The South African National Defence Force, SANDF will today hold a media briefing in Pretoria, to respond to allegations of criminal activities within the military. A four-part exposé by by civil society Open Secrets implicates rogue units of the SANDF in murder, kidnappings, torture, corruption and abuse of power among other crimes which date back to 2019. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Kobus Marais, DA Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

The South African National Defence Force, SANDF will today hold a media briefing in Pretoria, to respond to allegations of criminal activities within the military. A four-part exposé by by civil society Open Secrets implicates rogue units of the SANDF in murder, kidnappings, torture, corruption and abuse of power among other crimes which date back to 2019. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Kobus Marais, DA Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

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SANDF to respond to allegations of criminal activities

The GOOD Party has voiced its support for GBVF and women's rights activists in opposing Chris Brown's upcoming concert in the country. The party argues that Brown, with his history of violence against women, should not be allowed a platform, particularly in a country grappling with a severe GBVF crisis. This stance comes amid divided public opinion on the singer's performance, scheduled for December 14. Various organizations opposing the concert highlight Brown's history of violence, including his 2009 conviction for the assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna, as evidence of his unfitness for such an event. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Kaden Arguile, GOOD Party National Youth Chairperson

The GOOD Party has voiced its support for GBVF and women's rights activists in opposing Chris Brown's upcoming concert in the country. The party argues that Brown, with his history of violence against women, should not be allowed a platform, particularly in a country grappling with a severe GBVF crisis. This stance comes amid divided public opinion on the singer's performance, scheduled for December 14. Various organizations opposing the concert highlight Brown's history of violence, including his 2009 conviction for the assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna, as evidence of his unfitness for such an event. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Kaden Arguile, GOOD Party National Youth Chairperson

Various organisations oppose Chris Brown's upcoming concert in SA

Mpumalanga Police are Investigating a case of suspected food poisoning at Marhagi Secondary School. This after more than 20 learners in Verena, near Bronkhorstspruit, were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning. According to reports, the learners consumed atchaar purchased from a vendor outside the school premises. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga Education Department Spokesperson, Gerald Sambo

Mpumalanga Police are Investigating a case of suspected food poisoning at Marhagi Secondary School. This after more than 20 learners in Verena, near Bronkhorstspruit, were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning. According to reports, the learners consumed atchaar purchased from a vendor outside the school premises. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga Education Department Spokesperson, Gerald Sambo

Mpumalanga police investigate suspected food poisoning at Marhagi Secondary School

EFF MP Carl Niehaus has expressed his disappointment over Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's resignation, calling it "deeply disappointing". Mkhwebane, a former Public Protector, had joined the EFF just a year ago after being impeached from her previous role. Her resignation comes on the heels of her recent denials that she was planning to leave the party. Niehaus shared his thoughts with our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri, stating that Mkhwebane's decision to resign was misguided

EFF MP Carl Niehaus has expressed his disappointment over Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's resignation, calling it "deeply disappointing". Mkhwebane, a former Public Protector, had joined the EFF just a year ago after being impeached from her previous role. Her resignation comes on the heels of her recent denials that she was planning to leave the party. Niehaus shared his thoughts with our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri, stating that Mkhwebane's decision to resign was misguided

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