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Youth Day, 40 years later
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This year marks the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the June 16 1976 Soweto Uprising. OFM’s Moeketsi Mogotsi and Mark Steenbok spoke to the class of 1976 and 2016 respectively to compare the respective challenges of each generation.
Feature: Implications of drought at FS healthcare facilities
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Water scarcity in the Free State Province still remains a serious problem, especially at healthcare facilities as some hospitals cannot conduct surgeries and have to refer patients to nearby hospitals. South Africa’s current water supply across the country is at critical levels and the drought's impact in the province is…
New Free State RPO chair upbeat despite challenges
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The newly elected Chairperson of the Free State Red Meat Producer’s Organisation, Nelius Ferreira, says the drought has resulted in numerous interrelated challenges:
Feature: Setsoto Municipality’s Water Crisis
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In September 2015, the Premier of the Free State, Ace Magashule, declared the province as a disaster-stricken area. The Setsoto Local Municipality was among municipalities that suffered from serious drought effects with water levels being dried up due to the lack of rain and this led to water supply being…
Drought declaration will unlock funding, prioritisation channels
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Agri SA Executive Director Omri van Zyl says if the drought is declared a national disaster, it will pave the way for a better, more holistic response.
Nafu feedlot to cater for weaner market around Zastron
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Head of the agri business section of the National African Farmer’s Union (Nafu), Reverand Otto Mbangula, says they have big plans to empower emerging and commercial farmers in the vicinity of Zastron in the Free State.
Concern over pending Orange River restrictions
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Agri Northern Cape water representative Hoffie Joubert, says while they understand there are water problems, it is unfair that the people using water legally are the ones being punished while illegal water users continue as they please.
Roleplayers hold fruitful rural crime meeting
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Agri SA Executive Director Omri van Zyl says they did not go to the meeting with an agenda to criticise police, but rather to provide specific interventions to address rural crime
Feature: Cellulitis, a dangerous bacterium
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What happens when a simple cut becomes deadly? We often pay very little attention to cuts and nicks on the surface of our skin. Bacteria might enter the body through these little cuts, cause infection, and what seemed to be a simple cut, can become a major threat to one’s…
Afasa says Govt needs to take note of their plans
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Hundreds of black commercial farmers were invited to a meeting with Free State Government in Thabong, Welkom. The Free State Chairperson of the African Farmer’s Association of South Africa (Afasa), Shadrack Mbala, says it is important that Government takes note of their plans.
Nafu highlights the value of Govt engagement
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Hundreds of black commercial farmers were invited to a meeting with Free State Government in Thabong, Welkom. Reverend Otto Mbangula, the CEO of the agri business section of the National African Farmers Union (Nafu) says meetings like this are critically important to place the role of black commercial farmers into…
Leon points out that land does not equate to wealth
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Former Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon was the keynote speaker at the Northern Cape Red Meat Producer’s Organisation Congress in Kimberley. Leon told congress transformation and land reform must happen but highlighted that Government has a misconception that having land equates to wealth:
It is easy to fall into the trap of a Pyramid or Ponzi scheme
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It is easier to fall victim to a fraudulent pyramid or ponzi scheme than you think. The idea of zero risk, no strings, and a fast way to make money or get rich overnight are appealing to any man or woman under certain conditions. Andre Grobler spoke to the chairman…
Mountaineering the dangers
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Mountaineering and the dangers of conquering especially the Seven Summits, which are the highest mountain peaks of each of the world’s seven continents, are highlighted again with three more climbers who recently died on Mount Everest. Among them was the South African born Australian, Maria Strydom, who fell ill with…
Feature: Auditor General report (North West)
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None of a total of 23 municipalities in North West have received a clean audit in the 2014/15 municipal audit report tabled in parliament last week. Auditor-General, Kimi Makwetu, found a huge number of material misstatements and said municipalities needs a set of internal controls to improve their audit opinions…
Cathy Dlodlo speaks to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)
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The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has asked Free State Human Settlements and Cooperative Governance MEC Olly Mlamleli to urgently intervene in the two matter in the province. This follows after the Commission made a follow-up visit to establish if the cases were resolved and their recommendations – that…
Kosinflasie beïnvloed selfs dieet-diversiteit
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OFM-nuus se landbouredakteur, Sabrina Dean, gesels gereeld met die landbou-ekonoom, dr. Kobus Laubscher. In vandag se gesprek gesels hulle oor versnelde kosinflasie en hoe dit ‘n impak het op dieët-diversiteit. Hulle gesels ook oor die situasie waar al hoe meer mense afhanklik is van staatstoelaes. Laubscher verduidelik dat bykans een…
Potato sector still feeling impact of drought and heatwaves
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OFM News’ agri editor Sabrina Dean chats briefly with Potatoes SA CEO Andre Jooste about conditions in the potato industry at the moment. He comments on the lingering impact of drought and heatwave conditions towards the end of last year and the start of this year. He says prices started…
Agriculture news
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Agriculture news, Thursday 9 June 2016. Broadcast on Before Dawn - weekdays from 5am-6am.
Access to finance critical for transformation in potato industry
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Potatoes SA CEO Andre Jooste says the industry body is hosting its fourth transformation conference in East London this week, with the emphasis on how to address issues around access to credit.