Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, 59, has been denied bail by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court.He faces charges of sexual grooming, human trafficking and reckless handling of a firearm. He is accused of raping an 18- year-old woman and sexually grooming a 16-year-old girl. The State opposed bail, arguing that Sibiya could interfere with witnesses or flee the country. The magistrate agreed that he posed a risk to witnesses and could tamper with evidence,
including allegedly disposing of cellphone evidence. The court’s decision: Sibiya will remain in custody because he failed to prove exceptional circumstances justifying his release on bail. The allegations against him have not yet been proven in court.We are joined by SABC news Journalist Refilwe Mekoa
and Chad Thomas who is Organised Crime investigator at IRSForensic Investigations.

Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya,&nbsp;59, has been denied bail by the Randburg Magistrate&rsquo;s Court.He&nbsp;faces charges of sexual grooming, human trafficking and&nbsp;reckless handling of a firearm. He is accused of raping an 18-&nbsp;year-old woman and sexually grooming a 16-year-old girl. The&nbsp;State opposed bail, arguing that Sibiya could interfere with&nbsp;witnesses or flee the country. The magistrate agreed that he&nbsp;posed a risk to witnesses and could tamper with evidence, including allegedly disposing of cellphone evidence.&nbsp;The court&rsquo;s decision: Sibiya will remain in custody because he&nbsp;failed to prove exceptional circumstances justifying his release&nbsp;on bail. The allegations against him have not yet been proven in&nbsp;court.We are joined by SABC news Journalist Refilwe Mekoa and Chad Thomas who is Organised Crime investigator at&nbsp;IRSForensic Investigations.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

Shadrack Sibiya Denied Bail

The impact of illegal mining on residential communities, residents’ safety, alleged intimidation and the effectiveness of law enforcement.Communities in Atok, Limpopo, are facing the consequences of illegal chrome mining, with residents raising concerns about the impact on their homes, land, livelihoods and safety. For some residents, the fight is no longer simply about illegal mining. It is about reclaiming their land, protecting their families and understanding why operations they consider unlawful continue despite their complaints to the authorities. On Metro FM Talk with Faith
Mangope-McKenna, the conversation will explore the human cost of illegal chrome mining, the power dynamics that may allow these operations to continue, and the challenges communities face when
they believe the authorities have failed to intervene effectively. The discussion will also examine the responsibilities of mining regulators, local government and law enforcement, as well as the broader
implications for communities living alongside mining activities. We are joined by David van Wyk who is a Mining researcher and analyst . Formerly with the Bench Marks Foundation but till an advisor to
them and Zethu Hlatshwayo - National Spokesperson for the National Association of Artisanal Miners.

The impact of illegal mining on residential communities, residents&rsquo;&nbsp;safety, alleged intimidation and the effectiveness of law&nbsp;enforcement.Communities in Atok, Limpopo, are facing the&nbsp;consequences of illegal chrome mining, with residents raising&nbsp;concerns about the impact on their homes, land, livelihoods and&nbsp;safety. For some residents, the fight is no longer simply about illegal&nbsp;mining. It is about reclaiming their land, protecting their families and&nbsp;understanding why operations they consider unlawful continue despite&nbsp;their complaints to the authorities. On Metro FM Talk with Faith Mangope-McKenna, the conversation will explore the human cost of&nbsp;illegal chrome mining, the power dynamics that may allow these&nbsp;operations to continue, and the challenges communities face when they believe the authorities have failed to intervene effectively. The&nbsp;discussion will also examine the responsibilities of mining regulators,&nbsp;local government and law enforcement, as well as the broader implications for communities living alongside mining activities. We are&nbsp;joined by David van Wyk who is a Mining researcher and analyst .&nbsp;Formerly with the Bench Marks Foundation but till an advisor to them and Zethu Hlatshwayo - National Spokesperson for the&nbsp;National Association of Artisanal Miners.

After 8 Is After 8: ILLEGAL MINING IN LIMPOPO - Atok’s Residents Against Illegal Chrome Mining

Residents in Zithobeni, on the outskirts of Tshwane, said they feel failed by the government after not being warned that their drinking water was unsafe, despite it being linked to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak. Hundreds of people have fallen ill, with 408 cases reported between 7 and 18 October.Most of those affected are children under four, with authorities still warning residents not to use tap water for anything other than flushing toilets.Later today the health department reported a drop in Bronkhorstspruit gastrointestinal cases. We are joined by Aaron Maluleka - MMC for Housing and Human Settlement in the City of Tshwane and leader of executive business to tell us more.

Residents in Zithobeni, on the outskirts of Tshwane, said they&nbsp;feel failed by the government after not being warned that their&nbsp;drinking water was unsafe, despite it being linked to a&nbsp;gastrointestinal illness outbreak. Hundreds of people have fallen&nbsp;ill, with 408 cases reported between 7 and 18 October.Most of&nbsp;those affected are children under four, with authorities still&nbsp;warning residents not to use tap water for anything other than&nbsp;flushing toilets.Later today the health department reported a drop&nbsp;in Bronkhorstspruit gastrointestinal cases. We are joined by&nbsp;Aaron Maluleka - MMC for Housing and Human Settlement&nbsp;in the City of Tshwane and leader of executive business to&nbsp;tell us more.

Tshwane water crisis - Residents feel failed after mass gastrointestinal illness cases

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;

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