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Tewie Nel, 25, who helped battle fires in Hertzogville, in the Free State, is in a stable condition in a Bloemfontein hospital.Image: Supplied
DURING THE FIRES

Family of farmer burnt in Free State fires hoping for speedy recovery

The family of Tewie Nel, who suffered third-degree burns during the fires at Hertzogville in the Free State, remain hopeful that he will recover from his serious injuries. His father Gerhard said on Thursday that the 25-year-old was in a…

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Hertzogville farmers lost hundreds of animals in wildfires last week, one of which was allegedly started by protesting informal settlement dwellers.Image: Thapelo Morebudi/The Sunday Times
FREE STATE FIRES

Free State farmers get help to rebuild after raging fires – here’s what you need to know

Free State farmers are receiving assistance from non-profit organisation (NPO) Boere Droogtehulp after losing thousands of hectares of land and millions in livestock and property to fires. Speaking to eNCA on Sunday, the organisation’s…

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Unconfirmed numbers so far show that close to 300 cows have died in fires in the Free State. Many other animals have also perished.Image: Nico Hendrickz
CHRISTIANA

Hundreds of animals put down as fires rip through Free State farms

Hundreds of cattle had to be euthanised to relieve their suffering from extensive injuries sustained during fires which caused havoc in the Free State this week. The runaway fires destroyed about 100,000ha of crops in Hertzogville,…

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