The Midday Report 25 April 2024

Analysis: The role played by Gauteng in the upcoming elections and further analysis on the MK and ANC. Water issues persist in Emfuleni; residents share how this affects them. Political newcomer RISE Mzansi will bring its campaign to the Western Cape today to present a plan for a safe, prosperous, equal, and united province. The cross-examination of a State witness - a confessed hitman - in the case against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack continues in the Western Cape High Court. Police Minister General Bheki Cele and the management will hand over a police station that will service the communities of Donnybrook. GBV activists in the Western Cape Worried about 89 cases being struck off the roll in Western Cape courts. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and the PRASA Board of Control and Management will take a train ride on the Southern Line in Cape Town from Fish Hoek to Cape Town Station and launch train set 200 at Cape Town station.

Analysis: The role played by Gauteng in the upcoming elections and further analysis on the MK and ANC. Water issues persist in Emfuleni; residents share how this affects them. Political newcomer RISE Mzansi will bring its campaign to the Western Cape today to present a plan for a safe, prosperous, equal, and united province. The cross-examination of a State witness - a confessed hitman - in the case against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack continues in the Western Cape High Court. Police Minister General Bheki Cele and the management will hand over a police station that will service the communities of Donnybrook. GBV activists in the Western Cape Worried about 89 cases being struck off the roll in Western Cape courts. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and the PRASA Board of Control and Management will take a train ride on the Southern Line in Cape Town from Fish Hoek to Cape Town Station and launch train set 200 at Cape Town station.

The Electoral Commission in Gauteng Province hosted the signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct for the 2024 national and provincial elections.

Three men linked to the murder of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala and his bodyguard Sifiso Shange will appear in the Protea magistrates court in Soweto today. Mayor Hill-Lewis and Premier Winde will join a mass training session for Metro Police and LEAP learnership candidates. The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa briefed the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan. UDM leader Bantu Holomisa will lead a door-to-door in Soweto in an effort to garner support for the national and provincial elections. As South Africa reflects on 30 years of democracy – EWN turns the lense on the formulation of the constitution and the execution of its ideals which have been tried and tested over the years. SPORTS WRAP WITH MAWANDE: 

Three men linked to the murder of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala and his bodyguard Sifiso Shange will appear in the Protea magistrates court in Soweto today. Mayor Hill-Lewis and Premier Winde will join a mass training session for Metro Police and LEAP learnership candidates. The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa briefed the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan. UDM leader Bantu Holomisa will lead a door-to-door in Soweto in an effort to garner support for the national and provincial elections. As South Africa reflects on 30 years of democracy – EWN turns the lense on the formulation of the constitution and the execution of its ideals which have been tried and tested over the years. SPORTS WRAP WITH MAWANDE:

The MK Party wins its case against the ANC.

The EFF briefs media. The Alleged KPMG bursary fund fraudster Fidelis Moema and his two co-accused have been granted R50 000 bail each. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi unveils mobile showers for homeless people in Johannesburg. The government says this is responding to the growing number of homeless people in the province to ensure hygiene and health for the homeless. President and Commander-in-Chief Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised extensions of the employment of the SANDF in the DRC and for Operation Copper maritime security patrols in the Mozambique Channel. SPORTS WRAP THOLAKELE. Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque. 

The EFF briefs media. The Alleged KPMG bursary fund fraudster Fidelis Moema and his two co-accused have been granted R50 000 bail each. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi unveils mobile showers for homeless people in Johannesburg. The government says this is responding to the growing number of homeless people in the province to ensure hygiene and health for the homeless. President and Commander-in-Chief Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised extensions of the employment of the SANDF in the DRC and for Operation Copper maritime security patrols in the Mozambique Channel. SPORTS WRAP THOLAKELE. Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque.

Various political parties hit their respective campaign trails this weekend.

The cross-examination of a State witness - who is a confessed hitman - in the case against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack is set to continue in the Western Cape High Court tomorrow. The Senzo Meyiwa Trial is hearing evidence on cellphone data. This week, links between the accused from two cell phones and the data found on them have been drawn. Bail application for Fidelis Moema, who allegedly scammed his employer, KPMG, of over R16 million while working at their bursary office. The City of Tshwane has just announced its State of the City address. MANDY’S BOOK OF THE WEEK: ‘When Love Kills: The Tragic Tale of AKA and Anele.’

