Free State Provincial Government - Online
Public Speeches & Media Statements 
2009
12 February 2009 Speeches and Media Releases: Department of the Premier
MEDIA STATEMENT BY PREMIER FB MARSHOFF, 12 FEBRUARY 2009.  
11 February 2009 Speeches and Media Releases: Department of the Health
INDUCTION OF NEW PATIENTS ON THE ARV PROGRAM IN THE FREE STATE, 11 February 2009.
2008
14 November 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
STATEMENT BY THE HEAD OF THE FREE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PROFESSOR PAX RAMELA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE ART PROGRAM , 14 Nov 2008
10 - 15 November 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
 
TB ROAD SHOW : 10 - 15 NOVEMBER 2008
 

the National TB Control Program in partnership with the TB Free Project are conducting TB Awareness road-shows throughout the country. These road-shows were  launched by the Minister of Health on the 30 October 2008 in Gauteng 
11 November 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
Helicopter Training Exercise: 11 Nov 2008
9 November 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
Media statement on PROVINCIAL cost containment measures (ccm), 9 nOV 2008
 
7 November 2008 Media Release - Department of Health
CANCELLATION: TB MEDIA CONFERENCE: 7 NOV 2008
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THE
TB Media Conference

SCHEDULED FOR 7 November 2008

WAS CANCELED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES 
21 October 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
Imbizo Focus Week: Donation of blankets to senior citizens : Free State Treasury MEC Tate Makgoe will deliver the keynote address at the Imbizo to be held at Hoopstad on October 21. Makgoe will also donate blankets and shoes to the senior citizens and children respectively
 
16 October 2008 Speech - Department of Health:  
SPEECH OF THE MEC FOR HEALTH MR ST BELOT AT THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
OF THE PROVINCIAL HIV AND AIDS PARTNERSHIP, 16 OCTOBER 2008, WELKOM
16 October 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
Socio-economic review workshop for municipalities
 "Understanding local government socio-economic status"
Date: 16 October 2008
Time
: 10:00
Venue
:
Dewetsdorp Town Hall, Dewetsdorp
 October 2008 Media Release  - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:  
MUSIC OF THE 80's
at MACUFE
10 October 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
Free State Treasury MEC Tate Makgoe will on Friday 10 October 2008 donate school uniforms and heaters to Relebeletse and Tshebelopele Primary schools respectively
6 October 2008

Speech and images - Department of Health:   
SPEECH BY THE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY OF THE COHSASA ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES TO NATIONAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL AS WELL AS THE HANDING OVER OF THE NATIONAL CATARACT TROPHY TO THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, 6 OCTOBER 2008.
 
Cataract trophy (Image)  
Cohsasa accreditation (Image)  
10TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL HOSPITAL (Image)
 
Media Release
- Department of Health:  
Invitation to the National District Hospital COHSASA Accreditation ceremony, 6 Oct 2008, 12:00, WP Hall, FSSON Bloemfontein Campus, Curie Avenue

3 October 2008 Speech - Department of Health:  
SPEECH BY THE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THe 4th PROVINCIAL STOP TB INDABA, 3 OCTOBER, VOLKSKOOL, WELKOM
 

Media Release
- Department of Health:  
FREE STATE TB INDABA: 3 OCT 2008: VOLKSKOOL, WELKOM
Media Invitation - Department of Health:    
MEDIA INVITATION and PROGRAMME: FREE STATE TB INDABA: Friday, 3 October, WELKOM
29 September 2008 Speech - Department of Treasury:  
Free State Finance MEC, Tate Makgoe welcome speech at the 2008 local government asset management workshop.
27 September 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
MEDIA INVITE: NATIONAL OLD AGE EVENT: Saturday, 27 September - QWA-QWA
 
DETAIL PROGRAMME

AWARDING OF GERIATRICS PROGRAMS TROPHY, SATURDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2008, UNiVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE , MANDELA HALL, QWA-QWA CAMPUS
26 September 2008

Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP - 26 SEPTEMBER 2008

23 September 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
PLEASE HELP NATIONAL HOSPITAL TO LOCATE THE NEXT OF KIN OF 3 PATIENTS
19 September 2008 Speech - Department of Health:  
SPEECH BY THE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE LAUNCH OF THE PROVINCIAL VICTIM’S OF CRIME AWARENESS WEEK, 19 SEPTEMBER 2008 AT ZASTRON
Media Release
- Department of Health:  
VICTIMS OF CRIME EVENT, 19 SEPT, ZASTRON
10 September 2008 SIAMESE TWINS BORN AT BONGANI REGIONAL HOSPITAL
 
Ms Rosina Moeng from Theunissen, gave birth to “Siamese Twins” by Caesarian section after 33 weeks of gestation on 10 September 2008 at Bongani Regional Hospital .  Both girls are stable and were airlifted by the aero medical services of the Free State Department of Health to Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein for specialist care and treatment
. Read more ...
 
PROGRESS WITH SIAMESE 'MOENG TWINS ' 15 SEPT 2008
 
PHOTOS of SIAMESE TWINS

 
1 - 5 September 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
HEALTH AWARENESS PROJECTS AT PELONOMI HOSPITAL,  1 - 5 Sept 2008
3 - 4 September 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
Free State to host Risk Management Symposium, 3-4 sept 2008, Bloemfontein
'NAganela Pele: Think Ahead’' 
The Free State Treasury will host the 2008 National Public Sector Risk Management Symposium on the 3rd and 4th September in Bloemfontein.
27 August 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
FSSON (FREE STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING) - RPL (RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING), 27 Aug 2008
August 2008 Premier's Excellence Awards 2008
 
Media Release - Department of Treasury:    
Treasury gets 2008 Premier’s Excellence Bronze Award
 

Nomination Form
Awards Policy
22 August 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
Treasury celebrates Women’s Month -"Business unusual: All power to women"
12 August 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
"NO HEALTH WITHOUT ORAL HEALTH'',  12 Aug 2008
6 - 8 August 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FORUM - Programme, 7 Aug 2008
 PHOTOS - MEC & Organising Committee

