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Sona: SA's struggling economy must top Zuma's agenda
A political analysts says South Africa's struggling economy has to be the most important issue for President Jacob Zuma when he delivers his State of the Nation Address (Sona) tonight. Zuma will open Parliament and address the country at 19:00. Besides the Nkandla court case hanging over his head, Zuma…
Bieliemieliefees agri highlights
VKB’s head of agriculture, Francois Swanepoel, says there is a jam-packed agriculture programme for this year's VKB Bieliemieliefees.
Johannes Möller
Agri SA’s Johannes Möller on some of the things they hope President Jacob Zuma will pay attention to during his State of the Nation Address tomorrow
Sabrina Dean reports on agri market outlook workshop
An agricultural economist is predicting that South Africa could enter a recession in 2016. This was revealed by Professor Johan Willemse of the University of the Free State during his first agricultural markets outlook workshop in Bloemfontein. OFM News’ agri editor Sabrina Dean was there and filed this report.
Hawks spokesperson, Hangwani Mulaudzi
The Hawks have denied outright there's less than a handful forensic psychologists within the SA Police Service.
Feature: Announcement of the release of Nelson Mandela
Mark Steenbok and Cathy Dlodlo looked into the announcement and people how they felt listening to the announcement and how they feel about it two decades later about the country in celebration of this day…
Soektog na vermiste mynwerkers duur voort
Die soektog na die drie oorblywende mynwerkers wat ondergronds vasgekeer is in Vantage Goldfields se Lily-goudmyn in Barberton, Mpumalanga, duur voort. Dit is dag ses van die reddingspoging. Die mynwerkers word sedert Vrydag vermis toe 'n vraghouer waarin hulle gewerk het, by 'n mynskag afgeval het. Dit is tans bedek…
Nkandla case: ANC unlikely to recall Zuma
A political analyst believes while the Nkandla court case is another political setback for President Jacob Zuma, the ANC is unlikely to recall him. The EFF and DA have asked the Constitutional Court to force Zuma to pay back some of the money for non-security upgrades to his Nkandla home,…
2016 Sona the most important one yet: Agri SA
A agricultural leader says tomorrow's State of the Nation Address will be the most important one yet. Agri SA says the worsening drought conditions have devastated agricultural production - threatening people's livelihoods and scaring away investors. The organisation's president, Johannes Moller says the survival of the sector to maintain a…
Hawks take firm stance against illegal gambling outlets
Two separate owners of what are believed to be illegal gambling internet cafes in Klerksdorp and Stilfontein are expected to appear in court today. North West police spokesperson, Leonard Hlathi, says the two men were arrested during an operation by the Hawks at the Meiringspark Internet Lounge and the Flicks…
Michiel Wessels – cash flow
A dairy farmer says although he was happy to have somewhere to take his milk, the long wait between delivery and payment put increased pressure on his cash flow situation.
Michiel Wessels – suppliers
Marquard dairy farmer Michiel Wessels says feed and pharmaceutical suppliers are no longer willing to extend credit.
Johan Pienaar
Agri SA Deputy Executive Director Johan Pienaar explains that they are looking at plans to ensure the financial survival of farmers.
Vermiste Lily-mynwerkers nog nie opgespoor
Die emosionele toestand van die familielede van die drie mynwerkers wat sedert Vrydag vermis word, is 'n bron van kommer.
Spesiale verslag: Mondhigiëne baie belangrik
OFM Nuus se Dane Beisheim het dus met ’n tandaarts gesels oor die belangrikheid van goeie mondhigiëne, en hoe om dit korrek toe te pas.
Agriculture News
Tuesday 09 February 2016, on Before Dawn - broadcast weekdays from 5am-6am.
'Nkandla ConCourt matter about more than money'
The Constitutional Court case about Nkandla is about more than getting President Jacob Zuma to repay taxpayer’s money, but about protecting the Constitution and public protector. The EFF, DA, public protector and Corruption Watch want the court to clarify the nature and extent of the chapter nine institution's powers to…
Eskom debt: Masilonyana Municipality seeks government intervention
The Masilonyana Municipality in the Free State has sought government’s intervention regarding their Eskom debt. Municipal spokesperson, Zongezile Ntjwabule, said this came after they received a written notice from Eskom last week that their power would be cut on March 30 should they not pay their outstanding debt. Eight Free…
EFF calls for mass march against corruption today
EFF leader Julius Malema has called on South Africans to march against corruption today, when the party and the DA square off against President Jacob Zuma in the Constitutional Court over upgrades made to his Nkandla residence. Corruption Watch has also been granted leave to join the two parties as…
Henning Myburgh – potatoes for feed
Agri Northern Cape General Manager Henning Myburgh says they were surprised at how well the animals adapted to eating potatoes.