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On February 4, 2026, the Free State Executive Committee addressed water supply issues and a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. Significant projects completed include refurbishing water treatment works and replacing aging pipelines, with R1.8 billion allocated for Matjhabeng's sewer and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

The FMD outbreak has resulted in 238 confirmed cases across five provinces, including Free State. The government plans to enhance control measures, including mass vaccination and stricter movement controls, to combat the disease. Farmers are urged to report suspect cases and prevent illegal animal movement.