President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will step up deportations and inspections of businesses employing undocumented migrants. He announced dedicated immigration courts, border security upgrades and plans to phase out green ID books for a digital ID system. Ramaphosa warned only police and officials may enforce immigration laws and said xenophobia has no place in South Africa. This follows recent protests against undocumented foreign nationals in the country. For more we're joined by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia spokesperson, Dr. Dale McKinley and is March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will step up deportations and inspections of businesses employing undocumented migrants. He announced dedicated immigration courts, border security upgrades and plans to phase out green ID books for a digital ID system. Ramaphosa warned only police and officials may enforce immigration laws and said xenophobia has no place in South Africa. This follows recent protests against undocumented foreign nationals in the country. For more we're joined by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia spokesperson, Dr. Dale McKinley and is March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma.

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Government to step up deportations and inspections of businesses employing undocumented migrants.

South Africa's ongoing crisis of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide is under fresh scrutiny with three Chapter 9 institutions, the Commission for Gender Equality, South African Human Rights Commission, and CRL Rights Commission, launching a joint national inquiry. The focus is on whether the criminal justice system is truly delivering protection, support and justice for survivors. We spoke to Tsietsi Shuping, Head of Legal Services at the South African Commission for Gender Equality.

South Africa's ongoing crisis of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide is under fresh scrutiny with three Chapter 9 institutions, the Commission for Gender Equality, South African Human Rights Commission, and CRL Rights Commission, launching a joint national inquiry. The focus is on whether the criminal justice system is truly delivering protection, support and justice for survivors. We spoke to Tsietsi Shuping, Head of Legal Services at the South African Commission for Gender Equality.

Chapter 9 institutions scrutinize South Africa's ongoing crisis of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide 

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has welcomed a High Court order to forfeit around R326 million in assets linked to businessman Hangwani Maumela. The assets include properties in Gauteng, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal and luxury vehicles allegedly bought with proceeds from Tembisa Hospital Covid contracts.The case centres on allegations that millions for PPE and hospital services were looted during the pandemic. The investigation followed a National Treasury audit and information from the late whistleblower Babita Deokaran. Kubayi says the ruling shows government is committed to stripping criminals of ill-gotten gains. We spoke to NPA Spokesperson, Mr. Kaizer Kganyago.

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has welcomed a High Court order to forfeit around R326 million in assets linked to businessman Hangwani Maumela. The assets include properties in Gauteng, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal and luxury vehicles allegedly bought with proceeds from Tembisa Hospital Covid contracts.The case centres on allegations that millions for PPE and hospital services were looted during the pandemic. The investigation followed a National Treasury audit and information from the late whistleblower Babita Deokaran. Kubayi says the ruling shows government is committed to stripping criminals of ill-gotten gains. We spoke to NPA Spokesperson, Mr. Kaizer Kganyago.

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi welcomes a High Court order to forfeit around R326 million in assets linked to businessman Hangwani Maumela

KwaZulu-Natal taxi boss Thomas Siyabonga Getsemane is wanted by police after a warrant of arrest was issued for fraud and extortion. The charges relate to allegations dating back to 2023. Taxi association SANTACO in KZN says while the warrant is part of the legal process, it does not mean Getsemane is guilty and the claims must still be tested in court. Law enforcement allegedly tried to apprehend him at his La Lucia residence, but he was not located. We spoke to KZN SANTACO Spokesperson, Sifiso Shangase

KwaZulu-Natal taxi boss Thomas Siyabonga Getsemane is wanted by police after a warrant of arrest was issued for fraud and extortion. The charges relate to allegations dating back to 2023. Taxi association SANTACO in KZN says while the warrant is part of the legal process, it does not mean Getsemane is guilty and the claims must still be tested in court. Law enforcement allegedly tried to apprehend him at his La Lucia residence, but he was not located. We spoke to KZN SANTACO Spokesperson, Sifiso Shangase

Government to step up deportations and inspections of businesses employing undocumented migrants.

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