Bloemfontein
Bloem cop facing attempted murder charge after firing shots at family gathering
It's alleged a police officer discharged his service pistol at a family gathering in Bloemfontein, injuring one person during an altercation.
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Magashule: I won’t step aside until ANC finalises guidelines on the matter
Magashule, during a media briefing after his brief court appearance in Bloemfontein on Friday, said he would not step aside as the national executive committee (NEC) had taken the guidelines to structures in the party.
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Sars official appears in Bloemfontein court for corruption, extortion
The 39-year-old is accused of allegedly enticing and extorting a company director who was issued with a subpoena for outstanding tax returns and payments.
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19 pupils, teachers at Grey College quarantined after confirmed COVID-19 case
OFM is reporting the measure is being taken after a matric pupil tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning.
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'Stay away from Bloemfontein,' warns Ntombela, as city to stay at level 4
The city has seen a high number of COVID-19 infections following several church services, which saw many becoming infected.
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FS health officials conduct door-to-door testing, screening in some areas
The province has recorded 121 COVID-19 infections mostly in Mangaung and Bloemfontein.
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Driver escapes serious crash with just a fractured wrist
It is alleged that the bus was standing partially in the emergency lane and partially in the left lane without any warning triangles or lights after breaking down when the vehicle collided with it.
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24 train carriages worth R4mil go up in smoke in Bloemfontein
The cause of the fire is under investigation but it has been determined that there was no electricity or fuel in the carriages.
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Eskom will no longer cut power to defaulting Free State municipalities
Notices of intention to terminate were sent to the Mangaung, Mafube and Mantsopa municipalities.
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Medical association horrified after attack on junior doctor in Bloemfontein
The association’s Mvuyisi Mzukwa said he was horrified following the attempted rape of a female junior doctor at the Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein.
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Police fire rubber bullets at SA league game after pitch invasion
Authorities said there were no reports of casualties after a Premiership fixture between Bloemfontein Celtic and Cape Town City ended 23 minutes into the first half with no goals scored.
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3 killed, 3 injured in Bloemfontein crash
The injured patients were treated by paramedics on the scene before they were transported to various hospitals in Bloemfontein for further care.
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CAA: ‘Details on Bloemfontein glider crash still sketchy’
The Civil Aviation Authority says a glider is an unpowered type of aircraft that is usually used for sports or recreational activities.
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CAA investigates cause of Bloemfontein glider crash
Two British nationals believed to be in their 50s were critically injured in the crash.
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[UPDATE] CAA says glider crashed in Bloemfontein, not light aircraft
The circumstances that led to the crash are still sketchy, however, it's understood that at least two people have been injured.
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'Cop murders, attacks on police stations amount to high treason'
This is how Parliament's police committee has reacted to the recent murder of a South African Police Service member in Bloemfontein.
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Four-month-old baby dies after house fire in Bloemfontein
The police’s Wendy Nkabi says one of the children was playing with matches and started the fire.
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4 shot dead at Bloemfontein squatter camp
Netcare 911 says paramedics attended to numerous patients and, tragically, four males had already died as a result of their severe injuries.
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Man due in court for possession of human body parts
The traditional healer was arrested last week.
