Free State Development Corporation

The Free State Development Corporation (FDC), alongside the Department of Social Development, the Department of Employment and Labour, and the local municipality, have joined forces to support the Qibing Development and Education Forum (QDEF).

​We are proud to champion this incredible youth-led organization from Wepener as they drive real change and education in our communities. Together, we are building a brighter future

Free State talent takes on Cape Town
​From 25 to 28 June 2026, the Free State Development Corporation (FDC) is proud to showcase some of our finest local SMMEs at the Decorex Cape Town Exhibition.
​If you are in the Mother City, come through to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) between 10:00 and 18:00 to explore unique, high-quality products and support local growth.
​Drop by and stand behind these incredible businesses:
Luxurite House Hold
Bubusku
Mohgopet Interiors
Sizos Rugs
​Let’s support our local entrepreneurs and help them scale new heights......
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Celebrating Excellence and Leadership

​The Free State Development Corporation proudly congratulates the Acting CEO, Dr. M.E. Mosola, on his recent appointment as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Government Management at the Central University of Technology (CUT).

​Dr. Mosola’s dedication to academic excellence, leadership development, and the growth of our province continues to be a source of immense inspiration for the entire organization.

​Please join us in wishing him the very best as he steps into this remarkable role to help shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Clarifying our services to help you plan your next move.

Commemorating 50 Years of Resilience: RESET @50 – The Future Calls.... 🇿🇦

As we mark the historic 50th Golden Jubilee of the June 16 Soweto Uprising tomorrow, our national theme “RESET@50 – The Future Calls”, challenges us to move beyond remembrance and build practical pathways to economic inclusion.

Living out the national call to action by "Mapping the Barriers and Auditing Access for Economic Inclusion," Bloemfontein’s very own Thomas Tsintsing is actively answering the call. As the founder of The Engineered Movement, Tsintsing perfectly embodies the spirit of "Vuka Zenzele" waking up, taking initiative, and dismantling the barriers of youth unemployment through raw innovation.

By showcasing high-quality industrial metal designs at the University of the Free State (UFS) festival and transforming his workshop into a practical engineering training ground for local youth, he proves that "Freedom Lives in Every Generation."

True economic liberation begins when we equip today's youth with the skills to lead and thrive in a changing world. Let’s back our local SMMEs and champion the creators forging the future of the Free State
economy.

*Check out the link for more* https://youtu.be/LFfWNVdzfwY?si=8iJxfSmHEgJmZxAM

"Ska Fela Moya" .........Giving up is not an option. We are incredibly proud to rally behind our very own corporate athletes, Delekile Mmutlanyana and Eugene Seloane, as they take on the ultimate test of human endurance, the 2026 Comrades Marathon....

This Sunday, 14 June, they will be hitting the road at 04:00 AM to conquer a grueling 87km. *MANGANGA A LONA* (stubborness) embody the true spirit of the FDC.

The entire Free State Development Corporation family will be cheering you on every single kilometer of the way. Bring it home, gents....

The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) proudly stands behind Bafana Bafana as they represent South Africa on the global stage. As they face Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we wish them strength, determination, and success.

Go out there, make history, and make South Africa proud! 💚💛

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Driving Industrial Synergy in Botshabelo.

​The Botshabelo Textile Cluster Business Networking Session is officially underway at the Botshabelo Digital Park.

Proudly hosted by the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, local manufacturers, SMMEs, and key economic stakeholders have gathered to connect, share insights, and forge strategic partnerships.

​​The MEC for Finance, Tourism and Economic Development, Ketso Makume, is the keynote speaker for today's session, highlighting provincial commitment to industrial growth. Attendees are also receiving invaluable insights from a powerful lineup of stakeholders delivering key talks today, including the Botshabelo Textile Cluster, SEDFA, IDC, FDC, Nedbank, Absa, and FNB

​This session is a vital platform for unlocking new market linkages, discussing supply chain integration, and strengthening Botshabelo’s position as a vibrant manufacturing hub. By fostering collaboration today, we are building a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable textile sector for the Free State.

​Stay tuned for updates as we unlock new opportunities for industrial growth and economic transformation.

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