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UFS SETS NEW BENCHMARK WITH SUCCESSFUL CSRC ELECTIONS
Photo: UFS Logo By: Neo Ntsele The University of the Free State (UFS) has proven its commitment to innovation and student engagement with...
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Sep 1, 20242 min read
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UFS Council appoints Prof Anthea Rhoda as Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Photo: Prof Anthea Rh oda Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) has appointed Prof Anthea...
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Aug 21, 20242 min read
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NEW HOUSES HANDED OVER TO JAGERSFONTEIN DISASTER-STRICKEN COMMUNITY
Photo: FS Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, handing over new house to Xoliswa Mtyingizane. Supplied By: Neo Ntsele Free State Premier...
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Aug 15, 20242 min read
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FS Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae delivers women's day message
Photo: Women resistance during apartheid Supplied By: Staff Reporter Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae gave a strong message in...
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Aug 10, 20242 min read
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LUCAS MAJOZI's 5TH ANNUAL COMMEMORATION FESTIVAL UNDERWAY
Photo: Matla Tourism Youth Organisation CEO, Molahlehi Lechoo By: Neo Ntsele Matla Tourism Youth Organisation will celebrate it's 5th...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read
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UFS, ARC establish research chairs to address climate change
Photo: Prof Johan van Niekerk, in front Prof Vasu Reddy, Dr Glen Taylor and Prof Paul Oberholster. Supplied By: Neo Ntsele In a concerted...
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Jul 19, 20244 min read
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Gayton McKenzie pledges his R1.27 million annual salary to Joshlin Smith Foundation
Photo: Gayton Mackenzie Supplied By: Staff Reporter Newly elected Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, said that he will donate 100 percent...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read
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Prof Francis Petersen steps down as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the UFS
Photo: Prof Francis Peterson Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UFS Supplied: By: Neo Ntsele The Council of the University of Pretoria (UP)...
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May 31, 20242 min read
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UFS to confer an honorary degree on Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Photo: Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Supplied By: Neo Ntsele The University of the Free State (UFS) will confer a Doctor of Philosophy in...
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May 30, 20242 min read
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ANTI-PLENARY HUMAN TRAFFICKING CAMPAIGN AT ZASTRON
By: Neo Ntsele Photo: Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign at Samuel Johnson combined School Supplied The department of police, roads and...
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May 27, 20242 min read
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Grade 4 pupils to learn in their mother tongue from 2025
Photo: Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga Supplied By: Staff Reporter The Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga noted that her...
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May 24, 20242 min read
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MANGAUNG METRO MAYOR INTERVENES BETWEEN METRO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOUTH AFRICAN DEFENCE ARMY IMPASSE
Photo: Mangaung Metro Executive Mayor Gregory Nthatisi Sourced By: Neo Ntsele Mangaung Metro Executive Mayor Gregory Nthatisi has...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read
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About 235 South African Post Office branches are set to be closed.
Photo: Post Office Logo Sourced By: Staff Reporter About 235 South African Post Office (Sapo) branches are set to be closed, leading to...
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Mar 22, 20243 min read
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Pioneering Greenhouse Gas Research in SA Rainfed Agriculture
Photo: Dr Jerry Dlamini Supplied: By: Neo Ntsele Greenhouse gas emissions represent a significant global concern, driving climate change...
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Mar 15, 20242 min read
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UFS Lecture explores investment opportunities in agriculture at FS Investment conference
Dr Lindie Von Maltitz By: Staff Reporter Dr Lindie von Maltitz, a Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University...
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Mar 2, 20243 min read
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North West tops unemployment list
Picture: Sourced By: Staff Reporter South Africa’s unemployment rate trended upwards in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to the inflated...
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Feb 25, 20242 min read
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Free State police rewarded for outstanding performance
Lieutentant Colonel Junior Santi. Picture: Sourced By: Staff Reporter Several members of the police in Bloemfontein were recognised for...
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Feb 25, 20242 min read
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Deputy Minister Sotyu lead the Green Back to School Campaign in Botshabelo
Deputy Minister Sotyu leading the Green Back to School Campaign at Mpatleng Secondary School, Botshabelo. By: Staff Reporter The Deputy...
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Feb 19, 20242 min read
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Prostate cancer among black men is on the rise – UFS study
Dr Matthew Benedict By: Staff Reporter Prostate cancer and the mortality rates associated with it, particularly among black men, are on...
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Feb 15, 20244 min read
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