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Families of the TRC victims have welcomed the ruling as the High Court has dismissed the bid by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to remove Sisi Khampepe from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission inquiry. The court found the application procedurally flawed and invalid, while also ordering both former presidents to pay legal costs, clearing the way for the commission's work to continue without further delay. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Lukhanyo Calata, the son of murdered struggle stalwart Fort Calata,

Tensions continues to escalate in the Middle East as Donald Trump signals openness to talks, while Iran warns it is ready to respond to any US ground invasion plans. Pakistan is preparing to host possible peace negotiations amid ongoing regional diplomacy. Meanwhile, US-Israeli strikes continue across Tehran and other cities, hitting key infrastructure and worsening civilian conditions, as global oil prices surge and markets react to growing fears of a wider conflict. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Tembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow: Africa -Asia dialogue

The community of Buffalo City is marching against what it calls the unauthorized coronation of the Nigerian Igbo King, at KuGompo City. This follows videos circulated in social media showing the coronation ceremony held in at the city earlier this month. Inkosi Xhanti Bambilizwe Sigcawu of AmaXhosa royal house says they are here to make a mark, and calling on legal steps to be taken. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Inkosi Xhanti Bambilizwe Sigcawu of AmaXhosa royal family

Political analyst Professor Metjie Makgoba says court battles in the African National Congress across the Eastern Cape and Limpopo reflect deep internal divisions. Makgoba warns the party’s credibility is at risk, as members increasingly rely on courts to resolve disputes. This comes after the
The African National Congress in Limpopo has been granted a green light to proceed with its provincial conference after the High Court in Polokwane dismissed an urgent application to halt the gathering. The ruling clears the way now for leadership elections, which are scheduled for today, the 27th and 28th of March, throughout this weekend, despite disputes over delegate nomination processes. This judgment comes a day after the East London High Court ruled yesterday that the Eastern Cape African National Congress (ANC) elective conference, scheduled for this weekend in KuGompo, cannot go ahead. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to political analyst Professor Metjie Makgoba.

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