The South African government has expressed its condolences to India following the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171. The London-bound flight plummeted shortly after departing Ahmedabad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat.claiming the lives of almost all passengers and crew on board and killed additional people on the ground. The aircraft, carrying individuals from multiple nations, crashed into a residential area, marking the deadliest aviation disaster in over a decade. Indian authorities are scrambling to determine the cause of the tragedy, as the nation mourns. For more on this, SABC correspondent in New Delhi, India, Neha Poonia, spoke to Elvis Presslin

The South African government has expressed its condolences to India following the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171. The London-bound flight plummeted shortly after departing Ahmedabad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat.claiming the lives of almost all passengers and crew on board and killed additional people on the ground. The aircraft, carrying individuals from multiple nations, crashed into a residential area, marking the deadliest aviation disaster in over a decade. Indian authorities are scrambling to determine the cause of the tragedy, as the nation mourns. For more on this, SABC correspondent in New Delhi, India, Neha Poonia, spoke to Elvis Presslin

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SA sends condolences to India following Air India flight AI171 crash

ANC in the Tshwane Metro reacts to the allegations of Tender fraud that involves the City's Chief Financial Officer. ANC Tshwane region spokesperson is Joel Masilela

ANC in the Tshwane Metro reacts to the allegations of Tender fraud that involves the City's Chief Financial Officer. ANC Tshwane region spokesperson is Joel Masilela

Tshwane rocked by Tender fraud allegations involving the CFO

The Congress of the People, COPE is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu immediately. This follows revelations that Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, unilaterally disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) without consulting  President Ramaphosa. COPE says Mchunu's actions show poor judgment and a lack of accountability and that his removal is necessary to restore public trust in the police leadership.  COPE's Acting National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi

The Congress of the People, COPE is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu immediately. This follows revelations that Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, unilaterally disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) without consulting &nbsp;President Ramaphosa. COPE says Mchunu's actions show poor judgment and a lack of accountability and that his removal is necessary to restore public trust in the police leadership.&nbsp; COPE's Acting National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi

COPE is calling for President Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Mchunu immediately

The Freedom Front Plus In Tshwane has submitted an urgent motion to investigate Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi and possible political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender. The move follows evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission, revealing WhatsApp messages and lists of preferred companies, allegedly linked to the EFF and ActionSA. The opposition party claims the current administration's procurement process is under scrutiny and questions whether the controversy is about accountability or a power struggle for control of public funds. The FF Plus is calling for a change in government to restore transparency and accountability in Tshwane. We caught up with Grandi Theunissen, City of Tshwane Freedom Front Plus Caucus Leader and MMC for Community Safety In Tshwane and ANC Tshwane regional spokesperson, Joel Masilela.

The Freedom Front Plus In Tshwane has submitted an urgent motion to investigate Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi and possible political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender. The move follows evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission, revealing WhatsApp messages and lists of preferred companies, allegedly linked to the EFF and ActionSA. The opposition party claims the current administration's procurement process is under scrutiny and questions whether the controversy is about accountability or a power struggle for control of public funds. The FF Plus is calling for a change in government to restore transparency and accountability in Tshwane. We caught up with Grandi Theunissen, City of Tshwane Freedom Front Plus Caucus Leader and MMC for Community Safety In Tshwane and ANC Tshwane regional spokesperson, Joel Masilela.

SA sends condolences to India following Air India flight AI171 crash

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