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Civilians catch toy-gun robbers  2009-11-20 16:02:59
Three men who tried to rob a Bloemfontein woman with a toy gun on Friday have been arrested after being chased by members of the public. Full Story....
Auditor speaks in Mangaung case  2009-11-18 23:34:43
The financial dealings of business groups linked to former Mangaung mayor Pappie Mokoena and his wife are still being probed in the Bloemfontein High Court. Full Story....
Reitz workers 'took part willingly'  2009-11-18 10:54:54
University of the Free State workers in the "Reitz video" did not take offence when the video was made and laughed when they saw it, according to the four former students. [VIDEO] Full Story....
Judge hears of Mangaung spending  2009-11-16 23:15:52
The Bloemfontein High Court has heard how money was spent on corporations and companies associated with former Mangaung mayor Pappie Mokoena, his wife Granny and their associates. Full Story....
'Earth Claw' at heart of dinosaur development  2009-11-16 13:57:25
The announcement of the discovery of a new dinosaur species in Free State fossil beds, with more revelations still to follow, has caused a global wave of excitement. Full Story....
ANC spokesperson killed in crash  2009-11-15 23:51:21
Teboho Sikisi, a spokesperson for the Free State branch of the African National Congress, has been killed in a car crash outside Bloemfontein. Full Story....

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ANC spokesman dies in car crash  2009-11-15 15:33:44
ANC Free State spokesman Teboho Sikisi has died. Full Story....
They will apologise - Jansen  2009-11-14 11:30:31
University of the Free State vice-chancellor Jonathan Jansen has vowed that the Reitz Four would make a public apology. Full Story....
Ex-Manguang mayor's case postponed  2009-11-13 14:08:59
The fraud and racketeering case against former Mangaung mayor Pappie Mokoena and 18 others in the High Court in Bloemfontein has been postponed. Full Story....
Former Mangaung mayor enters plea  2009-11-11 23:15:32
Pappie Mokoena, the former executive mayor for Mangaung, has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, fraud and corruption. Full Story....
Alliance seeks disbanding of UFS council  2009-11-11 23:18:14
The African National Congress and its alliance partners have demanded the disbanding of the council of the University of the Free State. Full Story....
Alleged licence fraudsters apprehended  2009-11-11 23:21:26
Police have arrested six people believed to be part of a syndicate that sold fake learner and driver licences in and around Bloemfontein. Full Story....
Judgment reserved in pardons case  2009-11-11 00:17:24
The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment in a case involving an AWB member who wants to be pardoned for political violence. Full Story....
POPCRU celebrates 20th anniversary  2009-11-07 15:50:21
Thousands of POPCRU members have reportedly started celebrating the 20th anniversary of their organisation at Seisa Ramabodu stadium in Bloemfontein. Full Story....
Qwaqwa protesters held  2009-11-05 10:50:17
Sixteen people are expected to appear in court to face charges of public violence. Full Story....
Police rescue jail's staff from prisoners  2009-11-03 18:27:15
A police task force team has rescued three prison employees from prisoners holding them hostage at a jail in Bloemfontein. Full Story....
ANC, UFS back transformation  2009-11-03 12:33:34
The ANC in the Free State has came out in support of the University of the Free State's transformation programme. Full Story....
Prison employees rescued  2009-11-03 08:33:40
Three prison employees held hostage at a Bloemfontein prison have been rescued. Full Story....
Thirty illegal miners held after sting  2009-11-03 00:14:07
The police task force established to tackle illegal mining in the Free State has had some success with Operation Zama Zama. Full Story....
Inmates start fire at prison  2009-11-02 21:12:39
A group of ten inmates were holding three prison employees captive at the high security section of the Managing Correctional Centre outside Bloemfontein. Full Story....
Police want help to ID body  2009-10-30 11:04:52
The body of a man has been found in a locked substation near in the Free State. Full Story....
We cannot feed Jansen to the enemy: Malema  2009-10-30 07:27:43
ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema has come out in full support of University of the Free State rector Jonathan Jansen remaining in his position. Full Story....
Malema late for Reitz 4 meeting  2009-10-29 12:16:13
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema and University of the Free State rector Jonathan Jansen are in talks about a decision to pardon the so-called Reitz Four. Full Story....
Jansen no racist, say Kovsie alumni  2009-10-29 11:39:43
A University of the Free State alumni association has spoken out in support of new rector Jonathan Jansen and slammed his critics as as opportunistic. Full Story....
