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Mangaung city manager, Sello More warning against speculation into death of slain accounting officer.

Mangaung mayor, Gregory Nthatisi speaking at memorial service of slain accounting officer.

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Free State Health spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi on closure of government mortuary in Bloemfontein.

Noord-Kaapse NVG-woordvoerder, Mojalefa Senokoatsane, praat oor die sersant wat gevonnis is weens verkragting.

Polisiewoordvoerder kapt. Stephen Thakeng, praat oor Andre van Rensburg wat aangekla word van poging tot moord en crimen injuria.

Christa Ikking, Hoogland-distrikskoördineerder praat oor die regstappe wat kom teen 'n munisipaliteit oor riool in Kroonstad se strate

Free State Education spokesperson, Howard Ndaba on learner struck by lightning.

Polisiewoordvoerder sers.Timothy Sam, praat oor die Kimberley-gesin wat met 'n vuurwapen aangehou en beroof is.

Northern Cape Education spokesperson, Geoffrey van de Merwe -five routes were blockaded and near disrupted matric exams.

North West Education spokesperson, on the first day of 2024 NSC final exams.

Jong kankerlyer van Bloemfontein dra ’n boodskap van hoop aan ander uit - Shanice May

Jong kankerlyer van Bloemfontein dra ’n boodskap van hoop aan ander uit - Chantelle May.

Weather forecast for Monday (21/10) by Michael Nethavhani, a weather forecaster in Bloemfontein’s weather offices.

EFF Free State Chairperson, Mapheule Liphoko responding to EFF councillor's non declaration of businesses in Metsimaholo

DA councillor in Metsimaholo, Thulani Mbana, calling for suspension of EFF councillor.

Free State Community Safety, Roads and Transport speaking on increased stock theft cases.

Mojalefa Senokoatsane, Noord-Kaapse NVG-woordvoerder, praat oor die veearts van Postmasburg wat skuldig is aan seksuele aanranding.

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Lungile Makondo, a weather forecaster from the Bloemfontein Weather Office, warns about severe thunderstorms

Free State police spokesperson, confirm investigation into assault case laid against Letsemeng Mayor.

Letsemeng Speaker on Assault case he openned against the Mayor.

Masilonyana resident and employee, Jacobus De jager expressing frustration over workers strike which impacted service.

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Alta Pretorius, AfriForum, Mooirivier-distrikskoördineerder, praat oor die haglike omstandighede by die Bothaville se vullisterrein

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarubi - on importance of quality NSC results helping to unlock economic opportunities.

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Polisiewoordvoerder, kapt. Loranie Earle, praat oor die Bloemfonteinse-dokter wat glo afgepers was vir geld.

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R160,000 is ingesamel vir Kansa deur ’n kombinasie van direkte skenkings en die #Bowling4Boobies-geleentheid in Klerksdorp.

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André Snyman, private ondersoeker van eblockwatch, praat oor Alize van der Merwe nadat sy ontvoer is.

Mojalefa Senokoatsane, NVG-woordvoerder, praat oor die Vrystaatse reeksverkragter.

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Sers. Sinah Mpalkane praat oor die oud Grey-leerder wat oorlede is.

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Mojalefa Senokoatsane, NVG-streekwoordvoerder, praat oor die verdagte wat in Bloemfontein vasgterek is.

Mangaung-VF Plus-raadslid, Valerie de Kock, praat oor stappe wat gedoen moet word by die Memoriam-begraafplaas.

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UIF Fraud Case Heads to Court: Warrant Officer Fikiswa Matoti

Former Principal, Dr Teboho Sebakamotse reacting to murdered Free State teacher.

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Polisiewoordvoerder, ao. Mmako Mophiring, praat oor die twee maande oue baba wat by 'n taxistaanplek gelos is.

Polisiewoordvoerder, kapt. Loraine Earle, praat oor 'n Bloemfonteinse-sakeman wat oorlede is.

Former Masilonyana Legal advisor Itumeleng Mogaesho reaction after lawsuit wins against Masilonyana municipality.

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DA Councillor in Matlosana, Johannes Le Grange reaction to municipality being placed under administration.

Lt Col Amanda van Wyk speaking on award winning of first ever female chief helicopter pilot attached to the SAPS Airwing.

Free State DESTEA MEC Ketso Makume speaking on Springbok solar project in Virginia.

Police Spokesperson, Mahlomola Kareli appealing for calm and tolerance during October festivities in Bloemfontein.

Mangaung Mayor, Gregory Nthatisi addressing lingering housing issues in Thaba Nchu.

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Louis Verwey, DA-Raadslid, Tswelopele-munisipaliteit, sê die DA is deur Hoopstad-inwoners genader oor die begrafplaas.

Gerda Senekal praat oor Eskom se ooreenkoms met Emfuleni munisipaliteit.

Jan van Niekerk, VF Plus sê die party vra al jare lank vir rampbestuurshulp.

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Polisiewoordvoerder Loraine Earle praat oor 'n ma wat glo haar kleuter wreed aanrand het.

Acting Head of Communication at the Premier’s office, Setjhaba Maphalla said they will be backing local events.

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Wilhelm Reichert, VF Plus, praat oor De Aar wat 'n riool-stad word.

Jacky Jewell praat oor die teleurstelling van haar pa se moordenaar se vonnis.

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Armand Cloete, VF Plus, praat oor luukse voertuie wat vir tradisionele leiers in die Vrystaat aangekoop is.

Sers. Molefi Shemane praat oor Phillip Krüger van Kuruman wat vyf jaar tronkstraf opgelê is weens bedrog

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André Snyman, private ondersoeker, praat oor die verdagtes wat betrokke is in die Alize van der Merwe-ontvoeringsaak.

Tumelo Rammile, DA-raadslid sê die munisipaliteit moet verantwoordelik gehou word vir die watermorsing.

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Prof. Dewald van Niekerk praat oor navorsing ná die sneeustorm.

Twee van die vier verdagtes wat in verband met die moord op die 81-jarige boer van Kuruman in hegtenis geneem is, sal in aanhouding bly nadat hulle Maandag (30/9) in die Kuruman Landdroshof verskyn het.

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NWU Political analyst Prof. Kedibone Phago speaking on GNU successes and challenges after 100 days in office.

NWU Political Analyst Andre Duvhenage speaking on GNU after 100 days since inception.

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Kol. Adele Myburgh praat oor 'n sersant wat glo 'n man vermoor het nadat hy met 'n meisie flankeer het.

Ma, twee seuns vermis; Bloemfonteinse polisie vra hulp – Lorraine Earle

Murder suspect appears in court in Christiana – Amanda Funani, SAPS

Thea Smit, SPCA Virginia – World Rabies Day 2024

Agri Noord-Kaap het ’n verklaring uitgereik waarin hulle met skok verneem van die moord op een van hul lede in die Agri Kuruman-distrik, Hendrik Venter (81). “Dit is kommerwekkend dat sulke tipe misdaad in die Noord-Kaap begin toeneem,” sê mnr. Joe Scholtz, voorsitter van Landelike Veiligheid by Agri Noord-Kaap.

Die polisie op Kuruman ondersoek die moord nadat Hendrik Venter se liggaam by die hek van ’n naburige plaas gevind is. “Hendrik Venter het sy plaas tussen Kuruman en Hotazel om 08:30 verlaat sy beeste te gaan versorg. Sy liggaam is omstreeks 09:45 langs sy voertuig gevind met wonde aan sy kop,” het Cherelle Ehlers, polisiewoordvoerder, gesê. “Daar word ook beweer dat ’n onbekende bedrag geld vermis word.”

