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Heatwave Alert | Joburg EMS urges parents to monitor children during heatwave: Robert Muluadzi
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- Heatwave Alert | Joburg EMS urges parents to monitor children during heatwave: Robert Muluadzi
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- 2 hours ago
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- Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has once again called on parent to monitor their children during the heatwave. The current heatwave in Gauteng, the Free State and the North West province is expected to last until Tuesday. To discuss we're joined by Joburg Emergency Management Services EMS spokesperson, Robert Muluadzi.
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- SACP steps up calls for alliance restructuring ahead of 2024 elections
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- 2 hours ago
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- The South African Communist Party (SACP) has buttressed the struggle for a reconfigured Alliance as its strategy for the 2024 national and provincial elections. This is one of the outcomes of the SACP following its last plenary for the year held over the weekend ending today.
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- N Cape young artists question relevance of embalming in modern society
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- 3 hours ago
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- Young and upcoming visual artists in the Northern Cape, funded by UK-based Oxford University, embarked on an audacious project questioning the relevance of embalming in modern society. The project which ran for a month at McGregor Museum in Kimberley saw collaboration between the art, science and archaeology. Artists used their creative prowess to answer the question of what should be done with the dead, whose remains are displayed at museums around the world.
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- Probe into the status of GBV command centre: Lisa Vetten
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- 3 hours ago
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- It's not unusual for reports of attacks on women to mar the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. But this year's campaign has also been undermined by reports that the GBV command centre, funded by the Ministry of Social Development, has completely collapsed.
The command centre was established in Pretoria to assist victims of gender-based violence and child maintenance procedures. The City Press reported that a Vodacom call system that offered comprehensive services was replaced and a dispute arose between the department and the new provider. Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka is investigating. To discuss we're joined by a Research Specialist on gender-based violence, Lisa Vetten.
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- SA Rail Crisis | PRASA resumes Shosholoza Meyl train service: Andiswa Makanda
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- 3 hours ago
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- Let's talk about trains. Rail services are often the backbone of modern transport networks. But in South Africa, both tracks run by Transnet affecting cargo and PRASA affecting passenger rail have fallen into disrepair. Stats SA found that 80% of rail commuters abandoned trains between 2013 and 2021 as corruption, maladministration, crime and the deterioration of the tracks led to services being cancelled. Is the trend reversing?
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is resuming the Shosholoza Meyl train service from Johannesburg to Durban and Cape Town after a two-year pause. To discuss we're joined by the spokesperson for PRASA, Andiswa Makanda.
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- It's Topical | Calls for heads to roll amid water woes
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- 3 hours ago
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- What is the root of water woes in SA? To answer this and other questions, in studio tonight, we are joined by Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, Commissioner Philile Ntuli, from the Human Rights Commission, as well as Dr Ferrial Adam who is the Executive Manager of WaterCAN (OUTA).
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- Mandela Bay declares most beaches safe for festive season beachgoers
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- 3 hours ago
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- Most of Nelson Mandela Bay's beaches have been declared safe for beachgoers this festive season.
A study conducted by ASC, a Public Health and Food Safety consulting firm, declared that four out of five of the city's beaches, have excellent water quality and provide safe swimming environments.
The study aimed to assess the safety of popular swimming beaches and provide valuable information to swimmers. It focused on two key microbiological water parameters, Faecal Streptococcus bacteria and Escherichia Coli (E. coli) bacteria, which serve as indicators of faecal contamination. SABC Reporter Yolanda Kambile and Video Journalist Gcobani Blom filed this report.
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- Parliament Committee reviews suspension draft for EFF MPs amid court challenge
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- 3 hours ago
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- Parliament's Powers and Privileges Committee will consider a draft report on the suspension of EFF leader Julius Malema. The committee recommended that Malema and five other EFF members be suspended for a month without pay. This is for storming the stage during the 2023 State of the Nation Address. If the six are suspended for a month, they will then not be allowed to attend next year's SONA. However, the party is heading to the courts to challenge the matter.
