Taxi drivers reported for kidnapping, rape of schoolgirls in Welkom
A 17-year-old learner in Welkom, Free State, has accused a taxi driver of rape. It is a second similar report after one that was made in May. In both incidents,... Read more.
Three-month long strike at VKB Group finally comes to an end
The costly strike at the VKB Group’s processors in Reits, Frankfort and Mokopane has finally come to an end. This after the National Union of Food, Beverage,... Read more.
Bryoni Govender gets spot in top 10 silver finalists at Miss Universe
Miss Universe South Africa Bryoni Govender has been named in the top 10 silver finalists of the Miss Universe 2023 Voice for Change. Bryoni was competing in the... Read more.
Ntokozo Mbambo excitedly overwhelmed by three awards
Gospel star Ntokozo Mbambo is still coming to terms with her major win at the South African Music Awards (Samas) despite a backlash from Kelly Khumalo. Khumalo claimed... Read more.
Municipality, service provider pay dispute plays out in court
The Nketoana local municipality has turned to the high court in Bloemfontein in an attempt to prevent service providers from shutting down the municipality’s... Read more.
Subcontractor wants material costs’ refund from construction firm
Free State-based leading construction company Phezulu Plant has been accused of swindling subcontractor Kamelisiwe Holdings of money for road material. Kamelisiwe... Read more.
Hawks bust former municipal manager for corruption, fraud
Nkabi Andrew Hlubi, the former municipal manager at Mafube local municipality in the Free State, has been arrested for the third time this year. The Hawks’ serious... Read more.
Experts weigh in on factors affecting the trucking industry in SA
Road conditions and driver behaviour are the main reasons behind accidents involving trucks in South Africa. This according to the 2023 Webfleet Road Safety Report,... Read more.
Clerk, car dealer charged over illegal deal on 18 government cars
A Bloemfontein government clerk and a car dealership owner have been arrested for illegally releasing 18 government cars for auction. The two are senior financial... Read more.
Government out to destroy small business – liquor association
The Sekhukhune Liquor Traders Association has expressed concerns over threats to revoke liquor licenses from its members. This after the Limpopo department of economic... Read more.
