Articles for Becker Semela
The government says she got a house. But Emily Lepota still lives in a shack
The house is marked complete on housing system, but it has no roof
Brief | 8 October 2026
Mangaung shutdown turns to looting of immigrant-owned shops
Over 140 people arrested
Brief | 26 May 2026
Taxi drivers protest over potholed roads and permit delays in Mangaung
The municipality officials agree to meet Botshabelo taxi operators
Brief | 16 April 2026
Parents exhume son’s remains five years after state mistakenly buried him
In 2021, Msindisi Phike was buried by the state as a pauper while his family was still waiting for his DNA results to be completed
Brief | 29 January 2026
Thabo Bester to launch new bid to postpone trial
Case postponed to 31 July
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 24 July 2024
Further delay in Thabo Bester trial
Bester complains that his rights to a fair trial are being infringed
By Marecia Damons and Becker Semela
News | 5 June 2024
Student murdered while trying to be early for NSFAS queue
SRC blames the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein for slow service, forcing students to queue as early as 4am
Brief | 12 April 2024
At least 22 people arrested during student protests in Bloemfontein
Central University of Technology students blame NSFAS for delays in funding
Brief | 5 March 2024
Botshabelo protesters clash with police as they make “desperate plea” to authorities
Mayor Gregory Nthatisi to meet with community “soon”
Brief | 26 February 2024