At least 16 people are reported to have been  killed and over 400 others injured, following clashes between police & demonstrators during yesterday's nationwide protests in Kenya. The violence broke out after thousands of Kenyans took to the streets to commemorate last year's demonstrations, in which more than 60 people died, with police firing tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds in the capital of Nairobi. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena

At least 16 people are reported to have been &nbsp;killed and over 400 others injured, following clashes between police &amp; demonstrators during yesterday's nationwide protests in Kenya. The violence broke out after thousands of Kenyans took to the streets to commemorate last year's demonstrations, in which more than 60 people died, with police firing tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds in the capital of Nairobi. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena

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"It seems the Kenyan government has decided to clamp down on voices of dissent" - SABC News Editor, Sophie Mokoena weighs in on 16 people reportedly killed in Kenyan protests

A Cape Town father and former teacher is calling for a major rethink of homework in South Africa. Joseph Nefdt has launched a petition titled "Stop all educational homework in South Africa," arguing that excessive homework is leaving many children overwhelmed and stressed. He spoke to Elvis Presslin 

A Cape Town father and former teacher is calling for a major rethink of homework in South Africa. Joseph Nefdt has launched a petition titled "Stop all educational homework in South Africa," arguing that excessive homework is leaving many children overwhelmed and stressed. He spoke to Elvis Presslin&nbsp;

Cape Town father launches "Stop all educational homework in South Africa" petition

The police in Limpopo say they are intensifying crime prevention efforts through Operation Shanela II, which recently led to the arrest of 27 suspects, including one in possession of dagga worth over R2 million in Hoedspruit. A 38-year-old foreign national was arrested shortly after entering the Hoedspruit Central Business District while driving a white bakkie. Upon searching the vehicle, police discovered 22 sacks of dagga, graded as Swaziland dagga, with an estimated street value of over R2 million. Elvis Presslin spoke to Police Spokesperson in Limpopo Colonel Malesela Ledwaba

The police in Limpopo say they are intensifying crime prevention efforts through Operation Shanela II, which recently led to the arrest of 27 suspects, including one in possession of dagga worth over R2 million in Hoedspruit. A 38-year-old foreign national was arrested shortly after entering the Hoedspruit Central Business District while driving a white bakkie. Upon searching the vehicle, police discovered 22 sacks of dagga, graded as Swaziland dagga, with an estimated street value of over R2 million. Elvis Presslin spoke to Police Spokesperson in Limpopo Colonel Malesela Ledwaba

Limpopo suspect arrested in possession of dagga valued at over R2 million

The South African Democratic Teachers Union and the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa, have raised concerns about governance and possible financial mismanagement at the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. They say the ETDP SETA Board opposed a controversial Marshalltown office lease over safety, compliance and cost concerns, but allege those decisions were ignored. The unions are now calling for urgent action, including stopping further payments, securing assets, launching an independent investigation, and suspending the Acting CEO. Elvis Presslin spoke to Basil Manuel, executive director of NAPTOSA....

The South African Democratic Teachers Union and the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa, have raised concerns about governance and possible financial mismanagement at the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. They say the ETDP SETA Board opposed a controversial Marshalltown office lease over safety, compliance and cost concerns, but allege those decisions were ignored. The unions are now calling for urgent action, including stopping further payments, securing assets, launching an independent investigation, and suspending the Acting CEO. Elvis Presslin spoke to Basil Manuel, executive director of NAPTOSA....

"It seems the Kenyan government has decided to clamp down on voices of dissent" - SABC News Editor, Sophie Mokoena weighs in on 16 people reportedly killed in Kenyan protests

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