Angry residents of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are angry over being denied access to the body of their loved ones during burials. They have attacked a tam of healthcare workers in the town of Kotana in the South Kivu province as they attempted to carry out a safe burial of an Ebola victim. Many communities in the DRC observe traditional funeral rites that involve touching the deceased during burial.  But health workers have prohibited the practice because the bodies of Ebola victims are highly infectious. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC's correspondent in the DRC, Chris Ocamringa

Angry residents of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are angry over being denied access to the body of their loved ones during burials. They have attacked a tam of healthcare workers in the town of Kotana in the South Kivu province as they attempted to carry out a safe burial of an Ebola victim. Many communities in the DRC observe traditional funeral rites that involve touching the deceased during burial. &nbsp;But health workers have prohibited the practice because the bodies of Ebola victims are highly infectious. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC's correspondent in the DRC, Chris Ocamringa

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Authorities warn that resistance to Ebola burial protocols in parts of the DRC is slowing containment efforts.

This week Section 27 released a new report titled "Protecting the Future Today: The Need for an Efficient National Child Protection Register to Curb Violence Against Children".  The report reveals serious shortcomings in the implementation of the National Child Protection Register and that more than 15 years after its adoption, the NCPR is severely underutilised. In March 2025, only 49 000 educators, that is 12% of all educators, had been vetted against the NCPR. Section 27 says this undermines the ability to protect children from violence, particularly in schools. This brings a sharp focus on the long standing debate over the unsealing of the Sex Offenders Register. Some experts have argued that the rights of children and the vulnerable must supercede the privacy rights of convicted predators , while legal scholars also warn that publicising the registry violates constitutional privacy protections. Meanwhile, a draft amendment bill is being developed to make the NRSO accessible to citizens... To unpack this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Tendai Mafuma, Senior Legal Researcher at SECTION 27 and Dr. Suhayfa Bhamjee, Senior Lecturer in Criminal law at The University of KwaZulu Natal ..

This week Section 27 released a new report titled "Protecting the Future Today: The Need for an Efficient National Child Protection Register to Curb Violence Against Children". &nbsp;The report reveals serious shortcomings in the implementation of the National Child Protection Register and that more than 15 years after its adoption, the NCPR is severely underutilised. In March 2025, only 49 000 educators, that is 12% of all educators, had been vetted against the NCPR. Section 27 says this undermines the ability to protect children from violence, particularly in schools. This brings a sharp focus on the long standing debate over the unsealing of the Sex Offenders Register. Some experts have argued that the rights of children and the vulnerable must supercede the privacy rights of convicted predators , while legal scholars also warn that publicising the registry violates constitutional privacy protections. Meanwhile, a draft amendment bill is being developed to make the NRSO accessible to citizens... To unpack this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Tendai Mafuma, Senior Legal Researcher at SECTION 27 and Dr. Suhayfa Bhamjee, Senior Lecturer in Criminal law at The University of KwaZulu Natal ..

Calls intensify for tougher enforcement of existing laws to curb violence against children. 

Search operations are expected to resume this morning at the Coerney River in Addo in the Eastern Cape after two bodies were recovered yesterday and one person remains missing. Authorities say the search may extend into tomorrow if the missing person is not found today. Police say five people were travelling in a Toyota Hilux bakkie when it was swept off while attempting to cross the river. Three occupants were carried away by the current, while two men on the back of the vehicle managed to jump to safety.

Search operations are expected to resume this morning at the Coerney River in Addo in the Eastern Cape after two bodies were recovered yesterday and one person remains missing. Authorities say the search may extend into tomorrow if the missing person is not found today. Police say five people were travelling in a Toyota Hilux bakkie when it was swept off while attempting to cross the river. Three occupants were carried away by the current, while two men on the back of the vehicle managed to jump to safety.

Rescue operations  expected to resume at Coerney River in Addo, in the Eastern Cape.

Gauteng police have instituted disciplinary action against a police officer seen in a viral video allegedly returning money linked to a bribery incident, with authorities confirming the officer has been identified and placed under investigation as a departmental probe continues to establish the full circumstances. Meanwhile, SAPS management has this week dismissed suspended head of organised crime Richard Shibiri following a disciplinary process that found him guilty of misconduct. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Andy Mashaile , security analyst and former SA interpol Crime Ambassador 

Gauteng police have instituted disciplinary action against a police officer seen in a viral video allegedly returning money linked to a bribery incident, with authorities confirming the officer has been identified and placed under investigation as a departmental probe continues to establish the full circumstances. Meanwhile, SAPS management has this week dismissed suspended head of organised crime Richard Shibiri following a disciplinary process that found him guilty of misconduct. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Andy Mashaile , security analyst and former SA interpol Crime Ambassador&nbsp;

Authorities warn that resistance to Ebola burial protocols in parts of the DRC is slowing containment efforts.

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