With the festive season fast approaching, South Africans are advised to be extra vigilant as remote jamming incidents are on the rise. According to Old Mutual, "Remote jamming is a tactic used by thieves to disrupt the signal from a car’s immobiliser, preventing it from locking even when the owner presses the ‘lock’ button."

Morné Mostert praat oor die proses teen Eskom-tariewe

'n Manlike verpleegster van die Jouberton Gemeenskapsgesondheidsentrum in Klerksdorp is glo op Erfenisdag deur beweerde bendelede ontvoer. "Die verpleegster is ongedeerd deur die oortreders vrygelaat, maar die voorval het personeel by die gesondheidsentrum getraumatiseer."

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Free State Police spokesperson, Loraine Earle speaking on a body discovered in manhole in Bloemfontein.

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Past. Petro Kotzé praat oor Voetlig Bedieninge.

Koedoe-ongeluk: Kol. Cherelle Ehlers, polisiewoordvoerder

Hartbeespoort resident addressing racial tension allegations.

Among the many caught in the chaos was Kea Mofokeng, who likened her harrowing experience to the famous movie Titanic.

Hartley Ngoato Business owner in Hartbeespoort in North West.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo speaking on racial tensions in Hartbeespoort.

Free State Premier advocates for equal opportunities for emerging service providers.

Kenworth Group CEO, Freddie Kenney reaction after Bloemfontein High court ruled in his favour.

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DA Councillor Anelia Smit speaking on Nketoana Director's Kill the Boer comments.

Theunissen Residents speaking on challenges experienced at Healthcare facility.

The Junior Springbok Tylor Sefoor will make his Griquas debut this weekend against the Griffons in the Currie Cup. The Griquas coach, Pieter Bergh, told OFM Sport that they are excited to have Sefoor and he will be thrown into the deep end.

The Junior Springbok Tylor Sefoor will make his Griquas debut this weekend against the Griffons in the Currie Cup. He told OFM Sport that he is excited about the opportunity.

The Cheetahs prop Hencus van Wyk will play on the loosehead prop against the Sharks on Saturday in the Currie Cup. Van Wyk told OFM Sport that this is nothing new to him.

The world middleweight champion from South Africa, Dricus du Plessis, is geared and ready to face Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 305 in Perth on Sunday.

The Sharks coach, JP Pietersen, expects a tough challenge against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. The former Springbok added that André Esterhuizen isn't at his disposal for the game in Bloemfontein.

The new Proteas captain Khanyisa Chawane is determined to lead through example as the takes the national netball team forward.

ANC chairperson, Mxolisi Dukwana closing remarks on the two day ANC Lekgotla held at President Hotel.

The Sharks will head to Bloemfontein with confidence for this week's Currie Cup fixture against the defending champions, the Toyota Cheetahs.

The Proteas spinner, Keshav Maharaj, told OFM Sport that they will focus on the positives during the 2nd Test against the West Indies in Guyana.

The young Springbok flyhalf, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, reflects on the Springboks 33-7 win against the Wallabies in Brisbane during round one of the Rugby Championship.

The Northern Cape Heat coach, Mark Charlton, has lauded his players after receiving five nominations for CSA Awards. Charlton himself is up for a the Coach of the Year accolade for a third straight year.

The centre Evardi Boshoff is set to making his return to the Cheetahs this weekend against Western Province in Cape Town. This comes after an extended loan spell at the Ospreys in Wales and three months on the sidelines due to injury.

The Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to OFM Sport about the decision to start the young Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the flyhalf for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.

The Proteas Test coach, Shukri Conrad, will continue to back Tristan Stubbs in the all-important number three batting role.

The Proteas Women’s cricket team has assembled in Pretoria where they will begin their preparations for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The Proteas were the runners-up at the T20 World Cup in South Africa last year and there will be an expectation to go deep into the competition again.

The Springbok scrum coach Daan Human is expecting the Wallabies to have a much improved scrum in the Rugby Championship and he emphasised the importance of their own game evolving.

It is seldom that the world’s two leading teams face each other in a Test series outside the Championship, and the Springbok lock, RG Snyman, told OFM Sport that the Ireland series was very valuable.

It was so close, yet so far for Akani Simbine on Sunday night during a blistering men’s 100m final at the Olympic Games in Paris. Last night Simbine set a new South African national record as he narrowly missed out on a medal after finishing in fourth.

Sekgodiso ran a sublime time of 1:57.26 to finish behind the favourite Keely Hodgkinson of Great Britain who ran 1:56.86 in Heat 3. The only other athlete to run faster than Sekgodiso was Tsige Duguma of Ethiopia who ran a PB in 1:57.47.

The South African women’s hockey team's chances of reaching the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games in Paris are officially over. Last night South Africa lost 1-0 to Spain in a must-win game, but this was certainly not through a lack of trying.

The Toyota Cheetahs made eight changes to their starting XV for Friday’s Currie Cup round five clash against the Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein.

The Bulls coach, Phiwe Nomlomo, told OFM Sport that the return of the Springbok winger, Canan Moodie, for the Currie Cup game against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein is a big boost.

The Springboks coach, Rassie Erasmus, on taking a different approach for the back-to-back Tests against the Wallabies in Brisbane and Perth. The Springboks record Down Under doesn't make for good reaching the World Champions are determined to change that.

The Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, said the new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is a wily coach and he will get his players fired up for the Rugby Championship Tests in Brisbane and Perth.

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The Toyota Cheetahs scrumhalf, Rewan Kruger, is set to reach a special milestone on Friday when they tackle the Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein in the Currie Cup.

The Proteas fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, could join a very elite club during the upcoming Test series against the West Indies. Rabada is on the brink of becoming the sixth South African bowler to reach 300 or more Test wickets.

DA Councilor in Matlosana municipality Johannes le Grange slams R700 000 spent on purchasing vehicle for whip whip.

DA councillor speaking on Nketoana Mayor spending over R100 000 on car rental in two months.

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The South African women’s hockey team nearly pulled off a remarkable upset at the Olympic Games in Paris on Monday, only to run out of steam when it counted most. On Monday, South Africa led for the majority of their second round game against Argentina at Stade Yves-du-Manoir, only to lose 4-2.

The mountain biker, Alan Hatherly, has won South Africa’s second medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Yesterday, Hatherly won the bronze in the men’s cross-country, for his very first Olympic medal. At one stage the South African from Durban was riding in second, but ultimately had to settle for third. It was definitely a thrilling race with just 11 seconds separating the top three riders.

South Africa’s golden girl, Tatjana Smith, has once again proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the swimming pool at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Last night Smith sensationally won the gold medal in the 100m breaststroke for women following a last surge which saw her touch the wall in 1:05.28.

The Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, has which the South African women’s hockey all the best for their game against Argentina this afternoon at the Olympic Games in Paris. The two-time Rugby World Cup winner is in camp with the Springboks as they prepare for the upcoming Rugby Championship.

The South African men’s hockey team put in a big performance last night during their second game of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. South Africa played to a 2-2 against the ever-tough Great Britain to claim their first points of the games.

South Africa’s golden girl of swimming Tatjana Smith will have her first crack at a gold medal on Monday evening at the 2024 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Smith will be swimming in the final of the women’s 100m breaststroke. During the semi-final she swam the fastest time by touching the wall in 1:05.00, which was exactly the same time as in the heats.

The 18-year-old South African women’s hockey player from Bloemfontein, Taheera Augousti, is locked-and-loaded to get down to business at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Bloemfontein’s Augousti ready to get Olympic campaign underway

The Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma is confident that they have depth in their seam bowling department despite the injury to Gerald Coetzee.

