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UFS to give financial support to struggling students

As part of its drive to become an intellectual and research hub for Africa, the University of the Free State…

DESTEA and CoGTA to outline their key priorities

Charting a way forward for the Free State province, the Free State Legislature will house the budget votes for departments…

Prof. Klopper installed UFS Vice Chancellor

“The question before us is not whether we will adopt, it is whether we will step up and lead this…

Farmers urged to protect their livestock

As the bitter icy cold front sweeps through the country, and is expected to last until Sunday, 15 June 2025,…

AGSA clears CENTLEC of irregularities

The Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) has cleared CENTLEC in Mangaung Metro, in the Free State from irregularities in their…

FS Emergency services on high alert

Following a warning of extreme cold weather conditions with possible snowfall by the South African Weather Services (SAWS) CoGTA in…

DESTEA to commemorate World Environmental Day

In commemoration of World Environmental Day (WED), the Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism, together with stakeholders including …

FS budget remains unchanged

The Free State MEC for Finance Mr Ketso Makume presented his revised budget of R141.4 billion on 29 May 2025,…

DESTEA appoints six to Consumer Affairs Court

Consumers keep the economy going and their rights are essential for repeat business and value for money. The Free State…

Leaks are a challenge to water supply

During her official re-opening of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel (LHWPT) at the Ash River Outfall in Clarens, Free…