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

The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that forensic pathology service centres in Hillbrow, Pretoria and Diepkloof have resumed operations following several days of protest action over working conditions. The disruption led to delays in post-mortem services and placed strain on families awaiting the release of loved ones. As operations stabilise, attention now turns to how the Department is addressing staff concerns while ensuring continuity of essential services. We spoke to Steve Mabona, the spokesperson for Gauteng health.

The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that forensic pathology service centres in Hillbrow, Pretoria and Diepkloof have resumed operations following several days of protest action over working conditions. The disruption led to delays in post-mortem services and placed strain on families awaiting the release of loved ones. As operations stabilise, attention now turns to how the Department is addressing staff concerns while ensuring continuity of essential services. We spoke to Steve Mabona, the spokesperson for Gauteng health.

  Gauteng Health confirms the re-opening of several forensic pathology service following several days of protest action over working conditions

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

 

A look at the current top African economic stories with&nbsp;Victor&nbsp;Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back
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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

Community groups, faith leaders, students and residents say they reject a planned March and March protest against undocumented nationals In Cape Town tomorrow. They argue the planned march from Belville to Parow misdirects public anger toward migrants and refugees instead of addressing unemployment, corruption and failing services. The organisations warn rhetoric has led to intimidation and violence before and calls on police, officials and media to prevent xenophobic incidents. We spoke to  Isaiah Mombilo, Chairperson of the Congolese Civil Society of South Africa and member of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX).

Community groups, faith leaders, students and residents say they reject a planned March and March protest against undocumented nationals In Cape Town tomorrow. They argue the planned march from Belville to Parow misdirects public anger toward migrants and refugees instead of addressing unemployment, corruption and failing services. The organisations warn rhetoric has led to intimidation and violence before and calls on police, officials and media to prevent xenophobic incidents. We spoke to&nbsp; Isaiah Mombilo, Chairperson of the Congolese Civil Society of South Africa and member of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX).

Various groups reject a planned March and March protest against undocumented nationals In Cape Town

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

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