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WHO declares the end of Ebola virus transmission in Guinea
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the end of Ebola virus transmission in the Republic of Guinea. Forty-two days have passed since the last person confirmed to have Ebola tested negative for the second time. Guinea now enters a 90-day period of heightened surveillance to ensure that any new…
Graan SA sê boere moet vasbyt
Bloemfontein - Graan SA het ‘n boodskap van hoop uitgestuur aan moedelose boere wat swaar gebuk gaan onder droogtetoestande. Voorsitter, Louw Steytler, glo dit is vir talle boere in die sentrale deel van die land te laat om mielies aan te plant tensy milde reën nie gou voorkom nie. Volgens…
Agri role players hopeful drought will be broken
Agriculture role players remain hopeful that the drought will soon be broken by good rain. Grain SA Chairperson, Louw Steytler, told OFM News that the agriculture sector is currently facing numerous drought-related challenges. He however strongly believes that farmers can overcome any challenge they are facing.
Businesses and individuals helping drought stricken farmers
More and more businesses and individuals in drought stricken areas are launching initiatives and campaigns to try and assist farmers in need. Berné Liebenberg of Magnis Trucks Bloemfontein will be delivering bags of feed to small-scale farmers in and around Bloemfontein today. He says everyone is talking about the drought,…
Much-needed rain predicted for central SA
The South African Weather Service has predicted showers and thundershowers over the central and eastern parts of the country over the weekend. Phemelo Zonke from the Bloemfontein Weather office says there is a 60% chance of rain for Welkom and Kroonstad in the Free State going east towards Bethlehem and…
Body of FS medical student killed in Cuba to be sent home soon
The body of a Free State medical student, who was stabbed to death in Cuba, is expected to return home in about 10 days. Mbuti Twala, from QwaQwa, was a second-year medical student at the Latin American Medical School in Cuba. He was allegedly stabbed to death by three locals…
Tlokwe Municipality requested to use water sparingly
Residents of the Tlokwe Municipality in North West have been requested to use water sparingly, as the local reservoirs at Vyfhoek, Ventersdorp, Ikageng and Eersterandjies are currently at low levels. All four reservoirs are between 35% and 76% capacity. Tlokwe City Council spokesperson Willie Maphosa appealed to all residents to…
SA children detained in Saudi Arabia
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it's continuing to liaise with Saudi authorities over the detention of four South African children. It was reported earlier that the children of well-known businessman, Nazir Desai, had been detained in Saudi Arabia late last month. He has since appealed to President…
Nick Serfontein
Sernick Group Chairperson Nick Serfontein speaks about the benefits of owning the value chain.
*Omri van Zyl - farmers
Agri SA CEO Omri van Zyl explains that South African consumers have not really had to question the price and availability of food in the past because we have such good farmers.
Consumers been spoilt
South African consumers have been spoilt because our farmers are so good at what they do that we have not had to question the availability of food. This is according to Agri SA CEO Omri van Zyl. He says the impact of the current drought could be a shock to…
Top North West performer
Carel Coetzee from Potchefstroom Gimnasium has been announced top North West matric performer. He was honoured during a ceremony in Rustenburg this morning. Thelma Botha from Klerksdorp Hoërskool came in second followed by Victor Asiwe, from Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma in Potchefstroom. Coetzee achieved distinctions in all seven his subjects, with…
Gangsterism and violence affected matrics
Ongoing gangsterism and violence at schools in Heidedal in Bloemfontein and Botshabelo affected the performance of matriculants last year. Free State premier, Ace Magashule, says despite isolated incidents the province did well with a 81.6% pass rate. A record number of students sat for the exam and more than 9…
Veldfire causes road accident
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NC matric pass rate dropped by 7 percent
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: Financial planning for 2016
The financial well-being of consumers can be listed as a high priority and decisions made early in the year, to improve financial management can easily determine whether the coming twelve months will spell financial freedom or burden. OFM News Thandi Xaba compiled this report.
Feature: 'n Terugblik op 2015 se politiek
OFM verslaggewer Dane Beisheim het die volgende insetsel saamgestel waar hy die gebeuere op die politieke speelveld van nader beskou, en ontleed hoe dit die opkomende nasionale verkiesing van 2016 moontlik gaan beinvloed.
Feature: What to look forward to in 2016
The year 2015 was filled with a lot of high and low-lights throughout, but for now it’s happy holidays and time to look forward to an exciting or maybe not so an exciting 2016. Owen Kock complied this feature…
Feature: Decluttering your life for the New Year
As we approach the end of the year, many people will be going through this phase where they want to eliminate any negative energy or debt having a heavy hold on them. OFM News’ Refilwe Gaeswe compiled this report.
Feature: Responsible Partying
The Festive season is upon us and it usually a time for laughter, happiness, and of course attending lots of parties. Mark Steenbok reports on what the trend is for hosting a killer party during this festive season, responsibly.