Wildfires in KwaZulu Natal have resulted in widespread destruction, leaving scores of people displaced and without homes. The provincial Department of Human Settlements reports that it has received preliminary and incomplete information regarding the destruction of homes in multiple areas, including eShowe, Nkandla, UMtshezi, Utretch, and Umtubatuba, due to the recent fires. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson for the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements in KZN.

Wildfires in KwaZulu Natal have resulted in widespread destruction, leaving scores of people displaced and without homes. The provincial Department of Human Settlements reports that it has received preliminary and incomplete information regarding the destruction of homes in multiple areas, including eShowe, Nkandla, UMtshezi, Utretch, and Umtubatuba, due to the recent fires. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson for the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements in KZN.

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Widespread destruction due to wildfires leave people displaced in KZN

Johannesburg MMC for Community Development, Kabelo Gwamanda has received petitions from community members and civil society groups, led by Africa for Palestine, on the proposed renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. At the same time, the Democratic Alliance has submitted over 5,500 objections, criticizing the renaming as a costly vanity project in a city already struggling to provide essential services. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to MMC for Community Development, Kabelo Gwamanda

Johannesburg MMC for Community Development, Kabelo Gwamanda has received petitions from community members and civil society groups, led by Africa for Palestine, on the proposed renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. At the same time, the Democratic Alliance has submitted over 5,500 objections, criticizing the renaming as a costly vanity project in a city already struggling to provide essential services. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to MMC for Community Development, Kabelo Gwamanda

Johannesburg MMC receives petitions on renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive

A massive manhunt is underway in the Eastern Cape, as police seek to apprehend four suspects linked to a devastating mass shooting that left 18 people dead. The tragedy occurred in Nyathi village, Ngobozana, Lusikisiki, where unknown gunmen opened fire, claiming multiple lives. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

A massive manhunt is underway in the Eastern Cape, as police seek to apprehend four suspects linked to a devastating mass shooting that left 18 people dead. The tragedy occurred in Nyathi village, Ngobozana, Lusikisiki, where unknown gunmen opened fire, claiming multiple lives. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

Massive manhunt underway in Eastern Cape for suspects in mass shooting

Four learners remain hospitalized after a food poisoning incident involving 47 primary school children from Rapelego Primary in Hammanskraal. The learners, aged 9-14, were treated at different hospitals in Tshwane. The Grade 5 learners reportedly consumed expired chocolates purchased from a fellow student. This comes just days after six children tragically lost their lives in Naledi, Soweto, due to suspected food poisoning. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Health Department spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba 

Four learners remain hospitalized after a food poisoning incident involving 47 primary school children from Rapelego Primary in Hammanskraal. The learners, aged 9-14, were treated at different hospitals in Tshwane. The Grade 5 learners reportedly consumed expired chocolates purchased from a fellow student. This comes just days after six children tragically lost their lives in Naledi, Soweto, due to suspected food poisoning. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Health Department spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba

Widespread destruction due to wildfires leave people displaced in KZN

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