NAMPO Harvest Day 2025 Wraps Up in Bothaville, Showcasing Agricultural Innovation

NAMPO Harvest Day 2025 Wraps Up in Bothaville, Showcasing Agricultural Innovation

The NAMPO Harvest Day 2025, Africa’s largest agricultural exhibition, concluded this week in Bothaville in the Free State, drawing hundreds of farmers and industry...
'There Are No Land Grabs in South Africa' – Paul Mashatile

‘There Are No Land Grabs in South Africa’ – Paul Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has dismissed claims of land grabs in South Africa, assuring stakeholders that the government is committed to structured land reform...
NAMPO Harvest Day 2025 Wraps Up with Focus on Food Security and Farmer Challenges

NAMPO Harvest Day 2025 Wraps Up with Focus on Food Security...

Hundreds of local and international farmers gathered this week for Africa’s largest agricultural exhibition, NAMPO Harvest Day 2025, which concludes today in Bothaville the Free...
Police Seize Mandrax Tablets Worth R148,400 in Heidedal

Police Seize Mandrax Tablets Worth R148,400 in Heidedal

A sharp-eyed police operation led to the seizure of nearly 3,000 Mandrax tablets destined for Tom Swarts Street in Heidedal, near Bloemfontein. The arrest...

Five Appear in Court for Robbery and Kidnapping in Bloemfontein

Five suspects appeared in the Selosesha Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 15 May 2025, facing charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances and kidnapping. The accused—Tumisang...
Three Arrested for Fraud in Nala Local Municipality Low-Cost Housing Project

Three Arrested for Fraud in Nala Local Municipality Low-Cost Housing Project

Three male suspects, aged between 44 and 59, appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 15 May 2025, facing charges of fraud, theft,...
Protest Action in Sasolburg Continues as Talks Between Residents and Sasol Fail

Protest Action in Sasolburg Continues as Talks Between Residents and Sasol...

Tensions remain high in Sasolburg as protests enter their third day following a failed meeting between community leaders, local officials, and petroleum giant Sasol....
Deputy President Paul Mashatile Pleads for Farmers to Stay in South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile Pleads for Farmers to Stay in South...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has appealed to South African farmers, particularly white commercial farmers, to remain in the country despite growing concerns over land...
Free State High Court Grants Preservation Order for R34 Million in Assets Linked to Asbestos Corruption Case

Free State High Court Grants Preservation Order for R34 Million in...

The Free State High Court has granted the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) and the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (Hawks)...
Arrests and Anger Fuel Sasolburg Protests, But Hope for Deal Remains

Arrests and Anger Fuel Sasolburg Protests, But Hope for Deal Remains

Tensions in Sasolburg remain high as six protesters appeared in court today on public violence charges following demonstrations against alleged unfair employment practices by...
From Farm Safety to Export Fears: Key Debates Unfold at South Africa’s Nampo Harvest Show

From Farm Safety to Export Fears: Key Debates Unfold at South...

The Nampo Harvest Show, one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in the Southern Hemisphere, is in full swing in Bothaville, Free State, attracting over 80,000 visitors and...
Police Crack Down on Illegal Mining in Free State, Arrest Nine Suspects

Police Crack Down on Illegal Mining in Free State, Arrest Nine...

A coordinated operation by the Operation Vala Umgodi team led to multiple arrests and the seizure of suspected gold-bearing material and illegal mining equipment across the...