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#SABCNews Headlines @16H00 | 30 April 2024
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- #SABCNews Headlines @16H00 | 30 April 2024
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- For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Dingaan Thobela | Tributes pour in for ex-boxing champ
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- 3 days ago
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- Former three-time world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela has passed away at 57 after battling an illness.
He was found dead in his Mayfair apartment. Thobela, known as "The Rose of Soweto," missed a recent boxing symposium due to poor health.
He held three world titles in two weight divisions during his career.
Boxing Columnist Bongani Magasela joins us to discuss Thobela's leagacy.
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- Namaqualand in N Cape hopes to become copper capital of the world again
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- 3 days ago
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- The construction of Artificial Intelligence infrastructure and electrical cars is driving demand for copper. And it's hoped the demand will help Namaqualand become the copper capital of the world again soon.
This follows good news for the industry last week. SABC News Senior reporter Ulrich Hendriks and video journalist Lereko Motseko filed this report.
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- African Vaccination Week | 'SA progressing well with the Expanded Immunisation Programme'
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- 3 days ago
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- To discuss Africa Vaccination Week we are now joined via Teams by Dr Lauren Sekhuthe, Medical Advisor at Sanofi South Africa.
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- 'Gauteng Health must tell us the progress of the tender for cancer treatment': Monwabisi Mbasa
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- 3 days ago
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- A coalition of health civil society groups is marching against the Gauteng Department of Health.
The group is made up of lobby groups, Section27, Cancer Alliance and Treatment Action Campaign.
The march is to demand that the provincial Health Department spends the R784-million that was set aside by the Gauteng Treasury in March 2023 to outsource radiation oncology services.
These organisations say there are about 3000 patients on the backlog list waiting for cancer treatment, while the government has failed to spend the funds. To discuss this we are now joined via Teams by TAC Gauteng chairperson Monwabisi Mbasa.
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- SPORT | Young players relish Telkom Netball League opportunities
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- 3 days ago
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- The annual Telkom Netball League does not only promote the sport amongst bigger, more prominent communities in South Africa.
It also provides an opportunity for younger players and coaches, many from rural areas, to show what they can do.
The year's first TNL power week got underway in Johannesburg last Friday.
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- Cancer March | '3000 patients awaiting cancer treatment while Gauteng Health sits on R784-million'
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- 3 days ago
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- A coalition of health civil society groups is marching against the Gauteng Department of Health.
The group is made up of lobby groups, Section27, Cancer Alliance and Treatment Action Campaign.
The march is to demand that the provincial Health Department spends the R784-million that was set aside by the Gauteng Treasury in March 2023 to outsource radiation oncology services.
These organisations say there are about 3000 patients on the backlog list waiting for cancer treatment, while the government has failed to spend the funds.
SABC News reporter Calvin Dludla has more.
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- Markets Update I 30 April 2024
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- Energy Crisis | 'Lack of loadshedding not electioneering but improvement of Eskom's operations'
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- 3 days ago
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- South Africa's Deputy President, Paul Mashatile assures South Africans that the lack of loadshedding is not an electioneering strategy.
Mashatile says the reason the country has not experienced power cuts in over 30 days is due to the power utility's maintenance programme.
Mashatile was speaking at the African United Business Confederation round table in Johannesburg today, under the theme "The Role of Leadership in Economic Growth".
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- Dr Sam Motsuenyane | African Bank's Chairman Dr Thabo Dloti pays tribute
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- 3 days ago
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- Dr Samuel Motsuenyane, a founding member of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry, also known as Nafcoc, and an integral player in the formation of African Bank, has passed away at the age of 97.
Since his passing, tributes have been pouring in.
To help us reflect on Dr Motsuenyane, we are joined by Dr Thabo Dloti, Chairman of African Bank.
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- President Ramaphosa bestows National Orders
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- 3 days ago
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Grand Patron of the National Orders, will on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, bestow the 2024 National Orders Awards on distinguished citizens and eminent foreign nationals who have contributed towards the advancement of democracy and have made a significant impact on improving the lives of South Africans.
National Orders are the highest awards that a country, through its President, bestows on its citizens and eminent foreign nationals.
