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Free State, NHFC to construct 6000 low cost houses

Bloemfontein - About 6000 low to middle income houses will be constructed in Welkom through a R1.25 billion partnership agreement between a state-owned development finance institution and a private developer. Read more ...

 

Malema elected as new ANCYL president

Limpopo provincial secretary Julius Malema has been elected as the new president of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL).

Malema beat his fierce archrival Saki Mafokeng, of the Free State province, by just over 200 votes. Read more ...

 

 
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Arrows outclass Celtic with 3 - 0 thumping

5 April 2008, 18:00

This afternoon Bloemfontein Celtic's woes continued. They were walloped 3-0 by Golden Arrows at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban.

This moves Arrows up two places to sixth on the league table, while Celtic hovers around the relegation zone in 13th position.

Celtic has always enjoyed the upper hand over Arrows. But both sides have been blowing hot and cold - and recently dropped out of the Nedbank Cup. This afternoon though, Arrows were more organised. They showed their intentions as early as the third minute, with a goal. Read more...

 

     
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5 March 1922 - Police make several arrests during clashes with mineworkers at Angelo, near Boksburg in the first skirmish between the white labour and the government of the Rand Revolt.

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