Hip-hop Award-winning rapper, Malome Vector's Manager, Berry Matseletsele sharing details of the accident.

The Springbok Sevens coach, Philip Snyman, has lamented his team's performance following the opening day of the rugby competition at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

South Africa’s golden girl of swimming, Tatjana Smith (née Schoenmaker), is excited and ready for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Local teen’s foundation to bring Miss Teen Universe to Kimberley

The cyclist, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, who hails from Bloemfontein, speaks to OFM Sport about the 2024 Paris Olympics. This will be the fourth times she will participate in the Olympics, and she becomes only the second South Africa woman to compete at the pinnacle of sport for fourth time after the javelin thrower, Sunette Viljoen.

The 23-year-old Durban cyclist Tiffany Keep speaks to OFM Sport on going to the Olympics for the first time.

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The Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that some of the seasoned campaigners will return from injury for the Rugby Championship.

The Cheetahs forward, Friedle Olivier, on his return from injury, the defeat to the Bulls and Friday's Currie Cup derby against the Griffons.

The versatile Springbok and Bulls forward, Ruan Venter, is proud that he was able to fulfil a promise during Saturday’s historic Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein.

The Portugal captain, Tomás Appleton, has praised the fantastic support they received during the build-up and Test against the Springboks in Bloemfontein.

Portugal coach, Simon Mannix, reflects on this teams performance against the Springboks in Bloemfontein. While they suffered a heavy defeat, he remains proud of his teams effort and character.

South Africa's Thriston Lawrence reflects on the final round and his fourth place finish at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland.

"Skud jou bisquit"-sanger Pieter Koen het die volgende boodskap vir die Springbokke na gister se sege teen Portugal in Bloemfontein.

Engo het ’n beduidende skenking van meer as ’n half miljoen rand ontvang. Altesaam R523 722 is ingesamel by die Nashua Gholfdag wat op 9 Mei 2024 in Bloemfontein plaasgevind het met OFM as mediaborg. “Hierdie skenking help ons om broodnodige behoeftes aan te spreek in die lewens van ander in nood,” sê hoof uitvoerende direkteur, De Wet Claasens. Die fondse gaan ondermeer gebruik word om addisionele professionele dienste vir jeugsorgsentrums te bied.

The Varsity Cup's all-time leading try-scorer on making his Cheetahs debut against the Bulls in the Currie Cup.

The Varsity Cup's all-time leading try-scorer Prince Nkabinde on making his Toyota Cheetahs debut against the Bulls.

North West University Political Analyst, Kedibone Phago speaking on President Cyril Ramaphosa's OPA.

North West IEC Spokesperson, Dr Tumelontle Thiba giving update on the Bi-elections taking place in Matlosana Local Municipality.

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Free State EFF Treasurer General and MPL calling for action to be taken against corrupt police.

Free State Health Spokesperson Mondli Mvambi speaking on the death of 4 year old at Botshabelo Hospital

The Springboks and Ireland lock-horns in Durban on Saturday in the second Test of the two-match series. Farrell said his team has to shrug off their 27-20 defeat in Pretoria and set the record straight at Kings' Park.

Free State Health: Nurses expected immediate employment

It's the men's singles semi-finals at Wimbledon on Friday and the 7-time champion Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti discuss their last four game against each other at SW19.

The Toyota Cheetahs coach, Izak van der Westhuizen, expects a high paced and tempo game on Saturday when they face Western Province in Bloemfontein in round two of the Currie Cup.

Free State Health Spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi update on National District Hospital

Matthew Proudfoot told OFM Sport that for them it's important to stick to their own game as they hunt for a spot in the semi-finals, against a team also looking to reach the knockout stage.

The Griquas forward coach, Franco van der Merwe, told OFM Sport that Hanru Sirgel is an influential player in the team and they are delighted to have him back in action.

sgt. Sinah Mpakane,polisiewoordvoerder, ongeluk op N1.

Gerda Senekal, 'n VF Plus-raadslid in die Emfuleni-munisipaliteit, oor salarisdispuut

Vrystaat Arts Festival: Artist Kutlwano Monyai had her debut solo exhibition at Oliewenhuis

OFM’s Olebogeng jets off to sought-after fellowship in Washington

Vadersdagboodskappe 2024

#OFMElectionWatch: North West University Poltical Analyst Kedibone Phago

Politieke ontleder en dosent aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, Prof, André Duvenhage is vanoggend by die Onafhanklike Verkiesingskommissie se hoof verkiesingsuitslagsentrum by Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg, waar kiesbeamptes reeds sedert gisteraand stemme tel na afloop van Suid-Afrika se 7de demokratiese verkiesing sedert 1994. Prof. Duvenhage bied vir ons ‘n blik op die aanvanklike stemsyfers soos dit besig is om verwerk te word.

IEC deputy chief electoral officer, Masego Sheburi, gives an update on how elections are progressing on 29 May 2024.

In die Noordwes Provinsie is daar net minder as 40 000 geregistreerde kiesers tussen die ouderdom van 18 en 19 jaar. OFM-nuus se Dane Beisheim het 'n besoek aan die Noordwes-Universiteit se Potchefstroomkampus gebring om met studente te gesels oor die politieke landskap waarmee hulle te kampe het.

Kiesers in die Noordwes-provinsie se hoofstad Mahikeng het vanoggend stadigaan hul weg na hul onderskeie wyke se OVK-stemlokale begin baan om hul kruisies te trek. Ten spyte van die vroeë uur was daar 'n gevoel van afwagting in die lug terwyl burgers toustaan om hul demokratiese reg uit te oefen om hul leiers te kies. Een so 'n kieser met wie OFM gesels het, sê hy is gretig om sy stem te laat hoor en 'n verskil te maak in die toekoms van die land.

Free State Premier, Mxolisi Dukwana, cast his ballot in Welkom earlier this week.

Free State Premier, Dukwana Mxolisi, shares a few words of encouragement and sheds light on the importance of casting your vote today.

Kiesers in die Noordwes-provinsie se hoofstad Mafikeng het vanoggend stadigaan hul weg na hul onderskeie wyke se OVK-stemlokale begin baan om hul kruisies te trek. Ten spyte van die vroeë uur was daar 'n gevoel van afwagting in die lug terwyl burgers toustaan om hul demokratiese reg uit te oefen om hul leiers te kies. Een so 'n kieser met wie OFM gesels het, sê hy is gretig om sy stem te laat hoor en 'n verskil te maak in die toekoms van die land.

OFM se nuusspan op die grond bring jou vandag die jongste verkiesingsnuus vanaf Sentraal-Suid-Afrika.

Die polisie in die Noord-Kaap stel kiesers gerus: maatreëls is getref om hul veiligheid te verseker en om wet en orde te handhaaf. Polisiewoordvoerder, Mashay Gamieldien sê hulle is tevrede met die gebeurlikheidsplanne.

On the eve of South Africa's highly anticipated national and provincial elections, Sy Mamabolo, CEO of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), briefed the media at the National Results Operation Centre in Midrand. Mamabolo highlighted the critical challenges facing the commission, emphasising efforts to undermine the election's credibility and security.

Signature Deli wen toekennings, Cyril van den Heever

Marli en Herman Putter het van Melbourne na Canberra gery om te stem

Scott James Naudé stem in Canberra vir verandering in SA

Die legendariese atletiek afrigter, tannie Ans Botha, het heel moontlik 'n nuwe atletiekster in Gabriella Marais was onlangs by die SA Atletiek Kampioenskappe in Pietermaritzburg die bronsmedalje in die 100m vir vroue gewen het. Die jong atleet het vir Botha baie ongewonde.

