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UFS tips hat to alumni

The University of The Free State recognised eight of the institution’s most accomplished alumni at a glitzy event Saturday night. Umalusi Chief Executive Officer, Mafu Rakometsi, told OFM News he was overwhelmed by the Cum Laude Award he received.
9 Sep 2018 3AM 1 min

#SchoolViolence: union calls for community intervention

Provincial Secretary of the South African Teacher’s Union in the Northern Cape, SAOU, Henk Brand urges communities to rally together in reducing the scourge of violence in schools. Brand’s comments come on the back of a violent stabbing incident that occurred at the Carlton Van Heerdan Secondary School in Upington…
9 Sep 2018 1AM 1 min

Seven die in North West fire

According to police spokesperson Aafje Bothma, the fire broke out in the township this morning. She says it's not yet clear how it started, but police suspect that it might be a candle that tipped over. OFM News
8 Sep 2018 7AM 1 min

Protest on N12, Potchefstroom

Protest action has flared up in Potchefstroom. Chairperson of the Road Incident Management System in the Kenneth Kaunda District, Vusi Mohlakore warns motorists to steer clear of the the N12, section 16, which is next to the Ikageng township. Mohlakore says officials have informed him the unrest is not violent,…
8 Sep 2018 6AM 1 min

Central SA in cold grip

Central South Africa will continue to experience cold conditions this weekend, with relatively warmer temperatures expected on Monday. Bloemfontein weather office forecaster Tumi Phatudi says those living in the extreme northeastern parts of the Free State, which include Vrede and Van Reenen’s pass, can expect thundershowers today. The rest of…
8 Sep 2018 4AM 1 min

Health Mininster Aaron Motsoaledi

Health Mininster Aaron Motsoaledi has demanded public works appoints a permanent engineer to avoid the faults in the ventilation system of Civitas building. JacarandaFM News
8 Sep 2018 3AM 1 min

Agri SA Executive Director Omri van Zyl

Agri SA has proposed that government look at alternatives to the amendment as section 25 already makes provision for land expropriation to occur within the right means. Executive Director Omri van Zyl says one alternative is through a private public partnership. JacarandaFM News
8 Sep 2018 1AM 1 min

ANC election head Fikile Mbalula on land expropriation

The ANC says land expropriation should be done within sustainable means. The ruling party and Agri SA held a joint media briefing after various consultations within the sector and parliament concluded, yesterday. While many don't support the amendment of section 25 of the constitution, the ANC believes that it will…
8 Sep 2018 1AM 1 min
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