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The Transport for the North Podcast is your bite-size guide to everything that is happening across the North of England, all in one place. We will keep you updated on the latest transport and business developments in our region, so make sure you join us to hear the most recent news. Give us a follow to stay up to date! https://transportforthenorth.com/news/podcast/
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The Public Sector Executive Podcast is the new podcast bringing you closer to the public sector leaders in the UK. Covering everything from the environment to the economy to transport, our podcast will bring you the latest news, views and insight from the people responsible for shaping the country's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Dive deep into ghost stories, ancient lore, myths, and legends from haunted Wales. Join author and journalist Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales) – ”arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” – for a journey through the weird and wonderful history of Cymru and beyond. From “most haunted” Welsh castles to fairy-filled forests, each episode explores spine-chilling topics like p ...
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State of Freight is a series of industry resources from FTR, the leader in market intelligence and forecasting for the North American freight transportation industry. FTR podcasts provide updates for the Trucking and Rail markets, as well as the broader economy. Each podcast includes a slide deck of graphs that can be used in presentations or for internal analysis. For show downloads and to signup for more State of Freight content, go to www.FTRintel.com/podcast.
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Welcome to Rousay Tales. This podcast series from Orkney, Scotland, will take you around the island of Rousay, exploring life in the past and present. We’ve used the resources of Orkney Library and Archive, Rousay Remembered and the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, together with contemporary recordings, to bring you this series of themed episodes. Rich in archaeology, Rousay is often called the ‘Egypt of the north’. Listen to stories from the archives, islanders ...
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“Witness of The Times” is a history podcast hosted by the Dr. Bruce Baker. This captivating podcast will take you on a unique journey through history like you’ve never experienced before. Join Dr. Baker as he shares fascinating stories about the intriguing people, places, and events he encounters on his time-traveling adventures. From the vibrant culture of Native Americans to the daring escapades of moonshiners, and the turbulent times of the American Civil War, each episode is packed with ...
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The Hardison & Cochran Podcast

Hardison & Cochran Attorneys at Law

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The Hardison & Cochran Podcast explores the ins and outs of North Carolina personal injury, workers' compensation and Social Security law. As well as, interviews with former Hardison & Cochran clients and attorneys at Hardison & Cochran.
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Talkback

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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster
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For several decades, researchers based at the University of Oxford have been addressing one of the most compelling human stories; why and how people move. Combining the expertise of the Centre on Migration Policy and Society, the Refugee Studies Centre, Border Criminologies in the Department of Law, the Transport Studies Unit in the School of Geography and the Environment, and scholars working on migration and mobility from across divisions and departments, the University has one the largest ...
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Where do we stand and where are we going in next generation mobile technology? Listen in as Ericsson’s Pamela Mallette engages in frank discussions with industry thought-leaders about the latest developments in 5G and what they mean for consumers, businesses, and society at large. For more information, visit https://www.ericsson.com/5G-northamerica.
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The North American Motorcoach industry needs timely and meaningful communications. It needs a strong industry voice that informs, analyzes, educates and advocates. It needs a platform that reports today's actions, events, ideas and issues. This industry needs to hear about what's going on!
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Plain Bicycle

Erin Riediger

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"This is not a bike shop, this is a culture bomb" Plain Bicycle is a 6 part mini-series that asks the question; can bicycle culture be imported? The podcast follows a group of Canadians who travel to the Netherlands to fill a shipping container with second hand Dutch bicycles to bring home to Canada. Host Erin Riediger speaks to the Plain Bicycle Project team and Dutch cycling experts Herbert Tiemens and Modacity’s Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett. Plain Bicycle investigates why cycling ...
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Hear insights, forecasts and prognostication from North America’s foremost Transit Evangelist, Paul Comfort. With Covid-19/Coronavirus affecting public transit dramatically, Paul brings you the daily headlines from the transit industry on how it is adapting to this virus that has made ridership drop and systems reevaluate how they are delivering their services. Plus we bring you a live interview each day with a Newsmaker who is affecting change for good in public transportation along with a ...
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Welcome to the monthly State of the Industry podcast with John Elliott: a third-generation transportation professional, Chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association, and founder and CEO of Load One - a 100 million dollar expedite transportation company - and your host, Brandon Baxter. We’ve spent more than two decades in the industry. We’ve experienced driver shortages, truck shortages, recessions, financial constraints, technological advancements, and legislation… yep, we’ve seen it all. ...
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The podcast of Canyon Ridge Christian Church is to utilize another avenue to put 'God First' in all we do. We encourage you to 'come as you are' when attending Canyon Ridge. This goes for our listening audience as well. Come as you are... there is no judgment on our end. We only challenge you to allow the words you hear on this podcast to sink in, and that you consider what God has in store for you.
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The OTR Academy was founded to help new long haul truck drivers overcome career threatening challenges facing most new CDL holders. We’re here to help you get your Over-the-Road career off to a strong promising start.CDL STEVE’S BIO:Steve Fowler, aka CDL Steve, is an active long haul truck driver and published author who has seen dozens of new drivers struggle and leave the trucking industry within that critical first 3 year window. Steve firmly believes those who reach that 3 year anniversa ...
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Music of Nature Podcast

