The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has urged mayoral candidates running for the City of Jo'burg's top post, to serve the people first, should they be elected.  The Jo'burg Crisis Alliance, or JCA made up of civic organizations and advocacy groups like OUTA, the Kathrada Foundation and WATER CAN, engaged with political parties' representatives and mayoral candidates in Johannesburg to communicate the views and priorities of residents to the candidates. Thabiso Radebe reports.

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has urged mayoral candidates running for the City of Jo'burg's top post, to serve the people first, should they be elected. &nbsp;The Jo'burg Crisis Alliance, or JCA made up of civic organizations and advocacy groups like OUTA, the Kathrada Foundation and WATER CAN, engaged with political parties' representatives and mayoral candidates in Johannesburg to communicate the views and priorities of residents to the candidates. Thabiso Radebe reports.

Kathrada Foundation has urged mayoral candidates running for the City of Jo'burg's top post to serve the people first

South Africa has taken an important step towards making Olympic Games history, with Durban announced as its host city of choice for the 2036 or 2040 Sumer Olympics and Paralympics. If successful, South Africa would become the first African country to host the world's biggest multi-sports event, opening the door to new opportunities for sport and the continent. With the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee and sporting federations looking ahead to the planning and preparations, the journey towards bringing the Games to Africa starts now. Lenay Booysen has more.

South Africa has taken an important step towards making Olympic Games history, with Durban announced as its host city of choice for the 2036 or 2040 Sumer Olympics and Paralympics. If successful, South Africa would become the first African country to host the world's biggest multi-sports event, opening the door to new opportunities for sport and the continent. With the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee and sporting federations looking ahead to the planning and preparations, the journey towards bringing the Games to Africa starts now. Lenay Booysen has more.

Durban announced as the city of choice for the 2036 or 2040 Sumer Olympics and Paralympics

The South African Social Security Agency, SASSA, has announced the precautionary suspension of its KwaZulu-Natal Regional Executive Manager, Thamo Mzobe, with immediate effect. According to the agency, the suspension relates to matters dating back to Mzobe's tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the National Development Agency and follows a request from the NDA and the Department of Social Development to institute disciplinary proceedings. SASSA maintains that the suspension is a precautionary administrative measure and not a finding of guilt, while emphasizing that due process will be followed. To unpack the reasons behind the decision and its implications for the agency's operations, we spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Dr. Paseka Letsatsi.

 

The South African Social Security Agency, SASSA, has announced the precautionary suspension of its KwaZulu-Natal Regional Executive Manager, Thamo Mzobe, with immediate effect. According to the agency, the suspension relates to matters dating back to Mzobe's tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the National Development Agency and follows a request from the NDA and the Department of Social Development to institute disciplinary proceedings. SASSA maintains that the suspension is a precautionary administrative measure and not a finding of guilt, while emphasizing that due process will be followed. To unpack the reasons behind the decision and its implications for the agency's operations, we spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Dr. Paseka Letsatsi.
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SASSA suspends KZN Executive Manager Thamo Mzobe 

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has asked Cabinet to approve the appointment of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as head of the Hawks. A formal memorandum has been submitted and will be tabled at an upcoming Cabinet sitting. Lieutenant-General Siphesihle Nkosi has been acting in the position since Godfrey Lebeya retired in May last year. Mkhwanazi made headlines in July last year when he exposed alleged criminal and political infiltration in the country's security and justice systems. For reaction we're joined by Specialist Investigator, Mike Bolhuis.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has asked Cabinet to approve the appointment of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as head of the Hawks. A formal memorandum has been submitted and will be tabled at an upcoming Cabinet sitting. Lieutenant-General Siphesihle Nkosi has been acting in the position since Godfrey Lebeya retired in May last year. Mkhwanazi made headlines in July last year when he exposed alleged criminal and political infiltration in the country's security and justice systems. For reaction we're joined by Specialist Investigator, Mike Bolhuis.