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- Matric Exams | Minister Motshekga provides update, urges caution for Class of 2023
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- 4 hours ago
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- Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the matric exams have so far proceeded smoothly. Of the more than 200 exam papers scheduled for this year's matriculants, only six are yet to be written. Marking is expected to start this week. Motshekga also cautioned the class of 2023 to desist from participating in parties to mark the end of exams. Motshekga addressed the media in Pretoria.
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- BMA prepares for six million travellers during festive season
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- 5 hours ago
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- 443 children believed to be trafficked were intercepted at the Beitbridge border post last night. 42 buses intended for South Africa were stopped and searched, in a sting operation at the border post in Musina, Limpopo. The Border Management Authority's commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato was briefing the media ahead of the festive season. The BMA is preparing for an expected six million travellers during this period.
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- Poor road conditions hinder Ugandan soldiers' offensive against ADF rebels in DRC
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- 5 hours ago
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- Ugandan soldiers deployed to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight the Allied Democratic Forces rebels are struggling amid bad road conditions. The impassable road network is limiting the supply of logistics to soldiers and bogging down the military offensive. Leon Ssenyange was in the DRC and sent this report.
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- Minister Patel set to unveil Electric Vehicles Road Map in SA
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- 5 hours ago
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- The local automotive industry is finally going to get clarity on the government's policy around the production of electric vehicles. This is as the Minister of Trade and Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, is set to hold a media briefing tomorrow where he's expected to outline the country's Electric Vehicles Road Map and the way forward. This follows Cabinet's recent approval of the White Paper on EVs which seeks to ensure that South Africa moves with international shifts away from the internal combustion engine to new technology vehicles. The local automotive industry has wanted clarity on this policy, as well as to understand the incentives the government will put in place, for it to begin investing in the development and expansion of new and existing manufacturing plants, to support the production of electric vehicles in the country.
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- Over 10 000 babies are abandoned annually in SA: Justin Grobbler
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- 6 hours ago
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- Every year, over 10,000 babies are abandoned in South Africa, with the vast majority of them found dead. This is according to Baby Savers South Africa, a national coalition of organisations working to put an end to unsafe infant abandonment. Now let us discuss this we are now joined via Teams by Grace Baby Haven founder, Justin Grobbler.
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- Fire destroys DRC voting machines: Prof Andre Mbata Mangu
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- 6 hours ago
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- The East African Community regional force began its withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo today after Kinshasa deemed it ineffective and refused to renew its mandate. The regional bloc first deployed troops in the violence-plagued region in November last year after the resurgence of the M23 rebel group. DRC authorities at the time invited the EAC to deploy its forces to free the areas taken by the rebels. Now let us discuss these and other issues we are now joined in studio by Professor Andre Mbata Mangu. He is Deputy President of the National Assembly in the DRC.
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- NPO says Festive Season sees rise in abandoned babies
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- 6 hours ago
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- A non-profit organisation that takes care of abused and abandoned babies has noted a significant rise in the number of babies being abandoned during the festive season. The Grace Baby Haven in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, works with local hospitals, social workers and police. According to statistics, about 3 500 babies survive abandonment in the country each year.
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- Minister Creecy engages World Bank on Komati Power Plant closure impact
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- 6 hours ago
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- The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Barbara Creecy says she is engaging the World Bank on the challenges facing communities after the decommissioning of the Komati power station in Mpumalanga. The decommissioning was not properly handled and this has led to many challenges. The Presidential Climate Commission has had a preliminary report and said the decision to decommission the Komati power plant came too late. The report also stated that community members had not been taken into account when a decision was made to decommission the station.
