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Free State intensifies efforts to combat GBV
As the province moves toward the provincial Freedom Day celebrations on 2 May, leaders reaffirm that true freedom can only be realised when communities are safe, equal, and free from violence. Speaking at a GBVF prayer service in Grassland, Bloemfontein, acting director general Dr Mafole Mokalobe said GBVF remains one…
Free State Culture MEC: Artists and athletes must lead the fight against GBV
As South Africa marks 31 years of freedom, Free State MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Ntombizanele Sifuba, has called on artists, athletes, and community leaders to become ambassadors in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking during a Provincial GBVF Prayer Service in Grassland, Bloemfontein — a build-up event…
Mangaung Mayor: Prayer and community action key to combating GBV
As part of the build-up to the Provincial Freedom Day celebrations set for 2 May 2025, the Executive Mayor of Mangaung Metro Municipality, Gregory Nthatisi, joined provincial leaders and residents at a Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Prayer Service held in Grassland, Bloemfontein.
Free State Health MEC: True freedom cannot exist while GBV persists
“Freedom means nothing if women and children still live in fear.” This is the message from MEC for Health, Viceroy Mahlatsi, speaking on the sidelines of a provincial gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) prayer service in Grassland, Bloemfontein.
Department spokesperson Wisane Mavasa on continued water releases at Bloemhof and Vaal dams.
Department spokesperson Wisane Mavasa on continued water releases at Bloemhof and Vaal dams.
Free State commemorates Freedom Day
Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae will lead the Freedom Day celebrations at Grassland Community Hall in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. She will be joined by Mangaung Metro executive mayor, Gregory Nthatisi. Spokesperson for the Premier Matshediso Setai says addressing gender-based violence will be high on the agenda as well.
National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe on missing police constables.
National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe on missing police constables.
DA Councillor in the ailing Matjhabeng Coreen Malherbe on return of Thanduxolo Khalipha to office.
DA Councillor in the ailing Matjhabeng Coreen Malherbe on return of Thanduxolo Khalipha to office.
Chairperson of Ward 19 ANC BEC in Lejweleputswa, Pasi Selacoe on reinstatement of Khalipha.
Chairperson of Ward 19 ANC BEC in Lejweleputswa, Pasi Selacoe on reinstatement of Khalipha.
North West Health spokesperson Tebogo Lekgethwane - Afrika Immunisation Week.
North West Health spokesperson Tebogo Lekgethwane - Afrika Immunisation Week.
Water and Sanitation spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa on rising water levels in Vaal and Bloemhof dams.
Water and Sanitation spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa on rising water levels in Vaal and Bloemhof dams.
Oshebeng Alpheus Koonyaditse, spokesperson for the North West DCSTM on closure of N12 near Stilfontein.
Oshebeng Alpheus Koonyaditse, spokesperson for the North West DCSTM on closure of N12 near Stilfontein.
North West police spoeksperson, Mpho Manyoba on arrest of Lesotho traditonal healer found in possession of Pangolin.
North West police spoeksperson, Mpho Manyoba on arrest of Lesotho traditonal healer found in possession of Pangolin.
Free State police spokesperson Mahlomola Kareli on tavern owner arrested in Bloemfontein.
Free State police spokesperson Mahlomola Kareli on tavern owner arrested in Bloemfontein.
Free State police spokesperson, Thabo Covane, on arrest of five illegal miners.
Free State police spokesperson, Thabo Covane, on arrest of five illegal miners.
North West police spokesperson, Cpt. Mpho Manyoba on arrest of three suspects linked to body discovred in Hartebeesport.
North West police spokesperson, Cpt. Mpho Manyoba on arrest of three suspects linked to body discovred in Hartebeesport.
Free State Social Development spokesperson, Thembile Nqabeni, on disaster management stakeholders engagement.
Free State Social Development spokesperson, Thembile Nqabeni, on disaster management stakeholders engagement.
North West police spokesperson, Mpho Manyoba on arrest of more than 100 undocumented foreign nationals.
North West police spokesperson, Mpho Manyoba on arrest of more than 100 undocumented foreign nationals.
Free State Health spokesperson, on 15 babies born on Good Friday.
Free State Health spokesperson, on 15 babies born on Good Friday.
DA Councillor Paul Kotzé demands immediate action into Mangaung grumbling infrastructure.
DA Councillor Paul Kotzé demands immediate action into Mangaung grumbling infrastructure.