Swimming South Africa has reacted with surprise following the news that the country's most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith has switched allegiance to the Netherlands. Two-time Olympic champion, Smith cited lack of administrative and financial support amongst the reasons for her decision. Our reporter, Vincent Sitsula has the details.

Swimming South Africa has reacted with surprise following the news that the country's most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith has switched allegiance to the Netherlands.&nbsp;Two-time Olympic champion, Smith cited lack of administrative and financial support amongst the reasons for her decision. Our reporter, Vincent Sitsula has the details.

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Swimming South Africa Surprised by Tatjana Smith's Move to Netherlands.

Despite the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa having obtained an unqualified audit for the 2025/26 financial year, it has incurred an irregular expenditure amounting to billions of rand. Abongwe Kobokana reports.

Despite the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa having obtained an unqualified audit for the 2025/26 financial year, it has incurred an irregular expenditure amounting to billions of rand. Abongwe Kobokana reports.

PRASA Reports Billions in Irregular Expenditure Despite Unqualified Audit.

Some church leaders in Mpumalanga are continuing to oppose plans to introduce a self-regulatory framework for pastors and churches. This comes as the CRL Commission's Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian Sector continues with the public hearings at the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The committee is proposing a framework aimed at promoting ethical conduct in churches and ensuring that pastors are held accountable for activities within their congregations. Nonkululeko Shongwe filed this report...

Some church leaders in Mpumalanga are continuing to oppose plans to introduce a self-regulatory framework for pastors and churches. This comes as the CRL Commission's Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian Sector continues with the public hearings at the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The committee is proposing a framework aimed at promoting ethical conduct in churches and ensuring that pastors are held accountable for activities within their congregations. Nonkululeko Shongwe filed this report...

Mpumalanga Church Leaders Oppose Proposed Self-Regulation Framework.

Judgment has been reserved in the Helen Suzman Foundation's challenge to EFF leader Julius Malema's continued service on the Judicial Service Commission. The Western Cape High Court heard arguments on whether Speaker Thoko Didiza should have acted on Malema's alleged attacks on the judiciary. Foundation attorney Jason Whyte says the case is about protecting the integrity of the JSC and public confidence in judicial appointments.

Judgment has been reserved in the Helen Suzman Foundation's challenge to EFF leader Julius Malema's continued service on the Judicial Service Commission. The Western Cape High Court heard arguments on whether Speaker Thoko Didiza should have acted on Malema's alleged attacks on the judiciary. Foundation attorney Jason Whyte says the case is about protecting the integrity of the JSC and public confidence in judicial appointments.

Swimming South Africa Surprised by Tatjana Smith's Move to Netherlands.

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