The President will bestow on deserving recipients the Order of Mendi for Bravery, the Order of Ikhamanga, the Order of the Baobab, the Order of Luthuli, the Order of Mapungubwe, and the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo.
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- Limpopo Bus Crash | Remains of 45 Botswana nationals to leave SA from Gateway International Airport
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- 3 days ago
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- The first aircraft from the Botswana Defence Force has arrived at the Gateway International Airport in Polokwane to repatriate the remains of 45 Botswana nationals who died in a bus crash. The crash happened a day before Good Friday while traveling to the saint Engenas ZCC for the Easter service.
The first aircraft will transport the first batch of 20 bodies to Gaborone.
The second aircraft will later fetch the remaining bodies.
SABC News Reporter Pimani Baloyi has more.
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- Calls for SA to make reparations to Lesotho over deadly apartheid-era attacks in 1982 and 1985
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- 3 days ago
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- Lesotho Member of Parliament and leader of the party, BASOTHO COVENANT MOVEMENT, Tšepo Lipholo, has tabled a motion in parliament urging the Kingdom of Lesotho to appeal to the United Nations to 'instruct the Republic of South Africa to make reparations to the government of Lesotho, as per the UN article of 1983.'
The South African Defence Force of the then-apartheid regime launched attacks, in both 1982 and 1985, killing dozens of both ANC refugees and ordinary Basotho citizens.
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- Health Insurance | Health minister assures stakeholders of continued engagement over NHI Bill
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- 3 days ago
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- Government is addressing concerns raised around the National Health Insurance Bill.
That's according to Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla, who was speaking on the first day of the 2024 Black Business Summit underway in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg.
The Minister has assured all stakeholders of continued engagement.
SABC NEWS Economics reporter, Katlego Legodi has the story.
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- #SABCNews Headlines @12H00 | 30 April 2024
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- * South Africa mourns the man known as The father of Black Business, Dr Samuel Motsuenyane.
* And. tributes are also pouring in for former three-time world boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela who died last night after battling an illness.
* Individuals who have contributed and continue to contribute to the building of a democratic and prosperous South Africa are being recognised by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the National Orders.
* And higher petrol prices from midnight, but relief for diesel users.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- National Orders | President Ramaphosa delivers his Ceremonial Oration as Grand Patron of the Orders
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa is honouring a distinguished group of 32 men and women who have displayed tremendous love and dedication for this country and its people.
The prestigious National Orders are the highest awards that South Africa, through its President, confers upon its citizens and notable foreign individuals.
This year's event coincides with 30 years of democracy celebration.
Let's take you there live right now.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Workers' Day | Cosatu's state of readiness for commemoration event in Cape Town: Zingiswa Losi
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- 3 days ago
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- COSATU has just briefed the media on its programme and preparations for National Worker's Day tomorrow which will be held at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.
The Federation says it will be using the event to mobilise workers to vote for the ANC in the upcoming elections.
Lulama Matya joins us from the COSATU office in Salt River.
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- African Vaccination Week | Importance of ensuring children are immunised: Dr Lesley Bamford
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- 3 days ago
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- Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla is leading the commemorative event for African Vaccination Week this Tuesday morning, which will mark the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme of Immunisation.
The minister is expected to use the event to emphasise the life saving effects of immunisation and encourage routine immunisation in order to prevent avoidable child deaths from childhood diseases.
For more on this we cross live to SABC News Reporter, Patricia Visagie.
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- Limpopo Bus Crash | SA holds prayer service to bid farewell to 45 Botswana nationals
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- 3 days ago
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- The chapter on the 45 Botswana bus crash victims is being closed in South Africa as their remains are repatriated to their home country.
The victims lost their lives when their bus plunged into a ravine at Mmamatlakala bridge outside Mokopane in Limpopo.
They were travelling to St Engenas ZCC in Moria outside Polokwane for the Easter conference.
SABC News Reporter, Pimani Baloyi is covering this story for us and joins us live.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- National Orders | Ramaphosa to bestow SA's highest awards to citizens, eminent foreign nationals
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- 3 days ago
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to bestow the 2024 National Orders on distinguished citizens and eminent foreign nationals who have contributed to the advancement of democracy and made a significant impact on improving the lives of South Africans.
National Orders are the highest awards that a country, through its President, bestows on its citizens and eminent foreign nationals.
