Bloem Express -E-edition 15 October 2025

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TEBOHO SETENA AND LIENTJIE MENTZ

Security has been tightened around the three campuses of the University of the Free State (UFS) one in Qwaqwa and two in Bloemfontein with police and private security officials in addition to university security

This was done following the escalation of violence by unhappy students protesting against the university management’s decision to discontinue provisional registration for the 2026 academic year

Acts of violence include a petrol bomb attack

on the main campus in Bloemfontein and vandalism at the Qwaqwa campus in the Eastern Free State

All lectures on the three campuses were suspended until further notice In addition, students residing on the campuses were ordered to vacate due to safety concerns

The Bloemfontein Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC) says students are disgruntled due to the university management’s decision to end provisional registration for the next academic year

The student-led violent protest comes ahead of the examinations scheduled to commence on 3 November

According to the police, the deployment of police officers on the campuses followed a request from the university management team Acts of violence have led to the arrest of six students in connection with a petrol bomb attack on the Bloemfontein campus They appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 13 October Their appearance followed their arrest by GAP Management Security officers on campus on Saturday, at about 01:15 Lt Col Thabo Covane, spokesperson for the Free State police, said the six students had been apprehended after apparently throwing a self-made petrol bomb at the guard room of the university

“The police, together with crime scene experts, were called to process the scene They face charges of malicious damage to property,” said Covane

This arrest came just hours after the arrest of the first: a group of nine students The court released them, with two released on R500 bail each, on Friday The other seven were released on free bail, under conditions prohibiting them from being seen or residing on campus One of these was that they should not enter the institution’s campus until their case is finalised The nine, aged between 18 and 22, are set to reappear in court on 4 November They face charges of public violence on the university’s premises

MALARIA LEADS TO LOSS OF A LIFE IN XHARIEP REGION

A multidisciplinary outbreak response team comprising representatives of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is continuing with education and active screening for malaria in the town of Luckhoff in the Free State’s Xhariep District This is ongoing until Friday, 17 October

The provincial Department of Health has

confirmed the death of a 53-year-old man, and treatment of a woman (50) and another man (23)

According to the department, none of the patients travelled to malaria-endemic regions

“Experts are investigating to determine the source and provide a plausible scientific explanation ” said Mondli Mvambi spokesperson

My View

Stragglers need help in this era

MAVIS MASEKO

Every year, on 8 September, the world commemorates International Literacy Day to

ical and literacy problem Children who cannot access digital content are less able to engage with learning materials, explore online resources or develop critical thinking skills For learners

Learners earn bursaries

TEBOHO SETENA

Two bright Gr 12 learners from the Free State are among the six recipients of prestigious bursaries of R5 million following the completion of the Eskom Expo International Science Fair national final on Friday, 10 October They are Jaco Deysel of the Jim Fouché High School in Bloemfontein and Nobuhle Sibeko of the Lindley High School

The top six were chosen at this year ' s national final held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 6 to 10 October

The pair of Jaco and Nobuhle were part of a 20-member contingent that represented the province at the annual expo aimed at unearthing future scientists The contestants include learners from primary and secondary schools

About 303 candidates from 35 regions of South Africa including 16 international participants from Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Ireland, India and Russia participated in the competition The competition made provision for an additional seven participants from Ghana and Mozambique to participate virtually Jaco was awarded a full bursary for his project “The Impact of a Look-up Table Design on AES Encryption Speed and RAM Demand” His research responds to the growing need for strong and robust encryption systems Currently, the

strongest military-grade data protection method available, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), demands high processing power, making it inaccessible to most start-up businesses Jaco designed and developed a computer programme to encrypt and decrypt five differently sized text files using AES, resulting in enhanced performance and broader accessibility to AES in resource-constrained environments such as small businesses Nobuhle was awarded a full

bursary for her project “The Buhle 14-Day Dream (B14) Protector System” Her project addresses one of the most significant challenges faced by teenagers today: managing time and regulating emotions The system offers a creative solution to procrastination and burnout, showing that with the right support, learners can manage stress effectively

