South Africa-based (SA) Capitec Bank has reportedly frozen the accounts of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders, leaving thousands grappling with disrupted financial transactions and salary payments.

The ZEP was set to expire on the 28th of November 2024- however, SA's Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced that the validity of the permits would be extended for an additional 12 months, until November 28, 2025.

Samora Mangesi spoke to Advocate Simba Chitando, a Human rights lawyer who represents the ZEP holders...

South Africa-based (SA) Capitec Bank has reportedly frozen the accounts of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders, leaving thousands grappling with disrupted financial transactions and salary payments.
The ZEP was set to expire on the 28th of November 2024- however, SA's Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced that the validity of the permits would be extended for an additional 12 months, until November 28, 2025.
Samora Mangesi spoke to Advocate Simba Chitando, a Human rights lawyer who represents the ZEP holders...

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SA banks freeze accounts of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders

The Pretoria High Court has struck off the roll of the Information Regulator's urgent application to prevent the publication of matric results in newspapers next week, citing a lack of urgency in the matter.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to the Chairperson of the Information Regulator, Advocate Pansy Tlakula.

The Pretoria High Court has struck off the roll of the Information Regulator's urgent application to prevent the publication of matric results in newspapers next week, citing a lack of urgency in the matter.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to the Chairperson of the Information Regulator, Advocate Pansy Tlakula.

High Court strikes off the roll of South Africa's Information Regulator's urgent application to prevent the publication of matric results in newspapers next week

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) turns 113 years old today, since its founding in 1912 in Bloemfontein in the country's Free State province.

The ANC is the oldest liberation movement on the continent and has been governing South Africa since 1994, playing a pivotal role in shaping the country's history.

However, the party recently faced a substantial setback in the 2024 general elections, losing its majority and prompting the formation of a government of national unity.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to an ANC MP Cameron Dugmore to reflect on the party's rich history, its current challenges, and its prospects.

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) turns 113 years old today, since its founding in 1912 in Bloemfontein in the country's Free State province.
The ANC is the oldest liberation movement on the continent and has been governing South Africa since 1994, playing a pivotal role in shaping the country's history.
However, the party recently faced a substantial setback in the 2024 general elections, losing its majority and prompting the formation of a government of national unity.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to an ANC MP Cameron Dugmore to reflect on the party's rich history, its current challenges, and its prospects.

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) turns 113 years old

Uganda's opposition leader, Dr Kizza Besigye, and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have been hit with a legal setback following the dramatic imprisonment of their lawyer, Eron Kiiza. Kiiza, a member of the defence team, was sentenced to nine months in Kitalya Prison by a military court on Tuesday, for contempt of court.

His swift sentencing occurred amid chaotic scenes at the General Court Martial in Kampala.

According to witnesses, Kiiza was arrested while attempting to take his seat among other lawyers ahead of a delayed court session.

A confrontation ensued when a soldier blocked him from accessing the designated area for lawyers. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Uganda, Mike Arereng.

Uganda's opposition leader, Dr Kizza Besigye, and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have been hit with a legal setback following the dramatic imprisonment of their lawyer, Eron Kiiza. Kiiza, a member of the defence team, was sentenced to nine months in Kitalya Prison by a military court on Tuesday, for contempt of court.
His swift sentencing occurred amid chaotic scenes at the General Court Martial in Kampala.
According to witnesses, Kiiza was arrested while attempting to take his seat among other lawyers ahead of a delayed court session.
A confrontation ensued when a soldier blocked him from accessing the designated area for lawyers.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Uganda, Mike Arereng.

SA banks freeze accounts of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders

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