Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Bloemfontein, Free State
Joined May 2014
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📷 MULAUDZI CHASING HISTORY. XABA TARGETING A PB!
Kabelo Mulaudzi targets a seventh Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series victory
Glenrose Xaba is setting her sights on a personal best, with the fast, flat course offering an exciting opportunity to go beyond her lifetime best of 31:12.
Visitors hitting the streets to explore the city on foot.
Taking place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, the inaugural ABSA RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K is set to turn the Free State from a place people drive through into a destination to visit.
#Mangaung10K
FICKSBURG, ARE YOU READY?!
Venue: Ficksburg Caravan Park
Date: Sunday, 08 November 2026
Time: 12:00 – 00:00
Gather your crew, secure your tickets and get ready for a soul-filled Sunday like no other!
Ke mokete ha bo rona!
#CSSS26📷 #Ficksburg #SoulMusicAndGoodVibes
Yesterday on the 19th October, the MEC for Department of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Ketso Makume together with the Acting Head of Department Mr. Pakiso Lebone and senior management in Economic Development Branch engaged with the National Empowerment Fund...cont
2ND DAY OF FREE STATE FASHION WEEK 2026
Government and sponsors recognizes and acknowledge the immense contribution of fashion designers and the fashion industry in general has on tourism and economic development.......CONT
#FSFW #DEDT #freestatefashionweek2022ND
Various awards in a form of financial and non-financial support were awarded to deserving designers to invest back into their businesses for growth and sustainability.
#FSFW #DEDT #freestatefashionweek2026
President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa officially launched monumental R120 billion catalystic investment and industrialization project, marking a decisive step forward in the province's economic recovery & industrial expansion in Qwaqwa
MEC Makume interacting with exhibitors during Youth Opportunities Expo @ Tsheseng, Qwaqwa.
EXCO meets the people, bringing services to the people.
Enough is enough
MEC Ketso Makume @ men-only event today, engaging with men from across the Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality--Riverside, Qwaqwa to reinforce their collective commitment to confronting South Africa’s severe gender-based violence crisis.
02 DAYS TO THE FREE STATE INDUSTRIALISATION LAUNCH
Details are as follows:
Date: Friday, 09 October 2026
Venue: Phuthaditjhaba, Multi-Purpose Centre, QwaQwa
Time: 10:00
#MAPSEZIndustrialisation #MAPSEZInvestment #FreeStateThatWorksForAll
The countdown to the closure of Free State MSMEs funding incentives has begun, with only 2 days remaining. Time is running out
To apply, click on the following link: client.fsdestea.kwantu.me/
#DEDT #FundingIncentives
The countdown to the closure of Free State MSMEs funding incentives has begun, with only 3 days remaining. Time is running out
To apply, click on the following link: client.fsdestea.kwantu.me/
#DEDT #FundingIncentives
FREE STATE INDUSTRIALISATION LAUNCH
Date: Friday, 09 October 2026
Venue: Phuthaditjhaba, Multi-Purpose Centre, QwaQwa
Time: 10:00
This week's #BusinessOfTheWeek goes to Canvas Republic
#WildWonder #FreeStateTourism #Adventure #Camping
Check out this week’s #TourismTuesdays @Free State Women in Tourism
Congratulations to the newly elected Free State Women in Tourism (WiT) Chapter Exco members.
1. Chairperson: LeeAnne Lehoko – Owns a wine and restaurant business
2. Deputy Chairperson: Lesego Mancoe – Owns a Tour Operating business
3. Treasurer: Rinah van Wyk – Owns a Guesthouse
4. Secretary: Keamogetse Thole – Founder and Principal of a culinary academy
5. Deputy Secretary: Sibongile Senokoasane – Owns a Tour Operating business
Ms. Mosela Mashaloane, a tourism practitioner in the Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism, serves as the Provincial Coordinator.
All the best to the new Exco; continue growing the Free State Tourism Sector
Halala Free State Halala
#FreeStateWiT
