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    An estimated 146 Zimbabweans allegedly displaced in Springs due to Xenophobic attacks

    2026/06/02 | 5 mins.
    The Civic Engagement Forum of Zimbabwe says about146 Zimbabwean nationals have reportedly been displaced in Daggafontein, Springs, east of Johannesburg, following recent attacks. Many are now reportedly homeless and have been given a 15 June deadline by community leaders to leave the area. The organisation warns of further displacement and a growing humanitarian risk. To elaborate further on the matter, we spoke to General Sithole, National Civic Engagement Ambassador.
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    MEC Mbali Shinga’s lawyers to challenge her expulsion from the National Freedom Party

    2026/06/02 | 4 mins.
    Lawyers representing KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Mbali Shinga will today file court papers to challenge her expulsion from the National Freedom Party, NFP. Her legal team says the process was procedurally unfair and will seek to stop the KZN Speaker from removing her. Ms. Shinga, the NFP's only MPL in KZN, had her appeal dismissed by the party's tribunal over the weekend. For more we spoke to Innocent Shezi, Caucus Manager of the NFP in the KZN Legislature.
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    Afrika Mayibuye Movement condemns the murder of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo after he was mistaken for an undocumented foreign national

    2026/06/02 | 4 mins.
    The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has condemned the killing of a 19-year-old man from Giyani during protests in the Western Cape. Nhlamulo Sambo was allegedly mistaken for an undocumented foreign national after he was heard speaking Xitsonga. In a statement, Mayibuye described his death as a failure of society. The movement said it rejects violence and vigilantism and would not associate with groups using immigration concerns to justify criminal acts. For more on this, we spoke to Mayibuye National Spokesperson, Sidney Baloyi.
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    ActionSA disappointed after Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana was elected chairperson of Parliament's Impeachment Committee

    2026/06/02 | 6 mins.
    ActionSA has expressed disappointment after Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana was elected chairperson of Parliament's Impeachment Committee. The party voted against Mr Gana, who was nominated by the ANC, saying the inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa requires an independent Chair. ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip, Lerato Ngobeni says the Committee's credibility depends on being free from political influence. She joined us to elaborate further on her sentiments.
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    A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

    2026/06/02 | 4 mins.
    A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back
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