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Maape to be laid to rest on Saturday
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- Maape to be laid to rest on Saturday
- Runtime
- 5:02
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The famile of late former North West Premier Bushy Maape says he will be laid to rest this coming weekend in Vryburg. Maape died in Johannesburg on Saturday, and memorial events are expected to be held throughout the week. Refiloe Seboko has more from Mahikeng.
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- Simelane leads SA delegation to13th Session of the World Urban Forum
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- 14:21
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane is leading a high-level delegation to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. She joins global leaders to address the international housing crisis and advocate for cities that are more inclusive and sustainable. Simelane unpacks how these global best practices will translate into real homes and dignity in South Africa.
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- Lerutla to return to work
- Runtime
- 5:48
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla is set to return to work today, following a thirty day voluntary leave of absence after his arrest. However, his return to the office may be short-lived as the highest decision-making body in the city is expected to meet just four days later to consider placing him on precautionary suspension while his legal battle unfolds. Lerutla, along with suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. They are accused of paying R400 000 2019 for someone to stand in for Lerutla in a court case. Scara Mafokoane reports.
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- Bityi residents take matters in their own hands
- Runtime
- 3:45
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Residents of Bityi say they have lost hope in government and are now repairing damaged roads. Community members in Ward 18 are pooling money to fill dangerous ditches and badly eroded routes that have disrupted access to schools, healthcare facilities and homes. Newzroom Afrika’s Liyema Vumisahas more.
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- Constitutional Court to deliver judgment on how courts deal with company shutdowns
- Runtime
- 5:39
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The Constitutional Court is set to hand down crucial judgments on how courts deal with company shutdowns and how far the state can regulate businesses in the healthcare sector. Ntokozo Khumalo is at the Constitutional Court.
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- Sotheni to continue with bail application
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- 3:28
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The bail hearing for murder-accused former SAPS Special Task Force officer Matipandile Sotheni, is set to continue in the Brakpan regional court today. Sotheni is alleged to have pulled the trigger in a drive-by shooting in which Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at Madlanga Commission was killed. The state alleges the attack was a targeted hit linked to broader corruption allegations raised at the inquiry. However he denies he was involved. Sotheni faces charges of premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and attempted murder. Zoleka Qodashe is in Brakpan.
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- Electricity Department rolls out new system to help municipalities cut costs and improve power use
- Runtime
- 13:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The Electricity and Energy Department is rolling out a new system to help municipalities cut costs and improve power use, and it’s starting with a bigger pot of money and a wider reach. It's called the Energy Savings Performance Contracting model. The focus is on practical interventions: solar PV rooftops, renewable energy and system optimisation in water works among others. Deputy Minister Graham-Maré elaborates.
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- Fixlocal to bring all activists under one roof
- Runtime
- 13:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Fixlocal founding partner and social justice activist, Mark Heywood, says the newly-found initiative seeks to encourage citizens to be active in their communities. The apolitical project is run by the NGO Heartlines. The Centre for Values Promotion publishes case studies on how active citizens and local authorities are actually fixing things on the ground, focusing on the practical 'how'. Heywood says this brings activists under one roof to find solutions to service delivery challenges.
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- Suspected criminal syndicates tightening their grip on Kya Sands
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Suspected criminal syndicates are tightening their grip on Kya Sands, in the north of Johannesburg, where mountains of rubbish and toxic fires are choking nearby communities. The Kya Sands landfill site was officially in 2010, but residents say the site was never properly decommissioned, creating conditions for illegal dumping to spread far beyond the landfill itself. Newzroom Afrika’s Veronica Makhoali has more.
