The Coalface with Martin Creamer, Publishing Editor of Engineering News and Mining

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

NICD's Dr. Kerrigan McCarthy urges calm over poliovirus detection.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has detected two polio virus strains in wastewater samples from a treatment plant in Cape Town, Western Cape. The detection is part of the NICD's routine environmental and wastewater testing aimed at proactive, population-wide disease tracking…

Wivine Bahati says fear persists despite verification in the Durban Refugee Reception Centre.

A group of the 457 foreign nationals verified by Home Affairs in Durban yesterday are insisting on staying in Durban's CBD, citing safety fears. The group spent the night outside the Durban Refugee Reception Centre. Wivine Bahati from the Democratic Republic of Congo says many remain afraid to retu…

Law enforcement’s role to safeguard verified nationals—Cyril Mncwabe

Home Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal say their operations have verified at least 457 foreign nationals as legally documented, while only two individuals were found to be undocumented. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to KZN Home Affairs provincial manager Cyril Mncwabe    

KZN Police Boost Security at Refuge Centres.

Undocumented nationals are today being transported by buses to a refugee processing centre under tight police supervision, following rising community tensions. Officials say the relocation is aimed at verifying documentation and assessing legal status. However, some of those affected insist they ar…

KZN Red Cross provides basics to undocumented nationals - Siyabonga Hlatshwayo

KZN Red Cross provincial manager Siyabonga Hlatshwayo says they have this week been providing undocumented nationals sheltering at the Darkodnia centre with basic necessities. Hundreds of undocumented nationals, including young children, have fled their homes to seek refuge at the Diakonia Centre. …

Disaster Floods Strain Available Resources After R3 Billion Spend – National Disaster Management Centre

South Africa's National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has classified an additional National Disaster in response to a more severe, intense weather system hitting the country. The Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Dr Elias Sithole, classified another national disaster this …

Court Permission Needed For Section 89 Review Process - Mbekezeli Benjamin

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly approached Chief Justice Mandisa Maya seeking permission to legally review the controversial Phala Phala independent panel report.  The Phala Phala independent panel report has recommended a possible impeachment inquiry against him. According to reports, thi…

Government Tightens Border Control Amid Migration Concerns - Mosa Chabane

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs says it is closely monitoring the developments in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, involving undocumented nationals. The committee says engagements are underway between the Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, refugee representatives, and the Southern Africa Refu…

Investigations underway after Standerton R39 crash kills 10

At least 10 people have died and several others injured following a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bus on the R39 between Standerton and Morgenzon in Mpumalanga. Authorities say all the deceased were occupants of the taxi, including the driver. The department of community safety and…