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2016 Sona the most important one yet: Agri SA
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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
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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
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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
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Marquard dairy farmer Michiel Wessels says feed and pharmaceutical suppliers are no longer willing to extend credit.
Johan Pienaar
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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
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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
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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
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Tuesday 09 February 2016, on Before Dawn - broadcast weekdays from 5am-6am.
'Nkandla ConCourt matter about more than money'
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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
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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
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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
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Agri Northern Cape General Manager Henning Myburgh says they were surprised at how well the animals adapted to eating potatoes.
Gwede Mantashe – land
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ANC Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe speaks to media about land, saying black South Africans are becoming impatient.
Henning Myburgh – feed producers
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Agri Northern Cape General Manager Henning Myburgh says the manner in which the farming community has come together to help those in need is a wonderful thing.
Year of the Monkey
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What do Julius Ceasar, Will Smith, Leonardo Da Vinci, Christina Aguilera and Miley Cyrus have in common? Well, besides all being famous, they're also all monkeys. And no, this has nothing to do with the Durban beachfront, or racist facebook statuses. Rather, they were all born in the Chinese Year…
Ten NW municipalities could also soon be in the dark
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Ten municipalities in the North West province, which collectively owe Eskom more than R520 million, are now also facing power cuts. Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe says the power utility has given notice that it will partially cut power supply to the Madibeng Municipality in Brits, Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality in Christiana,…
Report on selling of teaching posts expected at the end of the month
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A report on the selling of teaching posts is due at the end of this month. A task team was established after allegations emerged that members of teachers' unions and officials from education departments were involved in the illegal sale of educator posts in several provinces, including North West. Basic…
Three Mpumalanga coal miners still missing
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Three miners were still trapped in the Lily Mine in Mpumalanga on Sunday, after a shaft at the coal mine collapsed on Friday. Mike Begg, operations director for Vantage Goldfields mines, said specialised mine rescue teams were working through the rubble to find the missing people. A total of 87…
Family tragedy the focus of safety month in NC
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The family tragedy two weeks ago in Kakamas, during which five children died after they became trapped in an old freezer, became the focus of the Safety Month Campaign in the province this week. The Northern Cape provincial government launched its campaign in Kakamas with a focus on creating a…
Probleme van taxi-eienaars in NK aangespreek
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Probleme wat taxi-eienaars in die Noord-Kaap in die gesig staar, soos 'n gebrek aan basiese dienste by taxistaanplekke in die provinsie, is die afgelope naweek tydens ‘n indaba in Kimberley aangespreek. Ongelukkigheid het verlede jaar tot protesoptrede deur taxi-eienaars gelei en die LUR vir Veiligheid en Vervoer in die provinsie,…