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Second chance programme in Bloem today
Scores of learners who failed to secure their matric certificates the first time around, are expected at a briefing session for registration for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme. The programme, an initiative of the National Department of Basic Education, affords young and old an opportunity to rewrite their matric…
Appèlhof hoor Kovsie taalbeleid appèl aan
Die Appèlhof in Bloemfontein sal vanmôre argumente aanhoor in die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) se appèlaansoek rakende sy 2017 taalbeleid om Engels die hoof onderrigtaal te maak. Die UV appelleer teen twee hooggeregshof uitsprake in die guns van AfriForum en Solidariteit teen die beleid en die implimentering daarvan. Die…
Feature: Disability Month Awareness Month
According to a census report released by Statistics South Africa in 2011, over 2.9 million people in South Africa are estimated to be living with a disability, with the Free State and Northern Cape having the highest number of disabled persons. OFM News speaks to national chairperson of Disabled Youth…
ANC-veteraan sê Zuma is nie geskik om die party of the land te lei nie
'n ANC-veteraan sê president Jacob Zuma is nie geskik om die party of the land te lei nie. Cheryl Carolus is deel van die Save South Africa-veldtog, wat vanoggend in die Pretoriase middestad teen staatskaping betoog. Die DA en die EFF gaan ook betoog. Dít terwyl die saak oor die…
SACP wants probe into Hawks boss' fitness to hold office
The SA Communist Party is calling for a probe into Hawks boss, Berning Ntlemeza's fitness to hold office. This after the NPA yesterday dropped fraud charges against Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and two former SARS officials. The party's Alex Mashilo feels the crime fighting unit's work ethic under Ntlemeza's leadership…
'NPA had no option but to drop fraud Gordhan charges'
Political analyst Imraan Buccus says National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss Shaun Abrahams had no other option but to drop fraud charges against Pravin Gordhan and two of his former SA Revenue Services (SARS) colleagues in a bid to save face. Abrahams yesterday announced that the summons issued against the Finance…
Mineworker killed in trench collapse in Welkom
A mineworker was killed in Welkom yesterday after parts of a trench collapsed on him. Free State police spokesperson, Stephen Thakeng, says Harmony Gold Mine employees were digging a hole while fixing a burst pipe when the wall caved in. No other injuries were reported. Thakeng says the deceased's next…
Graphic day in Panayiotou murder trial
The true horror of Jayde Panayiotou's murder was brought sharply into focus this afternoon on day 14 of the Christopher Panayiotou murder trial in the Port Elizabeth High Court. Before proceedings began this afternoon, Judge Dyalin Chetty warned the court of the graphic nature of photographs that were about to…
Deense wapenhandelaar steeds sonder regsverteenwoordiging
Bloemfontein - Die saak teen die Deense wapenhandelaar, Peter Frederiksen, is vandag vir die soveelste keer in die Bloemfonteinse Hooggeregshof uitgestel, dié keer tot 11 November, omdat hy steeds nie ‘n regsverteenwoordiger het nie.
LISTEN: Noxi takes the stand in Panayiotou murder trial
Port Elizabeth - State witness Noxolo Sokhuta, better known as Noxi, took the stand today on day 13 of the Christopher Panayiotou murder trial in the Port Elizabeth High Court.
Feature: Road safety starts with you
October is Transport Month and the department has taken this opportunity to educate the South African public about road safety. Road carnage is constantly on the rise, and drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are constantly encouraged to obey the rules of the road. OFM’s Seithati Semenokane spoke to the Minister of…
Feature: Is class of 2016 ready for final exams?
Today marks the first official date for grade 12 learners throughout the country to sit for their final school examinations. In the midst of continued disruptions at higher education institutions, the question on everyone’s lips is whether the class of 2016 is ready to sit for exams, and what the…
CheetahsVSBulls: Olly Mlamleli message of support
Executive Mayor of the Mangaung Metro Municipality, Olly Mlamleli, has sent her message of support to the Free State Cheetahs ahead of the team's clash with the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein.
Feature: Antidepressants usage in children
OFM News, in touch with your world. Covering local and national news focusing on the Free State, Northern Cape, North West and the Vaal. See more: https://www.ofm.co.za/News
Feature: Thuli Madonsela say goodbye
Today marks the first official day for the newly appointed Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Wishing her all the best, political parties promised to support her as her first day is going to be no ordinary day. Mkhwebane is expected to receive the controversial state capture report from National Assembly Speaker,…
Before Dawn: Sector urged to fight to protect agri land
OFM News' agri editor Sabrina Dean spoke to Dr Gerhard Verdoorn after he facilitated a panel discussion at Agri SA's Congress last week on threats to agricultural land. Verdoorn explains that although South Africa has some fantastic legislation, enforcement is a big problem. He speaks about threats from mining and…
Before Dawn: Tips on meat grading system
OFM News’ agri editor Sabrina Dean speaks to Dale Woerner from Colorado State University in the USA who was one of the speakers at the Aldam Stockman’s School last week. They speak about meat grading systems and look into how this works in the USA.
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Commercial farmer of the year
A farmer from Tweespruit in the Free State is the Grain SA New Era Commercial Farmer of the Year for 2016. Frans Mokoena was announced as the winner during a gala event hosted in Johannesburg on Friday night. He told OFM News he is extremely happy. His mentor and translator…
Kovsie Stabilis praat nie namens alle studente wat wil klaar swot nie
OFM News, in touch with your world. Covering local and national news focusing on the Free State, Northern Cape, North West and the Vaal. See more: https://www.ofm.co.za/News