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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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Pitso Mosimane confirms Sirino keen to leave Sundowns and join him at Al Ahly
The Uruguayan striker penned a new five-year deal with Mamelodi Sundowns in June but has been linked with a R90 million move away.
Pitso Mosimane confirms Sirino keen to leave Sundowns and join him at Al Ahly 2020/12/03 16:31 -
'So angry': Chinese football clubs ordered to change names
The Chinese Football Association is making good on its order that clubs must remove references to investors and the companies that own them, and instead adopt "neutral" names, state media said.
'So angry': Chinese football clubs ordered to change names 2020/12/03 12:44 -
18% of Olympic tickets sold in Japan to be refunded
A three-week refund window for domestic tickets closed November 30, and organisers said about 810,000 of the 4.45 million tickets sold in Japan would be refunded and resold at a later date.
18% of Olympic tickets sold in Japan to be refunded 2020/12/03 12:23 -
Neymar double downs Man Utd, gives PSG Champions League lifeline
PSG, United and RB Leipzig are now all tied on nine points at the top of Group H with one game to go.
Neymar double downs Man Utd, gives PSG Champions League lifeline 2020/12/03 08:19 -
Barca beat Ferencvaros to stay perfect in Champions League
Ronald Koeman again rested Lionel Messi with qualification for the last 16 already assured, and Barca made it five wins from five in Group G with an impressive performance in Budapest.
Barca beat Ferencvaros to stay perfect in Champions League 2020/12/03 08:00 -
England motivated to win Autumn Nations, says Watson
The 26-year-old Bath wing said Eddie Jones' men were eyeing a second piece of silverware immediately after claiming the 2020 Six Nations title and could avenge their only defeat of the year - a 24-17 reverse in Paris in February.
England motivated to win Autumn Nations, says Watson 2020/12/02 20:22 -
India win tense final ODI after seeing off Maxwell threat
India's victory was made possible by an unbroken 150-run partnership between man-of-the-match Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja to swing the momentum after Josh Hazlewood once again proved Virat Kohli's nemesis.
India win tense final ODI after seeing off Maxwell threat 2020/12/02 15:26 -
England's Malan reaches highest rating in T20 history
The 33-year-old left-hander climbed to number one in the world in September after a relentlessly consistent period of scoring in the format and has followed up with a man-of-the-series performance.
England's Malan reaches highest rating in T20 history 2020/12/02 15:21 -
Grosjean leaves hospital after escaping fiery F1 crash
Grosjean was treated in a military hospital in Bahrain for the burns he suffered while jumping out of his blazing Haas car following a collision with Daniil Kvyat on the first lap of Sunday's race.
Grosjean leaves hospital after escaping fiery F1 crash 2020/12/02 13:28 -
Australian Open tennis Grand Slam delayed to February 8: report
Tennis Australia has been in protracted talks with Victoria state authorities in Melbourne, which only emerged from a months-long lockdown in October following a second wave of cases.
Australian Open tennis Grand Slam delayed to February 8: report 2020/12/02 12:56
World News
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Former US presidents ready to publicly receive COVID-19 vaccine
Former US president Barack Obama, in an interview with SiriusXM radio, said he would be inoculated if top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci signs off on a COVID-19 vaccine.
Former US presidents ready to publicly receive COVID-19 vaccine 2020/12/03 18:52 -
Women and workers in low-paying jobs hardest hit by COVID-19 - ILO report
The Global Wage Report found that the overall share in global income was on the decline for the past five years, however, the situation was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Women and workers in low-paying jobs hardest hit by COVID-19 - ILO report 2020/12/03 17:22 -
US COVID daily death toll surpasses 2,700, highest since April: monitor
The new tally of 2,731 fatalities raises the overall known death toll in America to 273,181 since the pandemic started late last year.
US COVID daily death toll surpasses 2,700, highest since April: monitor 2020/12/03 15:19 -
Italy curbs Christmas travel to avoid virus 'third wave'
The new rules, together with an existing curfew and other regulations already in place, seek to curb circulation throughout the country during the festive period by limiting the number of gatherings.
Italy curbs Christmas travel to avoid virus 'third wave' 2020/12/03 12:28 -
Twitter bans content that 'dehumanises' based on race, ethnicity
The move announced by the messaging platform is the latest to refine its definition of abusive and harmful content which has led to a backlash against social networks.
