The National Assembly has just  held a debate followed a draft resolution submitted by EFF leader Julius Malema calling for the establishment of an Ad Hoc committee to investigate the continued presence of apartheid-era statues and memorials in public spaces. Political parties that took part in the debate expressed mixed views.  While some supported the establishment of such a committee others said it would be a fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Our parliamentary correspondent  Lulama Matya spoke to us 

The National Assembly has just &nbsp;held a debate followed a draft resolution submitted by EFF leader Julius Malema calling for the establishment of an Ad Hoc committee to investigate the continued presence of apartheid-era statues and memorials in public spaces. Political parties that took part in the debate expressed mixed views. &nbsp;While some supported the establishment of such a committee others said it would be a fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Our parliamentary correspondent &nbsp;Lulama Matya spoke to us&nbsp;

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

National Assembly hears debate on the resolution calling for the establishment of an Ad Hoc committee to investigate the continued presence of apartheid-era statues and memorials in public spaces

The death toll of initiates in the Eastern Cape has risen to seventeen during this summer initiation season. The OR Tambo District is accounting for the most deaths with six initiates, followed by the Amathole District with four deaths. While Chris Hani District and Buffalo City Metro account for three deaths respectively and one initiate confirmed dead in Alfred Nzo District. The Deputy Minister of Traditional Affairs, Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, is on a three-day urgent oversight visit in the province to assess the situation and engage with traditional leaders. Sakina Kamwendo caught up with our reporter Nkuleleko Nyembezi while engaging some of the relevant stakeholders, traditional leaders, parents and government 

The death toll of initiates in the Eastern Cape has risen to seventeen during this summer initiation season. The OR Tambo District is accounting for the most deaths with six initiates, followed by the Amathole District with four deaths. While Chris Hani District and Buffalo City Metro account for three deaths respectively and one initiate confirmed dead in Alfred Nzo District. The Deputy Minister of Traditional Affairs, Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, is on a three-day urgent oversight visit in the province to assess the situation and engage with traditional leaders. Sakina Kamwendo caught up with our reporter Nkuleleko Nyembezi while engaging some of the relevant stakeholders, traditional leaders, parents and government&nbsp;

Four more initiates have died during this summer initiation period in the Eastern Cape

Residents across parts of Johannesburg have been without water since last week due the city's maintenance plan. Water supplier, Rand Water, has been conducting its proactive infrastructure maintenance on various systems across the province since 13 December and is conducting them in three phases. Affected areas and communities are expressing frustration with Johannesburg Water's planning and communication. For more Sakina Kamwendo caught up with Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water' spokesperson

Residents across parts of Johannesburg have been without water since last week due the city's maintenance plan. Water supplier, Rand Water, has been conducting its proactive infrastructure maintenance on various systems across the province since 13 December and is conducting them in three phases. Affected areas and communities are expressing frustration with Johannesburg Water's planning and communication. For more Sakina Kamwendo caught up with Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water' spokesperson

Rand Water promises undisrupted water supply before Christmas 

Summer school holidays have started and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging South Africans to prioritise safety, especially in and around water. NSRI says over the past three weeks, rescue crews have seen a notable increase in emergency responses, many involving families and children on holiday at beaches, rivers, dams, and swimming pools. More on safety tips Sakina Kamwendo caught up with Andrew Ingram, NSRI Communications Manager

Summer school holidays have started and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging South Africans to prioritise safety, especially in and around water. NSRI says over the past three weeks, rescue crews have seen a notable increase in emergency responses, many involving families and children on holiday at beaches, rivers, dams, and swimming pools. More on safety tips Sakina Kamwendo caught up with Andrew Ingram, NSRI Communications Manager

National Assembly hears debate on the resolution calling for the establishment of an Ad Hoc committee to investigate the continued presence of apartheid-era statues and memorials in public spaces

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