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- #CitizenCam - Service delivery failures frustrate communities in South Africa
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- As service delivery failures continue to frustrate communities in South Africa, many residents are taking matters into their own hands. Across different areas, ordinary citizens are stepping in to fill the gaps - fixing potholes, clearing illegal dumping sites, restoring public spaces and repairing damaged infrastructure. Today's installment of Citizen Cam asks viewers if communities should continue stepping in, or whether local authorities need to be held more accountable for failing in their duties. #AMReport405
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- Residents and business owners in Dullstroom concerned about the future of their small town
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Residents and business owners in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga are concerned about the future of their small town, which is popular for attracting international tourists. They blame the Emakhazeni municipality for service delivery failures. This has compelled community members to raise funds to maintain the town themselves. Newzroom Afrika's Mweli Masilela has the details.
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- Concerns grow over deadly shootings in the Western Cape
- Runtime
- 7:57
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Western Cape police are investigating two separate deadly shootings after seven people were killed in incidents in Franschhoek and Kuils River. In Groendal, Franschhoek, gunmen stormed a house, killing three people and wounding two others. Meanwhile, in a suspected gang-related shooting in Wesbank, Kuils River, police found the bodies of three women and a man. A seven-year-old child was also injured and is receiving treatment. Despite the army's deployment to violence-hit communities, concerns remain over ongoing deadly shootings across the Cape Flats. Abie Isaacs from the Cape Flats Safety Forum reacts to the continued violence.
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- Gauteng schools owe municipalities over R500 Million
- Runtime
- 7:27
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says schools across the province owe municipalities more than R500 million, while approximately R6 million is owed to Eskom.
The growing debt has raised concerns about the financial sustainability of schools and the impact on basic services. Matakanye Matakanye from the National Association of School Governing Bodies weighs in on the issue.
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- Late Bushy Maape remembered
- Runtime
- 3:18
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Former North West Premier and African National Congress veteran Bushy Maape is being remembered as a humble, ethical and disciplined leader, following his passing. He died in Johannesburg on Saturday, surrounded by family. Newzroom Afrika’s Refiloe Seboko reports.
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- High-Profile court battles next week
- Runtime
- 23:24
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- South Africa’s courts are set for another busy week, with several high-profile matters scheduled. Taxi tycoon Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni and three co-accused are expected to continue their bail application in their extortion case.
Meanwhile, alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi is due to make his first court appearance on charges linked to allegedly faking a hit on his own life.
IRS Forensic Investigations' Chad Thomas unpacks these and other developments.
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- IFP unveils Joburg mayoral candidate
- Runtime
- 15:57
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The race for the Johannesburg mayoral chain is intensifying as political parties begin unveiling candidates ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The Inkatha Freedom Party has announced Mlungisi Mabaso as its candidate. Mabaso says the IFP remains the only party consistently advocating for and addressing the longstanding challenges of hostel communities.
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- Title
- MK combatant reflects on Bushy Maape's legacy
- Runtime
- 7:50
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- MK combatant Jomo Khasu reflects on the life and legacy of former North West Premier Bushy Maape following his passing at the age of 68. Khasu remembers Maape as a committed activist and loyal member of the African National Congress who remained dedicated to the struggle.
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- Correctional Services blames 'capturing error' for inflated food prices
- Runtime
- 18:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale says inflated prices charged on certain food items resulted from a "capturing error". This follows a hearing where Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services learned that the department was allegedly overcharged for basic items, including cooking oil and gravy powder. The department says pricing has since been corrected, and adjusted rates are expected to take effect in July.
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- Former North West Premier Bushy Maape dies at 68
- Runtime
- 19:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Former North West Premier Bushy Maape has died at the age of 68 following a short illness. A longtime African National Congress leader and anti-apartheid activist, Maape served as Premier of the North West from 2021 to 2024.
While his tenure faced criticism over service delivery challenges in the province, he remained a prominent figure in provincial politics and the liberation movement. Former North West Premier Thandi Modise reflects on life and legacy.
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- Board dysfunction in the spotlight
- Runtime
- 14:53
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Several boards across government-linked organisations have come under intense scrutiny for governance failures, internal conflicts and financial mismanagement. This instability has led to the dissolution of several boards, raising broader questions about board member appointments and accountability when institutions fail. Sibongile Vilakazi, columnist and organisational developer from Ntsikelelo Business Solutions, unpacks the issue.
