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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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Olympic chief says Games cannot be 'marketplace of demonstrations'
The International Olympic Committee president has come under fire for the ruling, announced in a year which has seen widespread support by athletes for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Olympic chief says Games cannot be 'marketplace of demonstrations' 2020/10/24 09:24 -
Defiant Zidane urges Real Madrid to come out fighting against Barcelona
Madrid and their coach head to Camp Nou under pressure after consecutive defeats to Cadiz in La Liga and Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
Defiant Zidane urges Real Madrid to come out fighting against Barcelona 2020/10/23 19:16 -
Cerny storms to Giro win as rain and protest sees 130km cut from race
Cerny's powerful break from 23km out proved too much for the other escapees, including time-trial specialist Victor Campenaerts, who made a late, doomed, bid to catch up.
Cerny storms to Giro win as rain and protest sees 130km cut from race 2020/10/23 18:26 -
England-Barbarians scrapped after second virus breach
The RFU said an investigation had revealed a second incident in which COVID-19 rules were flouted in addition to the 21 October case announced previously.
England-Barbarians scrapped after second virus breach 2020/10/23 18:20 -
Solskjaer defends under-fire Man Utd striker Greenwood
The 19-year-old has made a big impact at Old Trafford since making his first-team debut in March 2019, scoring 17 goals last season and recently making his international debut.
Solskjaer defends under-fire Man Utd striker Greenwood 2020/10/23 12:52 -
Real forward Jovic faces Serbian trial for virus isolation breach
In March, the Spanish team allowed the striker to leave Madrid in order to spend time with his young family, but local media reported that the 23-year old was seen walking around Belgrade and enjoying drinks with fellow footballers.
Real forward Jovic faces Serbian trial for virus isolation breach 2020/10/23 12:47 -
Virus forces Belgian football back behind closed doors
Prime Minister Alexander de Croo had been expected to tighten the country's partial anti-virus lockdown at a news conference Friday but new measures were limited beyond those affecting sports.
Virus forces Belgian football back behind closed doors 2020/10/23 12:44 -
Wallabies rule out taking a knee against All Blacks
The prospect of a silent protest during the national anthem ahead of the third Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney on October 31 against New Zealand was raised this week by senior Australian player Dane Haylett-Petty.
Wallabies rule out taking a knee against All Blacks 2020/10/23 06:49 -
'Loved and appreciated' Bale starts as Spurs win, Celtic undone by Milan
The Welsh international started his first match since his return from Real Madrid and played for an hour before Jose Mourinho gave him a break.
'Loved and appreciated' Bale starts as Spurs win, Celtic undone by Milan 2020/10/23 06:05 -
Barbarians' COVID-19 breach puts England game in doubt
The RFU said an unspecified number of players left the team hotel without permission or informing organisers of their whereabouts on Wednesday.
Barbarians' COVID-19 breach puts England game in doubt 2020/10/22 20:51
World News
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Olympic chief says Games cannot be 'marketplace of demonstrations'
The International Olympic Committee president has come under fire for the ruling, announced in a year which has seen widespread support by athletes for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Olympic chief says Games cannot be 'marketplace of demonstrations' 2020/10/24 09:24 -
Trump no fan of 'Borat' creator Sacha Baron Cohen
Before the new Borat film's release, word of Baron Cohen's latest outrageous ambushes on unsuspecting participants had spread like wildfire.
Trump no fan of 'Borat' creator Sacha Baron Cohen 2020/10/24 08:19 -
France passes 1 million COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
Faced with the alarming rise in cases, the government has expanded a nighttime curfew to cover more than two-thirds of the population, or 46 million people.
France passes 1 million COVID-19 cases since pandemic began 2020/10/23 21:04 -
US says Sudan to normalise ties with Israel, in new breakthrough for Trump
Trump announced the agreement by Sudan's year-old civilian-backed government moments after he formally moved to end the nation's designation of a state sponsor of terrorism, which was a major goal for Khartoum.
US says Sudan to normalise ties with Israel, in new breakthrough for Trump 2020/10/23 18:49 -
More than 50 million have voted early in US election: monitor
Voters are smashing records for casting ballots ahead of Election Day on November 3 in order to avoid crowded polling centres and long lines out of fear of catching the coronavirus.
