The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has condemned the murder of Marius van der Merwe, a witness who testified before the Madlanga Commission. Van der Merwe was killed in front of his wife and children, an act the SACC describes as "witness-silencing" and "retribution for his truth-telling". The Council is calling for urgent action to protect witnesses and apprehend those responsible for the killing. Elvis Presslin spoke to General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC), Rev Mzwandile Molo

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has condemned the murder of Marius van der Merwe, a witness who testified before the Madlanga Commission. Van der Merwe was killed in front of his wife and children, an act the SACC describes as "witness-silencing" and "retribution for his truth-telling". The Council is calling for urgent action to protect witnesses and apprehend those responsible for the killing. Elvis Presslin spoke to General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC), Rev Mzwandile Molo

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South African Council of Churches Decries Killing of Key Madlanga Commission Witness

The Gauteng National Taxi Alliance has condemned the removal of taxis from the Fourways mall precinct In Johannesburg saying it's unacceptable. The alliance is urging authorities to engage with stakeholders and provide alternative arrangements to minimize disruption to commuters. The move has left many commuters without access to transportation and the alliance is calling for a resolution to the issue. For more on the taxi operators' concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Theo Malele, Spokesperson for the National Taxi Alliance

The Gauteng National Taxi Alliance has condemned the removal of taxis from the Fourways mall precinct In Johannesburg saying it's unacceptable. The alliance is urging authorities to engage with stakeholders and provide alternative arrangements to minimize disruption to commuters. The move has left many commuters without access to transportation and the alliance is calling for a resolution to the issue. For more on the taxi operators' concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Theo Malele, Spokesperson for the National Taxi Alliance

Taxi Alliance Condemns Fourways Mall Taxi Removal, Demands Alternative

The City of Tshwane says it is working to restore power supply to affected areas following days of heavy downpours. Several parts of Pretoria have been without power since Tuesday, with suburbs like Brooklyn, Sunnyside, Menlo Park, and Gezina among those affected. The Democratic Alliance has accused the city's administration of failing to respond to the crisis saying the situation is unacceptable. The city has yet to provide a timeline for when power will be fully restored. Elvis Presslin spoke to the DA Tshwane Caucus Leader, Cilliers Brink

The City of Tshwane says it is working to restore power supply to affected areas following days of heavy downpours. Several parts of Pretoria have been without power since Tuesday, with suburbs like Brooklyn, Sunnyside, Menlo Park, and Gezina among those affected. The Democratic Alliance has accused the city's administration of failing to respond to the crisis saying the situation is unacceptable. The city has yet to provide a timeline for when power will be fully restored. Elvis Presslin spoke to the DA Tshwane Caucus Leader, Cilliers Brink

City of Tshwane Working to Fix Power Outages as Storms Hit suburbs

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has condemned the recent surge in gun violence, including a mass shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria, that claimed 11 lives, including three minors and women. In a separate incident, Madlanga commission witness Marius van der Merwe was gunned down at his residence, prompting NATJOINTS, SANDF and the State Security Agency to convene a meeting to strengthen safety protocols. GAUTENG PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY, CHAIRPERSON ON THE GAUTENG PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE Dr. Bandile Masuku is calling for urgent action to address the proliferation of illegal firearms and intensify efforts to curb gang violence and illegal activities. Dr Masuku spoke to Elvis Presslin

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has condemned the recent surge in gun violence, including a mass shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria, that claimed 11 lives, including three minors and women. In a separate incident, Madlanga commission witness Marius van der Merwe was gunned down at his residence, prompting NATJOINTS, SANDF and the State Security Agency to convene a meeting to strengthen safety protocols. GAUTENG PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY, CHAIRPERSON ON THE GAUTENG PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE Dr. Bandile Masuku is calling for urgent action to address the proliferation of illegal firearms and intensify efforts to curb gang violence and illegal activities. Dr Masuku spoke to Elvis Presslin

South African Council of Churches Decries Killing of Key Madlanga Commission Witness

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