'My daddy's in the water' Oct 14, 2009
Article By: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:50 A four-year-old boy was trapped in water for hours beside his father's body after their bakkie left the road near Bloemfontein and landed in a deep pool, the Volksblad newspaper reported on Wednesday ... The report said the accident happened about 30km outside Bloemfontein on the road to Jagersfontein on Tuesday. (iAfrica.com)
Missing Bloem kids found Oct 13, 2009
Article By: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:36 Two street children that went missing in a strong flowing water channel in Bloemfontein were found alive but in shock, police said on Monday ... Police divers and Mangaung fire rescue personnel started searching for the pair on Monday morning after they fell into the strongly flowing river channel that runs through Bloemfontein around 8am ... Heavy rains had fallen in the Bloemfontein area since Sunday with 70 millimetres measured in the city on Monday. (iAfrica.com)
Global Teen Challenge Oct 10, 2009
I was able to spend time with Ntswaki, a 3-year-old girl at the Bethlehem Children's Center in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Two-and-a-half years ago, her CD4 count was 29. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Slipping Phumelela bets on technology Oct 6, 2009
Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation, excluding the profit on sale of the Bloemfontein racecourse, declined 8 percent to R120 million. Headline earnings decreased 21 percent to R70. (Business Report, South Africa)
No staff at Sun Int'l Oct 2, 2009
Employees will picket at the following hotels: Wild Coast Sun in Port Edward, Boardwalk in Port Elizabeth, Flamingo in Kimberly, and at the Windmill in Bloemfontein. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
FIFA World Cup - South Africa 2010 Sep 25, 2009
A Brief Guide To The Venues In Use For The 2010 World Cup. With the FIFA World Cup in South Africa just 258 days away, and numerous Countries already booking their place, where will the fans be heading to see their side. (Suite101.com)
South Africa: Zuma Showed Malema How to Celebrate Victory Sep 18, 2009
Malema, meanwhile, who had so much to say about the poor showing by white citizens at the airport to welcome back Semenya , conveniently had to attend a meeting in Bloemfontein and claimed he could not make a public appearance at the airport. I understand that he had work to do. (allAfrica.com)
Smit: We must stay humble Sep 16, 2009
The other two wins in this year's Tri-Nations came in Bloemfontein and in Durban. 365 Digg LATEST FEATURES. (iAfrica.com)
Sars in strike talks Sep 12, 2009
Pamla described as successful marches on Friday in Bloemfontein, in the Free State, and in Limpopo, at the Beit Bridge border post with Zimbabwe. At Beit Bridge, some Congress of South African Trade Union members had joined the protest in solidarity. (iAfrica.com)
Barnes, Giteau face foes Sep 7, 2009
Defending champions the Bulls start their campaign against 2009 wooden-spooners the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bafana must go for broke Sep 6, 2009
Santana has made some surprising selections for his squad that includes Bloemfontein Celtic keeper Shu-Aib Walters, who is not rated as a potential national player and is not expected to play. Santana has forgiven Sundowns striker Mabhuti Khenyeza for missing his call up to the Confederations Cup by selecting him for this European trip which also includes a friendly international against Ireland in Limerick next Tuesday night. (iAfrica.com)
Web Exclusive: Old Mutual sells shopping centre stake for R2.5 bln Sep 3, 2009
It owns three centres, Cresta in Johannesburg, The Pavilion in Durban and Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein. It has a 25 percent stake in Sandton City, 67 percent in Southgate and 56 percent in Westgate, all of which are in Johannesburg, plus a 58 percent stake in Tyger Valley in Cape Town. (Business Report, South Africa)
Exclusive to the Web: Atlantis Forge liquidators in talks with buyers to save group Sep 2, 2009
This agreement followed Arno Van Wyk, the companys chief executive, lodging an appeal against the judgment to a successful application brought by Solidarity that overturned the provisional liquidation obtained by Van Wyk in the High Court in Bloemfontein in February. Engelbrecht said Atlantis Forge had now been placed in final liquidation but a meeting with major creditors still had to take place. (Business Report, South Africa)
