The African Transformation Movement, ATM wants Buffalo City investigated for allegedly using municipal jobs, EPWP posts and even a water tank for ANC electioneering. The party cites wards 12, 22, 23 and 39, claiming sitting councillors were bypassed while candidates and branch officials influenced beneficiary lists. It says municipal resources belong to residents not parties and has called on the Speaker and Executive Mayor Princess Faku to account. For more on the allegations we're joined by Zama Ntshona, ATM National Spokesperson

The African Transformation Movement, ATM wants Buffalo City investigated for allegedly using municipal jobs, EPWP posts and even a water tank for ANC electioneering. The party cites wards 12, 22, 23 and 39, claiming sitting councillors were bypassed while candidates and branch officials influenced beneficiary lists. It says municipal resources belong to residents not parties and has called on the Speaker and Executive Mayor Princess Faku to account. For more on the allegations we're joined by Zama Ntshona, ATM National Spokesperson

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ATM wants Buffalo City investigated for allegedly using municipal jobs for ANC electioneering

South African teenagers say they enjoy reading but want more books in their own languages that reflect their daily lives. That is according to the Teen Reading Pilot Survey launched at the National Library in Pretoria. The pilot interviewed 302 teens and 261 caregivers directly, testing inclusion of 10 to 17 year-olds in the National Reading Barometer. Organisers say it paves the way for the full national survey in 2027. For more on the report, we're joined by Dr. Tara Polzer-Ngwato, the Lead Researcher and author of the report

South African teenagers say they enjoy reading but want more books in their own languages that reflect their daily lives. That is according to the Teen Reading Pilot Survey launched at the National Library in Pretoria. The pilot interviewed 302 teens and 261 caregivers directly, testing inclusion of 10 to 17 year-olds in the National Reading Barometer. Organisers say it paves the way for the full national survey in 2027. For more on the report, we're joined by Dr. Tara Polzer-Ngwato, the Lead Researcher and author of the report

SA teenagers say they enjoy reading but want more books in their own languages 

The Afrikaners for South Africa network has condemned plans by Lex Libertas to display 3 000 white crosses in Washington to highlight farm killings. The network says the campaign uses victims as political props and presents a misleading picture of racial persecution to Americans. The group says farm attacks affect all communities and are largely driven by criminal motives. It warns the display risks harming tourism, investment and unity at home. For more we're now joined by Rudi Swanepoel, Dutch-reformed Church Minister, Writer and Speaker from the network Afrikaners for South Africa (AfSA)

The Afrikaners for South Africa network has condemned plans by Lex Libertas to display 3 000 white crosses in Washington to highlight farm killings. The network says the campaign uses victims as political props and presents a misleading picture of racial persecution to Americans. The group says farm attacks affect all communities and are largely driven by criminal motives. It warns the display risks harming tourism, investment and unity at home. For more we're now joined by Rudi Swanepoel, Dutch-reformed Church Minister, Writer and Speaker from the network Afrikaners for South Africa (AfSA)

The Afrikaners for South Africa network has condemned plans to display 3 000 white crosses in Washington to highlight farm killings

The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has hit back at Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, releasing a timeline to expose the chaotic planning behind the national Heritage Day venue shifts. DA provincial leader, Tertuis Simmers claims George Municipality was only given a three-day notice to host the massive event, making statutory safety compliance and budgeting impossible. The national celebration was moved from KwaZulu-Natal to George before finally landing in Oudtshoorn yesterday. The DA is now demanding full financial accountability from national government for the wasteful expenditure incurred during the venue scramble. For more we're joined by DA Western Cape Leader, Tertuis Simmers

The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has hit back at Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, releasing a timeline to expose the chaotic planning behind the national Heritage Day venue shifts. DA provincial leader, Tertuis Simmers claims George Municipality was only given a three-day notice to host the massive event, making statutory safety compliance and budgeting impossible. The national celebration was moved from KwaZulu-Natal to George before finally landing in Oudtshoorn yesterday. The DA is now demanding full financial accountability from national government for the wasteful expenditure incurred during the venue scramble. For more we're joined by DA Western Cape Leader, Tertuis Simmers

ATM wants Buffalo City investigated for allegedly using municipal jobs for ANC electioneering

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