As the country gears up for the upcoming Local Government Elections, questions are already being raised about the political mood, key issues shaping the campaign, and what voters can expect from the road ahead. Our guest has unpacked this buildup in a recent article, giving us an opportunity to look beyond the political noise…

GUEST: Qaanitah Hunter – Founding Editor of The Debrief Network 

As the country gears up for the upcoming Local Government Elections, questions are already being raised about the political mood, key issues shaping the campaign, and what voters can expect from the road ahead. Our guest has unpacked this buildup in a recent article, giving us an opportunity to look beyond the political noise&hellip;
GUEST: Qaanitah Hunter &ndash; Founding Editor of The Debrief Network&nbsp;

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Families of the victims and survivors of the Sharpeville Massacre are taking the state to court. They have filed a class action lawsuit against the state, demanding justice, accountability and compensation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Nomvuyo Ntanjana, SABC News Reporter

Families of the victims and survivors of the Sharpeville Massacre are taking the state to court. They have filed a class action lawsuit against the state, demanding justice, accountability and compensation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
GUEST: Nomvuyo Ntanjana, SABC News Reporter

Sharpeville Massacre Class Action

The South African Police Service has confirmed the dismissal of suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head, Major-General Feroz Khan, after he failed to appear before a designated senior officer overseeing an expedited disciplinary process. In a statement issued yesterday, SAPS said Khan was deemed dismissed in terms of the SAPS Discipline Regulations after failing to attend proceedings before the senior officer responsible for the disciplinary matter.

GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Attorney and Founder of Dubazana Attorneys Incorporated

The South African Police Service has confirmed the dismissal of suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head, Major-General Feroz Khan, after he failed to appear before a designated senior officer overseeing an expedited disciplinary process. In a statement issued yesterday, SAPS said Khan was deemed dismissed in terms of the SAPS Discipline Regulations after failing to attend proceedings before the senior officer responsible for the disciplinary matter.
GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Attorney and Founder of Dubazana Attorneys Incorporated

Legal Analysis: SAPS Dismiss Feroz Khan

With the local government elections scheduled to take place on 4 November 2026, Amnesty International South Africa is calling on voters to vote for human rights and accountability. The organisation is non-partisan and does not endorse any political party or candidate. They would like to inspire people to make informed decisions based on the state of human rights in South Africa, and to vote with purpose.

GUEST: Cassandra Dorasamy, Amnesty International South Africa Campaigner

With the local government elections scheduled to take place on 4 November 2026, Amnesty International South Africa is calling on voters to vote for human rights and accountability. The organisation is non-partisan and does not endorse any political party or candidate. They would like to inspire people to make informed decisions based on the state of human rights in South Africa, and to vote with purpose.
GUEST: Cassandra Dorasamy, Amnesty International South Africa Campaigner

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