Two suspects arrested for the murder of 5-year-old Ditebogo Phalane are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning.
John Steenhuisen will campaign in KwaZulu-Natal as the province concludes its final week of campaigning. The JSC gives the go-ahead for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s selection of Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as South Africa’s next Chief Justice.
The City Manager of the City of Johannesburg, Mr Floyd Brink, will lead a media briefing to outline Cleaner Joburg recovery plans following the disruptions caused by the casual workers’ strike. Fisheries and Forestry Minister Barbara Creecy is meeting with the families of the 11 missing fishermen following the sinking of their deep-sea trawl vessel on Friday. The search for the disappeared fishermen has been called, and they are presumed dead.

Two suspects arrested for the murder of 5-year-old Ditebogo Phalane are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning. John Steenhuisen will campaign in KwaZulu-Natal as the province concludes its final week of campaigning. The JSC gives the go-ahead for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s selection of Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as South Africa’s next Chief Justice. The City Manager of the City of Johannesburg, Mr Floyd Brink, will lead a media briefing to outline Cleaner Joburg recovery plans following the disruptions caused by the casual workers’ strike. Fisheries and Forestry Minister Barbara Creecy is meeting with the families of the 11 missing fishermen following the sinking of their deep-sea trawl vessel on Friday. The search for the disappeared fishermen has been called, and they are presumed dead.

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THE ANCYL and Gauteng ANC led a march over recent violent crimes in Soshanguve. This is after the murder of 5-year-old Ditebogo Phalane and the New Year’s Day shootings.

Analysis of today’s sitting and significance. Gauteng provincial legislature, where a premier, a speaker, a deputy speaker and members of the NCOP will be elected. First sitting of the provincial legislature in KZN, following yesterday’s announcement by the NFP that it would go into coalition with the IFP, ANC and DA in the province. What does this mean for MK? Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque.

Analysis of today’s sitting and significance. Gauteng provincial legislature, where a premier, a speaker, a deputy speaker and members of the NCOP will be elected. First sitting of the provincial legislature in KZN, following yesterday’s announcement by the NFP that it would go into coalition with the IFP, ANC and DA in the province. What does this mean for MK? Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque.

MIDDAY REPORT SPECIAL OF THE FIRST SITTING OF PARLIAMENT OF THE SEVENTH ADMINISTRATION.

The DA Federal Council has unanimously endorsed a resolution affirming the mandate of Federal Leader John Steenhuisen and the party’s negotiating team to continue with the process towards the formation of governments at national and provincial levels with hung legislatures to safeguard the Constitution, ensure stability, and generate economic growth.                

Gauteng ANC speaks on coalition talks that are still in progress.

What next for KZN? Will the MK party take the lead?

Expelled uMkhonto Wesizwe Party founder Jabulani Khumalo has filed an application in the Western Cape High Court demanding that he be reinstated to MK Party's parliamentary list. The matter is being heard a day before the first sitting of the National Assembly.

Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni will brief media members on successes and give progress on prominent cases. He must reflect on what has been achieved since he was appointed in office 100 days ago.

Mandy’s book of the week: Sizzlers by Nicole Engelbrecht. 

The DA Federal Council has unanimously endorsed a resolution affirming the mandate of Federal Leader John Steenhuisen and the party’s negotiating team to continue with the process towards the formation of governments at national and provincial levels with hung legislatures to safeguard the Constitution, ensure stability, and generate economic growth.                 Gauteng ANC speaks on coalition talks that are still in progress. What next for KZN? Will the MK party take the lead? Expelled uMkhonto Wesizwe Party founder Jabulani Khumalo has filed an application in the Western Cape High Court demanding that he be reinstated to MK Party's parliamentary list. The matter is being heard a day before the first sitting of the National Assembly. Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni will brief media members on successes and give progress on prominent cases. He must reflect on what has been achieved since he was appointed in office 100 days ago. Mandy’s book of the week: Sizzlers by Nicole Engelbrecht.

Premier Alan Winde has been formally sworn in by Western Cape acting Judge President Patricia Goliath. The ceremony will be held in the Premier’s office.

As GNU talks continue, SAHRC appeals for a human rights-centred focus.

Other organisations, such as the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, call for parties to focus on the interests of South Africans before their own.

ATM files papers with the Electoral Court, calling for the court’s due consideration of misconduct allegations against the Chairperson of the IEC.

Tshidi Madia sat down with outgoing Public Enterprise Minister Pravin Gordhan for a candid interview on his life and times as a political activist and serving in government. He reflects on the lessons that can be learned from the 1994 Interim Constitution and the formation of CODESA. He speaks about the ‘State Capture’ years and their work in recapting and reforming the state.

Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla held a media briefing to update the public on the outbreak of Mpox disease and outline plans by the department in collaboration with various stakeholders in the sector to curb further spread and prevent mortality.

As GNU talks continue, SAHRC appeals for a human rights-centred focus. Other organisations, such as the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, call for parties to focus on the interests of South Africans before their own. ATM files papers with the Electoral Court, calling for the court’s due consideration of misconduct allegations against the Chairperson of the IEC. Tshidi Madia sat down with outgoing Public Enterprise Minister Pravin Gordhan for a candid interview on his life and times as a political activist and serving in government. He reflects on the lessons that can be learned from the 1994 Interim Constitution and the formation of CODESA. He speaks about the ‘State Capture’ years and their work in recapting and reforming the state. Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla held a media briefing to update the public on the outbreak of Mpox disease and outline plans by the department in collaboration with various stakeholders in the sector to curb further spread and prevent mortality.

Former MK Party Leader Jabulani Khumalo loses his bid to reclaim MK Party leadership as the Electoral Court dismisses his application for reinstatement.

THE ANCYL and Gauteng ANC led a march over recent violent crimes in Soshanguve. This is after the murder of 5-year-old Ditebogo Phalane and the New Year’s Day shootings.

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