VrystaatKroon Newspaper

16/10/2025

BLOEMFONTEIN – A significant agreement has been reached pertaining the immediate implementation of the phasing out of provisional registration for the 2026 academic year at the University of the Free State (UFS). The university confirmed this significant step in a statement issued today – Thursday, 16 October.

The University of the Free State confirms changes to provisional registration, addressing student concerns for a smoother academic year.

16/10/2025

CAPE TOWN – The water woes plaguing Goodwood residents offer a stark reminder that South Africa’s municipal infrastructure crisis extends far beyond Johannesburg’s well-documented struggles. With nearly 30 burst pipes reported in just one month, the Cape Town suburb has become the latest flashpoint in the country’s deteriorating service delivery landscape.

Goodwood residents are frustrated after nearly 30 burst pipes in one month, exposing Cape Town’s aging water infrastructure and service delivery issues.

16/10/2025

WELKOM - Boodskappe van meegevoel stroom in ná die gruweldood van ‘n jong Vrystater in Amerika.
Stephan van den Berg (33), ook bekend as Sakkie, is op 9 Oktober dood toe die stroper waarop hy gery het onder ‘n trein beland het. Die ongeluk het in Page, Noord-Dakota, plaasgevind.

A young man from the Free State, Stephan van den Berg, tragically dies in an accident in America. Read his story.

16/10/2025

Municipality under administration continues to fail residents as infrastructure crumbles - Matjhabeng Local Municipality is facing fierce criticism for planning to spend more than R1 million on an investment summit this week, whilst basic services continue to collapse and residents endure weeks without refuse collection.

Residents regularly endure electricity cuts because there are insufficient supplies to repair the network, and sewage overflows persist in residential areas. The Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) underscores that the municipality's failure to read meters has resulted in consumers being billed based on e...

16/10/2025

A war of words has erupted between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis over the City of Cape Town’s record on service delivery in poor areas.
While Ramaphosa criticised the metro for failing to close the gap between rich and poor Hill-Lewis fired back, accusing the President of political “damage control” and defending Cape Town’s pro-poor investment record as the best in the country.

A war of words has erupted between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis over the City of Cape Town's record on service delivery in poor areas.

16/10/2025

The Northern Free State Caregivers (NFSCG) in Kroonstad is a beacon of hope for cancer patients.
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NFS Caregivers Kroonstad

The Northern Free State Caregivers (NFSCG) in Kroonstad is a beacon of hope for cancer patients. This organisation stands as a compassionate pillar of support for those battling cancer. Established […]

16/10/2025

Free State sport stars shine bright at gala dinner

View stunning photos from the sport stars awards, showcasing a glamorous evening of sporting excellence in the Free State.

16/10/2025

Free State sport stars shine bright at gala event

Celebrate the achievements of top athletes at the Free State Sport Stars awards. Discover how leading FS talent reach supernova status.

16/10/2025

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Eight protesters were arrested during a demonstration against the University of the Free State's decision on provisional registration.

16/10/2025

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16/10/2025

Kankeroorwinnaars | Radiografis se verstommende moed omskep haar dubbele stryd in bevryding: https://bloemnuus.co.za/kankeroorwinnaars-radiografis-se.../

16/10/2025

Umalusi, the education quality assurance body, has given the 2025 end-of-year examinations the green light, with more than one million Grade 12 learners preparing to write across 9 100 centres nationwide.

More than one million Grade 12 learners will write 2025 end-of-year exams across 9 100 centres after Umalusi gave the green light.