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- Legal expert backs court's decision in the Arms Deal matter
- Runtime
- 14:05
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A legal expert says the Pietermaritzburg High Court was justified, in ordering former president Jacob Zuma and Thales' Arms Deal corruption trial to proceed.
This is despite attempts by the accused to have charges dropped.
Legal analyst Melusi Xulu weighs in.
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- In court, questions were raised over Ntanzi’s cellphone evidence
- Runtime
- 57:49
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- In court, Linda Mnisi unpacks the latest developments in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
The defence called its next witness following testimony from Mbhekiseni Ntanzi. Villieria Police Station commander Silus Thoka testified about detention registers and procedures relating to accused, Bongani Ntanzi.
The state alleges Ntanzi had a cellphone while in custody, but Colonel Thoka told the court that station registers do not reflect this. The court also heard evidence regarding phone records allegedly linking Ntanzi to relatives, his girlfriend and lawyer Ntokozo Mjiyako.
Ntanzi disputes instructing Mjiyako to represent him and maintains that his phone was in police possession at the time.
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- Sundowns switches to CAF Champions League final
- Runtime
- 5:55
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- With domestic matters now out of their hands, Mamelodi Sundowns will switch to their CAF Champions League final first leg against AS FAR this afternoon. Masandawana will be hoping for a positive result in their quest for a first CAF Champions League title in 10 years. Newzroom Afrika’s Yolulwe Qoshe has more from Loftus Versfeld.
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- Kaizer Chiefs Ladies make history
- Runtime
- 4:09
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Kaizer Chiefs Ladies make history this afternoon as they step onto the pitch for the very first time.
Amakhosi’s new women’s side face a massive inaugural test against Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies in the Gauteng Regional League opener at Tsakane Stadium. The match marks a major milestone for women’s football in South Africa, as one of the continent’s biggest football brands finally enters the women’s game. Katleho Sekhotho is there.
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- Changing face of intra-SA 'migration'
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- 9:39
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A report tracking more than 30,000 moves within South Africa shows a sharp rise in migration from the Western Cape back to Gauteng, with affordability and economic pressure believed to be driving the change. Unpacking the numbers and what they reveal about South Africa’s shifting migration patterns, Wise Move CEO Chante Venter says data shows many people are moving back for the greater opportunities in Gaueng.
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- SA’s qualifications system to undergo major shake-up
- Runtime
- 10:30
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- South Africa’s qualifications system is undergoing a major shake-up, with more than 1,100 outdated qualifications already removed from the national register. The move is an effort to align education and skills training with today’s job market. Chief Operating Officer at the South African Qualifications Authority, Dr Makhapa Makhafola, explains.
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- Questions over South African Army Foundation's future
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- 12:17
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Questions continue to mount over the future of the South African Army Foundation - after the Financial Sector Conduct Authority revoked its licence and slapped two senior officials with nearly 45 million rand in fines over alleged financial misconduct linked to soldiers’ contributions. Lawrence Mbatha, Chief of the SA Army, Lawrence Mbatha elaborates.
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- Imbali residents demand urgent action over water and power cuts
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- 6:18
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Residents of Imbali, in Pietermaritzburg are demanding urgent action from the Msunduzi Municipality over water and power cuts. In a desperate plea, the residents took to the streets a few weeks ago demanding answers but they say the situation has not change, with persistent water shedding currently in place. Newzroom Afrika's Silethiwe Ndlovu has more.
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- Minentle Mjali's mother speaks out
- Runtime
- 8:22
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Minentle Mjali's mother says she found out a week later that her body was discovered under a bed in Midrand. She says that when she spoke to the boyfriend, who's a suspect in the murder, he showed no remorse.