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- COP28 in Dubai | Loss and Damage fund approved at COP28: Francesca de Gasparis
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- 7 hours ago
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- On the first day of COP 28, member countries agreed to make operational a Loss and Damage fund that is meant to compensate countries already dealing with climate change, to be based at the World Bank but managed by an independent secretariat, commitments worth at least $450 million have already been made by countries. However, billions of dollars are still needed to meet its purpose. What is the climate loss and damage fund? Executive Director of the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute, Francesca de Gasparis joins us live from the summit now
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- Control measures at SA borders: Dr Michael Masiapato
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- 7 hours ago
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- The Border Management Authority has blocked the attempted child trafficking of 443 children under the age of 8 into South Africa from Zimbabwe. The children believed to be trafficked were intercepted at the Beit Bridge Border Post between the two countries last night.
42 buses intended for South Africa were stopped and searched in a sting operation at the border post in Musina, Limpopo. The Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato joins us now for more..
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- COP28 in Dubai | Climate change threatens global well-being: Burdens on health systems, security
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- 7 hours ago
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- French President Emmanuel Macron says developed countries are willing to support developing nations with resources aimed at addressing the impact of climate change. Macron says South Africa is a perfect example of a country that has received such assistance. Meanwhile, the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina says countries of the South are not waiting for handouts. SABC International News Editor spoke to delegates at COP28, in the United Arab Emirates.
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- Concerns over proposed Tobacco Bill impact: Rosheda Muller
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- 7 hours ago
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- The National Informal Traders Alliance says their members will be negatively impacted by the proposed Tobacco Bill in its current form. This follows public hearings on the proposed Tobacco Bill which among other things proposes a ban on the sale of single cigarettes and the public display of nicotine products. Now let's discuss this we are now joined via Teams by National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa chairperson, Rosheda Muller.
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- ANC political education workshop: David Makhura
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- 7 hours ago
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- The African National Congress has been convening a political education workshop that will adopt a political education campaign to train all ANC members and leaders as part of the Renewal Project adopted by the 55th National Conference. For an update, our reporter Samkele Maseko joins us live now
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- Runners celebrate struggle icons in Robben Island
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- 8 hours ago
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- 18-year old, Charlton Titus has won the historic Robben Island Museum memorial run over 10 kilometers on the island. The event was presented by the SABC, in collaboration with Western Province Athletics. The race commemorated 60 years since struggle icons, former president, Nelson Mandela and Robert Sobukwe, set foot on the island.
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- 16 Days of Activism | Imbizo in NMB highlights ongoing struggles against GBV
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- 8 hours ago
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- With the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign underway around the world, violence against women and children is back in the spotlight.
But women and children are suffering at the hands of perpetrators every day, as was heard during an imbizo on the issue in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.
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- The power of faith, love and healing: Omega Khunou
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- 9 hours ago
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- Omega Khunou released his album titled "Mo Roriseng" which calls all God's people to come and worship God. Mo Roriseng speaks to the heart, It is a collection of gospel songs that celebrate the power of faith, the joy of love, and the strength of healing.
To unpack this musical genre we are now joined in studio by the one and only Gospel artist Omega Khunou.
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- Western Cape Mobility MEC Ricardo Mackenzie unveils festive season road safety plan
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- 9 hours ago
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- Western Cape traffic authorities say driver fatigue especially for taxi and bus drivers, has been identified as one of the causes of major crashes. The province has since developed a fatigue management operation to be deployed especially on the N-1 highway between Beaufort West and Cape Town. The provincial government has launched its Festive Season Road Safety Plan
We speak to Western Cape Mobility MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie.
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- Hostel dwellers vow to fight crime in Durban City Centre: Mthembiseni Thusi
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- 9 hours ago
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- In Durban, the hostel dwellers organisation, Ubunye BamaHostela in Dalton, is threatening to take matters into their own hands due to the rising crime levels in the city centre. Numerous motorists reported being hijacked and robbed of their possessions such as cell phones and handbags at gunpoint. Ubunye BamaHostela Spokesperson Mthembiseni Thusi joins us for a discussion.