Twitter bans content that 'dehumanises' based on race, ethnicity 2020/12/03 11:18 -
US blocks imports of Xinjiang 'slave labour' cotton
Beijing has come under intense international criticism over its policies in the resource-rich territory, where rights groups say as many as one million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim minorities are being held in internment camps.
US blocks imports of Xinjiang 'slave labour' cotton 2020/12/03 11:14 -
Crime gangs threaten Covid-19 vaccine campaigns, Interpol warns
Distribution of three new coronavirus vaccines is set to begin soon and many people will be desperate to protect themselves as quickly as possible, offering ready targets for criminals.
Crime gangs threaten Covid-19 vaccine campaigns, Interpol warns 2020/12/03 10:28 -
US Jewish doctor tweets on conflict treating COVID patient with Nazi tattoos
As his team - which included a Black nurse and a respiratory specialist of Asian descent -- prepared the man to be intubated Taylor Nichols said on Twitter he spotted the Nazi tattoos.
US Jewish doctor tweets on conflict treating COVID patient with Nazi tattoos 2020/12/03 08:34 -
First in line for Covid vaccine? Some US health care workers say no
Some want more time, despite assurances from experts that they trust the vaccine vetting process carried out by the US Food and Drug Administration.
First in line for Covid vaccine? Some US health care workers say no 2020/12/03 06:15 -
Historic Liberia war crimes trial to open in Switzerland
No Liberian has ever been convicted -- either in the west African country or anywhere else -- of war crimes committed during the conflict.
Historic Liberia war crimes trial to open in Switzerland 2020/12/03 05:58
National News
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SA lockdown: 5 key points from tonight's 'family meeting'
In a televised address to the nation, the president acknowledged that there was clear evidence of a resurgence of COVID-19 infections in parts of the country, especially in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.
SA lockdown: 5 key points from tonight's 'family meeting' 2020/12/03 21:16 -
READ: President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on containing COVID-19
The president addressed the nation ahead of the start of the festive season, urging citizens to change their behaviour now to prevent a resurgence of the virus.
READ: President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on containing COVID-19 2020/12/03 20:50 -
President declares NMB a COVID-19 hotspot, introduces more restrictions
This follows a special sitting of Cabinet that considered recommendations of the National Coronavirus Command Council meeting.
President declares NMB a COVID-19 hotspot, introduces more restrictions 2020/12/03 20:18 -
EWN Weather Watch: A warm and wet Friday for Gauteng and Cape Town
Your Friday EWN Weather Watch.
EWN Weather Watch: A warm and wet Friday for Gauteng and Cape Town 2020/12/03 19:50 -
Matshela Koko claims Ramaphosa interfered with Eskom's board to get him fired
The former Eskom CEO on Thursday testified at the state capture commission of inquiry about the suspension of some executives, including himself.
Matshela Koko claims Ramaphosa interfered with Eskom's board to get him fired 2020/12/03 19:47 -
Cash-in-transit firms look to new technology to prevent festive season heists
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, there have been 260 cash-in-transit heist incidents in the country this year, which is 16 more than last year.
Cash-in-transit firms look to new technology to prevent festive season heists 2020/12/03 19:13 -
MPs pass Electoral Laws Amendment Bill ahead of 2021 municipal polls
The bill could see even more politicians serving in municipal councils and provincial legislatures.
MPs pass Electoral Laws Amendment Bill ahead of 2021 municipal polls 2020/12/03 19:09 -
Smurfing & a Sun City wedding: Zondo hears how Guptas allegedly laundered money
A researcher testified at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture how the Guptas used a method known as smurfing to launder money.
Smurfing & a Sun City wedding: Zondo hears how Guptas allegedly laundered money 2020/12/03 18:47 -
South Africa fears virus comeback as cluster outbreaks flare
The national number of new daily cases crept over 3,000 last week, up 50% from an average of 2,000 earlier in November. More than half the increase is driven by infections in the Eastern Cape and around 25% by cases in the Western Cape.
South Africa fears virus comeback as cluster outbreaks flare 2020/12/03 18:38 -
Govt must clarify its plans to get COVID-19 vaccine to South Africa - HJI
The Health Justice Initiative has written letters to government ministers about the development of a plan to ensure affordable access to and equitable allocation of vaccines.
Govt must clarify its plans to get COVID-19 vaccine to South Africa - HJI 2020/12/03 18:19
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