This year's event coincides with 30 years of democracy celebration.
SABC News Reporter Natasha Phiri is on that story and joins us live from the nation's administrative capital.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Dingaan Thobela | Reflecting on the legacy of "The Rose of Soweto": Dr Peter Ngatane
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- 3 days ago
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- Former three-time world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela has passed away at 57 after battling an illness.
He was found dead in his Mayfair apartment. Thobela, known as "The Rose of Soweto," missed a recent boxing symposium due to poor health.
He held three world titles in two weight divisions during his career. To discuss Thobela's legacy, we're joined by Dr Peter Ngatane, who is a member of the World Boxing Council Board of Governors.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- AUBC roundtable discussion on leadership in economic growth: Paul Mashatile
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- 3 days ago
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- The African United Business Confederation is hosting a Round Table Dialogue with Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
The session will focus on the theme of effective leadership for driving sustainable development and prosperity in South Africa. Let's now take you there.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Addressing treatment backlogs in SA's public health system: Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya
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- 3 days ago
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- As we step into the new fiscal year, the spotlight is on the Gauteng Health Department's handling of significant backlogs, particularly in cancer treatment.
These delays prompt questions about the department's strategies for the current period.
Director of the South African Medical Research Council at the University of Johannesburg's Pan African Centre for Epidemic Research Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya discusses the measures in place to address these backlogs, the reasons behind the persisting challenges, and the potential role of the National Health Insurance in mitigating such issues.
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- Sudan Crisis | UNSC concerned amid growing tensions and military operations in North Darfur
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- 3 days ago
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- Members of the U.N. Security Council have met behind closed doors to discuss the situation in Sudan amid growing tensions and military operations in North Darfur.
The Council says it's concerned about an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces against the capital city.
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- Senzo Meyiwa murder trial | 30 April 2024
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- 3 days ago
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- The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
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- 'Monare did not complete the vetting process when he first joined SABC two years ago': Presidency
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- 3 days ago
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- The EFF has condemned the State Security Agency, describing its decision to summon the SABC Group Executive for News and Current Affairs, Moshoeshoe Monare, for vetting as being "politically motivated."
Meanwhile, Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has denied targeting Monare, saying he never completed his compulsory vetting process when he joined the SABC two years ago.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- AUBC hosts roundtable discussion on leadership in economic growth
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- 3 days ago
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- The African United Business Confederation is hosting a Round Table Dialogue with Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
The session will focus on the theme of effective leadership for driving sustainable development and prosperity in South Africa.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- National Brand | Study shows SA's reputation has improved globally: Sithembile Ntombela
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- 3 days ago
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- South Africa's brand reputation has improved globally. That's according to the findings of the 2024 South Africa Global Reputation study compiled by international firm Bloom Consulting in partnership with the national marketing agency, Brand South Africa.
The global reputation study evaluates perceptions about South Africa and its reputation across 17 countries including, the US, UK Germany, China Japan Canada, Botswana, Egypt, and Kenya among other countries.
To tell more about the study we're now joined virtually by the acting CEO of Brand South Africa Sithembile Ntombela.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Limpopo Bus Crash | Repatriation of remains of 45 Botswana nationals: Dr Phophi Ramathuba
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- 3 days ago
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- The remains of all 45 Botswana nationals who perished in a bus crash at Mamakatlala bridge outside Mokopane in Limpopo over the Easter long weekend have been identified and are being flown back to Botswana.
SABC News reporter Pimani Baloyi is at the Gateway International airport in Polokwane and has more details on this.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Gauteng Health accused of not using R784-million ringfenced for cancer treatment
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- 3 days ago
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- A coalition of health advocacy groups will march to the Gauteng Department of Health offices.
Section 27, Cancer Alliance, and the Treatment Action Campaign are calling on the department to use R784-million rand set aside by Treasury towards cancer treatment.
The advocacy groups say there are about 3000 patients on the backlog list waiting for cancer treatment, while the government has failed to spend the funds.
Head of Health Rights at Section 27, Khanyisa Mapipa and Dr Ntsakisi Maluleke from the Gauteng health department spoke to SABC News.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Dingaan Thobela | Remembering the "Rose of Soweto": Colin Nathan
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- 3 days ago
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- Former three-time world boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela has died after battling illness. He was 57-years old.
