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    Pressure mounts mounts to extend the Madlanga Commission to investigate alleged infiltration of criminal syndicates into law enforcement and government

    2026/05/13 | 13 mins.
    Calls are mounting to extend the Madlanga Commission investigating alleged infiltration of criminal syndicates into law enforcement and government. Early findings point to corruption and weak oversight in municipalities like Ekurhuleni and Tshwane. Concerns are also rising over the effectiveness of municipal Section 79 and 80 committees, meant to ensure accountability but reportedly hampered by politicisation. Researcher Lesego Mahlangu joined us for the discussion
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    Asylum seekers and advocacy groups express concern over the Con Court's ruling that bars rejected applicants from submitting new applications once their case is finalized.

    2026/05/13 | 6 mins.
    Asylum seekers and advocacy groups have expressed concern over the Constitutional Court's ruling that bars rejected applicants from submitting new applications once their case is finalised. The decision overturns a Supreme Court of Appeal judgment that allowed rejected asylum seekers to reapply while remaining in South Africa. Many now worry the ruling could leave genuine refugees with no legal recourse if circumstances change or new evidence emerges. FWe spoke to Claude Marie Bernard Kayitare, Head of Programs and Partnership at the Southern Africa Network for Immigrants and Refugees, SANIR and member of the Coordinating Committee of Kopanang Africa against Xenophobia.
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    ActionSA calls on President Ramaphosa to fire GNU ministers regarding South Africa's worsening jobs crisis.

    2026/05/13 | 6 mins.
    ActionSA has called on President Ramaphosa to fire GNU ministers it blames for South Africa's worsening jobs crisis. The party cited Stats SA data showing 345,000 jobs lost in the first quarter of 2026, pushing unemployment to 32.7%. It said community services and construction were hit hardest, with youth unemployment also rising sharply. ActionSA says the figures reflect policy failure and will write to the President demanding urgent action. We spoke to ActionSA Member of Parliament, Alan Beesley to unpack their response and proposed solutions.
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    The African People's Convention calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to account to Parliament over the Phala Phala Review Panel report

    2026/05/13 | 5 mins.
    The African People's Convention, APC has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to account to Parliament over the Phala Phala Review Panel report. The APC says taking the matter to judicial review avoids giving the public and Parliament his side of the story. It argues that challenging a process meant to clear his name undermines accountability. The party says Parliament must proceed with its duties as outlined by the Constitutional Court. For more we're joined by Freddy Mbhandze, APC National Spokesperson.
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    Solidarity Trades' Network threatens legal action against the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations for delays in issuing red seal certificates to young artisans.

    2026/05/13 | 5 mins.
    The Solidarity Trades' Network has threatened legal action against the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations over delays in issuing red seal certificates to young artisans. It says nearly 100 artisans have joined a class action after waiting months despite completing training and passing trade tests. Coordinator Stef Pretorius says the delays are unlawful and harming careers and incomes. He joined us for the conversation
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