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The South African rand continues to take a black, as it hits a new low amid dollar strength.

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.’

The South African rand continues to take a black, as it hits a new low amid dollar strength.

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