A 43-year-old police officer who allegedly murdered six people for insurance payouts of about ten-million-rand - is expected to apply for bail in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo. Sergeant Rachel Kutumela of the Senwabarwana police station - will appear alongside her 27-year- old daughter and 47-year-old sister -- on several charges. Her co-accused are said to have benefited from Kutumela's killing spree -- that started in 2019. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Rendani Raliphaswa 

A 43-year-old police officer who allegedly murdered six people for insurance payouts of about ten-million-rand - is expected to apply for bail in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo. Sergeant Rachel Kutumela of the Senwabarwana police station - will appear alongside her 27-year- old daughter and 47-year-old sister -- on several charges. Her co-accused are said to have benefited from Kutumela's killing spree -- that started in 2019. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Rendani Raliphaswa

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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. 

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

Three more murder charges have been added in the case against Sergeant Rachel Kutumela, who is accused of murdering 6 people & collecting over R10 million in insurance payouts.

The public sector wage bill is once again expected to come into sharp focus this week as the finance minister delivers the midterm budget policy statement under the government of national unity.  Government has tabled at 4.7-percent wage offer after unions rejected its initial 3-percent offer.  Public service unions - who are demanding a 12-percent wage increase for the 2025/26 financial year - have lamented government's austerity measures.  They say the cost of living far outpaces the cost of labour, placing financial pressure on workers.  Naledi Ngcobo reports 

The public sector wage bill is once again expected to come into sharp focus this week as the finance minister delivers the midterm budget policy statement under the government of national unity.  Government has tabled at 4.7-percent wage offer after unions rejected its initial 3-percent offer.  Public service unions - who are demanding a 12-percent wage increase for the 2025/26 financial year - have lamented government's austerity measures.  They say the cost of living far outpaces the cost of labour, placing financial pressure on workers.  Naledi Ngcobo reports

Public sector wage bill set to dominate finance minister's midterm budget policy statement

Citizens of Botswana are today headed to the polls to choose their next  leadership. 
President Mokgweetsi Masisi is said to  still  be confidently seeking a second term but has to contest this with other candidates. Economic issues  are said to have dominated this election campaign. Some analysts suggest that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is on the edge because of a fragmented opposition. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Dikarabo  Ramabudu, who is a Journalist and Editor currently in Botswana monitoring this story very closely...

Citizens of Botswana are today headed to the polls to choose their next  leadership.  President Mokgweetsi Masisi is said to  still  be confidently seeking a second term but has to contest this with other candidates. Economic issues  are said to have dominated this election campaign. Some analysts suggest that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is on the edge because of a fragmented opposition. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Dikarabo  Ramabudu, who is a Journalist and Editor currently in Botswana monitoring this story very closely...

President Mokgweetsi Masisi seeks second term as the citizens of Botswana head to the polls

Unconfirmed reports are that yet another body has been found in Mqhekezweni village in the O.R Tambo district of the Eastern Cape. This follows the fata shooting of a local traditional leader and the rape of five matric learners at a nearby school. Nogcinile Mtirara was gunned down at the Mqhekezweni Great Palace over night. One villager explains what is believed to have transpired during this latest shooting incident. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi and Provincial Police Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa.

Unconfirmed reports are that yet another body has been found in Mqhekezweni village in the O.R Tambo district of the Eastern Cape. This follows the fata shooting of a local traditional leader and the rape of five matric learners at a nearby school. Nogcinile Mtirara was gunned down at the Mqhekezweni Great Palace over night. One villager explains what is believed to have transpired during this latest shooting incident. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi and Provincial Police Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa.

Three more murder charges have been added in the case against Sergeant Rachel Kutumela, who is accused of murdering 6 people & collecting over R10 million in insurance payouts.

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