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Information about COVID-19 Moutse Community Radio Station (MCRS) was founded by members of the Rural Women's Movement (RWM), a national organisation in South Africa, which lobbies around issues of concern to rural women. The station broadcast area covers Limpopo and Mpumalanga, Nkangala District, Sekhukhune District and other parts of Polokwane and Pretoria.Sport News
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Ex-South Africa skipper Smith hits back at race bias claims
Graeme Smith, currently Cricket South Africa's director of cricket, has come under fire in recent weeks for appointing former Test wicketkeeper Mark Boucher as national team coach.
Ex-South Africa skipper Smith hits back at race bias claims 2020/08/13 20:37 -
Anderson strikes against Pakistan as Alam's long wait ends with a duck
Pakistan were 126-5 at stumps after a combination of rain and bad light cut short play on the first day of the second Test.
Anderson strikes against Pakistan as Alam's long wait ends with a duck 2020/08/13 20:06 -
FA Cup replays scrapped for next season
The FA has taken the decision that all ties in the FA Cup will be decided on the day rather than allowing for the usual replay.
FA Cup replays scrapped for next season 2020/08/13 19:17 -
Djokovic says he will play at US Open
"I'm happy to confirm that I'll participate at #CincyTennis and #USOpen this year," Djokovic tweeted.
Djokovic says he will play at US Open 2020/08/13 15:21 -
PSG break through Champions League glass ceiling after years of disappointment
PSG were on the verge of another disappointing Champions League exit as they trailed Atalanta 1-0 into the 90th minute in Lisbon.
PSG break through Champions League glass ceiling after years of disappointment 2020/08/13 13:49 -
Bulked-up Starc hopes to test 160km/h mark
The left-armer is one of only a handful of bowlers to have recorded a delivery over that mark, sending down a sizzling 160.4 kph yorker during the second test against New Zealand at the WACA in 2015.
Bulked-up Starc hopes to test 160km/h mark 2020/08/13 13:16 -
Perez returns for Spanish Grand Prix after negative coronavirus test
The Mexican driver tested positive for COVID-19 before the British Grand Prix, and again before the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, both at Silverstone.
Perez returns for Spanish Grand Prix after negative coronavirus test 2020/08/13 13:13 -
Messi's toughest task as Barcelona face up to Bayern Munich
The only surviving former winners of European club football's greatest prize, with five titles each, meet in a heavyweight Champions League quarter-final behind closed doors at the Estadio da Luz.
Messi's toughest task as Barcelona face up to Bayern Munich 2020/08/13 12:38 -
Man Utd target Sancho says 'happy' at Dortmund
Sancho has been linked with a move to a host of top clubs including Manchester United, but Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says the England international is going nowhere.
Man Utd target Sancho says 'happy' at Dortmund 2020/08/13 12:31 -
SA racer Brad Binder still savouring 'insane' maiden MotoGP victory
Binder became the first South African to win a MotoGP when he claimed top spot on the podium in the Czech Republic.
SA racer Brad Binder still savouring 'insane' maiden MotoGP victory 2020/08/12 18:18
World News
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Biden and new running mate Harris to take on Trump's coronavirus response
Kamala Harris will have three roles to play as a campaign spokeswoman: energising people to vote and volunteer, outlining Biden's policy vision and prosecuting the case against Trump, according to a person familiar with the strategy.
Biden and new running mate Harris to take on Trump's coronavirus response 2020/08/13 20:45 -
Lebanon assembly ratifies state of emergency after deadly Beirut blast
The state of emergency formally approved by the parliament allows the army to close down assembly points and prohibit gatherings deemed threats to national security.
Lebanon assembly ratifies state of emergency after deadly Beirut blast 2020/08/13 20:16 -
WHO says food safe from coronavirus
The WHO said there was no need to panic - and there were no examples of the respiratory disease being transmitted through food.
WHO says food safe from coronavirus 2020/08/13 20:14 -
Israel and UAE to normalise ties in 'historic' US-brokered deal
The deal would make the United Arab Emirates only the third Arab country Israel has diplomatic relations with after its peace deals with Egypt and Jordan.
Israel and UAE to normalise ties in 'historic' US-brokered deal 2020/08/13 20:12 -
European virus surge due to relaxed behaviour: WHO expert
The WHO now fears people will become more lax about measures and recommendations aimed at curbing the spread.
