MCRS FM
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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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Biles out of more Olympic events, doping case rocks athletics
Biles came to Tokyo seeking five gold medals to equal the Olympic all-time gymnastics record of nine, but mental health issues forced her to pull out of the team final on Tuesday and she did not take part in the all-around competition.
Biles out of more Olympic events, doping case rocks athletics 2021/07/31 08:41 -
Russia backs swimmer Rylov after US rival's doping allegations
The Russian team is not allowed to use the Russian anthem or flag at Tokyo 2020 over accusations of state-sponsored doping.
Russia backs swimmer Rylov after US rival's doping allegations 2021/07/30 20:07 -
'Olympic spirit at its best' - IOC boss praises struggling Biles
Biles shows 'Olympic spirit at its best' by cheering on her fellow gymnasts despite being sidelined with mental problems in Tokyo.
'Olympic spirit at its best' - IOC boss praises struggling Biles 2021/07/30 17:50 -
House blaze 'fuel to the fire' for US boxer Jones
The 23-year-old has previously spoken of how boxing is a lifeline for vulnerable young people in the town of Toledo.
House blaze 'fuel to the fire' for US boxer Jones 2021/07/30 16:12 -
Brilliant Barega strikes gold in Olympic athletics
Barega's win is a rare blip on a first day that largely followed the form book as athletes adjusted to the unique surroundings.
Brilliant Barega strikes gold in Olympic athletics 2021/07/30 15:33 -
Zverev ends Djokovic's Golden Slam hopes with comeback win at Olympics
The world number one collapsed from a set and a break ahead as German fourth seed Zverev won 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 to set up a Sunday final against Russian Karen Khachanov.
Zverev ends Djokovic's Golden Slam hopes with comeback win at Olympics 2021/07/30 12:47 -
South Africa to tour Sri Lanka in September
The three ODI's will start on 2 September while the T20 tournament will begin on 10 September, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.
South Africa to tour Sri Lanka in September 2021/07/30 12:26 -
Springboks seek 'bomb squad' impact in second Test against Lions
Rugby World Cup winners South Africa will seek more impact from the bench and more creativity in attack in Saturday's must-win second Test against the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town.
Springboks seek 'bomb squad' impact in second Test against Lions 2021/07/30 10:31 -
Fraser-Pryce cruises through 100m heats
The Jamaican, champion in 2008 and 2012, shut down with 20 metres remaining and strided over the line for a comfortable victory in 10.84sec.
Fraser-Pryce cruises through 100m heats 2021/07/30 08:45 -
'Still so unreal' - Schoenmaker 'shocked' at record-breaking gold
It made her the first female South African to win an Olympic swimming gold since 1996, when Penny Heyns swept the women's 100m and 200m breaststroke.
'Still so unreal' - Schoenmaker 'shocked' at record-breaking gold 2021/07/30 08:13
World News
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Wife of slain Haiti leader says killers left her for dead
Haitian police have arrested the head of Jovenel Moise's security, as well as some 20 Colombian mercenaries, over the plot they say was organised by a group of Haitians with foreign ties.
Wife of slain Haiti leader says killers left her for dead 2021/07/31 10:21 -
Two more parts of China report COVID outbreaks
The highly contagious Delta variant has already been confirmed in the capital Beijing and four other provinces, prompting mass testing and putting more than one million people under lockdown.
Two more parts of China report COVID outbreaks 2021/07/31 09:21 -
Police guard killed at UN compound as fighting rages for Afghan city
Violence has surged since the Taliban launched a sweeping offensive as US-led foreign forces began a final withdrawal.
Police guard killed at UN compound as fighting rages for Afghan city 2021/07/30 17:56 -
Three migrants missing after boat capsizes off Lesbos
Ten people have been rescued so far, while three remained missing, according to what survivors have told the Greek authorities.
Three migrants missing after boat capsizes off Lesbos 2021/07/30 16:57 -
Germany to require tests for all unvaccinated travellers
Under current German rules, any unvaccinated person entering the country by plane must get tested, but those entering by road or rail must not unless they are coming from an area deemed high risk.
