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Off duty officer beats woman

2013-04-12 15:34

Shocking CCTV footage has emerged showing an off-duty policeman beating and kicking an unarmed woman in full view of two uniformed colleagues in the Free State. Watch.

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The real cost of SA's priciest website

2013-03-06 10:03

The Free State government website has the distinction of being the most expensive website ever built - or not built - in South Africa.

Govt halts Free State municipality funds

2013-01-18 20:04

Transfers of money to the Nala municipality in the Free State has been stopped due to financial irregularities dating back to 2008, the Treasury says.

Free State economy treads water

2012-10-05 12:06

Although the province's growth lags that of other regions, the slowdown in economic activity is not uniform and there are pockets of surprising buoyancy.

Free State biggest water waster

2012-08-24 11:47

Free State municipalities are losing more than eight billion litres of water a month, according to figures tabled by Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

No light at end of R74

2012-07-29 14:55

The Free State road crisis has sunk businesses and lead to scores sitting without jobs.

Free State growth lags expectations

2012-06-08 11:40

Agriculture, construction and mining are still under immense pressure and even transport - a mainstay of the economy - is slipping back.

Free State property market picks up

2012-03-09 07:00

The Free State is showing slower growth than a few months ago, although the property market is recovering.

Province intervention 'necessary'

2011-12-07 08:03

Cabinet intervention in Limpopo, the Free State and Gauteng is needed so that financial mismanagement does not compromise service delivery, says a rights group.

2 arrested for Free State tavern stabbing

2011-11-12 22:37

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of another man at a tavern in Welkom, Free State police say.

First defeat for Ertugral

2011-10-29 17:40

Muhsin Ertugral suffered his first defeat as Golden Arrows coach as his side went down 3-1 away to Free State Stars.

Free State economy under pressure

2011-10-06 12:50

All sectors except mining contracted in the last quarter in the Free State, with agriculture and construction the worst affected.

Lions need one more win

2011-10-01 22:11

The Golden Lions need just a single win from two games to seal the rights to a possible home Currie Cup final.

Cheetahs, Bulls ponder health

2011-09-10 22:22

Only the second draw of the Currie Cup season has left confused emotions for both the Cheetahs and Blue Bulls.

CSA wants to hear from fans

2011-08-16 09:17

CSA has launched an exciting fan survey to better understand the current opinions and perceptions of the SA cricket fan.

Woman in court for dumping baby

2011-08-03 17:30

The murder case of a woman who allegedly dumped her 2-week-old baby boy into a manhole has been postponed by the Wesselsbron Magistrate's Court.

Div: Brussow's a time bomb

2011-07-08 22:00

Whilst SA's SANZAR partners are disgruntled, at least there’s a silver lining in the return to duty of Heinrich Brussow.

Chinese plan taxi factory in SA

2011-06-21 08:16

A prominent Chinese vehicle manufacturer wants to build a R1bn plant in a Free State town.

Free State stays on growth path

2011-05-12 08:32

The Free State economy is growing but not all sectors are problem-free, and there are concerns over the sustainability of huge government spending hikes.

FState tourist spots underpay workers

2011-03-23 15:45

Inspectors have found that many employers in the Free State hospitality industry pay insufficient wages, says the labour department.

Free State on the way to recovery

2011-02-03 07:12

Sake24 and BoE Private Clients’ Free State Barometer for December was 3.1% up on a year ago.

Free State growth under pressure

2010-11-11 08:56

Key sectors like construction, agriculture and even commerce have lost steam, according to the BoE Private Clients and Sake24 barometers.

R150m 'makeover' a failure

2010-06-02 17:06

Not even a miracle will get the Philip Sanders resort outside Bloemfontein ready for the World Cup, says the DA.

 

Free State website not secure - report

2013-03-08 15:14

The Free State government's controversial website - which reportedly cost R40m to build - is not secure, a report says.

SMME development is paramount - Cope

2013-02-20 19:44

Casca Mokitlane of Cope says the Free State won't realise its dreams for economic development without greater support for small business.

Farm attacks threaten FState investment

2012-08-15 11:35

Investments worth millions might be lost in the Free State agricultural and tourism sectors after a panga attack on a farmer.

ANC: No more T-shirts, trips, lunches

2012-08-08 15:21

Overseas trips, unnecessary catering and the printing of T-shirts at all Free State government levels must stop, says the Free State ANC.

Free State listless and vulnerable

2012-07-12 11:32

The Free State economy has continued the lacklustre performance of recent months, with a struggling mining sector and a drop in government spending.

Construction, consumers boost Free State

2011-12-09 07:51

Consumer spending is on the rise and the ailing construction sector in the Free State is looking up, according to the latest Sake24/BoE barometer.

Govt clamps down on profligate provinces

2011-12-06 09:50

The Treasury is to take decisive action to sort out overspending and service delivery messes in three provincial departments.

Vilas shines for Cobras

2011-10-28 18:33

Dane Vilas once again showed his appetite for the Titans attack as he played a match-defining innings for the Cape Cobras.

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Tornado aftermath

2011-10-03 08:16

A tornado hit Ficksburg in the Freestate causing widespread devastation across the area as houses were left in ruin.

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Amla notches up double ton

2011-10-01 17:54

Dolphins batsman Hashim Amla warmed up for the forthcoming series against Australia with a superb double century.

Free State best among provinces

2011-09-08 09:40

The Free State economy has lost steam, but growth has not slowed as much as in the rest of SA and the overall index has lifted 11.1%.

Man found with nearly 100 stolen trolleys

2011-08-03 20:38

A 47-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing close to 100 grocery trolleys and a copper cable in Welkom, Free State police say.

Free State win Craven Week

2011-07-16 15:40

The Free State boys took the Craven Week trophy again this year by beating the Lions 28-17 in Kimberley.

Free State economy steams ahead

2011-07-07 09:21

The Free State economy has continued its good showing of recent months, outperforming the five provinces surveyed.

Free State economy still recovering

2011-06-02 07:18

The latest Free State barometer shows a 10.6% rise for April this year, compared with April last year.

Free State economy steams ahead

2011-04-07 07:18

For the first time in more than 36 months an index measuring economic activity in the Free State showed a double-digit spurt.

Free State between recovery and growth

2011-03-10 08:10

The Free State's recovery has been stimulated by spending on the consumer side of the economy, according to an economic barometer.

Free State lags rest of SA

2010-11-26 21:00

The Free State has the slowest growth rate of all nine provinces, the provincial government says.

Free State and Gauteng catch up

2010-05-07 07:22

After the Eastern and Western Cape economies led the way, the Free State and Gauteng have now also finally shaken off their recessionary shackles.

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