Guest: Unathi Binqose, Provincial Transport spokesperson

Guest: Unathi Binqose, Provincial Transport spokesperson

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Update: Truck drivers block N10 road at Middelburg in the Eastern Cape.

ANC Gauteng Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi and Provincial Secretary TK Nciza lead the O.R Tambo wreath-laying ceremony honouring President Oliver Tambo and his legacy. BOSA reveals six alliance partners that have joined forces with BOSA and will campaign for the party in the upcoming National and Provincial Elections.
ATM leader Vuyolwethu Zungula campaigns in Durban before the May 29 polls.
The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, was this morning made aware of an attempt by the Sherrif of the Court to effect an arrest on the City Manager of Johannesburg about a matter that involves a resident of the City and a disputed utility account. NDPP Shamilla Batohi hosted a media roundtable.
EE files papers in the High Court in Cape Town to order the WC Education Department to find schools for unplaced learners. 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. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane will attend the funeral of Siphamandla Peterson on Wednesday, 24 April 2024.

ANC Gauteng Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi and Provincial Secretary TK Nciza lead the O.R Tambo wreath-laying ceremony honouring President Oliver Tambo and his legacy. BOSA reveals six alliance partners that have joined forces with BOSA and will campaign for the party in the upcoming National and Provincial Elections. ATM leader Vuyolwethu Zungula campaigns in Durban before the May 29 polls. The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, was this morning made aware of an attempt by the Sherrif of the Court to effect an arrest on the City Manager of Johannesburg about a matter that involves a resident of the City and a disputed utility account. NDPP Shamilla Batohi hosted a media roundtable. EE files papers in the High Court in Cape Town to order the WC Education Department to find schools for unplaced learners. 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. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane will attend the funeral of Siphamandla Peterson on Wednesday, 24 April 2024.

The multi-party chatter held a briefing to unpack what they plan to do to help millions of South Africans living in poverty.

Analysis: The role played by Gauteng in the upcoming elections and further analysis on the MK and ANC. Water issues persist in Emfuleni; residents share how this affects them. Political newcomer RISE Mzansi will bring its campaign to the Western Cape today to present a plan for a safe, prosperous, equal, and united province. The cross-examination of a State witness - a confessed hitman - in the case against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack continues in the Western Cape High Court. Police Minister General Bheki Cele and the management will hand over a police station that will service the communities of Donnybrook. GBV activists in the Western Cape Worried about 89 cases being struck off the roll in Western Cape courts. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and the PRASA Board of Control and Management will take a train ride on the Southern Line in Cape Town from Fish Hoek to Cape Town Station and launch train set 200 at Cape Town station.

Analysis: The role played by Gauteng in the upcoming elections and further analysis on the MK and ANC. Water issues persist in Emfuleni; residents share how this affects them. Political newcomer RISE Mzansi will bring its campaign to the Western Cape today to present a plan for a safe, prosperous, equal, and united province. The cross-examination of a State witness - a confessed hitman - in the case against alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack continues in the Western Cape High Court. Police Minister General Bheki Cele and the management will hand over a police station that will service the communities of Donnybrook. GBV activists in the Western Cape Worried about 89 cases being struck off the roll in Western Cape courts. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and the PRASA Board of Control and Management will take a train ride on the Southern Line in Cape Town from Fish Hoek to Cape Town Station and launch train set 200 at Cape Town station.

The Electoral Commission in Gauteng Province hosted the signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct for the 2024 national and provincial elections.

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:

Update: Truck drivers block N10 road at Middelburg in the Eastern Cape.

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