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- TRC inquiry extension welcomed as key witnesses still outstanding
- Runtime
- 5:26
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Senior Legal Coordinator for the Foundation for Human Rights Jessie Waldman says President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to extend the TRC inquiry until December 18 is necessary because several crucial witnesses are still expected to testify. She says the extension will give the commission time to complete hearings and finalise its report.
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- 'PrEP Stokvels' raise alarm
- Runtime
- 7:00
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- “This is troubling because the criteria for accessing PrEP is not standard for everyone,” says TAC National Chairperson Sibongile Tshabalala. She warns that the growing practice of PrEP 'stokvels' where users share or trade HIV prevention pills, should not become normalised.
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- Public warned against use of unregulated cosmetic and sexual enhancement procedures
- Runtime
- 11:30
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Plastic surgeon Dr Nombulelo Metuse says there has been a noticeable increase in unregulated cosmetic procedures. This is after Gauteng Health authorities warned about a spike in patients seeking sexual enhancement injections. Metuse says only trained and qualified individuals can perform some of these procecedures.
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- Title
- Amabhungane challenges the Public Procurement Act
- Runtime
- 8:27
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Amabhungane is heading to the Constitutional Court, arguing that Parliament passed the Public Procurement Act without giving the public a meaningful opportunity to shape the legislation. Caroline James of the AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism says they are also calling for an independent body to monitor and hold corrupt officials accountable.
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- Family pays tribute to Bushy Maape
- Runtime
- 6:25
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Bushy Maape's brother and the family spokesperson, Neo Maape, says the late former North West Premier took criticism against him positively and accepted his shortcomings.
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- Mjali's family to march after her assault, murder
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- 6:29
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The family of 22-year-old Minentle Mjali is expected to lead a march in Midrand today, after she was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered. Mjali’s body was found under a bed in Midrand on 24 April after police reportedly received an anonymous tip-off. Four young men appeared in court on 5 May in connection with the case. The march is expected to draw community members, gender-based violence activists and residents demanding swift justice. Zola Sholwana is there.
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- Title
- Whistleblowers reluctant to speak out due to fear of retaliation
- Runtime
- 11:47
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Whistleblowers continue to play a critical role in exposing fraud and corruption in organisations, often identifying misconduct long before audits or technology systems detect it. Experts say employees are usually the first to notice suspicious behaviour, but many remain reluctant to speak out due to fear of retaliation or being ignored. So, how can organisations create safer environments that encourage people to come forward?
Senior Forensic Manager at Loxton Forensics, David Loxton weighs in.
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- Quarterly Labour Force Survey paint a bleak picture
- Runtime
- 5:21
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey has once again painted a grim picture for the Eastern Cape, with the province recording the highest unemployment rate in the country - at 44-point-6 percent. The expanded unemployment rate has climbed above 54%, meaning more than half of working-age residents are without jobs. The figures point to a worsening economic crisis across major districts in the province, including OR Tambo. Liyema Vumisa reports.
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- Kya Sands informal residents plead for healthy living conditions
- Runtime
- 5:15
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- For more than a decade, communities across Kya Sands, north of Johannesburg have endured what they call a constant veil of toxic smoke. What started as illegal dumping on the abandoned Kya Sands Waste Disposal site has evolved into a sprawling environmental and public health crisis. Today, the former landfill has effectively been transformed into a network of illegal dumping grounds controlled not by municipal authorities, but by organised syndicates known locally as the 'Waste-Lords' . Veronica Makhoali is tracking the story.
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- Title
- Cybercriminals increasingly targeting South African municipalities
- Runtime
- 8:46
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting South African municipalities, exposing serious weaknesses in local government cybersecurity systems.
Experts warn that outdated technology, limited digital skills, and poor infrastructure are leaving sensitive public information vulnerable to ransomware and phishing attacks.
This follows reports linked to the OpSouthAfrica campaign, which allegedly compromised several government and state-owned entities. Jan Vermeulen from My Broadband Weigs in.
