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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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Petrol pumps run dry 02.08.2016

Fuel garage owner Bongi Hobongwana says her business has been negatively affected by the current Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers Union (Ceppwawu) strike that started last week Thursday.

Hobongwana says she hopes to get fuel delivery on Tuesday. 02.08.2016

Ceppwawu affiliated members are demanding a nine percent wage hike and improved job security but employers’ association is only offering seven percent wage hike.

Khomotso Phahlane on "high risk" election voting areas 01.08.2016

Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane says there are 650 voting stations around the country which have been categorised as high risk.

Solidarity welcomes settlement regarding SAPS promotion 01.08.2016

Trade union Solidarity welcomes the historic settlement which they reached with the South African Police Service which directly affects the promotion of more than 3000 SAPS members.

There is enough fuel for the country: Sapia 01.08.2016

The South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) says there is enough fuel for the country, but the strike by Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers Union (CEPPAWU) strike is hampering delivery to filling stations.

NFP leaders encourage members to vote for COPE: Lekota 01.08.2016

The Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosioua Lekota says his party has been approached by the leadership of the National Freedom Party (NFP) in KwaZulu-Natal and they have encouraged their members to vote for his party in local government elections.

Fair media coverage ahead of elections: Fikeni 31.07.2016

Political analyst Dr Somadoda Fikeni says the media has covered all political parties' election campaigns fairly ahead of Wednesday's intense local government elections.

SABC uses high-tech equipment for elections 31.07.2016

SABC’s Project Manager, Alan Visier, says it has taken a year and a half to prepare for the Local Government Elections.

ANC to hold its final rally at Ellis Park Stadium 31.07.2016

The African National Congress (ANC) will hold its much awaited Siyanqoba rally for the 2016 local elections at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday morning.

SA maths professor honored to lead international body 30.07.2016

Maths educator and Wits University Professor Jill Adler says she feels ‘immensely honoured and overwhelmed’ to be appointed president of a leading international maths research body.

DA spokesperson Mabine Seabe on the painting. 30.07.2016

Seabe says they will not be taking any action on the artist of the painting.

Steve Mabona on Pholosong hospital 29.07.2016

About 90 children from Tholulwazi Seconday School were admitted to Pholosong Hosiptal in the East Rand on Friday after they complained of stomach pains.

SABC Digital News: Candice Nolan interviews two young gymnasts. 29.07.2016

As the world gears up for its biggest sporting event, two young South Africans hope to one day also take part in the Olympic games. The sisters, from Fleurhof, west of Johannesburg, are among our top-performing gymnasts. Sadly, gymnastics does not receive the sponsorship and attention it deserves, and many talented young people are discouraged from participating. Senior Reporter, Candice Nolan has...

Vuwani residents continue to boycott elections 29.07.2016

The Pro-Makhado Community Forum is adamant that although the Co-operative Governance Minister Des Van Royen and eight traditional leaders in the Vuwani area have signed an agreement, its members will boycott next week's elections.

Pro Makhado Spokesperson Nsovo Sambo 28.07.2016

Pro Makhado Spokesperson, Nsovo Sambo says they are not part of Vuwani agreement.

Corporative Governance Minister Des Van Rooyen 28.07.2016

Corporative Governance Minister Des Van Rooyen says government is ready to work together with parties involved in finding a solution to the problem in Vuwani.

Negotiations between SABC, Mvoko hit a snag 28.07.2016

Axed former SABC Contributing Editor Vuyo Mvoko says he was given an offer by the SABC on Thursday morning to return to work in exchange for withdrawing his article on the state of affairs at the public broadcaster.

No end in sight to Vuwani demarcation stalemate 28.07.2016

Pro-Makhado Forum Spokesperson Nsovo Sambo and COGTA Minister Des Van Rooyen are at loggerheads over the Vuwani demarcation stalemate.

Shadrack Gutto unpacks looming Vuwani constitutional crisis 28.07.2016

Constitutional Law Expert Prof. Shadrack Gutto unpacks the constitutional implications of the crisis in Vuwani.

Lawyer Chris Todd speaks on Vuyo Mvoko vs SABC 28.07.2016

Lawyer for dismissed SABC journalist Vuyo Mvoko says they want him to be reinstated and treated like the other who were recently reinstated.

Delegates excited about Democratic Party’s first woman candidate 28.07.2016

Delegates attending the Democratic National Convention have expressed their excitement and admiration for the first woman presidential candidate of the party.

Professor Susan Booysen on race playing a factor in voting 27.07.2016

Professor Booysen says race does influence people when voting, although the trend is declining

Trade union Solidarity's Dirk Hermann on SABC appeal 27.07.2016

Hermann says they are disappointed with the SABC's action.

IEC becoming a target for political protests: ISS 27.07.2016

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) says the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is becoming a target for political protests.

Clinton officially elected as Democratic Party’s candidate 27.07.2016

Hillary Clinton has made history by becoming the first woman to be officially nominated to lead the ticket of a major political party into a general election in the United States

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