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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Denmark's Eriksen says 'I'm fine' from hospital
In a scene that shocked the sporting world and beyond, the 29-year-old Inter Milan midfielder suddenly collapsed on the field in the 43rd minute of Denmark's Group B game on Saturday against Finland in Copenhagen.
Denmark's Eriksen says 'I'm fine' from hospital 2021/06/15 10:58 -
Messi frustrated after Argentina draw with Chile at Copa America
Messi's magical left foot gave dominant Argentina a deserved first half lead but Eduardo Vargas equalised in the second half after Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved veteran midfielder Arturo Vidal's penalty.
Messi frustrated after Argentina draw with Chile at Copa America 2021/06/15 05:29 -
Spain held by Sweden in Euro 2020 opener as Schick stunner downs Scots
Spain laid siege to the visitors' net late on, but a series of blocks and an excellent save by Robin Olsen to deny Gerard Moreno preserved Sweden's point.
Spain held by Sweden in Euro 2020 opener as Schick stunner downs Scots 2021/06/15 05:23 -
'Everything is possible': Djokovic eyes Golden Grand Slam
The world number one captured a second French Open and 19th Slam with a 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.
'Everything is possible': Djokovic eyes Golden Grand Slam 2021/06/14 20:25 -
Advantage New Zealand but India 'not worried', says Pujara
Friday's final in Southampton comes after two years of Test series to determine the world's top two teams.
Advantage New Zealand but India 'not worried', says Pujara 2021/06/14 12:53 -
Eriksen in 'good spirits', remains under observation - agent
Denmark's team doctor on Sunday confirmed the 29-year-old Inter Milan midfielder had suffered a cardiac arrest.
Eriksen in 'good spirits', remains under observation - agent 2021/06/14 12:17 -
Garrick Higgo destined for greatness - Gary Player
Higgo carded a final-round three-under 68 for a tournament total of 11-under-par to win the Palmetto Championship by 1 stroke.
Garrick Higgo destined for greatness - Gary Player 2021/06/14 11:45 -
South Africa's Higgo earns first PGA win at Palmetto
Higgo chased down Hadley on the back nine shooting a three-under 68 for the round to finish at 11-under overall.
South Africa's Higgo earns first PGA win at Palmetto 2021/06/14 08:54 -
Scotland, Spain set to start Euro 2020 campaigns after England's opening win
Raheem Sterling scored at a sun-baked Wembley as England won their opening game of a European Championship finals for the first time at the 10th attempt.
Scotland, Spain set to start Euro 2020 campaigns after England's opening win 2021/06/14 06:51 -
Dumfries gives Dutch dramatic win over Ukraine on return to big time
Dumfries, the PSV Eindhoven full-back, headed in a cross from substitute Nathan Ake to complete a madcap second half after the home side eased into a two-goal lead and then threw it away.
Dumfries gives Dutch dramatic win over Ukraine on return to big time 2021/06/14 05:31
World News
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International veteran reporter Christiane Amanpour diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Veteran war corresponded Christiane Amanpour made her ovarian cancer news public on CNN and released a tweet with a clip of the news.
International veteran reporter Christiane Amanpour diagnosed with ovarian cancer 2021/06/15 10:43 -
COVID-19 crisis worsened corruption in EU: watchdog
The report's authors singled out Hungary and Poland as countries using the crisis as 'an excuse to undermine democracy' by imposing regulations that weaken democratic institutions.
COVID-19 crisis worsened corruption in EU: watchdog 2021/06/15 07:38 -
England delays full lifting of virus restrictions
Newspapers had been counting down to what had been dubbed "Freedom Day", which was set to mark an end to all social distancing restrictions and the reopening of nightclubs.
England delays full lifting of virus restrictions 2021/06/15 05:42 -
Maradona's nurse tells prosecutors he was following orders
Ricardo Almiron is one of seven people under investigation for manslaughter after a board of experts looking into Maradona's death found he had received inadequate care and was abandoned to his fate for a 'prolonged, agonising period'.
Maradona's nurse tells prosecutors he was following orders 2021/06/15 05:38 -
G7 leaders convene summit drive for billion jabs
Welcomed by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the beachside summit venue in Carbis Bay, southwest England, the leaders posed for a family photo before opening their first session of talks on "building back better" after the pandemic.
G7 leaders convene summit drive for billion jabs 2021/06/14 20:18 -
ICC seeks probe into Philippines drug war murders
Fatou Bensouda is asking judges at the world's only permanent war crimes court to authorise a probe into allegations that police unlawfully killed as many as tens of thousands of civilians between 2016 and 2019.