Speech - Department of Health:    
KEY NOTE ADDRESS BY THE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE 15TH NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FORUM, BLOEM SPA LODGE, BLOEMFONTEIN, 6-8 AUGUST 2008.
5 August 2008 Speech - Department of Health:  
SPEECH BY THE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE LAUNCH OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, 5 AUGUST 2008, HALL OF FAME, RHEEDERPARK, WELKOM
23 June 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
FEES FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND AMBULANCE SERVICES TO INCREASE
Patient fees for patient with a medical aid or hospital plan attending public hospitals in the Free State will increase with 7.1% (CPIX) with effect from 1 July 2008. 
17 June 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
Treasury top management spend a day with four girl children -‘Treasury supports youth empowerment’
Free State Finance MEC Tate Makgeo and his Senior Executives will on Monday, June 17 2008 be shadowed by four girls from HTS Louis Botha Secondary School, Petunia Secondary School, Bloemfontein South High  school and Petunia Secondary school as part of the department ‘Take Child to Workplace’ initiative.                         
Treasury take a child to workplace: Girls express their views
We, the four selected girl children for Free State Treasury Department ‘ take-a-child-to work’ initiative appreciate the opportunity we have been bestowed by Free State Treasury Department to spend a day with its Senior Executives, particularly Finance MEC Honorable Tate Makgeo.
13 June 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
Free State Department of Health will be hosting 3rd graduation ceremony for Pharmacist Assistants on the 13 June 2008, 10:00, at Bophelo house, 1’st floor in the Auditorium
09 June 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
About 23 Free State Treasury Department interns will be bestowed with certificates for successfully completing an intensive two months in-service training.  The ‘mini-graduation’ ceremony will be held on June 09 2008 at Claredon Hall, Braam Fischer Building , Bloemfontein , 9h00
1 June 2008 AFRICAN BROTHERHOOD & SISTERHOOD AGAINST XENOPHOBIA
Media Release 
- Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:  
Prayer Session Against XenophobiA, 1 JUNE 2008, 10:00, FERDI MEYER (WELKOM)
18 May 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL, TWEESPRUIT, Sunday, 18 MAY 2008
15 May 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
Free State Premier, Beatrice Marshoff will launch the Provincial Socio Economic Review on Thursday, 15 May 2008
Date: 15 May 2008
Time
: 13:00
Venue
: Mangaung Regional Hall, Moshoeshoe Road, Opposite Kenworth Complex
14 May 2008 Media Release  - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:  
National Library Transformation Charter Public Consultative ProcesS, 14 mAY 2008, BLOEMFONTEIN
5 May 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE, 5 MAY 2008
29 April 2008 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:  
THE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS & CULTURE, MR  ACE MAGASHULE, WILL PRESENT THE DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET VOTE ON TUESDAY, 29 APRIL 2008
27 April 2008 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:  
2008 PROVINCIAL FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATIONS
25 April 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:  
The Free State Department of Health and the South African Police Services VCT, STI, HIV and AIDS,ARV awareness campaign
 Programme
22 April 2008 Speech - Department of Health:  
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUDGET VOTE 5, BUDGET YEAR: 2008/2009, TABLED BY: MEC FOR HEALTH Mr. ST BELOT, VENUE: FREE STATE LEGISLATURE
17 April 2008 Media Statement - Department of Treasury:  
Media statement by Free State MEC for Finance, Mr. PHI Makgoe at the Department’s budget vote – 17 April 2008
17 April 2008 Speech - Department of Treasury:  
2008/09 VOTE SPEECH, OF THE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL TREASURY (VOTE 4) TABLED IN THE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE BY MR. PHI MAKGOE, MEC FOR FINANCE ON THURSDAY, 17 APRIL 2008
17 April 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:   
Free State MEC for Finance, Tate Makgoe will present the Provincial Treasury Departmental budget vote at the legislature on Thursday, April 17 2008.
9 April 2008 Speech - Department of Health:  
SPEECH BY THE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE COMMEMORATION OF WORLD TB DAY 2008, TSIAME, HARRISMITH
April 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
April 2008 Media Release - Department of Treasury:  
APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNICATION MANAGER
29 Feb 2008 PROVINCIAL BUDGET SPEECH 2008/2009 (29/02/2008)
20 Feb 2008 NATIONAL BUDGET SPEECH (20/02/2008) 
15 Feb 2008 State of the Province Address
as delivered by Honourable Premier F.B. Marshoff during the Official Opening of the Free State Legislature
8 Feb 2008 State of the Nation Address
by President Thabo Mbeki
31 Jan 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:
CHOICE OF TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY - 31 JANUARY 2008
17 Jan 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:
SPEECH BY THE MEC OF HEALTH MR S.T. BELOT FOR THE HANDING OVER OF DIAGNOSTIC SETS AND STETHOSCOPES TO FOURTH YEAR BURSARY HOLDERS 17 JANUARY 2008
9 Jan 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:
HELP TO FIND RELATIVES OF AN INJURED 16 YEARS OLD PATIENT, 9 JANUARY 2008
4 Jan 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:
The Revised Expanded Programme on Immunisation in South Africa  (EPI-SA) Schedule
2 Jan 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:
NOTIFIABLE MEDICAL CONDITIONS:  STATISTICS IN THE FREE STATE PROVINCE
1 Jan 2008 Media Release - Department of Health:
NEW YEARS BABIES 2008
2007  
11 Dec 2007 Media Release - Department of Social Development:
DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD PARCELS TO THE NEEDY, 6-14 DECEMBER 2007
Schedule: 
Social relief of distresS: december 2007 
11 Dec 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture: 
Basha Arts Festival, bETHLEHEM, 12-15 dECEMBER 2007
07 Dec 2007 Media Release - Department of Health:
FINAL YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS CONGRATULATED, BOPELO HOUSE, BLOEMFONTEIN
25 Nov 2007 Speech - Department of the Premier: 
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY FREE STATE PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF DURING THE NATIONAL LAUNCH OF 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM 
20 Nov 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture: 
MEC Meets Sport Stakeholders (Soccer and Boxing) - OUTCOME
17 Nov 2007 Media Release - Department of Health:
THE FREE STATE COMPREHENSIVE HIV AND AIDS MANAGEMENT INVITES YOU TO:
know your status campaign, 17 november 2007, 13hoo, at mandoza car wash - batho location
15 Nov 2007 Speech - Department of Health:
SPEECH BY THE MEC OF HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE CELEBRATIONS OF WORLD DIABETES DAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2007, KAGISANONG HALL, ROCKLANDS, BLOEMFONTEIN.
15 Nov 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture: 
The MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Ace Magashule, will meet with sport stakeholders in the field of soccer and boxing, 15 Nov 2007.
08 Nov 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
hosting of 2007 South African (SA) Sport Awards on 7 December 2007, media launch on 8 November 2007. 
03 Nov 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
the free State mec for sport, arts and culture, mr ace magashule will host the FS sport legends awards, 03 nov 2007, bloemfontein. 
26-28 Oct 2007 Speech - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture: 
THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE, MR ACE MAGASHULE, ON THE OCCASSION OF THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE O.R. TAMBO GAMES, 26 OCTOBER 2007, WELKOM.
Media Release
- Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
Free State Province Host O.R. TAMBO Games, 26-28 Oct 2007
27 Oct 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
Message of support to Cheetahs in ABSA Currie cup, 27 Oct 2007
19 Oct 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
Good Luck Message to the Cheetahs and the Springboks, 19 Oct 2007
19 Oct 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
Message of Condolences on the Death of Lucky DubE, 19 Oct 2007
11 Oct 2007 Media Release - Department of Social Development:
The Launch of the Early Childhood Development Registration Drive Campaign
The MEC for Social Development in the Free State , the Honourable Mrs. Ouma Tsopo will on the Thursday, 11 October 2007 in Bethlehem Town Hall , Dihlabeng Municipality officially launch the Early Childhood Development Registration Drive Campaign.  This campaign is an integral part of the Social Development Month programme as was launched by MEC Tsopo on the 1 October 2007. On the 12 October 2007, MEC Tsopo will be proceeding to Steynsrus ... Read more
09 Oct 2007 Media Release - Department of Health:
HIV PARTNERSHIP EVENT
Date: 9 October 2007
Time
: 10:00
Venue
: Community Stadium, Philippolis
01 Oct 2007 Speech - Department of the Premier: 
ADDRESS BY PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF DURING THE HAND OVER OF THE MANGAUNG ACTIVITY CORRIDOR, 01 OCTOBER 2007
01 Oct 2007 Speech - Department of Social Development:
STATEMENT BY THE MEC FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, THE HONOURABLE MRS. OUMA TSOPO ON THE OCCASION OF THE MEDIA BRIEFING TO LAUNCH THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MONTH 2007 AND THE SIGNING OF THE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY, HELD AT THE FLOREAT HALL, BRAAM FISCHER BUILDING , 01 OCTOBER 2007
01 Oct 2007 Media Release - Department of Social Development:
MEDIA INVITE TO THE LAUNCH OF THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MONTH 2007
Date: 01 October 2007
Time
: 14:00
Venue
:
Floreat Hall, Braam Fischer Building
27 Sept 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
4th SA GAMES AWARDS AND CLOSING CEREMONY DETAILS
26 Sept 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
SA Games results as at 26 September 2007: 
21 Sept 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
SESOTHO LITERATURE CENTENARY CELEBRATION.
the unveiling of the bust of Mr Thomas Mofolo will take place as followS:

