Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism

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21 Oct 2025
Internship Programme / In Service Training For 2025/2027 (24 months) #DESTEA #FreeStateGovernment #Internship #InServiceTraining
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As part of a significant outreach initiative aimed at strengthening community engagement and advancing educational support, the Office of the MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Ketso Makume visited Ouma Tsopo Primary School in Honey Park, Welkom.
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During the visit, school shoes were donated to learners in need, reaffirming our commitment to supporting disadvantaged communities and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn with dignity.
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We remain committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our learners through initiatives that promote access to education and uplift communities. #DEDT
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Today, the Free State Provincial Government led Premier MaQueen Letsoha Mathae in collaboration with other government departments officially launched Youth Month 2026, at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein.
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Under the national theme “Skills for the Changing World - Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation”, the launch brought together young people, government leaders, private sector, and development partners.
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The programme featured a march against GBV, exhibitions by departments, entities, financial institutions, youth entrepreneurs, skills development dialogues, and announcements on youth job creation initiatives. #DEDT #FreeStateGovernment
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This week’s #BusinessOfTheWeek goes to Langolitious Production for creating Langos Sauce Founded by Ms. Pulane Rachel Motelung in Bloemfontein, Langolitious Production sells delicious homemade sauces named Langos Sauce. The sauce comes in different spice levels, such as mild and
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hot. The sauce is carefully made using selected quality ingredients for the satisfaction of their clients, some of whom have been supporting the business since its establishment in 2021. For more information and to make an order, contact:
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078 140 1936 / 068 411 9550 Facebook: Langolitious production And Rachel Motelung Tiktok: Langolitious Production And Rachel Motelung Physical Address: Chris Hani, Phase 2, Bloemfontein (contact above numbers for house number to collect) #SmallBusiness #Mangaung #DEDT #
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MEC Makume strengthens governance & accountability to improve service. Today, the Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development, and Tourism, Ketso Makume met with DEDT (Department of Economic Development and Tourism) senior management to engage on
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fundamental issues strengthening internal controls to prevent fruitless & wasteful expenditure; fostering the culture of effective performance management & accountability to build sustainable MSMEs by complying with 30day payment of service providers;
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doubling the efforts to ensure the coordinated approach & swift implementation of resolutions to accelerate service delivery to the people of the Free State. #DEDT
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This week’s #BusinessOfTheWeek goes to BSTK Trading BSTK Trading is a dynamic and customer–focused catering company that delivers high-quality, flavourful meals for a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions.
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1. Meetings and Conferences 2. Wedding Ceremonies 3. Funerals and Tombstone unveilings 4. Farewell Functions 5. School Functions 6. Birthday Parties and Dinners 7. Private Functions
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For more information, contact Ms. Busisiwe Christinah Kolantso on: 078 087 7071 busisiwebhele@gmail.com Facebook: Busisiwe Kolantso Tiktok: chefb Instagram: busisiwe kolantso 7 Gillfred complex, Polka 2 street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, Free State 9301
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FS DEDT retweeted
For many African countries, tourism is not merely a leisure industry, it is a developmental instrument.” - President @CyrilRamaphosa at #ATI2026 This year’s Africa’s @SATravelTrade has already involved nearly 400 SMMEs, giving tourism entrepreneurs and businesses valuable market exposure, networking opportunities, and direct access to international buyers from over 71 countries. As #ShotLeft, we’re excited about what this growth means for our trade partners and the future of tourism in South Africa. #ATI2026 #UnlimitedAfrica #TravelWeek26
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FS DEDT retweeted
Highlights from the opening of the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba #ATI2026 I #AfricaTravelIndaba | #SouthAfricaAwaits I #UnlimitedAfrica I #VisitKZN I #WeDoTourism | @travel_indaba I @SATravelTrade
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Day 2 of the Africa Travel Indaba Free State delegation interacting with their counterparts from the continent. You can visit the Free State stall @ number DEC 1J06 #ATI2026 #AfricanTourismGrowth #DEDT #visitfreestate #freestatetourism
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In an effort to encourage healthy lifestyle and mental well-being, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDT) encouraged officials to participate in a weight-loss program, that saw employees changing their lifestyle habits for healthier options.
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Today, the Wellness Unit hounored employees who participated during a ceremony that featured various sports and recreation activities such as aerobics and other physical exercises.
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Officials also visited financial services, health, and wellness programs stalls to capacitate themselves on financial management, physical health, and mental wellness. #DEDT #WellnessWednesday #weightloss #Wellbeing
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