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    Arrest of police officers for alleged corruption sends shockwaves to the nation

    2026/04/07 | 11 mins.
    A police Captain is appearing in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court today, facing allegations of defrauding the South African Police Service (SAPS) of millions of rand. The 53-year-old is accused of manipulating the finance system to withdraw cash meant for presidential protectors' expenses. In a separate case, a police Sergeant who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission is also due in court. We spoke to Lisa Schickerling, MP and DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police, for reaction to the surge in allegations of corruption against police officers and subsequent court appearances. We also spoke to Lesiba Thobakgale, Spokesperson of the South African Policing Union, SAPU...
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    SANCO in Gauteng rejects Premier Panyaza Lesufi's recent cabinet reshuffle

    2026/04/07 | 7 mins.
    The South African National Civic Organisation, SANCO in Gauteng has rejected Premier Panyaza Lesufi's recent cabinet reshuffle and called for his immediate resignation. The civic organisation says the changes sideline the Alliance and insult residents. SANCO is criticising the appointment of former Ekurhuleni Finance MMC Nkululeko Dunga to the Finance portfolio in Gauteng. SANCO has also condemned handing the Economic Development portfolio to Rise Mzansi, which holds one seat, calling it political horse trading. The group further demands the disbandment of the ANC Provincial Task Team, saying it has destabilised governance. We spoke to Matlakala Abram Mashishi, SANCO Gauteng Provincial Chairman…
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    A look at the African economy with Victor Kgomoesoana

    2026/04/07 | 5 mins.
    A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo...
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    “US President Donald Trump’s threats to Iran are not good for the world” Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director At Africa Asia Dialogues

    2026/04/07 | 8 mins.
    Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director At Africa Asia Dialogues says US President Donald Trump’s threats to Iran are not good for the world. This follows US President Donald Trump’s comments that Iran faces destruction if it refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The comments come as efforts intensify to revive a ceasefire between Iran and the US. Trump was briefing a news conference at the White House following the successful rescue of a U.S. airman inside Iran. He says Iran could be taken out in one night if a deal is not reached.
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    The Federation of Unions of South Africa, (FEDUSA) says it backs the suspension of University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu following a forensic investigation into irregular executive appointments

    2026/04/02 | 12 mins.
    The Federation of Unions of South Africa FEDUSA says it backs the suspension of University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu. The move follows a forensic investigation into irregular executive appointments. FEDUSA had previously called for Buhlungu to step down due to governance concerns. We spoke to FEDUSA's General Secretary, Riefdah Ajam...

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