More than 50 million have voted early in US election: monitor 2020/10/23 18:40 -
Too many countries in 'exponential' virus surge: WHO
'The next few months are going to be very tough and some countries are on a dangerous track,' WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual press conference.
Too many countries in 'exponential' virus surge: WHO 2020/10/23 18:38 -
COVID-19 death rates: Which countries are worst hit?
Graphic looking at countries with the highest coronavirus death tolls, and their respective death rates, as at 22 October 2020.
COVID-19 death rates: Which countries are worst hit? 2020/10/23 15:59 -
Poland adopts nationwide 'red zone' lockdown
The move came as the EU country of 38 million people saw a new 24-hour record of 13,632 coronavirus cases on Friday.
Poland adopts nationwide 'red zone' lockdown 2020/10/23 12:36 -
Second virus wave could be worst than first: France hospital boss
With fast-rising pressure on hospitals, France has expanded a 9:00 pm to 06:00 am curfew to cover 46 million people, more than two-thirds of its population.
Second virus wave could be worst than first: France hospital boss 2020/10/23 11:46 -
Xi invokes Chinese military might with US in mind
Beijing frequently uses war anniversaries to fire thinly covered warnings to the US of the military strength of the 'new China'.
Xi invokes Chinese military might with US in mind 2020/10/23 08:54
National News
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Communications dept: There was widespread consultation before Makhubele's axing
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams' spokesperson Mish Molakeng confirmed that a decision to release Colleen Makhubele was taken following a meeting between the minister and the board.
Communications dept: There was widespread consultation before Makhubele's axing 2020/10/24 10:48 -
Police officer among 16 arrested for possession of illicit cigarettes and drugs
Ngoepe said the 36-year-old police officer, stationed at the Apel police station, was handcuffed during a stop and search and was found to be in possession of 20 sachets of nyaope.
Police officer among 16 arrested for possession of illicit cigarettes and drugs 2020/10/24 10:37 -
Scopa willing to work with SABC to rectify AG's adverse findings
Scopa slammed the SABC's lack of planning relating to supply chain and contract management.
Scopa willing to work with SABC to rectify AG's adverse findings 2020/10/24 10:11 -
Relatives of drowned Khayelitsha boys receiving trauma counselling
Miyolo Gwinta and Linathi Ntshonga were found in a dam between Old Faure Road and the N2 highway in Mfuleni on Thursday night after clothing was spotted floating on the water.
Relatives of drowned Khayelitsha boys receiving trauma counselling 2020/10/24 08:52 -
SA records 1,897 new coronavirus infections in last 24 hours
The Health Department has recorded 18,891 the total number of people who have succumbed to the virus here at home.
SA records 1,897 new coronavirus infections in last 24 hours 2020/10/24 08:01 -
I did nothing wrong, says Bushiri
The Bushiris intend to plead not guilty on all the charges, claiming they are yet to be informed of exactly what they have done wrong.
I did nothing wrong, says Bushiri 2020/10/24 07:36 -
Questions around state witness Norma Mngoma allegedly contacted
The estranged wife of former minister Malusi Gigaba is facing charges of crimen injuria and malicious damage to property in the Pretoria Magistrates Court.
Questions around state witness Norma Mngoma allegedly contacted 2020/10/24 07:35 -
Masuku approaches High Court to have SIU findings set aside
Masuku wants findings and recommendations made against him to Premier David Makhura to be declared unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid.
Masuku approaches High Court to have SIU findings set aside 2020/10/24 07:35 -
OUTsurance to remove all ads with Maboe following abuse allegations - report
According to Channel24, OUTsurance spokesperson Natasha Kawulesar said the company was aware of the issue surrounding Katlego Maboe and had engaged with him on the matter and would be removing all adverts with Maboe 'as soon as practically possible'.
OUTsurance to remove all ads with Maboe following abuse allegations - report 2020/10/23 20:34 -
Transnet sees 1.3% revenue rise, says committed to helping economy grow
The logistics firm has posted a 1.3% increase in revenue for the 2020 financial year from R74 billion to R75.1 billion.
Transnet sees 1.3% revenue rise, says committed to helping economy grow 2020/10/23 20:01
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