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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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COPE hails the late Ahmed Kathrada 28.03.2017

The Congress of the People has hailed the late Ahmed Kathrada for selflessly fighting for the liberation of all South Africans. COPE spokesperson, Dennis Bloem, says the party and other South Africans should remain eternally grateful...

Zuma instructs that the National Flag fly at half-mast in memory of Kathrada 28.03.2017

The President has instructed that the National Flag fly at half-mast at every station in the country from Tuesday, 28 March until the evening of the official memorial service. President Zuma sends his deepest condolences to his partner, former minister of Public Enterprises Ms Barbara Hogan, the Kathrada family and his political home, the African National Congress.

Zwelinzima Vavi on New Labour Federation 26.03.2017

Former Cosatu general-secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi says workers deserve more than just better wages.

Tshepo Mongoai updates on Pension Fund investigation 24.03.2017

Senior Economist reporter Tshepo Mongoai updates it cannot be confirmed that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan received a pay out of R11 million.

Nazeem Daniels on Cape Town taxi violence 24.03.2017

Interim Chairman of the Delft Taxi Association Nazeem Daniels says people are using taxi’s as usual in Delft taxi rank.

‘Dept of Health is taking TB epidemic very seriously’ 24.03.2017

The Deputy Director-General at the Department of Health responsible for HIV & AIDS, TB and Maternal, Child and Women’s Health , Dr Yogan Pillay says they do community based screenings and also provides them at their facilities to every person that comes in.

Aisha Mohamed on the rebranding of the channel 23.03.2017

SABC 3 Channel Manager Aisha Mohamed says the channel will launch the brand’s new positioning

Siphesihle Dube on Delft Taxi violence 23.03.2017

Transport department’s Siphesihle Dube says plans are under way to declare the Delft area a high risk area for public transport.

ANC's Mlibo Qoboshiyane on Andile Lungisa 23.03.2017

The ANC Top Six has instructed the newly elected Nelson Mandela Bay ANC Regional Chairperson, Andile Lungisa to step down.

SA marks World Meteorological Day 23.03.2017

The South African Weather Service aims to highlight the importance of clouds for weather, climate and water on World Meteorological Day.

SA not paying enough attention to TB: Expert 23.03.2017

Researcher at the Desmond Tutu Centre, Dr Pren Naidoo says the country is not paying enough attention to TB.

Govt not doing enough to fight TB: Santa 23.03.2017

The South African National Tuberculosis Association (Santa) says government is not doing enough to fight the scourge of TB.

Jabu Mabuza on teen pregnancy in Mpumalanga 22.03.2017

A High school in Mpumalanga has come under fire after it reportedly came up with a controversial "pregnancy commitment form." That should they fall pregnant, they would be kicked out of school.

Matakanye Matakanye on tenn pregnacny in Mpumalanga schools 22.03.2017

National Association of School Governing Bodies General Secretary, Matakanye Matakanye on the High school in Mpumalanga that reportedly came up with a controversial "pregnancy commitment form."

Mabina Seabe on Hellen Zille's tweets 22.03.2017

Mabina Seabe says Maimane was shocked and angered by Zille's view.

Prof Johleen Stey Kotze on Hellen Zille's tweets 22.03.2017

Prof Johleen Stey Kotze says it’s difficult to say the actions taken by Zille’s constitute undermining the DA leader Mmusi Maimane.

Saphetha on the death of a baby allegedly as result of the social workers strike 22.03.2017

Nehawu has denied being responsible for the death of a six-month-old baby that ied after being moved from one of the Gauteng Social Development department's centres, as a result of the social workers' strike.

Albie Sachs on proposed plans to amend constitution 22.03.2017

Former Constitutional Court Judge Albie Sachs says there's no need to amend the constitution. This follows statements by President Jacob Zuma that the constitution will probably have to change to facilitate envisaged changes to land reform.

MeerKAT discovers unknown galaxies: Project Manager 21.03.2017

MeerKAT Project Manager, Willem Esterhuyse says the radio telescope is already making discoveries.

Zane Dangor on break in at his home 21.03.2017

Former Social Development Department director-general Zane Dangor suspects foul play after several suspects broke into his house and intimidated his children on Monday

Athlenda Mathe on Chief Justice office burglary 20.03.2017

Athlenda Mathe says they would like the media and the public to give them space to probe the burglary into the Chief Justice Office properly.

Nthakoana Ngatane Update on Lesotho Elections 20.03.2017

On Sunday the independent electoral commission closed registration of new voters, and transfer of voters who have moved.

Joe Mafela Obituary 20.03.2017

SABC journalist Nomsa Mdluli looks back at Mafela’s life and career.

OUT Hate Crimes Manager Lerato Phalakatshela talks about LGBTI rights 19.03.2017

OUT Hate Crimes Manager Lerato Phalakatshela says South Africans need to be educated about the LGBTI community.

OUT Hate Crimes Manager Lerato Phalakatshela talks about LGBTI's victimisation 19.03.2017

OUT Hate Crimes Manager Lerato Phalakatshela says members of the LGBTI community are often discriminated against in South Africa.

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