Date
: 21 September 2007
Time
: 10:00
Venue
: Qibing/Wepener (Marquee tent behind municipal offices)
14 Sept 2007 Media Release - Department of Health:
Albinisim Awareness, 14 September 2007 (10:00), Tweeling Community Hall
10 Sept 2007 Media Release - Department of Social Development:
The Director General of the Dept of Social Development, Mr Vusi Madonsela was today, 10th September 2007, appointed first Vice-Chairperson of the 29th General Assembly of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) in Moscow, Russia.
7 Sept 2007 Media Release - Department of Social Development:
MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,DR ZOLA SKWEYIYA, ON REFORMING SA’s PENSION SYSTEM
4 Sept 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
THE SPEECH OF THE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS AND CULTUER, MR E.S. MAGASHULE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE MEDIA LAUNCH FOR HERITAGE MONTH, 4 SEPTEMBER 2007, BLOEMFONTEIN.
28 August 2007 Media Release - Department of Health:
Oral health: prize giving ceremony
17 August 2007 Speech: 
ADDRESS BY PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF DURING THE FREE STATE FEMALE FARMER OF THE YEAR CEREMONY
7 August 2007 Media Statement - Department of the Premier: 
Media statement by Premier FB Marshoff on the reshuffle of the Free State Provincial Government Executive Council: 07 August 2007
6 August 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
Congratulations to Bloemfontein Celtics.
July 2007 Speech: 
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE PREMIER, MS BEATRICE MARSHOFF, AT THE FREE STATE-AGRICULTURE’S ANNUAL CONGRESS 2007
31 July 2007 Media Release - Department of Social Development:
the MEC for Social Development is issuing Blankets, Food Parcels and Clothing to the victims of Fire in Koffiefontein.
23 July 2007 Media Release - Department of Social Development:
MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MEC FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, Ms.  ZANELE DLUNGWANA ON THE STATE OF SECURE CARE FACILITIES IN RESPONSE TO THE SABC ENQUIRY ON MATETE MATCHES MEDIA BRIEFING HELD AT OLD MUTUAL BUILDING, 4th FLOOR, 23 JULY 2007.
21 July 2007 Speech:
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE PREMIER, MS BEATRICE MARSHOFF ON THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (SAWLA): 21 JULY 2007 – BLOEMFONTEIN.
13 July 2007 Speech: 
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE PREMIER, MS BEATRICE MARSHOFF, AT THE OPENING OF THE BLOEM SECURE CARE CENTRE: 13 JULY 2007, BLOEMFONTEIN.  
 
