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2021 local polls to be held between August, November
Local government elections are likely to be held between August and November next year.
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.
Njokweni family in dire straits following house collapse, loss of life
The Njokweni family in Mboza, KwaZulu-Natal, has been dealt a double blow following the collapse of the wall of the house, which claimed gogo Agrennet Gumede (80).
Wits University shuts down Solomon Mahlangu House following sit-in
Wits University management has shut down the Solomon Mahlangu building following an altercation between the EFF Student Command and the university’s security guards on Wednesday.
Workers, civil society mark budget day through protest
Metalworkers’ union, Numsa, in Johannesburg has joined a Saftu nationwide stay-away aimed at highlighting the plight of workers as companies continue to cut jobs in a sluggish economy that’s been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Be ready for your turn, Makhura tells Gauteng residents
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, says Gauteng residents should be ready for their turn as the province intends to rollout massive vaccination.
Young man from deep rural Limpopo beats the odds, gets Bachelor’s Pass
The 20-year-old Mulima Secondary School learner, which is situated Sio Likhade Village, says doing matric amid COVID-19 was difficult and studying at home because of lockdown exacerbated the situation.
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.