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    ACDP in Ekurhuleni calls for swift justice following arrests of senior municipal officials

    The African Christian Democratic Party, ACDP in Ekurhuleni is calling for accountability and swift justice following recent arrests of senior municipal officials. ACDP councillor Palesa Yates says those arrested must have their day in court after the spotlight placed on governance issues by the Madlanga Commission. The party is also renewing calls for justice in the murder of municipal auditor Mpho Mafole, more than a year after he was gunned down, while raising concerns about ethical leadership and governance within the city.  We spoke to ACDP councillor, Palesa Yates.

    5 min

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    Former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi expected to apply for bail

    Former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi is expected to apply for bail in the Germiston Magistrate's Court this morning. She and co-accused Linda Gxasheka spent the night in custody after the state asked for time to verify their addresses. Mashazi faces charges of fraud, corruption. Julius Mkhwanazi and Kemi Behari have been granted bail of R50,000 each but remain in custody. For more, we spoke to her legal representative, Johan Eksteen from BDK Attorneys.

    4 min

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    City of Tshwane Council suspends City Manager Johann Mettler pending an investigation

    The City of Tshwane Council has placed City Manager Johann Mettler on precautionary suspension with full pay, pending an independent investigation. Council also resolved to start disciplinary proceedings against CFO Gareth Mnisi over allegations found to be less serious misconduct. The Mayor says administration remains stable and services will continue. The DA, however, has condemned the suspension as unlawful, alleging 13 votes were deducted after being counted and says it is seeking legal advice. We spoke to DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate, Cilliers Brink.

    5 min

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    Union Against Hunger to picket outside the South African Human Rights Commission's Food Inquiry

    The Union Against Hunger will picket outside the South African Human Rights Commission's Food Inquiry today. They plan to hold a symbolic trial of Shoprite in its absence after the retailer and other major chains reportedly failed to appear before the hearings in Johannesburg. The group will hand over a memorandum demanding the Commission compel retailers to attend and explain soaring food prices. We spoke to Union Against Hunger Secretary, Esther Padi.

    5 min

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    A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana.

    A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

    5 min

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    South Africa's refugee appeals backlog drops by more than 12%.

    South Africa's asylum system is showing signs of progress, with the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa recording one of the biggest reductions in its backlog in years. The Department of Home Affairs says active refugee appeals have dropped by more than 12%, with thousands of cases finalised as part of a broader reform programme. However, with tens of thousands of cases still pending questions remain about whether these reforms will be enough to fully restore confidence in the system. We spoke to Advocate Zilpha Raphesu, the chairperson of the Refugee Appeals Board.

    6 min

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    Impeached former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to challenge application by the Legal Practice Council to have her struck from the roll of advocates.

    Impeached former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she will oppose an application by the Legal Practice Council to have her struck from the roll of advocates. The statutory regulatory body has cited several grounds, including alleged unprofessional conduct. Advocate Mkhwebane is expected to file her answering papers in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. We spoke to  Advocate Mkhwebane.

    5 min

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    COSATU holds its National Day of Action alongside its affiliates including SAMWU and SADTU.

    Labour federation the Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU is holding its National Day of Action today alongside affiliates including SAMWU and SADTU. Members are marching to the National Treasury in Pretoria to hand over a memorandum. The memorandum is also directed to CoGTA, SALGA and the Department of Water and Sanitation. COSATU says the action is to defend workers' rights, collective bargaining and quality public services. To elaborate further on today's march we spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson, Zanele Sabela.

    5 min
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