Swimming South Africa has reacted with surprise following the news that the country's most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith has switched allegiance to the Netherlands. Two-time Olympic champion, Smith cited lack of administrative and financial support amongst the reasons for her decision. Our reporter, Vincent Sitsula has the details.

Swimming South Africa has reacted with surprise following the news that the country's most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith has switched allegiance to the Netherlands.&nbsp;Two-time Olympic champion, Smith cited lack of administrative and financial support amongst the reasons for her decision. Our reporter, Vincent Sitsula has the details.

Swimming South Africa Surprised by Tatjana Smith's Move to Netherlands.

Judgment has been reserved in the Helen Suzman Foundation's challenge to EFF leader Julius Malema's continued service on the Judicial Service Commission. The Western Cape High Court heard arguments on whether Speaker Thoko Didiza should have acted on Malema's alleged attacks on the judiciary. Foundation attorney Jason Whyte says the case is about protecting the integrity of the JSC and public confidence in judicial appointments.

Judgment has been reserved in the Helen Suzman Foundation's challenge to EFF leader Julius Malema's continued service on the Judicial Service Commission. The Western Cape High Court heard arguments on whether Speaker Thoko Didiza should have acted on Malema's alleged attacks on the judiciary. Foundation attorney Jason Whyte says the case is about protecting the integrity of the JSC and public confidence in judicial appointments.

Court Reserves Judgment on Malema's Continued JSC Membership.

Some church leaders in Mpumalanga are continuing to oppose plans to introduce a self-regulatory framework for pastors and churches. This comes as the CRL Commission's Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian Sector continues with the public hearings at the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The committee is proposing a framework aimed at promoting ethical conduct in churches and ensuring that pastors are held accountable for activities within their congregations. Nonkululeko Shongwe filed this report...

Some church leaders in Mpumalanga are continuing to oppose plans to introduce a self-regulatory framework for pastors and churches. This comes as the CRL Commission's Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian Sector continues with the public hearings at the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The committee is proposing a framework aimed at promoting ethical conduct in churches and ensuring that pastors are held accountable for activities within their congregations. Nonkululeko Shongwe filed this report...

Mpumalanga Church Leaders Oppose Proposed Self-Regulation Framework.

Despite the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa having obtained an unqualified audit for the 2025/26 financial year, it has incurred an irregular expenditure amounting to billions of rand. Abongwe Kobokana reports.

Despite the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa having obtained an unqualified audit for the 2025/26 financial year, it has incurred an irregular expenditure amounting to billions of rand. Abongwe Kobokana reports.

PRASA Reports Billions in Irregular Expenditure Despite Unqualified Audit.

Johannesburg's City Power says repairs at the crippled Mayfair substation are at an advanced stage. Some blacked-out areas are expected to get electricity back soon. The site suffered a secondary explosion on Monday evening while technicians scrambled to fix an initial power outage. The resulting blackout has hit parts of Auckland Park, Melville and Brixton, severely disrupting transmission at the SABC and impacting operations at Garden City Hospital. City Power Group Head of Operations Noel Maso told our senior producer Ronald Phiri that technicians are prioritising these critical institutions as they gradually bring the grid back online...

Johannesburg's City Power says repairs at the crippled Mayfair substation are at an advanced stage. Some blacked-out areas are expected to get electricity back soon. The site suffered a secondary explosion on Monday evening while technicians scrambled to fix an initial power outage. The resulting blackout has hit parts of Auckland Park, Melville and Brixton, severely disrupting transmission at the SABC and impacting operations at Garden City Hospital. City Power Group Head of Operations Noel Maso told our senior producer Ronald Phiri that technicians are prioritising these critical institutions as they gradually bring the grid back online...

City Power Accelerates Mayfair Substation Upgrade Following Repeated Fires and Outages.

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA is probing sexual harassment claims against Senior Counsel Garth Hulley. Its Sexual Offences Unit is assessing the case, while People Opposing Women Abuse will support the complainant, after the Randburg Magistrates Court granted an interim protection order. Elvis Presslin spoke to Kwanele Foundation Founder and GBV activist, Sihle Sibisi.

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA is probing sexual harassment claims against Senior Counsel Garth Hulley. Its Sexual Offences Unit is assessing the case, while People Opposing Women Abuse will support the complainant, after the Randburg Magistrates Court granted an interim protection order. Elvis Presslin spoke to Kwanele Foundation Founder and GBV activist, Sihle Sibisi.

GBV Activist Warns Power Imbalances May Silence Harassment Victims in Legal Profession.

South Africa's post-election municipal landscape is shifting toward aggressive coalition oversight as councils begin their new terms. Al Jama-ah President Ganief Hendricks says his party is ready to weaponise its growing representation to crush class-based service delivery gaps. Hendricks insists that affluent areas can no longer be prioritised over poorer communities at the expense of constitutional obligations. Hendricks spoke to Elvis Presslin to outline the party's hardline opposition strategy on land tenure and spatial housing inequality....

South Africa's post-election municipal landscape is shifting toward aggressive coalition oversight as councils begin their new terms. Al Jama-ah President Ganief Hendricks says his party is ready to weaponise its growing representation to crush class-based service delivery gaps. Hendricks insists that affluent areas can no longer be prioritised over poorer communities at the expense of constitutional obligations. Hendricks spoke to Elvis Presslin to outline the party's hardline opposition strategy on land tenure and spatial housing inequality....

Al Jama-ah Rules Out Coalitions, Vows Stronger Opposition and Accountability.

There are growing concerns following reports of an alleged ammonia leak at the Festive Chicken processing plant in Olifantsfontein where workers are on strike. According to striking workers outside the facility, dozens of employees were seen rushing out, while several reportedly collapsed. Workers say multiple ambulances were called to the scene and some injured workers were taken away on stretchers. Questions are now being raised about workplace safety and emergency response at the plant. Elvis Presslin spoke to Joshua Hlungwani, National Organiser of the Casual Workers Advice Office (CWAO), to unpack what is known so far and the concerns raised by workers...

There are growing concerns following reports of an alleged ammonia leak at the Festive Chicken processing plant in Olifantsfontein where workers are on strike. According to striking workers outside the facility, dozens of employees were seen rushing out, while several reportedly collapsed. Workers say multiple ambulances were called to the scene and some injured workers were taken away on stretchers. Questions are now being raised about workplace safety and emergency response at the plant. Elvis Presslin spoke to Joshua Hlungwani, National Organiser of the Casual Workers Advice Office (CWAO), to unpack what is known so far and the concerns raised by workers...

Festive Chicken Workers Raise Safety Concerns After Alleged Ammonia Leak.

New ER24 data shows a worrying increase in drowning incidents as South Africa enters the summer season. Gauteng and the Western Cape have recorded the highest numbers of water-related emergencies. ER24 is urging parents, caregivers and holidaymakers to remain vigilant around water. The emergency service warns that drowning can happen silently and within seconds, especially when children are unsupervised. Elvis Presslin spoke to Faheem Essop, ER24 Branch Manager for Johannesburg South, to discuss the risks and how to stay safe this summer...

New ER24 data shows a worrying increase in drowning incidents as South Africa enters the summer season. Gauteng and the Western Cape have recorded the highest numbers of water-related emergencies. ER24 is urging parents, caregivers and holidaymakers to remain vigilant around water. The emergency service warns that drowning can happen silently and within seconds, especially when children are unsupervised. Elvis Presslin spoke to Faheem Essop, ER24 Branch Manager for Johannesburg South, to discuss the risks and how to stay safe this summer...

ER24 Warns Parents About Rising Drowning Incidents During Summer.

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