Lang Elliott – musicofnature.com

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Hi Friends! I am a professional nature recordist who travels to wild areas throughout North America and sometimes beyond. My current focus is to gather immersive binaural 3D soundscapes that effortlessly transport listeners (using headphones) into nature and have a positive and healing effect on the mind, body and spirit.
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80-Proof Politics

Evergreen Podcasts

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On any given day in Washington, DC, policy proposals are created, debated, and decimated by tens of thousands of people and organizations working behind the scenes. Each week one of these advocates and I will visit a DC watering hole and distill the art of advocacy by pulling back the curtain a bit and taking a look at how they play their part in this sausage factory we call our federal government. So, if you’re at all interested in how the sausage is made, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and ...
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Pet Pros provides home health care services to your pet in the comfort of their own home! There’s no place like home for healing. When your pet is ill or recovering from an injury, there’s no place they would rather be than home with the people it loves.
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Welcome to The Guy Vancouver podcast, where we dive into the vibrant tapestry of lifestyle and stories that make up the captivating city of Vancouver, BC. Join us as we journey through the experiences, anecdotes, and adventures of your host, Kelly Santaga, who has immersed himself in the heart of this breathtaking city. With each episode, "The Guy Vancouver" unveils a treasure trove of narratives that reflect the diverse and ever-evolving lifestyle that Vancouver has to offer. From the tower ...
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The Supply Chain Revolution podcast is a series focused on the latest trends and innovations in sustainability and supply chain management. The podcast is hosted by Sheri Hinish, also known as the Supply Chain Queen, who is a sustainability consultant and digital transformation expert, and features interviews with a wide range of supply chain professionals, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs. The podcast covers a variety of topics related to the supply chain revolution, including digital tra ...
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It still remains unclear what the outcome was of a meeting between the ANC national leadership and its Gauteng leadership. This follows the summoning of the province's Premier and chairperson of the party, Panyaza Lesufi to Luthuli House over his utterances on the formation of the Government of National Unity. The ANC's secretary general, Fikile Mb…
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Police have launched an instigation into an incident in which five leaners died after allegedly consuming suspected poison food. Disgruntled community members in Naledi, Soweto have closed down foreign spaza shops following the shocking deaths of five children aged under ten years in the area. It is alleged that the children ate snacks bought from …
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Workers and former workers at the Limpopo government-owned entity, Great North Transport, are expected to stage a sit-in at the company's offices over their lost pension funds. More than 300 workers say they have not received their pension payouts, after the cop0many's management allegedly used the funds for daily operations and neglected to contri…
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In this Rail Market Update: U.S. port strikes Weekly rail traffic Highlights Lowlights The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation. Download the PDF: https://ww…
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The Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Letsike, has called on all stakeholders to work together to fight crime in the country. She was delivering a message of support at the memorial service of 18 victims who were killed in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape. Fifteen of the victims are women. Three suspects have b…
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Today marks exactly a year after the attack on Israel by Hamas and other armed groups. The attack killed over a 1-thousand Isrealis and sparked an onslaught that has so far claimed more than 40-thousand Palestinian lives. Our reporter Khayelihle Khumalo is covered the commemoration by the Jewish community in South Africa…
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Trade union Cosatu, its members and some workers are today embarking on national wide march in support of the labour federation's call for more employment opportunities for citizens, decent work, action on the crippling economy in the country and a mortarium on retrenchments among other grievances. Business Unity South Africa says it's concerned ab…
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The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has called off a planned picket outside the venue where the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is holding a series of interviews to fill over 50 vacancies at various courts in South Africa. Today's interviews have begun as the commission seeks to fill three vacancies in the Supreme Court of Appeal, after the commission rec…
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Episode 6 Show Notes Episode 6: The Conclusion of Gold Mining in North Georgia On this week’s episode of The Witness of the Times, Dr. Bruce Baker concludes his compelling series on gold mining in North Georgia. In this final installment, Dr. Baker sheds light on the profound impact of the removal of Native Americans and the subsequent land lottery…
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Union federation, Cosatu is calling on workers to come out in their numbers on Monday, 7 October and join the National Day of Action against the crippling economic crisis in the country. Cosatu says the staggering unemployment rate in the country are worrying. Cosatu says about 11.3 million people need jobs in the country, and this includes people …
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The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg is today hearing the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) political party's bid to interdict the upcoming October leg of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) sitting which is expected to begin on Monday the 7th of October. This comes after the Western Cape High Court ruling which suspended MK Party JSC candidate John Hlophe…
