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Residents urged to practice caution as there’s a leopard on the loose in the Free StateĀ 

Posted on January 17, 2026
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Residents urged to practice caution as there’s a leopard on the loose in the Free StateĀ 

Mapaballo Borotho

Residents urged to practice caution as there's a leopard on the loose in the Free StateĀ 
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  • Residents near Glen, outside Bloemfontein, have been warned about a leopard spotted in the area.
  • Authorities have urged communities to stay alert and report any sightings immediately.
  • Wildlife experts are searching for the animal to safely capture and relocate it

Residents have been urged to exercise extreme caution following reports of a leopard on the loose between Glen Agricultural College and the N1/R30 interchange near Bloemfontein.

Communities in Glen and surrounding areas have been advised to remain vigilant, keep a safe distance, and immediately report any sightings of the wild animal to authorities.

The Free State Department of Environment Affairs and Tourism has confirmed that wildlife experts are actively searching for the leopard and are working to safely capture it and return it to its natural habitat.

This developing news story… 

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