ICC seeks probe into Philippines drug war murders 2021/06/14 19:08 -
Putin backs prisoner swap with US ahead of Biden summit
Biden, who has vowed a clear-eyed, tougher approach with Putin than his predecessors at the start of their terms, has already made clear that he will raise the fate of jailed Americans when he meets the Russian leader in Geneva.
Putin backs prisoner swap with US ahead of Biden summit 2021/06/14 17:53 -
Junta trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi gets under way
The junta has brought an eclectic raft of charges against the Nobel laureate, including claims she accepted illegal payments of gold and violated a colonial-era secrecy law.
Junta trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi gets under way 2021/06/14 14:41 -
A 'new day' in Israel after Netanyahu unseated
The watershed moment in Israeli politics saw an ideologically disparate eight-party bloc, ranging from right to left to Arab Islamic conservatives, band together to unseat the bombastic veteran known as Bibi by a wafer-thin margin of 60 votes to 59 in parliament on Sunday.
A 'new day' in Israel after Netanyahu unseated 2021/06/14 12:34 -
Junta trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi to hear first testimony
The junta has brought an eclectic raft of charges against the Nobel laureate, including claims she accepted illegal payments of gold and violated a colonial-era secrecy law.
Junta trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi to hear first testimony 2021/06/14 10:23
National News
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Garden Route's COVID-19 cases rose 110% in last 7 days - WC Health Dept
Western Cape Health officials said that all sub-districts in the region were seeing a surge in cases except for Oudtshoorn, with a minimal increase, and Kannaland, which remained unchanged.
Garden Route's COVID-19 cases rose 110% in last 7 days - WC Health Dept 2021/06/15 10:55 -
CT pupils unharmed after transport vehicle hijacked
Officers responded to the incident at the corner of Spine Road and the N2 highway on Monday.
CT pupils unharmed after transport vehicle hijacked 2021/06/15 10:46 -
CoCT considering challenging implementation of Aarto Act
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act will bring changes to driving laws, including a new demerit system and is due to come into effect on 1 July.
CoCT considering challenging implementation of Aarto Act 2021/06/15 10:22 -
Naptosa, Sadtu concerned over number of J&J jabs earmarked for teachers
Teachers' unions said that they were eagerly waiting for the 300,000 COVID-19 vaccines promised by Aspen Pharmacare to arrive but were worried about the quantity being earmarked for South Africa's teachers.
Naptosa, Sadtu concerned over number of J&J jabs earmarked for teachers 2021/06/15 10:08 -
More than half of SA students experienced psychological distress in 2020 - study
Research showed that tertiary students across South Africa had one of the most difficult academic years in 2020.
More than half of SA students experienced psychological distress in 2020 - study 2021/06/15 09:55 -
'Language doesn't belong to an institution' - FFP on Afrikaans claims at SU
The South African Human Rights Commission is looking into complaints received that students were being prohibited from speaking Afrikaans in private spaces such as residences, on digital platforms such as WhatsApp and even on park benches in front of student residences.
'Language doesn't belong to an institution' - FFP on Afrikaans claims at SU 2021/06/15 09:44 -
Mabuza to face grilling on power cuts, vaccine programme during NCOP session
National Council of Provinces members are expected to grill the deputy president about the amendment of legislation to increase private electricity generation with the red tape being cut significantly.
Mabuza to face grilling on power cuts, vaccine programme during NCOP session 2021/06/15 09:03 -
Further disruptions to academic year will hinder pupils - Basic Education Dept
As the country edges closer to a COVID-19 third wave, there are growing calls for more stringent regulations to be imposed, among them, the closure of schools. But the department's Elijah Mhlanga said that this would be damaging to pupils who were already playing catch-up.
Further disruptions to academic year will hinder pupils - Basic Education Dept 2021/06/15 08:56 -
EC mom who allegedly sold newborn twins, co-accused due in court for bail bid
The trio were arrested in Kariega about two weeks ago after officers swooped on the apparent buyer's house following a tip-off.
EC mom who allegedly sold newborn twins, co-accused due in court for bail bid 2021/06/15 08:30 -
Date for bail hearing set for Modack, Kilian in Charl Kinnear murder case
The men also face a long list of other charges, including attempted murder, money laundering and racketeering.
Date for bail hearing set for Modack, Kilian in Charl Kinnear murder case 2021/06/15 08:13
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