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.
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Bottas wins Austrian GP as Hamilton challenge hit by double penalty
Seven months after the final race of 2019, the Finn, who had started from the 12th pole position of his career, led from start to finish to come home ahead on the road of team-mate six-time champion Lewis Hamilton.
Bottas wins Austrian GP as Hamilton challenge hit by double penalty 2020/07/06 05:43 -
Mane boosts Liverpool's record hunt as Man City stumble at Southampton
Just four days after City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 to seemingly lay down a marker next season's title race, both sides showed why there has been a chasm between them in the Reds' romp to a first league title in 30 years.
Mane boosts Liverpool's record hunt as Man City stumble at Southampton 2020/07/06 05:29 -
Newcastle bounce back to draw 2-2 with West Ham
Newcastle levelled in the 17th minute through Miguel Almiron, who swept home Emil Krafth's cross after a slick passing move by the home side.
Newcastle bounce back to draw 2-2 with West Ham 2020/07/05 19:18 -
Hamilton leads majority of drivers in taking knee at Austrian GP
Hamilton wore a Black Lives Matter t-shirt, while other drivers, who all lined up with him at the front of the grid, sported black tops saying 'End racism'.
Hamilton leads majority of drivers in taking knee at Austrian GP 2020/07/05 15:50 -
Bayern fighting to keep Alaba, Liverpool-linked Thiago
Both Alaba, who scored the opening goal in Berlin, and Alcantara, a second-half replacement in the cup final, only have a year left on their contracts with Bayern.
Bayern fighting to keep Alaba, Liverpool-linked Thiago 2020/07/05 11:57 -
De Kock, Ngidi and Wolvaardt take top honours at CSA Awards
Quinton de Kock, Laura Wolvaardt and Lungi Ngidi took top honours at the annual 2019/20 Cricket South Africa Awards on Saturday.
De Kock, Ngidi and Wolvaardt take top honours at CSA Awards 2020/07/04 20:57 -
Five-star Man Utd thrash Bournemouth to climb into top four
Another bad day for Bournemouth pushed the Cherries closer to a return to the Championship as they remain rooted in the bottom three despite taking a shock lead at Old Trafford through Junior Stanislas.
Five-star Man Utd thrash Bournemouth to climb into top four 2020/07/04 18:56 -
Messi doubts reflect chaos at Barcelona
Messi's contract is due to expire next year and the Argentinian has reportedly stopped talks due to frustrations with the direction of the club.
Messi doubts reflect chaos at Barcelona 2020/07/04 18:53 -
Tiafoe tests positive for coronavirus
Tiafoe's announcement follows the slew of players who contracted COVID-19 after appearing at Novak Djokovic's exhibition event in the Balkans last month.
Tiafoe tests positive for coronavirus 2020/07/04 16:33 -
Mourinho 'destroyed inside' by Spurs' lack of fight
Tottenham were outfought by the Blades after that and their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League are in tatters.
Mourinho 'destroyed inside' by Spurs' lack of fight 2020/07/04 16:32
World News
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Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years to halt coronavirus
The decision marks the first time the border with neighbouring New South Wales has been shut in 100 years - officials last blocked movement between the two states in 1919 during the Spanish flu pandemic.
Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years to halt coronavirus 2020/07/06 05:29 -
Desperate searches as dozens feared dead in Japan floods
At least 36 people are feared dead after record rains lashed areas of western Japan in the early hours of Saturday, causing rivers to break banks and flooding low-lying regions.
Desperate searches as dozens feared dead in Japan floods 2020/07/06 05:21 -
Australian scientists discover ancient underwater Aboriginal sites
Archaeologists in Western Australia discovered hundreds of stone tools made by aboriginal people when the seabed was dry, at two ancient sites now submerged in the Dampier Archipelago.
Australian scientists discover ancient underwater Aboriginal sites 2020/07/05 19:14 -
Two dead, eight wounded in South Carolina nightclub shooting
Two sheriff's deputies were passing by the club in Greenville shortly before 2 a.m. and heard shooting and saw a commotion, in a crowd of about 200 people, Lewis said.
