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South Africans who still rely on the green ID book will need to switch to a Smart ID card before the decades-old document is phased out. Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber announced production will end on 31 March 2027, and the green ID book will become invalid a year later. Home Affairs has urged affected citizens to plan and obtain the newer ..Read More
02 Oct 2026
Colours of Unity Family Fun Day set to bring Bloemfontein families together
Matsepe Academy of Tutoring is preparing to host its Colours of Unity Family Fun Day at Naval Hill next Saturday (10/10) .. Read More
02 Oct 2026
DA takes Metsimaholo power outage response failures to watchdogs
A political party has escalated concerns over prolonged electricity outages in Metsimaholo, warning the municipality’s f .. Read More
02 Oct 2026
Free State teachers excel at National Teaching Awards
Free State educators have secured seven awards at the 26th National Teaching Awards. Three teachers claimed first place .. Read More
02 Oct 2026
MEC condemns alleged killing of Tswelopele activist by boyfriend
Free State MEC for social development has condemned the killing of a social change activist in Tswelopele, allegedly at .. Read More
01 Oct 2026
Women urged to prioritise breast screening
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month gets underway this October, organisations urge women to prioritise their breast health .. Read More
01 Oct 2026
Bloemfontein entrepreneur turns cooking passion into growing business
Comfort Chefs has turned a passion for cooking into a business, serving customers with home-style meals. Read More
01 Oct 2026
Samwu workers demand action over salaries, deductions and victimisation
Scores of municipal workers marched to the Maluti-a-Phofung municipal headquarters in Phuthaditjhaba on Wednesday (30/9) .. Read More
01 Oct 2026
Northern Cape measles cases rise to 767 as health department intensifies response
The Northern Cape department of health is stepping up vaccination campaigns and disease surveillance as measles cases co .. Read More
01 Oct 2026
Aanrandingsaak gaan voort na onsuksesvolle bemiddeling
’n Aanrandingsaak is tot later vandeesmaand uitgestel nadat ’n poging tot bemiddeling tussen die partye onsuksesvol was. Read More
01 Oct 2026
‘Completely abandoned’: Deneysville power crisis enters third week
Deneysville residents have been left without electricity for more than ten days, while some households enter a third con .. Read More
01 Oct 2026
Mangaung residents demand answers after officials fail to receive memorandum
Ward 46 residents in Mangaung are demanding answers after municipal representatives reportedly failed to arrive to recei .. Read More
01 Oct 2026
Wild Wonder camp set to grow bigger after rainy Heritage Day weekend
Despite rainy conditions, the Wild Wonder Camping Experience continues to grow, and organisers are already planning a bi .. Read More
30 Sep 2026
SAHRC calls on North West communities to share information on housing issues
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is calling on residents of informal settlements in North West to share .. Read More
30 Sep 2026
Search ends as drowned boy’s body recovered in Free State
Free State police have opened an inquest after the body of an 11-year-old, who drowned in a river near Phuthaditjhaba, w .. Read More
30 Sep 2026
Negejarige Kimberley-gimnas droom van Olimpiese Spele
’n Jong gimnas van Kimberley droom groot en hoop om eendag die Olimpiese Spele te haal, terwyl sy nou reeds hard werk om .. Read More
30 Sep 2026
Warmer weather brings more runners back to Bloemfontein roads
Bloemfontein Striders says warmer weather is bringing more runners back outdoors, as beginners and returning runners tak .. Read More
30 Sep 2026
Staat beweer hoofbeskuldigde het nóg ’n bejaarde vrou aangerand, verdediging wag vir bewyse
Nog ’n aanklag is teen die hoofbeskuldigde in die Welkomse versorgingsoord-aanrandingsaak gevoeg, terwyl die afwesigheid .. Read More
30 Sep 2026
Wepener-man herstel ná gewapende rooftog
Niemand is nog in hegtenis geneem nie nadat ’n Vrystaatse man vier keer geskiet is tydens ’n gewapende rooftog buite sy .. Read More
30 Sep 2026
More arrests imminent in Welkom kidnapping and extortion case
A woman is expected to appear in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Thursday (1/10) after being arrested in connection wit .. Read More
30 Sep 2026
Thousands of candidates to contest election in Northern Cape
The Northern Cape says it is ready for the local government elections, with significantly more political contestants tha .. Read More
