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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Liverpool and Leeds share spoils amid Super League protests
A draw left sixth-placed Liverpool two points adrift of fourth-placed West Ham in the Premier League.
Liverpool and Leeds share spoils amid Super League protests 2021/04/20 05:31 -
South Africa cricket captains criticise administrators
Men's Test skipper Dean Elgar, limited overs captain Temba Bavuma and women's captain Dane van Niekerk said the threatened government intervention in the troubled sport would have 'dire consequences, the full extent of which we do not yet know'.
South Africa cricket captains criticise administrators 2021/04/20 05:13 -
UEFA chief hits out at 'greediness, narcissism' of clubs over Super League plans
"I've seen many things in my life. I've been a criminal lawyer for 20 years but I've never seen people like that," said the Slovenian as UEFA responded to the news that 12 leading European clubs, including Juve and United, had decided to launch a rival competition to threaten the Champions League.
UEFA chief hits out at 'greediness, narcissism' of clubs over Super League plans 2021/04/19 20:32 -
Jose Mourinho: from 'Special One' to trophy-less Tottenham tenure
For the first time since the early years of his managerial career in Portugal, the self-declared 'Special One' leaves a club without silverware after he was sacked by Spurs on Monday.
Jose Mourinho: from 'Special One' to trophy-less Tottenham tenure 2021/04/19 16:33 -
Arsenal and Spurs fans in rare agreement in condemning Super League
Both the north London clubs -- just four miles (6.4 kilometres) apart -- make up the Premier League big six that signed up to the breakaway league that has sent shockwaves through the sport.
Arsenal and Spurs fans in rare agreement in condemning Super League 2021/04/19 14:45 -
De Villiers awaits Boucher talks on South Africa return
The veteran batsman, who retired form international cricket in 2018, smashed a match-winning unbeaten 76 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by 38 runs in the Indian Premier League.
De Villiers awaits Boucher talks on South Africa return 2021/04/19 14:12 -
British media blast clubs leading European Super League breakaway
Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are among 12 teams to sign up to the plan, also featuring Spanish trio Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, as well as Italy's Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan.
British media blast clubs leading European Super League breakaway 2021/04/19 12:40 -
Mourinho sacked by Tottenham after 17 months in charge
Tottenham have been struggling in their bid to qualify for the Champions League via a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Mourinho sacked by Tottenham after 17 months in charge 2021/04/19 12:24 -
Twelve European clubs announce launch of disputed Super League
Six Premier League teams - Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham - are involved, alongside Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan.
Twelve European clubs announce launch of disputed Super League 2021/04/19 08:11 -
Iheanacho fires Leicester into FA Cup final on fans' return
There was little for the neutrals to get excited about on the field, though, as Leicester struggled to put away an out-of-sorts Southampton, who had been relying on Cup glory to save their season.
Iheanacho fires Leicester into FA Cup final on fans' return 2021/04/19 05:59
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J&J and other drugmakers go on trial over US opioid crisis
J&J, Teva, Endo and Allergan are accused of trivialising the dangers of long-term use of opioid painkillers to boost sales in a lawsuit filed by several California counties and the city of Oakland.
J&J and other drugmakers go on trial over US opioid crisis 2021/04/20 10:11 -
US vows to lead on climate, press world to reduce coal use
Casting climate change as a national security issue, Blinken warned both of major impact around the planet - and risks to the United States if it does not raise its own efforts.
US vows to lead on climate, press world to reduce coal use 2021/04/20 05:26 -
Czechs ban Rosatom from nuclear tender, rule out Sputnik vaccine
The announcements follow tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats after Prague accused Russia's secret services of being behind a fatal explosion on Czech territory in 2014.
Czechs ban Rosatom from nuclear tender, rule out Sputnik vaccine 2021/04/20 05:19 -
Jury begins deliberations in George Floyd murder trial
Prosecutors, in closing arguments to the jury, which will be sequestered during deliberations, repeatedly showed the harrowing video seen by millions around the world.
Jury begins deliberations in George Floyd murder trial 2021/04/20 05:16 -
Russia moves Navalny to prison hospital under Western pressure
The United States on Sunday threatened Russia with "consequences" if President Vladimir Putin's major domestic opponent -- who launched a hunger strike three weeks ago -- dies in jail, with Navalny's private doctors warning at the weekend he could pass away at "any minute".
