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Traffic officials to target areas where people gather to drink over Easter
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says officials will be targeting areas where people gather to drink over the Easter holidays. The corporation wants to halve the number of fatalities on our roads this holiday. Spokesperson Simon Zwane says they want to catch motorists who will be consuming alcohol before…
'Rate hike was best way to go'
Although a harsh one for consumers, an economist has welcomed the latest repo rate increase. The Reserve Bank yesterday increased the repo rate by 25 basis points. This means the rate at which the Reserve Bank lends money to banks has risen to seven percent. The prime lending rate, the…
Concourt ruling a victory for democracy: DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it hopes the Constitutional Court ruling that it's unconstitutional to remove MPs from Parliament or arrest them, will lead to constructive and robust debate in the National Assembly. The court ruled this morning that Section 11 of Parliament's Powers and Privileges Act was not in…
NK kry grootste sonkragaanleg in Afrika en Suidelike Halfrond
Sonkragvervaardiger Solar Capital het vandag amptelik die grootste sonkragaanleg in Afrika en die Suidelike Halfrond aangeskakel. Die aanleg het drie jaar geneem om te voltooi en het R4.9 miljard gekos. Volgens Solar Capital-eienaar, Paschal Phelan, se die Noord-Kaap se sonuitstraling is van die beste ter wêreld en daarom is dit…
Super Over - 18 March
It’s D-Day in Mumbai for the Proteas, with the world’s third ranked team in action when they open their World Cup campaign against England. The men in green-and-gold are looking for a strong start today and will look to continue their recent dominance over the English in the shortest format…
Africa's largest solar plant "switched on" in De Aar today
The new Solar Capital power plant, that was officially opened in De Aar today, will not only provide enough energy to the national power grid to power 75 000 homes, but will also boost the economy of the region. Solar Capital employed over 2 000 locals during construction and 100…
VS Griekwa-raad nie geken in vorming van nuwe party nie
Die Griekwa provinsiale raad in die Vrystaat is nie geken in die vorming van die nuwe politieke party - Khoisan Revolution – wat vanjaar vir die eerste keer aan die plaaslike verkiesing wil deelneem nie. Dit is volgens ‘n lid van die provinsiale Griekwa-raad en hoofman van die Griekwa-huis in…
Top quality animals at this year's SAMM Nationals
The Chairperson of the SA Mutton Merino Breeder’s Society says he is thrilled at the quality of animals on display at this year’s national championships in Bloemfontein.
Farming roleplayers get future picture during Agribusiness conference
This is one of the messages shared by futurist Guy Lundy during the Free State leg of the Std Bank Agribusiness Conference roadshow in Bloemfontein. Lundy spoke about creating prosperity and painted a picture of where we are now and where we are headed.
Super Over - 17 March
It was the Chris Gayle show at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as the West Indies blasted their way to a six-wicket victory over England in the ICC World Twenty20. England batted first and scored 182 for six with Jos Butler scoring 30, Alex Hales adding 28 and captain Eoin…
Regering verduidelik droogtehulp aan begunstigdes van grondhervorming
Daar is ‘n groot behoefte aan die opgradering van voerkrale om begunstigdes van grondhervorming tydens die droogte te help. Dit is een van die behoeftes wat die Departement van Landelike Ontwikkeling en Grondhervorming geïdentifiseer het tydens ‘n droogte-opname op 1049 plase. Die departement sê geidentifiseerde voerkrale in Noordwes, KwaZulu-Natal en…
UV-taalbeleid: AfriForum wil nie transformasie keer nie
‘n Poging deur AfriForum om die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) se 2017 taalplan te laat toets in ‘n hof is nie ‘n stap om transformasie te keer nie. Adjunk uitvoerende hoof van AfriForum Alana Bailey sê hulle is bekommerd oor die nasionale demografie wat op alle kampusse afgedruk word…
'Guptas running SA, not ANC or Zuma'
Opposition parties have called for an investigation into the Gupta family's links with government following revelations that the family allegedly influenced government appointments. This comes after Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas yesterday confirmed that the Gupta family offered him the job of finance minister before Nhlanhla Nene was removed in…
Mangaung Metro tackles drug abuse
The Mangaung Metro Municipality has launched its Local Drug Abuse Committee which will lead its anti-drug campaigns. Executive Mayor, Thabo Manyoni, urged members of the community to get involved in the fight against drug abuse. He said it does not matter how many committees the municipality establishes or hard they…
SA’s land reform programmes negatively impacted by drought
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform says the drought conditions have had a negative impact on the country’s land reform programme. In a reply to written questions in Parliament, Minister Gugile Nkwinti said livestock deaths and lower crop yields will have a negative impact on sustainable livelihoods. Andre…
Jonas revelation expected to dominate Zuma question time in Parliament
The bombshell dropped by Deputy Finance Minister, Mcebisi Jonas is expected to dominate the President Jacob Zuma's question time in the National Assembly this afternoon. Yesterday Jonas released a statement in which he admitted that he had been offered the position of finance minister by the Gupta family, as Troye…
Andrew Magadlela – mobile laboratory
Head of animal sciences at the Agricultural Research Council, Andrew Magadlela, speaks about how a mobile laboratory allows them to take assisted reproductive technologies to far flung parts of the country.
Andrew Magadlela – indigenous breeds
Head of animal sciences at the Agricultural Research Council, Andrew Magadlela, explains that indigenous breeds are better adapted to handling the harshness of Africa.
Magnus Theunissen – Young Farmer
Agri North West’s Young Farmer Committee Chairperson Magnus Theunissen says the three finalists in the annual Young Farmer competition showed excellent character in the way they are managing their farming enterprises.
NW community health workers return to work
Community health workers in the North West who had been on strike since March 7th will return to work tomorrow. The North West Department of Health spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane says the department, together with the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) agreed on a number of issues at…