The cross-examination of a State witness - who is a confessed hitman - in the case against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack is set to continue in the Western Cape High Court tomorrow. The Senzo Meyiwa Trial is hearing evidence on cellphone data. This week, links between the accused from two cell phones and the data found on them have been drawn. Bail application for Fidelis Moema, who allegedly scammed his employer, KPMG, of over R16 million while working at their bursary office. The City of Tshwane has just announced its State of the City address. MANDY’S BOOK OF THE WEEK: ‘When Love Kills: The Tragic Tale of AKA and Anele.’

Eight people were gunned down in Khayelitsha in less than 12 hours.

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The IEC held a media briefing on the election timetable, special vote applications, the number of voting stations, and many other issues in the lead-up to the elections. The IEC’s con-court application to remove Jacob Zuma from the ballot will likely be on the agenda.

PRE REC: The newly elected Ekurhuleni Mayor chooses his new cabinet.

PA leader Gayton Mckenzi briefs the media.

The Western Cape DA Premier candidate Alan Winde will unpack the party's plan to create 800,000 jobs in the province.

Update on the Margate storms that left five people dead.

Update on the Israel-Iran Conflict. 

The IEC held a media briefing on the election timetable, special vote applications, the number of voting stations, and many other issues in the lead-up to the elections. The IEC’s con-court application to remove Jacob Zuma from the ballot will likely be on the agenda. PRE REC: The newly elected Ekurhuleni Mayor chooses his new cabinet. PA leader Gayton Mckenzi briefs the media. The Western Cape DA Premier candidate Alan Winde will unpack the party's plan to create 800,000 jobs in the province. Update on the Margate storms that left five people dead. Update on the Israel-Iran Conflict.

The Senzo Meyiwa trial continues this week in the Pretoria High Court.

The Senzo Meyiwa trial continues this week in the Pretoria High Court.
Rise Mzansi outlines its plan to tackle crime in the province of Gauteng. The party’s Gauteng premier candidate, Vuyiswa Ramakgopa, will speak with leader Songezo Zibi. The party has been in the spotlight recently for trading blows with DA party leader John Steenhuisen. Nas’iSpani: ActionSA Gauteng Premier Candidate Funzi Ngobeni to Submit Complaint Against Government Due to Failure to Pay Over 300 Young People. AS THE COUNTRY DRAWS CLOSER TO ITS NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS, EYEWITNESS NEWS IS ON THE GROUND ENGAGING COMMUNITIES ABOUT LIFE – 30 YEARS SINCE THE DAWN DEMOCRACY. Iran fires over 300 drone missiles at Israel. SPORTS WRAP WITH MAWANDE.

The Senzo Meyiwa trial continues this week in the Pretoria High Court. Rise Mzansi outlines its plan to tackle crime in the province of Gauteng. The party’s Gauteng premier candidate, Vuyiswa Ramakgopa, will speak with leader Songezo Zibi. The party has been in the spotlight recently for trading blows with DA party leader John Steenhuisen. Nas’iSpani: ActionSA Gauteng Premier Candidate Funzi Ngobeni to Submit Complaint Against Government Due to Failure to Pay Over 300 Young People. AS THE COUNTRY DRAWS CLOSER TO ITS NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS, EYEWITNESS NEWS IS ON THE GROUND ENGAGING COMMUNITIES ABOUT LIFE – 30 YEARS SINCE THE DAWN DEMOCRACY. Iran fires over 300 drone missiles at Israel. SPORTS WRAP WITH MAWANDE.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is warning the public of level 5 disruptive rains expected in eThekwini Metro, down to the south coast on Monday, which could result in localised flooding.

OUTA calls for urgent intervention

SAUS calls for a complete overhaul of NSFAS

IEC has approached the Constitutional Court

Six suspects linked to the murder of KC player

The ANC promises stability in Ekurhuleni

Zigzag Surfing magazine

Sports Wrap!

Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque.