“With Eskom’s sustained community social investment support, the expo has impacted the lives of

more than 17 000 young people this year alone What makes this especially significant is Eskom’s longterm commitment to strengthening South Africa’s development route for future scientists, engineers, and innovators Eskom is creating opportunities for learners and driving the broader national agenda of skills development, innovation, and economic growth,” said Mologadi Motshele, acting chief executive officer of the Eskom Development Foundation

Leading FS talent reach supernova status

Sport stars from across the Free State once again gathered for the glamorous Free State Sport Stars awards in Bloemfontein. The best sportsmen and sportswomen were celebrated for their achievement at the gala event hosted by Novus Media and the University of the Free State (UFS). Standard Bank was the main sponsor of the event. Top-performing athletes from schools, all the way to senior level as well as sponsors, coaches and official guests gathered at Monte Bello Estate on 9 October to celebrate the top athletes in the Free State Mlungisi Louw took the photos.

Mogomme Masoga (dean of humanities at the UFS) and Jeannine van Zyl (general manager of Novus Media Community News in the Free State and Northern Cape)

Netball player Rolene Streutker was named Sportswoman of the Year.Mari du Raan accepted the award on her behalf.Streutker was in the Kovsie team that won the Varsity Netball Tournament for a fifth time in 2024 She was also player of the tournament From the left are Dr Temba Hlasho (executive director from the division of student affairs at the UFS),Du Raan,Olebogeng Matlotle (regional events manager central of SA Breweries) and Coleen Cilliers (head of sales of Novus Media Community News in the Free State and Northern Cape)

Ernesta Strydom was named Official of the Year Her dedication to para-athletics reached new heights when she was honoured at the South African Sport Honours ceremony at Sun City in August,receiving recognition in the technical official category for para-athletics This prestigious acknowledgement reflects her sustained excellence and commitment to the sport at the highest level With her are,from the left,Teboho Setena (editor of BloemExpress),Noleen Petersen (Novus Media Community News in the Free State and the Northern Cape) and Maryke Holtzhausen (Kovsiesport management)

The athlete Mthi Mthimkulu was crowned Kovsiesport Sportsman of the year He was part of both the men’s and mixed 4x400m teams that qualified for the World Athletics Senior Track and Field Championships,with a gold medal in the men’s 4x400m relay With him Dr Temba Hlasho (executive director from the division of student affairs at the UFS)and Jeannine van Zyl (general manager of Novus Media Community News in the Free State and Northern Cape)

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and Jeannine van Zyl (general manager at Novus Media)

From

are,front: Dané de Klerk (Jim Fouché High School),Elizabeth Fick (Hoër Oranje Meisieskool),Tshiamo Masisi (St

School for Girls),Danyelle Pienaar (Hoër Meisieskool Oranje),Phoka Mohlapiso (Grey College),Danny Pienaar (Hoër Meisieskool Oranje),Bogolo Koikoi (Navalsig High School),Ezeth Esterhuizen (Hoër Meisiekool Oranje),Bogdan Madic (Grey College),Xylia Choene (Hoër Meisieskool Oranje),Adian Claassen (Grey College),Donna le Roux (Hoër Meisieskool Oranje),Lianri Fourie (Hoër Meisieskool Oranje) and Amy Kotzé (Hoërskool Witteberg); back: Prof Prince Ngobeni (QwaQwa campus principal),Coleen Cilliers (head of sales at Novus Media Community News),Claire Volschenk (Eunice High School),Teboho Mokoena (Mfundo-Thuto Secondary School),Matthew Durow (Hoërskool Fichardtpark),Mieke Louise Britz (Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool),Conrad van der Zwaard (Jim Fouché High School),Leibrandt Swart (Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool),De Villiers Lamprecht (Grey College),Carise van Rooyen (Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool),Jedrick Geleta (Grey College),Johanco Greyvenstein (Hoërskool Sentraal),Judith Watson (Hoërskool Fichardtpark),Vivienne van der Schyff (Eunice High School),Rumé Burger (Hoër Oranje Meisieskool),Rushelle Griffiths (Hoër Oranje Meisieskool) and Claudia Pestana (Eunice High School).Absent: Jayden Parkin (Hoërskool Sentraal),Cayden Potgieter (Hoërskool Sentraal),Nestine van Rooyen (Hoër Meisieskool Oranje),Diné le Roux (Hoër Meisieskool Oranje),Lynn-Mari Louw (Welkom-Gimnasium),Christian Kind (Grey College),Ethan Adams (Grey College),AJ Meyer (Grey College),J G Badenhorst (Grey College),Lamla Mgedezi (Grey College) Toriq Schambreel (Grey College),Neilyandro van Schalkwyk (Grey College),Janneman Jordaan (Grey College),Bianca Rees-Gibbs (Eunice High School), Cale Potgieter (Eunice High School),Ally Karpakis (Eunice High School),Kgomotso Mothupi (Reikaeletse High School) and Georgia Kambanis (Eunice High School).

