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'Transnet cannot unilaterally force employees to take leave'
The Labour Court has ruled that Transnet cannot unilaterally enforce leave on some of its employees. The court found in favour of the United National Transport Union (UNTU) that Transnet acted in breach of its collective agreements with the union. The court found the agreement makes no express provision that…
'Transnet cannot unilaterally force employees to take leave'
The Labour Court has ruled that Transnet cannot unilaterally enforce leave on some of its employees. The court found in favour of the United National Transport Union (UNTU) that Transnet acted in breach of its collective agreements with the union. The court found the agreement makes no express provision that…
Feature: Second Chance Matric Programme
The National Department of Basic Education has recently launched a Second Change Matric Support Programme in different provinces with the aim of ensuring that the majority of South Africans have basic education and are in possession of at least a matric certificate by the year 2020. OFM News’ Katleho Morapela…
'Management of FS hospitals a huge concern'
The management of hospitals in the Free State is one of the provincial treasury’s biggest concerns, according to Finance MEC Elzabe Rockman. The Free State Health Department was placed under administration more than year ago. Rockman says although the department has shown improvement, the management of hospitals needs urgent attention…
Universitas Hospital to launch R7 million Gastroscopy Unit
The struggling Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein will today launch an upgraded, state-of-the-art digital Gastroscopy Unit, which cost an estimated R7 million. The world class unit, a first for the public sector in South Africa, will be launched in collaboration with the cash-strapped Free State Department of Health. The unit…
Zuma motion of no confidence dead in the water
The DA's motion of no confidence against President Zuma, which will be debated in Parliament today, is already dead in the water. The ANC says it will vote against the motion because the DA's motions have become ritualistic practices founded on spurious allegations and narrow political motives rather than substance…
'Clinton may have had too much baggage'
US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton may have had too much baggage for the American political system, which could have been one of the reasons why the American people elected Donald Trump as the 45th President. A political analyst at the North West University, Theo Venter says Trump's election was nevertheless…
What did the US nation say by electing Trump?
US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton may have had too much baggage for the American political system, which could have been one of the reasons why the American people elected Donald Trump as the 45th President. A political analyst at the North West University, Theo Venter says Trump's election was nevertheless…
Trump vows to be president for “all Americans”
New US president, Donald Trump has vowed to serve as a leader for “all Americans” and called for the country to “bind the wounds of division” after a contentious presidential campaign. The Republican nominee has become the 45th US president after a stunning victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton. Trump's win…
Schools in FS get prepaid electricity
Schools across the Free State will soon be equipped with prepaid electricity meters. Free State Finance MEC Elzabe Rockman says the days when municipalities threatened the smooth running of exams by cutting the electricity supply to schools with outstanding debt, will soon be a thing of the past. She was…
Nog buie en donderbuie voorspel vir groot deel van VS, NW
Nog buie en donderbuie word voorspel vir 'n groot deel van die Vrystaat en Noordwes die volgende sewe dae. Dit kom nadat Bloemfontein en omliggende dele die afgelope naweek goeie reën ontvang het. 'n Weervoorspeller van die Bloemfonteinse weerkantoor, Tumi Phatudi, sê die meeste reën in die volgende sewe dae…
FS govt to launch anti-fraud week amid PP report shock waves
The Free State provincial government – in partnership with the private sector - is set to launch International Fraud Awareness Week amid shock waves by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s State of Capture Report. The EFF in the province says it is waiting with bated breath for the commission of…
FS Health asks for extension of deadline
The Free State Health Department has asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) for an extension of a deadline imposed in its report which called for an urgent intervention at health facilities in the province. The PSC gave the department strict deadlines to intervene at Dr J S Moroka District Hospital…
Feature: American Presidential Campaign
It has been the most polarising, entertaining and exhausting American election campaign in living memory - and it's almost over. We'll soon know whether America has decided to elect Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump as President of the United States. OFM News’ Corné Greyvenstein compiled a special news report about…
Malema verskyn op aanklag van aanhitsing
Die leier van die EFF, Julius Malema, sal vandag in die landdroshof in Newcastle verskyn op aanklag van aanhitsing om ‘n misdaad te pleeg. Die aanklagte hou onder meer verband met ‘n uitspraak wat Malema tydens die party se nasionale kongres, in 2014 op die Universiteit van die Vrystaat se…
Teen arrested after NC triple family murder
Police in the Northern Cape have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of a couple and their son in De Aar at the weekend. Police spokesperson, Olebogeng Tawana, says the suspect was arrested at his home in Sunrise, De Aar on Sunday. His arrest comes a day…
Feature: State Capture Report
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State of Capture report just the tip of the iceberg
The Public Protector’s State of Capture report is just the tip of the iceberg. The leader of the EFF in the Free State, Kgotso Morapela says it is understandable that former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela stuck to the scope of the investigation, but that even more shocking findings could be…
Second chance programme in Bloem today
Scores of learners who failed to secure their matric certificates the first time around, are expected at a briefing session for registration for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme. The programme, an initiative of the National Department of Basic Education, affords young and old an opportunity to rewrite their matric…
Appèlhof hoor Kovsie taalbeleid appèl aan
Die Appèlhof in Bloemfontein sal vanmôre argumente aanhoor in die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) se appèlaansoek rakende sy 2017 taalbeleid om Engels die hoof onderrigtaal te maak. Die UV appelleer teen twee hooggeregshof uitsprake in die guns van AfriForum en Solidariteit teen die beleid en die implimentering daarvan. Die…