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Gordhan to deliver his "most important budget to date"
Tax expert Rob Cooper says Wednesday's budget speech will likely be Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's most important one to date. He says travel allowances is one issue that needs attention. Cooper said it would be best if these allowances were phased out over time in favour of travel reimbursements.
UFS calm today after violent protests
The University of the Free State says the situation is calm at its Bloemfontein campus this morning after violent protests erupted yesterday. UFS spokesperson Lacea Loader says an urgent investigation is underway to identify those who were involved in the protests. The University has suspended academic activities today and tomorrow…
Christopher Sparks – silver lining
Livestock Registering Federation Chairperson Christopher Sparks says a positive spinoff of the drought is that farmers will be left with only the best genetic material.
Chris Botha – harvester deal
Mega Agri Co-owner Chris Botha speaks about a deal which meant they were able to secure 13 harvesters for clients at 35% less than it would have cost to purchase them now.
Gillie Scheepers – filling a gap
OVK Group Chairperson of the Board Gillie Scheepers says they decided to establish the new mechanisation complex in Bethlehem after realising there was a shortcoming in serving their client base.
Sappo’s Dr Peter Evans
Sappo veterinary liaison officer Peter Evans says the global consensus in the past was that gassing of pigs prior to slaughter is a very friendly method.
Gillie Scheepers – onward and upward
OVK Group Chairperson of the Board Gillie Scheepers says the investment is a clear indication the Group means business.
Andrew Cocks of Enterprise
Pork Packers Executive Manager Andrew Cocks says they view cruelty charges laid by the NSPCA as invalid, irrational and not in the interests of animal welfare.
Budget speech: Gordhan has his work cut out for him
An economist says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has his work cut out for him this week. Dawie Roodt says Gordhan will be under tremendous pressure when he delivers his Budget Speech on Wednesday. Roodt described Gordhan as a powerful minister but says he'll have to address the nation on several…
Onafhanklike kandidate kieshof toe voor Tlokwe-tussenverkiesings
Onafhanklike kandidate wat vandeesweek aan die Tlokwe munisipale tussenverkiesings in Noordwes deelneem wil nou hê die kieshof in Bloemfontein moet die kiesersrol hersien en ter syde stel. Die onafhanklike kandidate hou vol daar is nie adresse vir kiesers op die nuwe kieserslys nie. Die kandiate se regsverteenwoordiger, Hans Jurie Moolman…
Local company to produce ARVs in SA
A local pharmaceutical company will soon be producing anti-retrovirals in South Africa. The Science and Technology Department says a Gauteng based company, Ketlaphela was established two years ago. Production is expected to begin before year's end. The department's Mmboneni Moufhe says the country previously had to import ARVs which, with…
Dohne Merino Breed Society President Koos Vosloo
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Cameron McMaster – The Birth of a Breed
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Afrikaans the target for protesting Tuks students
Afrikaans is the target for University of Pretoria students. The University's Hatfield and Groenkloof campuses were closed yesterday after violent protests erupted on Thursday over the university's language policy. Vice Chancellor Cheryl de la Rey said the campuses will remain closed until the institution can ensure the safety of its…
Booysen confident in his legal team's challenge of racketeering charges against
Former KwaZulu Natal Hawks head Johan Booysen says he's confident in his legal team's challenge of the racketeering charges against him. He appeared before the Durban High Court yesterday after the National Director of Public Prosecutions re-instated the charges against him and 27 former members of the Cato Manor Organised…
NPA to charge former Hawks boss Dramat for illegal renditions
Former national Hawks boss Anwa Dramat has been charged with the alleged illegal deportation of five Zimbabweans in 2010. Dramat resigned as the head of the unit last April following a drawn-out court battle to challenge his suspension by Police Minister Nathi Nhleko over the renditions. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson,…
Ficksburg police investigating suspected murder/suicide
The bodies of a young couple were found in a house in Meqheleng near Ficksburg in the Free State on Tuesday evening. Police spokesperson Phumelelo Dhlamini says 19-year-old Sheila Nelson's throat was slit, while her 21-year old boyfriend Relebohile Matla was found hanging from a rope fastened to the roof…
NK-premier dalk weer in die sop
Die Premier van die Noord-Kaap, Sylvia Lucas kan weer in die sop wees oor ‘n uitlating wat sy na bewering aan ‘n EFF-wetgewerlid in die provinsie gemaak het. Lucas is verlede jaar in die Gelykheidshof skuldig bevind aan haatspraak nadat sy die h-woord tydens ‘n amptelike toespraak gebruik het. Die…
Vier gesoek in verband met gewapende roof by Bloemfonteinse koskettingwinkel
Die polisie in Bloemfontein soek na vier rowers in verband met ‘n voorval gisteraand waarin ‘n koskettingwinkel in die middestad beroof is. Polisiewoordvoerder, Chaka Marope, sê die gewapende mans wat geklee was in sekuriteitsuniforms en pette gedra het, het omstreeks 19:00 in die winkel ingestap. Hulle is reguit na ’n…
Munisipaliteite in Noordwes sukkel steeds: OG
Die prestasie van munisipaliteite in Noordwes was een van die hoofpunte op die agenda by vandeesweek se Lekgotla wat deur lede van die provisiale Uitvoerende Raad bygewoon is. Afgevaardigdes het onder meer 'n verslag deur die Ouditeur-Generaal (OG) ontvang wat 'n verbetering in sommige munisipaliteite weerspieël het. Daar is egter…