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Young people in Mangaung have expressed mixed views about the Free State Youth Opportunities Expo. Some say the expo did not live up to their expectations, as they could not find any employment opportunities available for them. Others however, are hopeful that the information provided will help open doors to entrepreneurship and economic opportunities. The initiative was aimed at empowering young people aged 18 to 35-years with skills and and expose them to employment opportunities. Kamohelo Tsotetsi reports...

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, says there's an urgent need for security within the Parliamentary precinct to be heightend further. Parliament confirmed over the weekend that a man in his 30s was apprehended after unlawfully entering the precinct compromising secuirty. Both the Speaker and her Deputy Dr. Annelie Lotriet held an engagement with the Parliamentary Gallery Association, on various issues regarding Parliament. Abongwe Kobokana reports...

Civic Rights Movement NotInMyName has launched an initiative to mobilise men AND get them to sign a pledge not to abuse women and children. This comes amid the discovery of a NINTH body of a woman in Boksburg this morning. Nonhlanhla Ntshingila reports...

Police in Gauteng have again called on anyone with information regarding the murders of multiple women in Ekurhuleni to come forward. This after police discovered the half-naked body of a woman in Villa Liza township, in Boksburg, this morning. The latest discovery brings to nine the number of women's bodies found in Ekurhuleni since July. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Research associate Southern Centre for Inequality Studies at Wits, Dr Lisa Vetten

The South African Weather Service has issued a level six severe weather warning for parts of KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban. Heavy and disruptive rainfall is expected from today until tomorrow, with a risk of flooding in low-lying residential areas and informal settlements. SAWS warns that fast-flowing streams and deep water could create dangerous conditions, threatening lives and property. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to meteorologist Lehlohonolo Thobela