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'Political drama in SA far from over'
Local economist Dawie Roodt believes the political drama in the country is far from over. South Africa woke up to news of a cabinet reshuffle, which saw the axing of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas. The new finance minister is former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba…
Zuma says reshuffle will improve efficiency and effectiveness
President Jacob Zuma says last night's Cabinet reshuffle was aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness. Zuma fired Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas, among a series of changes to his Cabinet announced in the early hours of Friday morning. Zuma says the changes bring some younger Members…
Zuma says reshuffle will improve efficiency and effectiveness
President Jacob Zuma says last night's Cabinet reshuffle was aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness. Zuma fired Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas, among a series of changes to his Cabinet announced in the early hours of Friday morning. Zuma says the changes bring some younger Members…
Rain predicted for dry parts of NC later this year
Large parts of the Northern Cape that are still gripped by drought will not necessarily be the hardest hit when expected El Nino conditions return to the country. This comes after the South African Weather Service said early warning signs show that South Africa could be hit by the climate…
Judgment reserved in Gordhan/Gupta banks case
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, the big four commercial banks and Gupta-owned companies will have to wait a little while longer for a resolution to their dispute. The Minister approached the courts for a declaratory order saying he can't intervene between the companies and South African banks, who closed all Gupta…
Kathrada to be laid to rest today
Struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada will be laid to rest at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg today. A spokesperson for the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neesham Balton, says proceedings start at 10:00 with a political tribute session organised by the Foundation. Former President and Foundation Board member, Kgalema Motlanthe, will speak at the…
Kathrada to be laid to rest today
Struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada will be laid to rest at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg today. A spokesperson for the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neesham Balton, says proceedings start at 10:00 with a political tribute session organised by the Foundation. Former President and Foundation Board member, Kgalema Motlanthe, will speak at the…
Ek is nog die minister van finansies: Gordhan
Pravin Gordhan hou vol dat hy steeds die minister van finansies is, ongeag gerugte van sy dreigende afdanking. Hy is gister oor dié kwessie gevra buite die Pretoriase hooggeregshof waar sy hofaansoek oor die sluiting van die Gupta-familie se bankrekeninge aangehoor word. Gordhan wil hê die hof moet beveel dat…
Feature: Messages of condolences for Ahmed Kathrada
Messages of condolences are streaming in from across the world after struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada died this morning. The 87-year-old icon died at the Donald Gordon Hospital in Johannesburg, following brain surgery. OFM News compiled this report of some of the messages.
Feature: Remembering Ahmed Kathrada
The funeral of struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada is being held tomorrow at the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation said in a statement the programme will include a political tribute session at which former president Kgalema Motlanthe will speak. This will be followed by the Muslim funeral prayer…
Feature: Ahmed Kathrada dies
South Africa woke up this morning to the sad news of struggle stalwart, Ahmed Kathrada’s passing after a short period of illness. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation announced that the 87-year-old ANC veteran – affectionately known as Uncle Kathy, died this morning at about 03:45 in the Donald Gordon Hospital in…
Warden-gemeenskap staan saam teen die sluiting van ‘n plaaslike bank
Die gemeenskap van Warden in die Vrystaat neem vandag deel aan 'n optog waarin 'n griefskrif aan 'n verteenwoordiger van 'n bank op die dorp oorhandig gaan word nadat die bank aangedui het dat hy sy deure vroeg volgende maand sluit. 'n Organiseerder van die optog en 'n boer, Henri…
Hofaansoek oor sluiting van Guptas se bankrekeninge vandag aangehoor
Die minister van Finansies, Pravin Gordhan se hofaansoek oor die sluiting van die Gupta-familie se bankrekeninge word vanoggend in die Pretoriase hooggeregshof aangehoor. Gordhan wil hê die hof moet beveel dat hy nie kan inmeng in die verhouding tussen die banke en die Gupta-maatskappye oor die sluiting van hul rekeninge…
Ahmed Kathrada passes away
Struggle stalwart, Ahmed Kathrada has passed away following a short period of illness. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation announced that the 87-year-old ANC veteran died at about 03:45 this morning at the Donald Gordon Hospital in Johannesburg, following surgery to the brain. The Foundation's Zaakirah Vade could not provide details on…
Funeral arrangements for Kathrada to be announced in due course
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says the struggle stalwart will be buried according to Muslim religious rights. The 87-year-old died early this morning at the Donald Gordon Hospital in Johannesburg, following surgery to the brain. The Foundation's Zaakirah Vade says details of his funeral will be made public in due course…
Feature: Public Protector visits Free State
The office of the Public Protector receives over 2 000 complaints every year in the Free State. Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, outlined her plans on ensuring that the public's best interests are looked after during her visit to the province recently. OFM News' Moeketsi Mogotsi has more in this report.
Seun (12) se lyk uit dam in NW gehaal
Die polisie in Noordwes het 'n dossier van strafbare manslag geopen nadat 'n 12-jarige seun Sondag in 'n dam by Geysdorp naby Delareyville vermis geraak het. Polisiewoordvoerder, Sabata Mokgwabone, sê Otshepeng Mogapi en vier ander seuns het van 'n opgeblaasde binneband afgeval wat deur 'n boot op die water getrek…
Vier vas vir dwelms ter waarde van R10 miljoen
Vier mans is naby Colesburg in die Noord-Kaap in hegtenis geneem nadat mandrax-tablette met ‘n waarde van R10 miljoen in hulle besit gevind is. Polisiewoordvoerder, Olebogeng Tawana sê die mans is gister op die N1 tydens 'n intelligensie-gedrewe operasie vasgetrek. Hy sê die mandrax-tablette was versteek in twee motors waarin…
Johannes Baaitjies case resumes
The double murder trial of six suspects accused of killing DA councillor Johannes Baaitjies and a family friend is expected to resume in the Northern Cape High Court today. The trial was scheduled to start on March 13, however, OFM News correspondent, Sandi Kwon-hoo reports that it was postponed after…
Three to appear following shooting, robbery at NW church
Three suspects are expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrate's Court today after they shot and injured several church congregants during a robbery near the R510 on Sunday. North West police spokesperson, Kelebogile Moleko, says three men entered the church posing as churchgoers. She says when the pastor asked if…