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DA eis dat koppe rol na Nkandla-uitspraak
Die DA het die koppe van beide die president en die speaker van die Nasionale Vergadering geëis ná gister se Grondwethofuitspraak oor die Nkandla-saak. Die DA het vandag by 'n mediakonferensie in Johannesburg gesê die party het reeds 'n vergadering met leiers van opposisiepartye gereël en het beklemtoon dat hy…
R31 between Kuruman and Hotazel closed due to protests
Northern Cape police are monitoring the situation on the R31 between Kuruman and Hotazel after protesters have barricaded the road since early this morning. Police spokesperson, Olebogeng Tawana, says vehicles including delivery trucks from the local mines do not have access to the road about 25km from Kuruman towards Hotazel…
Speculation rife of an extended ANC meeting following Nkandla ruling
Speculation is rife of an extended ANC meeting, taking place at Luthuli House in Johannesburg today. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe was seen arriving at the ANC headquarters earlier this morning, together with various other high placed members within the alliance. Mantashe yesterday confirmed that the ruling party would meet…
Booysen case set for trial
The case against the embattled KwaZulu Natal Hawks head Johan Booysen and 27 others has been set down for trial. Khatija Nxedlana reports that the members of the now disbanded Cato Manor Serious and Violent Crimes Unit made a brief appearance at the Durban High this morning on charges of…
Shadrack Moephudi – not a single event
Agricultural Research Council CEO Shadrack Moephuli says the third Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development next week is about more than just the event itself.
Jack Armour – photos not allowed
Free State Agriculture’s Jack Armour explains that Stats SA confirmed to him the photographic function on the electronic data capturing device used for the Community Survey 2016 has been disabled and fieldworkers are not supposed to take photos.
Shadrack Moephudi – key to eradicating hunger
Agricultural Research Council CEO Shadrack Moephuli explains that agri food research and innovation systems hold the key to eradicating hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
Super Over - 1 April
The hosts are out! The underdogs, the West Indies sent India packing last night in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup. The Calypso Boys silenced the capacity crowd at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last night with a seven wicket win over India.
Tough times ahead for SA consumers
Economists said in these circumstances the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) will have to look at a further hike in the repo rate. André Grobler have spoken with a few economists about the situation…
DA gaan begin met proses om Zuma in 'n staat van beskuldiging te plaas
Die DA gaan begin met die proses om President Jacob Zuma in 'n staat van beskuldiging te plaas. Die party se James Selfe se komentaar volg nadat die Grondwethof bepaal het dat Zuma se versuim om te voldoen aan die Openbare Beskermer se Nkandla-aanbevelings is strydig met sy verantwoordelikheid om…
Nkandla-uitspraak: Zuma, Nasionale Vergadering het Grondwet geskend
Hoofregter Mogoeng Mogoeng sê president Jacob Zuma en die Nasionale Vergadering het die Grondwet geskend toe hulle versuim het om die bevindings van die Openbare Beskermer, soos uiteengesit in haar Nkandla-verslag, toe te pas. Mogoeng het namens 'n volbank van 11 regters uitspraak in die grondwethof gelewer oor die magte…
Super Over - 31 March
England has thrashed the Black Caps of New Zealand by 7 wickets to secure their spot in the final of the ICC World Twenty20, while this afternoon it will be David versus Goliath when India face the West Indies. Who will prevail, Virat Kohli or Chris Gayle?
Sars "rogue unit": Hawks mum on Gordhan statement
The Hawks are remaining mum on whether they've received answers from Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on the alleged Sars rogue unit. Gordhan has released a statement saying he has responded to the questions the Hawks sent him regarding his involvement in the setting up the unit. Gordhan said he was…
Nkandla judgment: Opposition parties hopeful of good outcome
Opposition parties are hopeful that the Constitutional Court will rule in their favour today and order President Jacob Zuma to adhere to the Public Protector's Nkandla findings and pay back the money. Thuli Madonsela found that Zuma unduly benefited from some of the upgrades and should repay a portion of…
Nkandla judgment expected this morning
The Constitutional Court is expected to zoom in on the powers of the Public Protector when it delivers judgment in the Nkandla matter this morning. Two years ago Thuli Madonsela recommended that president Jacob Zuma pay back some of the money spent on his private homestead. She found he unduly…
Eskom, Outa face off in court over tariff increase
Power utility Eskom says it's ready to face the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) in court. Outa will be seeking an urgent interdict in the High Court in Pretoria today to stop the implementation of a 9.4% electricity tariff hike. It says a 3,31 percent hike is more reasonable. The…
Koppies Greenhouse Vegetable Production project
Fezile Dabe District Municipality Executive Mayor Mayor Moeketsi Moshodi officiated at the launch of the project and says the great thing is that they have also made sure to identify markets for the produce.
Jack Armour – Expropriation Bill hearings
Free State Agriculture’s Jack Armour explains that one of the biggest messages emerging during Expropriation Bill public hearings underway in the Free State is that communities want land restitution to happen more quickly.
Manketsi Tlhape on agriculture finance dialogue
North West Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development MEC Manketsi Tlhape says the focus now needs to shift from the poor harvest prospects for this season to ensuring the future survival of both smallholder and commercial farmers.
Feature: Organ shortages in South Africa
Each day about 57 people worldwide receive organ transplants, while 13 die waiting for a possible gift of life. There are no official statistics available in South Africa to highlight the dire need for organ donors. OFM Journalist Mark Steenbok went to go investigate the true nature of the problem…