Russia moves Navalny to prison hospital under Western pressure 2021/04/19 20:48 -
Coca-Cola hopeful COVID-19 vaccines will reverse profit slide
The soda giant, which relies on sporting events, concerts and other public venues for a significant fraction of its sales, described performance as a mixed bag, depending on the region.
Coca-Cola hopeful COVID-19 vaccines will reverse profit slide 2021/04/19 14:52 -
NASA's Mars helicopter succeeds in historic first flight
At 3:34 am Eastern Time (0734 GMT), the four pound (1.8 kilogram) rotorcraft lifted off, hovered 10 feet (three meters) above the Martian surface, then came back to rest after 39.1 seconds.
NASA's Mars helicopter succeeds in historic first flight 2021/04/19 14:33 -
Global COVID death toll passes three million
It is the latest grim milestone since the novel coronavirus first surfaced in central China in December 2019 and went on to infect more than 139 million people.
Global COVID death toll passes three million 2021/04/19 13:01 -
Jury in George Floyd murder trial to hear closing arguments
Derek Chauvin, a 19-year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department, faces a maximum of 40 years in prison if convicted of the most serious charge - second-degree murder.
Jury in George Floyd murder trial to hear closing arguments 2021/04/19 12:46 -
Week-long lockdown in New Delhi as virus cases soar
The nation of 1.3 billion people reported a record-high of 273,810 infections on Monday - the fifth consecutive day of more than 200,000 cases - to take the total to just over 15 million.
Week-long lockdown in New Delhi as virus cases soar 2021/04/19 12:41
National News
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Portland Secondary pupils ready to cook up a storm with new equipment
Consumer studies learners Portland Secondary School can do their projects with ease and it's thanks to a Table Bay Hotel donation.
Portland Secondary pupils ready to cook up a storm with new equipment 2021/04/20 10:56 -
Mkhize to visit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital to assess fire recovery plan
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize will be joined by Gauteng Premier David Makhura on his visit to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital following a devastating fire at the weekend to discuss a recovery plan for the hospital.
Mkhize to visit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital to assess fire recovery plan 2021/04/20 10:34 -
Rand Water says plans in place for possible Samwu strike on Wednesday
Workers affiliated to the municipal workers' union are expected to go on an indefinite strike over salary and benefit disputes.
Rand Water says plans in place for possible Samwu strike on Wednesday 2021/04/20 10:27 -
More than 343k elderly S.Africans registered for COVID-19 vaccine rollout so far
The electronic vaccination data system went live on Friday and has already seen thousands of elderly South Africans register to get a booking for a jab when the second phase of the rollout program starts.
More than 343k elderly S.Africans registered for COVID-19 vaccine rollout so far 2021/04/20 10:19 -
Alex creche where toddler burned with boiling water still operating - Dept
Earlier this month, the Gauteng Social Development Department gave the early childhood development centre 10 days to stop operating. That deadline was on Monday.
Alex creche where toddler burned with boiling water still operating - Dept 2021/04/20 10:02 -
WATCH LIVE: Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana returns to Zondo Inquiry
Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) CEO Lucky Montana returns to the state capture inquiry.
WATCH LIVE: Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana returns to Zondo Inquiry 2021/04/20 09:43 -
Cape Town resident describes catching Table Mountain arson suspect in the act
A Devil's Peak resident has described how he helped catch a man he saw starting fires on the mountain on Sunday evening.
Cape Town resident describes catching Table Mountain arson suspect in the act 2021/04/20 09:21 -
US reports on Lindani Myeni's shooting one-sided, says family in SA
The 29-year-old former KwaZulu-Natal rugby player was shot dead by members of the local Hawaii police department last week.
US reports on Lindani Myeni's shooting one-sided, says family in SA 2021/04/20 09:04 -
NSMSA wants to see Parliament passing GBV bills much faster
Parliament is considering three draft laws aimed at strengthening the response to gender-based violence.
NSMSA wants to see Parliament passing GBV bills much faster 2021/04/20 08:52 -
Forcing ANC MPs to toe party line not unconstitutional - Mantashe
ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe says legislator voting on their conscience and not party line are betraying party position.
Forcing ANC MPs to toe party line not unconstitutional - Mantashe 2021/04/20 08:23
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