He held three world titles in two weight divisions in his heyday- the WBO and WBA lightweight titles as well as the WBC Super Middleweight title that he won in 2000.
To chat to us about this we have roped in Boxing trainer, analyst and commentator Colin Nathan who is currently in the States.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Ekurhuleni Mayor Xhakaza to deliver maiden speech
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- 3 days ago
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- The spotlight will be on the newly-elected City of Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, when he delivers his maiden state of the city address on Tuesday.
The mayor of the troubled Metro, which lies east of Johannesburg, has to convince residents that his leadership will translate into better services.
Xhakaza was elected unopposed two weeks ago, after the two previous mayors only served a year before being ousted.
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- #SABCNews Headlines @06H30 | 30 April 2024
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- 3 days ago
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- * President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences following the passing of the founder of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Sam Motsuenyane.
* The spotlight will be on the newly-elected City of Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, when he delivers his maiden state of the city address on Tuesday.
* The price of petrol will go up by 37 cents a litre at midnight, while diesel will drop by between 30 and 36 cents a litre.
* Former three-time world boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela, has died after battling illness.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- SA Weather update | 30 April 2024
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- 3 days ago
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- Traffic update | 30 April 2024
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- 3 days ago
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- Cannabis I Cannabis has huge potential to unlock the E Cape's economy: Premier Oscar Mabuyane
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- 3 days ago
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- Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, says cannabis has huge potential to unlock the province's economy.
He has been speaking at the official welcome for Medigrow, the company that will cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes.
It was established in 2017, and has 14 medicinal cannabis cultivation farms across South Africa.
R100 million has been invested in the project, and it's expected to create around 30.000 jobs.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- 2024 elections I ACT campaigns in Free State
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- 3 days ago
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- Members of the African Congress for Transformation (ACT) in Tumahole, Parys in the Free State believe their party is a better alternative.
They explained that their unwavering support stems from ACT's President General Ace Magashule's work when he was still the Premier of the province.
Magashule was conducting his campaign trail in Parys.
He expressed his home ground advantage stating that he is confident that Parys residents will vote for his party.
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- US values relationship with South Africa: US Ambassador to SA, Reuben Brigety
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- 3 days ago
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- United States Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, says relations between the two countries are very strong.
They have now launched the Atlanta Phambili Initiative which sets the stage for deeper cooperation between Washington and Pretoria.
It comes at a time when there are concerns about the political and economic relations between the two countries.
Brigety has spoken exclusively to SABC News International Editor, Sophie Mokoena, in Pretoria.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Anti-Crime Imbizo I Adv Brenda Madumise on attempts to reduce GBV in Mpumalanga
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- 3 days ago
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- Police are worried about the staggering amount of crime against women and children.
The Police Ministry has hosted an Imbizo YaMadoda in KaNyamazane, Mpumalanga.
The Imbizo aims to find solutions from men to curb the scourge of gender-based violence, and femicide, in the country.
Over 700 cases of rape were reported in the third quarter of 2023 in Mpumalanga.
Men have raised issues of substance abuse, anger, unemployment and police capacity in their areas.
Adv Brenda Madumise, Director for Wise4Afrika joins us to discuss this further.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- SABC's Moshoeshoe Monare vetting I William Bird weighs in on media freedom
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- 3 days ago
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- SABC Group Executive for News and Current Affairs, Moshoeshoe Monare,says a senior State Security Agency official called him, demanding that he be vetted again, and take a polygraph test.
And when asked, no reason was provided. At the same time, the Presidency denies that Monare, is being targeted ahead of upcoming elections.
Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, claims that Monare never completed his vetting process when he joined the SABC two years ago, which is compulsory for all executives.
We speak to Director of Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird.
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- Dr Samuel Motsuenyane 'Father of black business' passes away
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- 3 days ago
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- The father of Black Business, Dr Samuel Motsuenyane is no more.
Motsuenyane's death was confirmed to the SABC News by his family.
He died this afternoon at the age of 97.
He was the founding member of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry and he also played a role in the formation of the African Bank.
Dr. Motsuenyane earned himself respect as the 'father of Black Business' due to his immense contribution in establishing and mentoring black business executives and entrepreneurs.
