KwaZulu Natal businessman Farhad Hoomer has applied to register a new political party named the Islamic State of Africa (ISA), which has raised widespread concern. Hoomer, was previously accused of terrorism-related charges and sanctioned by the United States for alleged ties to recruitment, kidnapping, extortion and robberies linked to terrorist financing. Hoomer is now seeking to enter the country's political sphere ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Elvis Presslin spoke to Farhad Hoomer, founder of the Islamic State of Africa (ISA)...

KwaZulu Natal businessman Farhad Hoomer has applied to register a new political party named the Islamic State of Africa (ISA), which has raised widespread concern. Hoomer, was previously accused of terrorism-related charges and sanctioned by the United States for alleged ties to recruitment, kidnapping, extortion and robberies linked to terrorist financing. Hoomer is now seeking to enter the country's political sphere ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Elvis Presslin spoke to Farhad Hoomer, founder of the Islamic State of Africa (ISA)...

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Concern over new political party, Islamic State of Africa

Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga hosted an Unpaid Service Providers Imbizo at the Johannesburg City Hall. The department says the gathering aims to create a structured platform for engagement between the Gauteng Provincial Government and service providers on outstanding invoice payments, supplier experiences with government departments and entities, and broader challenges affecting relations between government and businesses. The initiative seeks to improve communication and payment processes. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mpho Lekalakala unpaid service provider

Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga hosted an Unpaid Service Providers Imbizo at the Johannesburg City Hall. The department says the gathering aims to create a structured platform for engagement between the Gauteng Provincial Government and service providers on outstanding invoice payments, supplier experiences with government departments and entities, and broader challenges affecting relations between government and businesses. The initiative seeks to improve communication and payment processes. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mpho Lekalakala unpaid service provider

Security provider awaits Gauteng payment after 15 months 

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs says it will recommend that the national Treasury considers increasing the budget allocation for the Border Management Authority. The committee concluded its two-day oversight visit at the Musina repatriation centre and the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo. The oversight visit focused on assessing border operations and the ongoing repatriation process. Committee chairperson Musa Chabane says the additional funding would strengthen border management operations. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane 

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs says it will recommend that the national Treasury considers increasing the budget allocation for the Border Management Authority. The committee concluded its two-day oversight visit at the Musina repatriation centre and the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo. The oversight visit focused on assessing border operations and the ongoing repatriation process. Committee chairperson Musa Chabane says the additional funding would strengthen border management operations. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane&nbsp;

Home Affairs committee backs tougher migration and border reforms. 

Gauteng police have arrested over 70 alleged illegal mining suspects in Mohlakeng during a multidisciplinary operation. The police have impounded two motor vehicles, seized more than 20 generators, and confiscated over 100 bags of gold-bearing material. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Fred Kekana....

Gauteng police have arrested over 70 alleged illegal mining suspects in Mohlakeng during a multidisciplinary operation. The police have impounded two motor vehicles, seized more than 20 generators, and confiscated over 100 bags of gold-bearing material. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Fred Kekana....

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