Update@Noon

A group of protesters are marching in the Johannesburg CBD today as they protest against illegal immigration, crime and corruption. The group marched the Union Buildings in Pretoria and the Gauteng Legislature in the past two days to hand over a memorandum of demands. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Government Spokesperson, William Baloyi.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says they are clear that resolving the water crisis requires a collaborative and coordinated response across all three spheres of government whilst working together with all social partners and communities. Ramaphosa says the Water Crisis Committee will oversee the implementation of a National Water Action Plan. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Politics Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo

The Polokwane Magistrate Court has denied Lekompo artist Lehlogonolo "Shebe Maburna" Chauke bail. Chauke is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC repoter Nsuku Shiluvana.

Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, and co-accused Tobias Matonhodze have been sentenced at the Alexandra Regional Court in Johannesburg. Mugabe will be deported to Zimbabwe today after pleading guilty to firearm and immigration offences in South Africa. The court heard that his convictions relate to illegal possession and breaches of immigration law. Matonhodze has been handed a series of custodial sentences 12 months on count one, 12 months on count two, three years on count three, and a further 12 months on count four with all sentences ordered to run concurrently. He will be deported once his sentence is served.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Sashin Naidoo

The March and March group is today continuing its protest in Johannesburg, gathering outside the Gauteng Legislature. Demonstrators claim illegal immigration is fuelling unemployment and labour violations. It is the second day of the movement's campaign in the city. They plan to hand over a memorandum of demands to the Gauteng provincial legislature. The group says it seeks urgent government action on border control, jobs protection, and enforcement of labour laws issues. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Calvin Dludla