Nicola van Schalkwyk pak IronMan 70.3

Mahareng media en verkoopsbestuurder Nettie de Beer.

OFM verkoops-en bemarkingsbestuurder vertel meer oor die vennootskap.

Festival director, Michael Garbett, shares his thoughts.

An excerpt of his speech as new chancellor of the Central University of Technology. (Source: CUT Facebook).

"It is within our reach to provide to create one successful, powerful country. And this is something that we should pursue." An excerpt of his speech as new chancellor of the Central University of Technology. (Source: CUT Facebook).

Polisiesersant Ina van der Westhuizen wou na bewering moorddossier laat verdwyn

Sol Plaatje Water Disruption Update – Thabo Mothibi, Municipal Spokesperson

In die afgelope 13 jaar het die 1965Ride genoegsame befondsing ingesamel om meer as 200 beursjare by Queenstown/Komani-skole toe te ken, wat nie bereik kon word sonder die borgskapvennootskappe nie. Volgens Tony Forst, stigter en organiseerder, is 1965Ride se uiteindelike doel om die beursskole as die steunpunt te gebruik om die standaarde en gehalte van onderwys in die hele distrik te verhoog.

Swemmende Struisie bring baie vreugde - Christi Nolte

'n Grondbesetting het vanaf Vrydagaand, 1 Maart 2024 in Bloemfontein plaasgevind en gelei tot groot areas wat langs die R706, van Lourierpark tot Pellissier, wat tans onwettig bewoon word. OFM se Dane Beisheim het met politieke ontleder en kommentator Prof. Andé Duvenhage gesels oor die politieke implikasies hiervan.

Bloemfontein-grondbesetting: Lourierpark-inwoners keelvol

Adv. Amanda Bester responds to Thabo Bester's complaints in the Free State High Court

Vanderbijlpark-seuntjie steeds nie wakker ná amperverdrinking: Sy pa Jaques sê hulle probeer net hulle bes.

Burre Burger help boere se las verlig met koshuisgeld-hulp 3

Burre Burger help boere se las verlig met koshuisgeld-hulp 2

Burre Burger help boere se las verlig met koshuisgeld-hulp 1

Potchefstroom se ‘Ben Grylls’ 3

Potchefstroom se ‘Ben Grylls’ 2

Potchefstroom se ‘Ben Grylls’ 1

Potcehfstroom se Wian Landman spog met 'n algehele persentasie van 94 persent ná afloop van sy matriekeksamen.

UFC Winning Moment

Ngqondi Nxokwana, the Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) project manager for the site in Leandra, gives us more details on the project and why this site was chosen.

Dr Taufeeq Dhansay, Minerals and Energy Manager at the Council for Geoscience, speaks about the importance of advances in CCUS technology.

Kopung Ralikontsane, Director-General: Office of the Premier of the Free State Provincial Government, speaks about how the Free State is collaborating with the CGS and how their partnership could benefit Mangaung and the entire Free State.

Mosa Mabuza, CEO of the CGS, mentions the many benefits of its research project, in partnership with the World Bank, focusing on Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage.

A message to the missing Lesego Mamello Motaung (22) – her aunt Ntebo Mogwase

Klein Kwagga se vellies is nié net vir lekker boer nie!

Minibustaxi met Ferrari-plakker maak draai by matriekafskeid – Kimberly Styles

Peuter met hidrokefalie gee sy eerste treë

Sussie, die viervoetige held, word steeds gesoek

Free State Energy Security Indaba underway: Teboho Makatsi – Pamodzi

Free State Energy Security Indaba underway: Violet Matlokotsi – Innovation PV Systems

Free State Energy Security Indaba underway: Shaun van Niekerk - DDJ Group

Sneeu val einde Oktober - Estelle Crause van die plaas Heuninglaagte in die distrik Kestell

Go Bokke - Maatje Cloete

Go Bokke - Annemarie van Wyk

Go Bokke - Meagan Robertson

Go Bokke - Nicole Drude

Go Bokke - Rafael Swartz 2

Go Bokke - Rafael Swartz

Week vol stories en skrywers vir Bloemfontein - Igno van Niekerk

Standard Bank Business Relay – Eslo Coetzee, Vrystaatse voorsitter, van The Relay Company

Kleurvolle kunstenaar kuier weer in Bloemfontein

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

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

Kotzé Kunsgalery in Bloemfontein getooi in nuwe jas

Philippolis vier 200 jaar - organiseerder, James Liddell, gesels oor die afgelope week se feesvieringe

"Selfsorg vir die psige" – Zarine Roodt

Die Saagmaestro van Philippolis - oom Jannie Cilliers

’n Toring waak oor Philippolis – Johan Botes, voorsitter van die kerkraad

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The Lemo Fest organised by the Kenworth Group will take place from 1 to 15 October. Founder and CEO of the group, Freddy Kenny will be diving more into the purpose of the fiften day event which will take place at Lemo Mall, situatied on the boders of Heidedal and Phahameng in Bloemfonetin. Lemo Fest will also be supported by C-Squared.

Bloemfonteinse kore wen medaljes

Johan Vorster, oudskoolhoof van Sentraal, gesels oor Jo Hartman, oudonderwyseres wat in Wildernis gesterf het.

’n Geel September vir kankerbewusmaking – Vivienne Pistorius, bemarkingshoof van CityMed

Noord-Kaap vervang gearresteerde gesondheidshoof

Jan Kasselman verras - 80 jaar hoog in die wolke gevier

Ds. Frederick Marais, organiseerder van die Pelgrimstog van Hoop

The Centre City Titaniums Athletics Club presents the Titaniums Spring Half Marathon, which is set to take place at the Windmill Casino! This event promises to be a celebration of endurance, and the beauty of the spring season. Runners from near and far will gather at this location, in Bloemfontein for a memorable race experience.

Jongboer loop voort in pa se spore: Nicky van der Linde

Likkewaan ongedeerd in ideale habitat vrygelaat ná uitstappie - Stephan Fourie

DA members join Rise Mzansi in the Free State: Nomsa Marchesi

DA members join Rise Mzansi in the Free State: Mokgadi Kganakga

SA Poskantoor: Roelof Koekemoer se geduld word deesdae tot die uiterste beproef

Frikkie Jones, die sjef met ’n hart van goud

Robotbouers van Douglas wys hul slag – Kiandré Neelse

Robotbouers van Douglas wys hul slag – Alana Visagie

Robotbouers van Douglas wys hul slag – Frans Badenhorst

Munisipale vergadering oor bedrog gaan toe sonder kworum voort – Mariska Potgieter, DA

"Bloemfonteiners vereer vir hul rol in die Afrikaanse taal en kultuur" – Willie Engelbrecht, voorsitter van BAK

Raakpraters en Eende van Bloemfontein praat ’n plek los tydens Dink of Sink – Lara Potgieter

Raakpraters en Eende van Bloemfontein praat ’n plek los tydens Dink of Sink – Mia Lindhout

’n Ma van Klerksdorp, Tilly Hattingh, wat wel belangrike bewysstukke van haar dogter se moordtoneel verwyder het. Sy sê in ’n openhartige onderhoud met OFM dat sy weet dit lyk of sy inmeng, maar dat sy net so verskriklik desperaat is omdat sy “100% seker” is sy weet wie haar kind vermoor.