Launch of BLOEM SECURE CARE CENTRE in Bloemfontein
8 July 2007 Media Release - Department of Sport, Arts & Culture:
Crafter’s Workshop and Exhibition in India. A media briefing on the partnership between the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre is to be held on 18 July 2007.
13 July 2007 Media Release - Department of Social Development:
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE BLOEM SECURE CARE CENTRE & THE LAUNCH OF A BOOKLET ON NORMS AND STANDARDS (DIVERSION PROGRAMMES), FRIDAY, 13 JULY 2007.
6 July 2007 Speech:
Keynote Address by the Premier, Ms FB Marshoff on the occasion of the Premier Youth Awards: 06 July 2007, Ladybrand.
July 2007 Media Release:
MESSAGE FROM FREE STATE PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF TO FREE STATE-AGRICULTURE’S ANNUAL CONGRESS 2007.
26 June 2007 Media Release:
“Ke Moja – No Thanks I’m fine without Drugs”, Campaign - 26 June 2007, Braken Park Community Hall in Bethlehem.
23 June 2007 Media Release:
Provincial Indigenous Games, 23 June 2007, 09:00, University of the Free State (Qwa Qwa Campus).
22 June 2007 Media Release:
BOXING EXTRAVAGANZA IN THE FREE STATE, 22 June 2007, 19:00, Mangaung Indoor Sport Centre.
21 June 2007 Media Release:
Candlelight Memorial Event - Goedemoed Correctional Center, Thursday, 21 June 2007.
Programme
20 June 2007 Media Release:
LANGUAGE POLICY WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING, 20 June 2007.
14 June 2007 Media Release:
EMBARGO: IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 14 JUNE 2007, INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE 4
13 June 2007 Media Release:
EMBARGO: IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 13 JUNE 2007, INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE 3
12 June 2007 Media Release:
EMBARGO: IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 12 JUNE 2007, INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE 2
11 June 2007 Media Release:
EMBARGO: IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 11 JUNE 2007, INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE 1
3 June 2007 Speech:
Input by the acting Premier, Mr TS Belot,  at the Ministerial Imbizo: 03 June 2007, Hertzogville
31 May 2007 Media Release:
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAy - 31 may 2007
28 May 2007 Media Release:
2007 SA GAMES IN THE FREE STATE: Today’s Youth – Tomorrow’s Stars :  23 - 29 September 2007 in bloemfontein
12 May 2007 Media Release:
Tribute by Premier Beatrice Marshoff at the Funeral of Major Mantele Belina Dijeng Moroe, Bloemfontein, 12 May 2007
11 May 2007 Media Release:
Premier F.B. Marshoff -  mother's day message
19 April 2007 Media Release:
PRESS COMMENTS MADE BY SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT THABO MBEKI AND SINGAPOREAN PRESIDENT SELLAPAN RAMANATHAN ON 19 APRIL 2007
18 April 2007 Media Release:
INAUGURATION OF FREE STATE SCHOOL OF NURSING COUNCIL
5 April 2007 Media Release:
MEDIA RELEASE ON “SOCIAL WORKERS ISSUE” BY THE MEC: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, FREE STATE, THE HONOURABLE ZANELE DLUNGWANA
5 April 2007 Media Release:
PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF
EASTER MESSAGE
24 March  2007 Speech:
ADDRESS BY PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF AT COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION CAMPAIGN – 24 MARCH 2007 - BLOEMFONTEIN
21 March  2007 Speech:
ADDRESS BY PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF DURING THE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATION – 21 MARCH 2007 –WINBURG
20 March  2007 Media Release:
decisions taken by Executive Council during their meeting of 20 March 2007.
16 March  2007 Speech:
Premier Beatrice Marshoff’s response to the sitting of the National Council of Provinces in Sedibeng, Gauteng Province: 16 March 2007
March  2007 Budget Speech - Department of Social Development:
BUDGET SPEECH FOR 2007/2008 BY THE HONOURABLE MEC FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, ME. Z.P. DLUNGWANA
March  2007 Budget Speech - Department of Local Government and Housing:
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HOUSING - BUDGET VOTE SPEECH  2007/2008
16 March  2007 Budget Speech - Department of Sport, Arts and Culture:
THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE, Ms SUSAN MNUMZANA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2007/2008 BUDGET VOTE PRESENTATION, 16 MARCH 2007, BLOEMFONTEIN
15 March  2007 Budget Speech - Department of Health:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, 2007/2008 BUDGET VOTE 5, TABLED BY MR ST BELOT, MEC FOR HEALTH, FREE STATE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE, 15 MARCH 2007
13 March  2007 Budget Speech - Department of the Premier:  
PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF'S PRESENTATION OF BUDGET VOTE 1 TO THE FREE STATE LEGISLATURE, 13 MARCH 2007, BLOEMFONTEIN
(Word-format)      (Pdf-format)
27 February  2007 Media Release: 
LAUNCH OF THE SAVING MOTHERS 2002-2004 REPORT BY THE MEC OF HEALTH, MR ST BELOT
23 February  2007 Media Release:
INTERNATIONAL MOTHER TONGUE DAY 
16 February  2007 State of the Province Address 
by Premier F.B. Marshoff
during the occasion of the Official Opening of the Free State Legislature.   (Pdf - format)     (Word - format) 
9 February  2007 State of the Nation Address
by President Thabo Mbeki
22 January  2007 Media Release: 
FUNDING FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS FOR 2007/ 2008
The Department of Health has allocated R1 413 421.92 for the funding of non-governmental organizations (NGO) for the year 2007/2008.  The funding is available for projects and programs focussing on information, education and communication and the support for people living with HIV and AIDS.
16 January  2007 Media Release: 
Minister of Health back in office
  
2006
12  December   2006 Media Release: 
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENSES : mS yVONNE pHIRI
  
2 - 3  December   2006 Media Release: 
HOSTING OF PRESIDENTIAL IMBIZO AT XHARIEP DISTRICT
 
27  November  2006 Media Release: 
PHILANI SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2006
 
27  November  2006 Speech:
THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE PHILANI AWARDS CEREMONY, 27 NOVEMBER 2006, BLOEMFONTEIN.
  
16 - 17  November  2006 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT AT THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT 2006, 16-17 NOVEMBER 2006, PRESIDENT HOTEL, BLOEMFONTEIN
  
15 November  2006 Media Release: 
PROGRESS ON THE COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND TREATMENT PLAN: FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
  
14 November  2006 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE MEC OF HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE CELEBRATIONS OF WORLD DIABETES DAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2006, BOTSHABELO STADIUM.
  
29 October  2006 Speech:
SPEECH BY HIS GRACE, THE RIGHT REV. BISHOP DR. B.E. LEKGANYANE OF THE ZCC DURING HIS VISIT TO THE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT IN BLOEMFONTEIN:  29 OCTOBER 2006
 
29 October  2006 Speech:
ADDRESS BY PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF AT THE ZCC MASS PRAYER MEETING, 29 OCTOBER 2006 - BLOEMFONTEIN
 
 October  2006 Media Release: 
The Free State Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will be embarking on a number of activities to advance the programme of Sport and Recreation in the province. 
 
17 October  2006 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT AT THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE PELONOMI ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY UNIT, 17 OCTOBER 2006, PELONOMI REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BLOEMFONTEIN

Media Release: 
Fact Sheet - Pelonomi & Trauma Unit
  
6 October  2006 Speech:
SPEECH OF THE MEC FOR HEALTH MR ST BELOT AT THE CELEBRATION OF THE PROVINCIAL PARTNERSHIP EVENT, 09 OCTOBER 2006, LADYBRAND
  
27 September 2006 Speech:
CONNEXIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
ADDRESS BY PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF
27 SEPTEMBER 2006 – BLOEMFONTEIN

  
13 September 2006 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT AT THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY OF THE 2005 SAIGA AWARDS HELD AT BOPHELO HOUSE ON 13 SEPTEMBER 2006
  
31 July 2006
Free State Provincial Government Statement of the Extended Executive Council Lekgotla: 31 July -02 August 2006, Letsatsi Lodge Smithfield.
 
