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South Africa, is the latest country to condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland. It has warned that it threatens Somalia's sovereignty and the regional stability. Somaliland proclaimed independence from Somalia in 1991, but has failed to win international recognition for its sovereignty. In a statement, Department of International Relations minister Ronald Lamola says the recognition violates Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. To look how will Israel's recognition of Somaliland affect politics in the region? For more, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Director of the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies, Dr. Hassan Khannenje.

Rescue teams have recovered remains believed to be those of the missing SANDF member on the borderline of Mozambique and South Africa in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. Two soldiers were swept by the Nkomati river on Christmas Day when they were trying to cross on the low-lying bridge towards the Lebombo border post in a vehicle. The remains were found about two kilometres from the scene where the incident happened. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Michael Mdluli

The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism has sent out a strong warning to some liquor restaurant license holders who sell of alcohol to minors. The department say it viewed the continued violation of the Liquor Act with "great disgust", particularly during the festive season when alcohol-related risks increase. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the departmental spokesperson, Zaid Kalla.

The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that high-profile attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II C-Max in Pretoria to eBongweni Super Maximum Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.The move, announced earlier, is described by Department of correctional services as routine operational procedure driven by security and management needs.Matlala, alleged to be involved in major state contracts and cartels, remains on remand. The department insists the transfer will not impact his legal rights or court appearances. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Golden Miles Bhudu, President of the South African Prisoners' Organisation for Human Rights.

Search and rescue operations have resumed near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga for the missing SANDF soldier, he is one of two soldiers who were swept away during a Christmas Day border patrol. After a brief suspension of the operations yesterday, Police say teams are again combing the Komati and Nkomazi rivers using helicopters, drones and divers. One soldier's body and the patrol vehicle have been recovered. However, police say fast-changing terrain, strong currents, debris and unstable weather continue to slow progress as the operation enters its fourth day. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Captain Johannes Potgieter from the Mpumalanga police search and rescue unit.