Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has alegedly halted the funding of Expanded Public Works Programme  (EPWP) for the Free State's Matjhabeng Local Municpality. The move follows reports that politically connected individuals in the municipality were receiving inflated salaries through the programme. Certain individuals reportedly earn over 31 thousand rand per month which is more than ten times the average EPWP stipend. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Thabo (not his real name) from Matjhabeng Local Municipality in the Free State and SABC reporter, Aphumelele  Mdlalane 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has alegedly halted the funding of Expanded Public Works Programme &nbsp;(EPWP) for the Free State's Matjhabeng Local Municpality. The move follows reports that politically connected individuals in the municipality were receiving inflated salaries through the programme. Certain individuals reportedly earn over 31 thousand rand per month which is more than ten times the average EPWP stipend. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Thabo (not his real name) from Matjhabeng Local Municipality in the Free State and SABC reporter, Aphumelele &nbsp;Mdlalane&nbsp;

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“If you give one person R64 000, you have disadvantaged 20 other youth”: Whistleblower tells Update@Noon that Matjhabeng Local Municipality EPWP workers earn exorbitant salaries

The department of home affairs has arrested seven Kenyans who abused their tourist visas. The arrests were carried out in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Home affairs says they violated the South African immigration laws. Here is Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber giving further details and Sakina Kamwendo further spoke to Immigration Expert, Ashraf Essop

The department of home affairs has arrested seven Kenyans who abused their tourist visas. The arrests were carried out in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Home affairs says they violated the South African immigration laws. Here is Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber giving further details and Sakina Kamwendo further spoke to Immigration Expert, Ashraf Essop

Seven Kenyans who violated SA immigrations laws have been arrested 

The National Joint Operational Structure is meeting in Bapong in Brits in the North West today, to assess the extent of illegal mining activities in the area. Resident of the area have raised safety concerns due to the reported illegal mining activities. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe

The National Joint Operational Structure is meeting in Bapong in Brits in the North West today, to assess the extent of illegal mining activities in the area. Resident of the area have raised safety concerns due to the reported illegal mining activities. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe

The National Joint Operational Structure meeting in Bapong near  Brits to assess the extent of illegal mining activities in the area

The appointment of the new National Director of Public Prosecutions, NDPP is under scrutiny, with calls for the process to remain apolitical. The current state of the NPA is a concern, with crucial cases being lost, including those related to corruption, rape, and state capture. Activists and the Citizens Forum are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to prioritize the country's interests over party politics when making the appointment. The NPA has faced challenges, with the State Capture Report gathering dust and corruption levels reportedly worsening. Elvis Presslin spoke to Spokesperson Activists and Citizens Forum, Dennis Bloem

The appointment of the new National Director of Public Prosecutions, NDPP is under scrutiny, with calls for the process to remain apolitical. The current state of the NPA is a concern, with crucial cases being lost, including those related to corruption, rape, and state capture. Activists and the Citizens Forum are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to prioritize the country's interests over party politics when making the appointment. The NPA has faced challenges, with the State Capture Report gathering dust and corruption levels reportedly worsening. Elvis Presslin spoke to Spokesperson Activists and Citizens Forum, Dennis Bloem

“If you give one person R64 000, you have disadvantaged 20 other youth”: Whistleblower tells Update@Noon that Matjhabeng Local Municipality EPWP workers earn exorbitant salaries

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