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

The National Lotteries Commission has announced that funding allocated in the 2025/26 financial year has created or retained 1,303 jobs and supported nearly 10,000 beneficiaries across South Africa. Most of the jobs were held by women and youth in community-based organisations. The NLC also reports improved compliance among funded organisations. Funded projects focused on skills training, arts, sports, and social support services. The initiatives were mainly in Mpumalanga, Free State, North West and Limpopo. Elvis Presslin spoke to National Lotteries Commission's Commissioner Jody Scholtz

The National Lotteries Commission has announced that funding allocated in the 2025/26 financial year has created or retained 1,303 jobs and supported nearly 10,000 beneficiaries across South Africa. Most of the jobs were held by women and youth in community-based organisations. The NLC also reports improved compliance among funded organisations. Funded projects focused on skills training, arts, sports, and social support services. The initiatives were mainly in Mpumalanga, Free State, North West and Limpopo. Elvis Presslin spoke to National Lotteries Commission's Commissioner Jody Scholtz

NLC Funding Creates 1,303 Jobs, Supports 10,000 Beneficiaries

The ANC is calling for the 2026 National Budget to drive growth, jobs and social protection. With economic momentum building and inflation under control, the party wants reforms in electricity, logistics, and water to boost employment. The ANC also wants to protect social services and extend the Social Relief of Distress grant. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Joe Maswanganyi, ANC MP and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance

The ANC is calling for the 2026 National Budget to drive growth, jobs and social protection. With economic momentum building and inflation under control, the party wants reforms in electricity, logistics, and water to boost employment. The ANC also wants to protect social services and extend the Social Relief of Distress grant. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Joe Maswanganyi, ANC MP and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance

ANC calls for 2026 Budget to drive growth, jobs and social protection

Voter turnout in local government elections has hit an all-time low of 46% in South Africa. Analysts say residents are rejecting a system failing to deliver basic services like water and electricity. Researcher Lesego Mahlangu says weak community structures and reliance on social media stunts by politicians are to be blamed for the decline. She warns trust in local democracy will erode without stronger participatory mechanisms this as Municipal elections are due later this year. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lesego Mahlangu, Researcher in the City of Tshwane writing in her personal capacity

Voter turnout in local government elections has hit an all-time low of 46% in South Africa. Analysts say residents are rejecting a system failing to deliver basic services like water and electricity. Researcher Lesego Mahlangu says weak community structures and reliance on social media stunts by politicians are to be blamed for the decline. She warns trust in local democracy will erode without stronger participatory mechanisms this as Municipal elections are due later this year. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lesego Mahlangu, Researcher in the City of Tshwane writing in her personal capacity

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