At least 7 people have died due to heatstroke with at least one on a ventilator and recovering in the Kakamas Hospital in the Northern Cape. Local doctors have expressed serious concern as all of the deceased are farm workers working on local fields. The Kakamas area has been experiencing soaring temperatures of over forty degrees with the situation being exacerbated by water challenges in the area. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Reginald Witbooi

At least 7 people have died due to heatstroke with at least one on a ventilator and recovering in the Kakamas Hospital in the Northern Cape. Local doctors have expressed serious concern as all of the deceased are farm workers working on local fields. The Kakamas area has been experiencing soaring temperatures of over forty degrees with the situation being exacerbated by water challenges in the area. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Reginald Witbooi

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These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.
These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

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7 Northern Cape farm workers die following heat stroke

The Hawks, in collaboration with Interpol South Africa, will facilitate the extradition of six Nigerian nationals to the United States.The six men are alleged members of the Black Axe organised crime network and are wanted in the US for wire fraud and money laundering. They allegedly defrauded more than 100 American women of over 100 million rand through sophisticated online romance scams, targeting pensioners and business people. The suspects were arrested in South Africa in 2021. They will be handed over to FBI and US Secret Service officials at Cape Town International Airport this afternoon. Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale explains 

The Hawks, in collaboration with Interpol South Africa, will facilitate the extradition of six Nigerian nationals to the United States.The six men are alleged members of the Black Axe organised crime network and are wanted in the US for wire fraud and money laundering.&nbsp;They allegedly defrauded more than 100 American women of over 100 million rand through sophisticated online romance scams, targeting pensioners and business people.&nbsp;The suspects were arrested in South Africa in 2021. They will be handed over to FBI and US Secret Service officials at Cape Town International Airport this afternoon. Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale explains&nbsp;

Six Nigerians to be extradited to America 

Five suspects arrested in a multi-million rand drug bust on a farm in Musina, Limpopo last month have  abandoned bail at the Musina magistrate's court. The suspects were arrested during a police operation. They including two Mexican nationals, two Zimbabwean nationals and a Malawian national. The five foreign nationals, aged between 20 and 47, include Mariano Barraza and Joan Castillo from Mexico and three Zimbabwean nationals, Tichaona Nyamukanga, Tanaka Nyamukanga and Lee Mubayi. Their defense lawyer Attorney Wiets Beukes informed the court that they will inform the court about a possible bail application at a later stage. Beukes told the court that they are not ready to proceed as a Spanish interpreter is not available. Beukes also told court that accused number 5 needs immediate medical attention, as he had seizures yesterday in custody. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC news reporter Avhapfani Munyai 

Five suspects arrested in a multi-million rand drug bust on a farm in Musina, Limpopo last month have &nbsp;abandoned bail at the Musina magistrate's court. The suspects were arrested during a police operation. They including two Mexican nationals, two Zimbabwean nationals and a Malawian national. The five foreign nationals, aged between 20 and 47, include Mariano Barraza and Joan Castillo from Mexico and three Zimbabwean nationals, Tichaona Nyamukanga, Tanaka Nyamukanga and Lee Mubayi. Their defense lawyer Attorney Wiets Beukes informed the court that they will inform the court about a possible bail application at a later stage. Beukes told the court that they are not ready to proceed as a Spanish interpreter is not available. Beukes also told court that accused number 5 needs immediate medical attention, as he had seizures yesterday in custody. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC news reporter Avhapfani Munyai&nbsp;

Five foreign nationals abandon bail after drug bust

Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale says a prisoner who escaped from the Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre near Mahikeng in the North West has been rearrested. Edward Madiba is serving a 20-year sentence for robbery, possession of a firearm and ammunition, kidnapping and parole violation. Speaking at a media briefing this morning, Thobakgale also confirmed that investigations are underway into who may have assisted Madiba in his escape. 

Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale says a prisoner who escaped from the Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre near Mahikeng in the North West has been rearrested. Edward Madiba is serving a 20-year sentence for robbery, possession of a firearm and ammunition, kidnapping and parole violation. Speaking at a media briefing this morning, Thobakgale also confirmed that investigations are underway into who may have assisted Madiba in his escape.&nbsp;

7 Northern Cape farm workers die following heat stroke

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