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SABC 8 again receiving threats, inquiry hears
The SABC 8, who were fired and then rehired after speaking out against the broadcaster's policy to not show footage of violent protests, have again been receiving threats. The eight journalists were rehired in September following a lengthy Labour Court battle. The Parliamentary inquiry probing the SABC heard today that…
Spesiale verslag: Neerslagtigheid in Feestyd
Vir die meerderheid van ons bied die feestyd 'n geleentheid om te ontspan, ons familie te sien en saam met vriende en geliefdes te kuier. Daar is egter diegene wat opsien na hierdie tyd van die jaar, omdat dit vir hulle om welke rede 'n swaar kruis is om te…
Feature: What other religious groups do on Christmas
It is said telling scary ghost stories is an old Christmas Eve tradition that has died out in the past century, and seemingly, along with other traditions that go with the holiday. But one thing remains, despite the religious group one belongs to, Christmas is a holiday bringing families together…
Feature: Making your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Many of us make a detailed list of all the things we want to do every year – how we’d like to better ourselves, what we want to achieve, and so forth. We’ve come to know these goals we set at the beginning of every year as New Year’s Resolutions…
Feature: Christmas wishes from news makers of the year
As the countdown to Christmas begins , OFM asked some of the newsmakers of the year in Central South Africa to make their wish for Christmas.
Spesiale verslag: Kersliedere oor kersfees
Dit is nie ysig koud nie en dit sneeu nou wel nie in ‘n warm Suid-Afrika nie, maar ‘n Somer-Kersfees is hier. ‘n Groot verskeidenheid Kersversierings en Kersvaders met sleës en takbokke het al weke gelede oral in winkels hul intrek geneem. En natuurlik kan Kersliedere oral gehoor word. OFM-nuus…
Feature: Handling of bank cards and ATM etiquette
Holidays are relaxing times and people's vigilance and focus on safety aspects diminishes. Criminals know this and take advantage of this. One of the first areas people become relaxed in is with the use of bank cards and during visits to the ATM. OFM News André Grobler speaks to experts…
Spesiale Verslag: Kommersiële aspek van Feestyd
Het die ware boodskap van Krismis verlore gegaan in die kommersiële aspek van Feestyd? Glo mense nog in die tradisies en beginsels van Kersfees? OFM Nuus se Mark Steenbok het gaan uitvind…
Verslag: Hoe om jou financies te hanteer oor feestyd
Dit is geen geheim dat baie mense die jaar eerder by die huis gaan bly. Geldelik was dit ‘n moeilike jaar vir die meeste Suid-Afrikaners. Hoe maak mens nou met die feestelikheid wat voorlê van Kersfees en Nuwejaarspartytjies. André Grobler het met ‘n finansiële adviseur gevra hoe luisteraars die tyd…
Feature: Excessive drinking during festive season
The festive season is upon us, and with this time of year comes a tendency to overindulge during holiday merriment. Christmas and News Year's parties at the order of the day, but could easily wind up as an emergency situation. OFM News’ Dane Beisheim compiled the following feature on some…
Spesiale Verslag: Kom sit aan vir ‘n feestelike Kersfeesmaal
Christene oor die wêreld heen herdenk Jesus Christus se geboorte op 25 Desember. Daarmeesaam is dit ‘n tyd van samesyn en smullekker tradisionele Kersgeregte wat opgedis word. OFM-nuus se Christal-Lize Muller het by Christene gaan uitvind wat Kersfees vir hulle beteken en waarom ‘n feestafel sinoniem is met die spesiale…
Feature: Crime increases over festive season
The South African Police Service recently launched various safety programs which will be implemented during the festive season, a season which has seen a significant rise in crime stats. OFM Journalist Mark Steenbok caught up with various role players to find how the police will tackle crime during this time…
Feature: Road safety tips to take note of this festive season
It is that time of the year when South Africa’s roads are busy. People are travelling long distances to visit family and friends during Christmas and New Year. South Africans are urged to be vigilant and to abide by the country’s traffic laws. Road traffic officials and emergency services share…
Feature: No roadworks during festive season
If you are planning to drive to your holiday destination this festive season, you’ll be pleased to hear that the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced that construction on all roads has been paused. This means that holiday travelers across the country will not encounter any stop-and-go distractions…
DA wants answers on new maths pass rate
The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, to explain her unilateral decision to reduce the maths pass mark from 40% to 20%. DA MP, Gavin Davis, was responding to a formal statement issued by the Department yesterday, announcing the special condonation. The Department says it realised that…
Driver attitude linked to road accidents
An analysis of crash data on the N3 Toll Route indicates that driver attitude has a big influence on driver behaviour, which leads to traffic violations and accidents. The N3 Toll Route is one of South Africa’s main traffic routes linking the inland provinces with KwaZulu-Natal and is managed by…
Road accidents cost SA R143 billion each year
Road accidents costs the country R143 billion each year. The revelation was made Kobus Labuschagne from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research at the National Traffic Indaba currently underway in Durban. Labuschagne says this represents around 3.4% of the country's total GDP. He says this figure could be higher…
Police constable and family found murdered in NW
The police in the North West have launched an extensive manhunt for suspects after a police constable, his wife, and their two children were shot dead in their home on Tuesday night. Police spokesperson, Sabata Mokgwabone, says an unconfirmed number of suspects gained entrance into the family's home in Mmakau…
Doodskis-video: Twee hoor vandag oor borgtog
Twee mans wat glo ’n ander man in ’n doodskis gedwing het sal vandag hoor of hul aansoek om borgtog geslaag het of nie. Theo Jackson en Willem Oosthuizen word aangekla van ontvoering en aanranding met die doel om ernstig te beseer in die Middelburg-landdroshof. Dit nadat hulle glo Victor…
Free Education Movement rejects UFS fee increase
The Free Education Movement at the University of the Free State (UFS) has rejected the institution's decision to increase its tuition fees by 8% next year. The University made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon. The movement's Asive Dlanjwa says they appreciate the fact that the UFS has some of the…