OUTA calls for urgent intervention as NSFAS board chair Ernest Khosa resigns and the board is resolved.

Jacob Zuma's private prosecution bid

Ekurhuleni Council has elected Doctor Xhakaza

ActionSA in Ekurhuleni

The Western Cape government plans...

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

Mandy’s book of the week:

Former President Jacob Zuma's private prosecution bid against President Cyril Ramaphosa continued in the Gauteng High Court.

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Stephen Grootes closes coverage from The World Economic Forum on Africa

Vanessa Moungar. Community Lead, Regional Strategies chats to Redi about what has been discussed and achieved.

Vanessa Moungar. Community Lead, Regional Strategies chats to Redi about what has been discussed and achieved.

World Economic Forum looks back on the meeting on Africa

 

It has been well documented that the persistence of cash usage comes with material costs to society that range from lost tax revenue and direct cash handling costs to significant adverse impacts to financial inclusion. In addition, cash is the mainstay of the “shadow economy” and its attendant illegal activities, that themselves impose serious costs on society in the form of crime and corruption.

To get a sense of the full cost of cash to local consumers EWN's Ilze-Marie Meintjies spoke to Mark Elliott, the division president for Mastercard in Southern Africa.

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It has been well documented that the persistence of cash usage comes with material costs to society that range from lost tax revenue and direct cash handling costs to significant adverse impacts to financial inclusion. In addition, cash is the mainstay of the &ldquo;shadow economy&rdquo; and its attendant illegal activities, that themselves impose serious costs on society in the form of crime and corruption.
To get a sense of the&nbsp;full cost of cash to local consumers&nbsp;EWN's Ilze-Marie Meintjies spoke to&nbsp;Mark Elliott, the division president for Mastercard in Southern Africa.

Mastercard release Cost of Cash for Consumers in SA Study

Stephen Grootes says Cyrils's speech was a call to action... that we know what to do from here. To move past from "half baked solutions".

Stephen Grootes says Cyrils's speech was a call to action... that we know what to do from here. To move past from "half baked solutions".

Stephen reports on Cyril Ramaphosa's closing address at WEF

Stephen Grootes reports on his chat to the Telecommunications Minister about the digitisation of TV going forward, and overviews Team SA's impact at WEF Africa 2017.

Stephen Grootes reports on his chat to the Telecommunications Minister about the digitisation of TV going forward, and overviews Team SA's impact at WEF Africa 2017.

Achieving inclusive growth with technology

Presidents Robert Mugabe and Jacob Zuma were at WEF Africa this morning. Later in the day Eskom Chair Dr Ben Ngubane seemed very unfair with Trevor Manuel's comments.

Presidents Robert Mugabe and Jacob Zuma were at WEF Africa this morning. Later in the day Eskom Chair Dr Ben Ngubane seemed very unfair with Trevor Manuel's comments.

Stephen laments a star studded, yet controversial WEF event

Stephen reports back on his chat to Eskom board chairperson, Dr Ben Ngubane at the World Economic Forum on Africa.

Stephen reports back on his chat to Eskom board chairperson, Dr Ben Ngubane at the World Economic Forum on Africa.

Ben Ngubane's reaction to Trevor Manuel's comments about Eskom

Stephen Grootes tells Xolani Gwala that Pravin Gordhan is expected at WEF Africa.

Stephen Grootes tells Xolani Gwala that Pravin Gordhan is expected at WEF Africa.

Gordhan still man of moment for WEF

Stephen Grootes, EWN Senior Reporter and Midday Report Host talks about the opening on WEF Africa.

Stephen Grootes, EWN Senior Reporter and Midday Report Host talks about the opening on WEF Africa.

WEF Africa needs more Finance Minister Gigaba and less Instagram Gigaba

Thembinkosi Dlamini of Oxfam tells Xolani Gwala that the World Economic Forum (WEF) should include people affected by issues governments hope to tackle.

Thembinkosi Dlamini of Oxfam tells Xolani Gwala that the World Economic Forum (WEF) should include people affected by issues governments hope to tackle.

WEF should include ordinary people - Oxfam

Highlights of coverage from  the World Economic Forum gathering on Africa in Durban.

WEF Africa 2017

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