Activists and Citizens Forum has hailed Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as a hero
Activists and Citizens Forum has hailed Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as a hero for his courage in exposing corruption and infiltration in the criminal justice system. Activists and Citizens Forum Spokesperson, Dennis Bloem says Mkhwanazi's testimony before the Madlanga Commission has sparked a wave of hope for millions of South Africans who are facing trauma and intimidation in their workplaces. The Commission has heard shocking evidence from Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officials, revealing widespread corruption and violence. The officials allege that Ekurhuleni, EMPD Deputy Police Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi is a law unto himself, with protection from senior political leaders. Here is the Spokesperson for Activists and Citizens Forum, Dennis Bloem
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Residents of Schubart Park are gearing up for a crucial court battle against the City of Tshwane
Residents of Schubart Park are gearing up for a crucial court battle against the City of Tshwane. The hearing, scheduled for today and tomorrow at the North Gauteng High Court, will determine the fate of hundreds of families facing eviction. The City claims to have met the requirements of a previous Constitutional Court ruling, which favoured the residents. However, residents argue this is a thinly veiled attempt to circumvent the court's decision and push them out of their homes. For more on this here is the Chairperson of Schubartpark Residence Committee, Ali Mashimbye
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Heavy rainfall and flooding continue to grip parts of the country
Heavy rainfall and flooding continue to grip parts of the country. This after the South African Weather Service issued a Level 9 warning for Gauteng and Mpumalanga for persistent adverse weather conditions. More downpours are expected today with possible localised flooding. Level 5 alerts remain for Free State, North West and KwaZulu-Natal. Motorists are urged to must steer clear of low-lying roads and bridges. For more on this we are joined on the line by South African Weather Service Forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela
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ACDP is questioning the arrival of 153 Palestinian refugees in South Africa
The African Christian Democratic Party, ACDP is questioning the arrival of 153 Palestinian refugees in South Africa, citing potential breaches of immigration laws. The group arrived at OR Tambo International Airport last week with reports suggesting intervention by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola allowed them to enter the country. ACDP Deputy President, Wayne Thring says many Arab and African countries are closer to Gaza but they decided to come to South Africa which raise doubts about the motives. Mr.Thring
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SADTU condemns claims Afrikaners are victims of genocide
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union, SADTU, is condemning US President Donald Trump's claims that Afrikaners are victims of genocide in South Africa. The union calls these statements "false and inflammatory, saying they're an attempt to distort South Africa's democratic reality and sow racial division. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has also rejected Trump's claims, calling them a source of tension with the US, South Africa's second-largest trading partner. The controversy has led to the US boycotting the G20 summit in Johannesburg, which is set to take place later this month. Elvis Presslin spoke to SADTU Spokesperson, Nomusa Cembi
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