20 July 2006 Speech:
PRESENTATION BY MEC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, SECURITY AND LIAISON, MR. FK MORULE AT THE TRADITIONAL INITIATION SCHOOL CONFERENCE HELD IN BLOEMFONTEIN ON 20 AND 21 JULY 2006
  
15 July 2006 Speech:
SPEECH BY MEC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, SECURITY AND LIAISON, MR. FK MORULE AT THE funeral of slain Police Reservist, TJ “Tana” Martin, of Heidedal on 15 July 2006
 
26 June 2006 Media Release:
international day against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking and ke moja week campaign launch
23 June 2006 Media Release:
ASSESSMENTS AND UPTAKE OF SOCIAL GRANTS FRIDAY, 23 JUNE 2006 IN MOSIPIDI HALL, TUMAHOLE IN PARYS
 
22 June 2006 Speech
ADOPT- A -SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
ADDRESS BY PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF 22 JUNE 2006 – BLOEMFONTEIN
 
17 June 2006 Speech
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE FREE STATE PREMIER, HONOURABLE F.B MARSHOFF ON THE OCCASION OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE YOUTH MONTH IN PHUTHADITJHABA (QWAQWA) ON 17 JUNE 2006
   
16 June 2006 Speech
18TH ALL AFRICAN STUDENTS CONFERENCE ADDRESS BY PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF 16 JUNE 2006 - BLOEMFONTEIN
 
16 June 2006 Speech
Keynote Address by Honorable Premier Beatrice Marshoff on the June 16 rally held at Seeisa Ramabodu stadium, Bloemfontein: 16 June 2006
 
02 June 2006 Speech
Premier Beatrice Marshoff‘s keynote address at the Premier youth awards: 02 June 2006, Bethlehem
 
29 May 2006 Media Release:
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: CARING COMMUNITIES PROTECT CHILDREN" - CHILD PROTECTION WEEK
 
26 May 2006 Media Advisory:
MEC: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT – FREE STATE Ms. ZANELE DLUNGWANA IN HOSPITAL
 
25 May 2006 Speech
PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF'S ADDRESS AT THE AFRICA DAY CELEBRATIONS, 25 MAY 2006, BLOEMFONTEIN 
  
20 May 2006 Speech
SPEECH DELIVERED BY HONOURABLE FK MORULE, MEC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, SECURITY AND LIAISON AT THE FAREWELL FUNCTION OF THE PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (FREE STATE), M. LANDU ON 20 MAY 2006 IN BLOEMFONTEIN
 
3 May 2006 Media Release:
Results of Premiers Excellence Awards 2006
  
19 April 2006 Media Release:
Free State Provincial Government Media statement following the meeting of the Provincial Executive Council: 19 April 2006
13 April 2006 Media Release:
EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER
 
7 April 2006 Speech:
SPEECH OF THE ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, DR RONALD CHAPMAN AT THE CELEBRATIONS OF WORLD HEALTH DAY 2006 AT THE MANGAUNG INDOOR SPORT CENTRE, MANGAUNG, BLOEMFONTEIN., 7 APRIL 2006
 
30 March 2006 Speech:
THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Ms SUSAN MNUMZANA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE  2006/2007 BUDGET VOTE PRESENTATION, 30 MARCH 2006, BLOEMFONTEIN.
 
29 March 2006 Speech:
VOTE 3 SPEECH: DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMNETAL AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS. TABLED IN THE FOURTH RAADSAAL ON THE 29 MARCH 2006 BY MR NEO MASITHELA, MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS.
 
29 March 2006 Speech:
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HONOURABLE MR FK MORULE, MEC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, SECURITY AND LIAISON, ON THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE IN BLOEMFONTEIN ON 29 MARCH 2006

  
17 March 2006 Speech
PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF'S PRESENTATION OF BUDGET VOTE 1 TO THE FREE STATE LEGISLATURE, 17 MARCH 2006, BLOEMFONTEIN 
 
16 March 2006 Speech
BUDGET VOTE SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE PROVINCIAL MEC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, SECURITY AND LIAISON, MR FK MORULE AT THE FREE STATE LEGISLATURE ON 16 MARCH 2006. 
  
15 March 2006 Speech
BUDGET SPEECH OF MEC OF HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT 15 MARCH 2006 
 
17 February 2006 Speech
SPEECH BY THE MEC OF HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE OPENING OF THE CENTRAL ART SITE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES IN THE FREE STATE AND NORTHERN CAPE REGION, 17 FEBRUARY 2006, GROOTVLEI PRISON BLOEMFONTEIN 
 
16 February 2006 Speech
SPEECH NOTES: MR ST BELOT, MEC OF HEALTH AT THE COMPLETING BURSARY FUNCTION ON 16 FEBRUARY 2006 AT PROTEA LANDMARK LODGE, BLOEMFONTEIN 
 
14 February 2006 Speech:
SPEECH MEC OF HEALTH, MR SAKIWHO BELOT AT THE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AND CONDOM EVENT PROVINCIAL EVENT ON 14 FEBRUARY 2006 AT EDENBURG.
 
10 February 2006  
State of the Province Address

by Premier F.B. Marshoff during the occasion of the Official Opening of the Free State Legislature
10 February 2006
Bloemfontein City Hall
(MS Word format
 
FSPG REPORT CARD 2005/2006 
(pdf)
 
3 February 2006  
State of the Nation Address

by The State President,
Mr Thabo Mbeki

Friday, 03 February 2006
 

2005
9 December 2005 Speech:
SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Mr NH MASITHELA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE PREMIER'S EXPORTER AWARDS, WELKOM, 9 DECEMBER 2005
   
2 December 2005 Media Release:
Department of Education: Media Breakfast
The Free State Department of Education will be hosting a Media Breakfast on 02 December 2005, Friday 08:30 at Protea Hotel Landmark. The purpose of the exercise is to interact with the media with a view to maintaining good relations, and also to brief them on the issues related to the Department.
1 December 2005 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE MEC OF HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT, ON WORLD AIDS DAY DECEMBER 1, 2005 AT THE PROVINCIAL WORLD AIDS DAY CELEBRATIONS IN VREDEFORT
 
1 December 2005 Speech:
SPEECH BY HEALTH MINISTER, DR MANTO TSHABALALA-MSIMANG, AT THE WORLD AIDS DAY NATIONAL EVENT HELD ON 1 DECEMBER 2005 IN DURBAN. 
 
9 November 2005 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Me SUSAN MNUMZANA AT THE FIRST BRIEFING SESSION OF  THE MIDP 111 INTERDEPARTMENTAL LANGUAGE POLICY WORKING COMMITTEE AT PRESIDENT HOTEL ON 9 NOVEMBER 2005.
 
