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Ramaphosa promises end of pit latrines soon
The lack of infrastructure maintenance and lack of adequate water and sanitation at schools in the Free State are amongst some of the issues that will need to be attended to before the end of the year. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing thousands of learners and ANC…
Rustenburg MM resigns
The Rustenburg municipal council has accepted municipal manager, Ngqobile Sithole’s resignation. The council met on Friday after Sithole tendered her resignation letter on Wednesday in which she did not question her capacity, commitment and passion to deliver, but that constant attacks on her office impacted negatively on her efforts and…
Ramaphosa expresses confidence in FS Education
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he has full confidence that the Free State Department of Education will continue improving the quality of education in the province. He has applauded the province for their top matric pass rate and said he is certain they will reclaim the first position countywide with the…
WLK gangsters due in court
Six alleged gang members in Thabong near Welkom will appear in court on Monday, after they were apprehended by the police in the early hours of Friday morning. Police spokesperson, Mamello Mokhouane, tells OFM News that the six were arrested in connection to the alleged murder of another gang member,…
Learner at Charles Mopeli Stadium
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
Thousands turn up for tablet handover in Eastern Free State
Thousands of Maluti-A-Phofung residents and school children have braced the cold weather and flocked to the Charles Mopeli Stadium at QwaQwa where President Cyril Ramaphosa and Premier Sisi Ntombela are expected to address Grade 10-12 learners in the area. It is during this programme where President Ramaphosa is expected to…
Vrystaat Landbou 2019-Jongboerfinaliste aangekondig
Vrystaat Landbou se 2019-Jongboerfinaliste is aangekondig en ons gee ‘n voorskou van vanjaar se kompetisie. Volgende week word daar onderhoude met elke finalis gedoen in Before Dawn
Moontlike ryp dreig oeste
Dr Johnny vd Merwe, bekende landbou-ekonoom van die NWU, gee hierdie week se graan- en lewendehawe oorsig. Volgens vd Merwe, gaan moontlike ryp ‘n negatiewe invoed he op oeste. Hy meen ook die witmieliepryse wat vanjaar 50% meer is as in die ooreenstemmende tyd verlede jaar, kan ‘n beduidende effek…
Agri-podcast: European Union lifts ban on South African ostrich meat imports
The European Union, the largest consumer of South African ostrich meat, has this week finally lifted the ban on ostrich meat imports.
Agri News Podcast: Food insecurity remains major obstacle - analyst
Agri News Podcast: Food insecurity remains major obstacle - analyst
Book on Magashule may not affect ANC at election polls - analyst
The new book titled “Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule’s Web of Capture” by award winning investigative journalist, Pieter Louis Myburgh, may have very little effect on the ANC during the upcoming elections. Over the weekend, Myburgh’s book was released, making headlines, as he in the publication outlines Magashule’s alleged role…
Midvaal deputy municipal manager to face disciplinary process
The MidVaal local municipality council in the Sedibeng district has resolved that its deputy municipal manager Albert de Kok should face a disciplinary process, as per recommendations of an independent investigation. This decision was taken yesterday by the municipal council, and follows allegations of corruption relating to irregular and undue…
ANC head of elections Fikile Mbalula is confident his party will win the Sedibeng district in the Vaal.
ANC head of elections Fikile Mbalula is confident his party will win the Sedibeng district in the Vaal. Mbalula told Ofm news that this is not going to be an easy victory, but their volunteers are doing a great job on the ground. Mbalula mentioned this after his meeting with…
Agri News Podcast: FS farmers urged to be vigilant against pests
Agri News Podcast: FS farmers urged to be vigilant against pests
Interessante feite oor dorperskape
‘n Bekende dorperskaap-teler van Noordkaap, gee interessante feite oor die spesifieke skaapras. Charl Saunderson, ‘n landbouer van Kenhardt in die Noordkaap, vertel van die unieke kenmerke van dorpers en hoekom hulle so goed aard in die Noordkaap. Hy vertel dat dit juis as gevolg van min reen in daardie deel…
Agri-podcast: Fuel price to affect farmers
The fuel hike expected from Wednesday will have a severe impact on the cash flow of farmers, warned head of economics and trade at Agric SA, Dr Requier Wait. He says petrol and diesel are used for ploughing, harvesting, machinery and transportation, making them critical components for both emerging and…
Beestuberkulose is by beeste in Kanada gevind
Bewegingskontrole is ingestel en maatreels kon betyds ingestel word om te keer dat dit verder versprei.
Varkpermitte mag uitgereik word onder sekere bepalings.
Die SA Jagtersvereniging het daarin geslaag om as bedryfsorganisasie erken te word en daarmee saam toestemming om magtigings uit te reik vir die vervoer van verwerkte wildevarkvleis en –karkasse.
Landbouseminaar hierdie naweek
‘n Bekende landbou-ekonoom aan die NWU, vertel van ‘n interessante landbouseminaar wat hierdie week plaasvind. Dr Johnny vd Merwe, landbou-ekonoom by die Noorwes Universiteit se Potchefstroom-kampus, vertel van ‘n seminaar wat eerskomende Donderdag plaasvind met “Presisie-boerdery” as tema. Volgens Van der Merwe, is daar interessante sprekers van oor die hele…
ANC dismisses new book against Magashule
The ANC has went on the offensive, claiming a new book by award winning investigative journalist, Pieter Louise Myburgh is fake news and a propagandist ploy to compromise the party’s image ahead of the general elections on the 8th of May. The party’s spokesperson, Dakota Legoete, rubbished Myburgh’s book, which…