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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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Jun 26, 2026

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World’s first Cape buffalo calf conceived in through in vitro fertilisation 23.09.2016

Embryo Plus has announced its success with the world's first Cape buffalo calf conceived through in vitro fertilisation.

SABC board members divided over Motsoeneng’s reappointment 23.09.2016

SABC Non-Executive board member, Krish Naidoo says he stands by his decision not to endorse any moves to re-appoint Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the public broadcaster's acting Chief Operating Officer.

The Calling in modern South Africa 23.09.2016

The Calling is a term largely used in South Africa when one is being called to receive or accept a spiritual gift by his or her ancestors, to either become a traditional healer or a spiritual medium that communicate through dreams, visions and bones, with those who are no longer part of the physical sphere.

Palestine to submit new resolution on illegal Israeli settlement 23.09.2016

The Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations will submit a new resolution to the Security Council on illegal Israeli settlement activity.

David Kau expends Black Only to a weekend affair 22.09.2016

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

Mamelodi Sundowns to play Zambia's Zesco United on Saturday 22.09.2016

Every Mamelodi Sundowns player wants to be part of the team's history. They'll therefore go all out to beat Zambia's Zesco United on Saturday and secure passage to the CAF Champions League final.

Donkey dung optimise biogas to produce energy: Researcher 22.09.2016

In what could be an answer to South Africa’s energy problems, researchers have discovered that donkey dung can be used in biogas production to manufacture of energy, such as electricity generation.

Right to Know's Dr. Dale McKinley on management of finances in municipalities 22.09.2016

Right to Know campaign spokesperson Dr. Dale McKinley says the national government has to be exemplary to local government when it comes to managing its finances.

Soweto residents must not be forced to install prepaid meters: Mazibuko 22.09.2016

Orlando Task Team’s Seth Mazibuko says they must give the residents of Orlando East in Soweto an option to remain with the conventional meter of to move to prepaid.

Eskom denies promising to scrap Orlando East resident’s debts 22.09.2016

Orlando Task Team’s Seth Mazibuko says Eskom must give Orlando East residents in Soweto an option to remain with conventional meters or to move to prepaid and not be forced.

Fort Hare will hike fees: Vice Chancellor 21.09.2016

The Vice Chancellor of Fort Hare University, Dr Mvuyo Tom, has sought to clarify reports that the institution has decided not to increase fees for next year.

Syrian conflict highlights Security Council is dysfunctional: Zuma 21.09.2016

President Jacob Zuma has used the intractable Syrian conflict as a means to highlight the inherent structural dysfunction of the UN Security Council as he pressed the question of reform in his address to the General Assembly.

Sthembiso Ndlovu says calls to shutdown universities are immature 19.09.2016

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

Motsoeneng will not appeal SCA ruling: lawyer 19.09.2016

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

Blade Nzimande says threats to shut down universities are unjustified 19.09.2016

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

SKA’s HERA telescope receives R136 m cash injection 17.09.2016

The Square Kilometre Array’s (SKA) precursor radio telescope which is currently being constructed in the Karoo, the Hydrogen Epoch of Reionisation Array (HERA) has received R136 million funding from the United States National Science Foundation.

Kannaland Municipality in debt, while a PA earns R100k per month 16.09.2016

The Western Cape Department of Local Government says it will give its' full support to stabilise the Kannaland municipality in the Little Karoo. A recent assessment by the department revealed several administrative irregularities. These include the municipality's overall debt of more than 37- million rand. An amount of 12- million rand is also still owed to energy utility, Eskom.

Marius Fransman chats about his resignation. 16.09.2016

Marius Fransman says his decision to resign from the Western Cape Provincial legislature has nothing to do with the sexual harassment allegations against him or the court battle with tee, SCOPA. Fransman says the infighting, turmoil and factions within the party has made the ANC at a low in its 104 year history. Fransman says he will dedicate his future efforts to rebuild the trust between the peo...

Dr. Kizzie Shako is fighting for justice for Kenyan victims 16.09.2016

Dr. Kizzie Shako is fighting for justice for Kenyan victims of violence.

Jiba, Mrwebi must voluntarily step aside: Analyst 16.09.2016

Constitutional Law expert, Professor Pierre De Vos has advised National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss Shaun Abrahams to ask Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi to voluntarily step aside in the interest of the organisation.

Heads of states to attend UN General Assembly 16.09.2016

Over 130 heads of state and government will make their annual pilgrimage to the United Nations in New York next week for the High Level Segment of the recently convened 71st session of the General Assembly.

Major League gardens promises to be a “jump” 15.09.2016

Dj’s Bandile and Banele Mbere popularly known as Major League Djz are again set to leave music lovers astounded – this through their popular Major League Gardens social festival which is to take place on the 17th of September at the Nasrec Expo Park, Johannesburg.

South Africa leading in airborne surveillance technology 15.09.2016

South African company AirBus Defence and Space, is showcasing its latest airborne observation system or surveillance technology at Africa Aerospace and Defence (ADD) expo 2016, held at the WaterKloof Air Base in The City of Tshwane.

Security Council should be reformed: Ban 15.09.2016

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says deteriorating security challenges around the world have made it imperative that the Security Council should be reformed.

Hassan Lorgat speaks on illegal Miners 14.09.2016

Benchmark foundations Hassan Lorgat speaks about the different elements that contribute to illegal mining and who should be held to account.

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