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The Midday Report  17 April 2024

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.

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