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Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use An uproar erupted among Mangaung residents earlier this month following reports that Naval Hill and other municipal properties in Bloemfontein could be sold or leased, prompting concerns over the future of some of the city’s most significant public assets. The Mangaung Metro Municipality (MMM) has since denied that it intends to sell the properties, while…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use A year after Ryan Ismail’s passing, family and friends gathered this weekend to remember a life that continues to be deeply missed. His ashes were later interred at Sacred Heart Cathedral, before loved ones came together for a picnic, sharing memories, stories and moments that captured the person he was and the lasting impact he […] The post A year on…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use The abandoned homes at the Free State Psychiatric Complex have for years been a familiar sight, with the deteriorating properties largely overlooked. However, recent conversations online have sparked renewed interest in the space, raising questions about who owns the properties and what will happen to the occupants currently living there. Bloemfontein…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use Recent police crime statistics have placed the Free State eighth nationally in reported vehicle hijackings, prompting concerns about the safety of motorists across the province. Between January and March, thousands of vehicle hijackings were recorded across South Africa. The Free State recorded a decrease in cases compared to the same period in 2025. To gain…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use For deaf people, obtaining a driver’s licence is not only a test of their driving ability, but also of whether the system can communicate with them effectively. Bloemfontein deaf student Yandisa Deyi said obtaining a driver’s licence was not only about learning to drive, but also overcoming communication barriers due to limited South African Sign […] The…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use With a dedicated commitment to inspire and empower others, this journey brings opportunities and growth. Following this week’s announcement that she will be joining Mrs SA’s top 30 finalists for 2026, Shoma Govender is now setting her sights on the upcoming finals in November, while preparing for an intensive schedule of workshops, photoshoots, mentoring…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use Life Rosepark Hospital has once again demonstrated its commitment to making life better by being recognised by Discovery Health with a Certificate of Achievement for attaining a “Better Than Expected” Hospital Care Rating compared with hospitals nationally. For Life Rosepark Hospital, this certificate is not an isolated achievement, but rather another…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use Centlec has intensified efforts to combat the theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Mangaung, with several arrests reported in recent weeks. The latest incidents include arrests linked to the alleged theft of electrical cables and infrastructure at Centlec premises in Botshabelo, as well as a separate case involving suspected stolen electrical…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use Engo Ons Tuiste in Bloemfontein se nuwe Magnolialaan-eenheid vir verswakte inwoners bied meer intensiewe, eksklusiewe en persoonlike sorg aan tot ses bejaardes in ’n privaat, huislike omgewing. Volgens Anso Steyn, bestuurder van Engo Bloemfontein se Sentrum vir Bejaardes en Ons Tuiste, funksioneer die nuwe eenheid wat Vrydag (14/8) geopen is, apart van die…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use Local boccia player and University of the Free State (UFS) student Naledi Nhlapo is celebrating a series of achievements after receiving three Free State disability sport awards for her accomplishments in the sport. Nhlapo’s journey in boccia began when she was introduced to the sport through a secondary school disability sports programme. This soon…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use More than eight years ago, Renier Gouws entered rehabilitation at a point in his life when change became necessary. Today, the founder and director of IGrow is using what he learned through his own recovery journey to help others. Part of the focus is on rebuilding family life and living a sober life. “Addiction often […] The post Turning his journey into…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use The five-time champions and 2025 runners-up, the University of the Free State Kovsies, are ready to hit the ground running when their 2026 Varsity Netball campaign starts this weekend. The Bloemfontein outfit will face old rivals the University of Pretoria Tuks in their opening match at the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch on Sunday. The […] The…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use Another round of the Mini X programme will take place in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with a new generation of motocross riders set to be put through their paces at the Tempe Motocross Track. The event, once again hosted by the Bloemfontein Off-Road Club (BORC), is aimed at providing a friendly, safe and controlled environment where […] The post Tempe ready for…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use Die Sand du Plessis-amateurstoeiklub het die afgelope naweek sy staal gewys op die Johnnie Reitz Big 5 Wrestling Championship 2026, met van die land se beste en internasionale stoeiers wat op 8 en 9 Augustus in Pretoria meegeding het. Die Big 5 is een van Afrika se grootste internasionale stoeikompetisies en het vanjaar weer ‘n […] The post Stoeiers van Sand…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use Ná byna drie dekades in die musiekbedryf vind Lize Beekman steeds vreugde daarin om verskillende vorme van kreatiwiteit bymekaar te bring. Die sanger-liedjieskrywer en visuele kunstenaar keer op 28 Augustus terug na Bloemfontein met In antwoord, ’n vertoning wat haar eie musiek met briewe en poësie in Afrikaans en Engels verweef. Bloemfontein, sê sy, het […]…
Bloemfontein Courant - News you can use 20 August: Enjoy an evening of live entertainment at the Grey College Music Festival in the Sand du Plessis Theatre in Bloemfontein, featuring Nicholis Louw, Siki Jo-An and OG Arend Brink Jnr. The shows starts at 18:30. Tickets cost R450 and are available at Webtickets. 21 August: Join Lewende Woord Bloemfontein Kruiskidz for a fun […] The post Pencil In: 20…
