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7:35

Consecutive Lotto numbers- a scam or not?

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2020/12/04

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) says the occurrence of the December 1st results generated in a Powerball draw, while uncommon, are not impossible. The results generated, have since received public scrutiny. The NLC says it would like to assure all South Africans that all National Lottery games and methods used to conduct draws undergo a rigorous process of review prior to approval by the NLC. We spoke to spokesperson for the NLC Ndivhuho Mafela.

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9:01

Locust outbreaks reported in 3 SA provinces

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2020/12/04

South Africa is currently experiencing outbreaks of locusts in the Free State, Northern Cape and Western Cape. Several countries in East Africa - namely Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and South Sudan - are still trying to contain the worst desert locust invasion the region has experienced in over 70 years. The locusts have destroyed vegetation - especially staple cereal crops, legumes and pastures - resulting in huge economic losses….to help us better understand the severity and impact this outbreak could

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9:05

The Labour Appeals Court will hear the matter of the...

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2020/12/03

The Labour Appeals Court will hear the matter of the public servants salary increase. Unions are demanding that government honours its three-year wage agreement of 8%. Government has offered to enter into last-minute settlement talks with public sector unions over salary increases after it had previous said it does not have the money for the increases. Labour unions have accused government of operating in bad faith and only wanting to negotiate now at the eleventh hour. We spoke to our reporter

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10:36

KZN Military Veterans Association speaks out about...

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2020/12/01

The spokesperson for the Mkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) in KwaZulu-Natal , Dumisani Thango, says they have been misrepresented in the media about their efforts when it comes to how foreign shop owners should be handled. This follows the recent protest where veterans took to the streets to target foreign-owned shops and stalls, demanding their immediate closure.He says they as an association have been engaging leadership in the province to pronounce their stance on undocumented

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4:34

Axe family murder suspect apprehended in King...

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2020/11/27

A man has been arrested in connection with the brutal slaying of six family members in the Elliotdale area earlier this week. The arrest of the man late on Thursday night was confirmed the by Eastern Cape police this morning. We spoke to Eastern Cape provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Thembinkosi Kinana

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11:09

Contralesa not happy with continued suspension of...

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2020/11/25

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) is not happy with continued suspension of initiations . Traditional leaders and surgeons in the Eastern Cape have expressed disappointment at yet another suspension of the circumcision custom by government. The suspension is due to an increase in coronavirus infections in the province. Contralesa Chairperson in the Eastern Cape , Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana, 'says government's delay in opening the summer initiation season has led to the

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18:30

The burning of trucks needs urgent address

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2020/11/25

Foreign truck drivers have been given an ultimatum to vacate their jobs at the beginning of December or face mass disruptions. This ultimatum was issued by the All Truck Drivers Foundation (ATDF), a group of local truck drivers advocating for 100% employment of local truck drivers. At least 20 trucks were torched last Thursday and five trucks on Saturday night, more trucks were set alight on Monday night through to the early hours of Tuesday morning. Trucks were reportedly set alight in Leondale,

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7:18

SAHRC investigates allegations of racism at...

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2020/11/24

The Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating allegations of racism at Brackenfell High School in Cape Town. The Commission held a media briefing this morning as result of allegations of racism that emerged in relation to the convening of a matric function for a number of Brackenfell High learners. These allegations have led to protest action outside the school, resulting in well documented incidences of violence on several occasions. We spoke to Commissioner Andre Gaum of the South African

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8:23

What does 'Junk Status' mean for the average South...

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2020/11/23

South Africa has sunk deeper into junk status after Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings in lowered the country's credit ratings this weekend. Moody's cut the nation's foreign and local-currency ratings to Ba2, two levels below investment grade, from Ba1 while Fitch cut the nation's foreign and local-currency ratings to BB-, three levels below investment grade, from BB, also with a negative outlook. What does this mean for the average South African? We spoke to Economist Duma Gqubule.

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15:41

Zondo to lay criminal charges against Zuma

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2020/11/23

Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is to lay criminal charges with the police against former president Jacob Zuma after he walked out of the commission last week. Zuma and his legal team walked out of the commission in Johannesburg last week in defiance of the summons it had issued against the former president, after he failed in his bid to get Zondo to recuse himself from hearing his testimony. Zondo's response comes as calls mount from

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17:24

Zondo refuses to recuse himself, Zuma does not excuse...