DA lays charge against ANCYL FS chairperson  2009-10-28 07:59:11
The Democratic Alliance has taken legal action against the ANCYL Free State chairman for the "egregious and shocking statements" he made about UFS vice chancellor Jonathan Jansen. Full Story....
Jansen 'a racist that should be killed'  2009-10-27 12:02:24
Free State ANC Youth League Chairperson, Thebe Meeko, has launched a tirade against Free State vice chancellor Professor Jonathan Jansen. [WATCH THE REITZ FOUR'S VIDEO] Full Story....
Reitz four want to say sorry  2009-10-27 11:58:36
The men accused of producing the allegedly racist initiation video "just want to say sorry" to the black staff they are accused of humiliating. [WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO] Full Story....
Council backs Jansen  2009-10-26 23:03:35
Rector Jonathan Jansen has the support of the UFS council ahead of fresh discussions concerning his decision on the so-called "Reitz Four". Full Story....
Reitz trial: Media ordered to back off  2009-10-26 15:10:16
The Bloemfontein Regional Court on Friday ordered the media to leave alone the accused and witnesses in the crimen injuria trial of the so-called "Reitz Four" matter. Full Story....
State wants postponement in Reitz case  2009-10-27 07:16:00
The State has applied for a postponement in the crimen injuria case of the so-called Reitz Four in Bloemfontein. [WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO] Full Story....
Reitz trial set to start  2009-10-26 10:41:01
The trial of the so-called Reitz Four is scheduled to start in the Bloemfontein Regional Court, as the controversy around the apparent racist incident refuses to die down. [WATCH THE ORIGINAL VIDEO] Full Story....
State may ask for Reitz delay  2009-10-25 23:32:08
The trial of the four former students of the now-closed Reitz residence at the University of the Free State could be delayed by a request from the state. Full Story....
Reitz 'racist' video saga continues  2009-10-25 14:05:47
The University of the Free State will re-open discussions on the Reitz residence video after criticism of its decision to pardon the four students involved. Full Story....
Battle looms at Free State varsity  2009-10-24 10:35:00
Political parties and student bodies are preparing for battle in Bloemfontein. Full Story....
ANC to picket at Reitz Four case  2009-10-23 17:53:43
The African National Congress in the Free State and it alliance partners will picket at the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court during the crimen injuria trial of the Reitz Four. Full Story....
University critics 'should stand down'  2009-10-22 23:21:14
Critics of the University of the Free State's recent decision to pardon the "Reitz four" should stand down, the South African Institute of Race Relations has said. Full Story....
Tutu supports Reitz 4 decision  2009-10-22 17:37:29
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has rejected criticism against the University of the Free State students accused of racist behaviour Full Story....
Cabinet slams UFS decision  2009-10-22 13:12:47
"The manner in which this matter was handled suggests that the rights of the perpetrators have been given preference over the dignity and rights of the victims," says Cabinet. Full Story....
Reitz 4 'expressed remorse'  2009-10-22 11:25:59
Support for the University of the Free State's decision to drop charges against four former students involved in a racial video outweighed the negative reaction, says rector Jonathan Jansen. Full Story....
Reitz four want charges dropped: report  2009-10-22 08:43:35
The so-called Reitz four have requested that the charge of crimen injuria against them be dropped, it has been reported. Full Story....
Blade: Jansen's decision 'insensitive'  2009-10-23 08:13:05
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has reminded the University of Free State head that reconciliation "is not an act of an individual's personal crusade or something which can be imposed". Full Story....
Ministry seeks suspension of Reitz decision  2009-10-21 23:35:31
The vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State has come under fire from the Higher Education Ministry and Cosatu for his decision to drop the complaint against the "Reitz Four". Full Story....
'This is a national problem'  2009-10-21 15:23:11
The University of the Free State's medical school is in danger of being closed down, its acting head has told Parliament. Full Story....
UFS video - a joke gone wrong?  2009-10-20 12:42:50
The Free State ANC has criticised the University of the Free State's decision to withdraw its charges against four students who landed the institution in a racial storm. Full Story....
Reitz students not off the hook, says rector  2009-10-19 23:41:31
The charges against four University of the Free State students over a videotaped incident have not been withdrawn, according to UFS rector Jonathan Jansen. Full Story....
Race row students 'embraced'  2009-10-18 14:04:16
Is Jonathan Jansen, the first black vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State, brave or arrogant? Full Story....


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