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SAPS court bid to stop March and March protests
The National Police Ministry and SAPS leadership in KwaZulu-Natal approached the Durban High Court in an urgent bid to stop further protest action by the anti-illegal immigration group, March and March. GUEST: Gcinokuhle Malinga, SABC News Reporter in Durban
07:06
Former IDAC official and a former Crime Intelligence official Arrested In Pretoria
An operation was under way in Pretoria earlier today to arrest a 56 year old former IDAC official and a former Crime Intelligence official. GUEST: Chad Thomas, CEO of IRS Forensic
08:12
Germiston residents raise alarm over illegal mining and Zama Zama activities
A Germiston community says illegal mining by Zama Zamas is threatening residents’ safety and peace. We’re joined by the local Community Policing Forum chair to hear their concerns… GUEST: Tracy Enslin – Primrose Community Policing Forum Chair
07:38
Open Secrets exposes shady law firm behind multi-billion-rand oil and gas deals across Africa
A new Open Secrets investigation raises serious questions about a Johannesburg based company advising on multi-billion rand oil and gas deals across Africa, despite concerns over its legal registration. GUEST: Zen Mathe is an Investigator at Open Secrets
10:22
Carrim Appears in Musina Magistrate’s Court
The State was expected to add more charges against businessman, Suliman Carrim, when he appeared in the Musina Magistrates’ Court in Limpopo this morning. The State intended to charge Carrim for unlawfully employing foreign nationals whose immigration status does not authorise their employment. G…
04:25
IEC warns voters about AI-generated election disinformation after Mandela deepfake
The Electoral Commission is warning the public to be cautious of AI-generated content ahead of the local government elections. This comes after it lodged a complaint over a deepfake video depicting former president Nelson Mandela urging older voters not to support the ANC. The IEC confirmed it repo…
06:15
‘WINNING/CHAMPION’
South Africa’s next generation of mathematical talent took centre stage on Thursday, with Eastleigh Primary’s Olwethu Ndebele crowned national champion in the 2026 24SumMore competition. GUEST: Olwethu Ndebele – National Champion of the 24SumMore competition.
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AI Music Research: Identity and Consent
We continue our series on AI music research and today the focus is on AI music tools and their impact on identity and consent. This discussion will be around AI voice and style imitations. GUEST: Professor Christo Doherty, Strategic Advisor: Interdisciplinary Innovation at the Wits Innovation Cen…
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SAPS races to court to interdict March and March protests after arson threat
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanaziand and Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, have secured an interim court interdict against the March and March Movement following weeks of violent anti-immigration protests in Durban, amid police intelligence warning of an…
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#PAIDFOR - Kagiso Trust: Paul Smith
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