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- Relief as South African hospitals stock up on anti-venom ahead of snake season
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- 9 hours ago
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- Concerns about anti-venom supplies have eased now that snake season has arrived in South Africa. Previously there had been problems with anti-venom supplies throughout the country. However, many hospitals now have supplies.
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- The Week Ahead | 03 December 2023
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- 9 hours ago
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- The SACP briefs the media on the Central Executive meeting outcome
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- 9 hours ago
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- Fostering empathy and understanding with Thandiwe Ntshinga
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- 9 hours ago
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- Thandiwe Ntshinga's book, BRB stands as a powerful reflection of the experiences and challenges faced by individuals who confront racism and white supremacy in their daily lives. The title itself is derived from a hurtful and derogatory slur hurled at Ntshinga when she bravely shared her insights on these issues through the platform of TikTok, highlighting the persistent presence of racism and hate that continues to plague our society. To tell us more about the book, Ntshinga joins us now in studio.
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- 'Queen Show' returns to the Theatre
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- 10 hours ago
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- "The Queen Show" by Mzansi Ballet is a dynamic celebration of ballet and dance, featuring the iconic music of Queen. With a fresh and vibrant production, dazzling costumes by world-renowned designer David Hutt, and a diverse cast with global stage experience, this world-class performance promises a fun night out for the whole family. Director Dirk Badenhorst, a ballet advocate, says he is thrilled to bring back this beloved production to entertain South African audiences at the Pieter Toerien Theatre and he joins us in studio this morning to tell us more...
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- Safety concerns after killing of Induna in Soweto
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- 10 hours ago
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- The brutal murder of a head Induna in Soweto has sparked safety concerns and has revived calls for government compensation for headmen.
Unknown men shot the traditional leader while he was visiting a neighbour.
One political analyst has called on the government to compel municipalities to recognise traditional leaders and compensate them accordingly.
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- An app developed to help combat GBV
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- 10 hours ago
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- Chomi is a groundbreaking chatbot app developed by Shout-It-Now in collaboration with the South African Departments of Health, Basic Education, and Social Development. This app aims to address the pressing issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) during this 16 Days of Activism against Women Abuse, with high rates of violence against women and girls. The app serves as a confidential and accessible platform where individuals can engage in conversation and seek information concerning GBV. We are joined by the CEO of Shout-It-Now Dr Ntombifilkile Mtshali to tell us more
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- Environmental Affairs Minister to participate in a labour organisation discussion
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- 10 hours ago
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- The Minister on Environmental Affairs Barbara Creecy will today participate in the Labour organisation discussion on delivering a gender responsive just transition for all. The minister is now leading the South African delegation and will be assisted by Minister of International Relations Dr Naledi Pandor.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wrapped up his visit to UAE where he participated at COP28. For more, we now cross live to SABC International News Editor Sophie Mokoena in Dubai.
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- 12th Annual Santa flight in George
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- 10 hours ago
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- Santa has ridden into George in the Western Cape on a motorbike, bringing gifts to the most special girls and boys, who also took to the sky.
The scene of the 12th Annual Santa Flight was at the George airport, where around 100 of the most vulnerable children from disadvantaged communities got fly in a plane, and see their town from the sky.
The event was once again hosted by the six service clubs of George, and the Flight Training College.
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- Lack of water angers residents of Sekhukhune in Limpopo
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- 10 hours ago
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- Residents of Sekhukhune in Limpopo are accusing the Sekhukhune District Municipality of lying about water provision in the area.
Some say they haven't had proper water provision for 60 years.
The Department of Water and Sanitation has visited the area to check the status of water provision.
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- Public entities on the verge of collapse in Limpopo
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- 10 hours ago
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- Some residents in Limpopo have raised concerns over provincial public entities that are on the verge of collapse. According to a recent Auditor-General report, the Gateway Polokwane Airport, Great North Transport Company, and Corridor Mining Resources are in dire straits financially.
