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2 months ago | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
The Free State Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, expressed her immense pride as three of the province’s five nominees secured top honours at the prestigious 10th National Excellence Awards. The event, held at the Durban International Convention Centre on 26 January, celebrated outstanding achievements within the South African Police Service (SAPS).
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2 months ago | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
Wanneer jou oupagrootjie skoolhoof was, jou oupa onderhoof, jou pa en ooms ook hul spore deur Grey Kollege getrap het, is Grey in jou bloed. Dit is die nalatenskap wat gelei het tot die begin van Drian Pienaar (graad 1) se skoolloopbaan. Sy ma, Estine Pienaar (née Cronjé), werk boonop by die skool as deel van die alumni-kantoor, sy ouma’s en tannies het ook by die skool gewerk, of doen tans.
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2 months ago | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
A librarian at the Mangaung Metro Municipality (MMM) appeared before the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court yesterday (28/1) on charges of fraud, theft, and uttering. The charges were brought against Arron Gaotingwe Raphutse (49 by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation Unit in Bloemfontein.
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2 months ago | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has invited the South African public to share suggestions pertaining to the 2025 budget. The 2025 budget allocation is set to be announced by Godongwana in February, and aims to strike balance between growing the economy and supporting the vulnerable amid limited resources.
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2 months ago | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
Centlec has apologised to clients in Rocklands and Phelindaba following a loss of power at the Kagisanong Substation, affecting the two areas. “Our team of technicians is dispatched and working diligently to identify and resolve the issue as quickly as possible,” stated Centlec. “We will provide updates on the estimated restoration time as soon as more information becomes available.”Compiled by Warren [email protected]
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2 months ago | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
Two women have been arrested by the Bloemfontein Provincial Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) on charges of dealing drugs from a residence in Ashbury. “The Bloemfontein Provincial AGU conducted a search at Ashbury in the Heidedal area after intelligence-led information and investigations were conducted about possible illegal activities taking place at the house,” said police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli.
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2 months ago | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
Local water supplier, Vaal Central Water, has taken to social media to inform residents that raw quality water has been improved drastically and that the Welbedacht Dam water plant is running at 100% capacity. “All restrictions have been uplifted and normal operations have resumed at the plant,” stated Vaal Central Water.
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2 months ago | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
Following several calls from the public, the Bloemfontein SPCA has responded to complaints of horses that are being mistreated within local communities. According to Bloemfontein SPCA Inspector Lucky Olifant, most of the horses were reported to be ridden without saddles, leaving the animals badly injured. “It is very difficult to get hold of the young boys mistreating the animals with the hope of educating them for the benefit of the animals’ welfare,” he said.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
Residents of Lourier Park, who illegally settled on municipal land in March 2024, are waiting to be relocated to the supposed newly identified 128-hectare farm near Grootvlei. This land, originally intended for a cemetery, will allegedly be divided into 3,200 plots to accommodate the land occupiers.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
bloemfonteincourant.co.za | Warren Hawkins
Following the first ever Kho Kho World Cup in India, the South African team returned in triumph, bringing home bronze medals and officially securing their place as the world’s third best – and Africa’s best – team. Kho Kho is a traditional South Asian ‘tag’ game that dates to ancient India. The sport is played on a rectangular court with a central lane connecting two poles at either end of the court.
