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    The Democratic Alliance says it is concerned about the continuous electricity disconnections in some Eldorado Park schools

    2026/04/08 | 13 mins.
    Teaching and learning in Eldorado Park schools are once again under threat due to electricity disconnections, as concerns grow over funding shortfalls and rising municipal costs. The Democratic Alliance says the Gauteng Department of Education is shifting responsibility onto schools without providing adequate financial support to cover essential services.The DA is now calling on Gauteng Education MEC Lebohang Maile to urgently intervene to prevent further disruptions. We spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education, Sergio Dos Santos
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    The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU says US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran are reckless and dangerous.

    2026/04/08 | 7 mins.
    The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran, calling them "reckless and dangerous". Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, warning that a "whole civilization will die" if Tehran fails to meet his demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The federation warns that Trump's rhetoric represents a real and present danger to global peace. We spoke to SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi...
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    ActionSA to lay charges against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe today following allegations that she failed to declare luxury vehicles allegedly received from Chinese officials

    2026/04/08 | 4 mins.
    ActionSA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James is expected to lay criminal charges against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe at the Cape Town Central Police Station. The move follows allegations that the minister failed to declare luxury vehicles allegedly received from Chinese officials, raising serious questions about transparency and compliance with parliamentary disclosure rules. James says the charges stem from what she describes as a "deceitful attempt" to conceal benefits that may amount to a breach of ethics and possibly the law. We spoke to ActionSA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James.
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    Plettenberg Bay residents demand Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi to resign following a viral video showing her firing a gun in public at an initiates' welcome ceremony.

    2026/04/08 | 5 mins.
    Plettenberg Bay residents are calling for tough disciplinary steps against Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi after a video surfaced in December 2025 showing her allegedly firing a gun in public at a welcome home ceremony for initiates. The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed she is facing charges, though no court date has been set. The ANC in the Western Cape has stepped up pressure for her immediate removal from office. For more on this we spoke ANC Regional Spokesperson, Moyisi Magalela.
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    The Forum for South Africa FOSA says Police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi's arrest must be the start of a wider probe to uncover other masterminds that he may have worked with.

    2026/04/08 | 4 mins.
    Police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi will remain in jail until April 13th after his bail hearing was postponed. Nkosi faces charges including theft and possession of illegal ammunition, following a raid at his Pretoria home. The Forum for South Africa, FOSA says Nkosi's arrest must be the start of a wider probe. FOSA warns against targeting only middlemen while the real culprits go free. We spoke to FOSA's National Leader, Tebogo Mashilompane.

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