The One Stop Border Post Bill is being debated in the National Assembly with lawmakers discussing its potential to improve border management. The bill aims to make it easier for people and goods to move legally across borders while cracking down on illegal activity. The bill's proponents argue it could boost trade, ease congestion and enhance South Africa's competitiveness in the region. However, concerns were raised about the bill's potential impact on security and human dignity at borders. Elvis Presslin spoke to Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi Chief Organizer and National Assembly Caucus Whip, who says SA's immigration problem is the result of state inaction and poor cooperation with our neighbours

The One Stop Border Post Bill is being debated in the National Assembly with lawmakers discussing its potential to improve border management. The bill aims to make it easier for people and goods to move legally across borders while cracking down on illegal activity. The bill's proponents argue it could boost trade, ease congestion and enhance South Africa's competitiveness in the region. However, concerns were raised about the bill's potential impact on security and human dignity at borders. Elvis Presslin spoke to Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi Chief Organizer and National Assembly Caucus Whip, who says SA's immigration problem is the result of state inaction and poor cooperation with our neighbours

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One Stop Border Post Bill debated in Parliament

The Democratic Alliance has taken the matter of the Public Investment Corporation to the Information Regulator, accusing the PIC of unlawfully withholding key public documents, including the Mokgoro Advisory Panel report and the PIC's final implementation report on the Mpati Commission's recommendations. These reports relate to serious allegations that emerged from the Mpati Commission of Inquiry, which exposed governance failures, conflicts of interest, weak oversight, and alleged misconduct in one of the country's most powerful financial institutions, managing approximately 3-trillion rand in public pension funds. We spoke to Democratic Alliance's Deputy Spokesperson on Appropriations, Andrew Bateman.

The Democratic Alliance has taken the matter of the Public Investment Corporation to the Information Regulator, accusing the PIC of unlawfully withholding key public documents, including the Mokgoro Advisory Panel report and the PIC's final implementation report on the Mpati Commission's recommendations. These reports relate to serious allegations that emerged from the Mpati Commission of Inquiry, which exposed governance failures, conflicts of interest, weak oversight, and alleged misconduct in one of the country's most powerful financial institutions, managing approximately 3-trillion rand in public pension funds. We spoke to Democratic Alliance's Deputy Spokesperson on Appropriations, Andrew Bateman.

DA refers PIC to the Information Regulator, accusing it of unlawfully withholding Mokgoro  and Mpati Commission reports

A major legal and diplomatic standoff has come to an end, at least in the courts. South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled decisively in favour of the family of Zambia's late former President, Edgar Lungu, blocking efforts by the Zambian government to repatriate his remains. At the heart of this case: who has the final say over a former head of state's burial, the nation or the family? The court has made it clear: the family's rights come first. We spoke to Chanoda Ngwira, a close friend to the former president.

A major legal and diplomatic standoff has come to an end, at least in the courts. South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled decisively in favour of the family of Zambia's late former President, Edgar Lungu, blocking efforts by the Zambian government to repatriate his remains. At the heart of this case: who has the final say over a former head of state's burial, the nation or the family? The court has made it clear: the family's rights come first. We spoke to Chanoda Ngwira, a close friend to the former president.

South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal rules in favour of the family of Zambia's late former President, Edgar Lungu

Johannesburg MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, has raised concern over what he calls an escalating financial crisis in the City of Johannesburg, warning that service delivery is under severe strain due to systemic liquidity challenges. Kunene says the crisis has forced the suspension of fuel supplies for the Johannesburg Roads Agency fleet. As a result, field teams have been grounded, halting pothole repairs, traffic signal maintenance, and bridge and infrastructure inspections, which have been deferred until fleet mobility is restored. He warns that this poses serious risks to commuter safety. The city has also seen illegal excavation under the M2 bridge. We spoke toStellenbosch University Structural and Civil engineering Prof. Richard Walls 

Johannesburg MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, has raised concern over what he calls an escalating financial crisis in the City of Johannesburg, warning that service delivery is under severe strain due to systemic liquidity challenges. Kunene says the crisis has forced the suspension of fuel supplies for the Johannesburg Roads Agency fleet. As a result, field teams have been grounded, halting pothole repairs, traffic signal maintenance, and bridge and infrastructure inspections, which have been deferred until fleet mobility is restored. He warns that this poses serious risks to commuter safety. The city has also seen illegal excavation under the M2 bridge. We spoke toStellenbosch University Structural and Civil engineering Prof. Richard Walls&nbsp;

One Stop Border Post Bill debated in Parliament

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