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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Scenarios for a potential return of the Premier League
The Premier League campaign has been postponed until at least April 30 because of the pandemic, but the chances of a return in May look bleak.
Scenarios for a potential return of the Premier League 2020/03/31 10:46 -
Smith faces competition for Australia captaincy: Paine
Smith captained the side before Paine but was slapped with a two-year leadership ban over his part in the ball tampering scandal during a Test in Cape Town in 2018.
Smith faces competition for Australia captaincy: Paine 2020/03/31 10:32 -
UEFA to discuss Champions League fate in Wednesday meeting
All UEFA competitions have been halted because of the flu-like virus that has killed around 34,000 people, while this year's European Championship has been pushed back to 2021.
UEFA to discuss Champions League fate in Wednesday meeting 2020/03/31 10:24 -
USA Rugby files for bankruptcy as COVID-19 worsens financial woes
In a statement posted on its website, USA Rugby said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows financially struggling organizations to reorganize and restructure debt.
USA Rugby files for bankruptcy as COVID-19 worsens financial woes 2020/03/31 10:03 -
Everything is so precious - Wits' Brandon Peterson on coronavirus pandemic
Wits are not due back in training until mid-April when the 21-day lockdown is expected to end.
Everything is so precious - Wits' Brandon Peterson on coronavirus pandemic 2020/03/30 16:16 -
Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open on 23 July 2021
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics were due to open on 24 July this year and run for 16 days, but the coronavirus pandemic forced the first peace-time postponement of the Games.
Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open on 23 July 2021 2020/03/30 14:43 -
Nic Dlamini sees COVID-19 silver lining as he continues recovery from broken arm
Professional cyclist Nic Dlamini made national headlines after his arm was broken by SANParks rangers at the Table Mountain national park after they alleged he did not show his cycling permit.
Nic Dlamini sees COVID-19 silver lining as he continues recovery from broken arm 2020/03/30 13:34 -
No need to panic yet - Stan Matthews on Absa Prem's continued postponement
Currently, games are suspended due to the coronavirus, but the board of governors has tentatively agreed to finish the season on 30 June.
No need to panic yet - Stan Matthews on Absa Prem's continued postponement 2020/03/30 12:30 -
Fans turn to Belarus to fill void as virus puts sport on hold
The league, one of Europe's least glamorous competitions whose teams rarely reach the group stage of UEFA's elite Champions League, is drawing foreign fans' attention and a string of new broadcast deals.
Fans turn to Belarus to fill void as virus puts sport on hold 2020/03/30 11:13 -
Juventus players agree to take pay reduction in €90m cost cut
Italian champions Juventus, who led second-placed Lazio by a point in Serie A before the suspension of the season, said they had agreed a 'reduction' for pay from March until June.
Juventus players agree to take pay reduction in €90m cost cut 2020/03/30 09:58
World News
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Johnson 'full of vigour', top adviser self-isolates
Johnson, who announced on Friday that he was infected with the virus but would continue to lead the government's response to the outbreak, chaired a meeting on Monday from self-isolation in Downing Street.
Johnson 'full of vigour', top adviser self-isolates 2020/03/31 10:44 -
Despair and pride in China's Wuhan as coronavirus lockdown eases
That market is now boarded up, and an adjacent wholesale fruit centre is also closed with more than 100,000 yuan (11,411.78 pounds) worth of mangoes, melons and other fruit rotting outside.
Despair and pride in China's Wuhan as coronavirus lockdown eases 2020/03/31 10:31 -
ANALYSIS: The world before this coronavirus and after cannot be the same
We must avoid the mistakes made throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries by undertaking fundamental reforms to ensure that we never again face the threat of pandemics.
ANALYSIS: The world before this coronavirus and after cannot be the same 2020/03/31 10:31 -
Pandor set to announce whether govt will evacuate South Africans stranded abroad
South Africans have been left stranded in other countries as a result of airlines shutting operations as an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Pandor set to announce whether govt will evacuate South Africans stranded abroad 2020/03/31 06:44 -
UK hospital admissions have not accelerated, rising by 1,000 a day
“Roughly 1,000 a day ... that's not an acceleration. It's quite important, it tells you that actually this is a bit more stable than it has been,” he told a news conference.
