Authorities in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State say nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have now been reintegrated into society under a government-backed rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme aimed at encouraging defections from insurgent groups.

The programme forms part of broader efforts by Nigerian authorities to weaken jihadist groups operating in the Lake Chad region by encouraging fighters to surrender and return to civilian life.

For more on this Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Douglas Ogbankwa Esq, Nigerian Lawyer and Convener of the Security Situation Room.

Authorities in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State say nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have now been reintegrated into society under a government-backed rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme aimed at encouraging defections from insurgent groups.
The programme forms part of broader efforts by Nigerian authorities to weaken jihadist groups operating in the Lake Chad region by encouraging fighters to surrender and return to civilian life.
For more on this Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Douglas Ogbankwa Esq, Nigerian Lawyer and Convener of the Security Situation Room.

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Nigerian authorities say nearly 10 000 former Boko Haram fighters reintegrated into society

KwaZulu-Natal police in South Africa were forced to use stun grenades to disperse a group of Malawian nationals at Sherwood Hall in Durban, following tensions between the group and immigration officials.

The hall has been serving as a temporary refuge for thousands of Malawian nationals for nearly two weeks, amid fears of attacks linked to protests against undocumented foreign nationals. The group is currently awaiting processing for repatriation or deportation.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN Police Spokesperson to get an update on the situation.

KwaZulu-Natal police in South Africa were forced to use stun grenades to disperse a group of Malawian nationals at Sherwood Hall in Durban, following tensions between the group and immigration officials.
The hall has been serving as a temporary refuge for thousands of Malawian nationals for nearly two weeks, amid fears of attacks linked to protests against undocumented foreign nationals. The group is currently awaiting processing for repatriation or deportation.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN Police Spokesperson to get an update on the situation.

Police use stun grenades to disperse group of Malawian nationals in Durban

South Africa's (SA) Deputy Justice Minister Andries Nel visited the Virtual Priority Court for immigration cases at the Durban Magistrates Court, an initiative aimed at fast-tracking immigration-related matters and strengthening law enforcement. 

The specialised court forms part of government's broader plan, announced in the State of the Nation Address and approved by Cabinet, to improve the handling of immigration cases and ensure that all individuals entering SA do so legally. 

Mpho Sithole spoke to Deputy Minister Nel to discuss this further.

South Africa's (SA) Deputy Justice Minister Andries Nel visited the Virtual Priority Court for immigration cases at the Durban Magistrates Court, an initiative aimed at fast-tracking immigration-related matters and strengthening law enforcement.&nbsp;
The specialised court forms part of government's broader plan, announced in the State of the Nation Address and approved by Cabinet, to improve the handling of immigration cases and ensure that all individuals entering SA do so legally.&nbsp;
Mpho Sithole spoke to Deputy Minister Nel to discuss this further.

SA's Deputy Justice Minister elaborates on the Virtual Priority Court

The 9th Biannual World Conference of the International Forum of Teaching Regulatory Authorities began on Wednesday in Johannesburg, South Africa.  It is held under the theme, "Strengthening the Teaching Profession and Teaching Councils".  Matters relating to teacher professionalism, regulation, ethics, innovation and the future of education systems are being deliberated in the three-day conference.

The Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities- believes countries from Africa can share their best practices with others and equally benefit from other regulators from across the globe.

Sisi Segalo was at the conference and has more on the story.

The 9th Biannual World Conference of the International Forum of Teaching Regulatory Authorities began on Wednesday in Johannesburg, South Africa. &nbsp;It is held under the theme, "Strengthening the Teaching Profession and Teaching Councils". &nbsp;Matters relating to teacher professionalism, regulation, ethics, innovation and the future of education systems are being deliberated in the three-day conference.
The Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities- believes countries from Africa can share their best practices with others and equally benefit from other regulators from across the globe.
Sisi Segalo was at the conference and has more on the story.

Nigerian authorities say nearly 10 000 former Boko Haram fighters reintegrated into society

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