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Maseru and Botshabelo Creatives Collaborate in a Song
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Maseru and Botshabelo Creatives Collaborate in a Song

Hailing from Maseru, Mmateng has been honing her sound for the past four years, establishing herself as a star in the region. Her music, known for its soulful melodies and honest storytelling, revolves around one simple feeling: belonging. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Mmateng aims for every listener to feel seen, heard, and at home. Over her career, she has transformed from writing in her room to captivating audiences who resonate with her heartfelt messages. She has also collaborated with notable artists like Ntate Stunner, Malome Vector, and Morena Sway, among others.

By Michael Tamelinth • • 1 min read

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Minister Matebesi Aims to Inspire Upcoming Gospel Artists
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Minister Matebesi Aims to Inspire Upcoming Gospel Artists

35-year-old Minister Pule Matebesi wears many hats. He is a pastor, gospel singer, father, and songwriter, to mention just a few. Matebesi hails from Sasolburg in the Free State, where he serves as a pastor and music director at Agape Family Fellowship Church. He has dedicated his life to his ministry and uplifting souls through gospel music. Matebesi has one album titled “Jeso Oa Kgona” and an EP. In 2021, he won a Free State Gospel Music Award for Best Single/Best Collaboration. The “Jeso Oa Kgona” album features 13 tracks.

Michael Tamelinth • • 1 min read
Pageantry Meets Fashion
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Pageantry Meets Fashion

This year's pageant focused on the significance of happiness—exploring what it means to be happy, ways to achieve happiness, and how pageantry can help instill confidence in participants. Participants competed across four categories: Miss Little Happiness, Miss Teen Happiness, Mr. Happiness, and Miss Happiness. Mathapelo Anna Mahloko, the founder and organizer of the pageant, expressed her joy about the turnout and the active participation.

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Multisectoral GBVF Awareness held in Welkom
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Multisectoral GBVF Awareness held in Welkom

The programme was conducted under the theme “Letsema: Men, Women, Boys and Girls Working Together to END GBVF”, emphasising the importance of collective responsibility, community participation and collaboration in preventing and responding to gender-based violence and femicide. Representing SAPS Lejweleputswa District, Sergeant Malindi delivered a presentation on the process of opening a criminal case in relation to the reporting of GBVF-related incidents.

Michael Tamelinth • • 2 min read
El Mhlafu is passionate about modeling
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El Mhlafu is passionate about modeling

El Mhlafu is passionate about modeling and is determined to put his small hometown, Dewetsdorp, on the map. By 2021, he connected with Adolph Rammutla, who helped him create a professional profile, leading him to take photoshoots more seriously. His dedication to modeling led him to quit alcohol in order to focus entirely on his passion. His first runway casting was for Free State Fashion Week, where he was selected to walk for TVL.

Michael Tamelinth • • 1 min read
Free State transport campaign puts road safety and youth skills in spotlight
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Free State transport campaign puts road safety and youth skills in spotlight

The launch, held at the Interstate Bus Lines (IBL) depot in Hamilton on 14 October, featured a hybrid bus demonstration and a career exhibition designed to introduce learners to developments in transport technology and possible career paths. Mbalula said hybrid and electric buses could help reduce fuel consumption and emissions while improving energy efficiency. He added that the province needed to prepare young people for changes in the transport industry. Referring to his visit to Singapore, where he was exposed to modern public transport systems, Mbalula said the Free State should embrace innovation and ensure that young people understood emerging technologies.

Michael Tamelinth • • 2 min read
First Provincial Women in Agriculture Imbizo a Mammoth Success
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First Provincial Women in Agriculture Imbizo a Mammoth Success

The two-day Provincial Women in Agriculture Imbizo was a resounding success, bringing together women from across the province to the City of Roses for this groundbreaking event. The focus was on empowering women in agriculture, addressing compliance matters, and providing a platform for various stakeholders to engage in meaningful panel discussions. In her keynote address on the first day, MEC for the Free State Department of Rural Development, Agriculture and Environmental Affairs, Elsabe Rockman, emphasized the purpose of the Imbizo.

Michael Tamelinth • • 2 min read

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Pageantry Meets Fashion
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Pageantry Meets Fashion

This year's pageant focused on the significance of happiness—exploring what it means to be happy, ways to achi...