Bloemfontein Courant

Centlec and SAPS have recovered stolen electrical infrastructure worth R225 379 in Batho Location following a tip-off. A Centlec employee has been arrested. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/ce…

Bayswater police are appealing for information to trace Neo Kenneth Moselane and Keamogetsoe Chantel Moselane in connection with an alleged contempt of court investigation. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/ba…

Bloemfontein residents can access employment, health, social development and other government services during a service delivery outreach at Freedom Square on 11 November 2026. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/fr…

76 Cinema brings African storytelling to Free State communities through a series of free film screenings in Odendaalsrus, Xhariep, Bloemfontein and Thaba Nchu. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/76…

The IEC has ordered a revote at Jabulani Community Hall in Douglas after ballot papers were allegedly destroyed before counting. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/ie…

Police have launched a manhunt after two women, aged 32 and 25, were found murdered in separate incidents in Theunissen over the weekend. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/tw…

Mangaung Metro Municipality has announced planned reservoir maintenance at Dan Pienaar and Pentagon, which will disrupt water supply in various areas in Bloemfontein. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/re…

Standard Bank warns shoppers about rising Black Friday scams and shares tips to protect their money and personal information when shopping online. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/sh…

The IEC has declared the 2026 Local Government Elections free and fair, with voter turnout increasing to 52% from 45.9% in 2021. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/ie…

A man has died following an incident of mob justice at a plot in Bloemspruit. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal assault. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/ma…

The Free State Department of Education urges young people under 30 to apply for the Funza Lushaka teaching bursary, with a focus on Foundation Phase education. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/fr…

More than 100 days after CEO Dr Malefane Sekoboto’s reappointment, Centlec reports on its efforts to address outages and ageing infrastructure. Read more: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/ce…

Mangaung Metro Municipality says ageing infrastructure, water leaks, billing inaccuracies and funding shortages are contributing to significant water losses. Read more: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/mm…

Paediatrician Dr Riana van Zyl of Mediclinic Bloemfontein highlights childhood diabetes warning signs, early diagnosis and the importance of parental, family and school support for affected children. Read more: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/pa…

UFS agriculture student, Lizalise Jabe has been nominated for Student of the Year in Agriculture at the 2026 South African Agricultural Awards, recognising his dedication to farming and uplifting rural communities. Read more: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/fr…

The Product Development Technology Station at CUT turns innovative ideas into practical solutions, developing products that improve safety, accessibility and everyday lives in the community. Read more: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/tu…

Melanie du Plessis founded a pink ribbon tree campaign in Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein, to raise breast cancer awareness, honour survivors and support women affected by the disease. Read more: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/pi…

The IEC provided progress in capturing 2026 local government election results, with 22 983 results slips captured and 16 791 independently audited. Read More: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/ie…

After 33 years in the music industry, Serame Sediti is returning to the stage with a one-man show and plans for a new music project. Read more: bloemfonteincourant.co.za/se…

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