Armyworm spotted in FS
The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries (DAFF) says it is investigating a possible presence of the armyworm in the Free State after receiving reports that the troublesome pest had been spotted in Petrus Steyn this week. The small farming town is about 280km northeast of Bloemfontein and lies at the centre of an area known for the production of wheat, maize, sunflower, potato, cattle and sheep. DAFF manager for plant health early warning systems Jan Hendrik Venter yesterday told The Weekly that they were still trying to ascertain if the reports they received on Wednesday of a possible infestation…
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New coalition expected at Metsimaholo
A new coalition could soon take over power in Metsimaholo, with the Metsimaholo Civic Association (MCA) saying yesterday it is looking to approach the ANC with a proposal for the two to pool their seats together and govern the northern Free State local municipality. The MCA was part of a DA-led coalition that now appears to have all but collapsed but which was able to seize control of the municipality from the ANC following last August’s local government elections. MCA chairperson, Sello Hlasa, who is executive mayor of Metsimaholo, told The Weekly that the association was walking out of the…
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6 Cops get bail
As the six make their first appearance in packed courtroom in Bloemfontein charged with fraud and corruption… Tongues are still wagging in local police circles after the shock arrest of six senior police officers from the Parkweg police station in Bloemfontein over accusations of corruption and fraud. The six are now out on bail of R5 000 each after they were granted when they appeared before the city’s regional magistrate court charged with theft, fraud and corruption as well as money laundering. The officers, who include two lieutenant generals, three constables as well as an administration clerk, allegedly siphoned R5.2…
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