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The Acting National Commissioner of SAPS, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, says police will leave no stone unturned to identify and arrest those responsible for the deaths of women in Gauteng. This follows the discovery of a fifth body today. Dimpane has also extended condolences to the family of 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, whose remains were positively identified at the Germiston mortuary. One suspect remains in custody in connection with the first body discovered in July. Dawn Gounden i the spokesperson for the family of elizabeth.

Parliament says it's ready to host the six day 69-the Commonwealth conference - that kicks off in Cape Town today. The conference brings together 800 parliamentarians from across the Commonwealth nations until the end of the week. Its aim is for MPs to discuss issues that will strengthen democratic governance, sustainable development, economic inclusion and international cooperation. Lawmakers meet under the theme: "Strengthening International Law and Parliamentary Democracy in a Changing World Order". Zalene Merrington reports...

Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape have expressed frustration following the municipality's decision to spend 235-thousand rand on a State of the Metro Address event that was held in Despatch on Thursday evening. The event has come under scrutiny amid ongoing water and electricity disruptions, ageing infrastructure and other service-delivery challenges. The municipality says billions of rands are being invested in infrastructure - but residents want to know when they will see the impact on the ground. Sisipho Ngcumbe reports…

The Gauteng Education Department says it is intensifying its crackdown on illegally operating independent schools across the province. Sixty-one schools suspected of operating unlawfully have been visited this year, with thirty-two served with closure letters. The department says the action is aimed at ensuring learners are placed in schools that are properly registered and meet the required standards. Education MEC Lebogang Maile was briefing the media in Johannesburg on the state of the independent schooling sector, including its growth, subsidies and regulation. Culvin Mabasa has the story…

A 58 year old security officer is expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates Court in Cape Town on Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager. The boy was gunned down on Friday, on property that used to be a girls convent. He sustained a gunshot wound to his back and succumbed to the injuries on the scene. Andile Mbanjwa reports...