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Mineworker killed in trench collapse in Welkom
A mineworker was killed in Welkom yesterday after parts of a trench collapsed on him. Free State police spokesperson, Stephen Thakeng, says Harmony Gold Mine employees were digging a hole while fixing a burst pipe when the wall caved in. No other injuries were reported. Thakeng says the deceased's next…
Graphic day in Panayiotou murder trial
The true horror of Jayde Panayiotou's murder was brought sharply into focus this afternoon on day 14 of the Christopher Panayiotou murder trial in the Port Elizabeth High Court. Before proceedings began this afternoon, Judge Dyalin Chetty warned the court of the graphic nature of photographs that were about to…
Deense wapenhandelaar steeds sonder regsverteenwoordiging
Bloemfontein - Die saak teen die Deense wapenhandelaar, Peter Frederiksen, is vandag vir die soveelste keer in die Bloemfonteinse Hooggeregshof uitgestel, dié keer tot 11 November, omdat hy steeds nie ‘n regsverteenwoordiger het nie.
LISTEN: Noxi takes the stand in Panayiotou murder trial
Port Elizabeth - State witness Noxolo Sokhuta, better known as Noxi, took the stand today on day 13 of the Christopher Panayiotou murder trial in the Port Elizabeth High Court.
Feature: Road safety starts with you
October is Transport Month and the department has taken this opportunity to educate the South African public about road safety. Road carnage is constantly on the rise, and drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are constantly encouraged to obey the rules of the road. OFM’s Seithati Semenokane spoke to the Minister of…
Feature: Is class of 2016 ready for final exams?
Today marks the first official date for grade 12 learners throughout the country to sit for their final school examinations. In the midst of continued disruptions at higher education institutions, the question on everyone’s lips is whether the class of 2016 is ready to sit for exams, and what the…
CheetahsVSBulls: Olly Mlamleli message of support
Executive Mayor of the Mangaung Metro Municipality, Olly Mlamleli, has sent her message of support to the Free State Cheetahs ahead of the team's clash with the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein.
Feature: Antidepressants usage in children
OFM News, in touch with your world. Covering local and national news focusing on the Free State, Northern Cape, North West and the Vaal. See more: https://www.ofm.co.za/News
Feature: Thuli Madonsela say goodbye
Today marks the first official day for the newly appointed Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Wishing her all the best, political parties promised to support her as her first day is going to be no ordinary day. Mkhwebane is expected to receive the controversial state capture report from National Assembly Speaker,…
Before Dawn: Sector urged to fight to protect agri land
OFM News' agri editor Sabrina Dean spoke to Dr Gerhard Verdoorn after he facilitated a panel discussion at Agri SA's Congress last week on threats to agricultural land. Verdoorn explains that although South Africa has some fantastic legislation, enforcement is a big problem. He speaks about threats from mining and…
Before Dawn: Tips on meat grading system
OFM News’ agri editor Sabrina Dean speaks to Dale Woerner from Colorado State University in the USA who was one of the speakers at the Aldam Stockman’s School last week. They speak about meat grading systems and look into how this works in the USA.
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Commercial farmer of the year
A farmer from Tweespruit in the Free State is the Grain SA New Era Commercial Farmer of the Year for 2016. Frans Mokoena was announced as the winner during a gala event hosted in Johannesburg on Friday night. He told OFM News he is extremely happy. His mentor and translator…
Kovsie Stabilis praat nie namens alle studente wat wil klaar swot nie
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Feature: A non-investment grade or ‘junk status’ for SA?
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Feature: A non-investment grade or ‘junk status’ for SA?
OFM News, in touch with your world. Covering local and national news focusing on the Free State, Northern Cape, North West and the Vaal. See more: https://www.ofm.co.za/News
Verslag: Meer as helfte van mense wat vermis word, weer gevind
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Feature: Mangaung Metro - The next 5 years
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Nuus-Verslag: Landlike Misdaad
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Feature: Heritage Month Celebrated
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