Child rights groups have expressed alarm over a viral video showing a mother urging her four-year-old son to smoke mandrax. The mother, along with two others adults, have been arrested and now faces child abuse charges. Authorities are investigating, and the child is under protection. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to Save the Children South Africa Programme Director, Megan Briede

Child rights groups have expressed alarm over a viral video showing a mother urging her four-year-old son to smoke mandrax. The mother, along with two others adults, have been arrested and now faces child abuse charges. Authorities are investigating, and the child is under protection. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to Save the Children South Africa Programme Director, Megan Briede

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Child rights groups alarmed over viral video showing 4-year old encouraged to smoke mandrax

Teaching and learning in Eldorado Park schools are once again under threat due to electricity disconnections, as concerns grow over funding shortfalls and rising municipal costs. The Democratic Alliance says the Gauteng Department of Education is shifting responsibility onto schools without providing adequate financial support to cover essential services.The DA is now calling on Gauteng Education MEC Lebohang Maile to urgently intervene to prevent further disruptions. We spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education, Sergio Dos Santos 

Teaching and learning in Eldorado Park schools are once again under threat due to electricity disconnections, as concerns grow over funding shortfalls and rising municipal costs. The Democratic Alliance says the Gauteng Department of Education is shifting responsibility onto schools without providing adequate financial support to cover essential services.The DA is now calling on Gauteng Education MEC Lebohang Maile to urgently intervene to prevent further disruptions. We spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education, Sergio Dos Santos&nbsp;

The Democratic Alliance says it is concerned about the continuous electricity disconnections in some Eldorado Park schools

The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran, calling them "reckless and dangerous". Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, warning that a "whole civilization will die" if Tehran fails to meet his demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The federation warns that Trump's rhetoric represents a real and present danger to global peace. We spoke to SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi...

The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran, calling them "reckless and dangerous". Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, warning that a "whole civilization will die" if Tehran fails to meet his demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The federation warns that Trump's rhetoric represents a real and present danger to global peace. We spoke to SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi...

The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU says US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran are reckless and dangerous.

ActionSA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James is expected to lay criminal charges against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe at the Cape Town Central Police Station. The move follows allegations that the minister failed to declare luxury vehicles allegedly received from Chinese officials, raising serious questions about transparency and compliance with parliamentary disclosure rules. James says the charges stem from what she describes as a "deceitful attempt" to conceal benefits that may amount to a breach of ethics and possibly the law. We spoke to  ActionSA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James.

ActionSA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James is expected to lay criminal charges against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe at the Cape Town Central Police Station. The move follows allegations that the minister failed to declare luxury vehicles allegedly received from Chinese officials, raising serious questions about transparency and compliance with parliamentary disclosure rules. James says the charges stem from what she describes as a "deceitful attempt" to conceal benefits that may amount to a breach of ethics and possibly the law. We spoke to&nbsp; ActionSA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James.

ActionSA to lay charges against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe today following allegations that she failed to declare luxury vehicles allegedly received from Chinese officials

Child rights groups alarmed over viral video showing 4-year old encouraged to smoke mandrax

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