’n Ma van Klerksdorp, Tilly Hattingh, wat wel belangrike bewysstukke van haar dogter se moordtoneel verwyder het. Sy sê in ’n openhartige onderhoud met OFM dat sy weet dit lyk of sy inmeng, maar dat sy net so verskriklik desperaat is omdat sy “100% seker” is sy weet wie haar kind vermoor.

Die Drieë vir Drome-veldtog en die Doele vir Drome-projek - Projekkoördineerder Elsabé Bell

Die Drieë vir Drome-veldtog en die Doele vir Drome-projek - Skoolhoof Wouter Immelman

St Michael’s School for Girls in Bloemfontein is set to host a pageant for girls to encourage them how to develop leadership skills. Eileen Ndewere the person responsible for the school’s marketing and fundraising told OFM News that the pageant will be happening for the second time with juniors and seniors categories combined.

Opposisiepartye vergader tydens 'n multi-party nasionale konvensie vandag in Kempton Park, Oos van Johannesburg. Sewe partye - waaronder die DA, IVP en VF Plus - sal die vorming van 'n koalisie regering na afloop van die 2024 verkiesings bespreek. VF+ Leier Dr. Pieter Groenewald sê die enigste wyse om Suid-Afrika te tred is as opposisiepartye hande neem en saam werk. “Geen opposisieparty sal op sy eie die ANC kan klop nie.” Politieke ontleder Dr. Piet Croucamp, verbonde aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, meen egter die partye het nie veel kans op sukses nie.

Orania Taalweek – Yolandi Roets, uitvoerende hoof van OKeR

Paul Sauer neem leisels oor by SAOU

De Beers-werker, stuur boodskap uit nadat tonnels inval

Predikant onthou die sonskynkind uit Bethlehem

Corlea help kinderhuis vrouwees vier in Bloemfontein - Franli Hedder, organiseerder van die damesoggend

Eunice neem nuwe toneelstuk Loganfees toe – Lucy Groenewald (akteur)

Eunice neem nuwe toneelstuk Loganfees toe – Greta Maschke (akteur)

Eunice neem nuwe toneelstuk Loganfees toe – Ilne Fourie (Skrywer van Afspiegeling)

Eunice neem nuwe toneelstuk Loganfees toe – Martinette Spoelstra (regisseur)

Wêreldborsvoedingsweek – Vanessa Booysen

Noordwes se oudste skool vier verjaardag - Laerskool M.L. Fick-skoolhoof, Heyns Deacon

Singende eende presteer op ’n hoë noot – Werner Stander, koorleier

Herman Lategan oor Jani Allan

Clarens se grotman bring weer sy kunswerke Vrystaat toe – Barnard Steyn

Johan Jack Smith oorlede - Francois Smith

Só kan jy herwin – Wicus Botha

Die einde van Sewende Laan lok wye reaksie uit

Financially crippled Free State shelters plead for help – Masethibe Ntsabo

Financially crippled Free State shelters plead for help – Cecelia Thebesa

Vier lyke ná vloede in Namakwaland gevind – Jason Milford, Nama Khoi-munisipaliteit se woordvoerder

Vloedskade kan tot noodtoestand in Namakwaland lei

Mentz wil voortbou op die goeie werk wat al oor 20 jaar gedien is by Aros.

Aros se onderwysersopleiding word gesetel in ’n Bybelse opdrag en singewing.

Aros se student kom van regoor Suid-Afrika.

Aros se model van onderrig is hoofsaaklik webgebaseer.

Mentz verduidelik die bestaansrede van Aros.

Mentz lig hoogtepunte oor vier dekades van sy loopbaan uit

Hostage situation at Bloemfontein mall

Comradeslegende deel ’n goue oomblik

VF Plus bekommerd oor Nasionale Gesondheidsversekering - VF Plus se parlementslid Philip van Staden

Direksielid van Orania Kunsteraad, Anje Boshoff, oor Orania se volksliedkompetisie.

Vrystaat Landbou-, Veiligheid-, en Risiko-ontleder Dr. Jane Buys, oor misdaad.

Nico Smit (14) is as jong man reeds ‘n talentvolle musiekskrywer

Elmaré Albertyn erg hartseer ná aanstaande skoonseun, Donavan Claassen, se dood

Vyftig jaar ná eerste Comrades sien Louis Massyn kans vir nog

Tony Correia, voorsitter van Orania Sakekamer, vertel van die nuwe H-reeks van die ora wat vanaf 1 Junie 2023 in gebruik is nadat die vorige reeks van dié ruilhandelmiddel gestaak is.

Familievriend Johnny Burger lewer kommentaar ná André van Biljon se dood.

Blaze left the family stranded - help needed

Diamantpakkies: Louis Liebenberg stuur ’n soort referendumbrief oor likwidasie

Die ATKV Bethlehem-redenaarstak bring vanjaar vir die tiende keer winterwarmte na dié in nood. Fires van Niekerk, takvoorsitter, sê hy sien uit na nog ’n suksesvolle veldtog, nadat meer as 1 600 komberse tydens 2022 se kombersprojek ingesamel is.

Ds. Jors Reynders, sameroeper van die Gerontologienetwerk van die Vrystaatse NG Sinode in Bloemfontein. Dié netwerk beywer hom vir die betekenisvolle veroudering onder senior volwassenes in die Vrystaatse kerk en samelewing.

Organiseerder van die Literatuurfees, Maritsa Barlow.

Watervrylating uit Vanderkloofdam - Wilco Fourie

Sestien vriende en studente van Ben Botma, oudhoof van die kunsdepartement aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat, neem ook aan ’n uitstalling in Bloemfontein deel.

Die Bloemfonteinse skrywer Johannes de Villiers verduidelik 'n mens kan op twee maniere op terugslae en swaarkry reageer.

Annamarie Malan, die Hoërskool Jim Fouche kultuurhoof, oor die Karoo-toneelfees

Annamarie Malan, die Hoërskool Jim Fouche kultuurhoof, oor die Karoo-toneelfees 2

Con artist Thabo Bester already made headlines as a teen 2

Con artist Thabo Bester already made headlines as a teen 1

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Agri Securitas het Woensdag R100 000 ontvang deur OFM se BakkieArm-fondsinsamelingsveldtog. Die oorhandiging het plaasgevind by OFM se buite-uitsaaieenheid by Nampo Park, tydens GraanSA se Nampo Oesdag. OFM se Elsabé Richard gesels met Agri SA se hoof uitvoerende beampte, Christo van der Rheede hieroor.

Olifantshoek wéér sonder water: Kamogelo Semamai

Olifantshoek wéér sonder water: Reona Hollenbach

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Dit is moeilik vir kommersiële boere om positief te bly – Bennie van Zyl, TLU

Sol Plaatje-munisipaliteit: Ockert Fourie (DA) eis antwoorde oor uitstel van herstelwerk in Kby

Suster Marie gee aan die ouderdom vleuels

David Fourie vind sy pad terug Vrystaat toe 2

David Fourie vind sy pad terug Vrystaat toe 1

Estie Senekal, DA - 'Bethlehem-brandweerdienste erg verwaarloos'

Bekroonde digter Johan Myburg besoek Naln in Bloemfontein

Theo Venter gesels oor sy diagnose 2

Theo Venter gesels oor sy diagnose 1

Hannes Noëth bring hulde aan geliefde, wyle ds. Kobus Venter (76)

Padwald Jonker, direkteur van die munisipale ingenieursdienste, verduidelik hoe die gate in die pad ingeval het.

Hennie Roux, VF Plus-raadslid, vertel hoe twee motoriste se voertuie in slaggate in Upington beskadig is.

