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.

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

Joburg City Manager Floyd Brink is heading to the Joburg High Court to try and halt his looming arrest. Cosatu will hold a briefing on May Day rally plans in Cape Town. Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi will lead the event at Cosatu House in Salt River.
The Benoni Magistrates Court hears one of the TRC matters. It focuses on the murder of Caiphus Nyoka, an anti-apartheid activist killed 37 years ago. Petrol prices will be hiked on Wednesday, but diesel will get a cut. An update on the fires on Table Mountain in Cape Town. Former world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela has passed away.

Joburg City Manager Floyd Brink is heading to the Joburg High Court to try and halt his looming arrest. Cosatu will hold a briefing on May Day rally plans in Cape Town. Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi will lead the event at Cosatu House in Salt River. The Benoni Magistrates Court hears one of the TRC matters. It focuses on the murder of Caiphus Nyoka, an anti-apartheid activist killed 37 years ago. Petrol prices will be hiked on Wednesday, but diesel will get a cut. An update on the fires on Table Mountain in Cape Town. Former world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela has passed away.

Analysis: Ekurhuleni Mayor Doctor Xhakaza gives his inaugural State of the City address. Does this mark stability for the province? And further analysis of the allegations regarding MK's fraudulent signatures?

The latest Ipsos poll - what do the numbers say about the upcoming elections?

Senzo Meyiwa trial: This week, the state will continue with evidence from the accused's bank statements.

The high-profile trial against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack and 14 co-accused continues in the Western Cape High Court tomorrow.

Equal ESSA agents are threatening the head of SABC Newsourt as we return to court to ensure the placement of all out-of-school learners in the Western Cape.

Health Department urges the public to get the flu vaccine in anticipation of the
upcoming influenza season.

SPORTS WRAP!

The latest Ipsos poll - what do the numbers say about the upcoming elections? Senzo Meyiwa trial: This week, the state will continue with evidence from the accused's bank statements. The high-profile trial against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack and 14 co-accused continues in the Western Cape High Court tomorrow. Equal ESSA agents are threatening the head of SABC Newsourt as we return to court to ensure the placement of all out-of-school learners in the Western Cape. Health Department urges the public to get the flu vaccine in anticipation of the upcoming influenza season. SPORTS WRAP!

What outcome scan can we expect from the IEC’s urgent appeal against the Electoral Court order?

The DA unveils its new economic policy. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), led by the Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips, briefs the media members on the planned closure of the Lesotho Highlands Water Tunnel for six months. Activists are outraged, as R784 million allegedly goes unspent as cancer patients continue to die. EWN EXCLUSIVE: 30 years of democracy: The long walk continues for SA's schoolchildren.PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH SIVIWE GWARUBE FROM THE DA. SIVIWE’S GWARUBE’S 30-YEAR DEMOCRACY MESSAGE. "Letters from Tomorrow": Looking into 30 years of SA’s democracy: SPORTS WRAP.  AUDIO: Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque. 

The DA unveils its new economic policy. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), led by the Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips, briefs the media members on the planned closure of the Lesotho Highlands Water Tunnel for six months. Activists are outraged, as R784 million allegedly goes unspent as cancer patients continue to die. EWN EXCLUSIVE: 30 years of democracy: The long walk continues for SA's schoolchildren.PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH SIVIWE GWARUBE FROM THE DA. SIVIWE’S GWARUBE’S 30-YEAR DEMOCRACY MESSAGE. "Letters from Tomorrow": Looking into 30 years of SA’s democracy: SPORTS WRAP.  AUDIO: Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque.

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

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