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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Sport News
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South African Rugby posts modest profit for 2019
Roux confirmed revenues had increased by 2.5% to 1.29-billion rand at the body's Annual General Meeting, but that was offset, in part, by a reduction in test guaranteed income due to fewer Springbok matches.
South African Rugby posts modest profit for 2019 2020/06/03 15:32 -
Three West Indies cricketers turn down England tour
The Test series, rescheduled because of the coronavirus outbreak, is to be played behind closed doors and is still subject to the final approval of the British government, CWI added.
Three West Indies cricketers turn down England tour 2020/06/03 14:31 -
MotoGP set to release revised 2020 calendar next week
The 2020 season was due to start on March 8 in Qatar but only Moto2 and Moto3 races went ahead before strict quarantine measures were imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Several races were postponed while seven have been scrapped.
MotoGP set to release revised 2020 calendar next week 2020/06/03 13:46 -
PAUL GEARY: A new normal for sport and fans
How will we as South Africans rediscover our sporting soul without an echoing FNB stadium or a fan-lined 89km route at the Comrades Marathon, asks Paul Geary.
PAUL GEARY: A new normal for sport and fans 2020/06/03 13:23 -
No saliva, no sweat, says India pace bowler Shami
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to next week order a temporary ban on using saliva, as part of measures to get the sport started again while reducing the risk of spreading the virus.
No saliva, no sweat, says India pace bowler Shami 2020/06/03 12:34 -
#ExtraTime with SA tennis star Chanel Simmonds
In #ExtraTime, South Africa's top-ranked female tennis player Chanel Simmonds speaks to us about life as a professional, meeting Billie Jean King and how she would like to see the sport grow on home soil.
#ExtraTime with SA tennis star Chanel Simmonds 2020/06/03 12:09 -
No race cancellation even if driver has COVID-19, says F1 boss
The original 15 March opener in Australia was cancelled after a McLaren team member returned a positive test for the new coronavirus before the weekend had started.
No race cancellation even if driver has COVID-19, says F1 boss 2020/06/03 11:15 -
Golden point, red card replacements to be trialled at Super Rugby Aotearoa
The changes are aimed at making the game more exciting for fans and will be trialled during the 10-week event which will kick off with a game between Otago Highlanders and Waikato Chiefs in Dunedin.
Golden point, red card replacements to be trialled at Super Rugby Aotearoa 2020/06/03 09:55 -
'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice
Men's world No. 1 Djokovic posted black screenshots on his Twitter and Instagram pages with the message 'Black Lives Matter', and was joined by Federer and Nadal, the other members of the 'Big Three' of men's tennis.
'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice 2020/06/03 09:45 -
English Premiership rugby clubs given green light to return to training
The English top-flight was suspended on 16 March but the intention is still to finish the season.
English Premiership rugby clubs given green light to return to training 2020/06/02 20:41
World News
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US defence chief opposes use of Insurrection Act to quell unrest
'I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act,' US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said, two days after President Donald Trump said he could do so to call up the army to quash protests.
US defence chief opposes use of Insurrection Act to quell unrest 2020/06/03 17:12 -
Zuckerberg backs Facebook Trump policy despite anger, dissent: reports
Social media platforms have faced calls to moderate the president's comments, most recently because of the unrest gripping America in the wake of an unarmed black man's death during arrest as a white policeman knelt on his neck.
Zuckerberg backs Facebook Trump policy despite anger, dissent: reports 2020/06/03 14:05 -
Protests over George Floyd's death expose raw race relations worldwide
In Istanbul, more than 50 people clashed with police officers minutes after beginning a protest over Floyd and what they called police brutality in Turkey.
Protests over George Floyd's death expose raw race relations worldwide 2020/06/03 11:57 -
Amid pandemic, White House race becomes digital dogfight
On the surface, President Donald Trump has the edge over Democrat Joe Biden because of the incumbent's extensive digital infrastructure and large social media following.
Amid pandemic, White House race becomes digital dogfight 2020/06/03 07:23 -
Brazil toll tops 30,000 as Italy reopens borders
After chalking up devastating human losses in Europe, the virus has now taken a firm grip in Latin America, where Brazil surpassed a chilling landmark late Tuesday.
