The lawyer for Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester says his client will suffer prejudice, as streaming a new Netflix documentary will infringe on his right to a fair trial. MoAfrika Wa Maila is addressing the High Court in Pretoria where Bester and his girlfriend Nandipha Magudumana have launched an urgent application to halt the  release of documentary "Beauty and the Bester". Referring to the trailer, Wa Maila said Bester's right to human dignity and his right to be presumed innocent until guilty has been infringed upon. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Reporter, Pearl Magubane...

The lawyer for Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester says his client will suffer prejudice, as streaming a new Netflix documentary will infringe on his right to a fair trial. MoAfrika Wa Maila is addressing the High Court in Pretoria where Bester and his girlfriend Nandipha Magudumana have launched an urgent application to halt the&nbsp; release of documentary "Beauty and the Bester". Referring to the trailer, Wa Maila said Bester's right to human dignity and his right to be presumed innocent until guilty has been infringed upon. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Reporter, Pearl Magubane...

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Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester argues airing of new Netflix documentary will infringe on his right to fair trial

Frustrated residents of the Seporong Informal Settlement in Randfontein say they are living in fear, claiming they are being terrorised by illegal miners. They allege that police are giving them the runaround despite reports being made. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to  Rand West City Local Municipality's Executive Mayor, William Matsheke 

Frustrated residents of the Seporong Informal Settlement in Randfontein say they are living in fear, claiming they are being terrorised by illegal miners. They allege that police are giving them the runaround despite reports being made. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to &nbsp;Rand West City Local Municipality's Executive Mayor, William Matsheke&nbsp;

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CRL Rights Commission Chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva says complaints against Professor Musa Xulu surfaced at the end of October, with committee members accusing him of autocratic conduct and disruptive behaviour. She says she intervened, shut down a contentious WhatsApp group, and confronted Xulu directly. While he later reaffirmed support for self-regulation, concerns escalated over unauthorized draft documents using the CRL letterhead. Mkhwanazi-Xaluva says this caused public confusion, ultimately leading to Xulu's resignation as Section 22 chairperson. The CRL Rights Commission and the Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian Sector were briefing the media in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Updating the public on the status and significant matters related to the Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee's work, as well as the programs undertaken by the Commission in discharging its mandate. The briefing also addressed several issues surrounding the resignation of Reverend Professor Musa Xulu, who has since stepped down as the chairperson of Section Committee 22, established to probe abuses within the Christian Sector at the CRL Rights Commission. 

CRL Rights Commission Chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva says complaints against Professor Musa Xulu surfaced at the end of October, with committee members accusing him of autocratic conduct and disruptive behaviour. She says she intervened, shut down a contentious WhatsApp group, and confronted Xulu directly. While he later reaffirmed support for self-regulation, concerns escalated over unauthorized draft documents using the CRL letterhead. Mkhwanazi-Xaluva says this caused public confusion, ultimately leading to Xulu's resignation as Section 22 chairperson. The CRL Rights Commission and the Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian Sector were briefing the media in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Updating the public on the status and significant matters related to the Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee's work, as well as the programs undertaken by the Commission in discharging its mandate. The briefing also addressed several issues surrounding the resignation of Reverend Professor Musa Xulu, who has since stepped down as the chairperson of Section Committee 22, established to probe abuses within the Christian Sector at the CRL Rights Commission.&nbsp;

CRL Chair details Xulu's resignation amid complaints.

The ANC is taking its Back to School programme to KwaZulu-Natal this week, with NEC member Dr. Zweli Mkhize leading the charge. The two-day event kicks off today, with visits to four high schools and meetings with religious leaders and the South African Democratic Teachers Union. The initiative aims to address educational challenges and provide support to learners in the province. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC NEC member Dr. Zweli Mkhize to elaborate further on the programme's goals and expected outcomes

The ANC is taking its Back to School programme to KwaZulu-Natal this week, with NEC member Dr. Zweli Mkhize leading the charge. The two-day event kicks off today, with visits to four high schools and meetings with religious leaders and the South African Democratic Teachers Union. The initiative aims to address educational challenges and provide support to learners in the province. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC NEC member Dr. Zweli Mkhize to elaborate further on the programme's goals and expected outcomes

Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester argues airing of new Netflix documentary will infringe on his right to fair trial

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