24 October 2005 Speech:
THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE HANDING-OVER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT TO NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED WITH THE HIV AND AIDS PROGRAM, 24 OCTOBER 2005, BLOEMFONTEIN
  
19 October 2005 Media Release:
Car Free Day 20 October 2005
 
14 October 2005 Speech:
SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Mr NH MASITHELA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE INAUGURATION OF TOURISM AUTHORITY - GALA DINNER, WINDMILL CASINO, BLOEMFONTEIN, 14 OCTOBER 2005
  
5 October 2005 Media Release:
MEDIA RELEASE BY PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF ON THE 3rd PRESENTATION OF THE MACUFE CUP
 
September 2005 Speech:
Premier Beatrice Marshoff ’s opening address at the celebration of world tourism day
 
30 September 2005 Speech:
SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Mr NH MASITHELA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SA INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION (SAITEX), GALLAGHER ESTATE, 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
 
30 September 2005 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE MEC OF HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE TUBERCULOSIS INDABA HELD ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2005 AT INDABA LODGE, BLOEMFONTEIN
 
30 September 2005 Media Release:
FS PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND TRANSPORT TO LAUNCH TRANSPORT MONTH:
The MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, Mr Seiso Mohai will be launching the Public Transport Month campaign in Villiers at the Qalabotjha Community hall on Friday, 30 September 2005. The event will start at 10:00am ...
 
29 September 2005 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE PREMIER OF THE FREE STATE, MS BEATRICE MARSHOFF, ON ACCEPTING THE BATON FOR THE 2007 SA GAMES 29 SEPTEMBER 2005 HOFFMAN SQUARE
 
28 September 2005 Speech:
PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF’s KEYNOTE ADRESS AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF MACUFE 2005
 
20 September 2005 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE PREMIER OF THE FREE STATE, MS BEATRICE MARSHOFF, AT THE OCCASION OF THE NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS, 20 SEPTEMBER 2005, BLOEMFONTEIN
 
20 September 2005 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE PREMIER OF THE FREE STATE, MS BEATRICE MARSHOFF, AT THE OCCASION OF THE XHARIEP WATER SUMMIT, 20 SEPTEMBER 2005, TROMPSBURG
 
16 September 2005 Speech:
THE STATEMENT OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Me SUSAN MNUMZANA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE FREE STATE LEGISLATURE DEBATE ON HERITAGE, 16 SEPTEMBER 2005, BLOEMFONTEIN.
  
16 September 2005 Speech:
STATEMENT OF MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Me SUSAn MNUMZANA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE REPEAL OF THE MMABANA FOUNDATION ACT, 16 SEPTEMBER 2005, BLOEMFONTEIN.
  
16 September 2005 Speech:
THE STATEMENT OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Me SUSAN MNUMZANA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SITTING OF THE FREE STATE LEGISLATURE, 16 SEPTEMBER 2005, BLOEMFONTEIN.
  
12 September 2005 Speech:
SPEECH BY THE MEC OF HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF 2005 BACK WEEK, CR SWART BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE, 12 SEPTEMBER 2005
 
9 September 2005 Speech:
THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Me SUSAN MNUMZANA, AT THE GALA DINNER FOR THE FOLKLORIC FESTIVAL, 9 SEPTEMBER 2005.
  
8 September 2005 Speech:
SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, Mr SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE LEPHOI CLINIC IN BETHULIE ON 8 SEPTEMBER 2005
 
7 September 2005 Speech:
J.N. BOSHOFF MEMORIAL LECTURE, presented by Dr. M.C. Nwaila, Director General, Provincial Government, Free State Province at the Free State University, Bloemfontein, 7 September 2005
“THE FREE STATE GOVERNMENT REPOSITIONING ITSELF IN RESPONSE TO THE 21ST CENTURY DEMANDS, WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE HUMAN CAPITAL EDGE”
 
7 September 2005 Speech:
SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, Mr SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE KGALALA CLINIC IN THABA NCHU, 7 SEPTEMBER 2005
 
2 September 2005

Speech:
SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, Mr SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE HARRY GWALA CLINIC IN SASOLBRUG 2 SEPTEMBER 2005
 

1 September 2005

Speech:
SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Mr NH MASITHELA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE IDC CONFERENCE IN BLOEMFONTEIN, PRESIDENT HOTEL, 1 SEPTEMBER 2005
 

25 August 2005

Speech:
THE STATEMENT OF THE MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Me SUSAN MNUMZANA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SITTING OF THE FREE STATE LEGISLATURE, 25 AUGUST 2005, BLOEMFONTEIN.
 

22 August 2005

Speech:
SPEECH BY THE MEC OF HEALTH, MR ST BELOT AT THE FIRST PROVINCIAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SUMMIT, 22 AUGUST 2005 HELD AT THE PRESIDENT HOTEL IN BLOEMFONTEIN.
 

20 August 2005

Speech:
SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Mr NH MASITHELA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SMS CONFERENCE, PACOFS, BLOEMFONTEIN, 20 AUGUST 2005
 

19 August 2005

Speech:
Honourable Premier Beatrice Marshoff’s keynote address at the Premier’s excellence awards: Bloemfontein, 19 August 2005
  

9 August 2005

Media Statement:
PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF'S MESSAGE ON NATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS, 9 AUGUST 2005.
 

2 August 2005

Speech:
THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Me SUZAN MNUMZANA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE FAREWELL FUNCTION FOR LINE DANCERS, 2 AUGUST 2005, BLOEMFONTEIN.
 

1 August 2005

Speech:
THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT AT THE LAUNCH OF THE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL HEALTH COUNCIL,1 AUGUST 2005, BLOEMFONTEIN.
 

25 July 2005

Speech:
SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, Mr SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE POTLAKO MOTLOHI CLINIC 25 JULY 2005, BOTSHABELO
 

12 July 2005

 
Media Statement BY
Mr Masithela MEC for Tourism, Environmental and Economic Affairs, Chairperson of the Economic, Employment and Investment Cluster
12 jULY 2005

  

11 June 2005

Speech:
Budget Vote (2005/2006) for AGRICULTURE by  Mr ES MAGASHULE, Member of the  Executive Council
 

20 May 2005

Speech:
PREMIER BEATRICE MARSHOFF'S KEY NOTE ADDRESS - Launch of the Free State Growthand Development Strategy (FSGDS) 20 May 2005
 

19 May 2005

Media Release:
Launch of the assistive devices repair workshop
Venue: Elizabeth Ross Hospital, Qwa-Qwa

29 April 2005

Speech:
Department of the Premier 2005/2006 Budget vote tabled by Ms FB Marshoff, PREMIER

21 April 2005

Speech:
Budget Vote by the MEC of SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: MS. ZP DLUNGWANA To Free State Provincial Legislature 

21 April 2005

Speech:
Department of Health 2005/2006 Budget vote tabled by Mr ST Belot, MEC of Health
 Free State Provincial Legislature
Date: 21 April 2005

19 April 2005

Speech:
THE BUDGET SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY :  MR MJ MAFEREKA
 
19 APRIL 2005

7 April 2005

Media Release:  
Response by the MEC of Health on the statement by Basil Alexander, Free State DA Spokesperson on Health

7 April 2005

Media statement:  
Reshuffling of the FSPG Executive Council as announced by the honourable Premier FB Marshoff 

31 March 2005

SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MEC: HEALTH MR S.T. BELOT, 31 MARCH 2005, ON THE OCCASION OF THE HIV/AIDS CONFERENCE ON ANTI-RETROVIRAL TREATMENT ROLLOUT

31 March 2005

Media Release: News item from Day Two - HIV/Aids Conference

30 March 2005

Media Release: Day One -  HIV/Aids Conference

30 March 2005

Media Release:  Maternal deaths

30 March 2005

Media Release: Saving Babies Report

23 March 2005

Media release:
It is with great sadness that we have to report the sudden tragic death of our colleague, Mr NN Ngombane, in life, the Head of the Policy Co-ordination, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit in the Department of the Premier.

