The community of Bishop Lavis in the Cape Flats is still reeling in shock following the shooting and killing of seven people last night. Police say an armed suspect entered an informal dwelling in Kogelberg Street and fired several shots at the occupants. This latest shooting follows yet another shooting where five people were shot and killed on the Cape West Coast on Wednesday. A family member in the latest shooting, Selena Domingo, says she is devastated...

The community of Bishop Lavis in the Cape Flats is still reeling in shock following the shooting and killing of seven people last night. Police say an armed suspect entered an informal dwelling in Kogelberg Street and fired several shots at the occupants. This latest shooting follows yet another shooting where five people were shot and killed on the Cape West Coast on Wednesday. A family member in the latest shooting, Selena Domingo, says she is devastated...

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Relatives left devastated following mass shooting deaths of 7 people in the Cape Flats

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Iran has vowed to defend itself following Israeli air strikes that reportedly killed at least four Iranian soldiers, heightening fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. The strikes, launched early Saturday, targeted Iranian military positions, leading to significant casualties. In a stern warning, Israel stated that Iran would pay a heavy price if it retaliates. Meanwhile, Israel continued its offensive on Sunday by striking Hezbollah and Hamas sites in Lebanon and Gaza, with no indication of the hostilities abating, fueling concerns of an expanding war in the region. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Senior Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue associated with UNISA and Research Fellow at Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation, Mikatekiso Kubayi

Iran vows to defend itself after Israeli air strikes killed four soldiers

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber's decision to grant visa-free access to Ukrainian diplomats, but Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya clarifies that President Cyril Ramaphosa has not yet approved the move. Magwenya has questioned how Schreiber announced the agreement without formal authorization. This disagreement reflects ongoing divisions within the Government of National Unity over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with the DA supporting Ukraine and the ANC seeing Russia as a 'valuable ally'. Elvis Presslin spoke to Ryan Smith MP, DA Deputy Spokesperson for International Relations

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Parliament is seeking to expand its oversight over the Presidency, sparking a major debate about accountability and transparency. The proposal, tabled by opposition parties, including the uMkhonto weSizwe, Freedom Front Plus, and Action SA, calls for the establishment of a parliamentary committee to monitor the performance and spending of the Presidency. Former IFP chief whip, Narend Singh spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about what prompted his proposal to advocate for increased legislative oversight in the Presidency

Relatives left devastated following mass shooting deaths of 7 people in the Cape Flats

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