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Public Protector Inquiry set to resume today – 10am. If it resumes, it’s likely allegations of bribery leveled against former minister and chairperson, Tina Joemat-Pettersson will be discussed.

Former Gauteng Premier Tokyo Sexwale has joined the ANC campaign machine in Gauteng. The Caiphus Nyoka murder case resumes. Criminal attorney William Booth is set to testify against alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack in the Western Cape High Court. Mineral resources and energy portfolio committee reaction to Shell's plans to exit South Africa. Chat with Chairperson Zet Luzipho about the implications of such a move on the SA economy and the sector.The late legendary boxer Dingaan ‘The Rose of Soweto’ Thobela's memorial service will be held In Parktown this morning.

Former Gauteng Premier Tokyo Sexwale has joined the ANC campaign machine in Gauteng. The Caiphus Nyoka murder case resumes. Criminal attorney William Booth is set to testify against alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack in the Western Cape High Court. Mineral resources and energy portfolio committee reaction to Shell's plans to exit South Africa. Chat with Chairperson Zet Luzipho about the implications of such a move on the SA economy and the sector.The late legendary boxer Dingaan ‘The Rose of Soweto’ Thobela's memorial service will be held In Parktown this morning.

The latest update on the George building collapse: many are still trapped in the rubble.

EWN receives an update on the latest developments around Bree Street since the City announced it would begin repairs at the explosion site. City of Johannesburg Found Liable for Usindiso Building Fire Tragedy. AUDIO: MINISTRY OF POLICE TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON OPERATION SHANELA SUCCESSES ACHIEVED IN THE PAST YEAR. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says they are strengthening efforts to minimise drug trafficking into South Africa. The eight police officers who are part of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's VIP Protection Services Unit that were caught on video punching and kicking people on the N1 highway in June Last year are expected back in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. The Modack trial continues: Lawyer William Booth to testify about the attempt to have him killed. AUDIO: Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will provide an update on implementing the Energy Action Plan. Did the DA go too far with its advert? SPORTS WRAP.

EWN receives an update on the latest developments around Bree Street since the City announced it would begin repairs at the explosion site. City of Johannesburg Found Liable for Usindiso Building Fire Tragedy. AUDIO: MINISTRY OF POLICE TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON OPERATION SHANELA SUCCESSES ACHIEVED IN THE PAST YEAR. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says they are strengthening efforts to minimise drug trafficking into South Africa. The eight police officers who are part of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's VIP Protection Services Unit that were caught on video punching and kicking people on the N1 highway in June Last year are expected back in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. The Modack trial continues: Lawyer William Booth to testify about the attempt to have him killed. AUDIO: Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will provide an update on implementing the Energy Action Plan. Did the DA go too far with its advert? SPORTS WRAP.

Johannesburg Underground Fire Update: Clearing the rubble in the tunnels where the fire destroyed City Power's electricity infrastructure will continue this morning.

Former state president Kgalema Motlanthe will be on the ANC campaign trail in Diepkloof, Johannesburg. Motlanthe joins Thabo Mbeki as the latest former president to campaign for the ANC in the hotly contested Gauteng province. The African National Congress has set the date for a disciplinary hearing against former President Jacob Zuma. Closing arguments in AKA, Tibz murder case bail application.
Deputy Police Minister CC Mathale, together with the management of the South African Police Service, will lead a community in Mbekweni, Paarl, and Izimbizo. The community engagement will focus on crime prevention in the area. SPORTS WRAP. They are spreading good news with Brent Lindeque. 

Former state president Kgalema Motlanthe will be on the ANC campaign trail in Diepkloof, Johannesburg. Motlanthe joins Thabo Mbeki as the latest former president to campaign for the ANC in the hotly contested Gauteng province. The African National Congress has set the date for a disciplinary hearing against former President Jacob Zuma. Closing arguments in AKA, Tibz murder case bail application. Deputy Police Minister CC Mathale, together with the management of the South African Police Service, will lead a community in Mbekweni, Paarl, and Izimbizo. The community engagement will focus on crime prevention in the area. SPORTS WRAP. They are spreading good news with Brent Lindeque.

Public Protector Inquiry set to resume today – 10am. If it resumes, it’s likely allegations of bribery leveled against former minister and chairperson, Tina Joemat-Pettersson will be discussed.

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