The entities have been surviving on bailout grants from the government.
Our SABC Reporter Mahlatse Phaladi has more.
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- BMA blocks attempted child trafficking
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- 10 hours ago
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- The Border Management Authority made an alarming announcement that 443 children in the midst of being trafficked were discovered last night.
Commissioner Dr Mike Masiapato was addressing the media in Pretoria earlier on.
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- Sun City kicks off festive season
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- 10 hours ago
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- The City of Johannesburg says it will have no mercy for errant road users and criminals over the festive season.
It says comprfehensive measures are in place to ensure road compliance.
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- Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga addresses the media on the 2023 NSC examination
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- 10 hours ago
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- Tough pursuit of the ADF rebels
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- 10 hours ago
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- Ugandan soldiers deployed to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight the Allied Democratic Forces rebels are struggling amid bad road conditions.
The impassable road network is limiting the supply of logistics to soldiers and bogging down the military offensive.
Leon Ssenyange was in the DRC and sent this report.
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- Mashatile confident of ANC victory
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- 12 hours ago
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- ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile says he is confident that the party will emerge victorious in next year's general elections, despite service delivery problems in the country. He took the party's election campaign to the Buffalo City Metro in the Eastern Cape, where he took part in a number of community engagements including door-to-door visits. Mashatile encouraged party volunteers to be visible in their communities and proactive in addressing challenges.
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- The border management authority to outline festive season control measures at the borders
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- 12 hours ago
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- Khomane family members laid to rest
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- 12 hours ago
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- Former Orlando Pirates and Jomo Cosmos captain, Papi Khomane, has been laid to rest along with his mother, Rita Khomane, and uncle, Moffat Nkosi.
The three family members died in a car accident last weekend.
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- Media & Society | 03 December 2023
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- 13 hours ago
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- Festive Season Road Safety Plan | Western Cape launches plan
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- 13 hours ago
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- The Western Cape government has launched its Festive Season Road Safety Plan outside Caledon in the Overberg region. Authorities aim to improve on last year's numbers. The province recorded a nearly 40% drop in road fatalities for the 2021/2022 period. Officials say high visibility is part of the plan.
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- Alleged racist incident in Limpopo school
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- 13 hours ago
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- As South Africa prepares to commemorate Day of Reconciliation on the 16th, racism has yet again reared its ugly head. Social media has been abuzz with a video of a Limpopo teen saying the K-word. The video led to political party, the EFF marching to Hoerskool Ben Voster in Tzaneen to demand that the teen be expelled from school.
Almost thirty years into democracy, the video has also brought to the fore questions around the socialization of children born after democracy.
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- Stats SA assures non-disclosure of data
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- 14 hours ago
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- Statistics South Africa says it will not pass on information collected from any of its surveys to third parties. This as the Reserve Bank has sought granular information about private businesses. The central bank is one of the organisations that has commented on the Statistics Amendment Bill currently before Parliament.
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- Artists showcase their talents in Eastern Cape
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- 14 hours ago
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- Still in the Eastern Cape, the department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture has called for unity amongst artists.
This was revealed on the first day of the Isingqisethu Cultural Festival held in Port St Johns. Renowned artists shared the stage through art, dance, and music. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- #SABCNews AM Headlines | | 03 December 2023
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- 17 hours ago
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- * Governments have launched new initiatives to bolster clean energy and to wean themselves off fossil fuels at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai, where countries are grappling with how to halt the non-stop rise in planet-warming emissions.
* Israel is facing growing calls from the United States to avoid further harm to Palestinian civilians in its war against Hamas in Gaza, as the warring sides show no sign of moving toward reviving their collapsed truce.
The Gaza health ministry says at least 193 Palestinians have been killed since the week-long truce ended on Friday, adding to the more than 15-thousand Palestinian deaths since the start of the war.
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