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Super Over - 23 March
The Black Caps of New Zealand have become the first team to secure their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20 in India. Last night the New Zealanders beat Pakistan by 22-runs in Mohali to make it three out of three at the tournament.
Werksgeleenthede en water fokus van Internasionale Waterdag
Die Vrystaatse Departement van Omgewingsake het in samewerking met die nasionale Departement van Waterwese en Bloemwater ‘n ‘Water Week’ gehou ter viering van Internasionale Waterdag. Die fokus was om inwoners bewus te maak om water spaarsamig te gebruik en dat dit ‘n skaars hulpbron is. Woordvoerder van die departement, Kgotso…
Eskom to conduct final round of maintenance ahead of winter
Eskom will be conducting a final round of maintenance ahead of the winter season. Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe says the maintenance has been planned during holidays and long weekends. Phasiwe is urging people to remember to turn off appliances and geysers when they aren't at home or when the appliances aren't…
Holidaymakers must abide by KZN Public Nuisance bylaw
Holidaymakers visiting KwaZulu-Natal over the Easter period are being urged to abide by the recently introduced Public Nuisance bylaw. It came into effect nearly two weeks ago and prohibits residents and visitors to Durban and its surrounds from behaving badly in public spaces. This includes littering and noise. Those who…
Minder vertragings weens padwerke op die N1-snelweg die Paasnaweek
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Padagentskap (Sanral) sê motoriste sal die komende Paasnaweek met meer gerief en minder vertragings weens padwerke op die N1-snelweg tussen Gauteng en Kaapstad kan ry. ‘n Sanral-bestuurder in die Vrystaat en KwaZulu-Natal, Ravi Ronny, sê van die maatreëls wat in plek is, sluit onder meer in dat…
Zuma signs Municipal Electoral Amendment Act into law
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says President Jacob Zuma has signed the Municipal Electoral Amendment Act into to law. The electoral body says the Act introduces a number of enhancements to the administrative process for municipal elections ahead of this year's vote. The IEC's Sy Mamabolo highlights some of the…
Opposition unimpressed by Mthembu's appointment as ANC chief whip
Opposition parties were largely unimpressed by the appointment of Jackson Mthembu as the ANC’s new Chief Whip in Parliament. DA Chief Whip John Steenhuisen called Mthembu "a Jacob Zuma apologist". Cope spokesperson Dennis Bloem said he didn't think Mthembu would be able to stand up to the president or National…
ANC to meet with Guptas
The ANC will meet with the Gupta family this week after claims the politically connected family has been offering people Cabinet posts and using their political influence to advance their businesses. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has told party members to approach his office with evidence, adding that they will…
Super Over - 22 March 2016
The World Cup in India is a week in there have only been two major surprises…that being the hosts India being shocked by the Black Caps and England chasing down over 200-runs to stun South Africa. Australia claimed their first win last night with a hard fought 3 wicket win…
Man who claimed he could quash Pistorius case to appear
A 33-year-old man who allegedly tried to extort R250 000 from murder convicted Oscar Pistorius is due to appear in court in Pretoria today. Hawks spokesperson, Hangwani Mulaudzi, says the man approached Pistorius on Thursday last week, pretending to be an official from the National Prosecuting Authority, and informed him…
National Action Plan to combat racism
President Jacob Zuma says a national action plan has been drafted to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerances in the country. Zuma addressed thousands of people at a Human Rights Day celebration held in the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. He said government has come up with…
Calls for Zuma to step down not discussed at ANC NEC
Calls for President Jacob Zuma to step down were not discussed during the ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting this weekend. The party's Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe addressed media last night after the meeting concluded. Maryke Vermaak reports that the question was put to Mantashe after a week in which…
ANC bevestig volle steun aan Zuma
Die ANC se Nasionale Uitvoerende Komitee (NUK) het sy volle vertroue in President Zuma uitgespreek. Die party se sekretaris-generaal, Gwede Mantashe het die media gisteraand in Irene buite Pretoria toegespreek nadat die NUK se vergadering die naweek afgehandel is. Mantashe sê die komitee het robuuste gesprek gevoer oor die bewerings…
Pakistani 'dokter' gevang in Qwaqwa
‘n Pakistanse man wat hom na bewering as 'n mediese dokter in Qwaqwa voorgedoen het is in gehegtenis geneem. Polisiewoordvoerder in die Vrystaat, Mmako Mophiring sê die publiek het agterdogtig geraak oor die 52-jarige man se bedrywighede en owerhede gekontak. André Grobler berig dat volgens Mophiring was gemeenskapslede nie tevrede…
Guptas have no influence on the state: Mantashe
The ANC's top leadership has rejected the Gupta family's alleged influence on the state, saying they had no role within the organisation. Secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Sunday the ANC rejects the notion of any business or family seeking such influence over the ANC with the contempt it deserves…
Man who claimed he could quash Pistorius murder case arrested
The Hawks have arrested a 33-year-old man who allegedly ran a scam claiming he could quash Oscar Pistorius' case. The man was arrested in Pretoria today during a sting operation in which a deposit of R40 000 was paid. Hawks spokesperson, Hangwani Mulaudzi, says the man approached Pistorius yesterday, pretending…
Kagiso Shanduka Trust feature
For many it means a well-deserved break, but you might want to consider keeping up-to-date with your studies during this time. This might seem extra difficult, with your family and friends to consider, but it is well worth the effort. OFM Journalist Mark Steenbok has more…
Choppy Roberts - Torch of Hope
Choppy Roberts says it was a huge honour to light the Torch of Hope and also hailed people involved with the Brangus breed for bringing it to where it is today.
Madonsela confirms requests to investigate Zuma over Guptagate
The Public Protector has confirmed receiving requests to investigate the alleged involvement of the Gupta family in state affairs and the awarding of contracts to their companies. One request came from the Democratic Alliance, with the other coming from the Dominican Order, a group of Catholic priests and brothers in…
John Rafferty – Torch of Hope
Brangus SA Breed Director John Rafferty says the Torch of Hope is intended to give back to the South African beef farmer.