President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned what he calls groups that act as vigilantes in the wake of growing tensions between some South Africans and some foreign nationals. Kwezi Mngqibisa, Research Fellow, at the Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, UJ looks at the history of the country's reliance on the rest of the continent

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned what he calls groups that act as vigilantes in the wake of growing tensions between some South Africans and some foreign nationals. Kwezi Mngqibisa, Research Fellow, at the Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, UJ looks at the history of the country's reliance on the rest of the continent

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Kwezi Mngqibisa looks at the history of SA's reliance on the continent

The African People's Convention (APC) has called for urgent and science-led action in response to the growing outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The party is backing warnings from leading epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim, who has raised concern about the spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The APC is urging authorities to strengthen border screening, surveillance systems, and public awareness to prevent a potential outbreak locally. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbhandze Freddy, APC National spokesperson

The African People's Convention (APC) has called for urgent and science-led action in response to the growing outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The party is backing warnings from leading epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim, who has raised concern about the spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The APC is urging authorities to strengthen border screening, surveillance systems, and public awareness to prevent a potential outbreak locally. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbhandze Freddy, APC National spokesperson

APC calls for urgent, science-led response to Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda

The City of Johannesburg says it is intensifying efforts to reclaim hijacked and unsafe buildings in the CBD following illegal structures found inside Marble Towers. Law enforcement has also launched a major operation targeting undocumented immigrants and criminal activity in the area. The planned demolition of illegal structures at Marble Towers has been halted after the owners secured an urgent court interdict. Elvis Presslin spoke to MMC for Public Safety and Security in the City of Johannesburg, Moshe Koma

The City of Johannesburg says it is intensifying efforts to reclaim hijacked and unsafe buildings in the CBD following illegal structures found inside Marble Towers. Law enforcement has also launched a major operation targeting undocumented immigrants and criminal activity in the area. The planned demolition of illegal structures at Marble Towers has been halted after the owners secured an urgent court interdict. Elvis Presslin spoke to MMC for Public Safety and Security in the City of Johannesburg, Moshe Koma

Joburg ramps up crackdown on hijacked CBD buildings after Marble Towers discovery

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ActionSA has condemned the exoneration of two senior SAPS officials in internal disciplinary hearings linked to the Phala Phala matter. The party says the outcome contradicts IPID findings that recommended action for serious misconduct. ActionSA plans to file a Promotion of Access to Information Act, PAIA application to access the full record of the proceedings, arguing that SAPS internal processes are failing to ensure accountability.  Elvis Presslin spoke to Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip and National Spokesperson

ActionSA has condemned the exoneration of two senior SAPS officials in internal disciplinary hearings linked to the Phala Phala matter. The party says the outcome contradicts IPID findings that recommended action for serious misconduct. ActionSA plans to file a Promotion of Access to Information Act, PAIA application to access the full record of the proceedings, arguing that SAPS internal processes are failing to ensure accountability. &nbsp;Elvis Presslin spoke to Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip and National Spokesperson

ActionSA condemns SAPS officials' exoneration in Phala Phala-linked hearings

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Kwezi Mngqibisa looks at the history of SA's reliance on the continent

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