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2020/11/19

Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has turned down former President Jacob Zuma's application for his recusal. Zondo says Zuma's lawyers have failed to prove that their client will not get a fair hearing. Zuma had alleged that the historical relations between himself and Zondo, the commission's selection of witnesses and the Deputy Chief Justice's comments to earlier witnesses were reasonable grounds for him to recuse himself. Zondo however

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25:20

SABC Board Deputy Chairperson & Communications...

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2020/11/18

SABC board deputy chairperson Mamodupi Mohlala-Mulaudzi says five of the members are against retrenchments at the public broadcasters. The SABC board has three executive members and 11 non-executive members. Meanwhile, SABC management is adamant that it's continuing with the retrenchment of 400 permanent staff. In an email to staff, SABC management and the board have apologised for what they've called the confusion that yesterday's stand-off with news staff created. Group Executive of News,

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6:04

Motsoaledi briefs members of Parliament on the Bushiris

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2020/11/17

Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has assured members of Parliament that self proclaimed Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary, did not leave the country with a delegation of Malawian President, Lazarus Chakwera, while on a state visit last week. Motsoaledi is appearing before Parliament's portfolio committee to explain issues around the Bushiri couple permanent residency. They have violated their bail conditions and fled to Malawi. They are charged with theft, fraud and money

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21:04

Ace granted R200 000 bail

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2020/11/13

Police have their hands full in controlling scores of ANC supporters who are demanding to be allowed inside the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court ahead of the appearance of party secretary-general Ace Magashule. NPA spokesperson, Sipho Ngwema, believes they have a watertight case against all the accused. Sixty-one-year-old Magashule handed himself over to the Hawks and is currently appear in the Bloemfontein magistrates court. Magashule is among those accused in the alleged irregular awarding of the

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4:52

SABC goes ahead with retrenchments

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2020/11/12

The SABC has announced it is ready to implement Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act despite months of talks between employer and unions. The number of staff affected by the move however, has gone down from 600 to 400. There are about 170 vacant positions that will be available for employees to apply for, which provides the potential of further reducing the number of affected employees to 230. The SABC also intends implementing and considering other cost cutting alternatives. We spoke to Aubrey

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4:54

SA’s unemployment rate rises to 30.8% in third quarter

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2020/11/12

South Africa's unemployment rate has increased by 7.5% to 30.8% in the third quarter of 2020. Statistics South Africa has just released the unemployment figure for the third quarter, announcing that the unemployment rose to 30-point-8 percent from 23-point-3 percent in the second quarter. However, the unemployment rate was artificially low in the second quarter because Statistics South Africa only classifies people as unemployed if they are actively looking for work, which many people were unable to

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15:20

EFF to intensify campaign against racism at...

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2020/11/10

The EFF has vowed to intensify its campaign against alleged racism at Brackenfell High School in the Western Cape. EFF members and parents of the school clashed over a private matric celebration organised by some parents which allegedly excluded black students. Western Cape Education Minister Debbie Schafer has warned that if the EFF continues its protest action she will approach the courts to interdict them from disrupting the Grade 12 examinations. Meanwhile President Cyril Ramaphosa has also

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8:51

IEC ready for safe by-elections on Wednesday

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2020/11/09

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is prepared to run free, fair and safe by-elections cross country on Wednesday. It will conduct By- elections in 96 wards in 56 municipalities. The commission has been unable to hold elections since March this year due to the coronavirus lockdown and plans to clear the backlog of all outstanding by-elections simultaneously this week. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo and Deputy CEO Masego Sheburi explain what measures have been put in place at voting

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17:02

Close watch on the US elections

AM Live on SAfm ·

2020/11/05

Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden is six electoral college delegates shy of winning the United States Presidency after he was projected winner of both key Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Michigan. With the magic number of 270 delegates required to win the White House, Biden could seal his victory with a win in Nevada, where he holds a slight lead over incumbent President Donald Trump, whose campaign is seeking to challenge the voting process in several states, citing mail-in-ballot fraud

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14:42

The latest on the US Elections

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2020/11/04

US President Donald Trump has declared an unsupported victory in a speech from the White House. Millions of votes in the 2020 election are yet to be counted. Trump says his administration will head to the Supreme Court to stop all voting and ensure the integrity of the polls.Meanwhile, Democratic challenger Joe Biden has expressed optimism with the United States Presidential Election, saying his team is on the right track to win the poll. He addressed supporters earlier at his hometown in Wilmington

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