Tag: National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP)
Three FS psychiatric complex officials, CEO on precautionary suspension
Three Free State Psychiatric Complex officials, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), have been placed on precautionary suspension pending an investigation into numerous allegations...
Condolences pour in for EFF member in FS
Condolences are pouring in after one of the well-known former ANC members of Parliament and EFF member, Anthony Tony Marais, passed away on Sunday.
Marais...
FS Health MEC admits high litigation cases, millions in accruals
Free State Health MEC, Montseng Tsiu, refutes allegations that her department is on the brink of a financial crisis and might soon be placed...
FS mobile clinics gather dust
A cloud of mystery surrounds six mobile clinic buses parked at the Free State Psychiatric Complex in Bloemfontein. OFM News found in an investigation...
Smiles all round at Grootvlei Prison
It was smiles all round as delegates from the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) congratulated the Department of Correctional Services on the improvements made...
‘No justice,’ complain assaulted Trompsburg hitchhikers
The matter involving eight Free State police officers who wrongfully arrested and allegedly assaulted a group of hitchhikers outside Trompsburg last year has been...
Strained FS Health Department pushes back upgrades
The financially strained Free State Health Department has pushed back refurbishments and upgrades at some of its major facilities to 2018/19.
This is according to...
NCOP to revisit Pelonomi later this month
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will return to the Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein during its visit to the Free State later this month.
This...
FSHealthCrisis: ‘Department making slow but steady progress’
The Free State Health Department is making slow, but steady progress towards improving health care in the province.
This is according to Chairperson of Parliament’s...
More questions on Winnie’s Brandfort museum
Members of opposition parties lambasted the Department of Arts and Culture’s (DAC) Deputy Minister, Maggie Sotyu, with questions and accusations on the alleged failure...
Still no word on Ntombela’s cabinet
It is a week since former MEC of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) in the Free State, Sefora Ntombela, has been inaugurated as...
Two ANC MPs die in less than one month
The ANC has suffered the loss of two of its Members of Parliament in recent weeks. On Sunday 05 March, the party learnt of...
FS youth economic participation under spotlight
Economic Development Deputy Minister, Madala Masuku, is hosting a business session with Free State youth entrepreneurs in Botshabelo today. Masaku’s session with the youth...
Medication, staff shortage continue to plague FS Health
The shortage of medical personnel and medication are among the challenges continuing to plague the Free State Health Department. This is according to Swizwe...
