The Casual Workers Advice Office says it is seeing a surge in xenophobia against migrant workers, with hundreds allegedly dismissed, underpaid or denied basic labour protections. The non-profit organization reports that even workers with valid permits are being pushed out of jobs and many who have contributed for years cannot access UIF. We spoke to Casual Workers Advice Office Organiser, Andile Nyembezi.

The Casual Workers Advice Office says it is seeing a surge in xenophobia against migrant workers, with hundreds allegedly dismissed, underpaid or denied basic labour protections. The non-profit organization reports that even workers with valid permits are being pushed out of jobs and many who have contributed for years cannot access UIF. We spoke to Casual Workers Advice Office Organiser, Andile Nyembezi.

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Casual Workers Advice Office concerned about what it describes as a surge in xenophobia against migrant workers

A fire at the SWAPO informal settlement in Copesville, Pietermaritzburg has destroyed 20 shacks, up from the initial 15. KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma says verification found 19 foreign nationals were among those affected.The department also alleges a foreign national was collecting 250 rand per shack and that illegal electricity connections were in use. Government says fully subsidised housing is for qualifying South African citizens, while emergency housing offers temporary relief. For more, we're joined by Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson for the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements in KZN.

A fire at the SWAPO informal settlement in Copesville, Pietermaritzburg has destroyed 20 shacks, up from the initial 15. KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma says verification found 19 foreign nationals were among those affected.The department also alleges a foreign national was collecting 250 rand per shack and that illegal electricity connections were in use. Government says fully subsidised housing is for qualifying South African citizens, while emergency housing offers temporary relief. For more, we're joined by Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson for the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements in KZN.

 A shack fire in Copesville; Pietermaritzburg has sparked fresh questions over informal housing and illegal electricity connections

 The Democratic Alliance is demanding answers from President Cyril Ramaphosa following reports that the military has acknowledged an elite Special Forces role in a 2022 high-profile abduction of alleged ISIS financier Abdella Abadiga and Kadir Abotese. 12 operators face charges over the Mall of Africa kidnappings and the subsequent assassination of Hawks investigator Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa. The DA is also challenging attempts to move the trial of the 12 men from civilian to military courts. For more we spoke to  Chris Hattingh, DA Spokesperson on Defence & Military Veterans.

&nbsp;The Democratic Alliance is demanding answers from President Cyril Ramaphosa following reports that the military has acknowledged an elite Special Forces role in a 2022 high-profile abduction of alleged ISIS financier Abdella Abadiga and Kadir Abotese. 12 operators face charges over the Mall of Africa kidnappings and the subsequent assassination of Hawks investigator Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa. The DA is also challenging attempts to move the trial of the 12 men from civilian to military courts. For more we spoke to&nbsp; Chris Hattingh, DA Spokesperson on Defence &amp; Military Veterans.

 DA demands answers from President Ramaphosa and Defence Minister over an alleged Special Forces kidnapping cover-up

Kempton Park is now Gauteng's kidnapping hotspot with 76 cases recorded between April and June this year, up more than 58 percent from last year. The Gauteng Community Safety Committee says the province accounted for over half of all kidnappings nationally, with 2,367 cases in the quarter. For the latest we're joined by Dr. Bandile Masuku, Chairperson of the Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety.

Kempton Park is now Gauteng's kidnapping hotspot with 76 cases recorded between April and June this year, up more than 58 percent from last year. The Gauteng Community Safety Committee says the province accounted for over half of all kidnappings nationally, with 2,367 cases in the quarter. For the latest we're joined by Dr. Bandile Masuku, Chairperson of the Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety.

Casual Workers Advice Office concerned about what it describes as a surge in xenophobia against migrant workers

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