South Africa’s municipalities are set for major financial reforms for the first time in 23 years, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposes changes to strengthen accountability, improve revenue collection and tackle financial mismanagement. The reforms will require municipalities to adopt funded budgets, while government allocates an additional R21.8 billion to support basic services. The focus is on ensuring public funds translate into reliable water, electricity, sanitation and better roads for communities.

GUEST: Julius Kleynhans, Executive Manager for Local Government at OUTA

South Africa&rsquo;s municipalities are set for major financial reforms for the first time in 23 years, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposes changes to strengthen accountability, improve revenue collection and tackle financial mismanagement. The reforms will require municipalities to adopt funded budgets, while government allocates an additional R21.8 billion to support basic services. The focus is on ensuring public funds translate into reliable water, electricity, sanitation and better roads for communities.
GUEST: Julius Kleynhans, Executive Manager for Local Government at OUTA

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Police in KwaZulu Natal have launched a murder investigation after a foreign national was beaten to death by a group of people on Dr Pixley ka Seme Street in the Durban CBD. 

GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KwaZulu Natal Police Spokesperson

Police in KwaZulu Natal have launched a murder investigation after a foreign national was beaten to death by a group of people on Dr Pixley ka Seme Street in the Durban CBD.&nbsp;
GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KwaZulu Natal Police Spokesperson

Foreign national beaten to death in Durban CBD

North West businessman, Suliman Carrim, appeared in the Musina Magistrate’s Court today. Carrim faces charges related to the attempted theft of two vehicles. The cars were intercepted at the Beitbridge border post in Musina in July, allegedly destined for Malawi. Two suspects were arrested and Carrim has since been added as an accused in the matter. 

GUEST: Katlego Nyoni, SABC Reporter in Limpopo

 

North West businessman, Suliman Carrim, appeared in the Musina Magistrate&rsquo;s Court today. Carrim faces charges related to the attempted theft of two vehicles. The cars were intercepted at the Beitbridge border post in Musina in July, allegedly destined for Malawi. Two suspects were arrested and Carrim has since been added as an accused in the matter.&nbsp;
GUEST:&nbsp;Katlego Nyoni, SABC Reporter in Limpopo
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Suliman Carrim Appears in the Musina Magistrate’s Court

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) launched its conference report in Pretoria today, highlighting the need to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world. The report is titled 'Children's Rights to Privacy and Safety on Online Platforms' Legislative Gaps and the Case for Reformwas compiled by the SAHRC Child Rights Unit (CRU) and captures the findings of a stakeholders' conference held on March 28, 2026, in Johannesburg to underscore the urgent need to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Wisani Baloyi, Spokesperson for the South African Human Rights Commission

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) launched its conference report in Pretoria today, highlighting the need to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world. The report is titled 'Children's Rights to Privacy and Safety on Online Platforms' Legislative Gaps and the Case for Reformwas compiled by the SAHRC Child Rights Unit (CRU) and captures the findings of a stakeholders' conference held on March 28, 2026, in Johannesburg to underscore the urgent need to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world. For more on this, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
GUEST:&nbsp;Wisani Baloyi,&nbsp;Spokesperson for&nbsp;the South African Human Rights Commission

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