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Premier’s Infrastructure Coordinating Committee Meeting.Details are as follows:Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026Venue: 8th...
22/10/2026

Premier’s Infrastructure Coordinating Committee Meeting.

Details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Venue: 8th floor, OR Tambo House, Bloemfontein
Time: 09:00

THE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO BUILDING A CAPABLE PUBLIC SERVICESession 1: Coaching For Leadership De...
21/10/2026

THE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO BUILDING A CAPABLE PUBLIC SERVICE

Session 1: Coaching For Leadership Development

On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the Free State Training and Development Institute (FSTDI) once again partnered with the National School of Government (NGS) to roll out a three-day capacity-building programme for yet another cohort of Senior Management Service (SMS) members. The programme focused on strengthening their ability to build capacity within their respective institutions and directorates, manage diversity, and cultivate a positive organisational culture.

The programme is a demonstration of Free State Provincial Government’s commitment to building a capable, ethical and developmental state, in line with the key priorities of the 7th Administration, as outlined by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa during the 2024 State of the Nation Address. This commitment by the Free State provice under the leadership of Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae is expressed through a comprehensive workforce capacity-building programme spearheaded by the FSTDI.

The capacity building sessions seek to empower managers and public servants in general to navigate workplace challenges while ensuring that their conduct and service delivery remain firmly rooted in the Batho Pele principles. They also focus on strengthening managerial capabilities, enabling leaders to manage strategically, communicate with courtesy, and apply emotional intelligence in their daily responsibilities.

FSTDI during the 2025 financial year conferred over 181 NQF levels 5,6 and 7 qualifications to public servants who completed qualification in Public Administration. This is another milestone that demonstrates an unrelenting commitment to capacitate and professionalise the public service.

Unemployed Youth Database PortalThe Office of the Premier urges unemployed youth of the Free State to register their CVs...
21/10/2026

Unemployed Youth Database Portal

The Office of the Premier urges unemployed youth of the Free State to register their CVs on the Provincial Youth Database Portal for future internships, learnerships, apprenticeship and skills development opportunities.

Registering your CV on the portal will enable you to be considered for selection for any future opportunities by the provincial government and strategic stakeholders (public and private).

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21/10/2026

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FAMILY BOND KEEPS LESIKA GOINGFREE STATE GOVERNMENT ASSISTS BUSINESS TO REACH POTENTIALDimakatso Molupe and her brother ...
21/10/2026

FAMILY BOND KEEPS LESIKA GOING

FREE STATE GOVERNMENT ASSISTS BUSINESS TO REACH POTENTIAL

Dimakatso Molupe and her brother Molemo Modiane have been running a successful agriculture business for over a decade with support from the Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs.

The siblings, together with their father Ntate Lebamang Modiane, established Lesika Agricultural Cooperative in 2014. Molupe said they are creating generational wealth for their children with the business.

“Our father knew a lot about agriculture, and he imparted that knowledge to us, and we are doing the same for our children. My two children are already involved in the business, but my brother’s children are still very young. However, when they get older, they too will be involved. We want to create and leave a legacy for them so that they too can pass this information off to their children and grandchildren,” Molupe said.

The support from the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, added Molupe, has been immeasurable and the reason why the business has been doing relatively well.

“The department, under the leadership of MEC Elzabe Rockman, bought us a 4-cylinder water pumping engine to draw water from the river. The department also bought us a bakkie and a trailer and they have further assisted with storage to put our vegetables. They are also helping us to get a shade net to protect our crops from extreme heat,” she said.

Molupe also revealed that nothing goes to waste at their farm. Vegetables that have gone bad are processed into other useful products. “We turn them into herbs, bath soaps even bath salts,” she said proudly.

The goal for Molupe and her family is to get as many young people actively participating as possible. “That way,” she said, “we will defeat unemployment,” said Molupe.

Her efforts are slowly becoming a reality. They currently have several young people working at their farm on internship and leadership programs. MEC Rockman has emphasised the importance of government’ support for small scale farmers and also expressed pride at the growth of the business.

