2025 Provincial Mod-Term Expenditure Committee Date: 28-30 October 2025

FSTDI GRADUATION CEREMONY Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025 Venue: Sand Du Plessis Theatre, Pacofs, Bloemfontein Time: 09H00

Provincial Council On Aids High Plenary Meeting Details are as follows: Date: Thursday, 29 October 2025 Venue: OR Tambo House, Bloemfontein Time: 09:00

The Free State Provincial Council on AIDS (PCA) convened its ordinary meeting at OR Tambo House in Bloemfontein on Wednesday 29 October 2025, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen the province’s response to HIV/AIDS, TB, and Sexually Transmitted Infections(STI).

Presenting recent provincial statistics, during the ordinary PCA meeting held in Bloemfontein, Co-Chairperson Mr. Simphiwe Mokoena revealed that over 20,600 people in the Free State who have tested positive for HIV are not yet on treatment.

FSTDI Graduands Ready for Qualification Conferment A total of 181 government officials are set to be conferred with their qualifications at NQF Levels 5, 6, & 7, marking a significant milestone in public sector professional development & capacity building within the Free State.

Free State Training and Development Institute (FSTDI) Graduation Ceremony is taking place at PACOFS, Bloemfontein. Over 181 government officials are being conferred with NQF levels 5,6 and 7 respectively. #fstdiGraduationCeremony

A MOMENT OF GREAT PRIDE AND JOY PACOFS in BFN is alive with celebration. Ululations, vibrant cultural expressions, and heartfelt excitement fill the air as families, friends & colleagues cheer for their loved ones crossing the graduation stage. 181 government officials graduate.

“THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE”- PREMIER LETSOHA-MATHAE Excerpts from the Premier’s Keynote Address on the occasion of the 2025 FSTDI Graduation Ceremony in Bloemfontein. 181 Government officials were conferred with NQF levels 5,6 & 7 respectively during the ceremony.

181 government officials graduate through the FS Government Free State Training and Development Institute. Premier Letsoha-Mathae lauds their dedication, commitment and hard-work. #fstdiGraduationCeremony

“This is how we change the face of service delivery. This is how we ensure that when a citizen walks into a government office, they are met with competence, not confusion, with solutions, not excuses. This is how we build a Free State that works for all!” #fstdigraduation

“Your attainment of qualifications is the very essence of our purpose: to build a capable, ethical, and developmental state. We are not just talking about empowerment; we are funding it, we are building it, and we are celebrating it” #fstdigraduationceremony

“The certificates handed out here today are not just pieces of paper. They are the keys we are placing in your hands to unlock a better future for our province.” #fstdigraduationceremony

EXCO MEETS THE PEOPLE Xhariep District Details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, 05 November 2025 Time: 09:00 Venue: Maphodi Stadium, Springfontein.

Engagement With Commonage Farmers Details are as follows: Date: Saturday, 08 November 2025 Venue: Koffiefontein MPCC Time: 10:00

Interdepartmental Conference for Employees With Disabilities Details are as follows: Date: 6-7 November 2025 Venue: President Hotel, Bloemfontein Time: 09:00

Mangaung Metro Municipality Service Delivery Programme Details are as follows: Date: Friday, 07 November 2025 Venues: Botshabelo, Vista Park and Hillside View Time: 09:00

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