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The Gauteng High Court sitting in Palm Ridge has sentenced Ekurhuleni serial rapist, Nkosinathi Phakathi to 42 life sentences for rape offences he committed between 2012 and 2021. Phakathi was also slapped with 791 years for rape, kidnapping, theft, assault and compelling minors to witness a sexual act. Phakathi committed his brutal acts in the Eku…
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The South African Policing Union says public sector unions are resolute on getting what is due to them from negotiations at the Public Service Co-Ordinating Bargaining Council. The latest wage talks have resulted in the introduction of a facilitator in the form of the CCMA or the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration. Unions argue t…
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The National Consumer Commission is urging all South African consumers who purchased Top Score instant porridge, to stop consuming the product and immediately return it to their retailer for a full refund. The commission has announced a recall of the product after three children, aged between one and four year, died allegedly after consuming it in …
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The Pretoria high court has declared sections of the Sexual Offences Act unconstitutional. on Monday, the court removed the ability of persons accused of sexual violence to rely on a subjective belief that consent was given by a complainant. The accused person will now have to ensure that consent was given even though the victim might not have phys…
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The South Africa Wind Energy Association says millions of South African households are already receiving wind energy via Eskom. The Association is holding the 13th annual Windaba in Cape Town looking at a holistic view of wind energy in the global renewable energy value chain. However, the industry says it has infrastructure challenges. FBongiwe Zw…
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The Israeli military say regular infantry and armoured units were joining its ground operations in Lebanon, stepping up pressure on Hezbollah, as it prepared to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes. Already battling Hamas in Gaza, Israel is beefing up its presence in south Lebanon in its conflict with Hezbollah a day after it was attacked by I…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine changes in the for-hire carrier population in September and the third quarter and review the latest data on consumer spending, retail inventories, home sales, and orders for durable manufactured goods. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck fr…
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A Mpumalanga businesswoman is accusing the police in KaNyamazane outside the City of Mbombela of failing to arrest men who demanded a protection fee from her. The businesswoman - Sweetness Shabangu - says the men came to the site of her recycling business and demanded that she pays them to continue with her business. Shabangu says she refused to pa…
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The main water supply to Gauteng and Free State, is to be cut off for six months. The governments of South Africa and Lesotho have officially commenced the six-month maintenance shutdown of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel. The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is a critical infrastructure that supplies water to South Africa and gene…
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A total number of 81 foreign nationals have been arrested during the Labour Department's Blitz joint inspection and compliance raids currently taking place across the country. The sting operations, carried out together with the Department of Home Affairs, the Bargaining Councils, as well as Law Enforcement Agencies, are intended to enforce Labour L…
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The South African Weather Service says the snowfalls currently affecting parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State and the Eastern Cape provinces, are not rare occurrences at this time of the year. The snowfall experienced late last month wreaked havoc in parts of the country, killing one person and causing massive traffic jams due to the closure of m…
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Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane together with Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu and MEC for Community Safety in the Eastern Cape, Xolile Nqatha are today visiting the families of eighteen people killed at Ngobozana Village, in Lusikisiki over the weekend. Among the deceased were fifteen women, while a two month old baby was among the survivors. Th…
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The battle for the Vhavenda kingship has resumed in the Limpopo High Court, in Polokwane. Today's proceedings are focused on the role of the king in selecting candle wife, a wife married by the nation to the king to bear a successor. The throne became vacant after princess Masindi Mphephu successfully challenged her uncle Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana in…
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Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has condemned in the strongest terms the gruesome killing of 18 people in two shooting incidents in Nyathi Village, Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape . The incident occured late Friday night. The victims are believed to be relatives and neighbours. He says The South African Police…
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The process of determining whether Pietermaritzburg - the second largest city in KZN- is yet to be finalized. This is according to the Municipal Demarcation Board following an application for Pietermaritzburg - which falls under the Msunduzi Municipality and Richmond Municipality to be amalgamated. To date, the Demarcation board had received thousa…
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Gauteng Economic Development MEC, Lebogang Maile, says the provincial government has paid three-point-eight billion rand in its first instalment to service the debt owed to roads agency, SANRAL for the construction of the now defunct, E-tolls. Speaking to members of the media in Johannesburg earlier this morning, Maile said Gauteng was is expected …
