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Bloemfonteinse akteur en dramadosent, Chris Vorster - baie lief vir lees
Bloemfonteinse akteur en dramadosent, Chris Vorster - baie lief vir lees.
VF plus ontevrede oor toestand van Vrystaat Gesondheidsdienste
Die VF plus het kritiese vrae gevra oor die tekort aan personeel wat bydra tot die swak toestand van gesondheidsdienste in die Vrystaat. Dit aangesien die Vrystaatse Gesondheidsdiens 6 102 vakante poste het wat weens 'n gebrek aan fondse oop gebly het. OFM-Nuus se Bambatha Giko gesels met Adriaan de…
First solar car project NPO laying foundation for sustainable mobility
On 27 October 2022 South Africa saw the launch of the first NPO for solar car projects that is said to not only help upskill and support prospective solar car teams in building cutting-edge solar cars, but also attract young minds into STEM related fields to contribute to South Africa's…
Does Paper Waste really matter?
Grade 6 learners from different schools in the Free State are expected to formulate an answer to the question, “Paper waste…does it really matter?”, at the Environmental Quiz Programme hosted by the provincial Destea. OFM News' Tshehla Koteli speaks to the director at the Department of Economic, Small Business Development,…
Ekonoom lewer kommentaar op Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomiese klimaat.
Met die brandstofpryse wat na verwagting in November gaan styg, behoort Verbruikers gereed te maak vir meer finansiële druk weens die onopsetlike styging in lewenskoste. OFM Nuus se Bambatha Giko gesels saam met die hoofekonoom van Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt hieroor.
University of Free State on Sustainable Food System on Campus
As part of World Food Day celebrations, the University of the Free State (UFS) promotes sustainable food systems. Based on a university study, many students lack access to sustainable food systems or balanced diets. OFM's Bambatha Giko has a discussion with Ms. Elzmarie Oosthuizen about this.
DSD funded NPOs consultative meeting
Department of Social Development MEC Motlagomang “Mamiki” Qabathe alongside the department’s executive management. invite Free State Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) that are funded by the department.
Bethlehem kidnapping Case
Six men are expected to appear in the Bethlehem Magistrate’s Court on Monday for charges of kidnapping, attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Department of Basic Education To visit Qwa-Qwa
Department of Basic Education Minister and The Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela will be visiting Qw-Qwa on Sunday 16 October 2022 for the Provincial Matric Prayer Service.
The South African Tobacco Organization's view on the newly proposed Tobacco bill
The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill was formally tabled in Parliament by Health minister, Joe Phaahla during late September 2022. The Bill seeks to repeal the current Tobacco Products Control Act. OFM News' Tshehla Koteli had a chat with the Chairperson for the South African Tobacco…
Agri podcast: Department assesses damage caused by fires in Northern Cape
Agri podcast: Department assesses damage caused by fires in Northern Cape
Jagersfontein residents have moved back home
Jagersfontein residents have moved back home after some houses were cleaned.
Social Development Assisting Jagersfontein residents
The Free State Department of Social Development is reaching out to government officials who were affected by the tragedy that befell Jagersfontein on 11 September, 2022.
Destea Spokesperson Mojapela Mphapang
Destea Spokeperson Mojapela Mphapang says Dihlabeng Local Municipality residents called for empowerment opportunities.
Vandag in die Nuus: 9 Oktober 2022
Vandag in die Nuus: 9 Oktober 2022
Vandag in die Nuus: 8 Oktober 2022
Vandag in die Nuus: 8 Oktober 2022
Social Development MEC applauds UFS students
The Department of Social Development MEC Mamiki Qabathe has applauded the University of the Free State students on efforts they took to support Jagersfontein victims.
60 University of the Free State students supported Jagersfontein
The 60 students volunteered to use their recess period to support residents of Jagersfontein who have been affected by the mine wall burst tragedy.
Insults hurled at Free State municipality's council meeting
Chaos and mayhem reigned at the Zastron-based Mohokare Local Municipality's council sitting in the Free State this week as councillors insulted each other unabated.
Albi Modise
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment spokesperson Albi Modise says Minister Barbara Creecy condemns this brutal killing of a German tourist in Mpumalanga