The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
Relax in tranquil Free State this summer
Olebogeng Motse spoke with Kgotso Tau, Communications Head at DETEA, about what the Free State province has to offer in terms of tourism.
Unpacking the significance of an independent transmission company
The CEO of the Energy Council of South Africa, James Mackay, joins the OFM Business Hour to discuss some of the concerns and issues raised during public hearings for the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill. He also gets into the significance of unbundling Eskom and setting up an independent transmission company…
Tongaat Hulett legal tussle ‘an enormous distraction for growers’
The ongoing legal tussle between Tongaat Hulett’s business rescue practitioners and sugar milling industry bodies remains an enormous distraction for growers. Andrew Russell, Chairman of SA Canegrowers tells the OFM Business Hour there is a great deal of uncertainty for the sugarcane growers that deal directly with the mills that…
Potchefstroom se koffierestaurant-prokureur: ’n herskeppingsverhaal
Dinsdae fokus ons op Sentraal-Suid-Afrika se entrepreneurs of ons praat met skrywers oor hul pad na sukses. Vanaand praat ons met Francois Vorster, ook bekend as die koffiewinkelprokureur op TikTok. Hy gaan ons meer vertel oor sy koffiewinkel, sy werk as prokureur, notaris en aktebesorger. Vorster deel ook die voordele…
Farmers should keep close eye on ambitious #COP28 methane reduction targets
Livestock and dairy farmers in developing nations need to keep a close eye on ambitious methane reduction targets and agreements reached at the 28th edition of the Conference of Parties (COP28). Researcher and Stellenbosch University PHD candidate, Monique Bennett, tells the OFM Business Hour that methane gas reduction was a…
Vaal se ekonomie sukkel, maar daar is hoop
Die president van die Goue Driehoek Sakekamer (GTCOC), Jaco Verwey, beklemtoon dat hoewel alle oë op ArcelorMittal SA se herstrukturering en afleggings gerig is – ’n proses wat hy beklemtoon in hierdie stadium onvermydelik is, is daar ander noemenswaardige ondernemings wat moes sluit ween die ekonomiese toestande.
Vaaldriehoek se sakeleiers wil duidelikheid kry oor Amsa-afleggings
Die uitvoerende hoof van Vaal Business Cooperation, Klippies Kritzinger, het aan OFM Sakeuur gesê dat sakeleiers insae wil hê in die herstruktureringsproses en om die implikasies daarvan te bespreek. Die staalprodusent het aangekondig dat die bedrywighede by die Newcastle- en Vereeniging-aanleg van Januarie gestaak word. Minstens 3 500 poste word…
Ondernemings, inwoners in Winburg ly weens wateronderbrekings
Michael Landsman, direkteur en stigter van Lesawell, het aan OFM Sakeuur gesê die Winburg-gemeenskap het ná weke van wateronderbrekings ’n petisie onderteken. Dit sal aan verskeie staatsdepartemente oorhandig word.
Groot veranderinge vir Egskeidingswet in Suid-Afrika
Wysigings gaan gemaak word aan ’n afdeling van die Egskeidingswet in Suid-Afrika nadat die konstitusionele hof dit ongeldig en strydig met die Grondwet verklaar het. Hoe raak dit jou as ’n kleinsake-eienaar of alleeneienaar as jy van jou gade skei? Die prokureur Ilze Strydom van PH Prokureurs en Kayla Barker…
NWU Business School
A lot of small businesses in South Africa went through a rough time this year. Factors such as load-shedding, the high prices of fuel, inflation and interest rates – to name but a few, contributed to this. Prof Waldo Kruggel, who represents the NWU Business School, shares a few tips…
SARB hou rentekoerse onveranderd
Die Reserwebank se monetêrebeleidskomitee het besluit om die repokoers onveranderd te hou op 8,25%. Aubrey Larkins, 'n ontleder van Efficient Private Clients, sê aan OFM Sakeuur dat Lesetja Kganyago, president van die Reserwebank, die besluit geneem het ondanks die hoër inflasie. Dit het in Oktober tot 5,9% gestyg teenoor 5,4%…
Is dit eties om steenkoolnavorsing in Suid-Afrika te doen?
Beslis, sê prof. Marco le Roux, direkteur van die Sentrum vir Ingenieursonderwys aan die Noordwes-Universiteit. Hy was op OFM Sakeuur om steenkoolnavorsing te bespreek. Reuters het onlangs eksklusief berig dat Suid-Afrika sy bindende doelwitte vir die 2030-koolstofvrystellings ingevolge die Parys-klimaatooreenkoms gaan misloop. Le Roux sê volgens voorspellings sal Suid-Afrika ná…
Hoe sal die ouerskapverlof van vier maande verdeel word?
Ouers sal self moet besluit hoe hulle die ouerskapverlof van vier maande gaan verdeel. Dit het onlangs in die hooggeregshof in Johannesburg die groenlig gekry. Ilze Strydom, direkteur van familiereg by PH-prokureurs, het dit breedvoerig bespreek met Kayla Barker op die OFM Sakeuur.
To buy a music catalogue, or not?
Got some major cash to splurge on a music catalogue? Well, if you have the luxury of being in this position, you might want to hold your horses so to speak. Professor Waldo Krugell from the North-West University (NWU) Business School tells the OFM Business Hour that whilst investors splurged…
Landmark judgment shakes up parental leave in SA
A recent Gauteng High Court ruling has set in motion big changes for parental leave in South Africa as sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) have been ruled unconstitutional. To tell us more we're joined by Anli Bezuidenhout, Director of Employment Law at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr.
Plans to make Free State an energy hub underway
The Free State Provincial Government is determined to play a role in South Africa’s energy crisis by becoming the country’s central energy security hub. At least 500 delegates gathered under one roof at the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) in Bloemfontein for the province’s Energy Security Indaba…
The importance of online presence for businesses explained in detail
As many businesses still feel the brunt of Covid-19 and load-shedding, Mags Shivanda, CEO at Digital Shero Media Group said online presence is essential for a business to grow.
The North West University Business School is currently accepting registrations for 2024.
The North West University Business School is currently accepting registrations for 2024's wide range of short courses for executives. I spoke to Dr. Joseph Sekhampu, the director of the NWU Business School about “the roles of education for executives in our unique economy.
Free Stators' Input Sought on Tobacco Control Bill
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health is set to hear opinions on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill in Free State from Saturday (28/10) to Sunday (29/10). Dr Sharon Nyatsanza, Deputy Director of the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) said the bill mandates a complete prohibition of…
SARS ups the ante to ensure compliance
With the South African economy facing numerous challenges, the role of SARS in tax collection is crucial. Walter Blake, MAZARS’ Regional Leader for the Central Region tells us more about SARS’ tax assessments and tax recovery…