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    Tembisa residents decry inaction on crime issues.

    2026/06/17 | 4 mins.
    Various organisations including the Xolani Khumalo Foundation and the Tembisa Community Forum have taken it to the streets marching against undocumented immigration. The march follows growing concerns over undocumented immigrants and allegations linking some foreign nationals to criminal activity. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter Horisani Sithole.
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    Young people remain a powerful force in elections. - IEC

    2026/06/17 | 8 mins.
    The IEC says as we commemorate Youth Month, it encourages the youth to become active citizens and participate in democratic processes. The Independent Electoral Commission says young citizens can engage in participatory democracy through various means, including assemblies, demonstrations, petitions, and through direct consultations and elections. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Assistant Manager: Civic and Democracy Education at the Independent Electoral Commission, Mmakgabo Ramathlodi.
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    Duvenage highlights escalating DA-agriculture relationship strains.

    2026/06/17 | 6 mins.
    The Presidency says president Cyril Ramaphosa is applying his mind to the DA's request to have its deployee, Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen removed from cabinet. The party wants the Fisheries, Forestry and Environment minister Willie Aucamp to replace Steenhuisen. The DA also wants Western Cape Education minister, David Maynier to take over Aucamp's cabinet position. The party also wants Gauteng Member of the Legislature, Jack Bloem to take over as deputy minister of Water and Sanitation from Sello Seitlholo. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to a Political analyst Professor Andre Duvenage.
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    Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala attempted murder case postponed to June 30

    2026/06/17 | 6 mins.
    The attempted murder case against Vusimuzi "Cat" and his co-accused has been postponed to the 30th of this month in the High Court in Johannesburg. This is for accused number one in the matter - Musa Kekana - to sort out his funding issues with his legal representative. Matlala and his co-accused are facing charges of attempted murder for the botched assassination attempt of socialite Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni and music producer DJ Vettys. Kekana's attorney Joe Strauss told the court that he had not received part of his payment for him to continue with the trial. Judge William Karam has cautioned Kekana that any delays to the trial will prejudice his co-accused.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Reporter Neria Hlakotsa
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    There is a huge demand for small businesses that just need funding and support - Minister of Small Business Development Stela Ndabeni

    2026/06/16 | 10 mins.
    Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni says they are now focused on meeting the target of creating jobs through creation and support of small businesses. Ndabeni says the private sector also has to work with government to support the establishment and success of small businesses. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni
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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm
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