Brand by NK-skool: Onderwyswoordvoerder Geoffrey van der Merwe verduidelik wat die volgende stappe is

'Plaag knaagdiere neem Kestell, Thlolong oor' - Bea Campbell-Cloete, DA-raadslid, Thabo Mofutsanyana

Bloemfontein groet ’n matriarg

Karoo-orrel kry nuwe lewe in Bloemfonteinse Katedraal

Skrywer se geloofspad met Andrew Murray: Vraag 5

Skrywer se geloofspad met Andrew Murray: Vraag 4

Skrywer se geloofspad met Andrew Murray: Vraag 3

Skrywer se geloofspad met Andrew Murray: Vraag 2

Skrywer se geloofspad met Andrew Murray: Vraag 1

Last week, The Deputy Ministers of health and education were joined by the Northern Cape MEC for Health, World Health Organization Country Director, Chief Executive Officer of Higher Health South Africa, as well as local government leaders from Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley. The led a march to create awareness for awareness about the dangers associated with illegal and unsafe abortions, followed by physical activities to promote healthy lifestyle to prevent and manage the non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several cancers. Corn Koteli compiled this report…

The Northern Cape capital of Kimberley recently hosted a campaign aimed at the youth where the Health and Higher Education Deputy Ministers lead a march to created awareness about the importance accessing reproductive health services to prevent both unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Corn Koteli compiled this report.

Liza Reyneke, ma van jong opkomende kunstenaar, Anri Reyneke, gesels met OFM-nuus.

How one Mama is taking care of a community READ MORE: https://www.ofm.co.za/article/centralsa/323121/how-one-mama-is-taking-care-of-a-community

Opheffing van krag-ramptoestand wys dit was onnodig – Dr Pieter Groenewald

Rondtrappery oor Eskom-vrywaring wys besluit was onderdeurdag – Wouter Wessels

Mandisa Lebitso gaan Noord-Kaapse wiskunde-leerlinge oorsee vergesel. (Deel 1)

Massamoorde neem ontstellend toe in SA – Dr Pieter Groenewald

Mandisa Lebitso gaan Noord-Kaapse wiskunde-leerlinge oorsee vergesel. (Deel 2)

Help Kimberley weer skitter

North West to return millions to treasury - Freddy Sonakile, NW MPL

Bloemfonteinse boer en sakeman Bertus van der Westhuizen gesels met OFM-nuus oor sy seun se afsterwe.

Magda Meyberg, ’n akademiese beampte by Kovsies, vertel haar dogter, ook Magda, het haar Maandag in trane gebel nadat haar tweejarige, Leah, by ’n venster van hul meenthuis op die eerste verdieping uitgeval het. Deur die genade is Leah se val gebreek toe sy kop eerste op die rand van ’n trampolien beland het.

'n Ma van Johannesburg deel die storie van haar dogter wat kop eerste van die eerste verdieping van hul dubbelverdiepinghuis geval het.

Suid-Afrikaanse musici platgeslaan ná Gloria Bosman se dood 3

Suid-Afrikaanse musici platgeslaan ná Gloria Bosman se dood 1

Acting Commissioner Ms Thezi Mabuza on recalling by Gizzu

Fiëstas 2023 aangekondig - Carlo Daniels

Fiëstas 2023 aangekondig - Sandra Prinsloo

Griekwaland-Wes rou oor dood van jong rugbyspeler

Snotkop gesels oor sy fliek

Familievriend praat oor Mikyla Keyser se skielike dood

Tenderbedrogsaak in Noord-Kaapse hof aangehoor

Staking lê Noord-Kaapse hospitale lam 2

Staking lê Noord-Kaapse hospitale lam 1

Klerksdorp Record-redakteur Salomé Kotze sê hul lesers het baie emosioneel op die nuus oor die baba gereageer wat dood is nadat hy in die motor vergeet is.

Cheetahs-stut trek moeilikheidmaker in skoolverkeer plat

Sony selected Free State-based photographer Bongani Tshabalala as the 2023 Sony World Photography National Awards winner. Over the last 16 years, this award has elevated the careers of photographers - from the established to the emerging - making it one of the world's most prestigious photography competitions. 

Free State parents who waited for ambulance, lost their baby 2

Free State parents who waited for ambulance, lost their baby 1

There is reportedly no oil on site at the Greenlands sub station. Residents of Tsiame and the Special Economic Zone have also been without power for the past two weeks. This is according to DA Cllr in the Maluti-A-Phofung municipality, Eleanor Quinta, who adds that the situation is exacerbated by inclement weather conditions. This followed shortly after the area was without power for a week due to maintenance, and also experienced power supply issues for an extended period of time over the 2021/22 festive season.

Marciel Hopkins, aanbieder van Boer Soek 'n Vrou, oor Valentynsdag...

Aktrise Desiré Gardner gesels oor haar planne vir Valentynsdag

Dean Smith (Wade in Suidooster) oor Valentynsdag

'My werksetiek is te danke aan oom Louis' – Sean van Noordwyk

The Mmabatho Tennis Centre in the North West has been refurbished and will be ready for use in the near future. OFM's Olebogeng Motse chats to the spokesperson of the municipality, Elliot Moncho to hear on the process of how the refurbishment was done.

Die aktrise Lizz Meiring sê sy was bevoorreg om saam met Louis van Niekerk te kon gewerk het.

Vroue stap Kaap toe vir kinders

Fietsryer herstel goed ná ongeluk op Abrahamskraal-pad - 3

Fietsryer herstel goed ná ongeluk op Abrahamskraal-pad 2

Fietsryer herstel goed ná ongeluk op Abrahamskraal-pad 1

Die 36-jarige Eric Rautenbach het verdrink toe hy deur 'n waterpomp by die Aldam-oord-swembad ingesuig is. Sy ma vertel roerend wat gebeur het.

Die dodetal weens hitte-uitpitting in die Kakamas omgewing het tot sewe gestyg, na nog een persoon dood is. Agt mense is Dinsdag in die hospitaal opgeneem. Een persoon is tans op 'n ventilator gekoppel terwyl hulle aansterk. Landbou LUR Mase Manopole het intussen haar medelye aan die families van die oorledenes betuig en aangevoer dat die provinsie net soos ander gebuk gaan onder uitermatige hitte dat mense teen moontlike hitte-uitpitting beskerm moet word. Woordvoerder, Zandisile Luphahla.

Education... Northern Cape’s premier quotes Nelson Mandela

Azapo is now in its third day of protest at Nersa's head office in Gauteng. Eskom's electricity tariff increase of 18.65 percent needs to be reconsidered, according to the party. It claims that the decision wasn't made with enough public participation. Azapo’s Gaontebale Nodoba says they will stay at Nersa's offices till their demands are met. The party was due to meet with Nersa's CEO Wednesday afternoon.

Gerugte dat die goue SASSA kaart nie meer werk nie is 'n nekslag toegedien deur Postbank. Dit het die 29 miljoen Suid-Afrikaners wie beginstigdes van Sassa toelaes is, opnuut daarvan verseker dat die gerugte ongegrond en onwaar is. 'n Stelselfout, wat sedertdien opgelos is, het daartoe gelei dat hulle genoodsaak was om OTM ontrekkings op die Sassa goue kaarte te staak. SASSA woordvoerder Uno Khuno.