These are the Kovsiesport nominees in the category of Junior Sport Star In this category,the UFS honours and acknowledges suitable international achievements reached during

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The UFS recognised exceptional contributions to sport,with those honoured being Marco Markgraaff and Kesa Molotsane Markgraaff was selected as the new convenor of selection for Swimming South Africa,for the term 2025 to 2028 Molotsane was selected as the new chairperson of the Athletics Commission, and to serve on the board of Athletics South Africa From the left are Jeannine van Zyl (general manager of Novus Media Community News in the Free State and Northern Cape),Markgraaff,Molotsane and Dr Themba Hlasho (of student affairs at the UFS).

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are Jerry Laka (director of KovsieSport),Ignus de Wet,Kesa Molotsane accepted the award on behalf of Gabriella Marais,Mthi Mthimkulu,Tyla Wasmüth,Wernich van Rensburg and Teboho Setena (BloemExpress)

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It is sink or swim, without past goals to buoy team

Gallantshopetoescaperipcurrent

TEBOHO SETENA

Pressure is mounting on the Marumo Gallants to break their winless streak going into a Premier Soccer League (PSL) fixture against lackluster Chippa United on Sunday, 19 October.

This crucial match is scheduled to take place at the Dr R P Molemela Stadium Kick-off is at 15:00

The Gallants are seeking their third win, and the visitors their second win, in the league going into the upcoming fixture

The winless run has seen the local lads descend on the league table They are among the eight teams languishing in the bottom half of the log, as is Chippa Both sides are desperate to change their misfortunes in the league

Rooted at the foot of the league with six points, Chippa, led by Luc Eymael, could surprise the hosts if they become complacent

The hosts are nestled in 11th position, with 10 points, under head coach

Alexandre Lafitte

Under the Frenchman, the Gallants have managed to record just two wins and four draws in the nine league fixtures played thus far The four draws were against giants Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orbit College and Polokwane City These matches all ended 1 1 In the process, they suffered narrow 0 1 defeats against Siwelele, Stellenbosch and AmaZulu

The Lafitte-led charges’ last win in the league at home in Bloemfontein was a 2 1 victory against Orlando Pirates, while their first away win was a 2 1 triumph over Richards Bay

Both matches were played in August, and the results signalled a good start for the Frenchman in South Africa’s top-flight league

However, the clock is ticking for Lafitte and his technical team to curb the club’s downward spiral in the league, which is blamed on the players’ inability to convert scoring chances

TEST DRIVE

While the Frenchman appears somewhat satisfied with the cohesion in other departments, the strike force remains a grave concern due to a lack of firepower This inability is evident from the few goals scored: eight in total

Lafitte has indeed lamented the team’s inability to convert the goal-scoring opportunities created

Amid the goal-scoring crisis, two offensive midfielders, Jaisen Clifford and Bheki Mabuza, have emerged as reliable scorers They have scored two goals between them in the nine league matches

Other strikers in the squad, including Thapelo Dhludhlu and Daniel Msendami, are yet to show their striking instincts

Lafitte’s concerted effort to solve the goal-scoring problem has seen the club enlist a foreign striker, Mofosse Karidioula Tréso from Ivory Coast The player has had stints with Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas and Williamsville, as well as Egyptian club Harras El Hodoud