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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…
Maluti-A-Phofung municipality officials appear in court
The state of service delivery, lack of governance, alleged mal-administration and corruption in the Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality in the Free State will come under scrutiny this week when two senior officials appear in court. OFM News' Katleho Morapela reports the officials, Chief Financial Officer, Nrateng Khumalo, and the Expenditure Manager, Diakanyo…
Prisoner who killed warder to appear in FS court
The 37 year old man said to have murdered a 35 year old female warder and raping her 33 year old female colleague at the Goedemoed Correctional Facility between the Free State and Eastern Cape after is expected to appear in court today. This is according to police spokesperson in…
NW health hearings results out soon
The results of embattled North West Health Department Head, Thabo Lekalakala's disciplinary hearing will be known soon. This, as his hearing into charges relating to the alleged procurement irregularities with the controversial Gupta-linked company Mediosa, among others, continues. Departmental spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane, says his hearing sat on 11 and 12…
Agri News Podcast: DA wants answers on NW drought relief
Agri News Podcast: DA wants answers on NW drought relief
Navorsingsprojek se resultate onlangs in SA gepubliseer.
‘n Interessante navorsingsprojek se resultate is onlangs in SA gepubliseer. Die publikasie handel oor predasie in SA. Die studie fokus op alle landbou-predatore en dit wat daarmee gekoppel word.
Riemland hou eersdaags boeredag
'n Boerevereniging in die Riemland, Oos-Vrystaat, hou op Woensdag 3 April hul gewilde boeredag wat jaarliks deur honderde landbouers van oor die hele Sentraal-SA bygewoon word.
Deaf rugby players shine in Bloem
Some of the country’s most talented deaf rugby players is this week participating in the Stones Cup in Bloemfontein. OFM News spoke to Franco Louw, who is the chairperson of the Free State Deaf Rugby Union, which also falls under the South African Rugby Union.
Police confirm attack on female prison warders
The police in the Free State have confirmed that a 35-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by a 37-year-old inmate at the Goedemoed correctional facility in the province. Spokesperson Sam Makhele told OFM News that this incident occurred Friday around 15:30, when two female officials found themselves held hostage by the…
Agri-podcast: Foot-and-mouth disease in Limpopo
South Africa is expected to start exporting red meat and other related products after the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries earlier confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Limpopo.
Agri News Podcast: NW MEC adamant on digitalising
Agri News Podcast: NW MEC adamant on digitalising