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Free State invests R5.2 billion on infrastructure

To unleash its economic potential, the Provincial Treasury in the Free State is investing more than R5.2 billion towards infrastructure…

FSDE assures employees of GEMS benefits

The Department of Education in the Free State is assuring its employees that they will not lose their Government Employees…

DA not pleased with Free State budget

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State is not impressed with the budget delivered by the MEC for Finance…

Provincial economy projected to grow by 1.6 percent

Despite the economic challenges, the Free State MEC for Finance Hon. Ketso Makume presented a rather optimistic budget with a…

DESTEA offices temporarily closed

The offices of the Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism in Bloemfontein have been temporarily closed by the…

What to expect from the budget speech

The Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Mr Ketso Makume will on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, deliver…

Simelane addresses Free State housing challenges

Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane has pledged to support Free State Province in its efforts to achieve the 2024-2029…

MEC Makume to host grade 12 budget essay award ceremony

The Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Mr. Ketso Makume will on Monday, 17 March 2025 host Grade…

LHWP tunnel maintenance date extended

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has extended the closure of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project water transfer and…

Keeping industrial parks running smoothly

In efforts to attract investments, fostering technological learning, innovation, and job creation, MEC Ketso Makume will launch the Textiles Manufacturing…