As graduation season is in full swing in various universities, education activist Hendrick Makaneta has urged universities to rein in what he calls chaos disguised as celebration during graduations. He says the waving of knobkerries and assegais on stage is a safety risk and disrespects the dignity of the ceremony. While supporting cultural pride, Makaneta insists traditions must not disrupt proceedings or endanger others. Elvis Presslin spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, an education activist

As graduation season is in full swing in various universities, education activist Hendrick Makaneta has urged universities to rein in what he calls chaos disguised as celebration during graduations. He says the waving of knobkerries and assegais on stage is a safety risk and disrespects the dignity of the ceremony. While supporting cultural pride, Makaneta insists traditions must not disrupt proceedings or endanger others. Elvis Presslin spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, an education activist

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Calls for traditions to be reigned in at university graduations

The South African Weather Service says another intense cold front is expected to hit the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the Western Cape from tomorrow until Friday. An intense cold front is expected to make landfall over the south-western parts of South Africa, bringing a significant shift in weather conditions across the region. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela

The South African Weather Service says another intense cold front is expected to hit the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the Western Cape from tomorrow until Friday. An intense cold front is expected to make landfall over the south-western parts of South Africa, bringing a significant shift in weather conditions across the region. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela

Another cold front expected to hit South Africa

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa says a review of the White Paper on Local Government must address the critical issue of adequate funding for municipalities. Minister Hlabisa was speaking at a high-level dialogue in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, yesterday. Representatives from political parties convened talks centred on professionalising local government administration, reforming structures and systems, strengthening accountability and examining the roles of coalitions and traditional leadership. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Minister Hlabisa

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa says a review of the White Paper on Local Government must address the critical issue of adequate funding for municipalities. Minister Hlabisa was speaking at a high-level dialogue in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, yesterday. Representatives from political parties convened talks centred on professionalising local government administration, reforming structures and systems, strengthening accountability and examining the roles of coalitions and traditional leadership. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Minister Hlabisa

White Paper on Local Government needed to review the funding of municipalities

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) will today lead a march to the Shorburg Building to advocate for worker rights and human dignity within the criminal justice sector. This following reports of sexual harassment and systemic abuse within the police and correctional services, particularly against new recruits. For more on this, Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU spokesperson, spoke to Elvis Presslin

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) will today lead a march to the Shorburg Building to advocate for worker rights and human dignity within the criminal justice sector. This following reports of sexual harassment and systemic abuse within the police and correctional services, particularly against new recruits. For more on this, Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU spokesperson, spoke to Elvis Presslin

Calls for traditions to be reigned in at university graduations

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