A major operation is underway in Orkney, North West, where police and soldiers have intercepted illegal mineworkers emerging from a mine shaft. Starvation and dehydration forced 565 illegal miners to escape from underground mines in Orkney in the North West with numbers expected to rise. This mass re-surfacing is linked to law enforcement agency's efforts to restrict these miners' easy access to food and water. Elvis Presslin spoke to David Van Wyk, Community Activist and Lead Researcher at Bench Marks Foundation, to shed more light on this developing story

A major operation is underway in Orkney, North West, where police and soldiers have intercepted illegal mineworkers emerging from a mine shaft. Starvation and dehydration forced 565 illegal miners to escape from underground mines in Orkney in the North West with numbers expected to rise. This mass re-surfacing is linked to law enforcement agency's efforts to restrict these miners' easy access to food and water. Elvis Presslin spoke to David Van Wyk, Community Activist and Lead Researcher at Bench Marks Foundation, to shed more light on this developing story

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Over 500 illegal miners emerge from mine shaft in Orkney

Notorious Cape Town underworld figure and businessman Mark Lifman has been shot dead in a brazen attack at the Garden Route Mall parking lot in George. Western Cape Police confirmed the incident, stating that 57-year-old Lifman was gunned down by unknown assailants who fled the scene. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and police are withholding further details as investigations continue. For insight into this shocking development, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ian Cameron, crime activist and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament

Notorious Cape Town underworld figure and businessman Mark Lifman has been shot dead in a brazen attack at the Garden Route Mall parking lot in George. Western Cape Police confirmed the incident, stating that 57-year-old Lifman was gunned down by unknown assailants who fled the scene. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and police are withholding further details as investigations continue. For insight into this shocking development, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ian Cameron, crime activist and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament

Motive behind killing of Mark Lifman remains unclear

A 10-year-old girl has died in Alexandra, Johannesburg, after consuming contaminated snacks from a local spaza shop. The girl's father is now calling on the government to conduct regular inspections of informal food outlets such as Spaza shops, to prevent similar tragedies. The incident has left the community in shock, with concerns raised about food safety and regulation. Mapula Mulaudzi, the aunt of the deceased child, speaks to Elvis Presslin to shed more light on this heart-wrenching incident

A 10-year-old girl has died in Alexandra, Johannesburg, after consuming contaminated snacks from a local spaza shop. The girl's father is now calling on the government to conduct regular inspections of informal food outlets such as Spaza shops, to prevent similar tragedies. The incident has left the community in shock, with concerns raised about food safety and regulation. Mapula Mulaudzi, the aunt of the deceased child, speaks to Elvis Presslin to shed more light on this heart-wrenching incident

10-year old girl dies in Alexandra, Johannesburg after eating snacks from a spaza shop

The Portfolio Committee on Health has resumed public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill in the Northern Cape, running from today until Sunday. These hearings are part of the final two hearings, with the other taking place in KwaZulu-Natal. The proposed bill seeks to strengthen public health protection measures. To discuss these developments, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Sibongiseni Dlhomo, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health

The Portfolio Committee on Health has resumed public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill in the Northern Cape, running from today until Sunday. These hearings are part of the final two hearings, with the other taking place in KwaZulu-Natal. The proposed bill seeks to strengthen public health protection measures. To discuss these developments, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Sibongiseni Dlhomo, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health

Over 500 illegal miners emerge from mine shaft in Orkney

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