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Episode 5 Show Notes Episode 5: The Cherokee Treasure Tunnel and the Quest for Lost Gold Hi folks, Marc here. Welcome to a riveting new episode of The Witness of the Times as we dive into the captivating tale of the Cherokee Treasure Tunnel and the Red Bank Indian Tribe. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Baker takes us on a journey through history, unrave…
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The Western Cape High Court has granted an urgent interdict in favour of the DA to stop the designation of MK Parliamentary leader Dr, John Hlophe to serve on the Judicial Service Commission. The High Court made the ruling today in a virtual sitting. This after the DA launched the urgent interdict application about three weeks ago. Bongiwe Zwane sp…
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The South African Weather Service says light snow can be expected over the Drakensberg this coming weekend. The expected snowfall will follow a similar trend, starting in the Western Cape early on Sunday morning spreading eastward towards KwaZulu-Natal by Monday morning. The snowfall is expected to clear up in the Western Cape and western parts of …
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially handed over the mortal remains of some heroes and heroines to their families at a homecoming ceremony at Freedom Park, Pretoria. He says these freedom fighters fought for the liberation of this country. They include former ANC secretary general, Duma Nokwe, former PAC leader, Edwin Letsholo Makoti and others…
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The leader of the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga says relations between the party and the ANC remain cordial at national level despite the sacking of now former mayor of Tshwane, Cilliers Brink. Msimang, together with Brink and DA MMC's have been addressing the media following the successful vote of no confidence in Brink yesterday.…
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Whilst not necessarily one of the ‘big ticket’ items that councils are responsible for, the importance of highways cannot be understated. Providing a vital way of getting people to their jobs, their appointments, and their families, roads are integral to most aspects of everyday life in 2024. Despite this, there continue to be issues with roads tha…
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Minnesota’s climate continues to shift. The trend toward warmer winters and more erratic precipitation patterns continues. “What we see globally and what we see right in our own backyards are the fingerprints of a warming world,” Heidi Roop, the Director of Minnesota’s Climate Adaptation Partnership, said. She added that we should expect these extr…
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A 79-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the controversial Steinhoff matter is expected to appear before the Pretoria Specialised Crimes Court. According to the Hawks, the arrest emanates from an ongoing investigation into Steinhoff. His arrest follows the arrest of Stephanus Johannes Grobler who has since been released on bail and is due …
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Action SA says it intends on cutting its 'umbilical cord' with the DA today during a council meeting that will see Tshwane Mayor, Cilliers Brink face an ANC sponsored motion of no confidence. Party president, Herman Mashaba accuses the DA of trying to back stab the party in the back by allegedly trying to oust ActionSA from the multiparty coalition…
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The Khathorus Shop Owners Association and Gauteng Department of Economic Development intermediary, Family Tree Holdings, have released a joint statement rubbishing allegations leveled against the two entities by spaza shop owners in Kahlehong, east of Johannesburg. Earlier this week, Update@Noon spoke to Build One South Africa leader, Mmusi Maimane…
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Total employment increased by 42 000 or 0,4% quarter-on-quarter, from 10-million 674-thousand in March 2024 to 10-million 716-thousand in June 2024. According to Stats SA this is largely due to an increase in Community Services industry with 92 000 or 3,1%. However, there was a decrease in Manufacturing, Business services, Mining, Transport, Trade …
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What happens when a quiet life in rural Wales is shattered by an unseen force? In this spine-chilling episode, join Mark Rees as he delves into the haunting tale of a poltergeist that escalated from harmless mischief to terrifying violence. Through a remarkable diary kept by a local vicar in the early 18th century, we uncover the shocking events th…
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The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube says she has also requested a meeting between the minister of finance and the provincial MECs for Finance, as well as the nine MECs of Education. This is an attempt to unlock additional funds to alleviate the pressures facing the education sector. Budget cuts in the educational sector could potentiall…
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The deputy President of South Africa and the ANC, Paul Mashatile, says decolonizing the education system is rooted in deepening the struggle for non racialism, united and democratic South Africa. Mashatile was delivering a keynote address at the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) 10th National Congress. About 2-thousand SADTU delegate…
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The deputy President of South Africa and the ANC, Paul Mashatile, says decolonizing the education system is rooted in deepening the struggle for non racialism, united and democratic South Africa. Mashatile was delivering a keynote address at the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) 10th National Congress. About 2-thousand SADTU delegate…
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The mortal remains of 43 liberation struggle fighters will be repatriated from Zimbabwe and Zambia today. The remains are expected to arrive at the Waterkloof Airbase in Pretoria. One of the remains that is set to return is the first advocate & former Secretary-General of the ANC, Duma Nokwe. Nokwe died in Zambia in 1978. The other combatant amongs…
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