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Our district is predominantly a mining and agricultural district, with a lot of potential yet unlocked. The climate is favorable for outdoor living with a great number of “sunny” days throughout the year. Two of the largest rivers, the Orange and the Vaal, flow through our district. Our population has been estimated at 387 742 in Census 2016 and we Read more...

Mandate To grow the economy through sustainable agriculture and promote food security for all. Vision Prosperous agriculture farming our future. Mission By partnering with relevant stakeholders leverage available resources and technologies to optimize productivity and accelerate economic growth in the Agricultural sector. Read more...

Our vision Integrated, responsive and developmental local governance in the Free State Province. Our mission The Department strives to strengthen inter-sectoral cooperation and support municipalities and Traditional Leaders towards effective service delivery through: Integrated and sustainable planning and development Partnerships Research Monitoring and evaluation Accountability Our values The Department’s inherent values, as informed by Batho Pele principles, are: Results-driven Professionalism and Read more...

The vision of the Department of Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) is to be a transformed economy and a prosperous society that is living in harmony with its natural resources. DESTEA’s mission as a leading developmental institution is to drive environmentally sustainable economic growth and transformation for the benefit of the Free State province and its citizens Read more...

Vision To be a Department that strives to ensure progressive realization of universal schooling, improving quality of education and eliminating disparities amongst Free State citizens. Mission To provide an education system that is free, compulsory, universal and equal for all children of the Free State Province. Values Free from barriers to educational opportunities Universal access and completion Redress past imbalances Read more...