Die Valke die Noord-Kaap het die direkte gevangenisstraf vonnis van die 34-jarige Anwhil van Schalkwyk verwelkom - wie reeds 12 jaar gevangenisstraf opgelê is vir die handel in dwelms. Valke-woordvoerder Tebogo thebe sê Van Schalkwyk is in Februarie 2022 in hegtenis geneem en tot twee jaar gevangenisstraf gevonnis.

Lede van die Upingtonse grenspolisie, vergesel deur die honde eenheid in die ZF Mgcawu streek het ‘n 40-jarige verdagte in hegtenis geneem. Polisie woordvoerder Omphile Masegela.

Die nasionale instituut vir oordragbare siektes bevestig dat die uitbraak van masels nou in al nege provinsies voorkom. Dit volg na nuus dat daar 318 labrotoruime gevalle tussen Oktober en Desember 2022 was. Die departement se ZF Mgcawu streeksverteenwooridger Anna Mbova sê die enigste manier hoe die siekte hok geslaan kan word 'n gemeenskaplike benadering tussen Suid-Afrikaanse gesondheidsinstellings en die publiek.

Just hours after the devastating gas tanker explosion in Boksburg on Saturday, the Gift of the Givers announced that they would offer their assistance to the Joint operation Command.

Die stadsbestuurder van die Sol Plaatje-munisipaliteit, Thapelo Matlala, het tydens 'n openbare vergadering ná 'n vyf dae lange kraandroogte einde Desember 2022 om verskoning gevra vir die situasie waarin die stad se inwoners gedompel is. Matlala het tydens die vergadering, wat deur die uitvoerende hoof van die Noord-Kaapse Kamer van Koophandel, Sharon Steyn, belê is, gesê Kimberley word deur 'n verskeidenheid potensiële rampe bedreig. Hy het erken dat die klagtes van inwoners gegrond is en dat uitdagings met personeel sowel as stelsels en prosesse – insluitend ’n verandering van kultuur – nodig is om die situasie in Kimberley op te los.

Gauteng officials say they will deal harshly with any employee found to have been involved in the acts of theft at the Chris Hani baragwanath hospital in Soweto. Human Settlements MEC Lebogang Maile says a full investigation into this matter is being put together. He was addressing the media at the hospital this afternoon where he undertook an oversight visit. His visit was aimed at inspecting the extent of damage caused by the theft of copper pipes at the hospital. The hospital was hit by two theft incidents this week which put the lives of patients at risk. Maile says so far, the information available points to sabotage.

UFS Prof. Maryna de Wit says the cactus pear should not be mistaken with the prickly pear

PhD student Axel Tarrisse on bio-gas and fodder potential of spineless cactus

The people of the Midvaal local Municipality, which is based in the Southern part of Gauteng will be addressed by the executive mayor, Peter Teixeira on the highs and lows of 2022. The municipality which is reportedly the best-performing municipality in Gauteng and was rated the most financially sustainable Municipality in the country by Ratings Afrika will also celebrated the successes they have reached, including a track record of good governance and providing excellent service delivery to the area on Wednesday, 07 December 2022.

Eksklusiewe Onderhoud: TLU SA-hoofbestuurder herstel ná hartaanval

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Genade - tot in die duisendste geslag 4

Genade - tot in die duisendste geslag 2

Genade - tot in die duisendste geslag 1

Bloemfontein se Klipkerk vier 99ste verjaardag - iets besonders

Bloemfontein se Klipkerk vier 99ste verjaardag - instandhouding II

Bloemfontein se Klipkerk vier 99ste verjaardag - instandhouding I

Bloemfontein se Klipkerk vier 99ste verjaardag - die kansel

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People are known to overspend during the December holidays. OFM News's Bambatha Giko talks to Wikus Olivier from CreditSmart on how to best save and avoid financial woes for the next year.

VF Plus wil Charlize Theron graag reghelp

Meer as 'n duisend ontvoerings word maandeliks in Suid-Afrika aangemeld, met kinders wat die hoofteiken is. Volgens Missing Children South Africa, is 23% van vermiste kinders nooit gevind nie. OFM-Nuus se Bambatha Giko gesels met Kriminoloog en Nasionale Koördineerder van Missing Children South Africa, Bianca van Aswegen hieroor.

Husband of missing Jagersfontein woman speaks out

In light of the recent information that the Speaker of the Free State Legislature, Zanele Sifuba has opened a case against the person she suspects has leaked her explicit video without her consent, Advocate Kopano Mohono will be unpacking the facts around revenge porn with OFM News’ Tshehla Koteli. The conversation includes the repercussions to perpetrators and the support offered to victims.

Bloemfonteinse akteur en dramadosent, Chris Vorster - baie lief vir lees

Bloemfonteinse akteur en dramadosent, Chris Vorster - lees wyd

Bloemfonteinse akteur en dramadosent, Chris Vorster - die komediant

Bloemfonteinse akteur en dramadosent, Chris Vorster - baie lief vir lees.

Die VF plus het kritiese vrae gevra oor die tekort aan personeel wat bydra tot die swak toestand van gesondheidsdienste in die Vrystaat. Dit aangesien die Vrystaatse Gesondheidsdiens 6 102 vakante poste het wat weens 'n gebrek aan fondse oop gebly het. OFM-Nuus se Bambatha Giko gesels met Adriaan de Bruyn van VF plus hieroor.

On 27 October 2022 South Africa saw the launch of the first NPO for solar car projects that is said to not only help upskill and support prospective solar car teams in building cutting-edge solar cars, but also attract young minds into STEM related fields to contribute to South Africa's future of sustainable mobility. OFM News' Bambatha Giko, talks to the Founder and Director of SASCDF, Robert Walker about this.

Grade 6 learners from different schools in the Free State are expected to formulate an answer to the question, “Paper waste…does it really matter?”, at the Environmental Quiz Programme hosted by the provincial Destea. OFM News' Tshehla Koteli speaks to the director at the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Destea), responsible for Environmental Affairs, Kekeletso Ntsala, to unpack what will be happening at the 29th Environmental Quiz Programme.

Met die brandstofpryse wat na verwagting in November gaan styg, behoort Verbruikers gereed te maak vir meer finansiële druk weens die onopsetlike styging in lewenskoste. OFM Nuus se Bambatha Giko gesels saam met die hoofekonoom van Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt hieroor.

As part of World Food Day celebrations, the University of the Free State (UFS) promotes sustainable food systems. Based on a university study, many students lack access to sustainable food systems or balanced diets. OFM's Bambatha Giko has a discussion with Ms. Elzmarie Oosthuizen about this.

Department of Social Development MEC Motlagomang “Mamiki” Qabathe alongside the department’s executive management. invite Free State Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) that are funded by the department.

Six men are expected to appear in the Bethlehem Magistrate’s Court on Monday for charges of kidnapping, attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice.

Department of Basic Education Minister and The Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela will be visiting Qw-Qwa on Sunday 16 October 2022 for the Provincial Matric Prayer Service.

The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill was formally tabled in Parliament by Health minister, Joe Phaahla during late September 2022. The Bill seeks to repeal the current Tobacco Products Control Act. OFM News' Tshehla Koteli had a chat with the Chairperson for the South African Tobacco Organisation, Raees Saint to find out more what impact can the bill have on the economy of South Africa.

Agri podcast: Department assesses damage caused by fires in Northern Cape

Jagersfontein residents have moved back home after some houses were cleaned.

The Free State Department of Social Development is reaching out to government officials who were affected by the tragedy that befell Jagersfontein on 11 September, 2022.

Destea Spokeperson Mojapela Mphapang says Dihlabeng Local Municipality residents called for empowerment opportunities.