S Africa probes ID card suicide Sep 1, 2009
Jeff, Bloemfontein, South Africa. I am a Swiss citizen and took a six month sabbatical to go and do volunteer work in Cape Town. (BBC News -- Africa)
Newsweek: How Mandela's legacy hurts S. Africa Aug 29, 2009
He was to hold a winter rally in a sleepy Bloemfontein suburb and to meet with some Afrikaner businessmen in the city hall downtown ... His Bloemfontein summit recalled one of Mandela's most famous moments: the 1995 Rugby World Cup in Johannesburg, when Mandela donned a South African rugby jersey (itself a huge gesture, since rugby was the Afrikaners' favorite sport and anti-apartheid activists generally hated it) and taught the mostly white South African team how to sing "Nkosi Sikelel'... (MSNBC -- International)
Du Preez hails 'fantastic honour' Aug 28, 2009
Bio:Full name: Petrus FourieSurname: Du Preez Height: 182cmWeight: 91kgBirth date: 24 March 1982Birth city: PretoriaPrimary school: Skuilkrans PrimarySecondary school: Afrikaans Hor Seunskool, PretoriaTertiary education: University of PretoriaTest debut: 12 June 2004, v Ireland in Bloemfontein aged 22Last Test: 8 August 2009, v Australia in Cape Town aged 27Total tests: 49Total Springbok matches: 49Tours: British Isles, Ireland tina, 2004; Argentina, Wales e, 2005; Ireland and, 2007; RWC in... (iAfrica.com)
Forceful look to Wallabies Aug 27, 2009
Chisholm has successfully negotiated his way through two club matches, the most recent of which was last weekend, after he sustained the injury playing against the Cheetahs at Bloemfontein midway through the Super 14. The door opened for Chisholm to return to the international stage due to the shoulder injury suffered by the Western Force skipper Nathan Sharpe last weekend against the All Blacks. (iAfrica.com)
Week in Quotes Aug 23, 2009
"Please tell somebody to translate that machine gun song, because it's tough to keep up in our Afrikaans," said businessman Dirk van den Berg to Zuma in Bloemfontein. Yip, I'm sure that's exactly what freedom fighters had in mind when they came up with this little song Afrikaners calling for their machine guns. (iAfrica.com)
Dan Carter gets constructive Aug 21, 2009
The All Blacks have been particularly mindful of their buildup this week, believing they peaked too early in both Bloemfontein and Durban. The fullback, who will play his 75th test to become the fourth most capped All Black, senses they have thing on track for a crucial test that will be played in front of a crowd of more than 76,000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
SA 'racist video' trial to start Aug 19, 2009
Court officials confirmed to the BBC that the former students - Danie Grobler, Johnny Roberts, Schalk van der Merwe and RC Malherbe - would appear before the Bloemfontein District Court at the start of their trial on Wednesday. Last year, lawyers for two of the students reportedly said the video was "no more than play-acting". (BBC News -- Africa)
Outcry in SA over 'racist' video Aug 19, 2009
Students and staff joined a protest march at the campus in Bloemfontein, and student groups say they are now planning to call nationwide anti-racism demonstrations. All these issues must be brought forward so that all the people of South Africa can see that racism is still a dominant feature in South African society. (BBC News -- Africa)
McCaw desperate to avoid biggest loser tag Aug 17, 2009
The All Blacks beat the Wallabies at Eden Park 22-16, but lost to the Springboks at Bloemfontein and Durban, while Australia were then beaten by the South Africans at Cape Town. The Springboks lead the Tri Nations on 12 points, the Kiwis are second on four while Australia are third on one. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fourth H1N1 death in SA Aug 16, 2009
The second swineflu death was of a 15-year-old teenager from Bloemfontein and the third, a 42-year-old woman from the Western Cape. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Umshini Wam in Afrikaans? Aug 16, 2009
"Please tell somebody to translate the machine gun song, because its tough to keep up in our Afrikaans," businessman Dirk van den Berg told Zuma in Bloemfontein. The president was in the Free state as part of the ANC's Siyabonga campaign to say thank you to voters after the party's election victory. (iAfrica.com)