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- Maxesibeni community express dissatisfaction with sports facility
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- 3 days ago
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- Sports enthusiasts from Ntsizwa village outside Maxesibeni, formerly Mount Ayliff, have expressed dissatisfaction with the multi-million rand sports complex in the area.
According to residents, the facility was meant to have a soccer and a rugby pitch, a netball court, change rooms and ablution facilities.
However, seven years later, the facility remains incomplete.
Our reporter, Lwandile Mbulali, visited the area and filed this report.
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- Israel-Hamas war I Israeli leadership face possible prosecution
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- 3 days ago
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- Speculation around a possible imminent move by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court against senior Israeli leadership is growing with several Israel media now reporting that officials there believe the Court could issue warrants soon.
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has not commented but media reports suggest potential warrants could be issued in relation to the blocking of humanitarian aid that led to starvation in Gaza but also to members of Hamas over actions emanating from the October 7th attacks.
As Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports, some Israeli-Hebrew media also report that the United States is intensely being lobbied to use its leverage to prevent the ICC from acting.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Floods I Schools in Kenya remain closed
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- 3 days ago
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- Schools in Kenya will remain closed for another week.
The country has been grappling with flood-related fatalities, with more than 100 people killed since mid-March.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Boxing I Simangele ‘Smash’ Hadebe to face Mexico's Gabriela Sanchez in world champs
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- 3 days ago
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- South African flyweight boxing champion, Simangele "Smash" Hadebe, is gearing up for what could be her career-defining title bout.
She will face a formidable World Boxing Council champion, Gabriela Sanchez of Mexico, for the vacant IBF Intercontinental Flyweight title in Johannesburg on May 24.
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- ConCourt to hear IEC, MK party urgent appeal: Prof. Mandla Mchunu
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- 3 days ago
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- The Constitutional Court will hear the Independent Electoral Commission's urgent appeal against the Electoral Court order which paved the way for former President Jacob Zuma to remain on the uMkhonto weSizwe Party list.
Prof. Mandla Mchunu, Executive Chairman at Africore Group, a consulting company on democracy and elections and founding CEO of the IEC joins us for a discussion.
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- Togo elections I Voting underway in Togo elections
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- 3 days ago
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- Voting is underway in Togo to elect lawmakers and regional representatives in the West African nation.
It comes as opposition groups accuse President Faure Gnassingbé of grabbing power, as he looks to extend his tenure.
This month, the country's parliament passed a controversial reform, which allows lawmakers to directly select the president, instead of through a national vote.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Former world boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela passes away
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- 3 days ago
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- Former three-time world boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela has died after battling illness. He was 57-years old.
Affectionately known as the 'Rose of Soweto', Thobela was found dead in his Mayfair apartment by members of his family and accompanied by police.
This was after they struggled to get in touch with him. Poor health also prevented Thobela from attending last Friday's SA Boxing symposium held in Parktown.
He held three world titles in two weight divisions in his heyday- the WBO and WBA lightweight titles and the WBC Super Middleweight title that he won in 2000.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Burkina Faso suspends media outlets over 'unfair reporting'
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- 3 days ago
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- Burkina Faso is cracking down on media freedom to counter what it claims is unfair reporting about the West African nation.
The military government has suspended at least five media outlets, including international news organisations, over their coverage of alleged human rights abuses, and killings, by the army.
SABC News Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai, reports from Accra.
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- South Africa's Black Business Summit I 18 embassies in attendance: Kganki Matabane
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- 3 days ago
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- South Africa's own Davos Business Summit version began in Johannesburg today.
The event hosted by the Black Business Council will ends on Tuesday.
At least 18 embassies from various parts of the world are in attendance.
The embassies represented in the summit range from the Russian Federation, Pakistan, Argentina, Mozambique, Canada, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Kenya, Kingdom of Jordan and Royal Thai, among others.
The country's The annual Black Business Summit Gala Dinner will take place at the Radisson OR Tambo Hotel and Convention Centre, Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, will have its main event addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday.
Ramaphosa is expected to locate his speech on the need for South Africa to grow its economy as an effort to create employment, and therefore end unemployment and poverty.
Black Business Council CEO Kganki Mataban...