This, as the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, announced that more than 12 000 hectares of state land is up for grabs by previously disadvantaged people in the Northern Cape. The Northern Cape MEC of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Development, Mase Manopole, says anyone who qualifies can apply but preference will be given to previously disadvantaged people who are in the farming sector. She adds those who wish to apply should bear in mind that this land reform programme includes a 30-year leasehold with an option to buy. Interested residents can obtain application forms on the National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development website or at the department's district offices. The closing date for applications is 16 November 2020.

A warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued by the South African Weather Service for the Northern Cape, North West and the Free State for today and tomorrow. Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela says an impact-based warning has been issued, which includes a possibility of localised flooding. Lehlohonolo says the impact-based warning of yellow level two is for severe thunderstorms with a potential of localised flooding and strong winds which can occur over the north-eastern part of the Northern Cape, the western part of the North West, and the north-western parts of the Free State.

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The now world famous rooibos tea, also known as bush tea, has some amazing properties that can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. According to the South African Rooibos Council, rooibos can lower blood sugar levels and help fight inflammation, amongst others. Joe Swart, Research Director at the council, tells OFM News there are many benefits to drinking rooibos tea - including its role in managing diabetes.

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