Officials in Johannesburg are responding to an incident where a passenger on the Metrobus has been shot. 
Analysis of GNU talks. 
The NCOP meets today to discuss the house rules ahead of the election of house chairpersons on Thursday.
Graft-accused former Steinhoff executive Stephan Grobler returns to court. The former head of legal for the once-celebrated retailer, Grobler, was arrested earlier this year for fraud, racketeering, and infringement of the Financial Markets Act.

Officials in Johannesburg are responding to an incident where a passenger on the Metrobus has been shot.  Analysis of GNU talks.  The NCOP meets today to discuss the house rules ahead of the election of house chairpersons on Thursday. Graft-accused former Steinhoff executive Stephan Grobler returns to court. The former head of legal for the once-celebrated retailer, Grobler, was arrested earlier this year for fraud, racketeering, and infringement of the Financial Markets Act.

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Health Department warns South Africans to be cautious as Mpox cases rise to 16 and the death toll increased to three.

What is the latest on the recent coalition talks, and how have they disintegrated?

The National Head for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Lieutenant General (Dr/Adv.) Godfrey Lebeya and his management hold a media briefing to outline progress and take stock of milestones achieved during the 4th and last quarter of the financial year 2023/2024.

NERSA approves City Power’s 2024/2025 tariff increase.

The highly anticipated Social Media Landscape Report has been released. This report delves into current trends and insights shaping the South African social media landscape, highlighting the impact of AI on brand integrity.

Unpacking the US presidential debate: was there a clear winner?

SPORTS WRAP.

Spreading Good News with Brent Lindeque. 

What is the latest on the recent coalition talks, and how have they disintegrated? The National Head for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Lieutenant General (Dr/Adv.) Godfrey Lebeya and his management hold a media briefing to outline progress and take stock of milestones achieved during the 4th and last quarter of the financial year 2023/2024. NERSA approves City Power’s 2024/2025 tariff increase. The highly anticipated Social Media Landscape Report has been released. This report delves into current trends and insights shaping the South African social media landscape, highlighting the impact of AI on brand integrity. Unpacking the US presidential debate: was there a clear winner? SPORTS WRAP. Spreading Good News with Brent Lindeque.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for the Opening of Parliament and the President’s delivery of the Opening of Parliament Address.

The Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and others are holding a media briefing - where they will announce an unprecedented National Dialogue aimed at uniting the nation to forge "a collective vision and enduring program for South Africa's future over the next 30 years and beyond."  ActionSA won't join GNU. Proteas qualify for a World Cup final.  Mandy's book of the week: Great Johannesburg. 

The Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and others are holding a media briefing - where they will announce an unprecedented National Dialogue aimed at uniting the nation to forge "a collective vision and enduring program for South Africa's future over the next 30 years and beyond."  ActionSA won't join GNU. Proteas qualify for a World Cup final.  Mandy's book of the week: Great Johannesburg.

Cabinet decision looming- what is the latest?

Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul postpones the announcement of his cabinet. The Al Jama-ah party explains why they joined the GNU. CDE states President Ramaphosa must appoint capable, honest ministers and deputy ministers to lead reform. The eThekwini Municipal Council was expected to elect a new mayor; this has since been cancelled. EWN attends a site visit in Bergbron where work on a major water infrastructure maintenance project by Rand Water - set to run until the end of July - is currently underway. National Treasury and The Presidency will host ministers, economists, business leaders and labour experts to unpack progress made in the government’s plans to unlock economic opportunities through the 2020 Vulindlela initiative. NCC warns that it will conduct nationwide inspections to ensure businesses comply with consumer protection regulations.

Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul postpones the announcement of his cabinet. The Al Jama-ah party explains why they joined the GNU. CDE states President Ramaphosa must appoint capable, honest ministers and deputy ministers to lead reform. The eThekwini Municipal Council was expected to elect a new mayor; this has since been cancelled. EWN attends a site visit in Bergbron where work on a major water infrastructure maintenance project by Rand Water - set to run until the end of July - is currently underway. National Treasury and The Presidency will host ministers, economists, business leaders and labour experts to unpack progress made in the government’s plans to unlock economic opportunities through the 2020 Vulindlela initiative. NCC warns that it will conduct nationwide inspections to ensure businesses comply with consumer protection regulations.

Health Department warns South Africans to be cautious as Mpox cases rise to 16 and the death toll increased to three.

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