The Modjadji Royal Council is gearing up for a legal battle against President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to recognize Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the rightful queen of the Balobedu nation. The council claims that Ramaphosa's move was unilateral and that they were not consulted, which they deem "regrettable". They're seeking a court review to overturn the decision, allegedly in favour of Prince Lekukela Modjadji, the elder child of the late Queen Makobo Modjadji VI. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Modjadji Royal Council Spokesperson, Ronnie Moroatshehla

The Modjadji Royal Council is gearing up for a legal battle against President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to recognize Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the rightful queen of the Balobedu nation. The council claims that Ramaphosa's move was unilateral and that they were not consulted, which they deem "regrettable". They're seeking a court review to overturn the decision, allegedly in favour of Prince Lekukela Modjadji, the elder child of the late Queen Makobo Modjadji VI. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Modjadji Royal Council Spokesperson, Ronnie Moroatshehla

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Modjadji Royal council gears up for legal battle over the rightful queen 

The South African Policing Union, SAPU, together with philosopher Professor Motsamai Molefe, will today hold a national dialogue in Pretoria to declare gender-based violence and femicide a National Moral Disaster. The event builds on President Ramaphosa's previous call to treat GBV and femicide as a national disaster. Organisers are now going further, issuing a clear five-point demand: stop GBV, stop femicide, stop rape, stop murder and stop the killing of police officers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lesiba Thobakgale, Spokesperson of the South African Policing Union, SAPU

The South African Policing Union, SAPU, together with philosopher Professor Motsamai Molefe, will today hold a national dialogue in Pretoria to declare gender-based violence and femicide a National Moral Disaster. The event builds on President Ramaphosa's previous call to treat GBV and femicide as a national disaster. Organisers are now going further, issuing a clear five-point demand: stop GBV, stop femicide, stop rape, stop murder and stop the killing of police officers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lesiba Thobakgale, Spokesperson of the South African Policing Union, SAPU

SAPU to hold national dialogue to declare GBV / Femicide National Moral Disaster

Four of the 19 men who were trapped in Russia have arrived back in South Africa. In November last year, the government received distress calls from 17 of the men, who were believed to have been lured to Russia with promises of lucrative jobs before reportedly being placed in a military‑training programme. Jabulani Khumalo, who is assisting the families of the South African men still stranded in Ukraine, spoke to Elvis Presslin

Four of the 19 men who were trapped in Russia have arrived back in South Africa. In November last year, the government received distress calls from 17 of the men, who were believed to have been lured to Russia with promises of lucrative jobs before reportedly being placed in a military‑training programme. Jabulani Khumalo, who is assisting the families of the South African men still stranded in Ukraine, spoke to Elvis Presslin

4 of the 19 trapped in Russia arrives back in South Africa

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya told the Madlanga Commission that former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane had cleared him and the City of Joburg of wrongdoing over his appointment as head of Group Forensic Investigation Services. But Mkhwebane's 2022 report, posted on X, lists irregularities and calls for further action, directly challenging Sibiya's testimony. General Sibiya is facing scrutiny over corruption, political interference and alleged links to organized crime. Elvis Presslin spoke to former Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya told the Madlanga Commission that former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane had cleared him and the City of Joburg of wrongdoing over his appointment as head of Group Forensic Investigation Services. But Mkhwebane's 2022 report, posted on X, lists irregularities and calls for further action, directly challenging Sibiya's testimony. General Sibiya is facing scrutiny over corruption, political interference and alleged links to organized crime. Elvis Presslin spoke to former Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane

Modjadji Royal council gears up for legal battle over the rightful queen

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