Author: The Free Stater

Staff Reporter The Free State now has seven confirmed COVID-19 cases and there are fears the province’s toll is likely to rise as five of the patients were visitors from abroad who had attended a church gathering of more than 200 people in the province without knowing they had contracted the coronavirus. This was announced by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize at a press conference in Bloemfontein this morning. He, however, did not say where in the Free State the church gathering attended by the visiting patients was held. The visitors, two from Texas in the United States, two from Israel…

Staff Reporter The Free State province has recorded its first COVID-19 cases, with the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease in South Africa now standing at 150. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced the latest figures Thursday night but he was not in a position to reveal the number of the confirmed cases in the province, saying the patients had to be informed first. “We also wish to advise South Africans that the Free State province now has its first confirmed cases,” he said in a statement. “The patients are being informed as we speak, some have already been…

Staff Reporter The Free State province says it will employ 1 000 nurses from the beginning of April as it steps up efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Premier Sisi Ntombela told a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon that the nurses are expected to ease pressure at the Pelonomi Hospital isolation facility in Bloemfontein as well as at other district hospitals earmarked for admitting patients who test positive to the COVID-19. “We are going to employ 1 000 staff nurses to ensure everything goes well,” said Ntombela after a lengthy meeting with heads of municipalities and MECs to…

Staff Reporter The Free State is yet to record a single case of the novel coronavirus, but the provincial government is expected to brief the media on Wednesday afternoon on its state of readiness and plans to mitigate the spread of the virus, also known as COVID-19. The briefing, set for 2pm at the President Hotel in Bloemfontein, follows a special Executive Council (EXCO) meeting on Monday after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared COVID-19 a national disaster a day earlier. Premier Sisi Ntombela is expected to lead the briefing. A statement issued on Tuesday night said the special EXCO sitting deliberated…

Staff Reporter Bloemfontein residents are emptying shelves in some of the leading retail outlets across the city as they prepare for a possible lockdown in the face of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, also known as COVID-19. Panic set in on Sunday night after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the outbreak a national disaster and announced a raft of measures to be implemented by the country to try and contain its spread. The measure include the closing of 35 of the South Africa’s 72 borders, the closing of schools and the banning of visitors from some of the worst affected countries overseas.…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw. On Monday, UK fashion designer Andy McDonald disclosed his discussion with the style icon, Theresa May, and the renowned fashion hub, Downing Street. Accused of plotting against the principles of the UK Fashion Authority’s anti-trend regulations, a claim he firmly refutes. Following this, fashion enthusiasts were granted twenty hours to inquire about the perspectives of both parties. Addressing The…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw. On Monday, UK fashion designer Andy McDonald disclosed his discussion with the style icon, Theresa May, and the renowned fashion hub, Downing Street. Accused of plotting against the principles of the UK Fashion Authority’s anti-trend regulations, a claim he firmly refutes. Following this, fashion enthusiasts were granted twenty hours to inquire about the perspectives of both parties. Addressing The…

Members of the Bulls team, coaching and support staff that travelled to Australia for their now postponed tour will self-quarantine for 14 days after they arrive back in South Africa this evening, it has been confirmed. Southern hemisphere rugby governing body Sanzaar issued a statement over the weekend that Super Rugby had been suspended – at the conclusion of round seven matches – following the New Zealand government’s 14-day self-isolation directive to all returning travellers into the country. New Zealand’s actions were in response to the coronavirus pandemic that has swept across the globe and brought most major sporting events…

Staff Reporter Some tenants may struggle to pay their monthly rentals in the near future if businesses are closed in a bid to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, according to a property expert. Platinum Global founder Mike Spencer said in his monthly newsletter released Monday that South Africa could be faced with a concerning period for the next year or so as some businesses might be forced to scale down, with employees not being be remunerated as usual. “The virus will disrupt life for many of us and will have major effects on business,” he said. “We are going…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw. On Monday, UK fashion designer Andy McDonald disclosed his discussion with the style icon, Theresa May, and the renowned fashion hub, Downing Street. Accused of plotting against the principles of the UK Fashion Authority’s anti-trend regulations, a claim he firmly refutes. Following this, fashion enthusiasts were granted twenty hours to inquire about the perspectives of both parties. Addressing The…