COSATU is calling for decisive action against senior military officials allegedly involved in the looting of the South African Army Foundation. The union says reports of corruption and mismanagement are "extremely concerning" and demands that those responsible be charged and prosecuted. SANDF personnel are reportedly facing poor working conditions, including unpaid suppliers and inadequate equipment. COSATU wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to task the Special Investigations Unit to probe the scandal. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator Matthew Parks

COSATU is calling for decisive action against senior military officials allegedly involved in the looting of the South African Army Foundation. The union says reports of corruption and mismanagement are "extremely concerning" and demands that those responsible be charged and prosecuted. SANDF personnel are reportedly facing poor working conditions, including unpaid suppliers and inadequate equipment. COSATU wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to task the Special Investigations Unit to probe the scandal. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator Matthew Parks

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COSATU calls for heads to roll in looting of R50 million South African Army Fund

The Democratic Alliance says thousands of Gauteng residents are going hungry after the provincial government's centralisation of food banks. Despite recorded beneficiaries, households are struggling to access food due to logistical barriers. The DA blames the centralisation, saying it has created bottlenecks and ignored warnings. Food parcel distribution targets are being met, but households accessing food are falling short. The party is proposing decentralising food distribution to end hunger. Elvis Presslin spoke to Refiloe Nt'sekhe who is the DA's Gauteng Shadow MEC for Social Development...

The Democratic Alliance says thousands of Gauteng residents are going hungry after the provincial government's centralisation of food banks. Despite recorded beneficiaries, households are struggling to access food due to logistical barriers. The DA blames the centralisation, saying it has created bottlenecks and ignored warnings. Food parcel distribution targets are being met, but households accessing food are falling short. The party is proposing decentralising food distribution to end hunger. Elvis Presslin spoke to Refiloe Nt'sekhe who is the DA's Gauteng Shadow MEC for Social Development...

Gauteng residents going hungry following government's centralisation of food banks

 A devastating building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, has left six people dead, with one still trapped under the rubble and three unaccounted for. Two people have been rescued and emergency services are working tirelessly to locate the missing individuals.Elvis Presslin spoke to Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku...

&nbsp;A devastating building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, has left six people dead, with one still trapped under the rubble and three unaccounted for. Two people have been rescued and emergency services are working tirelessly to locate the missing individuals.Elvis Presslin spoke to Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku...

Six people dead,  three unaccounted for following Johannesburg building collapse 

Several countries, including the US and Gulf states, have condemned Iran's missile and drone attacks on sovereign territories. The strikes targeted civilian areas, causing fear among populations. South Africans caught in Bahrain and Dubai bombings are living in fear, hoping to return home safely. Elvis Presslin spoke to South African stuck in Bahrain, Yathin Soni, the MD of North Star Consulting...

Several countries, including the US and Gulf states, have condemned Iran's missile and drone attacks on sovereign territories. The strikes targeted civilian areas, causing fear among populations. South Africans caught in Bahrain and Dubai bombings are living in fear, hoping to return home safely. Elvis Presslin spoke to South African stuck in Bahrain, Yathin Soni, the MD of North Star Consulting...

COSATU calls for heads to roll in looting of R50 million South African Army Fund

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