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Official Opening and State of the Province Address

The Premier of the Free State, Hon. MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, will deliver the 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Friday, 20 February 2026 at the Old Grey Sports Ground in Bloemfontein. This key address will review the provincial government’s performance for the 2025/26 financial year and outline its policy priorities and commitments for the upcoming 2026/27 financial year.

 

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Preparing for the State Of the Province Address

 

This week, the Free State Legislature is focused on the final preparations for SOPA 2026. Speaker Hon. Mxolisi Dukwana and Deputy Speaker Hon. N.L. Ndungane have engaged with the media to confirm the readiness of the House for the Official Opening, where Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae will address the province. We invite the public to follow the proceedings as we set the course for the Free State’s future.

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Update on preparations for the Official Opening

The Presiding Officers of the Free State Legislature, led by Speaker Hon. Mxolisi Dukwana and Deputy Speaker Hon. N.L. Ndungane, held a media briefing today to provide an update on preparations for the Official Opening of the House and the State of the Province Address to be delivered by the Premier of the Free State, Hon. MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, ahead of the 2026 State of the Province Address

FSL Secretariat appeared before the Committee

The Free State Legislature Secretariat, led by Acting Secretary Ms. C. Sefo, Deputy Secretary Mr. S. Mabalane, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Q. Hugo, and Treasury Advisor in the Office of the Speaker, Mr. L.T. Mofokeng, appeared before the Committee on Budget and Oversight, chaired by Hon. N.J Garekoe, at Committee Rooms 1 and 2, Southern Life Building Plaza, Bloemfontein.

The Joint Portfolio Committee Concludes Oversight

The Joint Portfolio Committees on Public Accounts and Finance, and Cooperative Governance and Office of the Premier, led by Chairpersons Hon. Oupa Khoabane and Hon. AB. Cloete, successfully concluded Day 5 of the Local Government Oversight Week, which commenced on 14 October 2025 at the Windmill Casino, Bloemfontein.
Today's session took place at the Southern Life Plaza Building in Bloemfontein, where the Committees engaged with three Free State municipalities appearing before the Joint Legislature Oversight Committee to present reports on:
- Progress in service delivery
- Financial management and accountability
- Implementation of consequence management measures
The Nala Local Municipality delegation was rescheduled to Friday, 25 October 2025, due to the unavailability of the Municipal CFO.
The Committees are set to meet with the following municipalities on Friday for the final session of the Oversight Week: Matjhabeng, Dihlabeng, Mohokare, and Letsemeng Local Municipality.

Local Government Oversight Week Continues

The Joint Portfolio Committees on Public Accounts and Finance & Cooperative Governance and the Office of the Premier, under the leadership of Chairpersons Hon. Oupa Khoabane and Hon. A.B. Cloete, are convening for the third day of their Local Government Oversight Week at the Windmill Casino in Bloemfontein.

Today's session features an engagement with the delegation from Metsimaholo Local Municipality. Please note that the previously scheduled meeting with the Fezile Dabi District Municipality has been postponed until further notice.

The Committees will subsequently receive presentations from the following municipalities:

  • Mafube Local Municipality

  • Moqhaka Local Municipality

  • Tokologo Local Municipality

Food & Clothing Drive in Botshabelo

Free State Legislature Launches Food & Clothing Drive in Botshabelo
The Free State Legislature in partnership with Mangaung Metro Municipality-Office of the Deputy Mayor, has officially launched its Food and Clothing Drive at Samson Sefuthi Hall in N-Section, Botshabelo. This initiative aims to extend a helping hand to vulnerable communities and families.
The drive received generous sponsorships from Meals on Wheels, Sasko, and Shoprite, ensuring essential supplies reach those in need. In addition, critical services were offered on-site through partnerships with IEC, Department of Health, and Department of Home Affairs.
The Food and Clothing Drive is a continuous, province-wide campaign that will reach every corner of the Free State.
The Legislature remains committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most.

Arbor Day Celebration

Deputy Speaker Joins Arbor Day Celebration with Leboneng Special School Learners.
The Deputy Speaker of the Free State Legislature, Hon. N.L. Ndungane, today joined learners and staff at Leboneng Special School in Welkom to mark Arbor Day with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony.
The event, hosted in partnership with Sibanye Stillwater and Ecotransformers, highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and the role of learners in creating a greener, healthier future. Hon. Ndungane emphasized that planting trees was more than a symbolic act, noting that it represented growth, sustainability, and hope for the next generation.
Leboneng Special School learners actively participated in the celebration, learning about the environmental and social benefits of trees. Partners committed to supporting ongoing greening initiatives in schools and communities across the province.

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