Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein is a city in the Free State province of South Africa and serves as the province's capital and largest urban centre. The city is one of South Africa's three capital cities, functioning as the judicial capital and home to the Supreme Court of Appeal, the country's highest court for non-constitutional matters. Bloemfontein is located in the central interior of South Africa, positioned on the highveld at an elevation of approximately 1 400 metres above sea level. The city has an estimated population of around 520 000 people in its metropolitan area, making it the sixth-largest urban centre in South Africa. Bloemfontein's economy is anchored by government administration, judicial services, education, agriculture and related industries, with the surrounding Free State region being a major producer of maize, wheat and sunflowers. The city hosts the University of the Free State, one of the country's oldest tertiary institutions, and serves as a commercial and service hub for the central interior. Key infrastructure includes Bram Fischer International Airport and extensive road and rail connections linking the city to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Bloemfontein was founded in 1846 and served as the capital of the Orange Free State republic before becoming part of the Union of South Africa in 1910. The city's name, meaning "fountain of flowers" in Afrikaans, reflects its origins as a settlement around a natural spring. Bloemfontein remains an important administrative, judicial and educational centre in South Africa's economic landscape.
Bloemfontein Updates
Ramaphosa says municipalities in ‘crisis’, with 63% ‘at risk’ 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 27th March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday stressed the importance of restoring the fortunes of local government to attract investment that creates jobs... →
AfriForum NPC v Ngwathe Local Municipality and Others (778/2024) [2026] ZASCA 28
13th March 2026 Click here to read the full judgment on Saflii Summary: Costs – Award – General Principles – costs follow the result – if the government loses... →
Mosiuoa Lekota honoured with Official Funeral
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th March 2026 Congress of the People (COPE) co-founder Mosiuoa Lekota will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on March 14, in his home town... →
President Ramaphosa declares Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour former Minister Lekota
6th March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late former Minister of Defence and leader of the Congress of the People (COPE) Mr Mosiuoa Gerard... →
AfriForum to defend High Court victory in coal contract case at Eskom appeal
20th February 2026 AfriForum is appearing in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein today to defend its earlier High Court victory against Eskom. The Gauteng... →
SA: Paul Mashatile: Address by South Africa's President, at the official commemoration of World AIDS Day, Ga-Masemola, Limpopo (01/12/2025)
2nd December 2025 This year, South Africa's theme of "Renewed Efforts and Sustainable Commitments to end AIDS" highlights the need to revitalise strategies to... →
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