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17:30 Sport - 3 Augustus 2017
Die Lions se breier, Johan Ackermann, sal Saterdag sy span ná afloop van die Super Rugby-eindstryd teen die Crusaders in Johannesburg groet. Die voormalige Springsbokslot sal die leisels oorneem by die Engelse Premierliga-span, Gloucester. Die 400m-wêrelrekordhouer, Wayde van Niekerk, het gesê in hierdie stadium is sy selfvertroue vir die item…
16:30 Sport - 3 August 2017
The Lions coach, Johann Ackermann, hopes that 10 years after playing in a Super Rugby final he can finally lift the trophy. Van Niekerk is not overly confident with his 400m form heading into the IAAF World Championships in London. The Proteas look to set the record straight in the…
17:30 Sport - 2 Augustus 2017
Bo en behalwe die Toyota Cheetahs en die Southern Kings gaan ‘n totaal van 33 Suid-Afrikaners tydens die Guinness Pro14 vanaf September in aksie wees. Gister het Keltiese Rugby die deelname van die twee Suid-Afrikaanse spanne bevestig. Die Proteas se kaptein, Faf du Plessis, het die idee om die aanvangskolwer…
16:30 Sport - 2 August 2017
Apart from the Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings, 33 other South Africans will be competing in the Pro14. The Proteas skipper dismisses the idea of dropping the opening batsman, Heino Kuhn, for the fourth and final Test against England. Kjell Jonevret resigns at the Orlando Pirates head coach after less…
OFM-landbounuus 13:30 bulletin 02 Augustus 2017
OFM-landbounuus, 13:30-bulletin, 02 Augustus 2017, saamgestel deur Dirk Kok.
Bus collision outside Harrismith claims one life
One person died during the early hours of this morning after a bus and a bakkie collided on the N3 approximately 5 kilometres outside Harrismith towards Warden. According to police spokesperson, Mmako Mophiring, the accident claimed the life of a 26-year-old driver of a bakkie. He says although there were…
Work to be done says Griquas coach Engledow
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16:30 Sport - 1 August 2017
The Toyota Cheetahs will be playing in Conference A of the Pro14 along with the likes of Munster, Ospreys and the Glasgow Warriors. The owner of the Bloemfontein Global T20 League team, Sushil Kumar, wants to put Bloemfontein on the international cricket map. The Bloemfontein Celtic striker Tshego Mabasa is…
17:30 Sport - 1 Augustus 2017
Dit is ‘n uitgemaakte saak dat die Toyota Cheetahs en Southern Kings vanaf September in die Pro14-toernooi gaan meeding. Die toernooi se organiseerders het vanoggend die deelname van die twee Suid-Afrikaanse spanne bevestig. Die eienaar van die Bloemfontein Global T20 liga span, Sushil Kumar, wel hê dat die Rosestad erken…
17:30 Sport - 31 Julie 2017
Die Lions het begin met wat sonder twyfel hul grootste week in Super Rugby is met die span wat Saterdag vir die Crusaders gaan pak in die eindstryd. Die span was met 22-3 agter en het teruggeveg om die Hurricanes met 44-29 te troef en het sodoende ook die verdedigende…
16:30 Sport - 31 July 2017
The Lions coach, Johan Ackermann, reveals what he said in the change room at half time in their Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes. Dean Elgar scored his 8th Test ton as the Proteas attempted to block out the fifth and final day of the third Test against England. The…
N8 steeds gesluit vir verkeer
Die N8 in die rigting van Petrusburg, sowat 60km buite Bloemfontein, is steeds vir verkeer gesluit nadat 'n vragmotor met 'n vrag vlambare vloeistof vanoggend omgeslaan het. ER24 het vroeër gesê twee mans is in die ongeluk beseer. Hulle is na 'n nabygeleë hospitaal geneem.
FS Cheetahs v WP post match - John Dobson and Chris van Zyl
Western Province stumbled with a 30-17 defeat to the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in their first match of the 2017 Currie Cup campaign. The coach, John Dobson, and captain, Chris van Zyl, reflect on the defeat to the defending champions in Bloemfontein.
FS Cheetahs v WP post match - Rory Duncan and Francois Venter
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs beat Western Province 30-17 in round two of the Currie Cup. The Cheetahs coach, Rory Duncan, and captain, Francois Venter, reflect on the win in Bloemfontein.
Hawks participate in human trafficking campaign
Kimberley - The Hawks participated in a human trafficking campaign conducted by the Salvation Army in Kimberley, yesterday. Stakeholders marched to Galeshewe in protest of human trafficking. Community members were given tips and information on the issue. According to the Hawk's Philani Nkwalase, community members need to be vigilant as…
Bloem trafficking victim to arrive at OR Tambo
Johannesburg - An alleged human trafficking victim from Bloemfontein will be received by the Minister of Police, Fikile Mbalula, at OR Tambo International Airport, today. The 24-year-old woman was one of nine women from different countries rescued after they were lured to Malaysia, through an online competition. According to the…
Eleven accused of plagiarism at NWU
Potchefstroom - An investigation is underway after eleven academics have been accused of plagiarism at North West University (NWU). The university was informed of the accusations by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). According to NWU’s Louis Jacobs, the investigation is at an advanced stage and no disciplinary steps have…
More than 100 arrested, drug confiscated in NC raid
Kimberley - Police arrested 109 suspects and confiscated over R70 000 worth of drugs during a cross-border operation in the Northern Cape, this week. The two-day operation focused on crimes such as illegal smuggling, drug dealing and motor vehicle theft. According to the police’s Dimakatso Mooi, eight suspected stolen vehicles…
Five businesses fined for meter tampering
The fines were issued during a Walkabout by Mangaung Metro acting mayor Lulama Titi, along with Centlec CEO, Nzemeni Mgoqi. According to Centlec’s Lele Mamatu, the fines exclude the cost of electricity used while meters were compromised. The visit forms part of the Letsema Project aimed at addressing power related…
Four sentenced to life for rape
Klerksdorp - Four men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a 50-year-old mother and her three daughters in Klerksdorp. The alleged members of the “Dog for Money” gang were handed four life sentences each for the crime in a sitting of the Northern Gauteng High…