Update@Noon

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Jon Gericke once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

Retired NPA head Advocate Shamila Batohi's application to have legal advice while under cross-examination has been dismissed by the Nkabinde Enquiry panel. The Nkabinde Enquiry into suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Andrew Chauke's fitness to hold office resumes this morning. In December last year, Batohi walked out of the enquiry before completing her testimony.

The National Prosecuting Authority says it condemns threats against a prosecutor in the EFF leader Julius Malema firearm case, warning intimidation undermines justice and will be investigated with serious consequences. Malema has been sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for the unlawful possession of a firearm. Malema is appealing the sentence. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago explains

The Madlanga Commissioner Sandile Khumalo has questioned whether Julius Mkhwanazi tasked EMPD officers to commit armed robbery during a disputed raid. Evidence leader Mahlape Sello says the joint operation story emerged years later and was not disclosed to IPID yet footage places Mkhwanazi at the scene. Mkhwanazi has denied wrongdoing and insists information was shared with IPID. Jon Gericke spoke to Dr Esewu Mxolisi Mathebula, an Independent policing and crime analyst.

The Economic Freedom Fighters says it is going to take legal steps to challenge the guilty conviction of the party leader Julius Malema. This after the East London Regional court in Ku Gompo City granted the leave to appeal the five-year sentence against Julius Malema on the firearm case. The court has however dismissed the application by the defence to appeal the conviction. Julius Malema has been sentenced effective five years direct imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm and two years imprisonment for unlawful possession of ammunition Jon Gericke spoke to Political Analyst, Sandile Swana.