Free state
FS man suspected of murdering mother to spend Easter weekend behind bars
The 21-year-old was apprehended in Bronville in Welkom on Thursday after his mother's body was dug up inside a shack at the back of her house.
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SCA declares 2018 ANC FS conference unlawful & unconstitutional
Disgruntled members had challenged the validity and lawfulness of the conference, which saw Sam Mashinini replacing Ace Magashule as provincial chairperson.
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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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Corruption accused Ace Magashule says history will absolve him
Ace Magashule and 15 others appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court in connection with an asbestos roof deal dating back to when he was premier of the Free State.
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What you need to know about Ace Magashule and the asbestos saga
ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule is expected to return to the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on 19 February 2020. Here is everything you need to know about his corruption case.
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Seventh child’s body found after car swept away by water in FS
Seven children and a 26-year-old driver died when the car they were travelling in was swept into a river in Steynsrus on Sunday morning.
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FS health dept ready for COVID vaccine rollout, already training people
The national Health Department has announced that the first COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in the country next week.
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AfriForum, Solidarity: Malema needs to be prosecuted for comments about police
The groups laid a criminal complaint against Malema for the comments he made at a rally in the Free State on Sunday.
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ANC's Magashule expected to hand himself to Hawks and appear in court today
ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule will face charges relating to the multi-million rand asbestos project.
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FS asbestos corruption case postponed to February next year
The delay comes on the back of what the State said were 'outstanding issues' involving investigations.
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Heads must roll: ANC FS members to march to court where Sodi, 6 others to appear
The National Prosecuting Authority said additional charges would be added against the accused including former Mangaung Mayor Olly Mlameli and Free State head of human settlements Nthimotse Mokhesi.
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Corruption accused Magashule to follow ANC directive and step aside?
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that a warrant of arrest has been issued for African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule, who is set to appear in court in Bloemfontein on Friday.
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IKE MOROE: Why FS residents are protesting Wednesday's asbestos corruption trial
Poverty wreaking havoc in Free State, while state corruption is running rampant.
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Suspects accused of killing FS farmer expected to appear in court today
Pieter Hills was shot dead at his Swartpan farm just outside Hennenman in the Free State early on Friday.
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Gauteng residents warned to expect flooding as thunderstorm hits province
Thundershowers are expected to lash in most parts of the province on Thursday, with concerns about strong winds in some places.
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Farmers in NC, FS affected by wildfires need urgent help - AgriSA
Agri SA’s Christo van der Rheede said that they supported calls for the regions affected by wildfires to be declared disaster areas.
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ANC assures FS members it will address concerns over asbestos, Estina projects
Members were protesting outside the ANC’s headquarters at Luthuli House in Johannesburg on Monday.
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GALLERY: Free State ANC members demand accountability from Luthuli House
ANC members from the Free State marched to Luthuli House in Johannesburg on 19 October 2020. The members, many of whom are beneficiaries of the failed Estina Dairy Farm project, said they wanted corrupt people in the ANC to be held accountable for the rife corruption in the province. Others were angry about the asbestos project and wanted those involved to go to jail.
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DA set to open criminal case against EFF’s Malema, Paulsen
Last week, Malema tweeted the words “Magwala a chechele morago!” Which translates to cowards move to the back, fighters attack.
