The Western Cape High Court is currently considering three separate applications seeking to halt the appointment of MK Parliament leader Dr. John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Dr. Hlophe was nominated by the National Assembly to serve on the JSC in July, but his appointment has been met with opposition from the DA, Freedom Under Law, and Corruption Watch. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela

The Western Cape High Court is currently considering three separate applications seeking to halt the appointment of MK Parliament leader Dr. John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Dr. Hlophe was nominated by the National Assembly to serve on the JSC in July, but his appointment has been met with opposition from the DA, Freedom Under Law, and Corruption Watch. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela

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Court considers applications against appointment of Dr, John Hlophe to the JSC

Notorious Cape Town underworld figure and businessman Mark Lifman has been shot dead in a brazen attack at the Garden Route Mall parking lot in George. Western Cape Police confirmed the incident, stating that 57-year-old Lifman was gunned down by unknown assailants who fled the scene. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and police are withholding further details as investigations continue. For insight into this shocking development, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ian Cameron, crime activist and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament

Notorious Cape Town underworld figure and businessman Mark Lifman has been shot dead in a brazen attack at the Garden Route Mall parking lot in George. Western Cape Police confirmed the incident, stating that 57-year-old Lifman was gunned down by unknown assailants who fled the scene. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and police are withholding further details as investigations continue. For insight into this shocking development, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ian Cameron, crime activist and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament

Motive behind killing of Mark Lifman remains unclear

A major operation is underway in Orkney, North West, where police and soldiers have intercepted illegal mineworkers emerging from a mine shaft. Starvation and dehydration forced 565 illegal miners to escape from underground mines in Orkney in the North West with numbers expected to rise. This mass re-surfacing is linked to law enforcement agency's efforts to restrict these miners' easy access to food and water. Elvis Presslin spoke to David Van Wyk, Community Activist and Lead Researcher at Bench Marks Foundation, to shed more light on this developing story

A major operation is underway in Orkney, North West, where police and soldiers have intercepted illegal mineworkers emerging from a mine shaft. Starvation and dehydration forced 565 illegal miners to escape from underground mines in Orkney in the North West with numbers expected to rise. This mass re-surfacing is linked to law enforcement agency's efforts to restrict these miners' easy access to food and water. Elvis Presslin spoke to David Van Wyk, Community Activist and Lead Researcher at Bench Marks Foundation, to shed more light on this developing story

Over 500 illegal miners emerge from mine shaft in Orkney

A 10-year-old girl has died in Alexandra, Johannesburg, after consuming contaminated snacks from a local spaza shop. The girl's father is now calling on the government to conduct regular inspections of informal food outlets such as Spaza shops, to prevent similar tragedies. The incident has left the community in shock, with concerns raised about food safety and regulation. Mapula Mulaudzi, the aunt of the deceased child, speaks to Elvis Presslin to shed more light on this heart-wrenching incident

A 10-year-old girl has died in Alexandra, Johannesburg, after consuming contaminated snacks from a local spaza shop. The girl's father is now calling on the government to conduct regular inspections of informal food outlets such as Spaza shops, to prevent similar tragedies. The incident has left the community in shock, with concerns raised about food safety and regulation. Mapula Mulaudzi, the aunt of the deceased child, speaks to Elvis Presslin to shed more light on this heart-wrenching incident

Court considers applications against appointment of Dr, John Hlophe to the JSC

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