The deputy minister of South Africa's Coorperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department, Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe has called for calm in the city of KuGompo, in the country's Eastern Cape Province, after a march against the alleged coronation of the the Igbo Nigerian King turned violent today. At least 12 vehicles are believed to have been set alight during the chaos. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to President General of Nigerian Union South Africa and Human Rights Attorney, Nwobi Smart and the leader of South Africa's African Transformation Movement (ATM) political party, Vuyo Zungula

The deputy minister of South Africa's Coorperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department, Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe has called for calm in the city of KuGompo, in the country's Eastern Cape Province, after a march against the alleged coronation of the the Igbo Nigerian King turned violent today. At least 12 vehicles are believed to have been set alight during the chaos. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to President General of Nigerian Union South Africa and Human Rights Attorney, Nwobi Smart and the leader of South Africa's African Transformation Movement (ATM) political party, Vuyo Zungula

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SA deputy minister urges calm after violent KuGompo protest over alleged Igbo king coronation rows

 South Africa is ramping up border security and traveller support measures ahead of the busy Easter holiday period. Commissioner Michael Masiapato of the Border Management Authority (BMA) told media that a multi-departmental deployment plan aimed at protecting vulnerable travellers, improving infrastructure, and ensuring smoother movement at ports of entry will be established. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report 

&nbsp;South Africa is ramping up border security and traveller support measures ahead of the busy Easter holiday period. Commissioner Michael Masiapato of the Border Management Authority (BMA) told media that a multi-departmental deployment plan aimed at protecting vulnerable travellers, improving infrastructure, and ensuring smoother movement at ports of entry will be established. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report&nbsp;

South Africa boosts border security and traveller support ahead of busy Easter period

The release of a new documentary known as The Bibi Files has caused a world wide debate following its release on the Tucker Carlson Network (TCN). It revisits long-standing allegations against Benjamin Netanyahu—from corruption and billionaire ties to controversial policies involving Gaza, including the funding of Hamas. Supporters call it investigative journalism; critics say it's selective and politically loaded. Either way, it's raised urgent questions about power, narrative, and accountability in one of the world's most scrutinised conflicts. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Constitutional Law expert and Political Analyst, Prof Richard Calland. Richard to start, you've asked why this is not a bigger story, why?

The release of a new documentary known as The Bibi Files has caused a world wide debate following its release on the Tucker Carlson Network (TCN). It revisits long-standing allegations against Benjamin Netanyahu&mdash;from corruption and billionaire ties to controversial policies involving Gaza, including the funding of Hamas. Supporters call it investigative journalism; critics say it's selective and politically loaded. Either way, it's raised urgent questions about power, narrative, and accountability in one of the world's most scrutinised conflicts. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Constitutional Law expert and Political Analyst, Prof Richard Calland. Richard to start, you've asked why this is not a bigger story, why?

New “Bibi Files” documentary sparks global debate on Netanyahu, power, and accountability  

Over the past week, Malawi has been grappling with the devastating aftermath of torrential rains and flash floods,  that swept across the country between March 15 and 19. According to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs, the death toll has tragically risen to 34, with nearly 140,000 people affected across 18 councils. While the immediate storm has passed, the nation now faces a critical 'mop-up' and recovery phase, with thousands of families still displaced in emergency camps and vital infrastructure lying in ruins. For more on what is happening on the ground, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Wilson Moleni, Malawi's Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs.

Over the past week, Malawi has been grappling with the devastating aftermath of torrential rains and flash floods, &nbsp;that swept across the country between March 15 and 19. According to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs, the death toll has tragically risen to 34, with nearly 140,000 people affected across 18 councils. While the immediate storm has passed, the nation now faces a critical 'mop-up' and recovery phase, with thousands of families still displaced in emergency camps and vital infrastructure lying in ruins. For more on what is happening on the ground, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Wilson Moleni, Malawi's Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs.

SA deputy minister urges calm after violent KuGompo protest over alleged Igbo king coronation rows

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