21 March 2005

Address by the honourable MEC: Education Mrs. M.A. Tsopo
on the occasion of the E-Education and IRRISS Conference

18 March 2005

SPEECH BY THE MEC: HEALTH MR S.T. BELOT, 18 MARCH 2005, WATER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AT JAGERSFONTEIN

15 March 2005

SPEECH BY THE MEC: HEALTH MR S.T. BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE WORLD TB DAY CELEBRATIONS AT BETHULIE ON 15 MARCH 2005

10 - 18 March 2005

Media release:
INVITATION TO NOMINATE MEMBERS FOR MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW BOARDS (MHRBs)
Closing Date: 18 March 2005  

4 March 2005

Provincial Budget Speech by the honourable MEC: Treasury Mr. F.K. Morule

18 Feb 2005

STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS BY THE HONOURABLE FB MARSHOFF, PREMIER OF THE FREE STATE

MEDIA RELEASE

14 Feb 2005

Media release:
Library of the Year - 2004
 

Feb 2005

Media release:
Baby Friendly Hospital Iinitiative  Status awarded to another nine Health Institutions 

Feb 2005

Media release:
Maternal Deaths Notification Program in the Free State

7 Feb 2005

SPEECH BY THE MEC: HEALTH MR S.T. BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS, 7 February 2005

7 Feb 2005

MEDIA STATEMENT:
FEES FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND AMBULANCE SERVICES

31 Jan 2005

SPEECH BY THE MEC:  EDUCATION  MS OUMA TSOPO 31 JANUARY 2005 
INCENTIVES FOR WELL-PERFORMING SCHOOLS

25 Jan 2005

SPEECH BY THE MEC:  EDUCATION  MS OUMA TSOPO 25 JANUARY 2005 
LAUNCH OF ORPHANS FOOD PARCEL PROJECT

24 Jan 2005

SPEECH BY THE MEC:  EDUCATION  MS OUMA TSOPO 24 JANUARY 2005 
Launch of Beautification and Cleanliness Project

21 Jan 2005

SPEECH BY THE MEC:  EDUCATION  MS OUMA TSOPO 21 JANUARY 2005 
Launch of Learner Support Programme

18 Jan 2005

PREMIER’S BUSARY AWARDS : 18 JANUARY 2005 - BLOEMFONTEIN

2004 

9 Dec 2004

THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE CONTROL CENTRE, 9 DECEMBER 2004, BLOEMFONTEIN

8 Dec 2004

FESTIVE MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

30 Nov 2004

SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE CORRECTIONAL SERVICES COMMEMORATION OF WORLD AIDS DAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2004, BLOEMFONTEIN

29 Nov 2004

SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE NURSING SUMMIT, 29 NOVEMBER 2004, BLOEMFONTEIN.

24 Nov 2004

SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE PHILANI AWARDS CEREMONY, 24 NOVEMBER 2004, BLOEMFONTEIN

23 Nov 2004

THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR SAKHIWO BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE PHILANI CHOIR COMPETITIONS

17 Nov 2004

MEDIA STATEMENT:
THE MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE FREE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

4 Nov 2004

THE SPEECH OF THE FREE STATE MEC FOR HEALTH, MR ST BELOT, ON THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCH OF PELONOMI HOSPITAL 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOOKLET

26 Oct 2004

MEDIA STATEMENT:
SISTERHOOD TWINNING AGREEMENT WITH MATANZAS CITY – CUBA

18 Oct 2004

STATEMENT BY PREMIER FB MARSHOFF ON THE LAUNCH OF THE RAUBEX EMPOWERMENT DEAL, ABSA TOWERS, JOHANNESBURG, 18 OCTOBER 2004

9 Sept 2004

POLITICAL PROVLOC WORKSHOP FOR INTEGRATED PLANNING AND SERVICE DELIVERY - 10 - 11 September 2004

1 Sept  2004

OPENING ADDRESS – POLITICAL PROVLOC - SPEECH by PREMIER FB MARSHOFF - 1 September 2004

13 Aug 2004

MEDIA STATEMENT PREMIER F.B. MARSHOFF MEETING WITH SASOL ON PETRO-CHEMICALS DOWNSTREAMING INDUSTRY SET TO BECOME A MAJOR DRIVING FORCE IN GROWING THE FREE STATE ECONOMY – 13 AUGUST 2004

13 Aug 2004

MEDIA ALERT - WOMEN`S MONTH: WELCOMING OF WOMENS CARAVAN : PREMIER  - 13 August 2004

7 Aug 2004

 MEDIA ALERT - Premier FB MARSHOFF's OFFICIATES AT THE HAND-OVER CEREMONY OF 82 FARM BLESBOKFONTEIN IN BULTFONTEIN, FREE STATE -  7 August 2004

15 Jun 2004

Premier FB MARSHOFF's address during the Department's Budget Vote -  15 June 2004  (pdf)
Before I turn to the specifics of the Budget Vote, let me take this opportunity to re-iterate what the role of Government is. Government has a vital role to play in equipping people to survive and prosper. It is charged with setting the right conditions for economic stability and the climate for business investment.

26 May 2004

STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS BY PREMIER FB MARSHOFF - 26 May 2004
Today marks the first term of our Second Decade of Democracy and Freedom.  The resounding victory for the ANC on 14 April was a clarion call that we should accelerate the transformation of society into a truly democratic, non-racial and non-sexist South Africa.

26 Apr 2004

MEDIA STATEMENT BY PREMIER FB MARSHOFF - 26 April 2004
As I take oath of the highest office in the Province today, I openly commit myself to ensuring that all structures of governance work towards making the difference in the lives of the people of the Free State. I commit myself to ensure that the Executive Council, the legislature, government departments, municipalities and state agencies work in perfect harmony and guarantee a better life for the people of the Province.

