OFM News

Department of Agriculture - Francina Rakgahla

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.

11 Sep 2022 10AM 8 min

Cannabis Lekgotla - Bothoboile Pule

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…

11 Sep 2022 9AM 16 min

Vandag in die Nuus: 11 September 2022

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11 Sep 2022 4AM 3 min

Public invited to “Know Your Northern Cape Legislature”

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…

10 Sep 2022 5AM 8 min

Vandag in die Nuus: 10 September 2022

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10 Sep 2022 4AM 3 min

Vandag in die Nuus: 9 September 2022

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9 Sep 2022 9AM 2 min

Solar Challenge commences on World EV Day

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.

9 Sep 2022 3AM 1 min

Queen Elizabeth II Obituary

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. OFM News’s Dane Beisheim compiled the following piece, looking back at the Queen’s life.

8 Sep 2022 10AM 3 min

Vandag in die Nuus: 8 September 2022

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8 Sep 2022 9AM 2 min

Vandag in die Nuus: 7 September 2022

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7 Sep 2022 10AM 2 min

Vandag in die Nuus: 6 September 2022

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6 Sep 2022 9AM 3 min

Vandag in die Nuus: 5 September 2022

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5 Sep 2022 9AM 3 min

Orange River Cellars bekroon by jongwynskou

OFM-nuus se Bambatha Giko het met hoof-uitvoerende beampte, Charl du Plessis, gesels.

5 Sep 2022 8AM 8 min

Landbounuus-podcast: Waarskuwing geld steeds vir veldbrande

Weerstoestande is gunstig vir die ontstaan en verspreiding van veldbrande in dele van die Noord-Kaap, Vrystaat en Noordwes.

5 Sep 2022 4AM 3 min

#BethlehemWeek: Dance academy brings joy

OFM News's Bambatha Giko speaks to Gail de Villiers from Gail Barr Dance Academy.

31 Aug 2022 8AM 9 min

Agri podcast: Minister provides update on FMD movement ban

The minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, has provided an update following the first week of the countrywide ban on the movement of cattle because of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

31 Aug 2022 5AM 3 min

The launch of Thusanang Shelter by Free State department of Social Development

A new shelter by the name of Thusanang will be opened on Wednesday, 31 August 2022 in Qwa-Qwa, Free State by the provincial department of Social Development. The direct translation of the shelter’s name is ‘to help each other’ and that is what the department aims the shelter will do…

31 Aug 2022 2AM 5 min