Bloemfontein

American

[bloom-fon-teyn] / ˈblum fɒnˌteɪn /

noun

a city in and the capital of the Orange Free State, in the central Republic of South Africa.

Bloemfontein British

/ ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn /

noun

a city in central South Africa: capital of Free State province and judicial capital of the country. Pop: 111 698 (2001)

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After an impressive start to the season, a winless run by third-place Sekhukhune United stretched to five matches when they drew 1-1 away to Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

England secured a first Test win since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

The suspension of all testing in Bloemfontein took effect last Friday, though it can be lifted ahead of the six-month limit if the lab meets required international standards.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Samples from Bloemfontein now “must be securely transported to another WADA-accredited laboratory,” the global watchdog said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

It was just a few weeks after the authorities released him, still under house arrest, to his brother’s house in Bloemfontein that he died.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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