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Pongola community seething over police officer’s murder sentence
The community of Ncotshane in Pongola near Ngwavuma, in KwaZulu-Natal, is hopping mad over a 15-year prison sentence handed down to police detective, Mxolisi Donda.
Swim ends in tragedy for eMachibini teenagers
A 16-year-old teenager, Zanomusa Mdluli lost his life while swimming with friends in a dam in eMachibini, KwaZulu-Natal.
Zulu king recovering well in hospital, says Buthelezi
Zulu monarch prime minister, Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi, has revealed that king Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu is still recuperating in hospital.
Jozini child kidnapper to know fate on Wednesday
Khanyisile Mkhwanazi-Ngubane pleaded guilty to abducting the child after she was arrested in Daveyton, in Ekurhuleni, last year.
City of Joburg passes pro-development budget
The Adjustment Budget includes the allocation of R12.8 million for the operation of the Alexandra Automotive Hub, which includes a component shop, tyre fitment & alignment, panel beating, auto electrical work as well as services and maintenance workshops.
17 new schools to be built in Limpopo, says Premier
Limpopo Premier, Chupu Mathabatha, revealed this during his State of the Province Address (Sopa) on Thursday.
Family reeling from shock as jilted relative takes own life
Sebenzani “Mbube” Sithole’s family in kwaHlabisa Township in Qubukani, northern KwaZulu-Natal, is left with questions after the 24-year-old man fatally shot himself.
ABOUT LOCAL VOICES
Local Voices was established in 2019 as an election project. It has now made a return as a pilot project to give the work done at community radio level a wider range.
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Radio Census
Over around two decades or so, community radio stations have sprung up across the country in growing numbers, becoming an important part of the landscape. For many, they represent “local voice” – an important source of local news and a place to debate local issues and concerns. For others, they have become a training ground and an opportunity to build a media career. Yet others compete, sometimes bitterly, for the influence and prestige community radio can offer.