Free State
The High Court in Bloemfontein has authorised the final forfeiture of six luxury properties and a high-end SUV worth R32 million linked to the irregular Free State asbestos tender. The National Prosecuting Authority welcomed the order.
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The Free State Road Incident Management System has issued a warning for possible flooding on the N5 highway near Sandspruit. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the weekend, prompting advice for drivers to take extra precautions. An orange level 5 alert for severe thunderstorms covers the Free State and North West provinces from March 6, 2026.
The Provincial Road Incident Management system has initiated its Festive Season Arrive Alive campaign at a Shell Ultra Pit stop in Bloemfontein to promote road safety. This effort follows a concerning November in the Free State, where over 23 lives were lost in road incidents within three weeks. Authorities emphasize collaboration between emergency services and law enforcement to reduce fatalities during the holiday period.