Germany to require tests for all unvaccinated travellers 2021/07/30 12:50 -
World races to contain Delta variant, US steps up anti-virus plan
US President Joe Biden offering new incentives to vaccine holdouts and Israel authorising booster shots.
World races to contain Delta variant, US steps up anti-virus plan 2021/07/30 11:11 -
Saudi Arabia to reopen to vaccinated tourists after 17-month COVID closure
However, Riyadh did not announce any lifting of restrictions on the umrah, a pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time, which usually attracts millions of Muslims from across the globe each year.
Saudi Arabia to reopen to vaccinated tourists after 17-month COVID closure 2021/07/30 05:48 -
Flawed scientific papers fuelling COVID-19 misinformation
Inaccurate information about vaccines is especially dangerous at a time when uptake of the shots has slowed in the United States, here health officials say almost all recent COVID-19 deaths occurred among those who were not immunized.
Flawed scientific papers fuelling COVID-19 misinformation 2021/07/30 05:36 -
UK jails German art dealer over £1 million theft
Gulbenkian, who married into a prominent arts family, used her social pedigree to convince victims to part with money.
UK jails German art dealer over £1 million theft 2021/07/29 20:42 -
Defrocked US cardinal charged with sexual abuse
McCarrick was thrown out of the Catholic Church in 2019 becoming the highest-ranking Church figure to be expelled in modern times.
Defrocked US cardinal charged with sexual abuse 2021/07/29 20:40
National News
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LONG READ: Past and present push Phoenix over edge
Decades-old unresolved racial tensions fueled anew by the killings in Phoenix in KwaZulu-Natal are threatening a fragile relationship between the township and its neighbours.
LONG READ: Past and present push Phoenix over edge 2021/07/31 09:57 -
Cata & Codeta agree on 'ceasefire' as talks to end CT taxi violence continue
Talks between warring taxi associations, political heavyweights and other groups will continue with the aim of finding solutions to end the ongoing violence.
Cata & Codeta agree on 'ceasefire' as talks to end CT taxi violence continue 2021/07/31 09:46 -
Energy department announces hefty fuel price hike for August
In a statement released on Saturday, the department said the petrol price will go up by 91 cents per litre for both grades, while diesel will increase by between 54 and 55 cents per litre.
Energy department announces hefty fuel price hike for August 2021/07/31 09:17 -
SA reports 13,025 new COVID cases, vaccinated citizens warned to stay vigilant
Sadly, 248 more people have died after contracting the virus, which brought the national death toll now at 71,679.
SA reports 13,025 new COVID cases, vaccinated citizens warned to stay vigilant 2021/07/31 08:06 -
NICD reports 5 suspected cases of rabies in Cradle of Humankind area
This is a disease most often associated with exposure to infected domestic dogs causing debilitating symptoms in human.
NICD reports 5 suspected cases of rabies in Cradle of Humankind area 2021/07/30 19:28 -
WC becomes epicentre of COVID-19's third wave
29% of new infections are now in this province, compared to 27% in Gauteng.
WC becomes epicentre of COVID-19's third wave 2021/07/30 18:54 -
Earthquake felt in parts of Gauteng likely caused by mining activity
The Council for Geo-Science has confirmed preliminary data but is assessing what most people woke up to with the earth shaking just after 6:30 on Friday morning.
Earthquake felt in parts of Gauteng likely caused by mining activity 2021/07/30 18:34 -
Transnet to lift force majeure declaration on Monday
The force majeure took effect after Transnet experienced a cyber-attack, necessitating those operations be conducted manually.
Transnet to lift force majeure declaration on Monday 2021/07/30 18:25 -
Meeting to discuss unrest postponed due to legal concerns
The committees were meeting to discuss an inquiry into the violence and looting that devastated KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Meeting to discuss unrest postponed due to legal concerns 2021/07/30 17:38 -
ConCourt rules Qwelane article is tantamount to hate speech
Qwelane penned an article in the Sunday Sun newspaper in 2008 titled: 'Call Me Names – But Gay Is Not Ok'.
ConCourt rules Qwelane article is tantamount to hate speech 2021/07/30 17:22
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