Disgruntled residents and civic activists will protest outside Johannesburg Water's head offices at Turbine Hall this morning. The demonstration is over ongoing water shortages and unequal access to services. Elvis Presslin spoke to Executive Manager of WaterCAN, Dr. Ferrial Adam...

Disgruntled residents and civic activists will protest outside Johannesburg Water's head offices at Turbine Hall this morning. The demonstration is over ongoing water shortages and unequal access to services. Elvis Presslin spoke to Executive Manager of WaterCAN, Dr. Ferrial Adam...

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Johannesburg residents plan protest over ongoing water outages. 

The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and the Department of Social Development have launched Children's Month 2026. This year's theme is "Safe to Play. Free to Thrive" and focuses on protecting children's rights and safe spaces for play. The campaign comes as many children still face violence, poverty and limited recreational opportunities. Activities will run through November towards World Children's Day on the 20th of November. Elvis Presslin spoke to Karl Muller, Chief Programmes Officer at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and the Department of Social Development have launched Children's Month 2026. This year's theme is "Safe to Play. Free to Thrive" and focuses on protecting children's rights and safe spaces for play. The campaign comes as many children still face violence, poverty and limited recreational opportunities. Activities will run through November towards World Children's Day on the 20th of November. Elvis Presslin spoke to Karl Muller, Chief Programmes Officer at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund raises concern over violence against South African children

Thousands of Gauteng learners will be stranded this morning as scholar transport operators suspend services over unpaid fees. The Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council and the Congress of South African Students, COSAS halted operations following unresolved payment disputes with authorities. COSAS warns the shutdown threatens academic fairness, as stranded students risk missing critical end-of-year examinations. Elvis Presslin spoke to President of The Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council GASBOC , Jabulani Khumalo, to discuss the crisis....

Thousands of Gauteng learners will be stranded this morning as scholar transport operators suspend services over unpaid fees. The Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council and the Congress of South African Students, COSAS halted operations following unresolved payment disputes with authorities. COSAS warns the shutdown threatens academic fairness, as stranded students risk missing critical end-of-year examinations. Elvis Presslin spoke to President of The Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council GASBOC , Jabulani Khumalo, to discuss the crisis....

Gauteng school transport strike affects 100,000 learners: Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council 

Cape Town is in mourning after a one-year-old child drowned in an open stormwater drain in Samora Machel. The tragedy has sparked outrage, with the Movement for CARE alleging the infrastructure was left exposed by a City of Cape Town contractor. The advocacy group states this incident exposes a systemic failure in municipal safety and a pattern of hazardous public spaces. They are demanding immediate citywide interventions and accountability to protect children's lives in vulnerable areas. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nkosikhona Swartbooi, Coordinator for the Movement For Collective Action and Racial Equity or Movement For CARE...

Cape Town is in mourning after a one-year-old child drowned in an open stormwater drain in Samora Machel. The tragedy has sparked outrage, with the Movement for CARE alleging the infrastructure was left exposed by a City of Cape Town contractor. The advocacy group states this incident exposes a systemic failure in municipal safety and a pattern of hazardous public spaces. They are demanding immediate citywide interventions and accountability to protect children's lives in vulnerable areas. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nkosikhona Swartbooi, Coordinator for the Movement For Collective Action and Racial Equity or Movement For CARE...

Johannesburg residents plan protest over ongoing water outages.

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