 Plettenberg Bay residents are calling for tough disciplinary steps against Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi after a video surfaced in December 2025 showing her allegedly firing a gun in public at a welcome home ceremony for initiates. The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed she is facing charges, though no court date has been set. The ANC in the Western Cape has stepped up pressure for her immediate removal from office. For more on this we spoke ANC Regional Spokesperson, Moyisi Magalela.

&nbsp;Plettenberg Bay residents are calling for tough disciplinary steps against Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi after a video surfaced in December 2025 showing her allegedly firing a gun in public at a welcome home ceremony for initiates. The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed she is facing charges, though no court date has been set. The ANC in the Western Cape has stepped up pressure for her immediate removal from office. For more on this we spoke ANC Regional Spokesperson, Moyisi Magalela.

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Plettenberg Bay residents demand Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi to resign following a viral video showing her firing a gun in public at an initiates' welcome ceremony.

Civil society groups say Eskom's plan for up to 10 gigawatts of new nuclear power will drive up electricity costs, increase public debt and threaten sensitive coastal areas. They argue the Draft Scoping Report overlooks cheaper, faster renewable alternatives already identified in government studies. Producer, Tracey Boomgaard spoke to Dr. Anthony Reed, Energy and Environmental activist

Civil society groups say Eskom's plan for up to 10 gigawatts of new nuclear power will drive up electricity costs, increase public debt and threaten sensitive coastal areas. They argue the Draft Scoping Report overlooks cheaper, faster renewable alternatives already identified in government studies. Producer, Tracey Boomgaard spoke to Dr. Anthony Reed, Energy and Environmental activist

Civil Society Warn Eskom Nuclear Plan Could Raise Costs and Debt

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union has raised concerns over staff shortages, budget constraints and ageing infrastructure in South Africa's public healthcare system. The union says the challenges are affecting healthcare workers and impacting patient care nationwide. To unpack this further, we spoke to Donald McMillan, Managing Director at Allmed Healthcare Professionals, a specialist in healthcare staffing, to help us understand the pressures facing the system and what solutions may be available.

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union has raised concerns over staff shortages, budget constraints and ageing infrastructure in South Africa's public healthcare system. The union says the challenges are affecting healthcare workers and impacting patient care nationwide. To unpack this further, we spoke to Donald McMillan, Managing Director at Allmed Healthcare Professionals, a specialist in healthcare staffing, to help us understand the pressures facing the system and what solutions may be available.

NEHAWU: Staff shortages, budget constraints and ageing infrastructure crippling  SA's public healthcare system

Police Major-General Feroz Khan's urgent High Court application against the police will be heard in Johannesburg today. Khan alleges officers abused a J50 arrest warrant to enter his Houghton home, citing changing reasons from defeating justice to a suspected drug search. No drugs were found, but police seized six cellphones, an iPad, a recording device and his firearm. He argues the devices were not covered by the warrant and is asking for them to be returned. We spoke to Legal expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala.

Police Major-General Feroz Khan's urgent High Court application against the police will be heard in Johannesburg today. Khan alleges officers abused a J50 arrest warrant to enter his Houghton home, citing changing reasons from defeating justice to a suspected drug search. No drugs were found, but police seized six cellphones, an iPad, a recording device and his firearm. He argues the devices were not covered by the warrant and is asking for them to be returned. We spoke to Legal expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala.

Plettenberg Bay residents demand Bitou Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi to resign following a viral video showing her firing a gun in public at an initiates' welcome ceremony.

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