European virus surge due to relaxed behaviour: WHO expert 2020/08/13 19:38 -
WHO: Africa to see slower rises in COVID-19 cases after reopening economies
Africa last week surpassed the figure of one million infections, with the continent's most developed economy, South Africa, accounting for more than half of those cases.
WHO: Africa to see slower rises in COVID-19 cases after reopening economies 2020/08/13 18:30 -
COVID-19 DEATH TOLL: The global picture
The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide as of 13 August, deaths due to the disease, people cured and distribution of deaths by world region.
COVID-19 DEATH TOLL: The global picture 2020/08/13 17:46 -
As world coronavirus deaths pass 750,000, countries tighten rules
The Latin America and the Caribbean region remains the global epicentre, accounting for almost one-third of all deaths.
As world coronavirus deaths pass 750,000, countries tighten rules 2020/08/13 17:28 -
'Fantasy film': New Trump book to reveal letters with Kim Jong Un
The relationship between the pair has been a key driver of recent diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang, veering from mutual insults and threats of war to a declaration of love from Trump.
'Fantasy film': New Trump book to reveal letters with Kim Jong Un 2020/08/13 11:16 -
Pandemic behaviour: Why some people don't play by the rules
People in individualist cultures tend to reject rules and ignore attempts by public health authorities to “nudge” behaviour change with risk messages or appeals for altruism.
Pandemic behaviour: Why some people don't play by the rules 2020/08/13 11:13
National News
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Ex-South Africa skipper Smith hits back at race bias claims
Graeme Smith, currently Cricket South Africa's director of cricket, has come under fire in recent weeks for appointing former Test wicketkeeper Mark Boucher as national team coach.
Ex-South Africa skipper Smith hits back at race bias claims 2020/08/13 20:37 -
The more vaccines that work, the more affordable they'll be - Prof Glenda Gray
Dr Gray said that before the end of August, a second vaccine trial would be rolled out followed by a third in September.
The more vaccines that work, the more affordable they'll be - Prof Glenda Gray 2020/08/13 19:55 -
118 newborn babies abandoned at Gauteng public hospitals in 2020 - Dept
The department said that the reasons for this ranged from teenage and unwanted pregnancies, lack of financial and emotional support systems, undocumented mothers, and no support from the fathers of the babies.
118 newborn babies abandoned at Gauteng public hospitals in 2020 - Dept 2020/08/13 19:52 -
Witness recalls counting R1m in bag Transnet CEO Gama got from Salim Essa
Former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama's driver said that on many occasions he would receive money in suitcases and bags and put it in the boot.
Witness recalls counting R1m in bag Transnet CEO Gama got from Salim Essa 2020/08/13 19:32 -
CoCT sees 13% drop in fire and rescue incidents for 2019/2020
The municipality said that the decline in the number of incidents was good news, but that it was cold comfort to those families who had lost loved ones as a result of fires.
CoCT sees 13% drop in fire and rescue incidents for 2019/2020 2020/08/13 18:22 -
DA: Mkhwebane's bid to stop inquiry into competence frivolous, case flawed
The official opposition and National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise on Thursday spelled out their arguments in the Western Cape High Court on why Mkhwebane should face a parliamentary inquiry into her fitness to hold office.
DA: Mkhwebane's bid to stop inquiry into competence frivolous, case flawed 2020/08/13 18:07 -
COVID-19 report shows KZN depts paid differing amounts for same products
Premier Sihle Zikalala shared the province's COVID-19 disclosure report on Thursday. But he insisted that the R2 billion they had spent so far was money well spent.
COVID-19 report shows KZN depts paid differing amounts for same products 2020/08/13 17:44 -
Gauteng's health experts warn peak of COVID-19 outbreak not over yet
Gauteng has made significant progress with a steady decline in the number of new infections since the peak in June.
Gauteng's health experts warn peak of COVID-19 outbreak not over yet 2020/08/13 17:26 -
4 generating units back online but power cuts to continue on Friday - Eskom
This means that stage two loadshedding will continue until 10pm tonight and return again at 8am tomorrow morning.
4 generating units back online but power cuts to continue on Friday - Eskom 2020/08/13 17:15 -
Witness tells Zondo Inquiry about threats, moving piles of money with Molefe
A Transnet security officer who was sent on errands, including picking up bags of money from the Guptas, said that he had been threatened every time he was interviewed by or testified at the Zondo Commission.
Witness tells Zondo Inquiry about threats, moving piles of money with Molefe 2020/08/13 16:57
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