17  Feb 2004

DEBATE OF THE PREMIER'S OPENING ADDRESS  -  PREMIER I.W. DIREKO'S REPLY - 17 FEBRUARY 2004
I have got a message. It is a message from the people of the Free State. They say the Free State belongs to them and to them alone. They know what they deserve. What they deserve is a ‘ Unified and prosperous Free State".

13 Feb 2004

FREE STATE LEGISLATURE OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY ADDRESS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2004
 " Hope is something many black South Africans had given up on after the introduction of apartheid in 1948 by the National Party. They had no right to vote, were regarded as aliens in their own land and had no Property Rights." These powerful words, Mr Speaker, are an introduction to a piece by journalist Vuyo Mntuyedwa appropriately titled "A time when hope was born". At this point we look back at those dark days with indignation and yet with content at the outcome of the national democratic revolution. Today we can confirm that indeed the tide has turned for the majority of our people. Free State has never been better.

28 Jan 2004

MEDIA ALERT - FREE STATE PREMIER’S MEDIA BRIEFING - 28 JANUARY 2004 -  BLOEMFONTEIN
Welcome to the 1st media briefing in 2004. I hope like the Free state Government you are all looking forward to an exciting year. Each one of us, you the media, the general public and the Government should work together towards a common and united national effort build a caring nation.

2003

JN BOSHOFF MEMORIAL LECTURE
  by 
 Mr KHOTSO DE WEE, Director-General of the FSPG
  -  28 August 2003

FREE STATE LEGISLATURE  -  PREMIER’S OPENING SPEECH  -  21 February 2003

 

WEST INDIES CRICKET TEAM WELCOMING ADDRESS BY PREMIER I W DIREKO  DATE: 30 JANUARY 2003

BURSARIES FUNCTION 2003 : KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO DATE : 28 JANUARY 2003  

DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD PARCELS ADDRESS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO DATE : 23 December 2002

THE FUNREL OF THE LATE INSPECTORS LELUMA & LETLHOO ADDRESS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO DATE : 13 December 2002

HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY PROJECTS LAUNCH ADDRESS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO: DATE : 11 December 2002

 

WHEELCHAIR RACE AND HAND OVER CEREMONY ADDRESS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO: DATE : 9 DECEMBER 2002

WORLD AIDS DAY COMMEMORATION 2002 INTRODUCTION OF THEN KEYNOTE SPEAKER BY PREMIER IW DIREKO: DATE : 1 DECEMBER 2OO2

CLOSING SITTING: FREE STATE LEGISLATURE 2002 ADDRESS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO: DATE : 29 NOVEMBER 2002

 

FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GENDER INDABA CLOSING REMARKS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO  DATE : 27 NOVEMBER 2002

PREMIER’S AWARDS FOR EXPORT EXCELLENCE OPENING REMARKS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO DATE : 22 NOVEMBER 2002

 

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO DATE : 22 NOVEMBER 2002

RENAMING OF THE MAIN BUILDING INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY FREE STATE PREMIER IW DIREKO DATE : 21 NOVEMBER 2002

FREE SATE INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE ADDRESS BY PREMIER IW DIREKO DATE : 19 November 2002

SPEECH BY THE PREMIER OF THE FREE STATE, MS. WINKIE DIREKO AT THE CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF BETHLEHEM VOORTREKKER HIGH SCHOOL Date : 09 November 2002

FREE STATE PROVINCIAL LAUNCH MORAL REGENERATION MOVEMENT KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY FREE STATE PREMIER IW DIREKO DATE : 8 NOVEMBER 2002

CLINIC UPGRADING AND BUILDING PROGRAMME SPEECH BY FREE STATE PREMIER MS IW DIREKO DATE : 4 November 2002

 

STATEMENT BY PREMIER WINKIE DIREKO ON THE OCCASSION OF THE dti BUSINESS EXPRESS TRAIN VISIT TO THE FREE STATE: BLOEMFONTEIN, 28 OCTOBER 2002

GRAIN SA AWARDS CEREMONY KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY FREE STATE PREMIER MS IW DIREKO DATE : 18 OCTOBER 2002

PROVINCIAL SKILLS CONFERENCE OPENING ADDRESS BY FREE STATE PREMIER, MS WI DIREKO DATE : 15 OCTOBER 2002

SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY FREE STATE PREMIER DATE : 08 OCTOBER 2002 

ADDRESS BY FREE STATE PREMIER, MS WINKIE DIREKO DURING THE WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATIONS HELD IN BLOEMFONTEIN: 05 OCTOBER 2002

 
PROVINCIAL SKILLS CONFERENCE OPENING ADDRESS  BY  FREE STATE PREMIER, MS WI DIREKO  GRAIN SA AWARDS CEREMONY  

SPEAKING NOTES FOR THE PREMIER, MS IW DIREKO, AT THE EXCO CAMPAIGN- LUCKHOFF  

ADDRESS BY FREE STATE PREMIER, MS WINKIE DIREKO DURING THE WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATIONS HELD IN BLOEMFONTEIN
SPEAKING NOTES FOR THE PREMIER, MS IW DIREKO, AT THE EXCO CAMPAIGN- BETHULIE. SPEECH BY FREE STATE PREMIER. MS IW DIREKO, AT THE YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMME  (4 July 2002)
SPEECH BY FREE STATE PREMIER, MS IW DIREKO, AT THE OPENING OF THE YOUTH AGAINST CRIME PROGRAM.   SPEECH BY FREE STATE PREMIER. MS IW DIREKO, AT THE LETSEMA PROGRAMME FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.  

 Address by Free State Premier, Ms. IW DIREKO, on the occasion of the presentation on nepad by the presidency.

SPEECH BY FREE STATE PRMIER, MS IW DIREKO, AT THE MOROKA OLD SCHOLAR’S REUNION.  
SPEECH BY FREE STATE PREMIER, MS. IW DIREKO, AT THE OCCASION OF THE FREE STATE HOUSING LEKGOTLA. The Premier’s welcoming remarks at Grootvlei Prison, 28 June 2002.

SPEECH BY FREE STATE PREMIER, MS IW DIREKO, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE FARM SHCOOL HOSTELS PROJECT.

SPEECH BY FREE STATE PREMIER, MS IW DIREKO, AT THE HERSCHEL SETTLEMENT CELEBRATION.  
SPEECH BY FREE STATE PREMIER, MS. IW DIREKO, AT THE HAND-OVER CEREMONY OF DONATIONS FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA CONSULATE GENERAL. SPEECH BY THE PREMIER, Ms. I.W. DIREKO, AT MANDELA VIEW HOUSING PROJECT