British journalist and activist Yvonne Ridley has arrived in South Africa for a speaking tour. Ridley was recently detained by Israeli authorities along with other activists while participating in a Gaza aid flotilla. She has spoken out about the harsh treatment she received while in custody. Ridley has a long history of reporting from conflict zones and advocating for human rights. For more on this we are joined on the line by British journalist and activist, Yvonne Ridley

British journalist and activist Yvonne Ridley has arrived in South Africa for a speaking tour. Ridley was recently detained by Israeli authorities along with other activists while participating in a Gaza aid flotilla. She has spoken out about the harsh treatment she received while in custody. Ridley has a long history of reporting from conflict zones and advocating for human rights. For more on this we are joined on the line by British journalist and activist, Yvonne Ridley

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British journalist and activist Yvonne Ridley who was recently detained by Israeli authorities

A team of South African disaster response specialists has returned from Mozambique, where they helped with flood relief efforts. The team, which included Rescue South Africa and University of Johannesburg experts Connor Hartnady and Xavier Millar, was deployed at the request of the Mozambican government and the UN. Elvis Presslin spoke to Aidan Justus, Chief Executive Officer of Rescue South Africa

A team of South African disaster response specialists has returned from Mozambique, where they helped with flood relief efforts. The team, which included Rescue South Africa and University of Johannesburg experts Connor Hartnady and Xavier Millar, was deployed at the request of the Mozambican government and the UN. Elvis Presslin spoke to Aidan Justus, Chief Executive Officer of Rescue South Africa

SA disaster response specialists return from Mozambique

The Young Intelligent Minds of South Africa, YIMOSA is criticizing the government's handling of recent floods in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and other provinces. They say poor infrastructure is to blame for the devastation. The group is frustrated with 'show visits' by ministers who promise aid but reportedly deliver little. They point to KwaZulu Natal and Eastern Cape, where flood victims still need housing after a year. For more on the entity's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Young Intelligent Minds of South Africa, YIMOSA Founder, Jeffrey Mabunda

The Young Intelligent Minds of South Africa, YIMOSA is criticizing the government's handling of recent floods in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and other provinces. They say poor infrastructure is to blame for the devastation. The group is frustrated with 'show visits' by ministers who promise aid but reportedly deliver little. They point to KwaZulu Natal and Eastern Cape, where flood victims still need housing after a year. For more on the entity's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Young Intelligent Minds of South Africa, YIMOSA Founder, Jeffrey Mabunda

YIMOSA Criticises Government's Handling of Recent Floods

ActionSA is merging with two other parties, aiming to create a united alternative ahead of this year's municipal elections. Details of the partnership are expected to be revealed today at a press conference. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Dr. Ongama Mtimka

ActionSA is merging with two other parties, aiming to create a united alternative ahead of this year's municipal elections. Details of the partnership are expected to be revealed today at a press conference. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Dr. Ongama Mtimka

British journalist and activist Yvonne Ridley who was recently detained by Israeli authorities

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