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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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Eskom’s stance on IPPs disappointing: SAIPPA 22.08.2016

Recently, Eskom said they are consulting with the Department of Energy on whether to sign new IPP.

Victim of sex pest teacher in KZN tries to commit suicide 22.08.2016

The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department has confirmed that one of the victims of a teacher in Nquthu tried to commit suicide at the weekend.

It’ll be a major crisis for ANC if they lose Joburg: Analyst 22.08.2016

Political Analyst, Prof .Susan Booysen says if the African National Congress (ANC) loses Johannesburg they will lose their major source of patronage.

Top female scientist dedicates award to girls, women in science 20.08.2016

Head of Applied Chemistry Department at the University of Johannesburg, Prof. Jane Ngila says winning the Women in Science Award is humbling and the accolade, ‘Is not just for me, but for women and girls in science.”

Soul City forum addresses violence against women 19.08.2016

The Soul City Institute for Social Justice says Violence against women remains a taboo subject for some.

ANCYL spokesperson Mlondi Mkhize 19.08.2016

ANCYL spokesperson Mlondi Mkhize calls on NEC to take accountability and action against those who have tamed the ANC's image.

Keeping Zuma detrimental to the ANC: UJ Report 18.08.2016

Researchers at UJ have warned the African National Congress that the longer President Jacob Zuma stays in power, the more costly it could be for the party.

EFF leader Julius Malema on budgets in Metros 18.08.2016

EFF Julius Malema says the party is going to prioritise the needs of black South Africans' needs when budgets are allocated.

Malema says the party is not going to collapse any municipality 18.08.2016

EFF leader Julius Malema says the party is not going to collapse any municipality.

EFF leader Julius Malema on coalitions after elections 18.08.2016

The EFF has announced that they will not be getting into any deals with either the African National Congress (ANC) or the Democratic Alliance (DA), commenting that both parties were the devil.

DA is the only party that demonstrates massive growth;Mashaba 18.08.2016

Democratic Alliance (DA) Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba says he is not involved in any coalition negotiation and he is allowing processes of the organisation to take place.

Somadoda Fikeni on coalitions 17.08.2016

Political policy analyst Somadoda Fikeni says Wednesday’s revelations by the DA, EFF and the IFP on their coalition decisions will fundamentally reconfigure the South African political landscape.

Zizi Kodwa on coalitions 17.08.2016

African National Congress (ANC) spokesperson Zizi Kodwa says the Ekurhuleni Metro has been secured for the ANC following an agreement with the African Independent Congress on Sunday.

Sydney Mulanga on Zambia 16.08.2016

Formal objections are to be laid on Wednesday after opposition alleges that the Zambian elections, in which Edgar Lungu was re-elected, were rigged.

Bantu Holomisa speaks about election results 16.08.2016

Bantu Holomisa says the Local Government Elections results have given political parties a new mandate.

Blade Nzimande on student fees 2017 16.08.2016

Blade Nzimande says at this point in time there is no need for any student to be protesting over fees.

Mafeje’s legacy has been marginalised: Ntsebeza 15.08.2016

Lungisile Ntsebeza says academics like Archie Mafeje need recognition to honour the beautiful history of South Africa.

There should be a moratorium on retrenchments at Telkom: CWU 15.08.2016

The Communications Workers' Union (CWU) says there should a moratorium on retrenchments at Telkom.

Telkom agreed not to retrench for two years 15.08.2016

The Communications Workers' Union (CWU) says there should a moratorium on retrenchments at Telkom.

Student organisations threaten to make the country ungovernable 15.08.2016

The Pan-Africanist Student Movement (PAM) says they will make the country ungovernable if the universities increase fees for next year.

Police re arrest Phineas malangoane 15.08.2016

A third suspect who escaped from the Witpoort police cells has been re-arrested in Ivory park in Tembisa.

ANC to reform state owned enterprises 15.08.2016

The African National Congress (ANC) has resolved to give attention to the reformation of state owned enterprises.

Mayonga aims for gold at the next world championships London 15.08.2016

Luvo Mayonga might not have claimed an Olympic gold in the long jump on Saturday when he finished second in his event, however he has not allowed that to dampen his spirits.

Khaye Nkwanayana on Blade Nzimande 12.08.2016

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande cancelled his press conference on Friday to meet with various vice chancellors to recommend adjustments for fees in 2017.

SACP's Alex Mashilo on decline in ANC votes 12.08.2016

South African Communist Party (SACP) National spokesperson Alex Mashilo on ANC's declin in municipal votes.

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