20/10/2026

Premier’s Outreach Programme With the Elderly

MANAGERS MUST PROMOTE A HEALTHY ORGANISATIONAL CULTURESenior Managers Urged to Guard Against Factors That Affect Their L...
20/10/2026

MANAGERS MUST PROMOTE A HEALTHY ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE

Senior Managers Urged to Guard Against Factors That Affect Their Listening Capabilities

The second day of the Senior Management Capacity Building Training, held at the Free State Training and Development Institute in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, delved deeper into the core principles of strategic management. The session explored strategic management not only as a tool for directing resources and planning programmes, but also as a fundamental approach to understanding the human aspect of management, particularly the emotional well-being of the workforce.

It emphasised the need for senior managers to champion organisational integrity and accountability while demonstrating empathy and understanding towards employees and their individual circumstances.

Facilitating the session, Mr Zethembe Shandu elaborated on the role of strategic management in human resource management, highlighting the importance of understanding employees and recognising their different personalities. He emphasised that effective management requires an appreciation of individual differences while maintaining unity and a shared commitment to organisational objectives.

“The better we understand one another, the better we relate to one another. This empowers managers to manage individuals according to their unique personalities and needs, while fostering unity and effectiveness within the collective,” he said.

Mr Shandu further emphasised the importance of managers identifying internal and external factors, including emotional and intellectual noise, that may interfere with their listening capabilities and affect their judgement. He urged managers to recognise and address these barriers, remain receptive to sound arguments and better ideas, and avoid allowing personal biases or preconceived perceptions to hinder constructive engagement.

He further underscored the importance of cultivating a culture of open communication, mutual understanding and constructive engagement within departments and directorates. Such an environment enables employees to feel heard and understood, strengthens working relationships, and contributes to a healthier and more effective organisational culture.

The training is undertaken by the Free State Training and Development Institute in partnership with the National School of Government.

INTEGRATED GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO MAOKENG Dates: 22-23 October 2026Session 1Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026Venue: Consta...
20/10/2026

INTEGRATED GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO MAOKENG

Dates: 22-23 October 2026

Session 1

Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Venue: Constantia Hall, Maokeng
Time: 09:00 - 15:00

Session 2

Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
Venue: Seisoville Hall, Maokeng
Time: 09:00 - 15:00

MAP-SEZ CEO DR MOSOLA LIVE ON SAfmTopic: Unpacking Free State Industrialisation PlanDate: Thursday, 20 October 2026Platf...
20/10/2026

MAP-SEZ CEO DR MOSOLA LIVE ON SAfm

Topic: Unpacking Free State Industrialisation Plan

Date: Thursday, 20 October 2026
Platform: SAfm
Time: 17:20

FSTDI Capacitate Senior Managers to Drive Capable, Ethical LeadershipThe Free State Training and Development Institute (...
19/10/2026

FSTDI Capacitate Senior Managers to Drive Capable, Ethical Leadership

The Free State Training and Development Institute (FSTDI), in partnership with the National School of Government (NSG), is hosting a three-day Strategic Capability and Leadership Workshop for nominated senior managers from various government departments.

Presented by Zethembe Shandu, the workshop aims to equip managers with practical tools that turn existing capabilities into catalysts for growth and improved service delivery. It directly supports the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) of the 7th Administration, which sets out three Strategic Priorities:
• Strategic Priority 1: Drive inclusive growth and job creation.
• Strategic Priority 2: Reduce poverty and tackle the high cost of living
• Strategic Priority 3: Build a capable, ethical and developmental state.

The third priority underpins efforts to professionalise the public service and raise efficiency. The participants will be guided to link Batho Pele principles and the constitutional values with everyday leadership practice, so that services become more accessible, responsive and of higher quality for the citizens.

Shandu explained that the NSG seeks to provide managers with the skills and insights needed to drive organisational success through strategic thinking and visionary, value-based leadership.
“The intention is to strengthen the managers’ strategic and visionary leadership capabilities to drive positive change within their departments,” he said.

By the end of the workshop, participants are expected to be better equipped to navigate complex environments, inspire their teams and deliver sustainable public value. The training also responds to the findings of the skills audit by addressing identified gaps at senior management level.
The initiative forms part of broader work to strengthen leadership capacity across the Free State Provincial Government, ensuring that managers are ready to implement the MTDP priorities and advance a professional, ethical public service that places citizens at the centre.

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