Wallabies must set rhythm: Elsom Aug 15, 2009
Hardly helping the Wallabies is that they are about to confront an All Blacks team under siege, after a dismal South African tour that featured losses in Bloemfontein and Durban. They're probably hurting a fair bit, and they're always more dangerous when they're hurting,'' Elsom said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Iraq united behind football stars Aug 14, 2009
In Bloemfontein and Johannesburg, the Iraqi national team had its own wildly enthusiastic "barmy army" of followers. They were mostly expatriates ("not exiles," one of them pointed out firmly) - fathers and mothers and sons and daughters, with Iraqi names but homes in the US, Canada and the Gulf states. (BBC News -- Africa)
Namibia: Country on High Flu Alert Aug 14, 2009
The boy and girl (aged 16 and 17) were part of a group of 49 pupils who recently participated in the ATKV choir competition in Bloemfontein, South Africa. According to Visagie, some of the children became ill with the flu. (allAfrica.com)
Graham Henry tells it like it is Aug 14, 2009
It's clear that Henry is searching for something to turn his side around after they appeared to go badly off the boil in South Africa where they lost in Bloemfontein and Durban. Not only that but they were badly short of the mark in some key areas of the game, such as basic skills, lineout, scrum and their fielding of the high ball. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
White tells Boks to attack more Aug 13, 2009
The Boks have used a kick-and-chase game to win their three home matches, twice pressuring the All Blacks into losses in Bloemfontein and Durban and using the same formula to dismantle the Wallabies in Cape Town. That has them sitting top of the table and eyeing just their third Tri Nations title as they prepare to head to Australasia to face the Wallabies twice and the All Blacks in Hamilton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
› Will Burger play? Aug 11, 2009
He thereafter missed the Stormers' last two matches against the Western Force (at Newlands) and the Cheetahs (in Bloemfontein) as well as the first Test against the Lions on June 20. Burger then lasted less than two minutes before being yellow-carded for eye-gouging in the second Test against the Lions which led to his suspension - and he has not seen action since. (iAfrica.com)
› Boks crush Australia Aug 10, 2009
The result completed a run of three home victories in as many weeks for South Africa after defeating fiercest rivals the All Blacks in Bloemfontein and Durban. After scoring an early try, Australia were rocked by a number of setbacks, including the 30th-minute departure of injured captain Stirling Mortlock and yellow cards for Matt Giteau and Richard Brown within 60 seconds soon after. (iAfrica.com)
Steyn kicks Boks to victory over Wallabies Aug 10, 2009
South Africa, who beat New Zealand 31-19 in Durban last Saturday and 28-19 in Bloemfontein the previous weekend, now face matches in Perth, Brisbane and Hamilton. They top the table by eight points from New Zealand. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
No H1N1 for school boys Aug 10, 2009
Two boys from Reddersburg who were monitored for swine flu were discharged from Pelonomi hospital in Bloemfontein, SABC news said on Sunday. The boys attended the same school as the 15-year-old boy who died on Friday after he was diagnosed with H1N1 influenza. (iAfrica.com)
› Another swine flu death? Aug 8, 2009
The teenager was admitted to Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein with pneumonia symptoms. Doctors confirmed he had swine flu but said the cause of death was blood poisoning. (iAfrica.com)
Bloem teen had swine flu Aug 8, 2009
South Africa's second swineflu death was confirmed in Bloemfontein on Saturday, amidst media reports that the victim died from blood poisoning ... Six players in the Free State's under-19 team have been pulled out of a game against the Griffons in Bloemfontein on Friday because they were suffering from flu. (iAfrica.com)
Mortlock talks up red hot Springboks Aug 7, 2009
