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6,938 Episodes
1612 – 1632

Harrismith teenager bags multiple medals at Commonwealth

A 14-year-old boy from Harrismith in the Free State, Bohlokwa Khitsane, has returned to South Africa from the Commonwealth Karate Championship 2022, held in Birmingham, England, with three medals. The Karate Championships were held from 7 to 11 September 2022 and Khitsane won the gold medal in his category for…
20 Sep 2022 6AM 2 min

Heritage celebrated in Kimberley

OFM News's Bambatha Giko spoke to the festival’s organiser, Matodzi Makananisa, who ways the Northern Cape Heritage festival, will stretch from 17 – 24 September 2022.
16 Sep 2022 4AM 6 min

‘Proper leadership lacked in assessing mine’ - BMF

The Black Management Forum (BMF) is of the view that the Jagersfontein disaster has proven the importance of proper managerial leadership in organisations. The town was flooded with mud after a mine dam burst - affected more than 200 residents. OFM News’ Tshehla Koteli had a conversation with BMF’s chairperson…
15 Sep 2022 8AM 3 min

Harrismith businesses affected by power outage

Businesses in Harrismith in the Eastern Free are starting to close their doors due to persisting power outages. This is according to the HIT Residents Association Chairperson, Willem Konig, who tells OFM News's Mpho Mohapi that the town was without electricity since Monday, 5 September 2022, until Monday 12 September…
13 Sep 2022 5AM 3 min

Sasol Solar Challenge Day 4

Day four of the Sasol Solar challenge. Currently, three of the top four teams are battling head-to-head to cover the most kilometers. OFM News's Bambatha Giko spoke to Robert Walker, the owner and director of the Sasol Solar Challenge.
12 Sep 2022 7AM 2 min
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