Earlier today, the Constitutional Court ruled that section 26(1) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act is unconstitutional as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender. This then means, men can now assume their wives' surnames if they so wish. For another reaction on this ruling, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Javu Baloyi, Spokesperson: Commission for Gender Equality

 

Earlier today, the Constitutional Court ruled that section 26(1) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act is unconstitutional as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender. This then means, men can now assume their wives' surnames if they so wish. For another reaction on this ruling, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
GUEST: Javu Baloyi, Spokesperson: Commission for Gender Equality
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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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