The Presidency says it hopes President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US counterpart President Donald Trump will have a positive engagement next week. Ramaphosa is set to meet with Trump on Wednesday in Washinton DC. This comes as Pretoria and Washington DC have strained bilateral relations. The presidency says this will offer the two countries a golden opportunity to reset their strategic relationship. Bonolo Maribe has more and Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg, a Research Associate at Oxford University, Dr Pali Lehohla 

The Presidency says it hopes President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US counterpart President Donald Trump will have a positive engagement next week. Ramaphosa is set to meet with Trump on Wednesday in Washinton DC. This comes as Pretoria and Washington DC have strained bilateral relations. The presidency says this will offer the two countries a golden opportunity to reset their strategic relationship. Bonolo Maribe has more and Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg, a Research Associate at Oxford University, Dr Pali Lehohla&nbsp;

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   “It’s two businessmen who have turned into politicians, they may have a connecting line” – UJ Professor of Practice, Dr Pali Lehohla says Trump and Ramaphosa may find common ground 

The Chippa Mpengesi Foundation will visit the home of a six-year-old boy in Mandela Park, Mthatha, found taking care of his grandmother, mentally ill mother, and his two-year-old sibling. This follows a story done by the SABC on the plight of the family. The foundation will assess the situation and is looking into building a house for the family. The Eastern Cape Social Development MEC, Bukiwe Fanta, has also become aware of the situation and says this alarming situation highlights the urgent need for intervention and support for vulnerable families in our communities. Meanwhile, in KwaZulu-Natal, a 12-year-old boy committed suicide after he was allegedly left alone to take care of his four-year-old brother at his Riet River home last week Thursday. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Social Development MEC.

The Chippa Mpengesi Foundation will visit the home of a six-year-old boy in Mandela Park, Mthatha, found taking care of his grandmother, mentally ill mother, and his two-year-old sibling. This follows a story done by the SABC on the plight of the family. The foundation will assess the situation and is looking into building a house for the family. The Eastern Cape Social Development MEC, Bukiwe Fanta, has also become aware of the situation and says this alarming situation highlights the urgent need for intervention and support for vulnerable families in our communities. Meanwhile, in KwaZulu-Natal, a 12-year-old boy committed suicide after he was allegedly left alone to take care of his four-year-old brother at his Riet River home last week Thursday. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Social Development MEC.

Child caregiver case prompts urgent intervention in Mthatha family 

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the nation honours brave men and women who built democratic South Africa praising their contribution across arts science politics and culture calling their legacy the pillars of equality justice and dignity that continue to shape society.  Ramaphosa is today conferring National Orders in Pretoria, among the country's highest honours. This year's recipients include music producer Oskido, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, and veteran musician Jonathan Butler, recognised for their lasting national and international impact  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to a cultural practitioner Dr. Sipho Sithole

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the nation honours brave men and women who built democratic South Africa praising their contribution across arts science politics and culture calling their legacy the pillars of equality justice and dignity that continue to shape society. &nbsp;Ramaphosa is today conferring National Orders in Pretoria, among the country's highest honours. This year's recipients include music producer Oskido, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, and veteran musician Jonathan Butler, recognised for their lasting national and international impact&nbsp; Sakina Kamwendo spoke to a cultural practitioner Dr. Sipho Sithole

National Orders awards recognise overlooked creatives – cultural expert

The National Prosecuting Authority says that an instruction has already gone out for the court matter involving prominent taxi boss Madoda "Joe Ferrari" Sibanyoni and three co-accused, to be re-enrolled. The case was struck off the roll by the Kwaggafontein Magistrate's court in Mpumalanga yesterday. This is due to to the prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba, not showing up in court. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says they are expecting a report from Ntaba this afternoon, which will explain his reasons for not being in court. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago  

The National Prosecuting Authority says that an instruction has already gone out for the court matter involving prominent taxi boss Madoda "Joe Ferrari" Sibanyoni and three co-accused, to be re-enrolled. The case was struck off the roll by the Kwaggafontein Magistrate's court in Mpumalanga yesterday. This is due to to the prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba, not showing up in court. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says they are expecting a report from Ntaba this afternoon, which will explain his reasons for not being in court. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It’s two businessmen who have turned into politicians, they may have a connecting line” – UJ Professor of Practice, Dr Pali Lehohla says Trump and Ramaphosa may find common ground

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