UK hospital admissions have not accelerated, rising by 1,000 a day 2020/03/31 05:35 -
US coronavirus death toll rises past 3,000 on deadliest day
In a grim new milestone marking the spread of the virus, total deaths across the United States hit 3,017, including at least 540 on Monday, and the reported cases climbed to more than 163,000, according to a Reuters tally.
US coronavirus death toll rises past 3,000 on deadliest day 2020/03/31 05:24 -
Spread of coronavirus accelerates in US jails and prisons
Inmates have no access to gloves or proper masks and have only cold water to wash their hands, said Hernandez, who was convicted of attempted murder and has served eight years.
Spread of coronavirus accelerates in US jails and prisons 2020/03/30 17:38 -
Israel's Netanyahu under precautionary COVID-19 quarantine
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stressed the quarantine was strictly a precaution as the veteran right-wing prime minister had not been in recent proximity to the ill staffer.
Israel's Netanyahu under precautionary COVID-19 quarantine 2020/03/30 17:17 -
Johnson & Johnson says testing of coronavirus vaccine to begin by September
The vaccine could be available for emergency use authorisation in early 2021.
Johnson & Johnson says testing of coronavirus vaccine to begin by September 2020/03/30 14:22 -
South Korea to pay cash to families, bring in extra budget relief
Moon, after an emergency meeting with economic policymakers, said an “emergency disaster relief payment” of up to 1 million won (658.88 pounds) would be made to all households except the top 30% by income.
South Korea to pay cash to families, bring in extra budget relief 2020/03/30 10:45
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4 men arrested in Strandfontein after 3 bodies found in vehicle
Law enforcement officers were patrolling along Lukannon Drive in the Bay View section of Strandfontein on Tuesday morning when they spotted a suspicious vehicle.
4 men arrested in Strandfontein after 3 bodies found in vehicle 2020/03/31 10:56 -
WC still preparing sites to be used as COVID-19 quarantine areas
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said preparations would continue this week while several other facilities were ready.
WC still preparing sites to be used as COVID-19 quarantine areas 2020/03/31 10:50 -
SAPS: People living on estates & not adhering to lockdown will be arrested
There's been confusion among managing agencies around whether or not these residents are allowed limited freedom of movement inside their gated communities.
SAPS: People living on estates & not adhering to lockdown will be arrested 2020/03/31 10:27 -
Pensioners to use grants to buy masks to prevent them contracting COVID-19
This is the last day pensioners and people with disabilities can collect their grants before other beneficiaries join the queues.
Pensioners to use grants to buy masks to prevent them contracting COVID-19 2020/03/31 10:24 -
Life for eThekwini homeless more bearable amid COVID-19 lockdown
The city has made available temporary shelters and health screening for those living on the streets.
Life for eThekwini homeless more bearable amid COVID-19 lockdown 2020/03/31 10:20 -
Man repatriated from Wuhan warns SA to take lockdown seriously
Mvuyisi Nkcosolwana-Vili was in China when the city of Wuhan became the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.
Man repatriated from Wuhan warns SA to take lockdown seriously 2020/03/31 09:56 -
COVID-19 outbreak in SA's townships spells trouble, says health expert
Dr Jo Barnes, from the department of global health at Stellenbosch University, says given our already crippled healthcare system, we're in deep trouble if COVID-19 is not contained.
COVID-19 outbreak in SA's townships spells trouble, says health expert 2020/03/31 09:25 -
Ramaphosa pleads with SA to obey lockdown in wake of third COVID-19 death
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Monday night and announced yet another increase in the number of infections with the official number now at 1,326.
Ramaphosa pleads with SA to obey lockdown in wake of third COVID-19 death 2020/03/31 09:05 -
Long queues, frustration awaits pensioners collecting Sassa payouts
On Monday, there was chaos outside Mitchells Plain's Town Centre when pay points struggled to accommodate the masses.
Long queues, frustration awaits pensioners collecting Sassa payouts 2020/03/31 08:55 -
South Africans must cooperate with soldiers during lockdown - Mapisa-Nqakula
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has condemned any form of abuse against citizens by deployed SANDF members.
South Africans must cooperate with soldiers during lockdown - Mapisa-Nqakula 2020/03/31 08:25
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