Two dead, eight wounded in South Carolina nightclub shooting 2020/07/05 19:12 -
14 feared dead in nursing home as heavy rain lashes western Japan
The victims were found "in cardio-respiratory arrest" at the facility for elderly people that was flooded after a nearby river broke its banks, governor Ikuo Kabashima from the western region of Kumamoto told reporters.
14 feared dead in nursing home as heavy rain lashes western Japan 2020/07/05 18:58 -
Rapper Kanye West announces U.S. presidential bid on Twitter
American rapper Kanye West, a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that he would run for president in 2020.
Rapper Kanye West announces U.S. presidential bid on Twitter 2020/07/05 15:48 -
Dozens dead, missing in Japan as heavy rain causes floods, mudslides
Rescuers were searching for 14 people missing after floods hit the Kumamoto region on the southwestern island of Kyushu.
Dozens dead, missing in Japan as heavy rain causes floods, mudslides 2020/07/05 14:05 -
Trump repeats vow to defeat 'radical left' in July Fourth speech
Just months before November's presidential election, opinion polls in key states show Trump trailing his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden.
Trump repeats vow to defeat 'radical left' in July Fourth speech 2020/07/05 08:19 -
Rapper Kanye West announces US presidential bid on Twitter
It was not immediately clear if West was serious about vying for the presidency four months before 3 November election or if he had filed the paperwork to appear on the ballot.
Rapper Kanye West announces US presidential bid on Twitter 2020/07/05 07:54 -
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID-19 trials
The setback came as the WHO also reported more than 200,000 new cases globally of the disease for the first time in a single day.
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID-19 trials 2020/07/05 07:43
National News
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Lesufi: No pupil will be deregistered if they don't return due to COVID-19
The Basic Education Department said about 2% of all pupils in the country have opted not to return to the classroom.
Lesufi: No pupil will be deregistered if they don't return due to COVID-19 2020/07/06 10:24 -
Protesting healthcare workers at risk of contracting COVID-19 - KZN MEC
Last week, health workers at Durban's Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital staged a picket demonstration and called for enhanced safety measures after 126 staff members tested positive for the virus.
Protesting healthcare workers at risk of contracting COVID-19 - KZN MEC 2020/07/06 10:21 -
Elsies River pleads for political intervention to halt deadly gang violence
Elsies River ward councillor said that the community had seen an increase in gang violence since lockdown level 3 came into effect, adding that the community was at its wit's end.
Elsies River pleads for political intervention to halt deadly gang violence 2020/07/06 10:09 -
Boy (11) shot in Manenberg gang incident
Police said that there was stone-throwing between local gangs in the area on Sunday when a suspect randomly started shooting.
Boy (11) shot in Manenberg gang incident 2020/07/06 09:44 -
Gauteng infection surge brings it closer to being SA's COVID-19 epicentre again
More than 8,000 new infections have been reported over the past 24-hour cycle, bringing the number of known cases in South Africa closer to the 200,000 mark.
Gauteng infection surge brings it closer to being SA's COVID-19 epicentre again 2020/07/06 09:28 -
Naptosa: SA's decision to reopen schools seems rushed
The union has been calling for a delay in learners' return to the classroom as the coronavirus has not yet been contained.
Naptosa: SA's decision to reopen schools seems rushed 2020/07/06 09:18 -
Distribution plan for locally made respiratory ventilators expected soon
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority had given the green light for the production of the first batch of ventilators.
Distribution plan for locally made respiratory ventilators expected soon 2020/07/06 08:56 -
Keeping distance from parents, elderly could save their lives – Ramaphosa
In his weekly newsletter, the president has highlighted that older people are among those most at risk of contracting the coronavirus, along with those with underlying medical conditions.
Keeping distance from parents, elderly could save their lives – Ramaphosa 2020/07/06 08:48 -
ANC sends condolences Paul Mashatile after wife, Ellen, passes away
Ellen Mashatile died on Sunday night after a long illness.
ANC sends condolences Paul Mashatile after wife, Ellen, passes away 2020/07/06 08:45 -
Stricter lockdown rules not on cards for Gauteng - provincial govt
The provincial executive committee met over the weekend but spokesperson Thabo Masebe said that it did not discuss the prospect of Gauteng moving back to a hard lockdown.
Stricter lockdown rules not on cards for Gauteng - provincial govt 2020/07/06 08:34
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