" The Wallabies skipper added that they would not follow the inconsistent All Blacks, who dramatically varied their game plan and suffered losses in Bloemfontein and Durban. "The All Blacks tried to change things in both Tests against South Africa, whereas our mindset is more about having the tools to put out there whatever you see fit at the right time," Mortlock said. "Hopefully that will be the point of difference for us. Any opportunity we see, we have to take it straight away. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Richie McCaw injured, as well as hurting Aug 7, 2009
McCaw picked up some nerve damage out of the opening defeat to the Springboks in Bloemfontein, played through it in the second loss in Durban, but is now looking to clear the issue up ahead of the August 22 showdown against the Wallabies in Sydney ... "We've got to transfer that physical edge to when we get the ball and be ruthless with our execution. That was certainly something we talked about after Bloemfontein, but it didn't happen. That's going to be a key emphasis over the next week or so... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Swine flu hampers sport Aug 7, 2009
Six players in the Free State's under-19 team have been pulled out of a game against the Griffons in Bloemfontein on Friday because they were suffering from flu. Beeld reported that several schools in Pretoria North have confirmed cases of swine flu four pupils at Horskool Wonderboom, one pupil at Horskool Montana and 12 students at the University of Pretoria have all contracted the H1N1 virus. (iAfrica.com)
NZRU backs All Blacks coaches Aug 6, 2009
The All Blacks' play was patently sub-standard in both the 18-29 defeat in Bloemfontein and the 19-31 loss in Durban with basic handling errors, lack of poise under pressure and suspect tactics contributing heavily to the twin setbacks. They seemed at a loss as to how to counter the South African pressure in both matches, and contributed heavily to their own downfall with poor execution and discipline. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
No rest for the 'wicked' All Blacks Aug 5, 2009
Hansen defended the All Blacks game plan that saw them reliant on counter-attacking from deep in their own territory in both Bloemfontein and Durban. With their high error rate that played into the hands of the Springboks who used their good defence to force mistakes that inevitably came to them in good field positions which they capitalised on. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Morne Steyn sets record as Boks beat All Blacks Aug 3, 2009
Steyn completed the scoring with another penalty to give South Africa eight points from two outings after a 28-19 win in Bloemfontein on July 25 over New Zealand, who defeated Australia 22-16 in the opening game. This story has been viewed 230 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More work for Boks Aug 3, 2009
" John Smit earned his 60th cap as skipper to become the most experienced international captain of all time, while wing Bryan Habana and centre Jean de Villiers earned their 50th caps at the weekend. Those milestones had dominated the headlines in the build-up to the Test, but Smit said their lack of focus on personal achievements had been crucial in securing victory. The skipper said they knew they had to turn up in even better form than in Bloemfontein the previous week if they were to remain... (iAfrica.com)
All Blacks fans call for Henry?s head Aug 3, 2009
Talkback radio programs ran hot with callers rating the All Blacks performance inept and demanding the sacking of Graham Henry and his co-coaches following Saturday s loss in Durban a week after going down 28-19 in Bloemfontein ... The current players in the All Blacks are good enough but I repeat: we need a coaching job to be done here and fast, Loe said, referring to the Bloemfontein loss. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Why do family murders occur? Aug 2, 2009
Befrienders South Africa, Bloemfontein - telephonic counselling for despair or suicidal people - 051 31 2765. Suicide Anonymous 24 Hour Emergency Line - 011 337 3737. (iAfrica.com)
All Blacks won't throw in the towel Aug 2, 2009
It was the second successive Test the South Africans had triumphed over the All Blacks - following last week's 28-19 win in Bloemfontein - and Henry, who congratulated Bok coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit, said his team would need to learn to deal with pressure situations. "I thought the South Africans played outstandingly well," Henry said. (iAfrica.com)
