High Court Dismisses Matjhabeng Municipality’s Appeal, Orders Financial Recovery Plan

High Court Dismisses Matjhabeng Municipality’s Appeal, Orders Financial Recovery Plan

The Matjhabeng Local Municipality has suffered a legal setback after the Free State High Court dismissed its appeal against a case brought by the...
Nandipha Magudumana Loses Appeal to Nullify Arrest, Trial Set for July

Nandipha Magudumana Loses Appeal to Nullify Arrest, Trial Set for July

In another legal blow for Nandipha Magudumana, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed her bid to overturn her arrest, upholding an earlier ruling...
Residents marched to the Nketoana local municipality office in Reitz on Thursday to demand better services. Photo: Tladi Moloi

Hundreds march in Nketoana over poor service delivery

Hundreds of residents marched to the Nketoana local municipality office in Reitz on Thursday to demand better services. They want the Free State Department...
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)...