Road closures ahead of Freedom Day event in Bloemfontein
The public is advised of some road closures around the stadium.
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Teen stabbed to death near UFH Alice Campus
The victim succumbed to his injuries at the Victoria Hospital in Alice.
All systems go for national Freedom Day in Bloemfontein on Monday
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Minister announces withdrawal of draft AI Policy
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“Following revelations that the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy published for public comment contains various fictitious sources in its...
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Seth Mazibuko urges youth to get involved and transform their futures
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18-year-old shot dead in Eureka Estate on the Cape Flats
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Call to rethink climate action in developing nations
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President Ramaphosa joins Eswatini in commemorating coronation of King Mswati III
President Ramaphosa joins Eswatini in commemorating coronation of King Mswati III
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Great Green Wall Initiative workshop to be held in Johannesburg
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Second baby among Limpopo triplets dies at Letaba hospital
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Road closures to be implemented for Freedom Day celebrations
Road closures to be implemented for Freedom Day celebrations
Residents of Bloemfontein have been urged to use other alternative roads as roads around the Dr Rantlai Petrus Molemela Stadium will be temporarily closed for Freedom Day celebrations on Monday.The stadium in the Free State will host the National Freedom Day commemoration, which will be addressed by President Cyril...
Pan-African Parliament to hold Extraordinary Session
Pan-African Parliament to hold Extraordinary Session
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