The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, says more than 700 cases related to construction mafia activity have been opened in the country. The minister was briefing the media in Parliament on the Social Facilitation Framework recently approved by Cabinet. The main objective of the framework is to combat construction mafia syndicates. Abongwe Kobokana reports...

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, says more than 700 cases related to construction mafia activity have been opened in the country. The minister was briefing the media in Parliament on the Social Facilitation Framework recently approved by Cabinet. The main objective of the framework is to combat construction mafia syndicates. Abongwe Kobokana reports...

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The Electoral Commission (IEC) is calling on political parties, independent candidates and voters to comment on the draft Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation document recently Gazetted in Parliament. This in a bid to combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media. According to the IEC- the information on social media is largely unregulated- making it easier for inaccurate information to be spread. in this weeks Election Wednesday KwaZulu-Natal's electoral officer - Ntombifuthi Masinga explains how the public may comment...

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The Electoral Commission (IEC) is calling on political parties, independent candidates and voters to comment on the draft Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation document recently Gazetted in Parliament. This in a bid to combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media. According to the IEC- the information on social media is largely unregulated- making it easier for inaccurate information to be spread. in this weeks Election Wednesday KwaZulu-Natal's electoral officer - Ntombifuthi Masinga explains how the public may comment...

#PODCAST The IEC urges public comment to help combat misinformation

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In the wake of the June 30th anti-illegal immigration protests, concerns are now being raised about the potential impact on South Africa's diplomatic ties and trade relations with fellow African nations. Brand consultancy firm, Reputation 1st believes South African Government must be cautious in trying to quell any tensions which may have flared, citing its influence on regional cooperation, economic partnerships and the country's reputation across the continent. Managing Director of Reputation 1st, Tshepo Matseba explains...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In the wake of the June 30th anti-illegal immigration protests, concerns are now being raised about the potential impact on South Africa's diplomatic ties and trade relations with fellow African nations. Brand consultancy firm, Reputation 1st believes South African Government must be cautious in trying to quell any tensions which may have flared, citing its influence on regional cooperation, economic partnerships and the country's reputation across the continent. Managing Director of Reputation 1st, Tshepo Matseba explains...

#PODCAST Discussion | Why SA's anti-illegal immigration protests could damage the country's trade & diplomatic ties #sabcnews

 By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Bravery, honour and justice - that's the message that the unveiling of a memorial monument of slain whistle-blower Babita Deokaran will send to society. The unveiling is set to be launched on National Women's Day at Phoenix, north of Durban. Deokaran was shot outside her home in a suspected hit on the 23rd of August 2021. It's believed that she blew the whistle on dubious payments within the Gauteng Department of Health and uncovered more suspicious transactions just days before being murdered. Deokaran's killers have been sentenced but the alleged masterminds behind the murder are yet to be arrested. Now, five years on, The Mount Edgecombe Arts and Cultural Council will pay tribute to Deokaran as a symbol of hope while encouraging others to blow the whistle on corruption. Treasurer, Venashree Naidu explains the significance of the unveiling on Women's Day...

&nbsp;By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Bravery, honour and justice - that's the message that the unveiling of a memorial monument of slain whistle-blower Babita Deokaran will send to society. The unveiling is set to be launched on National Women's Day at Phoenix, north of Durban. Deokaran was shot outside her home in a suspected hit on the 23rd of August 2021. It's believed that she blew the whistle on dubious payments within the Gauteng Department of Health and uncovered more suspicious transactions just days before being murdered. Deokaran's killers have been sentenced but the alleged masterminds behind the murder are yet to be arrested. Now, five years on, The Mount Edgecombe Arts and Cultural Council will pay tribute to Deokaran as a symbol of hope while encouraging others to blow the whistle on corruption. Treasurer, Venashree Naidu explains the significance of the unveiling on Women's Day...

#PODCAST The Minister of Public Works reveals over 700 criminal cases opened against "construction mafia" syndicates #sabcnews

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