Backlash in Durban Jul 31, 2009
The All Blacks were taken apart in Bloemfontein last Saturday by a rampant South African pack ... In Bloemfontein the Springbok pack had the upper hand, partly because of their ability to outjump the All Blacks, outmaul them and outsprint them. (iAfrica.com)
It's wide open, says BJ Jul 31, 2009
com columnist, BJ Botha, makes his return this week and after watching the Springboks dismantle the All Blacks in Bloemfontein he reckons the Tri-Nations is wide open this year ... I thought we played very well in Bloemfontein where our set-pieces were exceptional. (iAfrica.com)
Top spot on the line in Durban Jul 31, 2009
The Springboks' 28-19 victory in Bloemfontein saw them take over top spot - for the first time since losing it after being shut out by the All Blacks in Cape Town in August last year - with a rating of 90. 30, just two tenths ahead of New Zealand. (iAfrica.com)
Wallabies keen to end losing ways at Newlands Jul 31, 2009
Ten members of the 2007 Wallabies squad are returning, and are mindful that this time around they will face an even better Springbok line-up, buoyed by their recent series success over the British and Irish Lions and by their victory over the All Blacks in Bloemfontein last weekend. But the Wallabies believe they can gain faith from being so close two years ago, while also showing last year that they can win on South African soil when they defeated the Springboks in Durban. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
South Africa: Haunted By the Kiwi Curse [editorial] Jul 30, 2009
Half-full stadiums in SA during the recent British and Irish Lions tour, and the need to drop prices to avoid embarrassment in Bloemfontein last weekend, won't have helped our bid one bit. And it's no good bleating about the need to develop the game in Africa -- the 2019 competition granted to Japan is the IRB's nod in the direction of development. (allAfrica.com)
> Steyn gets Bok nod Jul 29, 2009
Other changes to the matchday 22 that beat the All Blacks by 28-19 in Bloemfontein last weekend will see lock Andries Bekker return in the place of loose forward Ryan Kankowski on the bench, along with fit-again centre Adi Jacobs, who takes Steyn's place amongst the replacements. Springbok wing Bryan Habana and centre Jean de Villiers will both earn their 50th Test caps for South Africa, while Bok captain John Smit becomes the sole record-holder for the most experienced Test captain ever. (iAfrica.com)
Cowan back for All Blacks Jul 29, 2009
Henry said the All Blacks were taking positives out of last weekends 19-28 loss to South Africa: "I said that last weeks Test in Bloemfontein would be a massive challenge and this weekends Test in Durban is no different. But this team has a lot of character and resolve and we are approaching it in a positive frame of mind.". Four All Blacks Mils Muliaina, Maa Nonu, Brad Thorn and Isaac Ross will be starting in their sixth consecutive Test in 2009 with Nonu starting in his 15th successive... (iAfrica.com)
Get physical with Boks, urges Deans Jul 29, 2009
As evidenced by the Springboks accomplished forward effort against the All Blacks in Bloemfontein last Saturday, where they won 28-19, the Wallabies will experience an appreciable step up from Auckland, and if they fail to deliver the Boks could humiliate them ... South Africa now look even more formidable, having enjoyed a series win over the British and Irish Lions and then dominating the All Blacks early in Bloemfontein and keeping them at bay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Boks deserved win - Henry Jul 27, 2009
All Blacks coach Graham Henry was gracious in defeat, after his side went down 19-28 to the Springboks in a Tri-Nations Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday. However, he also bemoaned his team's "lack of discipline", which he felt contributed to their downfall. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa regain world No.1 spot with win over All Blacks Jul 27, 2009
BLOEMFONTEIN (South Africa): Jaque Fourie scored a late try as South Africa opened their Tri-Nations campaign with a 28-19 victory over holders New Zealand in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Fourie raced down the right touchline for a 72nd-minute try to clinch the win while Morne Steyn completed the scoring with an angled penalty from halfway with just two minutes remaining. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bad news piling up for Wallabies Jul 27, 2009
