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"ELECTION WEDNESDAYS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE IEC". The Electoral Commission urges political parties and aspiring independent candidates to take advantage of the opportunity to submit their candidate nomination and supporter lists through the Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS). Early submissions will help avoid the last-minute rush before the system closes in August. Since the OCNS opened in June, more than 20 political parties have actively used the platform. The Commission anticipates closing the system during the third week of August. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC Manager for Electoral Matters, Kgosietsile Tshoke

Parliament's Impeachment Committee has extended its search for an evidence leader by 48 hours. The committee met this morning with the aim to decide on an evidence leader but MPs decided the pool of available senior counsels is not big enough. This committee was established following a ruling of the Constitutional Court in May, directing that it should investigate whether President Cyril Ramaphosa be removed from office, relating to the Phala Phala theft. Committee Chairperson Makashule Gana explains.

The National Consumer Commission has recalled certain Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Land Cruiser 300, and Lexus LX600 vehicles over safety concerns, urging owners to visit their nearest authorised Nissan or Toyota dealership for the necessary repairs. The Consumer Commission says Consumers who own the affected vehicles are urged to visit their nearest authorised Nissan or Toyota dealership for an inspection and the necessary repairs, which will be carried out at no cost. Phetho Ntaba is the Spokesperson for the National Consumer Commission

IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson has denied any involvement in an alleged "Khan-IDAC cabal" within the South African Police Service (SAPS) or the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Johnson said she has no knowledge of the existence of such a group within either SAPS or IDAC. She told the commission that, if such a cabal does exist, she is not part of it, Johnson also denied allegations that she disclosed a SAPS investigation docket to Major-General Feroz Khan, telling the commission the claims are vague, unsupported, and lack any particulars.

The NPA says alleged Tembisa Hospital looting kingpin Hangwani Maumela will face criminal charges over tender fraud allegations. This follows a High Court order- to forfeit around 326- million rand in assets- which include properties in Gauteng, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal and luxury vehicles allegedly bought with proceeds from Tembisa Hospital Contracts. Over two-billion Rand for PPE and hospital services was looted during the COVID19 pandemic allegedly by three syndicates including the Maumela syndicate. The investigation was launched after whistle blower Babita Deokaran who worked for the Gauteng Health Department was killed in august 2021. NPA spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago says law enforcement agencies are working to bring the case to court. Foster Mohale is national health department spokesperson