Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer Wendell Johnathan has been accused of assaulting accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Johnathan has been under cross-examination at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are on trial for the murder of Meyiwa who was shot  dead in 2014 in Voslorus East of Johannesburg. The Ekurhuleni metro police officer was part of the team responsible for escorting accused 1 and 2 to various locations after their arrests in 2020. For the latest on the story, we are joined by Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter 

Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer Wendell Johnathan has been accused of assaulting accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Johnathan has been under cross-examination at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are on trial for the murder of Meyiwa who was shot  dead in 2014 in Voslorus East of Johannesburg. The Ekurhuleni metro police officer was part of the team responsible for escorting accused 1 and 2 to various locations after their arrests in 2020. For the latest on the story, we are joined by Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

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The Department of Basic Education has introduced a draft BELA learner pregnancy regulations in South Africa to protect the constitutional right to education, ensuring pregnant learners can stay in school during pregnancy and return after childbirth. The regulations, announced by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, aim to prevent discrimination by requiring schools to provide supportive environments and access to health and psychosocial services in partnership with government departments. Joining us on the line to tell us more on this is…

Guest: Lukhanyo Vangqa - Department of Basic Education Media Liaison Officer

The Department of Basic Education has introduced a draft BELA learner pregnancy regulations in South Africa to protect the constitutional right to education, ensuring pregnant learners can stay in school during pregnancy and return after childbirth. The regulations, announced by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, aim to prevent discrimination by requiring schools to provide supportive environments and access to health and psychosocial services in partnership with government departments. Joining us on the line to tell us more on this is&hellip;
Guest: Lukhanyo Vangqa - Department of Basic Education Media Liaison Officer

Minister Gwarube publishes draft BELA regulations on the management of learner pregnancy for public comment

South Africa’s water quality is under growing pressure, according to the latest Green Drop Report. The report released by the water and sanitation department reveals that only 66 water systems are now performing at excellent or good standards. That’s a sharp decline from 118 systems recorded in the previous assessment. The findings raise fresh concerns about the state of the country’s water infrastructure and service delivery. To help us unpack what this report reflects is…

Guest: Dr Ferial Adams - Water Specialist and Executive Director of Water CAN (a citizen’s water monitoring and activism agency

South Africa&rsquo;s water quality is under growing pressure, according to the latest Green Drop Report. The report released by the water and sanitation department reveals that only 66 water systems are now performing at excellent or good standards. That&rsquo;s a sharp decline from 118 systems recorded in the previous assessment. The findings raise fresh concerns about the state of the country&rsquo;s water infrastructure and service delivery. To help us unpack what this report reflects is&hellip;
Guest: Dr Ferial Adams - Water Specialist and Executive Director of Water CAN (a citizen&rsquo;s water monitoring and activism agency

Green Drop Report

According to Human Rights Watch, migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council countries face additional risks to both their lives and their socioeconomic rights due to the current regional conflict. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Ahmed Benchemsi, Advocacy and Communications Director, Middle East and North Africa Division at the Human Rights Watch

According to Human Rights Watch, migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council countries face additional risks to both their lives and their socioeconomic rights due to the current regional conflict. For more on this, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
GUEST: Ahmed Benchemsi, Advocacy and Communications Director, Middle East and North Africa Division at the Human Rights Watch

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