Cachalia asks Cabinet to approve the appointment of KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as head of the Hawks

The EFF have launched an urgent Gauteng High Court application to uncover an alleged covert state intelligence operation targeting their parliamentary caucus. The party is demanding immediate access to official trial records, transcripts and exhibits from the high-profile criminal case involving Patrick Mshothola and Thulani Dlomo. This legal move follows recent courtroom testimony revealing that the State Security Agency allegedly used a contract with Korolo Investment Holdings to fund the infiltration. We spoke to  EFF Deputy President Godrich Gardee

The EFF have launched an urgent Gauteng High Court application to uncover an alleged covert state intelligence operation targeting their parliamentary caucus. The party is demanding immediate access to official trial records, transcripts and exhibits from the high-profile criminal case involving Patrick Mshothola and Thulani Dlomo. This legal move follows recent courtroom testimony revealing that the State Security Agency allegedly used a contract with Korolo Investment Holdings to fund the infiltration. We spoke to&nbsp; EFF Deputy President Godrich Gardee

EFF launch urgent Gauteng High Court application to uncover an alleged covert state intelligence operation targeting their parliamentary caucus

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

South Africa will not impose a blanket ban on poultry imports from Brazil following an outbreak of Newcastle disease in Santa Catarina. The Department of Agriculture says trade will continue under strict veterinary certification to protect local animal health. The decision is aimed at maintaining a stable supply of poultry products. It has implications for farmers, importers and consumers. To explain the measures in place and the potential risks, We spoke to Dr. Botlhe Modisane, Chief Director for Animal Production and Health at the National Department of Agriculture

South Africa will not impose a blanket ban on poultry imports from Brazil following an outbreak of Newcastle disease in Santa Catarina. The Department of Agriculture says trade will continue under strict veterinary certification to protect local animal health. The decision is aimed at maintaining a stable supply of poultry products. It has implications for farmers, importers and consumers. To explain the measures in place and the potential risks, We spoke to Dr. Botlhe Modisane, Chief Director for Animal Production and Health at the National Department of Agriculture

South Africa will not impose  blanket ban on poultry imports from Brazil 

The Police Ministry says it has intensified engagements to ensure next week's local government elections take place in a safe and secure environment. The ministry says it is receiving regular briefings from SAPS top management and the NATJOINTS on readiness and coordination. It has also met with Premiers, MECs for Community Safety and the private security industry through PSiRA. The ministry says engagements will continue to assess provincial preparedness and address emerging risks. To elaborate further, we're joined by Kamogelo Mogotsi, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Police.

The Police Ministry says it has intensified engagements to ensure next week's local government elections take place in a safe and secure environment. The ministry says it is receiving regular briefings from SAPS top management and the NATJOINTS on readiness and coordination. It has also met with Premiers, MECs for Community Safety and the private security industry through PSiRA. The ministry says engagements will continue to assess provincial preparedness and address emerging risks. To elaborate further, we're joined by Kamogelo Mogotsi, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Police.

 Police intensify engagements ahead of next week's local government elections 

Taxpayers have paid about R2.7 million towards the legal costs of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who stll  remains on special leave. Meanwhile Professor Firoz Cachalia serves as Acting Police Minister. The Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, says President Cyril Ramaphosa must act to end what he describes as a costly arrangement. Mkhokheli Bandla filed this report

Taxpayers have paid about R2.7 million towards the legal costs of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who stll&nbsp; remains on special leave. Meanwhile Professor Firoz Cachalia serves as Acting Police Minister. The Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, says President Cyril Ramaphosa must act to end what he describes as a costly arrangement. Mkhokheli Bandla filed this report

Taxpayers have paid abut R2. 7 million towards the legal costs of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who remains on special leave

With just a week to go before South Africans go to the polls on 4 November, the IEC has declared its results system fit for purpose. The Electoral Commission launched the National Results Operations Centre, colloquially known as the ROC, in Midrand Johannesburg. The ROC will serve as the engine room for the capture and release of results from 23 thousand voting stations across the country. It will also serve as the nerve centre for the management and oversight of the electoral process, allowing amongst others, representatives of political parties and independent candidates, as well as the media to monitor the integrity of the polls. Busi Bopela reports.

With just a week to go before South Africans go to the polls on 4 November, the IEC has declared its results system fit for purpose. The Electoral Commission launched the National Results Operations Centre, colloquially known as the ROC, in Midrand Johannesburg. The ROC will serve as the engine room for the capture and release of results from 23 thousand voting stations across the country. It will also serve as the nerve centre for the management and oversight of the electoral process, allowing amongst others, representatives of political parties and independent candidates, as well as the media to monitor the integrity of the polls. Busi Bopela reports.

IEC declared its results system fit for purpose

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