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Frikkie Maré – lamb prices
Frikkie Maré of the University of the Free State’s Department of Agricultural Economics says there has also been a lot of uncertainty around meat prices the last while.
Marikana Support Campaign in PTA ahead of Phiyega inquiry
The Marikana Support Campaign is in Pretoria ahead of the start of the board of inquiry into allegations of misconduct by suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. President Jacob Zuma established the board following a recommendation by the Farlam Commission of Inquiry which saw Zuma suspending Phiyega in October over…
Trial date expected to be set in Panayiotou case
Murder accused businessman Christopher Panayiotou and two of his alleged cohorts are expected back in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court today. During their last appearance, the matter was postponed in order to secure a suitable date for the matter to be heard at the High Court for pre-trial proceedings. Panayiotou…
'SAns will benefit from a strengthening rand in the long run'
An economist believes that consumers will benefit from a strengthening rand in the long run, despite all the price hikes taking place. Francois Stofberg says in the meantime, consumers will have to bear the burden of price hikes. The price of petrol will increase by 12 cents per litre from…
NK-man verskyn weens grumoord op sy vrou
‘n 39-jarige man van Kimberley verskyn na verwagting vandag in die Galeshewe-landdroshof nadat die polisie die naweek op ‘n gru-fonds by ‘n begraafplaas afgekom het. Noord-Kaapse polisiewoordvoerder, Olebogeng Tawana sê die opgekapte lyk van die verdagte se vrou is in ‘n oop veld in Galeshewe ontdek. Die vrou is op…
Zuma slams opportunists, 'desperate elements' promoting anarchy and chaos
In what could be seen as response to EFF leader Julius Malema’s threats to take up arms against the ANC-led government, President Jacob Zuma on Sunday criticised "political opportunists" who would wreak havoc on the country. Speaking at Cosatu's May Day rally in Mamelodi, Zuma said those seeking to disrupt…
Eerste "ZumaMustFall"-optog in die Vrystaat
Honderde mense het vandag na die kantore van die Vrystaatse premier, Ace Magashule, opgeruk om president Jacob Zuma se bedanking te eis. Politieke partye, insluitend die EFF, SAKP en Cope onder meer het deelgeneem. Die optog het in Dr. Belcherweg in Batho begin, en het deur die stad tot by…
FSA media tour package
OFM News’ agri editor Sabrina Dean was in the Harrismith area to participate in a Free State Agriculture media tour to showcase two farming operations and filed this report.
FSA media tour - Henk Vermeulen
FSA CEO Henk Vermeulen had a lot of praise for the Fyvie Farming approach during a media tour to the Harrismith area:
"Spy tapes" judgment solely a judicial review: ANC
The ANC says the "spy tapes" judgment did not deal with the merits of any allegations against President Zuma, nor did it make any finding declaring guilt against him. The party was commenting after Pretoria High Court judge Aubrey Ledwaba this morning found that the decision by former National Prosecuting…
Codes of conduct are binding and will be enforced: IEC
Political parties that sign the Code of Conduct for the upcoming national municipal election on August 3 will have to watch their step. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it will not hesitate to enforce the rules that go with the code, adding that action will be taken. OFM News'…
Ryp en sterk wind, die naweek sentraal SA se voorland
Inwoners in die Vrystaat en Noordwes kan môre en Sondag ryp en winderige toestande verwag weens die koue front wat oor die Wes-Kaap beweeg. Tumi Phatudi van die Bloemfonteinse weerkantoor sê veral boere moet let op die verwagte weerstoestande die naweek.
NVG móét aanklagte teen Zuma herinstel: DA
Die DA-leier, Mmusi Maimane sê die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag (NVG) móét die 783 aanklagte van bedrog en korrupsie teen president Jacob Zuma herinstel, nadat die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria vanoggend die besluit om die aanklagte in 2009 te laat vaar, ter syde gestel het. Regter Audrey Ledwaba het gesê die besluit om…
Mbalula's ban on bidding will mean the loss of millions
South Africa stands to lose millions of rand and a tarnished image. This, after Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula's announcement that SA Rugby, Cricket South Africa, Athletics South Africa as well as Netbal SA are banned from bidding to host major sporting events. Mbalula gave the slow pace of transformation in…
Bloemshow - Oupa Khoabane
Free State Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Oupa Khoabane speaks to OFM News during a walkabout of the Department’s exhibition at the annual Bloem Show on Freedom Day.
Bloemshow - Jersey champ
Hanro Uys from Bredasdorp was ecstatic after his cow Nora took top honours as the Champion Heifer during the Jersey National Championships at Bloem Show.
Bloemshow - Saddle Horses
Melissa Moore from Kentucky in the USA, one of the judges at this year’s national SA Saddle Horse Championship at Bloem Show, was full of praise for the horses on show.
Man verskyn weens moord op vriendin by Smithfield-plaas
'n Man (28) wat in hegtenis geneem is in verband met die beweerde moord op sy vriendin op 'n plaas naby Smithfield, sal na verwagting vandag om borgtog aansoek doen in die plaaslike landdroshof. Petrus Lempetjhe het glo sy vriendin op die plaas Haasfontein naby Smithfield met 'n ysterpyp en…
SA freedom threatened by bad governance, Zuma's dismissal of constitution
An analyst says the freedom that was fought for South Africa's liberation struggle is being threatened by bad governance and a president who is not upholding the values of the constitution. Amanda Gouws's comment came as South Africans commemorated the first democratic elections held in the country 22 years ago…
Learning material found in warehouse in Mahikeng
The North West Education Department has found learning and teaching material for the 2015 academic year in a warehouse in Mahikeng after the distributor failed to notify the department of the missing surplus material. Department spokesperson Elias Malindi says the distributor failed to deliver the material due to unpaid debt…