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Selected news and current affairs clips from SABC radio and digital journalists, used on the SABC News website (www.sabcnews.com).

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Elias Masilela on Youth Day & the history of House Number 43 16.06.2017

House Number 43 Foundations Elias Masilela on youth day.

Big brother in Rugby a lifeline for disadvantaged aspiring rugby players 15.06.2017

I spoke with Mr. Thabo Mamojele the brainchild behind Big Brother in Rugby (BBR) and a professional rugby player himself. BBR is a leadership and mentoring program aimed at young and upcoming rugby players where they get to interact with professional and ex rugby players helping them make it through the ranks. This program is extensive in that it reaches out to many communities in and around Johan...

Mahumapelo suspends relations with SABC in North West 14.06.2017

North West provincial government spokesperson Brian Setswambung has confirmed that the North West provincial government has suspended its relations with the SABC in the province.

Setswambung says Mahumapelo is shocked by allegations 14.06.2017

He has however emphasised that the Premier will be available to speak to other SABC provinces.

Sessions decries Russian collusion in U.S. election 14.06.2017

The United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions denounced the suggestion that he colluded with the alleged Russia meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Ralph Mathekga on ANC's Economic Transformation discussion document 13.06.2017

Mathekga says the document does not go along with the public rhetoric that talks about radical economic transformation

Police dismiss Mabopane kidnapping reports as fake news 13.06.2017

Police have warned people not to share the audio as it causes unnecessary panic.

SOS Coalition welcomes Motsoeneng’s dismissal 13.06.2017

SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition spokesperson Duduetsang Makuse says they welcome the dismissal of former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng.

Those implicated in SABC forensic report should be charged 13.06.2017

Makuse says although they welcome news, they hope that after a forensic investigation is completed, those implicated should face criminal charges even if they are no longer employees of the public broadcaster.

Govt need to establish sustainable programmes to fight unemployment 12.06.2017

Dan Motsitsi states that people need to look at the youth unemployment in the context of the performance of the economy.

Fikile Hlatshwayo is one of the young people who benefited in the June 16, 1976 12.06.2017

She says being a member of the foundation has helped her to empower herself as a young South African woman.

The police's Kay Makhubele on the Roodepoort protest 12.06.2017

Roads leading to the Roodepoort CBD have been blocked off to traffic West of Johannesburg. This follows a protest by Davidsonville residents.

Home Affairs Director-General, Mkuseli Apleni on Satawu Zenzo Mahlangu 12.06.2017

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that Satawu General Secretary Zenzo Mahlangu has returned to his home country of Zimbabwe.

1976 reminds me of police brutality: Sipho Singiswa 10.06.2017

The June 16, 1976 student-led protests in Soweto - known as the Soweto Uprising - claimed about 23 lives in Soweto alone on the day of the march. The protests began in Soweto schools and spread across the country. The unrest was a response to the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction.

The was unity among class of 1976: Oupa Moloto 10.06.2017

The June 16, 1976 student-led protests in Soweto - known as the Soweto Uprising - claimed about 23 lives in Soweto alone on the day of the march. The protests began in Soweto schools and spread across the country. The unrest was a response to the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction.

1976 uprisings still bring tears to my eyes: Seth Mazibuko 10.06.2017

The June 16, 1976 student-led protests in Soweto - known as the Soweto Uprising - claimed about 23 lives in Soweto alone on the day of the march. The protests began in Soweto schools and spread across the country. The unrest was a response to the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction.

There are not enough teachers to teach indigenous languages: Mhlanga 10.06.2017

Basic Education Department Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga says there are not enough teachers to teach indigenous languages.

We have not yet reached the ultimate goal of the struggles of 1976: Oupa Moloto 10.06.2017

Oupa Moloto says, “ We thought at this time, the minister of education would of given schools the choice of the language that they want to use in terms of communication, but we are still far. We have not yet reached the ultimate goal of the struggles of 1976.”

Schools are still imposing Afrikaans as a medium of instruction: Seth Mazibuko 10.06.2017

Class of 76 Student, Seth Mazibuko says the question of the language of teaching is still a burning issue in South Africa.

Model C’s language policy has not changed: Sipho Singiswa 10.06.2017

Another student, Sipho Singiswa , who was also arrested a political prisoner for issues related to the uprising says former Model C’s language policy has not changed.

Nyanda explains why they won’t attend MKMVA conference 09.06.2017

Umkhonto We Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) leader Kebby Maphatsoe faces dissention within his ranks, with top leaders of the body calling for the organisation's elective conference to be canned.

Num calls for President Zuma’s resignation 09.06.2017

President of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Piet Matosa has called for President Jacob Zuma to step down.

Young entrepreneur Koketso Buys on giving back to the community 07.06.2017

Glam Kraftz owner Koketso Buys says they are working towards helping needy children in schools.

Young entrepreneur Koketso Buys on challenges her business faced 07.06.2017

Koketso Buys from Mathibestad, talks about what challenges she faced in entrepreneurship.

Young entrepreneur Koketso Buys talks on how she started her business 07.06.2017

Koketso Buys from Mathibestad, talks about how she started her business.

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