Commission for Gender Equality welcomes ruling in Semenya case
The Commission for Gender Equality has welcomed the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruling in the Semenya v. Switzerland case. The judgment found that Caster Semenya's right to a fair trial was violated, highlighting that restrictions on her participation in sport were based on World Athletics regulations rather than law. The Commission says these regulations unfairly discriminate against athletes with Differences of Sex Development, infringing on their rights to dignity, equality, and bodily integrity. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson for the Commission for Gender Equality, Javu Baloyi
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Gwede Mantashe appointed as acting Police Minister & Shadrack Sibiya placed on leave
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister with immediate effect. He'll hold the role until Professor Firoz Cachalia steps in from August, following his retirement from Wits University. Meanwhile, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that his deputy, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, is on leave. This comes amid explosive allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of a criminal syndicate within SAPS leadership. Elvis Presslin spoke to Security Strategist and retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile
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Concern over the approval of Shell's Environmental Impact Assessment
The Green Connection has expressed shock and concern over the approval of Shell's Environmental Impact Assessment for the Northern Cape Ultra Deep oil and gas exploration project. The decision, made by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, comes despite strong objections from coastal communities and civil society groups, including The Green Connection and Natural Justice, who submitted detailed concerns in August and December last year. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lisa Makaula, Advocacy Officer at The Green Connection
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South African's warned against disinformation from the DA
The Presidency has warned South Africans not to treat disinformation from the Democratic Alliance (DA) on international relations as official government policy. The DA - a GNU partner, claims that the United States rejected the credentials of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Special Envoy to North America, Mcebisi Jonas. This amid looming U.S. trade tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. The Presidency says special envoys do not present diplomatic credentials, unlike heads of mission, and Mr. Jonas's role remains unaffected. Elvis Presslin spoke to Emma Powell, DA Spokesperson on International Relations & Cooperation
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SABC 75 anniversary: Northern Cape office last to be established
The Northern Cape was the last office, where the SABC established a presence for its news division in 1996. Some of the pioneers, say those early days as the country transformed into a democracy, things were difficult. But telling the stories of one of the biggest and most rural provinces had its own unique reward. SABC senior reporter, Ulrich Hendriks and Thabiso Radebe filed this report
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