Former President Thabo Mbeki has denied that his administration interfered in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, insisting that decisions to prosecute rest with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Testifying before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases inquiry probing delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes, Mbeki said neither he as the president nor his cabinet had the authority to direct prosecutors to pursue or abandon criminal cases. Ackermann previously told the inquiry that a lawyer who represented apartheid generals Jan Wagener told him of high-level discussions involving the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), South African Police Service (SAPS), African National Congress (ANC) leaders and former presidents Mbeki
and FW de Klerk. We are joined by Political reporter at the SABC Busi Bopela &amp; Prof. Ntsikelelo Breakfast - Political analyst and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University to help us with this discussion. 

Former President Thabo Mbeki has denied that his&nbsp;administration interfered in the prosecution of apartheid-era&nbsp;crimes, insisting that decisions to prosecute rest with the&nbsp;National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Testifying before the&nbsp;Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases inquiry&nbsp;probing delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes, Mbeki said&nbsp;neither he as the president nor his cabinet had the authority to&nbsp;direct prosecutors to pursue or abandon criminal cases.&nbsp;Ackermann previously told the inquiry that a lawyer who&nbsp;represented apartheid generals Jan Wagener told him of high-level discussions involving the South African National Defence&nbsp;Force (SANDF), South African Police Service (SAPS), African&nbsp;National Congress (ANC) leaders and former presidents Mbeki and FW de Klerk.&nbsp;We are joined by Political reporter at the SABC Busi Bopela &amp;amp;&nbsp;Prof. Ntsikelelo Breakfast - Political analyst and Acting Director&nbsp;of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at&nbsp;Nelson Mandela University to help us with this discussion.&nbsp;

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Former President Thabo Mbeki testifies before TRC cases inquiry

Small businesses are already under pressure as rising fuel prices, food costs and operating expenses eat into their profits. For many entrepreneurs, there is very little room to absorb another financial
shock. A break-in, stolen equipment,damaged stock or even a few days of forced closure could threaten the survival of a business that is already struggling to stay afloat but when every rand counts, what should business owners prioritise? Is insurance an unnecessary expense when cash flow is tight, or could cutting back on protection leave a business exposed to even greater financial losses? We speak to Junior Mlondobuzi, founder of Entresure, about the risks facing small businesses, the cost of being unprepared and the practical steps entrepreneurs can take to protect their livelihoods
in an increasingly expensive operating environment. 

Small businesses are already under pressure as rising fuel prices,&nbsp;food costs and operating expenses eat into their profits. For many&nbsp;entrepreneurs, there is very little room to absorb another financial shock. A break-in, stolen equipment,damaged stock or even a few&nbsp;days of forced closure could threaten the survival of a business that is&nbsp;already struggling to stay afloat but when every rand counts, what&nbsp;should business owners prioritise? Is insurance an unnecessary&nbsp;expense when cash flow is tight, or could cutting back on protection&nbsp;leave a business exposed to even greater financial losses? We speak&nbsp;to Junior Mlondobuzi, founder of Entresure, about the risks&nbsp;facing small businesses, the cost of being unprepared and the&nbsp;practical steps entrepreneurs can take to protect their livelihoods in an increasingly expensive operating environment.&nbsp;

After 8 Is After 8: Petrol Is Up. Food Is Up. Can Your Small Business Survive One More Shock?

Tshwane District Commissioner Major-General Samuel Thine has warned the public about scammers posing as police officers to intimidate and extort money from unsuspecting victims. The
fraudsters allegedly phone people, claiming warrants of arrest have been issued against them. They then send fake arrest warrants via WhatsApp and demand payment to have criminal charges dropped or warrants cancelled. SAPS warns the public:
-Do not pay anyone demanding money to cancel a warrant or
drop charges.
-Do not share personal or banking details with suspicious callers.
-Verify claims directly with your local SAPS station commander.
-Keep telephone numbers, WhatsApp messages and fraudulent
documents as evidence.
-Report suspected scams to the police.
Major-General Thine stressed that a document sent via
WhatsApp that resembles an official arrest warrant does not
prove its authenticity.
Remember: Police impersonation is being used to threaten and
defraud the public. Stay vigilant, verify before acting, and do not

be intimidated into paying.Captain Johan Van Dyk -Tshwane
District Communications Officer

Tshwane District Commissioner Major-General Samuel Thine&nbsp;has warned the public about scammers posing as police officers&nbsp;to intimidate and extort money from unsuspecting victims. The fraudsters allegedly phone people, claiming warrants of arrest&nbsp;have been issued against them. They then send fake arrest&nbsp;warrants via WhatsApp and demand payment to have criminal&nbsp;charges dropped or warrants cancelled.&nbsp;SAPS warns the public: -Do not pay anyone demanding money to cancel a warrant or drop charges. -Do not share personal or banking details with suspicious callers. -Verify claims directly with your local SAPS station commander. -Keep telephone numbers, WhatsApp messages and fraudulent documents as evidence. -Report suspected scams to the police. Major-General Thine stressed that a document sent via WhatsApp that resembles an official arrest warrant does not prove its authenticity. Remember: Police impersonation is being used to threaten and defraud the public. Stay vigilant, verify before acting, and do not
be intimidated into paying.Captain Johan Van Dyk -Tshwane District Communications Officer

The Tshwane police warn of scammers impersonating SAPS  officers

Imagine a child who spends hours training, sacrifices weekends with friends, balances schoolwork with competitive sport and knows that a place in the first team could determine their future opportunities. Now imagine that same child making a mistake during an important match. Instead of simply being disappointed, they are terrified of going home because they know their parents will be angry, their coach may drop them, or their teammates may lose respect for them. For that child, sport is no longer just about playing, learning and enjoying the game. It has become a test of their worth. So, how do we get the balance right? How do we raise children who are ambitious and competitive but who also understand that losing is part of sport, resting is not weakness, and being dropped from a
team does not make them failures? How can parents recognise when their child needs support rather than another motivational speech? And what responsibility do schools and coaches have to
protect the wellbeing of the young people entrusted to them? Tonight, we're looking at the darker side of competitive youth sport and asking how we can equip parents to support their children's
ambitions without sacrificing their mental health. Joining us is Dr Bonginkosi Mafuze, head of the Sports and Exercise Psychiatry Special Interest Group at the South African Society of Psychiatrists.

Imagine a child who spends hours training, sacrifices weekends with&nbsp;friends, balances schoolwork with competitive sport and knows that&nbsp;a place in the first team could determine their future opportunities.&nbsp;Now imagine that same child making a mistake during an important&nbsp;match. Instead of simply being disappointed, they are terrified of&nbsp;going home because they know their parents will be angry, their&nbsp;coach may drop them, or their teammates may lose respect for them. For that child, sport is no longer just about playing, learning&nbsp;and enjoying the game. It has become a test of their worth. So, how do we get the balance right? How do we raise children who&nbsp;are ambitious and competitive but who also understand that losing is&nbsp;part of sport, resting is not weakness, and being dropped from a team does not make them failures? How can parents recognise&nbsp;when their child needs support rather than another motivational&nbsp;speech? And what responsibility do schools and coaches have to protect the wellbeing of the young people entrusted to them?&nbsp;Tonight, we're looking at the darker side of competitive youth sport&nbsp;and asking how we can equip parents to support their children's ambitions without sacrificing their mental health. Joining us is Dr&nbsp;Bonginkosi Mafuze, head of the Sports and Exercise Psychiatry&nbsp;Special Interest Group at the South African Society of Psychiatrists.

Former President Thabo Mbeki testifies before TRC cases inquiry

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