Vandag in die Nuus: 9 Oktober 2022

Vandag in die Nuus: 8 Oktober 2022

The Department of Social Development MEC Mamiki Qabathe has applauded the University of the Free State students on efforts they took to support Jagersfontein victims.

The 60 students volunteered to use their recess period to support residents of Jagersfontein who have been affected by the mine wall burst tragedy.

Chaos and mayhem reigned at the Zastron-based Mohokare Local Municipality's council sitting in the Free State this week as councillors insulted each other unabated.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment spokesperson Albi Modise says Minister Barbara Creecy condemns this brutal killing of a German tourist in Mpumalanga

An interview with Rudie Heyneke, the project manager at OUTA about alleged tender corruption worth millions of Rands involving the National Student financial aid scheme (NSFAS).

ChromeLoader malware newest threat in South Africa

Hierdie is van jou hoofstories vandag, 30 September 2022, soos berig op OFM, die klank van jou lewe.

Hierdie is van jou hoofstories vandag, 29 September 2022, soos berig op OFM, die klank van jou lewe.

Kelopiloe Mongake, says MAP Water and Bloem Water have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The African National Congress’s (ANC) Interim Regional Committee (IRC) regional coordinator Mogomotsi Riet explain the purpose of the visit

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While the community of Managuang is on the edge of their seats awaiting for judgement to be delivered by the Free State High Court’s Judge Phillip Loubser, the applicant, Mosa Likobo is of a view that Monday, 26 September 2022’s hearing was fair and his counsel argued good points. He says naturally as an applicant he would hope the verdict will be in his favour – however, the application is not about him alone. The point of submitting the application was because he felt proper, lawful processes were not followed – this stems from the details of Macufe events being different from the tender specifications among other details.

Three protestors arrested in Ventersburg on Monday will appear in court on Tuesday

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Publiek wil groot katte beskerm

Maand vir dowes bou inklusiewe gemeenskappe vir almal

New acting municipal manager appointed in Maluti-A-Phofung municipality

A lioness is still on the loose after escaping

N1 closed in Ventersburg due to protest by community members.

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Learners from Galeshewe in Kimberly are the next beneficiaries of educational support.

Black South Africans are invited to secure future investments through The Bula Tsela Scheme.

Hierdie is van jou hoofstories vandag, 22 September 2022, soos berig op OFM, die klank van jou lewe.

OFM News's Bambatha Giko spoke to Pulane Sejane from the Home Affairs department’s Botshabelo Medium Office.

McGregor-museum in Kimberley vier 115 jaar

#WorldRhinoDay - focusing on the preservation of rhinos

Maluti-A-Phofung municipality is in the final negotiation stage with Eskom. Mpho Mohapi spoke to MAP16 civic movement head of communications, Mmutlanyana Sekete.

The National Employers Association of South Africa (NEASA) is off a view that an increase in the National minimum wage can result in a higher unemployment rate. In this podcast, OFM News' Tshehla Koteli will be chatting to NEASA’s Chief Executive, Gerhard Papenfus. The conversation comes days before the cutoff date, 1 October 2022 to submit written representations to the National Minimum Wage Commission concerning the possibility of adjustments to the national minimum wage. Papenfus says there has to be a balance when the national minimum wage increases, because this can also lead to high unemployment rate. NEASA will be conducting a survey till 1 October 2022 to help them compile a meaningful written representations to the commission. With the help of employers participating in the survey, Papenfus says through this they will also be able to see if South Africans can afford any more increases.

Hierdie is van jou hoofstories vandag, 21 September 2022, soos berig op OFM, die klank van jou lewe.

No job losses expected due to Harrismith power outage

Eskom is expected to sign an agreement with the Harrismith Business Forum on Friday, 23 September 2022.

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MAP16 vows to restore Maluti-a-Phofung municipality

The case against three professional nurses in Harrismith is being investigated internally and externally.

A 14-year-old boy from Harrismith in the Free State, Bohlokwa Khitsane, has returned to South Africa from the Commonwealth Karate Championship 2022, held in Birmingham, England, with three medals. The Karate Championships were held from 7 to 11 September 2022 and Khitsane won the gold medal in his category for the championship, another gold and silver medal for the team's event. OFM News' Tshehla Koteli will be chatting to him, together with his coach from Harrismith JKA Karate, Charlene Stopforth and his mother, Thapelo Mthetho.

Electricity crisis in Maluti-a-Phofung and resolution thereof.

Hierdie is van jou hoofstories vandag, 19 September 2022, soos berig op OFM, die klank van jou lewe.

OFM News's Mpho Mohapi speaks to HIT (Harrismith, Intabaxwe and Tshiame) Residents Association chairperson, Willem König.

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OFM News's Bambatha Giko spoke to the festival’s organiser, Matodzi Makananisa, who ways the Northern Cape Heritage festival, will stretch from 17 – 24 September 2022.

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The Black Management Forum (BMF) is of the view that the Jagersfontein disaster has proven the importance of proper managerial leadership in organisations. The town was flooded with mud after a mine dam burst - affected more than 200 residents. OFM News’ Tshehla Koteli had a conversation with BMF’s chairperson in the Free State, Mosebetsi Dhladhla to hear more on their thoughts on the disaster.

Hierdie is van jou hoofstories vandag, 14 September 2022, soos berig op OFM, die klank van jou lewe.

The Brunel Solar Team from the Netherlands gives feedback on their progress on day 6 of the Sasol Solar Challenge.

The Tshwane University of Technology gives feedback on their progress on day 6 of the Sasol Solar Challenge.

The North West University gives feedback on their progress on day 6 of the Sasol Solar Challenge.

The University of the Free State give feedback on their progress on day 6 of the Sasol Solar Challenge.

Hierdie is van jou hoofstories vandag, 13 September 2022, soos berig op OFM, die klank van jou lewe.

Businesses in Harrismith in the Eastern Free are starting to close their doors due to persisting power outages. This is according to the HIT Residents Association Chairperson, Willem Konig, who tells OFM News's Mpho Mohapi that the town was without electricity since Monday, 5 September 2022, until Monday 12 September 2022. Power was briefly restored but went out again.

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Day four of the Sasol Solar challenge. Currently, three of the top four teams are battling head-to-head to cover the most kilometers. OFM News's Bambatha Giko spoke to Robert Walker, the owner and director of the Sasol Solar Challenge.

OFM News's Bambatha Giko spoke to Charl Henning, the administration manager and victim support of Fields of Green for All believes government is too focused on regulating the growing of cannabis and should rather focus on the end product.

OFM News's Bambatha Giko spoke to Francina Rakgahla, the production scientist at the agriculture department, who explains the term ‘Cannabis’ refers to both hemp and marijuana. Marijuana is the cannabis used as a medicinal and recreational drug.

This week (14 - 16 September 2022), the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (NWDARD), in collaboration with the North West University (NWU) is set to host their first ever Cannabis Lekgotla at NWU Mahikeng Campus. According to Bothoboile Pule, the chief director of agricultural producer support, the key points of discussion will be the regulatory framework around cannabis, producer support systems, science and technological developments as well as how to help people get access in the cannabis market. OFM News's Bambatha Giko found out more.

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In celebration of Tourism Month, the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature this week (12 – 16 September 2022) hosts a series of events to encourage the public to know more about the institution and its iconic building situated in Galeshewe, Kimberley. OFM News's Bambatha Giko spoke to Carmen Gopane, the spokesperson for the legislature.

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OFM News's Bambatha Giko speaks to Robert Walker, the owner of the Sasol Solar Challenge for an update on Day 1 of the challenge.