The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, POPCRU, has called for a full investigation into top prison officials at the Mangaung Correctional Facility following the escape of the notorious so-called Facebook rapist, Thabo Bester. Police have confirmed that a manhunt is currently underway for the convicted rapist and murderer after he escaped fromhis prison cell. The cell was set alight, in what was initially thought to be a suicide. A subsequent autopsy failed to match the DNA of the dead body to that of Bester. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Investigative Journalist and author of The Misery Merchants - Life And Death In A Private South African Prison, Ruth Hopkins

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, POPCRU, has called for a full investigation into top prison officials at the Mangaung Correctional Facility following the escape of the notorious so-called Facebook rapist, Thabo Bester. Police have confirmed that a manhunt is currently underway for the convicted rapist and murderer after he escaped fromhis prison cell. The cell was set alight, in what was initially thought to be a suicide. A subsequent autopsy failed to match the DNA of the dead body to that of Bester. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Investigative Journalist and author of The Misery Merchants - Life And Death In A Private South African Prison, Ruth Hopkins

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Investigative Journalist says Thabo Bester escape is proof that high-level corruption at Mangaung Correctional Facility

City Power security guards had an exchange of gun fire with suspected criminal gangs which attempted to steal copper cables from the tunnels where a fire broke out on the M1 highway in the Johannesburg's CBD on Tuesday. The fire which caused traffic disruptions in the area has been contained but black thick smoke remains visible. Surrounding areas such as Braamfontein are without power as City Power officials attempt to assess the extent of the damage. SABC TV reporter, Calvin Dludla earlier caught up with City Power spokesperson, Issac Mangena underneath the M1 highway

City Power security guards had an exchange of gun fire with suspected criminal gangs which attempted to steal copper cables from the tunnels where a fire broke out on the M1 highway in the Johannesburg's CBD on Tuesday. The fire which caused traffic disruptions in the area has been contained but black thick smoke remains visible. Surrounding areas such as Braamfontein are without power as City Power officials attempt to assess the extent of the damage. SABC TV reporter, Calvin Dludla earlier caught up with City Power spokesperson, Issac Mangena underneath the M1 highway

City Power security guards had an exchange of gunfire with suspected criminal gangs which attempted to steal copper cables from the tunnels where a fire broke out on the M1 highway in the Johannesburg's CBD on Tuesday.

Statistics produced by the police and mortuary surveillance systems in South Africa have consistently shown that firearms are the most commonly used weapons to commit murder and other violent crimes, such as carjacking and house robberies. The is an urgent need for stronger gun control measures in South Africa, this is according to Dr Guy Lamb of Stellenbosch University. The proposed amendments have once again stirred public debate, particularly about whether tighter laws do actually reduce firearm violence. The Civilian Secretariat for Police Services has invited public comment on the proposed amendments, and has reportedly received more than 100-thousand submissions. Police statistics paint a grim picture, showing a staggering 30% increase in gun-related killings over the past five years. To talk more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr Guy Lamb, a senior lecturer at the Political Science school at Stellenbosch university

Statistics produced by the police and mortuary surveillance systems in South Africa have consistently shown that firearms are the most commonly used weapons to commit murder and other violent crimes, such as carjacking and house robberies. The is an urgent need for stronger gun control measures in South Africa, this is according to Dr Guy Lamb of Stellenbosch University. The proposed amendments have once again stirred public debate, particularly about whether tighter laws do actually reduce firearm violence. The Civilian Secretariat for Police Services has invited public comment on the proposed amendments, and has reportedly received more than 100-thousand submissions. Police statistics paint a grim picture, showing a staggering 30% increase in gun-related killings over the past five years. To talk more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr Guy Lamb, a senior lecturer at the Political Science school at Stellenbosch university

South Africa's police statistics reveal firearms as the primary weapon for violent crimes, prompting a senior lecturer at the Political Science school at Stellenbosch University to call for stronger gun control measures.

The South African workforce says, the rising cost of living expenses has placed increased financial stress on their shoulders, as many families battle to pay for basic needs. As the country commemorates Workers Day, workers say, there is little to celebrate as many face escalating financial pressures due to increased cost of housing, transportation, food and electricity. For this Workers Day, Prabashini Moodley takes a closer look at the financial strain experienced by workers amid economic challenges exacerbated by ongoing electricity shortages and a sluggish economic growth rate, SABC reporter Prabashini Moodley filed. 

The South African workforce says, the rising cost of living expenses has placed increased financial stress on their shoulders, as many families battle to pay for basic needs. As the country commemorates Workers Day, workers say, there is little to celebrate as many face escalating financial pressures due to increased cost of housing, transportation, food and electricity. For this Workers Day, Prabashini Moodley takes a closer look at the financial strain experienced by workers amid economic challenges exacerbated by ongoing electricity shortages and a sluggish economic growth rate, SABC reporter Prabashini Moodley filed.

South African workers are grappling with rising living expenses, electricity shortages, and slow economic growth, causing financial stress and escalating challenges.

Investigative Journalist says Thabo Bester escape is proof that high-level corruption at Mangaung Correctional Facility

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