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“We are encouraged to report that contact crimes in the province have decreased by 8.4%,” said Free State acting provincial commissioner Maj. Gen. Apathia Modise. The third-quarter statistics for the 2025/2026 financial year, covering the period 1 October to 31 December, were released on Tuesday (3/3) at the Metpol building. The province recorded ..Read More
02 Mar 2026
Initiative launched to reopen vandalised Welkom swimming pool
A community-led initiative has formed in Welkom to facilitate the restoration and reopening of the public swimming pool. Read More
02 Mar 2026
Rescue operation enters critical phase at Kimberley mine
Rescue teams have entered the second phase of loading stones and mud, and will soon get to the miners, marking a critica .. Read More
02 Mar 2026
Free State investigates death of escaped leopard
A preliminary assessment will be conducted to verify the cause of death of a leopard reported missing after escaping fro .. Read More
02 Mar 2026
Veiligheidswagte in die hof ná plaasmoord, aanranding op Ladybrand
Twee veiligheidswagte verskyn na verwagting Maandag (2/3) in die landdroshof op Ladybrand op aanklagte van moord en aanr .. Read More
01 Mar 2026
Buffelaanval: Vrystaatse veearts volgende week gegroet
Die veearts wat deur ’n buffel aangeval is, sal Saterdag (7/3) ter ruste gelê word. Read More
01 Mar 2026
Noord-Kaapse vrou byna 10 dae vermis
Daar is steeds geen spoor van die vermiste vrou van Upington nie. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Gemeenskapsprojekte in Bloemfontein versterk veiligheid by skole, woonbuurte
In ’n tyd waar veiligheid in woonbuurte en by skole toenemend onder druk is, speel georganiseerde gemeenskapsprojekte ’n .. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Welkom police seek help to ID body in dilapidated building
Welkom police have opened an inquest docket following the discovery of an unidentified body. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Noord-Kaapse vrou in hof vir bedrog
Sy sal weer op 11 Maart in die hof verskyn vir beweerde sakebedrog. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Pret en genot op tweede dag van Vrystaatse landbouskou
Pret en genot gee die toon aan op die tweede dag van een van die Vrystaat se grootste landboutentoonstellings. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Bloemfontein teen to represent Free State in world imperial beauties South Africa pageant
A 14-year-old is preparing to take the stage as a finalist in the World Imperial Beauties South Africa Pageant. Read More
27 Feb 2026
R72 Million Pet-CT Scanner at National Hospital to boost patient care
The National Hospital in Bloemfontein has officially integrated its new R72m Pet-CT scanner into a regional diagnostic n .. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Ouma van Jan Kempdorp gaan 832 km stap vir siek kleindogter
’n Fikse ouma van die Noord-Kaap wil in Mei Durban toe stap om te help met haar kleindogter se mediese onkoste. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Experts urge child immunisations amid rising whooping cough cases
Health authorities are intensifying calls for parents and caregivers to prioritise childhood immunisations. Read More
27 Feb 2026
DA calls for probe into Letsemeng speaker’s car crash
Calls have been made for the Free State MEC of Cogta to initiate an investigation into an accident involving the speaker .. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Sopa 2026: Delivery, not declarations, will define North West’s year
The proof of the pudding will lie in the ability of the North West provincial government to implement the promises made .. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Parliament raises concern over sudden Ekapa closure and missing mine workers
The minister of mineral and petroleum resources will return to the Ekapa mine on Friday (27/2) for further inspection. Read More
27 Feb 2026
National Hospital gets new PET-CT scanner to improve cancer care
The National Hospital in Bloemfontein has launched a new digital PET-CT scanner, considered one of the best in the count .. Read More
27 Feb 2026
Glen kidnapping and murder accused to return to court in February
The case of the alleged kidnapper and killer of a Glen preschooler will be back in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court o .. Read More
26 Feb 2026
Uncertainty deepens as Kimberley mine closes amid rescue efforts
The Ekapa mine in Kimberley says search operations will continue, with the focus on recovering the trapped mine workers .. Read More
