The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is calling for criminal charges against individuals found negligent in the Life Esidimeni patient deaths. The court found former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and Mental Health Head Dr. Makgabo Manamela responsible for the deaths of 144 mental healthcare patients who died in 2016. The DA says criminal charges against Qedani Mahlangu and all individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy should be filed and a trial date expedited, to ensure that justice is served. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is calling for criminal charges against individuals found negligent in the Life Esidimeni patient deaths. The court found former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and Mental Health Head Dr. Makgabo Manamela responsible for the deaths of 144 mental healthcare patients who died in 2016. The DA says criminal charges against Qedani Mahlangu and all individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy should be filed and a trial date expedited, to ensure that justice is served. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala

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DA in Gauteng call for criminal charges against individuals in the Life Esidimeni deaths

The Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) has urged prospective principals of customary initiation schools, to apply for permits in order to operate during the upcoming 2024 Summer initiation season. The Committee says applications are open for both male and female initiation schools. The call follows recent concerns by the Commission for Gender Equality, which noted what it calls a concerning rise in the number of illegal initiation schools in the Gauteng province. The commission also cited a range of unlawful activities, including the kidnapping and abduction of teenage boys, in some instances. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Kiba Kekana, Gauteng Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee Spokesperson 

The Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) has urged prospective principals of customary initiation schools, to apply for permits in order to operate during the upcoming 2024 Summer initiation season. The Committee says applications are open for both male and female initiation schools. The call follows recent concerns by the Commission for Gender Equality, which noted what it calls a concerning rise in the number of illegal initiation schools in the Gauteng province. The commission also cited a range of unlawful activities, including the kidnapping and abduction of teenage boys, in some instances. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Kiba Kekana, Gauteng Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee Spokesperson

PICC urges initiation schools to apply for permits to operate

The South African Communist Party says it takes a critical but non-oppositionist stance towards the Government of National Unity. The party was commemorating its 103-rd anniversary in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats on Sunday. General Secretary, Solly Mapaila says the SACP's structures will have to decide on the future of its role within the Triparite Alliance.  Mapaila has criticised what he describes as the behaviour of ANC leaders in selecting its GNU partners. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP national spokesperson , Dr Alex Mashilo

The South African Communist Party says it takes a critical but non-oppositionist stance towards the Government of National Unity. The party was commemorating its 103-rd anniversary in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats on Sunday. General Secretary, Solly Mapaila says the SACP's structures will have to decide on the future of its role within the Triparite Alliance.  Mapaila has criticised what he describes as the behaviour of ANC leaders in selecting its GNU partners. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP national spokesperson , Dr Alex Mashilo

SACP criticizes ANC selection of GNU partners

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa has disclosed that President Cyril Ramaphosa's presidential izimbizo events have cost taxpayers a substantial R44 million over just four events. The four events were held over an 8-month period, with the aim of addressing public service delivery concerns and providing a platform for citizens to voice their complaints and suggestions. Minister Hlabisa made the remarks while answering questions posed to him Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament, Frederik Badenhorst. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Cogta Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa has disclosed that President Cyril Ramaphosa's presidential izimbizo events have cost taxpayers a substantial R44 million over just four events. The four events were held over an 8-month period, with the aim of addressing public service delivery concerns and providing a platform for citizens to voice their complaints and suggestions. Minister Hlabisa made the remarks while answering questions posed to him Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament, Frederik Badenhorst. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Cogta Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa

DA in Gauteng call for criminal charges against individuals in the Life Esidimeni deaths

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