handed building by Public Works
Start-up Africa

GBV victims handed building by Public Works

Watch Free State bus driver video
News

WATCH: Driver filmed punching and kicking learner [Video]

police arrested gunmen suspect
Free State

Elderly man BRUTALLY beaten to death in Free State

Parys
News

Parys unrest leads to 11 arrests for public violence in Free State

By Storm Simpson17-01-2023 16:48

The Parys community started protesting over a water shortage and lack of response from local government. A house belonging to the mayor’s mother was burnt.

suspect hid gun kitchen cupboard
News

Ficksburg farmer allegedly kills neighbour’s son over cattle dispute

By Storm Simpson09-01-2023 10:07

A Ficksburg farmer allegedly shot his neighbour’s son five times on Sunday. The son returned fire. The suspect was arrested in hospital.

Prince Kaybee
Celeb News

‘They must leave’: Tweeps divided over Prince Kaybee’s post

By Mihlali Vellem27-12-2022 21:19

A young teenager was praised by South Africans on Twitter for standing up for himself when he was discriminated against at Maselspoort Resort in Free State.

ANC racism against black people
News

Maselspoort incident: Men who attacked teens still staying at resort

By Thabo Baloyi27-12-2022 11:24

The Maselspoort Resort says it is leaving everything to law enforcement officials who are investigating the incident

Do you have weather photos or videos? Here is how to share it with us
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Do you have weather photos or videos? Here is how to share it with us

By Corné van Zyl12-12-2022 14:57

How is the weather in your area? Do you have weather PHOTOS or VIDEOS? We would love to hear from you. Here is how you can contact us.

SEVERE thunderstorms, HAIL and winds expected in most of SA NOW - find your area here
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Severe thunderstorms, HAIL and winds expected NOW in most of SA – find your area here

By Corné van Zyl12-12-2022 13:09

Weather warnings for SEVERE thunderstorms, hail and winds was issued for MOST of SA on Monday afternoon. Here is more information.

Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Western Cape
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Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Western Cape

By Corné van Zyl11-12-2022 13:54

A level 5 weather warning for SEVERE thunderstorms and hail was issued for Sunday afternoon. Here is more information.

Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Free State
Free State

Level 5 SEVERE thunderstorms and HAIL expected in Free State

By Corné van Zyl11-12-2022 12:22

A level 5 weather warning for SEVERE thunderstorms and hail was issued for Sunday afternoon. Here is more information.

harsh fines
Free State

Harsh fines to be imposed on tortoise keepers

By Siso Naile26-11-2022 19:45

Bloemfontein SPCA sends a stern warning to residents keeping tortoises as pets as such could lead to harsh fines or incarceration

pit bulls
News

Here are FIVE of some of the recent pit bull attacks

By Rorisang Kgosana25-11-2022 16:27

The National SPCA has been inundated with surrendered pit bulls as South Africans are facing a spate of fatal attacks by the breed.

Owner
Free State

Owner of killer Pitbull terriers granted R300 bail

By Siso Naile21-11-2022 22:47

Twenty-one-year-old Pitbull owner Lebohang Pali who was arrested this morning was granted bail to the amount of R300

Gerhard Ackerman warrant arrest
News

Grandfather arrested for raping granddaughter, threatening to kill her if she told anyone

By Storm Simpson15-11-2022 08:24

The victim and her grandmother reported the incident to the police. The suspect allegedly raped the child while his wife was away.

Residents
Free State

Residents of Free State warned of disruptive rain

By Siso Naile07-11-2022 20:16

The residents of Mangaung in the Free State have been warned of the high level of disruptive rain this Monday evening

level 6 weather warning
Weather

Level 6 weather WARNING: Flooding, danger to life in Free State

By Storm Simpson02-11-2022 09:45

There is a high chance of flash flooding in parts of the Free State where the soil is already saturated due to continual rainfall.

toyota conquest bogus taxi
News

Community warned about armed robbers prowling in bogus taxi

By Storm Simpson26-10-2022 11:07

The driver and two occupants in the bogus taxi drew weapons and robbed the victim of his cash. The suspects used a white Toyota Conquest.

People
Free State

People shocked by 21-year-old killer in high school

By Siso Naile21-10-2022 23:26

Many people believe the accused had no place in high school judging by his age – by society’s standards, he’s supposed to be in varsity

Matric learner
News

Matric learner, 21, stabbed physics teacher to death at her home

By Storm Simpson21-10-2022 13:03

The matric learner allegedly attacked the 35-year-old teacher in her home at approximately 21:00 on Thursday.

Eskom
News

Eskom owed R50 BILLION by municipalities – here are the worst offenders

By Garrin Lambley15-10-2022 12:12

Municipal debt to Eskom stands at almost R50 billion nationwide, with the Free State province heading the list of defaulters.

game
Lifestyle

‘If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry’: SA mom creates ‘pothole game’

By Naledi de Wee13-10-2022 12:18

‘It was just hilarious to see everybody bouncing around’: Inspired by a popular video game, a mom has found a way to deal with potholes…

Tavern shooting
News

Another tavern shooting: Three suspects fired random shots

By Storm Simpson06-10-2022 16:56

Anti-gang unit members recently a suspect in connection with a tavern shooting that left one person dead and five more wounded.

Jagersfontein mine dam wall, Free State Government, Department of Human Settlements, CoGTA head Kopung Ralikontsane, Head of the Human Settlements Department Mosa Masitha
Free State

Jagersfontein: Free State to rebuild houses with R24m

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty30-09-2022 15:22

The Free State Government has set aside R24 million to rebuild houses that were destroyed when the Jagersfontein mine dam wall collapsed.

Jagersfontein
News

Second Jagersfontein dam collapse likely caused by heavy rain

By Storm Simpson28-09-2022 18:02

Kopanong Mayor’s said the second mine dam wall collapse in Jagersfontein may have been caused by the heavy rain in the area.

mine dam
Free State

JUST IN: Another mine dam wall collapses in Jagersfontein

By Siso Naile27-09-2022 23:55

The Free State Provincial Government has confirmed yet another mine dam wall collapse in Jagersfontein mining town this evening

Jagersfontein electricity supply restored after a dam wall collapsed. Image: @Moses_Buju_M / Twitter
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Jagersfontein: Houses for residents to be constructed from Monday

By Thabo Baloyi25-09-2022 06:10

Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela has promised Jagersfontein residents that they will fast-track the project to rebuild their homes

Jagersfontein electricity supply restored after a dam wall collapsed. Image: @Moses_Buju_M / Twitter
News

Jagersfontein dam burst: Victim to be laid to rest on Saturday

By Thabo Baloyi24-09-2022 06:04

At least 70 other Jagersfontein residents were wounded when the wall of a dam burst, sweeping away houses and vehicles

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