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16:30 Sport - 14 June 2017
Johan Ackermann has named a strong South African ‘A’ team to tackle the French Barbarians on Friday evening at the Moses Mabidha Stadium in Durban. The second golf major of the year gets underway tomorrow with the 117th US Open teeing off at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. The Proteas captain,…
17:30 Sport - 13 Junie 2017
Die Springbok breier Allister Coetzee dui aan dat hy ‘n spesialis buitesenter teen Frankryk sal gebruik tydens die tweede toets. Die Highlanders verslaan vir Britse en Ierse Leeus vir hul tweede nederlaag tydens hul toer na Nieu-Seeland. Die nuwe Bafana Bafana breier Stuart Baxter sal vanaand ‘n vars span speel…
16:30 Sport - 13 June 2017
The Springbok coach Allister Coetzee indicates that he will be playing a specialist outside centre against France in the second Test. The Highlanders hand the British & Irish Lions there second defeat of their tour to New Zealand. The new Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter will be fielding a fresh…
17:30 Sport - 12 Junie 2017
Die Springbokke glo dat hullenog baie kan verbeter voor Saterdag se tweede toets teen Frankryk in Durban. AB de Villiers is van mening dat hy nogsteeds die regte man is om die Proteas se international eendagspan aan te voer, ten spyte daarvan dat hulle uit die Kampioene-trofee geskakel is. Die…
16:30 Sport - 12 June 2017
The Springboks believe that there is plenty of room for improvement ahead of Saturday’s second Test against France in Durban. AB de Villiers feels that he is still the right man to lead the Proteas One-Day International side despite their Champions Trophy exit. The former Bafana Bafana striker, Benni McCarthy,…
#Knysnafires contained
All the fires in the Eden District have been contained overnight. This following several flare ups over the weekend due to strong winds. The municipality confirmed earlier that the fires had claimed a seventh life. It's understood that assesments are expected to start today to determine the total number of…
17:30 Sport - 9 Junie 2017
Die Toyota Cheetahs-vleuel, Raymond Rhule, sien daarna uit om môremiddag sy buiging vir die Springbokke te maak wanneer hy in Pretoria teen Frankryk uitdraf, en voel vyf jaar gelede was hy nie gereed nie. Die Tafel Lager Griekwas is slaggereed om vanaand die Toyota Vrystaat XV te pak in die…
16:30 Sport - 9 June 2017
The Toyota Cheetahs winger Raymond Rhule is relishing the opportunity make his Test debut tomorrow and feels that five year ago he wasn’t ready. The Griquas are feeling well rested and ready for tonight’s big SuperSport Rugby Challenge clash against the Toyota Free State XV. The Proteas captain, AB de…
Knysna fires: Helicopters to start water bombing hotspots
Helicopters are expected to start water bombing hotspots in Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and other Garden Route areas. Firefighting crews worked overnight to prevent flare-ups as many blazes were contained, but not under control. At least four lives were lost in the devastating fires. More than 300 structures, mostly homes, have…
Brandbestryder sterf in Knysna-brande
Die dodetal weens brande in die Suid-Kaap het tot vyf gestyg nadat 'n brandbestryder vanoggend gesterf het. Die woordvoerder vir die plaaslike regering, James-Brent Styan, sê die brandbestryder het brandwonde aan 70% van sy lyf opgedoen terwyl hy die verwoestende brande in Knysna probeer blus het. Brande in die dorp…
17:30 Sport - 8 Junie 2017
Allister Coetzee kondig sy span aan vir die eerste toets teen Frankryk en Raymond Rhule Andries Coetzee, Courtnall Skoshan, Ross Cronje en Dillyn Leyds sal almal hul Springbok buiging maak. Die Toyota Vrystaat XV verwag nog ‘n strawwe stryd wanneer hulle môreaand vir die Griekwas pak in die groot buurstryd…
16:30 Sport - 8 June 2017
Allister Coetzee names his Springbok side to tackle France on Saturday and Raymond Rhule, Andries Coetzee, Courtnall Skoshan, Ross Cronje as well as Dillyn Leyds are all on debut. The Toyota Free State XV expected another tough encounter when tackle the Griquas tomorrow night in the big derby. Russell Domingo…
RPO Vrystaat
Die Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie in die Vrystaat se jaarlikse provinsiale kongres vind volgende Donderdag in Bloemfontein plaas. OFM-nuus se Christal-Lize Muller het met die RPO se provinsiale voorsitter, Nelius Ferreira, gepraat oor die kongres en oor die rooivleisbedryf in die algemeen.
Thousands evacuated as Kynsna fires continue to rage
Between 7 000 and 9 000 people have been evacuated from various areas in Knysna as fires continue to ravage the area. It's understood that around 50 homes were destroyed but that number is yet to be confirmed. The fire is a direct result of the massive storm that hit…
GWK Wyn
GWK se Landzicht Wynkelder op Douglas se Cabernet Wine Makers Reserve 2015 is onlangs op die gesogte Old Mutual Trofee-wynskou as die beste rooiwyn in die Cabernet Sauvignon-klas aangewys. OFM-nuus se Christal-Lize Muller, het met die kelderbestuurder van GWK se Landzich-wyne, Ian Sieg, gepraat oor dié eerbewys.
17:30 Sport - 7 Junie 2017
Vyf groentjies sal nawagting die naweek hul Springbok buiging maak waneer hulle vir die Hane in Pretoria die stryd aansê. Die Toyota Vrystaat Cheetahs sal vir die Shakes pak in die openings wedstryd van die Curriebeker. Thulani Hlatshwayo voel geerd om aangewys te word as die voltydse Bafana Bafana kaptein…
16:30 Sport - 7 June 2017
Five debutants are expected in the Springbok side which will tackle the French on Saturday. The Toyota Free State Cheetahs host the Sharks in the opening match of the Currie Cup. Thulani Hlatshwayo in honoured to be named as the Bafana Bafana captain. The Proteas won the toss and elected…
Recession: Consumers urged to tighten belts
An economist is advising consumers to be more responsible with their spending during the recession. South Africa is in a technical recession after a second consecutive quarter in which the gross domestic product contracted. The country's GDP growth rate stands at just 1% year-on-year. Market analyst, Mike Schussler, explains how…
17:30 Sport - 6 Junie 2017
Die Springbokke het dit baie duidelik gemaak dat hul doelwit vanjaar is om toetswedstryde te wen, maar hulle moet die regte balans find. Die Proteas se linkerarm naatbouler, Wayne Parnell, het die kompetisie in die span verwelkom om die vooraand van Suid-Afrika se Kampioene-trofee kragmeting teen Pakistan. Luc Eymael is…
16:30 Sport - 6 June 2017
The Springboks sets their sights on winning Tests, but need to find the right balance between attack and defence. The Proteas cricketers are comfortable with playing and being dropped for specific games as they prepare to face Pakistan in the Champions Trophy tomorrow. Luc Eymael may not be returning to…