Year: 2026

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LISTEN | Sulky Mokoena under fire as Select Committee questions Ngwathe dissolution

August 11, 2026 Step Up SA 1

Staff Reporter BLOEMFONTEIN – Free State MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA),...

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REPORT | Dihlabeng faces R850 million write-off as MPAC report recommends disciplinary and criminal action

August 7, 2026 Step Up SA 2

By Staff Reporter BETHLEHEM – Dihlabeng Local Municipality could write off more than R850...

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Ngcakula and Mathae cases are similar, but NPA in FS is acting with fear and favour

August 7, 2026 Step Up SA

Staff Reporter Bloemfontein – The ongoing corruption trial involving former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe...

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• Uncategorized

VIDEO | PA is ‘the last hope’ for Mangaung, says campaign manager Hloni Mahapane

August 6, 2026 Step Up SA

Staff reporter BLOEMFONTEIN – Patriotic Alliance (PA) Mangaung mayoral campaign manager Hloni Mahapane says...

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The Looted R10 Million at the Department of Education, and Mathae chased by residents

August 5, 2026 Step Up SA 2

Staff Reporter Bloemfontein – The appointment of service providers through Requests for Quotations (RFQs),...

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Mbalula’s failed irregular attempt to remove SCM Director exposed

August 4, 2026 Step Up SA

Staff reporter Bloemfontein – Fresh details have emerged regarding an attempt by Free State...

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• Breaking News

BREAKING NEWS: Mathae reshuffles her EXCO with Leeto and Sifuba out

August 3, 2026 Step Up SA 1

Staff Reporter BLOEMFONTEIN – The long-awaited Executive Council (EXCO) reshuffle in the Free State...

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PWI ordered to pay R1.2 million after contract termination

August 3, 2026 Step Up SA

Staff Reporter BLOEMFONTEIN – The Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (PWI)...

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Residents endure foul smell from alleged sewage spill in Welkom, Matjhabeng

July 31, 2026 Step Up SA

Staff Reporter Welkom – Residents of Welkom, Matjhabeng say they have been forced to...

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“ANC will not win Mangaung” – Branches tell leaders

July 30, 2026 Step Up SA

Staff Reporter Bloemfontein – The ANC’s special regional meeting in Mangaung, convened to resolve...