For those Wallabies who woke up in the middle of the night to watch the Springboks keep the All Blacks at bay in the Bloemfontein Tri Nations match, it just accentuated the pain of their wasting their chance of beating New Zealand in Auckland the previous weekend ... They did that both in Auckland and Bloemfontein ... The signs were there at Bloemfontein - where the All Blacks captain was a menace at the breakdown - that it doesn't take long for McCaw to return to his best. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
> Springbok player ratings Jul 27, 2009
The Springboks held off a spirited All Black second half performance to win their opening Tri-Nations Test 28-19 in Bloemfontein, with a firing pack the inspiration behind the win over their old enemies. The match was a game of two halves, with the Springboks dominating the first to a surprising extent. (iAfrica.com)
Boks are number one Jul 27, 2009
South Africa were full value for their 28-19 win over New Zealand in their Tri-Nations encounter in Bloemfontein on Saturday, a victory that saw them reclaim the No.1 ranking in the world from the All Blacks. However, the Springboks paid a dear price for returning to the first place on the International Rugby Board's rankings - with first-choice flyhalf Ruan Pienaar and inside centre Jean de Villiers both injury concerns ahead of the next Test, also against the Kiwis in Durban next Saturday. (iAfrica.com)
* Boks stave off All Blacks rally for a winning start Jul 27, 2009
AFP, BLOEMFONTEIN Monday, Jul 27, 2009, Page 18. Brendon Leonard of New Zealand, second right, clears the ball from the base of the scrum before being tackled by Bryan Habana of South Africa, right, during their Tri-Nations Test match at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Boks hold off All Blacks Jul 26, 2009
South Africa got their Tri-Nations campaign off to the perfect start with a 28-19 win over New Zealand in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The two-tries-to-one victory over the All Blacks put the Springboks in first place on the standings after just two rounds. (iAfrica.com)
Boks triumphant over All Blacks Jul 26, 2009
BLOEMFONTEIN - Centre Jaque Fourie scored a late breakaway try as South Africa got their Tri-Nations campaign off to a winning start by defeating arch foes New Zealand 28-19 here on Saturday. Fourie struck eight minutes from full-time as the Springboks were holding on to a four-point lead and a late Morne Steyn penalty deprived the All Blacks of a bonus point. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bench key to NZ's success Jul 25, 2009
BLOEMFONTEIN: The All Blacks will call on their recent ability to finish Test matches like a runaway train when they face South Africa on Saturday (1am tomorrow, Sydney time) ... The All Blacks are unbeaten in three Bloemfontein Tests, which include a draw and a win over Japan at the 1995 World Cup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
2010 World Cup is on track, trio confirms Jul 25, 2009
He also assured that there would be enough accommodation for tourists, even if it meant using long distance "satellite" transport systems to and from stadiums, and that airports would manage the expected high capacities, even in smaller areas like Bloemfontein and Polokwane. Visitors should also understand, Van Schalkwyk added, that South Africa's tourism industry would be in "high season" during next year's tournament, but tourists would not be robbed by inflated prices. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ticket sales: SA Rugby looks for answers Jul 24, 2009
The Springboks kick off three successive home Test matches on Saturday, when they take on New Zealand in Bloemfontein ... "This year they have been frozen at 2008's prices ZAR425 in the case of Bloemfontein but sales have been weak despite the relatively low price and the excitement of a seeing a great Springbok generation take on the All Blacks." ... Prices have also been reduced to ZAR300 for some seats in Bloemfontein on Saturday. (iAfrica.com)
Boks set for titanic clash Jul 24, 2009
And so it will be in Bloemfontein this Saturday ... Date: Saturday, July 25Venue: Vodacom Park, BloemfonteinKick-off: 17. (iAfrica.com)