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- Albert Luthuli informal settlement residents displaced
- Runtime
- 5:52
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Residents of Albert Luthuli informal settlement say an operation aimed at zama zamas has also impacted their homes. Newzroom Afrika’s Katleho Sekhotho has more.
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- Maape was anti-corruption - Bhengu
- Runtime
- 8:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- ANC National Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says late former North West Premier Bushy Maape was opposed to anything that undermined the image and reputation of the ANC. She says he was anti-corruption.
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- Title
- Eskom marks a year without loadshedding
- Runtime
- 13:28
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Eskom has celebrated a year without implementing loadshedding. This milestone is attributed to the Generation Recovery Plan and a 78.3% year-on-year reduction in diesel expenditure. Soweto Electricity Crisis Committee Convenor Dr Trevor Ngwane notes that despite the milestone, many in the country continue to experience persistent power cuts.
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- Title
- Imbali residents demand action over persistent service disruption
- Runtime
- 8:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Residents in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, are demanding urgent action from Msunduzi municipality over water and power cuts. In a desperate plea, the residents took to the streets a few weeks ago, demanding answers but they say the situation remains unchanged, with persistent water shedding currently in place. Silethiwe Ndlovu is in Imbali.
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- Title
- Former North West Premier dies
- Runtime
- 11:06
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Former North West Premier Bushy Maape has died. Maape was premier from 2021 to 2024.
His tenure was often marked by criticism from oppostion parties, activists and the public for failing to address service delivery challenges in the province.
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- Lekala graduates with Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies
- Runtime
- 7:50
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Captain Rufus Lekala’s journey began behind the wheel as a taxi driver in Mamelodi. Today, he is the Chief Harbour Master at Transnet National Ports Authority and has just graduated with a Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies from UKZN. His master's thesis looks at how to fix the operational bottlenecks at Durban Container Terminal. He speaks to Nompumelelo Ngubeni about his journey.
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- Western Cape reeling from a devastating severe weather system
- Runtime
- 12:09
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Western Cape is reeling from a devastating severe weather system that has claimed at least 10 lives and left nearly 90,000 residents displaced. Informal settlements and rural farming communities have borne the brunt of the destruction, with homes destroyed and infrastructure washed away. Relief organizations are under immense pressure as demand for food and emergency shelter surges.
Disaster management expert Francis Hoets weighs in.
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- Title
- Negotiations underway to relocate families whose homes remain waterlogged after recent floods in NW
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Government says negotiations are underway to relocate families whose homes in parts of the North West remain waterlogged after recent floods.
Residents have criticised authorities, saying promises made more than a year ago to fix drainage systems have not been fulfilled. However, officials maintain the area has been identified as a wetland and is not suitable for housing.
Newzroom Afrika’s Refiloe Seboko reports.
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- Title
- Madibeng Municipality refuses to comment on claims that its employees are involved in illegal mining
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Madibeng Municipality in the North West is refusing to comment on claims that some of its employees are involved in illegal mining operations. Instead, it refers all complaints to the national government.
Some residents in Mmakau claim authorities have failed to act against illicit mining in the area, and are now living in constant fear.
Newzroom Afrika’s Yamkeleka Manjeya reports.
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- Title
- Classes at the Vulingcobo Senior Secondary School remain suspended
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Classes at the Vulingcobo Senior Secondary School near Dutywa remain suspended. This follows a land dispute over where a new school should be built. The recent heavy rains have caused severe structural damage to the already crumbling infrastructure. Frustrated pupils and parents protested earlier this week to demand action. Newzroom Afrika’s Liyema Vumisa reports.
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- Title
- Police search for man accused of desecrating and vandalising Holy Trinity Catholic Church
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Police are searching for a man accused of desecrating and vandalising Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Braamfontein, Johannesburg - a 90-year-old heritage site regarded as both a historic landmark and a place of refuge. It’s understood that the suspect entered the church, appearing to attend Mass before suddenly sprinting down the aisle, leaping onto the altar and smashing sacred statues. Newzroom Afrika’s Veronica Makhoali reports.
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