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    IFP expels former King Cetshwayo Councillor Sipho Mbatha over claims he engaged in extortion while falsely acting for the party.

    2026/05/19 | 7 mins.
    The Inkatha Freedom Party, IFP has expelled former King Cetshwayo Councillor Sipho Mbatha over claims he engaged in extortion while falsely acting for the party. The IFP National Council unanimously terminated his membership after reviewing the case. The party issued a public warning distancing itself from any fraudulent acts linked to Mbatha. We spoke to IFP National spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa
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    CONTRALESA calls for urgent intervention over the coronation of foreign nationals, including Somali nationals on South African soil

    2026/05/19 | 5 mins.
    The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa, CONTRALESA has called for urgent government intervention over the coronation of foreign nationals on South African soil. CONTRALESA said the practice undermines traditional authority and disrespects local customs. The call follows recent protests in the Eastern Cape and claims of more similar coronations taking place. The organisation warned that failure to act could lead to communities taking matters into their own hands.We spoke to CONTRALESA Gauteng provincial Secretary, Prince Mongezi Tom.
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    DA to hand over a petition with over 16 000 signatures to Gauteng Provincial Legislature, opposing a 64% cut to Quintile 5 public schools

    2026/05/19 | 11 mins.
    The Democratic Alliance, DA says it will hand over a petition with over 16 000 signatures to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature today, opposing a 64% cut to Quintile 5 public schools. The party argues the reductions have left many schools struggling to cover basic services like electricity, water and maintenance. The petition calls for the funding decision to be reversed. For more we spoke to Michael Waters, DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Education.
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    A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

    2026/05/19 | 4 mins.
    A look at the current top African economic stories.We speak to 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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    Democratic Alliance will stage a picket today against Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla's return to office.

    2026/05/18 | 5 mins.
    The Democratic Alliance will stage a picket today against Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla's return to office. The party says his presence at the head of the city's administration is an indictment on those who enable him. We spoke to DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane
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