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Nelson Mandela Foundation urges SA govt to take stand in Russia/Ukraine war

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has joined several other organisations in urging the South African government to take a stand in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. In a statement released on Saturday, the foundation said it has been closely monitoring the ongoing conflict that has now entered its 10th day with hundreds of people killed, thousands displaced, and Russia allegedly failing to observe the temporary ceasefire in some cities. The […]

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Saudi Arabia Eases COVID-19 Restrictions

Saudi Arabia on Saturday lifted precautionary and preventive measures related to combating the coronavirus pandemic. An official source in the Ministry of Interior said measures including social distancing and wearing masks outdoors are no longer mandatory in the Kingdom. The ministry, quoted by the Saudi Press Agency, also said that social distancing in the Two Holy Mosques and all other mosques in the Kingdom would end, but worshipers still have […]

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Fire at communications centre disrupts internet in Iranian capital

A fire at Tehran’s main telecommunications building disrupted internet services on Friday, Iran’s communications ministry said. It said the fire was caused by a malfunction in a power connection. “A minor internet outage that occurred today in some areas of Tehran due to a power outage led to a fire at the LCT centre, which was quickly rectified and the backup system was quickly replaced,” ministry spokesperson Mahdi Salem wrote […]

today5 March 2022

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NPA to decide next step after court finds activist Neil Aggett’s death was not suicide

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it will study a judgment by the Johannesburg high court, which found that trade unionist and activist Dr Neil Aggett’s 1982 death was not a suicide, to determine, with the necessary urgency, the course of action to be taken. “The NPA is on record as having said that the unwarranted delays in bringing perpetrators to book was an injustice to the families of these […]

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Mexico reports 308 more Covid-19 deaths, 9,748 new cases

Mexico reports 308 more Covid-19 deaths, 9,748 new cases Mexico reported 308 more fatalities from COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total death toll since the pandemic began to 319,604, according to health ministry data. The country also reported 9,748 new confirmed cases of the virus, bringing the total to 5,554,392.

today5 March 2022

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SARS calls on tax practitioners who owe R1.3BN to become compliant

South African Revenue Services (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says tax practitioners are not always the most tax compliant and owe it R1.3 billion. Kieswetter appealed to tax regulatory bodies to assist Sars in becoming compliant. “You can imagine someone who holds a position of trust and who should be held to a higher level of accountability themselves are not compliant and we really appeal to the registered controlling bodies to […]

today5 March 2022

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Health department’s covid audit raises SA’s death toll

The Health Department's ongoing audit has confirmed 18 previously unreported deaths linked to COVID-19. These fatalities take our death toll to closer to 10,000. South Africa also racked up 1,898 new infections over the latest 24-hour reporting cycle, a positivity rate of 6.3%. Meanwhile, health minister Joe Phaahla says there are increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases among children aged between 10 and 14. Phaahla says scientists initially believed it was […]

today5 March 2022

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Police arrest 14 year old and 24 year old for unlicensed firearm in separate incidents

LOCAL Members of the Maitland Flying Squad arrested a 24-year-old after he fired shots at a civilian and then aimed his firearm at the Flying Squad members in Elsies River Monday 21 February 2022. According to Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, the Flying Squad members confronted the suspect, “While the members were on patrol, they were stopped by a member of the public who informed them that an unknown male was […]

today22 February 2022

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World Radio Day 2022: Theme, Date, History and Significance

World Radio Day 2022: World Radio Day is observed every year on February 13 to underline the importance of radio in today's world. Radio has been a dominant form of communication to reach the masses in India till day amid the advances in technology. It also continues to be one of the most trusted and accessible media in the world, as per different international reports. World Radio Day 2022 Theme The World […]

today13 February 2022

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

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