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Leader of the National Coloured Congress and MP Fadiel Adams has been remanded in custody until 13 May. Adams made his first appearance in the Pinetown Magistrate's Court today. He faces five charges linked to the alleged interference in the high-profile murder investigation of former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa. It was being handled by the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team. The State alleges that between November 2024 and January 2025, Adams unlawfully met and interviewed accused persons connected the murder case while they were in custody. In postponing the matter, Magistrate Wendalyn Robinson ordered that Adams not to disclose his detention location.

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) says it notes with serious concern the recent intervention by National Treasury regarding the implementation of the Politically Facilitated Agreement (PFA) between the City of Johannesburg and SAMWU. The union says it rejects both the substance and political posture underpinning the intervention, which amounts to a dangerous encroachment into collective bargaining and municipal labour relations. For more on this we are joined on the line by Provincial Secretary of South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) in Gauteng, Mpho Tladinyane

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has condemned the viral spread of fake videos and images falsely portraying attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, saying the content is deliberately designed to damage the country’s international reputation. Minister in the Presidency was today briefing the media on the outcomes of Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town.

Around 89 thousand learners remain at home as 125 schools across the Eden and Central Karoo education districts in the Western Cape are closed due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions. The Western Cape Education Department says the closures will remain in place on Thursday. Officials maintain schools are only shut in exceptional circumstances, citing the severity of current warnings. Reports of infrastructure damage have already emerged, with support teams mobilized. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Sagree Chetty and Joel Guy, SABC's weather forecaster, for the latest forecast and outlook across affected regions.

Residents in Tembisa on Gauteng’s East Rand have taken to the streets, demanding the closure of foreign-owned spaza shops. Large crowds gathered at Swazi Inn, accusing some shop owners of selling unsafe and expired food products. Community members say their health is at risk and are calling for urgent government intervention. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Luyanda Danca