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South Africa, Free State: The Free State Provincial Government, through the Free State Training and Development Institute (FSTDI) in partnership with Public Sector Education (PSETA), hosted a very successful graduation ceremony for government officials who have completed qualifications in Recognition of Prior Learning studies in Public Administration; N5 certificates and N6 National Diplomas. This wonderful achievement by public servants comes at a time when the country celebrates the 2023 Integrated Public Service Month. Furthermore, these qualifications coincidence with the cardinal pillars of the public service month, I.e. ensuring that government officials are well equipped to use public resources efficiently and effectively to the benefit of the citizens, to ensure that they use their divergent capacities and skills to ensure that there are systems and infrastructure in place to service communities and to also give expression to the province's commitment to developing a skilled workforce that will play a meaningful role in the growth and development of the economy of the Free State and to improve service delivery provision. The province's huge investment in education is a policy imperative that extends beyond the upskilling of the public service labour force. Over ten thousand students over the years have benefitted from the Free State bursary scheme and many thousands continue to derive value from various skills development programmes offered by the provincial government. The province's bursary programme and NSFAS have produced diverse professionals ranging from medical doctors, teachers, nurses, engineers, accountants, artisans, farmers, entrepreneurs, administrators, etc. The graduation of public servants is also a reminder of the government initiative in partnership with Mersita that saw the Free State government spend forty six (46) million rands to settle historical student debt that prevented graduates from accessing their certificates from various institutions of higher learning and being able to enter the job market. Free State dept hosts graduation ceremony

Free State dept hosts graduation ceremony

South Africa, Free State: The Free State Provincial Government, through the Free State Training and Development Institute (FSTDI) in partnership with Public Sector Education (PSETA), hosted a very successful graduation…

Amelia Jones 08/09/2023

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Deputy President vows inclusive rebuilding after Jagersfontein mine dam tragedy

Jagersfontein, South Africa: During his visit to Jagersfontein, a small mining town in the Free State devastated by the collapse of a mine dam that took lives and left hundreds…

Amelia Jones 12/08/2023

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EXCO planning and Budgeting Lekgotla conclude business at Bloem Spa Lodge

South Africa, Bloemfontein: Yesterday, 22 February 2023, EXCO planning and Budgeting Lekgotla concluded its business at Bloem Spa Lodge in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Bloemfontein.

Amelia Jones 23/02/2023

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Exco responds to call by business in Maluti-A-Phofung

Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela and the Executive Council have descended to Phuthaditjhaba, QwaQwa, a vast rural town in Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality.

Amelia Jones 21/07/2022