Brazil toll tops 30,000 as Italy reopens borders 2020/06/03 07:19 -
America's unrest: why I am protesting
Tens of thousands of people, from all ethnic and demographic groups, have taken to streets in cities across the United States to demand an end to police brutality.
America's unrest: why I am protesting 2020/06/03 06:26 -
Violence spreads in US as Trump faces anger for ordering force
Once-in-a-generation protests have brought a multiracial and overwhelmingly peaceful coalition into the streets for the past week but each night has descended into mayhem, with both activists and officials blaming rabble-rousers.
Violence spreads in US as Trump faces anger for ordering force 2020/06/02 20:49 -
Biden accuses Trump of trafficking in 'resentment and fear'
The 77-year-old former vice president condemned the use of force by police on Monday evening against demonstrators outside the White House protesting last week's killing of a black man, George Floyd, by a white police officer in Minneapolis.
Biden accuses Trump of trafficking in 'resentment and fear' 2020/06/02 18:56 -
Rights activists rip Facebook's Zuckerberg over Trump comments
The comments follow a series of protests from Facebook employees disputing the company's position of refraining from moderating the president's posts.
Rights activists rip Facebook's Zuckerberg over Trump comments 2020/06/02 18:35 -
'Endemic racial discrimination' exposed in US: UN rights chief
Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, warned that the COVID-19 crisis has had a worse impact on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States and a range of other countries.
'Endemic racial discrimination' exposed in US: UN rights chief 2020/06/02 17:46
National News
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Cosatu calls on govt to support cancellation of student debt for workers
The trade union federation's reasoning is that a large number of young workers enter the labour market already heavily indebted, largely due to student loans.
Cosatu calls on govt to support cancellation of student debt for workers 2020/06/03 18:18 -
Masina agreed to be disciplined after tweet row - Ekurhuleni ANC
Masina got into hot water with his party after he tweeted a newspaper article where he agreed with Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema's comments that called for the collapse of the white economy.
Masina agreed to be disciplined after tweet row - Ekurhuleni ANC 2020/06/03 18:02 -
Revved up: PE strip club now offering drive-through shows
Residents in PE can now get booze, snacks and a racy show at what is believed to be South Africa's first drive-through strip club.
Revved up: PE strip club now offering drive-through shows 2020/06/03 17:32 -
Healthcare workers speak out on stigma attached to contracting COVID-19
A helpline has been set up, strictly dedicated to help private and public healthcare workers with their mental health and anxiety, especially during the battle against COVID-19 battle but also beyond.
Healthcare workers speak out on stigma attached to contracting COVID-19 2020/06/03 17:19 -
Sisulu calls for probe into DWS official's alleged corruption
Thami ka Plaatjie was suspended after audio emerged of him and two former employees discussing their intensions to siphon from a budget of R200 million.
Sisulu calls for probe into DWS official's alleged corruption 2020/06/03 17:16 -
Four arrested for cable theft in Cape Town
Patrol officers pounced on a bucket shop in Khayelitsha on Tuesday.
Four arrested for cable theft in Cape Town 2020/06/03 16:57 -
Scopa: Beit Bridge border fence anchored in corruption, abuse
Members of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) believe the fence, valued at R37 million, was not fulfilling the role it was intended to, calling it a waste of money.
Scopa: Beit Bridge border fence anchored in corruption, abuse 2020/06/03 16:46 -
Police warn Kagiso community members who looted cash-in-transit heist scene
A cash-in-transit vehicle was attacked by armed robbers in Chamdor on Wednesday morning, the suspects managed to flee with an undisclosed amount of money after using explosives to access the cash.
Police warn Kagiso community members who looted cash-in-transit heist scene 2020/06/03 16:42 -
Taxi driver flees accident after 2 passengers killed
The taxi he was driving crashed into a lamp pole and overtuned before Jakes Gerwel Drive on the N2 highway on Wednesday morning.
Taxi driver flees accident after 2 passengers killed 2020/06/03 16:37 -
WC Finance MEC Maynier calls for George Airport to be reopened
Western Cape MEC for Finance and Economic Opportunities David Maynier said that it played a significant role in providing access to the Garden Route District for many business travellers across the country.
WC Finance MEC Maynier calls for George Airport to be reopened 2020/06/03 16:23
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