Community members of Thabong in the Free State have welcomed the handing over of improved water and sanitation infrastructure projects. The residents say they are excited as sewage spillages posed a health hazard. WATCH | Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina is visiting a newly built water plant in Matjhabeng Municipality in Welkom. Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha says the plant …

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Residents of Kutlwanong in Odendaalsrus have accused councillors within Matjhabeng Local municipality of interfering with the hiring processes in community development projects.   They say the leadership of the municipality has failed them, as projects meant to improve their area are given to contractors from outside Matjhabeng through the back door.   They claim their area is left with dilapidated infrastructure and high youth unemployment.  The residents, including young people, marched to …

Congress of the People (COPE) says its leader, Mosiuoa Lekota’s first memorial service will take place on Wednesday at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Soweto, Johannesburg. The church played an important role during the struggle against apartheid. Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday. Lekota’s special official funeral category two will be held in Bloemfontein on …

Family Spokesperson for the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosioua Lekota says President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that he intends to attend the funeral. Spokesperson Pitso Sekhoto says the government will soon confirm the president’s attendance at the official funeral. Business man Pitso Sekhoto who is the spokesperson for the family of former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota says …

Two memorial services will be held for the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota this week. The one will take place in Johannesburg on Tuesday and the other one in Bloemfontein on Thursday. Lekota will be laid to rest in the Free State capital city on Saturday. COPE’s National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi, says a church service will …

The first state witness in the R255-million asbestos roof removal case is expected to testify on Tuesday. The accused and their legal representatives made a brief appearance before the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein for a pre-trial. Former Premier Ace Magashule, his then PA, Moroadi Cholota, businessman Edwin Sodi and former Free State Human Settlement MEC Olly Mlamleli and …