Bloemfontein property: A profile of Bloemfontein property from a buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Bloemfontein. Bloemfontein Known as the City of Roses, Bloemfontein is the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa. Mangaung, meaning "place of cheetahs," is its Sesotho name. What used to be considered a sleepy town is now a thriving commercial centre, with an excellent infrastructure and all the amenities associated with modern city life. At the same time, Bloemfontein features peaceful, leafy suburbs and parks, and has managed to preserve a sense of its past, with many historic buildings that date back to...