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Sadag saved from closure by donation
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has been saved from closing its doors, thanks to a generous donation by Discovery Health. SADAG's Project Manager, Nadia Ismail, says they'd been inundated with calls from concerned patients who had feared the NGO would cease to exist in a few months. Discovery…
Charel de Beer – Landbank turn-around
Charel de Beer, chairperson of Parliament’s Select Committee on Finance, speaks about the Landbank’s turn-around strategy.
Deon Saayman of Mohair SA
Mohair SA managing director, Deon Saayman, says there was strong demand for all types of mohair at the first sale of the 2016 summer season.
Tommie Esterhyse - Edenburg farm attack
Free State Agriculture's Tommie Esterhuyse praises police for their rapid response following a farm attack in Edenburg on Wednesday morning.
Charel de Beer – up to the job
Charel de Beer, chairperson of Parliament’s Select Committee on Finance, says he believes the Landbank has the capacity to do the job it is supposed to do.
Feature: Reaction on the State of the Province Address
Cathy Dlodlo and Christal-Lize Muller look at how Qabathe is going to address issues raised by the EFF and whether the expectations of Opposition Parties were met in Magashule’s speech…
Feature: What is the meaning of love?
? Today we hear from a couple that has been married for 40 years and still going strong. We also hear from a relationship and marriage counselor on what love entails. OFM News reporter, Lerato Sebe reports…
One of four escaped prisoners re-arrested in North West
North West police have re-arrested one of four awaiting trail prisoners who escaped from a police vehicle while being transported to the Brits Magistrate’s Court two weeks ago. Alfonzo Mpofu (25) was arrested on Tuesday after police received a tip-off from community members who spotted him near Mooinooi. Police spokesperson…
Twee moet binne ’n week R400 000 aan Aurora werknemers opdok
Solidariteit sê hy sal nie ophou om die veelbesproke Aurora-saak te dryf totdat geregtigheid geskied en die voormalige Pamodzi-werkers hul uitstaande geld ontvang het nie. Die vakbond se hoofsekretaris Gideon du Plessis se komentaar volg nadat nog twee mense ingevolge ’n terugbetalingooreenkoms eersdaags sal moet opdok vir hul onregmatige bevoordeling…
Omri van Zyl – Southern Africa
Agri SA Executive Director Omri van Zyl says the entire Southern Africa region is facing troubled times due to the drought.
Omri van Zyl – food security
Agri SA Executive Director Omri van Zyl says they are urging the South African Government to declare a national disaster as this goes much further than just the direct impact on farmers.
Two killed in Jacobsdal school bus crash
Headmaster Henco Gericke told OFM News from the scene that two buses were on their way to Kimberley for a tug of war competition when the accident happened.
FS Education to be reviewed - Magashule
The Free State premier, Ace Magashule, has announced, during his State of the Province address this morning, that a review of the entire provincial education system is on the cards.
VS-onderwys veroordeel mesaanval by skool
Die Departement van Onderwys in die Vrystaat het die voorval waarin ‘n matriekleerling ‘n 18-jarige meisie met ‘n mes by ‘n skool in Phuthaditjhaba aangeval het, ten sterkste veroordeel. Woordvoerder, Howard Ndaba, sê die departement het vinnig ingegryp en berading word aan leerlinge gegee. Dit kom nadat ‘n 21-jarige matriekleerling…
Klasse vir tweede dag by NWU in Mafikeng-kampus opgeskort na geweld
Klasse is vir 'n tweede agtereenvolgende dag by die Noordwes Universiteit se Mafikeng kampus opgeskort en die personeel is versoek om die kampus te verlaat ter wille van hul eie veiligheid. Klasse is gister onderbreek deur studente wat ook die administratiewe gebou bestorm en skade aan die gange sowel as…
Die Vrystaatse provinsiale rede word vertraag deur EFF-lede
Die amptelike opening van die Vrystaatse Wetgewer het vanoggend in chaos ontaard toe lede van die EFF tydens verrigtinge opgestaan het om ‘n punt van orde te lig. Na ‘n vertraging van meer as ‘n uur kon die premier Ace Magashule eers begin om sy provinsiale rede te lewer. OFM-nuus…
'Hostage' drama at Durban prison
Westville Prison officials and police are currently negotiating with a manager who has locked himself in the armoury and threatened to take his own life at the facility's Medium A section. KZN Correctional Services spokesperson, Thulani Mdluli has denied reports that there is an ongoing hostage situation at the this…
EFF wants water shortages, unemployment addressed during FS Sopa
As Free State municipalities face a water and electricity crisis, all eyes will be on Free State Premier, Ace Magashule, who will deliver his State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Bloemfontein today. The speech is expected to set the tone for provincial departments in the new financial year and…
DA's hopes for FS state of the province
As Free State municipalities face a water and electricity crisis, all eyes will be on Free State Premier, Ace Magashule, who will deliver his State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Bloemfontein today. The speech is expected to set the tone for provincial departments in the new financial year and…
Narika Delport – wheat demand up
Head of seed production at VKB, Narika Delport, says they have had a lot of enquiries about wheat this season.